Pluto Has Five Moons – Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, And Hydra.

~10 Kinds Of Magical Books~

1. Book Of Shadows- A witch’s book of spells, rituals, personal feelings, etc. It is a general book for any metaphysical or religious information that you wish to put into it, among other things.

2.Bestiary- A sometimes hand-written encyclopedia or manual of mythological and magical creatures and beings, used for reference when you want to work with a non-human energy, or for general research. 

3.Grimoire- Usually filled with tables and charts, lists relating to astrological, numerical, and color correspondences; properties of crystals, herbs, trees, etc. Contains moon phase meanings and medicinal properties of plants- This one has an old-timey textbook feel to it, usually.

4.Book Of Mirrors- a special journal, where you ‘reflect’ on things going on in your day to day life, providing deep insights which are invaluable when you’re doing work regarding personal growth. Very helpful with developing personal spiritual philosophies.

5.Book Of Moons- A book entirely relating to the moon and it’s cycles, names of the moons of each month, their attributes and energies, dates of lunar eclipses as well as full moon dates of upcoming moons. Filled with vast knowledge of lunar attributes and special dates of red moons, blue moons, etc.

6.Dream Journal- Here you record the dreams you have in as much detail as you can remember, and some people draw images from their dream adventures in this book as well, since dreams use the language of symbolism and imagery. You interpret the meanings of your dreams in here too, if you wish. Dreams can help us get a glimpse into our subconscious and the more dreams you write the easier it becomes for you to remember them.

7. Book of Visions- A vision book is used with the law of attraction, it is a ‘vision board’ in book form. Put different images of things you want in life, be they experiences, physical items, money, health, etc, in the pages of the book. Open the book up to pictures of what you want to visualize having. Think of this as an on-the-go vision board, except with much more space as there are so many pages!

8.Book Of Positive Aspects- At the top of each page you write the name of a topic that you are unhappy with, like ‘the workplace’  for example. Below the topic title you begin listing all the positive aspects of the subject, and by the end of your list your emotions will be in a much better place regarding the topic. You can do a list a day or many in one sitting, it is a valuable tool for cultivating positive energy or for switching viewpoints on things that normally would upset you.

9.Gratitude Journal- A book where you write about EVERYTHING you are thankful and appreciative for in your life right now. You feel overwhelmed with love and positivity when writing in this book, which aids you in raising your vibration and frequency.

10. Book Of Intuitions- a psychic journal, it’s a book where all divination and psychic exercises are recorded, ranging from full tarot spreads, to tea leaf readings, even psychic impressions you pick up off people. It’s handy for tracking progress as well as for record keeping.

My Spoonie Sigils 2.0

Tumblr won’t let me edit my own posts so I had to make a new version!

UPDATED: 4/2/19

These are designed to supplement medication, medical care, and professional treatment. You do not have my permission to use these as a sole alternative for those methods. Please be responsible with your health. 

Energy/Motivation:

Dispel unwanted high energy

I have enough energy to complete tasks

Work doesn’t drain my energy so quickly

I get extra energy throughout the day

I have enough spoons to get through the day

I have enough spoons

I have the energy and motivation to take a shower

I am motivated; I go on

I have energy and motivation

I have the power to do

I find the will to keep going

Pain:

My muscles are relaxed

Bye-bye back stiffness

Ease my neck pain

Ease my lower back and hip pain

My back is relaxed and free from pain

Ease my joint pain

My headache goes away

Ease my morning headaches

Ease my migraine

Ease my chest pains

Ease the pain and fatigue of EDS

Ease my fibromyalgia

Ease my endometriosis pain

My arthritis is manageable

My pain is manageable

I am able to walk (with minimal pain)

I find moments of peace from my pain

Symptoms:

I fall asleep easily

I sleep soundly for my desired length of time

My chronic pain does not affect my sleep

Relief from endometriosis symptoms

I have minimal IBS symptoms

Ease my stomach ache/pain

I eat a healthy amount of nourishing food

Soothe my sore throat

Breathe easy

Balance my blood pressure

My blood pressure is a healthy level

My blood sugars balance

My legs are steady

My focus will not falter

My joints are stable

I avoid dislocations and subluxations

Boost my immune system

Ease the unbearable itchiness/my body does not itch

I tune out my tinnitus

Healing:

My injuries heal

I heal quickly

I recover swiftly from illness

Mental illness:

I can leave my home comfortably

My mental illnesses do not hinder me

Free me from my PTSD/chronic trauma

Ease the anger I experience related to mental illness

My anxiety does not control me

My anxiety does not stop or limit me when speaking with others

Ease my panic attacks

My trauma does not hold me back

Brainfog begone

My mind is clear

My mind is quiet

I am grounded, and in control of my emotions + reactions

I keep rational state of mind

Balance my bipolar disorder

I can harness all hypomanic energy

OCD does not interfere with my day

My ROCD will subside

My depression will dissipate

Ease depression induced sickness

I resist the urge to pick my skin

I keep from picking

I don’t pull out my hair or eyelashes

I do not disassociate

I am verbal

I combat sensory overload and avoid meltdowns

My hypersensitivity is manageable

I combat inertia

Other:

My body manages intensive treatment

My shots are not painful

People are patient with my disability

People are patient with my dietary restrictions

I accept change related to injury and illness

I learn to accept my illness

I gently change my expectations

Others understand and accept my illness

I attract money (without having to work)

I am able to manage my pain at work

I am able to clean and organize without pain

I have the strength to do my physiotherapy exercises

My hospital visit is productive and successful

My doctor’s appointment goes smoothly and yields helpful results

My doctors listen to and believe me

DONATIONS - “What is a spoonie?” [X] - Spoonie specific sigils ALWAYS open + ALWAYS free!

I would love to make a movement where witches say they are celebrating Oíche Shamhna instead of Samhain but I know that it won't happen because people would rather stick with what they have known for years than the true name for Halloween in Irish but I might as well make a case here;

Oíche Shamhna in Irish/as Gaeilge is November's Eve, Halloween, October 31st. Even in Scottish Gael it is Oidhche Shamhna.

Samhain is the month of November in both Irish and Scottish Gael. Samhain itself is said to come from the term for Summer (Samhradh) and people suggest that in old Irish it may have been combined with the word for end to create Samh-ain.

According to mythology, Samhain was when a feast would be held as the governing bodies of Ireland decided on new laws and taxes. There was writings of sacrifices happening in honour of Fomorians, the enemies of the Tuatha dé Danann - a group of supernatural deities which include The Morrígan, Lugh, Brigid, and the Aos Sí which are the fair folk (bean sídhe, cú sídhe, fear darrig, leprechaun, púca, and selkie as examples). November 1st as well as a record of a High King giving worship to Crom Cruach on this day but being slain while doing so, Crom Cruach being a deity of sacrifice. Many other High Kings have been recorded as dying on or around Samhain.

HOWEVER IT IS BEST TO REMEMBER THAT MOST IRISH MYTHOLOGY WAS ONLY WRITTEN DOWN BY ROMAN VISITORS OR CATHOLIC MONKS, LENDING TO THE AGREED UPON BELIEF THAT MOST CURRENT MYTHOLOGY HAS BEEN MODIFIED HEAVILY TO SUIT OTHERING OR CHRISTIAN IDEALS.

This can be seen at the end of the tales of The Children of Lir where the children land on the grass in front of St Patrick's church where he baptises them as Catholic, they die, and he then gives them a Christian burial. Even the story of Tír na nÓg where Oisín, the son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, falls in love with Niamh, the daughter of a sídhe of the sea includes this similar end. The end of this story includes Oisín aging increasingly upon touching Irish soil, being visited by St Patrick who either Baptises him as a Catholic, Oisín then dies and is given a Christian burial OR fights with the aged old man for months and ends up burying him in Antrim without death rites.

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TL;DR - Samhain is November, Oíche Shamhna is October 31st. There is no recorded God/Deity that are worshipped but there are mentions of feasts and sacrifices, however these can be questionable as they were written about by outsiders who may have been attempting to other the Irish rituals as barbaric.

A Beginner’s Guide to Candle Magic

The very first spell that most folks cast happens on our birthdays. Someone lovingly purchases or bakes a cake for us and candles, representing our age, are placed on top. Those candles are lit and as we close our eyes, we are told to make a silent wish and blow them out.

Many believe that this tradition dates back to ancient pagan rituals. Our birthdays were considered to be important since they marked our entry into this world. The candles on the cake held great force and power and, once blown out, the wish was carried by the smoke and sent to the gods. The gods, in turn, would receive the message and grant the wish.

Candles are integral to spell-casting and are arguably the best and most inexpensive way to get started. Most of us have a supply of candles or tealights in our homes, and some light them at night while having dinner, reading a book or writing. However, candles symbolize elements - earth, air, water and fire and, if you have a desire in mind, all you need is fire and the intent to make it happen.

Candle colours and their correspondences

One of the most important aspects of candle magic is to use the right colour candle. Some spells are rigid and need a precise colour or shade of a colour while others are more open-ended. If you are unsure of which candle to use, always use a white candle - it’s a neutral and pure colour that can be used for anything. Here are the main candle colours and their correspondences:

White

Cleansing homes

Purifying spaces

Creating harmony

Invoking spirits

Improving communication with others

Summoning guides and angels

For use in every situation

Blue

Promoting restful sleep

Finding the truth

Gaining wisdom and knowledge

Invoking psychic visions

Calming emotions

Suppressing anger

Aiding meditation

Moving your house

Becoming more patient with others

Curing a fever

Having a better understanding

Protection

Red

Promoting strength and vigor

Rejuvenating energy and stamina

Conjuring willpower

Summoning courage

Inciting passion and sexual love

Sparking enthusiasm

Prompting quick results

Warding off enemies

Becoming more attractive to others

Pink

Healing emotions

Attracting romance

Becoming more caring

Inviting peace and tranquility

Healing rifts

Banishing selfish emotions

Protecting family and friendships

Invoking spiritual healing

Being more compassionate

Green

Accumulating money and wealth

Promoting prosperity and abundance

Accomplishing goals

Growing plants

Attracting luck

Negotiating employment matters and finding new jobs

Hastening conception and solving fertility issues

Casting out greed and resentment

Yellow

Increasing activity

Resolving health matters

Nurturing creativity and imagination

Passing exams and learning

Aiding concentration

Controlling mood swings

Protecting yourself when travelling

Persuading others

Healing problems associated with the head

Orange

Increasing energy and stamina

Improving the mind and memory

Promoting success and luck

Developing business and career

Helping those with new jobs

Clarifying legal matters and justice

Selling goods or houses

Capturing a thief or recovering lost property

Removing fear

Purple

Summoning spirit help

Bringing peace and tranquility and harmony

Improving psychic ability

Aiding astral projection

Healing

Easing sadness

Improving male energy

Summoning spiritual protection

Brown

Attuning with the trees and earth

Promoting concentration

Helping with decisiveness

Protecting animals

Amplifying assertiveness

Aiding Friendships

Bringing material gain

Gaining mental stability

Connecting with Mother Nature

Studying and learning

Silver

Summoning the Mother Goddess

Drawing down the moon

Connecting with lunar animals

Purifying female energy

Improving all psychic abilities

Aiding clairvoyance and the unconscious mind

Ridding negativity

Developing intuition

Interpreting messages in dreams

Banishing bad habits

Gold

Healing and enhancing well-being

Rejuvenating yourself

Improving intelligence

Bringing financial gain and wealth

Winning competitions

Attracting love and happiness

Maintaining peace in families

Cosmic ordering

Black

Protection

Strength

Banishing

Reversal

Hex-breaking

Choosing and cleansing your candles

It’s important to magically disinfect your candles before use - most are mass-produced across the world, often in less-than-ideal conditions and, because wax is a vessel for energy, every person that has come into contact with your candle has effectively deposited some of their energy into the wax.

There are many ways to cleanse candles before a spell and most folks have a ritual that works for them. Some people enjoy a prolonged ceremony of candle cleansing while others leave them in the garden to soak up moonlight. Below is a method of cleansing referred to as “anointing” and involves water and oils to prepare the candle before the ritual begins.

Step 1: Wipe Clean

Wipe the wax with a paper towel, removing all traces of debris and dust.

Step 2: Prepare a solution

Mix salt and water into a saucepan on medium heat. Once the salt dissolves, let cool.

Step 3: Intent

Standing in front of the sink, hold the candle in your left hand. Pour a small amount of the saline solution over the candle, being careful not to wet the wick. Take a fresh paper towel and dry thoroughly while saying:

“This magickal water cleanses thee,

With good intent and purity.”

Step 4: Inscribing

With a small paring knife or needle, scratch your full name and your goal into the wax. It doesn’t matter where you inscribe the words, and it’s not important that they’re particularly legible. Once the candle is lit, these words will burn away and give the spell more clout.

Step 5: Anointing

Pour some vegetable oil into a small bowl. You can feel free to mix in herbs that are associated with your spell’s intent. Hold the candle in your left hand again. Dip the first finger of your right hand into the oil and run it down the candle from top to bottom in a line. Say this invocation:

“This magickal oil anoints thee, with all things good, magickally.”

Step 6: Rhyming and Repetition

One of the ways we can add more power to a spell is by repeating the incantation over and over. Often, prewritten spells, both ancient and modern, will rhyme with some kind of poetic fluidity. Repetition will help enforce the message.

Step 7: Ending the spell

After repeating your spell the desired number of times, you will need to close the ritual. Choose one of the phrases below to say before looking upward and saying thank you.

“And so it is.”

“The spell is cast.”

“So mote it be.”

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Sources other than my grimoire:

Robbins, Shawn, and Charity Bedell. The good witchs guide: a modern-day wiccapedia of magickal ingredients and spells. New York: Sterling Ethos, 2017.

Crystals and their Meanings

💎Sodalite - Communication, self-expression, truth

🔮Clear quartz - Awareness, amplifying energy, clarity

💎Rose quartz - Unconditional love, emotional healing, compassion

🔮Aventurine - Prosperity, well-being, good luck

💎Red jasper - Strength, honesty, stability

🔮Snowflake obsidian - Spiritual Protection, transmutation, acceptance

💎Citrine - Brightness, positive energy, clearing

🔮Amazonite - Confidence, self love, creative expression

💎Tiger’s eye - Willpower, warrior’s spirit, self-motivation

🔮Black tourmaline - Protection, banishing, security

💎Carnelian - Passion, sexual energy, creativity

🔮Hematite - Courage, inner strength, grounding

💎Malachite - Wealth, beauty, individuality

🔮Dalmatian jasper - Loyalty, family bonds, connection with animals

💎Angelite - Divine love, gentleness, healing

🔮Lepidolite - Emotional balance, stress relief, spiritual growth

💎Lapis lazuli - Psychic vision, celestial energy, nobility

🔮Serpentine - Hidden mysteries, observation, instinct

💎Black onyx - Blocking negativity, patience, determination

🔮Howlite - Calming, compromise, sleep

💎Blue goldstone - Inspiration, optimism, dreaming

🔮Rhodonite - Forgiveness, relationships, overcoming

💎Fluorite - Renewal, harmony, energizing

🔮Pyrite - Shielding, success, money magick

💎Sunstone - Leadership, generosity, blessings

🔮Blue aventurine - Hope, clear speech, empathy

💎Selenite - Purification, peace, enlightenment

🔮Prehnite - Psychic awareness, self care, discernment

💎Moss agate - Contentment, connection with nature, abundance

🔮Red goldstone - Happiness, ingenuity, boldness

💎Garnet - Self-esteem, victory, eternal love

🔮Moonstone - Intuition, sensuality, safe travel

💎Leopardskin jasper - Adaptability, shamanic journeys, animal magick

🔮Apatite - Energetic clearing, psychic attunement, authenticity

💎Blue calcite - Serenity, restoration, releasing stress

🔮Ruby fuchite - Integration, friendship, trust

💎Mahogany obsidian - Earth energy, personal power, integrity

🔮Labradorite - Awakening joy, interdimensional travel, innovation

💎Unakite - Attraction, resolving conflict,healing the past

I. FINALLY. PAINTED. ALL. SIGNS. 

I’ve been painting all these since April I believe and I’ve gone through so fucking much that I can’t believe the collection is done! I’m so happy!!! I made a huge effort believe me ugh!

As always, you can get it at tatimoons.com/shop! <3

Herbs for Magical Teas

Alfalfa Leaf: home protection; money draw; prosperity; security.

Bergamont: money draw; success.

Black Cohosh: relaxation; turn worries aside.

Boneset: call upon devas; divination; protection; ward negativity.

Burdock Root: protection; purification; ward negativity.

Chamomile: calmness; meditation; prosperity; purification.

Chickweed: Crone Wisdom; divination; honesty; love; trust.

Comfrey: health; money draw; safety.

Damiana Leaf: attraction; divination; love.

Dandelion Root: divination; Fairies; good luck; honor/invoke devas; psychic power.

Echinacea: body’s self-defense; empowerment; invoke healing devas.

Elder Flower: Fairie blessing; honor/invoke the Goddess; healing; prosperity; rest.

Eyebright: mental sharpness; psychic awareness.

Fennel: healing; honor/invoke Horned God; protection; purification.

Fenugreek Seed: attract money; skill in verbal communication.

Feverfew: health; protection; purification; ward sickness.

Goldenseal: healing; honor/invoke the God; joy; prosperity; success.

Hops: comfort; good health; relaxation; well-being.

Hyssop: purification; ward negativity.

Irish Moss: invoke Fairies; luck; money draw; protection.

Lemon Balm: health; love; success.

Linden (Tila): love; luck; Otherworld; protection; rest.

Mint: Devas; money; protection; prosperity.

Mugwort: Hecate; divination; inspiration.

Mullein: between the worlds travel; courage; divination; health; protection.

Nettle: healing; love; protection; ward negativity.

Orange Peel: divination; love; luck.

Parsley: purification; protection.

Raspberry Leaf: Fairie blessings; health; love; protection.

Rose Hips: divination; consecration; Elves; protection; ward negativity.

Skullcap: healing (esp. headaches); hidden knowledge; Lord of Shadows; protection; wisdom.

Slippery Elm Bark: clear communication; persuasive speech; protection from envy, gossip, and slander.

Uva Ursa: divination; honor/invoke Artemis; purification; psychic awareness.

Valerian Root: Crone magics; love; protection; purification; psychic awareness.

White Oak Bark: fertility; honor/invoke the Green Man; health; protection.

Wild Cherry Bark: creativity; divination; love.

Willow Bark: health; mental acuity; reduce headache pain.

From Ann Moura’s “Grimoire for the Green Witch”

[A]

Alfalfa:

Growing Alfalfa

Common Alfalfa Mistakes

Video - Growing Alfalfa

How to Grow Alfalfa Grass

Alfalfa in Magic

Allspice:

How to Grow Allspice From Seeds

Allspice Cultivation

Allspice | CCGrow

Allspice Growing

Allspice in Magic

Aloe Vera:

Growing Aloe Vera Indoors

Beginner’s Guide to Growing Aloe Vera

How to Grow and Care for Aloe Vera

How to Plant Aloe Vera

How to Grow Aloe From A Leaf

Video- Plant and Grow Aloe Vera

Aloe in Magic

Apples:

How to Grow and Harvest Apples

Growing Apples

Grow an Apple Tree From a Seed

Apples in Magic

[B]

Basil:

Growing and Harvesting Basil

Growing Basil

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Basil

3 Ways to Grow Basil

Video- How to Grow Basil

Video- How to Plant Basil in Containers

Video- How to Prune Basil

Video- How to Propagate Basil

Basil in Magic

[C]

Catnip:

Growing Catnip

How to Grow Catnip

How to Grow Catnip (with pictures)

The Benefits of Growing Catnip

Catnip in Magic

Chamomile:

Growing Chamomile

How to Grow Chamomile at Home

Chamomile Info

Growing Chamomile for Tea

Chamomile in Magic

Cloves:

Tips for Growing Clove

How to Grow Cloves

Detailed Guide to Growing Cloves

Growing Cloves

Cloves in Magic

Cilantro:

How to Grow Cilantro

Growing Cilantro

The Trick to Cilantro

Do’s and Don’ts of Cilantro

Tips for Growing Cilantro

Cilantro in Magic

Cumin:

Cumin Herb Info

How to Grow Cumin

Cumin in Magic

[D]

Dandelion:

How to Grow Dandelion in Pots

How to Grow and Harvest Dandelions

Growing Dandelions

Dandelions in Magic

Dill:

Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Dill

Learn How to Grow Dill

Growing Dill

Dill in Magic

[G]

Garlic:

Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Garlic

All About Growing Garlic

How to Grow Garlic in 15 Steps

The Best Way to Grow Garlic

Garlic in Magic

[J]

Junpier:

Grow Juniper

How to Grow and Care for Juniper

The Best Soil for Juniper Trees

Juniper in Magic

[K]

Kale:

Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Kale

Beginner’s Guide to Kale

Growing Kale

4 Ways to Grow Kale

(I could not find anything about the magical associations for Kale, but personally I would associate it with cleansing, strength, and good luck!)

[L]

Lavender:

Your Guide to Planting, Caring, and Harvesting Lavender

Growing Lavender

3 Ways to Grow Lavender

Planting & Care

Growing Lavender in Containers

Lavender in Magic

[M]

Mint:

Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Mint

Growing Mint

Do’s and Dont’s of Growing Mint

How to Grow Mint

Mint in Magic

[O]

Onions:

Planting and Growing Onions

Growing Onions

Video- Growing Onions

Onions in Magic

[R]

Rosemary:

Growing Rosemary

How to Grow Rosemary in 11 Steps

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Rosemary

Rosemary in Magic

[S]

Sage:

Planting and Growing Sage

Growing Sage

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Sage

11 Steps to Growing Sage

Know Before You Grow - Sage

Sage in Magic

[T]

Thyme:

Growing Thyme

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Thyme

Video- How to Grow Thyme in A Pot

Learn How to Grow Thyme

Thyme in Magic

Turmeric:

Video- How to Plant and Grow Turmeric

How to Grow Turmeric at Home

Growing Turmeric in Pots

Turmeric in Magic

[W]

Wheatgrass:

How to Grow Wheatgrass at Home

Video- How to Grow Wheatgrass

Growing Wheatgrass Indoors

I could not find a reference for Wheatgrass in Magic, but personally I would associate it with health, cleansing, and strength.

[Y]

Ylang Ylang:

How to Grow a Ylang Ylang Tree

Complete Growing Guide to Ylang Ylang

I could not find a specific page for this, but Ylang Ylang is usually associated with calming, employment, love, magical ability, and anti-negativity. (source)

“Don’t worry”

Virgo ears: “Your problems are insignificant and I don’t see why anybody needs to care”

*dry food crunches* Ridiculously small kitten: “Myam myam myam. Njam njam njam njam njam njam njam! Myam myam myam nyam nyam myam. Mmmam. Mrrrrram. Meep!”