Category: Kitchen Witchery

Flowers in Magic: Post 2

Neither religion nor a scientific idea, magic is said to be a supernatural belief and practice. Instead, it is said to be using or possessing supernatural abilities to cause baffling occurrences.

Some ideas of magic are just for fun, and magicians use optical illusions to trick the mind of the audience. In the meantime, some magic is thought to be a superpower that can be found in objects or used in witchcraft to bring about a desired outcome.

We are all aware that various flowers have distinct meanings and symbols. However, did you know that some flowers are also said to possess potent magical properties?

The following are some flowers that, over the course of time, have captivated our imaginations and are said to possess magic and power.

Different Types of Flowers and their meanings.

Flowers! Let’s talk about what they stand for and what you can use them for in magic. This will be a multiple part posting today because there is a lot of information to share with you. I will even teach you how to make a cleansing bath and the different types of spiritual baths today.

Thrifty Witch Tip #1:

Some of our favorite cheap, powerful, and flexible tools are herbs! You can also find some fantastic herb shops online too!

Head to the herbs and spices section in your supermarket, and you will find a wide range of botanicals, all of which have magical properties. Also, check out the fresh herbs usually found in the fruit and vegetable aisle, which you can dry and use in your practice.

7 Ways to use Salt to Cleanse your Home.

The wonderful thing about salt cleansing is that you can make these products yourself! In this post we will talk about 7 Ways to use Salt for Cleansing your home, and its super affordable!

Let’s make a Money Bowl

Let’s make a money bowl to start off the New Year! With the new year here my only resolution has been to post more and embrace my practice out in the open more. So with this in mind I want to share with you all a few things I am going to start using more in my daily practice. From Poppets, to Cinnamon Rituals on the 1st of the month, to other simple DIY things you can do on your own. Simmer Pots, Money Bowls, and anointing oils, there are so many things for me to share with you all.

Let’s Talk about Poppets

A poppet can be as simple or as elaborate as you like — it all depends on how much time and effort you want to put into it. You can construct one out of just about any material — cloth, clay, wood, wax. Use your imagination! In some magical traditions, it’s believed that the more work you put into it, and the more complex it is, the stronger your link will be to your goal. Because a poppet is a device for sympathetic magic, all of its components will be symbols of what it is you hope to achieve.

You can do your poppet-making as part of the working itself, or it can be made ahead of time so you can use the poppet later on. Which method you choose is really up to you.

Teas for reducing stress and anxiety

One of my “things” that I do to help my body reduce stress and anxiety is that I drink teas, I also drink teas to help reduce inflammation, help with sleep, and with pain. Teas as I have talked about before are an amazing way to boost your health and promote healing. But that is not all they can do 😉 No, teas are a wonderful addition for any herbalist and for practices with divination, healing, and centering. The possibilities are endless with a good tea. I do make some teas that we offer to people, but only by request these days. However, I thought that I might take a moment and share some recipes with you, that you can add into your own practice or just your kitchen.

Samhain Simmer Pots

Simmer Pot Magic: You can also use a simmer pot to help you achieve your magical goals. The only thing left to do is pick the right ingredients to fit your schedule. There are a lot of magical properties attached to items that give off that autumnal vibe that you can use to your advantage.
When I perform a simmer pot with a magical objective in mind, I

Make your own Tinctures, Tonics, & Oils

Learn to make your own Oils, Tonics, Infusions and more! As a green witch and a kitchen witch, I often make these for uses around the house. Cleansing, anointing, and for health benefits too, it all depends on what you are looking for.

Make Your Own Peppermint Shower Steamers

This is a simple How-To on DIY Shower steamers, I also have pictures in this post of shower steamers that we personally make which are not the same as the instructions, they have natural dyes in them that are safe for skin and not staining to your shower/tub.

With the cold weather creeping in this is a prime time for respiratory issues to hit home.

These shower steamers can help provide you and your family with some much-needed relief as the seasons change.