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Feathers and Bones

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Corvid • 32 Years Old • Old Soul • They/Them • Collector of bones and knick-knacks • Perpetually Tired

Just a Reminder For Everyone

Not every spell is going to work and that is alright. You are not a failure because of it. Keep at it. Not everyone can afford all of the fancy tools or ingredients or altars or all the bells and whistles. That doesn’t make you any less of a practitioner than the next person. Keep at it with the creative alternatives. It’s okay if you learn that something you thought was correct was wrong/different or something you thought was wrong was actually different. We all make mistakes. Keep an open mind to learn. We all learn at different paces after all. Being a practitioner of magick is certainly overwhelming, as well as rewarding, and it’s okay to feel such. Just take it one step at a time and take a break if you need to. You don’t have to practice every day to be a ‘real’ witch. That’s just nonsense. Follow your own path! If you want to take up a certain craft or something of the sort, do so. Don’t fall into something you don’t enjoy just because everyone else does it. It won’t be enjoyable and satisfying. This is about YOU so you should be doing what makes YOU happy. If you have to hide what you do, do NOT feel ashamed. Not everyone understands us and that’s on them. You are beautiful and what we do is truly beautiful and if they cannot and will not see that, than that’s truly a shame.

Lady Nephthys, mistress of the home, grant me the peace and comfort of a warm hearth within my space.

O sweet lady of the air, head of the world, I seek the boundless comfort of your spanless embrace and yearn for the kiss of your breath against my face.

Beautiful maiden, breathtaking akhet (horizon), guide me on my journey to peace with protection throughout the realms.

Breathtaking matriarch, helpful goddess, I seek the bliss of your warmth and the sleep induced by your presence. Ease my anxious mind and trembling sorrows for I will descend with you into the silence of the earth.

Proud wife of the storms and desert, lover of he who overthrows the wicked serpent, nurser of the Two Eyes, hold me to your bosom as I drift off into the realm of temporary death and healing through dreams.

Blessings upon your many names, She Who Protects with Her Own Soul, you will live on within the many realms of these worlds and within your nightly domain.

Dua Nebet-Het!

Superstitions!

The following list are some of the superstitions that I’ve heard or learned about over the years, in no particular order: • Throw rice in the air to make it rain • Carry a potato during winter to ward against colds • Smell dill to get rid of hiccups • Lay thorn branches by your doorstep to keep evil away • Place chips of cedarwood in a box with coins do draw money to you • Hang seaweed in the kitchen to ward off evil spirits • Burn allspice to draw money, luck, and healing • Place a piece of cotton in a sugar bowl to draw good luck to your home • Scatter chili flakes around your house to break a curse • Scatter salt/sugar to purify a room • Put a pine branch above your bed to ward off illness • Carry a chunk of dried pineapple to draw luck • Ask an orange a question before you eat it, then count the seeds. Even # = no. Odd # = yes • Toss oats outside your back door to ensure beautiful crops/plants • Place lilacs around the house to rid unwanted spirits • Add salt to bath for purification • Write your sigils on stones and carry them with you • Put sigils on medication bottles to help quicken their efficiency or for added healing benefits • When guests come over, light a white candle by the door; it will take their negative energy and purify the home. • To get rid of guests overstaying their welcome, turn any broom in your house upside down (bristles up) • Toss salt on the front porch every Friday for good luck and prosperity • Carry a blade of grass to increase psychic power • If something or someone is bugging you, write it on toilet paper, wipe, and flush it down the toilet

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moonwater-witch

Very interesting! I’d also like to add a few that I grew up with:

• When taking off shoes, always make the toe face away from your bed (keeps away negativity)

• Elephants (statues, pots, etc) cleanse the energy of your home (make the butt face the door)

• If a guest is overstaying their welcome, go to an adjacent room and pat the wall three times (ideally with a broom) and they’ll say their goodbyes

• Cleaning your home just before a new year will bring luck and positive energy (especially if you also drink apple cider once the year turns over)

• Sunshine on a rainy day means a witch is getting married (yay!)

• Unexpected and sudden chills means a spirit has wandered by you

• Hanging dried peppers on a doorway will ease tension

• Carrying coins will bring good fortune

• Always toss the mop water outside (down the drain or into the toilet will only bring back the energy you just cleansed)

• Leaving offerings by the front door attracts, leaving offerings by the back door repels

• Mirrors reflect both our realm and the spirit realm

• A charred candle rim means there’s energy trapped in that space

• Opening doors / windows / entrances promotes energy flow (which isn’t particularly a good or bad thing, this can be used for a variety of purposes)

I likely have many more but this is all I can think of. So many of these were passed down through generations of witches in my family!

I love these additions! Thank you!

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Wine in Witchcraft - Meanings and Associations

Wine is generally associated with Happiness, Success, Love, Relationships, and Offerings. However, specific types can be broken down further and have more associations.

RED WINE (In General) Element: Earth Season: Winter Associations: Love, Warmth, Contemplation, Happiness, Success, Money, Passion, Health, Lust

[Cabernet Sauvignon] Tastes Like: Full-bodied, dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant (cassis), black cherry, blackberry with notes of green bell pepper, spice, tobacco, wood, and vanilla Element: Earth Associations: Grounding, Protection, Banishing, Strength, Energy, Lust, Fertility, Ancestors, Written Magic (Sigils)

[Merlot] Tastes Like: Soft/round, dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and raspberry layered with herbal notes and undertones of vanilla and mocha Element: Water, Fire Associations: Unity, Love, Passion, Self-Care, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sexuality, Sea Witchcraft, Water Magic

[Pinot Noir] Tastes Like: Delicate and fresh, complex flavors that include cherry, raspberry, mushroom and forest floor, plus vanilla and baking spice when aged in French oak Element: Earth, Air Associations:  Prosperity, Protection, Wealth, Success, Beauty, Passion, Glamours

[Shiraz] Tastes Like: Hearty, spicy, black pepper, black currant, clove, blackberry, plum, leather, tar Element: Fire, Earth Associations: Wealth, Banishing, Divination, Tech Witchcraft, Comfort, Mystery, Secrets, Endings

[Zinfandel] Tastes Like: Rich, zesty, raspberry, raisin, black cherry, blackberry, pepper Element: Earth Associations: Growth, Wealth, Plant Magic, Vigor, Stamina, Happiness, Love, Healing, Versatility 

WHITE WINE (In General) Element: Air Season: Summer Associations: Joy, Happiness, Love, Relationships, Friendships, Endings, Success, Energy, Purification

[Chardonnay] Tastes Like: Wider-bodied, light, velvety, apricot, mango, green apple, citrus, melon, vanilla Element: Water Associations: Peace, Emotions, Safety, Success, Happiness, Balance, Polarity, Purification, Mental Power/Abilities

[Moscato] Tastes Like: Sweet, acidic, fruity, grapefruit, musk, citrus, apricot, rose, caramel Element: Air Associations: Love, Mystery, Lust, Relationships, Fertility, Purity, Cleansing, Healing, Love Magic

[Pinot Grigio] Tastes Like: Crisp, dry, fruity, peach, pear, acidic Element: Air Associations: Rebirth, Endings, New Beginnings, Happiness, Reality, Creativity, Longevity, Divination (especially open-ended, like tarot)

[Riesling] Tastes Like: Steely, crisp, fresh, slightly sweet, pear, apple, peach, petrol, honey Element: Fire, Water Associations:  Energy, Movement, Growth, Rebirth, Love, Friendship, Attraction, Activity/Movement (dance, preparation, cleansing, etc)

[Sauvignon Blanc] Tastes Like: Herbal, grass, bell pepper, green apple, lime, gooseberry, jalapeno, melon, mango, black currant, passionfruit, peach Element: Air, Earth Associations: Love, Peace, Friendship, Companionship, Arts, Healing, Happiness, Joy, Spirit Work

ROSÉ WINE (In General) Element: Air Season: Spring Associations: Beginnings, Happiness, Excitement, friendship, New Romance, Love, passion, Playfulness, Relaxation, Luck

SPARKLING WINE Element: Fire Season: Summer Associations: Success, Completion, Celebration, Wealth, Opportunity, Setting Things in Motion, prosperity, space Witchcraft, Weather Magic, Adding a “Spark”

Corvid Tarot Tricks: 3 Card Spread Ideas

• Dreams ∙ Fears ∙ Reality • Strengths ∙ Weaknesses ∙ How To Work With Them • Who You Were ∙ Who You Are ∙ Who You Will Become • Mind ∙ Body ∙ Spirit • Problem ∙ Lesson ∙ Advice • You ∙ The Other Person ∙ The Relationship • You ∙ Path Taken ∙ Potential/Outcome • Positives ∙ Negatives ∙ What To Do • Opportunity ∙ Challenge ∙ Outcome

How To Properly Disassemble A Spell Jar

  • Retrieving the Reusable Ingredients and Getting Rid of the Rest

Reusable ingredients include crystals, shells, rocks, bones, and anything else that can be used again. Cleanse them in smoke or water and reuse them in your next jar.

  • Trash

Throw the contents into the trash or a dumpster, if you don’t want it near you.

  • Burying:

This is a more respectful way to dispose of materials, as long as it's safe to do so. Dig a hole at least half a foot, place the herbs that were used in the jar inside, and bury it in the ground. Make sure it's biodegradable and safe for animals before doing this!

  • Burning It:

Put the offering in a fire safe container (a pot, cauldron, etc) and safely light it. Make sure it's completely burned (don't let it out of your sight until the fire's out!) and then spread the ashes on the ground away from your house.

  • Releasing:

Release the materials into a body of water. Keep in mind that not all organic matters are safe for the water or for fish, so look it up beforehand

Anonymous asked:

how do you store a ouija board when not in use? should i keep it hidden away or is it okay to leave it on a shelf in a main area?

Hi Anon, I personally do not own a Ouija board so I am a bit unsure if there is a more proper way to store them. I suppose, when it doubt, store it in its original box/container?

-Corvid

Birthstone Correspondences - December

Turquoise promotes spiritual attunement and wisdom. It enhances intuition and dispels negative energy. This crystal promotes self-realization, assists in creative problem-solving, aids in creative expression and  calms the nerves when speaking in public. It’s ideal to combat exhaustion, depression and panic attacks.

Tanzanite facilitates communication, as well as inner and outer journeying. It brings the higher mind and the physical body into contact with one another. This stone changes color when viewed from different directions, which helps raise consciousness.

Zircon is believed to attract prosperity, honor, wisdom, and self-confidence. As it opens up the heart through compassion, it aids with self-love and love for others. Zircon is a grounding stone which inspires and motivates; helping the carrier remain goal-oriented.

Birthstone Correspondences - November

November is my birth month and happens to also have two stones that correspond with it-

Topaz promotes truth, forgiveness and self-realization; it brings generosity, abundance and good health. It is traditionally known as a stone of love, good fortune as well as bringing successful attainment of one’s goals. Citrine is a very powerful stone for attracting abundance, prosperity, and helping manifest dreams into reality.

Citrine attracts the tools, connections, people, information and opportunities necessary to attain a goal. This crystal improves self-esteem, mental clarity, and restores vitality. It encourages one to follow their dreams, making it perfect for entrepreneurs and personal development. This gem works mainly with the solar plexus and is believed to be a powerful manifestation tool.

Birthstone Correspondences - October

Yet again, October is a fun month because it has two stones that correspond with it-

Opal is said to help accessing and expressing one’s true self. It brings loyalty, faithfulness and spontaneity. This stone helps you understand your true potential and self-worth.

Pink Tourmaline is a powerful stone that teaches the importance of self love so that it may be expressed in one’s relationships. Pink tourmaline enhances patience and empathy while attracting joy into a person’s life. This gem works directly with the heart chakra, teaching its carrier how to give and receive love.

Birthstone Correspondences - September

Sapphire is a stone of learning and wisdom. It  heals the mind while lending strength and focus. It allows one to access a deeper level of consciousness to provide a fuller understanding of themselves. Sapphire helps a person to embrace order, structure, and self-discipline. This stone is known for helping a person accomplishing goals and manifesting ideas into reality.

Birthstone Correspondences - August

Peridot is also known as olivine. It raises optimism, confidence and self-esteem. It enhances personal growth and nudges an individual to undertake new beginnings. It helps to attract abundance, harmony and protection against negative vibes. This is a stone of action, ideal for motivation when chasing your goals. It aids with manifestation and energy renewal. Peridot also removes guilt and helps to get out of difficult situations.

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Hello Anon!

Thank you so much for the song, I loved it so much! I caught myself humming along <3

-Corvid

Birthstone Correspondences - July

This crystal enhances self-esteem, vitality, motivation, goal setting, positivity, love, passion and bravery. It is a very powerful and protective gemstone that calls for compassion while encouraging people to become more attuned with their higher selves in order to defend and bring justice to those in need. The ruby is like a flash in the dark that helps awaken a person’s higher purpose while keeping them grounded in this physical reality.

Birthstone Correspondences - June

June is another fun month because it has three corresponding stones-

Pearls carry energies of healing, love and transformation. Pearls radiate a relaxing energy, thus relieving stress and anxiety. They also encourage compassion, patience, dedication, prosperity, abundance and cultivating self love. As a goddess stone, it helps empower women, awakening the divine feminine within. Alexandrite is also a June stone. It is said to bring luck, good fortune and love. This stone reminds people of their  life purpose, and gives hope to those in despair. It also strengthens intuition, creativity, and imagination. Moonstone helps develop intuition and psychic abilities. It amplifies any existing connection to the spiritual realm. It enhances spiritual growth and helps calm emotions. This crystal represents the power of the moon and the divine femininity.  Moonstone is also known as the traveler’s stone; it is believed to protect a traveler on any journey, while helping to attract positive people and situations along the way. This gemstone is also a great crystal for those embarking on a journey to seek new love.

Birthstone Correspondences - May

In the metaphysical world, emerald is believed to have its own special kind of “magic”. Many believe emeralds can attract wealth and prosperity while bringing hope for future achievements. Emeralds can ignite a fire in people’s hearts, inspiring them to manifest their soul’s deepest desires. It energizes, heals, and motivates by awakening ambition. Emeralds rejuvenate the soul and help a person to find true passion in life.  This crystal is ideal to reconnect with Mother Nature.

Birthstone Correspondences - April

Diamonds are believed to be pure crystals that radiate purity, strength and love. This is why people often associate diamonds with love, marriage and honesty. Some of the benefits of diamonds are; increase self confidence, happiness in marriage, amplifies love in relationships and promotes empathy towards others.

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