The musings and inspirations of a London Witch. This is my side blog related to my endeavors as a practicing witch. Leo, Female, Crystal/Space Witch with Sami blood in her veins.
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Moon Phases
New Moon- New Moon magick begins on the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. Use the energy of the new moon for new ventures and new beginnings. Also use the new moon for love spells, job hunting, and healing.
Waxing Moon- The waxing moon begins seven to fourteen days after the new moon. Use the waxing moon for constructive magick, such as love spells, magick for wealth and success, courage, friendship, luck or good health.
Full Moon- A powerful energy for rituals of prophecy, divination and protection. Any spell work that requires extra energy, such as finding a new job or healing serious conditions, is best begun during the full moon. Also for love, gaining sacred knowledge, legal matters, attracting money and prophetic dreams.
Waning Moon- Begin waning moon magick three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon. The waning moon is used for banishing negativity, for curing addictions, and illness.
Dark Moon- The energy of the dark moon is useful for working magick against attackers, and for understanding your own angers and passions. Also for rituals designed to bring justice to bear in very negative situations.
Moon Phases
New Moon- New Moon magick begins on the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. Use the energy of the new moon for new ventures and new beginnings. Also use the new moon for love spells, job hunting, and healing.
Waxing Moon- The waxing moon begins seven to fourteen days after the new moon. Use the waxing moon for constructive magick, such as love spells, magick for wealth and success, courage, friendship, luck or good health.
Full Moon- A powerful energy for rituals of prophecy, divination and protection. Any spell work that requires extra energy, such as finding a new job or healing serious conditions, is best begun during the full moon. Also for love, gaining sacred knowledge, legal matters, attracting money and prophetic dreams.
Waning Moon- Begin waning moon magick three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon. The waning moon is used for banishing negativity, for curing addictions, and illness.
Dark Moon- The energy of the dark moon is useful for working magick against attackers, and for understanding your own angers and passions. Also for rituals designed to bring justice to bear in very negative situations.
Psychic Abilities and How to Develop Them
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Clairvoyance (clear-seeing)
Having “visions”, seeing images (still or moving) on the inner screen of the mind (eyes can be open or closed). Also includes seeing auras, apparitions, angels, etc. In other words, seeing beyond the physical. The area of the body that receives the psychic impressions for this sense is located in the center of the forehead (the Third Eye).
Claircognizance (clear-knowing)
Having knowledge of certain situations/people/places without having any information to facilitate such knowing. This can be things of the past, present or future (premonitions). A common statement from people who are strong in this ability is, “I don’t know how I know, I just know.” The location for this sense is on the top of the head (the Crown chakra).
Clairaudience (clear-hearing)
Hearing voices, music and other sounds that do not have a physical source. This can include hearing voices of those on the “other side” (deceased people), our guardian angels or spirit guides, our higher selves, or God/dess. This can also include hearing voices/music/sounds that are actually echoes of the past - this happens alot in haunted buildings). The locations for this sense are on each side of the head, just above the ears.
Clairsentience (clear-feeling or clear-sensing)
“Feeling” things about people or situations that we otherwise could not know. People who are strong in this ability often talk about having “gut feelings” about things, and are usually very sensitive to energies and emotions of other people. Negative energies can often cause a wrenching or queasy feeling in the abdominal area. This sense can also warn of problematic upcomings or situations (having a “bad” feeling about something). This sense is located in the solar plexus.
Clairalience (clear-smelling)
Smelling things that have no physical source. Very common in haunted areas, but can also be an indication that a deceased loved one is with us (i.e. smelling your mother’s favorite flower suddenly while in a closed room during winter). It can be their way of contacting us, letting us know they’re around.
Clairhambience (clear-tasting)
Tasting things without having eaten them. Most often relates to spirit communication, as with Clairalience.
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Little Witchy Things For Closeted Witches
-Stir clockwise (no one would notice that) -Drink herbal teas (it’s totally normal) -Clean with special solutions (scented cleaner wouldn’t make anyone suspicious) -Draw sigils that disappear quickly (out of sight, out if mind) -Keep plants around (plants are nice decoration for houses) -Cook with herbs (nobody would question it, and they’ll love your food) -Wear crystal pendants (if it matches your outfit, it’ll pass as mundane) -Buy magickal yet normal things (wind chimes and dreamcatchers aren’t weird) -Drink special smoothies in the morning (once it’s a daily routine, people won’t care) -Take walks in nature (it’s normal and calming) -Draw sigils under clothing (no one would know unless they have x-ray vision) -Keep a stash of candles “for emergencies” (better safe than sorry) -Go out with friends once a week (when I say friends, I really mean your coven, and if you aren’t in a coven, pretend you’re with friends and do witchy stuff on your own) -Add a subtle magickal twist to family holidays (specific color themes, taking the opportunity to use all the extra energy floating around, decorate with enchanted objects, etc)
This list is getting pretty bad so I’m going to stop now… feel free to add on!
What herbs would you suggest are most important when starting off with spells?
For me it would be:
mint (protection, luck,success)
basil (success, prosperity,protection against negatvie energies)
lavender (calm, peace, sleep,cleansing)
rose (love, emotions, glamour)
thyme (purification, protection)
rosemary (purification, protection, cleansing, luck)
sage (protection, purification, cleansing)
bay leaf (success, luck,prosperity, purification, protection)
(these are the main properties for me)
The Best of WitchTips (So Far)
❣ Simple Spell to Attract a Lover
❣ Simple Positivity Spell Demonstration
❣ Celebrating Samhain Discreetly
❣ Ask WitchTips #1
❣ Ask WitchTips #2
❣ Quick Pendulum Demonstration
❣ Witchy Etsy Shops Masterpost
❣ Warding Masterpost
❣ Witches’ Remedies and Painkiller
❣ Full Moons Masterpost
❣ PTSD Treatments Through Witchcraft Masterpost
❣ Quick Online Witchcraft Resources Masterpost
❣ Ways to Use Crystals Masterpost
❣ Plant and Herb Properties by Name Masterpost
❣ WitchTips’ Rebloggable FAQ Part I
❣ Ways to Banish Negative energies and Entities
❣ Organized Crystal Uses
❣ Different Types of Water and Their Magickal Uses
❣ Crystals/Stones and Their Physical and Mental Properties
❣ Herbal Tea Remedies
❣ Questions for New Witches to Ask Themselves
❣ Magickal Tools/Objects Masterpost
❣ Budget Witchcraft Supplies Masterpost
❣ Simple Tricks for Cleansing Your Room
❣ Ceromancy/Pyromancy/Capromancy Masterpost
❣ Beginner Witchcraft Resources Masterpost
❣ Witch Tip #139
❣ Witch Tip #131
❣ Witch Tip #129
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❣ Witch Tip #101
There are pencils that turn into plants when you’re done using them.
The ‘Sprout Pencil’ is the first sustainable pencil in the world that can be planted after use.
“We have chosen the seeds for our pencils with great care, and they germinate quickly: i.e. within 1-3 weeks, depending on the seed variety. Most plants can be grown both indoors and outdoors.”
It’s made of natural materials: the body is cedar wood, and the “lead” is a mixture of clay and graphite.
Sprout pencils are available in 22 varieties, including sunflower, mint, lavender, sage, forget-me-not, cherry tomato, sweet pea, cilantro, and wild strawberry.
What to do
“When the Sprout Pencil has become too short to write with, it is ready to be planted. Follow the simple instructions below and see your Sprout pencil sprout.”
They are also available in the colored pencil variety, which makes me oh-so-happy!
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Yes, you heard it right! I’m coming out with my own 30 day challenge! I tried to come up with a lot of unusual tasks that I don’t see in challenges and to try and make this one fairly interactive. Before we get into it here is a quick FAQ. HAVE FUN!!!
How do I take part?
Follow each instruction on the list for 30 days. That is about it! If you want to share your experience with others then you can upload your pictures and stories to Tumblr and tag it as #Violetwitchcraftchallenge! Alternatively you can submit them to me and I will post them on your behalf. You don’t have to write anything long; just how you found the day will do fine :)
When does it start?
Whenever you want! You don’t have to start at the beginning of the month; the only requirement is that you do all 30 days in a row. But hey, I don’t really care if you miss a few days ;)
I’ve already done _____ on this list!
Either go back to refresh your memory or just skip that day.
30 DAYS OF WITCHCRAFT.
Day 1: Write a short post about how you got into witchcraft.
Day 2: Write down in any form you wish what you love about your path.
Day 3: Create a witchy playlist. Share the tracklist.
Day 4: Try Automatic Writing. Share the results.(Learn how here. The channeling of a guide is not required.)
Day 5: Learn a little about a path that you don’t know about, but like the look of.
Day 6: Write something in a witchy script. (My script can be found here. Other acceptable alternatives are the Theban, Tolkien Elvish, etc)
Day 7: Learn a little about a path you don’t know about, but hate the look of.
Day 8: Try seeing your Aura. (Learn how here)
Day 9: Create a Sigil. (Learn how here)
Day 10: Work out your natal chart. (Learn how here)
Day 11: Create a spell.
Day 12: Learn about any form of divination you have not yet tried and give it a go. Share the results.
Day 13: Create a new tarot card for the Major Arcana of tarot. You can just make up a concept and a card name if you are not artistic! (Learn what the Major Arcana is here)
Day 14: Write a short post about what you do in your specific practise.
Day 15: Write a piece of poetry on any witchy topic you would like.
Day 16: Learn the brief history of a specific divination method that interests you.
Day 17: Try meditation. If sitting is too uncomfortable for you then lay down while doing so.
Day 18: Name a book, film, game or TV show from pop culture and how it has inspired your craft.
Day 19: Create a spell inspired by a book, film, game or TV show.
Day 20: Create a sigil from song lyrics of your choice. (An example of this is here)
Day 21: Describe or draw what kind of witch you would be if you were in a fantasy game.
Day 22: Find a blog that inspires you or helps you in your path and send them a nice message :)
Day 23: Create a magical symbol that represents your specific craft. (Similar examples are the pentagram, the cross, etc)
Day 24: Try some of the magic you did as a kid again now. (Making a wish at a specific time, blowing out candles on a cake, making a wish on a dandelion, etc)
Day 25: Use an unconventional item in your craft. How you do so is up to you. (think objects completely unconnected to witchcraft.)
Day 26: Download a witchy app on your phone. Share with us what it is and how you find it useful.
Day 27: Create a deity. You can either draw or just describe the deity and what the deity rules/means.
Day 28: Research a famous occultist from any period of history.
Day 29: Watch a documentary on witchcraft on YouTube. Note if you agree or disagree with how witchcraft was represented.
Day 30: Give yourself a big pat on the back for making it to the last day of the challenge! As a reward for sticking with it I present you with this link to 31 witchcraft movies. Watch one and relax!
Etsy Shops Pagans Would Love
If you have more to add to this list, feel free to! If you’re looking for a specific thing (tarot cards, crystals, etc) please use the “find it” feature on your browser (CTRL F for windows for example) for key words. Jewels are often short for jewelry on this keyword list.
Mortar and Petal: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MORTARandPETAL “Purveyor of Pristine Plant Products”
Vanda rose aromatherapy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VandaRoseAroma “aromatherapy, toiletries, cosmetic uses”
The Frugal Shaman: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFrugalShaman “herbs and other earth based products”
Crafts for YOUR Craft: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SandiEnchantedGarden “witchcraft materials:
The Shabby Witch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheShabbyWitch “candles, herbs, oils, etc”
Insense: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Insense “incense”
Awakened: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AwakenShopGoods “hand crafted incense burners”
Ceres Studios: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CeresStudios “ jewelry, rock and mineral specimens, and accessories for gamers and pipe smokers.”
Gaias Mystic Gems: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GaiasMysticGems “ fairy magic and cosmic dust that lives in the forest of my imagination”
The Wicked Griffin: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWickedGriffin “ Rune Ring, Norse Ring, Pagan Wedding Ring, Pagan Wedding, Rune Jewelry, Viking Jewlery, Viking Woman, Viking Runes, Viking Jewelry Norway, Pagan Ring, Pagan Jewelry”
2Boys1Homestead: https://www.etsy.com/shop/2Boys1Homestead “crystals”
VTWiccan: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VTWICCAN “herbal aromtherapy, metaphysics”
Harley’s Mystical Gems: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GemsMystical “ Custom wands and rune sets available here. “
The Cairn: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCairn “prayer beads, oils, runes, jewls, etc”
The Divine Muses: https://www.etsy.com/shop/divineMuses “tarot, divination”
HardyTarot: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HardyTarot “tarot cards”
OneWithGems: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneWithGems “lithomancy, crystals”
Crystal Dragonfly: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrystalDragonflyTree “Crystals”
Stone USA Inc: https://www.etsy.com/shop/STONEUSAINC “authentic stones”
Ural Nature: https://www.etsy.com/shop/UralNature “nature based jewels”
Chrysalism: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Chrysalism “talismans”
AlgizStudio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlgizStudio “nature based jewels”
Magic Craft Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/magicraftshop “book of shadows, divination, alter set, ouji”
Amethyst Ways Fairies: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmethystWaysFairies “alters, dolls, vintage items, jewels”
Crystals & Creations: https://www.etsy.com/shop/crystalsNcreations “lithomancy, crystals”
My Grimoire: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrimoire “ebooks, spells, card readings, recipes”
Mystics Realm: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticsRealm “witchcraft, candles, herbs, jewels”
Witchwood Crafts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WitchwoodCrafts “candles, jewels, gemstones”
Devonian Mists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DevonianMists “witchcraft, sigils, spells, wands, runes, oils, ointments”
MANDRAGORA: To Sway Another to Your Will
Thou root of Mandrake from Earth’s bed Shaped and fashioned by my own hand Become the likeness of the one Whose will I’ll bend to my command
The Mandrake or Mandragora has been used in various purposes in withcraft and it is known because of its roots resemble a human figure.
Use this spell when you wish to influence the mind of a certain person. Care must be taken when performing such task as you must do this with full resolve, without any doubts. You are to affect your will to someone else so there should be clarity in your thoughts.
Easy Sleep Tea
Ok, I will admit that this is not really a spell. But what witch doesn’t love doing a little herbal remedy when they can. These herbs will create a very relaxing tea that can help put you to sleep naturally. You can also use this tea along with any other spells for a little added boost.
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Peaceful Sleeping Sachet
This sachet spell can help you have a more restful sleep and keep your dreams positive.
Need:
10 whole cardamom pods
1 tbs sea salt
15 whole cloves
1 tbs dried mint
1 tbs dried rosemary
A white candle
A pink candle
A silver candle
A small bag or pouch
Method:
Light all three candles wherever you are going to be working on your herbal pouch. In a small bowl, mix everything together with your hands. Keep your thoughts peaceful while you work. You should do this spell in a quiet moment when you won’t be disturbed.
Repeat this chant while you stir your fingers through the herbs: “Sleep, dream, peace, Peace, dream, sleep, Dream, sleep, peace”
Pour the herbs into the bag, and tie it closed.
Set is somewhere near your bed. You can sleep with it under your pillow, but it will be quite aromatic and lumpy. Up to you.
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Circle Casting
Magical Spells & Exercises Masterpost
Magic circles have two basic purposes: they are like fences, and they are like portals.
Magic circles function like fences because they raise a barrier to prevent certain things from coming in to your area. Works of magic can attract all manner of interested and parasitic spirits, as well as attracting unwanted energies. A circle can keep all of these things away while the magic is being worked. This not only keeps the magic “clean”, but it functions as a layer of protection.
Circles can also keep energy in, which is very useful. You can imagine a magic circle as being like a bowl which holds energy and prevents any from spilling away. Once you purposefully direct the energy, the rest can be grounded, and the circle can be removed.
Circles function as portals because they create a liminal space partway out of our physical world, and partway in to the astral world. This is what differentiates magic circles between other forms of barriers like shields and wards. If you have ever cast and worked inside of a circle, you may have experienced that very unusual “magical state” that can occur within. This liminal space is useful because here we can have more direct contact with the energies and forces we seek to manipulate. It can help us flip that switch from “everyday” to “magical”.
Another important function of circles is that they end, and removing ourselves from that liminal space is a really useful way to start getting back to “normal” after a spell is cast.
The casting of a magic circle can be extremely basic, and no more than a simple exercise, or it can be very complex and a full ritual in itself. If you like circle casting, try learning several techniques and using whichever one suits your best.
If you want to practice circle-casting, try casting a circle before engaging in another practice exercise like channeling or charging.
Often, spirits or entities are called to watch over the circle and ensure it remains protected.
Circles can be small, fitting on your desk or a piece of paper. Often, circles are made large enough to fit yourself, all your tools, and any other practitioners within it. Remember that circles are magical spaces, so the walls of the circle can pass through furniture, walls, floors, and ceilings, and remain unbroken.
Circles are generally meant to be temporary, so ensure that after your magical work is done, the circle is removed.
Ostara Tea
since i cant do much for Ostara this year i figured the least i could do is come up with a nice tea recipe in celebration for it, i came up with this from what herbs i have on hand here at school.
Materials
¼th lavender
1part rose
1 part lemon balm
1/2 chamomile
¼th rosemary
a pinch of cinnamon
a healthy splash or two of milk
a good spoonful of honey (preferably local)
boil water, then steep herbs mixture for 5-10 minutes once steeped strain/ remove the herbs. then add the honey and milk. Serve in your favorite mug and enjoy.
Also dont forget to leave some outside as an offering. (i usually pour it onto the roots of one of my favorite trees)
-HoneyCoyote-
ALWAYS research herbs and other ingredients before use to make sure they wont cause any medical complications
Setting Up Your Altar: Ostara
Ostara is the time to honor rebirth and renewal, not just physical but spiritual as well. It is the time when light and dark are once again at balance and are equal. Here are a few ways you can decorate your altar for the coming Sabbat.
Colors of the Season:
Yellows
Purples
Greens
Blues
Pinks
Pastel Colors
Balance of the Equinox Symbols:
God and Goddess Statue
Black and White Candle
Balancing Scales
Sun and Moon Symbol
Yin and Yang
New Life:
Milk
Plants (daffodils, lilies)
Basket of Eggs
Spring is synonymous with new life, put things that are just being born or renewed onto your altar.
Other Symbols of the Season:
Seeds and Bulbs
Nature Deities (Herne, Flora, Gaia, Attis, etc)
Gemstones and Crystals (aquamarine, rose quartz, and moonstone)
Ostara is March 20th this year.
Blessed Be
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Ostara Recipes
Ostara, the Spring Equinox, is approaching. And of course one of a celebration’s must-haves are food and drinks! So of course I just had to come up with a list of recipes!
Crispy roast potatoes with Rosemary 700g Small new potatoes 2 Tablespoons Olive oil ½ teaspoon Salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ Tablespoons Fresh rosemary, chopped Cover new potatoes with water and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes. Drain and toss potatoes in pan over heat until outside of potatoes are dry. Add olive oil, salt, garlic, and fresh rosemary. Place potatoes in a pan, in one layer, and bake in a 180°C oven until crispy and browned, about 15-20 minutes. Serve with roasted and grilled meats or poultry.
Hot Cross Buns Frosting: 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 cup orange juice Dough: 3 cups unsifted flour ¾ cups granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated or whole milk ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 and ½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon allspice 1 cup raisins (optional) 1 cup walnuts (optional) 1 package dry yeast ¼ cup hot water (for dissolving the yeast) 1 large, well-beaten egg. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. While the oven is warming, combine all ingredients except yeast, hot water, the egg, and the frosting ingredients and mix well. Dissolve the yeast in the hot water, then add it and the egg to the rest of the mixture. Combine well. Shape into a ball, and place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover the mixture with a cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for about an hour, until it has about doubled in size. Shape the dough into round balls about 3 inches across and place them at least 3 inches apart on a lightly greased and floured baking sheet. Place the sheet into the preheated oven. After 5 to 8 minutes of baking, open the oven and use a sharp knife to slash one equal-armed cross into each bun about ¾ of an inch deep. Allow the knife to pry open the slashes slightly so they will be less likely to bake themselves closed again. Return the buns to the oven and allow them to bake another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the buns are a nice brownish gold. While the buns are baking, combine the frosting ingredients and beat them to a smooth, even consistency. When the buns are done, take them out of the oven and, while they’re still hot, drizzle the frosting onto them.
Ostara Buns 4 cups pastry flour 2 cups sugar ½ cup vegetable shortening 1 tube almond paste ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 eggs, slightly beaten Icing 1 cup confectionary sugar ¼ teaspoon almost extract 1 tablespoon soft butter 4 teaspoons water Preheat oven to 375*F. Combine bun ingredients in large bowl until a medium-soft dough forms. Add a little flour as needed for consistency. With your hands, shape biscuit-size balls. Slightly flatten the balls when you place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool. Beat icing ingredients together until smooth. Frost buns with large cross (+) with icing. Great for an Ostara breakfast.
Vareneky Dough: 2 cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon oil
Filling: ½ pound sharp cheese, shredded 2 cups mashed potatoes Heat 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt in large pan. Mix flour, egg, salt, milk, and oil until sticky dough emerges. Roll out dough on floured board ¼ inch thick. Cut into circles. Combine cheese, mashed potatoes. Fill centers of dough circles with filling, 1-2 tablespoons. Wet edges of dough, fold in half. Pinch together to seal. Drop into simmering water; cook for 10 minutes. Remove and drain, then fry in butter until brown. Yield: 6-8 servings
Green beans with Rosemary vinaigrette 3 Tablespoons Raspberry vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced 1/3 cup Olive oil 8 cups green beans Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place beans in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat and serve. Ostara Bread ¾ cup soy milk 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast 3 ¼ - 3 ½ cups flour 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup vegan margarine ¼ cup warm water 1 cup quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked 2 ½ teaspoon flax meal mixed with 3 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cups vegan powdered sugar 2 tablespoons soy milk Mix flax meal and water and let sit while moving on to the next step. Heat soy milk and margarine in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until margarine is melted; cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in ¼ cup water. In large bowl combine margarine/milk mixture, dissolved yeast, 1 cup flour, oats, sweetener, flax mixture, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Add enough additional flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Shape to form ball. Place in greased large bowl, turning once to coat surface of dough. Cover; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double in size. Punch dough down. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. For bunny body, shape ½ to form a 36" long rope. Loosely roll up rope spiral fashion; pinch dough to seal end tightly. Place about 3" from bottom of greased large cookie sheet; press down slightly. Divide remaining dough in half. For bunny head, shape one half to form a 25" rope. Loosely roll up rope spiral fashion; seal end tightly. Attach to top of body on cooked sheet by pinching dough together. Divide remaining dough into thirds. For tail, shape on third to form a 15" long rope. Loosely roll up like others; pinch to seal end. Attach to side of body on cookie sheet by pinching dough together. Shape remaining dough to form two 3 ½ long bunny ears. Attach to head by pinching dough together. Let rise about 1 hour or until nearly double in size. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire cooling rack. For icing, remaining soy milk and powdered sugar, mix until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread. Serves: 1 bunny shaped loaf Ostara Honey Cakes recipe ½ cup Riesling wine (German white wine) 1 egg 2/3 cup flour 1 cup honey 2 tbs sugar 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg Dash of salt Beat the egg together with the wine. In another mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, sugar and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Stir until blended through. Let sit for 30 minutes. In another small bowl, mix the honey and nutmeg. In a skillet, heat up about a ½ inch of oil. Drop a tablespoon of batter into the oil and fry until golden brown. Drain off the oil, and dip into the honey mixture.
Source/credit: http://recipesforapagansoul.weebly.com/ostara-mar-20-23.html
This is longer then I expected. Oh well. - Mara
Studying Powder
What you need: ♢Lavander ( ease the mind, relieves anxiety) ♢Marjoram (wards of depression) ♢Ginger (success and power ) ♢Dill (mental strength ) ♢Mint (exorcism)
What you have to know: Except ginger all of this herbs are associated with Mercury, that represents the mind and plays an important role in the areas of cognition and wisdom.
Grind the herbs into a powder and sprinkle it on your books or light it up as an incense.
Protective Storm Ward
A warding spell to protect an area against severe storm and weather
by Rainy-Day-Witchcraft
Materials
Storm water
Sea salt
Heather
Black Pepper
Thistle
Ground wood charcoal
Oven mits / Heat handling tools
Disclaimer: Some may develop hives or experience itch when physically dealing with thistle - if you have never worked with it before, find out if it’s safe for you to handle, as you would any herb or plant.
Step 1. In a fire-safe pot or cauldron sitting over a stove or fire, pour in about two cups of storm or rain water and a few tablespoons of salt. One by one, add in the ingredients as the water warms, speaking aloud or thinking of the properties of each ~ Heather (linked to mists and rain), Black pepper (earthly protection), Thistle (protection and banishment), and wood charcoal ground to a chalky powder (protection and banishment).
Allow your herbal water mixture to seep on a low temperature for a few minutes (if you’re using a non-stovetop fire, bring the water to an almost-boil and remove from heat source for a few minutes).
After the mixture has seeped, turn the heat up to high or return to heat source and allow it to come to a rolling boil; our goal here is to produce steam, so be sure it’s at the boiling point where a good amount is evaporating!
Step 2. Using heat handling tools or mits, carry the pot/cauldron to an area that is exposed to the outside air; you can choose to do this outside, or if the weather does not allow it, in front of an open window. If you are already working over an outdoor fire, staying where you are is fine!
Place the pot in front of you and allow the steam from the boiled mixture to waft up into the sky or out the window. As you watch, envision that the essence and energy from the herbs traveling up into the sky with the steam; it eases the clouds, quiets the winds, and banishes the danger. Continue to watch the steam until it cools and no longer produces as much, visualizing the clouds relieving their tension and the wind blowing them away. During this time you can recite a chant, blow on the steam, etc!
Step 3. When the above step is finished and the steam has diminished, it’s time to do away with the remaining watery plant pulp that did not evaporate. If the weather condones it, dig a small hole in the earth and pour the mixture into it; Mix it counter-clockwise three times with your finger, a wand, an athame, or a branch, and then proceed to cover the hole up with soil (feel free to once again chant or visualize). If the weather is still looking too severe to step outside, store the mixture in an air-tight jar and in a dark space (to prevent mold growth) until the storm subsides ~ It is then that you should bury the mixture. This protects the earth, and in turn the area you perform the spell around, from the damage of severe weather!
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Protection Correspodences
Herbs/Plants for Protection:
Aloe Vera
Basil
Bay leaves
Cactus
Caraway
Carnation
Cedar Wood
Cinnamon
Cloves
Curry
Dill
Dragons Blood
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Garlic
Ginseng
Holly
Lavender
Marjoram
Mugwort
Myrrh
Rose
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Violets
Wintergreen
Witch Hazel
Stones for Protection:
Agate
Aquamarine (Provides protection on water)
Carenelian
Citrine
Coral (Protects children from evil influences)
Emerald
Garnet
Jade
Lapis Lazuli
Malachite
Obsidian (Protects people from abuse)
Onyx
Peridot
Pyrite
Sunstone
Tiger eye (Protects against external stresses)
Topaz (Protects against insomnia and depression)
Turquoise (Protects against environmental pollutions)
Candle Colors for Protection:
Orange
Red
Brown
Grey
Black
White
Purple
Incenses and Oils for Protection:
Frankincense
Pine
Sage
Metals for Protection:
Iron
Silver
Gold
Symbols for protection:
Hamsa
The Helm of Awe
Witches Knot/Charm
Dragon
Sources: prairiemoon.tripod.com, thortrains.com, a-rainbow-of-spirituality.com.
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The Wiccan’s Glossary
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Witch Tip: Secret Sigils
♦ Draw sigils and wards on white walls with chalk and they will be virtually undetectable. Draw them in the door frame (or other non-white surfaces) and then trace them over with blessed water or oil to dissolve them and “set” them to work.
♦ Use a makeup pencil to drawn symbols of power on your body, under the clothes. The pencils come in colors, to focus on specific uses (red lust, blue clairvoyance, green success, etc) and scrub off in the shower. Alternatively, you can draw a banishing/releasing negativity symbol just before a shower and very pointedly scrub/banish the negative aspect down the drain during showering/bathing. ♦ Draw a sigil or rune, or write out the intent, on paper. Burn the paper to ash. Collect the ash and use it to A.) Mix with cleaning water and scrub surfaces such as doorways (if cleansing) or the altar area (if empowering). B.) Place some in a tea to inject the effect. C.) Rub inside pillowcases or under sheets for dream effects. D.) Mix into lotion. E.) Anoint power objects F.) During ritual, ash of this kind can be used to draw symbols onto the brow or hands, to increase the power of the work.
-Waywyrd May original, 3.6.13
silly thoughts
But I find it hard to stay awake during the day. I just feel so energised by the presence of the stars and planets, but as soon as the sun shines, it’s gone. I guess I need to focus my efforts on harvesting the sun’s energy. After all, it is my guardian planet. I’m gonna have to get back to you on this one, need to find out more on how to deal with it
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