💀Osteomancy Masterpost💀

Book of Shadows Ideas that Aren’t Basic

sacred geometry

what damages crystals

what is a crystal grid and how do i make one?

candle flame reading

bone correspondences

what is a poppet? how do i use it?

basic alchemical symbols

ways to break a hex

favorite cryptids and their lore

what is your philosophy on witchcraft?

what is a liminal space?

scrying

how to trap a spirit in a jar or mirror

ghost hunting

species of demons

witchy books you’ve read, and a review or rating of the book (go to archive.org for free pdfs for books)

This spread is for those moments when you feel lousy, but can’t figure out why or what to do.

My Problem - The reason you’re feeling this way.

What to do now - Things you should consider doing while you feel bad.

What to do later - Steps you can take to prevent feeling this way in the future.

What I need to hear - The insight you need to get through this.

What I should avoid - Pretty much what it says on the tin.

DEITY IDENTIFICATION SPREAD (remastered!)

Since y'all blew up the last spread i made for deity identification, i made another one 💫✨⭐

Darkness Hex

Do not use this spell unless your intention is to cause complete havoc. There is no reversing the spell, so make sure that this is a last resort, and you will not regret doing it later.

When you begin this spell, think about all the pain and suffering this person has caused you (or someone close to you). Visualize chaos attacking them from all sides.

MATERIALS AND PROCEDURE:

You will need a 9″ piece of black yarn.

Tie 3 separate knots as you chant the following:

“With this knot I seal this hex you will not sleep, you will not eat, you will not rest dark knots of anger, dark knots of hate This black cord with knots brings you your fate As I tie this second knot this makes two As complete black darkness falls over you Slander, chaos, evil too I send the darkness straight onto you With this third knot, yes I bind Complete horror and chaos into your mind Hex of anger, hex of hate Bring (SPEAK THE PERSON’S NAME) down, I will not wait. I have spoken it and so it shall be. I have spoken it and so mote it be!”

Douglas Hensley, A Book Of Magic Spells And Hexes

The Witch’s Book of Self Care, by Aaron Hiscock Murphy

So, uh, everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes those mistake are putting the audiobook copy of an item on hold instead of the book itself. ✨ Whoops

Anyway, yeah. I really like the content of these kinds of books. It’s not intended to be a “baby’s first spellbook”. It’s a comprehensive look at taking care of yourself that is based witchcraft as the central medium. There are a lot of great self-regulating and self-reflecting exercises in here that really break down the specifics of a task so it’s not just “have you tried journaling? 💁🏼‍♀️” , which is rarely helpful on its own.

And it’s got recipes.

On one hand, I like a lot of the content. It breaks down a lot of hands-on-craft ideas, like cooking, journaling, preparing bath products, so that they’re easily accessible, and I’m honestly very happy the author does so. The modern world really relies so heavily on thought-heavy and digital processes that hands-on work is undervalued, even when it’s an essential part of stimulating the human brain. On the other hand, I really dislike the amount of essential oils pushed around in the bath product recipes. If you’ve missed out on every post about essential oils…they’re not safe to pick up at the store and just dabble with. Safe dosages are tricky to calculate and deliberate disinformation about the safety of their use is rife across the internet. It was disappointing to see essential oils so prevalent here.

Still, I don’t have any concrete memory of seeing any specific cultural appropriation (but I might have misheard. Audiobooks are hard 😅) and over all I found it extremely effective in delivering an effective dissection on what self care is, why it helps you, and how to try it out in different aspects of your routine. I give it a solid nine out of ten; I really, really recommend it!

Blessings! 💜

Astra's List of Baneful Components

I hope to make this list as comprehensive as possible and will be adding to it whenever I discover something new. If anyone has any suggestions for things that should be added, please let me know. 🖤

Herbs/Plants

• Bloodroot- Substitutes blood

• Jezebel Root- Wickedness, ending relationships, punishing cheaters

• Bindweed- Binding, ensnaring

• Dogbane- Deception

• Rue- Misery

• Saffron- Destruction

• Lemon- Sourness/bitterness, reveals damaging truths

• Lemon Verbena- a boost of power, ending relationships

• Lime- Sourness/bitterness, encourages deceit

• Lobelia- Discord

• Hemlock- Discord, sadness

• Spanish Moss- Bad luck

• Vertiver- Silence

• Mace- Misery, strife

• Slippery Elm- Bad luck, negativity

• Bittersweet- Loss, sadness

• Mandrake- Misery, strife

• Mistletoe- Isolation, confusion

• Wormwood- Delusion, misery, strife, madness

• Sumac- Bad luck, negativity

• Mullein- Spirit work, nightmares

• Patchouli- Illness

• Mustard Seed- Strife, discord

• Hemlock- Destroys sex drive, break ups

• Poke Root- Confusion, upset

• Blackberry Root- Distress

• Myrrh- A boost of power

• Tobacco- Subs any baneful herb

• Belladonna- Discord, conflict, illness, suffering

• Cinquefoil- Discomfort

• Ague Weed- Confusion

• Blueberry- Confusion

• Cloves- Domination, stops gossip

• Stinging Nettle- Jealousy, discomfort

• Cramp Bark- Pain, illness

• Licorice Root- Domination

• Tormentil- Distress, harm

• Asafoetida- Drives enemies away

• Henbane- Emotional instability, melancholy, storms, spirit work

• Hot Peppers- Anger, fighting, discord

• Blackthorn- Illness, bad omens

• Elder- Suffering, spirit work

• Dittany- Mistakes, setbacks, depression

• Garlic- Disgust and repulsion

• Yew- Spirit work, destruction

• Onion- Disconnects relationships, strife

• Poppy Seeds- Intoxication, confusion, discord

• Foxglove- Manipulation, heartbreak, devastation

• Alum- Stops communication and speech, impotence

• Wolfsbain- Madness, loneliness, rage

• Knotweed- Binding, trapping

• Black Pepper- Revealing the truth, binding

• Green Apple- Unrequited love

• Radish- Sexual shame, STDs, infidelity

• Yohimbe Bark- Impotency

• Chicory- Discord

• Agrimony- Return to sender

• Datura- Psychic attack, nightmares, misery

• Bay Berry- Depression

• Angelica Root- Misery, strife, distress, discord

• Dragon's Blood- Destruction, pain, misery

• Chili Powder- Anxiety

• Bladderwrack- Illness, weakness

• Boneset- Distress, confusion

• Black Locust/Hawthorne Thorns- Struggle, agony, injuries, wounds

• Calamus- Control, domination, commanding, compelling

• Cocoa- Bitterness

• Black Mustard Seed- Confusion, discord, non-stop trouble

• Sumac- Discomfort, bad luck, painful lessons

• Willow Bark- A dose of their own medicine

• Stagger Weed- Disabling, trips them up

• Bar Berry- Stops progress

• Black Nightshade- Sickness, depression

• Oleander- Devastation, silence, doom

Crystals

• Opal- Amplifies negative energy (Black Opal works best)

• Ruby- Focuses intent on target

• Malachite- Anxiety, fear, cowardice, nausea

• Peridot- Confusion

• Obsidian- Reveal their darkness

• Petrified Wood- Ruin, abandonment

• Clear Quartz- Amplifier and energy holder

• Black Moonstone- Deceit, distrust, confusion, paranoia

• Onyx- Breakups, loss

• Amethyst- Self destruction, nightmares, paranoia

• Garnet- Siphons target's energy, steal their love/friends

• Diopside- Reveals a target's true colors

• Bloodstone- Sucks the life force from enemies, chaos, frailty

• Carnelian- Pain, anger, rage

• Black Quartz- Darkness

• Sardonyx- Return to sender

• Jet- Cloud their vision/blind them

• Serpentine- Illness, unsteady ground, mishaps

• Jade- Domination, control, manipulation

• Amber- Trapping, cause obstacles and setbacks

• Hematite- Negativity

Misc. Ingredients

• Salt- Painful cleansing, salt in their wounds

• Sulphur- Stops plans, causes harm

• Alcohol- Makes the work last

• Vinegar- Souring, dissolves relationships

• Pins/Needles- Pain and agony

• Thumbtacks- Makes the work stick in them

• Razor Blades- Sadistic actions, sharp words

• Broken Glass- Cut ties, emotional wounds

• Scorpions- Betrayal

• Spiders- Danger, ensnarement

• Wasps- Punishment, non-stop pain

• Grave Dirt- Enlists spirit's help

• Snakeskin- Removes them from your path

• Cigarette Butts- Snuff their will

• Thorns- Annoyance, pain

• Dog/Cat Poop- Rottenness, depression, life stinks

• Sticker Burs- Crippling emotional shock

• Spiderwebs- Crossing, binding

• Coffin Nails- Stay home, withdrawal, binding

• Lead- Weigh them down, make them late

• Black Salt- Misery, strife, banishment

• Dog Hair- Agression, combat

• Cat Hair- Passive-Aggression, conflict

• Bad Water- Stagnation, depression, illness

• Murder Scene Dirt- Crimes, complete ruin, terror, demise

• Nails- Binding, pain

• Thumb Tacks- Pain, discomfort

• Broken Glass- Disaster, accidents, injury, pain

• Blood- Longevity, boosts curse power

• War Water- Chaos, psychic warfare, banishing

• Razor/Barbed Wire- Pain, restriction, loss of freedom

• Fish Bones- Decay, bad reputation, loss of friendships

• Moths- Fragility, tunnel vision A

• Goofer Dust- Crossing, misfortune, illness

• Bone Ash- Instability, weakness, demise

• Storm Water- Destruction, upheaval, chaos

• Potato Eyes- Rot, loss of control, sickness

• Cat Claws- Helps curse cling to target, sudden agony

• Butterfly Wings- Loss of control, injury

• Egg Shells- Breaks down barriers and boundaries

• Ants/Ant Hill Dirt- Annoyance, overwhelming, banishing

• Hospital Dirt- Illness and injury

• Bullets- Devastation, destruction, suffering, demise

• Iron- Banishing, destruction

• Super Glue- Permanence, binding, damage

• Dirty Pennies- Financial loss

Witchy Book Recommendations

These are all books I have read and would recommend to you guys! Feel free to add your own!

Reading the Leaves by Leanne Marrama and Sandra Mariah Wright

The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hisock

The House Witch by Arin Murphy Hiscock

The Encyclopedia of Crystals by Judy Hall

Candle Magic for Beginners by Mystic Dylan

Digital Grimoire

⚠️⚠️ WORK IN PROGRESS ⚠️⚠️

Grimoire

Enchantments (and charms, amulets, and talismans) Incense

Astral projection

Divination

Traditional magic

Storm magick

Healing magick

Dragons

Religion

Days of the week (correspondences)

Demonolatry

Candle magick

Moons of the year

Intention

Superstitions

Magical practices around the world

Low cost magic

Spirit work

Closed practices

Seasons

Wand making

Magical terminology

Deities

Symbol/image magick

Banishing

Green magick

Salts

Petition magick

Low energy magic

Colour magick

Intuition

Witch's alphabet

Fae

Devotional practice

Common herbs (in the craft)

Spirituality

Local myths, cryptids, or legends

Clairsenses

Prayers

Binding

Constellations

Charm bags

Foraging calendar

Shadow work

Crystals

Poisons

Ancestors

Tools

Astrology

Types of witches

Spirits

Natural remedies

Plant identification

Witch's ladder

Sea/ocean magick

Spells

Symbols

Past life exploration

Circle casting

Hex/curse breaking

History of witchcraft

Magical philosophy

Baneful magick

Herbology

Grounding

Types of moons

Energy work

Knot magick

Lunar cycle

Kitchen magick

Warding

Mythology

Witchy DIY

Protection magick

Historical witches

Herbalism

Weather Historical spells

Witch bottles

Chaos magick

Cleansing

Alchemy

Auras

Affirmations

Teas

Times of day

Waters

Hearth magick

Rituals

Art magick

Familiars

Meditation

Tarot spreads

Sigils

Glamour magick

Elements (traditional greek elements)

Sustainable lifestyle tips

Sachets

Recipes

Magical theory

Tech magick

Magical technique

Sabbats

Altars

Essential oils

BOOK OF SHADOWS

Dream journal (Dream interpretation and Dream work)

Spells

Tools I developed for my practice

Divination stuff

Maps (of places with cool energy)

i did a thing

Personal correspondence charts

Local plants

My shadow work

Wish List

Confusion and misdirection spell jar 

Many people will do tarot readings on you, whether you know about them or not. So lets throw off some salty hoes and confuse the ever loving fuck out of them! This spell is similar to a decoy jar, and it is used to create confusion and misdirection in any sort of divination that is being done about you without your consent. 

What you will need: 

Jar or container of choice

Yarrow - Banishing  (properties : banishing, death, courage, psychic powers)

cloves: banishes hostility/negativity, used for protection.

black peppercorn: banishing negativity, protection from evil. 

Paper with sigils correlating to your intention

Some sort of reflective object to bounce the reading off of you

Teeth for defense 

Any sort of baneful ingredients you enjoy to give them a little punishment for trying to divine about you 

Black salt(regular works fine) to protect you from prying eyes. 

Process

Cleanse your jar with your preferred method 

Fill it with the physical ingredients 

Write on a piece of paper, or say this out loud whichever you prefer

“Curiosity will kill the cat and no amount of satisfaction can bring it back. Anyone who tries to divine me in hopes of an upper hand will get back only nonsense and a prick back. Your tarot will turn against you, your bones will break, your runes will never fall into place. Your scrying and divination will only show your own ugliness. May this spell confuse and blind those who wish to spy on me

Write your sigils on the back of this paper, activate it by dabbing oil onto it, i used yarrow oil 

Seal your jar with black wax and string

Simple Ways to Practice Magick Everyday

Say a small prayer or do a short meditation before you get out of bed in the morning.

Write down dreams or visions you had.

Stir your first cup of coffee or tea counterclockwise to banish negativity and bad luck or clockwise to bring positive energy.

Draw daily tarot or oracle cards (you can also use a pendulum) for guidance.

Cleansing yourself and home using sound or smoke.

Ancestor or spirit offerings

Pick out your clothes, shoes, jewelry... ect with intention.

Write a sigil or petition paper and burn it.

Take a ritual shower. You can spice it up with candles, herbs, and crystals, or you can simply step under the water and imagine all the negativity and bad energy washing off you. You can also recite a chant.

Every time you look into the mirror, say an affirmation

Take a walk outside and ground yourself to Mother Earth.

Dance!! Dancing is an excellent way to rise the energy, and it helps with opening the sacral and solar plexus chakra and getting in touch with the inner child.

tip jar