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[acorntops]

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[greenwitchcrafts]

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla (shown) | Chameamelum nobile

Known as: Chamaimelon, earth apple, German chamomile, ground apple, heermannchen chamaimelon, maythen, manzanilla, Roman chamomile, scented mayweed, whig plant & wild chamomile

Related plants: There are two species of chamomile, both are in the Asteraceae family (Roman chamomile & German chamomile) with plants that consists of over 32,000 known species of flowering plants in over 1,900 genera within the order Asterales. They are commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, composite or sunflower family. I am from this point forward referring to Matricaria chamomilla in this post specifically.

Parts used: whole flower & leaves

Habitat & cultivation: This flowering plant is native to South-West Asia, Eastern & Southern Europe but can be found on almost  continents nowadays. The wild-growing chamomile species normally grow on sandy to loamy soils that are mostly acidic and should be open.

Plant type: Annual

Region: 5-9

Harvest: Can be harvested as soon as blooms have established which is about 10 weeks.

Growing tips: The roots of chamomile are shallow and just barely grip onto the top soil which makes it more sensitive to water conditions during the initial stages of growth when the plant is establishing itself. However once it's established, it is drought tolerant & need about an inch of water a week. Wait until after the last spring frost to add chamomile to your garden. It grows well in raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens. Space chamomile plants 8 inches apart in full sun for best flowering. In hot climates, an area with partial afternoon shade is ideal.

Medicinal information: Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. A mouth rinse with chamomile might relieve mouth sores caused by cancer treatments. Some research suggests that chamomile could help with other conditions, like diarrhea in children, hemorrhoids, anxiety, and insomnia. When used on the skin, chamomile might help with skin irritation and wound healing. Some research has documented that it may be as effective as hydrocortisone cream for eczema.

Cautions: Most experts say chamomile is safe. It can cause drowsiness and, in large doses, vomiting. It also has the potential to trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to related plants in the daisy family, although such reactions are very rare. Given the lack of evidence about its long-term safety, chamomile is not recommended for people who are pregnant or chestfeeding.

Magickal properties

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Deities: Cernunnos, Karnaya, Mercury, Oshun, St.Anne & Sun gods

Magical uses:

• Burn as an incense to aid in sleep and meditation

• Plant around your house to ward against psychic or magickal attacks

• Wash your hands with chamomile before gambling to ensure good luck

• Use in an infusion to wash your thresholds to stop unwanted energies from passing through

• Place the flowers in your wallet to attract money

• Keep in a satchet to protect against physical or magickal danger

• Add to a dream pillow with lavender to ensure peaceful sleep

• Anoint a green candle with crushed chamomile for a simple money spell

• Steep in hot water, then sprinkle around yourself as a metaphysical barrier

• Add to spells to increase the chances of success

• Use in ritual baths with catnip and rose to attract a lover

• To alleviate overwhelming emotions, you can hold dry chamomile in your hands as you recite affirmations or prayers to ease the heart

[fuck-this-im-a-witch]

Some simple positivity and self love magic 💖♥️

Now,something I told myself when I made this account was I would keep my personal life off it... and I probably will for the most part, but a (now) mutual made a post I saw and it hit home because of my personal life and my past.

I’m polyamorous, I have two wonderful and beautiful partners and something the three of us all struggle with is pain from our pasts. I also left a heavily abusive and toxic relationship almost a year ago and have since had to pick up all the shattered pieces of myself and my heart from that.

That relationship left me disabled, literally. I will never fully know if it was the abuse I went through or the neurological condition I have that left me in a wheelchair, but I’m pretty sure it was more what my ex did to me.

This ex is the reason I put a protective spell on my heart I’ve spent the last while trying to undo and the reason I’ve become well versed in positivity and self love spells.

So for those of you who are healing from heartbreak, struggling with the darkness of this time or just need a small reminder of some basics to bigger spells that are still pretty novice friendly.

Light a positivity/self love candle. I have a small collection of orange and rose tea light candles and before bed each night, I light one and watch the flame dance and how beautifully it reflects around the room.

Stir love and light into your tea/coffee. If you have syrups, look into the meanings for each one and add that. I have Turkish Delight (rose) syrup for my coffee or hot chocolate as a self love, chamomile for calm and positivity, vanilla for puritfication and peace, mint for protection. Stir clockwise to bring forth, anti-clockwise to send away. I tend to draw a pentacle as well and call upon the elements, water to cleanse, air to send my intention, earth to ground me and fire to warm my soul/heart.

Bake something positive to you. I love food, it’s not a secret, I’m a bit of a kitchen witch. I make my family’s Russian Toffee for most ‘self love’ spells, it reminds me of Christmas and watching practical magic and of laughing with my siblings and home. These memories make it perfect for happiness spells. I also recommend The Green Witch on YouTube for some kitchen witch spells and she has a tutorial for a self love satchet that’s super pretty. I have a lot of recipes tagged under #recipies and #recipes (and we’re going to pretend it started with a pun and not a spelling mistake), they’re not mine so credit to the witches I reblogged them from.

Sigils are a great way to bring positivity and self love into your life if food isn’t your thing or isn’t enough, there’s plenty here or on Pinterest or make your own, you’re a beautiful and wonderful witch with plenty of power, remember that and use it.

Sunshine or moonlight is also a great way to recharge and focus your energy.

Glamours. I have pretty bad dysphoria regularly and I tend to regularly apply glamours. I’m also a makeup artist by trade so that helps, but there’s little things that help. I apply skincare as a form of self love and protection, as I protect and heal my skin, I protect and heal the wounds I feel from my past. As I apply concealer, I cover and protect myself from external judgement. Mascara helps me see the beauty and prevents others seeing a distorted view of me. Lipstick or lipbalm makes my words heard and prevents confusion. My jewellery becomes armour, protection from external forces, covering me from negativity and preventing harm. These little things help a lot.

Bath magic, I actually prefer showers most of the time because I use them as a cleansing ritual so I’ll have them before and after a bath anyway because I tend to feel gross (sensory issues, yay) but I do tend to have a bath on a full moon with bath tea (rose and lavender normally, sometimes thyme for protection) with four lit candles for the elements (and a scented candle for fun and to represent my own power). There’s lots of different forms of self love and positivity bath spells so I recommend doing your research, but remember to be very careful what you put in your bath and don’t use essential oils, you can easily google the reactions people have had and understand why I don’t want them near your skin. I was a beauty therapist before I was disabled, I was trained in skincare and makeup and holistic approaches from a natural standpoint, please remember the essential oils and aroma therapy oils are different and they shouldn’t be used on your skin or ingested (Dottera specifically really walks the line on illegal claims btw, they’re dangerous and I don’t support them at all).

Meditation. Wether you find sitting in a quiet space and observing your thoughts or going for a walk helpful, the act of meditation and looking after yourself is really important, especially in this time. Meditation to me is the act of calming and knowing oneself and the basis to most magic and the calmest form of shadow work, it’s important to acknowledge who you are and how you feel and take that time to find peace with yourself and begin the process of loving yourself. It’s a long journey but it’s worth it, every step of the way. So channel your inner Uncle Iroh (yeah, I’ve been obsessing over TLA lately) and make some tea and relax in a space that fills you with as much peace as you can find.

Feel free to reblog and add anything else you feel I missed or that you use and would like to share with other witches and please feel free to message or ask me questions at anytime.

May you all find self love and positivity even in these hard times. ✨

-Pixie

[eudociaocdump]

They always stopped to talk, Asra and his partner. Their passion for knowledge, for life and love brighted the entire market. Eudocia's laugh was unrestrained and contagious, Asra's eyes sparkled with mischief, and we talked about their latest adventures over pumpkin bread and warm tea.

Then our citizens started dying. Their veins a gruesome ruby, bright under paper thin skin. Bloodshot sclera, desperate wheezes, body shaking coughs, spluttering up the blood filling their lungs. The red plague struck fast as lightning and with its impartiality. Men, women, children, elders, the count himself. No one was safe.

I started delivering my bread. Too many were locking themselves inside and praying to gods Vesuvia has long since abandoned. Praying for salvation. Asra's eyes were now dark. Eudocia's laugh was forced. The two worked night and day for the citizens delivering food andproviding comfort to grieving families. What took the greatest toll on their hearts was the hospice care they attempted to provide: water, another blanket, a hand to hold as their body fought so desperately. A witness as they take their last breath.

It was a cold night when Asra appeared on my doorstep with tears running down his face. We spoke in quiet tones over our tea, the scent of peppermint wafting through my kitchen. He was alone, Eudocia back at their shop. Asra's tears continued to flow as he told me of the deep tugging in his chest. The urgent need to pack up and take Eudocia to safety.

"Am I a coward?" His voice wavered.

I took his hand, "You know what you need to do, boy. You have followed this feeling every time. It cannot be different now."

When Asra left the sun was sending beams of light across our city and our tea sat cold.

He left that day.

Eudocia continued the vain attempt to fight the plague. She

Gave me a satchet of herbs when she told me of her plan to work in the palace. I hugged her tightly, tears dampening our clothes. Occasionally I would see her walking by the doctor she was apprenticing under. There was love there, I could see. I learned his name: Julian. He was a good man.

Eudocia gave me one last hug. I knew it was our final goodbye.

It was hard to get out of bed, but people needed to get food somehow. When Asra returned he was inconsolable, wails echoed throughout the streets. He traveled off to the Lazaret, needing to see it for himself. I think something broke inside him then, the feeling of abandoning his loved one too much to bear.

I saw Julian again, dark circles under his eyes as he worked day and night to find a cure. Asra stopped for tea when I made him, sometimes he would start rambling until letting mumbles of The Arcana slip. He would jerk upright, changing the topic. I made him come by at least once a week, for he looked more haggard each visit.

The Count had been murdered. Chaos filled the streets. Guards on the hunt and citizens needing a release for their rage searching for the criminal. They said it was Julian, the courtiers having seen him leave the burning room. The boy didnt seem the type.

When a flash of auburn hair ducked behind my fence I pointed the guards in the other direction. An old woman with fire in her veins came to collect her grandson. Mazelinka squeezed me tight, thanking me on a whisper. I gave them some bread for the road...or ship I suppose.

Asra was distracted. No longer as weighed by a blanket of despair, but unwilling to leave the shop for too long at a time. Eventually I understood. Not the full story, no. But pieces and parts. The girl he lead along the edges of the market was a ghost to my eyes. A fragment of what used to be.

Asra introduced her slowly, easing her migraines and the panic of crowds. Her bright eyes the same color but there was no recognition as she shook my hand. There was no confidence in her smile. Asra didnt meet my eyes, but kept a protective arm around her. Others balked, stared, and whispered st the girl revived from the plague. However, with one glance from Asra's fierce violet eyes, no one spoke of it in full.

I treated her as I always had. This girl that was and was not a dear friend. She who had to relearn the art of magic when she used to pull the threads from thin air, painting the sky in flames. She who would gaze off into the distance, eyes clouded and heavy. Eudocia, my dear friend who was still so kind. She bloomed flowers for the delight of children. She gathered up fallen goods after a collision from the chaos on the streets. She was still the girl I knew, and she still was not.

Asra never did explain. I never did ask. I made them tea and baked them the pumpkin break Eudocia still loved.

Wait. So I just saw a post mentioning how so many people in Vesuvia knew that MC had died, and how they always gave them weird looks and whatever, but the baker is always super cool. Omg I want a fic from the bakers point of view from seeing Asra and the MC pre plague, then how Asra is after he finds out they died, and then he knows Asra did some sketchy shit to bring MC back but supports Asra the best he can! It hurts them so much to see MC confused and scared after their revival and lost memories, but he is there for them and makes them bread and gives them love and support and oh no I am very invested in this now.

If anyone has written something like this already I need to read it cuz it could be such a cool perspective!

[sahraylia]

my spoils from my first witchy shopping trip! 1) a doily for my altar 2) one ounce each of lavender, peppermint, cinnamon chips, chamomile, hibiscus, and jasmine, and one eighth ounce of vanilla bean 3) two vintage crystal perfume bottles (for potions, spell work, herbs...etc.) 4) creme colored heart shaped latch box for holding herbs and a pale pink ceramic dish in the shape of a lotus for holding water in altar/spell work 5) three glass vials with cork stoppers of different sizes (for spell work/charms) 6) elemental color candles 7) scented rainbow votive candle 8) purple velvet satchet and fluorite, citrine, rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, green aventurine, and rainbow moonstone

[acorntops]

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[acorntops]

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[acorntops]

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