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I don’t make personal posts often but here is my little Sage buddy. Growing quite nicely on the wind

I don’t make personal posts often but here is my little Sage buddy. Growing quite nicely on the window sill in the hallway.
The seed packet is there so my grandmother has something to reference for watering if I’m not around.


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Please don’t cast circles using Salt outside, especially in the soil.
Salt is absorbent and takes water away from plant life, therefore effectively killing off most things.

There is a reason why in the Ancient Near East (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Armenia, etc), Spain, Portugal, etc it was so common to SALT THE EARTH of conquered cities, or even convicted criminals, to prevent re-inhabitation . It destroys soil nutrients, absorbency, and heavily delays and/or stops plant growth all together.

So please, my Witchy Siblings, seek safer alternatives when working outside. Cast a circle in stones or branches. Draw one into the soil itself. Use a biodegradable material like eggshells instead. But please, do NOT use Salt.

• Dreams ∙ Fears ∙ Reality
• Strengths ∙ Weaknesses ∙ How To Work With Them
• Who You Were ∙ Who You Are ∙ Who You Will Become
• Mind ∙ Body ∙ Spirit
• Problem ∙ Lesson ∙ Advice
• You ∙ The Other Person ∙ The Relationship
• You ∙ Path Taken ∙ Potential/Outcome
• Positives ∙ Negatives ∙ What To Do
• Opportunity ∙ Challenge ∙ Outcome

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Easy to make blood ink

For anyone who hasn’t come across dragon blood before, it is a great way to give your written spells a boost.

I know it’s old craft and in modern times witches no longer need to make their own inks but I personally find natural inks more potent than modern synthetic alternatives.

To avoid any confusion this is for positive spell work. If you you are cursing or hexing you need the bat blood version (don’t worry no actual bats or dragons are hurt in the making of this ink, both are just herbal.)


Dragon Blood ink

This is the easiest method to make the ink. No thickeners or cooking are required. Just the right Ingredients


Warnings.


Neat alcohol is used in this method which is highly flammable, do not make this anywhere near a naked flame and in a well-ventilated location.


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Ingredients:


  • 15g Real dragon blood Resin (see notes below)
  • 70g Pure alcohol 99% (see photo)


There are three types of dragon blood resin on the market. Real traditional resin called ”Dracaena Draco”. The cheap version called ”Daemonorops” and finally fake resin which tends to be a cheaper version like frankincense dyed red.


For this method to work ensure that you are using real Dracaena. The cheaper versions do not dissolve in alcohol.


Method:


Simply grind the resin slightly, it doesn’t need to be really fine as it will dissolve.


Add in the alcohol and stir for about five minutes. To thicken allow to evaporate for three hours stirring each hour.


All the resins are slightly different so test it now for colour. Add more resin if needed. If there are impurities sat at the bottom filter before bottling.


The alcohol preserves the ink making it last for ages, a slight shake will be required before use to remove any separation.


For More Ideas Click here for my Witch Crafty guide

I will certainly have to give this a try!

Major life changes? Find The World. The cards underneath and before it will provide some insight.

Relationship (Love) issues? Find The Lovers. The cards underneath and on top of it will provide some insight into the issues.

Want a quick insight into the future? Find your nearest birth card. The card directly under it will shed light of what’s to come.

Feeling stuck or stagnant? Find The Hanged Man. The card underneath will why you’re stuck and the card on top of it will advise you on how to overcome it.

Nervous about a situation or an event? Find The Fool. The cards underneath it and on top of it will advise you on how to approach the situation better.

Need some self care? Find The Empress. The card underneath it will give you an idea of what to do.

Shadow Work? Find The Hermit. The cards underneath it and on top of it will shed some light on some things.


Your manifestation power is at its peak or is peaking. Keep your thoughts positive and keep focusing on what you truly want. This is your fresh beginning.


You’re headed on the correct path. You’re receiving support either physically, non-physically or both. So make sure you relax a bit and try not to stress too much, it’s going according to plan.


You’re surrounded by divine guidance. Keep thoughts, emotions, and actions balanced. You’re in good hands!


Your spiritual guides are watching over you and applauding you for the progress that you’ve made. They’re filled with love and encouragement, and are there to guide you to the end.


If something is no longer serving you, let it go. Things are going to change in big ways. Exciting, new transitions and massive shifts ahead.


Take a step back to focus on your Higher Self and see through the materialistic nature of life. You’re losing touch with your spirituality and you don’t want to lose that.


You’ve aligned yourself perfectly to receive universal offerings and opportunities. Keep an eye out for them. They might seem to come out of nowhere.


Materialistic abundance aka MONEY. The path you are headed on leads towards financial prosperity and material wealth.


You’ve gotten what you can and learned what you can out of your current situation. Complete the task or event to it’s end and move on from what no longer serves you.


Preparation for the new; a fresh start. You’re getting to a point in your journey where your Spirit Guides are going to let you know that they are accompanying you more closely now. You are the creator of your own destiny.

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Here is a list of unconventional and affordable ingredients that can be used in spells and witchcraft along with their correspondences; good for witches “in the woods” and witches on a budget. Many of these can be easily found for inexpensive prices or at home.

  • Acorns/Acorn Caps: security, abundance, longevity, good luck, youth and brings good health
  • Animal toys/stickers: relates to correspondences of that animal
  • Artist’s Charcoal: banishing negativity, protection; cursing
  • Baby Powder: cleansing, beauty, youth
  • Baking Soda: cleansing, purification, protection
  • Birthday Candles: wishes, joy; color magic and number magic depending on their color and/or what number they display
  • Black Tea Bags (used): earth magic, grounding, strength, stability, banishing negativity; ending, death 
  • Bottle Caps: prosperity, luck, material gain
  • Bubble Bath: self-love, relaxation, emotional healing, serenity; plus whatever scent the bubble bath is affects correspondences
  • Bubbles/Bubble Liquid: wishes, joy, whimsy, imagination, fantasy
  • Buckeye Nuts: luck, sexual energies, warding
  • Butter: femininity, flattery, friendship, warmth, happiness; good for fae work
  • Candy Bars: love, romance, happiness, lust, fertility, emotional healing, healing of the heart, forgiveness, friendship
  • Candy Corn: courage, imagination, endurance, energy, motivation, happiness, celebration
  • Candy Foil: sweetness, secrets, protecting one’s emotions; color magic
  • Chocolate Syrup/Milk: happiness, love, lust, romance, sweetening relationships
  • Cocktail Swords: strength, assertiveness, competition; cursing, revenge; ending rumors
  • Cotton Balls: beauty, gentleness, warmth, sleep
  • Cotton Swabs: cleansing, purification
  • Dice: chance, opportunity, luck; number magic
  • Dirt: grounding, earth magic, growth, prosperity, patience, home and family; cursing
  • Dish Soap: cleansing
  • Duct Tape: binding, storing energy, cursing
  • Egg Shells: cleansing, protection, warding
  • Energy Drinks: energy, motivation
  • Envelopes: messages, communication, protection during travel
  • Epsom Salts: purification, cleansing, protection, pain relief, serenity, comfort, stress relief
  • Fake/Play Money: wealth, prosperity
  • Fish Sauce: prosperity, water magic, curses
  • Foil: glamour, protection, storing energy, binding
  • Glue: sealing, immobility, binding, curses
  • Googley Eyes: vision, divination, scrying, creativity, protection, imagination; curses, paranoia, nightmares
  • Grass: growth, nature, learning, healing, new beginnings, recovery from loss
  • Hand Soap: cleansing, curse removal
  • Hole Punches: good for cursing
  • Hot Sauce: motivation, lust, confidence; cursing, anger, revenge, emotional pain
  • Koolaid: youth, sweetness, happiness; color magic, corresponds with flavors as well
  • Lip Balm: glamour, confidence in speaking, honesty, beauty
  • Lollipops: sweetness, innocence, ending rumors and lies, lust and sexual energies, love
  • Lotion: protection, beauty
  • Laundry Soap: cleansing, purification
  • Marshmallows: friendliness, comfort, gentleness, fidelity, sleep and dreams
  • Metal Crafting Wire: binding
  • Modeling Clay: poppets, earth magic, grounding, balance, stability, creation, change
  • Mud: grounding, earth magic; curses
  • Muslin: poppets, change, creativity
  • Noodles: Longevity, good health
  • Pompoms (craft): gentleness, comfort, love, sleep, dreams
  • Paper Clips: balance, focus, organization; curses, binding
  • Pennies: luck, wealth
  • Pickle Juice: curses to sour things
  • Plastic Bags: protection; binding
  • Plastic Ribbon (wrapping): happiness, glamour, delight; binding; color magic
  • Plastic Wrap: binding
  • Popsicle sticks: poppets
  • Scissors: offensive magic, curses
  • Seltzer Water: purification, removing negativity; curses
  • Sewing Needles: curses, pain
  • Shaving Cream: cleansing, softness, patience, calmness
  • Stamps: travel, communication
  • Sour Cream: cursing
  • Soy Sauce: protection, banishment; cursing
  • Sticky Notes: communication, memory
  • Strawberry Milk: love, self-love, beauty, sweetness, friendship
  • Syrup: joy, sweetening one’s emotions
  • Taco Sauce: Focus, Energy, motivation
  • Taffy: joy, flexibility
  • Thumbtacks: curses
  • Tissue Paper: softness, serenity; color magic
  • Toothpaste: cleansing
  • Toothpicks: curse
  • Walnut Shells: protection, warding
  • Wasabi: Energy; curses, anger, envy
  • Whipped Cream: beauty, light-heartedness
  • Whistles: communication, attention grabbing, warding

Other Tips:

  • Recycle bottles, jars and medicine bottles for jar/bottle magic
  • Reuse tea bags (though not too long after use) in bath magic
  • If you do wish to use herbs, it is cheaper to order them online in bulk rather than the supermarket. Trust me, supermarkets and grocery stores really over price most herbs. You can get triple the amount for 2 dollars less online
  • Make up and toiletries are great for glamours
  • Its fine to use kitchen knives if you can’t afford am athame
  • Look at the ingredients in food you eat to see what is in it and determine that food’s correspondences, quick and easy kitchen magic
  • Crayons, colored pencils, markers and pens are good for easy sigil and color magic
  • Binders are cheaper than blank books and make great grimoires

This is absolutely lovely!

Another thrilling installment of ‘Corvid Favorites’! This time, I’ll be speaking on Chamomile and it’s lovely properties, both medicinally and magickally.

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The Chamomile that we know and love is typically one of two species of daisy-like plants of the Asteraceae family: the Matricaria Recutita (German Chamomile) and Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile). What’s the difference? German Chamomile is an annual that has a cone like center with petals that flare out from the center; German Chamomile are also smooth stemmed and grow similar to baby’s breath. Roman Chamomile is a perennial that has a more fern-like stem and has feathery-like petals. (See image below. Left: German Chamomile. Right: Roman Chamomile.)

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Associations:

➣ Element: Water
➣ Chakra: Throat
➣ Planet: Sun
➣ Zodiac Affiliations: Capricorn, Leo

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Properties:

➣ Love
➣ Money
➣ Purification
➣ Sleep
➣ Healing
➣ Protection

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Uses:

Medicinally - The biggest and probably most known medicinal use Chamomile is known for is as a sleep aid. As a natural sedative, it’s a wonderful combatant against anxiety and insomnia. It’s also anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, aids with digestion and other gastrointestinal issues, aids in relieving nausea and vomiting, and has been used to treat fevers in children.

Magickally - Washing your hands with Chamomile is said to increase your luck before gambling. Sprinkling it around the home or inside the home is a safe alternative to salt or smoke cleansing and protection, and it’s also fur baby safe (Word of caution: Cats tend to be more sensitive than Dogs to Chamomile). Add it into a bath for some added deep relaxation and peaceful intentions. Drink a nice, hot cup of Chamomile tea to aid in meditation and setting up a peaceful mind.

Oh my gosh! There’s so many of you now! Thank you all so much, genuinely. I never thought there woul

Oh my gosh! There’s so many of you now! Thank you all so much, genuinely. I never thought there would be so many of you interested in what I had to say on the topic of witchcraft and herbalism. It really means so much to me, truly.

On that note, I’d like to relay that I’m going to take a few days of a break from posting to rest mentally for a bit. If you have any ideas or topics you’d like me to post about, please let me know! (Reblog, ask/message, whatever method you’d prefer).

Once again, thank you all so much for supporting my small blog!

- Corvid


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Hey loves, I don’t want to make this post suuuper long so imagine me blowing a welcome kiss to all of you and let’s get started…

The generic practice of reading fire is called pyromancy

We can break a candle reading session down to 3 main parts:

  • Observation (flame watching)
  • Gathering & understanding (decoding fire’s messages)
  • Final question & Goodbye (ask if there’s anything else you should know before leaving, thank and salute fire/salamanders)

During the observation phase, watch for:

  1. Length of the flame 1-2 min to know WHEN-the timing = PAST
  2. Shape of the flame 2-3 min to know WHAT-the actual matter = PRESENT
  3. Direction & behavior of the flame 3-4 min to know HOW-the true nature of it = hints at the FUTURE (see where the fire is pointing to know what type of matter it is; concentrate on the opposite direction telling you how to counteract to solve or banish whatever it might be; it also indicates what elemental energy is strongly supporting/protecting you in taking action as well as in related spellwork)
  4. Presence/Absence of Smoke 2-3 min to understand the SOURCE of your awareness 

*Keep a compass handy!

Salamanders/fire will try to communicate with you as soon as you light the fire/candle so pay attention from the very beginning.
Fire energy is impulsive, blunt, active, carefree and wild. 
This type of divination detects negativity like WOW because it easily speaks the brutally honest truth regardless of how you feel or what’s happening. It brings up issues that we refuse to deal with. Again, it’s pure blunt energy.
Because of its wild nature, fire will also charge us with optimism and explosive determination to overcome problems and bad news: typically after pyromancy we feel motivated and “ready to go”.


Length

Long-extra long: something has been bothering you for a very long time now (trust your intuition, probably for years) which you never actively faced; you’ve been quiet for too long; unsolved problems from the past are challenging your patience; relevant stuff that had to be cleared much earlier

Medium: Something that has been lurking in the back of your mind for 1-3 months, a plan or an idea that could change/shake your life but is not currently a priority to you; it might be something you heard from another person or a vague thought

Short: something intense that happened within the last couple days, a very recent thing is bothering you and has almost caught you by surprise; unexpected news from day to day, a new sudden event that physically or emotionally shook you

Shape 

Double: Two things that were generated consequentially or have a common link, two entities/people united by a common theme

Super-thin line: Something you felt or suspected but never had proof of evidence about, a subtle suspicion, a doubt, an insinuation; a sneaky or secretive individual

Regular:Something/someone that you accept and is part of your routine, your own mindset, something very close and not disturbing; a solid milestone in your daily life

Round: One thing in particular that constantly “fills you up”, makes you feel complete, full, exploding or either extremely delighted; a person who represses/suppresses you, someone ghosting you on purpose just to humble you or to make you feel lesser

Behavior

Steady:things are happening in the background, far from the “public eye” and without you even realizing; you - and people around you- are calm, clueless, peaceful and the surroundings seem safe; good vibes are in the air but definitely keep your eyes open and intuition awake

Shaky, wiggly: things are visibly happening before your eyes, making you confused, uneasy or giving you mood swings; anxiety; you are able to feel bad vibes around you: take control of the situation and protect yourself

Weak, petite & almost extinguished: matter/person X is now annihilating you before the eyes of everybody, but still no one defends you; seek help in others, protect yourself and take action to win this ripe, suffered battle

Directions

EAST:AIR - communication, mindset, mental/spoken/written things, logical reasoning, ideas, plans, spring, morning, sunrise, masculine…
WEST:WATER - emotions, unconscious, gut feelings, passivity, illogical reasoning, intangibility, blue, flow, moisture, fall, sunset, feminine…
SOUTH:FIRE - action, guidance, strength, activity, blood, warmth, creativity, masculine, red, impulse, summer, noon…
NORTH:EARTH - stability, firmness, art, finance, grounding, material things, tangibility, stillness, death, birth, winter, midnight, green…

(+ ALL YOUR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE about the elements and how they can be interpreted, what meanings they have in our lives and their specific correspondences) 

Smoke

Absence: you are the source of awareness: your body and soul have sent you signals about matter X and you had an inner awakening which led you to this reading 

Presence: someone else enlightened you with their words and made you fully aware of matter X; something popped up as an obvious proof that you weren’t expecting to find: this has awakened your inquisitive mind and led it to this reading. 

Hopefully you’ll get inspired by this post and learn something useful to spice up your divination practice:) I thank you so much for reading,
xox msmoonfire

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Easy Candlework 101 - All you must know

So you wanna use candles, right?! Keep reading for more juice.❤

Hey guys, today I’m sharing with you the most essential info & rules to achieve effective candlework in your everyday life.
I’ll try to keep it as concise and simple as possible & hope this post helps you maximize the outcome of your rituals!

Little disclaimer: by *ritual* I mean the sole purpose you’re using the candle for. Your commitment and intent IS THE RITUAL.
Not necessarily related to a session featuring other magic tools and formal spellwork.

To make sure you’re using the best candle for your intent, check each specific correspondence here below. Focus on your goal and consider for how long are you going to use the candle. Practice makes perfect!

*PLEASE STAY SAFE WHILE HANDLING CANDLES, FIRES AND MATCHES. BE EXTRA CAREFUL, DON’T LEAVE CANDLES UNATTENDED.*

Thank you loves, xox msmoonfire
IG:msmoonfire


1. When to light a candle.

Candles should be used ONLY IN MOMENTS OF NEED, STRUGGLE AND WEAKNESS. Using a candle in moments where it’s not necessary is INEFFECTIVE. You can’t use them as an “additional” or “supportive” ritual for what is already perfectly fine.
Save yourself some money and stop wasting candles for non-honorable purposes. Fire energy is proud and very strong, it doesn’t like just to be a useless “accessory” in your space. Do not offend it.

Each time you light a candle, there must be a serious reason why.


2. What candle do I choose?

Size, height, duration, color and scent all depend on your needs.

  • Maxi votive candles (40h+ duration)-Use if you’re stuck in a situation that’ll take long weeks or even an entire month to come to an end: you can light it every night for 2-3 hours until you achieve your goals.
  • Big candles (30h+ duration)-Use if you’re stuck in a situation that’ll take about 15 days to come to an end: you can light it every night for 2-3 hours until you achieve your goals.
  • Medium candles (20-26h duration)-Use if you’re stuck in a situation that’ll take between 1 week and 10 days to come to an end: you can light it every night for 2-3 hours until you achieve your goals.
  • Mini candles (2-4h duration)-Use if you’re invoking the help of fire energy for just a 1-day matter, use tealights and small candles.
    Let it burn until the flame expires by itself, do not suppress it.

BARE CANDLE: it’s the candle alone, you decide what type of candle holder goes underneath. Plates, flat coasters & ashtrays are recommended. Very effective in small sizes. Use if you don’t need extra protection and for shortest term rituals (1-2 days). When larger, it can be placed inside a lantern or vase (read VASE C. or LANTERN). Can’t be lit in social settings, indoor only.This type of candle supports the presence of other flames.

JAR CANDLE: Jarred candle or jar containing a candle, includes a jar cap. The cap is very useful for suppressing the flame gently; this type is recommended for long term rituals that require you to light up and extinguish the candle every night.
Excellent for patience, perseverance, affection and self-help.
Can be lit in social settings
ALONE, without the interference of other candles.

LANTERN: whatever candle you decide to place inside a lantern. Best effective for welcoming GUIDANCE, spirituality, PEACE, HOPE and INSPIRATION. DON’T USE for anything related to sadness/negativity/confusion, this candle WON’T HELP YOU SOLVE PROBLEMS. Can only be lit in private or familiar settings, both outdoor and indoor.This type of candle supports the presence of other bare flames at a reasonable distance.

VASE CANDLE: candle poured or placed inside a vase holder. Vase candles don’t have a cap, they’re open on top. Best suitable for pyromancy/flame reading, social relationships, deep spellworkand protection (the taller the vase/the darker the color of the vase, the stronger the protection). By far the most powerful yet sensitiveof all, can’t be lit in social settings.Indoor only.This type of candle DOES NOT support the presence of other flames.

ROUND/FLOATING CANDLE: has round edges, made to float on water during a relaxing bath or just for atmosphere in a pond. They interact well with water energy, best suitable for emotions, mystery and for any sort of healing ritual.Can be lit in social settings but most effective in private, both indoor and outdoor.This type of candle supports the presence of other twinflames.

CLASSICTHIN & TALL CANDLE(candelabra): typical slender candle, excellent for spirituality, enlightment, ambition, special occasions and wealth. Being a tall candle, it strives towards a higher dimention and energy. Can be lit in social settings, indoor only.Supports the presence of other flames.Best effective if colored(non-white).


3. What color should I pick?

White: neutral wishes, positive energy within ourselves, light-hearted thoughts, purity, weather, anything home-related, balance, equality, winter.

Black: deep issues, overcoming fears and disorders, difficult problems of any sort, protection, investigation, inner strength, vision, tension, explicit clarity, negative energy to fight off.

Indigo, Purple: spirituality, beliefs, transformation, rebirth, higher knowledge, research, prayers, emotional connection, meditation, strong neutral energy that needs to be channeled upwards.

Blue: motivation, logic, control, consistency, physical movement, gaps and lacks of any sort, donations, masculine energy, males, assertiveness, addiction, prizes, charts, competitiveness, law.

Lilac, light blue, turquoise, periwinkle etc.: freedom, exploration, travel, serenity, peace of mind, good will, big steps, dreams, mood improvement, healing, positive energy that needs to expand, summer.

Light/Dark grey: must use this color only in case you run out of candles or have a minor neutral doubt. It’s the weakest, most vulnerable color of all. Its absolute neutrality can be affected by negativity.

Yellows: your own relationship with nature outdoor, vitality, the arts, music, musical instruments, games, service, help, encouragement, small steps, new life, newborns, babies, spring.

Oranges:boldness, personality, social relationships, respect, parties, breaking control, breaking the rules, breaking patterns, decision making, negative energy from other people that needs to be sent back to the source, breakups.

Browns: formalities, work environment, stability, assets, tasks, stasis, milestones, practicalities, buildings, construction, neutral energy that has to stay fixed and stored inside your own body and possessions, long term memory, autumn.

Greens: environment, plants, progress, accountability, sustainability, food, sports, animals, crafts, strong neutral energy that is essential for our survival, common sense, empathy, inspiration.

Pinks (antique, candy, dust…): Love, collaboration, confessions, talks/chats, sex, behavioral changes, patience, understanding, menstrual cycle, labor, delivery, reception, friendships, courage, gossip, feminine energy, females, intuition.

Reds: passions (hobbies, competitions, dreams, jobs), determination, fury, anger, negative energy that needs to be balanced out, high pressure, stress, beauty, glamour, taboos, speed, war, drama, devastation, destruction, short term memory.

Fuchsia:anything moral, ethic thoughts, human rights, philosophy, heightened sensitivity/intuition, humanitarian propaganda, originality, demonstrations, collectivity, unity, deep conversations, study, culture, open mind.

Gold: = Yellow + all things money-related and sunshine.

Silver: loneliness, cozy environment, cold temper, sacred space, the outer space, modernity, modern style, metals, fish, any measure of time, time, clocks, watches, anything cold/frozen/precious/eternal.

Bronze: similar to brown + the past, hearth, wood, the 4 seasons, strength, warm environment, anything cooked/boiling hot/old/seasoned, spices, resistance, hospitality, endurance, restoration, recycling, maintenance.

To Banish:
• Burning to ashes and sweeping away the ashes
• Cast out a window, down a cliffside, etc
• Bury it and spit on the spot

To Bind:
• Wrap in black thread
• Cover in wax or other material
• Seal in jar and hide in dark spot

To Hide:
• Wrap in ribbon
• Place in a (painted) black jar or other container
• Cover in cloth or other material and bury

To Encourage:
• Plant or bury near the front door/steps
• Plant or bury near a window
• Place near a window

To Communicate*:
• Anoint a candle
• Leave out an offering
• Meditate
• Open the front door and/or windows

To Glamour:
• Leave under the full moon
• Work with its reflection

To Cleanse:
• Bury in salt
• Burn herbs and pass through the smoke
• Let it bathe in the moonlight

To Protect:
• Leave sigils/wards on doors and windows
• Carry sigils/wards on every day items (keys, phone case, etc)
• Enchant jewelry with protection spells

*: Communication with deities, spirit guides, etc

Card 1 - Past:
What aspect in your life you’re currently clinging to; what you may need to let go of; what may need healing still.

Card 2 - Present:
What you should focus on; what your Ego needs to know NOW.

Card 3 - Future:
What you should be on the look out for; What your Higher Self is trying to tell you.

Candle Color Meanings

  • White- Spirituality, peace, higher self, purity, substitution.
  • Black- Banishing against negativity, protection, binding.
  • Brown- Home protection, animals, stability, family, material goods.
  • Red- Vital energy, strength, passion, courage, fast action, lust, charisma.
  • Pink- Romantic love, emotional healing, friendship, caring, nurturing, self love.
  • Orange- Business, success, justice, opportunity, celebration, ambition.
  • Yellow- Intelligent, learning, reason, focus, memory, joy, comfort, hope.
  • Green- Nature, physical healing, money, abundance, fertility, growth.
  • Blue- Communication, traveling, inspiration, calm, creativity, forgiveness.
  • Purple- Influence, psychic abilities, wisdom, authority, hidden knowledge.
  • Silver- Intuition, psychism, dreams, femininity. The Moon.
  • Gold- Wealth, masculinity, luck, power, happiness. The Sun.

Kitchen witchery

Courage: Pepper , Basil, Chives, Nettle, Horse radish.

Fertility: Cinnamon, Mint, Coriander.

Happiness: Cinnamon, Feverfew, Mint.

Insight: Orange, Lemongrass, Marjoram.

Health: Allspice, Cinnamon, Angelica, Coriander, Poppy seed, Chamomile.

Money: Basil, Dill, Cinnamon, Ginger, Spearmint.

Wisdom: Bay, Chamomile, Dill, Parsley, Sage, Marjoram, Basil, Chervil, Thyme, Cumin.

Travel: Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Mustard, Parsley.

Success: Bay, Levage, Rosemary, Suffren, Marjoram.

Protection: Angelica, Basil, Bay, Cinnamon, Garlic, Mint, Peppermint, Pepper, Marjoram.

Peace: Marjoram, Mint, Clary sage, Lemon balm.

Luck: Allspice, Camfrey, Nutmeg, Heather.

Love: Serrel, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Coriander.

Types of Candle Magick

Types of Candle Magick:

  • Elemental Candle Magick (European)
  • Representation Candle Magick (North American)

Elemental Candle Magick:

Focuses on the flame. Multiple candles are typically used in a ritual to represent quarters (directions) also used to represent different elements or colors. Typically used to represent the element of fire and bring that energy into a working. The color, the scent and the size does not really mean much in the European tradition. Plane white dinner candles are used most often, but it could be any type of candle, what is important is the element of fire. The elements in European style candle magick is very significant. When someone sits down to do a European style candle magick, there is typically a lot of chanting, a lot of rhyme and rhythm. and repetition. Often it’s the idea of channeling your energy into that flame so that flame will release that energy into the world to receive a magickal response.

The element of fire is the most active element of them all. It’s has very specific properties and associations that really aids spell work and ritual, it’s the element of action. It’s the element of doing, of progress, of power, of passion. So a lot of people will use the element of fire in specific spell work to aid this energy and intention. So if you want to do a spell to get yourself motivated a candle spell is likely a much better option then an earth based spell. A spell for passion is probably much better done with a candle then with water. A lot of people will choose to use candle magick in specific instances rather then doing it all the time. So you’ll find elemental practitioners will specialize in certain elemental workings for different intentions. So this draws even more on the idea that you’re using the element of the candle; the flame, the fire, rather then the candle itself. In European witchcraft the candle is kind of non important, that’s why people will often re-use their candles in European witchcraft.

North American Candle Magick:

This candle magick is more representational, it’s a very tactile form of candle magick that works less with the chanting and repetition and trance work that you see in the European candle magick, and more with the representation and symbolism and like attracts like.

Representational magick, it’s the idea that like attracts like. if you undertake a working with items that represent what you’re trying to achieve, it’s believed that you’ll assist in manifesting it faster.

In representational magick there are many layers to think about. So what kind of candle do you want to use? The maine two are often 7 day candles or 5 day candles. They’re designed to symbolize what you want to represent.

Figures:

Figural candles are figures of what you want to achieve. They’re used to represent your goal your desired outcome. The most common are skull candles, they’re used to represent the mind. They’re great for domination work, and head work. Male and female candles are used to represent individuals. Either you or someone else. They act as a doll a poppet that you add into a working to represent an individual. You also have shamrock candles that are designed to attract good luck, heart shaped candles to attract love, and Gargoyle candles to attract protection.

Colors & Scents:

Now we have the color of candles which represents what you want to achieve. Each choice of color is specific for that working. The scent matters too, for instance if you want love you choose rose, if you want goodluck you’d choose lemongrass. It depends on what you want to achieve.

Candle Size:

Another thing that goes into representational candle magick is the size of the candle. The smaller the candle is the less energy it can store and the less time it burns for and the smaller the results. The bigger the candle the longer it burns for the more energy you can put into it and so bigger the results might be. Also a technique with this style of candle magick that you will charge one candle with your energy, you’ll fill it to the brim with energy and you’ll burn it down once a day everyday for certain ritualistic days, for example 5 days or 7 days. If you have a 5 day candle you’ll charge it then burn it down and release the energy everyday to manifest your results.

Energy work:

People will often carve things into the candle such as their affirmation and dress it with oil that represents their intention. They’ll cover it with herbs that represent their intention or put powder on it, and charge it with their energy for however long, maybe hours to weeks and months, then you burn the candle all the way down to release that energy. That includes your 5 day candles, your 7 days candles, your figural candles. You want them to burn all the way down to release all of that energy. Don’t forget you can pre-charge your candles for specific days in the week, month, or year.

Blowing out or Snuffing?:

Can you blow out a candle? You can blow out a candle if you’re solely using it for the element. Once you thanked the element for assisting with that working, then you can blow it out like normal. In representational magick it is believed that if you blow out a candle then you are blowing away the energy and intention that you have put into it. So it is important to snuff the candle in this case.

Reusing Candles:

Can you cleanse and re-use candles used in a ritual? You can in elemental candle magick as you’ve only worked with the element, and not the candle itself. Where as in representational magick if you have chosen a candle specifically for protection, such as a black gargoyle candle that is carved with sigils, symbols, and representations and dressed with protection oil, and protection herbs, and sprinkle sachet powder on it for protection and you spent 21 days charging it with energy and it’s surrounded by crystals, then you’d never want to take that candle and use it in another ritual as you’ve put a specific energy into that candle.

What to do with the remains?:

Candle remains in elemental magick are typically taken and remelted down into a brand new candle, or throw it in the trash. In representational magick, it is believed that how you treat the remains of the candle affects your working. So typically practitioners read the candle wax or their flame or how long the candle took to melt down, or the placement of the candle wax and the shapes the candle wax has created. The idea that the candle remains holds energy is very important. You’ll find a lot of practitioners won’t remelt down candles to create a new one, because each bit of candle wax has it’s own lingering energy. I would then cleanse the candle remains if you melt it down to create a new candle. Otherwise take the candle remains and treat it with respect, and they will do with it what is required with it for that particular working. For example a banishing working, practitioners will often get rid of the working by throwing it in a trash not on their property because you want to remove that person or situation, or throw it over your shoulder at a crossroads. If it was to attract something then maybe take it to your front garden and bury it to attract it into your life. If it’s to keep something around then bury it in the back garden as you want to keep it in your life. Some people add them into sachets or mojo bags later on. If you do want to throw it in the trash then at least cleanse it before doing so, as it’s important to treat that energy with respect.

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