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Possible Free Rune Readings!

Hey lovelies!! I was wondering if I wanted to start doing rune readings (keep in mind that I have very very little rune experience), would anyone be interested? I would be reading witches runes and Norse runes.  Please let me know if you would be interested :)

there’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes

pink and purple / witch / pastel aesthetic

Selenite

Selenite is a protective stone which can absorb all negative energy while also having the ability to charge and cleanse other crystals

Lavender Water

I got the idea to make this water a while ago when I was shopping around at my local Botanica where they had a lovely but quite expensive Aqua de Lavender. If you already have lavender, OR know where to get it at a decent price this can cost you around 7 bucks, Compared to like 15.

The uses for Waters are literally endless but I’m making my Lavender Water to help with Anxiety, For cleansing Baths, Cleansing air mist, and cleansing Spray. Notice a theme here? 

To make yours you will need 3 things. 

Lavender Buds

100 proof Vodka, Or White Vinegar (I used vinegar here)

A glass Container 

To get your Lavender the most fragrant give it a nice grind in a mortar and pestle, Or bowl. Add the lavender to your bottled liquid and shake it the hell up. Thats it.

Within an hour the color will deepen into a nice purple, ruby tint.

You can strain the lavender once it has reached your desire scent / color but I like to keep mine in.

Enjoy!

Ahhhh!! I love this! Looks kinda like me and my kitty <3

new print available! :)

Garden love!

Crystal clear 💖🌟 I’m currently working really hard to get the shop up by the end of the month, but i’m afraid that the opening date might have to be moved to early July. Fingers crossed though!

Crystal Of The Day - 06/20/16 - Quartz

I thought I’d start my little series with the most commonly collected crystal!

Chemical Formula: SiO2 Mohs Scale Hardness: 7  Mineral Group: Silicate 

Quartz is the second-most common mineral in the Earth’s crust. Chances are, no matter where you are in the world, you can pick up some type of quartz off the ground. Today we’re just going to talk about clear quartz, specifically. 

Some notable locations where crystal quartz is found are Minas Gerais, Brazil, Arkansas, USA, and the Herkimer county of New York, USA. The most common quartz points you find on the market are the ones from Brazil. They are mined by the ton every year in huge mining operations, and are very inexpensive. Both Arkansas and New York are famous for having great quality quartz crystals, and both offer different sites where people can come dig for crystals themselves. Herkimer county is specifically known for having a double terminated variety of quartz, that goes by the trade name of Herkimer diamond. Some people try to pass off just any double terminated quartz crystals as Herkimer diamonds, but it is important to note that a crystal is not a “true” Herkimer unless it comes from Herkimer county in New York. 

In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, quartz also has industrial uses. Did you ever notice how some watches have the word quartz written on the face? That is because a quartz crystal is used in the watch to regulate the electronic oscillator. Quartz has rather unique electrical properties that make it a great tool for electronics. Quartz is also rather heat resistant, and very hard and durable. Quartz countertops are quite popular for this reason as well!

Metaphysical: Quartz is a super versatile crystal for crystal healing. It’s often used to amplify the effect of other crystals. Quartz is very grounding, and can also be a great tool to use in meditation. 

Quartz is often referred to as a “master healer” as it can be used for almost anything! 

Buying Quartz: If you are in the market to buy some quartz crystals, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind!

One of the biggest things on the market right now is “aura quartz”. Aura crystals are crystals that have been super heated and sprayed with precious metal fumes to achieve differently colored shinny and iridescent effects. These pieces are always more costly than just the plain quartz. There are lots of different ways these aura pieces can be faked, as well. It is very common for cheaper knockoffs to be made where the quartz is just painted, and the color eventually peels off or fades.

Quartz also has a couple very common knockoffs! Probably the most common is just simple glass. If you see very inexpensive, perfectly clear crystal balls or pyramids, chances are you are looking at glass. A scratch test can be done to differentiate between glass and quartz. Quartz is harder than glass, so if your quartz can scratch a glass bottle, it passes the test. If it fails or struggles to scratch the glass, chances are it is glass and not quartz. 

“Smelt quartz” is another term some sellers use. Smelt quartz is very literally just glass. It will often be polished and shaped into the point of a crystal, and often times it is to try to pass it off as real quartz. 

Quartz can also be irradiated in order to turn yellow. This is called lemon quartz, and may be falsely sold as citrine. (Citrine is the natural variety of yellow quartz)

Crackle quartz is low quality quartz that has been heated to create cracks, and then dyed. It is very easy to distinguish this, because it is usually very brightly colored with color concentrating in the cracks. 

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I hope this is helpful to you! I have gathered my knowledge over my whole life. I grew up around crystals, and have been in the mineral business for just over 3 years now. 

I make by hand jewelry with only all natural gemstones. If you are interested, please feel free to checkout my shop. If you have any additional questions, I would be happy to answer! 

Crystals and their Uses

Love: rose quartz, diamond, garnet, jade, kunzite, peridot, blue sapphire, zebra stone, separtian, shiva lingam, rhodonite

Happiness: sunstone, lithium quartz, critrine, golden beryl, sardonyx, papagoite, calcite golden, carnelian, hematite, spirit quartz

Peace: chrysocolla, smoky quartz, kunzite, blue quartz, green aventurine, desert jasper, petrified wood, selenite

Success: citrine, carnelian, aventurine, bloodstone, cinnabar, green sapphire, amber, fire opal, orbicular jasper

Health: peridot, amethyst, turquoise, celestite, shungite, emerald, fluorite, jade, lapis lazuli, desert rose

Courage: tiger eye, garnet, ruby, red labradorite, red spinel, bloodstone, fire agate, fluorite, pyrite cube, black tourmaline

💀 EVERYTHING GOTH 💀

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Skull Chalice ♡

Tauro by Patricio Silberberg

6.29.16 - Moon in Taurus

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how did you get into witchcraft/the occult? (i don't know if "the occult" is a great way to describe what you do, sorry if thats a poor word choice 😁)

Hello :) the occult is a fine way to put it! Well, in 2014 I had a major life changing event that made me really think about who I was, and my spirituality.  I began to study some pretty mainstream “new age” subjects, like energy, chakras and the like.  I began to dig a litter deeper, but around that time college started and I kind of got overwhelmed.  I never really got into witchcraft though before.  Into my first year of college, I started to question even more than before about religion (I was raised conservative Christian) But it made me really wonder,  So I started visiting metaphysical stores out of curiosity.  I found myself instantly drawn to the idea of a witchcraft, quickly collecting witchcraft books and many pentacles.  I felt such a deep connection to the idea of being able to tap into the energy around me and the elements.  I have a real love for the spiritual aspects, such as the pagan Gods and Goddesses, and also the spells and rituals.  At this metaphysical store, I began to take a tarot class.  I started studying witchcraft even more, reading everything I could ( and sometimes that wasn’t always helpful.) But when I found witchcraft, I knew it was for me.  It was a long process overcoming some of the things I was told in the church (no disrespect though, I still honor aspects of my old faith.).  At first, I pushed myself in the direction of Wicca, but I have now taken the path of what I like to call an eclectic witch, using bits and pieces of paganism and other positive religions into my practices!! I hope this helps!! Feel free to message or ask more q’s! My inboxes are always open!! have a great day :)

Hello, i was wondering if i could ask for a private reading regarding my boyfrienf and I. His name is andrew and mine's jenine. He's a cancer and i'm a pisces. How does he feel about me and what does the future hold for the both of us?

Absolutely love!! I will be doing my readings tomorrow! Thank you for the request :) Love your username btw!! 

Hello lovelies!! 💚💚💚

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel like I have forgotten about a reading that you have asked for! Sometimes I just plain forget and other times notifications get buried by likes and stuff. Please contact me if I have neglected you! It's accidental and I need to be made aware of it. Love and hugs 💚💚💚

hi I'm ashley-I'd love a reading surroundingmy developing connection with a man named Howie. were aligned spiritually & both in transformative periods of our lives.

Hello love! So the first card I pulled was the Four of Pentacles. Don't hold on too tight. You will actually block positive things from entering your life and the relationship. Remember that control doesn't automatically equal stability. The next card was the empress. Now is a great time of your own abundance and creativity. That can also be channeled into this new found relationship. Remember to still keep your own autonomy and identity in this transformative time with a love. Lastly is the two of swords. Make sure that you acknowledge all of your emotions and feelings to yourself and him. Do not push them away. Face them. I hope this helps :) feel free to contact me if something doesn't make sense or for future readings 💚💚💚

Tips for writing spells:

If you want to keep something close, bury it in your back yard. If you want to attract something, bury it under the front door step If you want to destroy its influence, burn it. If you want it to move away and sink, throw it in running water If you want to disperse it to a distance, throw it into a crossroads If you want to fix its influence, inter it in a five-spot pattern If you want it to work by means of spirits, bury it in a graveyard If you want to hide its point of origin, conceal it in a tree If you want it to work in secret, give it in food or drink If you want it to work by stealth, hide it in clothing or on objects If you want its influence to begin or strengthen, throw it East If you want its influence to end or weaken, throw it West If you want its influence to rise and fall cyclicly, float it in a tidal estuary

so now i have a couple weeks to get $900 together so i don’t get evicted!

as you may know, i’m in danger of getting evicted (i had a string of financial/family emergencies). i got an extension to pay off my past due rent, but i’ll owe another month by then so here i am again owing $900 i don’t have. 

i will be doing readings and accept donations for them (hint hint)

! as always though,, pendulum readings are free (unless you’re so swayed to donate). 

however, new and exciiting! tarot readings are now a thing! 1 card readings will be free! Anything more complicated, in-depth follow ups etc will be on a by-donation basis (button under the inbox tab), or if it’s easier you can send money to my paypal.me link! ! 

if you can’t donate (i get it trust me) then reblogging this is a huge help! and always positive vibes!

*if you’re getting a reading remember to check the rules 

Readings!

To everyone who requested a tarot reading yesterday or early this morning, I shall be doing them today!! 💚💚🌙 love and hugs!!

Good way to charge you crystals outside

Hi would you do a tarot card reading for me? I was wondering if you could do one based on aspects of my close future?

Absolutely! Working on it now! Check your inbox soon 💚💚

so you wanna pendule...um?

(aka the biwitched guide to using a pendulum)

What is a pendulum? most of the pictures you’ll see on tumblr show pointy crystals on a chain. but any weighted object with a string can turn into a pendulum! my broke self uses a metal ring on a string! 

Pendulums can be used for divination, and/or connecting with spirits, entities, deities etc. 

How does it work? (this is pretty much just my theory but hey) a pendulum works by tapping into your energy, and consequently the energy of the world around us! when you ask a question, it will give you an answer based on which way the energy is headed at that specific moment (which means it’s not always right, our world is so changeable) 

When you’re doing readings for yourself, I find at least, it taps into your subconscious, it can be very enlightening! 

I’ve also heard when you’re doing readings for yourself, it moves from micro-pulses in your fingers so if someone has a source on that, cool. 

If you are using a pendulum to contact another entity, that entity’s energy will be influencing the pendulum’s swing. 

How do I use one?

1. Before I do any divination or energy work - I get into the zone by opening my chakras, you can just meditate if you prefer !

2. Hold the end up the pendulum’s string or chain in between your thumb and forefinger

3. If this is your first time using your pendulum, you will have to program it:

ask a series of simple yes or no questions to which you know the answer (e.g. are my eyes brown, do i like cats, am i eighty years old) 

pay attention to what the pendulum does for yes questions and no questions

try the same thing with true/false statements

now you have a sense of how your pendulum answers questions (e.g. my pendulum swings away from me for a no, and side to side for a yes. some people’s pendulums swing clockwise/counter clockwise!)

4. You’re ready to pendule! (making that the official verb)

If you want, you can use a pendulum board! It is a small board with letters and/or numbers. You may be able to spell out a word! (works best with pointy pendants.)

Troubleshooting:

pendulum is not moving?

sometimes movements are really subtle, don’t discount any slight movement!

you may have to wait longer, it could be mulling over an answer

there could be an energy blockage, try cleansing your pendulum (or yourself!)

your pendulum might not want to answer, best to move on to a different question, or a take a divination break!

inaccurate answers?

practice makes perfect, i’ve been doing this for 6 years! and i was pretty crap when i started

word your question differently or try wording it as a statement your pendulum can agree or disagree with

sometimes, you’re just wrong - it’s okay

hands shaky/worried you’re moving it yourself?

steady your arm on a table, chair, and just let the fingers holding your pendulum hang off the edge!

if you’re confident in your energy skillz you can try hanging it from an object, put your hands underneath or either side and focus your energy on it! 

trust yourself and your intuition friend

If nothing is working

“program” your pendulum again (some days I have to do this between every question

try a different pendulum! if it’s a crystal - maybe you aren’t connecting well! Maybe even make your own (like my circle on a string) you may connect better with it!

today just might not be the day, don’t fight it - your pendulum is your friend

and remember major life decisions are best made with careful thought, planning, and research, not pendulums!!!!