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7 Must Have Crystals for Beginners

💎Clear Quartz: The Master Healer

An essential crystal healing tool and a good choice for your first crystal. Do not be fooled into thinking this crystal is boring. Clear Quartz crystals are probably the most versatile crystals and can be programmed for any purpose. They can direct energies and enhance the energy of other crystals. It is cleansing, helps bring clarity while also keeping your energy and aura bright and strong.

💎Amethyst: The Psychic Powerhouse

It may be suitable for beginners but it can still blow your socks off. Super spiritual Amethyst connects you with your spiritual power. Deeply cleansing, this violet crystal purifies negative energies. You can also use Amethyst for protection and developing your natural psychic abilities.

💎Tiger’s Eye: The Confidence builder

This banded golden brown stone carries a more masculine energy. An ideal crystal for helping build confidence and self belief. You can also use Tiger’s Eye for protection. This golden stone connects us with the Earth, making it a good choice for grounding yourself.

💎Rose Quartz: The Earth Mother

Possibly the ultimate comfort crystal. Rose Quartz is the Mother of all crystals. Gentle and soothing, it helps heal emotional pain. Opening the Heart Chakra it allows you to feel compassion for others and yourself. The is the self love stone.

💎 Hematite: The Bouncer

This dark grey metallic crystal shields you from psychic attacks and negative energy. Hematite strengthens your aura while defecting harmful energies, pulling them into the Earth for healing and transmutation. Hematite is the bouncer of the crystal world.

💎Smoky Quartz: The Negativity Buster

This form of Quartz crystal can be brown to smoky black in colour. Smoky Quartz absorbs negative energies from around you or those created by our own negative thought patterns. Also another good crystal for grounding and protection. It works with the Earth Star Chakra.

💎Citrine: The Prosperity Magnet

This golden crystal is renowned for its ability to draw prosperity and abundance into your life. Citrine is also good for self confidence as it opens up the Solar Plexus Chakra. This crystal can also be used to detoxify negative energies from the aura and encourage a more positive state of mind.

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Intuition is real. Vibes are real. Energy doesn’t lie. Tune in.

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My First Yule☀🌕🎄

My first Yule happened to be on a full moon so I set out my crystals to charge.  I lit a green candle that smells like cedar.  Then I took a cotton ball, put my basic witchcraft oil on it, poured my intention in it (to lose a little bit of weight and be content), then burned the cotton ball with a cup of water nearby.  I will not use cotton again because it burns like crazy.  With the help of my boyfriend, I brewed winter solstice tea and could feel a peaceful power within me when I drank it.   Merry Solstice! ✨

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me, finding random objects on the ground:

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I live in the bible belt so this is necessary

Why do you have all these…

Crystals

💎 For a collection

💎 For jewellery making

💎 For the aesthetic

Herbs

🌿 For cooking

🌿 Because I grew them myself

🌿 I accidentally bought way too many

Flowers/ other plants

🌹 For flower pressing

🌹 For decoration

🌹 I just like flowers pal what’s wrong with that

Journals

📓 They’re diaries

📓 They’re bullet journals

📓 They’re dream journals/ any other kind of journal

📓 I just forget everything so I have to write it down

Other witchy things

🔮 They’re leftover halloween decorations that were too good to store all year

🔮 They were a gift, I don’t know why either

🔮 For the aesthetic

🔮 For an art project

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Citrus Bath

Obtain as many kinds of citrus fruits as possible: lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, and so forth.

Draw a bath, quarter each fruit, squeeze the juice into the bath, and toss the fruit in the water.

Add yarrow hydrosol, as much as you like.

Get into the bath and rub the fruit over your body.

Let yourself air-dry. (You may be sticky but let it remain for as long as possible.)

(from The Element Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes)

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Magickal Scents Aromatherapy: Jasmine

Jasmine is my favourite scent, reminding me of my travels. 

Jasmine

A refreshing, blossom scent. This scent is mood-enhancing and titillating. 

Use: against depression, lack of motivation and energy, stress, apathy.

Can also be used to neutralize bad smells in your house, i.e. cigarette smell.

This is when you will find me, in my witching hour…

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Magickal Scents Aromatherapy: Lavender

Lavender

Refreshing, herbal, earthy scent.

Use: Balancing scent. When you feel tired, this scent will help you energise. When nervous, it helps to relax.

Lavender helps with dealing with melancholy and depression, nervousness, stress, problems with sleeping, fears and irritability. It helps to relax and calm. Works also as bug repellent. 

Best use is to spray lavender water in bedroom shortly before going to sleep. 

This is when you will find me,

in my witching hour…

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UPDATE:

the colpascopy hurt like a bitch and I had 3 biopsies. the nurses said I handled it really tough and very well. I took ibuprofen and black cohash before the procedure and that seems to have helped cramping. I'm about to take a warm bath with revival salts and thyme to heal. the cramping is starting again.

shower spell to protect me during my colpascopy

I’m getting a colpascopy tomorrow to analyze pre cancerous cells in my cervix, so I did a shower spell to protect me during the procedure. I rubbed samhain oil over my uterine area and put protection salts in the bathtub. I stopped the drain then just showered as I normally would, except keeping an eye on the water level. I may make a satchel to bring with me to the colpascopy. I shouldn’t be nervous and just let the magick work

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shower spell to protect me during my colpascopy

I'm getting a colpascopy tomorrow to analyze pre cancerous cells in my cervix, so I did a shower spell to protect me during the procedure. I rubbed samhain oil over my uterine area and put protection salts in the bathtub. I stopped the drain then just showered as I normally would, except keeping an eye on the water level. I may make a satchel to bring with me to the colpascopy. I shouldn't be nervous and just let the magick work

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witch solution to my bf's athletes foot

my bf got athletes foot, as the title suggests. He decided to soak his feet in salty and soapy water until we can get antifungal cream. in the meantime I:

put my basic witchcraft oil, thyme, and protection salts in the water

gave him black tourmaline and clear quartz to absorb the illness

he said it was making him feel better but it could have been psychosomatic. I guess well find out

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Essential Oils Masterpost

Some tips: 

Never take an essential oil internally, it can really hurt you

Always use a carrier oil (e.g. olive, apricot, jojoba, etc) to use on the skin. Add one drop essential oil to the carrier oil and apply on skin

Most of the neuro-stimulating ones on the list below correspond best with aromatherapy applications (either sniff the bottle or add to a humidifier). The links at the bottom of the post can give you more information about how to apply and use essential oils 

Never put an essential oil on the inside of your nose, ears, eyes, mouth or genitals

The following index is paraphrased from packets of information I received while in massage school:

Basil Used since antiquity for chest infections, digestive problems, and jaundice. Good for headaches, migraines, head colds, and mental fatigue. Stimulating if used in small doses, sedating if used in large quantities

Bay Laurel Expectorant, antispasmodic, and carminative. Encourages confidence, fortitude, inspiration, protection, directions, and creativity. Particularly indicated for chilly, congested individuals who lack energy and confidence. Assists by stimulating the rational and “higher mind” b helping to renew one’s belief in one’s own boundless potential. Ignites the fire element– elevates the spirit and sparks inner vision. Bay Laurel is contraindicated during pregnancy

Bergamot Uplifting, good for depression and anxiety. Encourages release of pent-up feelings, helps to redirect nervous energy away from unproductive behavior. excellent deodorant and (when combined with Lavender) is an effective insect repellent. Anti viral

Black Pepper Antispasmodic, carminative, tonic, and stimulant. When added in small doses to massage oil, can help with muscular pain, stiffness, and fatigue

Bulgarian Rose “A miracle of nature” Disperses worries, anxieties and sorrows. Shows us love. Expands our awareness. Enhances the  frequency of every cell, brining balance and harmony, feelings of well-being and happiness. “Here is spring returning with chars of the roses. See only their cheeks and the bitter plant of sadness will be uprooted from your heart.” -Hafiz 

Cardamom General tonic of body’s vital energy, brain and nervous system– can aid concentration and help with relaxation when worried/tense. Can help restore an “appetite for life,” reminding us of life’s true abundance and restores desire for contentment. 

Carrot Powerful tonic action on the liver and gall bladder. Good to aid healthy skin– restores tone and elasticity and may reduce wrinkling

Cedarwood Antiseptic, astringent. Gives immovable strength in times of crisis. Can restore a sense of spiritual certainty. Helps to take a negative/threatening situation and transform it into an experience from which we can derive strength and wisdom. Cedarwood is contraindicated during pregnancy

Chamomile Can help relieve nervous stress of any kind, but is of greatest benefit for problems associated with a build-up of tension i the solar plexus. Eases tension of the excessive ego-desire and the frustration, resentment and depression that frequently follow. Helps to let go of fixed expectations, calmly acknowledge our own limitations, and more readily accept the help and support that other can manage to give. 

Chamomile - Roman Calming and relaxing. Helpful in overcoming headaches and insomnia. Soothing and antiseptic, reduces inflammation. Relieves PMS symptoms, soothes muscular aches and pains. 

Cinnamon Antiseptic. For nausea. faintness, depression, nervous exhaustion, and other stress related conditions. Helps clear the head. 

Citronella Insect repellent. Can be effective in keeping house pets away from plants and soil.

Clary Sage Good for stress. Powerful muscle relaxant. Warming and antispasmodic. Can help with menstrual issues. Strengthening, relaxing, mentally & emotionally uplifting. Allows inspiration to flow. Excellent household disinfectant.

Clove Teeth and gum complaints. Anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti infectious, anti inflammatory, anti parasitic, anti septic, anti viral, immune stimulant. Reported to influence healing, improve memory, and create a feeling of protection and courage.

Cypress Astringent. Good for oily skin. Tonic to the circulatory system. Antispasmodic. Helpful with menstrual issues. Insect repellent. Helps cope with and accept difficult change– encourages the process of taking in and letting go. Has the potential to unearth the fears that block change. 

Dill Has relaxing effect on nerves, muscles, intestines, and the respiratory system and pacifies spasmodic attacks

Eucalyptus Globulus Lung complaints. Strengths respiratory system. Insect repellent. Cleans air in treatment room and home. Sore throat. Apply under the nose and on each side of the nose for sinus relief. Reported to enhance health, well-being, purification and healing

Fennel Treats cellulitis. Can help regulate menstrual cycle and reduce symptoms of PMS and water retention. Useful in menopause. Can help nursing mothers. Valuable in counterbalancing alcohol poisoning an in the treatment/rehabilitation of alcoholics. May help prevent build-up of toxic waste in the body. encourages self-expression, freeing the feelings of stagnation, inviting us to communicate freely without fear or inhibition. Fennel is contraindicated for children under age 6 and for people with epilepsy

Frankincense Increases spiritual awareness and assists meditation. Improves attitude. Strengthens immune system. Introspection aid

Geranium Antidepressant and antiseptic. Astringent. Promotes speedy healing. Can help with PMS & excessive fluid retention. Stimulating effect on lymphatic system. Tonic on liver and kidneys. Conveys a feeling of calm strength and security, helps with anxiety. Ideal for the workaholic/perfectionist who has forgotten imagination, intuition, and sensory experience. Helps to reconnect to our emotional sensitivity, relaxed spontaneity, and healthy thirst for enjoyment

Grapefruit Cooling, cleansing, and decongesting. Mild diuretic. Clears the psychological heat and congestion that result from deep-seated frustration and self-blame. Clarifying, refreshing. It works to rid the “heavy” feelings that accompany angry disappointment, allowing us to perceive and accept more realistic goals. 

Helichrysum Italicum Promotes blood circulation. Good for ear complaints. Reported to cut through barriers. When we lock up inside and get angry and don’t want to forgive, we create barriers which keep us from going forward in our lives. Uplifting to the unconscious. depression, lethargy, nervous exhaustion, stress related conditions.

Jasmine Good for apathy, indifference, listlessness, nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions. Produces a feeling of optimism, confidence and euphoria

Juniper Antiseptic and diuretic. Detoxification. Astringent. Good for acne. Good household disinfectant. Stimulates appetite. Works to break through psychological stagnation and consolidate will power. Helps to purge the worry and self-absorption that is rooted in a fear of failure. Restores determination to overcome life’s obstacles. 

Lavender Calming, soothing, balancing, normalizing. Restores unbalanced state of mind/body back to a state of balance where healing can take place. Relieves muscular pain and menstrual pain. Works to calm any strong emotions that threaten to overwhelm the mind.

Lavender - Wild “A miracle of nature; when in doubt, use lavender” 100s of uses. Excellent for burns and depression. When everything has been tried without success, try lavender. 

Lemon Purifying air and water. Promotes sense of well-being. Invigorating, enhancing and warming. Promotes sense of feeling lighter. For depression and sadness. Lightens egocentric concerns.

Neem Anti fungal, antibacterial, anti viral, helps with acne, scabies, eczema, psoriasis, rash, shingles, ear complaints (do NOT place in ear canal, massage it behind the ear & down the neck with a carrier oil), insect repellent (bio-safe insecticide), helps with old wounds that aren’t healing, helps with tooth decay, external application for tumors, external applications for sore throat and chest congestion Do not take internally

Neroli Restores equilibrium, Focus in the Now, healing mind, body and spirit

Patchouli Grounding, brings one into the physical. Sedating, calming, relaxing. Reduces anxiety

Peppermint Antispasmodic. Warming and stimulating. Can help with stomach upset, cold, and flu. Also has cooling effect that can be helpful with fever. Stimulates the brain and aids clear thinking. Can help with shock. Enhances concentration and absorption, but also helps facilitate the digestion of new ideas. 

Ravensara “A miracle of nature” Anti viral, good for first signs of flu or cold symptoms, immunostimulating properties. Can alleviate cervical & thoracic pain and soothe the stressed when combined with Lavender essential oil. Excellent for respiratory tract complaints. Revitalizes those suffering from physical and nervous fatigue. Nerve tonic. Shakes up lethargy and those avoiding responsibilities. Relieves the depressed and reassures the anxious. Muscular relaxant and pain killer. Helps with joint pain. 

Rosemary Specific for lung and respiratory ailments. Good expectorant for coughing fits. Excellent for ear-nose-throat complaints. Good for healthy hair. Stimulates memory and opens the conscious mind. Mental fatigue. Useful for cleaning the air within the treatment room or home. Relaxing foot or full body bath.

Sandalwood Centering, calming, appears to stimulate a parasympathetic nervous system (i.e. relaxing) response). Reported to increase oxygen around pineal and pituitary glands

Spearmint Antioxidant, helps support the respiratory and nervous systems. May help open and release emotional blocks leading to a sense of balance and well-being.

Spikenard Regulating on the nervous system and heart. Good for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia. Works to replace despondency and resentment with acceptance and compassion. Indicated for individuals, who, searching for spiritual certainty, struggle in vain to find the stable ground of faith. Allows us to surrender. Grounding

Spruce - Black Grounding and relaxing. Balances the body and releases emotional blocks. Purifying and cleansing. Helps to release blocks to prosperity and wealth. Helps with arthritis, immune depression, sciatica, hyperthyroidism, and fungal infections. Stimulates thymus/adrenals.

Sweet Orange Energizing and calming

Tea Tree Cleansing and purifying (Has 100s of uses)

Thyme - Red Stimulates the production of white blood cells, stimulates circulation, raises low blood pressure helps to revive and strengthen both body and mind. Good for chronic anxiety

True Melissa Reported to bring out gentle characteristics within people

Valerian Excellent for nervous exhaustion brought on by emotional excitement, anxiety, mental chatter, restlessness, and stress-related disorders. Good for nervous headaches, migraines, and to generally soothe and calm the mind. 

Vetiver Clears heat, nourishes, calms and uplifts. Strengthening and grounding. “Imbues us with the calm, reassuring strength of Mother Earth and her deep sense of belonging.” Sedates, yet restores, centers, and reconnects us, closing the gap between spirit and matter

Ylang Ylang Calming and relaxing. Can help instances of shock, fright, anxiety, and anger. Can help reduce low blood pressure. Antidepressant, aphrodisiac, sedative. 

More About Essential Oils:

Masterpost - Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and their Affects

Essential Oils & Their Spiritual Goals

Essential Oil Warnings

essential oils are awesome witchcraft components! they can also fucking hurt you.

Essential Oils Masterpost Part 1

Essential Oils Masterpost Part 2

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China is putting Uyghur Muslims into Concentration Camps

This is one of the greatest attrocities and oppression taking place in the world today yet still it is one of the least talked about issues. It’s estimated possibly over 2 million Uyghur Muslims have been put into these concentration camps which China calls “re-edcuation camps” and the goals is to wipe out and clean them from their cultural and religious identity. They have built dozens of these camps with fortified walls and barbed wire fences which they hide from the world media.

China sees Islam as an ‘ideological disease’. Many of the people put in these camps don’t make it out alive due to to the harsh living conditions inside. Many leave behind children who are then sent to government run orphanages and are brainwashed from a young age removing their cultural and religious identity.

Uyghur Muslims can be arrested and put in these camps for the smallest of reasons and every step they take is monitored by the authorities. Facial recognition cameras and high tech equipment has been deployed in East Turkestan turning it into a complete surveillance state. This isn’t fantasy or ‘fake news’. This is happening now in East Turkestan. Don’t let history repeat itself. Share and let the world know the truth.

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witch tip:

if you are holding on to anger towards someone (especially a person who is no longer in your life), sit in a quiet place, burn your favorite incense, and write that person a letter.  write down every single thought and emotion you feel towards that person. when you are done, burn the letter in a cauldron or fireproof bowl.  as you burn it, repeat out loud “you no longer have power in my life” until the letter has turned to ash.  collect the ash and use it to make black salt.

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If you don’t want to come to my house because I burn sage that means it’s working.