Moons & Musings

Hello all! Today, we're looking at Bibliomancy! What Is Bibliomancy? Bibliomancy is a form of divination that uses books, sometimes specific books and variations of it can be found in many different practices around the world. Traditionally, books designed for this kind of divination and Holy texts such as the Bible have been used as well as the Qur'an, which had specific passages for divination in Iran, Turkey and India  There is a subcategory of this called Rhapsodomancy , which uses poems to accomplish the same thing  Methods   There are a couple of way to go about using Bibliomancy, let's have a look at some of them: Method One - If you walk past a bookshelf or place where books are kept and a book falls down, either on the shelf or off the shelf, then that book is trying to tell you something. If it falls and is closed, pick up the book and close your eyes. Open the book and let your finger skim across the page until it stops. The word or first complete sen...

Hello all! Today we're going to be be looking at potatoes! What is Potato Magick? Potato Magick is simply using potatoes in your craft  Where do I get potatoes from? Potatoes can be bought from the shops/markets in either bag or tin form or you can grow your own  How can I use potatoes in my craft? Here are some ways you can use potatoes in your craft: - Poppets.  If all else fails, you can use a potato to make a poppet, either but carving it or using mash potatoes like you would use clay. You can also use the potato to make a stamp for runes and sigils  - Grounding . Potatoes are associated with the element of Earth since they grow in the ground and are excellent for grounding. Eat after spell work or anything intense to help bring you back to reality. Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew! I suppose you could also carve one in place of a pumpkin  - Protection. Potatoes can be used in protection magick, for example: cut a potato into quarters and ...

Hello all! Today we're going to look at something I'm surprised we haven't already covered: keys!!! The History of Keys - Quick Version  The oldest believed example of a key and it's accompanying lock system was found in the ruins of Nineveh , the capital of Assyria (which is now part of modern day Iraq and Syria) and is around 6000 years old. These security systems were made of wood with the keys looking a bit like toothbrushes with a diagonal handle and pegs that corresponded with the lock. Other examples of this ancient type of lock have been found throughout the world such as in the Faroe Islands, Norway and Japan. It was also commonly used in Ancient Egypt. However, these systems were very flawed. They were easily broken, picked as most keys were almost exactly the same and only opened from one side. It was the Romans that gave us metal locks and keys or Ward Locks. Locks were typically made of iron and keys were usually brass. This made them more dura...

Hello all! We've covered Moons (more Moons than Jupiter!) and we've covered Storm Water but, we haven't looked at what happens when you combine them! A recap   Here are some of our relevant posts:   Storm Water Waning Moon Waxing Moon So, the purpose of this post is to look at the different Moon phases and their properties and the properties of Storm Water to see if collecting Storm Water from different Moons changes it's properties. First off... Properties Of Storm Water  Storm Water can be used for the following: - Emotional healing/Strength - Confidence - Charging tools/items/Spells - Protection - Cleansing - Curse/Hex casting - Manifestation - Chaos Magick Moon Phases + Associations  There are 8 main Moon phases. Let's see what they'er associated with: - New Moon . - Intentions, New beginnings/Starting over - Waxing Crescent Moon . - Friendship, Luck/Success, Wealth, Attraction  - First Quarter Moon . - Calming, Creativity, Motivation, Growth, St...

Hello all!! I've been meaning to do this post for a while so let's jump in! This is going to be a long one so take notes as you go! This is the follow up to our  Water Wards  post... What is a plant ward? A plant ward is, quite simply, a ward that is a plant  What can be a plant ward? Potentially, any house plant or plant on your property can become a plant ward  How do I make a plant ward? I'm glad you asked! Here's a little guide to creating a plant ward! ( This is not the only way to do this, you can adapt it to your requirements ) For houseplants or potted plants : 1 - Select your plant, it can be any houseplant you desire (if you have a common household pet please check our PET SAFETY posts) and decide where your plant is going to go and cleanse that area. Also, put a bit of thought into what you want your ward to do  2  - Begin preparations. Cleanse your plant and cleanse your casting area. If you cast circles, place your plant in the ci...

Hello all! As you may have gathered, we are rather fond of cats so, after a trip down a proverbial rabbit hole, here is a culmination of what different colour cats mean to the craft! There will be numerous photos of cats so beware of cuteness! We'll be starting with.... Orange   (This is our own supreme kitty overlord, Ginge aka Lord Moosleton III)  Orange cats are associated with: - Solar energy  - Happiness  - Leadership  - Cheerfulness  - Encouragement  Fun fact - Female orange cats are rare! Black   (This is our squeaky void who goes by many names) Black cats are associated with: - Protection  - Warding off negativity  - Security  - Banishing  - Intuition  Fun fact - Due to silly, baseless superstitions, black cats are less likely to get adopted than any other colour!  Calico/Tortoiseshell/Tortie and White  (This is Sausage, also known as Handbag due to the way ...

Hello all! We're in for a massive amount of energy coming our way so, let's have a look at what's causing everything! Nova Explosion At some point between now and September (if it hasn't already happened) there will be a celestial explosion that will be briefly visible from Earth for about a week. We don't have a front row seat of course but what we will see is a really bright star that isn't normally visible. The explosion is taking place in the Corona Borealis constellation (between the Booties and Hercules constellations). Since the last recorded Star system nova was in 1946, I'd say that this is a rare event. Now, if you work with celestial, astronomical or chaos energy, you'll definitely want to harness this energy! I would also say that it can be used for baneful purposes as well since a star exploding would be quite a violent event. Eclipse Portal Since I've only recently come across this term, the timeframe is limited. The Lun...

Hello all! Today we're going to have a peak into Knot Magick! What Is Knot Magick? Sometimes called, String Magick, Thread Magick or Cord Magick, Knot Magick is a form of spellcraft that involves tying knots into material with intention to form a spell, putting emphasis on focus and directing energy. Items such as feathers, sticks, bones and the like can be tied into the spell but they are not mandatory. Each folk tradition has their own method and meaning e.g the amount of knots used and knot placement  What is Knot Magick used for? Knot Magick can be used for any purpose though historically, it was seen as a way to cause sickness.  As this is mostly intention based, the possibilities are endless. Knot Magick is also a part of Stitch Witchery and Craft Witchery (featured here  Which Witch Are You? pt 5  ) Examples of Knot Magick The most known example of knot magick is the Witch's Ladder . Also called Witches' Ladder, Witches Ladder, Witch Ladder and W...