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idk who might need to hear this but it's okay if your spell didn't work. Nobody has a 100% success rate and if they say they do they're lying. I know there's pressure to never admit failure because then people will just use it as evidence that "magic isn't real" or whatever, but spells are complex! There's a lot that can go wrong! You're still a witch, successful spell or no <3

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Do you guys like my new xmas ornament?

#xmas #christmas #witchcraft #christmas tree #pine tree #cat #black cat #black and white cat #aesthetics #cozy winter #holiday season #cozycore #animals #cute cat

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Plant Correspondences:

This is going to be a long post! This is in no way, a complete list. This is Simply some Popular ones! If you have any other plants, herbs, or flowers you’re curious about, List them in the comments below!

TREES: • ACACIA ~ Clairvoyance, Divination, Visions, Wealth, Protection, Blessings • ALDER ~ Banishing, Transformation, Truth, Power of Water, Intuition • APPLE ~ Dream Work, Enchantment, Fertility, Love, Luck, Harmony • BIRCH ~ Reduces anxiety, Defensive Magick, Increases concentration, Creativity • CEDAR ~ Afterlife, Clairvoyance, Breaks Hexes, Psychic Ability • CYPRESS ~ Binding, Defensive Magick, Comfort, Mental Power, Wisdom • ELDER~ Grounding, Healing, Love, Magickal Power, Success • ELM ~ Intuition, Love, Pregnancy/Childbirth, Stability • JUNIPER ~ Fertility, Happiness, Protection, Optimism, Spirits, Strength • OAK ~ Confidence, Justice, Luck, Money, Success, Independence, Wealth • PINE ~ Beginnings, Blessings, Hope, Prosperity, Self-Work, Releasing • ROWAN ~ Astral Realm, Devotion, Guidance, Psychic Ability, Visions, Spirits • WILLOW ~ Moon Magick, Moon Power, Protection, Knowledge, Fertility • WITCH HAZEL ~ Healing, Inspiration, Willpower, Fidelity, Wisdom

HERBS & FLOWERS: • AGRIMONY ~ Harmony, Healing, Breaking Hexes, Dream Work, Protection • ALLSPICE~ Business, Luck, Success, Kindness, Money • ANGELICA ~ Repels Negativity, Divination, Purification, Success, • ANISE ~ Balance, Energy, Harmony, Purification, Well-Being • BASIL ~ Psychic Ability, Love (Reconciliation), Money, Messages/Omens • BELLADONNA ~ Imagination, Night Magick, Visions, Astral Realm • BETONY ~ Solving Problems, Security, Decreases Anxiety, Protection • BORAGE ~ Beginnings, Business success, Skills, Courage, Awareness • BLUEBELL ~ Kindness, Luck, Love, Manifestation, Overcoming Obstacles • CARNATION ~ Deep Love, Beauty, Communication, Fertility, Harmony, Emotions • CATNIP ~ Love, Luck, Psychic Ability, Spirits, Prevents Nightmares • CHAMOMILE ~ Blessings, Calming, Reduces Anger & Anxiety, Money, Luck • CINNAMON ~ Wealth, Money, Security, Luck, Desire, Attraction, Peace • CLOVE ~ Divination, Prosperity, Psychic Ability, Success, Truth, Visions • CLOVER ~ Grounding, Luck, Marriage, Prosperity, Success, Spiritual Balance • CUMIN ~ Fidelity, Harmony, The Home, Longevity, Love, Repels Negativity • DAFFODIL ~ Afterlife, Fairies, Love (Unrequited), Security, Spirits, Calming • DANDELION ~ Clairvoyance, Clarity, Divination, Communication, Spirits • DILL ~ Defensive Magick, Breaking Hexes, Love, Lust, Sex Magick, Money • FENNEL ~ Blessings, Repels Evil & Negative Energy (from entering the home) • FEVERFEW ~ Healing, Heartbreak, Love, Protection, Strength, Purification • GARLIC ~Banishing, Justice, Protection, Breaking Hexes, Release, Security • GINGER ~ Money, Pregnancy/Childbirth, Moon Magick, Unity, Success • HENBANE (highly poisonous) ~ Astral Realm, Divination, Love (Attract) • HONEYSUCKLE ~ Affection, Destiny, Happiness, Love, Peace, Well-Being • IVY ~ Attraction, Marriage, Love, Stability, Transformation, Fidelity, Omens • LAVENDER ~ Reduces Anger and Anxiety, Love, Manifestation, Luck, Rebirth • LEMON BALM ~ Business Success, Calming, Clarity, Fertility, Relationships • MANDRAKE (Poisonous) ~ Desire, Courage, spirits, Wealth, Omens, Bind • MISTLETOE (Poisonous) ~ Beginnings, Blessings, Business, Luck • MOONWORT ~ Clairvoyance, Divination, Love, Moon Magick, Money • MUGWORT ~ Spirits, Psychic Ability, Astral Realm, Awareness, Psychic Energy • NETTLE ~ Healing, Justice, Luck, Protection, Courage, Confidence • NUTMEG ~ Life, Luck, Love, Money, Power, Attract, Psychic Ability, Divination • ORRIS ROOT~ Astral, Protection, Relationships, Love, Sexual Attraction • PATCHOULI ~ Manifestation, Peace, Luck, Love (Attract), Money, Business • PEPPER ~ Motivation, Lust, Justice, Bind, Security, Strength • PEPPERMINT ~ Dream Work, Divination, Luck, Money, Visions, Healing • ROSE ~ Fertility, Family, Blessings, Love, Luck, Happiness, Beginnings • ROSEMARY ~ Psychic Ability, Psychic Protection, Inner Power, Luck, Afterlife • SAGE ~ Clairvoyance, Cleansing, Visions, Clears Negativity, Business • SANDALWOOD ~ Focus, Concentration, Success, Luck, Moon Magick, Blessings • ST. JOHN'S WORT ~ Strength, Power, Money, Consecrate/Bless, Prosperity • SNAPDRAGON ~ Clairaudience, Emotions, Money, Protection, Assertiveness • STAR ANISE ~ Divination, Psychic Ability, Purification, Consecrate/ Bless • STRAWBERRY ~ Beauty, Desire, Luck, Love, Relationships, Divination • SUNFLOWER ~ Clarity, Dream Work, Solar Energy, Light, Peace, Money, Luck • THYME ~ Healing, Happiness, Increasing, Rebirth, Protection, Calming • WORMWOOD ~ Clairvoyance, Dream Work, Guidance, Psychic Ability, Spirits • YARROW ~ Defense, Banishing, Heartbreak, Marriage, Healing, Release, Strength

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KITCHEN WITCHERY

HAPPINESS - Chamomile, Lemon Balm, St Johns Wort, Oregano

MONEY- Spearmint, Basil, Cinnamon, Ginger

SUCCESS - Bay Laurel, Lemon balm, Lovage

BANISHING - Chilli Pepper, Mandrake, Frankincense, Mugwort, Rosemary

WISDOM - Thyme, Cinnamon

LOVE - Jasmine, Rose, Meadowsweet, Coriander, Basil, Marjoram

FERTILITY - Myrtle, Geranium, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Clary Sage, Fennel

HEALING - Calendula, Allspice, Elderberry, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Lavender

PROTECTION - Angelica, Lavender, Aloe Vera, Agrimony, Star Anise, Salt

PSYCHIC POWER - Frankincense, Yarrow, Bay Laurel, Mugwort

PURIFYING - Rosemary, Juniper, Sweetgrass

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Things you can do with a Clear Quartz

Combine with sage and lemon for the ultimate cleansing combination

charge it sunlight to absorb the sun energy

charge it in moonlight to absorb lunar energy

charge it in the wind to capture the wind/air

charge it in rain for extra cleansing and calming properties and to absorb the energy of the storm

charge it in the ocean or salt water for extra calming and energy properties and to capture sea energy

Charge it in the ground to absorb earth energy and for grounding

charge it with flowers and leaves to attract fae

Charge it in ice or snow for glamour and illusion

Keep one near when you study to help you remember what you read

Use it as a scrying mirror/crystal

Add one to your bath to cleanse, heal, and amplify energy

Keep one in a jar of salt (it will boost the cleansing properties)

Add one to your spell jars to keep their energy flowing and enhance their magic

Whisper incantation to them to charge them with your intent

Sleep with one under your pillow to enhance dreams and keep away nightmares

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Herbal teas that assist with sleep:

Chamomile tea: Chamomile is a natural sedative and is known for its calming properties. Drinking chamomile tea before bed can help relax your muscles and calm your mind, making it easier to fall asleep.

Valerian root tea: Valerian root has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for insomnia. Drinking valerian root tea before bed may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep.

Lavender tea: Lavender is well-known for its soothing and calming effects. Drinking lavender tea before bed can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, which may help you sleep better.

Lemon balm tea: Lemon balm is a member of the mint family and has been used for centuries to help promote relaxation and relieve stress. Drinking lemon balm tea before bed may help reduce anxiety and improve the quality of your sleep.

Passionflower tea: Passionflower is a natural sedative that can help promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Drinking passionflower tea before bed may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep.

It's important to note that while herbal teas can be helpful for improving sleep, they are not a substitute for proper medical care. If you are experiencing chronic sleep problems, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional.

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Art by  simoneferriero

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Timing: Seasons

Seasons can be used in witchcraft as primary focus points, intentions, or to amplify a spell of ritual. Below are the magickal seasonal meanings and correspondences, happy casting!

Purposes of this include personal goals to focus on, casting amplification, spells and rituals, manifestation, enchantment, charging, connection, and alignment.

This option can also be a perfect alternative for those who do not wish or have the ability to practice magic often, outwardly, or do simply lack a resonation with weekdays, moon phases, months, and Sabbats.

❄️ Winter ❄️

The Winter season in a magical manner has always been believed to be a time period of adaption, compassion, endurance, generosity, perseverance, reenergizing, restfulness, and revitalization.

Correspondences:

Animals: Bears, Owls, Reindeer, & Wolves. Colors: Greys, Blues, and Purples. Foliage: Evergreen, Holly, & Snowdrop. Signs: Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius.

🌿 Spring 🌿

The Spring season in a magical manner has always been believed to be a time period of ambition, blueprinting, cheerfulness, development, enlightenment, inspiration, motivation, and transformation.

Correspondences:

Animals: Bees, Birds, Bunnies, & Butterflies. Colors: Greens, Pinks, Yellows. Foliage: Daffodil, Meadowsweet, & Star Anise. Signs: Pisces, Aries, and Taurus.

🌻 Summer 🌻

The Summer season in a magical manner has always been believed to be a time period of abundance, exhilaration, harvesting, hopefulness, improvement, opportunity, positivity, and pursuit.

Correspondences:

Animals: Elk, Salamanders, Tigers, & Tortoises. Colors: Gold, Oranges, and Yellows. Foliage: Basil, Cinnamon, & Sunflower. Signs: Gemini, Cancer, and Leo.

🍁 Autumn 🍁

The Autumn season in a magical manner has always been believed to be a time period of closings, collection, gatherings, gratitude, offerings, preparation, reminiscence, and spirituality.

Correspondences:

Animals: Deer, Foxes, Hedgehogs, & Squirrels. Colors: Reds, Browns, and Oranges. Foliage: Chrysanthemum, Maple, & Mugwort. Signs: Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio.

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Today marks my 6 year anniversary of being a witch 🤍 I am so happy I discovered Witchcraft and it's been such a huge pillar in my life that I can't imagine being without it.

It's also this blog's anniversary coming up as well and I still can't believe I have 2, 553 followers on here. Insane.

Y'all are amazing people and I'm glad you're here to accompany me onto this journey.

#witchcraft #witches #green witch #book of shadows #sea witch #nature child #nature #candles #every area of magick #kitchen magick #cottagecore #magick #spells #energy #eclectic witch

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10 Quick Tarot Tips

1. Court cards can tell someone’s age.

Pages are children and early teens. Knights are late teens and early 20s. Kings and Queens are mid-20s and older.

2. Numbers can reveal someone’s feelings.

In a love reading, if the cards are all 3 to 7, the other person is not so sure about you. 8 to 10 means they are deeply invested.

3. Colors can show a situation’s outcome.

Whites and blues for clear skies ahead. Yellows and oranges for joy on the horizon. Reds and blacks, depending on the cards, for tragedy or passion.

4. The suits can predict timing.

Wands mean days. Swords represent weeks. Cups stand for months. Pentacles are for seasons or years.

5. The Major trumps the Minor.

If there are two negative Minor cards and one positive Major in a spread, the future is closer to what the Major promises.

6. Cards are influenced by their neighbors.

A normally negative card can have a positive meaning when surrounded by heavily positive ones. The reverse is also true.

7. The Fool is a Get Out of Jail Free card.

It has the ability to not only trump but cancel the energy of any Minor Arcana card that precedes it. It is a chance to restart.

8. Wands may be a warning.

In a career or a relationship reading, Wands can represent passion that is fleeting. You will need to take action to make the situation long-lasting.

9. Pentacles are a reassurance.

This suit represents stability, reliability and longevity. Receiving multiple Pentacles means all will be well. Perhaps even better than you expected.

10. Tarot is more than just cardboard.

It speaks with the voice of occult forces, whether or not you invite them. So always treat your deck respectfully, lest it hurts you back suddenly.

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🍂🍄 Mushrooms of North America 🍄🍂

coming to the shop this November

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Buck Moon 2022

Put on your flower crowns and your dancing shoes, it's time for the Buck Moon!

Buck Moon

The Buck Moon is the name given to the full moon in the month of July and is called this because at this time of year, the antlers on male deer are at the height of growth and impressiveness. This month also marks ANOTHER supermoon and the closest our darling satellite will be to Earth all year, so if you think the Moon looks a little larger in the sky this month, you're not wrong!

Other names for the July moon include Hay Moon and Wort Moon. North American Indigenous names for this moon include Salmon Moon (Tlingit), Berry Moon (Anishinaabe), Month of the Ripe Corn Moon (Cherokee), and Raspberry Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe).

The West Abenaki also call this the Thunder Moon in reference to the often-stormy summer weather. (This one is my personal favorite.)

What Does It Mean For Witches?

The July full moon continues June's template of planning for the future, this time with a focus on your passions and ambitions. Reflect on what you've accomplished so far this year and plan your next step.

Dream big and plan big, but don't give in to reckless urgency. Summer (and capitalist grind culture) gives us the urge to Go Go Go. Despite all this, it's important to take time to rest and recharge, lest we find ourselves burning out and losing our motivation.

What Witchy Things Can We Do?

Celebrate your victories and revel in the abundance of the summer season. If you're inclined to do so, take a page from the deer and do a bit of prancing around a bonfire or your favorite flower arbor with some festive flowery headgear.

Go exploring! Find a local park or garden and take a stroll among the greenery, or use TV and the internet to explore and learn about faraway places. This is another opportune time to go and check out pick-your-own farms and farmers markets as well.

Apart from the usual full-moon festivities, I've always found this is an excellent time for weather-witching. Summer weather is notoriously fickle, but it is also highly malleable - one recalls that old Southern epithet of, "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes."

If you're hoping to bring some rain to water your garden or break the back of a heat wave, this may be the time to do it. Make sure you take local weather patterns into account and try to draw on existing fronts and nearby precipitation to get the desired result. And keep in mind that with weather magic, less is more and one casting is enough. Asking for too much or asking too often can produce undesirable results. And if you manage to make it rain, be sure to collect some for moon water!

Happy Buck Moon, witches! 🌕🦌

Further Reading:

Buck Moon: Full Moon in July 2022, The Old Farmer's Almanac

Buck Moon 2022: The Awesome Spiritual Meaning of July's Full Moon, Amanda Brethauer, The Peculiar Brunette

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison

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W a n d e r l u s t

#wild flowers #forest child #witchcraft #magick #witches #green witch #book of shadows #sea witch #candles #cottagecore #any type of witchcraft #baby witch #naturecore #nature child #nature #wildnerness #woods

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Strawberry from my garden and bon fire for Canada day!

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graphic by bum-lung on twitter

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I usually light up candles and incense when I take a bath but look at how badass my incense holder is 🥺

#witchcraft #incense #witches #cottagecore #cabincore #darkness #dark academia #book of shadows #meditation #bath magick #magick #candles #baby witch #any type of witchcraft #green witch #sea witch