Witchy Resources – Page 7 – Amethyst’s Archive

low-budget-witches: Need tiny glass vials? Check the scrapbooking section of your craft store. They often have little packages of them for inexpensive for embellishing cards. I know that Tim Holtz lines make them. I’ve seen sets (both clear and brown/amber) at Tuesday Morning in their crafting section, $3 or so for a pack of 8Continue reading

Masterpost of Masterposts

ravenbywolf: I love when the witchy people of tumblr share their knowledge by creating incredibly useful masterposts of information. I made this “masterpost of masterposts” to act as a running directory of such resources. If you see any errors (such as credit or misinformation) please contact me and I will make any necessary changes. WitchcraftContinue reading “Masterpost of Masterposts”

The Crossroads

qedavathegrey: The Crossroads are an infinitely powerful place – where the planes collide, the worldly nexus and the paths of decision. While always related to the actual crossing of roads, the symbolic nature of the Crossroads extends far beyond – even in the physical plane. The nexus include far more than the mere crossing ofContinue reading “The Crossroads”

Storm Craft

stormsorceress: BasicsStorm Craft Basics Storm CrystalsStorm Crystal GridsChrysocolla in QuartzBanded Amethyst Spells & CharmsForget Me Rain Water Spell CursesStorm of Tears & Nightmares Snow StormsMagic for a Snow Storm

i feel out of all the quote unquote magically blogs for lack of a term youd be able to answer this the easiest, i know dragons bats and doves blood inks are a thing, do you know if their are more kinds of similar inks dragons blood based or not? i know different color inks are used differently but i dont mean pigments exactly if im making any sense

graycloak: Ah, magickal inks. Yes. Okay, well, you do have the main three already: Dragon’s Blood, Bat’s Blood, and Dove’s Blood inks are all used for various types of magickal writing. Some lesser known inks, but still in this same generic category, are:Butterfly’s Blood, Black Nightshade, and Lampblack inks. Butterfly’s Blood Ink is made fromContinue reading “i feel out of all the quote unquote magically blogs for lack of a term youd be able to answer this the easiest, i know dragons bats and doves blood inks are a thing, do you know if their are more kinds of similar inks dragons blood based or not? i know different color inks are used differently but i dont mean pigments exactly if im making any sense”

ember-reverie: City witches: The ones who whistle up buses to keep to their schedules and whistle the lights to change. The ones who hum and cast. The ones who write sigils up and down their arms on pens they found. The ones who write curses on scraps of paper and burn things with cigarette lighters.Continue reading

“Don’t Mess With Me” Folk Charms.

faula: To protect yourself, wear or carry coral, amethyst, diamond, pearl, ruby, carnelian, peridot, turquoise or sapphire, a tortoiseshell bracelet, a necklace of rowan berries, oak or rowan leaves. For safe travel place a sprig of mint in your wallet, handbag, luggage, or glove compartment. Wear white clothing and turquoise and moonstone jewelry. And don’tContinue reading ““Don’t Mess With Me” Folk Charms.”

Kitchen Witch Cursing

diary-of-demosthenes: In response to the lovely Herbalrog’s post Some granny/Appalachia/kitchen witch curse tips I can share (all non-toxic) DO NOT EAT THE FOOD YOU ARE CURSING TO GIVE TO SOMEONE ELSE!!! Think of common properties of everyday kitchen spices and get creative. Also be specific with your intention-like Herbalrog said, timing, amount of time itContinue reading “Kitchen Witch Cursing”

thebeardedwitch: Beautiful snakeskin provided by the wonderful @tiredtriangle. I originally intended to keep the skin in a box of my own creation but this box seems just as appropriate. I’ve come across a few uses for snakeskin which include using one as a fertility charm; the skin worn directly on the person. A rattlesnake rootContinue reading

Resources to Start Learning Local Plants

green-mystic: USDA Plant Catalog – search by region, state and a number of categories. Actually this whole site is really good. Search in Google “[your state]” and “DA noxious weeds.” Thumb through wild plant guides for free on Google Books. There’s also the Native Plants Database, searchable by scientific name, region, etc. A number ofContinue reading “Resources to Start Learning Local Plants”