The Avidity Witch

  WITCHTIP TUESDAY: Research the Attributes of the God or Goddess Before Calling on Them for Assistance. This one is pretty self explanatory. Most people know you don't want to summon Aphrodite for help with a financial issue or Ares for help with childbirth, but many gods have talents we don't normally talk about. So spend a little time getting to know your diety before summoning them in a ritual. That's all for this post. Have a great day. Blessed be. #pagan #witchtip #witch #witchcraft #witchtiptuesday #gods #goddesses

  Thaumaturgist Thursday: I'm sorry but there are no stones today.  In lost another kitten this morning. One of my healthy ones has started struggling, so I decided to make an offering to the goddess Bast and ask for her help. For anyone who doesn't know, Bast or Bastet is the Egyptian cat goddess. I hope she likes Valarian and catnip as much as my cats do. I also added some peppermint and lavender. It actually smells really nice in my house now. #witch #witchcraft #pagan #cats #fosterkittenstruggles #bast #bastet 

  WITCHY WEDNESDAY: No herbs this week. Due to a sudden change in circumstances I have had to scrap the majority of my Mabon plans this year, including the ones involving social media and my blog. Saturday I was asked to care for five kittens that are less than a month old, in addition to the three I was already caring for. I enjoy caring for kittens this small despite the difficulty involved, so understand that I’m not complaining. Unfortunately, these kittens are not in the best of health and require more care than I originally anticipated. Instead of the feeding sessions for all of them taking less than half an hour, it’s taking almost an hour because I have to take more time feeding the sickly kittens. Despite my best efforts, one of the kittens crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon and one of her sisters is struggling to survive. Thankfully, the other three are thriving. All of this has resulted in a lot of stress and very little rest. Basically, my brain is fried. So, this we

WITCH TIP TUESDAY: Try matching the properties of your herbs when creating spells and medicines. This is something that I recently noticed while creating both spells and medicines. If the herbs have common properties that link them together, the medicine or spell works more effectively. I am going to try to explain it and I hope I can make it easy to understand. When you are making a medicinal item, make sure to check the magical properties of the herbs you are using and try to link them together with common properties. Here’s and example using the herbs often found in chicken soup: Rosemary- protection, love, healing Sage- protection Marjoram- love, protection Thyme- love, healing Garlic- protection, healing Notice how they can all be linked together by the properties they have in common? This is what makes them work well as a team for you. Think of it as matchmaking. You want your items to have things in common, so they work well together, much like matching a couple

ITEM OF THE WEEK: WITCH CAT COASTERS This weekend only 25% off! Keep unsightly water rings off your tables and get into the Halloween spirit with these adorable Witch Cat Coasters! This set of four coasters were made with discarded wood product and hand painted by me. I even added a cork base to prevent sliding. They are four inches in diameter and perfect for any home. *Legal disclaimer: all spells, metaphysical tools and kits, and other similar items should be considered novelty items and used for entertainment purposes only* https://www.etsy.com/listing/788854382/witch-cat-coasters #witch   #pagan   #novelty   #coaster   #witchcraft   #onsale

  WITCHY WEDNESDAY: Lemon Balm, a.k.a. Melissa Lemon Balm is an herb that has a mild lemon scent and flavor. It is sometimes called Melissa or Balm. If you are having trouble finding the herb in an herbal manual, look under one of those names. It is a type of mint, and like all mints, spreads easily so you may want to keep it in a pot if you decide to grow it. Be warned that it may escape despite your best efforts. I tried to grow it in a pot, and it still escaped and is growing in my yard. It’s a nice plant with soft stems that the bees love, so there’s not reason to panic about it. Medicinally, lemon balm is most often used to treat stomach ailments such as flatulence and stomachache. It also has antidepressant properties and can be used to treat anxiety and is especially good for treating anxiety-based stomach ailments. Lemon balm is an herb that is thought of as being safe for almost anyone, although it is not proven safe for pregnant women and is not recommended during pregnan

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Blue Obsidian Like all forms of obsidian, blue obsidian is good for protection, disillusionment, divination, and gaining peace. In addition to that, it is good for aiding in astral travel and making people more accepting of healing energy. It is currently only found in the volcanic regions of Mexico, and some suspect that it is an artificial or man-made stone. Like regular obsidian, it is delicate, shatters easily, and has no crystalline structure. I hope you liked reading this. Have a great day. Blessed be. #witch #witchcraft #pagan #blueobsidian #thaumaturgistthursday #witchtip

  WITCHTIP TUESDAY: Stealing… I can’t believe I need to explain this. “Everything in nature steals.” I have heard witches say this. I have read this in witchcraft books. I have seen this said in movies about witchcraft. Those who use the phrase always imply that because this is a natural thing to do, you won’t be held responsible by karma. Bull. You have a brain and a choice. You will have karma to deal with from your actions. If that’s not enough to keep you from stealing from your favorite shop, keep reading and I will give you a better one. The are no national franchises for metaphysical or occult shops. There are very few that even have more than one location, period. Most shops have one location and belong to a private owner. There are a lot of these places that are struggling every day to stay open, too. The simple fact is that you can’t tell how well a shop is doing just by going to it. You don’t know how much their rent is. You don’t know how much they pay their employees

  ITEM OF THE WEEK: Stone Runes On sale now to Sunday! This Germanic Futhark (also known as the Elder Futhark) rune kit is made up of several different kinds of stone including agate, petrified wood, and jasper. Each stone has been etched then painted by me for easy reading, and no two runes are alike. This kit contains 24 runes, one blank stone, a cotton mixing bag that was made by me, a list of short descriptions of each rune’s meaning, and a page of sample spreads. *Legal disclaimer: all spells, metaphysical tools and kits, and other similar items should be considered novelty items and used for entertainment purposes only* https://www.etsy.com/listing/772517152/polished-stone-runes?ref=listings_manager_grid #witch #witchcraft #runes #elderfuthark #pagan #odin #metaphysical #divination #semipreciousstones #norse #viking

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Amethyst Amethyst is purple quartz. It comes in many different shades and has many different uses. The most common use is preventing intoxication. This idea comes from the ancient Greeks and the name amethyst, which comes from them, literally means “not intoxicated.” I can be worn, or a piece can be put in your glass to prevent intoxication. It can also help overcome and heal from substance abuse. Amethyst is also good for psychiatric healing and helps overcome nightmares. It is thought to bring peace to the mind. Amethyst can be used for protection, bravery, love, and finding happiness. Amethyst is a beautiful and prized stone. It has been collected and made into jewelry for several millennia and will probably continue to be for many more. Thanks for reading. Blessed be. #witchtip #witch #witchcraft #pagan #stone #amethyst #jem

  WITCHY WEDNESDAY: Sage Sage has many uses both magical and medicinal. It’s also a great savory herb to use in cooking. Sage can be used medicinally to reduce inflammation, especially orally, and is often used in gargles and mouthwashes. It can be used to reduce a fever and is often used to treat cold and flu symptoms. It can also be used to help indigestion. Some people also use it as an antibiotic or astringent. Sage is one of the herbs that is commonly used in chicken soup, which we all know as being the best food to eat while you are sick. It is important to note that when taken internally sage can cause or increase cramping. It makes a delicious tea, but you should use it sparingly because of this side effect. It should always be avoided by pregnant women. Magically, sage is most often used in cleansing, but it can also be used in magic for protection, longevity, and magic for obtaining wisdom. Sage smoke is thought to cleanse both objects and air and is used to cleanse h

  YOU CANNOT CREATE LOVE WITH A LOVE SPELL I am well aware of the fact that I am going to piss off a number of people who sell love spells with this post, and I really do not care. They’re selling magical roofies and they know it. Love spells do not create love. You can cast them to draw in love if you don’t focus on a specific person. They can be used to create desire or longing. They can create sexual attraction. In some cases, they can be used to control someone’s mind to the point where they think they’re in love with you, but they will never genuinely love you. Love is too complicated an emotion to be created by a spell. This isn’t some Disney movie where the spell breaks and that person suddenly realizes they were in love with you the whole time either. If anything, that person is likely to feel violated and run for the door, and they are right to feel that way. If you are trying to control someone with a spell, you are violating them. Consent is important in magic just like

  LABOR DAY SALE! 20% off everything in my Etsy shop! September 4 to September 7 ITEM OF THE WEEK: Picture Jasper Pendant The different shades and tones of this stone make it easy for your mind to draw a picture, hence the name picture jasper. Picture jasper is prized by dealers and collectors for its unique look. Metaphysically it is thought to aid in healing and help provide protection to an individual. Picture jasper is sometimes used to protect women during childbirth. This stone was drilled by me. It is hung on a cotton cord and has a slip knot for easy adjusting. *Legal disclaimer: all spells, metaphysical tools and kits, and other similar items should be considered novelty items and used for entertainment purposes only* https://www.etsy.com/listing/808431659/picture-jasper-pendant https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #witch   #witchcraft   #metaphysical .  #pagan   #jasper   #jewelry   #itemoftheweek   #labordaysale

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY! Picture Jasper Picture jasper is a stone that is sometimes considered a form of communication between us and Mother Earth due to the images on the stone. Like all jasper, is a stone that is associated with healing and protection. It is considered by some to be especially good for protecting women during childbirth. It is also used to help release the negative emotions of hatred, envy, and guilt. I have always loved this stone because of its beauty. Its tones and patterns create images in our minds and captivates our imagination. #witch #witchcraft #witchtip #pagan #metaphysical #picturejasper #jasper #stonemagic

  Witchy Wednesday! Nutmeg If it seems like a lot of my posts are geared toward novices, it’s because they are. It’s become hard to find beginner material in my area, and I know several people who are starting out and need to learn more. These novice posts are for them and others like them. I also know a few dabblers who need to be reminded of what they’re playing with now and then, and these posts are also for them. If you are a more advance practitioner who would like to share their knowledge on subject I cover, please feel free to do so in the comments. Nutmeg is a spice from the Myristica fragrans tree, which is native to Indonesia. The   Myristica fragrans tree produces the spices nutmeg and mace; nutmeg is the ground or whole seed and mace is the seed covering. Nutmeg is fragrant spice that has a slightly sweet flavor, and it very versatile. It is used in countless dishes including pastries, desserts, and meat. Nutmeg has several medicinal properties, the most prevalent

  WITCH TIP TUESDAY! Always be aware of you “Karma.” When you perform magic of any kind there is always a price. This is true for all aspects of life, but for now we will only focus on the magical implications. Whatever you put out in a spell, you get back a minimum of three times and as many as ten. A lot of people refer to this as karma and for the sake of keeping this post fairly short, so shall we. It always amazes me how many people seem to think they can escape karma, especially in magic. You can’t. Even if you stop practicing magic, you will still have to pay for what you’ve done. Dabblers and seasoned practitioners must abide by this law without exception. What you get back depends on what you’ve put out. If you’ve done something nice like a healing spell, then you’ll get back that healing energy you’ve put out a minimum of three times. If you hex someone, you get that energy back a minimum of three times. It kind of makes you think twice about hexing someone doesn’t it?