Potions Vs Charged Waters

potions vs charged waters

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i most often see the word “potion” used as a blanket term for any liquid mixture that you enchant with magic, but it's a tiny bit deeper than that.

potions

a potion is broadly defined as a mixture of liquids with magical, healing, or poisonous properties [source] and is meant to be ingested - essentially, a potion is a liquid spell you're supposed to drink in order to feel the effects of said spell. in fact, the word "potion" is derived from the middle english pocioun, from anglo-french poisun, pocioun (drink, potion,) from Latin potion-, potio, from potare (to drink) [source].

you can essentially enchant any beverage to be a potion, and create your own potions using edible ingredients. wanna make a strawberry banana smoothie with the intent of having a super good day? bam, potion.

but, please keep in mind that even if something is edible, that doesn't mean it's safe. do your research and don't ingest harmful substances!

charged water

charged waters are infused with the energy of an external source - the moon, your favorite herbs and crystals, and elemental energy, for example. charged waters can be edible (potions) or inedible, which entirely depends on your intent. no really, i mean it. if you want to use this water strictly for spellwork, anointing items, adding to spell jars, etc., then you can add whatever the heck you want to it - crystals, oils, herbs, you name it.

but if you want to drink it or turn it into a potion of some sort, please for the love of the cosmos do NOT add a bunch of oils and trinkets and accessories to your DRINKING water.

essential oils are not for human consumption!!! and - you shouldn't be drinking something you just put a bunch of rocks in!!!!

tips

regardless of what you plan to do with your magically enchanted water, leaving it out at room temperature is a potential breeding ground for bacteria so plan to refrigerate it or store it in a cool, dark place and dispose of it within a couple of weeks.

final notes

anything you plan on drinking: use edible ingredients only, and store accordingly. do not add random nonsense to water you plan on drinking.

as always, do your own research and use your best judgement to discern what is safe and what is not.

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Travel Altars: Morpheus

A guide to travel altars for Morpheus. Please tell me if you want a certain deity covered!

In this guide, I’m assuming you’ve added a tea-light or LED candle. It isn’t necessary, but it’s not going to be included in any of these guides. I’m also going to be assuming you’ve added a photo of the deity and prayers. These guides will not include those, either.

Small Dream Journal

Amethyst

Lavender

Letters

Hourglass

Lapis Lazuli

Poppies

Vial of Honey

Photos or Figurines of Moths

Photos or Figurines of Fireflies

Dandelion Seeds

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morpheus

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syqiss

4 months ago

a new knight :)))

blue gouache wash and black India ink

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art medieval knight

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syqiss

4 months ago

Late Victorian brooch with a man in the moon cameo carved from transparent moonstone, set in white and rose gold with a border of diamonds and rubies.

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inspo

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4 months ago

the fact😤👏🏼that there isn’t😓❌ a white rose emoji⚪️ and only a red🔴 is obviously lancastrian🌹propaganda📜😡 you thought❓😔 the wars of the roses 🥀🤴🏻ended at the battle of bosworth field?🗡🛡 think again 🤯🗣 yorkists👑📣 we rise🙌🏽💯 at dawn☀️👊🏼

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richard iii

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4 months ago

Dido of Carthage

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Dido

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Travel Altars: Hypnos

A guide to travel altars for Hypnos. Please tell me if you want a certain deity covered!

Lavender

Amethyst

Dollhouse Beds or Pillows

Star Related Things

Moon Related Things

Quilt Fabric

Rosemary

Chamomile

Poppy Petals/Seeds/Leaves/Etc.

Dream Catchers

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Hypnos

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syqiss

4 months ago

preparing myself to pray to the gods of the night, the moon, sleep and dreams.

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nyx morpheus hecate prayers guardian angel thoth Hypnos Selene diana arianrhod somnus

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4 months ago

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spiral

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4 months ago

"To Hygeia (Health), Fumigation from Manna.

O much desired, prolific, general queen. Hear me, life-bearing Hygeia, of beauteous mien, mother of all; by thee diseases dire, of bliss destructive, from our life retire; and every house is flourishing and fair, if with rejoicing aspect thou art there. Each daidal art they vigorous force inspires, and all the world thy helping hand desires. Aides (Haides), life's bane, alone resists thy will, and ever hates thy all-preserving skill. O fertile queen, from thee for ever flows to mortal life from agony repose; and men without thy all-sustaining ease find nothing useful, nothing formed to please. Without thy aid, not Aides' self can thrive, nor man to much afflicted age arrive; for thou alone, of countenance serene, dost govern all things, universal queen. Assist thy mystics with propitious mind, and far avert disease of every kind."

Orphic Hymn 68 to Hygeia (trans. Taylor)

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syqiss

4 months ago

Before praying I like to rinse my arms, hands and head with moon water. Then I scent around with lavender oil. Every single thing that brings sleep is good for the god of dreams.

I've decided to start wearing amethyst and moonstone before praying and so, gifting my sleep to the gods of the night. I intend to learn soon the prayers to Hypnos from the Orphic Hymns, too.