Hey! I love your blog, ur pictures are so pretty too. Your posts about your Book of shadows inspired me to start mine :3 Do u have any recommendations on how to start? New witch and broom closet witch here. I'm not sure what path to take in Wicca also.
Hi! Thank you so much ☺️ I'm so happy to help you with your magic journey.
One of the first things I learned when I began my journey is that being a witch is not the same thing as being Wicca. Not every witch is a Wiccan, and not every Wiccan is a witch.
Most of us when we decide to turn to Wicca is because we get mesmerized by the way people portray their path and spirituality, or because we want to try to do some magic. Some others because we love nature, maybe all of the above. The important thing is that you find yourself in the way.
I recommend reading the "Wiccan rede" and "The witches creed", even though both are poems about each, some practitioners use them as ethical guides. Those two are actually the first two pages of my Book of Shadows ☺️. After that, I recommend reading about all of the different paths in Wicca, as for there are many. And just go with your gut hahaha. What sounds good to you? What goes better with your ethics? How often can you practice? Would you celebrate the Sabbaths or not? What do you like in general?
Just enjoy your journey. Have fun and Wicca will help you find a balance in your life.
Let me know what path you decided to take!
Blessed be.
May
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OMG I JUST FOUND YOUR BLOG AND IM SO EXCITED. im not a witch/wiccan but a medium, though i do plan to get into witchcraft v soon. do you know of any medium blogs that help with those trying to master/control their gift. mine is getting out of hand here lately and i have no idea where to start
Hi!! I'm so happy and grateful you like my blog! I really hope it has been helpful in your journey with witchcraft.
Regarding medium blogs, I don't really know any. But if I ever find one that I like I will gladly share it. Also if you do, please let me know! I hope your gift it's all better now and in control, and I hope you're doing amazing with it, remember to always wear some talismans or amulets to protect yourself.
With great power comes great responsibility, am I right?
Take care, and blessed be.
May
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Hello, I'm back!
Merry meet everyone! I know I've been MIA for literally years now, hahaha. My life has been a complete and total caos. I moved from Mexico City back to my hometown which was a HUGE change after 10 years, BUT, the Universe definitely knew what it was doing.
Even though I got extremely depressed the first year (2022) later I understood why I came back. I'm so grateful because I get to be with my family again, which makes me really happy. Also seeing again one of my fur babies: Kona, my oldest cat 🐱 has been amazing too. I then adopted a new kitten whom I named, Rin.
In January of 2023 I went into surgery for a condition in the bones of my feet, which led me back to being depressed, lol, because I literally wasn't allowed to walk for 1 month and the two that followed were pretty miserable, the recovery was really slow, or at least that's what I felt in the moment. But at the same time it was beautiful because the universe sent me the most amazing human being in the planet, my partner. We met and it has been the most heartwarming relationship. Every single day, ever since we met, I've been so grateful for having an incredible soul by my side.
Yesterday, marked one year of the surgery, and wow, I've really used my new feet hahaha. I've went to more concerts and music festivales than I could count (totally blame my boyfriend who luckily is addicted to them because I love music too), I went to Europe with my mom and my aunt obviously walked like crazy hahaha, but it was totally worth it. Having the opportunity to see different cultures, tons of art and to travel with my mom, was definitely a core memory to me.
I decided to start a small business because one of my biggest dreams is to have my own brand and concept store in which I sell my art. It has been quite a ride hahaha, but totally worth it. I literally work 20/7, not joking hahaha. Sometimes I sleep so late trying to figure things out and my anxiety and the way I tend to overthink everything deprives me from sleeping, BUT, it has thought me a lot of positive things. One of them, being the most important: Give myself some rest.
That is exactly why I'm here ☺️ because these past years I forgot one of the biggest parts of my life: My spirituality. And even tho I kept on celebrating the sabbaths, and doing a little magic here and then, I completely blocked most of it.
As of lately everything has been finally falling into the right path and I couldn't be any happier.
I really really hope everyone is doing amazing this 2024. I want to hear what you guys have been up to, and let me know what you'll like to see next! I was thinking on doing a post about amulets and talismans.
Blessed be y'all,
May
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BoS series: Herbology and quick mushroom guide
Hi guys! Merry meet to y’all! Today I want to share with you another few pages of my Book of Shadows series. I must admit, that this topic is one of my favorites and one that I use non stop in my witchcraft. Long post with pictures✨
BoS series: Herbology and quick mushroom guide
As I said in my last post regarding my BoS, most of my writing is in Spanish because I’m Mexican. But with some topics, like today’s I’ll include in this blog a little about each plant and mushroom 🍄🌱. Hope you like it and find it useful.
Plants, herbs, mushroom and everything related to this interesting category is really helpful while making magic. Thanks to their individual or collective properties they work as an auxiliary ingredient in our craft.
Magic herbs
Grape seeds
They have amazing antioxidants properties. Also they help reduce blood cholesterol and improve the blood circulation in our body.
Tea tree
They produce an oil that benefits our skin. It helps with acne problem, wounds, insect bites. It is recommended to dilute it with other oils or products.
Echinacea
It has been used over the centuries as a medicine in a variety forms, like tea, juice or extract. It helps against the cold and it boost the immunity system.
Bazil
Not only is it perfect for kitchen magic, but also in liquids to purify and cleanse your home. It attracts good luck when moving to a new home. It brings love and happiness.
Dandelion
Normally used tu heal and purify. It brings positive changes. You can also use it during divination as it attracts positive energies. It helps to remove bad habits and transformation.
Lavander
Perfect for aromatherapy. It helps reducing stress and anxiety. Improves concentration and your mood.
Primrose
It helps relieve menstrual and chest pain. Also reduces skin problems. It work as a natural anti inflammatory.
Peppermint
It brings good luck, healing and economic abundance as it has amazing good luck properties. It incentives Journey and traveling. When boiled it helps with asthma and flu. Another great natural anti inflammatory.
Sage
Not much explanation needed. One of the most commonly used herbs by us witches. It has amazing protection properties. It’s great when cleansing tools, and homes or spaces in general. It attracts clarity, intelligence, economic abundance and reaching your goals.
Pennyroyal
It’s normally associated with money, physical and mental strength and protection. It helps to fight against the evil eye.
Hyacinth
It promotes peace and good sleep. It helps mend a broken heart and duels.
Patchouli
Highly used during rituals. It’s smell transports the person to magical places. Normally associated with love, richness and sexual power. It also brings economic abundance.
Ginkgo
It can be used in pills, extracts and tea. It helps elevate brain activity and health. Work against dementia and Alzheimer.
Yarrow
It helps curing wounds. When used in tea it helps improve your mood and fights against sadness. Improves self esteem, courage, love and passion.
Tumeric
It is believed that it has powers that prevents cancerous cells and DNA mutations. It’s also another great anti inflammatory.
Rosemary
Helps improve memory and brain activity. It has amazing protection of the body and spirit properties. Helps banish negative energies.
Violet
Offers protection, good luck, and helps during nighttime magic. Improves one’s sleep and loyalty.
Flax seeds
It has amazing antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Reduces blood pressure
Hibiscus
Promotes passion in relationships, love and lust. Attracts dreaming with people that loves or likes you. If you burn in, it bring loves in your direction.
Chamomile
Perfect for relieving stress and anxiety. Another great natural anti inflammatory, and brings concentration and meditation.
Ti plant
Amazing good luck, and happiness properties. It brings positive energy and fight against negative or bad spirits.
Crown of thorns
It is a highly toxic plant, keep it away from your pets. When you use it, be careful not to touch your eyes nor mouth. You can use it during shadow work, or rituals.
Brazilian joy weed
Medicinal plant, also know as “metal weed” helps fight inflammation, cough and attracts overall health and healing.
Rose
White: Symbol for peace, purity, love and clarity. Red: symbol for passion, love, lust, and positively.
Sea Lavander
It is not related to Lavander as many people think. It represents memory, psychic abilities, masculine energy, and it is associated with the planet Mercury.
Crossandra
Highly used in medicine. It has amazing healing properties. It helps with fever, headaches, wounds, and general pain.
Xanadu
Another toxic plant, though much less. Associated with angels, and romance. It attracts happiness and love of one’s spirit.
Firecracker plant
It was used to treat insect or snake bites. It helps relieve stomach pain, back pain, and burns. Promotes health and healing.
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The quick mushroom guide
Super important, most of the mushrooms have a toxic look alike, so please don’t just go grabbing mushrooms because they look like the ones you’re looking for. I recommend to do more research and educate yourself deeply in this topic. As I said before, this is just a little info about this pages in my BoS.
1) Romaria Formosa
Size: 10-20 centimeters // Color: Brown, with red touches // Habitat: Oak forest // Importance: Poisonous
2) Cantharellus Cibarius
Size: 3-6 centimeters // Color: Peach // Habitat: Oak forest // Importance: Edible - commonly confused with either the jack o'lantern or the false chanterelle. Although not fatal, neither should be eaten.
3) Craterellus Cornucopoide
Size: 2-4 centimeters // Color: Black // Habitat: Oak forest // Importance: Edible - no toxic look alikes.
4) Gomphus Floccosus
Size: 1-3 centimeters // Color: Orange - red - white // Habitat: Firs forest, subtropical and oak forest // Importance: Edible - commonly confused with the Jack O’lantern which is toxic.
5) Laccaria Amethystina
Size: 1-3 centimeters // Color: Violet // Habitat: Oak forest and subtropical // Importance: Edible - potential look alikes is the Incoybe Geophylla Lilacina or the Lilac Fibercap, both toxic.
6) Hygrophorus Conicus
Size: 1-3 centimeters // Color: yellow - red - orange // Habitat: Pine forest, firs forest and oak forest // Importance: Toxic
7) Amanita Caesarea
Size: 10- 15 centimeters // Color: Red - orange - white // Habitat: Oak forest, pine forest // Importance: Edible - commonly confused with a toxic mushroom similar in looks (Amanita Muscaria).
8) Lactarius Indigo
Size: 4 -10 centimeters (diameter) // Color: Indigo - gray - silver // Habitat: Oak forest // Importance: Edible - very few look alikes (L. Indigo Var Diminutivus, L. Paradoxus) both also edible.
9) Psilocybe Cubensis
Size: 5 -10 centimeters // Color: Yellow - white - blue stains // Habitat: Cow manure, tropical zones, subtropical // Importance: Psycodelic - some toxic look alikes are: Deadly Amanitas, Destroying Angel and Lepiotas.
10) Amanita Muscaria
Size: 10 - 20 centimeters (diameter) // Color: Red - orange and white scales // Habitat: Pine forest // Importance: Toxic. Fun fact: Mario Bros’ magic mushroom is inspired in this one.
11) Amanita Vaginata
Size: 3 - 8 centimeters (diameter) // Color: White - light yellow - silver // Habitat: Pine forest, oak forest // Importance: Edible - toxic look alike is the Amanita Phalloides.
12) Psylocibe Zapotecorum
Size: 3 -10 centimeters (diameter) // Color: Brown - yellow - orange // Habitat: Peaty and marshy soil, subtropical forest // Importance: Psycodelic
13) Lactarius Deliciosus
Size: 4 - 8 centimeters (diameter) // Color: yellow - orange // Habitat: Pine forest // Importance: Edible - commonly confused with Red Hot Milky Cap or Woodly Lactarius both toxic.
14) Cookeina Tricholoma
Size: 1 - 4 centimeters (diameter) // Color: orange - pink // Habitat: Tree trunks of tropical jungles // Importance: Ecological indicator
15) Clathrus Crispus
Size: 6 - 12 centimeters (diameter) // Color: red - pink // Habitat: Meadows, tropical gardens // Importance: Toxic
16) Leotia Lubrica
Size: 2 - 7 centimeters // Color: yellow - orange // Habitat: Subtropical forest // Importance: Toxic
17) Dictyophora Inclusiata
Size: 3 - 4 centimeters (diameter) // Color: light orange - pink - white // Habitat: Tropical jungles // Importance: Edible, medical - when the mushroom has a yellow vail it’s commonly toxic.
18) Cyathus Olla
Size: 1/2 - 1 centimeters (diameter) // Color: brown - gray // Habitat: Manure // Importance: Degradation
19) Cordyceps Militaris
Size: 2 - 5 centimeters // Color: orange - red - white // Habitat: On insects or larvae // Importance: Medical - a look alike is the Cordyceps Sinensis also edible and medical.
20) Geastrum Saccatum
Size: 2 - 5 centimeters (diameter) // Color: white - light brown // Habitat: Tropical forest // Importance: Medical - some look alikes are the Geastrum Earthstar also edible.
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This is pretty much it to this segment of my Book of Shadows. It is always growing and growing because there’s so many gifts our Mother Nature has given us, but these are just a few.
I really hope you like it and find it useful.
Image source: My camera
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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Moon Oil
Hi guys, I want to share with you today the Moon Oil I made last night, thanks to the first full Moon of 2022.
The Moon oil, is really useful during rituals, or spell casting when you need the power of the Moon, but she’s nowhere to be found. Maybe it’s a rainy day, or maybe the middle of the afternoon and you really need to cast right away. Due to the ingredients, aside from the energy of the Moon, it makes it perfect for potions, and meditation. It helps us manifesting our energy in different forms. That’s why you can also use it to trace a circle of protection when you’re running low on salt.
Notice that this recipe is for the vials above (as for is what my small chalice can hold). If you want more Moon oil, you’ll have to increase the amount of ingredients.
Also, super important. You’ll need to channel the power of a Full Moon or Dark Moon.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Jar with lid or cork (I strongly recommend a glass recipient)
- Your chalice or cauldron
- Salt
- Oil (This will be your base, choose wisely. Here’s three good options)
Olive oil: Protection, light, good luck and victory.
Avocado oil: Healing, love, desire and beauty.
Corn oil: Abundance, positive energy, evolution and change.
- White rose petals (preferably dried)
- Chamomile flowers
- Sandalwood essential oil
- Jasmine or lavander essential oil
- Vanilla extract
- One medium size shell
- White candle
STEPS
1) Cast a circle
As always, a good way to begin is by protecting yourself and your ingredients. Cast a circle with the salt. Purify your oil, petals and flowers.
2) Oil and sandalwood
The amount of oil you transfer to your chalice or cauldron, will be your final product. Using the shell as a measurement tool, add six shells of oil into the chalice.
Add 13 drops of sandalwood essential oil. Sandalwood corresponds to moon and water, and it has amazing protection and healing properties.
3) Vanilla
Add half of your medium size shell into the chalice. It will go straight to the bottom. Don’t worry. They both have different densities so it’s completely normal. Besides, it looks really cool :V.
Vanilla brings love and peace of the mind and spirit.
4) Lavander
Add seven drops of your lavender essential oil. It is great for attracting health, calmness and clarity. So does Jasmine.
5) Roses and chamomile
Add your rose petals. I normally use the same amount of flowers and petals, as shells used in previous steps. For example: In this recipe, we are working on six shells of oil, so I’ll add six rose petals and six chamomile flowers. You can grind them or use them full.
This will bring balance and equality to the Moon oil.
6) Stir and wait
Using a wood stick / spoon, or a large crystal, stir your oil. I recommend using an earth element material to stir. This will help on the grounding process and transferring your energy easily.
Let it rest for up to five minutes. Transfer your oil into the jar carefully. You can aid yourself using the shell or a wood spoon. Whatever suits you best.
7) Take it outside
As a final step, it wouldn’t be Moon oil without the Moon, right?
Put your jar outside or near an open window so it can absorb the power and energy of the moon directly. When making Moon water or Moon oil, I commonly take it outside at exactly the time the moon is at its 100% full or dark. I use an app to track our beautiful mother Moon.
Leave it outside the entire night. Just make sure you take it back inside before the first ray of sunlight strikes the next morning. Set an alarm if needed :).
That’s is all to making this Moon Oil! I really hope you like it and find it useful.
Image source: My camera
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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Hi there! I wanted ask you if you have any spell to help a loved one to increase their self love and self esteem? Love you blog, thank you!
Hello!! Yes I do have one :) I’ve used it plenty of times 🤗 I’ll work on getting the right ingredients, take some pictures and share it with you guys!
Let me know if you have any other requests :)
Blessed be!
- May xo.
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Book Of Shadows
Hi guys! As I'm hoping all of you had an amazing 2021, and hopefully a wonderful 2022, I decided to post once again.
It has been honestly quite a ride and a while since my last post. I've been dealing with a lot of stuff lately and thought it might be a really nice way to start this 2022 with a post about my BoS. Some witches believe you shouldn't share it, but I don’t find anything negative about sharing knowledge. I'm hoping some of you find it useful and might get some ideas from it. I know that sometimes it might be hard to figure out what to write on it. As a Mexican witch, most of it is in Spanish, but you'll get the idea :).
I've been thinking on starting a series of blogs about it, so here’s the first one: “BoS: Useful Information”
✨ Long post with pictures.
So this is my Book Of Shadows. I bought it a few years ago at a small book shop in Tallin, Estonia. I fell in love the moment I saw it. The store it's called "GILD Bookbinders" all of the journals are handmade. Later on I drew a pentagram with white paint for protection. You'll see a lot of the things I've posted in here in my BoS. I tend to write everything down before or after making any magic.
JOURNEY
The first few pages are dedicated to the beginning of my journey. The Wiccan rede and the witches creed. When I wrote them I really didn't knew what path I would like to take. But a few months later, I found myself being an Eclectic Wiccan.
SABBATS
6 years ago, as I began doing my first research about Wicca, I came up with the Wheel of The Year, that consists of 8 different Sabbats. I wrote a small description about each (I’m only showing two pages, but there’s a few more). That way I would always remember the associations, colors and dates. Nowadays it comes way easier, but it's nice to have them in there.
CASTING A CIRCLE
I normally cast a circle every time I'm doing magic. For protection, cleansing or blessing materials. Wrote about the elements, how to invite them and what things I can use to represent them. For example: Salt = Earth.
CANDLE COLOR MEANINGS
One of the first things I learned was to use the power and energy of candles. I dedicated these two pages to label each color with a small description.
MAGIC WAND
I was eager to have a magic wand when I started. So I wrote about what I would use it for, how would I use it, and how to bless it. Tho I never found the right one, until probably two years ago, I decided to make my own. It took me 4 years to have one, lol. But now it's perfect.
PENTAGRAM
As part of my research, at some point I encountered the inverted pentagram. I didn’t knew what it was, nor it’s uses. Later on I discovered it was the Sigil of Baphomet. Used, mostly, in satanic rituals. Even tho I have never used it and probably never will, I thought it was really interesting to have it in my BoS and the compare it to the Wiccan pentagram.
THE MOON
I love the moon. I use it so much in my witchcraft. It’s full of positive energy that we can always relay on. I wrote about the moon phases and what do they mean. Then dedicated some pages on how to make Moon water and Moon oil.
SYMBOLS OF WICCA
As a baby witch my biggest struggle was remembering the symbols, so I decided to draw some of them. There’s one more page to this section. Here’s also where I keep an envelope with the meanings of the runes aswell (I’ve talked about this on one of my first blogs on Tumblr).
So this is pretty much to my first post about my BoS. I think it covers a lot of useful information that might be needed at some point. As a witch I think it’s important to do plenty of research before doing any kind of magic.
I really hope you liked it!
I think next post of this series might be about herbology or deities 🤔.
Image source: My camera 📸
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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Hey, I’m a baby witch that has a bit of limited resources. My family is Christian and doesn’t approve of witchcraft very much so if I want to do something it’s a bit hard to buy ingredients. A lot of the stuff I’ve seen/spells I want to try, use sage, but I don’t think I can buy it. Is there a herb that can be used in place of sage?
Hi! I understand my family is Catholic and doesn’t approve it either, it was until I finally moved out 7 years ago, when I was able to practice freely. Sage is a herb that’s actually sold in supermarkets as some people use it for cooking. But if you can’t buy it, you can always replace sage with rosemary 🤗 it has the same protection properties against evil or negative energies and spirits. You can combine it with chamomile to get the healing properties of sage as well :) I you find this helpful!! Blessed be!!
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Black Salt
Hi guys! Today I want to share with you how I make my Black Salt! I’ll show you step by step with pictures! Long post!
So it’s finally October! I love loveeee October! Fall is my favorite season, and I’m super excited because this month is full of unique astrological events that make it even more special! I’m making this black salt because I’m gonna use it in some spells and rituals during Mars opposition (13th), new moon (16th), the orionidas meteor shower (20/21st), and of course the blue moon (31st).
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Sage (protection and banishing properties)
- Peppermint (healing and good luck)
- Rosemary (protection of the mind and spirit)
- Red rose petals (love and passion)
- Sargassum (summoning powers and banishing)
- Black pepper (protection from evil and negativity)
- Sea salt (protection)
- 4 small size shells (intuition, sensitivity, clarity, and insight)
- Sea salt (protection)
- 1 medium size shell
- Black candle
- 2 vials or jars with cork
- Your cauldron
STEPS
1) Cast a circle
Using the sea salt, make a magic circle to bless your ingredients. Light the black candle on top and place everything in the center. Repeat these words moving your hand on top, deosil:
“Clean above, so as below. Cleanse these materials for positive to grow”
Repeat as needed.
2) Rose petals
Put the petals in your cauldron and grind them as you go. You don’t have to make them so small in this step.
3) Peppermint
Add the peppermint the same way you did with the rose petals.
4) Sage
Add the sage to your cauldron, and proceed to grind everything inside. Make sure almost every petal and leaf is as tiny as you can. I used a long white quartz to grind them.
5) Fire
Light a match and burn all the herbs inside your cauldron. Don’t worry if the fire in the match extinguish, leave it inside. Light another match and continue. Use as many as you need. Make sure they burn along with the herbs.
6) Rosemary
When almost all of your initial herbs are burnt, add the rosemary to your cauldron. Make sure to mix it with the other ashes, and light it all up again. It might take a while for everything to burn completely, but be patient! You’re making a powerful witchy tool.
7) Small shells
I’m not gonna lie, this step is kinda hard, lol. When the fire extinguished add the four small shells and crush them while mixing them in your cauldron. I recommend using thinner shells, if you use thicker ones, it will take hours to crush them. But choose the shells you desire.
8) Sargassum
Add the dried sargassum into your cauldron. This are really easy to grind. I collected a jar of sargassum a while back on a trip to Cancún. If you live near a beach or you’re planning a trip, make sure to collect some algae.
9) Black pepper
Using the medium size shell, pour the pepper into your cauldron, Cush them and mix everything together. If you don’t have the whole pepper, use the regular crushed kitchen one!
10) Salt
It wouldn’t be Black Salt, without actual salt, right? Add the blessed salt into your cauldron and continue with the crushing and mixing process. I Alsop like to add the salt I used to cast the circle to give it more protection properties.
(I forgot to take a picture of this step, lol. Sorry guys)
Pour your mixture into the jars and there your have it! Witch salt! Now you can use your black salt in your upcoming witchcraft for this month or whenever you want to use it! I really hope you liked it and found it useful!
Image source: My camera
Blessed be,
- May
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Love Spell
Hi guys! Today I wanted to share with you a love spell that many of you have requested! I made this a few moons ago and had worked brilliantly. I’ll show you step by step with pictures! Long post!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 red candles
- 1 white candle
- 8 to 10 dried red rose petals
- 8 to 10 dried white rose petals
- 1 pinecone
- 1 rose quartz
- 1 amethyst crystal
- Pink salt
- Piece of paper
- Pen or pencil
- String (any color you want)
- Your cauldron
I decided to do this spell to reinforce my actual relationship. You can do it to attract a new love to your life, a loyal friendship or to reinforce an ongoing one. One important thing you need to remember before doing this spell: have in mind that you will need to channel the power of a new moon. The next New Moon, will be on October 16th at 14:47pm so mark your calendars and get ready! Also you’ll have to bury it in an open area.
STEPS:
1) Cast a circle
Always cleanse your ingredients before doing a spell. Cast a visible circle with the pink salt, light both red candles to your right and left, and the white candle on top. Put the rose quartz in the right between the red and white candle, and the amethyst to the left. Place your materials inside the circle and repeat these words moving your hand on top, deosil:
“Clean above so as below, cleanse these materials for positive to grow”
Repeat as needed.
2) String
This will depend on the size of your pinecone, mine was small. Cut two long pieces of string and tie one end to the red candles and the other end to the top of the pinecone. Also, place your cauldron in the circle as for you will need it in the next step.
Candles
Both candles to pinecone
3) Rose petals
Grind the rose petals in your cauldron. Try to make them into the smallest pieces you can. I tried to break them as I was putting them into the cauldron, but then proceeded to grind them with a long quartz to make them smaller. Always move your hand deosil, and have your intentions in mind.
4) Paper and pen
Move your cauldron aside, and now bring to the circle the pen and paper. Write down the qualities you’re looking for in a partner and what you're willing to offer in return for this new coming relationship. If you’re making this spell to reinforce an existing one, you can also write down the name of your partner or use a picture of him/her. Separate the papers into what you’re looking for, and what you’re offering. Fold them or roll them individually.
5) Tie them to the string
This step might be a little annoying because the papers are small and the string is already tied in both ends, but remember you’re doing this for a positive outcome, so be patient. If you’re right handed, like me, you will have to tie along the right string everything you’re offering. While in the left string, I tied what I’m seeking from my partner. If you’re left handed, tie your offerings in the left string, and what you’re seeking in the right one.
6) Rose petals in pinecone
Use the grinded petals from your cauldron to cover the pinecone. Don’t worry if some of the petals fall or don’t entirely fit, just try yo cover almost every corner of the pinecone, as for you’re charging it with the properties of love and passion from the red rose, and the peace and clarity from the white one.
7) String in pinecone
Tie all around the pinecone each of the strings. First, tie the one that has the qualities you’re looking for in your partner, and on top, tie the one with the qualities you’re offering in return. This way you’re protecting what you want by committing to give what’s necessary. Remember to have you’re intentions in mind. Do it until the string is tight enough on both ends.
8) Break the bond
Being careful not to burn yourself nor start a fire, lol. Break the bond of both candles to the pinecone using a match or a lighter. Make sure both ends of the string melt and close as you do this.
9) Make a knot
Tie the remaining ends along the pinecone, but remember to make a knot with both of them at some point. This will channel what you’re looking for in a partner and what you’re willing to offer in a relationship, together as one.
10) Bury the pinecone
If you have a garden at home, a park or a forest nearby it’s perfect! Bury the pinecone near a tree! While you’re doing this, repeat these words:
“Mother I offer this gift to you, to make my love come true. Giving you my qualities as I hope to receive thy equalities. So bless me with your light, to make my heart bright”
As I’ve told you before, I live in an apartment, so I went camping to a nearby forest to make this spell. I found this amazing, beautiful, tall tree that catched my attention immediately! So I decided to dig a small hole and bury the pinecone there <3.
And there you have it! A love spell to attract a new love to your life or reinforce an existing one. I really hope you liked it, and find it useful!!
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Blessed be,
- May xo.
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Magic Boxes
Hi guys! So today I wanted to share a more crafty post with you. I did three magic boxes where I keep my essentials. I made the boxes a few months ago, but didn’t had the time to decorate them. I’ll show you step by step, long post with picture!
The bigger one (41x30cm) is where I keep all my jars full of herbs and dried flowers, pretty much any essentials. The one to the left (20x20cm) is where I keep my smoke cleansing kit. The one to the right (18x27cm) is where I have my potions and spell jars. Be sure to have a space big enough to make a disaster, lol.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 3 wood boxes (mines are .5mm MDF)
- Wood rectangle for the sign
- String or rope (any color you want)
- Craft cold silicone
- Black and white paint (or any color you like)
- Paint brushes
- Pencil / sharpie
- Fabric or craft paper
- Pine cones
- Plastic plants
- Drill
- Two small drill bits
- Crafting sawdust
STEPS
Box number one
1. The sign
Visualize and measure where you want your sign to be. I decided to put mine in the middle of the front part. Then use a pencil or sharpie to draw two tiny dots to drill the holes later.
2. Use the drill
Carefully drill over the points of the previous step. I recommend using a small drill bit first, then move to the next one that is similar in size to the string or rope you’re using. I used a 7/64″ drill bit first, then proceed to a 1/8″.
3. Pencil
Use a pencil to draw what you want for your sign to look like. I decided to do it plain and simple, just “herbs” because it goes better with my apartment’s mood. But you can get as creative as you want!
4. Paint
Using a tiny brush, go over the pencil with some paint. I used white first and then black, to add some dimension to the letters.
5. String
Put the string through the holes you made. I started from the back side of the sign, so it would be easier and more aesthetic when hanging.
6. Decide the plant’s layout
This step might be tricky because you’re not using any glue yet. But kinda visualize where you want every plastic plant to be. Use clips or rubber bands if you need to! Just remember to be happy with how it looks!
7. Cold silicone
Use little drops of silicone in strategic points to keep the plants in place. You can also use the string or rope if it goes with your aesthetic!
8. Handles
While the plants dry completely, use the silicone and string to decorate the handles. This will made it more confortable for you to carry the box when needed!
9. Fabric or craft paper
Cut a piece of the fabric to use at the bottom of your box. We don’t want the jars to break or damage. Remember that it will normally be about .5mm smaller in each side, thanks to the thickness of the walls your box is made of. For example, my box total length is 41x30 cm, but the piece of fabric is 40x29cm.
You now have a lovely carry on box for all your jars and magic essentials! I’ll show a picture from the top, so you can see how many jars I can fit inside. Also keep in mind that sometimes I put smaller jars on top. The three that are outside, also fit perfectly inside :)
Box number two
1. String
Use the string or rope to decorate the outside of your box. It will be more confortable to pick it up, and it will make it more pleasing. I decided to go all around the bottom part of the box. Use the silicone to keep it in place. When you get to the back hinges and front lock, cut the string in pieces to go around them. It’s easier that way.
2. Pencil, paint and layout
Just as you did for the previous box, draw the design first then go over with the paint. I decided to go with a big pentagram for protection and three smaller runes. For the plants layout I used a few plastic succulents. Use the silicone to keep them in place!
3. Inside upper part
Cut a piece of fabric to glue inside. I added some plastic plants as well, but you can make a drawing, a sigil, or even glue some crystals! Get creative and enjoy the process!
4. Inside bottom part
Use some of the sawdust to make it more “comfy” for your potions. We don’t want anything to break or spill everywhere! I used a pine cone in a corner as decoration.
Repeat the same steps for box number three! There you have it! Another two beautiful and magical boxes to keep all of your witchcraft essentials safe! You can use them for your tarot cards, your book of shadows, runes, or a quick carry on altar!
I really hope you liked it, and find it useful! Let me know if you would like to see a post on how you can make the boxes from scratch before decorating them!
Image source: my camera
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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How to make love soelly
Hey! Sure! I’ll work on a recipe for a love potion or spell and post it afterwards!
Let me know if you guys have any other special requests for me to talk about/share in here!
Blessed be all!
-May
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Energy Potion And Spell
Hi guys! I’ve been doing a lot of witchcraft lately and I’m super happy with the results! Today I wanted to share with you an energy potion and spell I made for a friend! I’ll show you step by step with pictures! Long post.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 red candle
- 1 orange candle (I used white because I didn’t have orange, so you can also do the same)
- 1 white candle (or two smaller ones)
- salt
- red wine
- cinnamon
- cacao powder
- honey
- chia seeds
- sage
- sea lavander
- 1 or 2 vials or jars
- 1 medium size shell
So one of my best friends told me about how she had been feeling drained of all her energy and surrounded by negative vibes in general. I decided to make her a quick energy potion to boost her energy, but not only that, but to protect her, heal her, and help solving whatever problem she’s been dealing with, with kindness. Remember to do this spell in a safe environment. You can do it outdoors. As I live in the middle of the city, in a 6th floor, I don’t have a forest or park near me. I did it in my balcony, but if you have a forest/garden near you, perfect!! The potion will work better if you fully concentrate on the person who needs it, and drink it at 7am or 7pm! Up until 7:15.
STEPS:
1. Cast a circle
As always make sure you cast a circle with salt to purify and cleanse the materials you’re about to use. I did this small pentagram of the elements cloth to use in my rituals. If you don’t have any, it’s okay. Put the red candle to your right, the white candles on top, and the orange one (or second white) candle to the left. Light them up, and get ready.
2. Cleanse your materials
It’s a really important step, because you don’t want negative energies in your potion nor spell. So putting each ingredient in the center of the circle, repeat these words moving you hand deosil:
“Clean above so as below, cleanse these materials for positive to grow”
You can repeat as needed. Have your intentions in mind. Do this with every ingredient.
Wine
Cinnamon and cacao powder
Sage and sea lavander
Honey
Chia seeds
3. Mix the ingredients
Add some of the chia seeds to the wine. I recommend half of the entire portion you initially cleanse. I used about two medium size shells. Add a pinch of cinnamon and two pinches of cacao powder. Add a teaspoon of honey. Mix everything together, deosil for a full minute.
4. Let it rest
Let the potion do its magic. Let it rest for 15 minutes. While this is happening think of the person you’re making the potion to, and what do you want to achieve by this.
Just a quick appreciation moment with a picture of my baby cat, watching her crazy witch mom doing her craft. I spotted her from the outside and couldn’t resist taking a picture <3.
5. Jars
Transfer the potion to your jars. It can be one, two or as many as you like. Be careful not to spill it everywhere, lol. Having the vials in the center of the circle, it’s time for the spell.
6. Friend in need spell
Using the shell, take some cinnamon and as you repeat these words, you’ll pour cinnamon in each candle. Be careful not to blow any or extinguish the fire with the ingredients.
“Elements use thy power to help (name of your friend).
She will need confidence (pour cinnamon in orange candle),
she will need healing (pour cinnamon in white candle).
Give her strength that is all thy needs (pour cinnamon in red candle)”
Now grab the sage and sea lavender and do the same:
“Give her energy (pour sage over red and white candle),
give her kindness (pour sea lavender over red and white candle).”
7. Closing
Bring all the candles to the center of the circle. The white one still in the middle. Repeat these words:
“May hardships part as do the flames”
Blow all the candles at the same time.
And there you have it! A energy potion and spell for you or a friend who needs a boost, or is struggling. You can make the potion by itself or the spell also by itself. I decided to combined them to make it more powerful :). I really hope you liked it and find it useful!!
Image source: my camera
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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Tasseography
Hi guys! I’ve seen a lot of posts regarding divination lately, so I wanted to share my favorite one. I’ll show you step by step with pictures on how I read my tea every morning. Also talk a little bit about symbols. Long post.
So what is exactly Tasseography or Tasseomancy? Is the wonderful art of reading tea leaves. As a form of scrying, it involves seeing symbols and their interpretation. It originated in the Middle East, during the medieval period. It is normally associated with gypsies, fortune tellers, witches or warlocks. Even tho nowadays some of us use tea as the traditional method, there are tons of different interpretations, like coffee or wax. As most divination practices, it’s not reading the future, but more as an insight of what might happen along with your actions.
My journey
I’ve been practicing Tasseography for about five years now, I love it, I read it not just to myself, but to my friends and work colleagues. At first it’s hard because you’ll only see tea leaves, lol. But as you go on and with practice you’ll find the way to do it faster, easier and learn more things about yourself in the way. Have in mind that you will require at least a bit of imagination and patience to succeed.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Dry chamomile
- Dry peppermint leaves (or your favorite herbs)
- Hot water
- Moon water
- Cup of tea (I recommend a white one)
- Sachet
- Your cauldron
- Medium size shell
- Napkin
STEPS:
1. Mix your herbs
I like to use my cauldron as a vessel to my craft. Separate the leaves and flowers from the stems and grind them as you put them in your cauldron. Try to make them into the smallest pieces you can.
2. Sachet
You can totally skip this step, but I like to do it to make sure there’s no remaining stems or big leaves, because you're directly drinking the tea without a tea bag. I transfer the leaves from the cauldron to the sachet so I can finish the grinding process.
3. Put them in your tea cup
When you’re making regular tea, most of us will normally put the hot water in the cup first, then add the tea bag. For Tasseography I like to do it backwards. First herbs, directly from the sachet. This way, they’ll soak evenly as the water touches them.
4. Add hot water
Not much explanation needed. Just be careful not to burn yourself. Try to have a specific situation in mind, or something you would like to be answered by tea reading.
5. Let them sit for a minute
You’ll notice how all the herbs go straight to the top of your cup, looking messy. This is normal. As the leaves absorbe the water, they will eventually all go to the bottom, or at least most of them. That’s why it’s important to let the tea cool down for a minute. Also it will be easier for you to drink :)
6. Moon water
I like to add a little bit of moon water to my morning tea. It helps with positive thoughts, intuition and good energies along the day. Regarding Tasseography, moon water will protect and help you in your reading. As for the measurement, I normally add a medium size shell.
7. Enjoy!
As you’re drinking your tea, have your intention or situation in mind. This helps clearing your thoughts, and preparing yourself for interpretation.
8. Flip your cup
You’ll need to leave a tiny amount of water in your cup. This helps keeping most of the herbs together. By the time you flip it in the napkin, that remaining water will get out leaving the important herbs in your cup.
Amount of water
Upside down cup
9. Rotation
Lift your cup a little and rotate three times, deosil. Full turns. Use the ear of the cup to guide you through the beginning and the end of each turn. Then rotate the cup one time, widdershins. This will start channelizing your energy into the cup. Remember to keep your intentions in mind.
10. Transfer energy
Using both index and middle finger, tap two times on top of the cup. This not only will transfer your full energy and intention, but will help getting rid of some leaves.
11. Reading time
Some people like to divide the cup in three sections: future (upper part), present (middle) and past (bottom). This will help you start your journey in tasseography, it’s easier to break down a situation in three. As for me, after following that rule for years, I found that what works best in my craft is dividing the situation in two sections: what’s happening (middle - down) and what’s coming (upper half). You’ll find what works best for you as you practice :) but you should always remember that you should only read the bigger spots or figures in your cup.
Praying Elf
The first thing that pops into my eyes is a praying Elf. Elves often mean a supernatural being with the ability to help or hindering one’s situation. Open hands would normally mean that my current situation is related to karma, BUT as for the Elf having his hands closed in a praying position means my situation is related to an argument that has to be with the next figure to where the hands are pointing to.
Bunny
So a bunny normally means “new beginnings” or “fertility”. Maybe a new member to the family or an increase in business. Both things are great. Tho relating it to the hands of the Elf, this means that no matter the new beginning, this will bring arguments and problems, at least for a while. As it has a smaller bunny figure attached to its back. Oh well :) *sigh*.
Baby Hedgehog
As my mom always tells me “you put your trust blindly into others”. And yes, the hedgehog means blind trust and fear to face the truth. I always give second chances. This symbol is a warning.
Bone fire dance
This is a more complex symbol as it has several aspects to a common end. From an upper perspective I see a group of people dancing around a llama. The llama symbolizes dreams coming true by hard work. As it is the center of the “bone fire” this means that my emotions might be getting out of control and my emotions are “burning” me from inside as I’m yearning for this situation to finally happen. As for the dancers this always means happiness and to work on a aspect of my life that needs attention.
So what I take from this whole morning reading is that my long lasting dream (related to the situation I always had in mind) might happen if I start taking control of my emotions and start thinking on myself. It will be hard, it will bring me some problems, but at the end of the day they will mean a new beginning and future happiness around me if I work hard to get it.
Thank you for sticking through the end! I really hope your like it and find it useful if you want to start your journey with Tasseography!
Image source: My camera
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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your blog is such a great resource! definitely will come back. thank you so much for your efforts 💕🍃
Thank you! I’m really glad you liked it!!
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hi - i'm sorry to bother you, but on your peaceful home bottle spell, you call for flowers from something called "fire vine" - what is that? I tried googling it and google came back with *flame* vine, is that the same thing? thank you!
Hahaha yes it’s “flame vine” I don’t know why my brain keeps writing “fire vine”. I’ll change it right now!! Thanks for noticing! Sorry guys!!!
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Making Your Own Magic Wand
Hi guys! Magic tools are important on every witch’s journey. So today I decided to share how you can make your own magic wand if you don’t have one already, nor the money to buy an expensive one. I’ll show you step by step with pictures
So this is my wand. I made it a year ago. Before that I didn’t have one, and I was simply practicing witchcraft without a wand. I began looking for wands online, and in pagan shops in my area, but none of them really pulled my attention entirely. I thought that if I was gonna have a wand, it might as well be the perfect one, right? So one day I was outside my job and saw this beautiful branch that had fallen from a three. Without thinking twice, I grabbed it, took it home and my wand journey began. The wand I’m gonna make today it’s a complete different one as I didn’t took pictures of the process of mine.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 branch or stick (try to find one that it’s long and thick enough)
- 1 rose quartz
- 1 white quartz
- Rosemary
- cypress leaf
- sea Lavander
- 2 white candles
- Salt
- moon water
- string (any color you want)
- colored jewelry craft wire (any color you want)
- silicon (or white glue)
- sharpie
STEPS:
1. Cast a circle
I normally start by cleansing the materials I’m going to use. Light the candles, use the salt to create a visible circle around them. I did two, one for herbs and crystals and other one for flowers, but you can do one for everything. Move your hand on top of the circle, twice deosil and repeat this words: “Clean above so as below, cleanse this materials for positive to grow” After that I would sprinkle some of the moon water into my materials. And close the circle thanking the elements.
Herbs and crystal
Flowers
2. Decide the length
Deciding how long you want your wand to be it’s fundamental. In this case I took off the tip of the branch because it was really thin and weak, so I decided to add an extra crystal at the bottom to replace that missing length. The one that I’m using at the top it’s the rose quartz, it’s kinda pointy, so if you can find a pointy crystal it’s better, this way you can direct the magic while using your wand. For the bottom part, I’m using a long white quartz.
3. Tip of the wand
Use silicon in the bottom of your crystal and in the top of your wand. Put them together and wait a few minutes for them to dry. Then using the string, secure the crystal with the branch. I’m not gonna lie, this is a tedious step. It’s hard at the beginning, but I’m sure you can do it. Use silicon or glue to make it easier. I would recommend start from the branch and then up to the crystal. Tie the string in different directions to secure the crystal correctly. Do the same for the bottom crystal.
String in different directions.
Top of the wand ready
4. Candle wax
So working with sea lavander sometimes might be a little annoying (at least for me). Even tho I love them and they have amazing properties, they also have these itty bitty tiny thorns that are almost invisible but oh man, how much of a pain in the hat they can be! So my advice to you, if you’re also triggered by this, you can seal the back of them with wax. I know, it sounds weird, but trust me, it helps and it gives a really interesting look to the flowers. They’re still beautiful, they still smell amazing, but it will be easier for you and your hands to work with them. Just be careful not to burn yourself.
5. Design the layout
As you did in previous steps, use the silicon to put the herbs where you find fitting. You can get as creative as you want. Just remember you’ll need to secure everything with string after. Tho, it is much easier than the crystals, lol.
Initial layout with glue
Secured herbs
6. Decorating your wand with wire
I actually didn’t do this to my wand, but decided to do it to this one and oh man! It looks so beautiful, it gives the wand a plus. I used red craft wire around the blue string. It gives contrast and uniqueness. Did it in the lower and upper crystals and over the herbs. You can use a color that means a lot to you to make it more personal.
7. Symbols
You’re already creating an amazingly strong bond with your wand by making it. Make it even stronger by adding symbols that means something to you. You can use the elements symbols, runes, maybe create a special sigil and then using a thin sharpie, draw it in the branch. It can be in the upper part or the lower. Get creative! I did symbols all around the upper part of the branch. Looks great, and makes it powerful.
8. Wrap it up
Your wand is ready! All you have to do now is to bless your wand through a ritual. You can cast a circle using your wand. Invite every element and/or deities you practice with. Introduce the tip of your wand in the water while inviting the element. Pass the tip through the fire. Cleanse it with a smudge stick or incense for the air element. Cover it with salt for earth. Charge it with another crystal or tarot card for spirit. Every witch has a different way for rituals, do it as you feel right.
There you have it! Your own beautiful and personal wand. Use the crystals and herbs you like. The intention behind all of this is that you make a tool to walk by your side during your journey with magic I really hope you liked it and helped you.
Image source: my camera 📸
Blessed be,
- May xo.
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