Is It Bath Time?

Is it Bath Time?

Three new bath salts! Put about ¼ cup into a warm bath to help manifest energy and positive thinking. Enjoy for relaxation, purification, and meditation. 

Stress Relief ~ 1 cup epsom salt ~ 1 cup sea salt ~ 10 drops lavender essential oil ~ 1 tbls dried lavender ~ 1 tbls chamomile flowers

Cleansing and Purification ~ 1 cup epsom salt ~ 2/3 cup sea salt ~ 3 ground bay leaves ~ 3 drops lemon oil or extract ~ (optional) 2 drops salt water

Ritual Amplification  ~ 1 cup epsom salt ~ ¼ cup sea salt ~ 10 drops pomegranate oil ~ 1 tbls rosemary

“I find the motivation to start, create and complete the art I love.”

Requested by @ensorcelledoracle

If you have been looking for a diverse, character focused tarot deck, look no further, today is your day! The Sinking Wasteland Tarot, created by James Grimlee, may quite probably be the deck you need and have been longing for.

This tarot deck was originally going to have repeated symbols for the minor arcana, but ended up being a fully illustrated 78 card deck. James’ idea was to have a tarot deck “set in a ruined and dying world, with a kind of gothy western sci-fi vibe”. This vibe is not only reflected in the illustration themselves, which have a comic style btw, but also in other elements like the colours. The major arcana have black borders, while the suits have different colours as you can see in the pictures. The minors are more duochrome, while more colourful illustrations are left for the majors and the court cards. Throughout the cards there is a unifying colour, a shade of light gold (it’s not a foil, it’s just the effect) that you can also find in the backs.

It is a very character focused deck as I mentioned earlier. It’s such a delight to see how traditional symbols have been incorporated cleverly and seamlessly into elements of the characters, like their clothing (there’s a lion on Strength’s jacket) or tattoos (the Moon has a lobster and wolves tattooed). And then of course we have the characters themselves. I love them. There is diversity all around. Different races, body types, sexual orientations, ages, and genders (yes, the deck breaks free from the gender binary… seriously, check out that amazing genderqueer King of Cups). There are even a couple of robots here and there. And they are so alive, so expressive and interesting, that it kinda feels you’re getting to know them on a personal level. They draw you in and make the deck really approachable and conversational.

The deck doesn’t come with a booklet but you can find information about each card at the website. Mine didn’t come with a box, but there’s the option to get it in a custom one. The cards are small and have nice, flexible cardstock that is on the thicker side. Overall, I have fallen in love with The Sinking Wasteland Tarot deck many times already mostly because of its characters and how personal it feels. It’s really good for meditating because it feels chatty, but also you can simply play a game with it! Be sure to check out all the illustrations at James’ site and maybe get yourself a copy (especially if you have been looking for a diverse tarot deck like I said at the beginning of this post).

How To: Bless an Object

Here are multiple methods of blessings objects, feel free to add your own, and I’ll credit you! 

#1: Simply Meditate: 

The method I favour is to infuse the object with my personal energy whilst meditating. You infuse it with love, with the intentions you have if it and so on. I hold the object in my hands of between my legs as I meditate and focus it there. 

#2: Smoke: 

Simply pass the objects through the smoke of an incense for a few minutes. Look into each properties of incenses to better use them. Practical for paper or parchment. 

#3: Anointment: 

Anoint the object with either a mix of essential oils (or one single one), a herbal brew (either a tea made for those purposes or a mixture made for that.). You can do so by making a specific symbol while doing it, like drawing a pentagram with the oil.

#4: Burial: 

I’ve done it twice and it’s a powerful but lengthy process. Bury the object in a place that means a lot to you, I prefer doing it under a tree, and ask the earth to bless it. I left it six months, but do as you feel. You may draw a symbol on the earth where you buried it. 

#5: The Moon:

On a full moon, ask the moon to bless the object and leave it on the window sill, under the moonlight. 

#6: Music:

Use a singing bowl, or bells or instruments to really soak your object with the blessing. Or sing yourself, words of blessings or just humming. High notes heal and bring about a higher vibration. 

#7: Crystals:

Make a grid of crystals around the object and the the crystals bless it. Most commonly used would be crystal quartz.

#8: A Spell There is an infinity of blessing spells out there. Find the one that suits you best. 

But most importantly, while doing any of these or you own techniques, remember to: a) State your intent. Your words are a vibration that will begin to bless the object before you even start anything. b) Get yourself in a calm state of mind. I don’t see the point of having a big get up for a simple spell (big rituals, yes, but one spell, no.), so without necessarily casting a circle, lighting 20 candles and and surrounding yourself with salt, just meditate a bit, calm your mind. Because you will also be blessing it with your own energy, even if you ask for the help of a deity. c) Use your own energy. That’s your most powerful tool. More than anything else. You are the most powerful tool in witchcraft.

Feel free to share your experiences with me by tagging me or adding to this post! 

Hello! Can you tell me more about faeries and companions, or where I might be able to learn more about them (whether be links, books, etc;)? I've never experienced either, so perhaps in order to, I need to learn more about them so I can open my mind to them and look for signs/details? I've searched them up online before, but have been unable to find much. Thank you! Love your blog!! 💞 (They seriously need a set of witch emojis)

Hey there! I have made a few posts on the subject of spirit companions, which you can find here! I also have a whole tag for spirit companions here, and spirit communication here. I would suggest checking those out, theres a bunch of useful info in both!

Empath Protection

This is a masterpost with resources for empaths. First off, are you an empath*?

An empath is someone who deeply feels and connects to the emotions, feelings, and energies of other people. This can cause anxiety, depression, fatigue, exhaustion, headaches, stomach aches, and/or severe stress. There are varying degrees of empathy one can feel, and for some this gift/burden is heavier than for others. See also, 30 Common Traits of an Empath, More Information about Empaths. Signs which are most commonly empaths: Aquarius, Cancer, Pisces. Here is a resource of tips and tricks for the empath.

♦ Empath Bath Salts - Use this after being around people’s energies for too long and are needing to be cleansed of them. ♢ Empath Protection Sigil - Put on your person, a charm, in your grimoire, or on your clothing. ♦ Empath Protection Jar - Protect yourself from others negative energies. This is a preventative. ♢ Empath Bath Spell - This spell is for balancing your own energy and grounding yourself. ♦ Crystals for Empaths -  Put on your person, beside your bed, under your pillow, in rooms you frequent, or on your clothing. ♢ The Veil Method - How to block out other people’s emotions. ♦ Treatment for the ‘Empath Hangover’ - How to deal with things after ebing emotionally drained. ♢ Negative energy protection sigil -  Put on your person, a charm, in your grimoire, or on your clothing. ♦ “I Am Warded and Safe from External Feelings” Sigil -  Put on your person, a charm, in your grimoire, or on your clothing.

Misc. Tips for Empaths:

Wear silk; silk neutralises other people’s energies. Perform grounding and self love spells often. All yourself designated quiet time. Cleanse your space, aura, and chakras of negative energy often.