Unsolicited Witch Tip #7

Unsolicited Witch Tip #7

Broken heart? It's no permanent fix, but place soothing herbs in a pot of water (I recommend rose, lavender, mint, lavender, and hibiscus) and allow to simmer. Breathe in the steam, accepting a whole and healed heart.

You can also strain out the plant matter, bottle the liquid, let cool, and add to your bath.

To Banish Negative Energy

Another from my older book of shadows. Just a simple little jar (or sachet, if you prefer) to help keep your space clear of negative energy.

Ingredients

Sea salt (cleansing)

Bay (banishing)

Lavender (peace)

Rosemary (cleansing dark energies)

Slip of paper with your intention (or you can write it on your bay leaf)

Add all the ingredients to a jar or sachet, focusing on your intention. I also like to burn black candles while doing this, but that's completely optional. This can be as simple, or as complex as you prefer.

Set the final product on a windowsill, nightstand, shelf, etc. Wherever you feel like it best serves your purpose. I also like to place protective crystals next to it to amplify the magic.

Herbalism 101: Mullein

EP. 3

Fun fact! In the 1700s, the United States first used Mullein as a way to poison fish!

Properties: Protection, health, courage

Uses in the Kitchen

Mullein unfortunately is not the best tasting herb. Because of this, it is rarely included in recipes. However, the most common way to consume Mullein is by making it into a tea. This way you can add another herb or tea to balance the taste.

Uses in Healing

One of the most common uses for Mullein, dating back thousands of years, is targeting respiratory issues. The modern use of this is many smokers use Mullein tea to loosen congestion and help clear the lungs. Infused in olive oil is often used to clear ear infections as well. 

Uses in Witchcraft

Mullein has many uses in witchcraft, but my personal favorite is keeping a small pouch of it under my pillow and in my purse to help ward off nightmares and bad spirits. Hanging it in your doorways is another effective way to do this. Ground Mullein is sometimes used as a replacement for graveyard dirt in certain spells.

Tips for growing it at home

Mullein is very weed-like, it needs a lot of Sun and is very resilient. This plant is often found in overgrown fields and abandoned buildings. It is also pretty easy to grow from a seed. Early spring is the best time for planting especially if you want to grow it indoors. They do not need a ton of water, but well drained soil is best.

Recipe

Unfortunately, this is not a commonly used herb in cooking. My suggestion is to give mullein tea a try! You can purchase it pre made or you can get straight up dried mullein and make your own!

I have seen many magic practitioners online claim that blowing out candles is disrespectful or bad for your spells. often in videos warning baby witches or in the comments section of someone who blew out their candles.

Honestly, it's entirely up to the individual if they want to blow out their candles or snuff them out.

Not everyone's practice is based on the same beliefs or the same origins. Things like this are an individuals choice and shouldn't be pressured on to people.

So, if you want, go ahead and blow out your candles or snuff them out. As long as you are being careful and using fire safety, it doesn't matter.

Energy Fix Spell Jar

It has been a while since I made a spell jar, but the time seemed appropriate. Things have been unusual hectic in my house, enough that I almost suspect I'm cursed (probably nothing so dramatic, but eh).

You can use any combination of these herbs (plus an other herbs you prefer for luck reversal, cleansing, protection, etc). I have a few blends for protection, but this was the combination I was vibing with tonight

For the jar

I put my finer-grained things on bottom then layered as I felt appropriate.

Black salt (protection, driving out negative energy)

Powdered eggshells (protection)

Powdered feverfew (repels negativity and promotes harmony)

Hyssop (purification, and honestly one of my favorite cleansing herbs)

Rue (protection, especially against curses, banishing negativity) [do not use if pregnant]

Angelica Root (cleansing, keeps evil spirits and curses at bay)

Valerian (protection and purification)

Lemongrass (cleansing, one of my favorite herbs for clearing negativity and other blockages, especially spiritual ones)

Layer in jar, seal with black wax. I added a sigil to the cork but am a silly goose and did not get a picture of it. I then wrote my intention on a bay leaf to burn.

For this, I invoked Hecate, because she found my at my lowest years ago, and I can always feel her with me at these points. I trust in her, and I know she will guide me through this with her infinite wisdom. Feel free to invoke whatever deities feel appropriate, or just call on the universe. Completely up to you and how you practice.

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