goodbonestarot:

 Here’s a thing I didn’t know when I started reading Tarot that I wish I did: the Rider-Waite-Smith deck is public domain, meaning if you’re buying a deck what you’re paying for is not the images but the materials they’re printed on. So unless it’s a fancy edition or an older/antique version, don’t pay a bunch for it! I bought my original Rider Waite for probably like $18 ten years ago and that’s WAY more than it’s worth considering it’s just generic plastic-coated cardstock and started peeling almost immediately.

It also means you are free to print out copies for yourself without worrying about breaking any copyright laws. Here’s a PDF version for the deck in color, 9 cards to a page in its current arrangement, so smaller than standard but not by much. Here’s a version that’s just the line art in case you don’t have access to color printing or want to color them in yourself.

My suggestion? Go get construction paper, or if you have a little extra money, go to Michael’s and get cardstock paper in a nice pattern or color. Then get either a regular glue stick or if you can afford the extra couple bucks, buy the Elmer’s Craft Bond Extra Strength Glue Stick (it’s like $3ish at Michael’s and is designed to not oversaturate paper and make it ripple). Then print, adhere the printer paper to the construct paper/cardstock, let dry and cut out. They may be a little difficult to ruffle shuffle but beyond that it will function the same as any other deck AND if you spill coffee on your spread it’s not the end of the world, just reprint the cards you stained. 

subtle witch tips for the fall 🍁

orriculum:

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🍁 gourds and pumpkins make for lovely altar decorations, and spell ingredients

🍁 jack-o-lanterns burning with herbs sprinkled inside for candle spells

🍁 scarecrows are good poppets for binding fears

🍁 fallen leaves can be used in spells, intent varying from each type of leaf

🍁 hot chocolate and flavored coffee can be used as subtle potions 

🍁 when the cold drains you, you can ground/meditate with your coffee

🍁 scented candle jars are often on sale, and are lovely for simple spells

🍁 when a brisk wind rushes past you, you can cleanse with it

🍁 anything pumpkin spice can be used for protection and homey love

Refreshing Moonwater

starsandaddiction:

“when your mind is tired, when you feel uninspired and in need of a new start – to refresh, cleanse and recharge your body, mind and soul.”

Ingredients:

  • Water (For cleansing)

  • Lavender leaves (For relaxation and clarity)

  • Peppermint leafes (For refreshing the mind)

  • Rosewater (For healing and refreshing)

  • A spray bottle

  • Selenite for recharging (optional)

Actions:

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Mix some peppermint and lavender leaves with the water

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Let the water boil for 10-15 minutes

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When cooled down, add the rosewater and fill it in a cup

✨ Charge under the full moon
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Fill the refreshing moonwater in a spray bottle 

Spray it onto your body or into your room whenever your mind feels tired, uninspired or you have troubles with concentration and you feel like you need to refresh and recharge yourself.

Recharge using a Selenite Crystal

Please do not use without my permission

If you do not have the axact same ingrdients, feel free to change it up

Hey! So I’ve been wanting to work will Apollo for a while now but I’m not sure how to go about working with a deity. I’m a baby witch so I’m pretty new to everything and I don’t know what to do without it coming off as disrespectful? Can I ask a deity for guidance or do they have to send me a sign first? How can I communicate with them? Thank you in advance!

https://heatherwitch.tumblr.com/post/169159100275/working-with-deities