Ok so I am gonna say this is my personal reference, its mainly through associations. You might TOTALLY disagree and thats chill!
Its more something to think about and a guideline of what I use myself…
Candle Magic:
Carve a candle when…. the candle represents the target, in sympathetic magic. When, essentially, the candle is a poppet and lighting it is a symbol of destruction or empowerment to the target.
Place something under the candle or before it when… you are doing general candle magic, when the candle represents empowering a wish, idea or concept.
Anoint the candle when… doing work with spirits and gods, when you mark the candle for a special purpose, when doing high magic.
Herbs and plant work:
Use dry herbs when… it is convienent to do so, when the herbs are out of season or when you need to store them in a jar or bottle for a long time.
Use fresh herbs when… the spell is very earth orientated, when doing magic on behalf of another or when the magic is sympathetic so that the herbs represent the target, within kitchen witchery.
Use flowers when… when the spell concerns love and sex, or perhaps fertility and attraction, due to flowers being the reproductive parts of the plant.
Use fruit when when… working with children as a target, or with children practising. When you work with fertility and abundance spells.
Use wood and twigs when… when the spell is for protection or binding, for hardiness.
Burn herbs (recaning/incense) when… you wish to cleanse or banish, or invoke an atmosphere – that being, for divination using herbs that are said to open up your perceptions, when banishing, burning acrid or pungent herbs.
Use oil infusions when… you wish to anoint something, when you wish to mark something permanently.
Use floral waters (rose water etc) when… dealing with spirits and gods, for glamour as it has a long history of being used to beautify.
Crystals:
Use metals (haematite, copper, ores etc..) when… you work in protection, when you do energy work due to the conductive properties of metal.
Use shell, pearl, coral and such when… you work in sea magic, when you work within emotional magic due to the element of water.
Use points when… you wish to direct magic to a target.
Use tumble stones when… you wish the magic to be gentle or manifest at a certain place on the body on a target.
Use geodes when… you work in protection, when you work with glamour aimed to obscure and hide.
Knot magic:
Use cotton when… it is convenient.
Use silk when… doing spells that benefit the target.
Use ribbons when… love spells and wealth spells, as well as confidence and beauty spells. Spells to ensure victory.
Use rope when… doing spells that aim to hurt or weaken the target, binding especially.
Poppets:
Use cloth when… the spell aims to benefit who the poppet represents, use particular care when sewing or cutting, choose colours that are appropriate to them.
Use wax when… you wish to manipulate the target.
Use clay when… wish to create fetches or servitors, when you wish to create permanency.
Use twigs when… you wish to bury or throw the poppet out, when you want the poppet to be easily destroyed by breaking or setting on fire.
Sigils:
Use an alphabet grid or circle when… you wish the sigil to be more random and less attached to you.
Combine the shapes of letters from a sentence… when your sigil is very specific and a short term goal.
Use your own personal symbols when… you want the magic to be connected to you, when it is personal.
This post a little spinoff from my “Explaining Crystal Healing” post, and describes how energy is directed throughout a stone based on the different, both cut and raw, shapes of gemstones. Enjoy ♡
Natural Point(s)⌇Best used when energy is meant to be concentrated and pointed in a specific direction. If a stone has more than one point, the energy will also tend to be directed in those multiple directions. Larger points make wonderful wands!
Grounded Point/Obelisk⌇Stronger version of the (natural) pointed stone, as the bottom of an obilisk-shaped crystal is flat, and allowing for a more grounded directional energy. Because these are meant to be placed standing and pointing upwards, they are best used when energy is needed to be pointed up from a flat surface.
Double-Terminated⌇Think of these cuts as having two poles, like the earth, moving energy in a elongated sphere around the crystal. Energy is taken in by each point and added to the ‘bubble’ of energy the crystal can work with.
Tumbled⌇Crystals and stones that have been tumbled (yet not quite into a perfect sphere) will have energy that softly emits in all directions, sometimes directionally varied if the stone is a little more abstractly shaped.
Natural/Raw⌇Energy flow with naturally shaped and formed stones, while being stronger than man-made stones, tends to be more sporadic than smoother or more even stones (unless, of course, the stone forms naturally with a smooth texture). Energy flow depends on the shape and texture of each mineral – Rough, cubed, pointed, etc.
Faceted/Multiple-Faced⌇Energy in and around faceted gemstones, such as those commonly used in jewelry, will be given off similarly to how a mirror or glass pane reflects/directs light; In this example, think of each face of the stone as glass, and energy as the light. This method of energy flow also applies to multiple-faced, non-pointed stones, such as some varieties of raw minerals that grow with cubed or edged faces.
Spherical⌇Crystal balls and spheres will give off energy in an evenly distributed way, as you expect a perfect sphere would. Spherical gemstones that are translucent and able to focus light (similarly to how a magnifying class can focus sunlight) can also direct energy in one direction if used in certain ways.
“Palm” Stone⌇Palm stones are similar to spherical stones in that they emit energy in a constant way, though these stones are more grounded. Because of their grounded nature and palm-like shape, these types of stones are ideal for emotional healing, grounding, or stress.
Worry Stone⌇Worry stones are created to, just as the name suggests, decrease or eliminate worry! These are made to work a bit differently than others; the piezoelectric energy of the stone is made to be given off as a trigger to physical touching or rubbing one’s thumb on the slightly concaved area of the stone. Besides metaphysical healing purposes, these are also made to give a person something do fiddle with in their hands to take the mind off worry.
When giving advise to beginner practitioners sometimes we forget to stop and explain what it means to even program a crystal. In short, You are infusing it with intention. A Goal, A Desire. You are infusing a crystal to amplify that intention and desire, And to hopefully achieve it.
The way you do this is simple.
1. Cleanse your Crystal – This is the most important step. Cleanse. Your. Crystal. Yourself. Use herb smoke, Energy work, Sunlight, Moonlight, Prayer, What ever works for YOU.
2. Cleanse Yourself – This is equally as important as cleansing your crystal because you want to be in a clear calm state. You don’t want any outside forces influencing your work.
3. Once you are clear with your intention and desire hold your crystal in your hands. Visualize what you want, Speak aloud or in your thoughts. Be Clear. Be repetitive. Feel it.
4. Feel the energy and warmth leaving your hands, And entering the crystal. Make it yours, And fill it with your desire.
5. Continue these steps until you feel the crystal has fully absorbed all the vibrational energy.
That’s all! The crystal will now hold your intention, And will amplify your attract your desire.
(To reverse this process, Do the same steps with intention of cleansing and release the energy.)
When learning to work with Crystals, A clear Quartz crystal should definitely be the first on your list, It really is the Master of all stones and for good reasons.
It works well with other stones (Or any other magical tool) to amplify their power, It helps to cleanse them, And keep them balanced.
You can program a quartz crystal to hold energy, thoughts, or memories.
It can enhance inspiration and creativity, clarify thought processes, increase your confidence and natural energy flow.
It helps with balance your emotions.
Used in Meditation for Grounding.
It dispels negativity in your energy field and in your environment.
aids the body’s natural healing process.
It directs energy when used as a point on a wand.
Purifies the Aura.
(Cleanse often by Smudge, Moonlight, Sunlight, or Saltwater)
And Fun Fact:
According to legend, Hercules dropped the Crystal of Truth from Mount Olympus shattering it into all the pieces we find today. Since clear crystals
come from the Crystal of Truth, it is said that anyone using a clear
crystal while divining can never lie.
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I needed this!!! With these instructions in hand and my stash of yarns, twines, shells, stones, woods and gems, I am set to make myself a grip of new wearable witch charms.
Hematite gets its name from Latin meaning “blood stone”. This is because in ancient times Hematite was not polished and tumbled so it had a “bloodier” appearance, and not the slivery/black appearance that we see today.
Hematite has correspondents of Concentration, courage confidence, trust, protection, and focus Hematite has an element of: Fire and/or Earth Hematite has a ruling Planet of Mars, but because of this it can be used for Saturn as well. Hematite has a hardness of 5-6.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Hematite has a very projective energy. Hematite is a Zodiac stone of Aries and Aquarius, but it is not a birthstone for any month.
Hematite is known as a “stone of the mind” and those who utilize it properly feel more focused and concentrated, it also helps to enhance memory. Hematite is a stone that can be very useful for beginners, and those who have a hard time grounding themselves or protecting themselves, as this stone lowers negativity. Lowering of negativity can benefit by helping balance the body/mind/spirit connection While used in mediation it is also helps to balance out energy within your body, not just with grounding but in mind and body as well. Hematite can be used at the corners of a room or property as a simple but protective spiritual crystal grid. This is usually also done with Selenite. Since it is a cleansing stone, Hematite is thought to also protect against electromagnetic waste/smog, so hematite can be placed by your laptop and other electronics.
Do not use this stone in gem elixirs directly as it contains a lot of iron, which can be toxic in large amounts. Often in modern times, what is often called Hematite (or Hemalyke), is an imitation substance that is (or should be) referred to as Hematine. Hematine is made of stainless steel, comium and nickel sulfides. Hematine resembles Hematite to such a degree that visually it is difficult to discern the difference. However, it is the imitator Hematine that is magnetic, not the natural Hematite. (according to this website.)
Place a protective stone, such as black onyx, hematite, or
black obsidian, outside by your front door to prevent negative energies,
including burglars, from entering your home.
Place a rose quartz on a table or shelf in a frequently
used room, such as a living room, family room, or den, to fill your home
with love and harmony.
Decorate with seasonal stone colors.
Put them in your car!
Placing a golden tiger-eye in your car will help to protect
you and your car against accidents. Place the stone in a secure place
where it will not roll around or get lost. I suggest wrapping it in
wire, attaching it to a cord or chain, and then hanging it from the
rearview mirror.
Bring them to work!
Place a quartz cluster or purple fluorite cluster next to your computer to help protect you from its electromagnetic field.
Place a smoky quartz on your desk or in your work space
to protect yourself against the stress and frustration of your coworkers
or clients.
Keep a rose quartz or amethyst with you. When work is stressful, hold it in your hand or rub it with your fingers.
Bring them with you on your next vacation or business trip!
Carry an aquamarine or moonstone with you for protection while traveling.
Clear the air!
To disperse negative energy, use a black or dark stone, such
as onyx, obsidian, tourmaline, jet, apache tear, smoky quartz, or
hematite. These stones, when placed about a room, home, or other area,
work as environmental cleansers that purify the area and protect it from
negative energies.
Fight pain!
Lapis, malachite, and bloodstone are good pain relievers.
Place them on the affected body part or area of the body until the pain
lessens.
Tape a carnelian to your lower abdomen to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps.
For a headache, place an amethyst, amber, or turquoise
stone on your forehead, or, if you have multiple stones, place them
around your head.
In the case of a migraine, lapis has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, if not longer.
Get a good night’s sleep!
Place an azurite, amethyst, or sugilite on your forehead or under your pillow to increase your dreams.
A garnet or amethyst under your pillow will help you to remember your dreams.
A black tourmaline, smoky quartz, or amethyst will chase away any nightmares.
Can’t sleep? Place a rose quartz or amethyst by your bed or under your pillow to combat insomnia.
Get in control of your emotions!
Moonstone, chrysocolla, aventurine, rose quartz, and blue
lace agate are all stones that help to balance emotions. You can wear
them in jewelry, keep them on your person, or take a bath with them.
Use a rose quartz for emotional healing.
Aquamarine, aventurine, moonstone, rhodonite, and rose
quartz are calming stones. Lie down and place one over your heart, or
bathe with them, or massage yourself with them.
To relieve stress, worry, fear, and anxiety, use one of
the following: aventurine, black tourmaline, black onyx, lapis,
sodalite, chrysocolla, rose quartz, citrine, or snowflake obsidian. Use
one as a “worry stone”. A worry stone is a stone that you keep with
you, and whenever you feel worried, stressed, or anxious, you take it
out and rub it with your fingers. You can also wear it in jewelry,
bathe with it, or massage with it.
For depression, use amber, smoky quartz or citrine in any of the aforementioned ways.
To help control anger, keep a red garnet, amethyst,
snowflake obsidian, or sodalite with you. Take it out, hold it, and rub
it whenever you feel the need.
Increase your brain power!
Use citrine, fluorite, lapis, pyrite, or sodalite to stimulate the intellect.
For focusing thoughts and concentration, use citrine, hematite, lapis, black tourmaline, or fluorite.
To bring mental clarity, use sapphire, peridot, or gold (Imperial) topaz.
To increase memory, use citrine, amber, black tourmaline, hematite, or fluorite.
Use amethyst, bloodstone, hematite, or lapis to relieve mental stress.
For help with problem-solving, use green tourmaline, or citrine.
To help with decision-making, use azurite, fluorite, or sodalite.
To use any of these “thinking” stones, wear them as earrings or a pendant, or place them on your desk or workspace.
Spark your creativity!
Carry or wear an amazonite, azurite, carnelian, chrysocolla, or citrine to get your creativity flowing.
Improve your communication skills!
Sodalite, sapphire, aquamarine, blue topaz, and chrysocolla
are all great stones for communication. Use them to bring
self-confidence when public speaking, to help you to speak up for
yourself, to be able to explain things in an easy to understand way, to
overcome shyness, to be able to speak more clearly and freely , to be
able to express yourself better emotionally, and to improve your
relationships by keeping communication lines open. These stones work
best when worn as a pendant that hangs close to the throat, but they can
also be worn as earrings, or held, or carried in your pocket.
Strengthen your intuition!
To do this, hold a moonstone, chrysocolla, or amazonite to your third eye (brow).
Meditate!
Meditation crystals can be held, placed on the third eye, or
placed before you as a visual focal point. These crystals include:
clear quartz, amethyst, celestite, apophyllite, charoite, sugilite,
azurite, labradorite, and yellow calcite.
To get in touch with your spirituality, use amethyst or charoite.
To gain wisdom, use amethyst, charoite, lapis, sodalite, or sugilite.
To ground yourself (bring yourself back to Earth) after
meditating, hold a grounding stone such as, smoky quartz, black
obsidian, snowflake obsidian, black onyx, hematite, or jet.
Feel better about yourself!
To increase your self-confidence and feelings of self-worth,
use azurite, chrysocolla, aquamarine, ruby, moonstone, or rose quartz.
To raise your self-esteem, use hematite or rose quartz.
To improve your self-image, use moonstone, rose quartz, or pink kunzite.
To learn to love yourself, use rose quartz, rhodochrosite, or pink kunzite.
All of these stones can be held, worn, or carried.
Spread the love!
Rose quartz is THE love stone. Use it to attract love; to
increase romance; to strengthen love between friends, lovers, and family
members; to make a friendship blossom; to mend a broken heart; and to
keep any relationship balanced, peaceful, and loving. No matter what
the situation, if it has to do with love, rose quartz is the stone that
does it all.
But there are, of course, other stones of love.
Here are just a few examples:
To attract love, use magnetite or a tantric twin. A tantric
twin (also called a soulmate stone) is a stone in which two crystals,
such as clear quartz, amethyst, or citrine, of about the same size are
joined together side by side.
To heal the heart, place pink agate, pink kunzite, or
pink tourmaline over the heart, or wear as a pendant that hangs close to
the heart.
To balance relationships, use peridot or rhodonite.
To increase or enhance loving feelings, use emerald, ruby, garnet, or diamond.
Love stones can be worn, carried, held, or bathed with. Place
them throughout a room or home to create a more loving atmosphere. Put
one next to your bed to increase romance and intimacy.
Add some spice to your sex life!
Use carnelian, garnet, or red tiger-eye to increase passion, sensuality, and eroticism.
To increase sexual energy and stamina, use carnelian, bloodstone, ruby, red garnet, or pink tourmaline.
Use carnelian to stimulate sexuality.
Use red jasper to prolong sexual pleasure.
Pink tourmaline will release inhibitions.
For lack of libido, use fluorite or red garnet.
Place them next to, on, or around the bed, or wear them as jewelry.
Bring abundance, prosperity, wealth, and success into your life!
For prosperity, place a citrine in the “wealth corner” of your
home. This is the corner to the left of and furthest away from the
front door. If this is where your bathroom is, do not put the stone in
there, otherwise any wealth that you acquire will go right down the
toilet!
Wealth comes in many forms other than money and material
things. Being surrounded by a loving family can make someone feel
wealthy. To bring wealth of any kind, wear or carry green aventurine,
peridot, bloodstone, emerald, jade, or pyrite (fool’s gold).
Keep a green aventurine in your wallet or purse to make your money multiply.
Bring good luck!
Wear or carry a green aventurine or golden tiger-eye with you.
Bring a green aventurine with you to the casino. Wear it
in a pouch around your neck, keep it in your pocket, or hold it while
you are playing.
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