I decided to start writing on here because I am sick and tired of only seeing the most beautiful and fancy posts on social media. Although those are fun to look at once in a while, I certainly can not relate to them and they create an unrealistic scale for the average person. I am an average 26 year old girl living in New England. I love with my wife, dog, two cats and three…
I’ve found the more energy I put into my candle magick, the greater the return!
I start by setting my intent and choosing a candle the color correspondence. For example if I am casting a spell involving love, ❤️ I use a red candle.
Carve or write the intent on the candle.
“Anoint” the candle with oil and bless the candle that it may help you find the answers or that your will be done (I like using essential oils for this that match my intention)
I then rub the candle with herbs and flowers I sometimes heat the candle allowing the herbs and flowers to stick to the candle. Decorate the candle with ribbons and charms (you know, craft day it up!) REMEMBER: the energy and passion you put into your craft is rewarded
If I’m going to read my wax for the answers I seek I burn my candle on a ritual plate to collect the wax. I rarely ever burn my candles on candle holders. (Please see previous post on Candle Wax Meanings) I adhere the candle by melting the bottom slightly and pressing it into the plate and make a ring of salt around the candle
Now I spend time in meditation, clearing my mind of all that does not benefit me. I say another blessing over the candle as I light it. I envision my intentions coming to be. I let my candles burn till they extinguish themselves because I read the wax. But if you feel your spell is complete and your intentions have been achieved, you can blow out your candle and again envision your intentions coming to be, and thanking the Gods and Goddesses for their time.
This 👇is a meditation/healing candle I burned to work through some personal struggles I was going through. 🌹
How I set up my alter for candle magick
I arrange offerings and incense around my candle as well as element representations. A feather for air, a seashell for water, a rock for the earth, the flame of my candle represents fire and the smoke from my incense represents spirit.
I bless you and your future casting. May the Gods and Goddesses bless you for all your days 💜
Casting a circle is the act of setting up a temporary protective space
for a spell or ritual. This circle acts as a psychic bubble, which is
not visible to the naked eye, though it is felt energetically. The
circle is said to be present in different astral planes as well as our
own. Generally, the circle will be cast at the beginning of the rite,
and then released at the end.
So why cast a circle? There can be many distractions from the real world
that can interfere with magick spells and rituals. These can present
themselves in the form of entities or another’s energies as an example.
Trance work may also be done in a protective circle because it leaves
the practitioner psychically vulnerable to other influences. Another
reason for circle casting is the focused energy. Many spells require a
focused stream of energy, and a circle can help deflect energies given
off by the spell back into it, and to hold onto that energy for a longer
time. According to Grove and Grotto, “We can summarize all this by
saying a magick circle has two main purposes: To keep disturbances out,
and to keep the energy of the ritual in.” As important as circle casting
is to magick, it is not technically necessary as many traditions do not
use a circle at all. Norse, Egyptian, and Shamanic religions never work
with a circle, and they are fine without one. It seems that the extra
protection of a circle is something that is up to the user.
The tradition of circle casting comes from the western ceremonial magick
traditions, sometimes called Solomonic Magick. The circle in this
tradition was originally thought to keep entities like demons and angels
out, and to strengthen the relationship with God within its protective
boundaries. Among Wiccans and others who practice the craft, a circle
may not be needed for small things like meditations or offerings.
Instead they choose to use a circle for extra protection during larger
spells and rites for an extra layer of protection.
Some witches experience a sensation similar to a circle casting itself
when focused on their aura or a personal shield. The auras of many
people can also conglomerate into one giant circle-like experience if
everyone is working with the same energy. It is almost as if the energy
of many people come together and creates its own magickal circle.
So how does one cast a circle? This is something that can be done in
many ways, and is often left up to the user. All methods of casting a
circle do require visualization, concentration, and a commitment to
making a real energy circle. In traditional practice, there are two
parts to circle casting: casting the circle, and calling the quarters.
Casting the circle is done by directing energy at the ground, and
walking in a clockwise direction around the circle. Energy can be
directed by pointing a finger, using an athame or wand, or any other
way. Often, the caster will walk the circle three times to represent the
three aspects of the Goddess and God, visualizing the boundary getting
stronger and stronger each pass. The quarters are the four elements, and
during the circle casting these are called to aid in the protection and
magickal workings that will go on inside. Each cardinal direction
represents and element and it is traditional to start in the east with
air, south for fire, west for water, and finally north for earth. The
movement of calling the quarters and casting the circle is the same,
moving in a deosil direction. Both of these aspects of circle casting
are highly personalized, so it is important to practice and find the way
that is best for you.
Closing a circle is just as important as opening the circle. The closing
allows pent up energies from the spell or ritual that was stuck in the
circle to dissipate. This can happen either as a slow fade, or as a
short rush of energy, depending on how the circle is taken down. It is
typically advised to use the same method as the circle casting for the
circle closing, but in the opposite direction. Failing to close a circle
may have a few negative effects. An unclosed circle can be used as a
portal for which an entity might travel through, and it could also
create a less than desirable effect from your spell or ritual. Circles
left unclosed may dissipate over time just through foot traffic, but it
is still important to close them for the best protection.
Steps: Add herbs to hot water and let them steep for a few minutes. Squeeze in lemon then let the wedge and skin soak for another 1 or 2 before drinking.
Sour Tummy Be Gone Potion
Chamomile Tea
Spearmint
Ginger Root
Spoonful of Honey
Steps: Brew tea then add herbs to it, let them steep for 5 minutes before stirring in your honey counter-clockwise to banish the cramps and sourness in your stomach.
Deep Slumber Potion
Chamomile Tea
Lavender
Dried Rose Petals/Buds
Lemon Balm
Steps: Brew tea then add in herbs to steep for 5 to 6 minutes, add sugar or honey to taste. Drink slowly before bed in a quiet place.
“Bring Me My Own Love” Self Love Potion
Rose Water or Rose Tea
Sugar
Milk or Milk substitute
Steps: Brew your tea or warm your rose water. Pour in milk and sugar to taste and stir it clockwise to welcome in your own love. Drink while doing something you enjoy.
Release from a Bad Day Potion
Green Tea
Catnip
Lemon Wedge
Steps: Brew and steep your tea and catnip, squeeze in your lemon and stir it counter clockwise to banish the negativity that the day has given you. Add sugar or honey to taste
Give My Heart Strength Potion
Black Tea
Orange Peel
Honey
Steps: Brew tea and let orange peel steep for 5 minutes, stir in your honey clockwise to bring yourself emotional strength.
Open My Mind Awareness Potion
Black Tea
Cinnamon
Milk or Milk substitute
(Optional) pinch of Mugwort (use with caution)
Steps: Brew tea and add ingredients. Sit in a quiet place and drink the tea slowly while centering yourself and if you can meditate.
Cleansing Potion
Moon Water
Rosemary
Thyme
Steps: Heat your moon water and let herbs steep for a minute or two before drinking. You may add sugar if you desire
Protect Me From Parasites Potion
(protects from psychic and energy parasites)
Moon Water
Rosemary
Mint
Steps: Heat moon water and steep your herbs for 5 minutes. Drink at the start of your day.
Coffee Potions
Strength For a Big Day
Coffee
Cinnamon
Sugar to Taste
Like a Storm Confidence Potion
Coffee
Hazelnut creamer
Cinnamon
Fresh Orange peel
Spark of Creativity Potion
Coffee
2 Drops Vanilla extract
Fresh Orange Peel
Spoonful of Caramel
Romancing Myself Potion for Self Acceptance
Coffee
Hot chocolate mix
Milk
Red rose petal
To Good Friends Friendship Potion
Coffee
Caramel
Sugar
A cherry
A good friend to share it with
Hot Chocolate Potions
Warm My Bones Happiness Potion
Hot chocolate
Marshmallow/Marshmallow fluff
1 drop vanilla extract
Cherry
To Get Through Hard Days Potion
Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon
Milk
Fresh Mint Leaf
For Enhanced Energy Potion
Hot Chocolate
Orange Peel
Gem Elixir Potions
Note! Unlike the others, these ones are NOT edible nor should they be ingested! These potions are for anointing or bath magic.
None of these potions are made with the crystals in the water! I ALWAYS put my crystals around a jar or cup of water to charge over night. SOME OF THESE CRYSTALS SHOULD NEVER GO IN WATER!!! So please just place them around your jar of water over night, not in it.
🌟 What is moon water, what does it do, and how do I make my own? 🌙
Moon water is simply what it sounds like — water that has been charged under the light of the moon.
Moon water can serve a variety of different purposes in witchcraft.
Drink it. Imagine or speak your intention while drinking your moon water. You can drink it just as it is, or even make tea or coffee with it! Whatever suits you.
Bathe in it. Use a splash of moon water in a ritual bath. You can also use it to bathe your crystals, but be mindful of which crystals are not water safe!
Create with it. Paint a watercolor picture, make some cleansing spray, get creative!
Use it for spell work. Substitute your moon water for regular water any time a spell calls for a little H2O.
To make your own moon water, all you need is a glass container with a lid, filtered water, and a full moon. Cleanse your container with incense or a bell. Fill it with filtered water. Wait until the sun sets and the moon rises and place your water outside (or in a window sill if you aren’t able to put it safely outside). Take a few minutes to set your intentions under the light of the moon, and thank the moon for her energy. It’s best to retrieve your moon water before the sun rises so it doesn’t touch the sunlight, but it isn’t the end of the world if you don’t make it up in time. And voila! You have your very own charged moon water for whatever you’d like to us it!
