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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.

Protective Storm Ward

A warding spell to protect an area against severe storm and weather

by Rainy-Day-Witchcraft

Materials

Storm water

Sea salt 

Heather

Black Pepper

Thistle

Ground wood charcoal

Oven mits / Heat handling tools

Disclaimer: Some may develop hives or experience itch when physically dealing with thistle - if you have never worked with it before, find out if it’s safe for you to handle, as you would any herb or plant.

Step 1. In a fire-safe pot or cauldron sitting over a stove or fire, pour in about two cups of storm or rain water and a few tablespoons of salt. One by one, add in the ingredients as the water warms, speaking aloud or thinking of the properties of each ~ Heather (linked to mists and rain), Black pepper (earthly protection), Thistle (protection and banishment), and wood charcoal ground to a chalky powder (protection and banishment). 

Allow your herbal water mixture to seep on a low temperature for a few minutes (if you’re using a non-stovetop fire, bring the water to an almost-boil and remove from heat source for a few minutes). 

After the mixture has seeped, turn the heat up to high or return to heat source and allow it to come to a rolling boil; our goal here is to produce steam, so be sure it’s at the boiling point where a good amount is evaporating! 

Step 2. Using heat handling tools or mits, carry the pot/cauldron to an area that is exposed to the outside air; you can choose to do this outside, or if the weather does not allow it, in front of an open window. If you are already working over an outdoor fire, staying where you are is fine! 

Place the pot in front of you and allow the steam from the boiled mixture to waft up into the sky or out the window. As you watch, envision that the essence and energy from the herbs traveling up into the sky with the steam; it eases the clouds, quiets the winds, and banishes the danger. Continue to watch the steam until it cools and no longer produces as much, visualizing the clouds relieving their tension and the wind blowing them away. During this time you can recite a chant, blow on the steam, etc! 

Step 3. When the above step is finished and the steam has diminished, it’s time to do away with the remaining watery plant pulp that did not evaporate. If the weather condones it, dig a small hole in the earth and pour the mixture into it; Mix it counter-clockwise three times with your finger, a wand, an athame, or a branch, and then proceed to cover the hole up with soil (feel free to once again chant or visualize). If the weather is still looking too severe to step outside, store the mixture in an air-tight jar and in a dark space (to prevent mold growth) until the storm subsides ~ It is then that you should bury the mixture. This protects the earth, and in turn the area you perform the spell around, from the damage of severe weather!

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Psychic Abilities and How to Develop Them

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Clairvoyance (clear-seeing)

Having “visions”, seeing images (still or moving) on the inner screen of the mind (eyes can be      open or closed). Also includes seeing auras, apparitions, angels, etc. In other words, seeing beyond the      physical. The area of the body that receives the psychic impressions for this sense is located in the center      of the forehead (the Third Eye).

Claircognizance (clear-knowing)

Having knowledge of certain situations/people/places without having any information to      facilitate such knowing. This can be things of the past, present or future (premonitions). A common statement      from people who are strong in this ability is, “I don’t know how I know, I just know.” The location for this      sense is on the top of the head (the Crown chakra).

Clairaudience (clear-hearing)

Hearing voices, music and other sounds that do not have a physical source. This can include      hearing voices of those on the “other side” (deceased people), our guardian angels or spirit guides, our      higher selves, or God/dess. This can also include hearing voices/music/sounds that are actually echoes of the      past - this happens alot in haunted buildings). The locations for this sense are on each side of the head,      just above the ears.

Clairsentience (clear-feeling or clear-sensing)

“Feeling” things about people or situations that we otherwise could not know. People who are      strong in this ability often talk about having “gut feelings” about things, and are usually very sensitive to      energies and emotions of other people. Negative energies can often cause a wrenching or queasy feeling in the      abdominal area. This sense can also warn of problematic upcomings or situations (having a “bad” feeling about      something). This sense is located in the solar plexus.

Clairalience (clear-smelling)

Smelling things that have no physical source. Very common in haunted areas, but can also be an      indication that a deceased loved one is with us (i.e. smelling your mother’s favorite flower suddenly while      in a closed room during winter). It can be their way of contacting us, letting us know they’re      around.

Clairhambience (clear-tasting)

Tasting things without having eaten them. Most often relates to spirit communication, as with      Clairalience.

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Witches Ladder

Step 2: Measure, cut, tie and secure!

When I cut my twine, I did a very rough estimate, stretching it out the length of one hand to the other, arms out wide. You will be braiding the string, so it will get shorter, but it shouldn’t get too much shorter. The length doesn’t have to be perfect.

You’re going to want 3 identical lengths of your string.

Once you’ve got them all measured and pretty, grab one end of all three and tie them together. I left a bit of twine at the top of mine, and then trimmed the middle string. I then tied the two remaining pieces together, giving me a nice loop to hang it up with.

Once that’s all prepared, you’re going to want to secure it somewhere. If you opted for the loop, and can hook it somewhere, you won’t need to use sticky-tape. I did, because of space, but I’m sure you guys can find somewhere easy enough.

Step 3: Begin the braid!

If you’ve done a braid before, this will be simple for you. However, if you have not, have a look at this little picture below, as well as this link to youtube. Braids can be complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s very easy.

When making a witches ladder, there is a poem/spoken spell that often accompanies it. There are two ways to do this. The first is to say each line as you put in one of your feathers or items, as there will be nine of them.

The second way is to say a line of the poem/spell each time you cross your braid over.

If you do the first, I would suggest counting the knots as you go, and trying to achieve 9 each time, to keep it even.

If you follow the second way, I suggest having the spell written out in front of you, or memories it ahead of time, as you’re going to be trying to focus on what you want to bring in as you braid, and trying to juggle braiding, focusing on your intent, and speaking a spell at the same time can be confusing/hard.

If you do end up with the second braid, you will find that your items will be fairly evenly spaced, especially if you’ve built up a tempo with the speed of your braiding and how you say the spell.

The Spell:

By knot of one, the spell’s begun. By knot of two, the magic comes true. By knot of three, so it shall be. By knot of four, this power is stored. By knot of five, my will shall drive. By knot of six, the spell I fix. By knot of seven, the future I leaven. By knot of eight, my will be fate. By knot of nine, what is done is mine.

Step 4: Weave the items in!

It can be somewhat fiddly to try and braid in the items, but all you really need to do is stick one part of the item between the cords as you braid, and it will stay.

You may need to move further back to keep the string taut, just work with what feels right.

As you go down the ladder, try and put the items in on either side of the twine. That will keep it looking even and not lopsided.

Step 5: Tie it off!

I chose to add a little wooden bead at the bottom, but this is not necessary. Once you have tied in all 9 items, you can tie it off at the bottom and hang it up. Your witches ladder will be complete!

I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial, and if you’d like it to come out similar/identical to mine above, there are extended ladder instructions in the read more below.

Until next time, be well,

- Tinne

Additional Note:

If you want to make it longer, or tie in more things, feel free. If you feel that working in solid numbers, like 10’s works better, do that. If you feel that you want to make it ceiling to floor, with a new thing tied in every 3 braids, do that!

Just remember that the more symbolism that is tied into the spell, the more vibration is has, and thus, the more power. Use colours, items and even smells that relate to your intent.

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Ostara Tea

since i cant do much for Ostara this year i figured the least i could do is come up with a nice tea recipe in celebration for it, i came up with this from what herbs i have on hand here at school. 

Materials 

¼th lavender 

1part rose 

1 part lemon balm

1/2 chamomile 

¼th rosemary 

a pinch of cinnamon 

a healthy splash or two of milk

a good spoonful of honey (preferably local) 

boil water,  then steep herbs mixture for  5-10 minutes once steeped strain/ remove the herbs. then add the honey and milk. Serve in your favorite mug and enjoy.

Also dont forget to leave some outside as an offering. (i usually pour it onto the roots of one of my favorite trees) 

-HoneyCoyote-

ALWAYS research herbs and other ingredients before use to make sure they wont cause any medical complications 

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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.

Wiccan basic pages for your Book of Shadows. This set of pages are good for beginner witches.