passionpeachy:

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kindorthorr:

I suppose that if you are able to contact a deity you are working with, you can question them about what they would like as you walk around the city or the store because at certain times, they won’t want an offering of what you usually would give them. 

Personally, best days to set offerings is Thursday as the word literally means Þórr´s Day.

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su-n-s-e-t:

cottageshadowwitch:

[ID: Imbolc Tarot Spread

1. What is still frozen in your life.
2. What will keep you warm and comfortable.
3. What clutter needs to be cleared.
4. The frist signs of growth you’ll see this spring.
5. A project to begin immediately.
6. A message of inspiration for you.]

coveredincreepingmoss:

• Write down the things they tell you! In the beginning I had trouble because I would forget what they liked and what they’d asked for so now I use an old notebook just to write deity stuff in.
• Figure out what you’re good at naturally then expand. I tried so hard to be clairaudient when I first started, to the point where I gave up for a bit out of frustration. I now know that I’m pretty good at sensing when they’re trying to get my attention and guessing at what they want (with the help of divination methods), and I’m working on my other abilities.
• Schedule!! I actually do weekly offerings to some of my deities because I don’t feel pressure to make them big and if I miss one offering day it’s less of an issue. I know that another good method is to line up offerings to the moon cycles so that they get some extra oomph.
• Plants are a good way to tell how they’re feeling. Almost all of my deities have one (or more) plants dedicated to them and so if one deity’s plants are doing bad, it’s a good indicator that they’re displeased. Taking care of their plants can also be a low-energy offering!
• Half assing an offering is better than not doing it. I end up giving my deities a lot of art offerings because it’s not super hard for me and they enjoy it (plus it makes the altars look bigger and nicer). Sometimes I can’t work on the piece very long or I’m tired, so I just do the bare minimum and then come back to it later, and that’s okay! It’s better than completely ignoring them.
• Figure out their boundaries and expectations early. Some of my deities love to talk to me and answer my dumb questions, a couple like our relationship to be more professional and ritualistic. Talk to your deities early about that sort of thing, I’d accidentally been making one deity annoyed because I was being too casual, and another got upset with me for not talking to them outside of offerings enough. 
• Know that even if they’re annoyed, they are still hanging around. Don’t beat yourself up too much if you fuck up, they are choosing to work with you, so they have to like you somewhat :)

spellgazed:

Aries ♈︎

Symbols: The Ram. (Chrysomallus)
Element: Fire.
Modality: Cardinal.
Polarity: Positive.
Ruling: Mars.
Falling: Saturn.
Exaltation: The Sun.
Detriment: Venus.

Taurus ♉︎

Symbols: The Bull.
Element: Earth.
Modality: Fixed.
Polarity: Negative.
Ruling: Venus.
Falling: Uranus.
Exaltation: The Moon.
Detriment: Mars and Pluto.

Gemini ♊︎

Symbols: The Twins.
Element: Air.
Modality: Mutable.
Polarity: Positive.
Ruling: Mercury.
Falling: South Node.
Exaltation: North Node.
Detriment: Jupiter.

Cancer ♋︎

Symbols: The Crab.
Element: Water.
Modality: Cardinal.
Polarity: Negative.
Ruling: The Moon.
Falling: Mars.
Exaltation: Jupiter.
Detriment: Saturn.

Leo ♌︎

Symbols: The Lion.
Element: Fire.
Modality: Fixed.
Polarity: Positive.
Ruling: The Sun.
Falling: None.
Exaltation: Neptune and Pluto.
Detriment: Saturn and Uranus.

Virgo ♍︎

Symbols: The Maiden. (Virgin)
Element: Earth.
Modality: Mutable.
Polarity: Negative.
Ruling: Mercury.
Falling: Venus.
Exaltation: Mercury.
Detriment: Jupiter and Neptune.

Libra ♎︎

Symbols: The Scales.
Element: Air.
Modality: Cardinal.
Polarity: Positive.
Ruling: Venus.
Falling: The Sun.
Exaltation: Saturn.
Detriment: Mars.

Scorpio ♏︎

Symbols: The Scorpion.
Element: Water.
Modality: Fixed.
Polarity: Negative.
Ruling: Mars and Pluto.
Falling: The Moon.
Exaltation: Uranus.
Detriment: Venus.

Sagittarius ♐︎

Symbols: The Archer. (Centaur)
Element: Fire.
Modality: Mutable.
Polarity: Positive.
Ruling: Jupiter.
Falling: North Node or Ceres.
Exaltation: South Node or Chiron.
Detriment: Mercury.

Capricorn ♑︎

Symbols: The Sea-Goat.
Element: Earth.
Modality: Cardinal.
Polarity: Negative.
Ruling: Saturn.
Falling: Jupiter.
Exaltation: Mars.
Detriment: The Moon.

Aquarius ♒︎

Symbols: The Water-Bearer.
Element: Air.
Modality: Fixed.
Polarity: Positive.
Ruling: Saturn and Uranus.
Falling: Neptune.
Exaltation: None.
Detriment: The Sun.

Pisces ♓︎

Symbols: The Koi Fish.
Element: Water.
Modality: Mutable.
Polarity: Negative.
Ruling: Jupiter and Neptune.
Falling: Mercury.
Exaltation: Venus.
Detriment: Mercury and Pluto.

kaijuno:

yourwitchmama:

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hawthornewitchesteas:

🔮 We’re guided on a daily basis by our spirit team, which includes ancestors; animal, plant, and elemental spirits; angels; and other guiding forces. And dreams just happen to be one of their favorite ways to send messages.⁣

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Spirit guide dreams carry important messages for our healing, growth, and alignment.The challenge? We don’t always recognize when spirit guides are speaking to us in our dreams. Here are three common signs they are:⁣

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🔁 If you’re having repeating dreams (maybe of teeth falling out or snakes chasing you), it could be because you’re not catching their important messages the first time around.⁣

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🫂Have you ever met a character in a dream that shared a clear message or pointed you to a specific place? These guiding characters in your dreams can be spirit guides. Guides can take the form of a close friend, stranger, or other familiar face to get us to pay attention.⁣

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✨ Have you ever had a dream that seemed to have an ethereal quality? Maybe you were walking through a cloud in the dream or noticed that the light and colors had an otherworldly quality to them. These less realistic dreams can signal that your spirit guides are trying to speak to you.⁣

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One of the most important ways to increase our conscious attention to all of these dream types is to write our dreams down when we wake up in the morning. Writing your dreams down can empower you to see the messages of spirit guides jumping off of the page and use them to support your personal growth, healing, and sense of purpose. 🔮⁣

screeching-0wl:

A guide to worship of Zeus - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

crimsonsongbird:

death-witch-envy:

Herbs for the Dead

Here, I will list herbs that I frequently use in death witchcraft, along with their correspondences. Correspondences stem from a mixture of personal experience, historical use, and folklore. Note that I will not mention trees here; I have already covered trees in another post. I will not mention cooked/baked foods like bread, but I will cover naturally-grown foods like fruits and vegetables.

Before you use these, research the risks. Herbs like mugwort and St. John’s Wort may have side effects with certain conditions and medications!

• Apples. Apples are known as “the fruit of the dead” in Ireland. As such, they are a traditional offering for the dead on Celtic holidays like Samhain. The wood from an apple tree can be carved into necromantic wands or poppets.
• Basil. Basil has a long history in purification and cleansing rituals. The Egyptians prepared embalming salves with basil; the Gauls infused it into purification washes; and basil juice was said to “help witches fly” in the Middle Ages. In Hinduism, Basil is used in both weddings and funerals because it is said to link people in love. It was a symbol of sorrow of ancient Greece. Use basil to aid in divination, hedgecrossing, or spirit communication.
• Bay. Bay leaves are often used in clairvoyance spells and divination. They aid communication with the dead; the ancients either chewed them or burned them as incense. I often burn bay to enhance divination and ward off evil. (Be careful–it burns fast!)
• Beet. Beet can be used as a blood substitute and as a dye in necromantic inks.
• Carnations. Carnations are a common funeral flower, especially in France (where purple carnations are traditional). They are common in healing spells but are also used to remember the dead. After the crucifixion of Christ, it is said that Mary’s tears grew carnations. In the Netherlands, people wore carnations to remember fallen veterans.
• Chamomile. Chamomile is best-known for its ability to aid sleep and meditation, but its history branches far before that. The ancient Egyptians associated chamomile with the sun, specifically with the God Ra, who was said to heal malaria with it. They used it in mummification to repel flies. The Romans also dedicated chamomile to their Gods and bathed in it for its healing properties. Chamomile makes a great offering to assuage the dead.
• Cinnamon. Ever since Moses anointed the Tabernacle with cinnamon oil, it has been associated with deity and spirit work. Cinnamon oil was common in the Egyptian mummification process. The Roman emperor Nero tossed cinnamon onto his wife’s funeral pyre. In magic, cinnamon can amplify magical workings such as divination.
• Copal. There are many different types of copal that have unique properties. However, most of them make great offerings for the dead, especially those who remain disoriented from trauma.
• Damiana. In my experience, damiana is one of the best herbs to use in incense and herbal smoking blends. Its smoke produces visions, increases your ability to astral project, and aids meditation.
• Dittany of Crete. As another spirit work herb, Dittany of Crete is burned to manifest spirits. It is especially potent in summoning spirits of the dead. Since it grows near cliffs, many farmers fell to their deaths trying to harvest them, giving this plant a negative connotation. However, the ancient Greeks valued it as a symbol of love and healing.
• Dragon’s Blood. It’s nearly impossible to research ceremonial magic without running into this resin from the palm tree. Dragon’s blood is burned to aid spirit work and protect the magician. You can also infuse it into necromantic inks.
• Eucalyptus. According to Australian Aboriginals, eucalyptus trees divided the Earth between the Underworld and Heaven. It is commonly used in healing poppets and health spells. DO NOT burn green eucalyptus; its oils produce too much smoke.
• Fennel. Fennel is a protective and purifying herb. In the Middle Ages, people placed fennel inside their keyholes to prevent ghosts from entering their homes.
• Frankincense. Due to its powerful vibrations, frankincense often aids spirit work. It is a common consecration herb in Judaism and Christianity. In Hoodoo and rootwork, frankincense boosts the powers of other herbs.
• Heather. Heather is said to conjure ghosts and open the portals between worlds. In the Scottish highlands, heather marked the resting places of faeries. It was also said to grow where no blood had been shed. As such, it can help to heal deceased warriors.
• Holly. Holly is often planted in graveyards to protect both the dead and the mourners. It also promotes good fortune.
• Juniper. Juniper has ancient healing associations. The Egyptians used it both medicinally and to embalm the dead. In Scotland, it was said to guard against ghosts and illness. The Key of Solomon often lists it in purification rites. I often use juniper berries as offerings. (Be careful while burning or grinding it in a mortar and pestle–it is incredibly oily!)
• Lavender. Beyond its sleep-inducing effects, lavender is also carried to see ghosts. Dried lavender was found in Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb. During the Middle Ages, Christians made crosses out of lavender to protect themselves from evil. It was also used in healing magic, as people carried it to cure headaches in the Mediterranean. You can use it to heal the dead, aid divination and psychic dreams, and protect the home.
• Lemon Balm. Known as one of the “witch’s plants,” it is said that Hekate gave lemon balm to Her daughters. Pliny the Elder hyped up lemon balm’s properties as a healing herb, claiming that it could stop the bleeding from a stab wound and prevent bees from swarming. In the Abuzzi region of Italy, women would pick lemon balm between their fingers so Jesus would assist them into Heaven. For death work, lemon balm is a healing herb that helps souls to pass on.
• Lily. Lilies do not only symbolize purity and love; they are also planted in gardens to ward off ghosts and evil spirits. They are a common funeral flower, especially for women and children. It is said that Mary’s tomb was adorned with lilies. In the Anglican church, Jesus is sometimes depicted as being crucified on a lily cross. There are many types of lilies with different meanings. For instance, the Calla lily is associated with everlasting honesty and love, so it is used in both weddings and funerals.
• Marigold. Marigolds are the most popular flower used in Dia de los Muertos, and they are also common in funerals. Along with being a protective herb, they also improve your relationships. It is said that bathing in marigolds will help you earn respect and admiration. Use it in healing and communication spells for the dead.
• Mint. Mint used to be a popular funerary herb in Greece, as it masked the scent of corpses. It is not so popular at funerals anymore. The name stems from the myth of Pluto and Menthe, so many Pagans use mint to connect to chthonic deities. It is also a healing herb and can protect you on journeys.
• Mugwort. Another one of my favorite spirit work herbs–mugwort is used in divination teas, smoking blends for spirit work, and washes for magical tools. Native Americans rubbed mugwort on themselves to keep ghosts away. According to a 9th-century grimoire (Bald’s Leechbook), it casts out demonic possession. Use it to amplify spirit work and induce a trance state.
• Mulberry. Mulberries (which are technically trees, not bushes) are planted in cemeteries to heal grief and grant eternal life. They also protect against evil.
• Mullein. Because of its nickname “Graveyard Dust,” mullein is often mistaken for a graveyard dirt substitute. To be clear: it is not a substitute. But mullein torches used to be burned during funerals, and its smoke can help people see spirits of the dead and the afterlife.
• Myrrh. Myrrh is a common incense and oil in necromancy. The Egyptians associated myrrh with Isis’s death aspects, so they used it in magical inks and embalming. The ash from myrrh can be used to draw magic circles. Burn it to enhance meditation and increase psychic powers.
• Olive. Olive fruits and leaves were usually used for protection, healing spells, and luck. But olive oil is common in spirit work; the Romans used it for necromantic scrying. The Greek Magical Papyri recommends pouring it into spring water to see spirits of the dead.
• Orchid. In Greek mythology, Orchis, the son of a satyr and a nymph, became an orchid upon dying. The Greeks also used orchids in fertility spells, so it became a symbol of death and rebirth. As such, it’s a common funeral flower. It also induces trance states and develops psychic powers.
• Oregano. The ancient Greeks believed that growing oregano on graves would ensure that the deceased was happy. This herb enhances love and is used in healing salves. Place it under your pillow to have prophetic dreams, or give it as an offering.
• Parsley. Parsley has long had associations with death. According to Greek mythos, parsley sprang from the blood of Archemorus, whose name means “forerunner of death.” It frequently appeared in ancient funerals. During Greek funerary games, victors wore crowns of parsley to commemorate the dead. It also has protective qualities.
• Patchouli. Because of its earthiness, patchouli is often linked with graveyard dirt. I use it as an oil to anoint candles.
• Rose. Possibly the most commonly recognized funeral flower, roses have been associated with death for centuries. In 5th century Egyptian tombs, paintings of roses covered the walls. Its relationship to love connects the living and the deceased for eternity. It can also heal the dead.
• Rosemary. Rosemary is the herb of remembrance. Studies have linked rosemary to a sharper memory, but the ancients learned this long before. It appeared in Egyptian, Roman, and Medieval funeral rites to commemorate the dead. The Greeks tossed sprigs of rosemary into graves to ensure that the deceased would not be forgotten. It is also burned to magnify divination and infused into ritual washes.
• Sage. In Medieval folklore, eating sage in May was said to promote longevity. It also symbolizes immortality. The Egyptians often used sage ceremonially. Sage pollen was found in the tomb of Pharaoh Ramses II. In France, sage is said to heal grief, so it is often planted in graveyards.
• St. John’s Wort. St. John’s Wort sometimes appears in spirit work and divination rituals. In the Middle Ages, people carried it in the mouth to find witches. But it is also protective. Dry it during Midsummer and hang it over a door to guard against ghosts, necromancers, and evil spirits. Do not ingest if you are on an anti-depression or mood disorder medication.
• Sandalwood. This fragrant plant was used in Egyptians embalming rituals. Nowadays, it is often burned as incense to support spirit work, consecrate tools, and protect a space. In my opinion, it’s more effective if you burn it with frankincense.
• Thyme. In ancient Greek funerals, thyme represented the bravery of a warrior. You can burn it to aid those suffering in death. It was also used in ancient Egyptian embalming and to induce prophetic dreams during the Victorian era. Combine it with marjoram in a bath to wash away sorrows of the past. You can also use it to communicate with the fae and the dead.
• Tulips. Since blooming tulips signal the coming of spring, they are associated with death and rebirth. They often appear in funerals to signify perfect love. In Middle Eastern traditions, people wore tulips for protection.
• Valerian. Like mullein, valerian root is called “graveyard dirt” when powdered. But it is not a substitute for real graveyard dirt. Instead, it is used to induce a trance state and sleep. The Greeks hung a sprig under a window to protect the home from evil.
• Vervain. Vervain is a common herb in spirit work. In Christian mythos, it is said that Christ’s crucifixion wounds were staunched with vervain. The Romans called it a “sacrificial herb,” and it was said to be especially powerful. As a protective herb, vervain can be carried, burned, or infused into potions to drive off evil spirits. Use it in spirit work spells to enhance their powers.
• ​Wormwood. Wormwood is often burned as an incense or smoking blend to develop psychic powers. In Slavic rituals and dances, people carried it for protection. The Greeks hung it to ward off malicious spirits. Its smoke is said to summon spirits. According to old grimoires, burning it on a grave will raise the dead. You don’t have to perform magic in a cemetery, though–wormwood will aid necromancy anywhere.

If you want to learn how to use these herbs, check out the original post on my blog.

I’ve been told that copal is part of a closed practice

screeching-0wl:

A guide to worship of Hades - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

piristephes:

 I like approaching the Gods utilizing the greek language for some expressions. Although the gods will understand you regardless of the language you use, using Modern Greek feels really good, specially if you’re a recon like me.

Before we start, just give a quick look on this art of Mnemosyne, Goddess of Memory and Inventress of Words, Mother of the Muses.

Let’s begin this list with some salutations and farewells, shall we?

Χαιρε! χαιρετe! - (trans.: Khaire!, pl.: Khairete! khAY-re, khAY-re-teh) Hail! Hello [to you]!

The standard greeting, can be used to address the Theoi (Gods) and mortals alike.

Ειρηνη! - (trans.: Eirene!, Ee-REE-nee) Peace! A farewell phrase, the name of the goddess of peace.

Èρρωσο!  Ερρωσθε! - (trans.: Érroso! pl.: Érrosthe!, EH-rôs-so; EH-rôs-teh) “Be strong” a farewell to mortals only, the Theoi are plenty strong already.

Ουλε! Ουλετε! - (trans.: Oule!, pl.: Oulete!; OO-leh; OO-leh-teh) Literally farewell.

Now some useful ways to call upon the Gods.

Ω Θεέ / Ω Θεοί - (O Theé, “O God” [masc]; O Theoi!, “O Gods!” [plural])
Ω Θεά / Ω Θεάί - (O Thea, “O Goddess” [fem]; O Theai! “O Goddesses!” [plural, fem])

Κλυθι μου! - (Klûthi mou!, “Hear me!”; trans.: Klee-THEE MOH!)
It’s a very common phrase throughout the Orphic Hymns and can be used to call upon the Gods before an hymn or even when you’re just praying. 

Example: O Phoibos Apollon, klûthi mou! - “O Bright Apollon, hear me!”.

Regarding purification by usage of khernips (lustral water)

Χερνιπτομαι! ( trans.: Kherniptomai! - Zer-NIP-to-meh - “May this water become lustral”)

A phrase used to turn water into lustral water, for cleansing the “pollution”/”miasma” by dropping flaming incense and/or herbs in water to make it lustral. The fire is generally consecrated to Hestia, goddess of the hearth, with an hymn before.
It’s just one of many ways of cleansing yourself and the space before a ritual, but if you can’t do it, taking a bath, washing your hands and stuff like that might be enough!

Εκας εκας εστε βεβηλοι - (trans.: Hekas hekas este bebeloi!; eh-KAS, eh-KAS, es-TEH be-BÊH-lee) “Begone, begone ye profane!”

This one can be used while you sprinkle lustral water to purify a space to ward off against bad spirits (kakoidaimones) and energy.

Ω Θεοι Γνωισθε Αποτροποι Κακων - (trans.: O Theoi gnoisthe apotropoi kákon!; O Theoi gnois-THEH a-po-TRO-peh KAH-kon) “O Gods, protect us from evil!”

This phrase from Eurippides calls the Gods forth for their protection.

Oh, well. those are just some of the phrases me and my group use! We’re mostly related to the RHB - Brazilian Hellenic Reconstructionism and use it as a main source.

I hope you guys find this post useful, and may the Gods ever bless you!

Errosthe! (Be strong!)

mega-letor:

sweet mother Leto, 
be with me through this day.
i thank you, and sing your praises,
most gentle of all Olympians.
you are beautiful behind your veils,
and those i wear to honor you.
you are love and tenderness,
compassion shared freely,
kindness. you are love.