#witch stuff
‘Somethin’ ain’t right about those woods. The animals aren’t what they seem.’
[ID: A digital drawing a side view of a white stag from the neck up. The stag is snarling, showing off coyote teeth. It has six eyes that are empty and white apart from its oval shaped red pupils. It’s antlers are a red to pink gradient and sprout into mushrooms at the tips. From the back of its head shoot white/pink crystals. It is also wearing a crystal necklace. In the background are larger crystals with mushrooms sprouting from them]
I made Athena a candle and I feel like she likes it. It’s a small white pillar candle (I forget what they are called but it’s small) with some scented wax from one of my old candles that the wicked burned out but it still have a lot of wax dripped on it, some chamomile from a tea bag pressed into it, some dragon’s blood incense ashes, and a red thread, and a blue thread wrapped around it.
Hi yes… um.. if anyone works with deities could you like hit me up or smth. I’ve been getting some freaky signs and I need a second opinion. Preferably someone who worships Athena?
The New Moon will be in full swing at exactly 08:54 PM EST. Not only that but it’ll be a super moon eclipse!
This is a time for:
Emotions
Romance
Imagination
Dreams
Perseverance
The Pisces New Moon is a powerful life altering shift. Pisces is a sweet, sensitive, and romantic time. This New Moon will be a pivotal moment for the emotions in your life. Take this time to review how you feel about your friends, loved ones, and yourself.
This is a time to press forward in your goals. This moment could make or break whatever projects you have going on. Because this solar eclipse occurs in the sign of Pisces, imagination, service, dreams, ideals, and compassion will be in focus. Let go of the old stagnant shell you’ve created for yourself. Break free from old habits and hone your skills.
The Pisces Super moon and eclipse provides a rich and powerful energy. This energy can be harnessed to support your dreams. Pisces is a mutable water sign. It is a symbol of the unlimited possibility that is your life. This Pisces energy will help you engage in your wildest dreams. This is a time to dream big and even walk a little a taller. Act as if your life is exactly where you want it to be financially, emotionally, and physically. Accept this new life as a truth and everything will fall into place.
Tonight is meant for emotions, dreams, and outlandish possibilities. Go-with-the-flow Pisces is telling you today that the world is your oyster. Today is a day for scary decision making. There might be some opportunity or life change you’ve been mulling over and holding yourself back from, today is the day to dive head first into it! It’s going to be scary, it’s going to be hard, but it’s time to make some drastic moves. Plus if this possibility doesn’t work out, there’s always more fish in the sea!
-Alerisa
Ok, kiddies. Several of you have seen my post about the various resources and books I have in my Pagan/Witchcraft/Magick library and have asked “Where can I download the PDFs from?”
Well, now that things have calmed down a bit…Here it is! This post will always be growing as I find more PDF books. I did my best to organize them according to category.
Happy reading, loves :)
PS- Please message me if links are wrong or broken!
Book of Shadows/Grimoires
- The Azoetia: A Grimoire of the Sabbatic Craft by Andrew Chumbley*
- Cunningham’s Book of Shadows: The Path of an American Traditionalist by Scott Cunningham*
- The Pop Culture Grimoire: A Pop Culture Magic Anthology by Taylor Ellwood*
- The Gardnerian Book of Shadows by Gerald Gardner*
- A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk: A Practical Guide to Witchcraft on the Crooked Path by Peter Paddon*
- Witch’s Master Grimoire by Lady Sabrina*
- The Complete Uncut Book of Shadows by Riders of the Crystal Wind*
- The Alexandrian Book of Shadows by Sekhet Sophia*
Crowley/Thelema
- The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley*
- The Book of Lies by Aleister Crowley*
- The Book of Thoth by Aleister Crowley*
- Book 4 by Aleister Crowley, Frater Perdurabo, and Soror Vira*
- Book 4 Part 1: Meditation by Aleister Crowley*
- The Confessions of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley*
- Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley*
- Duty by Aleister Crowley*
- Eight Lectures on Yoga by Aleister Crowley*
- The Equinox by Aleister Crowley*
- The Equinox of the Gods by Aleister Crowley*
- Goetia of Solomon the King by Aleister Crowley*
- Household Gods by Aleister Crowley*
- Invocation of Hecate by Aleister Crowley*
- Liber CVI (Book 106): Concerning Death by Aleister Crowley*
- Liber 777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley*
- Liber LXXXIV vel Chanokh by Aleister Crowley*
- Little Essays Towards Truth by Aleister Crowley*
- Magick in Theory and Practice by Aleister Crowley*
- Magick Without Tears by Aleister Crowley*
- Moonchild by Aleister Crowley*
- The Necronomicon: The Call of Cthulhu by unknown
- Olla by Aleister Crowley*
- The Tao The King by Aleister Crowley*
- Thoth Tarot Deck by Aleister Crowley*
- The Vision & the Voice With Commentary and Other Papers: The Collected Diaries of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley, Victor B Neuburg and Mary Desti*
- Godwin’s Cabalistic Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to Cabalistic Magic by David Godwin*
- Abrahadabra: Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thelemic Magic by Rodney Orpheus and Lon Milo Duquette*
Crystals/Gems
- Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham*
- Dunwich’s Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for Spells, Amulets, Rituals and Divination by Gerina Durwich*
Divination/Psychic Ability
- Opening of the Third Eye by Douglas Baker*
- Shadow Work Guidebook by Jessica Cross*
- Divination for Beginners: Reading the Past, Present, and Future by Scott Cunningham*
- The Art of the Pendulum by Cassandra Eason*
- The Complete Guide to Psychic Development by Cassandra Eason*
- Spiritual Power by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee*
Gods and Goddesses
- Dictionary of the Gods and Goddesses by Michael Jordan*
- Encountering Kali: In the Margins, At the Center, IN the West by Rachel Fell McDermott and Jeffrey Kripal*
- Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma from Bengal by Rachel Fell McDermott*
- The Magic of Kali: Inner Secrets of a Tantrik Goddess by Michael Magee*
- Goddesses and the Divine: A Western Religious History by Rosemary Radford Ruether*
Herb/Nature Magick
- Treaties on Occult Medicine & Practical Magic by Samael Aun Weor*
- The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham*
- Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham*
- Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham*
- The Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham*
- Herbal Magick; A Witch’s Guide to Herbal Enchantment, Folklore, and Divination by Gerina Dunwich*
- Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune*
- A Witch Alone, New Edition: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic by Marian Green*
- Earth Divination: A Practice Guide to Geomancy by John Michael Greer*
- The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook by Karen Harrison*
- The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick by Judith Hawkins-Tillirson*
- The Element Encyclopedia of 1,000 Spells by Judika Illes*
- The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes*
- The Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs by Richard Allen Miller*
- Incense Crafting and Use of Magickal Sense by Carl F. Neal*
- The Extremely Large Herbal Grimoire by Que Sage and Midnight Mindi*
- Gardening with the Goddess: Creating Gardens of Spirit and Magick by Patricia Telesco*
- The Folk-Lore of Plants by T. F. Thiselton- Dyer*
- Natural Magic by Doreen Valiente*
- Herbs in Magic and Alchemy: Techniques from Ancient Herbal Lore by C. L. Zalewski*
Historical/Classic Reference
- Paganism Surviving in Christianity by Abram Herbert Lewis*
- The God of Witches by Margaret Alice Murray*
- The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger by Heinrich Kramer, James Sprenger and Montague Summers*
- Aradia or Gospel of the Witches by Charles G. LeLand*
- Persephone’s Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion by R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, Dr. Carl Ruck, and Jonathan Ott*
Household/Kitchen Witchcraft
- The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington*
- Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington*
Magick
- Advanced Candle Magick by Raymond Buckland*
- A Little Book of Altar Magic by D.J. Conway*
- Creating Magical Entities by David Michael Cunningham*
- Candle Power: Using Candle Light for Ritual, Magic, and Self- Discovery by Cassandra Eason*
- The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy by Rosemary Ellen Guiley*
- Meta- Magick: The Book of ATEM- Achieving New States of Consciousness through NLP, Neuroscience, and Ritual by Philip Farber*
- Fire and Ice: The History, Structure, and Rituals of Germany’s Most Influential Modern Magical Order: The Brotherhood of Saturn by Stephen Flowers, PhD.*
- Applied Magic by Dion Fortune*
- An Introduction to Ritual Magic by Dion Fortune and Gareth Knight*
- High Magic’s Aid by Gerald B. Gardner*
- Circles of Power: Ritual Magic in the Western Tradition by John Michael Greer*
- Learning Ritual Magic: Fundamental Theory and Practice for the Solitary Apprentice by John Michael Greer, Earl, Jr. King, Clare Vaughn*
- E-Witch: Teachings of Magical Mastery by Deborah Gray*
- Magic When You Need It by Judika Illes*
- Pure Magic by Judika Illes*
- The Basics of Magick by Amber K. *
- True Magic: A Beginner’s Guide by Amber K.*
- Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts, Second Edition by Donald Michael Kraig*
- Protection and Reversal Magick by Jason Miller*
- The Secrets of High Magic: Vintage Edition: Practical Instruction in the Occult Traditions of High Magic, Including Tree of Life, Astrology, Tarot, Rituals, Alchemic Processes, and Further Advanced Techniques by Francis Melville*
- The Mystic Foundation: Understanding & Exploring The Magical Universe by Christopher Penczak*
- The Book of Solomon’s Magick by Carroll Runyon*
- A Week of Magic by the Sea Witch*
- Tactical Magick by Seth*
- An Enchanted Life: An Adept’s Guide to Masterful Magic by Patricia Telesco*
- Enocian Magic for Beginners: The Original System of Angel Magic by Donald Tyson*
- New Millennium Magick: A Complete System of Self- Realization by Donald Tyson*
- Magician’s Workbook: Practicing the Rituals of the Western Tradition by Donald Tyson*
- Not in Kansas Anymore: Dark Arts, Sex Spells, Money Magic, and Other Things Your Neighbors Aren’t Telling You by Christine Wicker*
Occult
Shamanism
- Walking Between the Worlds: The Science of Compassion by Gregg Braden*
- Psychedelic Shamanism: The Cultivation, Preparation, and Shamanic Use of Psychotropic Plants by Jim DeKorne*
- Hallucinogens and Shamanism by Michael Harner*
- Shamans/Neo-Shamans: Ecstasies, Alterative Archaeologies and Contemporary Pagan by Robert Willis*
- In the Shadow of the Shaman: Connecting with Self, Nature & Spirit by Amber Wolfe*
Spellwork
- The Ultimate Book of Spells: A Complete Guide to Using Magic to Improve Your Life and the World Around You by Pamela Ball*
- Exploring Spellcraft: How to Create and Cast Effective Spells by Gerina Dunwich*
- Spells For The Solitary Witch by Eileen Holland*
- The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Spells: 88 Incantations to Entice Love, Improve a Career, Increase Wealth, Restore Health, and Spread Peace by Michael Johnstone*
- Witches’ Potions and Spells by Kathryn Paulsen*
- The Cyber Spellbook: Magick In The Virutal World by Patricia Telesco and Sirona Knight*
- Crone’s Book of Spells and Charms by Valerie Worth*
Symbols, Amulets, Sigils
- Amulets and Magic by E.A. Budge*
- A Dictionary of Symbols by J. E. Cirlot and Herbert Read*
- Basic Sigil Magic by Philip Cooper*
- Practical Sigil Magic: Creating Personal Symbols for Success by Frater U.:D.:*
- Dictionary of Occult, Hermetic and Alchemical Sigils by Fred Gettings*
- The Complete Book of Amulets & Talismans by Migene González-Wippler*
- Runic Amulets and Magic Objects by Mindy MacLeod and Bernard Mees*
- Symbols, Signs, and Spells by Lolita Perdurabo*
- Secrets of Magical Seals: A Modern Grimoire of Amulets, Charms, Symbols and Talismans by Anna Riva*
- The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems by William Thomas and Kate Pavitt*
- The Power of the Word: The Secret Code of Creation by Donald Tyson*
- Crone’s Book of Magical Words by Valerie Worth*
Spirit/Otherbeing Work
- Buckland’s Book of Spirit Communication by Raymond Buckland*
- Witch’s Guide to Ghosts and the Supernatural by Gerina Dunwich*
- Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols by Cassandra Eason*
- Faery Magic: Spells, Potions, and Lore from the Earth Spirits by Sirona Knight*
- Summoning Spirits: The Art of Magical Evocation by Konstantinos*
- Faerie Way: A Healing Journey to Other Worlds by Hugh Mynne and George A. Russell*
- The Necronomicon by Simon*
- Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic by Emma Wilby*
Voodoo/Hoodoo/Root Work
- Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure: A Handbook by Jeffrey Anderson*
- The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals by Denise Alvarado*
- The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook by Denise Alvarado*
- Voodoo Dolls in Magick and Ritual by Denise Alvarado*
- The Candle and the Crossroads: A Book of Appalachian Conjure and Southern Root-Work by Orion Foxwood*
- Charms, Spells, and Formulas : for the Making and Use of Gris Gris Bags, Herb Candles, Doll Magic, Incenses, Oils, and Powders by Ray T. Malbrough and Bill Fugate*
- Waters of Return: The Aeonic Flow of Voodoo by Louis Martinie*
- Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs by Stephanie Rose Bird*
- The Super Voodoo Coursework by Unknown*
Wicca
- Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca In The Kitchen by Scott Cunningham*
- Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham*
Witchcraft
- Witchcraft: Theory and Practice by Ly de Angeles*
- The Goddess Is in the Details: Wisdom for the Everyday Witch by Deborah Blake*
- A Witch’s Dozen: 13 Practical Rituals for the Everyday Witch by Deborah Blake*
- Witchcraft on a Shoestring: Practicing the Craft Without Breaking Your Budget by Deborah Blake*
- Witchcraft: A Concise Guide Or Which Witch Is Which? by Isaac Bonewits*
- Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland*
- Witchcraft From The Inside: Origins of the Fastest Growing Religious Movement in America by Raymond Buckland*
- Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment by Laurie Cabot*
- The Dark Side of the Moon - A Complete Course in Magic & Witchcraft by Basil Crouch*
- Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic by Phyllis Curott*
- Every Witch Way: Spells and Advice from Two Very Different Witches by Ellen Dugan and Tess Whitehurst*
- A Practical Guide to Witchcraft and Magick Spells by Cassandra Eason*
- Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days by Raven Grimassi*
- The Witch’s Familiar: Spiritual Partnership for Successful Magic by Raven Grimassi*
- The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft, and Wicca by Rosemary Ellen Guiley*
- Progressive Witchcraft by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone*
- The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald Gardner*
- Mastering Witchcraft: A Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks & Covens by Paul Huson*
- Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark by Konstantinos*
- Witchcraft Today: An Encyclopedia of of Wiccan and Neopagan Traditions by James Lewis*
- 8 Sabbaths of Witchcraft by Mike Nichols*
- The Gates of Witchcraft: Twelve Paths of Power, Trance and Gnosis by Christopher Penczak*
- The Living Temple of Witchcraft, Volume 1: The Descent of the Goddess by Christopher Penczak*
- The Living Temple of Witchcraft, Volume 2: The Journey of the God by Christopher Penczak*
- The Spiral Dance by Starhawk*
- The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft: Shadows, Spirits, and the Healing Journey by Christopher Penczak*
- The Real Witch’s Handbook by Kate West*
World Pagan Practices
- An Encyclopedia of Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology by James Hampton Belton*
- Buckland’s Book of Saxon Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland*
- The Book of the Dead: The Papyrus of Ani by E.A. Wallis Budge*
- Egyptian Magic by E. A. Wallis Budge*
- Witta: An Irish Pagan Tradition by Edain McCoy*
- The Practical Pagan Guide: Commonsense Guidelines for Modern Practicioners by Dana Eilers*
- Practising the Witch’s Craft: Real Magic Under a Southern Sky by Douglas Ezzy*
- Hermetic Magic:The Postmodern Magical Papyrus of Abaris by By Stephen Edred Flowers*
- Mystical Qabalah by Dion Fortune*
- The Book of the Holy Strega by Raven Grimassi*
- By-Paths of Sicily by Eliza Putnam Heaton*
- Germanic Spirituality by Bil Linzie*
- The Religion of Ancient Egypt by W. M. Flinders Petrie*=
- The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Rituals by Robert Ritner*
- Asgard and the Gods: The Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors by Wilhelm Wägner and M. W. MacDowall*
Incense Witch Tips!
Like real ones you can actually use
- Learn how to use a mortar and pestle the right way. Different kinds of resins need to be crushed differently. Frankincense in particular is hard to get used to. Done incorrectly, it’s a bit like trying to grind up dried chewing gum. Myrrh is a bit similar, but is, in my opinion, easier to grind. Benzoin, dragon’s blood, and copal blend with a bit of a pop. They’re easy.
- When blending an incense, start with the harder resins (frankincense and company), then your easier resins (copal, benzoin), then your roots (orris, etc.). After, add your plant leaves to powder. Then your plant materials such as flower petals. End with your liquids and binding agents - essential oils, wine, egg, etc.
- Adding a few drops of liquid to homemade loose incense can act as a binding agent. An egg can also be used, but this creates shelf-life problems. This will not help you create joss sticks, but little nuggets of incense. Why would you want this, you ask?
- The texture of loose incense matters. If the incense is chunky with bits of resin, it will take a longer time to burn. The chunks of resin will often ooze oil as they burn. Powdered incense burns more quickly. It can even burn mid-air if you aren’t careful. If you’ve ever accidentally tossed powdered incense near a candle flame, you know what I’m talking about! My favorite method, creating small pills and nuggets gives you the best of both worlds - longer burning incense and beautiful plumes of smoke.
- Like a good soup stock, a quality incense is better after it’s had some time to flavor. Let it sit for a while! If you have an altar, let it cook on your altar. Let it sit for a couple of months.
The sun watches what I do but the moon knows all my secrets
New Moon
•blank page
•new beginnings
•planting seeds of intention
Crescent Moon
•fresh energy
•form new ideas
•focus on details
First Quarter Moon
•momentum
•challenges
•paying attention
Gibbons Moon
•patience
•edit
•refine
Full Moon
•peak energy
•gratitude
•blossoming
Disseminating Moon
•release
•recieve
•harvest
Last Quarter Moon
•breakdown
•forgiveness
•let go
Balsamic Moon
•rest
•restoration
•reflection
Blue Moon
•protection
•energy boost
•positivity
Blood Moon
•transformation
•banashing
•propehy
A Halo
-a halo aroun the moon is always a sign of disruption
•a change in the weather
•a fever to come
•a streak of bad fortune
(But a double ring means anything can happen. The more tangled it is the worse the outcome)
-Full Moons-
January ▪︎ Wolf Moon
February ▪︎ Snow Moon
March ▪︎ Worm Moon
April ▪︎ Pink Moon
May ▪︎ Flower Moon
June ▪︎ Strawberry Moon
July ▪︎ Buck Moon
August ▪︎ Sturgeon Moon
September ▪︎ Harvest Moon
October ▪︎ Hunter’s Moon
November ▪︎ Beaver Moon
December ▪︎ Cold Moon
NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER!!!
Decided to do a “ jar spell” a protection spell lately I’ve been feeling a little off like the outside world Is working against me but I decided it’s not going to succeed!! PSA( I’m not a Christian witch I just felt the need to do this spell and)
FRIDAY THE 13 (odd feeling)
Good afternoon to all my fellow witches … I have a question for you, today is Friday the 13 and as soon as the clock striked 12 (nyc time) I got this really odd feeling I can’t describe it but something feels different. Has anyone else experienced this today or is it just me? If you have any input I would live to hear about to.