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Yule jar for a prosperous 2022

Yule is a time to think about the coming year, and counting on things to change for the better. I'm celebrating by manifesting what I hope for in the coming year, hopefully others also get something out of this recipe!

(Not pictured: sigil made from the words two thousand twenty-two)

Red wax: vitality, strength, courage, health

Chilli flakes: ward off unwanted energies

Basil: money, luck, prosperity

Cinnamon: love, luck, money, success, power

Ginger: plans coming into fruition quickly, success

Nutmeg: luck, encourages favorable decisions, money, health

Acorn: strength, endurance, luck, prosperity

Cedarwood: healing, clarity, insight and wisdom

Tea: stability, strength, removes negative energy

Orange: fortune, health, good luck, money, peace, wealth

Egg shells: protection, strength, transformation

Pink Himalayan Salt: positive energies, prosperity, happiness

Rosemary: to attract healing energy, healing

Moonstone chips: new beginnings, inner growth, strength, success

Obsidian: grounding, stability, determination

Happy Holidays everyone!

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🖤✨

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Things to put in your book of shadows

Of course, only put in your book of shadows/grimoire what you want. If you don't want to put certain subjects in your book then that's fine. It's your book, utilize it how you want. This is just a masterlist of ideas that I've put together. Feel free to add anything else to the list that I may have missed, because there's absolutely no way I included everything.

And for the love of all the gods, if you come across a closed entity or practice, don't try to work with the entity or practice if you're not already part of that group or tradition. You can research it but don't practice it.

+ A blessing and/or protection

+ A table of contents

+ About you:

Your current path

Your personal beliefs

Your spiritual journey

Favorite crystals/herbs/animals

Natal chart

Craft name

How you got into the craft

Astrology signs

Birthday correspondences (birth tarot card, birth stone, etc)

Goals (if you have any)

Anything other relating to your personal practice

+ Safety

Fire safety

What NOT to burn

Plants and oils that can be toxic to your pets

What crystals shouldn't be in water, sunlight, etc

Things that shouldn't be put out in nature (salt, glass, etc)

Potion safety

How to incorporate blood safely

+ Core concepts:

Intention and how it works

Directing energy

Protection

Banishing

Cleansing

Charging

Shielding

Grounding and centering

Visualization

Consencration/Blessing

Warding

Enchanting

Manifestation

+ Correspondence

Personal correspondence

Crystals and rocks

Herbs and spices

Food and drink

Colors

Metals

Number

Tarot card

Elemental (fire, water, air, earth)

Trees and woods

Flowers

Days

Months

Moon phases

Zodiac

Planets

Incense

Teas

Essential oils

Directions (north, south, east, west)

Animals

Local plants, animals, etc

Dream symbology

+ Different practices

Practices that are closed to you (some examples below)

Voodoo and Hoodoo **Closed**

Santeria and Brujeria **Closed**

Shamanism and native american practices **Closed**

Wicca and wiccan paths

Satanism, both theistic and non-theistic paths

+ Different types/practices of magick

Pop culture magick

Technology magick

Chaos magick

Green witchcraft

Lunar magick

Sea witchcraft

Kitchen magick

Ceremonial magick

Hedge witchcraft

Death witchcraft

Grey witchcraft

Eclectic witchcraft

Norse witchcraft

Hellenic witchcraft

Animism

+ Deities

The deity/deities you worship

Different pantheons (the main five are Celtic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Norse, all open)

Deities and pantheons that are closed to you

Common offerings

Their epithets

Their mythology

Their family

Deity worship vs deity work

Prayers and how to make your own

Deity communication guide

Devotional acts

Ways to get closer to them

+ Other spiritual entities

Angels

Ancestor work

Spirit guides

The fae

Demons

Familiars

House spirits, animal spirits and plant spirits

Other various folklore entities

Spirit etiquette

Cemetery etiquette

Setting boundaries with the spirits

Communication guide and etiquette

Grounding, banishing, protection and cleansing, aka: "Spirit work safety guide"

How they appear to you

Common offerings

Circle casting

+ Divination

Tarot cards

Oracle cards

Tarot and oracle spreads

Pendulum

Numerology

Scrying

Palmistry/palm reading

Tasseography (Tea leaf reading)

Rune stones

Shufflemancy (Shuffling of a playlist)

Dice divination

Bibliomancy (Randomly picking a phrase from a book)

Carromancy (Melted wax)

Pyromancy (Reading flames)

Psychic abilities

Astrology

Aura reading

Divination via playing cards

Lenormand 

Sacred geometry

Angel numbers

+ Other types of magick

Candle magick

Crystal magick

Herbalism/herbal magick

Glamour magick

Hexing

Jinxing

Cursing

Weather magick

Astral work

Shadow work

Energy work

Sigils

Art magick

Knot magick

Crystal grids

Color grids

Music magick

Charms, talismans and amulets

+ Spellwork

What makes a spell work

Basic spell structure

What NOT to do

Disposing of spell ingredients

Revitalizing long term spells

How to cast spells

What to put in spells (See correspondence)

Spell mediums- Jar spells, spoken spells, candle spells, sigils, etc

Spell timing

Setting up a ritual

Taglocks: What they are and how to use them

+ Holidays and Esbats

Yule

Imbolc

Ostara

Beltane

Litha

Lughnasadh/Lammas

Mabon

Samhain

The 12 full moons (Esbats)

How to celebrate

Deity specific holidays

+ Altars and tools

What they are

The different types and their uses (travel altar, working altar, deity altar, ancestor altar, etc)

What you can put on your altar

What you use your altars for

Common tools in witchcraft

How to use the tools

Food and drink

Common herbs in recipes

Sabbat recipes

Moon water: What it is and how to use it

Potion bases

Tea magick

How to get your herbs

Foraging

+ Mental health and self care

Bath magick

Affirmations

Burnout prevention

Aromatherapy

Stress management

Mental health coping mechanisms

+ History of witchcraft

+ Dream records

+ How to differentiate between the magickal and the mundane

+ Calendar of celestial events (Esbats, retrogrades, etc)

+ How to dry herbs and flowers

+ What chakras actually are and how they work within Hinduism

+ History and traditional uses of reiki

+ The witches' alphabet

+ The runic alphabet

+ Common witchcraft terms

+ Common symbols in witchcraft

+ Your own witch tips

+ Good witchcraft books and authors to avoid

+ Any online resources you utilize often

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My favorite simple wards to guard the home

Hanging rosemary above the doorstep, and/or above doors of the house for protection.

Sprinkling a line of dried red pepper on a windowsill, to counter a curse.

Placing a mix of dried & ground eggshells and black pepper in every corner of a room to keep out unwanted spirits.

Placing a decoration representing a witch in the kitchen, to keep away illness and to favor health.

Crafting an effigie (no matter how crude!) and make it into the guardian of your home by charging it with your intent of protection and placing it near the front door.

Crafting small witch ladders to hang around the house.

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Enchanting a Pendant

Protection edition

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good crystal necklace but you don’t get much say in what intentions it manifests and the energy it releases. Enchanting a pendant can open a whole new realm of possibilities using herbs, stones and candles to bring in all the energies that you wish to carry with you in a single necklace.

For this beautiful cicada pendant I wanted it to bring me protection, luck and power.

What you’ll need

A black candle - I used two

Protection herbs and incense: I used a bay leaf, black salt, dragons blood and lavender

For power I used snake skin and for good luck I used cinnamon - these intentions were secondary so I only used a single herb for each

Protective crystals: I used black tourmaline and clear quartz

Steps:

Cleanse your space in your preferred method

Get in the right headspace: you can do this by meditating on your intentions

Set up your alter with the surrounding the pendant with crystals and your black candle. Light them up

Call on any spirit guides to aid you, and begin focusing on your intention

Touch the pendant, ask it for aid and begin envisioning your energy seep into it as you focus

Sprinkle each herb onto your pendant - setting your intention with each one. Tell your pendant what the herb will do

Do the same thing with your crystals, touch them and then your pendant. Infusing those vibes

Talk to your pendant - reiterate what you want, thank it, etc

Let it sit on your alter. Allow the herbs and crystals to stay with it until your candle finishes burning

Protection is so important! And having a pendant that you personally enchant is so powerful! Why not give your favourite necklace a little magic?

Bonus extra step:

Every morning before I put any necklace on I always give the pendant a little kiss and ask it for aid in my day. It just feels right haha

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WITCH TIP: Enchant Your Sun-Catchers!

I enchanted mine for protection! And it’s charged by the sun’s energy to keep it active! I hang it in my bedroom window and voila! Magic ✨✨✨

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Preparing for a Magical Halloween: A Witch's Guide to the Night Before

Halloween, the most mystical night of the year, is just around the corner, and as a witch, you have a special connection to this enchanting holiday. The night before Halloween holds great potential for you to harness magical energies, cast spells, and prepare for a bewitching celebration. In this blog, we'll explore some ideas and rituals to make the most of this pre-Halloween evening.

1. Anoint Your Tools:

Before the big night, it's essential to cleanse and empower your magical tools. Take time to anoint your cauldron, athame, wand, and other tools with essential oils, like lavender or sage, to purify their energies and prepare them for your rituals. Visualize the tools becoming charged with magical power.

2. Connect with Ancestors:

Halloween, also known as Samhain in the pagan calendar, is a time when the veil between the living and the spirit world is at its thinnest. Take this opportunity to connect with your ancestors by setting up an ancestor altar. Light candles, offer favorite foods, and meditate to communicate with those who have passed on.

3. Divination Rituals:

The night before Halloween is ideal for divination practices. Use tarot cards, runes, or a crystal ball to gain insight into the coming year or to communicate with spirits. Ask questions about your path and seek guidance from the ethereal realm.

4. Protective Spells:

As the boundary between realms weakens, it's wise to cast protective spells around your home. Create a circle of salt or sprinkle protective herbs at your doorstep. Light black candles and visualize a protective barrier forming around your space.

5. Harvest Moon Meditation:

Since Halloween often coincides with the full moon, take advantage of its energy by meditating under its glow. Find a quiet, outdoor spot, or simply sit by a window, and absorb the moon's energy, drawing strength and clarity.

6. Brew Potions:

Channel your inner potion master and brew concoctions for Halloween night. Consider crafting love potions, energy elixirs, or even a brew for divination. Use herbs, spices, and intentions to infuse your potions with magical properties.

7. Costume Enchantment:

If you plan to wear a costume on Halloween, enchant it with magical energies on the night before. Visualize the persona you'll become, imbuing your costume with power and intent. This can help you embody your character fully on the big night.

8. Candle Magic:

Light candles in various colors to symbolize different aspects of your life or desires. As they burn, focus on your intentions and let the flames work their magic. White for purification, green for prosperity, red for passion – choose candles that align with your goals.

The night before Halloween holds a unique and magical ambiance. As a witch, you have the opportunity to tap into the mystical energies of this time to empower your rituals and spells. Whether you're casting protective wards, connecting with your ancestors, or brewing potions, the night before Halloween sets the stage for a truly enchanting celebration. Embrace these ideas to make the most of this special occasion and have a bewitching Halloween!

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Money Bowl Ingredients

salt and/or rice for base (skip this and do herbs only if you want to be eco friendly and just dump it in the yard after)

herbs and spices! (peppermint, basil, dill, bay leaves, chamomile, calendula, ginger, cinnamon, etc.)

rocks! (citrine, aventurine, peridot, iron pyrite, etc.)

paper bills and coins (I like to use money I've found randomly on the ground or in the dryer)

stick a candle in there and light it while stating/chanting your intentions

these are just ideas! you can even add any other charms or curios to connect the bowl to a specific purpose (I've seen someone use their own business card). I wrote intentions down and burned the bay leaves before adding them. don't forget to add more money every once in a while to refresh!

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Herb (Plant) - Dandelion

Magical Properties

- Dandelion has a number of properties associated with metaphysical skills: it’s used in dream work, divination, especially effective in spirit communication and summoning, and will supposedly aid psychic development. When the leaves and root are burned they can be used as an incense to boost clairvoyance and divinatory abilities.

- The leaf, root, and flower have a few different aspects, but are mostly similar as far as magic goes.

- Dandelion is associated with wind and air spirits. It was also supposedly used in invocations to Hecate and death related deities.

- Bury or plant dandelions at the northwest corner of your home to bring favourable energies and draw good luck.

- They are also used for: purification, wishes, healing, positivity, and protection from bad dreams.

Medicinal Properties

- Dandelion root helps the body dispose of unwanted skin bacteria.

- It stimulates digestion and helps the liver.

- Because it helps the liver rid the body of toxins and excess hormones, it benefits the female reproductive system by assisting the regulation of hormone production.

- It’s a gentle laxative and a natural diuretic.

- NOTE: always make sure the dandelion greens you harvest have never been submitted to herbicide.

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A guide to worship of Aphrodite - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

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Worry Water 💧

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✨🌑🌘🌗🌖🌕🌔🌓🌕🌑✨

Full Moon tonight! Charge your crystals, set out your moon water, and let the full energy of the powerful full moon into you!

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Full Moon Rituals 🤍

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Full Moon Ritual Ideas and Journal Prompts

Working with the Full Moon

During the full moon we have the chance to step back and reflect on all that’s been created during this past lunar cycle. It’s important to also take time to pause, reflect, and let go of what you no longer need.

The full moon is a time to embrace gratitude for what you have been given and what you have accomplished. Even if you’re not where you’d like to be, and even if you’ve had setbacks, you likely still have something you can find gratitude for and something you’ve done that you can be proud of. Appreciate your own resilience and strength.

The full moon is a time to:

Express gratitude

Reflect on what you’ve accomplished this past lunar cycle

Reflect on what has been illuminated for you this lunar cycle

Release what no longer serves you

Do your own tarot reading or get a tarot reading for the month ahead

Here are some ideas to try when putting together your own full moon ritual. You can mix and match, add or subtract to any of these. Just think of them as jumping off points for your own intuition and creativity!

1. Make a Sacred Space

For me, this is a vital step to get me into the right headspace for ritual. Surround yourself with things that taste, sound, smell, look and feel good to you and help you relax. I have certain incense and music that I only use during my moon rituals, just hearing that music or smelling that incense can instantly get me ready for ritual.

2. Ground Yourself

Grounding yourself can be done in lots of different ways, but my favorite is doing a simple body scan meditation where you feel into each part of your body one after another. Another great grounding technique is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique where you name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.

3. Journaling Prompts

After grounding myself I generally start my ritual with journaling. Journaling can be a great way to connect with your gratitude, challenges and make peace with what you need to release and let go of. Every full moon I create a sacred space (even if it’s just in my house!) and spend some time journaling, with some of the following prompts:

What am I grateful for right now?

What has happened in the past month that I feel most grateful for?

What do I appreciate about my own mind, body, and spirit?

What tiny miracles show up in my world?

What do I love most about my life right now?

What do I love most about myself right now?

What obstacles and challenges have taught me meaningful life lessons recently?

What’s one of my favorite memories from the past month? What’s one of the hardest?

How have your relationships changed and grown this past month?

Was there anything holding me back from reaching my goals this month?

What did I spend too little or too much time on this month?

What do you need to surrender to this month?

I choose to let go of the things I can’t control, including…

What secrets are you holding onto and what harm are they causing?

Which relationships in your life no longer serve you?

4. Tarot Card Reading

After journaling I like to give myself a tarot reading for the month ahead. You can see the spread I use to try on your own, or get a reading from me. Make sure to record your reading and your thoughts in your tarot journal to reference later!

5. Release

The last step of my full moon ritual is releasing what I no longer need. As we move towards the waning moon, this is a great time to let go of the old to make room for the new. The simplest version of this ritual is writing what you wish to release on a piece of paper and then burning or burying it. Adding sigils to your paper or burning it with banishing herbs is a great way to enhance this ritual.

6. Closing

After releasing I normally like to do something small to close my ritual. This will vary from month to month, but anoint myself with ritual oils, or take a ritual bath to cleanse and recharge myself until the New Moon.

I hope these full moon ritual ideas and journal prompts have given you some ideas for your own full moon ritual. Working with the full moon can be extremely powerful and rewarding! Let your intuition guide you!

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☕🌿Coffee Magic🌿☕

☕Flavors + Correspondences☕

Almond(milk): mental clarity + fortitude, luck, abundance, healing + good health

Amaretto: opening the mind, warding against negativity, creativity, luck

Blueberry: aids in memory + mental clarity, calmness, youth + glamour magic, restoration, aura cleansing + strengthening

Caramel: aids in changes + transformations, soothing quality to spells, good in Fae magic, increases tenacity

Chestnut: warding + protection, prosperity, longevity + increase stamina

Chocolate: self love + nurturing energy, ancestral magic, grounding, love + sexual prowess

Cinnamon: spiritual + personal power, healing, success, lust, luck, prosperity, strength

Clove: protection, actualization of desires, banishing negative + hostile forces

Coffee: inspire creativity, clear emotional + spiritual blockages, dispel nightmares, fortitude + increased stamina, encourage diligence

Coconut Milk: confidence + aid in glamour magic, strength, beauty, love

Cow milk: nurturing, fertility + prosperity, protection, abundance, aid in motherhood

Hazelnut: self-love and compassion, inspiration, creativity, wisdom + insight

Honey: happiness, offerings + Fae magic, sweetness, love, prosperity, healing, passion, spirituality

Irish Cream: dreams + intuition enhancer, prosperity, growth, aid in change

Peanut(butter): stability, aid in manifestation + intuition, attraction, energy

Pecan: spiritual purification + protection, abundance + prosperity

Peppermint: healing, purification, psychic powers + transformation, sleep, prosperity, passion

Pumpkin: wishes + dream fulfillment, protection + guarding, prosperity, magic enhancer, love

Oat(milk): tradition + ancestral work, health, stability + fortitude, beauty + youth, comfort, home magic, healing

Raspberry: invoking fertility or love, kindness + compassion, desire fulfilment, creativity, libido + sex magic

Sugar: used to amplify spells, sweetness + love, attraction, comfort, Fae magic

Soy milk: success + strength, growth, healing

Toffee: playfulness + youthfulness, friendship, easing transitions, courage + strength

Vanilla (creamer or vanilla extract): love, release of stress + anxiety, success, vitality + healing

🔮Bonus Magic Tips🔮

Pick ingredients for your coffee that align with your ambitions for the day.

It can be used as an offering to deities, spirits, ancestors, etc.(e.g. for Sif I sweeten the coffee with oat milk + honey but for Hel I leave the coffee black for an offering)

Consider the way you stir! Counterclockwise banishes and repels negativity, clockwise invites + brings energy to you.

Stain pages for you journal, spell work, or book of shadows! You can also use a strong brewed coffee and a paint brush to paint sigils onto the pages! .

See the full post + bonus recipe at the hidden hearth patreon.

References: The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook by Karen Harrison

**Disclaimer: a lot of the nut and milk correspondences are personal + intuitive**