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These dream pillows or sachets can be used with different intentions. For dreams, to stop nightmares, for prophetic dreams, protection, etc. Below are a couple of the recipes that you can use to create your own sachet!
Bridging Sachet: To create a bridge between this world and the next
Allspice
Anise
Cinnamon
Blue
All Saint's Sachet: To bring forth psychic power or for healing
Cinnamon
Tonka bean
Patchouli
Vanilla
Lavender
Gardenia
Vetiver
Ancient Shrine Sachet: To increase clairvoyance powers and connect with the underworld
1 part Cinnamon
4 parts frankincense
4 parts sandalwood
To see past lives
Anubis Sachet
Cinnamon powder
Low John
Cedar oil
Orris oil
Myrrh
Blue
Astral Travel Sachet
3 part sandalwood
3 part Benzoin
1 part mugwort
1 part dittany of Crete
1 drop Bergamot
Or
Orange oil
Lemon oil
Frankincense
Myrrh
1 drop Bergamot
Aunt Sally's dream Sachet: To induce prophetic dreams, events to come, numbers, love
Licorice
Cinnamon
Cardamom
Coriander
Bruno's Curse Sachet: For psychic and physical protection
2 parts frankincense
1 part sandalwood
1/2 part rosemary
Mystic Veil Sachet: For dream walking and telepathy
Gum mastic
Cinnamon
Sandalwood
Clove
Myrrh
Prophetic dream oil: Heat. Apply to temples
1/2 cup olive oil
Pinch Cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1 tap anise
1 drop Bergamot
Fiery Wall of Protection Sachet: Protects and handles every sort of threat. From spells or negative entities while asleep. Also calls upon good health.
Dragon's blood
Frankincense
Myrrh
Salt
Red or purple
Health Sachet: To place under a sick person's pillow or for protection when there is illness in the house.
2 parts myrrh
2 parts sandalwood
1 part sage
1 part rosemary
1 drop Bergamot
Purification Sachet: To purify the mind, body, and spirit every morning
2 parts sea salt
1 part cinnamon
1 drop Bergamot
Dove's Blood Sachet: To bring peace of mind and happiness. Also mends hearts.
4 parts dragons blood
Rose oil
Bay oil
White, red, purple
Dream Traveling:
Hibiscus
Mugwort
Dandelion
Star anise
Thyme
Yarrow
Jasmine
Cinnamon
Elecampane
Protected:
Nutmeg
Sage
Valerian
Clove
Sandalwood
Eucalyptus
Basil
Bay leaf
Lavender
Carnation
Clove
Quiet Slumber:
Chamomile
Lavender
Sage
Passionflower
Anise seeds
Chamomile
See The Future:
Mugwort
Rosemary
Bay leaf
Chamomile
Ecelcampane
(Elfdock)
(Yellow starwort)
Flax
Hemp
Nightmares's Bane:
Angelica
Burdock
Juniper
Mullein
Valarian
I just love them so much!
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happy april 3, this is dedicated to aphrodite !! blessed be โก
Working With Hekate
Other titles: Keeper of the Gates, The Triple Goddess, Bringer of Light, Night Wanderer, and many more
Colors: Black, silver, gold, red, white
Herbs: Asphodel, trillium, ebony, fly agaric, garlic, aconite, yew, datura, cypress, belladonna, saffron, foxglove, mandrake, willow, black poplar, dandelion, mugwort, henbane, mandrake, yarrow, myyrh, lavender, oak, mullien, thornapple, bittersweet, poppy, wormwood, sage, rue, fumitory, dragon's blood, rowan, black copal
Crystals: Moonstone (especially black), labradorite, mother of pearl, black tourmaline, obsidian, black/smokey quartz, lodestone, nuummite, serpentine, auralite, abalone, corundum, zicron, hematite, jet, lapis lazuli, pyrite
Element: Earth/water/darkness
Planet: The Moon, Saturn, Pluto
Zodiac: Scorpio (Aquarius)
Metal: Silver, copper, bronze
Tarot: The Moon, The High Priestess
Direction: All
Date: November 16th, the Night of Hekate
Day: Any
Animals: Goats, wolves, dogs, owls, snakes, horses, crows, bulls, sheep, skunks, lizards, dragons
Domains: Thresholds/liminal spaces/boundaries, crossroads, witchcraft and sorcery, the Moon, herbalism, the poison path, necromancy, nocturnal magick, truth, secrets, hedge-riding, shadow work and integration of shadow-self, baneful magick, protection, knot magick, foraging, divination, creatures of the night, the Underworld, the Otherworld
Offerings: Keys, hair of a black dog, any of her sacred plants, representations of any of her animals, divination tools, black mirrors, wands, athames, bolines, blades, things in sets of 3, fruit, wine, blood, rituals/magick in her honor/name, feathers, fossils, shells, bones
Symbols: Blades, fire, keys, crossroads, gateways, doors, entrances, moons, torches, wands/sceptres, whips, the number 3
Kiss of Helios
Date:ย February 1st โ 2nd Themes:ย Renewal, light, fertility, inspiration, purification Deity Association:ย Brigid (Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft)
1. Understanding Imbolc
Imbolc is a Celtic festival marking the halfway point between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). It celebrates the first signs of spring, fertility, purification, and the returning light. Traditionally associated with Brigid, Imbolc is a time to cleanse, set intentions, and welcome inspiration.
2. Preparing for Imbolc
Do a deep cleaning of your home (similar to spring cleaning) to invite fresh energy.
Use smoke cleansing (sage, rosemary, or incense) to purify your space.
Open windows and doors to let in fresh air and new energy.
Colors:ย White, red, green, gold
Symbols:ย Candles, milk, seeds, flowers, Brigidโs Cross, lambs, sun imagery
Crystals:ย Amethyst (intuition), citrine (light), garnet (passion), clear quartz (clarity)
Herbs & Plants:ย Chamomile, bay leaf, rosemary, snowdrops, and early spring flowers
3. Traditional Imbolc Rituals
Since Imbolc is a fire festival, lighting candles symbolizes the returning sun. You can:
Light a candle in every room at sunset.
Arrange candles in a circle and meditate on the growing light.
Use a red, white, or gold candle to represent Brigidโs presence.
Invocation of Brigid: "Brigid, goddess of hearth and home, Bless this space where I now roam. With fire and light, your warmth impart, Renew my spirit, heal my heart."
Leave a piece of fabric outside overnight to absorb Brigidโs blessings, then use it throughout the year for healing or protection.
Pour fresh milk or water outside as an offering to Brigid and nature spirits.
Place a small bowl of milk on your altar as a symbol of nourishment and fertility.
Write your intentions or wishes for the year ahead.
Burn them in a fire-safe bowl or fireplace while focusing on renewal.
Meditate on the warmth of the flame, visualizing the return of light and inspiration.
4. Imbolc Feasting & Food
Traditional foods focus on dairy, grains, and warming spices:
Milk-based foodsย (cheese, butter, custards, yogurt)
Breads & grainsย (oatcakes, bannocks, soda bread)
Spiced foodsย (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
Herbal teasย (chamomile, peppermint, rosemary)
Hearty stewsย with root vegetables and lamb
Ingredients:
1 cup oats
1 cup flour
ยฝ tsp salt
ยผ tsp baking soda
2 tbsp butter
ยฝ cup buttermilk
2 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Stir in buttermilk and honey to form a dough.
Roll out and cut into rounds.
Cook on a greased skillet over medium heat until golden.
5. Imbolc Activities
Weave a Brigidโs Crossย from straw, rushes, or paper.
Hang it over doors or hearths for protection and blessings.
Start indoor herbs or flowers as a symbol of new beginnings.
Snowdrops, crocuses, or daffodils are perfect for Imbolc.
Use tarot, runes, or scrying to gain insight into the year ahead.
Journal about your goals, creativity, and what you wish to manifest.
Look for signs of early spring: budding trees, returning birds, or sprouting flowers.
Gather natural items (fallen twigs, stones) for your altar.
6. Closing the Celebration
Thank Brigid and the spirits for their blessings.
Bury or compost food offerings to return energy to the earth.
Snuff out candles (rather than blowing them out) to preserve the magic.
Sit in stillness, embracing the warmth of the candlelight.
Focus on inner renewal and the new cycle ahead.
7. Modern Ways to Celebrate Imbolc
Take a warm cleansing bathย with herbs like rosemary and lavender.
Donate to a charityย (honoring Brigidโs healing and generosity).
Write poetry or create artย to invoke creativity and inspiration.
Craft a protection charmย using red and white thread.
Final Thoughts
Imbolc is a time of hope, renewal, and inspiration. Whether through fire rituals, feasting, crafting, or quiet reflection, embracing the light within and around you is the true essence of this festival.
Blessed Imbolc!ย ๐ฟ๐ฅ
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