Creeks & streams: Purification, harmony, cleansing

Dew: General health, eyesight, beauty. powertul if gathered at dawn on Beltane.

Ice: Transformations, balance, creativity

Lake water: Peace, contentment, relaxation, self-reflection.

River water: Cleansing, moving forward, protection

Snow: Transformations, balance

Spring water: Growth, holy water, cleansing, protection, prosperity

Swamp & waste water: Banishing, binding

Waterfalls: Power, energy, success

Well water: Healing, wishes, intuition

Beaches: Rituals, spells, fascinations, meditations

Rain water: Energy, protection, cleansing.

{The first rain of May is considered sacred}

— ways to cleanse that aren’t smoke

i’m moving into a dorm soon and i’m not allowed to burn incense, so here are some ways i’m planning to cleanse!

☔ Weather Witchcraft Rundown ☔

☔ Weather Correspondences

Sunny/Clear: Calm, Peace, Stillness, Warmth, Happiness, Protection, Determination, Happiness, Joy, Luck, Fae work

Cloudy: Rising Energy or Tension, Friction, Agitation, Calm, Solemness, Illusions, Protection, Emotions, Banishing, Sigil magic, Curse lifting

Light Rain: Gentleness, Peace, Cleansing, Tranquility, Self Love, Meditation, Purity, Clarity, Abundance, Respect, Banishing

Rainbow: Relationships, Fae work, Deity work, Friendships, Luck, Wealth

Heavy Rain: Banishing, Cleansing, Raw Energy, Sadness, Grief, Passion, Summoning

Lightning: Raw power, Spirit work, Passion, Curses and Hexing, Manifestation, Enlightenment, Sacredness, Truth, Creativity, Inspiration, Fertility, Purification, Destruction, Sudden change of events

Hail/Sleet/Freezing Rain: Stiffness, Grounding, Contemplation

Snow: Innocence, Peace, Self Love, Contemplation, Relaxation, Relationships, Banishing, Purity, Release, Life/Death/Seasonal Cycles, Time

Blizzard: Power, Agitation, Fury, Passion, Strong Emotions, Binding spells, Balance, Channelling strong emotions, Letting go

Wind: Sweeping things away, Banishing, Cleansing, Grounding, Uncovering secrets and hidden emotions, Travel, Study, Breaking bad habits

Fog: The Veil, Spirit Work, Secrets, Protection, Obstruction, Curses, Warding, Meditation, Astral Work, Fear, Patience, Calmness, Serenity, Peace, Truth

Severe Weather (tornadoes, hurricanes, etc): Fear, Cursing, Malevolent energies and spirits, strong and dangerous power

☔ Elemental Jar Correspondences

🌧️ Rain Water: Rainwater takes on the properties of the storm you got it from. Sun showers are used for solar magic, nourishment and healing. Dreary rain is used for resting, rejuvenation, protection, shadow work and invisibility. And stormwater is used for more aggressive spells like curses and hexes.

❄️ Snow Water: Use for transformation, balance and calming spells.

🌫️ Fog/Mist Water: Use for liminal magic, hedge riding, astral travel, divination, spirit work, death work, creativity, balance and partnership spells. Especially powerful when collected near dawn or dusk.

☁️ Hail Water: Use for curses and storm magic.

⛸️ Ice Water: Use to undo binding spells, transformation, balance and creativity magic.

🌬️ Breath: Use for meditation, to cleanse or “breathe life” into an object and charge it. Often associated with life and the soul, and therefore can represent Spirit.

🎐 Breeze: A distinctly light and gentle wind. Use to send and receive messages, remove negativity from yourself and others, become more gentle and constant, or in spells that require something to be gently removed from your life. Whisper wishes when a breeze passes by to send it to the universe.

🍃 Wind: Use to carry spell remains and energy away, carry messages to the universe, cleanse objects and people, speed up spells, or add a chaotic element to banishing spells.

🌪️ Tornado / Hurricane Winds: Use to remove curses, banish abusers and bad habits, curses and to drive away negativity or gossip.

☔ Cloud Meanings

Stratus: Hazy, Featureless and Low-level Drizzle Clouds. Hidden truths, Secrets

Altostratus: Mid-altitude, Uniform Greyish-Blue Sheet of Clouds. Strength, Stability, Prosperity

Cirrostratus: High-altitude, Thin, Wispy and Fragmented Clouds. Beginnings, Renewal, Wishes

Nimbostratus: Mid-level, Thick and Dark Formless Layer of Clouds. Power, Abundance

Cumulus: Flat-based, Puffy. Childishness, Joy

Altocumulus: Bigger and Darker Cirrostratus Clouds. Comfort, Safety

Cirrocumulus: Small, high, patchy, often in rows. Dreams, intuition, future thinking

Stratocumulus: Low-altitude, larger elements than altocumulus, darker. Protection, courage, wisdom

Cirrus: Many altitudes, thin, wispy strands. Freedom, travel, adventure

Cumulonimbus: Intense vertical clouds, rain and storm producing. Turmoil, difficult times, change

☔ Four Directions Meanings

East: Daydreaming, Dawn, Air, Spring, Possibilities, Awareness, New Beginnings, Communication, Clarity, Wisdom, Represented by the Azure Dragon of the East

West: Sunset, Water, Autumn, Intuition, Uncovering Mysteries, Balancing Emotions, Represented by the White Tiger of the West

South: High Noon, Fire, Summer, Fullness, Vitality, Fulfillment of Desire, Passion, Inspiration, Courage, Represented by the Vermillion Bird of the South

North: Midnight, Earth, Winter, Manifestation, Revealing Truths, Represented by the Black Tortoise of the North

☔ Weather Deities

Rhiannon: Welsh Goddess of Wind, The Moon, Horses, Songbirds, Gates, Horseshoes, Love, Happiness, Beauty and Prosperity

Horus: Egyptian God of Storms, The Sun and War

Perun: Slavic King of the Gods, and God of Storms and Lightning

Freyr: Norse God of Rain and Sunshine

Thor: Norse God of Strength, Protection, Oak, Thunder and Lightning

Zeus: Greek King of the Gods and God of the Sky and Storms

Raijin: Japanese God of Thunder, Lightning and Storms

Fujin: Japanese Wind God

Susanoo: Japanese God of Storms and the Sea

☔ Weather Creatures

Seal: Weather magic, Good luck, Dreams, Emotions, Strength, Protection, Movement, Water, Intuition, Love

Mouse: Scrutiny, Innocence, Faith, Trust, Shyness, Quietness, Details, Secrets, Cunning, Hidden things, Pay attention to details, Weather prophets

Snail: Perseverance, Determination, Rain and Weather magic, Luck, Divination, Wisdom, Progress, Patience, Peace, Self-care, Self-love, Harmony

Goat/Ram: Sacred to Thor, Independence, Confidence, Tenacity, Diligence, Rebellion, Healing, Sun magic, Abundance, Agility, Fidelity, Immortality, Divination, Libido

Horse: Power, Stability, Courage, Sacred to Rhiannon, Astral Travel, Protection, Freedom, Power, Earth and Lunar Magic, Faithfulness, Travel, Adventure, Stamina, Movement, Desire

Bull: Sacred to Zeus, Determination, Strength, Course, Virility, Stubbornness, Ferocity, Brutality

Woodpecker: Wishes, Luck, Prosperity, Spiritual Healing, Hard Work, Weather Magic, Strength, Determination, Opportunities

Thunderbird: A Native American symbol of power, protection and strength. It creates thunder by flapping its wings and lightning by flashing its eyes. Rain falls from its back. Some say it’s large enough to carry whales back to its nest

Chinese Dragon: Divine symbols of rain, water, strength and nobility.

Raiju: A wolf or dog made of lightning, who accompanies the Japanese god Raijin. Is also said to sleep in human navels

☔ Herbs for Weather Witchcraft

🌿 Alder: Raises winds, can be used to “whistle up a wind”

🌿 Broom: Throw into a fire to calm winds, throw into air to raise them

🌿 Cotton: Throw into fire to bring rain

🌿 Ferns: Throw into fire to bring rain

🌿 Garlic: Worn on person to ward off bad weather

🌿 Heather: Throw into fire to bring rain

🌿 Henbane: Throw into water to bring rain

🌿 Oak and Acorns: Protects against lightning strikes and bad weather

🌿 Pansy: Bring rain and storms. If picked on a sunny day it will bring storms, but if picked when covered in dew it will bring rain.

🌿 Rice, Grains and Wheat: Throw into the air to bring rain

🌿 Saffron: Raises winds, assists in controlling the weather

🌿 Thistle: Thrown into fire to direct lightning

☔ Ways to bond with the Weather

🌩️ Learn how to whistle or buy one

🌩️ Keep jars from different types of weather nearby

🌩️ Check the forecast whenever you get up

🌩️ Burn rain scented candles

🌩️ Draw energy from whatever weather is happening outside

🌩️ Hand Wind Chimes

🌩️ Enchant a Snow Globe to bring snow

🌩️ Listen to rain and thunder ambiance or lo-fi

🌩️ Make a playlist for different kinds of weather

🌩️ Make bottles for different types of weather, shake it to bring the weather and tap to dispel it

🌩️ Learn about types of clouds and meteorology

🌩️ Track the weather patterns in your local area

🌩️ Use a very in-depth weather app

🌩️ Leave offerings for weather deities

🌩️ Open your window

🌩️ Create art of your favorite types of weather

Deities and their Tarot Cards (Long Post)

I’ve heard of Pagans being contacted by their gods via certain Tarot Cards, so I wanted to do a deep dive and outline which Cards are associated with which Gods. Hopefully this can help you tell which God is reaching out to you :)

Major Arcana

The Fool: Pan, Zeus, Dionysus, Loki, Hermes

The Magician: Hermes, Thoth, Odin,

The High Priestess: Hekate, Selene, Isis, Artemis, Freya, Ganesha, Tsukiyomi

The Empress: Aphrodite, Hera, Freya, Frigg, Isis, Hathor, Durga, Astarte, Demeter, Ishtar The Emperor: Zeus, Lugh, Odin, Horus, Ares, Osiris, Ra

The Hierophant: Osiris, Athena, Thoth, Seshat, Ogma, Horus, Apollo, Hermes, Odin, Brigid, Saraswati, Ganesha

The Lovers: Aengus Og, Aphrodite, Frigg, Rhea, Gaia, Demeter, Inanna, Ishtar, Parvati, Hathor, Isis, Brigid, Freya, Osiris, Cernunnos, Freyr, Dionysus, Pan The Chariot: Thor, The Morrigan, Nike, Athena, Astarte, Inanna, Ishtar, Anat, Freya, Bast, Durga, Odin, Horus, Sobek, Ares, Apollo, Set, Bellona

Justice: Lugh, Aengus Og, The Morrigan, Nemesis, Inanna, Themis, Ma’at, Nike, Athena, Zeus, Forseti

Strength: Thor, Hestia, Athena, Sekhmet, Bast, Macha, Brigid, Danu, Isis, The Virgin Mary, Bast, Sekhmet, The Dagda, Lugh

The Hermit: Odin, Isis, Hestia, Persephone, Hades, Hekate, Cerridwen, Brigid, The Muses, Saraswati, Hermes, Ogma, Odin

Wheel of Fortune: Zeus, Hathor, Isis, The Dagda, The Moirai, Maat, Arianhrod

The Hanged Man: Odin, Artemis, Osiris, Persephone, Inanna, Ishtar, Buddha, Jesus

Death: Persephone, Inanna, Ereshkigal, Isis, Nephtys, Izanami, Hel, Freya, Hades, Seth, Anubis, Osiris, Manannan Mac Lir, Odin, Thanatos, The Morrigan, Morana

Temperance: Artemis, Isis, Nepthys, Iris, Ma’at, Hebe, Apollo, Vishnu

The Devil: Dionysus, Pan, Set, Lilith, The Morrigan, Banshees, Baba Yaga, Lucifer, Baphomet, Satan, Veles, The Horned God

The Tower: Kali, Ares, Pele, Sekhmet, Hel, The Morrigan, Sedna, Anat, Ceres, Chernobog, Shiva

The Star: Aphrodite, Thoth, Hermes, Ishtar, Astrea, Isis, Arianhrod, The Virgin Mary, Inanna, Nuit, Isis, Nodens, Zorya

The Moon: Artemis, Hekate, Rhiannon, Cerridwen, Selene, Isis, Phoebe, Mani, Thoth, Arianhrod, Tsukiyomi, Chang-e

The Sun: Lugh, Apollo, Kupala, Helios, Brigid, Sol, Artemis, Athena, Aine, Bast, Sekhmet, Freyr, Horus, Aten, Ra, Agni

Judgement: Persephone, Ma’at, Osiris, Hephaestus, Isis, Kuan Yin, Horus, Hades

The World: Aengus Og, Demeter, The Dagda, Isis, Gaia, Cernunnos, Green Man

The Suits

Suit of Swords: The Morrigan, Freya, Hades, Odin, Athena, Hel

Suit of Wands: Lugh, Hephaestus, Ares, Bellona, Pele, Aine, Brigid, Apollo

Suit of Pentacles: Gaia, Demeter, Macha, Freyr

Suit of Cups: Poseidon, Aphrodite, Isis, Boann, Hera, Hathor

Kings

King of Pentacles: The Horned God, Freyr, Pan, Cernunnos, The Dagda

King of Cups: Lugh, Poseidon, Manannan Mac Lir, Njord, Apollo

King of Swords: Odin, Tyr, Zeus, Hermes, Horus

King of Wands: Ares, The Dagda, Zeus, Apollo

Queens

Queen of Pentacles: Hekate, Gaia, Eostre, Aine, Artemis, Ceres, Demeter

Queen of Cups: Aphrodite, Venus, Hera

Queen of Swords: The Morrigan, Freya, Athena, Themis

Queen of Wands: Brigid, Hestia, Bellona, Aine

Knights

Knight of Pentacles: Athena, Athena, Macha, Persephone, Lugh, Artemis, Demeter, Ceres

Knight of Cups: Aphrodite, Boann, Isis, Hathor

Knight of Swords: Badb, The Morrigan, Athena, Hermes, Nemain

Knight of Wands: Apollo, Brigid, Bellona, Lugh

Pages

Page of Pentacles: Athena, Apollo, Lugh, Pan, The Muses, Hathor

Page of Cups: Aphrodite, Lada

Page of Swords: The Morrigan, Freya, Odin, Athena, Nike, Bellona

Page of Wands: Artemis, Apollo, Brigid, Athena

BoS/Grimoire/BoM Prompts and Ideas for the Pop Culture Witch / Pop Culture Pagan!

If you’re like me, you might spend a lot of time searching for prompts to help fill pages in your Book of Shadows, Grimoire, Book of Mirrors, whatever you wish to call your magical record keeping log. If you’re also like me, you’re a bit overwhelmed and discouraged by all the prompts that are more so for Wiccan-based paths and the like when you’re not exactly going that route. So, here’s some ideas on what to put in your books if you’re a pop culture practitioner of sorts!

General

Entities/Spirits/Deities/Etc.

Offering/Dedication Pages

Something I do in my own personal practice is making offering/dedication pages of sorts. It involves things like making mood boards based on whomever I’m working with, taking magazine clip outs or stickers of things that remind me of them, even writing personal poetry whenever I’m feeling up to the task.

If you’re looking for something more discreet, try doing digital pages of sorts in programs like Notion, OneNote, or other similar programs. Make a main book and store fan art, links to fan fictions, mood boards, personal notes, etc. within the subpages. Even making something akin to a Pinterest board and filling it with things that remind of you them works as well.

I’ll try to update this as I get more ideas or even ideas from any comments left on this post, but I hope this can give you some ideas and help get the ball rolling.

Stay safe, have fun, stay spooky 💜

Guide to Solar Witchcraft

DEITIES

☀️ Apollo

Culture: Greek

God of: The Sun, Prophecy, Oracles, Light, Music, The Arts, Song, Poetry, Healing, Medicine, Plague, Disease, Protection of the youth, Knowledge, Herds

Symbols: Lyre, Laurel Wreath, Silver Bow and Arrows, Tripod, Crows, Ravens

Plants & Trees: Laurel, Larkspur, Cypress, Apple Trees, Palm Trees, Hyacinthus

Incense: Frankincense, Myrrh, Cypress, Clove, Cinnamon, Bay

Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange, Silver, Blue, White

Offerings: Red Wine, Olive Oil, Citrus Fruit, Honey, Almonds, Cinnamon, Coffee, Herbal Tea, Honeycakes, Bay Leaves and Anise, Golden Objects, Sun Water, Milk, Lamb Meat, Cheese, Wheat and Breads, Apples, Laurel Wreaths and Branches, Sunflowers, Lily of the Valley, Aloe Vera, Sunscreen, Handmade Art for him

☀️ Helios

Culture: Greek

God of: The Sun

Symbols: Sun, Chariot, Horses, Rooster, Wolf, Cattle, Cornucopia

Plants & Trees: Heliotrope, Black Poplar, Sunflower

Incense: Frankincense, Myrrh, Sunflower, Heliotrope

Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange, Purple, White

Offerings: Honey, Cakes and Bread, Golden Raisins, Sun-shaped Cookies and Foods, Wine, Citrus Fruits, Milk, Sunflowers, Sun water, Sunscreen, Aloe Vera, Coffee

☀️ Freyr

Culture: Norse

God of: Peace, Fertility, Rain, Sunshine, Prosperity and Agriculture

Symbols: Boar, The Sun, Magical Swords, Phallus, Stags, Bees

Plants & Trees: Ash, Lavender, Catnip, Nuts & Cones, Yew, Holly, Ivy

Incense: Mint, Rose, Sandalwood

Colors: Gold, Green, Red, Blue, Pink, Orange, Yellow

Offerings: Honey, Grains and Bread, Golden Objects, Antlers (ethically sourced), Pork, Apples, Venison (deer meat), Nuts and Seeds, Rich Beers, Apple Cider, Coins

☀️ Sol / Sunna

Culture: Germanic / Norse

Goddess of: The Sun

Symbols: Chariot, Solar Disk, Sowilo rune, Horse

Plants & Trees: Chamomile, Cinnamon, Corn, Daisy, Marigold, Orange, Citrus Fruits, Rosemary, Sunflower, Wheat

Incense: Cinnamon, Citrus, Saffron

Colors: Gold, Orange, Green, White, Yellow

Offerings: Sunflowers, Fruits (especially Citrus), Golden Objects, Mead, Honey, Bread, Cider, Fruit Juice

☀️ Amaterasu

Culture: Japanese

Goddess of: The Sun, The Universe

Symbols: Mirror, Jewel, Sword, Bow and Arrow, Dragon-Fox, Horse, Rooster, Wolf

Plants & Trees: Chrysanthemum, Cryptomeria, Carnation, Chamomile, Juniper, Marigold, Rosemary, Sunflower

Incense: Sandalwood, Sunflower, Frankincense

Colors: Yellow, Gold, Red, Orange

Offerings: Rice crackers, Cooked rice, Origami figures, Rice candy, Brightly-colored Japanese food, Silk and other fabrics

☀️ Aine

Culture: Celtic

Goddess of: Summer, Wealth, Sovereignty, Love, Fertility, Protection, Wealth, Agriculture, The Sun and the Moon and Queen of the Faeries

Symbols: Silver and White Items, Meadowsweet, The Moon, Midsummer, Red Mare, Horse, Rabbit, Swan, Cattle, Bee

Plants & Trees: Angelica, Blackberry, Cowslip, Elder, Orchid, Fennel, Flax, Garlic, Mugwort, Nettle, Oak, Hawthorn, Mistletoe, Alfalfa, Ash, Agrimony, Ash, Birch, Broom, Holly, Lavender, Meadow-sweet, Gorse

Incense: Dragonsblood, Saffron, Sunflower, Rose

Colors: Red, Gold, Green, Blue, Tan

Offerings: Milk, Bread, Home-grown Produce, Cream, Fire and Candles, Sunflowers, Yellow Flowers, Honey, Summer Fruits, Oranges, Bee-related Items

☀️ Lugh

Culture: Celtic

God of:  The Sun, The Arts, Storms, The Harvest, Oaths, Kings, Justice, Craftsmanship, Smithcraft, Light, Warriors

Symbols: Spear, Harp, Slingshot, Lion, Horse, Raven, Stag, Crow

Plants & Trees: Apple, Oak, Hazel, Holly, Marigold, Goldenrod, Sunflower, Carnation, Rose, Gorse, Bay, Basil, Allspice, Rosemary, Cinnamon

Incense: Apple, Cinnamon, Rose

Colors: Brown, Gold, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue

Offerings: Wine, Mead, Apple Cider, Corn, Bread, Apples, Berries, Potatoes, Beer, Harvested Fruits and Vegetables, Corn Dolls, Cloves, Gorse Flowers, Handmade Crafts

☀️ Bast

Culture: Egyptian

Goddess of: Home, Domesticity, Women’s Secrets, Cats, Fertility, Childbirth, Marriage, Music, Magic, Sex, Prosperity, Joy, Dance, Joy, Healing, Pleasure

Symbols: Basket, Ankh, The Sun and Moon, Perfume Jar, Cats, Lions

Plants & Trees: Catnip, Vervain, Cinnamon, Cannabis 

Incense: Kyphi, Rose

Colors: Green, Gold, Pink

Offerings: Perfume, Salves and Body Scrubs, Milk, Meat, Honey, Gold Items, Chocolate, Pastries, Onions and Garlic, Bread, Beer, Tea, Taking care of cats

☀️ Archangel Michael

Culture: Christian

God of: One of the highest-ranking Angels, Rules over The Sun, Protection, Courage, Justice, Order, Leadership, Health, Compassion, Travel, Magic, Guidance, Triumph, Strength and Confidence

Symbols: Scales, Swords, Dragon

Plants: Michaelmas Daisies, Basil, Sunflower

Incense: Frankincense, Myrrh

Colors: Gold, Orange, Yellow

Offerings: Standing up for others and helping the environment, Wine, Water, Lamb meat, White Wool, Frankincense

☀️ Brigid

Culture: Celtic

Goddess of: Spring, Fertility, Family, The Hearth, Childbirth, Fire, Blacksmiths, Scholars, Physicians, Prophets, Healing, Poetry, Occult knowledge, and Justice

Symbols: Brigid’s Cross, Candles, Triquetra, Faeries, Four leaf clovers, Cauldron, Chalice, Corn Dolly, Anvil, Hammer, Poetry, Forges, Hearths, Wells and Rock Formations

Plants: Cinnamon, Chamomile, Blackberry, Hawthorn, Basil, Mugwort, Apple, Heather, Dandelion, Snowdrop, Willow, Oak, Shamrock, Crocus, Trillium, Corn, Lavender and Sage

Incense: Rose, Frankincense, Sunflower, Clover

Colors: Green, Red, White, Gold and Blue

Offerings: Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer, Apple Cider, Honey, Baked Goods, Corn Dollies, Sheeps Wool Products, Jewelry or Metal Items, Eggs, Cakes left on the windowsill at Imbolc

☀️ Dazbog 

Culture: Slavic

God of: The Sun, Fortune, Wealth, Light, Fertility, Fire, Destiny, Justice

Symbols: Kolovrat

Plants: Sunflowers, Marigold, Calendula, Chamomile, Angelica, St John’s Wort 

Incense: Myrrh

Colors: White, Gold, Red

Offerings: Bread, Salt, Eggs, Pancakes, Bonfire

☀️ Jarilo / Yarilo

Culture: Slavic

God of: Vegetation, Fertility, Spring, Rebirth, Sexuality, Peace, War

Symbols: Vegetation

Plants: Wheat, Ferns, Spring Flowers

Incense: Rose, Frankincense

Colors: White, Yellow, Gold, Green

Offerings: Bread, Wheat, Spring Flowers, Edible Seeds

☀️ Ra

Culture: Egyptian

God of: Creator God, The Sun

Symbols: Sun disk, Ankh, Scepter, Falcon, Eagle

Plants: Citrus Fruits, Marigold, Sunflower, Papyrus, Daisy, Lotus

Incense: Frankincense

Colors: Yellow, Gold, Orange, Red, White

Offerings: Fruit Juice, Citrus Fruits, Honey, Pineapple, Water, Beer, Wine, Bread and Barley, Figs, Dates, Chocolate, Chicken or Duck, Beef, Frankincense

☀️ Sekhmet 

Culture: Egyptian

Goddess of: War, Destruction, Healing, Divine Wrath, Fire, The Sun

Symbols: The Sun, Scimitar, Ankh, The Desert, Pomegranates, Lion, Cobra

Plants: Carnation, Rose, Cloves, Cinnamon, Juniper, Orange Blossoms

Incense: Frankincense, Rose

Colors: Red, Gold, Yellow, White

Offerings: Red Wine, Rum, Beer, Meats, Bones, Tobacco, Wild Cat Skulls, Weapons like Daggers and Swords, Pomegranates, Spicy Foods, Gold Jewelry, Red Flowers, Milk, Blackberries, Raspberries, Mushrooms, Bread

☀️ Athena

Culture: Greek

Goddess of: Wisdom, Handicraft, Strategic Warfare

Symbols: Aegis, Gorgon’s Head, Spear, Helmet, Owl, Snake, Rooster, Crow, Spider

Plants: Olive Tree, Ivy, Cypress, Cornel Tree

Incense: Cedarwood, Dragon’s Blood, Frankincense, Orange

Colors: Blue, Gray, White, Yellow, Silver

Offerings: Olive Oil, Honey, Wine, Bread, Olives, Pears, Olive Tree Leaves or Branches, Your handicrafts, Owl Feathers, Snake skins, Weapons

TOOLS

Ash, Bells, Citrus, Coins/Money, Compass, Rope and Cords, Crowns, Fire, Gold, Horns, Lights and Lanterns, Mirrors, Matches, Oils, Pendulum, Wands, Wheels, etc.

COLORS

Gold, Yellow, Purple, White, Orange, All Warm Tones

CORRESPONDENCES

 Success, Personal Empowerment, Physical Health, Power, Growth, Leadership, The Arts, Pride, Ambition, Wealth, Family, Confidence, Glory, Masculinity, Knowledge, Passion, The Divine, Purity, Cleansing, Joy, Courage, Strength, Beauty, The Harvest, Law and Justice

ANIMALS & BEASTS

Rooster, Snake, Horse, Lion, Eagle, Cattle & Oxen, Dragons, Salamander, Tortoise, Ram, Pheasant, Phoenix, Dragon, Angels, Giants, Kitsune

BODY

Sense of Sight and Touch, Hands, Heart, Wrists, Core, Face, Knees, Shoulders, Upper Back, Crown/Scalp, Jaw, Eyes, Circulatory System, Spinal Cord

HERBS & FLOWERS

☀️ Heliotrope

☀️ Chamomile

☀️ Sunflower

☀️ Calendula

☀️ Marigold

☀️ Daisy

☀️ Orange

☀️ Citrus Fruits

☀️ Pine

☀️ Mistletoe

☀️ Rosemary

☀️ Buttercup

☀️ Gorse

☀️ Bay Laurel

☀️ Walnut

☀️ Acorn

☀️ Wheat

☀️ Hops

☀️ Cloves

☀️ Cinnamon

STONES & METALS

☀️ Gold

☀️ Bronze

☀️ Copper

☀️ Goldstone

☀️ Garnet

☀️ Diamond

☀️ Ruby

☀️ Topaz

☀️ Citrine

☀️ Amber

☀️ Tiger’s Eye

SUN RELATED MAGIC

Healing, Strength, Sports and Competitions, Victory, Money and Wealth, Career and Business, Fertility, Justice and Legal Matters, Love and Marriage, Faith and Prayer, Cleansing, Blessing, Energy, Celebration, Self Improvement, Fire Magic, Vengeance, Love Magic, Overcoming Fears, Abundance 

PRACTICES

☀️ Meditate outside in the sun

☀️ Do rituals or special practices on Sunday

☀️ Enjoy Summer

☀️ Make Sun Water or Tea

☀️ Charge things in the Sun

☀️ Wear warm colors like orange and yellow

☀️ Wear gold jewelry

☀️ Work with the energy of the sun

☀️ Surround yourself with solar imagery

All About Shadow Work

What is shadow work?

Shadow work is an introspective psychological concept coined by Carl Jung. His belief was that in order to acknowledge our full self, we must fully integrate our shadows as well. The shadow personifies everything that the individual refuses to acknowledge about themselves: the negative habits we have, the things we don't like about ourselves, the things that we don't like to expose to others. Things of that nature.

Shadow work is not a requirement to be spiritual or practice magic.

Shadow work is not inherently a spiritual or magical concept, so it isn't required to be spiritual or to practice magic. I want to give that disclaimer now, because shadow work isn't for everybody. If you are a person with severe trauma or struggle with mental health, please avoid doing shadow work by yourself. Shadow work should always be done in a safe environment, and for some it should only be done in the presence of a therapist. Don't put your mental health at risk because somebody on the internet says you need to do shadow work to be spiritual or practice magic. You can reflect on recent events and make a conscious decision to do better without doing shadow work.

What should you consider before starting shadow work?

Now, when it comes to shadow work there are two questions you should ask yourself before starting. Why do you want to do shadow work? What results do you aim to achieve from doing shadow work? I want you to think about these questions before trying to do shadow work. I see people jump into doing shadow work without thinking about it first, and many people end up struggling as a result.

Determining how your shadow expresses itself.

The shadow is a complex thing for everybody and can express itself in many ways. There will always be multiple aspects to an individual's shadow, so try to address each aspect one at a time.

For example, my own shadow expresses itself in a few ways. Rage and insecurity are two ways. They have different origins and are triggered by different things, so I address them differently.

Find a cheap journal or open a document on your device. Think about the things you hide from people, the negative habits you have, things you struggle with... Write them down. See which ones are related and which aren't. If you aren't totally sure about any of these things, ask your friends and loved ones what negative habits they notice about you. Doing these things will help you get a better idea on what needs to be addressed.

If you use divination, or know somebody who does, you can use divination to help you pinpoint which aspect of your shadow needs to be addressed the most. Asking the simple question "How does my shadow express itself?" can help you, if you are unsure.

Journal prompts, therapy and actively changing.

Journal prompts are the most common ways to do shadow work. By doing journal prompts regularly, you are taking the time to sit with yourself and reflect based on the prompts. Some prompts may have you dig into your past and traumas more than others, so be aware of this before trying any journal prompts. Personally, I suggest doing one journal prompt a week. Dedicate one day of the week to doing shadow work, if possible. It's okay if it has to be every two weeks or longer to start. Just don't overdo it and pressure yourself into doing daily shadow work. That's just unnecessary.

Therapy is where shadow work can be done in a safe environment with a professional to help you. If you can afford it, please consider looking for a therapist you can trust. Coming from a person who has attended therapy, you may not vibe with the first therapist you go to and that's okay. Keep trying and find one you do vibe with. You'll find one out there. By going to therapy you can talk about difficult topics with a professional that can reassure you and talk to you about what's going on.

You shouldn't sit down to do a bunch of journal prompts or go to therapy only to make zero changes. Actively seek to change your habits and behavior. Try to be more self-aware. Avoid repeating the things that you know have been toxic to yourself and others. Allow yourself to feel and process emotions such as anger, sadness, hurt and guilt; but don't let them control your words and actions. Once you actively start making changes, others will notice it too. It will take time, yes, so don't expect results immediately. Baby steps.

Allow yourself to process your emotions.

Shadow work tends to bring heavy emotions to the surface. Don't try to bury them. Let yourself feel the anger, sadness, hurt and guilt. Process those emotions. Cry them out, write about them, talk about them to your therapist... Just don't bury them. Allowing yourself to feel and process these emotions is important.

Practice some self-care.

Sometimes shadow work is hard, so please don't neglect yourself. Take a nice bubble bath or a warm shower. Drink your favorite tea or coffee. Eat a tasty snack. Watch a movie that makes you feel soft and fuzzy. Do your skincare routine. Find something to do that makes you feel good.

Here are some journal prompts for you to start with.

How does your shadow express itself?

When did your childhood really end? When did you lose that childlike innocence?

What event from the past still have an effect on you today?

Have you ever done something bad to another person? Do you regret it? Why did you do it?

What emotions do you avoid? Why?

When was the last time you felt happy? Describe what happened.

Do you compare yourself to others? In what way? Why?

What do you wish you could change about yourself? Why?

Yule  & The Winter Solstice 101

Summer is over, Winter is in full swing, and Yule is upon us. 

Yule, pronounced “yool”, falls on the 21st of December in the Northern Hemisphere, a date that is also known as the Winter Solstice. In the Southern Hemisphere (below the equator), Yule falls on the 21st of June.

The Winter Solstice is the day of the year when the night is longest and the day is shortest. After the solstice, the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter.

Some Historical & Cultural Stuff:

Yule is the time of the year when the “dark half” of the year ends and the “light half begins”. 

Until the 16th century, the winter months were infamous for being times of famine in Europe - most cattle were slaughtered during this time so that they did not need to be fed during the winter. The feed was needed for the mouths of the farmers and the people. This meant that the solstice was a time when meat was plentiful, and is the reason why a lot of the celebrations surrounding this time of year centre around feasting and merriment.

In pre-Christian Scandinavia, there was a feast (named the Feast of Juul) that lasted for twelve (12) days. It celebrated the rebirth of the sun, and from this feast came the custom of burning a Yule log.

In ancient Rome, the Festival of Saturnalia (famously referenced in an episode of The Big Bang Theory) was the pillar of solstice celebrations. It was used to honour the God of agricultural bounty, Saturn and lasted around a week. Saturnalia was characterised by feasting, debauchery and the exchanging of gifts. Does that sound familiar? Well, it should! Many of these customs were absorbed and assimilated into Christian Christmas celebrations upon Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. This was done to make the conversion less of a shock.

Yule Associations: 

Colours:  Red, green, gold; white; silver; yellow.

Herbs & Plants: Mistletoe, Snowdrop, Lemongrass; Chive; Cinnamon; Sage; Rosemary; Ginger; Garlic; Orange Peel; Dill; Basil; Black Pepper; Bay Leaf; Ash; Thistle; Evergreen; Cedar; Frankincense; Holly; Ivy; Juniper; Mistletoe; Oak; Pine; Sandalwood; Yew; Cypress; Fir; Comfrey; Elder; Chestnut; Myrrh.

Symbols: Mistletoe, pillar candles in any associated colour, evergreen boughs and wreaths; fruit studded with cloves; wassail; Yule logs; holly.

Food & Drink: Yule log, wine (mulled), cider; turkey; lamb; venison; beef; cranberries; stew; pork; nuts; oranges; clementines. Seasonal vegetables. Wassail. Apples. Fruit. Cakes soaked in alcohol.

Stones Crystals & Metals: Gold, silver, diamonds; rubies; emeralds; bloodstone’ quartz.

Activities & Things to Do: Carolling. Wassailing, feasting, exchanging gifts; burning fires/candles; decorating a Yule tree and making decorations to put on it, such as Witch Balls, clove pricked fruit; make Winter potpourri.

Spells, Magick & Rituals: Cleansing, taking down old wards and putting up new ones, divination; reflective workings; workings related to new beginnings and fresh starts. Workings for goals and ambitions. Earth based magick.

2022 Witch's Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2022 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

Full Moons

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

Special Events

SOURCES:

Inverse - Full Moon 2022 calendar: Dates, times, schedule, and names for the brightest nights all year

Astroseek - Full Moons 2022 & New Moons

The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

Divination: Pendulums

A Pendulum is an item that is suspended from stationary position so that energy and gravity may cause it to swing. This is used for a variety of reasons from divination, communication, and alignment of beings or spaces. One might use a pendulum board to commune with spirits or deities in a precise manner, but you can also use your hand.

Always make sure to vet before proceeding to ask questions. Vetting is the process of testing the pendulum by asking yes or no questions; one true, and one false. If it answers correctly, it is safe to proceed, if not, I recommend stopping and cleansing your space.

Methodology:

Alignment:

Pendulum Boards:

Yes/No/Maybe:

Vetting:

Classifications:

Capsule Pendulum:

Chakra Pendulum:

Crystal Pendulum:

Egyptian Pendulum:

Metal Pendulum:

Wooden Pendulum:

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Imbolc Spread

Here is a simple four card spread that you can do to welcome the changing of seasons!

Imbolc marks the halfway point between winter and summer, and is the perfect time to prepare for the coming spring. Read more about Imbolc here.

I haven't done this exact spread yet, I plan to do it the day of Imbolc. I'll share my experience with it if I feel like it's ok to share :)

Let me know if you try out this spread, I would love to know how you feel about it!!!

Timing: Sabbats

Yuletide:

Beverages: Ale, Eggnog, Spiced Ginger, & Wine. Creatures: Donkey, Doves, Goats, Robins, & Turkey. Deities: Artemis, Brigid, Holly King, Morrigan, & Odin. Flowers: Chamomile, Comfrey, Fir, Holly, & Mistletoe. Herbs: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Myrrh, & Sandalwood. Minerals: Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Pearls, Quartz, & Ruby. Nutrients: Berries, Fruits, Nuts, Pastries, & Poultry. Practices: Hanged Yule Balls, Yule Tree, & Yule Log. Saplings: Birch, Evergreen, Oak, Pine, & Yew. Shades: Gold, Red, Green, Silver, Yellow, & White. Symbols: Candles, Holly, Mistletoe, & Yule-Logs. Timing: December Twenty First till January First.

Imbolc:

Beverages: Cream, Herbal Teas, Milk, & Spiced Wines. Creatures: Cattle, Dragons, Lambs, Phoenix, & Sheep. Deities: Aphrodite, Bastet, Brigid, & Cerridwen. Flowers: Carnation, Chamomile, Iris, Pansy, & Poppy. Herbs: Angelica, Basil, Bay-laurel, Heather, & Myrrh. Minerals: Amethyst, Calcite, Carnelian, & Malachite. Nutrients: Grain, Poppy, Raisins, Seeds, & Tomatoes. Practices: Making Brigid’s Cross or Doll & Feasts. Saplings: Birch, Blackthorn, Rowan, and Sycamore. Shades: Browns, Greens, Whites, and Yellows. Symbols: Candles, Brideogs, Brigid’s Cross, Bonfires. Timing: First through the Second of February.

Ostara:

Beverages: Eggnog, Juices, Lemonade, & Wines. Creatures: Chicks, Dragons, Lambs, Rabbits, & Robins. Deities: Demeter, Eostre, Persephone, & Prosperina. Flowers: Daffodils, Honeysuckle, Lilacs, & Tansies. Herbs: Lavender, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, & Wheat. Minerals: Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, & Rose Quartz. Nutrients: Beans, Eggs, Grain, Ham, Nuts, & Seeds. Practices: Bake, Cleanse, Feast, Forage, & Manifest. Saplings: Acorn, Dogwood, Elder, Olive, Pine, & Willow. Shades: Pastel Blues, Greens, Pinks, Purples, & Yellows. Symbols: Butterflies, Chicks, Clovers, Eggs, & Hares. Timing: The First and Second of March.

Beltaine:

Beverages: Ales, Honeyed Teas, May Wine, & Meads. Creatures: Bees, Doves, Hares, Lambs, Swallows, & Swans. Deities: Apollo, Bacchus, Cernunnos, Freya, & Odin. Flowers: Daffodils, Lilacs, Lilly of the Valley, & Violets. Herbs: Honeysuckle, Lavender, Meadowsweet, & Mint. Minerals: Bloodstone, Emerald, Rose Quartz, & Sapphire. Nutrients: Aphrodisiacs, Grains, Honey-Cakes, & Poultry. Practices: Bonfires, Visiting Holy Wells, & the May-Pole Ritual. Saplings: Hawthorn, Holly, Rowan, and Sycamore. Shades: Pastel Blues, Greens, Pinks, Whites, & Yellows. Symbols: Bonfires, Faeries, Garlands, Maypoles, & Rabbits. Timing: The First Day through the Second Of May.

Litha:

Beverages: Juices, Lemonade, Nectars, & Sun-Tea. Creatures: Cattle, Eagles, Hares, Hawks, & Horses. Deities: Demeter, Freya, Juno, Lugh, Ra, & Vesta. Flowers: Calendulas, Lavender, Roses, & Sunflowers. Herbs: Meadowsweet, Mint, Mugwort, & Yarrow. Minerals: Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, & Tigers Eye. Nutrients: Apricots, Grapefruit, Lemons, & Oranges. Practices: Baking, Bonfires, Foraging, & Picnics. Saplings: Fir, Elder, Holly, Laurel, Oak, & Rowan. Shades: Browns, Gold, Oranges, Reds, and Yellows. Symbols: Bonfires, The Fae, Oak Trees, & The Sun. Timing: June Nineteenth through the Twenty-Third.

Lughnasadh:

Beverages: Ciders, Meads, Sun-Tea, & Sun-Water. Creatures: Boars, Calves, Corvids, & Roosters. Deities: Ceres, Cernunnos, Cerriddwen, & Lugh. Flowers: Acacia, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, & Sunflower. Herbs: Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, & Wheat. Minerals: Amber, Carnelian, Citrine, & Tiger’s Eye. Nutrients: Berries, Breads, Corn, Grains, & Poultry. Practices: Baking, Bonfires, Gardening, & Harvesting. Saplings: Apple, Hawthorn, Heather, Myrtle, and Oak. Shades: Bronze, Gold, Oranges, Reds, & Yellows. Symbols: Bonfires, Cornhusks, Cornucopias, & The Sun. Timing: The First of Every August or February annually.

Mabon:

Beverages: Apple Cider, Ginger Tea, or Mulled Wine. Creatures: Blackbirds, Deer, Owls, Salmon, & Wolves. Deities: Cernunnos, Demeter, Persephone, & The Morrigan. Flowers: Chamomile, Marigolds, Rosehips, & Sunflowers. Herbs: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Ginger, Sage, & Thistle. Minerals: Amber, Citrine, Jasper, Obsidian, & Tiger’s Eye. Nutrients: Corn, Gourds, Grains, Pumpkins, & Squash. Practices: Apple Picking, Bonfires, & Dumb Suppers. Saplings: Aspen, Cedar, Maple, Oak, Pine, & Rue. Shades: Browns, Copper, Oranges, Reds, & Yellows. Symbols: Cornucopia, Leaves, Pinecones, & Seeds. Timing: The annual occurrence of the Autumnal Equinox.

Samhain:

Beverages: Apple Cider, Cranberry Juice, & Mulled Wine. Creatures: Bats, Cattle, Crows, Felines, & Ravens. Deities: Hades, Hecate, Hel, The Morrigan, & Rhiannon. Flowers: Chamomile, Marigolds, Rosehips, & Sunflowers. Herbs: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Mugwort, & Valerian. Minerals: Amber, Citrine, Jasper, Obsidian, & Tiger’s Eye. Nutrients: Gourds, Grains, Pumpkins, Poultry, & Squash. Practices: Apple Picking, Bonfires, & Dumb Suppers. Saplings: Aspen, Cedar, Maple, Oak, Pine, & Rue. Shades: Blacks, Browns, Oranges, Purples, & Reds. Symbols: Bats, Coffins , Jack o’ Lanterns, & Ghosts. Timing: October Thirty First.

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