tea-candles-and-witchcraft

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

My favorite simple wards to guard the home

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

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

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

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

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

Crafting small witch ladders to hang around the house.

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Happy 2024 to all my witches !! I wish you love and light in the coming year.

I love you all💓

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Witchcraft Exercise - Quantifying Your Craft

Witchcraft is a complicated business. There are lots of moving parts, dozens of things to study, and so much information to try and keep straight in your head. It’s easy to become overwhelmed. Sometimes we forget things. Not just when the full moon is (although plenty of us do) but what it is we want to do with our craft.

And sometimes we feel like we’ve lost our drive. Like whatever moved us to become witches in the first place has somehow slipped away, leaving us with just the dregs. Sometimes we feel stuck, unable to make progress. It’s easy to become frustrated too, but it’s important to push on.

To that end, I offer this exercise.

Choose a journal or open a word document and begin quantifying your craft.

Start by outlining the broad concepts. Do you follow a particular path or tradition? How would you classify your craft, i.e. green witchcraft, cottagecraft, sea witch, lunar witch, and so on? Do you work with any deities, and if so, which ones? Do you work alone or with others? How long have you been practicing? What, to you, is the most important aspect of your craft?

Then get into your working space. Do you have an altar? If so, what’s on it and why? Do you have a dedicated workspace, or a place you go to work magic outside of your home? If you could describe your ideal workspace, what would it look like? 

Next, describe your tools. Do you have cards or runes or a wand or other specialized tools that you work with? What do you use most frequently? Do you have favorites? Do you make or grow any of your components? Where do you acquire the things you use in your magic, if you can’t make them at home? Do you have a personal library? What are your favorite sources of information? Do you have ritual garb or jewelry that connects you with your craft?

Sketch out your year as a witch. What holidays do you observe and how do you celebrate them? What seasonal festivals or special occasions do you mark? Which ones do you enjoy the most? Is there a time of year when you feel more energized?

Once you have all of this recorded, think back to what first interested you in magic and witchcraft and describe that. Was it a movie? A favorite book? A personal experience? Were you raised in the craft or did you come to it on your own? What made you decide to become a witch?

Then think about how you’ve progressed since you started. Have you achieved a particular goal you set when you began, or are you closer to achieving it then you were? What have you gotten really good at? Where are you still struggling? Where would you like to be a year from now? Are there things you’d like to try but haven’t yet?

And of course, if anything else occurs to you, record that too.

There is no need to share these thoughts with anyone if you don’t want to. This is purely a personal exercise, to help you understand where you are, where you’ve come from, and where you want to go. Quantifying this information might provide some much-needed inspiration, in addition to helping you solidify any nebulous thoughts that might be floating around. It’s much easier to progress in your craft if you have an outline for what you’re already doing.

Happy Witching!

===

Want more Witchcraft Exercises to help grow your craft? Check out the masterpost here.

If you’re enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Magical Powder Recipes

A collection of some of my original magical powder recipes.

All-Purpose Cursing Powder

Bree's Banishing Powder

Clean House Powder

Dream Dust

“Eye of Sauron” Revelation Powder

Heal Thy Heart Powder

Hexbreaker Powder

Inspiration Salt

Lucky Day Powder

“Outta My Way” Powder

Peacekeeper Powder

Persuasion Powder

STFU Powder

Traveler’s Luck Powder

Truthfinder Powder

For those of you who may not be able to find herbs locally, here are some online suppliers who consistently have affordable and high-quality products.

Penn Herb Co. - Bulk herbs, spices, and botanicals - including over 400 wildcrafted herbs, gathered from the United States and worldwide. Single ounce packages are available. Excellent source for powders.

Starwest Botanicals - Bulk herbs, spices, oils, and teas. Good amount of organic and Fair Trade products, as well as supplies for holistic medicine and tea-making.

Mountain Rose Herbs - Bulk herbs, spices, and sundries. Also carries organic products and essential oils, and has link to schools that offer courses in herbalism and herbology.

Bulk Apothecary - Bulk herbs, spices, and oils, in addition to materials for the home production of soap, candles, wine, and beer.

For more recipes to fill out your potion kit, you can check out Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. (Available on Amazon and in my shop!)

If you're enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

2023 Witch's Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2023 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

February 1-2 - Imbolc

March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

May 1 - Beltane

June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer

August 1 - Lughnasadh

September 23- Autumn Equinox / Mabon

October 31 - Samhain

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 6 - Wolf Moon ♋

February 5 - Snow Moon ♌

March 7 - Worm Moon ♍

April 6 - Pink Moon ♎

May 5 - Flower Moon ♏

June 4 - Strawberry Moon ♐

July 3 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑

August 1 - Sturgeon Moon ♒

August 31 - Blue Moon ♓

September 29- Harvest Moon ♈

October 28 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♉

November 27 - Frost Moon ♊

December 26 - Cold Moon ♋

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2023, as in 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 21 ♒

February 20 ♓

March 21 ♈

April 20 ♈

May 19 ♉

June 18 ♊

July 17 ♋

August 16 ♌

September 14 ♍

October 14 ♎

November 13 ♏

December 12 ♐

Special Events

February 20 - 2nd New Moon in lunar month

April 20 - Solar Eclipse

May 5 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

August 30 - Blue Moon

September 29 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

October 14 - Solar Eclipe (Annular)

October 28 - Lunar Eclipse (Partial)

Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)

Dec 29, 2022 - Jan 18, 2023

April 21 - May 14

August 23 - September 15

Dec 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024

SOURCES:

Moon Info - Full Moon 2023

Calendar-12.com - Moon Phases 2023

Full Moonology - Full Moon Calendar 2023

Moon Calendar - Full Moons and New Moons in 2023

Yearly Horoscope - Mercury Retrograde 2023 Dates and Times

Your Zodiac Sign - 2023 Astrology Calendar

The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

=

If you're enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊

EDIT: Updated Jan 6, 2023 to correct full moon signs and include additional celestial events. Enjoy!

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Thyme - Magical Uses

Gender: Feminine Planet: Venus Element: Water Deities: N/A Plant type: Perennial bush

Uses: help sleep, give courage, purify, attract love, strenghten will

When burned it attracts good health, purifies the area, filling it with love and peace

Worn it attracts love, a woman wearing a sprig in her hair is said to be irresistible

Worn to bring courage and enhance psychic powers

Placed under the pillow helps with nightmares

Added to your bath water helps you release the past, fills you with a sense of love and peace. Add Marjoram to ensure all the sorrow and ills of the past are removed

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Many of us have our own preferences for the crystals we work with. If you are called to use crystals, I encourage everyone to do some research on your own and to trust your intuition as the energy from some crystals may resonate with you more so than others. I recommend the tried and true Crystal Bible, by Judy Hall and Crystals for Beginners or Crystals for Healing, by Karen Frazier. Here is a compiled a list of a few of the top "go-to" crystals and some very basic and high-level information to go along with them below. This is a general list, not my own.

Here are a few go to crystals to reference...

Clear Quartz:

• Metaphysical Properties: Amplification, clarity, and energy enhancement.

• Healing Uses: Balancing all chakras, clearing energy blockages, and enhancing psychic abilities.

• Common Uses: Meditation, energy cleansing, amplifying intentions, and enhancing other crystals.

• Care: Cleanse under running water, moonlight, or with other cleansing crystals. Recharge in sunlight or with amethyst clusters.

Rose Quartz:

• Metaphysical Properties: The stone of unconditional love and compassion, promoting self-love, emotional healing, and inner peace.

• Healing Uses: Balancing the heart chakra, soothing emotional wounds, and fostering forgiveness and empathy.

• Common Uses: Attracting love, harmonizing relationships, self-love rituals, and emotional healing.

• Care: Cleanse with gentle methods like moonlight, sage smoke, or visualization. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.

Selenite/Satin Spar:

• Metaphysical Properties: A powerful energy cleanser and amplifier, connecting to higher realms, promoting mental clarity, and spiritual insight.

• Healing Uses: Clearing and charging other crystals, enhancing mental clarity, and facilitating spiritual communication.

• Common Uses: Meditation, clearing energy fields, and promoting a peaceful environment.

• Care: Selenite is self-cleansing and charges other crystals. Avoid exposure to water, as it can dissolve.

Citrine:

• Metaphysical Properties: Attracting abundance, confidence, and positivity.

• Healing Uses: Activating the solar plexus chakra, boosting self-esteem, and aiding in manifesting goals and prosperity.

• Common Uses: Attracting wealth, enhancing self-confidence, and boosting creativity.

• Care: Cleanse in sunlight or moonlight, or by placing it on a bed of quartz crystals.

Amethyst:

• Metaphysical Properties: Enhancing intuition, spirituality, and mental clarity. Calming the mind and promoting inner peace.

• Healing Uses: Balancing the crown and third eye chakras, aiding in overcoming addiction, and supporting emotional healing.

• Common Uses: Meditation, enhancing spiritual connection, and promoting restful sleep.

• Care: Cleanse under running water or with gentle methods. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, as it may fade the color.

Tiger's Eye:

• Metaphysical Properties: A protective stone enhancing courage, self-confidence, and personal power.

• Healing Uses: Balancing the solar plexus chakra, aiding in decision-making, and protecting against negative energies.

• Common Uses: Boosting confidence, motivation, and overcoming challenges.

• Care: Cleanse by running under water, smudging with sage, or with sunlight. Recharge as needed.

Moonstone:

• Metaphysical Properties: Linked to the moon and feminine energy, enhancing intuition, emotional balance, and spiritual insight.

• Healing Uses: Balancing the sacral and crown chakras, promoting fertility, and aiding in emotional healing.

• Common Uses: Enhancing intuition, connecting with the divine feminine, and promoting emotional harmony.

• Care: Cleanse with gentle methods due to its sensitive energy, and recharge under moonlight.

Carnelian:

• Metaphysical Properties: Boosting creativity, vitality, and motivation. Associated with the sacral chakra.

• Healing Uses: Balancing the sacral chakra, enhancing energy, and aiding in overcoming self-doubt.

• Common Uses: Boosting creativity, motivation, and self-confidence.

• Care: Cleanse under running water and recharge in sunlight or with carnelian clusters.

Obsidian:

• Metaphysical Properties: A protective stone aiding in grounding, transformation, and self-discovery.

• Healing Uses: Clearing negative energies, balancing the root chakra, and supporting inner transformation.

• Common Uses: Shielding against negativity, promoting self-discovery, and aiding in shadow work.

• Care: Regularly cleanse by smudging with smoke or running water.

Black Tourmaline:

• Metaphysical Properties: A powerful protection stone that wards off negativity, cleanses energy, and promotes grounding.

• Healing Uses: Shields against negative energies, balances the root chakra, and aids in promoting self-confidence.

• Common Uses: Protection against negative energies, grounding, and energy purification.

• Care: Cleanse under running water, moonlight, or with other cleansing crystals. Recharge with intention or by placing it on a bed of hematite or black tourmaline.

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

｡ﾟﾟ･｡･ﾟﾟ｡ ﾟ. September will bring blessings.

ﾟ･｡･ﾟ

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Magical Powder Recipes

A collection of some of my original magical powder recipes.

All-Purpose Cursing Powder

Bree's Banishing Powder

Clean House Powder

Dream Dust

“Eye of Sauron” Revelation Powder

Heal Thy Heart Powder

Hexbreaker Powder

Inspiration Salt

Lucky Day Powder

“Outta My Way” Powder

Peacekeeper Powder

Persuasion Powder

STFU Powder

Traveler’s Luck Powder

Truthfinder Powder

For those of you who may not be able to find herbs locally, here are some online suppliers who consistently have affordable and high-quality products.

Penn Herb Co. - Bulk herbs, spices, and botanicals - including over 400 wildcrafted herbs, gathered from the United States and worldwide. Single ounce packages are available. Excellent source for powders.

Starwest Botanicals - Bulk herbs, spices, oils, and teas. Good amount of organic and Fair Trade products, as well as supplies for holistic medicine and tea-making.

Mountain Rose Herbs - Bulk herbs, spices, and sundries. Also carries organic products and essential oils, and has link to schools that offer courses in herbalism and herbology.

Bulk Apothecary - Bulk herbs, spices, and oils, in addition to materials for the home production of soap, candles, wine, and beer.

For more recipes to fill out your potion kit, you can check out Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. (Available on Amazon and in my shop!)

If you're enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

A short list of things I think everyone should try or do at least once in their life that will make you feel more alive. Not all of these are applicable to every person, but it’s a summary:

Take a dance class of any style with a semi-serious instructor for at least 4 classes worth

Write a work of fiction, of *any* length and *any* quality

Learn a least a bit of a language that isn’t your native one. You don’t need to become anywhere near fluent, but try and get a bit beyond yes, no, and where’s the bathroom. If you’re from a country where most people are bilingual already, that doesn’t count! Get bits of a language with which you are truly unfamiliar.

In the same vein, make peace with subtitles and start consuming music, TV and movies from cultures that aren’t your own. If your country imports large amounts of media from a specific other culture or cultures (American movies in foreign markets, for example) that also doesn’t count! Get some feelers out to begin to take in content from a culture that you don’t already have a lot of knowledge of.

Try at least one less common/less “exercisey” and more fun type of physical exercise such as roller blading or roller or ice skating, gymnastics, trampoline, rock climbing, aerial silks, pole dancing, surfing, etc

Learn a hobby or craft that produces a physical finished product and produce a single, complete object - regardless of quality - that you can hold in your hands and say that you made.

Look up a how it’s made video or YouTube video on how an item that’s interesting or relevant to you is made

Give one type of thing - media, hobby, sport, whatever - that you’ve never been interested in or never tried because of some preconceived perception an honest shot and see if your perception was correct. Sometimes it won’t be, sometimes it will be, but it’s valuable to know.

Rearrange the furniture in a room in your home

It’s about NOVELTY, babey! Get some enrichment into your enclosure!

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Table of Plenty - A Spell of Providence

Then the wise woman said, “Wipe away thy tears, Two-eyes, and I will tell thee something to stop thee ever suffering from hunger again. Just say to thy goat “Bleat, my little goat, bleat. Cover the table with something to eat!” and then a clean well-spread little table will stand before thee, with the most delicious food upon it of which thou mayst eat as much as thou art inclined for. And when thou hast had enough, and hast no more need of the little table, just say “Bleat, bleat, my little goat, I pray, And take the table quite away. Then it will vanish again from thy sight.” Hereupon the wise woman departed.

- One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes

Intent: To obtain needed money or provisions.

Materials:

Paper and a writing utensil

A pinch or two of rice

A white candle (a taper or chime candle is best)

Ideal Timing: Waxing or Full Moon

This spell is not meant to bring great wealth or fancy possessions to the caster. It is to be used only to bring yourself or another something that is badly needed, particularly if unfortunate financial circumstances are making paying the bills or buying necessities difficult. It is meant to tide you over until your situation improves, and can be combined with or cast in addition to other money-drawing or prosperity spells where needed. As such, the materials are as simple as possible.

Write what you need on the paper. The list can be as long or as short as you need it to be, but the more specific you are, the better the spell will work. Be sure that you only ask for what you really need. A little excess is fine, in case of something unexpected, but don’t go overboard.

Fold the paper into a small packet with the rice inside and place it in a fire-safe dish. Light the white candle and carefully drip wax onto the packet, turning it until it is completely covered on all sides. (I suggest using tweezers or a pencil to turn the packet so you don’t burn your fingers.)

As you drip the wax onto the packet, chant seven times:

Blesséd rice and words of power, Aid me in my needful hour. Hear my cry, I pray you heed, The help I ask comes not from greed.

Hide the packet away somewhere it won’t be disturbed. If you have a few coins to hide with it in a jar or crock, so much the better.

Once your circumstances have improved and you are once more back on your feet, retrieve the packet and burn it in a fire-safe dish. Recite over the flames:

You gave me help when I had none; You have my thanks, your work is done.

The spell may be repeated as often as you have need.

- From The Sisters Grimmoire: Spells and Charms for Your Happily Ever After, © 2017 Bree NicGarran

(Thought everyone could use a little extra magical help these days. Hope it helps!)

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

sending love and warmth to everyone feeling uncomfortable, upset, fatigued, lonely, ignored, hurt or lost today. whatever it is, it has no choice but to pass. in the meantime, it’s okay to not be the strong one for once.

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Spiritual showers

Turning your shower into a more spiritual experience can be a wonderful way to start or end your day with mindfulness and tranquility.

Here are some ways to make your shower more spiritual:

1. Set an intention: Before stepping into the shower, set a positive intention for your experience. This could be to wash away stress, find clarity, or simply be present in the moment.

2. Use aromatherapy: Incorporate essential oils or scented shower products with calming or spiritually uplifting scents, such as lavender, eucalyptus, or frankincense.

3. Practice mindfulness: Focus on the sensations of the water and the sound of it falling. Be fully present in the moment, letting go of distractions and worries.

4. Meditate: Consider using your shower time for a short meditation. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and clear your mind as you feel the water cleanse your body and spirit.

5. Visualisation: Visualize the water washing away negative energy or stress, leaving you refreshed and renewed.

6. Affirmations: Recite positive affirmations or mantras while in the shower to promote a sense of inner peace and self-empowerment.

7. Gratitude: Express gratitude for the water, which is essential for life, and for the cleansing and rejuvenating effects of your shower.

8. Gentle movement: Incorporate gentle stretches or movements to promote physical and spiritual well-being while the water flows over you.

9. Sacred symbols: Consider placing meaningful symbols or objects in your bathroom to create a sacred atmosphere.

10. Music or chanting: Play soothing music or chant softly to enhance the spiritual ambiance and promote relaxation.

Remember that the key is to create a personalized experience that resonates with your spiritual beliefs and intentions.

Experiment with these suggestions to find what works best for you and adds a spiritual dimension to your shower routine.

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

Rabbit Rabbit

#rabbits rabbits rabbits #good luck this month everyone #im rooting for you 🍀🍀🍀

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

wow september 1st happy halloween everyone!

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

ASTROLOGY REFRESHER

✨Because everyone forgets something once in a while

✨THE LUMINARIES* (THE SUN AND MOON) AND THE PLANETS

*a lot of astrologers refer to the sun and the moon as planets, (yes they know that they’re not actually planets) but it’s a personal preference of mine to call them luminaries

THE SUN:

Description:

The sun is the base of everything that you are. It is the part of you that you wake up with and the part of you that you retreat to when you are too tired to truly embrace and understand the other parts of you. The sun is your foundation and it is something that is built upon but is not something that you’re unable to retreat to. The sun is the simplest and the truest form of you, strip away everything else that you are and you will always be what the sun is in your natal chart at heart.

Associated with: The ego, general vitality

Rules: Leo

THE MOON:

Description:

The moon is your heart and the moon is how you feel, it’s the sadness that creeps up on all of us late at night, it is what we emotionally attach to other people and to ourselves, it is everything that we feel truly and deeply. The moon is the most private part of ourselves. In the natal chart, it’s where everything that we deem vulnerable and soft about ourselves goes.

Associated with: Emotions, the childhood, the mother/family, comfort, protection

Rules: Cancer

MERCURY:

Description:

Mercury is our thoughts and how they move, it is the clicking of typing on a keyboard, voices melting together in busy environments, and words made poignant by fresh ink on paper. Mercury is how we communicate and what we have made of our own words, it is the perception of ourselves that we choose to communicate to the world. Mercury is also the knowledge that we grasp onto, the way that we think and what we primarily use our mind for.

Associated with: The mind, thoughts, communication, how we learn

Rules: Gemini and Virgo

VENUS:

Description:

Venus is both beauty itself and everything that is considered beautiful. It is everything aesthetically pleasing, it is everything pleasant, and above all, Venus has everything to do with love. Venus is not only what makes us pleasing to the eye or what/who we find beautiful, it is also is how we love, what we do with our love, and how we are when it comes to romantic relationships. It is what we seek in a partner and what we actually need in a relationship.

Associated with: Love, beauty, aesthetics

Rules: Taurus and Libra

MARS:

Description:

Mars is a flame that cannot be extinguished, it is our passion, it is our drive, it is what makes us want to strive to become who we can be and not just who we are. And just like a flame everything that mars is associated with is almost like burning. Anger, aggression, confrontation, and passion. Mars is the more primal part of your natal chart, relying more on instinct and what you feel like you’re meant to do.

Associated with: Anger, aggression, passion, motivation, physical intimacy

Rules: Aries

JUPITER:

Jupiter is the planet of unyielding expansion, whether that’s externally or internally. It is what we have made of the world, our philosophies, and how we will expand on that throughout our lives. Jupiter is the planet of abundance and of prosperity, whether it’s good for you or not. It is the planet that will allow you to grow into the person that you want to become, someone who fits your own thoughts on life and your personal philosophies.

Associated with: Expansion, growth, philosophy, an abundance, prosperity, luck

Rules: Sagittarius

SATURN:

Saturn is the planet of discipline and of learning essential life lessons, and not always in the most desired way. Saturn is the stern teacher, the methods used to teach you may be harsh, but through hard work and dedication you will be able to achieve what you were always to meant to achieve, along with growing as a person. Many astrologers view Saturn has a more malefic planet, however, I believe that this is due to the process that Saturn puts us through rather than the end result.

Associated with: Life lessons, restrictions, the father

Rules: Capricorn

URANUS:

Uranus is the planet that pushes out the old in brings in the new, it has everything to do with societal changes and the future. It is a revolutionary and a unique planet, one that is able to encourage people to challenge traditions and to be completely unafraid to be who they are. Uranus is a generational planet, meaning that most of your generation, or at least most of your friends that are around your age, will have the same Uranus sign. Due to this we often see one mindset on change with each generation, bringing them together and unifying them in order to be able to make great change.

Associated with: Uniqueness, change, revolutions, the future

Rules: Aquarius

NEPTUNE: 

Neptune is the planet of mirages and deceit. It paints a much prettier picture on the outside, one of escapism and dreaminess and everything psychedelic, but on the inside, things are much less wonderful. Neptune is not meant to be a realistic planet, in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Here you’ll find your hopes, dreams, and your most intricate of fantasies; even if they’re extremely difficult or impossible to actually attain. Neptune is the siren of astrology, leading you astray to find a much uglier truth.

Associated with: Dreams, mirages, escapism, fantasies

Rules: Pisces

PLUTO:

To wrap the luminaries and the planet up, Pluto is one of the most transformative planets. (Yes, I know that Pluto is a dwarf planet, but in astrology it is referred to as a planet.) And the transformation that you must endure with this planet will not be a nice one. Pluto is all about changing a person from the ground up, which means the eventual destruction of anything that would be considered unhealthy of your life. It is quite literally like being rebirthed from the ashes of your former self, and this is the way that Pluto operates.

Associated with: Transformation, destruction, rebirth

Rules: Scorpio

✨THE HOUSES:

THE FIRST HOUSE (ASCENDANT): Your “vibe”, your presence, someone’s first impressions of you, your physical features, who you are on the outside

THE SECOND HOUSE: Who/what you value, your possessions, your finances, your self worth, what makes you feel secure

THE THIRD HOUSE: Your way with words, the way that your voice sounds, social interactions, your siblings, what you choose to communicate the most

THE FOURTH HOUSE (IMUM COELI): Your past, your family, what you choose to keep private, your memories, your home, what nurtures/comforts you, what makes you feel safe

THE FIFTH HOUSE: Dating, short term relationships, amusement creativity, children, how you choose to pamper yourself/how you want to be pampered

THE SIXTH HOUSE: Your service to others, your health, your pets, your worries, organization, what makes you feel the most helpful

THE SEVENTH HOUSE (DESCENDANT): Long term relationships, marriage, balance, commitment, peace, diplomacy, cooperation, the traits within you that you do not like in others but you cannot see in yourself

THE EIGHTH HOUSE: Death (and not just physical),rebirth, long kept secrets, some of the more private parts of us, the occult, intimacy, the parts of us that we prefer to keep hidden

THE NINTH HOUSE: Travel, your view on the world, broadening one’s perspective, philosophy, higher education, where you want to be

THE TENTH HOUSE (MIDHEAVEN): Who you want to be, who you will strive to become, your dedication, your work ethic, your ability to succeed, your ideal version of yourself

THE ELEVENTH HOUSE: Where you fit in in society, your community, your friendships, platonic relationships in general, how your friends see you

THE TWELFTH HOUSE: Your inner self, your psyche, your dreams, escapism, the more confusing part of you, what you do not understand about yourself

✨THE SIGNS:

ARIES (THE RAM):

Keywords: Headstrong, passionate, highly independent, straightforward, blunt Modality: Cardinal Element: Fire

TAURUS (THE BULL):

Keywords: Patient, possessive, stubborn, relaxed, stagnant, steady, reliable Modality: Fixed Element: Earth

GEMINI (THE TWINS):

Keywords:Flexible, dynamic, bright, talkative, dual, spontaneous, unpredictable Modality:Mutable Element: Air

CANCER (THE CRAB):

Keywords: Emotional, nurturing, protective, private, sympathetic, kind Modality: Cardinal Element:Water

LEO (THE LION):

Keywords: Confident, proud, regal, prideful, dramatic, a big heart Modality: Fixed Element: Fire

VIRGO (THE VIRGIN):

Keywords: Analytical, practical, orderly, helpful, methodical Modality: Mutable Element: Earth

LIBRA (THE SCALES):

Keywords: Peaceful, balanced, diplomatic, people-pleaser, pleasant Modality: Cardinal Element: Air

SCORPIO (THE SCORPION):

Keywords: Secretive, closed off, emotional, not very trusting, cautious Modality: Fixed Element: Water

SAGITTARIUS (THE CENTAUR):

Keywords: Independent, spontaneous, philosophical, free, unrestricted and unrestrained Modality: Mutable Element: Fire

CAPRICORN (THE SEA GOAT):

Keywords: Responsible, hardworking, dedicated, serious, put together (on the outside) Modality: Cardinal Element: Earth

AQUARIUS (THE WATER BEARER):

Keywords: Unique, innovative, aloof, visionary, revolutionary Modality: Fixed Element: Air

PISCES (THE FISH):

Keywords: Impressionable, intuitive, compassionate, unrealistic Modality: Mutable Element: Water

#astro #astrology #astrology recap #guide

[tea-candles-and-witchcraft]

How to Write Your Own Spells

There are lots of ways to create spells, from planning everything to the minutest detail ahead of time to absolutely flying by the seat of your pants in the moment. If you'd like to write your own spells, either for use in your craft or as a creative exercise, here are some suggested steps that I use in my own practice:

1) Determine the intent or goal of your spell. Decide, first and foremost, what you want the spell to do. Refine your goal if necessary and try not to be too nebulous. Your intent tells the spell what it's meant to do. A more focused goal may increase the chances of success.

2) Determine how you want the spell to manifest. Decide how the spell should work and what the result should look like. This is a good time to build in a sign of success, especially for spells that may not work in an obvious or visible way.

3) Determine what or whom the spell will affect. If the spell is to have a target, be it a person or a place or an animal or an object, decide what that should be and how they or it will be represented in the casting.

4) Determine how long the spell is meant to work. If your spell is timebound or has a deadline, decide what that will be. If the spell is meant to work long-term, you may want to check in and refresh it from time to time. (Not every spell will be timebound. Many spells will simply expire when they have fulfilled their purpose or if they are blocked or circumstances are not favorable.)

5) Determine the timing of the spell, if applicable. Not everyone uses celestial or astrological timing for their spells, but if you do, look into the prevailing conditions and decide on an advantageous time for your casting. (Please note that magical timing can only enhance your spell and casting something on the "wrong" day will not necessarily cause it to fail.)

6) Determine what methods and materials you want to use to cast the spell. Decide how you're going to go about performing the casting, whether you're doing a ritual or making a charm or just using energy. If you're going to need a ritual space or physical components, plan that out and make sure it fits with what you want to do.

7) Determine the words, if any, which will empower the spell. If you want to include a prayer or a petition or a song or an incantation with your spell, decide what that should be. This is not strictly necessary and the words need not be spoken aloud. (Rhyming incantations are not required, but if you prefer them that way, you can certainly do so.)

8) Prepare the materials for casting the spell. Get all your necessaries together ahead of time. Make sure you have everything you need, that tools and components are in good and useable condition, prepare your workspace, and make sure everything is within easy reach so you don't have to stop and search for things in the middle of your casting. (And for goodness sake, if you're working with open flame, observe fire safety and tie your hair and sleeves back.)

9) Finalize details and perform the casting. When you're ready to begin, try to eliminate as many possibilities for distraction or interruption as possible. Go over your spell and components one more time, then proceed with casting the spell.

10) Record the particulars for future reference and to determine how well the spell worked. Make a record of the spell, including your goal, how it should manifest, the words and components used, the date of the casting, the casting method and procedure, and how the casting went. If there are any additional details or observations that seem important, include those as well. This will serve as a useful learning tool in the future and will allow you to check your work if the results make themselves known.

It's useful to write spells from time to time if the inspiration strikes you, in order to better understand how they fit together and how they work. Plus it's a fun and creative journaling exercise and recording the spells you cast a great way to measure your progress later on.

For additional tips on writing your own spells and helpful tricks for using timing and available materials to your advantage, check out my podcast, Hex Positive, Eps. 006-007, "Come In For A Spell, pt 1 & 2."

(And if you’re enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊)

Happy Witching! 🔮✨