Posted in Spells, Witchcraft

Keep Out Spell

A spell to keep a specific person from trespassing on your property.  You may be able to tweak it to cover any trespasser, but I can’t speak as to how effective that would be.

This is a good spell for closet witches, since the items are extremely available and shouldn’t raise any suspicions on their own (most are probably in your spice rack right now!)

Note that all ingredients should be DRY in order to keep the spell as long as you wish.

Also, I always leave a backdoor to spells like this, so that the target can easily avoid the negative effects if they simply avoid the action you are trying to stop.

Cast on a new moon for maximum effectiveness.

You will need:

  • A small jar or box (an origami box works well, there are plenty of easy tutorials on YouTube.  If using a glass container, it should be opaque so that no light can get in.  You can paint the outside of it black if you like)
  • A taglock of your target (I’ve always found that hair works best, but you can also use a picture of them or just write their name on a piece of paper)
  • Unbrewed coffee grounds (it’s very important that you do not use decaf!)
  • Chili powder (or the hottest powdered pepper you can find)
  • Alum salt (this is a salt for pickling, can be picked up at most any grocery store)
  • Dirt from the property you are protecting
  • A length of white string, ribbon or yarn.

Do your pre-spell cleansing, warding, and grounding and gather all your items.  Cast a circle if you like (I highly recommend it for this particular spell).

Place the dirt in the container and say, “This is my land and I rule here.”  Focus on the fact that this place is yours.

Place the taglock on top of the dirt and say, “This is my land and you are not welcome here.” Visualize the person and be careful not to accidentally bury the taglock in the dirt.

Sprinkle the coffee grounds on the taglock and say, “You will know nothing but restlessness and anxiety while you are here.”

Sprinkle the chili powder on top while saying, “ You will know nothing but torment and misery while you are here.”

Sprinkle the alum salt while saying, “You will know nothing but bitterness and strife while you are here.”

Take a moment and visualize your target experiencing the spell – miserable beyond belief.  Focus your energy and charge the spell box.

Place the string on top, looping it, and say, “But one you leave, then all is well.  To my land, I bind this spell.”

Visualize them leaving your property and the spell’s effects fading from them.

Close and seal the container (with wax or even superglue).  Place it in a dark place in/on your property until it’s no longer needed.  It doesn’t usually need charged – once your target feels the effects, they tend to just avoid the area indefinitely.  But you can certainly charge it occasionally if you like.

Don’t forget your after spell care, cleansing, grounding, etc.  This spell may drain quite a bit of energy from you.

Note that apartment dwellers can adjust the spell by using a small amount of fibers from your carpet in place of the dirt.

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Posted in Folklore, Misc

Rituals and superstitions for the new year

I don’t know if it’s the same everywhere, but here in the southern U.S., there are so very many superstitions regarding the new year that it isn’t funny.  Most them are fun and harmless though, so why not?  

Get your life in order

So the first superstition is that the state of everything in your life on New Year’s Day will determine how it will be for the remainder of the year.  So, if for example you have 3 weeks worth of laundry in your hamper, you’re not going to be keeping on top of it during the year.  So, the days leading up to New Year’s are filled with cleaning, organizing and taking care of things.  Here are some ideas:

  1. Clean your space. 
    This is one of my favorite things to do at the end of the year.  Do your laundry, clean everything, organize everything, throw out anything that you don’t need or use.  Go through your closets, go through your cupboards, go through that junk drawer.  If you haven’t used it in forever (especially if it’s cheap to replace if you do end up needing it in the distant future), chuck it in the trash!  You’re going to start this year with a clean, fresh space!  It’ll feel wonderful when you’re done.  And since you got rid of all that junk that you don’t need or use, it will be easier to keep that way throughout the year!
  2. Cleanse your space
    Throw open the curtains and blinds, even the windows if you can.  Get some light and fresh air into your space.  Burn some incense or scented candles.  Sweep the dirt and negative energy out with a broom (sweeping left to right, I was taught).  Play some upbeat music.  Put on a show or comedy routine that makes you laugh out loud.  Fill your space with clean and happy energy!
  3. Stock your pantry/fridge.
      This is something that my family believed in big time.  A full pantry and fridge on New Year’s Day assures that you will not go hungry in the coming year.  Now, don’t waste money that you don’t have on doing this and if you’re going to stock up, make sure that most of it is shelf stable foods that you will eat.  If nothing else, you’ll be stocking up for a time when you may not be able to buy too many groceries.  My family also liked to bring canned and dry goods to family members that might not be doing so well, to try to help change their luck. 
  4. Bills, charge accounts and bank accounts.
      This one is a little tricky.  If you pay off everything you owe, you may not have much left in your bank account.  So your new year will be debt free, but also you’ll be broke.  I always try to find a healthy balance between making sure that my most important bills are paid and keeping as much money as possible in my account until after New Year’s Day.  Honestly, I feel like my bank account is more important, as long as I’m not past due on anything.  But I also don’t have hardly any debt, so make your own judgments…
  5. Repair old relationships. 
    Make amends with people you’ve wronged.  Apologize to anyone you’ve hurt (intentionally or unintentionally). Reach out to old friends or family that you’ve lost contact with. Call your parents.  Call your grandparents.  Visit them if you can.  Make sure that all of your relationships are as much in good shape as you can – don’t let festering wounds, disagreements, or misunderstandings follow you into the new year.

Now, claim that new life!

On New Years Day, it’s time to start claiming all the things that you’ve begun manifestating over the last few days.  Start the year off right and take your first steps in the right direction!

  1. Do something that makes you truly happy. 
    This can literally be anything you want.  Like books?  Spend an hour reading, maybe curled up under a blanket with a nice cup of tea.  Like gaming? Set aside some time to play your favorite game.  Nature lover?  Take a hike, there’s probably not going to be a lot of people out today, it’s perfect!  Simply put, take some time today to do whatever makes you smile and set the tone for the rest of your year!
  2. Connect with your favorite people. 
    Lunch with your best friend?  Cards with your mom?  Watching football with Dad?  Set up a time to meet with at least one of your favorite people today and hang out.  Being with the people we love and care about is important, so be sure to make time in your day.  You want to make sure these people are a big part of your life in the coming year. 
  3. Practice self care. 
    Light some candles. Take a bubble bath.  Sip a nice glass of wine.  Listen to some soothing music.  Do all of that at once!  Or meditate, do yoga or just be still and quiet.  Anything that relaxes and refreshes you.  Doing this today will ensure that you will find time to do it regularly in the future.
  4. Eat the New Year’s Prosperity meal.
      Oh, you didn’t really think that we were going to talk about Southern superstitions without mentioning food, did you?  Well you’re wrong, because our superstition dictates exactly what you’ll be eating for dinner.  Pork (any kind is okay, but most prefer chops or loin roast), greens (spinach, mustard or creasy are fine), blackeyed peas, potatoes (preferably fried) and cornbread.  Also, make sure that your salt shaker is completely full before serving/eating the meal. And remember, the more you eat, the better! Especially for the pork, greens and blackeyed peas (which symbolize wealth and prosperity).
  5. Get in bed at a decent hour.
      Come on, are you really going to set yourself up to be tired for the next year?  Do you really want to do that to yourself?  No, I didn’t think so!

All right, you’ve got some direction, now get out there and start working on your manifestation!  You are a smart, strong and wonderful person and I know that you can do this!

If anyone has any other New Year’s superstitions, please add them in the comments.

~Blessings y’all!

Posted in Tarot

Week of December 17th

The Week Ahead Spread

Starting point – where you are spiritually as the week begins

Queen of Cups

After the difficulties of the last several weeks, you have finally regained control of your emotions.  You have emerged more sensitive and yet more mature. This comes from a deep foundation of caring and love that you are once again able to draw upon.  You are once again ready to take on the role of a nurturing and guiding spirit.

Checklist – what have you not completed/learned/dealt with from last week?

2 of Cups

Your romantic relationship continues to need strengthening.  It must become a strong and safe shelter for you when you need to retreat from the world.  You need to continue striving to regain the balance and harmony with your love that your soul requires.


Directions – what did you learn/deal with/complete last week?

The Hanged Man

Last week, you made some hard decisions concerning what things in your life were prospering you and what things were burdening you needlessly.  You removed some negative relationships from your life, in order to nurture your higher self.  You also made decisions and plans for dealing with habits that are harmful for you. 

The ability to make these decisions will continue to prosper you in the future. 

Check point – what will be the greatest opportunity for you this week?

Prince of Swords

There will be an opportunity for you to use your natural creativity and intuition to prove yourself.  You must be mindful however to not to make wild assumptions.  While a healthy dose of skepticism is advised, be sure that you have all the facts before passing judgement.

Wrong turn – what will be the greatest challenge that you will face this week?

Knight of Cups

You are still dealing with inner conflict and turmoil from the negative experiences of the past year.  You need to continue working through these feelings, taking the necessary time to deal with them and not just sweeping them under the rug.

You may also face conflict with someone who plays a role as a father figure in your life. Take care that your personal feelings from other matters do not cause unnecessary issues.

Rest area – what is the best way to practice self care this week?

Ace of Swords

Meditation will serve you best in the following week as a way to help heal and refresh your mind.

Pursuing an interest that you’ve had on the back burner will also help you to get rid of some of the emotional turmoil that may still be lingering. Restarting that hobby that you set aside will give you a sense of fulfillment that is much needed right now.

Destination – what will be the greatest lesson that you will face this week?

The Emperor

It is time to re-establish the structure and order of your life.  You have floated in uncertainty far too long.  Look to authority figures in your life for stability in the interim.

Take control of your life and be assertive with those who balk at the change in you.  

Travel tips – what do you need to know to navigate through this week better/easier?

The Lovers – 3 of Disks – Princess of Disks

Look to your partner during this time, for nurturing and strength.  Be mindful of a large decision that may loom on the horizon and force you to make a difficult choice.  But do not worry, for you have already been tested and found to be qualified.  Pay special attentions to your work relationships, they may need strengthening and doing so will only aid your success.  Be ready for the new beginning that you have embarked upon to grow suddenly as if it has a mind of its own.  Be sure to keep yourself grounded and centered, lest your emotions overtake you again.

Posted in Kitchen witchery/recipes

Loverly Zucchini Bread

This is one of my favorite recipes that I inherited from my family.  It was handed down to me by my great-grandmother and I make it on a regular basis.  It’s super easy to make, you simply follow the instructions exactly and will have moist and yummy zucchini bread in no time!  

This recipe makes two loaves, which makes it perfect for sharing.  

Here are the ingredient correspondences for this recipe.  Remember to take a moment and infuse your intention into each ingredient before you begin the recipe!

  • Vanilla – happiness, luck
  • Salt – protection, purification, healing
  • Zucchini – abundance and prosperity
  • Sugar – for sweetness and joy in life
  • Cinnamon – money, blessing, protection, healing
  • Walnuts – healing, protection

Pro tip: Gather all of your ingredients first and pre-measure if you have enough containers to do so.  

Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 TBSP Vanilla
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 cups grated (packed) Zucchini
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 ° F (177 ° C)
  2. Separate the egg yolks and whites; set the whites aside.
  3. Beat egg yolks until light and foamy.
  4. Add oil, sugar, vanilla, and zucchini and blend well.
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff and peaks form. Fold into mixture
  6. In separate bowl, mix flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon until well blended.
  7. Add dry ingredients slowly mixing in until well blended.
  8. Divide evenly into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. (A toothpick inserted in the center should come out  clean)

Remove from pans when they have cooled enough to touch with your bare hand (still warm, but not hot!) and allow to cool completely on wire rack.

Store leftovers in an airtight container. (2-3 days at room temperature; 7-10 days if refrigerated; up to 6 months if frozen)

Posted in Spells, Witchcraft

Keep Out Spell

A spell to keep a specific person from trespassing on your property.  You may be able to tweak it to cover any trespasser, but I can’t speak as to how effective that would be.

This is a good spell for closet witches, since the items are extremely available and shouldn’t raise any suspicions on their own (most are probably in your spice rack right now!)

Note that all ingredients should be DRY in order to keep the spell as long as you wish.

Also, I always leave a backdoor to spells like this, so that the target can easily avoid the negative effects if they simply avoid the action you are trying to stop.

Cast on a new moon for maximum effectiveness.

You will need:

  • A small jar or box (an origami box works well, there are plenty of easy tutorials on YouTube.  If using a glass container, it should be opaque so that no light can get in.  You can paint the outside of it black if you like)
  • A taglock of your target (I’ve always found that hair works best, but you can also use a picture of them or just write their name on a piece of paper)
  • Unbrewed coffee grounds (it’s very important that you do not use decaf!)
  • Chili powder (or the hottest powdered pepper you can find)
  • Alum salt (this is a salt for pickling, can be picked up at most any grocery store)
  • Dirt from the property you are protecting
  • A length of white string, ribbon or yarn.

Do your pre-spell cleansing, warding, and grounding and gather all your items.  Cast a circle if you like (I highly recommend it for this particular spell).

Place the dirt in the container and say, “This is my land and I rule here.”  Focus on the fact that this place is yours.

Place the taglock on top of the dirt and say, “This is my land and you are not welcome here.” Visualize the person and be careful not to accidentally bury the taglock in the dirt.

Sprinkle the coffee grounds on the taglock and say, “You will know nothing but restlessness and anxiety while you are here.”

Sprinkle the chili powder on top while saying, “ You will know nothing but torment and misery while you are here.”

Sprinkle the alum salt while saying, “You will know nothing but bitterness and strife while you are here.”

Take a moment and visualize your target experiencing the spell – miserable beyond belief.  Focus your energy and charge the spell box.

Place the string on top, looping it, and say, “But one you leave, then all is well.  To my land, I bind this spell.”

Visualize them leaving your property and the spell’s effects fading from them.

Close and seal the container (with wax or even superglue).  Place it in a dark place in/on your property until it’s no longer needed.  It doesn’t usually need charged – once your target feels the effects, they tend to just avoid the area indefinitely.  But you can certainly charge it occasionally if you like.

Don’t forget your after spell care, cleansing, grounding, etc.  This spell may drain quite a bit of energy from you.

Note that apartment dwellers can adjust the spell by using a small amount of fibers from your carpet in place of the dirt.

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