Wisteria

Albert Watson

1985

sheep

www.karlottafreier.de

L'arte sotto ogni sua forma, io li trovo semplicemente fantastici.

Petticoat

1883

The MET

Wedding Petticoat

1904

The MET

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Pippa by me 

www.erikabowes.co.uk

Wedding Dress

1919

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                                  LITHA (SUMMER SOLSTICE)

                          * Masterpost and helpful information HERE <—*                                              DATES: northern hemisphere date is June 21/22                                      southern hemisphere date is December 21/22  Also called Midsummer, Vestalia, Whitsuntide, Gathering Day, Summer Solstice, Alban Heffyn and Feill-Sheathain . Keep in mind that pronunciation obviously differs between accents but, these are the most popular.             LITHA IS PRONOUNCED LIKE “LEE-TA" or “LIE-TA” or “LIH-TA” The word Litha means “gentle or navigable" and represents the relaxing, ebbing and flowing energy of midsummer. This is the longest day of the year, and a time to celebrate the light as well as the nature spirits and energy that has been growing since Yule and has now reached maturity. This day is the most important and powerful day of the year for the Sun God because he is at the very peak of his power. On the other hand, it’s also representing the opposite too, because even though it is the longest day of the year, the days will begin to shorten. This signifies the decline and dying of the Sun God reminding us to prepare for the darkness that is coming but, while he is at his protective peak, we celebrate. We celebrate because he’s reminding us that balance must be found everywhere, nothing can last forever and we must enjoy what we have, while we have it.

Since this sabbat revolves around the sun, you should incorporate flames into your day somehow and since it’s usually super hot during the daytime, it’s nice to just set up a couple candles, allowing them to burn until they die out. The fire represents the sun and reminds us of the strength, power and resiliency of the God. Rituals should be performed at noon, when the sun is highest in the sky. 

Bonfires are usually lit in the evening and just like Beltane, people often make a wish, jump through the flames and then will later spread the ashes in nature as a blessing and to provide fertilization. This is a good time to give offerings to your spirit guides and to faeries or energy beings who live with you or help you out regularly. A nice little gesture like this encourages goodwill, peace and harmony around your home. While you celebrate Litha this year, be aware in every moment that you can and realize that never again, will you be in that same moment again; Embrace being aware and alive. 

The Gods that are associated with Litha are The Sun God, the Oak King, the Holly King, Hur, Gods of power and strength + more, depending on specific path/cultural background The Goddesses that are associated with Litha are Mother Earth, Mother Nature, Venus, Aphrodite, Yemaya, Astarte, Freya, Brigid, Gaia, Hathor, Ishtar + more, depending on specific path/cultural background The Colours of Litha are Green, blue, yellow, gold, white, pink, red and brown. Animals/Beings that correspond with this day are Summer birds, horses, cattle, butterflies, bees, faeries and dragons Essences that are perfect for Litha would be basil, cinnamon, vanilla, myrrh, sandalwood, saffron, frankincense, orange, lavender, rose, lemon and wisteria Stones that pair perfectly with this celebration are lapis lazuli, diamonds, emerald, jade, amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx, and turquoise Popular things to consume during Litha are pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, poppyseed cakes/muffins/scones/breads, dairy products, peppers, onions, garlic, raisins, spiced Wines, fruit salads, smoked fish and herbal tea. Decorate your Altar with things like midsummer flowers, fruits and vegetables. Acorns, appropriately coloured flowers, candle wheels, brigid's cross and pictures of the sun. You can get oak, birch & fir branches, love amulets, seashells, a sun wheel, fire, circles of stone, a small sun dial, appropriate sigils, blades and bird feathers. The areas you should put thought into during Litha are your faith and the things that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Litha reminds us that each individual has the power to drive out evil and illness and take control of their lives in order to manifest dreams into reality. This is time to realize what you want in life, what triggers you to fall back and the things that propel you forward. Midsummer is a time to believe in yourself and see that you have potential to be powerful, strong and great just like the Sun. Rituals and areas of Magick work are divination magick related to romance and love, nature spirit/fey communication, planet healing and protection magick. Some fun activities of Litha include leaving offerings to the God, Goddess and other energy spirits, lighting candles and then allowing them to burn out. Sending messages and blessings on a body of water to bring luck and love to whatever may find it, writing out things that no longer serve you and burning them in the flames to signify ‘letting them go’. You can sing and dance around a bonfire, have a picnic, a barbeque, a party and even go out to collect flowers, herbs and fruits of the season.                                           video used in .GIF here

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my first spell jar!! i made this to help my sister sleep, because she often has trouble with nightmares and such.

gather: -sage -sea salt -thyme -lavender {i used the leaves, not the flowers} -rosemary {i used both fresh and dried} -bay leaves -amethyst -quartz -small piece of paper + pen

optional: -blue thread {to bind the paper + decorate jar} -blue wax to seal -lavender oil

i layered the ingredients, with each layer i focused on my intent to help sophie. i drew a sigil for a peaceful sleep on the paper in blue pen, and then rolled it up and tied it with the blue thread. i also carved the sigil in the wax i sealed the jar with, and then rubbed some lavender oil on it to bless it, and create a soothing scent. hope you like.

this is my very first spell jar and i hope it helps my sister!💙

witchy-woman’s spell jars.

Y’all are requesting spell jars I already have, and i realized they are properly buried in my blog so here’s what we have so far (plus the other posts like recipes and tutorials) 

Updated – March 14th 2017

J A R S

L G B T Q  S E R I E S

O T H E R  P O S T S 

Hi sweeties! I hope you are having a beautiful day!

This is a jar that has been requested multiple times, and like always, if you ask for it, I will make it! I find this to be more of a mental protection bottle! (This is not going to put a force field up and protect you from gun shots or anything, okay) So let’s get started!

This is a pretty straight forward jar, so protection, protection, protection should be all your thoughts are about while making this. Also envisioning this jar keeping a protective energy barrier around you while you have it with you. While making this bottle and corking it, you can say something along the line of this –

“May safety come, May safety stay. May this bottle keep  all negativity away.”

After you are finished, you can seal up your bottle with wax, I use colors in correspondence with my intent, this one being dark purple (I would have used black but I can’t find black candles at the moment!) I have a tutorial for how to seal bottles like this here.

Feel free to tag me in your recreations! I love to see them! You can also find my other bottles here.

I hope this was helpful! I’m open for questions if you have any!

xoxo.

Hullo everyone! 🌙 

Here is an illustrated set of instructions I made on how to make a Positivity Spell Jar for my illustration class this past quarter. 

What you’ll need:

A Jar

Lighter

Salt- for protection

Glitter-for fun

Candle- light and let melt around edges of jar to Cast Spell

Rosemary- for mental strength

Lavender- to keep calm

Citrine- for abundance

Rose Quartz- for love

Blue Thread- for harmony

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As you set each item into the jar focus on what they represent to you. Your magick and energy melding with each, coming from inside you and around you. Close off the jar and wrap the thread round the top of the jar. Light the candle, visualizing the flame as the energy casting the spell.  

This can be modified to make absolutely any type of spell jar. Use different ingredients and colors to symbolize different things.

Enjoy!

-Harpy✨

*Please do not delete caption or take credit for illustrations* 

“No More Nightmares” jar.

I was asked to do a anti-nightmare bottle, which is something that I have for periods of weeks on end sometimes, that keep me from sleeping well because I have that many nightmares (it’s literally either amazing sleep or no sleep because nightmares for me.)

So, first I want to say, this is 100% not a replacement for medical or professional help, never ever take it as this. 

I also want to give some other tips along with the bottle to help with nightmares for me–

Okay! On to the bottle! I am going to give a list of what I used in mine, and a few additional things you can add or use in place of things if you don’t have them! 

None of these things should be difficult to find, I had almost everything in my spice rack, and what I didn’t I picked up for only a little over $1 at the grocery!

Other –

Each layer you do, focus your intent for what each represents.Take your time, speak it out loud if it helps you. It helps me to speak out loud, over and over until I feel like I am sure. 

Remember, there is power in your words! Speak those words and that intent into the universe! 

After you’re finished, cork your bottle, and seal it with wax if you’d like! I used a blue wax because it is a color I associate with calmness and peaceful sleep. 

After, focus on the whole bottle and the purpose of it– to ward away nightmares and to have a peaceful, sound sleep. I find it helpful when going to bed, to sort of envision forming a light, white energy bubble sort of thing around me, sort of protecting me from negativity and nightmares. 

I would sleep with the bottle (given it was a small one like the one I made) in my pillowcase, opposite of the side I sleep on, if not, somewhere close like on a nightstand should do just fine!

If nightmares continue, I would cleanse my home, and definitely talk to your doctor about it. Sleep is very important, and shouldn’t be sacrificed! 

Sleep well, babies!

Sleep Protection Spell Jar

A jar spell to help protect you during your slumber and keep negative entities and dreams at bay.

You Will Need:

💤 Bay Leaf (bring positive spells, empowers spell) 💤 Sea Salt (general protection, cleansing) 💤 Cinnamon (general protection) 💤 Sweet Grass (general protection) 💤 Sage (general protection, peaceful sleep, prevents nightmares) 💤 Rosemary (prevents nightmares, protection during sleep) 💤 Rose Buds/Petals (protection) 💤 Spearmint (general protection) 💤 Lavender (sleep, good dreams, peace) 💤 Chamomile (peaceful sleep, prevents nightmares) 💤 Mullein (prevents nightmares, protection during sleep, keeps nocturnal demons at bay) 💤 Jar 💤 (optional) Sigil for protection or nightmare prevention (or both)

Steps:

💤 Cleanse and wash out your jar before doing this spell. Make sure it is well dried.

💤 Inside in layers place your herbs, the order is unimportant. Do what feels right for you.

💤 Once it is full at the top if you are using a sigil add in the sigil or draw it on the lid.

💤 Screw on your lid tightly

💤 To seal the spell you may use wax (preferably light blue or white or black), an energy seal, a sigil, tape, or anything else that you feel will work for me. I used an energy seal placed with a kiss for mine.

💤 Place beneath your bed to bring you protection each night you sleep and keep negativity and negative entities at bay while you sleep.

💤 Cleanse and charge in the light of the full moon every month before placing back under bed.