November Magick

 

November 

The name comes from novem, "nine". 

The Gaulish Druids called their month of November-December "Dumanios", or 'The Darkest Depths'.

 Moon Names:

Appalachian - Apple Moon

Colonial America - Beaver Moon

Celtic - Dark Moon

Choctaw - Sassafras Moon

Cherokee - Trading Moon

Chinese - White Moon

Medieval England - Snow Moon

Neo-Pagan - Tree Moon or Mourning Moon

Wiccan - Snow Moon

Algonquian - Beaver Moon

English - Hunter's Moon

Stregheria - Larder Moon

Astrological Signs: 

THREE CLASSES OF SCORPIO:

October 24 - November 2  (Scorpio - Libra Cusp)

November 3 - 11 

November 12 - 22 (Scorpio - Sagittarius Cusp)

Death, Transformation and Rebirth

 Plants, Trees, Herbs and Resins: 

Cypress, Ginger, Nutmeg, hops, Wormwood, Hyssop, Mugwort, Patchouli, Rosemary, Apple, Chrysanthemum, Oak, Pine, Star Anise, Elder, Yew, Dragon's blood

Colors: Black, White, Purple, Gray, Yellow, Blue/Green

Animals:   Bat, Beaver, Deer, Dog, Falcon, Goose, Hawk, Owl, Raven, Snake, Sow, White Stag, Wolf

Stones and Crystals:   Amber, Amethyst, Apache Tear, Citrine, Obsidian, Onyx, Tiger's Eye 

Spell A Day

Shoe Sachet for Safe Travels
Spell Date:  Saturday, November 3, 2018
Color of the day:  Brown
Incense of the day:  Magnolia
It’s holiday time—which means traveling, be it journeys to visit family, shopping trips, or just being outdoors and enjoying the sights and sounds and scents of the season. With so many people out and about, a travel talisman is in order. Back when folks traveled mainly on foot, it was customary to pop a few herbs into one’s boots to ensure a safe journey.

Make a sachet to slip into your shoes (when you’re not wearing them) to freshen them up and charge them with travel-friendly energy. Mix together equal amounts of mugwort (to prevent weariness), comfrey (for safety and protection), and mint (refreshing and hospitable), with this incantation:

"Near and far,
By foot or car,
Keep me safe where I go.
I will it be so!"

Place the mixture in black ( protective) pouches and tuck them into your shoes—just remember to take them out before wearing!

Bone Magick

To some traditions such as these are superficial and are only done for entertainment. However, to the Kitchen Witch this is Magick!

There was a time, not all that long ago when animals were viewed as sacred. Each holding it’s own divine vibrational essence, unlike many current views where animals are looked at and treated as commodities. At one time, animals were killed with care and reverence. The family or tribe hunting would never take more than they needed and would often conduct specific rites to honor the spirit of the departed creature. Once the necessary rituals were conducted and respects were paid, the meat was used for food. It was thought blasphemous to waste the remaining parts of the animal and so the rest was used in a variety of ways. In some cultures is was believed that the spirit of the animal might return to your home with a deadly curse or with severe misfortune if its remains were mistreated or wasted.

The reverence for our animal brothers and sisters encouraged people to use the entire animal for daily life and in sacred rites, not just the bits and pieces as we do today. The skin, hair, teeth, bones, and so on all had a purpose. Bones became a primary component in most divination and Magickal practices. This incorporation of animal parts into sacred rituals makes perfect sense, even to this day. All life is sacred, making the food we consume sacred. Treating animals with respect is a given when you are walking a Magickal and spiritual path.

Divination
I am sure you have seen some horrible and misleading renditions of bone divination in movies. Typically portrayed is a dingy blind hag tossing bones into a bowl or onto a cloth as she murmurs an evil curse. While these representations are dramatic misrepresentations of the truth, they are loosely based on actual ancient practices.

Different bones have a different meaning, much like ruins or tarot cards. How the bones fall will determine the message that is read by the skilled Diviner. Many cultures from South African to Mongolian, European, and South American, all have their own styles and rituals for reading bones. Some use the knuckle bones of sheep while others prefer a mix for rib, spine, and leg bones. In some cultures, a combination of various animal bones is preferred, giving the Diviner a variety of sizes and shaped to read.

While in the movies we see the Diviner receiving a large amount of information determining the outcomes of a critical situation, in reality the Diviner will often only answers yes or no questions. Others will break up the divination into as many as 4-parts with simple answers received. While there is no single form of bone divination, many traditions have been mingled to create new styles of reading. A great example is South African, European and Native American traditions as displayed in some new world traditions like Hoodoo and Southern Conjure.

Bones as Tools
Longer or larger bones of pigs, turkeys, and beef make great tools. You could effectively create a Magick wand for directing and focusing your energy from larger longer bones. Bone can be smoothed, carved and burned to represent your own personal path with symbols that are specific and meaningful to you. You can create your own divination set from pieces of bone, or carve bone to create altarpieces.

You can use large bones to grind herbs and spices for your Magickal recipes much like a Pestle. You will want to make sure the bone is strong enough, large enough and that it has been properly cleaned for this kind of task. I have found that the ribs bones of pig and beef work very well. You will want to make sure they are uncut bone, keeping the bone as close to it original state as possible.

Discussing this reminds me of stories I have heard and read about how some practitioners of Magick will acquire the bones of a powerful Witch after his or her death for this purpose. It is thought that the bone of a powerful individual will help infuse spells, potions, and other Magickal workings with the remnant power of the deceased. It is for this reason that many powerful Witches would instruct their apprentices and family members to keep their graves secret or choose to become cremated. The purpose is to prevent the defilement of their resting place. I don’t recommend raiding graves to acquire powerful bones, it is not only spiritual dangerous, but it is also highly disrespectful to disturb the dead. The idea has significance as we use animal bones to infuse our Magickal recipes with the animals specific Magickal essence.

In addition to using bones as a pestle type tool, you can also use larger bones for stirring soups and other Magickal recipes. Animals are usually considered a symbol of abundance and prosperity when used in Magick. The bones of animals will help infuse your spells with this Magickal essence. It only makes sense to use bones in the conjuring of spells related to prosperity, abundance, financial gain, and so on.

If you were able to know the animal personally by raising it on your own or through a sponsorship, you will also have the chance to know and understand its unique personality. This will also help you determine what magickal essence the animal will provide to your Magickal Recipes. Since raising our own beef, poultry, and pork is an issue for most of us living in urban locations, the sponsorship of an animal is an ideal way to ensure your animal is treated humanely and respectfully. To learn more about how to sponsor an animal read:

Magickal Recipes
Stock Tip The Magick KitchenIn recent years, the Marrow of beef and ox has made a comeback in high-end restaurants. It would almost appear that the wisdom of our ancestors is slowly making its presence known in common and high society.

In Magickal recipes, the use of bone is essential to making stocks.  Stocks have many uses and should not be confused with broth. While bones can also be used in the making of broth, stocks are a bit different. While broths are usually made from the meaty parts of the animal, stocks are made of the bones resulting a richer flavor as the gelatin and marrow are released. In either method, you can add a variety of vegetables to the cooking process to deepen and enhance the flavor.

While other forms of non-edible Magick allow the use of found bones, I cannot recommend using found bones inedible recipes. You will only want to use bones you have purchased fresh or processed yourself.


Source
http://themagickkitchen.com/bone-magick-for-the-kitchen-witch/

Daily Conjure Tip

Magick

Magick

Magick is finding your connection to the Earth and all that is natural, alive and moving in the universe! It binds all that exists together. 

Magick is living in balance with the flow of life, and knowing that you are a vital force within that flow. Magick is everywhere! In the trees, rain, stars, and in the sea. It is the spark that quickens a seed to rise up from the soil. 

Magick is laughter, joy, wonder and truth the of the world around us! It is the subtle enchantment that reminds us not to waste a single moment of this gift that we call life!

Magick is not greed, or power, or pretense...It is real. It exists. And it works. 
Magick is the mystery that lies in the secret soul of the world. It is the essence of creation. What we imagine, we have the power to create! 

MAGICK IS WITHIN YOU... 

With it you can create your dreams, heal your world, love your life and find the peace that lives in every human heart. 

Author Unknown 

Recipes for Magick

Recipes For Magick

MAY 20, 2018 / GRAYWITCH13 / EDIT

Infusing Herbs in Coconut Oil:

Coconut oil is a wonderful medium for steeping herbs and makes great infusions. Coconut oil is highly moisturising, as well as healing, cooling, and toning. It is especially great for capturing the scent of herbs. It also takes on the colour of the herbs infused in it.

To infuse herbs in coconut oil, add oil to a double broiler system (one pot filled with , another pot of cup, or bowl inside of it) and then add herbs. Heat up the pot until the  is boiling and the coconut oil is melted. Once it is boiling, lower the temperature and let it steep for at least 30 minutes.

Herb infused coconut oil can be ingested or applied to the skin.

Recipes:

In the Woods Oil:
– Fir or pine leaves
– Juniper berries

Lovers’ Oil:
–  petals/buds
– Lavender
– Calendula

Warming Oil:
– Rosemary
– Turmeric
– Ginger
– Cardamom

Cooling Oil:
– Peppermint or spearmint
– Lemonbalm
–  peel
– Cypress leaves

ALTAR OIL
1/8 cup olive oil, 4 drops Frankincense Essential oil, 2 drops Myrrh Essential oil, 1 drop Cedar Essential oil- Anoint your alter with this oil, and as you are doing this, call upon your chosen deity to watch over it!

ASTRAL TRAVEL OIL5 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Ylang-ylang, 1 drop Cinnamon, 1/8 cup of base oil- add together. Anoint the stomach, wrists, bacl of the neck & forhead. Use this oil when you want to practice astral travel.

ATTRACTION OIL
Some Lovage Herb, Grated Lemon Peel or Lemon Flowers, A small piece of lodestone, Chop the Lovage and add the lemon peel. Add 2 tbls. of this mix to 2oz of olive oil. Botlle the mixture, and place the lodestone into the bottle as well.

BANISHING OIL3 drops Cypress, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cedarwood- Blend together and use to anoint candles in banishing spells!

BUSINESS SUCCESS OIL
6 drops Bergamot oil, 2 drops Basil oil, 2 drops Patchouli oil, 1 pinch of ground Cinnamon, 1/2 ounce carrier oil Mix together and store in a dark bottle. Anoint the cash register, business cards or the front door of the business to increase each flow.

COME SEE ME OIL5 drops Patchouli, 1 drop Cinnamon, 10ml Olive oil. Add together, store in a dark bottle and use to anoint candles to attract an ideal mate.

COME TO ME OIL
1 drop rose, 1 drop jasmine, 1 drop gardenia, 1 drop lemon oil, 10ml Olive oil. Add together, store in a dark bottle and use to anoint candles on love spells.

DREAM OIL
Mix equal parts of grated lemon peel, frankincense and myrrh, then add 2 tbls of this mixture to 2oz of Olive oil. Place a few drops on your oillow prior to sleep.

ELEMENTAL OILS
Air oil– 5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Neroli.
Fire oil– 3 drops Ginger, 2 drops Rosemary, 1 drop Clove, 1 drop Petigrin.
Water oil– 3 drops Plamarosa, 2 drops Ylang-Ylang, 1 drop Jasmine.
Earth oil– 4 drops Patchouli, 4 drops Cypress.

ENERGY OIL4 drops Essntial oil of Orange, 2 drops Essential oil of Lime, 1 drop Essntial oil of Cardamom, 1/8 of a cup Base Oil- Put the base oil into your bottle and add the Essential Oils. Wear when you feel under the weather, feel your energies waning, or just when you feel yo need and energy ‘top-up’!

FAST ACTION OIL
2 drops Dragon’s Blood oil, 1 drop Cinnamon oil, 2 drops Lemon oil, 2 drops Rosemary oil, Dram of base oil- Add oils to base and use to anoint candles in spells that you want a speed result to!

FAST LUCK OIL
4 drops of patchouli esstnial oil, 2 drops of carnation essential oil, 2 drops of mimosa essential oil, 10ml base oil- Use to anoint candles in prosperity spells.

FAST MONEY OIL
Add 10 drops patchouli to half a cup of Olive oil, and store in a dark bottle. Use to anoint candles in money spells, and also anoint your money to ensure it’s return to you.

FULL MOON OIL
3 drops Sandalwood oil, 2 drops Lemon oil, 1 drop Rose oil, 10ml base oil- Add the esstntial oils to the base oil and use to anoint the body prior to Esbats in order to attune with the Lunar energies.

GENERAL LOVE OIL
3 drops of rosemary essential oil, 1 drop of rose essential oil, 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil, 10ml base oil- Mix together and bottle. Use to anoint the candles when doing love spells.

GODDESS OIL
3 drops Rose oil, 2 drops Gardenia oil, 1 drop Lemon oil, 1 drop Lotus oil, 1 drop Ambergris oil, 10ml base oil- Wear to honour the goddess during rituals.

GOOD LUCK OIL
1 tbls dried wormwood, 3 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp powerdred mandrake root, 13 drops Pine oil, 1/4 cup olive oil- Carefully blend the ingredients together, bottle and allow to sit for 13 nights befor using.

HEALING OIL4 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Juniper, 1 drop Sandalwood, 10ml base oil- wear to speed healing.

MONEY OIL7 drops Patchouli oil, 5 drops Cedarwood oil, 1 drop Basil oil, 1 drop Clove oil, 10ml base oil, small piece of cinnamon stick- Blend all the oil’s together & bottle. Add the small piece of cinnamon stick to the bottle. Use to anoint candles in money / prosperity spells.

MOON MAGICK OIL
8 drops of sandalwood essential oil, 1/8 th teaspoon of powedered orris root, 8 drops of lotus essential oil, 10ml base oil- Use to anoint candles in love spells.

POWER OIL4 drops Essential oil of Orange, 1 drop Essential oil of Ginger, 1 drop Essential oil of Pine, 1/8 cup of Base Oil.- Blend together and bottle. Use to give yourself additional power in rituals.

PSYCHIC OIL12 drops Lemongrass, 4 drops Yarrow, 2 tbl of Olive oil- Mix together and wear to increase psychic powers, especially when doing divination work.

PROSPERITY OIL
3 drops Patchouli oil, 2 drops Cedarwood oil, 3 drops Orange oil, 10ml base oil- Blend together and bottle. Use to anoint candles in prosperity spells.

PROTECTION OIL #13 drops of rosemary essential oil, 2 drops of frankincense essential oil, 1 drop of lavender essential oil, 10ml base oil.

PROTECTION OIL #2
3 drops rosemary, 2 drops Vetivert, 4 drops Dragons Blood, 10ml base oil.

SACRED LIGHT OIL
8 drops of sandalwood essential oil, 3 drops of nutmeg essential oil, 3drops of cinnamon essential oil, 10ml base oil- Use to anoint candles in prosperity spells.

SPIRIT OIL (elemental)
8 drops Sandalwood, 8 drops Violet, 5 drops Crocus, 5 drops Gardenia- add to half a cup of Olive oil and store in a dark bottle.

WITCHES OBSESSION OIL4 drops of musk essential oil, 1 drop of cassis essential oil, 1 drop of myrrh essential oil, 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil, 10ml base oil- Blend together ans use in love spells for women

Monday Magick

Monday Magickal Correspondences

Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Gender: Feminine
Deities: Artemis, Diana, Luna, Selene, Thoth
Colors: Silver, White, Gray, Blue
Crystals: Aquamarine, Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Saphire, Selenite, Silver
Herbs & Plants: Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Lily, Lotus, Mints, Moonflowers, Moonwort, Myrrh, Poppy, Sage, Sandalwood, Willow
Incenses: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Moon Oil, Sandalwood, Wormwood
Energies & Associations: Clairvoyance, Divination, Dream Work, Emotional Healing, Faerie Magick, Feminine Beauty, Female Fertility, Feminine Health, Glamours, Goddess Rituals, Home and Family Life, Illusions, Intuition, Insight, Psychic Ability, Purity, Wisdom, Women’s Mysteries

Dancing in the Moon light

 

When the Moon is at Her peak

Then come out

Dance in Her light

Before the light fades

Her face turns

When the Moon is at Her peak

Then your heart's desire seek

Dance and dance

Chant your will and  spell

For as you will so mote it be

C 2018- Lady Shadow