Thestarlightpractice - Amie

A Druidic Meal Blessing

Roots of Gratitude Blessing

So that we may bless and consecrate this sustenance to our life force,

We give thanks to those who have prepared this meal for us.

We give thanks to those who have brought these provisions to our table.

We give thanks to the laborers who have worked hard, from fields to markets, and places between.

We give thanks to the plants and to the animals who have died so that we may live.

We give thanks to the Earth-Mother, the source of all nourishment.

We give thanks to Grannos, to Sirona, to Taranis, to Llyr and to Danu, whose waters flow with the essence that sustains life within, on, and above the Earth-Mother.

We give thanks to Belenos whose light and warmth allow life and water to exist upon the Earth-Mother.

We give thanks to Be'al, the source of our Awareness of these blessings.

And we give thanks to Braciaca and to present company for sharing this feast in joyful fellowship.

May the Lord of the Groves unite us in the roots of our gratitude.

So be it.

—Oakdale Grove’s Druid Training Program …and yes you may use this!

Herbs you can pick up at midsummer solstice and their magical properties

𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐒 🌿

sea salt - though not technically a herb , sea salt is great for purification and cleansing while also helping to balance emotions .

black pepper - black pepper is most commonly used to protect and banish negative energies . it also tends to ward off evil .

basil - the magical uses behind this herb span out from protection to love to wealth to driving away the evil eye . basil is also sometimes known as the witches herb .

sage - sage is both a powerful and magical herb with varied different uses . these properties include wisdom , cleansing , lifting spirits , purification , healing and longevity .

rosemary - this herb is blessed with a variety of different uses — from purification to lust and love to good health to cleansing and preventing nightmares .

oregano - this herb is good for promoting joy , strength , vitality and energy .

bay leaves - one of the most common herb found in a witches cabinet — these are good for love , protection , money , success , manifestion and binding . they can also be used to remove jinxes .

lavender - most commonly used for protection , peace , love , purification and clarity . lavender can also be used to assist in mediation , divination and even sleep . pair lavender with a piece of amethyst for a great night sleep .

chamomile - primarily used in love , healing and stress reducing spells , but can also used for luck and gambling .

thyme - the best herb for attracting loyalty , affection and a good reputation . other properties include courage and strength . it's also believed to be a stimulant for psychic gifts .

peppermint - peppermint is a great herb for cleansing energy , rest , dreams , renewal and prosperity , passion , fluidity and psychic stimulant .

cardamom - cardamom is an amazing herb for love and lust , sexuality , building and reigniting intimacy .

cloves - commonly used to attract prosperity & friendship . some other uses include , banishing evil , attracting love , promoting home and personal protection , attracting money and preventing gossip .

ginger - provides protection from evil and is widely used to heat up love affairs and sexuality . some other properties include passion , love , money , luck and energy .

parsley - this herb is used for purification and protection . it can be used to promote fertility and lust .

Other Witch Tips

Bread, Milk and Sugar can be used in a spell to maintain household prosperity.

Salt, black pepper and Cayenne Pepper can be used in protective and jinxing spells.

If you had to get three thread colours, go for white, black and red. White for general "right hand" work, black for general "left hand work" as well as things such as protection, binding and the like. Red Thread for any work that requires a boost.

Do not undermine the powers of knot magick.

Sex magick can be touch and go but generally is empowered by a build up of energy.

Mirrors can act as a portals, divination devices, amplify magick, protect, bind and so on and so forth. A compact mirror can be used to close someone's energy in on themselves if their image is placed in the mirror, the mirror closed and bound with either red or black thread.

Chewing on lavender helps get rid of headaches and promotes sleep but I will tell you now that the taste is awful and extremely potent. Like my da used to say - if the medicine tastes like shit, that's how you know it works.

Shadow Work Prompts

What emotion do you try to avoid? What triggers this emotion within you?

Who has hurt you in this past and what would you say to them now?

What do you think your worst trait is and why? In what ways does this trait bring positivity into your life?

Are you holding any grudges against someone? Why haven't you been able to let go of that resentment?

What do you need to forgive yourself for?

Are there any privileges in your life that you've taken for granted?

What promise have you made to yourself that you've broken? How does that make you feel?

What words would hurt you the most if someone used them to describe you? Why does that hurt you so much?

What are some ways you could be more forgiving?

What's the biggest lie you've ever told?

Are there times when you could have been kinder to yourself?

What is your saddest memory? Why does it make you feel this way?