เนโ หโ โฅโ ห New Moon ๐ : The moon just started to show up for the first time after dark moon. Time for new beginnings,new opportunities, new endeavours in your desired areas of life. positive changes, planting seeds for the future. Blank slate, unlimited potential, Manifestation, divination.
เนโ หโ โฅโ ห Waxing Moon ๐ : strength, brightness, size of the moon is growing. Time for focusing things you want to grow; increasing your finances, intimacy, number of interpersonal relationships,communication,knowledge; getting pregnant & dealing with legal matters, courage,health,love,luck.
เนโ หโ โฅโ ห Full Moon ๐ : strongest energy; use it to charge your tools. The moon is brightest & biggest , most powerful phase. Best for any kind of spells. Increased psychic abilities. Celebrate, focus on organizing your life
เนโ หโ โฅโ ห Waning Moon ๐ : brightness, strength, size of moon is decreasing. Time to focus on things you want to reduce, best time for buring bridges, breaking off relationships, leaving, stopping a habit , dieting, dealing with legal matters , banishing, grounding, obstacles,balance.
เนโ หโ โฅโ ห Dark Moon ๐ : moon is invisible in the sky. Time for seclusion , introspection, contemplating past & future, discarding things, intuition,banishing, protection, cleansing, meditation
โจ Journal.
โจ Take a bath. (you can add epsom salts and oils to make it extra nice.)
โจ wear or carry protective crystals e.g obsidian, hematite, malachite, black tourmaline.ย
โจ Lay on the earth.ย
โจ Listen to your favourite playlist.ย
โจ Make a homemade dinner.ย
โจ Care for your garden.ย
โจ Draw/make art/paint.ย
โจ Meditate.ย
โจ Have a cup of tea.ย
โจ Read a book.ย
โจ Go for a walk.ย
โจ Have a break from technology.ย
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- blessed be love mercurymoonmaiden.
๐ธ Self Love Jar ๐ธ
Materials
Glass Jar with lid
Whole Cloves - draws in love. Good for divination.
Chamomile Buds - Love, sleep, protection and purification, also reduce stress.
Brown Sugar or Honey โ to add a little sweetness (I think we all need to be a little sweeter to ourselves)
Rose petals โ not only good for self love but attracting things to you and beauty spells too.
Pink Himalayan Salt โ Salt is known for its protective and purifying nature
Lavender โ calming and is great for heightening awareness. Also to rid anxiety.
Hibiscus Flowers โ perfect for attraction and helping with dreams
Rosemary โ this is my go to herb for lots of spells and rituals. A perfect substitute for any herb. Stops gossip and is great for the memory.
Bay Leaves โ Write your intentions or mantra on the leaves (I am strong, I am beautiful etc)
Cinnamon โ perfect for getting rid of negative energy and โwarming upโ your own power!
Pink Peppercorns โ to give yourself a little kick
Rose Quartz โ to help open your heart and create feelings of peace. Raw Rose Quartz for self love in its most natural state.
Pink Candle โ To seal the jar.
Method
Light some incense and take a few deep breaths before placing all your items into a jar. The size will depend on how powerful you want it or if you want to carry it with you. I have some teeny little jars that pack just as much punch as the larger ones. It is all about the intention you put into it.
As you add each item say either out loud or to yourself what you hope to gain or are wanting from the item.
โI add this lavender to help ease my anxiety and give me a sense of calmโ
With the bay leaves I like to use a permanent marker and write clear directions.
I AM STRONG
I LOVE MY BODY
This sets the intention solidly and you are not asking for permission. The words are declaring that you have got this and it is true!
After all of the items have been added you need to seal the spell. Light the candle and allow the wax to drip down the sides of the jar/bottle to form a wax seal. While still wet I like to place the crystal, in this case rose quartz, into the wax.
Hold the jar in your hands and feel the positivity you just created. Place onto your alter or work desk where you will see it regularly. When you feel the need for a little pick me up, hold it and feel the good vibes flow.
๐ธ I am constantly growing, evolving and becoming my best self. I am enough. I am whole. I love myself. ๐ธ
Beltane (May 1st) is almost here, we celebrate spring being at its peak and everything around us being in bloom. The sun is shining bright again, and the days are now longer.
Beltane correspondences: Symbols | bonfire, lots of candles, sun, flowers and flower crowns, maypoles, colored ribbons Colors | yellow, white, green, pink, reds Spells | fertility, love, cleansing, spellss for creativity and beauty Crystals | rose quartz, carnelian, jasper Herbs and flowers | tulips, violets, mint, rosemary Foods to make | salad, cake or pie, dishes with honey, breads, nuts How to celebrate | Light a bonfire, go out in nature, make love, dancing, make a maypole
Hwello. This is a mega post of every information we have so far and where links to new information will be added. This is so chu can get to the information quickly and it will be more organized in this space.
Wormwood
Mandrake
Lavender
Clary Sage
Belladonna
Yarrow
Pennyroyal
Patchouli
Garlic
Basil
Dill
Rosemary
Thyme
Bay Leaf
Cinnamon
Russet Potatoes
Apples
Pumpkins
Black Obsidian
Amethyst
Tiger's Eye
Lapis Lazuli
Peridot
Bloodstone
Carnelian
How to Use Rosemary
How to Use Basil
How to Use Lavender
How to Use Mandrake
Water and Plants
Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz
Complete Language of Herbs by S. Theresa Dietz
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Scott Cunningham
The Herbal Alchemist Handbook by Karen Harrison
The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs by Judy Ann Nock
The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Herb Magic by Patti Wigington
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier
The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes
Dictionary of Plant Lore by Donald Watts
The Magick of Food by Gwion Raven
The Complete Language of Food by S. Theresa Dietz
Nature Guide, Rocks and Minerals - DK Publishing
Guide to Crystal Grids- Transform Your Life Using the Power of Crystal Layouts - Judy Hall
Crystals- A complete guide to crystals and color healing - Jennie Harding
The Crystal Witch - Leanna Greenaway
The Crystal Bible - Judy Hall
The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Crystals - Cassie Uhl
The Crystal Workshop - Azalea Lee
Crystals for Witches - Rituals Spells and More - Eliza Mabelle
More will be added as information is added to the little library. Remember you can support this library by tipping and maybe a pateron in the future.
Thank chu. Bye byes~
Hello friends! As a west witch I find myself in a lot of elemental spaces, but as an elemental pagan I feel like we get little to no representation without wicca being present so this post is for all my friends who may be looking into elemental work and want to know what to expect! This is an introductory post so if anyone is interested in further information let me know in the comments!
Common Lessons tend to include grounding, understanding your place within it all like your social circles, life itself, or even the ecosystem. People also tend to find out how to see beauty even when they feel there is none, home and hearth magic, generational magic, and harnessing your own power. Its important to recognize earth is extremely giving, often giving things without expecting anything in return. Remember to give back to the earth when you can in your practice, it isn't fair to take things without giving back. Eventually earth takes all things back from the living, so remember that earth is as powerful as she is kind Darker Aspect/Element: Rot How to honor and find these teachings:
Going out in nature
Taking care of plants
Herbal work
Community service
Exploring
Grounding and meditation outdoors
Connecting to earth itself
Evaluating what it means to be human
Common forms of divination
Osteomancy (Burning Bones)
Abacomancy (Dirt)
Dendromancy (Tree reading)
Falling petals or leaves
Common lessons from air tend to be quick and ever present, air speaks rather quickly to people and messages change! Its best to keep a log of signs and messages you receive because it tends to be a pebble trail on your journey. Air teaches how to keep calm in tense situations, creating your own path on the journey of life, going with the wind and learning to not value materialistic lifestyles, plus learning how to be more gentle with yourself and others!
Darker Aspect: Tempest How to honor and find these teachings:
Breath work
Spontaneity and leaving your comfort zone
Living to the fullest (however that might look for you!)
Dance or Hand motions
Meditations
Keeping sword or athame imagery as a talisman
Storm tracking
Common forms of divination:
Smoke Scrying
Wind Watching
Electromancy (By Lightning)
Austromancy (By Clouds)
Common lessons in fire encourage you to listen closely and not rely so much on searching for messages. In most mythos fire speaks once per session, when its burnt out usually the message is over. Fire teaches us how to be confident in our work, ambition, and performance. Fire likes to throw a lot at you and teach you adaptability, and most importantly how to be the best you can be. You can learn a lot from just a little flame.
Darker Aspect: Magma
How to Honor these teachings:
Practicing Confidence
Glamour Magic
Using your backbone/saying no more
Making friends in odd places
Hosting bonfires/tending to a hearth fire
Using candle magic
Common forms of divination:
Fire Scrying
Candle/Wax reading
Flame Shape reading
Casting knives
Common lessons range depending on what you are looking for! Water can teach you how to be calm and collected, but also encourages you to be fluid! so if you need to unleash the flood you know when its appropriate to do so. You also learn how to go with the flow, how to be persistent, and how to be a fierce enigma. Water is also very humbling at times, so you will learn a lot about yourself.
Darker Aspect: Abyss
How to honor these teachings:
Emotion based meditations
Shadow work
Being in tune with yourself
Swimming
Boating
Fishing
Beach cleanups
Exploring your waterways
Common types of divination:
Water scrying
Waves
Rainfall
Storm tracking
Mist/Dew
If you cannot find representations for a given element, rememberโฆ
You are supported by a rigid skeleton made of minerals. You are earth.
Your body is over 70% fluid. You are water.
Your lungs take in and expel breath. You are air.
Your blood is warm and your brain runs on electrical impulses. You are fire.
Your essence, however you describe it, resides within you. You are spirit.
You are composed of gifts from every element, and every element is given marvelous life in you.
Never feel that you are insufficiently magical for lack of icons or accoutrements or accessories.
You are ALWAYS magic. You are ALWAYS enough.
Hello darlings ๐ฅฐ
If youโre feeling low on energy but still want to nourish your witchy spirit, here are some gentle self-care practices that are perfect for those low-energy days:
1๏ธโฃ Mindful Breathing: Take a few moments to focus on your breath. Inhale deeply, exhale slowly, and feel the calming energy flow through you. This simple practice can help ground and center your energy.
2๏ธโฃ Candle Gazing: Light a candle and sit quietly, observing the dancing flame. Allow its gentle flicker to soothe your mind and bring a sense of peace and serenity to your space.
3๏ธโฃ Crystal Meditation: Hold a comforting crystal in your hands and take a few moments to connect with its energy. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and allow the crystalโs energy to wash over you, bringing comfort and healing.
4๏ธโฃ Herbal Tea Ritual: Brew a warm cup of herbal tea and savor each sip mindfully. Choose a tea blend that resonates with your needs, such as chamomile for relaxation, lavender for calm, or peppermint for revitalization.
5๏ธโฃ Affirmation Practice: Repeat positive affirmations to yourself, either silently or out loud. Choose affirmations that align with your intentions and bring a sense of empowerment and self-love.
6๏ธโฃ Journal Reflection: Grab your journal and spend a few moments reflecting on your thoughts and emotions. Write freely, allowing your pen to flow and release any tension or worries that may be weighing you down.
7๏ธโฃ Nature Connection: Step outside and connect with the natural world around you. Take a gentle stroll, sit under a tree, or simply observe the beauty of your surroundings. Let natureโs calming presence rejuvenate your spirit.
8๏ธโฃ Gentle Stretching: Engage in gentle stretching or yoga poses that promote relaxation and release any physical tension. Move with intention and focus on the sensation of your body as it moves and stretches.
Self-care is about honoring your needs and nurturing your well-being, even in moments when your energy is low. Embrace any of these gentle practices that resonate with you and allow yourself the space to recharge and find comfort in your witchy journey.
I would love to hear about what resonates with you personally and what you might recommend, so please share your favorite low-energy self-care practices with the community! โจ
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