#sweetgumballs

[daught3rofyahweh]

Sweetgumballs in Folk Magic

Sweetgumballs, also known as witches burrs, are spikey seed pods that grow on liquidambar trees, which have pentagram shaped leaves. They are said to ward off evil spirits, protect agaisnt curses and hexes, attract good luck, and provide healing with headaches, toothaches, etc.

Different magical uses

~ Tailesments and Amulets:

Sweetgumballs can be carried on a person to provide protection, attract prosperity and abundance, and attract love.

~ Spells

They can be used in spells to ward off negative enegry, add extra power to a spell, break hexes and curses, can be added to witches bottles. They can be dressed in oils and herbs and place them on the path of a love interest. They can be powdered to be used in a hot foot spell.

~ Charm Bags

Place them in a charm bag with crystals and herbs to make a strong protection tailesment.

~ Altar Decorations

Place sweetgumballs on altars to keep evil spirits and unwanted guests away and draw in good luck. They can also add extra power to any altar workings.

~ Bath Products

Add to bath salts, oils, or any other body product to promote healing.

~ Home Decorations

Place sweetgumballs above doorways to ward of evil energy in the home and attract good energy. They can also be added to wreaths and wind chimes.

~ Cleansing Rituals

Burn them as part of a ritual to cleanse a person or space.

~ Fertility and Childbirth

Use them to promote fertility and healthy childbirth.

~ Stuffed Burrs

Fill them with herbs, ash, crystals, blood, knots, or affirmations into a burr and use wax to seal it up for long-term protection.

~ Communing

Use them to help with mediumship and contacting spirits.

~ Charging

Place near tools, amulets, or other magical items to charge them.

~ Offerings

Use them as offerings on a altar or within nature.

#folk catholicism #folk magic #appalachian folk magic #catholic witch #christian witch #catholic #godlovesyou #god #witchcraft #witchy

[forrestcottagegifts]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Natural "Sunflower" wreath #sunflowerwreath #sweetgumballs #cornhusks #majesticmermaidmoon https://etsy.me/3G9PjUw https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeLPUCuDTgm56Kqyx0ltUvkIL8tz1uatbBQDM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#etsy #sunflowerwreath #sweetgumballs #cornhusks #majesticmermaidmoon

[empathwayhealing]

🎍From the sidewalk to the home. #swipe Lady's Thumb the entire plant is edible, flowers, seeds, leaves and roots! Can be eaten raw or cooked. Add to salads, etc. This pretty plant contains sugar, fats, tannins and natural fiber. Also used for stomachaches, poison ivy and insect repellent. I used #sweetgumballs in the bottom of the glass cups for a filler. If you don't know what sweet gumballs are visit the #linkinbio👆 #doyourresearch #ladysthumb aka #redskank #houseplants #wildweeds #edibleplants #edibleweeds #herbs #medicinalherbs #medicinalweed #stonemountain #zone8b https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lP0twJDY_/?igshid=rzay4ihr1801

#swipe #sweetgumballs #linkinbio👆 #doyourresearch #ladysthumb #redskank #houseplants #wildweeds #edibleplants #edibleweeds #herbs #medicinalherbs #medicinalweed #stonemountain #zone8b

[iihih]

Dried Sweet Gum Balls. Yep, that’s what those porous spiky balls are that hang from the Sweet Gum Tree this time of year. In the summer, new green Sweet Balls emerge. Each contains 2 edible seeds that birds extract when when they start to dry out and become spiky brown hulls. Now you know. . #sweetgumtree #thingswesawonourwalk #driedsweetgumballs #sweetgumballs #sweetgumballsofdeath #poroushulls #trypophobiawarning #trypophobia #spikybrownballs #nature #seedbearingtrees https://www.instagram.com/p/B7J6WwRA4V0/?igshid=nfeu1id8rvb9

#sweetgumtree #thingswesawonourwalk #driedsweetgumballs #sweetgumballs #sweetgumballsofdeath #poroushulls #trypophobiawarning #trypophobia #spikybrownballs #nature #seedbearingtrees

[nattosoup]

Ok, maybe a SMIDGE late for fall, but almost? Trying to finish up older sketchbooks, and wanted more seasonal #7inchkara art, since the main story takes place during late summer. Fall in Louisiana is basically EITHER Just more summer, but with pumpkins Rainy, wet, 50 degrees with pumpkins So Kara can get away with short sleeves! Did any of yall have sweetgum trees in your yard? Ever step on one BAREFOOT? Yeeowch! My cousins and I used to pelt each other with em! #watercolor #cuteart #fall #autumn #fallart #pumpkins #fallleaves #acorns #sweetgumball #illustration #watercolorart #watercolorillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/B5oC9O8gmd2/?igshid=1cqnbwcple0ds

#7inchkara #watercolor #cuteart #fall #autumn #fallart #pumpkins #fallleaves #acorns #sweetgumball #illustration #watercolorart #watercolorillustration

[nunoxaviermoreira]

Meet Shorty by ChicaD58 At the arboretum, there were quite a few of these mushrooms along the trails, pushing up through the dirt and leafy pine straw debris. None looking very pretty, all very dirty but found this one that was uncovered enough to at least try to get a few shots of. To my surprise and great relief, the photo in the mushroom ID field guide looks almost identical to Shorty here. Officially this is a Short-stalked White Russula. The season is July to October. The guide also says this has a disagreeable taste unless it is parasitized by the Lobster Mushroom and then it becomes a choice edible. Really? Of course there are look-alikes, so if you ask me - nibbling on Shorty is not recommended. *** Please note: I am no mushroom expert, so this could very well be something completely different. Consider this as your PSA. https://flic.kr/p/2mej6wM

#IFTTT #Flickr #dscf75195 #shortstalkedwhiterussula #mushroom #fungi #arboretum #summer #sweetgumball

[gaia-conceptions]

Crystal Grid Meditation - It is so often the case that we observe strength in action, in speaking up, calling out, fighting back, for or against. However, sometimes the greatest strength is found in holding back, having patience, going with the flow of life and relinquishing control. With the Aries full moon shining above and the shadow of an approaching Mercury Rx looming, there is no better time to pull back and observe before taking a leap. There is nothing wrong with sticking a toe in before diving into unexplored waters, or allowing life to come to you for awhile. Never apologize for taking the time that you need to decide. If someone or something is pressuring you one way or the other, it is not your responsibility to quell their fear or sense of lack or expediency. You are only responsible for your own well being. Let that forever be your guide in every decision and you will never go astray. Take your time. Have patience with yourself and others and align to light with #Kyanite, #BlueApatite, #Rutile in #Hematite, #Citrine, #Sweetgumball #Husks and #ClamShell. #crystalgrid #crystalgridmeditation #ritual #ceremony #selflove #love #crystals #meditation https://www.instagram.com/p/B3lBOYEBrsE/?igshid=ch9zo8y6yyta

#kyanite #blueapatite #rutile #hematite #citrine #sweetgumball #husks #clamshell #crystalgrid #crystalgridmeditation #ritual #ceremony #selflove #love #crystals #meditation

[chongoblog]

Sweetgumballs

[yddaw]

It's been a while since I've taken any but I found these and my #me tag is outdated :)

Tagged by @cronicasdeunescritoramateur to post a selfie.

The most valid people I know: @volpalope @cantdecide52 @spoopy-story @goldenmode @brownie-bread-man  @sweetgumballs @frobisherandclay @breakablejedi @heauxsettastoned @cardsonthemartyn @witteryoudoing @negative-g

If you post, give me a tag.

#me #selfie

[jonathanliphotography]

Our latest hobby is finding "spikies". #sweetgumballs #burrs #babylove #instagood

#instagood #burrs #babylove #sweetgumballs

[thatwelshnb]

Stop, drop and selfie. 🤳

Apparently I was tagged in this by absolute babe @sweetgumballs and had no idea so here’s my face.

I want @aspieragus @uselesslemon @coto524 @nerft to post a selfie because I see y’all in my notes all the time. Also @nerdosaurusrex because the world needs more of your face. Oh and @dietcokette too thanks.

#me #selfie #my face #gay #cub #gpoy

[forrestcottagegifts]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Witch's Burr Set (for Protection) #witchsburr #sweetgumballs #sweetgum #majesticmermaidmoon https://etsy.me/3f3DKT2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeKu8SODAhkpb8DpRjwVWrEqBPFQ-rZGFYtWI0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#etsy #39 #witchsburr #sweetgumballs #sweetgum #majesticmermaidmoon

[empathwayhealing]

Sweet Gum Balls!! I know you've seen these before or perhaps almost broke your ankle by slipping on one 😂 They have lots of uses. Visit the link in my bio to #learn more ✌#sweetgumball #pods #seeds #gumballtree #crafts #tamiflu #nature #naturelovers #naturegirl #education #alternativegirl #alternativemedicine #teacher. #linkinbio👉💻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BtqazdzHto3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hl5n9mmfy7s8

#learn #sweetgumball #pods #seeds #gumballtree #crafts #tamiflu #nature #naturelovers #naturegirl #education #alternativegirl #alternativemedicine #teacher #linkinbio👉💻

[elitefourkylewantstobattle]

Did you draw your avatar?

I did not! The wonderful @sweetgumballs did! And I still think it's perfection ♥️

[nattosoup]

Close up of the art. #7inchkara tossing a #sweetgumball #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #dailydraw #kidlitart #kidlitartist #cuteart

#watercolorart #watercolorillustration #kidlitartist #7inchkara #dailydraw #kidlitart #cuteart #sweetgumball #watercolor

[increase-the-frequency]

I was tagged by @thatwelshkid

RULES: We’re snooping on your playlist. Set your entire 🎶 library on shuffle and report the first 10 songs that pop up…no cheating! Then choose 10 victims.

1. Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine

2. Alter Ego - Minus One

3. Let You Go - Chase & Status

4. Demons - Imagine Dragons

5. You’ve Got Time - Regina Spektor

6. Sail - AWOLNATION

7. Chandelier - Sia

8. Death Valley - LP

9. Pokemon Theme

10. Two High - Moon Taxi

And I’m tagging @theoretical-thot @yourcodenameis-michael @chubbygayandfurry @e-alain @notaplatebutatrey @sweetgumballs