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House Cleanser Spray

[images description: first image: a kitchen towel on the counter with on it sage leaves, rosemary, a jar of black salt, a jar of honey, an empty spray jar and a bottle of moon water; second image: a pot with all the ingredients inside, even if the visible ones are only water, sage and rosemary; third image: a spray jar and a jar filled with the result cleanser]

So, I am reading about water magic and one of the suggestions I found in the book was to make a water based cleanser to cleanse your space, instead of using smoke.

Since I wanted to do an energy cleanse for the new month but my dog is with me in the morning, I decided why not try!

And the best part is that not only it's witchcraft, but it also feels like witchcraft, like making a potion!

This is what I did:

got a pot and put it on the stove

added moon water (I had from 2024 cold moon and seemed fitting)

added black salt for protection (I made it with a fire incense so there's also elements mixing and a bit of fiery energy)

added rosemary for protection and purification

added sage, also for protection and purification (the first time I got leaves from my lil personal garden!)

added honey for sweetness and productivity, but mostly because it's my "magical signature" (my witch name means honey!)

turned on the stove

let it simmer while I washed the dishes

when the smell and the color of the water told me that water had absorbed the other ingredients I turned off the stove

I let it cool a little bit (not much, tbh)

I used a funnel to transfer it the bottle I got for it (and actually also put some that didn't fit in another jar to conserve it!)

Of course this is my recipe but you're totally free to customize it or use as inspiration for your own!!

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planets & colors ✨🌈

[☾] moon - silver, white, light blue 

[⊙] sun - gold, red, orange, purple, yellow

[☿] mercury - yellow, orange, purple, grey, green

[♀] venus - pink, light green, aqua, peach 

[♂] mars - red, orange, violet, rust

[♃] jupiter - blue, purple, yellow, gold, dark green

[♄] saturn - black, grey

[♅] uranus - blue, grey, green 

[♆] neptune - blue, grey, aqua, lavender 

[♇] pluto - black, burgundy, magenta 

updated 3.30.25

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today there is/was the eclipse and ofc yesterday was totally sunny, but today is cloudy ... umpf

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Progress on my wheel of the year!!

I painted the colors ... a bit ago 🤣 and today I finally made the lines with a black marker and written the names and dates!!

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we have a clear winner 🤣 expect past lives content next week then!!!

Readings Topics Interest!

I am planning the next readings for here on tumblr and for my Patreon page and I'd like to know which topics you want to see the most!

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Your craft can be adapted to your disability

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witchcraft for hope

hold a small icicle in your hand and notice how quickly warmth can transform something cold

wear a yellow veil/hat to keep your mind protected and optimistic

candle magic with white or yellow candles

honor and connect with BIPOC, trans, and queer ancestors and elders in your community

bathe with a salt scrub to cleanse the day away from you

donate what you can to a fundraiser for a cause you believe in. donation in honor of: [deity/ancestor name]

tea with lemon & honey

justice spells.

read physical books on witchcraft and other subjects. keep CD’s.

carry protections with you to hold if you need: crystal, sachet, rock, etc

meditate to music that fills you with warmth in the way that feels right

cultivate loving kindness in yourself

place symbols of the sun or stars on your walls, phone lock screen, anywhere that feels right

some witchy-related things that might bring you some optimism in addition to being an active member of your community. we can get through this!

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Scrying in a Cup: The Magic of Tea Leaf Readings

Ever stared into your morning tea and thought, Wow, this could tell me my future? No? Just me? Well, welcome to the world of tea leaf reading, or tasseography, where your leftover tea leaves become a mystical roadmap to insight, guidance, and maybe even a little cosmic drama.

Tea leaf reading is one of those ancient practices that just feels right—cozy, mysterious, and deeply personal. It’s divination wrapped in warmth, a little bit of fate steeped into your cup. So, grab your favorite mug, a good loose-leaf tea, and let’s dive into the magic of reading the remnants of your brew!

A Brief History: The Leaves Never Lie

Like most divination practices, tea leaf reading has been around for centuries. It likely originated in China, where tea has long been considered a conduit of spiritual energy. By the 17th century, tasseography found its way into Europe, particularly in Scotland and England, where it became a parlor pastime and a serious form of divination. The Romani people also played a key role in popularizing tea reading across Europe.

Over time, the practice evolved, but the heart of it remains the same—observing the natural shapes left behind in the cup and interpreting their meanings. No crystal balls, no elaborate rituals—just you, your intuition, and a little bit of patience.

How to Perform a Tea Leaf Reading

If you’re ready to let your tea do the talking, here’s how to get started:

1. Pick Your Tea Wisely Loose-leaf tea is essential. Avoid tea bags (unless you like divining your future with a soggy lump). Black tea, green tea, or even herbal blends work, but smaller, irregular leaves make for the best readings.

2. Brew Your Tea with Intention As you prepare your tea, focus on your question or the guidance you seek. Pour your tea as you would normally, but leave the last sip in the cup—this helps the leaves swirl and settle.

3. Drink and Swirl Once you’ve enjoyed your tea, hold the cup in your non-dominant hand and gently swirl it three times clockwise. Then, slowly turn the cup upside down onto a saucer to drain excess liquid. Some traditions suggest tapping the cup three times for extra clarity.

4. Interpret the Symbols Turn the cup upright and take a look inside. The patterns and shapes formed by the leaves are your message. The closer they are to the rim, the sooner they will come to pass. Shapes near the bottom indicate the distant future.

Common Symbols & Their Meanings

Interpreting tea leaves is a mix of intuition and traditional symbolism. Here are some classic shapes to look for:

Hearts – Love, relationships, emotional fulfillment

Circles – Completion, cycles, wholeness

Stars – Guidance, luck, divine intervention

Birds – News, travel, spiritual messages

Snakes – Transformation, wisdom, sometimes deception

Mountains – Challenges ahead, but also strength and stability

Keys – Unlocking opportunities, new paths opening

Letters – Often indicate a significant person or name

Numbers – Pay attention to dates, timeframes, or personal numerology

But don’t get too caught up in strict meanings—your intuition is key. What does the symbol feel like to you? Sometimes, a random squiggle might feel like a path or a person. Trust your instincts.

Tips for Better Readings

Relax & Have Fun – Overthinking will muddy the message. Treat it like a conversation, not a final exam.

Journal Your Readings – Keeping track of what you see and how things unfold can sharpen your skills over time.

Practice, Practice, Practice – The more you do it, the clearer the messages become.

Experiment with Different Teas – Some blends might create clearer patterns for you.

Final Thoughts

Tea leaf reading is divination at its coziest—a quiet ritual that turns a simple cup of tea into a portal for wisdom. It’s intuitive, personal, and a great way to slow down and listen to what the universe (or your subconscious) is trying to say. So, next time you make yourself a cup of tea, take a moment to peer into the leaves. You might just find the answer you were looking for… or at least a really cool shape that looks like a cat.

Have you ever tried tea leaf reading? What’s the strangest or most accurate thing you’ve seen in your cup? Share your experiences in the comments!

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Water & Low Spoons Magic = Teas!

[image desscription: a glass mug with a tea bag steeping in it on a sunlit table]

Disclaimer: as I'm writing this I do have a cup of tea I'm drinking! It's ginger, to replenish my spoons

One of the low spoons practices you can do (and ofc you also find it in my PDF alongside many others!) is to brew yourself a tea.

If you want to add even more magic, you can use moon or sun water (if it's safe for drinking), but you can also rely only on the meanings of the herbs and fruits in the teas.

You can make your own blend, of course, but to really use as little spoons as possible I suggest using ready-made tea bags with one or more specific ingredients, according to the energy you want to attract!

Note: not all the ingredients need to mean something! For example, I am having a tangerine and ginger tea because of the ginger - the tangerine is also there but not linked to why I'm having it (beside the taste).

These are the meanings that I personally know & use and have learned from various sources, but I did go to Flyingthehedge herbarium to add common types of teas that I didn't know yet!

ginger: energy

lavender: relaxation and sleep

chamomile: also sleep

cinnamon: abundance, success

orange: joy

black pepper: inner strenght

pomegranate: abundance, fertility, sexuality

rose: love (self love included)

rosemary: protection&purification

tumeric: courage

mint: clarity of mind

jasmine: prophetic dreams

dandelion: psychic powers

apple: love

eucalyptus: healing & protection

hibiscus: change, loyalty, love, resistance

lemon: cleansing

strawberry: love, fertility, romance

Feel free to add other meanings you know of or types of tea you'd like to know about!

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did I buy another deck of cards?

...yes. BUT it's the moonology cards!!! (for reference, i have a moon phases tattoo)

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Hey! Psst! You wanna be a witch? Guess what!

You don’t need a natural gift to be a witch

You don’t need a sign to be a witch

You don’t need a divine calling to be a witch

You don’t need to be born with a vagina to be a witch

You don’t have to be a woman to be a witch

All you need is a fuckton of whimsy, a love for nature, and, ya know, to actually practice witchcraft

Seriously tho, you don’t have to be the magical one that the prophecies foretold or the protagonist of the universe. Anyone can be a witch as long as they practice witchcraft of some kind. And there’s a lotta kinds. Like a lot

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one of those spiral notebooks divided in sections! mostly bc even if I can't add pages it already has plenty!

What does everybody use for a Grimoire? The tide and true leather book, classic 3 ring notebook, or something else?

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Readings Topics Interest!

I am planning the next readings for here on tumblr and for my Patreon page and I'd like to know which topics you want to see the most!

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Low Spoons Witchcraft!

In my case, my spoons are limited because of audhd, but the reasons may be maaaaany more - and I believe that limited mental energy is not that rare of an issue.

This causes quite a few issues, but speaking about witchcraft it sometimes stops us from doing longer and more complex rituals. What do we do then? LOW SPOONS WITCHCRAFT!

There are plenty of things that we can do, plenty of low spoons friendly witch practices: I made a collection of 10+ that you can find on my Patreon BUT FOR FREE! You don't need to pay anything to access it!

I hope it can be helpful, but also if you have some more suggestions that you want to share feel free to add to this post!

Find the PDF HERE!

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Fruit Correspondences

Apple: spirit work, offerings, love, healing, beauty, wisdom, harvest

Apricot: love, self love

Avocado: beauty, love, lust, fertility, spell work

Banana: wealth, luck, spirituality, religion, masculinity

Blueberry: protection, banishment, curses

Blackberry: protection, fertility, femininity, funerals, afterlife, moving on

Cantaloupe: spell work, protection, grounding, energy work

Cherry: lust, love, fertility

Clementine: childhood, dreams

Coconut: protection, cleansing, femininity

Cranberry: holidays, blood magic, spirit work

Date: fertility, luck, money

Dragon fruit: lust, passion, spell work

Durian: curses, cleansing, protection

Fig: happiness, divination, love

Grapefruit: cleansing

Grape: money, spell work, fertility, offerings

Guava: love, self love, lust

Honeydew: cleansing, energy, love

Jackfruit: divination, spell work, happiness

Kiwifruit: health, love, lust, happiness

Kumquat: luck, health, money

Lemon: cleansing, purification, protection, curse breaking

Lime: cleansing, protection, love

Lychee: love, self love, femininity, beauty

Mango: love, lust, fertility

Nectarine: love, self love, spell work

Orange: cleansing, protection, divination

Papaya: curse breaking, banishing, spirit work, love

Passion fruit: lust, love, passion

Peach: fertility, love, happiness, spirit work

Pear: offerings, happiness, luck, money, confidence

Persimmon: healing, love, luck, protection

Pineapple: protection, health, offerings, money, luck

Plantain: fertility, masculinity, lust, passion

Plum: love, healing, offerings

Pomegranate: offerings, blood magic, fertility, divination, spell work

Prune: cleansing, protection

Raspberry: love, dreams, health

Strawberry: love, wishes, dreams, happiness

Starfruit: lunar/solar magic, spell work, cleansing

Tangerine: solar magic, strength, energy work

Tomato: protection, cleansing, love, passion

Watermelon: healing, femininity, lust, love, spirit work, cleansing

Tip Jar

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📣 Your encouraging pep talk! 📣

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Tap the link to your card

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How to use the pick a card:

Look at the pictures and the one that seems to resonate with you the most, tap the link for that card.

Take what feels right from the reading and if you feel like it doesn't click, feel free to read the others!

Remember, pick a card readings are not created to solve a problem, they are fun ways for you to gather some insight into yourself, inspiration, or a different way of seeing something.

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