BIRTHSTONES AND THEIR MEANINGS.
January - The garnet is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel.
February - The amethyst is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. At one time, only royalty could wear the gem. The word amethyst comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "sober" and was once thought to protect against intoxication.
March - The aquamarine was thought to cure gout, liver, and stomach diseases, simply by drinking water in which the gem had been soaking. Early sailors believed that having an aquamarine amulet on board their ship, carved in the likeness of Neptune, god of the sea protected them from the danger of the oceans.
April - The diamond, a symbol of everlasting love, was also once thought to bring courage. In Sanskrit, the diamond is called "vajra", which means lighting; in Hindu mythology, vajra was the weapon of Indra, king of the gods.
May - The emerald, one of Cleopatra's favored gems, has long been associated with fertility, rebirth and love. Ancient Romans dedicated this stone to Venus, goddess of beauty and love. Today it signifies wisdom, growth and patience.
June - The pearl has always been a symbol of purity. Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of Aphrodite, goddess of love.
July - The ruby, regarded by Ancient Hindus as "king of gems". It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. Today, the ruby's deep red color signifies love and passion.
August - The peridot symbolizes strength. Some call it the evening emerald because of its light green color. It was once thought that green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pelé. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect against nightmares.
September - The sapphire was once used to protect against evil and poisoning. Also traditionally a favorite stone of priests and kings, the sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom.
October - The opal symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word comes from the Latin opalus, which means "precious jewel". Necklaces with opals are said to repel evil and protect eyesight.
November - The topaz represents love and affection. It is said to give the wearer strength and intellect.
December - Turquoise, regarded as a love charm, is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and is believed to relax the mind. It protects its wearer from harm. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits.
ANIMAL SYMBOLS.
CAT - The symbolism of the cat is ambiguous, balancing between good and evil. In Ancient Rome the cat was sacred to Diana, the Moon goddess, and was considered as the guardian of homes. The qualities of the cat are agility, magic, mystery, independence, reincarnation, balance, wisdom, mysticism, magic, and mystery.
FOX - The Fox represents cunning, slyness, secrecy, observation, and wisdom. The Fox can take on human form. They possess healing power. The Apache say the Fox brought the first fire to their people. Other cultures, such as the ancient Egyptians, thought the Fox brought the blessings of the gods.
MOUSE - Pays attention to details and examining things closely, carefully. Mouse can teach lessons of stealth and invisibility for sometimes great strength lies within stillness. Aware of new discoveries and possibilities. Listens to intuition.
OWL - The symbol of the feminine, the moon, and the night. The owl is the bird of magic and darkness, of prophecy and wisdom. Owl people can see into the darkness of others souls. Most owl people are clairvoyant because of this ability.
RAVEN - symbolizes protection, initiation, and healing. It brings in deep healing and signifies the death of one thing to bring in the birth of another. Harbingers of Death. Raven’s other attributes are eloquence, change in consciousness, wisdom, messages from spirit, or the spirit world. The Raven is the hallmark of shape-shifting. Raven could see all and find things that are hidden.
SNAKE - Symbolizes power in both the natural and supernatural. It represents fertility, regeneration and wisdom, power, energy. In other instances, the snake represents temptation and feminine sexual power.
WOLF - Symbol for companion and guardian. In a positive light, they are loyal, faithful, honest and willing to fight injustice. It is seen as a powerful symbol of intelligence, and vigilance. The wolf is an extremely gregarious animal, enjoying the company of others. Wolves mate for life. The clan has a solid social structure, in which all adults participate in the upbringing of the young. Wolves are fiercely loyal to their mates, with a strong sense of family while upholding individualism. Though their clans are highly organised, they are truly free spirits.
THE WITCHES' CALENDAR.
1. Winter Solstice - 13 weeks - Minor Sabbath.
December 21 – Yule.
December 21-22 - Winter Solstice/Yule. One of the Illuminati's Human Sacrifice Nights.
February 1 and 2 - Candlemas and Imbolc, a.k.a. Groundhog's Day. One of the Illuminati's Human Sacrifice Nights.
February 14 - Valentine's Day.
Spring Equinox - 13 weeks - Minor sabbath but does require human sacrifice.
March 21-22 - Goddess Ostara - Note: Easter is the first Sunday after the first new moon after Ostara. March 21 is one of the Illuminati's Human Sacrifice Nights.
April 1 - All Fool's Day, precisely 13 weeks since New Year's Day.
April 19 - May 1 - Blood Sacrifice To The Beast. Fire sacrifice is required on April 19.
April 30 - May 1 - Beltaine Festival - also called Walpurgis Night. This is the highest day on the Druidic Witch's Calendar. May 1 is the Illuminati's second most sacred holiday. Human sacrifice is required.
Summer Solstice - 13 weeks - When the sun reaches its northernmost point in its journey across the sky.
June 21 - 22 - Summer Solstice.
June 21 - Litha is one of the Illuminati's Human Sacrifice Nights.
July 4, America's Independence Day, is 13 days after Day of Litha and 66 days from April 30.
July 19 - 13 days before Lughnasa.
July 31 - August 1 - Lughnasa, Great Sabbat Festival. August - One of the Illuminati's Human Sacrifice Nights.
Autumnal Equinox - 13 weeks - Minor Sabbath but does require human sacrifice.
September 21 - Mabon - one of the Illuminati's Human Sacrifice Nights.
September 21 -22 - Autumnal Equinox.
October 31 - Samhain, also known as Halloween, or All Hallows Eve. This date is the Illuminati's highest day of human sacrifice.
HERBS IN SPELLS.
ALDER BARK- use for money, gambling, & luck- also increases the power of what it's used with
ANGELICA ROOT- use for exorcism, protection, healing. Used in Egyptian rituals.
ANISE SEED- use for protection, increase of psychic powers. Use in dream pillows or blend in warm milk for an aphrodisiac.
ASAFOETIDA- use for exorcism, purification, & protection.
BARBERRY BARK- use in love spells to incite passion. May also be used to make yellow dye.
BAYBERRY BARK- use to bring good luck, money, energy, & clarity. Make candles with it and burn them to bring wealth.
BENZOIN- use for purification and prosperity. Excellent incense base.
BLESSED THISTLE- brings strength & protection. Use for healing and hex breaking. (may be substituted for rue)
BUCKEYE- use to bring money, good luck, & healing. Wrap nut with money and carry in a sachet to attract money.
CALAMUS- use to bring luck, money, healing, & protection.
CAMPHOR- use for health. Breath to open the sight.
CATNIP- use in cat (familiar) magic. Promotes love, beauty, & courage. Use as a bookmark in a magical text.
CHAMOMILE- use to bring money and love. Aids in sleep, relaxation, & purification. Use in dream pillows.
CHEWING JOHN- use for protection, lust, health, money, psychic powers, & to break hexes.
CINNAMON- use to bring speedy results in matters of love, money, or health.
COMFREY- use for safety during travel. Place in shoes to ensure a safe journey.
CORN FLOWERS- use fo
r inspiration and to invoke the Mother aspect of the Goddess. Use to find a new love.
COUCH GRASS- use to bring happiness or attract love. Tie this in a knot to bind young love.
DAMIANA- use in sexual magic. Store with a piece of quartz to increase clairvoyance.
DEVIL'S SHOESTRING- use when gambling. Carry a piece for good luck, especially employment.
DRAGON'S BLOOD- use to clear negativity. Increases the power and potency of whatever it is used with.
ECHINACEA- use in strengthening spells and healing rituals.
ELECAMPANE- use to attract love. Also known as elf-wort. Use in consecrations, scrying, and initiations.
FENNEL- use for healing and protection. Blend this with anise and mugwort to promote sight.
FIVE FINGER GRASS- the five leaves represent love, money, health, power and wisdom.
FRANKINCENSE- use in consecrations & religious ceremonies. Increases prayer strength.
GALANGA ROOT- use in love spells to heat things up.
GET AWAY ROOT- same as comfrey
GOLDENSEAL- use for healing and to attract money. Use to make yellow or orange dye.
GRAINS OF PARADISE- use to attract love, lust, & money. Toss to the four winds after making a wish, starting with north.
GUINEA PEPPERS- use to bring love and luck. Carry it for protection.
HEMLOCK - one of the foremost hexing agents. Hemlock is used in spell work involving chastity or the reduction of sexual desires, as well as general purification. It is sometimes planted at the front and back of a house to keep any poison from entering.
HIGH JOHN ROOT- use it to give a very powerful boost to whatever it is used with.
HOPS- use in dream pillows. Use to make ritual brews.
INDIAN HEMP- use for healing & meditation.
JAMAICAN GINGER- use to attract love, money, & success. Sprinkle in pockets to attract money.
JEZEBEL ROOT- use in love spells where a female wants to attract and command a mate. Aids in protecting purity.
JUNIPER BERRIES- use to dispel negative energy. Hang by a door or entrance to a house.
KAVA KAVA- used in Hawaiian rituals.
KELP- used to increase psychic powers. Used in spells of the sea or winds.
LADY'S THUMB- use to draw love.
LAUREL LEAVES- used for purification, protection, & healing. Used to make a crown for males in handfastings or weddings.
LAVENDER- use for protection, love, longevity, & purification. Promotes happiness, peace, and tranquillity especially in childbirth.
LEMON GRASS- use in money spells. Also said to repel serpents.
LINDEN FLOWERS- use for protection and luck. Use these in dream pillows and love spells.
LOTUS ROOT- use as an offering to the Gods. Symbol of life, spirituality, and the center of the universe.
LOW JOHN ROOT- use for protection and hex breaking. Adds a boost to whatever it is being used with.
MANDRAKE- use in gender magic (can be male or female depending on the shape of the root)
MAY APPLE- same as mandrake. Used in poppets.
MOJO WISH BEAN- use to manifest wishes and desires.
MUGWORT- use to promote psychic powers, astral projections, & prophetic dreams. Use in consecration and divination, especially with the crystal ball.
MULLEIN- use to promote courage, love, & protection.
MYRRH- use for clearing and healing. Increases the power of whatever it is used with.
NUTMEG- use as a sprinkle on green candles to attract money.
ORRIS ROOT- use for love or divination. Burn as incense to bring peace to the dead.
PASSION FLOWERS- use to promote peace, sleep, & friendship. Calms troubled emotions.
PATCHOULI- use in sexual magic. Sprinkle at base of a green candle to attract money, also a substitute for graveyard dust.
PEPPERMINT LEAVES- use for purification, sleep, love, & healing. Raises vibration levels, and promotes dreams of the things to come.
QUASSIA CHIPS- use to attract love, compassion, & understanding. Use as a base for incense.
RASPBERRY LEAVES- use for protection. Carry the leaves to alleviate pains of pregnancy and child birthing.
ROSE BUDS- use in love spells and to promote a sense of healing and peace. Wear a chaplet of these petals during a love spell to increase its strength.
ROSEMARY- use for protection, love, lust, purification, healing, & sleep. Use in dream pillows, or burn to learn the answer to a question.
ROWAN WOOD- use to promote psychic powers, healing, & success.
SALTPETER- use in vesta powder to clear space of energy and use in scrying.
SANDALWOOD- use as an incense base. Has a very high spiritual vibration. Use in cologne to wash away negativity.
SASSAFRAS- use in a purse or wallet to attract money.
SKULLCAP- use to promote relaxation and peace. Use in handfastings or weddings.
SEASALT- use for purification and grounding.
SLIPPERY ELM- use to halt gossip. When placed in a red bag and worn around the neck it will improve speech and language.
SOLOMONS SEAL- use in the four corners or the house to protect it. Use in ceremonial magic.
SPEARMINT- use in dream pillows. Breath to clear thoughts.
SPIKENARD- use in helping to remember details when studying.
ST. JOHNS WORT - used for protection, calming anxiety and the hearing or auditory perception of spirits.
STAR ANISE- wear seeds as beads to increase psychic powers.
SULPHUR- use to prevent or break a hex.
SUNFLOWER- use as an additive to a bath to increase happiness.
THYME- use to invoke the fairy folk. Use this to communicate to the dead.
TONKA BEANS- use to attract lovers and money. Visualize and wish upon it the throw into running water.
VALERIAN- use in dream pillows. Substitute for graveyard dust.
VERBENA/VERBAIN- use to scatter around the home to bring peace. Use to consecrate magical tools.
VERVAIN - A magical plant believed to possess the power to cure grief.
VETIVERT- use to increase prosperity.
WITCH HAZEL- use to make diving rods. Carry to mend a broken heart.
WORMWOOD- use to banish anger and negative energy.
YARROW- use in love spells. Wrap in terry cloth and place under pillow to envision your true love.
THE WITCHES' PANTRY.
Alfalfa - Prosperity, anti-hunger, money.
Allspice - Money, luck, healing.
Almond - Money, prosperity, wisdom.
Aloe - Protection, luck.
Apple - Love, healing, garden magic, immortality.
Apricot - Love.
Avocado - Love, beauty.
Banana - Fertility, potency, prosperity.
Barley - Love, healing, protection.
Basil - Love, exorcism, wealth, flying (in airplanes), protection, sympathy.
Bay leaf - Protection, psychic powers, healing, purification, strength.
Bean - Protection, exorcism, wart charming, reconciliations, potency, love.
Blackberry - Healing, money, protection.
Blueberry - Protection.
Brazil Nut - Love.
Cabbage - Luck.
Cactus - Protection, chastity.
Caraway - Protection, lust, health, anti-theft, mental powers.
Carnation - Protection, strength, healing.
Carob - Protection, health.
Carrot - Fertility, lust.
Cashew - Money, communication.
Catnip - Cat magic, love, beauty, happiness.
Cedar - Healing, purification, money, protection, stopping sexual harassment.
Celery - Mental powers, lust, psychic powers.
Chamomile - Money, sleep, love, purification.
Cherry - Love, divination, victory.
Chestnut - Love.
Cinnamon - Spirituality, success, healing, power, psychic powers, protection, love.
Clove - Protection, exorci
sm, love, money.
Coconut - Water, purification, protection, chastity.
Coriander - Love, health, healing.
Corn - Protection, luck, divination, money.
Cucumber - Chastity, healing, fertility.
Cumin - Anti-theft.
Curry - Protection.
Dill - Protection, money, lust, love.
Eggs - Healing, removing negativity, fertility.
Endive - Lust, love.
Eucalyptus - Healing, protection.
Fennel - Protection, healing, purification.
Fenugreek - Money.
Fern - Rain-making, protection, luck, riches, external youth, health, exorcism.
Fig - Divination, fertility, love.
Garlic - Protection, healing, exorcism, lust, anti-theft, relief from nightmares.
Ginger - Love, money, success, power.
Ginseng - Love, wishes, healing, beauty, protection, lust.
Gourd - Protection.
Grain - Protection.
Grape - Fertility, garden magic, mental powers, money.
Holly - Protection, anti-lightening, luck, dream magic.
Horseradish - Purification, exorcism.
Lavender - Love, protection, sleep, chastity, longevity, purification, happiness, peace.
Leek - Love, protection, exorcism.
Lemon - Longevity, purification, love, friendship.
Lettuce - Chastity, protection, divinations of love, sleep.
Licorice - Lust, love, protection.
Maple - Love, longevity, money.
Marshmallows - Healing, friendship.
Marjoram - Protection, love, happiness, health, money.
Mayonnaise - Prosperity, cleansing.
Mint - Money, lust, healing, travel, exorcism, protection.
Mistletoe - Protection, love, hunting, fertility, health, exorcism of negativity.
Mothballs - Stop sexual harassment.
Mustard - Fertility, protection, mental powers.
Nutmeg - Luck, money, health, fidelity, relief from nightmares.
Nuts - (mixed): Fertility, prosperity, love, luck, communication.
Oats - Money.
Olive - Healing, peace, fertility, potency, protection.
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