The Avidity Witch

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Garnet Today is Thaumaturgist Thursday, the day make a post about the uses of stones in magic. I hope you enjoy this repost about garnets. Garnets are gemstones that come in various shades of red and are associated with fire. They are the birthstone for January, and are considered a very lucky gift, and very unlucky to steal. Centuries ago, they were used to drive away evil spirits and demons. They are said to be powerful protection stones that warn you of danger, bring harm to your enemies, and cause those who would harm you to become spooked and leave. Garnets are also good for love, especially in the form of passion. Because of this they are often used to increase the libido. Some people use them to attract a compatible companion. They can also be used to obtain power and wealth. In short, there are many uses for garnets in the magical world. I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about January’s birthday. Have a great day. Blessed be. https://www.e

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Moldavite Moldavite was formed when a meteorite stuck the earth and super-heated the surrounding rock creating the green stones we know today. It is believed to have been from an event that occurred 15 million years ago in Germany. This stone is best for boosting psychic energies and summoning extraterrestrial energies. It is often used for divination because of its connection to the future. Some people use it to contact alien life. My personal observation is that moldavite has an unusual texture, and the energy feels strange. I hope you enjoyed reading. Have a great day! Blessed be! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #moldavite #gem #stone #gemstone #witch #pagan #witches #witchcraft #magicgem #magicstone #magicgemstone #metaphysical #metaphysicalstone #metaphysicalgem #metaphysicalgemstone #wicca #wiccan #extraterrestrialstone #extraterrestrialgem #extraterrestrialgemstone #alienstone #aliengem #aliengem

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Kyanite Kyanite, in my opinion, can best be described as an empathy stone. It helps the person wearing it understand gain compassion and understanding in those around them. It helps to remove ignorance and fear. It helps us to understand how our past affects our present, especially when it comes to our karma. This stone is known to help connect us to our guardians and guides, and it helps us draw in positive and healing energies from the universe. Because of these properties it can be very good for helping to relieve stress. You also never have to cleanse it like many other stones. Its high energy takes care of that for you. I hope you enjoyed this post. Have a great day! Blessed be! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #kyanite #gem #stone #gemstone #witch #pagan #witches #witchcraft #magicgem #magicstone #magicgemstone #metaphysical #metaphysicalstone #metaphysicalgem #metaphysicalgemstone #wicca #wiccan #

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Rose Quartz Rose quartz is a stone that is associated with unconditional love. It can be used to draw love to you, support relationships that you’re in, to heal the heart and the heart chakra, achieve forgiveness, and overcome grief. It’s strong association with love makes it the perfect gift to give on Valentine’s Day, whether you’re giving it to someone else or to yourself. Have a great day and thanks for reading! Blessed be! P.S. Just a quick reminder that I have a Valentine/Galentine sale going in my Etsy shop. Everything is on sale for 25 to 70% until February 15th. Stop by and get something for yourself or someone else. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #rosequartz #gem #stone #gemstone #witch #pagan #witches #witchcraft #magicgem #magicstone #magicgemstone #metaphysical #metaphysicalstone #metaphysicalgem #metaphysicalgemstone #wicca #wiccan #lovestone #lovegem #lovegemstone #heartstone #heartgem

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Amethyst Repost I know I’ve done a post for amethyst before, but it’s the birthstone for February so I figured I would do it again. 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. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #theaviditywit

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Garnet Garnets are gemstones that come in various shades of red and are associated with fire. They are the birthstone for January, and are considered a very lucky gift, and very unlucky to steal. Centuries ago, they were used to drive away evil spirits and demons. They are said to be powerful protection stones that warn you of danger, bring harm to your enemies, and cause those who would harm you to become spooked and leave. Garnets are also good for love, especially in the form of passion. Because of this they are often used to increase the libido. Some people use them to attract a compatible companion. They can also be used to obtain power and wealth. In short, there are many uses for garnets in the magical world. I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about January’s birthday. Have a great day. Blessed be. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #witchtip #gem #gems #gemstone #gemstones #stone #stones #witch

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Snow Quartz Snow quartz is considered to be a gentler stone than clear quartz. It is good for purification and letting go of the past. It is also good for helping you be more considerate towards others. It can help overcome overwhelming emotions and understanding limitations. Because of its association with winter and purity, it is a stone that is often used in Yule rituals. Have a great day! Blessed be! As a reminder, all items in my shop are on sale for 30% off in honor of the solstice. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch *FREE GIFT WITH EVERY PURCHASE UNTIL THE END OF 2020* * I can no longer guarantee that items will reach their destination in time for holiday celebrations. I can promise to send them out as soon as possible. (In most cases I can drop packages off at the post office the same day I receive the order thanks to prepaid shipping.) * #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #gem #stone #snowquartz #sale #onsale #witch #witchcra

  FRIDAY FEATURE: Home Purification and Protection Kit Do you have annoying relatives coming to visit for the holidays? Are any of them Debbie Downers, Judgmental Jareds, or Controlling Karens? Do they suck the life out of everyone in the family including you? You really shouldn’t because we’re in the middle of a pandemic. I mean you have the perfect excuse to tell them not to come this year! Just in case they show up anyway, you should really consider purchasing one of my Home Purification and Protection Kits! It’s perfect for getting rid of those nasty vibes from cranky relatives and everything that happened in 2020! So, start the New Year off right and get yours today! It’s on sale right now for 30% off along with the rest of my shop right now! *Years ago, a witch taught me the art of smoke cleansing to banish ghosts and negative energy. Another witch taught me to create a seal on my doors and windows using salt. Yet another witch taught me to make magical sachets. A final witch

  Thaumaturgist Thursday: Snowflake Obsidian All forms of obsidian are good for protection and divination, but snowflake obsidian also carries the qualities of purity and balance. It has a calming affect on those who use it and can help cope with negative emotions. It can also help with meditation. Because of these properties, snowflake obsidian is a stone that is great to use during the winter, especially for those who suffer from seasonal depression. Have a great day! Blessed be! All items in my Etsy shop will be on sale for 20% from now until January 3 rd . Stop by if there’s something you want to pick up for yourself! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch *FREE GIFT WITH EVERY PURCHASE UNTIL THE END OF 2020* * I can no longer guarantee that items will reach their destination in time for holiday celebrations. I can promise to send them out as soon as possible. (In most cases I can drop packages off at the post office the same day I receive the order thanks to prepaid

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Blue Goldstone Blue goldstone is a type of glass that is produced in a low oxygen environment and contains tiny flakes of cobalt. There is not gold in any type of goldstone. It is often presented as a manmade stone or a naturally occurring stone. Goldstone is thought to be a perfect stone for self-help. It is good for ambition, confidence, motivation, self-acceptance, and protection from negative energies. That’s it for today. Blessed be! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch #theaviditywitch #witch #witchcraft #pagan #magic #spells #metaphysical #thaumaturgistthursday #stone #gem #semipreciousstone #semipreciousgem #metaphysicalstone #metaphysicalgem #metaphysicalsemipreciousstone #metaphysicalsemipreciousgem #goldstone #bluegoldstone #metaphysicalgoldstone #selfhelpstone #selfacceptancestone #ambitionstone #confidencestone #motivationstone #protectionstone #ambition #confidence #motivation #protection #selfhelp

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Aquamarine Aquamarine is a pale blue-green form of beryl. It is a semiprecious stone. It is often used as a protection amulet by fisherman and sailors due to its association with sea gods and goddesses. It is thought to bring peace and calm strong emotions. It can strengthen courage and help break self-sabotaging behaviors. Because of its association with water, aquamarine is thought to be good in purification. Aquamarine is also thought to enhance psychic powers. That’s all for today. Thanks for reading! Blessed be!

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Selenite Selenite has many magical uses. It can be used to protect your home. This is most often done by placing it in the corners of your home to create a grid. It can be used to help people reconcile, especially in romantic relationships. It can be used to dispel negative energies and help a person gain inner peace. Selenite wands and scepters can be used to heal both physically and emotionally, and it is often used to gain strength. Selenite can even be used for scrying. My favorite way to use selenite is to add it to spells to amplify positive and protective energies. This seems to be a lesser known use for the stone, but I have had a lot of success in using it this way. My Keeping Things Honest spell kit that I sell on Etsy contains selenite, and the stone is used as an amplifier in this spell. It is currently on sale along with everything else in my shop for 20% off. If you would like to learn more about my shop, follow one of the links below. Ha

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Quartz Quartz crystals are some of the most popular stones used in magic and new age medicine today. The various colors and shapes are thought to have their own properties, but we will stick to the basics with this post. Quartz is often thought of as being retainers for knowledge and history. They are also thought to be able to channel energy, and are used in divination, healing, and spell casting because of this. It is not uncommon for quartz to be used for protection against negative energies. Some modern magic users I know use quartz crystals as “batteries” for long rituals, so they can recharge themselves with previously stored positive energy part of the way though. They can also be used to enhance any spell or ritual. If you are looking for a go-to, jack-of-all-trades crystal, a clear quartz crystal is a safe bet. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAvidityWitch?ref=seller-platform-mcnav #theaviditywitch #witchtip #thaumaturgistthursday #quartz #crystal #

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Lapis Lazuli This lovely blue stone has been used in jewelry and magic for thousands of years. It was a favorite of the ancient Egyptians and Sumerians. It can be used in spells for love, healing, and psychic endeavors. Associated with honesty, it can also be used in truth spells and spells that dispel gossip and malicious lies as well as learning to be honest with ourselves. Lapis lazuli can also bring us courage to face obstacles and help us to face the up to our own shortcomings and our dark sides. I hope you enjoyed reading. Blessed be! #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #witchtip #pagan #witchcraft #witch #wicca #wiccan #semipreciousstone #lapislazuli #love #healing #psychicpowers #honesty #truth #stoplies #stopgossip #courage #magic #magicalstones

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Green Aventurine The properties of green aventurine are very positive. It is thought to be a harmonizing stone that brings awareness, peace, balance, and healing to its wearer. It is also considered an incredibly lucky stone and it is often used by gamblers and in money drawing spells. Some people believe it can improve eyesight. Thanks for reading! Have a great day! Blessed be! #theaviditywitch #thaumaturgistthursday #witchtip #greenaventurine #witch #witchcraft #pagan #metaphysical #semipreciousstone #peace #awareness #balance #healing #lucky #moneydrawing

  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 

  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

  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

  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

  THAUMATURGIST THURSDAY: Petrified Wood I plan on doing a post on the uses of stones in magic each Thursday. If you know something that I have not mentioned, please feel free to share your knowledge in the comments. Petrified wood is fossilized wood from ancient forest. Much of the petrified wood we see today is millions of years old. It is associated with many things, like longevity. It is believed to help you live longer, and possibly enjoy your life more. In some cases, it has been used to help old buildings that have structural problems. It is believed to hold ancient knowledge and can help with past life regressions. It can also help you find a mentor based on these properties. Petrified wood is considered to have healing properties. It is particularly useful in mental health. It stabilizes emotions, calms you, and helps you worry less. It is used to cleanse and stabilize all the chakras, which aids in spiritual healing. It is said to “support the soul.” It can be used