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Essential and Carrier Oils for hair
Im dying my hair soon and i think its gonna die *pun intended* so i was researching benefits of oils to the hair and thought I’ll share :)
Essential oils are distilled from the plant itself. They have the signature scent of the plant they came from. And they’re highly concentrated. For instance, it takes 220 pounds of lavender flowers to make a single pound of lavender oil.
Carrier oils (such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, and olive oil) also come from plants, but they have a more neutral smell. And they’re not necessarily distilled down like essential oils are.
Here are the benefits of some essential and carrier oils:
Almond oil soothes and moisturizes the scalp.
Cedarwood oil stimulates the scalp and promotes hair growth.
Chamomile oil adds shine and softness to hair, and soothes the scalp.
Clary sage oil promotes hair growth and stimulates the scalp.
Coconut oil softens hair and increases shine.
Geranium oil strengthens hair.
Jojoba oil moisturizes the hair, adds nutrients, and stimulates the scalp.
Lavender oil deep conditions the hair, keeps it shiny, and helps control dandruff.
Moroccan argan oil moisturizes, nourishes, and provides antioxidants to hair.
Rosemary oil stimulates the roots, improves hair growth, and increases circulation in the scalp.
Sandalwood oil helps with dry ends, and adds fragrance to the hair.
Make sure to always use essential oils with carrier oils!
credit - WebMD Medical Reference
Remember to use these oils sparingly and research them some more before using. If you take all the precautions and experience rash or allergic reactions, stop immediately. Other than that, enjoy your healthy hair! >-<
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Me, waiting for Litha
Happy Beltane! This is not my altar but just a place I put my books and stuff :)))
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Nobody:
The moon:
Me: OMG IT’S FULL MOON TMR I FORGOT AGHHHHSKSJABAB I NEED MOON WATER I NEED TO RESEARCH SKSKSKSKSSKSK
Things To Research As A Celestial Witch
MASTERLIST
Celestial witches get most of their energies from cosmic and celestial bodies. AKA anything outer space, really :) They’re one of my favorite witches (all witches are my favorite lol) so of course I had to do a masterlist (I had to do it to ‘em).
Also, there are so many correspondences. But as always, you don’t have to research all of them to be considered a Cosmic/Celestial witch.
Enjoy!
moon phases
special moons (blood moon, dark moon, etc.) and their magic
significance of each moon phase
moon water
solar water
how to charge items with the moon
crystals correspondence to the moon
astrology
zodiac signs
liminal space
astronomy
how to use astrology with divination
astrology oriented tarot cards
astral projection
how to use celestial energy to ground/center
major constellations
how each celestial body affects you
universal/cosmic energies
black holes
supernovas
planetary spells
planetary botanical blends
star magick
planets correspondence to colors
planets correspondence to gods/goddesses
planets correspondence to crystals/stones
planets correspondence to days of the week
planets correspondence to elements
planets correspondence to zodiac signs
planets correspondence to elements
planets correspondence to types of divination
planets correspondence to metals
planets correspondence to intent
different types of cosmic magick (venusian, martian, lunar, etc.)
diy celestial sigils
meteor shower magick
cosmic altars
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Things To Research As A Sea Witch MASTERLIST
Sea witches are so interesting. They emit very loving and calm vibes. But also a very intense “calm before the storm” vibe. These individuals often work their magic on the sea shore or near the sea. Some who don’t live near the sea, works with close bodies of water.
This list is certainly not all you need to know, but I wrote as much as I could. You also don’t have research all of these either, they’re just suggestions! :)
Enjoy!
ocean folklore
sacred bodies of water
water zodiac signs
divination
the water element
element symbols
the history of ocean
the history of ocean gods/goddesses
water stones (crystals or stones associated to the element of water)
water plants (plants associated to the water element)
types of ocean magick
other types of water witches (ex. storm)
ocean life
magical uses of rainwater
magical uses of solarwater
magical uses of moonwater
hag stones
sea gods/goddesses
ocean cleansing
sea offerings
sand dollars
ocean oriented potions
tides
water spells
moon phases (they affect the ocean)
types of sea salt
sea witch’s familiars
SHELLS
water spirits (sirens, mermaids, etc.)
banishing sea spells
seashell runes
healing sea spells
sea charms
importance of salt
lakes, rivers, and stream spirits
how to use things you find on the shore for magical purposes
how to be a sea witch when you’re not near the sea
how to gathered tools
how to start a sea altar
how to beachcomb
how to cast a circle
What is a sea priestess?
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Witchy reminder: It’s ok to have more than one book of shadows :)
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If you fill up one book, where are you going to put the rest of your ever increasing amount of spells, rituals, information, and all that jazz? In your second book of shadows of course! Or third, or fourth…
No matter which book you’re on, never stop learning about the craft!
Things To Research As A Green Witch MASTERLIST
A green witch is typically a witch who specializes and focuses on natural materials and energies. They are often skilled herbalists and probably enjoys gardening. Like a lot. You might be a baby green witch or an experienced one. Maybe even an eclectic one, no matter what, all is welcome!
I am most certainly not entitled to knowing everything about green witches but I want to help out some people when stuck on not knowing what to research.
As always, enjoy!
gif by @la-petitefille
plants!
edible plants :)
non Edible plants :(
other uses for non edible plants that’s not eating :)
history of herbal witchcraft
herbal brews
aromatherapy
drying flowers/herbs
harvesting flowers/herbs
endangered plants (so you don’t accidently pick them)
medicinal plants/herbs
teas
tinctures
meads
smoke blend recipes
different types of other natural based witches
seasonal magick
when to start sowing
when to reap
wheel of the year
types of plants
types of herbs
what types of animals/insects (bees, butterflies, etc.) do your flowers/herbs attract?
usage for *plant name*’s roots
usage for *plant name*’s stem
usage for *plant name*’s flowers
usage for *plant name*’s leaves
usage for *plant name*’s bark
usage for *plant name*’s seed
plants
what are herb sachets?
pressed flowers <3
smoked herbs
poisonous plants
essential oils
extracts
cacti/succulents
gardening 101 (hehe)
what are some good botanical books?
the fae
candle correspondence to elements
PlAnTs
houseplants
sage (god, I love sage)
lavender
rosemary
basil
chamomile
PLANTS
crystals
aloe vera
tea leaf readings
dear me, I almost forgot to mention plants
feel free to add on, loves!
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Things To Research As A Witch MASTERLIST
Always remember that each witch’s journey is a different one. You certainly do not have to research all of these in one go. Or all of it for that matter. Take your time and explore the possibilities of witchcraft, even if it’s one subject at a time. Witchcraft isnt strict on rules, find what suits you, there’s a place for everyone. And remember, always keep learning! :)
I tried to organize it somewhat (not really) Im going to start a series of master lists like this one for different types of witches too! So stick around for those but for now…
Enjoy!
the history of witchcraft
types of witchcraft
types of magick
types of spells
types of witches
types of divination
types of herbs
types of energy
talismans
deities
seals
alphabets
crystals
sabbats
altars
basic tools
lunar phases
candle magic
planetary correspondence
tarot cards
incense and oils
Animals and what they represent
cleansing
meditation
astral projection
celestial bodies
spirituality
familiars
edible plants
toxic plants
the tea sis
wheel of the year
Zodiac signs
moon/sun water
banishing
binding
sacred items
sigils
cleansing
grounding
witchy symbols
witches/wiccans terminology
witching on a budget
what is satanism and why do people confuse it with witchcraft?
witchcraft practices (ex. circle casting)
difference between wiccans, witches, and pagans
similarities between wiccans, witches, and pagans
concoctions (potions, elixirs, brews, etc.)
good books to read about witchcraft
book of shadows and grimoires
the role of nature in witchcraft
tarots and how they work
how to consecrate items
how to take care of crystals
how to store herbs
Feel free to add on!
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♌ Leo Season Guide ♌
Leo season is the time to let your inner light shine! With the heavy emotions from Cancer season finally fading away, we can find ourselves feeling free at last. It’s time to be yourself, to the fullest extent. Allow yourself to let loose, at least until Virgo season!
You may be feeling more brave, strong, and excitable. This is good! Use these feelings to do something you’ve always wanted to do, so that you’re in a better place a year from now.
To Do:
✨ take a vacation
✨ make new friends
✨ go hiking
✨ dance!
✨ allow yourself to take up space
✨ be loud, be seen
✨ reevaluate yourself - make sure your actions lead you closer to your purpose
✨ take singing lessons, dancing lessons, ANY lessons
✨ laugh your heart out to your favorite comedy
✨ tell someone how you really feel, whether it’s good or bad
Leo rules the heart, spine, and upper back. Don’t forget to stretch, and practice good posture. Your body will thank you.
Hope you all find this useful. Love and light always.
Brimstone
It’s mid-summer. It just rained, and the days have been long and about 90 degrees.
But it just started raining down golden leaves for a solid fifteen seconds out of nowhere.
I- did my current embroidery project accidentally summon the autumn??
Oh-
oh no-
Today is one of those days where I just can’t seem to get moving. I’m just…tired.
Tired of being so stressed out. Tired because I get so anxious every year leading up to my birthday. Tired of not being able to sleep, or sleeping way to much. Tired of binging followed by days of not eating anything. Tired of feeling so inexplicably irritated by every inconvenience because of how many have stacked up over the course of years. Tired of the nightmares and the negative thoughts and the endless struggle to find the energy to do what needs done.
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On days like this, it’s important for me to step back from my own life. Sometimes I stop being able to see everything while standing in the middle of the storm. When I move away from it— maybe I take some time to listen to lofi and chill out, or do some journaling or house chores while mom isn’t home and I can think, or go take a long walk by myself— I have a chance to look at the world for what it is.
Yes, things are tough right now. Yeah, I wasn’t dealt the best hand in life leading up to this point. I’m covered in scars both inside and out and don’t get how to act or respond to most situations.
But I’m still so young!I’ve got so much more living to do. Things to see. Stuff to experience! I’m nowhere near the end of my journey. Hell, I’ve barely just begun.
I am insignificant in the grand scheme of things. A tiny bolt holding other gears in place. Sometimes that frustrates me and makes me flustered, thinking I can’t ever reach my goals due to my setbacks. And yet, if I, that little bolt holding things together were to disappear, so many other things far beyond me would fall apart.
Yeah, I’m humble in my existence because I am not a driving force of this world. But I am still a part of everything here. Connected to it, moving with its time, and woven into so many crossroads that affect everything else.
Every person I meet, I step into their lives, if only by briefly passing by them on the street. Every choice I make, I affect something else, even if only to influence my next move. Every experience I have, whether good or bad, spills ink onto the painting that is my life and draws another line in the image until my world is full of color and an infinite amount of intersecting stories.
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This world is not just built by those with power. It’s not just influenced by people how’ve made a major, mainstream difference. Everyone, including you and me, are a part of this world. The massive web of fate, weaving through the tales of our lives isn’t made to lock us in place, but to remind us that we are a part of it. We have a place in it, and no matter which role we choose to play, this place is still our home.
It’s okay for me to have bad days, to get angry and lose my cool for a while. It’s okay for me to take the bad with the good and learn from that. It’s okay for me to struggle and break and heal and grow. It’s okay for me to exist and dream of something more for myself and others.
Because even if I don’t accomplish those dreams, I dreamt them. Even if I don’t complete what I start building, I introduced it to the world. Even if I don’t convince everyone, I inspired someone who will inspire someone else.
And when I remember that, I don’t feel so tired anymore.
Alright everyone, time to party to our hearts content while we still can before everyone miraculously forgets that the LGBTQA+ community exists along with all of the history and important, controversial discussions that will inevitably leave with it due to it becoming less profitable to advertise during the other 11 months of the year.
Self-Love Ritual
One of my absolute, most favorite things to do is to take a long, relaxing bath! And due to the calming, healing, and cleansing properties of that activity, it also doubles as a perfect space for self-love spells and rituals!
Today, I’ll be going over how to set up your own bath-time, self-love ritual that will suit your own personal needs and tastes. So let’s jump right in!
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I have once again located my old antique paper fan, my amethyst vial, and my tiny music box; all of which have left me quite delighted!
This, as a result of slowly pouring over my belongings as I slowly and lovingly read each and every book I own, watch every movie, play every game, try on every article of clothing, and adore every single object one-by-one!
Then, and only then, will I be able to make the decision of allowing it to stay or letting it go. Personally, I do this cleansing practice every three or four years. It’s crazy how much can change in such a small amount of time!
Out with the old, yet the memories stay.
The clutter discarded, the important remains.
Each item I marvel with curious hands
is to stay or to go, based on my commands.
Should it no longer serve me and impede my path,
I’ll cast it aside without looking back.
For what smothers the hearth also muddles the mind
and those prices add up ‘til they become a bind.
The sky very suddenly turned yellow. Now everything outside is tinted yellow. It’s quite pretty with all the mellow rain.
Finally there’s a cool, rainy day here where I live! This summer has been so hot already, and there’s still two months left. Personally, I love every season for different reasons, but even still, I miss the cool weather where the days pass so sweetly.
Currently, I’m crocheting a headband to send to my niece for her birthday while listening to lofi tracks. The house is quiet for once, the mood mellow. If only everyday could be so gentle.
For my birthday I had a lovely time with my parents, we drove through the Cheddar gorge, went to Glastonbury where there was a wytch market in the town hall, then to top off the day we popped over to Somerset to one of the oldest apple farms for cider tasting and we spotted Glastonbury Tor from the top of the hill with the old apple tree
New moon in Aries tonight and my birthday tomorrow so having a nice relaxing bath, setting some intentions for the coming month
I ordered some things from The Cottage Witch Co. The crystal pyramid, the triple moon and pentacle altar cloth & the athame. As cute extras they sent me a wax melt that smells divine, a tumbled labradorite crystal, a little sign and an agate bracelet. Feat TamLin inspecting my purchases
