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She who bathes the Earth with light
Self Love Bath
Rose petal bath bomb with added herbs (I used rosemary, but this is all about you so use what makes you feel best).
Candles I used:
Red - for love
White - for love and peace
Incense:
Vanilla *I used this one!
Cinnamon
Rosemary
NOTE!
A lot of different incense could work just as well, I’d search for a list of incense and their symbolism just in case :)
Bubbles are great for this bath!!
Pamper yourself however you see fit. Shave, read, listen to music, talk to friends, use face masks and lotions and all sorts of products, wash your hair, etc. Anything works!
Boneset Spell (2/25/17)
The Spell (The Goodly Spellbook):
Technically to be used on another injured person; however I used it on myself and it still worked.
For most wounds, bruises, pains, etc.
Call upon Gods and Goddesses of Healing
Place a hand above the wound, rocking steadily to your own set rhythm
Imagine the pain fleeing the body.
Repeat the following as many times as you see fit (I repeated it three times, and it worked for me, but this is about you and/or the person you are healing):
This is the spell that I intone,
Flesh to flesh, and bone to bone,
Sinew to sinew, and vein to vein,
And (injured’s name) is made whole again.
Adding ‘So mote it be’ could have an effect but is not necessary(?)
Variation:
Merseburg Incantation:
Bone sprain like blood sprain like limb sprain,
Bone to bone, blood to blood, limb to limb,
like they were glued.
Adding ‘So mote it be’ could have an effect but is not necessary(?)
My Experience:
Previously, I had fallen whilst ice skating and injured myself fairly badly. Calling upon Woden, I recited the first spell three times (saying ‘So mote it be’ at the end). Within a day, the spell began to work, taking a lot of the pain off of my backside. By the time I fell asleep, there was only a minute bit of pain that didn’t effect me all that much. Being a beginner witch, I would say this spell worked fairly amazingly and went off without a hitch. Thanks be to Woden.
- Ivy the Southern Witch
*Blessed* Turkish Eggs
I haven't posted a recipe in a while, but I can't stop making these breakfast eggs for literally all my meals. Adding intentions and blessings into your cooking (in my opinion) is the easiest way to incorporate magick into your daily like. As with anything you make, you can charge and bless the ingrediants with their metaphysical properties to make a more magickal meal. As you'll notice the ingredients listed below all have various properties, however the overall purpose of this dish is Healing, Energy and Protection.
Ingredients (and the properties I bless for)
2-3 Eggs (Rebirth and New Beginnings)
1 Cup of Greek yogurt (Healing and Balance)
Half of a Lemon (Clarity and Focus)
1-2 Cloves of Garlic (Protection and Purification)
10-12 Fresh Mint Leaves (Healing and Communication)
1 Tablespoon of Butter (Comfort and Healing)
Dash of Paprika (Joy and Protection)
Dash of Red Pepper Flakes (Strength and Confidence)
Dash of Cumin (Protection and Loyalty)
Bread with good crust (Abundance and Comfort)
Salt (Protection)
Pepper (Banishment)
Recipe
Start simmering a pot of water on the stove top, keep the temperature low to ensure it is more of a simmer then a boil.
While waiting for the water to boil, begin mincing garlic cloves, and mint leaves.
In a serving bowl, combine greek yogurt, juice from half a lemon, minced garlic cloves, mint leaves and some salt. Set to the side.
In simmering pot, add however many eggs youd like, and poach for about 3-4 minutes. (note: do not stir water while eggs are cooking, also do not let eggs overcook, the yolk should be runny).
While eggs are poaching, in small shallow pan, melt the butter. Add paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes and a good pinch of salt. Allow to cook until butter has changed to a darker red color.
Remove eggs from simmering water and add to the mint greek yogurt base. Pour butter sauce on top of everything.
If desired, cut and toast bread in some olive oil or the residue butter sauce in shallow pan.
Mix everything together and enjoy on top of bread!
Note: This recipe is adapted from a few different 'Turkish Eggs' recipes I've seen. You can definitely add other herbs like dill or basil to the greek yogurt base, if you want to include different properties from the ingredients, or focus on one specfic ideal for your day you can! Kitchen magick is all about intentions, set yours as you cook or even before. The photo used for this recpe is not mine, (I eat mine before remembering to take a picture) it is from Eva Koper who also has a recipe for Turkish Eggs on her site. Thank you for reading :)
Bad photo but I collected what was left of an offering to Aphrodite and put them into these little jar earrings 🌸
Notes on Witchcraft and Supernatural Experiences
So much deity work seems to be focused on having “conversations” with deities/spirits/entities. Some examples could be : astral projecting to meet gods, a demon threatening to possess you in a dream, hearing voices during meditations, etc. Now I’m not saying those accounts are all false, but it’s turning spirituality and witchcraft into something it is not. It is highly unlikely you’ll have vivid dreams and encounters where an ancient god is going to tell you to buy a resin statue and break up with your partner. Further you aren’t a bad witch if you never have crazy unexplainable encounters with the supernatural world. Waiting for signs and directions from ghosts will lead to disappointment or even deterioration in mental health. If you’re just beginning to work with spirits take a deep breath, light a candle and give thanks. Witchcraft is highly individualized and deeply spiritual, but it’s also heavily rooted in the world we can see. Exaggerating deity work and witchcraft in general is counterproductive and harmful.
Said with love and respect <3
Basil Lime Sugar Cookies
This is another recipe for kitchen magic. Basil is super helpful with just about anything- protection, health, joy etc. Mixed with lime I would say these cookies are good for a pick me up and can be charged to be a mood booster.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of butter (softened)
1 1/2 tsp lime juice (to taste tbh)
1 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh finely chopped basil (I used like 10 leaves)
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F
Beat together butter and sugar until combined
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt
To the butter/sugar mixture add egg, lime juice, vanilla extract, basil and salt. Mix
Slowly add dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until combined. Dough should not be sticky to the touch
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
My cookies did not spread out too much so you can place them relatively close on the tray. Just roll into a ball and place them wherever (May differ for yours so calculate your own risks)
Bake for 15-17 minutes until slight golden color at the bottoms. The cookie itself should stay pretty light so look for cracks along the top.
Let cookies rest on baking tray for two minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Additional Notes:
With any kind of kitchen magic it is what you make it. I charged all of my ingredients before baking and while mixing thought of the intentions I wanted behind them. They were quite literally made with love.
Merry Yuletide Loves!
Winter Solstice Party
Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions on throwing a Yule party. I don’t think any of my friends are pagan/witchy, but they know I am; I’ve had small solstice parties in the past and everyone had a good time. When I’m looking for inspo I only see really outdated or gimmicky ideas. I know that Christmas is very derivative of Yule so there is a lot of crossover, but if anyone knows subtle winter solstice ideas I’d appreciate it!
Some ideas:
I ordered bulk whole sale crystals and incense to put together little bags for everyone
Decorating in white, green, red and gold
Cooking and baking a few dishes
Garlands and candles
Fuck it, Taylor Swift Tarot
I just spent the last 5 hours making my own Taylor Swift tarot deck
Radishes in a jar ~
The squad rolling up
Herbs and first harvest moon 🌿
babies~~
Sabbat Bread 🖤
Here is a really simple bread recipe that I make on almost all sabbats. At its base it is focaccia so you can add different herbs for different properties or times of the year.
What you’ll need:
A large pan
Three large bowls
3 1/3 cups of water (preferably at 110°F or 43°C, but you can honestly just turn your sink as hot as it will go and this will work)
2 teaspoons of sugar/honey
3 1/2 cups of flour
2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast (or one 1 oz packet)
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 teaspoons of coarse sea salt (if using table salt, only use 1 teaspoon.)
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
A sprig of fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon of dried)
How to make:
Pour water and sugar into a large bowl, mix until dissolved. Lightly stir in yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until yeast has foamed.
In another bowl mix together flour and two teaspoons of salt.
Slowly stir in half of the flour salt mixture, then add 1/4 a cup of olive oil. Continue to combine while adding the rest of the flour mixture.
Before kneading the bread by hand, cover a different bowl in a thin layer of olive oil and set aside.
Flour your hands and begin kneading the mixture, continue adding additional flour if the dough is too wet.
When the dough no longer sticks to your hands transfer dough to the oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel.
Leave dough to rise in a warm area for an hour.
After the dough has risen, transfer this to a oiled pan that you plan to bake the bread in. The pan can be a cast iron skillet, glass cake pan, it doesn’t matter!
Let bread rise for another 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F or 204°C.
Use your fingers to press holes all over the dough. Do not worry about hitting the bottom of the pan, press holes all around the dough until it is spread out evenly throughout the pan.
Cover the dough in a light layer of olive oil, salt, garlic and rosemary.
Cook the bread for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let rest for 10 minutes, remove from pan and enjoy!
Metaphysical Properties:
Not everything you cook has to be magick, but if you do intend on practicing make sure to cleanse your kitchen and set your intentions throughout the process!
Garlic is a feminine protective and purifying root.
Rosemary has healing properties and is known for its feminine energy, it is also used for clearing the mind.
Sea Salt is traditionally used for protection and banishment. It’s ties with the ocean and femininity make this bread good for full moons.
Other Notes~
You can use a stand mixer if you have a dough attachment instead of kneading by hand.
Serve with a mixture of olive oil, parmigiana cheese and red pepper flakes to dip.
Me: *tries astral projection*
*sees a rat man with red eyes*
Me: ✨no✨
I will not cry because my deity has given me many signs they care about me
I will not cry because my deity has given me many signs they care about me
I will not cry because my deity has given me many signs they care about me
I will not cry because my deity has given me many signs they care about me
Deity: sends me the sun card
🥺
Completely peaceful and love filled protest, continue the fight for black lives
Grow and dry your own herbs baby girl 🌿🍄☘️
The Pink Pain Tarot deck is absolutely gorgeous! 💕🐙🌸
Beltane celebrations 🧚💕🦋