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The Four Elements

Fire, earth, air and water are fundamental energies that operate in the physical world. They are the building blocks of life. Rocks and soil, wind, the sun, lakes and streams. These are examples of the physical form in which we see the elements. Equally, if not more important are the vibrational qualities of these four elements.

Sights, sounds, smells, tastes, textures — pretty much everything — can be grouped into one of the elemental categories. When you begin to understand these connections you can learn to draw upon these elements to produce the results you desire. Part of your development as a witch involves using these elements to your advantage. You may use them singularly or combine two or more elements to create balance. Each element has its own properties, and it’s up to you to decide how to use them.

🔥  Fire

Physical energy: heat and light, also all kinds of activity, leadership, and power

Qualities: Warm and Dry

Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius

Tarot Suit: Wands

Cardinal Direction: South

Vibration: masculine or yang

Color: red, orange

Substances: bay laurel, cedar, frankincense, red jasper, sage

Body Parts: energetic aspects, movement and body heat, the will and sense of sight

Animals: mammals, warm blooded

Season: Summer

Humor: Choleric

Elemental: Salamanders

💩  Earth

Solid physical matter: agriculture, mining, and the ground and what lies under it, also employment, money and physical property

Qualities: Cool and Dry

Astrological Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

Tarot Suit: Pentacle

Cardinal Direction: North

Vibration: feminine or yin

Color: brown, green

Substances: barley, coltsfoot, horsetail, mandrake, patchouli

Body Parts: solid parts, bones and muscles, and sense of touch

Animals: reptiles, insects, worms

Season: Autumn

Humor: Melancholic

Elemental: Gnomes

💨  Air

Gaseous physical matter: the atmosphere, the winds and weather, also communication and conflict, violence, pain and suffering

Qualities: Warm and Moist

Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius

Tarot Suit: Swords

Cardinal Direction: East

Vibration: masculine or yang

Color: purple, yellow

Substances: borage, elecampane, lapis lazuli, onion, valerian leaf

Body Parts: gaseous parts, air in the lungs, nervous system, intellect, sense of smell

Animals: birds, wings and hollow bones

Season: Spring

Humor: Sanguine

Elemental: Sylphs

💦  Water

Liquid physical matter: oceans, lakes, rivers and streams, also social and sexual interactions, and happiness

Qualities: Cool and Moist

Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

Tarot Suit: Cups

Cardinal Direction: West

Vibration: feminine or yin

Color: blue, black

Substances: iron, green jasper, lily, seashells, turquoise

Body Parts: fertility and reproduction, liquid parts, such as blood and lymph, emotions, sense of taste

Animals: fish, cold blooded

Season: Winter

Humor: Phlegmatic

Elemental: Ondines

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Protection Correspodences

Herbs/Plants for Protection:

Aloe Vera

Basil

Bay leaves

Cactus

Caraway

Carnation

Cedar Wood

Cinnamon

Cloves

Curry

Dill

Dragons Blood

Echinacea

Eucalyptus

Frankincense

Garlic

Ginseng

Holly

Lavender

Marjoram

Mugwort

Myrrh

Rose

Rosemary

Sage

Sandalwood

Violets

Wintergreen

Witch Hazel

Stones for Protection:

Agate

Aquamarine (Provides protection on water)

Carenelian

Citrine

Coral (Protects children from evil influences)

Emerald

Garnet

Jade

Lapis Lazuli

Malachite

Obsidian (Protects people from abuse)

Onyx

Peridot

Pyrite

Sunstone

Tiger eye (Protects against external stresses)

Topaz (Protects against insomnia and depression)

Turquoise (Protects against environmental pollutions)

Candle Colors for Protection:

Orange

Red

Brown

Grey

Black

White

Purple

Incenses and Oils for Protection:

Frankincense

Pine

Sage

Metals for Protection:

Iron

Silver

Gold

Symbols for protection:

Hamsa

The Helm of Awe

Witches Knot/Charm

Dragon

Sources: prairiemoon.tripod.com, thortrains.com, a-rainbow-of-spirituality.com.

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Peaceful Sleeping Sachet

This sachet spell can help you have a more restful sleep and keep your dreams positive.

Need:

10 whole cardamom pods

1 tbs sea salt

15 whole cloves

1 tbs dried mint

1 tbs dried rosemary

A white candle

A pink candle

A silver candle

A small bag or pouch

Method:

Light all three candles wherever you are going to be working on your herbal pouch. In a small bowl, mix everything together with your hands. Keep your thoughts peaceful while you work. You should do this spell in a quiet moment when you won’t be disturbed.

Repeat this chant while you stir your fingers through the herbs: “Sleep, dream, peace, Peace, dream, sleep, Dream, sleep, peace”

Pour the herbs into the bag, and tie it closed.

Set is somewhere near your bed. You can sleep with it under your pillow, but it will be quite aromatic and lumpy. Up to you.

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Herbs that Correspond w/ Blessings

Health: caraway seeds, eucalyptus leaves, ginger, juniper, berries, pine needles, rose hips, sunflower petals or seeds, thyme.

Happiness: baby’s breath, cedar chips or shavings, fir needles, marigold petals, marjoram, orange peel, oregano, savory.

Love: cardamom pods or ground cardamom,carnation petals, cinnamon chips or ground cinnamon, coriander seeds, hibiscus flowers, linden flowers, mint, rose petals, willow leaves or bark.

Prosperity: acorns, allspice, almonds, banana chips, cloves, oak leave, oats, poppy seeds, rice, saffron threads, sage.

Peace: basil,catnip, lavender, lemongrass, olive branches or olive leaves, rosemary, violets.

Protection: angelica, black beans, cactus needles,garlic powder, or garlic salt, nettles, ground black pepper or black peppercorns, thistles, thorns.

Good Fortune: ash leaves, bay leaves, cumin seeds or powdered cumin, dill seeds or leaves, whole or ground nutmeg, vanilla beans.

I find these very helpful during candles magick and magick bottles, adds a little kick :)

“Just don’t curse”

I’m honestly curious. On posts that claim cursing is alright and cursing is ok why do people feel like they need to add their opposing demands?

“Don’t curse!” they cry out.

Why?

Why can’t we curse?

“The Threefold Law!”

Incorrect!

The Three Fold Law was originally published in a fictional work titled High Magic’s Aid by Gerald Gardner.

The story is about two brother’s who set out to reclaim their land. In an interview in 1991 Valiente states, “I think old Gerald cooked it up in one of his rituals, and people took it terribly literally.” (Valiente was an early initiate and high priestess of Gardner, being initiated by him in 1953. She is sometimes referred to as the “Mother of Witchcraft” because of her extensive collaboration with Gardner in reworking his notes into a more formal book of shadows. One of her more most well-know contributions is the poetic form of the Charge of the Goddess.)

Belief in the simple law of cause and effect is a popular one among witches of all traditions; however, this particular way of expressing it [the three-fold law] seems to have originated with the Gardnerians and is peculiar to their English tradition. Gardnerians who did not work with Lady Owen or Raymond Buckland did not have this emphasis on a three-fold return. Unlike the Crowthers, however, Valiente, along with several other coven members split from Gardner around 1960 due to his habit of presenting his personal opinions as law.[x] Through my research on the topic, though it not completely thorough, many Wiccans and witches agree that the words of one person are not law. Many also agree that witches should not be held to a special set of law and rules simply because they practice witchcraft. 

“The Wiccan Rede!”

Incorrect!

The Wiccan Rede is not the same thing, though it too was created by a single person. Those who practice NeoWicca do NOT have to follow any rules or laws put forth by specific traditions.

 I would also like to emphasize that Gardnerian Wicca is based on initiation and is therefore a closed practice. It is not a title one should claim unless initiated. That being said plenty of Wiccans do not follow the Three Fold Law or The Rede. Those aspects of Wicca apply to very specific traditions in specific practices. If you are at all interested in Wicca I urge you to research “rules” and “laws” before simply accepting them as such.

“Bad Karma!”

Incorrect!

That isn’t how karma works. [x] [x]

“Cursing is only ok when….”

Incorrect!

You don’t get to judge what is “ok” for other people.  You weren’t elected, selected or asked. Your own moral values are not the same as other, stop forcing them onto other people.

Stop telling people cursing is “bad” or “isn’t ok”.

“What goes around comes around.” 

Incorrect!

This isn’t a good reason. That is a belief you are personally invested in. That doesn’t mean anyone else has to follow it.

I don’t believe in it. I’ve seen people lie, cheat, steal and physically abuse others and nothing ill has ever come of it. I’ve seen people help those in need, go above and beyond, and honestly want to just help others lose everything. Newborns dying of horrible, painful diseases. Animals being tortured. People dying in wars they want no part of. I don’t believe in “what goes around comes around”. If you personally don’t curse thats fine. Stop policing pro-cursing posts because you feel like people aren’t paying you enough attention. I have never once seen a good reason to not curse. At the core, at it’s origin, witchcraft was born of cursing, of hexes, of spoiling milk and killing livestock…. These are the roots of witchcraft. To say anything otherwise is pretty talk and a complete ignorance to the true history of the craft itself.

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!