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my pocket altar to Amphitrite

this is probably the only time I’ll post photos of a full altar and that’s because I felt called to share. Amphitrite isn’t as well known as other deities of the Greek pantheon so I think sharing is caring in this instance. The only thing that isn’t pictured is the divination tool I use to speak with the Lady Amphitrite.

I repurposed an altoids tin for this pocket altar. I energetically cleansed it and placed items that I felt called by Amphitrite to put inside. I have some shells I collected from the beach, sand mixed with sea salt, an aquamarine crystal, a devotional candle, small incense sticks and a doily as an altar cloth.

I also decorated the inside with some sea imagery and I made a small paper standee to act as a stand in for a statue/figure.

🌙 Lazy Witch Tip: As you softly call upon the elements, write your spell on the air with either the tip of your finger or a crystal point. When you’re finished, gently blow your spell into the universe. Feel the breeze against your skin and be at peace.

To Move On Sigil

It takes a lot of courage to let go of things that hurt us. But when we finally do - we are free. Kiran Shaikh.

Requested by @madamesg

Daily Energy Chant

While stirring your morning tea or coffee… ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕ Stirring counter-clockwise, say 3x:

“Laziness and Sluggishness, I banish thee.”

Now, stirring clockwise, say 3x:

“Energy three times three.”

You can add “So mote it be,” at the end of you wish.

Quick, simple. Magic doesn’t have to be complicated and ultra involved in order to work. Your intention is what’s most important.

🍄🍃🍄🍃🍄🍃🍄

// hiking and getting lost in the neverending glory of the Universe 🙏🏼

Tarot Suit Keys

A Blessing for Someone Dear

This simple infusion spell is meant for someone you care about want them to be happy, this spell is good if you want to cheer them up after a bad time. By taking positive and protective energy and holding it in a vessel it will help attract positive energy to the person in mind.💛

What you need

A vessel (a bottle or jar)

A towel

Something to stir with

Salt water

Fresh water (enough to fill the vessel)

Mint (for financial support)

Black pepper (for protection)

Orange peel (for happiness and good luck)

Coriander (for good health) 

Lemon juice (so it flows smoothly)

 -You can choose the quantities-

Method

Before you start, take some time to cleanse your work space so no other energy mixes you up.

Wash your vessel in your salt water to cleanse it of anything left behind and dry it down.

Pour in your fresh water, as you do think of who you want to give this blessing to and why.

Add your black pepper and see how safe they are from negative influence.

Add your mint and see how secure they feel with a little extra in their pocket.

Add the orange and see how happy they are inside and out.

Add the coriander and see how rested and clear they act, how freely they breathe.

Add a few drops of lemon juice to help them glow and let the energy flow through their body.

Stir everything clockwise slowly, reminding yourself of why you care about them and want them to be happy. Seal when you feel it’s done and place either by running water in your home or to the west side of your altar if you have one.

Remember to give this energy back to the world at some point. When you feel the spell has run it’s course release it by pouring it out on to soil or roots and washing the vessel. The best time to give that energy back would be the next new moon.

The Witches Ladder

Witches ladders (also known as witch’s ladders) are a type of knot magic that can be used for a wide variety of purposes. They are commonly made by braiding or knotting cords together while incorporating other materials that represent the intention of the creator. Witches ladders can be easily customized for every practitioner and used for nearly any purpose, making them a very versatile and convenient talisman to create. Witches ladders can be used for purposes like attracting or manifesting things, creating a more positive environment, warding off negative entities or energies, protecting yourself or others, or banishing certain behaviors or individuals, just to name a few.

To make a basic witches ladder, you will need:

- Several cords of equal length in colors of your choice

- Whatever materials you choose to weave into the cords (such as feathers, bones, herbs, hair, flowers, seashells, ribbons, beads, hag stones, sticks, crystals, keys, charms, etc.)

Optional but helpful:

- Tape

- A ruler

Some other ideas: You can incorporate pieces of paper with sigils drawn on them, drawstring bags filled with herbs or crystals, or personal symbolic items that have been made from clay or another material. If you are making a witches ladder for an individual, you may wish to include a taglock (a personal item that is strongly associated with the target) to further bond the person to the talisman. Taglocks may include hair, jewelry, etc. Depending on your practice, you may wish to incorporate numerology into your witches ladder by using a specific number of knots, number of cords, or number of items used.

For my witches ladder, I used thick dark green yarn, twine, seashells, goose feathers, ribbon, a pine cone, and a sand dollar. I chose to arrange my goose feathers with the smallest ones at the top and the largest ones at the bottom. I also decided to make a double witches ladder purely for aesthetic reasons, but you can stick to one or make as many as you want.

Creating the witches ladder

1. Start by gathering your materials and getting your cords ready to knot or braid. It may help to tie the cords together on one end and tape the knotted end to a table or another surface. I found that doing so helps to prevent the cords from getting tangled in the process and it helps maintain a nice tension while braiding.

2. As you braid or knot your cords, begin adding your chosen materials. You may wish to recite something or chant as you are doing this, but it is not necessary. Depending on how many items you are using, you may wish to space them out evenly. For this, a ruler may come in handy. In my own experience, I have found that certain materials such as feathers, herbs, flowers, and certain bones can be difficult to braid around. It may be helpful to braid the cords first and then insert your objects into the braid later on.

3. Continue braiding or knotting until you have made your witches ladder as long as you would like it. To finish your witches ladder, you may choose to simply tie off the cords, or you may choose to add something extra to the end. I chose to add a pine cone and ribbon to one of my witches ladders, and a sand dollar to the other. Finish off your witches ladder however you see fit.

4. Hang your witches ladder. You may wish to hang it near a doorway in your home, near your bed, or even outside. The best location for your talisman will depend on both it’s intended purpose and your personal preference. If you have cats or other mischievous pets, it may be a good idea to hang your witches ladder up high or out of their reach.

-theowloracle

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