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Death witchcraft can be used and interpreted in many different ways. But what one does with it is often very personal, different, and unique. Here are some rituals, spells, etc. that I have done or am planning on doing that fit into my definition of Death Witchcraft.
Scrying with spirits - you may have seen my post about this a while ago, which I recommend reading if you’re interested. I touch lightly on human spirits their, but I do enjoy a session with human spirits, or even animals. I definitely ritualize scrying, though I am not sure why. It feels special to me, and always has…
Divining the future with the dead - similar to the last ritual, I divine with the dead to try and get answers, predictions, etc from them. I have a post on that too, which I wrote more recently. I really like to do this, as it gives both the spirit involved and me a hand in helping others, or even ourselves.
Grief spells and rituals - grief can be heart wrenching, lead to depression, and extreme bouts of loneliness. With consent, I sometimes do these rituals and spells to help loved ones feel more at peace. I wrote a funeral bouquet post about what I would send if asked to, and why each flower was a potent piece of healing. This is a minor form of these types of rituals.
Passing spells and rituals - helping spirits pass on, or get “unstuck” when reliving their past is a very rewarding thing. I like these because it prevents pain and suffering from life crossing over into death. Another aspect of the funeral bouquet post is for this, too.
Curses - death does not always mean bringing mortality to a living, breathing thing. I use it to smother success, disenchant happiness, etc. It seems cold, but I rarely use this in curses anymore. I have no need, at least not recently. My past curses have served me well, and my emotional response to evil people has matured.
Rebirth spells and rituals - I know the power of death, and of the rebirthing process that follows it. I am going to conduct a formal ritual regarding this and my recent recovery from depression. I want a moment of reflection where I can release the past entirely.
Communing with the dead - meditation can lead to eye opening encounters with the spirits of those who died before you. They have voices, and they will speak, even if you will not listen.
Cleaning up, respecting the dead - burying bones or carcasses of animals is one way to respect and honour the dead (if they want you to, that is). So is picking up litter near a cemetery, or helping the grief stricken friends and family of someone you know who has passed. Learn what to say, and what not to, and read up on death, and its overwhelming history.
wheel of the year/ sabbats (yule) (imbolc) (ostara) (beltane) (litha) (lammas) (mabon) (samhain) *
basics of sigil making (x) (x) (x)
intent/intention and why it’s so important
candles + color magick
beginner herbs and their correspondences
book of shadows vs grimoire (how to begin)
grounding
beginner crystals and their correspondences
c l e a n s i n g (room) (crystals)
random books i found (e-books) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
*i corrected the links
Here is my full collection of PDFs I currently own and I’m still looking to expand this list. On this google drive you find a vary of tabs of subjects.
Some tabs are empty as I am still looking for PDFs for them!
If you would like to submit a PDF please do so in my Submission link! Please read the guidelines and make sure the PDF isn’t in there already.
Reader Beware! I have not read all of these books/pdfs (I don’t have enough time too) so I cannot guarantee the quality of each one. If you feel like one of the PDFs may be problematic for a number of reasons though, please send your concerns to my ask box.
I promised it, and finally, here it is. Feel free to submit any questions to my asks!! Since i know some people don’t agree with the use of “dark” magic… I include these intentions for the people who do, and no hate will be tolerated at all. you will be bLoCkEd girl. Not on my blog, not today.
I’ve gathered this information over some time, and like on my songs&chants post, if you’d like to know the details on an exact source ask/message me! I’ll look through my books and let you know within 1-2 days.
this is gonna be a long one its like 3 pages from my grimoire. DISCLAIMER; This is all information i have personally collected over time from studies and personal experience. it is by no means complete, there are many correspondences to each plant.
Contents:
Plants by Intent
Gardening by the Moon
Gardening by the Signs
A-Z Plant/Herb Correspondences
Balance: basil, chamomile, comfrey, mullein, nettle, woodruff
Blessing: chamomile, dianthus, elder flowers, fennel, mint, oats, rosemary, rue, vervain
Cleansing/Purification: avens, betony, benzion, burdock, hyssop, clove, lavender, mistletoe, mugwort, rosemary, wormwood, yarrow
Consecration: acacia, anise, basil ,clover, dragons blood, hyssop, lavender, nettle, rue, sunflower, vervain
Courage: basil, borage, mullein, rosemary, thyme
Creativity: anise seed, basil, catnip, hawthorn, lavender, St Johnswort, vervain
Divination: basil, bay, cinquefoil, clover, damiana, dittany of crete, eyebright, honeysuckle, hops, lavender, marigold, moonwort, mugwort, mullein, orange peel, rowan, thyme, vervain, woodruff, woodworm, yarrow
Energy/Power/Strength- cinquefoil, dragon’s blood, elder flower, ginger root, fennel, St Johns Wort, vervain, woodruff
Fortune/Justice: bay, bergamot, cinquefoil, lemon balm, orange peel, star anise
Happiness/Peace: fennel, lavender, rosemary, vervain, yarrow
Healing: cinquefoil, comfrey, coriander, hops, lavender, lemon balm, mullein, mustard, rosemary, rue, sage, tansy, thyme
Love: apple, avens, basil, cardamom, catnip, dill flowers, elm, marigold, marjoram, mustard seed, rose, red heather, vetivert, willow
Protection: betony, birch, burdock, cumin, dianthus, dill leaves, fennel, fern, marjoram, mint, mugwort, mustard, parsley, sage, white heather, wormwood, black pepper
Psychic Awareness: bay, cinnamon, elderflower, mugwort, mullein, basil, star anise
wisdom: elder, sage, willow, almond
Curses: cypress, dragon’s blood, wormwood, rowan wood, arrowroot.
Crone, Dark Moon, Death/Passages, Otherworld, Underworld: Absinthe, acacia, anise, apple, ash leaves/berries, dittany of crete, elder, myrrh, black currant, blackberries, pomegranate, valerian, woodruff, willow
New-1st Quarter: Plant flowers, Annuals, Above ground crops, crops with seeds outside
1st Quarter-Full: Plant above ground crops with seeds inside
Full-Last Quarter: Plant root crops, Bulbs, Perennials
Last Quarter-New: Don’t plant anything, Reap crops, Sing to plants
Moon in Aries: Gather/Store herbs/roots, Prune to reduce growth
Moon in Taurus: Plant root crops
Moon in Gemini: Harvest herbs/roots
Moon in Cancer: Plant leafy things, Plant above ground fruit
Moon in Leo: kill weeds, cultivate/till
Moon in Virgo: plow, till, weed
Moon in Libra: Plant flowers and vines
Moon in Scorpio: Prune to encourage growth
Moon in Sagittarius: Prune to stop growth
Moon in Capricorn: prune to strengthen bulbs, roots, stalks growing
Moon in Aquarius: reap crops/herbs/roots, ground cultivation
Moon in Pisces: plant roots
Acacia- Altar consecration, aids in psychic powers, meditation
Agrimony- protection, returns spells to sender, promotes sleep
Alder- Whistles entice the Elemental Air, Fairy Invocations
Allspice- prosperity, energy
Anise- purify/consecrate, protection, spirit aid in spells, divination, aids creativity
Apple- food for departing spirits, love, health, underworld
Ash- Wands, Protection, Leaves for prophetic dreams, prosperity
Avens- Purification, love, protection from negative energies
Banana (Leaf/Flower)- Fertility, prosperity, Goddess and God as one divinity
Basil- Protection, courage, wealth, love, protection, divination, creativity, repels negativity
Bay- psychic powers, purification, wishes, divination, justice, wisdom
Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade) (TOXIC)- Samhain, astral travel, psychics power, visions
Birch- wands, protection, purification, ward negativity, cleansing, the goddess
Cardamom- love, romance
Carnation (Dianthus)- protection, strength, healing
Chamomile- Meditation, rest, calmness, purification, prosperity
Cinnamon- Spiritual, Psychic tool, protection, healing
Clove- Wealth, Purification, cleansing
Comfrey- Healing, Safe travel
Cornflower- Psychic Ability
Damiana- Divination, the goddess
Dill- Money, protection, love
Dittany of Crete- Divination, Psychic power
Dragons Blood- Consecration, Power, Life cycle, changes
Elder- wands, fairies, blessings (never burn the wood), magic power
Elm- Elves, Love
Eyebright- Aiding mental powers, divination
Fennel- Protection, the God, Deflect negative energies
Ferns- protection, wisdom, calling rain
Foxglove (TOXIC)- Grown to protect the house, source of digitalis
Frankincense- Blessing, Spirituality, Meditation, Power, Kepu
Garlic- Protection, power
Ginger- love, success, money, power
Hawthorn- wands, fertility, protection, creativity/witchery skills
Heather- Red: Love White:protection Purple:spiritual development, beauty
Henbane (TOXIC): Underworld, Spirit contact
Hemlock (TOXIC): Power, Purification, protection, astral travel
Holly (TOXIC)- Balance, Dream magick, winter
Honeysuckle- Divination, dreams
Hyssop- Purification, Cleansing spiritual tools, Lifts spiritual vibrations
Jimsonweed (Datura) (TOXIC)- deflection, return-to-sender, ward negativity, protection
Iris- Wisdom
Ivy- Protection, friendship, healing, perseverance, friendship
Kelp- winds, protection, psychic
Lavender- Elves, purification, love, healing, dreams, psychic awareness
Lemon Balm- Success, health, love, justice, good luck
Lilac- Protecton, Underworld, otherworld, beauty, love
Mandrake (TOXIC)- Calling on spirits, Spirit communication, offering, exorcism, protective watcher
Marigold- marriage, psychic powers, clairvoyant dreams
Marjoram- Love, Protection, Wealth
Mint- Protection, Prosperity
Mistletoe (TOXIC)- fertility, consecration, healing
Motherwort- Confidence, wards negative energies, imagination
Moonwort- Divination, love, prosperity
Mugwort- Divination, Consecration, Strength, Protection
Mullein- Protection, purification, divination
Mustard-good luck, health, protection, fertility
Myrrh- protection, ward negativity, purification/consecration
Nettle- Elves, fairies, consecration, restore balance, protection
Oak- Wands, purification, money, health, fertility
Oats- wealth, security, offering
Orange peel- Love, good fortune, divination
Parsley- purification, protection
Pecan- Prosperity, Abundance
Pepper- Protection, ward negativity
Pine- Cleansing, money, courage
Rose- love, self love, beauty
Rosemary- blessing, protection, remembrance, love, health, ancestors
Rue (TOXIC)- blessing, consecration, protection, health, ward negative energy
Sage- protection, purification, health, wisdom
St Johns Wort- Good health, willpower, enhance creativity, banish negativity
Solomons Seal (Dropberry, Sealroot)- Elemental offering, Protection
Star anise- Psychic power, Protection
Sunflower- Consecration, Bright aspects, Sun
Tansy- Health, happiness
Thyme- courage, healing, psychic poor, swift action
Vervain- Offering love, purification, riches, creativity, ward psychic attack, visions
Willow- Wands, divination, love, protection, the Goddess
Wormwood (Absinthe) (TOXIC)- evocation, divination, scrying, protection
Yarrow- Divination, Love, Happy Marriage, Defense, protection
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Spirit Work is a branch of Death Magic. Neither one is for new witches, but at the same time I can’t stop you so here is a small list of things that will help you succeed.
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Mirrors are a great tool to help you. I personally don’t use mirrors cause I don’t have a good one to use but there are some requirements for mirrors
Lock your mirrors. You can make a locking spray, sigil, anything. Just lock them. This prevents negative entities from using your mirrors to travel around. Mirrors only have to be locked in they have gold, silver, or bronze backings. The mirror you picked up from CVS doesn’t need to be locked. The mirror that you got from your great great grandma? Yeah, lock it if you’re not using it.
If you are going to use mirrors in spirit work, be ready for what you might see. This can be used for both spirit communication or scrying.
Salt. Always have salt on you. It banishes negative energies if you charge it correctly. You can never go wrong with salt. (And no, it doesn’t really matter what kind of salt. You can use the salt in your cabinet if you wish)
Theres nothing wrong with using ouija boards, as long as you do it properly. Don’t use them in your house, but you can use them outside. Make sure you say good bye before putting it away. Cast a circle before you start to keep bad spirits away from the board. Just use common sense.
Make sure you set up some house rules if youre going to allow spirits to use your house like a hotel. Examples include: Spirits are not allowed to scare the pets, spirits are no allowed in your bedroom without permission, etc. Just rules to set boundaries in your home. Remember to be respectful.
If you are going to “summon” a spirit (don’t do that unless its a spirit of your family and even then, just invite them. Don’t summon them) you best have some food or drink to give them in return.
Learn to cleanse, banish, and vet the spirits. If you have an negative entity trying to pass off as a positive entity, you need to learn how to catch that to keep everyone safe.
Talk with the spirits in your house. This can be via pendulum (easiest) or any other divination types. Get their input and say on things regarding them.
You can bind spirits to objects, but I don’t recommend it. You would need their permission and have to do a whole ritual on it. its messy and time consuming. How ever, if you have a really bad negative entity in your house that you have to get rid of, try cleansing first. Then banishing. Binding is always a last resort.
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And there you go! Those are some basic points for spirit work. Remember to remain respectful and never demand spirits to do anything. Stay safe guys!
since i’m starting to work on getting my own Grimoire better organized and figuring out what i think fits best in it for me, i feel like i should log some ideas that have helped me in my journey in hopes that it could help someone else just starting out. but just remember that your Grimoire is your own and personal to you and you alone so you don’t need to put everything in if it doesn’t vibe well with you or doesn’t fit into your craft. your book should hold things that are personal to you and your craft and what you believe and you don’t need to have every bit of knowledge in your book.
✏️ an index/table of contents ✏️ a blessing ✏️ a protection sigil and/or spell to keep from wondering eyes ✏️ your personal creed or rede/the wiccan rede(if you’re wiccan) ✏️ personal goals/13 goals of a witch ✏️ personal correspondences/things personal to you ✏️ your beliefs ✏️ your daily rituals ✏️ the different types of magic ✏️ the different types of divination ✏️ any gods, goddesses, deities, or spirits you worship/follow ✏️ information on any gods, goddesses, deities, or spirits ✏️ crystals 》 meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ plants/tress/flowers 》 meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ herbs 》 meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ essential oils 》 meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ incense 》 meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ candles 》 meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ chakras 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ auras 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ elements(earth, fire, air, water) 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ runes 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ magical symbols 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ feathers 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences ✏️ crystal grid ✏️ pendulum board ✏️ sigils 》how to make them 》how they work 》how to charge ✏️ moon phases 》correspondences 》what they’re good 》what the mean ✏️ moon phase calendar(preferable something that can be removed or changed easily) ✏️ magical times 》hour 》day 》week 》month ✏️ moon water ✏️ sun water ✏️ zodiac 》correspondences 》dates 》characteristics ✏️ mythology of your heritage/culture and/or area ✏️ mythologies of interest ✏️ mythological creatures ✏️ star chart ✏️ constellations ✏️ celestial events ✏️ planets/celestial bodies 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences 》mythology 》relation to magic ✏️ cheat sheets ✏️ tips/reminders ✏️ spirit works ✏️ basic concepts 》banishing 》binding 》cleansing 》grounding 》ect. ✏️ altars 》what they are 》what they’re used for 》what you need 》basic set up 》plans ✏️ familiars ✏️ tools in your practice ✏️ spirit work ✏️ spirits ✏️ personal/family traditions ✏️ animals 》which animals you connect with 》spiritual powers of animals ✏️ spirits guides ✏️ sabbats 》solstice 》equinox ✏️ recipes 》spells 》potions 》teas 》cleaning products 》natural remedies 》powders 》oils 》beauty 》 body scrubs 》ect. ✏️ spells 》self love 》curses 》hexes 》protection 》banishing 》ect. ✏️ tea 》meanings 》uses 》correspondences 》spells 》recipes ✏️ rituals ✏️ visuals 》drawings 》pressed flowers/herbs/plants 》photos ✏️ meditation ✏️ a secret code or alphabet ✏️ gardening ✏️ list of words and phrases ✏️ books 》ones you reference & find helpful ✏️ experiences 》spell work 》divination 》spirit work 》banishing 》tarot readings 》ect. ✏️ spiritual diary ✏️ magical diary ✏️ dream log ✏️ spell log ✏️ anything else you want! literally! it’s your book and its always good to customize it to you! if you feel like it should be in your book, then go ahead and put it in your book because that’s what makes it special!
***correspondences =things such as 》elements, colors, symbolism, planets, astrology, anatomy, ect. really anything else important tied to something.
obviously you can pick and choose whatever works best for yourself and your craft, and i don’t even have some of these in my own book but still thought they would be helpful to include for witches like me who are just starting out who need ideas of what their books can hold! i’ll probably start posting more about my grimorire and how i keep it organized as well!
if you think i’ve missed anything feel free to add on more ideas to pass on to your fellow baby witches!
The sun watches what I do but the moon knows all my secrets
•blank page
•new beginnings
•planting seeds of intention
•fresh energy
•form new ideas
•focus on details
•momentum
•challenges
•paying attention
•patience
•edit
•refine
•peak energy
•gratitude
•blossoming
•release
•recieve
•harvest
•breakdown
•forgiveness
•let go
•rest
•restoration
•reflection
•protection
•energy boost
•positivity
•transformation
•banashing
•prophecy
-a halo around the moon is always a sign of disruption
•a change in the weather
•a fever to come
•a streak of bad fortune
(But a double ring means anything can happen. The more tangled it is the worse the outcome)
-Full Moons-
January ▪︎ Wolf Moon
February ▪︎ Snow Moon
March ▪︎ Worm Moon
April ▪︎ Pink Moon
May ▪︎ Flower Moon
June ▪︎ Strawberry Moon
July ▪︎ Buck Moon
August ▪︎ Sturgeon Moon
September ▪︎ Harvest Moon
October ▪︎ Hunter's Moon
November ▪︎ Beaver Moon
December ▪︎ Cold Moon
We are souls temporarily in bodies on earth. Our natural home is in the spirit world, often known as the “Other side”. Whether you realize it or not, We are constantly surrounded by spirits. They may be in human bodies (like ourselves) or “in spirit” form. Just like we have family and friends in this life, We have had other lives with relationships we have deeply cherished and nurtured. Certainly, there are other spirits we have known and loved in other lives that are “in spirit” here on earth. A spirit is nothing more or less than another person, They just don’t have a body. They really aren’t as mysterious or strange as they’re made out to be, I feel like spirits are really misunderstood.
PROTECTION Ok guys, when i say they’re misunderstood i don’t mean every spirit out there is fluffy and sweet. Protection is absolutely the MOST IMPORTANT PART of working with spirits. Like i said, they’re nothing more or less than another person. They are beings, they have their own personalities. Just like with people, Don’t give out your information or be too trusting. Spirits can lie, Spirits can have malicious motives, Spirits can be tricksters and just yank your chain (ever gotten on a Ouija and seen ZOZO or MAMA or freaked bc it was doing something you thought was demonic or enabling the spirit to escape the board? Yeah, you were part of a big joke buddy. Spirits cannot escape the board, they aren’t in the board in the first place.).
Ways to protect yourself:
-Wards, Physically or in the Astral Plane, where spirits typically reside or come from. Astral Projection is not something for beginners to attempt, You really need to know how to deal with and protect yourself from the beings in that plane.
-Protection spells, amulets or talismans
-Sigils
-I have a special tea i brew for myself before spirit workings that is my blend of herbs to protect me and get me in the mindset for spirit work. I also suggest cleansing your energy, Maybe a cleansing bath and a smudge session and some meditation, Clean your energy so no spirits leech off of your negative energy or sense any mental weakness to attack.
-If you are scared, don’t do it. Spirits can smell it from 30 miles away, and will use it against you. Be mentally prepared, protect yourself. (I want to add i have never had any run ins with malicious spirits, But they DO EXIST. Most spirits are kind in my experience.)
COMMUNICATION
You are probably not gonna just be able to sit down and speak to spirits. (They can hear you, But thats listening and not communication.) I suggest picking up a form of divination, like pendulum, dice, or a ouija board to start. Do not Ouija alone if it is your first time and you are unexperienced. You will receive fragmented bits of conversation likely, and this is normal. Start out with simple yes and no questions, and eventually you will work your way up to normal conversation with spirits. It takes time to grow these skills. When i first started i was pulling out my Ouija nonstop!!! Spirits mostly communicate in tattered words, pictures and emotions. Its good to practice energy work, Sensing the kind of energy spirits are bringing in. This way you’ll eventually be able to tell the difference between a malicious spirit and a kind spirit just by the energy its giving off. PRACTICE, Keep growing your skills.
INTERACTING WITH SPIRITS
Communicating and meeting with local spirits is the easiest way to start off.
A lot of people start off with nature spirits, they are much more patient than other beings. I suggest sitting in a forest or by a creek and seeing who wants to talk, but sitting on your back porch with your plants can be equally as successful. I didn’t start with nature spirits specifically, but they likely were the ones who came thru. Very patient and kind, even noting that my dog (who was wanting to come outside with me, but my patios very small and she’s very big) was being loud.
I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO TALK ABOUT!!
Don’t worry, Here are all the ideas. Its nice to let the spirit share experiences with you, Keep in mind spirits have been around for a very long time, some since the beginning of time, and have experienced many things. I’ve heard some very cool stories.
Let me hear a love story
Show me a song from your people
Tell me something you’ve done that you are proud of
Tell me a little about your culture
Tell me your story
Do you have any jokes you can share with me?
What is your advice for me?
Who is the your peoples leader?(this can help you distinguish a timeline on when they were alive/where as well)
Is there anything about Human Culture you have questions about?
Do you speak more than one language?
SPIRIT WORK TIPS
Don’t give out the name that is the most important to you.
The ‘color’ of an energy doesn’t mean it will align with your own color meanings.
Don’t share how you’re protecting yourself, It is not wise and can help malicious spirits find points of weakness.
Don’t expect to hear voices or see spirits clear as day. The stories told on tumblr may be embellished to add understanding, or might receive messages in a less clear way than presented
If you ever feel threatened by a spirits energy or sense a negative spirit, Tell it to leave loudly and clearly. Do not show fear, Do not back down. Repeat and increase your intensity if it doesn’t stop.
This post is all based on my opinion of spirit work, and is not fact. I love spirits and spirit work so much, and i hope you do as well. Enjoy the spirits, Make some new friends! Love & Light, @lapiscat
Tips for growing herbs Herbs that like clay soil ★Angelica ★Chives ★Comfrey ★Fennel ★Lemon Balm ★Peppermint Herbs that like dry locations ★Bay ★Garlic ★Lavender ★Oregano ★Rosemary ★Sage ★Thyme Herbs that love shade ★Angelica ★Chervil ★Chives ★Cicely ★Comfrey ★Feverfew ★Ginger ★Horseradish ★Lemon Balm ★Parsley ★Peppermint ★Sweet Woodruff ★Violet Herbs that do well in containers ★Basil ★Bay ★Chives ★Feverfew ★Hyssop ★Lavender ★Lemon Balm ★Oregano ★Parsley ★Peppermint ★Rosemary ★Sage ★Tarragon ★Thyme
I literally just reblog stuff for my Book of Shadows, feel free to use these too. Blessed be.
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