Self Love Tea

A sweet brew to warm your spirit when you’re not feeling your best!

this beautiful magenta colored tea is jam packed with ingredients to encourage feelings of love and positivity! i let mine steep for 5 minutes, and stir in half a teaspoon of lavender honey clockwise until it’s dissolved in. i haven’t tried it iced yet, but i bet it would taste great!

Calming Jar

Because sometimes, a witch just needs to remember to take a breath.

Materials:

Find yourself a small jar and fill it with an equal-parts blend of Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Lavender, and Spearmint. To this, add a few of your nail clippings or a strand of your hair, and one good steady outward breath. (Don’t blow into the jar, that will just scatter things and make a mess. Just exhale long and slow, and try to release a little stress while you’re at it.)

Seal the jar and store it somewhere that it won’t be disturbed. Whenever you get those feelings of anxiety or you just can’t seem to simmer down, take the jar out and give it a shake, or pop the lid off and have a small sniff of the herbs inside. If it starts to smell funny or develops mold, discard the contents and clean the jar thoroughly, then start over.

Note: Please be aware of allergies when concocting your herb blend. If you are allergic to any of the components, please feel free to substitute other herbs or crystals with calmative properties.

Putting things under your pillow

By putting certain things underneath your pillow, you will allow those metaphysical properties to interact with your dreams, and your person all throughout the night, when you sleep upon that pillow. Here is a small list of constructs you can put underneath your pillow, that will provide to you certain energies, minds states, and physical stimulus throughout the night based on what they are:

Earth Mama’s Delightful Bedtime Soak

This soak not only helps you calm down and drift to sleep, but exfoliates and softens your skin, and increases psychic ability for dream magic. ingredients:

Pour everything but roses into a container stir 3 times clockwise seal and shake, filling it with your intent let it rest in moonlight for 36-48 hours Use 1 - 2 cups before bed, sprinkle rose petals if desired, and soak for at least 20 minutes yields 6 cups shelf-life of 1 year (( this is a soak I found in Sticks, Stones, Roots and Bones, by Stephanie Bird and reworked a little bit))

Despite being commonly known, Chamomile is not just a benign little flower that tastes sweet in your cup, it packs a powerful medicinal punch. Chamomile should not be thought of in terms of what specific diseases it can be used for, because there are too many uses to list, nor is is helpful to only think of what herbs can ‘do’. After reading though my favorite herb books, I summarize the actions of chamomile as being:

Here are some of the chemical constituents present in chamomile and their generalized actions (mostly from Wood, but also from Simon Mills, David Hoffmann and Chanchal Cabrerra)

JESUS TEA

So it’s Flu Season again, and this recipe for Tea To Fix What Ails You was given to me by a Christian friend, and I’ve taken to calling it JESUS TEA due to it’s miraculous properties.  Even though it, technically, contains no tea.  This tea is as caffinie-free as anything processed in a US plant can get, but be sure to check the provenance and all ingredients in case of allergies.

You will Need:

Recipe:

Bring water to a simmer in the pot.  Add the chamomile, rooibos and spices to steep about 4-5 minutes or longer if you like tea-flavored tar which given you have the flu you probably do.  Add Cider, Lemon Juice and Honey until dissolved.  Drink all of this in the course of an hour to stay hydrated, make more pots as needed or until you pass out. 

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS: gargle warm salt water first for as long as you can, it’ll break up the mucus in your throat and soothe the soreness.

This stuff is hecking delicious, and my dad claims it cured his cold. I’ve taken to drinking it just because it tastes good! Thank you for sharing! :D I also found that you can freeze this stuff in convenient single serving sizes, ready to be heated in the microwave when you don’t have enough spoons to make it fresh. Granted fresh is usually best for most food and drinks, but it’s still good.

I also calculated a single serving version, which I’m putting here in case anyone wants to make it that way:

Mix the spices together in one container, and mix the two kinds of tea together in another. Measure out of these the above amounts. (Don’t try to store the two things together, the spices will sink to the bottom and you won’t get the right measurements.)

Use a tea infuser/tea bag/cheesecloth/whatever to keep the herb bits from floating off into your drink. Steep for the usual 4-5 minutes, then add the cider, honey, and lemon.

Side note: ground cloves is cheaper for me so I use ½ tsp of that instead of 1 of whole. I also like cinnamon a lot so I use ¼ tsp ground cinnamon instead of a stick (also sticks are really expensive here). If you use a stick, break it into little pieces. The downside of ground cinnamon is that it kind of congeals if you don’t stir it periodically, so keep a spoon handy as you drink.

Since people have been asking for this (I guess the flu/common cold is going around agian), have it again, NOW WITH SINGLE SERVING SIZE, THANK YOU @snowfox102  for doing the math for me!

Is it possible to substitute the chamomile for something else?

Pretty much any herbal tea but mint will work?  Rose hip’s good, or you can just double the rooibos. You can even put in black or green tea.  I don’t becuase those both have caffiene and I want to be awake as little as possible when I’m sick.  

What the absolute fuck is a shitwack of honey?

Once tea tarts cooling down*  start adding honey. Keep adding honey.   Your significant other or parents will notice and ask “Isn’t that enough honey?” “No.”  You rasp, throat raw. “I need the magic bug juice too heal me.” “I think we should check your fever again.” they say. “When I’m fucking done.”  You rasp, sounding like gollum with a four-packs-a-day habit.   Eventually, there will be enough.

that, is a “Shitwhack”

*boiling honey gets rid of 90% of it’s goodness, so let the tea cool down to drinking temp before adding honey.

“work smarter, not harder” productivity spell

this is a dry container spell i made during this weekend’s full moon to help with my productivity. however, i wanted to create something that would be useful for someone like me that needs calm, balance and peace in order to be productive. i also want to be productive particularly when it pertains to academic things and my job which is also research/academic based. i’ve found that i need a direction before i start my work or i will be a nervous wreck. this spell focuses not only on motivation, but the wisdom to discern between what i am just able to do and what i actually should do. 

(note: this spell has two parts and i used a lot of things i had around, feel free to shorten it and augment it for what you can do and what you need.)

part i: candle dressing

what i used:

paprika - strength

five spice (cinnamon - attraction and luck; cloves - luck and prosperity; fennel - peace and blessings; black pepper - banishing negative energy; onion powder - banishing bad habits)

full moon water - manifestation and release

part ii: container spell

what i used: 

chamomile - balance and intuition 

white tea - clarity and realization

elderflower - wisdom 

mustard seed - faith, courage, endurance, and success

earl grey (black tea + bergamot) - strength, stability, expelling negativity, banishing; fortune, truth, justice

basil - courage, balance, and creativity   

sage - wisdom (cleansing and healing)

chicory - countering negativity, intuition, time management  

I placed the spell into a small blue bowl filled half way with full moon water. i’m not totally sure why, i just got the urge to do it and i try to follow those urges in my craft. after the candle went out and the container was properly sealed, i placed it on my desk. i already notice a little difference! grad school, here i come! 

Anger dispersion magick tea

This can be used on you, or another person, but please make sure to ask said person before casting it towards them.

Supplies:

chamomile,

lavender, 

honey or sugar,

amethyst, (optional)

agate, (optional) 

and, if you want it to work quickly or if its an emergency, add ginger.

Directions:

if your supplies are limited, use a coffee filter as a tea bag. Put all your herbs into the bag, tie it off with a string or sew a thread to seal it. Boil water, pour water into cup, place bag into hot water and stir in sugar or honey. 

All of this done with the intent to calm the anger of the one who drinks this tea. 

Stir clockwise for good results and luck. 

If you are using the stones, drop them into the tea, and stir with sugar or honey. (clean your crystals first) Strain stones and drink. 

(edit: The intention you should infuse this with is lessening bouts of anger, and making it a lot more difficult to experience anger.)

🔥creativity spell jar🔥

ingredients

✨salt (cleanses, absorbs bad energy)

✨chamomile (reduces stress)

✨basil (enhances creativity and luck; dispels fear and confusion; and attracts wealth)

✨sage (enhances wisdom and purifies self)

✨nutmeg (attracts wealth and enhances luck and wisdom)

✨cinnamon (enhances creativity, luck, and success)

✨osmanthus (increases self-confidence)

✨rosemary (for clear thinking)

directions

put all ingredients in a bottle, seal with wax, add sigil and 

voila!

Self-Confidence Spell Jar

So I just made a spell jar and it is probably one of the best spell jars that I have ever made. I’m not going to post a picture because I can’t get a good view of it and also I’m really self conscious of everything that I take a picture of. Anyways you can change it however you like to make it suit your needs.

What I used:

- A tiny Jar -Sage Powder: Self Confidence -Chamomile: Relief of Anxiety and Stress -Lavender Buds: Relief of Anxiety and Stress -Crushed Bay Leaf: Self Confidence -Black Salt: Confidence -Rose Petals: Self Love and Confidence -Orange Essential Oil: Self Confidence -Lavender Essential Oil: Relief of Anxiety and Stress -Peppermint Essential Oil: Confidence and Relief of Anxiety -Dragon’s Blood Incense Shavings: Confidence -White and Yellow wax to Seal it off: White for just a sealant Yellow for Self Confidence

Recipe: Josh’s “Feel Good” Tea

We’ve all had those days when we’re so sick we don’t want to do much. Between fits of rather painful coughing, sniffling, achiness, and difficulty breathing, I knew that I needed a good strong tea to help kick this flu in the rear. And that’s how I came to create my “Feel Good” blend - a nice, strong tea that makes you feel calm and relaxed before promptly knocking you out for a good nap.

Ingredients: -1 tbsp peppermint tea -1 tsp chamomile -1.5 tsp rosemary -1 tsp lavender -Honey (raw recommended) -pinch ground cinnamon -Boiling Water

Combine all of your herbs in a sachet and steep in the water for anywhere between 3 and 10 minutes for a strong tea. Add honey to taste and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. Enjoy!

Witchy Notes: Peppermint is great for pain relief from coughing due to the menthol, chamomile helps to relax and encourages sleep. Rosemary is a great cough suppressant and also helps to ease aches and pain. Lavender helps to induce calm, allowing you to breathe easier. Honey and cinnamon both have antibacterial properties and are excellent health ingredients. Enchant your ingredients ahead of time as you see fit, so that your tea will have a bit of magic all to its own!

~ Teas to Drink Before Doing Divination ~

Hey guys! :D

So I am a lover of tea and divination. and sugar.

As a person with these likes, I have learned to mesh the two together! :D Here is a list of teas you can drink before doing divination :)

I only really put down teas I find to taste good, since drinking bitter/gross tea puts me in a bad mood xD Anyways, here’s the short little list I came up with! :)

Teas:

Additions to Your Tea:

Other Notes:

**Some herbs/teas are not safe for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, have certain illnesses, or are otherwise at risk. Please check a credible website such as WebMD.com for the side effects, as well as advice/info on the suggested herbs. Stay safe!**

To keep unwanted dreams out of your nights

Ingredients:

When to do it:

Waning or New Moon

Method:

Tak the time to sit, lit candles if you wish and focus on your intent (chasing the nightmares away). While putting the ingredients in your bag, focus on your needs for each of them: having a calm and restful sleep. Say it out loud if it helps. Close the bag, repeat your will one more time.

Let the bag charge under the New Moon for a night before putting it under your pillow.

I wish you a peaceful sleep <3

All my charm bags can be found here

For Restful Sleep

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to ward off insomnia or induce sleep. Hopefully these can help. :)

Sleep Oil 

To increase the benefits of your sleep, apply a few drops behind your ears, spreading the excess out over your jawline (you don’t need much, just a little dab will work). Do this immediately before bed. Please do a spot test on the back of your hand to make sure you’re not allergic. 

Pouch For A Restful Night 

Add these items to a pouch: 

Mix all of the above together in a small pouch and charge the pouch. Feel free to add a couple of drops of oil such as lavender, rose geranium, lemon balm or any other oil pertaining to sleep. 

Sleep Jar 

After everything is well covered by the orris root, store with a tight fitting lid and keep it near your bedside. When you are having trouble sleeping, take out the jar, uncap it and inhale deeply its sweet aroma. Then set it aside, leaving it open on your bedside table, turn off the lights and sleep. 

You can add a piece of moonstone, amethyst, blue lace agate, or blue tourmaline to the mix to make it more effective. 

More Things You Can Do:

Cleansing & Calming Salt

Here is a quick recipe I made for some salt to cleanse my crystals/spell jars and also charge them with some calming energy at the same time!

Ingredients:

Simply mix the salt and herbs (I used a mortar and pestle but you could just mix in a bowl) and use however you like to use salt for cleansing. Feel free to substitute for herbs with similar correspondences, or for whatever intent you would like the salt to have!

Bonus tip!

Add to a spray bottle for an easy way to cleanse and calm whatever space you’re in with a quick spritz!

Super Money Sachet 

I had a really cool experience with this sachet! Until now, this sachet has been charging in a black drawstring bag with money, corresponding tarot cards, and an enchanted devil’s shoestring (so charging for about 3~4 days). Today, when I decided to use my tarot cards and check on the sachet, immediately after opening the black bag & smelling the sachet, I noticed a gold coin on my floor (the one pictured)… I have never owned  a $1 James Monroe coin before and I had just vacuumed so I have no idea how it got there! Immediately, I knew I had to share!!! I was going to wait until I had used it in my new serving job, but this was way to cool! It smells amazing and has lots of strong energy~!

Enchant all of your herbs as necessary. On a bay leaf, create a sigil or write out intention. I personally created a sigil based off the intention. “I will make good money.” Burn the bay leaf and then add to enchanted herbs. Place into sachet and DONE! 

To make this sachet more effective… 

How I charged my sachet…

I think how I charged this sachet largely influences its energy! I placed my sachet in a black drawstring bag (you could also wrap in cloth or put in larger jar) with the following items: 

The longer you charge your sachet, the more effective it will be! I hope everyone has positive results!

Spell for Banishing Nightmares

Slowly fill the pouch with all the gathered items as you say:

Then seal the pouch and place under your pillow to protect yourself from nightmares.

I bid you all a soothing rest my witchy loves. My ask box is always open and feel free to message me as you please for questions or even just to chat.

-Nora Wolf