#witchcraft masterpost
Basics
The moon has been an essential part of both witchcraft and everyday life throughout history. Farmers would rely on moonlight to work during the night. Peasants would hold celebrations in favour of the moon. The moon controls the ebb and flow of our tides through gravitational pull, controls how long our days are. It keeps the balance.
Likely due to these exact factors the lunar cycle has always been an important part of various different religions and spiritualities for thousands of years. In almost every polytheistic belief system there is a moon goddess, Artemis then later Diana being the most notable of the many within Western Culture.
Today, the moon is most commonly used in ritual practices. Modern witches make use of the monthly lunar cycle to attune their energies to nature and heighten the effectiveness of their spellcraft, or connection to divinity. As the moon waxes and wanes so do we, being reborn again every month with more knowledge than before.
Quick Facts
- Most years have 13 New Moons or 13 Full moons, but never both (Occasionally a year will miss out and only have 12 of each)
- The lunar phases are caused by light reflected onto the moon from the sun, which changes depending on it’s positioning with the earth and the sun as it orbits every month
- The moon does not innately radiate any kind of light. Moonlight is actually just sunlight reflected
- The moon phase is the same no matter where you live on Earth!
- The most common time for rituals and spellwork involving the moon are the Full Moon and the New Moon
- There are significant ties between an individuals menstrual cycle and the cycle of the moon. Having your period during the full moon is believed to elevate your spiritual and magical energy to new levels
What is an Esbat?
An Esbat is a ritual held once a month by most Wiccan covens to celebrate the full moon. It’s commonly on the full moon because that is when most believe that the moon is at it’s most powerful. You don’t have to be a Wiccan to celebrate an Esbat and you don’t even need to have an Esbat to celebrate the full moon at all, I just thought I’d throw it in here for reference.The word is supposedly sourced from the Old French word s’esbattre(orébatin Modern French) which to the best of my knowledge means to frolic and celebrate. Yet again a borrowing Margaret Murray used in her attempts to build up the idea of one big witch religion existing in Europe. (Which has been disproven many times, as a side note.)
The Lunar Cycle
The Lunar Cycle is commonly broken down into four main phases, which can also be broken down into 8 or 12 subphases. For the purpose of simplicity though, I will cover the 4 main ones in this post.
New Moon / Dark Moon
New moons are a time for new beginnings of every type. It’s good in this time to take an inventory of your bad habits and make steps towards moving on and becoming a better person. Getting away from old structured ways of thinking and doing things can help you grow immensely. Cast off your old ideas about a topic and try to see it in a different light.
Planning the first stages of an exciting new project is a great thing to do at this time in the cycle. Apply for jobs, brainstorm, revisit old abandoned projects. Make a commitment to doing all of the things you have been putting off this month.
Waxing Moon
The body is more receptive to change, whether that be good or bad. Now is the time to strengthen your resolve, to keep putting energy into your projects and start to see the results of them come through. This phase is all about growth. It’s a good time to work magic for new relationships, fitness, finances, garden work and for the healing of body and mind.
Full Moon
The full moon is good for all things, especially very difficult or demanding spellwork. This is a time of great intuition. Your creativity and psychic abilities will be at an all-time high. Not especially good for decision making for those easily swayed by their emotions as this is a very emotional time, though good for individuals to learn which path in life they truly crave.
Waning Moon
Things are coming to a close. Reflect on things as the energy of the cycle drifts away divination to map the contents of your soul and examine your actions over the past cycle Attributes: This moon is the time for banishing spells, curses, breaking an addiction, correcting mistakes and making amends. Anything bad in your life must be removed. It is also a time of strong divination for the coming cycle.
Further Information
Ritual
Spells
- Moon Ward
- Harm Reflection Moon Spell
- Full Moon Spells
- First Quarter Spells
- New / Dark Moon Spells
- Last Quarter Spells
- Eclipse Spells
Activities & Misc
- DIY Lunar Calendar
- 5 Lunar Inspired Tarot Decks
- First Quarter Moon Magic: Positivity Meditation
- Moon Astrology
Food And Offerings
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Updated September 20th, 2016
This is my online Grimoire, complete with my spells, the spells of others, and masterposts. Feel free to use this as your own Grimoire, or take bits and pieces from it.
Moon Phases
How To’s and Basics
- How to Write Spells by@cunningcelt
- Spell Writing Challenge to Build Your Grimoire
- How to Dress Storebought Candles by@thespiritwitch
- Wire Wrapped Spells by @lunacascabelera
- Cursing 101 by@recreationalwitchcraft
- Candle Magic Omens by @windvexer
- Types of Witches by @rainy-day-witchcraft
Spirit Work
- House Rules by@urbanspellcraft
- Spirit Companionship FAQ Pt.1 by@urbanspellcraft
- Spirit Companionship FAQ Pt.2 by @urbanspellcraft
- Necromany Masterpost by@technicallyirondick
- Selective Spirit Door Bar by@qedavathegrey
- Dealing With Dead People - Banishing and Exorcism by@breelandwalker
Budget Witchcraft
- Where to Buy Crystals, Herbs, and Essential Oils for Cheap by @paegan-witch
- Where to Buy Cheap Herbs by@cryxtalstardust
- Cheap BOS/Grimoire Options by@starfleetwitch
- Budget Witchcraft Supplies by@witchtips
Properties of Herbs. Crystals, Etc. & Tools
- Cauldron Tips by@theoryofmagick
- Rain Water Uses by@witchy-words
- Herbs to Use in Sleep Magick by@athamerror
- Witchy Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Witchy
- Witch’s Ladder by@low-budget-witches
- Taglock Idea by @patchworkwitchcraft
- For the beginning witch, Herbal Chart By Use and How To Use Them by@rawniesway
- DIY Incense by@the-grey-ether
A Kitchen Witch’s Oils by@eclecticwitcheryafoot- Incense and Their Uses in Green Witchcraft by@eclecticwitcheryafoot
- DIY Altar Pentacle by@secretworkings
- What to Use When in Witchcraft by @dog-rose
- Magical Properties of Common Fruits and Vegetables by @cunningcelt
- Properties of Sand by@rainy-day-witchcraft
- When to Cast a Spell by Weekday by@orriculum
Spells
Financial Spells
Love Banishment Spells
Cleansing Spells
Love and Relationship Spells
- Promise Ring Love Spell
- Sapphic Love Attraction Powder
- Achillean Love Atrraction Powder
- Love Spell for Kitchen Witches
Protection Spells
Pop Culture Spells
- Rose Quartz Healing Tears Spell by@orriculum
Healing Spells
Misc. Spells
- Hair Growth Spell by@bohemian-witch
- Ask a Spider Spell by@phunockery
- Quiet My Mind Focus Jar by@witchy-woman
- See the Unseen Spell
- Get Things Done Spell
- Spell to Boost Your Memory
- New Home Blessing (Elemental)
- Necklace Enchantment Courage Spell
- DIY Magical Shower Disks by @recreationalwitchcraft
Curses. Hexes, and Jinxes
- The Pumpkin Curse
- The Curse of the Skeleton
- Within the Well Curse
- Burn Your Wishes Curse by@orriculum
Masterposts
Cultural Appropriation
Other Grimoires/Pages
- Recreational Witchcraft’s Grimoire by @recreationalwitchcraft
- Mad Diviner’s Grimoire by @maddiviner
- Money Spells by @magic-for-the-masses
- Protection Spells by @magic-for-the-masses
- Beauty Spells by @belladonnaswitchblog
- School/Essay Writing Masterpost of Spells by@bibliophilicwitch
- Beauty Spells by@belladonnaswitchblog
Feel free to add to the Masterlist, and see the latest version on the Google Document (x).
General
Elements
Correspondences
Types of Magick
Tools
Altars
Deities
Spells/Potions
Snorlax’s Rest - An incantation spell to help the Caster fall asleep and stay asleep.
Geminio Spell (HP Inspired)
Quick Accio Energy Spell (HP Inspired)
Summoning Your Patronus (HP Inspired)
Alohomora Spell to Unlock Your Potential (HP Inspired)
Aguamenti Cleansing Spell (HP Inspired)
Best Friend “Success” Spell(Corpse Bride Inspired)
Grounding, Meditation & Gratitude
Alchemy
Chakras
Energy Work
Liminal Spaces
Herbology
Astral Travel
Charms
Working with the Fae
Divination
Tarot Cards
Cartomancy
Tasseography
Lithomancy
Scrying
Runeology
Candle Work
Misc.
Sigils
Sigil Examples
Spirit Work
Draconic Magic
Reading List
The Master Book of Herbalism, by Paul Beyerl
The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells, by Skye Alexander
Out of the Broom Closet, by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
The Tree: The Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft, by Raymond Buckland
A Witches’ Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook, by Janet & Stewart Farrar
The Herb Book, by John Lust
Culpeper’s Complete Herbal, by Nicolas Culpeper
Book of Magical Herbs, by Margaret Picton & Michelle Pickering
The Charge of the Goddess, by Doreen Valiente
Book of Pagan Prayer, by Ceisiwr Serith
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews, by Scott Cunningham
The Book of Stones, Revised Edition: Who They Are and What They Teach, by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic, by Scott Cunningham
Supermarket Magic: Creating Spells, Brews, Potions & Powders from Everyday Ingredients, by Michael Furie
The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems, by Lady Passion & Diuvei
Everyday Witchcraft: Making Time for Spirit in a Too-Busy World, by Deborah Blake
Wicca, by Harmony Nice
Norse Mythology, by Neil Gaiman
The Gospel of Loki, by Joanne M. Harris
The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic, by Christopher Dell
Wicca & Witchcraft For Dummies, by Diane Smith
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, by Scott Cunningham
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic, by Scott Cunningham
The Green Witch, by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
The Witch’s Guide to Self-Care, by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, by Skye Alexander
A Practical Guide to the Runes, by Lisa Peschel
Moon Spells, by Diane Ahlquist
Realms of The Earth Angels, by Doreen Virtue
The Black Arts, by Richard Cavendish
Wiccapedia, by Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway
The Crystal Bible, by Judy Hall
Crystal Enlightenment, by Katrina Raphaell
Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece, Gustav, Schwab
The Pocket Book of Stones, by Robert Simmons
The Gods of Greece and Rome, by Talfourd Ely
Wicca Altar and Tools, by Lisa Chamberlain
Wicca Magical Deities, by Lisa Chamberlain
Wicca Crystal Magic, by Lisa Chamberlain
Wicca Wheel of The Year, by Lisa Chamberlain
Wicca Elemental Magic, by Lisa Chamberlain
I collected a lot of ingredient lists for jar spells, and then I wrote a program to analyse each category for the most common ingredients. So these are kind of… master spell-jars for each category. If you’d like me to analyse any other types of spells, let me know. I can also update this post with more categories of spell jars. All of the ingredients are in order from most to least common for each category.
Over-all most common colors used: pink, black, white
Over-all most common ingredients: salt, rose/clear quartz, cinnamon, lavender, rosemary
Protection
Common colors: black, white
Top five most common ingredients: salt, rosemary, bay leaves, pepper, water,
Other ingredients: sea salt, sage, cinnamon, basil, garlic, mint, anise, lavender, sigil, chili, moon water, ginger, dill, clear quartz, bonesHappiness
Common colors: yellow, white, orange, pink, black, red
Top five most common ingredients: rose, cinnamon, salt, petals, rose quartz
Other ingredients: basil, seeds, rosemary, lavender, sea salt, orange peel, bay leaves, sugar, sunflower, coffee, lemon, clear quartz, cloves, ginger, citrine, cork, tea, eucalyptus, incense, sage, paper, string, peppermint, marjoram, chamomileProsperity
Common colors: green, gold
Top five most common ingredients: basil, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, coins
Other ingredients: rose, mint, thyme, pennies, glitterLove
Common colors: pink, red, white, black
Top five most common ingredients: rose, salt, rose petals, rose quartz, cinnamon
Other ingredients: rosemary, lavender, paper, himalayan rock salt, wax, sigil, apple, water, sea salt, honey, cloves, sugar, nutmeg, seeds, scroll, pepper, cayenneSelf Love
Common colors: pink, white, brown, red, blue
Top five most common ingredients: rose, salt, lavender, rose quartz, cinnamon
Other ingredients: himalayan rock salt, rosemary, sugar, sea salt, water, chamomile, glitter, nutmeg, basil, wax, incense, crystals, sigil, moon water, bay leaves, peppermint, strawberry, clear quartz, amethyst, apple, thymeHexes
Common colors: black, red, white
Top five most common ingredients: salt, pepper, paper, name, taglock
Other ingredients: sigil, dirt, lemon, garlic, vinegar, nails, rock, water, chili, thread, string, ashLuck
Common colors: green, white, orange, pink
Top five most common ingredients: cinnamon, salt, basil, sage, ginger
Other ingredients: nutmeg, rosemary, bay, glitter, thyme, sea salt, mint, chamomile, seeds, rose, citrine, quartz, clover, orange, dandelion, sunflower, poppy, frankincense, pepper, lavender, flowers, ashes, oreganoFriendship
Common colors: yellow, pink, orange
Top five most common ingredients: rosemary, salt, rose, lavender, lemon
Other ingredients: orange, honey, paper, petals, sage, himalayan rock salt, quartz, amethyst, sugar, cinnamon, nutmegAnti-anxiety/Anti-depression
Common colors: pink, black, white
Top five most common ingredients: salt, clear quartz, lavender, rose quartz, cinnamon
Ingredients: sage, sugar, chamomile, basil, thyme, clove, tea, rosemary, wax, bay leaves, amethyst, pepper, valerian, peridot
Note: I have not been able to read through all of these yet, I am slowly making my way down the list. If there is a book that is offensive or incorrect please send me a message and I will review it and remove it from the list if necessary.
Modern Magick Second Edition; Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts by Donald Michael Kraig
The Witch’s Magical Handbook by Gavin Frost and Yvonne Frost
The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft, and Wicca by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Nocturnal Witchcraft; Witchcraft After Dark By Konstantinos
Call of the Horned Piper by Nigel Aldcroft Jackson
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
Encyclopedia of Spells by Michael Johnstone
Old World Witchcraft; Ancient Ways for Modern Days by Raven Grimassi
The Study of Witchcraft; A Guidebook to Advanced Wicca by Deborah Lipp
Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Witchcraft in Tudor and Stuart England; A regional and comparative study guide by Alan Macfarlane
The Pagan Federation; Witchcraft Information Package
Herbal Magick; A Witch’s Guide to Herbal Enchantments, Folklore, and Divination by Gerina Dunwich
The basics of Magick by K.Amber
The Book of Night Magick by Phillip D. Williams
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore By Patricia Monaghan
Celtic Mythology A-Z By Gienna Matson & Jeremy Roberts
Storytelling; An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore
Norse Mythology; Legends of Gods and Heroes by Peter Andreas Munch
Constellation Legends By Norm McCarter
Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology By Luke Roman and Monica Roman
Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena; Mythical Creatures By Linda S. Godfrey
A Guide to Astrology By Fredrick White
How to Use Astrology; How and Why it Works By Michael Erlewine
Astrology for Dummies by Rae Orion
The Astrology Book; The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences By James R. Lewis
The Cyber Spellbook; Magick in the Virtual World By Sirona Knight and Patricia Telesco
Herbs in Magick and Alchemy; Techniques from Ancient Herbal Lore By C.L. Zalewski
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs By Scott Cunningham
The Magical Household; Spells & Rituals for the Home By Scott Cunningham & David Harrington
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, & Brews By Scott Cunningham
Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herb Craft By Dale Pendell **
**This book contains information on Poisons and is for informational purposes only, read at your own risk.
The Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs By Richard Alan Miller
Cunnigham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic By Scott Cunningham
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs; Their Medicinal and Culinary Uses
Spiritual Alchemy; The Inner Path
Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy By Manfred M.Junius
Real Alchemy; A Primer of Practical Alchemy By Robert Allen Bartlett
An Illustrated History of Alchemy and Early Chemistry
Alchemy Unveiled By Johannes Helmond
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen By Scott Cunningham
Cunningham’s Book of Shadows By Scott Cunningham
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot By A.E Waite
Tarot; Mirror of the Soul By Gerd Ziegler
The Symbolism of the Tarot by P. D. Ouspensky
Healing Crystals; The A-Z Guide to 430 gemstones By Michael Geinger
An Introduction Guide to Crystals and Healing Stones By Ron & Sue Windred
The Healing Crystal First Aid Manuel By Michael Geinger
Practical Crystal Healing By Nicole Lanning
Divination Systems by Nicole Yalsovac
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches
Practicing the Witch’s Craft By Douglas Ezzy
Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to add to the list!
Moonlight Academy
Uncrossing is when a person removes a curse, hex, jinx, or other spell that was casted against them which brings them negative energy, bad luck, or catastrophic events. Remember to take care of yourself after performing an uncrossing spell by cleansing and protecting yourself and your home.
Hoodoo Floor Washby@divinemoon
“Backfire” Curse-Repelling Enchantment by@mothmaam
Uncrossing Powderby@thecandlebearer
Cursing 101: How to Break a Curseby@the-traveling-witch
Mild & Spicy Cursebreaker Powdersby@lazywitchling
Curse Removing Washby@lunaesteria
Spider Oil by@witchinthenight
Break A Spell Cast Against You by @belladonnaswitchblog
Blackthorn Reversing Spellby@thiscrookedcrown
Lemon Test (to determine if you are cursed) by @i-am-the-nature-witch
A Spell to Counter Another’s Magickby@christowitch
An orange, lemon, and lime spell to break a hex or curseby@the-darkest-of-lights
Hex and Curse Breakingby@thiscrookedcrown
Counter-cursesby@breelandwalker
Protection from Curses by @cindernook
Simple curse-breaking spellby@agnosticanimist
The Healing Pool: A Cursebreaker by@hedge-witch-wannabe
Curse Removalsby@urbanspellcraft
Return to Sender by@spiritscraft
Counter-curses and Curse Removalsby@thesigilwitch
Anti-Curse Powderby@urbanwitchery
Major Arcana Spells - Lady Justice - Return to Sender by @the-weatherwitch
Lemon Uncrossing by@belladonnaswitchblog
To Break a Spell You’ve Cast by @natural-magics
remove magick done unto anotherby@the-ram-witch
Black salt & white candle curse removals by@visardistofelphame
Sigil nullifier (sigil tw) by @allura
Engraved Hourglass Nebula Curse Return Spell by@themanicnami
Removing Hexes and Cursesby@urbanwitchery
Charm Bags - to Reverse Bad Luck by@lodgewitch
Disenchanting Bath by@kitchenwitchn
Break the Curse (sigil tw) by @sigils-r-us
A simple “Reverse The Curse” spell by@mothyseawitchery
Reversal spells by@sylvaetria
To Nullify a Spell by@orriculum
Protection and curse removal spellsby@belladonnaswitchblog
Wards and removals (abuse tw) by @urbanspellcraft
Something to Consider before you Curse: Reversalsby@wildernesswitchery
Hex Breaker Potionby@thewitchystuff
Reversal, removal, & breakerby@spellboundwitchcraft
Lemon Uncrossing Spell by@witchypun
Breaking a curseby@cunningcelt
Witchy tip - bay leaves by@whoanellee
Huckleberryby@aspelladay
Uncrossing powder by@rad-magick
