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If you are looking for all of my elemental work and elemental things I have reposted then look no further!
This isn’t complete yet so anything without an underline is coming soon and feel free to leave me a comment of stuff you want to see! Introductions: Divine Energies - Introduction Elemental Work Crash Course The cardinal directions
The Main Elements: Water Fire Air Earth Other Elemental Systems
Other Energies: Celestial Work - Introduction The Darker Elements - @herecomesthewitch Expanding on the darker elements
This is a spell to create a ring that drains and absorbs high amounts of specific energy, holds it, and releases it at the caster’s will. It can be used on people, (which is primarily how I have used it) and there for may be classified as “dark magic.” However, you can use the ring however you feel comfortable/ however it fits your morals.
What you will need: -specific intent and programming for how you wish the ring to work. - a ring, preferably one with a gemstone or precious metal ornament (silver, copper, etc.) - a bowl - moon water - a clear quartz piece, preferably spherical, but a point will do. - five white candles (any size is fine) - a chain or string -lavender oil
The goal of the spell is to create a concentrated spiral/vortex of energy, and then lock this vortex to the ring. Place the quartz sphere in the bowl, and pour moon water in around it. Align the candles at equal distances from eachother around the bowl. Note: the reason a Quartz sphere is preferred over a point is because the energy of spherical gems moves in a circular motion around them. This will make it much easier to create the vortex. Before starting the spell, cleanse the ring thoroughly by whatever means you prefer. Next, tie one end of your chain to the ring (like a pendulum.) Dangle the ring over the Quartz sphere at the center of the bowl. Now, as you program the ring with intent, you are going to swing it in a clockwise circle. Because this is a very powerful tool, you need to be EXTREMELY specific with instructions for how the ring will function. Here I will give you some basic instructional ideas to make sure the ring works as safely as possible; - state a specific finger the ring must be on and hand motion that must be made in order to open the vortex and absorb energy. For instance: “to drain energy from the target, twirl it clockwise on the pointer finger.” Note: While using the ring, make it clear what energy you wish to absorb, such as happiness, motivation, sadness, etc. - state a specific action or key phrase to release energy from the ring, in order to avoid “leaking.” It would also be smart to make a phrase that can be adapted to state a target to aim the released energy into. - make it clear that the vortex may only open when you intend it too, or else it could end up draining your energy and leaving you very weak.
Because the instructions are so specific, it would be best to write them out before starting. Recite your instructions while spinning the ring, and once you’re done, annoint the ring with lavender oil and seal the vortex to the ring through visualization. Once the bond is sealed, leave the ring to charge overnight with some amethyst, moonstone, and/or clear Quartz.
Tips: - remember that any energy you absorb into the ring will stay inside until you release it. I suggest clearing and cleansing it at least once a day, preferably after each use. - remember that just as you can take energy from someone or something, you can take that energy and place it somewhere/in something else. Example: take sadness and anger out of someone you DO like and put it into someone you DON’T like. - understand that if you take energy from/put energy into someone, you are affecting them in a very real way, and you could possibly affect their mental and/or physical health (in a positive or negative way) - using this ring is a very good way to practice visualizing and sensing/feeling energy.
As always, much love and good luck 💖 message me if you have any questions!
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I have often been unsatisfied with the way that current witchcraft communities approach the sun, the moon and the stars. The approach is often mythical or based in gender associations which don't particularly call to me. Since I've been exploring basic astronomy recently, I thought I'd write my personal guide to celestial magic. No hate to people who work with celestial bodies in different ways to me, I simply want to share my practice and experience with you all for those like me who might want a new perspective on an old practice.
I have found that returning to the basics of astronomical knowledge on the sun has helped me connect with its energies and come at it from a new perspective.
The sun, the star in our solar system, is responsible for almost everything we see in daily life. Not just plants which live off its light, but our gravity itself, the planet we live on works in perfect harmony with the celestial bodies that surround it to create the world we hold dear. The workings of physics on our earth are not mundane but instead wonderful and magical. Our exact position in the solar system is what allows life. Whether you believe it is by chance or the gods that allowed it to happen, the beauty in it only grows when you learn more about our precious star.
The light that comes from the sun gives life, and its existence allows us to exist in tandem. But it is also deadly, its rays can burn and wither and one must apply caution when working with it. The warmth it gives us can sometimes be overwhelming, I think most of us have experienced that thanks to global warming.
Regardless, the sun, to me, represents the present. Everything that is during the day, the slow progress from dawn to dusk in the present moment. It represents life and warm light that gives light and hope to many, but it can also be too much at times. Just as life can be. But as it moves across the sky it is a reminder that the present moment changes. It is fluid, and each moment passes and brings forth another after it. The cycles of the sun, too, are this reminder. The solstices change as time passes, but they are ever a reminder to stay in the present moment and notice the world around you.
That was all very poetic, but in reality, it is very simple. The sun is a powerful tool for use in magic of abundance, life and happiness. But it can also be used in baneful ways that are less commonly addressed. The sun is a deadly laser, after all. As our star, there are few things that escape its touch. Harnessing its power can be simple, but that is a post for another day.
I find that the stars are less often discussed as a plural celestial force in witchcraft and are more commonly associated with astrology. While the reading of the patterns of the stars is no doubt interesting, they themselves hold a unique power.
While at first glance it appears to be a cold light, these stars are not so different from our own star, the sun. Lightyears away still their light shines to us, some dying and some new. To me, this signifies the past. They are each of them unique, and while our position to them changes as the earth moves throughout the year, they each have their own place in the universe. Their own solar systems, their own galaxies. We change and the world around us changes, but the stars' patterns can be counted on and predicted.
I find the stars to be a unique and comforting sight, when I can get somewhere with a lack of light pollution to truly appreciate them. Though I may not have learnt the constellations by heart, there is something touching about stargazing. Do not forget to be curious about them, not just in learning their names and associations but in the light themselves. Venus shines brightly in the sky, not because it is a star but because it is a planet in our solar system. The same goes for Mars. I find learning about these planets and stars beyond far more enlightening than star signs. Do not forget that beneath the mysticism and the names lies a real, tangible light and power that you can feel if you only look.
So much has been written on lunar magic I could not scratch the surface if I tried. But again I return to science to guide my magical inquiry. The moon, our moon, is a satellite which rotates around the earth in a unique and fascinating equilibrium which is special to our own planet. The moon, while small compared to some of Jupiter's moons for example, is uniquely large when compared to the size of our planet. This is what allows its gravitational force to influence the tides of the world.
If the sun is the present and the stars the past, the moon, then is the future. When the sun sets and the world is bathed in its light, it is a reflection of the sun that we cannot see. A reflection of the sun that has yet to rise, revealing things in the darkness which have yet to come to the light of the sun. Perhaps that is what gives the moon its unique power and special place in witchcraft practices. Perhaps it is its proximity to us, the closest celestial power and the only that humans have yet touched. Or perhaps it is the gods. Regardless of what its origin is, there is little doubt that the moon is a powerful force in witchcraft. Countless guides and books can tell you more than I could about it.
When I say light magic I mean not the term often used in fantasy to mean "good" magic, but the use of light itself in magical practices. Celestial light is, in my opinion, the most powerful form of light available to us.
It is quite common for people to use sunlight or moonlight to 'charge' crystals or sun/moon water, but rarely have I seen a more in depth explanation of how light can be used in spells. Many spells are done under the light of the moon, particular moon phases or at certain times of day, but the light rays themselves provide energy which can be used and manipulated for magical ends. With energy work it can be helpful to have a visual aid, and i certainly find the aid of the light to be a good visualisation tool. Sunbathing (with proper spf protection), moon bathing or star gazing are all excellent ways to work with the unique energies of celestial light. But something as simple as opening your curtains in the morning is its own form of energy work.
If you know anything about my posts you know I prefer the simple, everyday magic over complicated rituals and spells. For me, sitting in the sun with a cup of coffee or tea helps me to recharge. I will always pick the simple things over the complex, and the energies that light provides are an excellent way to work with not just the world around you but the universe too. The solar system beyond our little rock, the galaxies and other solar systems which are visible in the night sky. All of them are beautiful and unique.
If this post inspires you to do anything, I hope it inspires you to be curious about the universe around you. Read a book about the moon, watch a documentary about the stars, or pick up a pair of binoculars and go out at night and see what you can see. This is all just as important as spells or rituals, if not more so.
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Colour Magic Basics
Black - Protection, Banishing, hex breaking, binding, safety
Grey - shielding, self defence, neutrality
White - Peace, purity, cleansing, truth, can be used in place of any other coloured candle
Red - passion, fertility, bravery, lust, strength
Orange - success, uplifting, joy, intellect, adaptability, thoughtfulness
Yellow - focus, intelligence, logic, clarity, new ideas, willpower
Green - money magic, good luck, earth magic, prosperity, healing, growth
Teal - healing, imagination, spiritually, wisdom, sophistication, tranquility
Blue - inspiration, healing, balance, wisdom, loyalty, forgiveness
Purple - meditation, higher self, guidance spiritual power, divination
Magenta - action, adds speed to spell, enhances other colours
Pink - friendship, romance, self love, happiness, honour, unconditional love
Peach - simple joy, strength, peace, truth, love, creativity
Brown - stability, decision making, material wealth, emotional balance
Gold - prosperity, wealth, success, intelligence, energy
Silver - persistence, truth, inner conflict resolution
So I've shared stories about Lemons and I've shared stories about Eggs. Both items are staples in cooking and baking, but I thought I'd share a recipe that uses mainly these two ingredients. Lemon Curd.
Now, I'll be the first one to admit that the name "Lemon Curd" for a dish is not the most appetizing sound. It almost sounds like milk that has curdled so bad, it's as sour as lemon juice. Instead, I call it a jar of sunshine, as magically, it harnesses the best parts of the ingredients' solar energy. Lemons have been connected with the sun and this recipe uses mainly Egg Yolks. This allows you to help bring out some of the best aspects of solar energy like Passion, Courage, Energy, Inspiration, Rejuvenation and Joy. The later two I find I get the most out of with this recipe.
Need: 1 Cup White Sugar 2 Tbsp Lemon Zest 6 Egg Yolks 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup Butter 1/2 tsp lemon extract (Optional)
Zest your Lemons and add to sugar. Incorporate these together well to activate the oils of the lemon zest. You can shake in a bag, use a food processor, or just mix really, really well.
Juice your Lemons, taking care to keep seeds out. Add your juice and egg yolks into a pot. Whisk well. Slowly add your sugar and lemon zest mixture, stirring well with whisk. If you want lemon extract, add it now.
Place your pot on low heat and whisk continuously. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. This is going to take a while, but don't stop stirring or turn up the heat. It’s ready when you stick a wooden spoon in and it coats your spoon in yellow.
Remove from heat, and add your butter. Make sure it is cold and cubed. Continue stirring until butter has melted.
Pour your finished mixture through a fine mesh strainer. This will ensure your curd is smooth and silky. Put mixture in a glass jar with lid. Let cool at room temperature for an hour before lidding and putting in fridge. It will set completely in fridge. Will last several weeks in fridge and months in freezer.
Tip: -Do not stop whisking when eggs are on heat. Failing to do so may cause the eggs to overcook and become lumpy. -If your stove doesn’t go low enough, consider cooking in a double boiler. -Two Lemons should yield your needed Zest and Juice. -Use fresh lemon juice. The pre squeezed stuff you can get in a bottle will not cut it. -You can easily separate egg yolks from the egg white by tipping the egg back and forth between the shells. Or Gently use your hands to separate the yolk from the whites. -Do not fret if some egg white mixes in with your yolk. -Let your lemon curd cool completely before using it in baking. -When you make your lemon curd and you want it to have max solar energy, make sure you are cooking during the day. Not at night or in the evening. -Use less or even no lemon extract if you do not want your lemon curd to taste too strong.
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