✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　𝔸 𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣'𝕤 𝔾𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖

I’ve been doing a lot of things with beads lately, and I wanted to make something for my Hermes altar. So here’s a necklace I made, this one fits over my head too, so it’s actually wearable ʕ •ᴥ•ʔb⋆·₊˚☆

I used tiger’s eye beads, because I asscoiate it with luck and prosperity and Hermes is considered a bringer of good luck and fortune. I also made some of the tiger’s eye beads into the pupils of four eye charms with wire and string. 

The eyes are meant to represent Argos, the many-eyed giant that Hermes slew. They also represent an epithet of Hermes I’ve read about that I really like, which is Euskopos (Ευσκοπος), meaning watchful or keen-sighted. (There are also so many other epithets of his that I like a lot, but this one was easier to represent in this project.) 

I used some black agate beads too, mostly because I like how they brought some contrast to the whole look. The alternation actually kinda reminds me of the stripes of a bee, a very active and always-moving creature which reminds me of another one of his epithets, Poneomenos (Πονεομενος), which means busy one ｡⋆·₊˚ᕕ( ─ v ─)ᕗ

I also incorporated the number four in this necklace as much as I could, since that’s a symbol if his as well. With four eyes in total and four smaller beads in between the bigger ones. 

To finish it off and add more of a central point, I made a tassel out of black string, added some beads onto the top string and attatched it at the middle point with two eyes on each side. 

I am very pleased with the overall look of this necklace, I’m epsecially happy with how the eyes turned out since they were kinda fiddly to make. I terms of shape and how I built the necklace, I kinda just went with what I felt like and didn’t really base it off of much else. But yeah, I really like how it turned out! <|:^)

Dream Work In Witchcraft: What is it?

Part 1 of a Series, for more search #Oneironautics on my blog or leave me an ask.

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Dream Work or Dream Magick can refer to a number of different things from the perspective of witchcraft and the occult practitioner. This can include but is not limited to: 

Lucid Dreaming - Also known as Oneironautics. The act of becoming aware that you are in a dream. Often the lucid dreamer is able to interact with or even control their dream from inside of it to cultivate a desired experience.

Dream Interpretation - Analyzing dreams to derive meaning from symbolism and interaction that occurs while dreaming.

Dream Divination/ Prophetic Dreams - Also known as Oneiromancy. Often paired with interpretation, the act of gaining premature or previously unknown insight on a situation through dreams. 

Dream Spirit Communication - Sending or receiving direct communication from or to spirits in a dreamscape. This can include meeting entities, spirits, gods, etc for the first time, hearing their voice, receiving a sign or confirmation, or even meeting with them face to face. 

Dream Shadow Work- Exploring the subconscious and fears through nightmares 

and Dream Spellcasting - utilizing dreams to fuel or fulfill a spell. Included in this is intentionally using lucid dreaming to astral travel or cast a particular spell in the dream world. 

Next Up: Terms & Vocabulary

Reading Candles for Yes/No Answers

High, steady flame: Yes

Low, steady flame: No

Short, weak flame: No

Dancing flame:Needs more focus. Reground and try again.

Violent flickering flame: Strong no. Take this as a warning if you are certain this isn’t caused by an outside force or natural defect in candle.

Sputtering/Cracking flame: There is more to your answer than a simple yes or no,

Dual flame: Thinking, wait for answer.

Flame leaning to left: Yes

Flame leaning to right: No

Candle will not light: Ask later

Candle will not go out: You are not done yet. There is more you need to hear.

Candle goes out during session: Now is not the time to ask.

Green witch tip!

Use recycled plastic containers for your baby plants. 🌱🤘🏼

Green witch tip

When planting mint in your garden, plant it in its own pot rather than in the ground itself or it will quickly spread and take over the flower bed

I buy small jars and cut old wine corks into corks that fit!

♡ Angelica Root ♡

Scientific Name: Angelica Archangelica

Element: Fire

Protection and exorcism magick specifically for incense

Root form can be carried in a sachet or pouch for protection

Use in baths to rid yourself or curses and hexes

Banishes negative energy and strengthening/attracts positive energy

Enhances the aura

Encourages a positive perspective

Use in spells to bring good fortune and or ward off evil

Medicinally it can relieve headaches, help the stomach and digestion, help with asthma and bronchitis. Before using any herbs medicinally please do further research, and check with a doctor.

WARNINGS: Large amounts of Angelica Root can negatively affect blood pressure, the heart, and breathing. Angelica Root can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

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How To Make Flower Soaps

DIY Recipe here.

Cloves

Syzygium aromaticum

Myrtaceae

Description:

Clove comes from a coniferous tree (Clove tree) with dark green slender leaves, which grows in the tropical regions, the flower buds range from cream to red in color, and its berries are purple. Nails are actually sun-dried flower buds.

Medicinal Properties

Cloves are used as well as the essence obtained by steam distillation.

Internal use:

For internal use, Cloves are used to treat physical and intellectual asthenia, dyspepsia, gastric fermentation, flatulence, diarrhea, intestinal parasites, pulmonary diseases (tuberculosis), dental neuralgia and impotence .

It is also used to prepare for childbirth and to prevent infectious diseases.

For all this you can take 2-4 drops of Clove essence 3 times a day in honey or in alcoholic solution.

A few drops of clove oil added to water will stop vomiting.

You can also very simply regularly use the Nails of Cloves in daily cooking.

To prepare for childbirth, use Clove in soups during the last months of pregnancy, then before childbirth take an infusion of Clove.

Against the lack of sexual desire you can make imps also called lozenges aphrodisiacs from Naples.

For this you need 500 parts of sugar, 12 of mastic, 8 of saffron, 1 of musk, 2 of ginger, 2 of cloves, 4 of ambergris, and a sufficient quantity of infused marum. Make it into 0.50 to 1 g lozenges, and take it 4 to 5 times a day.

External use:

In external use, Cloves can be used to treat scabies, infected wounds or not, leg ulcers, corneal sores, dental neuralgia, and lupus. They are also used to repel mosquitoes and insects moths.

For this the best is to use them in the form of pure Clove oil. This gasoline pure can also be used as an umbilical cord dressing, since it is neither toxic nor irritating, and that it is also analgesic.

Cloves can also be used in the form of fumigations, lotions, or compresses.

Against dental neuralgia you can make mouthwashes with Cloves, and against corneal stains you can use fluid aqueous extract.

For lupus use the essence in dilution alcoholic between 5 and 10% in friction.

Against scabies, use Helmerich's ointment (see Lavender).

Finally, to ward off mosquitoes and moths, poke an orange with cloves.

Warning

Please note: the notes on the phytotherapeutic use of plants are purely indicative and do not replace consultation with a doctor.  Absolutely avoid self-medication.  If you are sick, go see a doctor, only he can make a diagnosis and prescribe the best treatment.

Magic and Witchcraft

Gender: Male

Planets: Jupiter, Venus

Element: Fire

Deities: Aphrodite, Dionysus, Eros.

Magical Properties

Cloves are used for protection, exorcism, money, love.

Burned in incense, Cloves attract wealth, repel negative and hostile forces, produce spiritual vibrations and purify the aura.

It carries the fire and when the fire circulating in a being or acting in a situation is unbalanced, it brings harmony.

Cloves can also be used to attract small amounts of money. All you need to do is put some in your wallet.

Cloves can also be burned in incense to prevent others from telling gossip about you.

Burn cloves or clove powder with pure incense when the atmosphere is filled with anger or you wish to reconcile with someone.

Clove oil has long been used to relieve the pain of dental caries and abscesses. To do this, crush 7 cloves in olive oil, make a paste and apply it to the skin covering the painful area by drawing a pentagram or a cross.

Finally worn on oneself, Cloves, which are reputed to be aphrodisiacs in Asia, attract.people of the opposite sex and bring comfort to those who are grieving.

Several pinches of Clove powder in a bath kindles the fire of the aura and engenders the attraction of the opposite sex.

Spell to get rid of people who say bad things about you

What you will need:

A red candle.

Clove incense (or powder).

A sheet of white paper.

A pencil.

A few drops of vinegar.

Direction :

You will perform this ritual during the waning phase of the Moon.

Light the candle.

Light the incense.

Write on the paper the name of the person or persons who are bothering you.

Pass the paper over the incense smoke, repeating 3 times:

"It's time for you to leave me,

stop trying to embarrass me,

I want nothing more than peace, calm and tranquility forever. "

Pour a few drops of vinegar on the paper and let it burn in the flame of the candle.

Sources :

Morrigan's Grimoire of Herbs.

On the use of herbs, powders and incense in magic by Mikhael d'Estissac.

Magic recipe from our countryside by Patrick Guerin.

Grimoires of Magical Herbs Eric Pier Sperandio

DIY All Purpose Cleaner Recipe

I’ve been using this recipe for a while now and there’s no use in having a recipe unless you plan on sharing. I use this recipe to clean any surface in our apartment that isn’t glass. 

-SUPPLIES-

-Bottle w/ Spray Top: I use a glass bottle that I bought from Amazon, but if you already have a bottle with a spray top, you can use that. 

-Borax or Baking Soda:  I use baking soda and I know more people have baking soda at home than Borax. **NOTE: Borax has been noted as unsafe to keep around animals and children so you have to make that decision for your household, but I’m letting you know this is good conscience**

-White vinegar:  That’s what’s in the glass apple juice bottle in the picture. We buy in bulk so I set some aside for immediate use and store the rest. 

-Castile Soap: I received this bottle as a gift, but this usually runs anywhere from $12-20 dollars depending on where you buy it. You use a small amount in this recipe so one bottle is going to last you for probably forever. 

-OPTIONAL SUPPLIES-

-Eucalyptus Oil: I keep eucalyptus oil around to help congestion/sinus infections, as a natural sunscreen, and as a surface germ killer in my bathroom and kitchen. 

-Tea Tree Oil: I keep tea tree oil on hand to soothe sunburns, in my skin routine, and a bunch of other things for around our apartment. It kills mold and is included in a lot of different DIY cleaning solution recipes. 

-RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS-

1 teaspoon liquid Castile soap

1 teaspoon baking soda (or borax)

2 tablespoon white vinegar

2 cups hot water

OPTIONAL:

½ teaspoon eucalyptus oil

½ teaspoon tea tree oil

Mix all ingredients together in a spray bottle. This solution is good for any surface but glass. Just spray, scrub, and wipe off.