•candle/crystal shops
•tarot readings
•herbal tea
•handmade facials/soaks

will-o-the-witch:

Water:

• Sit in a body of water, a natural one or a bath. Feel where the water touches your skin. Find the line at the surface, where it touches you. Go around your whole body. Feel weightless.
• Drink a glass of water, slowly and steadily. Feel it travel down your throat and into the rest of your body. Finish the glass.
• Listen to the rain, the waves, the babbling brook. Feel the sound. Let it vibrate through you until your vibrations match.

Air:

• Feel the wind on your face. Let the spread-out pieces of you be picked up by the wind, and pushed back to you. Let the wind carry the unnecessary stresses away. 
• Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Repeat.
• Take a word, sound, or phrase. Repeat it or sing it, find that pitch and speed that feels right.

Fire:

• Feel the heat from a fire, let it warm your bones.
• You are a candle flame. Sit or stand tall. Let the excess energy burn up and out the top of your head like smoke. Flicker as needed.
• Turn off the lights, light a candle. Watch its light flicker on the walls. Melt into the room.

urbanspellcraft:

Since I got this lovely ask over here, I figured I would make this into a full post! If you are looking for the culinary seasoning post for your mortar and pestle, click here. I also wanted to expand upon seasoning your mortar and pestle as well. So, why do we season a mortar and pestle? Several reasons, but primarily to remove the leftover grit from the manufacturer so that doesn’t get into whatever you are making. Nobody wants stone grit in their creations! I will actually give you two different ways you can season your mortar and pestle for magical purposes as well, and you can choose what you prefer!

This cleaning methods is going to be primarily for mortar and pestles made of stone. It is the only type I personally use, but this works for almost any type of mortar and pestle. 

Items Needed:

• Mortar and pestle
• White rice
• Salt

STEP 1: Clean your mortar and pestle. Rinse your mortar and pestle with warm water. Scrub with a stiff brush if you like, but whatever you do, do not use soap. Soap will ruin the flavor of all of your precious creations later on. After rinsing, let your mortar and pestle dry completely.

STEP 2: Grind some rice. Take a small amount of dry rice, typically 2-3 tablespoons (or a small handful) and grind into a powder. This may take awhile, but its good practice getting to use your new tool! When the rice is ground into a powder, toss it and repeat this step until your rice grinds white. Plan to do this at least 3 times (especially if you got a white stone M&P) but it sometimes takes up to 5 times. Doing this really helps get all the stone dust that is leftover from the manufacturer so you aren’t getting it all up in your spells. You can save this rice powder for spells or other things if you like, I just don’t recommend cooking with it since it will contain that stone dust.

STEP 3: Salt. Add about a tablespoon of salt. I personally use coarse sea salt, but you can use any kind that you have. Grind this into a powder as well, getting all sides of the mortar and pestle. This cleanses your mortar and pestle of all previous energies. After you are done you can either toss or save this salt powder for another use. I find it great for making spell jars or black salt!

STEP 4: Wash & dry. Rinse your mortar and pestle out again with warm water. Again, do not use soap. Never use soap. After you have rinsed it out, let your mortar and pestle air dry again, and then you are ready to go! That is it!

You can also combine the culinary and magical seasoning of your mortar and pestle as well if you like, starting off with the culinary cleansing then ending with adding salt and cleansing its energies. If you grind and toxic materials in your mortar and pestle like I do, I recommend getting another pair just for cooking if you have plans on using it for both.

I do recommend re-seasoning your mortar and pestle every now and then as well, it cleans it and keeps the energies from your previous spells from getting into your new workings, especially if your intents are different! Good luck, and happy spell-casting!

witchthatiam:

I’ve been scouring pinterest lately for witchy crafts, and here are some I’ve found, along with what I would use them for!

• Wall Hanging – Okay so I made a really cool wall hanging for someone a while ago, and with their permission, I enchanted it to bring motivation, happiness, and warmth to their space. I feel like you could do the same with any wall hanging. I added braids, chestnut halves, and even color coordinating yarn to make mine. 
• Star Light Garland – Great for Cosmic Witches! Or for those of you who need a little light around your altar, around your bed for soft light, etc. 
• Flower Candle Holders (Plaster Dipped Flowers) – Yes, you can buy these already made, but aren’t the ones linked so awesome? I think it makes perfectly preserved flowers to keep all year, and the flame of the candle might help draw their energy out!
• Concrete Dragon Egg Candle Votives – While we’re on the topic of candle holders, why not take a look at these amazing ‘dragon egg’ ones? If you work with dragon spirits, or really any animal/creature spirit with eggs, it will look amazing on your altar!
• Watercolour Painted Pillow – For all of you who use magic to work your way into your dreams, or are looking for a fun way to calm yourself before bed, try this! You can even paint it with moon water!
• Dream/Wish Jar – All you have to do is write down your dreams/wishes on the paper of your choice, and throw them in a jar. I suggest making matching sigils for each one, and burning them at the full moon. I made one, and it looks so cute in my room! Super great for hidden witches!
• Moon Rocks – I know, I know, not exactly a moon rock, but if you make these with moon water in place of regular water, and charge them under the full moon, they could stand in for the moon on cloudy nights, charge your crystals, etc. 
• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklaces – Obviously, this is a really inconspicuous way to use essential oils! You could wear one for protection when you’re feeling unsafe, attract love on the days you want too, and even give them away as gifts to other witches!
• DIY Detoxifying Activated Charcoal Soap – Okay, but how much witchery could you do with these? So much!! After you are finished cursing, or perhaps on the night of a full moon, you could scrub up with this and get all kinds of cleansed!
• Ombre Mermaid Soap – All the yes. Sea witches could use this in Mermaid beauty bath spells, or give it up as an offering! They’re so pretty, and with a little enchantment, could be magical!
• Jellyfish in a Bottle – Do you interact with spirits of the sea? Maybe Jellyfish? Then go ahead and capture their beauty with this awesome DIY, and use the bottle as a spirit vessel for your jellyfish guests!
• Mini Natural Brushes (Brooms) – These are great for on the go witchery, or for painting out your spells. You can keep dried ‘brushes’ in mini altar kits to use as a besom, or use them as brushes for making sigils, etc. 
• Lay-Flat Storage Mat – Divination Supplies, witchy spell kits, enchanted jewelry- the opportunities are endless! Use black to keep the energy locked inside, and paint or draw sigils on it for an added boost!
• DIY Hand Cast – Make your own palmistry guide using this neat craft. You can cast your hand and paint on it however you’d like!
• Pressed Flower Candles – Preserve the beautiful energy of almost any flower by creating a candle with it! Burn the candle when you need the herb or flowers energy for your spell, and Make as many as you can while the flowers are blooming!
• Wind Chimes – Perfect for alerting you of potential intruders, Wind chimes placed inside can add a natural, as well as witchy, flair to your space. If you hear it, but there is no wind, you’ll know someone has come to visit!
• DIY Candles – Add your energy as you make these candles for a boost in your spells. There’s even a ‘Sprinkes’ candle you can enchant to grant wishes, and you can light this every year on your birthday. 
• Bird’s Nests – Yes, you can make a nest of your own! Using special herbs, you can make a home fit for a spirit, or use it as a shrine to the Air element. 
• Wooden Spoons (Personalized) – With a wood burner and some concentration, you too can make a Kitchen Wand! Enchant soups and pastas with special energy with your very own wooden Spoon Wand!
• Gazing Ball – So, this isn’t exactly a crystal ball, but it will work just like a scrying mirror. Simply follow the directions, and, if you wish, exclude the additions to the sphere. Then, you’re good to go!
• DIY Succulent Planters – Green witches, I got a DIY for you, too! Make these succulent planters, and put them near a window, especially if your altar is near by. They’ll provide protection and hardiness to your home and its defense systems!
• Crystal Candle Votives – These crystals are 100% made by you. You can give them special intentions and colour them accordingly. Have fun making your own set of crystals!
• Paper Leaf Garland – A little bit of nature for your altar! I know it isn’t real, but for those of you who can’t grow a plant near your altar, it will work beautifully!
• Wish Bracelets –  I loved mine when I had it! They’re super fun to wear, and will be a discreet witchy project for you to try. Just make a wish, and wait for it to fall off!
• Rustic Twig Ornaments – Use these as wards throughout your home, and enchant them to bring you whatever you need. 
• Button Bicycles – To help your spell get going, throw in a button bicycle! Use it inside poppets, sachets, etc. 
• Packaging Tape Image Transfers – These can help you label your herbs, crystals, and spell jars! Have fun coming up with cute designs and whimsical fonts!
• Paper Envelopes – For those of you who send letters, write them, or use envelopes in your spells, you can create them using paper with this method!