Miss Pamelot's Book Of Shadows: January 2015

Sugar is used primarily as an attracting agent in magic, “sweetening” people to your wishes, whether they be potential lovers or business customers.
- In Practice: Use to sweeten a business and draw in more customers. Sprinkle a little sugar in front of the entrance to work in order to draw people in. Add cinnamon for a boost, as cinnamon is considered extremely lucky.
Mint can be used in your magical practice to make charms work faster, or to better prepare your mind and intentions to be aligned with the intentions of a charm. It can be used in a spray or sprinkle to increase the mental vibrations of a place, so putting it in a school or office is ideal.
- In Practice: Mix a teaspoon of dried mint leaf in a cup of boiling water and let it come to room temperature. Add the cup of water to your hair as a rinse after you wash your hair and rinse it. When you rinse the mint tea out, make sure to scrub your scalp thoroughly. This will stimulate mental activity and remove dullness.
Rosemary got its name from the Latin Rosmarinus meaning “dew of the sea” and is considered to have powerful properties across a wide range of magical traditions, though it’s typically used for protection and cleansing rituals. It can be placed under pillows, in pockets, or secured in infant bedrooms to protect children from negative forces and energy.
- In Practice: Keep a sprig of rosemary by your heart and it will always remain open.
Rosewater is a mild protective agent that can be used as a floor wash to eliminate heavy vibrations, making a home or ritual space more comfortable to live in. It is also known for its use in beauty tonics.
- In Practice: Put six cups of rose petals in a saucepan and add four cups of water then bring to a boil. Let the mixture boil for 10–15 minutes. When it has cooled, pour the mixture through a strainer and into a sealable bottle for use in magic. Though fresh-picked roses and rainwater are ideal, using store-bought roses and clean tap water will also work. You can splash on a little rosewater whenever you are feeling down. It also acts as a magnet for loving vibes.
Garlic - The same healing properties that it has in medicine are useful in magic to remove negativity, and to purify thoughts and places.
- In Practice: A quick and easy use for garlic is to burn the skins on a fire or on charcoal in order to keep money in your home. For a spell to eliminate negativity, add cloves of garlic to a bowl of vinegar. Leave overnight. If the garlic has turned dark purple or black, that means there was a lot of negative energy and you should do again with fresh garlic and vinegar for one more night. If it looks fine, then you do not have to redo it. Flush the vinegar an garlic cloves down toilet to dispose of them.
Sage is an herb of wisdom and healing and can be used in a variety of forms for magical practice. A simple tea made with a teaspoon of sage and a cup of boiling water can be added to a bath in order to destroy illusions and to resolve problems. It can also be added to a charm bag to make your expectations about a charm or spell to be more realistic.
- In Practice: Smudge the house with bundled sage and it will feel lighter, this gets rid of negative energy that has accumulated. You can also do this to yourself to give you a little clear out from a hectic day. sage is available at some magic retailers and craft supply stories. But if you cannot find it bundled, you can dry the sage sprigs yourself. They should be about six inches in length and completely dried when you bundled them with twine. For more complete instructions, you can visit this page for making small basic bundles.
Sandalwood is a very popular incense scent that is often sold as incense sticks; it can be found at places like a Michael’s craft store just as easily as at a magic shop. Sandalwood is believed to have protective properties and is used most often in spells and charms meant to banish negative forces in your life.
- In Practice: When you are feeling blocked, braid three ribbons together, representing three things you feel blocked about. You can write them on the ribbon before you braid. Put the braid in your pocket and carry it with you for a full day to get your energy on it. Light some sandalwood incense and as you take in the scent, take out the braid and start undoing it. Really focus on the intention of these obstacles becoming uncrossed. When finished, take the ribbons to a crossroads or intersection and dispose of them. Leave three pennies for the spirits that open the roads as well.
Basil is a multipurpose herb with many potential uses in magic, and for bringing good fortune in money and in love. It is also known for its cleansing and lightening properties.
- In Practice: Basil can be used for money, prosperity, and love workings. Steep like you would tea and then mop the floors with it or sprinkle a little on the floor and sweep it up.
Ginger is used to make spells come into fruition faster, as well as enhancing the spell. It is also used to enhance passion in relationships.
- In Practice: Adding ginger to food can bring more passion to a relationship.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

🌙Moon Water🌙

While there are tons of posts on how to create moon water, I have decided to share my own methods!

Method #1:

Add distilled water to a sealable container
Leave the jar in the path of moonlight, either outside or in your windowsill, with the intention of charging the water with lunar energy
Remove the container before the sun rises

Method #2:

Choose a few crystals that represent the moon, such as milky quartz or selenite
Leave the crystals in the path of moonlight to charge
Remove the crystals before the sun rises
Surround a sealable container of distilled water with the crystals you’ve just charged with the intention of transferring the lunar energy from the crystals into the container of water
Alternately, you can add these crystals to a sachet, and hang the sachet on the neck of the container or simply set it on top if it’s wide enough

Method #3:

Using essential oils that represent the moon, such as lemon, honeysuckle, or jasmine - add a few drops of your chosen essential oil to a container of distilled water

Method #4:

Using incense that represents the moon - light the incense and pass a container of distilled water through the smoke

✨🌌🌠🔮

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Research:
• Do you want to follow paganism, a Wiccan path, or create your own?
If you do want to follow Wicca or paganism, start with the history and traditions. Learn about the proper altar set up, the sabbats in the wheel of the year, their beliefs, gods, goddesses, deities, etc.
• if you want to create your own path, think about why you wanted to practice in the first place; are you intrigued by the lunar phases? Does astrology fascinate you? Start there! If you’re interested in using candles or crystals, learn about their correspondences and metaphysical properties
• take a lot of notes! Not only will you thank yourself later, but it will also help you find out where to go from here and what you’re truly drawn to
• practice, but only once you’re comfortable: always take safety precautions and always thoroughly look into herbs, especially if consuming or using topically; keep water near by if you’re using candles and never let them burn unattended
• I’d also suggest doing a spell for protection, cleansing or self love as your first ritual whenyou’re ready and feel confident enough

A few other notes:
Remember that you can do things your own way!! I seriously can’t stress that enough, like I’m not Wiccan or Pagan but I still enjoy celebrating the sabbats. I am also a completely independent witch and have never worked with a coven, I prefer it this way tbh. Plus I don’t work with spirits, deities, gods or goddesses either. It’s all about what’s best for you

Lunar phases:
The moon cycle is very important in my path, I follow it closely and celebrate every full moon. I also do most spells in accordance with it, plan my cleansings with the dark moon, etc.
Water witches should also look into tides

Herbs, oils, and teas:
Herbs need to be treated with respect and caution. Some are poisonous. Some can not be ingested or applied to skin, some shouldn’t be used in large doses, while breastfeeding or pregnant, etc. this is why research is so important!!!
Oils can be infused with herbs or you can use essential oils, which “represent large quantities of plant material and are therefore very powerful plant derivatives that should be used sparingly and carefully” and are commonly mixed with a carrier oil There’s also tinctures and salves made from herbs and even herbal teas can be used metaphysically or medicinally (but thoroughly research either way make sure you’re not allergic, and be cautious)

Meditation and visualization: I personally think this is a huge part of witchcraft! It’s become one of my favourite areas to research and is always connecting to other aspects of my life, bringing me new opportunities, wonderful experiences as well as endless success in my craft

Crystals and elixirs: “A crystal elixir is the unique vibratory energy pattern of a crystal imprinted into the auric and biophysical energy matrix of water.”
Always check that the gemstone will not dissolve (like selenite), rust (like pyrite), or release any toxins (like malachite).
There are also several ways for the water to absorb the crystals energy without being submerged like this example

Divination: tarot or oracle cards, pendulums, scrying mirrors or bowls, tea leaf readings, runes, etc. There’s a variety of methods, each with their own process. I personally enjoy using seashells, but that’ll require a post of its own

Altars: there’s a specific set up for Wiccan altars, certain colours and symbols for sabbats, etc. but an altar is any sacred space. For example, it could be your nightstand with just a photo of your dog, some candles and a crystal ─ as long as it brings you comfort! It also doesn’t have to be your workspace. I have one with an empty spot for preforming rituals but the other ones I don’t usually touch much or at all

Offerings: usually left to gods, goddesses, fae, deities, etc. I like to leave them for small animals or just for nature in general ─ also remember that you can remove litter as an offering too and make sure that you do not ever leave anything which could harm the environment it was left in!!!

I know I missed a lot of things but this is just to give everyone a general idea of what to research and where to start, I hope it helps! 🙊🕯✨

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Witch Tip

To reduce anger, hold a rock and visualize the anger flowing into it; then throw the rock away.

Why not do it at school or work- put your anger into anything you’re about to throw away and lob it in the bin 👌

Practical magic at it’s finest!! Lol but no really

Monday, January 26, 2015

How To Have A Great Tarot Reading Experience.

How To Have A Great Tarot Reading Experience.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Magic Snowflake Tarot Spread.

The Magic Snowflake Tarot Spread.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

lingering bad feeling

Ever get a lingering bad feeling and just can’t quite figure out what’s bothering you?
Use this spread. :)

Friday, January 23, 2015

THE MAJOR ARCANA IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES

The Fool: Now what?

The Magician: You should really do the Thing

The High Priestess: You should think about what happens when you do the Thing

The Empress: Here are the means for you to do the Thing

The Emperor: Here are the rules you need to follow to do the Thing

The Hierophant: You probably shouldn't do the Thing

The Lovers: I'm going to decide for myself if I should do the Thing or not

The Chariot: I'm gOING TO DO THE THING

Strength: Whoa there friend have some self-control while you try to do the thing

The Hermit: Observe how other people do the Thing and learn from this

Wheel of Fortune: HAAAHAAHA THIS SETBACK IS KEEPING YOU FROM DOING THE THING HA HAAAA

Justice: Maybe I deserved that for trying to do the Thing

The Hanged Man: Trying to do the Thing has fucked my life over what the shit

Death: Trying to do the Thing has changed me beyond all comprehension. I DON'T LIKE CHANGE

Temperance: I'm trying to get back how I used to be before I tried to do the Thing

The Devil: I DON'T WANNA DO THE THING I WANNA STAY HOME AND DRINK AND EAT TEN CHEESEBURGER WAAAH

The Tower: Everything I knew before I tried to do the Thing was a lie. I am completely changed

The Star: Maybe there's hope for me to actually do the Thing

The Moon: I'M NOT SURE IF I'M MAKING PROGRESS WITH DOING THE THING YET????

The Sun: Wow I may actually be able to do the Thing

Judgment: Looks back fondly on the Journey that I took in order to do the Thing

The World: I did the Thing

The Fool: Now what?

Thursday, January 22, 2015

PSYCHIC DIVINATION TEA

Drink before psychic or divination work. it can taste a little funky but not all teas for magic use can taste like a field of wildflowers.

1 part Black Tea
2 part Lemon Balm
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Rose Hips
3 part Mugwort
2 part Yarrow

boil water then pour over herbs, let steep for 10 -15 minutes. sweeten with honey to taste.

-By HoneyCoyote-

*******Mugwort should never be used internally during pregnancy or lactation or by anyone who has pelvic inflammatory issues as it causes uterine contractions and can be passed through the mother’s milk.

Mugwort should not be used for more than one week continuously. Continued, habitual use of mugwort can cause nervous problems, liver damage and convulsions.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Shadow Self Conversation Tarot Spread.

Shadow Self Conversation Tarot Spread.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Bullshit Family BBQ This Weekend Tarot Spread.

Bullshit Family BBQ This Weekend Tarot Spread.

Monday, January 19, 2015

I highly recommend this ASMR Tarot chanel

I highly recommend this ASMR Tarot chanel

Sunday, January 18, 2015

TO CLEANSE A TAROT DECK

I wrote this spell when I bought my Tarot cards, in order to cleanse them and attune them to my energies.

I set them on the windowsill, and placed a chunk of quartz on top to amplify the energies. I preform this spell on the first night of the full moon.

“These cards before me have had a life,
of seeing good and seeing strife.

Now that they have come to me,
I cleanse them of their memories.

For three days hence, they’ll see the light
The sun by day, the moon by night.

When at last these days are done,
The future, present, and past will be one.”

After the chant is done, leave the cards and the quartz on the window sill. If possible, take them out of the box.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Anxiety, You’re Getting The Ax Tarot Spread.

Anxiety, You’re Getting The Ax Tarot Spread.

Friday, January 16, 2015

5 SUPER EASY TAROT TRICKS ANYONE CAN DO

1. For a situation that is not going your way

Find the Wheel of Fortune in your deck, the two cards on either side are the solutions to your problem

2. To bring money to you

Pull out the 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th and 50th card in your deck. These cards will tell you how to bring amounts of money your way.

3. To find the root of a romantic conflict

Find The Lovers. The cards on either side are conflicts surrounding the relationship.

4. To Leave behind sadness

Find The Moon and The Sun. The cards in between them are the order of steps you must take to move forward.

5. To look into your near future

Find your nearest Birth Card, the first card beneath it is what is approaching soonest.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Sept. Spread

iamarchetype:
“ I made a spread! Again!
I dislike summer so much that I’m always relieved to see september again. Besides, I was born in September so to me, it is always the begining of the year, when I can breathe again, when I feel like doing...

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

“Not All Who Wander Are Lost” Tarot Spread

“Not All Who Wander Are Lost” Tarot Spread
1. Your goal
2. The real issue(s) keeping you from reaching it
3. Obstacles you will face and must overcome
4. Approach/Path 1
5. Approach/Path 2
6. Advice for Path 1
7. Advice for Path 2
8. Outcome for Path 1
9. Outcome for Path 2
For the last few years I’ve been feeling a bit lost career-wise. What I’ve spent the last 10 years of my life doing is not what I want to do, but I feel stuck, old, & tired. When I was young I had a plan–a very straightforward plan that I allowed myself to be diverted from with mixed results (+cute son; -controlling ex husband). It took me a long time to realize that there isn’t just one path to reach my goals–there are many and I have the power to find one.
When you get to feeling that you’re in a rut, remember that there are thousands of people out there where you want to be and they each had their own way of getting there. This spread will help you find at least two options/approaches to reach a goal (it doesn’t have to be career) and to reassure you–there is a way to get to your goal from where you are.
Feel free to play with it….add more paths, add an extra card after each approach to see what individual obstacles each path will create or bring forth. Be brave and seek out the advice you need, but remember you are ultimately in control of you :)

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Morning Mug

Monday, January 12, 2015

IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WHO ASK FOR READINGS

When someone does a reading for you, whether it’s tarot, pendulum, or whatever else, it’s important that you do the following:

1. Thank them for the reading! The energy, time, and effort that goes into each reading can take a lot out of some people, and it really makes someone’s day when you let them know that you appreciate all of that work.
2. Offer feedback! Did the reading help you at all? Do you have better insight about the situation? Did it touch on something you didn’t even this about? And was the reading clear to you? Did you understand it? This sort of thing helps your reader so much, because it offers a gauge for accuracy and clarity. And the more accurate and clear they become, the better they can help other clients.
3. If you paid for the reading, consider tipping. It’s another form of gratitude for your reader, and not everyone can earn their income solely on readings. Whether you do and how much is up to you, but it always makes someone’s day and can really help people out.

These are just simple suggestions, but all of them really benefit your reader and future clients. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to add to the list.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Listen To Your Intuition Tarot Spread.

Listen To Your Intuition Tarot Spread.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

The Stuck-In-A-Rut Tarot Reading

The Stuck-In-A-Rut Tarot Reading
This is a reading I like to do when I feel very confused about my present and future. I may feel “stuck” or like I’m wandering in the dark. This reading shows some good insight, and there are multiple ways to read it.
After reading the spread chronologically, you can read each row and look for similarities and find where your deck is concentrating.
1 - My Mind
2 - My Body
3 - My Spirit
4 - My Love
5 - My Career
6 - My Future
7 - My Relationships
8 - My Intuition
9 - My Self
10 - My Power
11 - My Truth
12 - My Vision

Friday, January 9, 2015

New Moon, New Beginnings Spread

New Moon, New Beginnings Spread

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Find Peace Tarot Spread

Find Peace Tarot Spread

Mental Space: This card represents what kind of “head space” you’re in. Are you over thinking or analyzing things? Are you anxious about your next move? This will give your some insight into your mental and emotional state.

Physical Space: This card represents your situation or what you’ve been doing. Are your current living conditions making it hard to move forward? Are you actively avoiding making some change out of fear or procrastination? This ties your mental and emotional state to your action phase.

What the Problem is: Some greater awareness of the problem.

What To Do: How you can take immediate action.

What To Wait For: What you must wait for, or what signs to look for. You’re not alone, the universe will help you. Alternatively this card may represent negative situations that may arise as you seek peace, and these and red flags you should be prepared for.

This spread can be used to help ground you during anxiety attacks, can be used to focus and direct you when you seem stagnated due to depression, or to help give you a bit of insight before making a life change.