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MANDRAGORA: To Sway Another to Your Will

Thou root of Mandrake from Earth’s bed Shaped and fashioned by my own hand Become the likeness of the one Whose will I’ll bend to my command 

The Mandrake or Mandragora has been used in various purposes in withcraft and it is known because of its roots resemble a human figure. 

Use this spell when you wish to influence the mind of a certain person. Care must be taken when performing such task as you must do this with full resolve, without any doubts. You are to affect your will to someone else so there should be clarity in your thoughts.

How to Harvest your Magical Herbs

Most plants used for cooking can be harvested at any time of day but if a herb is being harvested for medicinal use there are certain times of the day and certain weather conditions that are best for capturing the strength of the most active ingredients.  Also if herbs are being used for magikal works there are times that the plants energy is at its optimum and therefore aids the work being undertaken. The perfect conditions for gathering leaves flowers and fruit for drying and storing is a very dry day probably around mid to late morning as any moisture on the surface from rain, mist or dew can cause the plant material to degrade quickly and can induce fungal and bacterial growth.  Harvesting should also be avoided when the sun is high and hot as the essential elements of the active ingredients can be evaporated or lose strength.

Having said all this there are times that you may stumble on a particular plant that has been eluding you and you are totally unprepared for collecting it in the perfect weather conditions, moon phases or with the correct tools and in these situations it comes down to the two choices

come back when the conditions are right which I have done and then been unable to find the plant again

pick it anyway and hope that the active ingredients are not too diminished (I have been in this situation and have had good results anyway)

It is best not to harvest any herbs that have been growing close to the road as the leaves take in the carbon monoxide and poisonous fumes given out by the traffic and take it down into the plant to the root where it becomes stored.  Do not pick wild herbs and plants from verges or throughfares as this contravenes several laws and also the fact that most areas like these are open to our friendly dog and cat population.

If harvesting wild plants leave a large amount of flowers, seed and root as the plant population of that area will very quickly die out if you go in mob-handed and wrench up the only two plants for miles around.  Make sure you know what you’re picking this is very important when harvesting in the wild there are many pocket spotter books available that are invaluable when identifying plants, I try to carry one with photographs rather than drawings as sometimes they can be a little misleading.

When to harvest

Most herbs are harvested in the summer either before or during flowering.  Seeds and most types of bark are collected in early autumn and roots in early autumn and spring.  The leaves of evergreens are collected throughout the year but don’t collect large amounts before or during a heavy front as this will leave the plant vulnerable.

Early Spring: Collect Dandelion roots

Late Spring: Arial parts during flowering; Lungwort, Sweet Violet, Flowers: coltsfoot, cowslip, elder

Early to Mid-Summer: Arial parts/leaves before flowering; Agrimony, Angellica, Catmint, Cleavers, Dandelion, Dill, Fennel, Feverfew, Garlic, Hysop, Ladys Mantle, Lemonbalm, Motherwort, Parsley, Peppermint, Plantain, Sage, Stinging Nettles, White horehound, Yellow Dock.  Bark while flowering: Rose.  Flowers; Borage, Camomile, Honeeysuckle, Linden, Pot Marigold, St Johns Wort

Mid to Late Summer: Arial parts whilst flowering; Californian Poppy, Heartsease, Marjoram, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Mugwort, Shepherds Purse, Skullcap Thyme, Vervain, Wild Lettuce, Wood Bettony, Wormwood, Yarrow.  Flowers: Hops, Lavender, Mullain.     Leaves After Flowering: Borage, Colsfoot, Cowslip, Fenugreek, Lungwort, Sweet Violet.

Autumn: Roots/ bulbs when leaves have wilted: Angellica, Black Cohosh, Burdock, Comfrey, Cowslip, Elecanpane, Garlic, Goldenseal, Lovage, marshmallow, Soapwort, Valerian.  Seeds/ fruit: Celery, Elder, Howthrorn, Dill, Fennel, Lovage

N.B. When getting plants from the wild, respect the area and plant you are harvesting, never strip a plant bare, never pull it out by the roots to get a few leaves and always check if there are other plants of the same species around. Also be very sure that the plant you are about to pick is what you think it is, Mother Nature can be very tricky sometimes, and 2 seemingly identical plants can have very different effects when ingested. 

It is best to ask permission of the plant before taking it’s bounty, and remember, respect, respect, respect !

Transporting your herbs must be done carefully to retain their valuable powers. It’s best to take an open-topped basket or cotton bag with you and some layers of tissue so that herbs can be transported dry and safe back to home, it is pointless seeking out a special plant, than sticking it into a carrier bag in your pocket so it sweats, bruises and it unidentifiable mush by the time you get home.

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The Best of WitchTips (So Far)

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❣ Simple Positivity Spell Demonstration

❣ Celebrating Samhain Discreetly

❣ Ask WitchTips #1

❣ Ask WitchTips #2

❣ Quick Pendulum Demonstration

❣ Witchy Etsy Shops Masterpost

❣ Warding Masterpost

❣ Witches’ Remedies and Painkiller

❣ Full Moons Masterpost

❣ PTSD Treatments Through Witchcraft Masterpost

❣ Quick Online Witchcraft Resources Masterpost

❣ Ways to Use Crystals Masterpost

❣ Plant and Herb Properties by Name Masterpost

❣ WitchTips’ Rebloggable FAQ Part I

❣ Ways to Banish Negative energies and Entities

❣ Organized Crystal Uses

❣ Different Types of Water and Their Magickal Uses

❣ Crystals/Stones and Their Physical and Mental Properties

❣ Herbal Tea Remedies

❣ Questions for New Witches to Ask Themselves

❣ Magickal Tools/Objects Masterpost

❣ Budget Witchcraft Supplies Masterpost

❣ Simple Tricks for Cleansing Your Room

❣ Ceromancy/Pyromancy/Capromancy Masterpost

❣ Beginner Witchcraft Resources Masterpost

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☀️ Happiness Spell ☀️

Purpose: To increase happiness and fill your life with joy.

Materials:

• yellow or gold candle

• citrine

• an orange (happiness, joy, purity)

1.) Find a quiet place to sit.

2.) Place the yellow/gold candle in front of you, holding an orange in one hand and citrine in the other.

3.) Close your eyes. Imagine yourself sitting outside, the sun enveloping you in its warmth and light. Visualize your body being encompassed by a bright, shimmering glow that fills you with happiness.

4.) When you are ready, open your eyes and light the yellow/gold candle. Place the citrine in front of it and hold the orange with two hands. Say these words:

“I see the sun,

I feel its rays.

When this spell is done,

Fill my life with joy always.”

5.) Peel the orange and eat it, letting the candle burn out.

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Witch tip

“Drink rosebud tea before bed to induce prophetic dreams” ~ Scott Cunningham 🌙🌸🍵

Spell and Sigil Directory

Here is what I have so far. Most of the spells are ones I already have on my blog, but I want to add as many more as I can find on Tumblr. (Yeah, I’m crazy.) The sigils aren’t anywhere close to being done yet either; I forgot about them until just a few minutes ago tbh… But yeah, here you go, have fun. :D

Updated 06/14/15

Entries with a ★ indicate sigils

Abundance

Kitchen Cabinet Abundance Jar [natural-magics]

Anger

“I am in control of my temper at all times” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Match Spell for Anger [thesigilwitch]

Anxiety

Anti-Anxiety Amulet [windvexer]

Anti-Anxiety Pouch [witchoncampus]

Anti Anxiety Spell Charm [witchy-tips]

Anxiety Reduction Oil Blends [original post removed]

Anxiety Relief Spell - Jar Spell [original post removed]

A Sea Spell for Anxiety and Panic Attacks [calledbythesea]

Soothing Bath Spell [natural-magics]

Vanilla Anti-Anxiety Spell [natural-magics]

Banishing

Intrusive Thought Banishing Spell [starrylamb]

Paint the Mirrors Black [thesigilwitch]

Binding

Self Binding Spell [bohemianwitchcraft]

Calming

Calming Spell [christowitch]

Lavender’s Calm Jar Spell [lavenderwrath]

Simple Calming Room Spell [medievalwitch]

Career

“I am successful in all business endeavors” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“Making Connections / Career Success” Charm Bag [starrylamb]

“My job search is swift and successful;” “I got the job I was looking for” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Change

A Spell For New Beginnings and New Self [dearqueerlings]

A Spell to Transform Destructive Feelings [thedruidsteaparty]

Autumn Spell for Personal Change [funnylittlewitchgirl]

New Moon New Beginning [fumbletongue]

Cleansing

Animist Reset Ritual [windvexer]

Cleansing Spell [artemis-witchcraft]

How to Energetically Cleanse an Item [windvexer]

Self-Cleansing Through Ritual Bathing [windvexer]

Commitment

“I commit without fear” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Concentration

Concentration Sachet [follow-at-pansy-flower]

“Focus, Concentration, Intensity” ★ [electronicaltar]

Confidence

Confidence Spell Jar [some-witchy-bits]

“I am comfortable and confident interacting with people” ★ [artingwitch]

“I have confidence in myself and my words” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Simple Self Confidence and Attraction Spell [saltwater-phoenix]

The Pearl Spell: Confidence & Beauty [fuckyeahpaganism]

Courage

“Courage in a Bag” Spell [oldmotherredcap]

Decision Making

A Spell for Wise Decisions [natural-magics]

Depression

An Anti-Depression Spell [seashellies]

A Spell for Depression [thesigilwitch]

Simple Anti-Depression Pill Bottle Charm [scarletgloves]

Detection

Find What You Need [windvexer]

Location Spell - Help Me Find the Thing [stormbornwitch]

Thu’um Magix: Aura Whisper [thecoffeecoyote]

Dissociation

Avoiding Dissociation Spell [broomcorner]

Divination

A Simple Jar to Aid in Divination [honey-amber]

Dreams

Sweet Dreams Herbal Pillow [honeycoyote]

Dysphoria

Dispelling Dysphoria, by Cousinnick [queerpagans]

Education

End of Term School Success Spell [wood-fires]

“Good grades in exams” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“Good Luck On That Test!” Charm [spooksayer]

Knowledge Candle Spell [natural-magics]

Knowledge Spell [stereotypicalwitch]

Spell for School [original post removed]

Study-Aid & Test Success Spell [original post removed]

Study Success Spell [natural-magics]

Witch Tea: Going to Class [honeycoyote]

Energy

“I’m Tired, I’m Dying” Spell [fuckyeahpaganism]

Overworked Pick Me Up Spell [booksandtails]

Emotions

Emergency Emotional Transformation Spell [cicadinae]

Friendship

Mending the Bond: A “Brave” Spell for Rekindling Friendships [original post removed]

Glamour

Glamored Masculinity Potion [thepunkgreenwitch]

Goddess Glamour Spell [recreationalwitchcraft]

Thu’um Magix: Animal Allegiance [thecoffeecoyote]

Habits

Burning Bridges Spell [royalautumnfrost]

Happiness

Happiness Bundle [windvexer]

Happiness Charm Bottle [asphodel-grimoire]

Happy Atmosphere Bag / Jar [original post removed]

Healing

Emotional Healing - Bottle Magic [liberumbrarum]

Facial Mask— Healing the Heart Spell [pomegranateandivy]

Peppermint Healing Spell [natural-magics]

Physical Healing Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

“Sigil for Health, Happiness and Love” ★ [pomegranateandivy]

Intuition

A Sea Witch’s Intuition Jar Spell [sea-sorceress]

Insomnia

To Rid Yourself of Insomnia [belladonnaswitchblog]

Inspiration

Dance Magic Dance Jar [original post removed]

For Inspiration [natural-magics]

“I have inspiration and ideas for my craft” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Joy

Joyful Candle Spell [natural-magics]

Love

Love-Drawing Jar [natural-magics]

Love Drawing Spell [witchoncampus]

Love Salt Recipe [honeycoyote]

Luck

Easy Luck Powder with Household Herbs [fuckyeahpaganism]

Luck Spell [natural-magics]

Magic

“My magic flows smooth and powerful” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Memory

“I remember to bring what I need when I go out” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Memory Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

Miscellaneous Spells

A Simple Braiding Spell [talesfromthebroomcloset]

Enchantment Water Spell [nonwiccanwitch]

Four all-Purpose Spells [natural-magics]

“My Body is a Weapon” Spell [blacklikemagic]

Pokemon Card Invocation Spells [dog-rose]

Money

“Four Corners of the $$ Tree” Money Spell [feather-set]

Mint and Copper Money Spell Jar [herbs-and-journals]

Money Jar [liberumbrarum]

Super Easy Poppet Money Spell [talesfromthebroomcloset]

Straw Into Gold - A Spell to Bring Wealth [breelandwalker]

Swimming In a Sea of Green Spell [honey-amber]

Motivation

Charm to Light a Fire Under Your Ass [gritmagic]

Flames Within (Motivation, Passion) [natural-magics]

“Get Shit Done” Bottle [original post removed]

Motivation Charm Bag [recreationalwitchcraft]

Motivation Potpourri [original post removed]

Motivation Sachet [thesigilwitch]

Moving On

Adventure Time “Now It’s Gone” Spell [chaosundone]

“Towards the Sun” Spell to Move on From Your Past [chaosundone]

Negativity

Burn Away Negativity Spell [original post removed]

“Negative and toxic people leave me alone” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Nightmares

Nightmare Guardian [windvexer]

Nightmare Jar [witchsmoke]

Peace

Inner Peace Spell [original post removed]

Productivity

Stop Scrolling and Do Stuff Productivity Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Worker Bee Spell for Productivity [lavenderwrath]

Prosperity

Not-So-Pretty Prosperity Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Prosperity Bottle [thelittleboxofmagic]

Prosperity Knot Spell [natural-magics]

Wax Talisman of Prosperity [althara]

Protection

Black Salt - Spell for Protection and Absorbing Negative Energy [sacred-chaotic-geometry]

Blood Magic—Protection Jar [pomegranateandivy]

Candle Spell: To Protect Your Home [gardenofthequeen]

Dark as Night Protection Powder [honeycoyote]

“Do Not Want” Online Protection Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Easy Protection Charm [original post removed]

Fishcraft: Protecting Your Space [saltwater-phoenix]

Herbal Protection Bath [thewoodlinds]

Home Protection - Delineate Your Boundaries [windvexer]

Home Protection Spell [fuckyeahpaganism]

House Guardian [anon-barefoot]

“I am as safe in the air as I am on the ground” ★ [shipping-the-gods]

Keep Out Prying Eyes Room Protection Pouch [honeycoyote]

Magically Protecting Your Home - Cairn Method [windvexer]

Make a Protection Charm Bag [christowitch]

Making a Witch Bottle (Protection Charm) [witchsoul]

Pet Protection Spell [brujitamae]

Protection Amulet [cladinscarlet]

Protection Amulet [thebluechicory]

Protection Bottle [thebluechicory]

Protection Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

Protection Sachet [natural-magics]

Protection Satchel to Ward Off Ex-Lovers [feather-set]

Protection Spell [royalautumnfrost]

Protection Spell “My Blood is Armour” [wild-ruin]

Protection Witches’ Ladder [shalottlives]

Protective Charm [spellbookofwitches]

-Screw You Anon- Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Simple Protection Spell With a Strong Kick [adviceforwitches]

Simple Protective Cleansing Bath [honeycoyote]

Strong Protection Spell: For Your Home [adviceforwitches]

“This pet is safe and protected in their time of healing” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“This tarot deck is protected” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Threshold Protection Spell [thepathofthewise]

Travel Protection Satchel [feather-set]

Wall of Fire Property & House Protection Spell [breelandwalker]

Witch-Bottle to Protect From Negative Energies [thorandaine]

Psychic

“My psychic abilities are boosted and amplified” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Open Your Third Eye Spell [witchcraftings]

Purification

Sea Salt Purification Jar [windvexer]

Recipes

Dragon’s Bite (Warfare Powder) [honeycoyote]

Elemental Salt: Air [snwitch]

Elemental Salt: Fire [original post removed]

Elemental Salt: Water [snwitch]

Fire Salts [pomegranateandivy]

Full Moon Water [sstoness]

Hands Off Spell- Body Scrub to Prevent Unwanted Touching [pomegranateandivy]

Hot Foot Powder [confessionsofagreywitch]

Luck & Money Powder [recreationalwitchcraft]

Moon Water Ritual [original post removed]

Potion of Extreme Stamina [thecoffeecoyote]

Powdered Kelpie Hair [pomegranateandivy]

Prosperity and Luck Salt [honeycoyote]

Violation Bath Salts [recreationalwitchcraft]

Sadness

The Sorrow Pot - A Spell for Sadness [breelandwalker]

Self Love

A Self Love Spell [priestessintraining]

Magic Mirror (Self-Love) Exercise [cladinscarlet]

Self-Love Spell [blusilkworld]

Self-Love Spell [diviningdusk]

Self-Love Spell Jar with Protection and Luck [original post removed]

Self Love- To Promote Self Love in Yourself or Another [pomegranateandivy]

Self-Love Transformation Spell [booksandtails]

True to Yourself- Spell [pomegranateandivy]

Shielding

Retreat Into Your Shell Shielding Spell [stagkingswife]

Thu’um Magix: Become Ethereal [thecoffeecoyote]

Sleep

Deep Sleep Herbal Pillow [honeycoyote]

“Restful Sleep” Charm Bag [starrylamb]

Sleep Charm [natural-magics]

Sleep Well Spell [natural-magics]

Speech

Aid with Speech Charm [tinyrosemarysparrows]

Stress

“I Can Get Through the Day” Spell [thewhimsicalwolf]

“Reduce Stress” ★ [all-that-flows-is-sacred]

Stress Fix Bath [blessedbemyway]

The Jar of Fucks [polar-solstice]

Success

Sachet for Success [thedruidsbell]

Truth and Honesty

A Spell to Reveal the Lies of Another [the-weatherwitch]

Uncrossing

Basic Uncrossing [windvexer]

‘Clear My Path’ Uncrossing [windvexer]

Weather

“Summon rain and storms” ★ [thesigilwitch]

Wishing

Full Moon Wishing Spell [the-darkest-of-lights]

Simple Wish Spell [thesigilwitch]

Writing

Be a Better Writer Spell Bag [carbonlyingnexttome]

As always, please let me know of any spelling mistakes or broken links, thank you!

Crystal and Stone Cuts

How Different Shapes Can Influence Energy Flow

By Rainy-Day-Witchcraft

This post a little spinoff from my “Explaining Crystal Healing” post, and describes how energy is directed throughout a stone based on the different, both cut and raw, shapes of gemstones. Enjoy ♡

Natural Point(s)⌇Best used when energy is meant to be concentrated and pointed in a specific direction. If a stone has more than one point, the energy will also tend to be directed in those multiple directions. Larger points make wonderful wands!

Grounded Point/Obelisk⌇Stronger version of the (natural) pointed stone, as the bottom of an obilisk-shaped crystal is flat, and allowing for a more grounded directional energy. Because these are meant to be placed standing and pointing upwards, they are best used when energy is needed to be pointed up from a flat surface.

Double-Terminated⌇Think of these cuts as having two poles, like the earth, moving energy in a elongated sphere around the crystal. Energy is taken in by each point and added to the ‘bubble’ of energy the crystal can work with.

Tumbled⌇Crystals and stones that have been tumbled (yet not quite into a perfect sphere) will have energy that softly emits in all directions, sometimes directionally varied if the stone is a little more abstractly shaped.

Natural/Raw⌇Energy flow with naturally shaped and formed stones, while being stronger than man-made stones, tends to be more sporadic than smoother or more even stones (unless, of course, the stone forms naturally with a smooth texture). Energy flow depends on the shape and texture of each mineral - Rough, cubed, pointed, etc.

Faceted/Multiple-Faced⌇Energy in and around faceted gemstones, such as those commonly used in jewelry, will be given off similarly to how a mirror or glass pane reflects/directs light; In this example, think of each face of the stone as glass, and energy as the light. This method of energy flow also applies to multiple-faced, non-pointed stones, such as some varieties of raw minerals that grow with cubed or edged faces.

Spherical⌇Crystal balls and spheres will give off energy in an evenly distributed way, as you expect a perfect sphere would. Spherical gemstones that are translucent and able to focus light (similarly to how a magnifying class can focus sunlight) can also direct energy in one direction if used in certain ways.

“Palm” Stone⌇Palm stones are similar to spherical stones in that they emit energy in a constant way, though these stones are more grounded. Because of their grounded nature and palm-like shape, these types of stones are ideal for emotional healing, grounding, or stress.

Worry Stone⌇Worry stones are created to, just as the name suggests, decrease or eliminate worry! These are made to work a bit differently than others; the piezoelectric energy of the stone is made to be given off as a trigger to physical touching or rubbing one’s thumb on the slightly concaved area of the stone. Besides metaphysical healing purposes, these are also made to give a person something do fiddle with in their hands to take the mind off worry.

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How to make rose water

You will need: Rose petals (fill your bottle a third of the way) Water Sugar or salt (1/8 tsp) A spray bottle (I used an old perfume bottle)

Shove your rose petals in the bottle, filling it a third of the way. Fill rest of the way with water, shake, and let that sit for a few hours.

Advantages? Rose water is proven to reduce inflammation, acne, rosacea, tone the face, and tighten pores.

You may choose to charge the water with an attraction spell before use, but you could also use this as a face mist like I do, or a perfume. It works either way.

🌌•~Space Witches~•🌌

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