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A Simple Spell for Stress Relief

Description

Most of us have to cope with stress from time to time, and summer seems to increase the pressure for many. We feel like we should be relaxing, and because we’re not, that makes us feel even more stressed. Try this simple spell to help you deal with stress, now or at any time of the year. 

Ingredients

Fill a bowl with sand or salt (beach sand is great if you can get it but plain old salt will do). 

A white candle

An empty bowl

Method

Fill a bowl with sand or salt

Light a white candle and place an empty bowl in front of you. 

Let the sand/salt trickle through your fingers into the empty bowl and visualize your stress trickling away with it. 

As you do it say: 

Chant

“I banish stress and let it go

Life’s too fast, I let it sloe

Calmer, balanced, happy now

To banish stress, this I vow.” 

Completing the Spell

Throw the sand/salt away when you’re done. 

Credit: Book of Shadows (BoS) app. 

look at barty & evan. just—look at them

ac: likeafunerall

everyone at hogwarts knows about harrys gay dads but some people hear about these two older gay men and for the first time in their lives feel seen. some people, like a certain fruity slytherin kid.

basically draco would have been much less of a twat if he had a positive gay influence in his life, or at the very least someone to tell him he doesnt have to listen to his dad

jegulily are nerds. huge, giant, nerds. but in very different ways.

lily is a nerd in the sense she spends most of her time in the library, planning her career and studying for classes, obsessing over fictional books, playing chess, reading lord of the rings a million times, practices potion making for fun and likes to make the same potion over and over, gets excited over quidditch stats and making types of plays but finds watching the actual game boring

regulus is a nerd in the sense he obsesses over classical music and relentlessly learns compositions, secretly loves classic romance books and uses them to work out how to socialise, spends all his time studying or on independent projects usually related to something in one of his classes, was ojce given a cigarette and his first thought was to dissect it open

james is a nerd in the sense he obsessively watched star wars over and over and then brought every piece of merch he could find, always gets top marks in everything, willingly reads extremely high level transfiguration books for fun all the time, spends all day working out quidditch stats, and had a map making phase as a kid (which he still has)

Colors & Their Magickal Associations

Be it a satchel with herbs and crystals or candles for a simple spell, color has meaning and aid in our spell work. Here are basic colors and some of their meanings, along with some herbs/flowers/plants/etc associated with those properties. ♡ Black - Banishing: Cayenne, Clove, Dragon’s Blood, Feverfew, Garlic, Hot Pepper, Mugwort, Rosemary, Wormwood. - Binding: Dill, Hydrangea, Ivy, Knotweed, Licorice Root, Morning Glory.  - Protection: Anise, Angelica, Bay, Basil, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cumin, Fennel, Leek, Pennyroyal, Rice. ♡ Blue - Healing: Allspice, Bay, Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Mugwort, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Saffron, Thyme. - Peace: Gardenia, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint. - Sleep: Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Lettuce, Rosemary, Thyme. ♡ Brown - Healing Animals: Allspice, Bay, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clover, Lime, Mugwort, Thyme. - Home Protection: Anise, Basil, Bay, Caraway, Cedar, Clove, Cotton, Cumin, Fennel, Garlic, Ivy, Lavender, Leek, Marigold, Mint, Mugwort, Oak, Parsley, Rose, Rosemary, Sage. ♡ Green - Beauty: Aloe, Avacado, Basil, Catnip, Chamomile, Lavender, Mint, Thyme, Tumeric. - Luck: Allspice, Comfrey, Heather, Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, Rose. - Money: Allspice, Basil, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Jasmine, Orange, Pecan, Sesame, Spearmint. ♡ Orange - Legal Matters: Buckthorn, Calendula, Hickory, Marigold, Skunk Cabbage. - Success: Bay, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Marjoram, Rosemary, Safforn, St. John’s Wort ♡ Pink - Romantic Love: Basil, Catnip, Clove, Clover, Coriander, Damiana, Gardenia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Rose, Thyme, Vanilla. - Friendship: Bamboo, Gardenia, Lemon, Rosemary, Sweetpea. ♡ Purple - Healing: Allspice, Bay, Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Mugwort, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Saffron, Thyme. - Power: Acorn, Black Haw, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Ginger, Rowan, St. John’s Wort, Sunflower. - Travel: Comfrey, Dill, Fennel, Lucky Hand, Mint, Parsley. ♡ Red - Courage: Basil, Black Cohosh, Chives, Horseradish, Nettle, Pepper, Sweatpea, Thyme, Yarrow. - Lust: Avacado, Caraway, Cardamon, Celery, Cinnamon, Daisy, Garlic, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Licorice, Mint, Nettle, Pear, Periwinkle, Rosemary, Saffron, Vanilla, Violet. - Power: Acorn, Black Haw, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Ginger, Rowan, St. John’s Wort, Sunflower. - Sex/Sexual Potency: Banana, Bean, Black Cohosh, Caper, Dragon’s Blood, Fig, Grape, Hawthorn, Hazel, Mandrake, Oak, Peach, Poppy, Walnut, Wheat. - Strength: Bay, Carnation, Mugwort, Mulberry, Pennyroyal, Saffron, St. John’s Wort, Sweetpea, Thistle. ♡ White - Joy/Happiness: Catnip, Lavender, Marjoram, Saffron. - Peace: Gardenia, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint. - Protection: Anise, Angelica, Bay, Basil, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cumin, Fennel, Leek, Pennyroyal, Rice. - Purification: Anise, Bay, Cedar, Coconut, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon, Parsley, Thyme, Tumeric. ♡ Yellow - Divination: Camphor, Cherry, Dandelion, Fig, Goldenrod, Hibiscus, Lettuce, Meadowsweet, Orange, Pansy, Pomegranate, Rose, St. John’s Wort, Willow. - Joy/Happiness: Catnip, Cinnamon, Feverfew, Hawthorn, High John the Conqueror, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mint, Safforn, St. John’s Wort. - Mental/Psychic Powers: Acacia, Bay, Caraway, Cherry, Citron, Dandelion, Flax, Grape, Mugwort, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Rowan, Rue, Spearmint, Star Anise, Thyme, Wormwood, Yarrow.

tried a more painterly style for this marylily piece!! this was fun to do <3

regulus: im in love with james! there i said it!

barty *who thought he would never realize*: really? wow i never would have... gosh thats a... shocker

⸻ a hp following disclosure

I've been meaning to make an appreciation post for all the writer's on here and since I already reblog all stories I read on @daydreams-treasury , I thought why not just recommend blogs as a whole. All the blogs down below are amazing, talented, brilliant— you name it. Do check out their masterlists to fall in love with their writing, I know I have.

Please note that this order is quite random, I went through my rec and following lists to create this :) Also, there might be blogs who are no longer active or write anymore, but I felt it was worth mentioning their amazing works.

☆ @scvrllet » I don't think I've ever found a person more deserving of the title "angst queen" and you'll be surprised to see her fluffy stories are equally delightful.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, regulus black, tom riddle, barty crouch jr, golden trio, draco malfoy, the weasley’s, blaise zabini, pansy parkinson, and cedric diggory

☆ @nuttytani » To prove that no amount of fluff is just enough and stories can in fact make your days a bit brighter everyday.

writes for: bill weasley, cedric diggory, ginny weasley, harry potter and the marauders

☆ @propinquify » For angst, fluff or hurt and comfort I think Naija can take you on a roller coaster of emotions.

writes for: the marauders, wolfstar, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, harry potter, ginny weasley, blaise zabini and cedric diggory

☆ @sunrisefairy » I have yet to start on her works, but I know for a reason that her works are *chef's kiss*

writes for: george weasley, bill weasley, charlie weasley and the marauders

☆ @fortisfilia » I remember reading her works and dreaming hours on end. And I think the world she created with her stories was a pretty one to live in ;)

writes for: the marauders, tom riddle, draco malfoy, fred weasley, dean thomas and cedric diggory

☆ @sirisuorionblack » You know the moment a story feels less like fanfiction, but more like an adventure you're going through? Yeah. Her stories will make you feel that.

writes for: the marauders, wolfstar, marlene mckinnon and cedric diggory

☆ @henqtic » I have yet to start on their stories but as far as general consensus goes, their works are all amazing.

writes for: the marauders, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, luna lovegood, neville longbottom

☆ @rcwenaclaw » The way she writes makes me swoon and you are bound to fall for all of those works too!

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, charlie weasley, harry potter, ron weasley, hermione granger, ginny weasley, luna lovegood, draco malfoy

☆ @natasha-romancff » The overwhelming amount of emotions I feel when I read her stories should be illegal :')

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, the marauders, tom riddle, ron weasley, harry potter, neville longbotton, cedric diggory, oliver wood, ginny weasley, luna lovegood, draco malfoy

☆ @shaynawrites23 » Her fluff just makes my heart skip a beat and melt all gooey inside >.<

writes for: sirius black and remus lupin

☆ @blue-writes-things » The light-hardheartedness in their works is amazing and I never not smile when I read their works.

writes for: remus lupin and sirius black

☆ @george-fabian-weasley » The amount of talent is awe-inspiring, the feelings and emotions all put to words are just so beautiful.

writes for: george weasley, fred weasley, bill weasley, oliver wood and harry potter

☆ @hxlyhead-harpies » You know the moment when you have to stop everything and look at the wall for a moment because the thing you just read actually made your heart ache? Oh yeah. Their works will do that to you.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, wolfstar, jily, hermione granger, neville longbottom, luna lovegood, cedric diggory, fred weasley, george weasley, ginny weasley and oliver wood

☆ @weasleydream » I have yet to start on their works, but please do check their works out.

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, charlie weasley, bill weasley, percy weasley, ginny weasley, the marauders, harry potter and oliver wood

☆ @iwritesiriusly » For the amount of fluff and cuteness and sweet scenes that is contagious to health XD

writes for: draco malfoy, the marauders, regulus black, george weasley and newt scamander

☆ @awritingtree » If you weren't in love with a fictional character already, they'll make you fall for them, hard.

writes for: george weasley, fred weasley, draco malfoy, oliver wood, neville longbottom and the marauders

☆ @theonly1outof-a-billion » For the fluff that can cure blue days

writes for: remus lupin, sirius black, draco malfoy, fred weasley

☆ @remmyswritings » I think her writing is like a comforting hug you need after a long long day and I don't think anything describes her works better than simple beautiful.

writes for: theodore nott, blaise zabini, charlie weasley, regulus black and sirius black

☆ @willowbleedsonpaper » You know the moment you don't feel like reading, but more like watching a movie unfold? I think her writing can do that to you.

writes for: draco malfoy, theodore nott, james potter, sirius black, regulus black, fred weasley and george weasley

☆ @boxofbadaddiction » For me, reading her stories has always been painful because all the while I can't help but go "I want that-"

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, harry potter, draco malfoy and remus lupin

☆ @coffee--writes » I don't think words can accurately describe just how perfect and gorgeous her writing is. The emotions, decriptions- everything about her works is just *amazing*

writes for: the golden trio, draco malfoy, neville longbottom, ginny weasley, fred weasley, george weasley, cedric diggory, blaise zabini, theodore nott, daphane greengrass, susan bones, katie bell, charlie weasley, bill weasley, fleur delcor, the marauders, regulus black and lily evans

☆ @oopskashish » Her writing cannot be described as anything else than enchanting, she'll make you fall in love with her words.

writes for: the marauders, regulus black, lily evans, harry potter, draco malfoy, fred weasley and george weasley

☆ @selenes-sun » I think I've always loved stories that make us feel like going through an old photo album and val is an expert at just that.

writes for: blaise zabini, charlie weasley, harry potter, draco malfoy, regulus black, neville longbottom, sirius black, remus lupin, fred weasley, george weasley, ginny weasley, hermione granger, minerva mcgonagall and pancy parkinson

☆ @heloisedaphnebrightmore » The way she writes is filled with fluffiness and an appropriate way to comment on them seems to be a long keysmash.

writes for: the marauders, regulus black, oliver wood, draco malfoy, cedric diggory, ron weasley, fred weasley, george weasley, neville longbottom and charlie weasley

☆ @ghosts-of-hogwarts » Her works have always been a fluffy delight :')

writes for: the marauders and draco malfoy

☆ @leahstypewriter » I think her works give off a huge dark academia, head in the clouds vibes- in a great way.

writes for: the marauders, cedric diggory, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, neville longbottom and the golden trio

☆ @iliveiloveiwrite » Millie's works have always been a joy to read- angst or fluff or light-hardheartedness alike, she has it all.

writes for: the marauders, the golden trio, draco malfoy, george weasley, fred weasley, neville longbottom, cedric diggory, oliver wood and luna lovegood

☆ @finnwrld » I still remember the time he sent in a story of his to review and I was at a loss of words. Because try as hard as I may, I could find zero faults in their work and wow, his works are simply wow.

writes for: the marauders, harry potter, draco malfoy, hermione granger and george weasley

☆ @omgrachwrites » All of her series are to die for, you wouldn't be able to comprehend the emotions she'll make you go through.

writes for: sirius black, jily and more

☆ @thou-crusty-batch-of-nature » She has written some extremely fluffy stories which are to live for.

writes for: the marauders and harry potter

☆ @angelxnaa » I don't think there is anyone who isn't a fan of her works because oh my god they are so beautiful.

writes for: the marauders, golden trio, cho chang, fleur delcor, ginny weasley, luna lovegood, cedric diggory, draco malfoy, george weasley, fred weasley, neville longbottom, bill weasley, lily evans, marlene mckinnon and regulus black

☆ @ickle-ronniekins » Her stories have e v e r y t h i n g. They'll get you right in your feels like magic.

writes for: fred weasley and george weasley

☆ @approved-by-dentists » The talent they have is unreal and you'll never know you're reading fanfiction or a famous published book because he is just that good.

writes for: the marauders, luna lovegood, draco malfoy, cedric diggory, golden trio

☆ @pregnant-piggy » Her stories are one of the best out there- they're so damn amazing. I'm always awe-struck when I read her works, it's like living a dream.

writes for: the marauders, jily, golden trio, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, charlie weasley and blaise zabini

☆ @sweeter-than-strawberries » Reading her stories is like watching a beautifully aesthetic movie and I love all of them for it.

writes for: sirius black

☆ @heyquxxns » I just fell in love with her writing the moment I read them and I hope you do too.

writes for: the marauders and regulus black

☆ @theweasleysredhair » I love love all her stories and the way they make me feel- the emotions and characterization, everything feels on point.

writes for: the marauders, fred weasley, george weasley, draco malfoy, neville longbottom, ron weasley and oliver wood

☆ @bave-de-crapaud » I simply adore the way she writes for Sirius and hope you will too!

writes for: sirius black

☆ @rainandhotchocolate » I remember going through her masterlist and falling in love with every single story she wrote because they were all just that good ;)

writes for: the marauders, jily, lily evans, harry potter, hermione granger and teddy lupin

☆ @padfootagain » There is a reason she's called the "queen of fluff" and that is entirely due to her breathtaking works.

writes for: sirius black, remus lupin, blackinnon, jily and charlie weasley

☆ @wreckofawriter » I don't think I've ever found such unique and beautifully written stories and I adore every single one of them on her masterlist.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, harry potter, draco malfoy, blaise zabini, cedric diggory, teddy lupin, fred weasley and oliver wood

☆ @futurewriter2000 » She is the person who inspired me to start with my own fanfiction, because her stories were so emotion packed I couldn't help but imagine all kinds of whatifs and live in the beautiful world she created.

writes for: the marauders, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, cedric diggory, harry potter, oliver wood, charlie weasley, ron weasley, neville longbottom, molly weasley, regulus black, mulciber, tom riddle, severus snape, peter pettigrew, teddy lupin and james sirius potter

☆ @hermioneshandbag » I went through her entire masterlist in a span of 2-3 days because I just couldn't stop reading, her works were all so fantastic.

writes for: sirius black and remus lupin

☆ @seriouslyblacklikemysoul » Another writer's whose works I couldn't help but binge time and time again. Fluff and angst- she has everything.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, regulus black, cedric diggory, george weasley, draco malfoy and hermione granger

☆ @princesse-de-ravenclaw » Her works are light-hearted and fluffy, will make you transport right into the wizarding world because they're all so great.

writes for: the marauders, harry potter, draco malfoy, cedric diggory and fred weasley

☆ @haracelovestruck » You know how some series are just so darn great, they feel like an action packed novel? Yes, her stories will make you feel like that as you swirl up in a world of drama and mystery.

writes for: the marauders, regulus black, severus snape, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, cedric diggory, percy weasley, bill weasley, newt scamander and credence barebone

☆ @lumos-barnes » I've always looked up to the way she writes and her stories are a huge bomb of fluffiness.

writes for: the marauders, fred weasley, george weasley, bill weasley and oliver wood

And I guess that's it. This is the long list of all Harry Potter writers I follow and look up to. Here is the link to my own masterlist. And over here you can find a list of over 100 masterlists from different blogs.

Thank you and I hope you have a great day!

ohhhh. Oh wow I would actually do anything for James potter

ac: likeafunerall

James: HE'S BEAUTY

Sirius: HE'S GRACE

Peter: HE'LL FUCK UP YOUR FACE *if you look at sirius*

James, Sirius & Peter: OUR LEADER, OUR SAVIOR, OUR HERO...

Remus: *entering the room*

James, Sirius & Peter: REMUS JOHN LUPIN