🐝🌿 honey correspondences
• happiness
• warmth
• healing
• love
• encouragement
• prosperity
• abundance
🍯 honey makes great offerings to most deities/spirits due to its alluring and sweet nature, top on the list being fae, aphrodite, apollo, and demeter.
🍯 placing honey over your lips can be a great natural lip moisturizer
🍯 add honey to your tea to attract kindness
🍯 honey is an amazing preservative and has strong antibacterial properties, making it an ideal addition to any salves etc
🍯 use honey as a natural cough aid
🍯 try to source local honey, this also helps with allergies!
every crystal has a vibration and an affect on a person. certain crystals prevent negative energies, whereas others attract love. these these are the top 5 crystals every witch should own. (in my opinion)
🌙rose quartz rose quartz is a very beautiful stone, a crystal of unconditional love. it represents tenderness, healing, nourishment, and comfort. i suggest using this crystal in any love spell.
🌙selenite selenite can evoke an immense amount of protection from foreign realms. It is an extremely spiritual stone, as it dispels negative energy. selenite is a crystallized form of gypsum. it can clear, open, and activate the crown and higher chakras, making it excellent for all types of spiritual work.
🌙citrine citrine is a yellow/orange variety of quartz. it is a powerful gem, as it is well known for it’s cleansing abilities. it can be used to cleanse you, your magickal tools, and other crystals. it can also diffuse a situation or disturbance in your home, such as nightmares.
🌙amethyst amethyst is a light to dark purple variety of quartz. it helps deepen meditation, improves psychic ability, and aids in the remembrance of dreams. wearing the crystal, placing it on your pillow, nightstand, or altar will produce the greatest effect. it is a good offering to any gods or goddesses you believe in.
🌙moonstone ruled by the moon, this milky white in color crystal aids in dream recall and increases intuition. it calms emotions, like rose quartz, and benefits health. like the moon in the sky, it seems to illuminate.
i believe that crystals choose you. in whatever time you need them most, their vibrations will draw you to them. if you are going to buy a crystal or start a collection, i’d suggest going to your local crystal shop to buy them, unless you know exactly what you want. enjoy your crystal collecting!
love, mikey♡
Today we will be looking at Obsidian
Obsidian Associations
Chakras - Base Chakra
Zodiac - Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element - Earth/Fire
Typical colours - Black, silvery or brown
Meanings - Purification, transformation, fulfillment, metamorphoses, manifestation, practicality, psychic ability
Obsidian is truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.
Obsidian aids the digestion and detoxifies. It reduces arthritis pain, joint problems and cramps. Warms the extremities.
Different Types
Black Obsidian. Base Chakra. Black Obsidian is a very powerful and creative stone. It increases self-control. It forces facing up to one’s true self. Releases imbalances and negative energies. Black Obsidian is protective and provides support during change. It repels negativity and disperses unloving thoughts.
Golden Obsidian. Sagittarius. Golden Obsidian, also known as Gold Sheen Obsidian, is a strongly protective stone. It is particularly effective for scrying, and balancing energy fields.
Mahogany Obsidian. Libra. Mahogany Obsidian has a gentle energy, resonating with the earth it grounds and protects. It is a stabilizing stone that strengthens a weak aura.
(Note: This being said, if you are suffering from a condition or are in pain please consult a doctor or mental health professional.)
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Disclaimer No single witch knows about all these things or has answers to all these prompts. This is just a reference list. Don’t get overwhelmed and focus on what interests you and relates to your path when making a grimoire or book of shadows.
Does your grimoire have an index for organization? Make one!
Write about the history of witches, the occult, Paganism, ect.
What is witchcraft?
What is intent? What is your will? How do they work?
What types of spells are there?
What are some methods for spells?
What types of witches are there?
What is cleansing? Why is it important? How is it done?
What is charging? Why is it important? How is it done?
What is grounding? Why is it important? How is it done?
What is shielding & warding? Why is it important? How is it done?
What are circles? Why are they important? How is it done?
What is visualization? Why is it important? How is it done?
What methods are there for divination? How can it be used?
What is consecration? How do you consecrate tools?
Write about energy, energy work basics, how is energy used?
What methods of meditation are there? Have any favorites?
Write about any tips for meditation you know of!
Make a list of terms commonly used in reference to witchcraft
How to write your own spells
How to make moon water
How to make sigils
How to dress candles
The wheel of the year. What is it? How do you celebrate it?
Make a pendulum board
Write the entire Theban Alphabet
Taglocks. What are they? How do you use them?
The Elements
The directions - North, South, East, & West
Moon phases
Zodiac signs
Planets
Days
Times of day
Numbers
Colors
Tarot cards
Runes
Herbs & Spices
Flowers
Trees/Wood
Other plants
Essential Oils
Incense
Teas
Seashells & other things from the sea
Crystals & Metals
Gods & goddesses
Spirits
Angels
Fae
List pantheons/deities
Basic spirit work
How to protect yourself from spirits
How to bind and banish spirits if something goes wrong
Fae etiquette
Types of Fae
List ways to communicate with deities/spirits/Fae
Information on constructs, servitors, tulpas, ect.
Page of tips/reminders
List practices, topics, deities/spirits of interest
How did you discover witchcraft?
What kind of witch are you, if any labels apply besides witch?
Why do you do witchcraft?
What inspires your practice?
Is your practice based on any certain culture, religion, ect?
Is witchcraft spiritual for you? How so? Are you Pagan, Wiccan, ect?
What is special about your practice? Do you have any unique methods, ideas, systems?
How do you believe magic works?
What has being a witch taught you?
Do you have any rules for your path? What are they? Why do you have them?
Write about your goals relating to witchcraft.
Do you have any familiars, deities or spirits you work with? Write about them.
Are there many witches, occultists, Pagans, ect that inspire you? Who? What about them is inspiring?
Make a correspondence page for you. Your natal chart, birth tarot card, numerology, elements or signature ingredients you connect to, ect.
Draw a chart of symbols you use in your practice. This could be alchemical symbols, sigils, runes, ect.
Offering ideas for your deities/spirits
Plants you have and how to care for them
Do you have any witchy drawings or doodles? Add them! Make some!
Write about folklore, especially personally significant or local folklore
Write about any myths or folk tales you like
Write about local animals, plants, in your area
Witchy recipes, crafts, projects, ect that you wanna do
Tarot spreads you like
Other spreads you like, oracle, runes, ect
A section or separate book for readings/spells/rituals you do
Witchy places you like, that be it woods, cemeteries, shops, ect
A witchy wishlist, tools, ingredients, ect that you want
Witchy books you have and witchy books you want
Astrology
Astral projection
Auras
Crystal grids
Dream interpretation
Familiars
Herbalism
Lenormand
Runes
Sacred geometry
Scrying
Symbols
Tarot cards
Oracle cards
Palmistry
Pendulums
-Beginner Death Witchcraft
-Unusual Death Witchcraft
-Spring Death Witchcraft
-Lost Cost Death Witchcraft
-Safe Crossings for Someone Who’s Passed (pet-friendly as well)
-Massaging the Bones (attuning tools and bones to your space)
-Web of Protection (symbiotic/deathwork based ward)
-A semi-theistic Prayer for Passing/Grief
-My Humorous Retelling of “Koschei the Deathless”
Graveyards:
-Ways to Bond with a Graveyard
-Graveyard Dirt Uses
-Graveyard Alternatives
-Graveyard Dirt Alternatives
-Subtle Graveyard Offerings
-Bereavement Traditions
Spirit Work/Ghosts:
-Spirit Work 101
-Autumn Spirit Work
-Communication with Ghosts
-Non-verbal Spirit Communication
-Using a Spirit/Ouija Board
-Spirit Work Techniques: Keys
-Spirit Work Techniques: Energy Directives
-Spirit Banishing Tip
Recipes/Spells:
-Spirited Jack O’Lantern
-Safe Crossings Jar
-Baked Apple Offerings
-Pumpkin Seed Offerings -Underworld Powder Series- Styx
-Underworld Powder Series- Lethe
-Underworld Powder Series- Cocytus
-Underworld Powder Series- Phlegethon
-Underworld Powder Series- Acheron
-Contacting a Loved One
-Death Witch Tip
-Death Witch Tip 2
{Art by Julia Nikita}
The sabbats are holidays celebrated throughout the year on solstices, equinoxes, and the midpoints between them. These sabbats form the Wheel of the year.
There is a controversy surrounding the dates of these holidays, as people celebrate them all over the earth, not only in the northen hemisphere but in the southern too.
One viewpoint is that the Sabbats should be celebrated as they were originally created to be… in other words, Samhain is October 31st, regardless of where you live. In the Southern Hemisphere, even though you are just gearing up to summer on October 31st, this perspective says that you celebrate the cleansing and releasing, the honouring of the dead just as you would if you lived in the Northern Hemisphere. The other viewpoint (the one I personally agree with) is that you should celebrate when you feel like the season corresponds with the holiday, in other words, your craft, your rules. So if you live in the southern hemisphere, you have the choice.
I’ll be writing the dates for each holiday starting with the northen hemisphere and then the dates that many people celebrate them in the southern hemisphere
🌲𝐘𝐔𝐋𝐄
{December 21st//June 21st}
Yule focuses on rebirth and renewal as the sun makes its way back to the earth. It’s all about new beginnings, reflection and embracing warmth. Much like Christmas, many celebrate with a feast, gift giving, being cosy and appreciating the good.
↟Nature: cedar, frankincense, myrrh, mistletoe, pine, birch, ivy.
↟Foods//flavours: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, wintergreen, apple, dried fruit.
↟Stones: citrine, ruby, garnet, alexandrite, green tourmaline.
↟Activities: decorate your altar with incense associated with Yule, burn ash wood for prosperity, bake using Yule flavours like ginger or cinnamon, make wreathes to hang around the house, spend time with loved ones.
🕯️𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐂
{February 1st//August 1st}
Imbolc focuses on celebrating the nature that is preparing to grow and renewal, also known as “candlemas” and the “Feast of Pan”.
↟Nature: basil, blackberry, heather, celandine, iris, wisteria, vanilla, bay, yellow and white flowers.
↟Foods//flavours: pumpkin and sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, peppers, onions, spices, and herbal teas.
↟Stones: amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx.
↟Activities: decorate with candles and sun decorations, go hiking, have a bonfire, bake foods with poppy seeds, and burn any leftover winter herbs.
🌼𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀
{March 21st//September 21st}
Ostara focuses on manifesting creativity and love. As the days become longer, energy becomes stronger.
↟Nature: ash, alder, daffodil, honeysuckle, narcissus, primrose, violet, jasmine.
↟Foods//flavours: olives, maple syrup, honey, edible flowers, chocolate, pine nuts, nettle or lavender tea, local fruits and vegetables.
↟Stones: amethyst, rose quartz, moonstone.
↟Activities: gardening and planting seeds, bake breads with olives or honey for example, start new projects, talk to plants, do some painting, decorate with wildflowers.
🌰𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄
{May 1st//November 1st}
Beltane focuses on fertility, love and abundance. Also known as “may day”, on this sabbat many celebrate with dancing, bonfires and many high energy activities, including enjoying themselves sexually with a partner or even conceiving children.
↟Nature: frankincense, lilac, ivy, marigold, woods, rose, thyme, mint, yarrow.
↟Foods//flavours: oats, leafy greens, fruits, breads, honey.
↟Stones: malachite, amber, fire opal, red jasper.
↟Activities: dance, decorate with florals and symbols of the sea, go to the beach, go hiking, have a bonfire, feast on fruits, vegetables and grains, laugh and let your hair down. And if you’re trying to conceive or simply would like to have sex, Beltane is a wonderful time to do so.
🦋𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐀
{June 21st//December 21st}
Litha focuses on growth and celebrating the longest day of the year and the sun, before the shorter days begin.
↟Nature: fern, yarrow, sage, rose, oak, mugwort, lavender, chamomile, myrrh, pine.
↟Foods//flavours: herbed bread, honey, sunflower seeds, iced herbal tea, lemon, vanilla.
↟Stones: lapis lazuli, amethyst, malachite, tiger’s eye.
↟Activities: make or buy a sun catcher, surround yourself with warm tones, watch the sunrise and sunset, make sun water, spend time outdoors, make use of herbs.
🌾𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐒//𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐇
{August 2nd//February 2nd}
Lammas, or lughnasadh focuses on celebrating the first of the three harvesting sabbats and taking time to really feel the positivity in different aspects of life.
↟Nature: cornstalks, heather, acacia flowers, hollyhock, oak leaves, wheat, myrtle, spices.
↟Food//flavours: grainy bread, corn, potatoes, nuts, blackberries, wine.
↟Stones: amber, agate, citrine, clear quartz, obsidian, tiger’s eye.
↟Activities: bake bread, make corn dolls, visit a sunflower field, spend time in nature, acknowledged what you are grateful for, journal.
🍁𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐍
{September 21st//March 21st}
Mabon focuses on honouring the change of the seasons, balance and peace.
↟Nature: sage, pine, marigold, thistle, acorns, milkweed, oak leaves, myrrh.
↟Food//flavours: cinnamon, nuts, beans, dark fruits, pies, soup, butterscotch.
↟Stones: citrine, carnelian, clear quartz, sapphire, yellow agate.
↟Activities: collect pine cones, donate food and old clothes, meditate, dry herbs, spend time with loved ones, speak to the nature around you.
🎃𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍
{October 31st-November 1st//April 30th-May 1st}
Samhain focuses on celebrating life, and honouring those who are no longer with us.
↟Nature: heather, sage, pumpkins, straw, flax, patchouli, myrrh.
↟Foods//flavours: apples, cider, pumpkin, pies, soups, stews, potatoes, ginger.
↟Stones: amber, black obsidian, fossils, onyx, sandstone, bloodstones.
↟Activities: honour the deceased, spend time with family, make a hearty comforting meal, make or buy a scarecrow, spend time practicing divination.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐭
↟Do a tarot reading relevant to that sabbat.
↟Spend time in the moonlight, charging your crystals and tarot cards, as well as meditating.
↟Bake something using at least one traditional food of that sabbat to share with others.
↟Cleanse your living space and any of your magickal items.
↟Write down how you’re feeling and how you’d like to feel in the weeks to come.
ALLSPICE: increase energy, love, healing, luck
ANGELICA: protection, purification
Benefits for health: improve digestion
ARTEMISA: dream divination, clairvoyance
AZUCENA: sentimental improvement, progress, peace
BASIL: economic success, money, prosperity, peace, protection, happiness, purification, tranquillity, love
BAY: fosters loving vibrations, protection, wards off negativities in a home, success, wisdom, divination
BAY LEAF: protection, purification, healing, strength, good fortune, money and success
BIRCH: protection, purification
BLACK PEPPER: protection, courage
CALENDULA: happiness, prosperity, love, psychic power, harmony
Benefits for health: treat skin irritation (like eczema, bruises, scars, scrapes)
CARAWAY: protection against negativity, health, mental abilities, fidelity
Benefits for health: antitheft
CARDAMOM: passion, sex, intimacy
CARNATION: cosmic energy, magic, disease, protection, strength energy, luck, healing
White: peace, healing
Red: sex, love, passion
Yellow intellectual movement
Rose: disappearance of disagreements
CHAMOMILE: brings love, healing, relieves stressful situations, prosperity, peace, healing, harmony, happiness
Benefits for health: sooth stomach problems, calm headache, calm nerves
CHICHWEED:
Benefits for health: astringent, cooling (topically), demulcent, relieves itchiness
CINNAMON: aphrodisiac, passion, love, luck, prosperity, success, raises spiritual vibrations, purification, energy, healing, protection
Benefits for health: antimicrobial, aromatic, astringent, mild stimulant, relieves wind
CLOVE: protection, purification, mental ability, healing
COFFEE: intellect awakening
COMFREY: health, healing, protection during travel, prosperity
CUMIN: protection spell
DAFFOIL: luck, fertility, love
DAISY: love, flirtation, hope, innocence
DANDELION: divination, interaction with the spirit world, wishes
Benefits for health: bitter tonic, diuretic, liver cleanser, mild laxative
DILL: good fortune, tranquillity, prosperity, lust, protection
ELACAMPANE: protection, luck, dispels negative vibration, plant spirit communication
EUCALYPTUS: health, healing
FENNEL: longevity, protection, healing, purification
GARDENIA: harmony, healing, love, peace
GARLIC: protection against evil eye
GERANIUM: protection, happiness, mental clean up, fertility, love, healing, courage
GINGER:
Benefits for health: fight cold, calm stomach, suppress nausea
HAWTHORN:
Benefits for health: antioxidant, heart tonic, lowers blood pressure, relaxes blood vessel
HIBISCUS: divination, dreams, love and lust
HERBABUENA: money, prosperity
HYACINTH: love, happiness, protection
INCENSE: Spirituality
IRIS: wisdom, valour, peace, harmony, love
IVY: protection, healing
JACINTO: overcoming old pains of love
JASMINE: divinatory dreams, sexuality, moon, feminine energy, seduction, sensuality, love, meditation, spirituality, harmony, prosperity
LAUREL: success, glory
LAVENDER: love, peace, restful sleep, clairvoyance, happiness, healing, money, passion, protection, relief from grief, longevity, meditation, harmony, tranquillity, purification
LEMON: happiness, love
LEMON BALM: love, success, healing
Benefits for health: antidepressant, antispasmodic, insect repellent, relaxant, relieves wind, topical anti-viral
LEMON VERBENA: love, purification
LILAC: protection, banishing negative energy
LILAS: purification, love
LILY: helps memory, love, protection, elimination of hexes, rebirth
LILLY OF THE VALLEY: enhances concentration, mental ability, encourage happiness
MADRESELVA: helps remove the vices and addictions
MAGNOLIA: love
MANZANO: love, happiness
MARJORAM: happiness, protection, love, joy, courage, health, money
MIMOSA: divinatory dreams, love
MINT: avoid jealousy, dreams, protection, prosperity, joy, fertility, purification, love, success, lust, travel
Benefits for health: calm headache, stimulate appetite, aid digestion, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, mild analgesic, mild bitter, mild sedative, relives wind
MEADOWSWEET:
Benefits for health: antacid, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, astringent
MUGWORT: psychic powers, protection, increases lust and fertility, prophetic dreams, divination, relaxation, tranquillity, banishing, consecration (*Do not ingest, and do not even handle if pregnant*)
NAIL: Protection spells
NARCISO: Love
NARDO: Love
NETTLE: protection, healing, lust
NUTMEG: Money, prosperity, good luck, protection, psychic abilities, happiness, love, health
PANSY: divination, communication, happiness, love
PARSLEY: Protection in general, power, strength, lust, purification, prosperity
PATCHOULI: Money, sex
PEPPERMINT: Purification
PINE: Health, Healing
POPPY: tranquillity, fertility, prosperity love, sleep, invisibility, money, luck
ROMERO: Longevity, purification, prosperity
ROSE: Love, encourages closeness with nature, healing, divination, tranquillity, harmony, psychic ability, spirituality, protection, luck
Red: passion, peace, welfare
Yellow: commitments
White: spiritual love
ROSEMARY: love, lust, promote healthy rest, protection, improving memory, wisdom, health, healing, mental power, purification
Benefits for health: calm headache, stimulate circulatory, nerve and digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic
SAFFRON: money, physical movement
SAGE: longevity, wisdom, protection, dispels negative energy, purification, health, immortality, wishes
Benefits for health: calm anxiety, antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, digestive tonic, oestrogenic, general tonic,reduces sweating
SALVIA: money
SANDALWOOD: spirituality, healing, tranquillity, sexuality, desire.
SNAPDRAGON: protection from illusion or deception, reflect negative energy
STAR ANISE: peace, tranquillity, awakening of psychic awareness , Luck, spiritual connection, psychic and magical power
SUNFLOWER: sun, sun energy, happiness, success, health, associated with welcome and family, fertility
THYME : health courage. Eliminates nightmares, Attracts loyalty, affection, psychic abilities
TULIP: prosperity, abundance, protections, love, happiness
VANILLA: sex
VALERIAN: protection, drives away negativity, purifies sacred space
VERBENA: calm headaches, eases stress, divination, prosperity, reversal of negative activity
VIOLET: peace, hope, harmony, protection, luck, love, sleep, tranquillity, encourage peace among people, calm nightmares, fertility, abundance
WATER LILY: happiness
YARROW: healing, divination, love, promotes courage and confidence
Resources:
Wicca Herbal Magic by Lisa Chamberlain
Charms, Spells and Herbs by Esteban Portela
The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch by Rachel Patterson
Abortifacient: induces abortion
Adaptogen: helps the body processes return to normal when stressed
Adjuvant: modifies the effect of another substance
Adrenergic: acts like adrenaline or describes how adrenalin affects the body
Alterative: restores the body’s functions to normal
Analgesic/Anodyne: a pain killer
Anthelmintic/Antihelmintic: destroys/repels/expels intestinal worms
Antibacterial: inhibits bacterial growth
Antibilious: helps the body to remove excess bile
Anticatarrhal: helps the body reduce excess mucous and phlegm
Anticholinergic: a cholinergic blocking agent
Anticoagulant: slows or prevents clotting of blood
Antidote: counteracts or neutralizes a poison
Antiemetic: reduces the feeling of nausea, can help to prevent vomiting
Anti-inflammatory: helps reduce inflammation
Antilithic: prevents formation and aids removal of stones in the urinary system
Antimicrobial: helps the body destroy or resist pathogenic micro-organisms
Antimitotic: prevents division of cells
Antineoplastic: inhibits or destroys tumours
Antioxidant: eliminates hydroxyl free radicals
Antipyretic: prevents or reduces fever
Antirheumatic: relieves or protects against rheumatism
Antiscorbutic: prevents or cures scurvy
Antisudorific: stops or reduces perspiration
Antiseptic: prevents growth of microorganisms
Antispasmodic: prevents/eases spasms or convulsions
Antitussive: reduces or relieves coughing
Aperiant: laxative
Aphrodisiac: stimulates the sex drive and sometimes sexual ability
Aromatic: an organic compound containing benzene, or, of herbs, having a fragrant/spicy smell
Astringent: contracts tissue and reduces the function of said tissue, affecting haemorrhages, secretions, diarrhoea, bleeding etc.
Bitter: herbs that promote the appetite
Cardioactive: affects the heart
Cardiotonic: increases function of heart muscle
Carminative: relieves flatulence and colic
Cathartic: purges the bowels
Cholagogue: stimulates the release of bile from the gall bladder, sometimes acts as a laxative
Choleretic: stimulates the production of bile in the liver
Counter-irritant: causes inflammation of the skin, used for temporary relief from deep irritations
Demulcent: soothes/protects inflamed or painful surfaces
Depurative: removes impurities from the blood
Diaphoretic: increases perspiration to aid the body in removing toxins
Diuretic: increases the flow of urine, aids in removing toxins via the urinary tract
Emetic: induces vomiting
Emmenagogue: stimulates and normalizes the menstrual flow
Emollient: used internally to ease inflammation or externally to soften skin
Escharotic: a substance that sloughs off dead skin, corrosive
Expectorant: helps the body to expel mucous
Febrifuge: prevents/reduces fevers
Galactogogue: increases or induces lactation
Hallucinogen: affects the senses, produces a wide range of reactions often including hallucinations
Hepatic: strengthens and tones the liver as well as stimulating the flow of bile
Hypnotic: induce sleeps
Hypotensive: lowers blood pressure
Laxative: promotes evacuation of the bowels
Lymphagogue: promotes/increases lymph flow
Miotic: contracts the pupils
Mydriatic: dilates the pupils
Narcotic: in small doses promotes sleep and reduces pain, but can cause poisoning with comas or convulsions
Nervine: strengthens the nervous system, eases anxiety and stress
Oxytocic: stimulates uterine contractions
Parasiticide: kills and removes parasites
Pectoral: used to treat respiratory complaints
Placebo: an inactive substance that is believed by the patient to be a cure
Prophylatic: prevents disease
Psychotropic: affects the mind
Purgative: produces very strong laxative effects and watery evacuations
Reagent: involved in a chemical reaction
Retardant: delays or slows down a chemical reactant
Rubefacient: stimulates circulation locally when applied to the skin
Sedative: calms the nervous system
Sialagogue: stimulates the secretion of saliva
Spasmolytic: relieves spasmodic pains
Sternutatory: causes sneezing
Stimulant: enlivens the physiological functions of the body
Stomachic: promotes digestion and strengthens the stomach
Styptic: stops bleeding by contracting the tissue
Sudorific: induces sweating
Tonic: strengthens and tones either specific organs or the whole body through nutritional stimulation
Vasoconstrictor: constricts blood vessels
Vasodilator: dilates blood vessels
Vermifuge: expels or destroys intestinal worms
↟𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐔𝐋𝐈
It has a powerful connection with the third eye, and has always been known as a stone of royalty and spirituality. In ancient Egypt, Lapis Lazuli was ground into a powder and used as medicine. Found mainly in Chile and Russia. Enhances ability to connect with the spirit element, find inner peace, perfect for manifestation and purification.
Chakras: third eye, throat
Zodiacs: libra, sagittarius, aquarius, pisces
Planets: Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune
Elements: Water, Air
Sacred numbers: 3
~ What are Crystals and what are they used for?
Most crystals ( in this case including gems, rocks, precious stones, semi-precious stones, and simple stones) are of mineral origin. Crystals, like amethyst, come out of the ground naturally faceted and don’t need to be changed in anyway. Diamonds, for example, come out of the ground equally as rough, but are usually polished and cut into intricate styles.
For many years, crystal have been used as a tool to aid spiritual healing, psychic development, and meditation.
~ How can I incorporate Crystals into my everyday life?
You can carry around your crystals. This way you can feel your crystals energy when needed. Place them in a little sachet or pouch and they are ready to go!
Infuse your water with your clean crystals. This is a fast way to feel your crystals energy.
Decorate your magickal space and/or surroundings with crystals.
Meditate with your crystals. Just spend a minimum of 30 seconds with each crystal. Hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and feel its energy soaking into your skin.
Agate
~Banded: help you feel grounded, remain focused, and banishes fears.
~Blue Lace: helps you adjust and adapt.
~Moss: refreshes spirit, brings peace of mind, helps to develop intuition.
~Tree: aids meditation and clear thinking, reduces stress.
Amazonite ~ soothes the nervous system, increases self-esteem and confidence.
Amber ~ relieves depression and lifts your spirits.
Amethyst ~ the great healer of mind, body, and spirit. helps the development of psychic abilities and intuition.
Apache Tears ~ brings good fortune and positive energy.
Apatite ~ aids in motivation and communicative powers.
Aquamarine ~ helps you during hard decisions and times. promotes compassion and empathy.
Azurite ~ relinquishes harmful beliefs.
Bloodstone (aka Heliotrope) ~ calms fears, and dispels confusion and obsessive ideas.
Calcite ~ boosts energy and provides amazing psychic protection.
Carnelian (aka Sard) ~ banishes jealousy and inspires courage. aids perception.
Celestine ~ helps with communication and good thoughts.
Chalcedony ~ balances emotions and lifts your spirits.
Chrysocolla ~ eases stress and promotes self-confidence.
Citrine ~ helps steady emotions and give inspiration.
Coral ~ strengthens and protects emotions.
Desert Rose ~ promotes love and stability in relationships.
Diamond ~ assists in your connection with the universe.
Emerald ~ strong healer with both physical and mental problems.
Fluorite ~ helps with rationality and combats anxiety and worries.
Garnet ~ protects against melancholy and depression. encourages perseverance and patience.
Hematite ~ helps with psychic development and building self-esteem.
Jade ~ a very useful healing stone for both the body and spirit.
Jasper ~ aids with stress relief and grounding. promotes tranquility.
Jet ~ keeps evil spirits at bay and strengthens character.
Kunzite ~ helps align emotions. provides security.
Kyanite ~ helps to align and heal chakras.
Labradorite ~ aids with strong development of psychic powers.
Lapis Lazuli ~ helps develop your sixth sense. stimulates intuition. promotes creativity.
Lepidolite ~ great for relieving stress and dispelling negative emotions.
Malachite ~ used for healing when dealing with negative emotions.
Moonstone ~ restores harmony and emotion balance.
Obsidian ~ helps you to focus on the paranormal, used for protection and a scrying tool.
Onyx ~ instills a protective psychic shield.
Opal ~ helps with rationalizing emotional states.
Pearl ~ aids self-respect, stability, and self-esteem.
Pyrite ~ opens the mind to new ideas.
Quartz ~ channels and aids in meditation. a powerful healing stone.
Rose Quartz ~ aids in anything love-related. instills comfort, relieves grief, and promotes harmonious relationships.
Rutilated Quartz ~ releases energy blockers.
Rhodonite ~ helps with assurance and confidence.
Ruby ~ purifies love, promotes spiritual knowledge and to be realistic about situations.
Sapphire ~ aids in mental clarity, clearing your inner eye, and bringing good fortune.
Smoky Quartz ~ filters out negative thoughts and emotions. helps with telepathy.
Sodalite ~ heals damaged emotions, and aids in restful sleep.
Tanzanite ~ helps you to accept change.
TIger’s Eye ~ a powerful aid in those seeking knowledge about past or future lives. promotes persistence and protection.
Topaz ~ allows you to transmit your visualizations as universal messages. an aid in telepathy.
Tourmaline ~ repels all negative energy and is a powerful stone for protection.
Turquoise ~ an aid in luck, love, money, and protection.
Unakite ~ heals the psyche, helps you realize your higher self.
Some crystals shouldn’t be left in direct sunlight. These include: Amethyst, Ametrine, Aquamarine, Celestite, Citrine, Fluorite, Kunzite, Opal, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Topaz, and Turquoise.
Some crystals shouldn’t get wet. These include: Celestine, Desert Rose, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Malachite, Selenite, and Sodalite.
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source: Crystals by Cass & Janie Jackson
* If there is anything we missed or you’d like to add, just let us know! *
I hope this is useful! xx ~ @chlovoyant
The Elements and their correspondences
E A R T H
Earth represents strength, grounding, prosperity, the material, wealth, success, foundations, death and rebirth. Focus on this element if the goal of your spell is about fertility, prosperity, business or stability. Earth spells may take longer to work, but they’re also more firm and are good if you’re looking for long-term solutions.
GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Winter DIRECTION: North HOUR: Night
COLOURS: Green, Brown, Black ANIMALS: Bears, Deers, Wolves, Badgers HERBS/PLANTS: Ivy, Ash, Vetiver, Wheats, Oats INSTRUMENTS: Drums (Percussion instruments)
STAR SIGNS: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn STONES/GEMS: Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Salt RITUAL TOOLS: Stones, Dirt, Bones, Pentacle, Salt, Crystals RITUAL FORMS: Burying, Planting, Imprinting to soil or sand TAROT SUIT: Pentacles
A I R
Air represents intellect and the mind, wisdom, knowledge; logic as well as abstract thought, intuition and higher consciousness. If you’re seeking freedom, travels, or to enhance your memory and focus - focus on Air spells! Air is whimsical and amiable, personally I haven’t found it useful for more serious spells, but it does wonders for my studies.
GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Spring DIRECTION: East HOUR: Dawn
COLOURS: Yellow, White, Sky Blue, Pastels ANIMALS: Birds, Spiders, Butterflies HERBS/PLANTS: Lavender, Birch, Vervain, Dill, Aspen INSTRUMENTS: Flute (Wind instruments)
STAR SIGNS: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius STONES/GEMS: Amethyst, Opal, Alexandrite, Beryl RITUAL TOOLS: Incense, Wand RITUAL FORMS: Fanning, Tossing into air, Suspending in a high place TAROT SUIT: Swords
F I R E
Fire represents energy, passion, purification, love, inspiration, desire, will, courage, power, leadership, sexuality. In spellcraft, focusing on Fire is good for purification, healing and love spells; it’s the best element for quick, strong spells. Although, Fire is fierce in essence, and Fire spells are susceptible - they should be well thought out.
GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Summer DIRECTION: South HOUR: Noon
COLOURS: Red, Orange, Gold ANIMALS: Snakes, Lions, Horses HERBS/PLANTS: Cacti, Cinnamon, Pepper, Basil INSTRUMENTS: Guitar (Stringed instruments)
STAR SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius STONES/GEMS: Amber, Citrine, Ruby, Tiger’s Eye RITUAL TOOLS: Athame, Candles RITUAL FORMS: Burning, Smouldering, Heating TAROT SUIT: Wands
W A T E R
Water represents purification as well; though it’s focused more on the soul and the subconscious rather than the physical, material world. Water stands for emotion, intuition, wisdom, eternal movement, reflection, lunar energy. Focusing on the Water element is good for psychic abilities, getting in tune with your inner self, mysteries, friendships, love, dreams and sleep.
GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Autumn DIRECTION: West HOUR: Dusk
COLOURS: Blue, Indigo, Silver ANIMALS: Otters, Fish, Sea Mammals, Frogs HERBS/PLANTS: Lotus, Water Lilies, Aloe, Gardenia INSTRUMENTS: Cymbal, Bell (Resonant instruments)
STAR SIGNS: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces STONES/GEMS: Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl RITUAL TOOLS: Cauldrons, Chalices, Seashells RITUAL FORMS: Diluting, Placing into water, washing away, bathing TAROT SUIT: Cups
I literally just reblog stuff for my Book of Shadows, feel free to use these too. Blessed be.
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