#july witchcraft

[greenwitchcrafts]

July 2024 witch guide

Full moon: July 21st

New moon: July 5th

Sabbats: None

July Buck Moon

Known as: Berry Moon, Blessing moon, Fallow Moon, Feather Moulting Moon, Halfway Summer Moon, Hay Moon, Hewimanoth, Maedmonat, Medow Moon, Moon of Blood, Moon of Calming, Moon When the Chokecherries are ripe, Month of the Ripe Corn, Raspberry Moon, Salmon Moon,Thunder Moon & Wort Moon

Element: Water

Zodiac: Cancer & Leo

Nature spirits: Harvest Faeries & Hobgoblins

Deities: Athena, Cerridwen, Hel, Holda, Juno, Khepera, Lugh, Nephthys, Neptune & Venus

Animals: Crab, dolphin, turtle & whale

Birds: Ibis, starling & swallow

Trees: Acacia, ash & oak

Herbs: Agrimony, hyssop, lemon balm & mugwort

Flowers: Honeysuckle, jasmine, lotus & water lily

Scents: Frankincense & Orris

Stones:  Carnelian, malachite, moonstone, onyx, opal, pearl, ruby, sapphire, spinel, tourmaline, turquoise & white agate

Colors: Blue-grey, green, silver &yellow

Energy:  Childbirth, divination, domesticity, divination, dreamwork, fertility, home matter, meditation on goals/plans, mothers, preparation, relaxation, stress & success

The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.

• Several other names for this month’s Moon also reference animals & plants

Other Celebrations:

Neptunalia-July 23rd(approximately

The Neptunalia was an obscure archaic two-day festival in honor of Neptune as god of waters, celebrated at Rome in the heat and drought of summer. was one of the dies comitiales, when committees of citizens could vote on civil or criminal matters.

Neptune’s festival (Neptunalia) took place in the heat of the summer when water was scarcest; thus, its purpose was probably the propitiation of the freshwater deity. Neptune had a temple in the Circus Flaminius at Rome; one of its features was a sculptured group of marine deities headed by Poseidon.

Respecting the ceremonies of this festival nothing is known, except that the people used to build huts of branches & foliage(Umbrae), in which they probably feasted, drank, and amused themselves. Ancient calendars describe the days. Entertainment would have probably also included horse racing, with competitors racing round the track & circling ‘turning posts’ (metas) at either end of the Circus.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2024 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

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[lotusfeather-and-bone]

Signal boost time:

Sunday December 8, 2024, beginning 9:45am EST

"Fundraiser Tickets go on sale Nov 1st!

A full day of Online Workshops and more.

Proceeds go to 'BeLoved Asheville' for Hurricane Helene Relief of Western NC"

https://facebook.com/events/s/fulacht-na-mor-rioghna-cooking/1479556669421347/

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As we all know, Hurricane Helene caused an extreme amount of damage to Asheville, NC and the surrounding area, damage that the residents weren't expecting or prepared for.

The Fulacht Na Mór Ríoghna fundraiser event is being held on Sunday Dec 8 to help raise funds for this community, with a whole slew of notable speakers throughout the day, including both Live and Pre-recorded sessions.

If you are interested and able to donate, I highly encourage it! We are all one witch/pagan community here, no matter where we live. Support Asheville and help them get back on their feet.

Fundraiser Hosts:

NC local, Sam "Bo" Thompson, magical blacksmith at Ravens Keep Forge, and author of "Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic", is a priest of the Morrígan and puts a great deal of energy into both his magical and smith craft while also teaching in his community. The magical items he forges for use in people's spiritual paths are beautiful, and he's an all around great guy. (His wife's tea shop, The Grove Teas and Botanical Gifts is one of my favorites as well!) You can follow Sam on Instagram @ravenskeepforge.

The Tuatha Dé Morrigan is a group that honors the Morrigan, the Irish goddess of battle and sovereignty. They host a yearly retreat for witches, pagans and anyone who is interested in learning more about this Goddess regardless of background or path, known as the Morrigan's Call Retreat.

[nightingale2004]

TVD next generation: Bonkai version

Abigail "Abby" Lucille Parker Bennett

Faceclaim: Zendaya Coleman

Abigail is the firstborn daughter of Malachai Parker and Bonnie Bennett

She is next in line to become leader of the Gemini coven (Kai is the current leader)

She takes after both her parents in appearance, but she is more like her mother in personality

Bonnie did not leave Kai in the prison world for the heretics, but they still found a way out. During that time, Kai was under strict surveillance by his coven and his sister Jo

Jo still died (by the heretics this time), Kai became the new leader of the Gemini coven with Bonnie at his side (she is the true mastermind)

Like her dad, she is a Siphoner witch.....and she also inherited his dark humor

Her dad helps train her and the Saltzman twins to control their abilities (and not siphon the life out of a person)

Abby's mom is currently pregnant with twins

Kai, Bonnie, Caroline, and Alaric are searching for a way to stop the merging process

Abigail is incredibly smart and sneaky.

She knows how to manipulate her way out of the situation

Loves her family very much

Teases the twins out of love

Abby loves to test the limits of magic due to her curiosity

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Sheila Amelie Parker Bennett

Faceclaim: Madison Pettis

Sheila is the second daughter of Bonnie Bennett and Kai Parker

She is younger than her older sister Abby by 2 years, 3 months, and 16 days (she keeps count for some reason)

She takes after her mother in looks, but she is more like her father in personality entirely

Unlike her father, she is a witch like her mother

Sheila often lets Abby siphon her

Will not hesitate to use her magic on someone who threatens her family

She is terrified for her cousins and for her unborn siblings due to the merge

She and Abby try to look for information at the Salvatore boarding school

Abby and her dad call her Shey Shey for short

Abby and Sheila have secret contact with their mom's side of the family

Sheila and her family try their absolute best not to get too involved in vampire drama (it's not going well)

Sheila is best friends with Rosabella

Bonnie sees a lot of her grandmother in her daughter Sheila (not just because of her name)

Damon calls her a "mini Bonnie"

Sheila and Abby explore the mysteries of magic together and even have their own grimoir

Both her and Abby tease their dad on how whipped he is about their mom

Kai loves his family very much and worships not just Bonnie but his two daughters as well and is a hard core feminist with his girls

[silentoatmeal]

Witchcraft IV: The Virgin Heart (1992)

[sayhoneysiren]

Learn the 7/7 Spell here

[breelandwalker]

not sure if anyone else has asked this recently but my internet is too slow to do a deep dive in the archives rn so - do you have any advice for avoiding/preventing/dealing with a lot of 'backsnap' from spells? i.e. the wave of exhaustion/general physical and emotional crumminess after doing some heavy work. it's entirely possible that this specific instance i'm experiencing could be allergies or an oncoming cold, but since it hit me right after i spent an evening doing the first serious amount of spell-casting i've expended effort on in months, i'm inclined to connect it at least a little bit. now i'm wondering how best to bounce back or prevent it from hitting so hard in the future (aside from obvious health-boosting things like rest, water, vitamin c, etc). is it just a matter of exercise makes the muscle stronger or should i really not be neglecting to ward up first in my impatience to get to the fun part?

Good question!

This is something I hear about frequently enough that I feel comfortable calling it a common occurrence. Doing heavy, involved, or prolonged spellwork is taxing in the same way that any other task requiring a lot of focus or mental or emotional energy might be. I don't know that there's a way of wholesale avoiding it, per se, but you can mitigate it in a few ways with a little bit of preparation. You've got the right idea here, so allow me to offer just a few additional tips.

Set up your workspace ahead of time and make sure you have all your materials ready to go and within easy reach. Try to eliminate distractions and as many potentials for interruption as you can. The less frustration, distractions, or derailment you have during a casting, the easier it is and the less exhausted you'll be afterward.

Make sure you're rested, hydrated, and not running on empty or heading for a caffeine crash or the tail end of a medication cycle if you take dailies. Take a few minutes to calm yourself and focus on the task at hand before you begin. If you have any preferred grounding and centering techniques, definitely employ those. I've found that just taking a moment to bring myself into the present and sort of zoom in on what I'm doing has helped more than casting extra wards just for the sake of one spell.

If you're feeling ill or overtired or like you're on your last spoon, maybe do your spell another day. I know magical timing is a thing some witches rely upon, but there's almost always a way to spin timing to your benefit, and spellcasting should NEVER take precedence over your health.

Keep in mind, all of this is to MITIGATE the post-casting crash, not prevent it. It's still a good idea to rest afterward, maybe have a snack and hydrate again. Just make sure you clean up anything that needs cleaning, extinguish all fire hazards, and put up any materials that you don't want kids or pets getting into or that might be a trip hazard. (You do NOT want to skip this step and end up cracking a toe on your cauldron the next morning, TRUST ME.)

It does get easier as you go on. There's a reason we call witchcraft a practice - it takes PRACTICE. Doing small-to-medium spells and periodic exercises may help things go more smoothly, since you don't have to think about it as much once you've got the hang of things. (I try to do a little something every day and I have easy charms built into my schedule for this purpose.) Large, involved castings will still wear you out, not much to be done about that.

I have some other tips for battling inspirational slumps and blockages and helpful hints for your spellwork here:

My Intuitive Spark Feels Low - How Do I Get It Back?

I’m In A Slump - How Do I Get Out Of It?

I’ve Reached A Stopping Point - What Do I Do Next?

How Do I Make A Magic Circle For Spellcasting?

What Happens If I Get Interrupted While Casting A Spell?

Do I Need To Maintain Positive Vibes For My Spells To Work?

Hope this helps! 😊

[annaberunoyume]

May Archangel Michael teach me resilience, so mote it be. Amen. 👼

[mamamoon92]

🖤✨

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♇ / ♏︎

Pluto/Scorpio in the 4th house characteristics:

[♇] Extreme ups and downs in the family and home life

[♏︎] May have a very rich or an impoverished family

[♇] May have lost your home or a family member

[♏︎] May have dealt with a toxic family member

[♇] Your family and home undergo huge changes periodically

[♏︎] A family member may have taught you about finances

[♇] Your family might give you lots of money

[♏︎] You may inherit real estate

[♇] Family might be your source of trauma

What is your experience with Pluto/Scorpio in the 4th house?

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971, Robert Stevenson)

10/09/2024

[theyoungwaldschrat]

Betonica officinalis - Wood betony

An ancient magical and medicinal plant. The Romans believed it was effective agains sorcery and planted it in graveyards to prevent ghost activity.

The Anglo-Saxons used it against bad dreams and "frightful nocturnal goblins" (sleep paralysis).

It is also part of the 9th century Old English "Nine Herbs Charm" agains poison and sickness, where it is refered to as attorlaðe (adder-loath / anti-snake). It says "Now you, attorlaðe, put to flight the lesser and greater, the greater and lesser, until the cure for both be with him"

In the middle ages it was put inside amulets worn on a red string to protect from witchcraft.

[determinationcos]

In my Witchcraft Au, Julie is a Monster with extraordinary amont of magic that allows her to shape-shifting into a human like form. Julie is able to control the nature around her and transform into different animals as well as humans.

[reno-matagot]

Of storms & butterflies

Last night saw me inspired for my witchcraft. I made an incantation to a butterfly, then addressed the rain to find some silence in the neighborhood, and was blessed with a beautiful storm... 🌹

[nixieofthenorth]

July is the month of the year were the energy bright and powerful as the sun. This month is a perfect time to just enjoy our lives, and be with the ones we love while we bask in the summers’ warmth. This is a time to continue to work on our personal growth towards our long-term goals while we prepare for the harvest season.

It’s also a great time for divination, dream scaping and green witchcraft.

[seapriestesswitch]

Full moon, July 3rd

This full moon supermoon is known as buck moon, because this moon is when the male deers grow antlers as part of his natural cycle.

This moon rise in the sign of Capricorn and it's a powerful time for bringing awareness to what you need to release in order to archive true balance in your energy. It want us to feel as much as the Sun in cancer but finding the meaning and the power in those feelings.

It serve as a container to hold our emotions so we can explore then deeper.

Blessings and love

Mona