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Moon Goddess Oil

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A ritual anointing oil to channel Moon Goddess energy.   You Will Need Rose petals Jasmine flowers Mugwort Clary sage essential oil Rose essential oil Jasmine essential oil Carrier oil Clear quartz How to Craft This Oil Make this Moon Goddess Oil on a Full Moon or on a Monday, the day that is ruled by the Moon. Begin making it when the Sun has set and the Moon is visible in the sky. Be sure to ground and centre yourself before you start. Burn sage to spiritually cleanse yourself, the items for this oil, and the space that you are creating this oil in. Cleanse the outside of the jar and the clear quartz with Full Moon water. Light some incense of jasmine or sandalwood. Bless and charge the items you are adding to the oil. Place your hands over the items and visualise them surrounded by a shimmering blue light. Ask that each of the items be blessed and charged with Divine Lunar energy. For a small bottle (15-20ml) of this Moon Goddess oil use approximately a 1/2 teaspoon each of drie...

Success Spell Bottle

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A spell bottle for success. You Will Need Cinnamon Basil Chamomile Mint Cloves Rosemary Bay leaf Citrine crystal Gold glitter Written intention Green candle How to Craft This Spell Bottle Make this on a Sunday afternoon, or when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.  I chose seven herbs for this spell bottle since the number seven is connected to success and luck. Cleanse the bottle first with some sage smoke or full moon water. You may also want to cleanse the citrine crystal too. Start by centering yourself and raising your energy. Call the quarters, cast a circle, or do whatever you would normally do to prepare for spellwork. Add all of the items listed above to your spell bottle (except for the green candle of course). When adding the items do so with intent. Focus on success and what that means to you. Visualise yourself successful, able to achieve your goals with ease. For the written intentions, on a small piece of paper write the word "success" with a gold pen/m...

Lavender

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Heavenly scented flower of peace and tranquillity.   Correspondences Projective energy Mercury Air Virgo Crown and Third Eye Chakra Magickal Properties: peace, love, sleep, purification, clarity, happiness, longevity, healing, clairvoyance, tranquillity Medicinal Properties: antimicrobial, cures headaches, relieves insomnia, alleviates stress and anxiety  The Magick of Lavender Lavender can be used to repel any negative energies and welcome in peaceful loving energy. Lavender added to herbal teas will bring peace, comfort, and tranquillity. Use lavender in bedtime tea blends. Use lavender in magickal baking, add it to cakes and cookies. Try adding powdered lavender to dishes and baked goods. (Note: the French lavender, Lavandula stoechas, is highly toxic and should not be consumed) Lavender is beloved by bees, try infusing honey with lavender to use in kitchen witchery. Lavender can boost your intuition and psychic abilities. Anoint your Third Eye chakra with lavender essentia...

Enchanted Tea

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An enchanted herbal tea blend. Contains Rose petals Chamomile Jasmine flowers Elderflower Dandelion leaves Mint Lavender How to Make It For one pot of this Enchanted Tea combine a teaspoon each of dried rose petals, chamomile, mint, and dandelion leaves with a half a teaspoon each of dried jasmine flowers, elderflower, and lavender. You could try charging the herbs for this tea first by placing them in a selenite bowl or charging plate for a couple of hours. Or make up a big batch using 2 parts dried rose petals, chamomile, mint and dandelion leaves, and 1 part dried jasmine flowers, elderflower, and lavender. Store it with an amethyst crystal. This tea will invoke enchantment. Sip it when doing magick, casting spells, or during rituals. This would be a perfect brew to drink outside while you connect with the enchanted-ness of nature. Make up some of this tea in a thermos and find a quiet spot in nature to mindfully drink it.

Sabbat Correspondences For Your Altar

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An altar for each Sabbat and their correspondences. Imbolc - February 1st / 2nd Correspondences Colours - white, red, yellow, green, pink Crystals - clear quartz, amethyst, bloodstone, green aventurine, selenite Plants - snowdrops, crocus, daffodils, rosemary, frankincense, willow Symbols - new beginnings, renewal, lambs, fire, Brigid's cross, milk, snow Rituals/activities - light and bless candles, make a Brigid's cross, have a fire Read more about Imbolc here: https://www.grasswoodwitch.com/2024/02/imbolc.html Ostara / Spring Equinox - March 20th / 21st Correspondences Colours - green, blue, pink, pastels Crystals - emerald, aquamarine, rose quartz, moonstone, amazonite Plants - daffodils, primrose, violets, pussy willow, birch, gorse, tulips Symbols - rabbits, eggs, seeds, balance, growth, spring flowers, butterflies Rituals/activities - decorate eggs, spring clean, gardening, make hot cross buns Read more about Ostara here: https://www.grasswoodwitch.com/2024/03/os...

Witchy Morning Routine

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A list of some ideas for a very witchy morning routine Write in your dream journal. Drink some crystal infused water, try adding some Bach flower remedies to it too. Greet the sun. Sit quietly outside, even if only for a few minutes. Do some Earthing, ground yourself. If you have a garden, spend some time in it. Tend to your potted plants. Light an incense, a perfect incense for the morning is sandalwood. Light a candle, choose an appropriately coloured candle for whatever kind of intention you would like to set for the day (i.e. a blue candle for calm, a purple candle to enhance your psychic abilities). Make an herbal tea or drink an herbal infusion that you have steeped overnight (nettle and hibiscus would be an ideal choice). Meditate. Pray. Leave offerings to any deities you work with. Offerings such as herbal tea, crystal infused water, or fresh flowers. Recite affirmations. Do an oracle or tarot card pull. Select a crystal to work with for the day. Practice some kitchen magick wh...

Sunstone

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Sunstone is the embodiment of solar energy. Magickal Correspondences Projective energy Sun Fire Leo & Libra Solar plexus and sacral chakra Action, bravery, confidence, energy, growth, happiness, joy, luck, optimism, strength, success, vitality, wellbeing. The Magick of Sunstone Sunstone embodies the warmth and positivity of summer. It is solar energy manifest. Sunstone has an uplifting and positive energy. It can help you overcome anxiety and fears, boost confidence, and banish self-doubt. Use sunstone to maintain an optimistic outlook. Connected to the solar plexus and sacral chakras, place sunstone on either of those chakras and meditate to clear any blockages. Sunstone stimulates energy and vitality. Place a grid of sunstone around you when you’re feeling low in energy. Try placing sunstone around a glass of water to charge the water. Use sunstone for success. Place a sunstone tower in the centre of a crystal grid of pyrite, citrine, and clear quartz. Sunstone can be used for pr...

Springtime Tea Blend

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A springtime herbal tea blend. Contains Pink rosebuds Lavender Nettle Dandelion leaf Butterfly pea flowers How to Make It For one pot of this Springtime Tea Blend combine 3 dried pink rosebuds, a teaspoon each of dried dandelion leaf, nettle, and butterfly pea flowers along with a half a teaspoon of dried lavender You could charge the herbs for this tea first by placing them in a selenite bowl or charging plate for a couple of hours. A perfect tea to sip while enjoying a beautiful spring day!

Crystals for Dreaming

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A list of crystals and their uses for dreaming. Amethyst : encourages a restful sleep, pleasant dreams, prevents nightmares, dream recall Black Tourmaline : prevents nightmares, psychic protection Celestite : vivid dreams, dream recall, prevents nightmares, dream interpretation Clear Quartz : lucid dreams, messages in dreams, dream recall Howlite : calming, restful sleep, treats insomnia Labradorite : vivid dreams, lucid dreams, prevents nightmares Lapis Lazuli : lucid dreams, prophetic dreams, protection in the astral realm Moonstone : intuitive dreams, prevents nightmares, restful sleep, prophetic dreams Rainbow Fluorite : dreams that inspire, clarity and insight Selenite : lunar energy, deep sleep, prevents nightmares, treats insomnia How to Use Crystals for Dreaming Add any of the above crystals to dream pillows, or dreaming charm bags. Place them under your pillow, on your nightstand, under your mattress, or under your bed. Place a grid of crystals around your bed. Try holding one...

Nettles

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Nettles are often overlooked but contain many magickal and medicinal uses.   Correspondences Projective energy Fire Pluto & Mars Aries & Scorpio Awareness, banishing, boundaries, courage, energy, healing, justice, meditation, protection, purification, security, self-awareness, the underworld, vitality The Magick of Nettles Nettles are most commonly used in magick for protection. Use them in protection spells and rituals. Add them to protection bottles, or bathe in dried nettles and sea salt for a protective bath. Stinging nettles obviously sting so do be careful when handling them. If you are stung by nettles try rubbing dock leaves on the affected area. The sting from nettles can be removed by drying or cooking them. Nettles are extremely healthy. They're filled with vitamins and minerals. The fresh young leaves and seeds of nettles can be consumed. Nettles are used to treat inflammation, arthritis, allergies, skin conditions, and hair loss. Forage nettle leaves in Spring....