The Avidity Witch

  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 #

  WITCHY WEDNESDAY: Ginger Those of us who love sushi are familiar with the pretty pickled ginger that comes with it. There are more uses for ginger than just clearing your pallet, however, and today we are going to look at them. Ginger is a great spice to have in your pantry whether you use it magically, medicinally, or just to flavor your food. Medicinally ginger is used for most often used to treat nausea and it is considered safe for most people including babies and pregnant women. However, pregnant women should not consume more than a gram of dried ginger a day, and people who take anticoagulants should avoid large amounts of it. It can also be used in a gargle to sooth a sore throat. Magically ginger has many uses including protection, love, lust, money, prosperity, healing, and the gaining of power. It can be used fresh or dried, but the root is the part most often used. It is considered very powerful and is a common element in many spells. It might be worth noting that

  WITCH TIP TUESDAY: Celebrate Samhain How You See Fit There are a lot of ways to celebrate Samhain. Some witches go all out and celebrate with a massive bonfire and complicated skyclad ritual. Some of find this to be a over the top and chilly, especially if they live in the northern regions, and refer to perform a small ritual after handing out candy. When I was younger, I love performing a big ritual. But now that I am a parent, I prefer the small ritual after handing out candy all night. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate. Follow your heart and do what feels right to you. There will be people who disagree with me one this, but this is the way I have always done things and because of that my family has always had a happy Samhain/Halloween. #theaviditywitch #witchtiptuesday #witchtip #samhain #witch #witchcraft #halloween #metaphysical

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  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

  WITCHY WEDNESDAY: Cinnamon Cinnamon spice is the bark of cinnamon trees. It is a tropical plant that cannot survive freezing temperatures and is native to Asia. It was once very expensive and very hard to obtain due to long trade routes but is now easily obtainable throughout the world. Medicinally cinnamon is usually used to treat stomach ailments because it relieves nausea and vomiting and stimulates the appetite. It also has astringent properties and can be used to treat diarrhea. There is some evidence that it can be used to regulate blood sugar. Due to the chemical coumarin that is in some varieties, large amounts of cinnamon can be toxic. It should be used sparingly if you have cancer or an illness that affects hormone levels. Magical properties of cinnamon can be used in spells and rituals involving love, lust, protection, healing, and prosperity. There are many money drawing spells that call for cinnamon. It is also used to increase psychic powers and promote spirituali

  WITCH TIP TUESDAY: The Magical Properties of Pumpkin Spice Have you ever wondered what the magical properties of pumpkin spice are? I found myself wondering this at the beginning of fall, so I did some research and found out. I thought at first it might be the perfect mix for a love spell since I already knew several of the spices had properties associated with love, but I was so wrong. This mix of fragrant spices that earns millions for companies every year selling everything from pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice cheeses is perfect for money and prosperity spells. You read that right: it is the perfect mix to make money with. The traditional spices used are cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg and they are all associated with money magic. Who knows? Maybe that’s why so many people go crazy buying it in the fall months. Maybe we can’t resist the urge to give money to whoever is selling it because the mix itself is a powerful spell. Now that you know that, maybe you s