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My favorite Yudho pieces! They speak to me in various Magickal ways. They’ve made great catalysts for meditative gnosis.

Types of Incense:

• Sandalwood: Protection, healing, purification, pleasing the spirits, consecration

• Cherry: Attracts and stimulates love, new beginnings

• Vanilla: Luck, love, happiness, stimulates memory

• Jasmine: Luck; especially in love, peace, intuition, moon magick

• Coconut: Purification and protection, fertility, love and chastity

• Frankincense: Spirituality, protection, love, prosperity, growth, confidence, an offering to the gods

• Cinnamon: Wealth/money, prosperity, success, focus, amplifies any ritual or spell, third eye

• Myrrh: Protection, exorcism, consecration, purification, peace, meditation, spirituality, offering to the gods

• Patchouli: Money, abundance, attraction, passion, romance, lust

• Rose: Love, self love, safety, calm, healing, purification, connection to maternal ancestors

• Strawberry: Passion, love, luck, friendship, romance, opens/connects root and sacral chakras, goddess offering

• Dragon's Blood: Increases personal power, manifestation, attraction, sensuality, love, favored by many entities as an offering

• Sage: Cleansing, banishing, protection, clearing the air, nullifying negativity, promoting a more peaceful environment, longevity

• Lavender: Psychic abilities, divination, dream magick, protection, purification, beauty, intuition, peace, calming

• Nag Champa: Amplifies a ritual, great for meditation

• Clove: Protection (especially for children), love, money, purification, exorcism, shielding/warding

• Juniper: Exorcism, protection, healing, love

• Allspice: Attracts luck and money, provides extra physical energy

• Copal: Protection, cleansing, purification, connection, spirituality, ideal for cleansing crystals and stones

• Bay: Good luck, manifestation, success, purification, protection, healing, sharpens psychic abilities

• Rosemary: Protection, exorcism, purification, promotes sleep, restores and/or mantains youth, draws love, increases intellect

• Thyme: Health, vitality, healing, cleansing

• Pine: Money, strength, patience, shielding, purification, offer to nature spirits/deities

• Fern: Burn indoors to drive out malevolent spirits, burn outdoors to bring rain

• Benzoin: Purification, prosperity, amplifies mental abilities

• Arabic Gum: Purification and protection of the home

• Blueberry: Keeps unwanted influences away

• Passionflower: Peace, anxiety soothing, promotes sleep, friendship, joy, openness

• Mullein: Courage, protection, health, divination, offering to the dead

• Rowan: Psychic ability, self reflection, healing, protection, power, spirits more likely to obey demands/requests

• Star Anise: Psychic power, manifestation, luck

• Mugwort: Strength, psychic power, spirit communication, protection, astral travel, dream work, visions/premonitions

• Rue: Healing, mental health, comfort, exorcism, love, bonding

• Saffron: Health, wealth, happiness, success, wind raising, manifestation, lust, strength, third eye

• Palo Santo: Clears stagnant/negative energy

• Eucalyptus: Healing, cleansing, physical health, clears tense energy, invigorating, empowerment

• Wormwood: Magick, astral travel, spirit work, dream work, divination, third eye, protection from magick, curses and unwelcome energies, spiritual love, opens spiritual doorways, return to sender

• Lotus: Inner peace and outer harmony, third eye, meditation ascension, recovery, offering to Lilith

• Chamomile: Love, peace, comfort, stress reduction, luck in gambling

• Amber: Manifestation, good luck, success, love, romance, patience, protection, balance, sensuality, pain relief

• Damiana: Sensuality, sexuality, astral travel, love/sex magick, baneful witchcraft, attraction, drawing spells, shadow work, healing trauma, speaking your truth

• Skull Cap: Balance, calm, recovery, anchor to bring consciousness back to the body after astral projection

• Albizzia: Opens you up to oneness, attunes the heart, brings happiness

• Lemongrass: Calming, balance, love, depression relief

• Ginger: Strength, power, prosperity, relationship success

• Oregano: Joy, travel, creativity, love, hand fasting

• Cardamom: Love, lust, charm, mental clarity

• Sweet Grass: Removes malevolent energies, draws prosperity

• Marshmallow: Spirit pulling, protection, cleansing, stimulates psychic power, self-understanding, nurturing, healing, fertility, love, sexuality

• Orris: Love, protection, divination, spirit work, intuition

• Storax: Courage, healing, moon magick, meditation, divination, encourages restful sleep, offering to Hekate

Incense Smoke Divination:

Smoke direction- Up/down:

• Up: Positive spiritual journey

• Down: Challenges, deviation from the path

Smoke direction- Right/left:

• Right: Desires will be fulfilled

• Left: Blocks and turbulent energy

Smoke direction- Towards/away:

• Towards: Reciprocal affection

• Away: Neglect or indifference

Smoke forms a circle:

• Clear circle: Strong vibes, manifestation is near

• Hazey circle: Weak vibes, uncertain manifestation

Smoke forms a Ladder:

• Multiple steps: Elevated spiritual path

• One step: Need to enhance spirituality

Spiral shape:

• Clear spiral: Big, new change

• No distinct shape: Chaos, uncertainty

Smoke splits in two:

• Important life decisions

• Trust your instincts

Many broken corners:

• Confusion, need clarity

Infinity symbol:

• Very auspicious omen

Thick and dense smoke:

• Negative energy

• Change is needed

Abrupt lighting and smoke:

• Smooth/even flame: Clear path

• Choppy flame: Hurdles on path

The items highlighted in blue are things I highly recommend!

Here is a list of things to avoid.

This is, of course, not an end-all-be-all list of possible responsible and healthy pursuits.

You can learn more about me, find my master-post, check out my Patreon, and suggest content here.

Great list!

Also look into cult behavior because a coven or society you’re interested in joining could be more dangerous than you think.

Lonely is a word that people fear in their life.

Having no one around and no one to talk to.

But, what is wrong with being alone?

Why do we fear the silence and calm

that comes from being by yourself?

We need to take the chance to look

deep into our soul and conscious.

Without the distraction of the world around,

you can learn a whole lot about you.

This is an opportunity to get in touch

with your higher self and what they need

you to learn from them.

There’s no fear in being alone.

You are your own best friend,

the one who knows you the best in life.

You should be your first and last love.

Why not spend quality time with you?

Center yourself around the values and ideas

that you hold true to your heart or soul.

Treat yourself like a friend and give

yourself the attention you crave and need.

Your higher self will teach you that you

don’t need to be on the move constantly.

Sometimes, it’s best to not move and

interact with anyone around you.

When it’s time to emerge back into

the present, and join society.

You’ll be prepared for anything and

phased by nothing,

that this world can throw at you.

Hey beginner witches! When practicing your craft in nature, it's important to be mindful of the impact you have on the environment. Here are a few things to avoid leaving in nature:

Let's practice responsible stewardship of the earth and leave no trace of our magical workings behind. 🌿🚫🏞️

When you start practicing, you’re going to be tempted to bury a lot of shit or throw it into a body of water…

Don’t. If it’s anything on this list, then just don’t.

🤍a simple personal cleansing spell 🤍🎧

Feeling a bit weighed down by negative vibes lately? It's time to treat yourself to a personal cleansing spell that'll leave you feeling refreshed and renewed from the inside out. Here's a gentle ritual to get you started:

🌸 Set the Scene: Find a quiet, peaceful space where you can be alone with your thoughts. Light a candle or some incense to create a soothing atmosphere. Take a few deep breaths to center yourself and let go of any tension.

🔮 Connect with Your Intentions: Close your eyes and focus on what you want to release from your life—whether it's stress, self-doubt, or anything else holding you back. Visualize these negative energies as dark clouds surrounding you.

✨ Embrace the Power of Water: Fill a bowl with warm water and add a handful of sea salt or a few drops of your favorite cleansing essential oil. This mixture symbolizes purification and renewal.

🌊 Cleanse Away Negativity: Dip your fingertips into the water and gently splash it over your face, allowing the purifying energy to wash away any negativity or stagnant energy. As you do this, repeat a simple affirmation like, "I release what no longer serves me and welcome in positivity and light."

🌿 Ground and Reconnect: After cleansing, take a moment to ground yourself by placing your hands on the earth or simply feeling the support of the ground beneath you. Visualize roots growing from your feet, anchoring you firmly to the earth's energy.

❤️ Seal in Positivity: Finish your ritual by anointing yourself with a few drops of cleansing oil or moisturizer, focusing on areas like your wrists, temples, and heart. As you do this, affirm your commitment to self-love and inner peace.

💫 Express Gratitude: Take a moment to thank yourself for taking the time to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Feel gratitude for the cleansing energy that now surrounds you.

Remember, personal cleansing spells are all about honoring your own journey and intuition. Trust yourself and let the magic flow! 💖🔮

Astrology and the occult are diverse fields, and interpretations vary. Here are brief notes on aspects associated with witchcraft or the occult:

1. **Moon Phases:**

- Full moon: Amplifies magical energy.

- New moon: Ideal for new beginnings or rituals of concealment.

2. **Planetary Associations:**

- **Mercury:** Communication and spellwork.

- **Venus:** Love spells and beauty rituals.

- **Mars:** Energy for rituals, protection.

3. **Astrological Houses:**

- **8th House:** Transformation, secrets, and the occult.

- **12th House:** Intuition, dreams, hidden knowledge.

4. **Major Aspects:**

- **Conjunctions:** Intensify energies.

- **Sextiles:** Opportunities for magic.

- **Trines:** Harmonious, flowing energy.

5. **Retrograde Planets:**

- **Mercury Retrograde:** Caution in spellcasting and communication.

6. **Lunar Nodes:**

- **North Node:** Future, destiny, growth in magical practice.

7. **Fixed Stars:**

- Stars like Algol or Sirius are thought to influence magic.

8. **Transits:**

- Pay attention to planets transiting sensitive points in your natal chart for potent magical times.

Always remember, interpretations can vary among practitioners, and personal intuition plays a crucial role in crafting your magical practice.

If you’re into alchemy, look into planetary hours too.

pine trees and witchcraft

as winter months (and yule festivities) approach, pine becomes an excellent component of green witchcraft. evergreen trees, of course, symbolize immortality and perseverance. they are a great addition to any spell involving resilience or overcoming obstacles.

hanging a pine branch above your door will invite good energies, be it spirits or friends, into your space. placing pine above your bed will ward off illness.

throw pine into the fireplace (or bonfire) to summon protective energy.

pinecones work as a health and fertility charm.

pine is also an excellent smoke cleanser for purifying and warming a space’s energy.

pine trees in general are associated with divine harmony, peace, releasing guilt, and clarity. for this reason, meditation under a pine tree (or with a pine sprig in your hand) can be very healing and beneficial spiritually.

whether you have a pine tree in your home this season, you take a walk among some evergreens, or even just light a pine-scented candle in your bedroom, its wintery magick is wonderful.

Pine is such an excellent plant to use for protection and attracting abundance. It’s one of my favorites.

Hello there wanderer!

Welcome to the glade we're a inclusive server for those looking for a community or a place to learn in a safe space! We are very based on the more death and spirit over the Hedge parts of witchcraft!

We have:

-A growing library

-Divination offering sections

-Customizable roles

-Friendly staff

spiritus_arcanum

Has anyone read this one? It's on my (ever-growing) to-read list!

Added to my reading list. I like Mat.

My most basic advice on any part of spirit work is encompassed by something my first teacher said to me that I have since built my whole practice on, any one who has been around here a while may have heard me say it before: ‘Spirits are just folks.” This doesn’t mean they are human, never forget that they aren’t human, but it does mean that you should expect interacting with them to follow some of the same general rules interacting with a person follows. For instance: You don’t meet a new person and expect to know absolutely everything about them and trust them implicitly after getting coffee one time, don’t expect to know everything about a spirit and trust them implicitly after one divination session. If you would usually take several hangouts over several months to come to trust a person and call them your friend, give yourself and a new spirit the same latitude. You wouldn’t expect a human friend to only want what you want, and consider them dangerous for having wants and desires, of their own, but many people think that a spirit is dangerous if they have their own motivations separate from the human they work with.

The entire basis of my practice is treating spirits as individuals. I occasionally do contract work for the big name entities from the big pantheons, but I worship an unrecorded pantheon and outside of them my longest and closest relationships are with a Clan of the Fair Folk and small local spirits. I’ve never been very concerned with pinning a recorded name or “type” on an entity I’ve encountered. To me an entity is fully vetted when I know them the way I know a friend: when I know their personality, their preferences, their desires, when I can anticipate their actions in response to my own. I don’t care if the entity who showed up claiming to be Apollo really is Apollo, I care about knowing the entity as an individual. If it isn’t who it claimed to be I hope to make it feel comfortable enough with me to drop it’s pretext and be truly itself.

Now this is just my personal style. There are other methods and styles of spirit work that don’t care so much about the individuality of the entities that they engage with. They’re perfectly fine, and work out just as well for their practitioners, they just don’t sit well for me with how I was taught from a young age and how I have developed my practice since.

I think this is why I find ritual work so..... uncomfortable and stilted..... because while I do have reverence for the Otherworld (thus making offerings regularly) I would be SO EMBARRASSED AND UNCOMFORTABLE if everytime someone called me on the phone or invited me over they made a big grand flowery tadoo about it. This kind of interaction with the Otherworld only feels appropriate to me when the event matches the ceremony (like for a festival or many a personal dedication or AT MOST when you're asking for a REALLY BIG FAVOR like the kind of favor that you could never make an equivalent offering to so all the extra reverence is PART of what offering you can make for it)