Many witches decide to grow their own herb garden, myself included. Just this year I have started one and I hope that it flourishes. I started one inside during the winter and it did alright, but the rain came and smashed down all of the living plants so I reseeded them.
First you need to make a plot for it and decide what kinds of plants to put in. Some plants need certain amounts of food or water and sun that differ from other plants so you should know which plants need which so that you can provide and allow your plants to grow better. Also, you must keep in mind about which plants are invasive and wil ltake over your garden and about weeds. Some plants will attract insects like bees so if you need to harvest the it might be better to harvest at night when these insects go back to their hives or homes. Mint is a very common and useful herb, but it is very invasive and it will take over your whole garden so if you want to grow mint, it is best to plant it away from other plants. Also, mint requires very little care because it grows like a weed, but at least you get it frequently.
Remember to take care fo your garden so that it desn't die. If you do all of this then you will have a healthy garden! Good luck.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
rune casting
This is my first entry in a while. I have been really busy with school and haven't been posting recently. Today Fastian(another member of moonweb coven which is my coven) and I tried to do a reading using runes. We started out with simple readings, kind of silly ones but then we got into deeper, more serious readings. I think that it was very succesful and that the readings were quite accurate, though I can't be sure for the future readings yet. Rune casting, although maybe not as accurate as scrying or other methods of divination, it is simpler and faster. It is also more general so you can't figure out who you are gonig to marry or what grade you are gonig to get on your algebra test or things like that. The readings have to be more general. Anyway, just felt like posting this to try and get back into the habit of posting. Blessed be!
Here is a link to a site that describes how runecasting works so you can try it for yourself. It is very simple and quick and doesn't require too much practice, a little but I supose everything does. Anyway, good luck.
http://www.sunnyway.com/runes/index_divination.html
Here is a link to a site that describes how runecasting works so you can try it for yourself. It is very simple and quick and doesn't require too much practice, a little but I supose everything does. Anyway, good luck.
http://www.sunnyway.com/runes/index_divination.html
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Spell to get one's visitation removed
I have a friend who is having problems with her father. She feels that she is in danger of going over to his house so I am posting this spell for her.
First, find an area suitable to cast a circle that is large enough to comfortably fit whoever is going to be present. Cleanse the area to prepare for your magick. This can be done several ways. The two most common ways are by sweeping with a besom or by smudging. Once your area is cleansed then cast your circle.
After you have cast your circle then you need to have six candles. Place five of them at even integrals around the circle and place the last one in the center of the circle. Sit down and take some time to meditate and clear your mind so that you are totally focused when casting your spell.
After you have meditated for a while then take some time to gather up some energy. Imagine it as a ball of pure white light. After you have summoned a sufficent amount of energy then recite the incantation.
You are holding me back,
you are causing me stress,
you are causing me pain,
and I want it to end.
I want to be rid of you (name of person),
so that you can never harm me again,
so that I never have to go back to you.
I wish that your visitation would be taken,
and you would be left alone,
as to never bother me again,
so I can live my life in peace.
(name of person) I am done with you,
I am free of you,
and you can never hurt me again.
So mote it be!
As you chant imagine you and that person connected with a thread and then a pair of scissors coming and cutting the thread. Imagine the person drifting away from you, fading away until they are completely out of your mind. After that then take some sort of item that they might have given you, something that resembles them and burn it. It can be anything, as long as it represents them. It can even be their name written on a piece of paper or a photo of them. Once it has burned out thank the goddess, close the circle and then scatter the ashes. It might be good to put the ashes in a bowl so that you can keep track of them when you scatter them. As you scatter them, imagine that person disappearing from your life forever.
First, find an area suitable to cast a circle that is large enough to comfortably fit whoever is going to be present. Cleanse the area to prepare for your magick. This can be done several ways. The two most common ways are by sweeping with a besom or by smudging. Once your area is cleansed then cast your circle.
After you have cast your circle then you need to have six candles. Place five of them at even integrals around the circle and place the last one in the center of the circle. Sit down and take some time to meditate and clear your mind so that you are totally focused when casting your spell.
After you have meditated for a while then take some time to gather up some energy. Imagine it as a ball of pure white light. After you have summoned a sufficent amount of energy then recite the incantation.
You are holding me back,
you are causing me stress,
you are causing me pain,
and I want it to end.
I want to be rid of you (name of person),
so that you can never harm me again,
so that I never have to go back to you.
I wish that your visitation would be taken,
and you would be left alone,
as to never bother me again,
so I can live my life in peace.
(name of person) I am done with you,
I am free of you,
and you can never hurt me again.
So mote it be!
As you chant imagine you and that person connected with a thread and then a pair of scissors coming and cutting the thread. Imagine the person drifting away from you, fading away until they are completely out of your mind. After that then take some sort of item that they might have given you, something that resembles them and burn it. It can be anything, as long as it represents them. It can even be their name written on a piece of paper or a photo of them. Once it has burned out thank the goddess, close the circle and then scatter the ashes. It might be good to put the ashes in a bowl so that you can keep track of them when you scatter them. As you scatter them, imagine that person disappearing from your life forever.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Joining a coven
A coven is a group of witches who practice magick together, often on a set schedule. There are tons of covens all throughout the world, some more well known than others. A lot of witches are solitary, working on their magick alone. From personal experience, I have to say that when doing magick, if you are with another person then your magick is stronger, and of course you will experience this in a coven.
A lot of covens are well known throughout the pagan community and often accept new members. Usually, these covens are quite large, having many members. Often times these members live all throughout the country or even the world and only gather during important events, like for the sabbats. Many other covens are smaller and only consist of a few members, usually the lowest number being three.
If you are interested in joining a coven, look around your town, you just might meet some people who know something. Often, covens have websites so try googling covens in whatever town or city you live in. Sometimes you might really have to look around. If you have a local new age or occult shop then try asking the employee if they know of any local covens.
If you can't find and pre-existing covens, maybe you should create your own little coven. If you know a few people who practice magick like you, see if they would be interested in joining a coven with you. You could practice your magick together and offer support. You could all oversee important rituals and such. Luckily, witchcraft is a very flexible practice and your path is one for you to decide.
A lot of covens are well known throughout the pagan community and often accept new members. Usually, these covens are quite large, having many members. Often times these members live all throughout the country or even the world and only gather during important events, like for the sabbats. Many other covens are smaller and only consist of a few members, usually the lowest number being three.
If you are interested in joining a coven, look around your town, you just might meet some people who know something. Often, covens have websites so try googling covens in whatever town or city you live in. Sometimes you might really have to look around. If you have a local new age or occult shop then try asking the employee if they know of any local covens.
If you can't find and pre-existing covens, maybe you should create your own little coven. If you know a few people who practice magick like you, see if they would be interested in joining a coven with you. You could practice your magick together and offer support. You could all oversee important rituals and such. Luckily, witchcraft is a very flexible practice and your path is one for you to decide.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Dowsing Rods
Dowsing rods are "L" shaped rods usually made of metal. They are used to help you find various items. They were originally used to help find water and treasure, but some people also use them to find spiritual energies.
Dowsing rods, if you can't find them are quite simple to make. Get two metal coat hangers and a pair of pliers. Cut out the long, straight section in both of the hangers and discard the rest of it. Now, you need to cut them so they are the same length. Once this is done then take one and bend it about 3/4 of the day down. You need to have them so that the metal is bent so one part is short and the other is long. Do this to the other rod. Now you should have two metal "L" shaped rods.
They are very simple to use. Just rest them in your hands so that they can move freely but also so that they won't fall. Don't grip them at all or else they won't be able to move on their own. Now, just say very clearly either out loud or in your head what you are looking for. I tried water first and they started pointing to the water. I wasn't moving them, they were moving by themselves. They work incredibly well and it requires very little focus or practice, if any. I also tried it with several household items like candles, a window, a TV, and it worked every time. Have fun dowsing.
Dowsing rods, if you can't find them are quite simple to make. Get two metal coat hangers and a pair of pliers. Cut out the long, straight section in both of the hangers and discard the rest of it. Now, you need to cut them so they are the same length. Once this is done then take one and bend it about 3/4 of the day down. You need to have them so that the metal is bent so one part is short and the other is long. Do this to the other rod. Now you should have two metal "L" shaped rods.
They are very simple to use. Just rest them in your hands so that they can move freely but also so that they won't fall. Don't grip them at all or else they won't be able to move on their own. Now, just say very clearly either out loud or in your head what you are looking for. I tried water first and they started pointing to the water. I wasn't moving them, they were moving by themselves. They work incredibly well and it requires very little focus or practice, if any. I also tried it with several household items like candles, a window, a TV, and it worked every time. Have fun dowsing.
Pendulums
Pendulums are tools of divination. You get some sort of weight and attach it to a string, chain, or something and then it's ready to be used. Pendulums are great for the solitary witch because you only need one person to work it. The only downside to it is that it can only give yes or no answers.
At your local new age or occult shop you can probably find them. They will probably have some sort of stone or crystal attached to a chain and they will look pretty fancy, but you can make one for very cheap. All you need is some sort of weight that can be attached to the end of a string. This can be anything, a ring for example would work well. Tie the string to the ring and then hold it up with your hand under it. Try not to move it, let it move by itself.
First, you need to find out which direction it will move to specify yes and no. Say in clear words "show me yes" and see which direction it moves. It might move back and forth, clockwise, counter clockwise, but it will do one of these. If it doesn't do anything or it moves in more than one direction then stop it and try again. DO the same for "no".
Once you have figured out which way is yes and no, then you are ready to use it. You can ask it questions and then let it show you the answer. It is a very simple exercise but very common among witches.
At your local new age or occult shop you can probably find them. They will probably have some sort of stone or crystal attached to a chain and they will look pretty fancy, but you can make one for very cheap. All you need is some sort of weight that can be attached to the end of a string. This can be anything, a ring for example would work well. Tie the string to the ring and then hold it up with your hand under it. Try not to move it, let it move by itself.
First, you need to find out which direction it will move to specify yes and no. Say in clear words "show me yes" and see which direction it moves. It might move back and forth, clockwise, counter clockwise, but it will do one of these. If it doesn't do anything or it moves in more than one direction then stop it and try again. DO the same for "no".
Once you have figured out which way is yes and no, then you are ready to use it. You can ask it questions and then let it show you the answer. It is a very simple exercise but very common among witches.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Poppet Magick
Poppets are dolls of people that you can make out of wax, cloth, clay, etc. Poppet magick in Wicca ISN'T VOODOO! Poppets are used for healing, romance, protection, and other good things. Poppet magick is to be performed on another person ONLY if you have their consent first, otherwise you are messing with their free will which is dark magick. You can also make one for yourself, I did that to help bring myself good dreams so I could get a feel for dream walking. I suppose that doing a healing spell on somebody without their consent isn't dark magick, but it is still important to have a person's permission before you perform a spell on or for them. If you use the dolls for harmful purposes or without asking them then it is essentially the same thing as voodoo and is considered dark magick. Whatever you do shall come back to you threefold, meaning that if you harm somebody then you will only get the worse end of it.
Making poppets are quite simple actually. All you need are supplies to make the doll, such as clay, wax, cloth, etc. Since the only kind of poppet I have ever made was made out of cloth that is what I will teach you how to make today.
First, what you will need is some fabric of some kind, a needle and thread, stuffing, scissors, and a few other optional supplies that I will specify later. First, put the two pieces of cloth back to back and draw a basic human shape, it can look like a gingerbread man. Then, cut out the design, making sure that the fabric is back to back so that the two pieces you cut are identical. Then, sew up the fabric along the edge but leave a small opening in it somewhere to stuff it with.
Depending on your purpose, you can add extra supplies to help such as herbs, crystals, runes, etc. For my poppet I added herbs that matched my purpose and stitched runes onto the fabric. You will also want something of the person you are making the doll for. This can be a hair from them, a fingernail clipping, a personal belonging, even a photo. If you don't have any of these things then you can just write their name on a piece of paper and stuff it inside or stitch their name onto the outside of the doll.
Once you have added everything you need to the doll, sew it up. If you are planning on stitching something on the outside then this would be a good time to do that. You might want to make the doll resemble the person if you don't have anything from them, but this is also optional. You might just want to decorate it with hair, eyes, whatever. Once your doll is finished then consecrate it by passing it through all four elements(earth, air, fire, and water) and then stating what your purpose of using it shall be. Now, your poppet is ready to be used.
Once you have used your poppet keep it until your goal has been reached, and once it has then dismantle the poppet and burn all remains, making sure to thank the Goddess.
Making poppets are quite simple actually. All you need are supplies to make the doll, such as clay, wax, cloth, etc. Since the only kind of poppet I have ever made was made out of cloth that is what I will teach you how to make today.
First, what you will need is some fabric of some kind, a needle and thread, stuffing, scissors, and a few other optional supplies that I will specify later. First, put the two pieces of cloth back to back and draw a basic human shape, it can look like a gingerbread man. Then, cut out the design, making sure that the fabric is back to back so that the two pieces you cut are identical. Then, sew up the fabric along the edge but leave a small opening in it somewhere to stuff it with.
Depending on your purpose, you can add extra supplies to help such as herbs, crystals, runes, etc. For my poppet I added herbs that matched my purpose and stitched runes onto the fabric. You will also want something of the person you are making the doll for. This can be a hair from them, a fingernail clipping, a personal belonging, even a photo. If you don't have any of these things then you can just write their name on a piece of paper and stuff it inside or stitch their name onto the outside of the doll.
Once you have added everything you need to the doll, sew it up. If you are planning on stitching something on the outside then this would be a good time to do that. You might want to make the doll resemble the person if you don't have anything from them, but this is also optional. You might just want to decorate it with hair, eyes, whatever. Once your doll is finished then consecrate it by passing it through all four elements(earth, air, fire, and water) and then stating what your purpose of using it shall be. Now, your poppet is ready to be used.
Once you have used your poppet keep it until your goal has been reached, and once it has then dismantle the poppet and burn all remains, making sure to thank the Goddess.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Curing a stomach ache
For common ailments like headaches and stomach aches there are lots of natural remedies. A lot of people just take medicines like aspirin or antacids when they should only take those when the ailment is very powerful. The more you take a certain medicine then the more your body becomes used to it and the less effect it has when you need it. For this post I am going to be focusing on stomach aches because a friend of mine has been getting a lot of stomach aches recently.
For a lot of people, carbonation soothes an upset stomach. Soda is carbonated so you might try drinking some. I wouldn't recommend any sort of cola like coke or pepsi, I would try something with a more citrus flavor. For me, if I have a stomach ache drinking coke only makes it worse. A lot of people, including myself say that ginger ale works well. You could also try plain carbonated water.
A lot of herbs might be able to relieve stomach tension. Peppermint works well, I have had personal experience with this one. Also, I have read that Aloe Vera juice works well. You could try and make some peppermint tea and stir in a little aloe vera juice, almost like adding honey to it. Ginger and chamomile are also supposed to work. You might also try making tea using carbonated water.
Sometimes if you just relax and sit down for a while then you might be able to settle your stomach. Some say that if you put your feet up it helps too. Just take it easy, even if you are feeling better then try and just be calm or else it might come back worse. This would be a good time to try the "mind over matter" exercise I described in my previous post.
For a lot of people, carbonation soothes an upset stomach. Soda is carbonated so you might try drinking some. I wouldn't recommend any sort of cola like coke or pepsi, I would try something with a more citrus flavor. For me, if I have a stomach ache drinking coke only makes it worse. A lot of people, including myself say that ginger ale works well. You could also try plain carbonated water.
A lot of herbs might be able to relieve stomach tension. Peppermint works well, I have had personal experience with this one. Also, I have read that Aloe Vera juice works well. You could try and make some peppermint tea and stir in a little aloe vera juice, almost like adding honey to it. Ginger and chamomile are also supposed to work. You might also try making tea using carbonated water.
Sometimes if you just relax and sit down for a while then you might be able to settle your stomach. Some say that if you put your feet up it helps too. Just take it easy, even if you are feeling better then try and just be calm or else it might come back worse. This would be a good time to try the "mind over matter" exercise I described in my previous post.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Mind power
The mind is a very powerful thing, more powerful than most people believe. With your mind you have the ability to overcome physical boundaries. I am not talking about telekinesis where you mentally move objects, although some people claim that it is possible. Have you ever heard the phrase mind over matter? That is what I am talking about. I will give some examples to clear things up.
This winter I was out in the snow and my knees were so cold that they actually hurt. I decided to try out a little exercise. I sat down in the snow and imagined myself being warm. I mentally ignored the cold and replaced it with a false sense of warmth. Of course, my body was still cold as ice, but I temporarily wasn't feeling it.
The other day I was in the car and I had to pee so badly that I worried I might pee in my pants. I mentally overrode my need to pee and just held out until I got home. I was fine, but it was only temporary.
I am sure you could do the same for a headache or any sort of pain. You could do it for lots of things. The key is mind over matter. The mind is very powerful, it is the most powerful tool humans possess.
This winter I was out in the snow and my knees were so cold that they actually hurt. I decided to try out a little exercise. I sat down in the snow and imagined myself being warm. I mentally ignored the cold and replaced it with a false sense of warmth. Of course, my body was still cold as ice, but I temporarily wasn't feeling it.
The other day I was in the car and I had to pee so badly that I worried I might pee in my pants. I mentally overrode my need to pee and just held out until I got home. I was fine, but it was only temporary.
I am sure you could do the same for a headache or any sort of pain. You could do it for lots of things. The key is mind over matter. The mind is very powerful, it is the most powerful tool humans possess.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Dreamwalking
The art of dreamwalking is being able to control your dreams to a certain extent instead of them being completely random and unrelated to your life. This, like many other things such as meditation, astral projection, scrying, it takes practice. Dreamwalking isn't something you can just master over night, it takes a lot of practice. I am going to give some ideas and tips on how to dreamwalk or get better at it.
Keep a dream journal: Get a blank notebook to record you dreams in and a pen and keep them by your bed so as soon as you wake up you can write down everything you remember from your dream. Being able to remember your dream helps in achieving lucid dreaming where you will be able to think clearly and remember important goals while you are dreaming. You might notice that the more you do this then the easier it gets to remember your dreams and think clearly in your dreams.
Meditate on your purpose: If you have a specific purpose or goal that you wish to achieve in your dreams then meditate on your desire right before you go to sleep. Self hypnotism might also work. I explained how to do this in my previous post on "quitting a bad habit".
Program yourself: Similar to hypnosis, if you have a specific goal you wish to accomplish then you can try and program yourself. You can do this simply by writing your desire or mental command down on a piece of paper and putting it under your pillow while you sleep. You can also repeat your command or mental note again and again verbally or mentally.
Actual practice: If you are in a dream that you find you can think, try and change your thought process. You can also try to imagine your goal or desire and imagine it materializing. Close your eyes and visualize your desire happening and when you open them it should have come true. If you are trying to get a message to somebody for example(I shose this example because I one tried it) then imagine yourself walking through a door to tell that person your message, and they should get your message in their next dream.
Like I said before, this isn't something you can just master over night, it takes practice. Excercises like this are very difficult because they involve taking your spiritual and mental being to a higher level of mentality or spirituality. The more you practice excercises like meditation, astral projection, dreamwalking, etc, the better you get at them and you find that new excercises are very simple to learn. Good luck in your dreamwalking. Blessed be!
Keep a dream journal: Get a blank notebook to record you dreams in and a pen and keep them by your bed so as soon as you wake up you can write down everything you remember from your dream. Being able to remember your dream helps in achieving lucid dreaming where you will be able to think clearly and remember important goals while you are dreaming. You might notice that the more you do this then the easier it gets to remember your dreams and think clearly in your dreams.
Meditate on your purpose: If you have a specific purpose or goal that you wish to achieve in your dreams then meditate on your desire right before you go to sleep. Self hypnotism might also work. I explained how to do this in my previous post on "quitting a bad habit".
Program yourself: Similar to hypnosis, if you have a specific goal you wish to accomplish then you can try and program yourself. You can do this simply by writing your desire or mental command down on a piece of paper and putting it under your pillow while you sleep. You can also repeat your command or mental note again and again verbally or mentally.
Actual practice: If you are in a dream that you find you can think, try and change your thought process. You can also try to imagine your goal or desire and imagine it materializing. Close your eyes and visualize your desire happening and when you open them it should have come true. If you are trying to get a message to somebody for example(I shose this example because I one tried it) then imagine yourself walking through a door to tell that person your message, and they should get your message in their next dream.
Like I said before, this isn't something you can just master over night, it takes practice. Excercises like this are very difficult because they involve taking your spiritual and mental being to a higher level of mentality or spirituality. The more you practice excercises like meditation, astral projection, dreamwalking, etc, the better you get at them and you find that new excercises are very simple to learn. Good luck in your dreamwalking. Blessed be!
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