Fire Powder (and Kicker Salts!)
Sometimes, we don’t have ready access to fire. Sometimes, we do… But certain situations, like where you maybe at any given moment, doesn’t exactly allow us to whip out a candle. Maybe there’s even smoke alarms! And I’m fairly sure arson, in most cases, is actually illegal.
What happens, though, when you don’t have the energy, or the oomph you need for something, and fire just isn’t something you can afford to have? Two words for you: Fire. Powder.
Much akin to Fire Salts, Fire Powder is a sort of… “Condensed” version of fire, so to speak. It’s got the spark, the kick, and the energy to get the job done. Whether you’re using it in lieu of fire, or throwing it down for a simple curse (which, might I add, this stuff is absolutely glorious for), Fire Powder is great for all witches of any craft. Not to mention… You can find practically everything you need for it in your local grocery market! Urban witches rejoice!
What You’ll Need
- Ashes/Soot - Can be Ashes/Soot produced from anything. Specific things will add intent and power to your powder..
- Powdered Cayenne
- Powdered Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Curry Powder
- Grated, Dried Ginger Root
- Peppercorn (Any color[s], ground or whole)
- Kicker Salts - (Recipe below. You’ll need fresh lemon, olive oil, and salt of any kind.) [Optional]
What To Do
Firstly, you’re probably like “Yo, Honey Witch, what the hell are Kicker Salts?” And I’ll explain! Kicker Salts, apart from the Fire Powder, actually tend to be pretty useful on their own. Great for protection, warding, and purification. However, basically, what Kicker Salts are, are… Well, Salts that add an extra kick to the powder. Or just anything they’re in, really. In my experience, they amplify the energy of my spells and powders. I also feel like they belong here, you know?
To Make Kicker Salts:
- First things first, you’re gonna have to diffuse that lemon. To do this, take fresh slices of lemon, that Olive oil. Pick that stuff up on your next run to the grocery store.
- From there, lay the oil in a dish of sorts. Once you have a nice amount of oil (but not too much), slice up little slices of your lemon, and lay them in the dish. Place your lemon-dish somewhere it can get sunlight– like a windowsill– for a week.
- Once your week is done, take the lemon slices out, and either dry them for future use, or throw them out. Or do what you want with them. They’re your lemons.
- Now, take your salt, and put it in a bowl. Take a spoon, and add in your oil. Stir well, until the clumps of salt made by the oil have broken down.
- If possible, use your spoon like a wand of sorts, and channel your energy into the salts through the spoon. If you want to mix with your hands, all the better (though careful of cuts)! Visualization is good too!
- Leave the salts to dry for a day or two. Return with your handy spoon, and break down any additional clumps.
- Yay! Kicker salts! They’re finally done. Store it however you like. Putting some quartz inside/on the container will help it retain it’s energy for a long, long while.
To Make Fire Powder
- Once you’ve acquired everything you need, set them all out before you.
- There’s no specific order that you have to put them in, but I like to layer them. I start with ash, kicker salts, then cayenne, paprika, curry, ginger, chili, and lastly, the peppercorn.
- Once everything is inside, I focus my intent on the container, close it up real good, and shake. I shake that thing as hard as I possibly can. (Without breaking it). As I shake the jar, I funnel my energy inside of it.
- When your arms get tired, then congrats! You’re done. You can amplify the energy by drawing a fire sigil on the container, or something of the like.
This stuff can be used for a lot of things. Burying/Smothering things in the powder can act like burning them, without the fire and smoke. Throwing a pinch in the boundaries of your property/the corners of your house can protect it, banish entities, and purify the space. Adversely, sprinkling some of the powder where your target is sure to step can not only corrode their defenses slightly, but infect them with a moderate curse that’s sure to keep them on their toes.
Also, if you’re slow to get up in the morning, a whiff of this stuff is sure to wake you up. It doesn’t smell good. At all.
