Herbal Tea Magic for the Modern Witch: A Practical Guide to Healing Herbs, Tea Leaf Reading, and Botanical Spells (Books for Modern Witches)

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Keep in mind that these distinctions aren’t absolute: there’s clearly some overlap between these different witches. That’s because the types of witchcraft have never been formally categorized, so all of these different types developed separately in completely different areas of the world. Honey has been used for thousands of years, all over the world, for its health benefits. Not only does taking local honey on a daily basis help relieve seasonal allergies, it also helps to relieve sore throats, coughs, and colds. The honey you buy in a grocery store won’t do – buy from a local beekeeper and get it raw. Add a bit to your tea. Instructions: You may also perform strong spells on the beach and change the type of spell you cast depending on the weather and the mood of the ocean. Overall, tea is a great beverage to share as an offering. It’s inexpensive and there are so many different flavors to choose from. Just keep in mind that some deities prefer specific blends, so it may take you a while to get it right. With that in mind, here are some things to consider when choosing tea. Traditional Tea for Ancient Cultures Elemental witchcraft can be involved in almost any other type of witchcraft and used by any type of witch. The hallmark of an element witch is incorporating the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) into their practice.

Mugwort is the dreamer’s herb: it enhances lucid dreaming and astral projection abilities. I prefer mixing mint with my mugwort tea to cut the bitterness. Wormwood is a key ingredient in absinthe, AND it connects the individual with the spirit world. Absinthe was also called the Green Fairy, and some say this is because people hallucinated from it. I say it’s because the individual was put in touch with spirits beyond the veil. If you’re pregnant or nursing, you should not partake of the teas: mugwort, wormwood, damiana. Let your tea for vitality soak up the sunrise a few minutes before drinking it. Tea Witchcraft for LoveOne of his tea legends is that he was drinking boiled water one day when some leaves fell into his water. The emperor continued to drink the water and realized he enjoyed the taste or benefits of the leafy water. Tasseography or tasseomancy, as some people call it, is essentially the art of interpreting messages and finding symbols in the configurations and shapes of tea leaves. To put it into perspective, it’s similar to tarot or crystal readings. If you can’t find any traditional teas related to your god or goddess, next you’ll research herbs that grow wild in the region where your god hails from. For example, is your goddess Brigid? Research wild herbs that grow in Ireland. Results might show: clover, borage, buttercup, anjelica, daisy, etc. Make a list, then you’ll need to research whether these plants are indeed edible and are non-toxic. This is especially important if you plan to consume the tea you craft for your god or goddess! 4. Putting It All Together

Great read - a must have for anyone interested in working with the Goddess during the full moon! Highly recommended! - Luis Meyer Trouble sleeping? In addition to ceasing the caffeine intake after 2 pm, drink a cup of tea to relieve stress and soothe you to sleep. Tea is magical, but it is also practical and has helped people fall asleep for centuries. Teas for sleep include: The hedge witch will focus mainly on interactions with nature. The word “hedge” means the boundary between this world and the spirit realm; hedge witches are known for “flying” into the spiritual world when they practice magic. I think that green witchcraft is one of the most common types of witchcraft because it’s so accessible! Many of us feel strong connections to our plants, and you can be a green witch (with lots of flora and fauna) even if you live in an apartment.Crystal witches draw upon the power of crystals to cast spells. They know how to intuitively communicate with crystals and can tell what kind of magical work each crystal wants to do. These witches can also believe in just about any deities (you can even be a Christian witch) or they can believe in nothing at all. Everything works here! You can really develop your own kind of witchcraft if you work in an eclectic fashion. This goddess of mercy was thought to have been based on a real woman who became a goddess. She rescues lost travelers in distress and one legend holds that she only agreed to become a goddess if she was allowed to care for and help mortals still.

While you’re stirring the tea, keep envisioning the three qualities you’ve chosen. Finally, repeat this spell: Southern Myths” is the third novel in the “Sweet Tea Witches” series and was released in the year 2018. Right when Pepper begins to accept her ability to communicate with animals she gets thrown for a loop, as an egg holding a baby dragon arrives on her doorstep. Certain that this creature is going to grow up and become a destructive force of nature, she gives the creature to the first person that’s interested in buying it. His name is Mysterio, who is a traveling magician and claims he is able to communicate with the dead. It is said that Hekate helps us to overcome obstacles and challenges that stand in our way, and to achieve our goals. In addition to being a benevolent Goddess, she is also a fierce warrior. When we summon her, we invite her to help us take charge of our lives, to lead us into battle, and to fight for justice.

Can You Be More Than One Type Of Witch?

A hereditary witch, also known as an ancestral witch, believes that witchcraft is a gift passed down from ancestors. Since we previously mentioned Hecate, this ancient deity is the goddess of herbalism. She teaches her followers all about the lore of plants and nature. In fact, Hecate is considered to be among the most important deities in ancient Greece. In some of the myths about her, Hecate has three heads and is associated with darkness and death. Both are formulated with, you guessed it, antibacterial Tea Tree Oil and skin calming Witch Hazel, helping to maintain cleaner and healthier-looking skin. So what’s the difference between the two? What Are The Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil And Witch Hazel?

Dianic witches focus on the feminine. They usually worship the Roman goddess Diana, but they can sometimes focus on all goddesses as the divine feminine is the most important aspect of Dianic witchcraft. For example, consider drinking your tea before bed each night. This will help you establish a routine, and will add meaning to your ritual. What’s more, our minds are typically more at ease during the nighttime.

Are There More Types Than Just These 23?

Does your recipe call for water? You can substitute a weakly brewed tea for water in many cases without affecting the taste of the food overmuch. If the food you’re cooking is particularly light flavored, you can even use a cold infusion. Simply place your herbs into the desired amount of water in your fridge for an hour. This allows the energy of the plants to infuse the water without imparting too much of the taste. Cold infusion is actually the ideal way to extract the greatest amount of plant energy from your botanicals since cool or cold water is able to accept more energy than warm or hot water. The cottage witch is also known as the home witch, and despite the well-known aesthetic, you can be a cottage witch in any kind of home (not just an idyllic English countryside cottage). The foundation of the cottage witch is that magic is practiced in the home and about the home. Dianic witches will practice a lot of meditation and visualization in addition to their magic. The focus of the practice is to heal inner wounds that these witches have received from the patriarchy. When you have finished place the cup on the saucer upside down and turn 3 times. This disconnects your spirit from the reading. You have a list of herbs to use in your god or goddess’ tea. Now what? Now it’s time to put it all together! Let’s say I’ve listed chamomile, nettles and roses for my goddess. I can simply throw the ingredients together, pour hot water over it and offer it to her. This works as a tea offering. OR if I want to put extra effort into it, I can make it into an entire ritual which might include prayer during the brewing process, charging in moonlight, and setting it on the altar. How you present your tea offering to your god or goddess is entirely up to you! 5. Drinking Your God/Goddess Tea