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An herbal infusion is a liquid in which herbs have steeped for a period of time. Infusions have many uses in the magical sanctum: they can be part of spellcasting, used to clean or consecrate items, or even consumed as a tea, whether to affect one's frame of mind or just to taste good. It's easy to make your own infusions, and by doing so, you'll always know they're fresh, safe, and ready to use. For a simple herbal infusion, you'll need a cup of uncontaminated/filtered water, two clean lidded ...
We all have those moments of wishing that we felt confident with an answer or could retrieve a bit of information on the spot. Luckily for us, we can create a portable charm to give us a boost in those moments. You'll need a 5-inch circle of cloth, a 12-inch length of string or yarn, a pinch of ground coffee, and a half teaspoon of at least five of these: allspice, cinnamon, ginger, matcha, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme (each ground or powdered). Place the coffee and herbs/spices on the ...
Did you know that a certain kind of writing can access the creative parts of your brain as well as forgotten or hidden memories? Welcome to freewriting! Use this when wrestling with a problem or before divination or magical practices. You'll need paper, a pen or pencil, and mint tea or candy. Before beginning, focus on your problem, issue, or desire and condense it into one or two words; this is your "prompt." Sip the tea or chew the candy to heighten your senses. Begin writing in response to ...
Good spellwork often uses specially charged waters. Charged waters may be naturally occurring, as when one collects rainwater, or created intentionally, as when one leaves water out under the full moon to gather the moon's energies. It's easy to begin a collection of your own charged waters. Start with an assortment of tight-lidded jars and spring water, purchased or obtained locally from the wild. Sun-charged water: Leave a jar of spring water under the full sun, from sunrise to ...
