Author: A Solitary Pagan
Rejuvenation Tonic
Ingredients St. John’s Wort Leaves And Blossoms90 Proof Alcohol Gather the fresh shoots of St. John’s Wort between the summer solstice and St. John’s Day (June 21 and June 24) at sunrise. Remove the blossoms and leaves and place them in a dark glass container that can be sealed tightly. Cover with 90 proof alcohol. Steep for one moon cycle (28 days) in a dark place. Shake every third day. After on...
The art of making cold-infused oils
The art of making cold-infused oils. The art of making cold-infused oils is a gentle, time-honored tradition that allows you to preserve the subtle qualities of your favorite herbs, plants, or flowers. You might like to begin by choosing the freshest botanicals you can find—many people prefer to harvest them in the morning, once the dew has dried, as this is when their essential oils are thought t...
Remember the forgotten this Samhain
Many people in the Pagan community take the opportunity to hold rituals honoring the dead. This may take the form of setting up an altar to honor the ancestors, or to hold a vigil for those who have crossed over in the past year. In general, we’re pretty good about remembering those who have touched us, whether they were family or our loved ones . However, there’s one group that is typically overl...
Are you clairvoyant?
The word Clairvoyance comes from the french word clair which means “clear” and voyance which means “vision.” A clairvoyant is someone who receives intuitive information visually. Some call this third eye visions or second sight. A clairvoyant sees the truth about the past, present, future. Clairvoyance is the natural development of the sixth sense. When your third sense is developed you are able t...
Ways to develop your clairvoyance
Do lots of meditationRaise your vibrations and energiesOBSERVERecord your observationsPractice your visualization. Visualize with flowers, numbers, and symbols.Imagine your third eye opening during meditation.Keep a dream journal. Record and analize their meaning..Crystals for clairvoyants Lapis lazuli – Opens your third eye. Induces dreams and insights.Clear quartz crystals – Opens yo...
Bill/Debt Spell
This spell is intended for use when you have a specific bill or debt to be paid, rather than just general prosperity. You need the following: Green CandlePatchouli or cinnamon oilIncense to match the oilA piece of paperUse a pen or a pencil to draw a representation of the bill on the paper. Words and logos, along with the dollar figures. You will be burning the paper, so don’t use the real bill. A...
Essential Oil Benefits: Basil
The properties and applications of basil essential oil, ARE derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum plant. Basil oil has been esteemed for centuries due to its diverse roles in health, personal care, and spiritual practices. To begin, it is pertinent to consider the health-related benefits of basil essential oil. This oil has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating symptoms of nausea and supp...
The Process of Writing Spells
On to the actual process of writing a spell. The first thing you need to do is clearly define the purpose of the spell or your objective. A good beginners rule is to start with guidelines that are similar to those of making sigils. Phrase it as though it’s presently trueMake it absoluteMake sure it’s descriptive and phrased in such a way that doesn’t leave a lot of loopholes for mishaps (i.e. I am...
Suggestions to Call your Magick
Set aside a time once a week to burn a candle. Make it a color that connects to whatever aspect of your life you would like insight or growth in and spend 10 minutes watching the flame and opening yourself to whatever it is you’re seeking. – If you have any books with pre written simple spells in them (most intro to witchcraft books have a section) flip through it and find a spell that calls...
Colds Tea Potion
This is a nice little potion to help you out when you have a cold. Now all the ingredients should be dried and ingestible. There are a couple of these actually, but this is the one I tried. Colds Tea Potion 2 tsp. black tea1/8 tsp. ginger1 tsp. yarrow1 tsp. mintBoil water and place ingredients in a tea strainer/diffuser. Place strainer/diffuser in a cup and pour boiling water in the cup. Let steep...
A witch’s ladder
A witch’s ladder is one of those nifty things we sometimes hear about but rarely see. Its purpose is similar to that of a rosary – it’s basically a tool for meditation and ritual, in which different colors are used as symbols for one’s intent. It’s also used as a counting tool, because in some spell workings there is a need to repeat the working a particular number of times. You can use the ...
Ideas on Enchanting Items
Here are a few ideas on how to enchant items, in no particular order: Surround the item with crystals of corresponding intentSurround the item with herbs of corresponding intentPlace the item in a jar filled with herbs that represent your intentPlace the item in front of a candle and meditate on your intentAnoint the item with an oil, charged water, or crystal elixir of corresponding intentHold th...