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samwisethewitch · 1 month

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Please read Mountain Magic by Rebecca Beyer

I was on a break from social media when I read this one, so this isn't a full review, but I highly, highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Appalachian folk magic. This is especially relevant to Southern Appalachian lore since Beyer lives in North Carolina.

I loved Beyer's first book, Wild Witchcraft, and with this one, I think she's officially become one of my favorite authors. This is a very thorough collection of folklore and practice for how short it is, and it's organized in a way that is easier for my ADHD brain to follow than some other authors.

I also have to gush about the illustrations. Both of Beyer's books are beautifully illustrated, but I think the art in this one is especially incredible. It's worth having a physical copy for the info alone, but the gorgeous art really makes this a book I want to display in my home.

Finally, I've found Beyer really helpful as an example of combining a pagan religious worldview with a Christian folk magic tradition. Her first book is very much pagan, with info on the God and Goddess and the Wheel of the Year. In this book, she talks about how Christianity has always been at the core of Appalachian folk magic and doesn't try to "paganize" the practice, while also leaving room for readers to bring their own beliefs to the table and explore what feels comfortable for them. This book did not feel preachy in the way some books on American folk magic do.

But yeah, this is just a really fantastic book, and I absolutely think every folk witch needs a copy of it on their shelf!

#mountain magic #rebecca beyer #books #favorite books #appalachian folk magic #appalachian folklore #southern appalachia #folk magic #folk witchcraft #traditional witchcraft #mine #book rec #book recommendations #witchblr #witch #witchcraft

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foliorumviridis · 8 months

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#mountains #mountain magic #clouds #pines #pine forest #pine tree #slovenia #julian alps #alps #jalovec #byme #foliorumviridis #nature #nature photography #vtx

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aleksandra-czudzak · 2 months

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NIETOPERZ •• BAT •• (Chiroptera) 🦇 "Nietoperz okazywał się szczególnie pomocny w czarach miłosnych. W całych polskich Karpatach zakochani używali do zdobycia wzajemności jednej z jego kosteczek - mającej kształt grabi. Złapane zwierzątko należało żywcem zakopać w mrowisku, najlepiej wtedy gdy, księżyc był w nowiu. Po pewnym czasie wyjmowano ową kosteczkę i dyskretnie przyciągano nią partnera." 🦇 A bat was found to be particularly helpful in love spells. Throughout the Polish Carpathian Mountains, lovers used one of its bones - shaped like a rake - to win each other's affection. The captured creature had to be buried alive in an anthill, preferably when the moon was new. After a some time, the bone was taken out and used discreetly to attract the partner." - From "Góralskie czary. Leksykon Magii Podtatrza i Beskidów Zachodnich" by Katarzyna Ceklarz i Urszula Janicka-Krzywda. published by Tatrzański Park Narodowy

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spirit-amplified · 15 days

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The Enduring Power of the Oil Lamp: A Time-Honored Tool In Mountain Folk Magick

The Appalachian region is known for its enchanted mountains, which hold a deep-rooted past of practical but extraordinary techniques and traditions. Among them, one tool has stood the test of time - the oil lamp. This unassuming yet potent household item has been used worldwide throughout time. Also, it has been an essential part of mountain folk magick for generations, renowned for its effectiveness and versatility in money drawing, legal matters, love drawing, protection, asserting dominance, and aid in various long-ongoing workings.

A Purification & Path Clearing Working

Working The Oil Lamp:

Personally, I prefer using oil lamps for my own personal work instead of candles. One of the main reasons is that there is less mess and the ability to adjust the flame during my working to my liking. Another added benefit is that technically the lamp never has to be extinguished... However, in our busy modern lives, it's not always feasible to constantly monitor a burning source like fire. It is important to prioritize safety and practicality rather than adhering to tradition or the idea that the lamp can never be extinguished until completed. No working is worth the cost of losing your home or space!!!

When preparing your oil lamp, it is necessary to prepare it properly. This involves blessing and dressing the lamp. I always make sure to clean my lamps with either Florida Water, Moon Water, Smoke, Sound, Prayers, or Chants beforehand. Once the lamp is thoroughly cleansed and blessed, the work can begin.

Important note: Beforehand you might want to ensure that the ingredients that you plan to use in the lamp can be easily removed from the basin after the work is completed. It is important to keep in mind not to overload your lamp with herbs, as this can affect the flow of the flame and the absorption of the oil.

Personal Tip: I have found it best to work in intervals of 3, 6, or 9, as these numbers hold significant spiritual meaning. Additionally, in my personal opinion the use of more than 9 different herbs in lamp magick, is overkill... but do whatever makes you happy! Don't forget to make sure you have blessed and charged those herbs with your energy and intention before loading them in your lamp. And on the note of lamp oil, I use paraffin since it is smokeless and odorless. For added potency, you can bless and charge your lamp oil beforehand by setting it out under any moon phase, deity, patron, chants, prayers, or harnessing your breath with intention and blowing into the oil.

Now, before loading the basin with herbs, you might want to have a petition ready. Some practitioners choose to pin their petition to the part of the wick directly under the screw top, but this may not be the best option for everyone. An alternative method is to place the lamp directly on top of your petition. Another technique among practitioners is creating a sigil and drawing it onto the glass of the lamp with a Sharpie. Once the working is completed, the sigil can easily be washed off, and the lamp can be cleared and cleansed for future workings. Also before burning, make sure you have let your wick soaked at least an hour before burning.

Once all the pieces are put together and you're ready to light the wick, you can begin by either grasping the lamp and rubbing the basin or placing your hands around it while reciting chants, focusing your energy, and bestowing blessings. Continue this practice for as long as you feel necessary before lighting the lamp. It is important to keep the lamp in a safe location for an extended time, but be sure to follow proper fire safety precautions. To avoid the risk of the glass breaking, start the flame on a low setting until the glass has warmed up. Don't leave the lamp unattended or on a high flame. If you need to extinguish the flame, you can always restart the lamp using your own energy, intentions, chants, or prayers like you did at the start of the working. Personally, I keep the lamp burning until the oil is depleted and my intended goal is achieved, but you can also trust your intuition or seek guidance from divination methods.

In conclusion, the oil lamp is a versatile and potent tool in Folk Magick. When used correctly and with proper intention, it can bring forth powerful results in long workings. Just remember to burn safely, and always prepare your lamp with a clear intention. Happy casting!

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vanilla-cigarillos · 7 months

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Appalachian Charm to Banish Bad Luck

Here's an easy-to-make charm for any of you babes struggling with some bad luck right now. I know that, personally, I could really use a break right now. I'm hoping this helps y'all just as much as it helps me.

Materials:

Small dish

1/2 TSP dried peppermint

1/2 TSP Irish moss

1/2 TSP cinnamon

1/2 TSP dried sage

3 inch square cloth

2 to 3 inches twine

*If you believe in the power of crystals in your work, you can include tiger's eye as well*

Instructions:

In your dish, combine the peppermint, moss, cinnamon and sage. As you add the herbs to the dish, call out their name and intent:

Peppermint for good luck, Irish moss for good fortune, cinnamon for protection, sage to clear negativity.

2. With your chosen tool (wand, spoon, etc.) stir counterclockwise first to banish bad luck from your life

3. Stir clockwise to bring good luck into your life

4. Set your cloth in front of you and (if you're using it) place your stone in the center. If not, just place your herbal mix in the center of the cloth. If using the stone, place your herbs on top and make sure to keep them centered

5. Take the top left and bottom right corners of the cloth and bring them to the center. Then take the remaining two corners and meet them together

7. With one hand, pinch the corners together and with your other hand twist the cloth just above the ingredients to form a tight ball

8. Use your twine to secure the ball of herbs

There you go~

#witch #witchcraft #herbal witch #kitchen witch #appalachian witch #mountain magic #witch spell #herbal witch recipe #herbal recipe #pagan #paganism

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livinxdead · 7 months

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West Virginia, Mountain Mama.

#country #country roads #beautiful views #earth views #mountain magic #sunset #west virginia #take me home #nature #trees and forests #scenery #road trip #road photography

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theserpentpharmakiea · 7 months

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This is Day 3 of the countdown to my new class Working with the Ancestors 101

Today's post is in honor of my Grandmother, my moms mother, Grandma Jo.

I wish I could say I knew her well or I knew a lot about her, but unfortunately, that's not the case. I barely knew her. She lived in KY, while my mom and I lived in MD. I did know that she was a very fun woman to be around. When she got to be at an older age, she lived as if we're a party. She would be out dancing and having fun with her girlfriends playing bingo and doing whatever it is that she wanted at the time.

Even though I didn't know much about her, I know she was a strong willed and independent woman. Because anyone who raised my mom had to be tough as anything! One thing I do know about my Grandma Jo is that her, along with my mom, aunt, my sister and me, we all have gifts of foresight and hyper intuition. I have always been told by all of them that this is something that runs in our family, mainly through the woman. Now I don't know where this line started and with who but I know that this is strong line of gifts passed down from mother to daughter for generations. I can feel it. It's interesting though because I have never really thought much about it, I don't mention often that my mother and grandmother had gifts or that my abilities came from them. No matter how powerful that connection is, I don't think that means if I didn't have this long line of connection then I'd would have any less amount of power. Power comes from many different places, but no matter what the connection to our ancestors can bring all kinds of power to us.

This post was meant to go up last night but I fell asleep before I could hit post haha)

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cocoabats · 3 months

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magic mountain, any similarities to any past mountains is purely coincidental

#mcyt #hermitcraft #magic mountain #goodtimeswithscar #mumbo jumbo #smallishbeans #impulsesv #skizzleman #geminitay #grian #fanart #spoilers

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isjasz · 3 months

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This time with everyone :D

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jannattravelguruhp · 3 months

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#Solang Valley #Manali #Himachal Pradesh #Adventure Travel #Nature Lovers #Winter Sports #Himalayan Beauty #Travel India #Outdoor Activities #Mountain Escape #Scenic Beauty #Manali Adventures #Himalayan Retreat #Nature Escapes #Skiing #Paragliding #Himachal Holidays #Mountain Magic

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foliorumviridis · 7 months

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#dark #clouds #pines #mountain #mountains #mountain magic #twilight #blue hour #nighttime #alps #julian alps #byme #vtx #foliorumviridis

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jannattravelguru · 3 months

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applestruda · 3 months

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little group design thing i wanna do for them

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vanilla-cigarillos · 10 months

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Appalachian Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are a staple in Appalachian cuisine. Here’s a simple recipe to get this savory and salty appetizer on your own table, y’all :P

Ingredients:

3/4 cup self rising flour

1/4 cup cornmeal

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup buttermilk (or substitute regular milk)

3-4 green tomatoes sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds

Vegetable oil or bacon grease for frying

Optional Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

Pinch cayenne, or more to taste

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and buttermilk.

Use a fork to mix the ingredients into a pancake-like batter. Use more buttermilk to thin the batter if needed.

Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet until hot enough to fry. Dip tomato slices in batter, letting the excess batter drip back into the bowl. Put the dipped slices immediately into the frying pan. The oil should sizzle strongly but not pop when the tomatoes hit the oil

If the oil pops or splatters, it's too hot. Let it cool down a bit before proceeding.

Fry the tomato slices in batches of 4 or 5 at a time (make sure not to crowd the pan) for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully with tongs when the coating turns golden brown.

Transfer to a colander or wire cooling rack to drain. To keep the tomatoes from getting soggy before they're served, stand them up like wheels in the serving dish instead of stacking them.

To make the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and cayenne in a bowl. Taste and season more, if needed. Serve sauce over the fresh fried green tomatoes.

Fried green tomatoes are best eaten fresh out of the pan! If you don’t enjoy them within a few minutes of frying them, they’ll get soggy and won’t be as yummy.

#recipe #green witch #kitchen witch #appalachian recipe #appalachian witch #appalachia #mountain magic #herbs #herbalism #foraging #forage #kitchen witch recipe #green witch recipe

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z428 · 7 months

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Following the water wherever the rivers might lead.

#outerworld #mountain magic #elsewhere

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livinxdead · 7 months

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#mountains #blue ridge parkway #virginia #blue ridge mountains #hiking #scenery #nature #mountain mama #mountain magic #sunrise #beautiful photos #photography

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