💫 Circles In Witchcraft 💫

WHAT IS A CIRCLE?: A circle is an energetic construct used in witchcraft. It can enhance the power of a spell and protect you. It can be marked as something that is both physical or energetic, or both! WHEN DO I CAST A CIRCLE?: Circles are cast before you do a spell, ritual, divination, ect. When you do it really depends on the type of witch but the short answer is: it is cast before doing magick. As I said above, to protect you and to enhance the spells power. DO I HAVE TO CAST ONE BEFORE DOING A SPELL?: Absolutely not! I only ever cast a circle when I am doing a big spell. Usually a spell or ritual during one of the sabbats. it isn’t necessary to do any spell, but since it enhances the power of the spell & protects you it is a good idea to do before any spell that will require a lot of time and work. HOW TO CAST A CIRCLE: - The space Figure out how much space you will need! The circle needs to encompass you and all the tools you will use in the spell, plus candles/incense. - Your supplies Try to make sure you have all your supplies together, I have forgotten stuff a few times and had to exit the circle. It can be done, but it’s just an overall not fun inconvenience. - Atmosphere This may be obvious, like remembering your supplies, but remember if any candles are going to be lit or if any incense is going to be burned, get that prepared too. - Cleanse First cleanse the space! This can be done both physically & energetically. I usually sweep the ground where I’m going to cast a circle. Then I use the smoke from a candle I’ve blown out to cleanse it energetically. I also have a post about cleansing you can find -here-. - Protection & Safety You’re going to want to ward before you do any magick. But especially big spells where you’ll need to cast a circle, when deities, spirits, invoking, ect may be involved. Here’s a really good post about warding. Elemental Method: - Supplies: A feather A red candle Moon water Rock quartz Alright, you’ve cleansed and you’ve warded and you’ve got your supplies all together. Now it’s go time. Start with the East, turn to it and say “I summon the East, protect & empower this sacred circle” The East is associated with the element of air. So I offered a feather. You could either lay this down ahead of time, or let it drift from your hand into the space/on your altar during circle casting. Next turn to the South, and say “I summon the South, protect & empower this sacred circle” then light the candle. The south is associated with the element fire and the color red. So I lit a red candle. Then turn to the West, and say “I summon the West, protect & empower this sacred circle” The West is associated with the element water, so I offered some super moon water from a glass. This would traditionally be done with your chalice. Finally turn to the North, and say “I summon the North, protect & empower this sacred circle” The North is associated with the element Earth so I offered up my chunk of rock quartz. Now imagine the circle, or well sphere of energy forming around you and solidifying. Take this moment to focus and ground yourself. Chant, do anything you’d like to do that focuses you and brings the energy up. Summon any deities or spirits you wish to assist you. Now, cast your spell! Once you are done with the spell, imagine the circle crumbling into the ground. And the energy used releasing itself. Alternative Offering: You could also offer lit candles to all the elements. Yellow for East, Red for South, Blue for West, & Green for North. Salt: Instead of making offerings to the elements you could go from East, South, West, & North, and sprinkle a thin trail of salt. Or you could sprinkle salt in addition to the elemental method. If you’re casting this circle outside, use crushed eggshells instead of salt. Salt could damage the plants and grass nearby. Tips, Reminders & Questions: - What if I have to leave the circle? I usually just imagine pulling a curtain back to exit the circle, then pulling it back again to enter again. But you could visualize anything you want. It is okay in my opinion to leave the circle. - Make sure no one interrupts Maybe this won’t apply to you but, I have not been interrupted while doing magick or casting a circle. But the idea of it just really irks me. It feels like it’d break the circle & my energy & intent. If you feel like this would apply to you, prepare to do the circle late at night or on a day when no one is around. If you have family or roommates. As far the details of the elemental method go, that’s just how I do it. You can make up your own method or search up others for inspiration. This is from my grimoire, please do not copy or redistribute the elemental method section. This is all just my opinion. Hope this helped someone! Enjoy! Have a lovely day 💖

Honey Lavender Bread

submitted by @materiamystica

½ cup Greek yoghurt ½ cup plain flour 1tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp dried lavender 1 tbsp honey 1 egg, beaten

The intent is to increase mental clarity and connection. To clear your spiritual and mental brain fog so that you can think and see more clearly again. To improve clarity of vision and connection to your heart’s desire. Lavender is employed to stimulate clarity and connection, cleansing, memory, passion, peace of mind, healing, love, passion and retention. With the honey for added sweetness and stickiness to make visions all the more sweet, and memories stick more permanently. Harvesting your own lavender can also be intended to honour Lammas, too!

1. Mix everything in a bowl and preheat the oven at 350 F. 2. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead adding more flour until it’s no longer sticky and has formed a nice stretchy bread dough. 3. Put into a floured loaf tin. 4. Brush top with egg wash. 5. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until a golden crust has formed and a skewer comes out clean. 6. Slice and enjoy!

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6 years ago

I once fell asleep on the floor of a bathroom

(I have no friends to tag T-T)

Tell me one thing

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dietdaemon

4 years ago

🥄 Spoonie Witch Masterpost 🥄

Disclaimer: I am not claiming any sources here are credible. This is just a compilation of things I found. Thanks to @choijiae1893 for the idea! Quick shoutout to @heatherwitch. I’m not a spoonie witch I just wanted to thank you for all that you do in the spoonie witch community. Most of these posts are your work. General [Bed Magic For Spoonie Witches] [Spoonie Witch TIps] [Spoonie Witch Tips] [Simple Spell Work For Low Energy Days] [Morning Routine For A Busy Witch] [Spoonie Acts Of Witchery] [Spoonie Magick Tips] [For Spoonie Witches] [Chronically ill witchcraft: For your symptoms] [Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms] Bedridden Witch Series [Bedridden witch - General edition] [Bedridden witch - Nature edition] [Bedridden witch - Worship edition] [Bedridden witch - Divination edition] [Bedridden witch - Stale energy edition] [Bedridden witch - Elements edition] [Bedridden witch - Pastel edition] [Bedridden witch - Kitchen edition] [Bedridden witch - Winter edition] [Bedridden witch - Ocean edition] [Bedridden witch - Love edition] [Bedridden witch - Weather edition] [Bedridden witch - Garden edition] [Bedridden witch - Bath edition] [Bedridden witch - Wheel of the Year edition] [Bedridden witch - Discreet edition] Spells / Rituals [Simple Full Moon Ritual] [Simple Drink Spell] [Easy Love & Happiness Spell] [A Simple Spell For When You Feel Drained] [Sleep Spell To Receive Guidance From Those Who Have Passed] [Emoji Spell For Abundant Spoons] [Simple spell: Ease the pain] [Simple spell: To be humble] [Simple spell: To be proud] [Simple spell: Start the day ‘light’] [Simple spell: To bring balance] [Simple spell: To succeed in a career/job] [Medium spell: Kiss that bitch goodbye] [Medium spell: To attract kindness] [Medium spell: To Gain Control] [Anti-Migraine Spell + Altered versions of this spell] Sigils [Huge Spoonie Sigil Masterpost] [Relief From Chronic Pain] [More Spoons Sigil] [I am healthy Sigil] Sabbats [Simple Ostara Ideas] [Simple Litha Ideas] [Simple Lammas Ideas] [Simple Mabon Ideas] [Simple Samhain Ideas] [Simple Imbolc Ideas] [Simple Yule Ideas] [Imbolc] Deities [Small Devotional Acts For The Greek & Roman Pantheon] [Deity Witch Tip] Tips [Spoonie Witch Tip/Project] [Low Energy Witch Tip] [Spoonie Witch Tip] [Spoonie Witch Tip] [Spoonie Witch Tip] [Low Energy Witch Tip] [Witchcraft in the Hospital] [Witchcraft & Meds] [Tips for taking meds] [Low energy devotional tip] [Bath magic made easy] [Witchy things for spoonie students] [Cleansing (via your phone)] Charging crystals: [Personal version [X] Simple version [X]] [For when you can’t sleep] [My daily routine] [A tip for using salves] [Chronic migraine relief] [Brainfog lifting]

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dietdaemon

6 years ago

I HAVE NO WORDS

(ALSO this seems to be the op, on youtube)

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dietdaemon

7 years ago

mdlksdfsd my fave thing is when ppl outside of florida ask “how do alligators even get in ur pools??? how do they get into ur yards???”

alligators can climb fences. they do this a lot

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dietdaemon

6 years ago

I didn't know I needed this in my life so much

SIMPLE PLAN PLAYED WHATS NEW SCOOBY DOO AT EPCOT

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7 years ago

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dietdaemon

4 years ago

“Let Only Good Energy In” Horseshoe Ward Charm

(little squeal for the first spell I have to share with Tumblr. This and all future spells of mine will be posted in the Spells page of my blog)

The thought process behind this enchantment is adding wards to an object long thought to offer protection and good luck in and of itself.

Items:

a horseshoe

a doorway to hang the horseshoe over

your magical self!

Procedure:

Think of the horseshoe as a cup, with the prongs being the mouth of the cup, kind of like a “U”

Tip the horseshoe over so that the prongs are facing down and shake the horseshoe, making as if you’re pouring something out of a cup. Here, you’re pouring the old and negative energies out, the wards that need replacing

Turning the horseshoe upright again, hold it tightly in both hands and close your eyes.

Envision good energy and the fresh wards flooding into your mouth (for some reason, I see these particular wards as fish? In my mouth? Weird, I know ^^)

Gently blow the good energy and fresh wards into the mouth of the horseshoe, as if you were filling a cup with liquid.

Being careful not to tip the horseshoe in case the wards pour out, secure the horseshoe above or near a doorway to as a protection charm!

Reasoning:

Horseshoes have long been thought to bring good luck to homes in which they’re hung. Eastern cultures were said to have hung them like crescents “C” and they offered protection against the Evil Eye. Back when they were made of iron, they were used as protection against malicious fae, evil spirits, and imps.

Note:

Refill these wards every couple of months. When you go to tip the old wards out, thank them for their protection as you release them from their enchantment.

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dietdaemon

4 years ago

Celebrating Lughnasadh in the kitchen and at home

August 1st is the first hovers holiday. We celebrate the harvest of corn and wheat. Lughnasadh is known to be The Bread holiday™-

I gathered some videos and recipes about bread and other delicious food that you can bake on this day! I also found activities that can be done inside and at home for those (like myself) who are still isolating!

Youtube videos

🍓 Strawberry and Wine🍷 Tarts, the perfect dessert for Lughnasadh / Lammas - Kitchen witchery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU4qu2KlWAs

Baking a Brioche for a sabbath on a stormy day // Slow living approach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uKI1VwDoB8

Lughnasadh Bread Magick 🌾 Lammas Bread Recipe 🍞 Kitchen Witchcraft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk0OiPRo3Ok

Braided Bread Recipe || Lughnasadh Recipe || Kitchen Witchery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7VH8O9nrs8

Lammas recipe | Lughnasadh Honey Lavander Bread & Wild Berry Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ubT3i-LQWU

Tumblr recipes

Making Jam https://witchy-kitchen-craft.tumblr.com/post/623437754808827904/strawberry-and-rosemary-jam-for-joy-luck-and

Baking a Brioche https://witchy-kitchen-craft.tumblr.com/post/619474744633360384/baking-a-brioche-on-a-stormy-afternoon-a-slow

Making Fruit Pies https://witchy-kitchen-craft.tumblr.com/post/624711718492340224/strawberry-and-wine-tarts

Lammas/Lughnasadh tea

Lughnasadh Bread Recipe 🍞✨

🍁 Soda Bread for Lughnasadh/Lammas 🍂 https://andreja-luna.tumblr.com/post/176533425247/happy-lughnasadh-everyone-i-hope-everyone-had-a

honey lavender bread https://grimoireprxject.tumblr.com/post/187210413073/honey-lavender-bread

Perfect Bread: https://bloomingnova.tumblr.com/post/183592875156/i-absolutely-love-this-recipe-the-bread-is-soft

Activities that you can do at home

🌿Lammas Activities🌿

Subtle Witch Tips - Lammas / Lughnasadh

Food Correspondance

If you don’t want to follow a recipe but still want to celebrate.

Bread

Corn

Potatoes

Nuts,

Wild Berries

Strawberries

Apple,

Rice,

Squash,

Oats,

Grains,

Elderberry wine,

Ales,

Fruit pies

Also now is the time to work on your abundance spells since we are celebrating the harvest and all the abundant food!

It’s also the time to start thinking tidying up the house, start making preserves and jams in prevision of the darker months to come. In the same spirit, it’s time to finish some big projects to be clear during the darker months.

Deep cleaning your house is always a good idea, get rid of things that you don’t use to make space.

I hope you’ll have fun on this holiday. Let me know what you are planning to do!