Peace, Love, and Tea Leaves

 I love Basil. In fact, it was the first herb I ever grew! And GROW it did! My first Basil plant grew taller than me. It was so wonderful to go outside every morning and see it thrive and shoot up little by little. Because of this personal experience with the herb, I find that even to this day it is favorite herb to plant and keep in my garden. Basil is versatile in both the kitchen and the cauldron! (See what I did there). In the kitchen, basil is often added to Mediterranean and Greek dishes. It has a very green taste that is best enjoyed fresh, in my opinion, but can be used dried. I like to add it to my pasta sauce; both tomato and cream based. And have you ever had a fresh basil pesto? It is TO DIE FOR! But Basil is so much more than a garden herb you can add to your dishes.  Basil holds great Magic! You can use basil to draw prosperity into the home by hanging a bundle near your door. The scent is also very refreshing while drying in a bundle. The bright green color of t...

Last week's blog post was all about different, simple ways we can draw protection. This week, I thought  I would piggy back off of that post and share one of my go-to home protection powder recipes. It's a simple recipe that packs a big punch spiritually. You will need... *A bowl *Garlic Powder *Onion Powder *Black Pepper *Rosemary *Dill *Red Pepper Flakes Instructions : Pour about a tablespoon of each herb into the bowl and mix. Once completed you can grind into a fine powder OR use as is. Sprinkle this powder around the outside of your home. As you sprinkle the powder, chant: "This home is protected from negative energies and negative entities that wish to cause us harm." Say this chant at least three times or you can continue saying it until you finish your circle around your home. I personally continue walking in a circle around my home saying the chant two more times (bringing the total of walking around the house to three times) because three is the ...

  Protection Magic doesn't need to be complicated! There is this misconception that when putting up protective barriers around our home or person that we need to do this crazy, intense ritual with a dozen candles and herbs. I blame TV for this (hello, Charmed! Even though I totally love that show).  No, protection magic doesn't have to be complex or extravagant. In fact, you don't need any tools at all! Just a quiet place to sit and manifest- but I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start with the basics, shall we?  Protection magic is truly the most important form of magic when it comes to practicing the craft. You can't or shouldn't do much else without it. We must always be prepared for anything that could go wrong. CONSTANT, VILGILANCE! I know it sounds a little paranoid, but as a Witch... I'd rather be safe than sorry when it comes to working with higher forces. ESPECIALLY things like divination. It is always recommended to cleanse a space (we'll ...