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Notes on Witchcraft and Supernatural Experiences
So much deity work seems to be focused on having “conversations” with deities/spirits/entities. Some examples could be : astral projecting to meet gods, a demon threatening to possess you in a dream, hearing voices during meditations, etc. Now I’m not saying those accounts are all false, but it’s turning spirituality and witchcraft into something it is not. It is highly unlikely you’ll have vivid dreams and encounters where an ancient god is going to tell you to buy a resin statue and break up with your partner. Further you aren’t a bad witch if you never have crazy unexplainable encounters with the supernatural world. Waiting for signs and directions from ghosts will lead to disappointment or even deterioration in mental health. If you’re just beginning to work with spirits take a deep breath, light a candle and give thanks. Witchcraft is highly individualized and deeply spiritual, but it’s also heavily rooted in the world we can see. Exaggerating deity work and witchcraft in general is counterproductive and harmful.
Said with love and respect <3
Methods of Spell Work
To Banish: • Burning to ashes and sweeping away the ashes • Cast out a window, down a cliffside, etc • Bury it and spit on the spot
To Bind: • Wrap in black thread • Cover in wax or other material • Seal in jar and hide in dark spot
To Hide: • Wrap in ribbon • Place in a (painted) black jar or other container • Cover in cloth or other material and bury
To Encourage: • Plant or bury near the front door/steps • Plant or bury near a window • Place near a window
To Communicate*: • Anoint a candle • Leave out an offering • Meditate • Open the front door and/or windows
To Glamour: • Leave under the full moon • Work with its reflection
To Cleanse: • Bury in salt • Burn herbs and pass through the smoke • Let it bathe in the moonlight
To Protect: • Leave sigils/wards on doors and windows • Carry sigils/wards on every day items (keys, phone case, etc) • Enchant jewelry with protection spells
*: Communication with deities, spirit guides, etc
Lemon Bread
Recipe
Ready in 45 mins + cooling, making 1 loaf (12 slices)
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
For the glaze: 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bow, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 mins.
Beat eggs, lemon zest, and juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk, heating well after each addition.
Pour into greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.
Cool in pan 15 mins before removing to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; immediately drizzle over bread. Serve warm.
Lemon pansy sugar cookies for Beltane! Love and Light ✨
It is so embarrassing to try and do some light reading about witchcraft and only be able to find buzzfeed style/selling something types of articles PLZ
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even if Jeff bezos or whoever pledges all their money to stop world hunger/climate crises I’d still hate them
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Wisptober Day 17: Waltz
"Above the streets and roofs where they had once lived, the two spirits laughed and waltzed among the fallen leaves"
A simpler one today since it was pretty busy! :)
Basil Lime Sugar Cookies
This is another recipe for kitchen magic. Basil is super helpful with just about anything- protection, health, joy etc. Mixed with lime I would say these cookies are good for a pick me up and can be charged to be a mood booster.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of butter (softened)
1 1/2 tsp lime juice (to taste tbh)
1 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh finely chopped basil (I used like 10 leaves)
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F
Beat together butter and sugar until combined
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt
To the butter/sugar mixture add egg, lime juice, vanilla extract, basil and salt. Mix
Slowly add dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until combined. Dough should not be sticky to the touch
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
My cookies did not spread out too much so you can place them relatively close on the tray. Just roll into a ball and place them wherever (May differ for yours so calculate your own risks)
Bake for 15-17 minutes until slight golden color at the bottoms. The cookie itself should stay pretty light so look for cracks along the top.
Let cookies rest on baking tray for two minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Additional Notes:
With any kind of kitchen magic it is what you make it. I charged all of my ingredients before baking and while mixing thought of the intentions I wanted behind them. They were quite literally made with love.
Merry Yuletide Loves!
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