Witchy-POOF!
Around a couldron boil; brewing a rotting toil
Some of us love witches, other's are still in the dark ages thinking we are the devil's servants. NOT!
Here's as much as I've been able to gather (so far) here for you.
I'll teach you a few things how Witches are for the most part NOT bad,(although there are some that do practice black magic but i think it is safe to say the consensus is Good) also a little brew and Magic, some basic supplies and gifts, witchy names and whatever else I come up with.
"a Witch without a spell, is just a Bitch"
(this was either from American horror Story Coven or Witches of East end)
Afraid of Witches?
Why?! The Green faces long warty nose is more hag & a myth than the Witch. Witches can be light or dark (or sometimes grey as they may use both types of magic)
One of the symbols witches use
The Pentagram? There's 2 variations
1. the one with the star (aka Pentacle) pointing up is a 'good' sign.
It is a protective amulet against evil. The pentacle normally means the 5 elements (or 6 as I put it) Earth, Air Fire, water & at the Top Spirit (with the center to me meaning heart (otherwise noted Love)
2. The inverted version where the point is pointing down ...
this is normally worn by satanic worshipers and worn during Satanic rituals with the goat head's nose being the point, their rituals usually contain conjuring & blood sacrifices however it is also used in good magic for binding spells (protection spells)
Modern Witches do a variety of Magic. There's the traditional
*Potion and spoken invocation,
Rune,
casting (the circle)
Candle,
cord (string),
Crystal magic,
water magic
tarot,
oil & incense(as far as I can think of)
Ritual (but I consider that as 'traditional' when you have an altar, and have a spoken spell and have to burn candles, casting a circle & so forth) Blessing & Spiritual
Chakra,
There's also Elemental magic, (Earth, air fire water) Love, singing & dancing & sky magic.
There's also death magic (but not really sure if its only considered black magic or if light magic also uses it.)
Poppet magic
There's also Hoodoo & Voodoo magic done by that religion's priest & priestesses
Beauty This witch
Madame Delphine LaLaurie (played by Kathy Bates) is one to be frightened of. She uses the Elizabeth Bathory beauty regimine, draining the blood of the Young Virgins to remain youthful looking however no matter which you use blood,wrinkle cream, or some herbal poltice; you are supposed to brush or spread it upwards (as that tightens your skin) not down which basically pulls the skin down and makes wrinkles.
the Witch house
Ya think we all live in candy coated Gingerbread houses? Maybe little hovels with thatched roofs? I have an assortment of Books, movies and shows in my library of them. Sadly I live in a 2 family house and not my own little hut. (would rather a Viking long house though!)
My spells book library is hexed if you touch them it has mostly books of good spells but I have a few a little more 'naughty' I will imentionsome of my favorites here
TV series
Bitten was a show mostly about a family of Werewolves but the last 2 seasons had witches in it You might be able to view episodes free on Syfy
True Blood from HBO had a season or 2 with the witches in it. Can't remember what season it was season 3 or 4 though.
Vampire Diaries and The Originals have witches or covens in them
FX American Horror Story's 3rd season is subtitled 'COVEN' and one of the best seasons
Witches of East End formerly on Lifetime can be found on a few platforms
Movies
Practical Magic
The Covenant
It seems the only people I have come across that like this movie are 'witches' or likely for the wrong reason....It can be pretty cheesy with the posing and the hammy grinning but for those of you who know who Taylor Kitsch is... well 4 words.. He's in a Speedo!
Books
Buckland's complete book of Witchcraft
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
The Wiccan Rede
I have to include Shakespeare's Macbeth here as well
Me as a witch (I put the doorknob on fire)
Witchy Supplies
It's one thing to purchase a broom also known as a Bosoom or a wand for a costume but it's another thing if you intend to actually use it for ritual.
As for the Atheme, which is a ritual knife for cutting herbs, and stirring etc. That can be purchased but should ONLY be used when working and prepping spells. (this is not to be used for dinner)
A few examples are this Dragon Neclace with a 'hidden' atheme a Silver mini atheme an Ahnk
Wiccan Wand Wiccan Wand Chakra stones & Crystals wand it's usually better to make your own wand like if you come across an interesting branch or twig. Some prefer to use one that has already fallen from the tree, others like to 'ask' the tree if they may have the particular one that is still part of the tree.
Witchy Books & Couldron - Learn about Witchcraft & Wiccan Religion
In American Horror Story COVEN
Jessica Lange plays Fiona known as 'the supreme' this means she has the strongest powers (either that or all forms of the powers)
her character is Witch 'Royalty' which means the family descended from the Salem witches, which migrated down to New Orleans after the trouble in the north.
Though the VooDoo witches (who were there first) and witches do not get along
Grimore Shadows - The Witch Book Encyclopedia
Book of Shadows- The book of witches spells, and sometimes there's notes of reference as well.
Grimore- book of Dark spells
Witchy names
Agitha Ariane Autumn
Belladonna Brenna
Corvina Cora
Divina
Echo Eiriane
Fiona
Gwynn
Hazel Horatia Helice
Jynx
Kaly Karma
Levina Lyla
Morgana or Morgaine
Narcisa
Raven Rhiannon
Sabine
Tempest Trinity
Write the next line to this ---Around a Cauldron / 3 witches loom....
if you don't have a line to add then please do not post a comment here! (regular comments go at the end of the hub thank you) )
Some ideas for the next line of the poem
Casting Runes
Brooms Sweeping negativity from the room
Scrying
Smudging
Macbeth: Act 4 scene 1
Round about the couldron go;
In the poisoned entrails throw.
Toad, that under cold stone
Days and nights has thrty one
Sweltered venom sleeping got,Boil thou first I'th' Charmed pot
Double Double
Toil and trouble;
Fire burn
and couldron bubble
Brew up more here!
Fire burn and cauldron bubble
Witch Brews
I've found a variety of recipes of what Witches' Brew is supposed to be.
So here I have included a picture of one, and will also try my best to include the others I found, &don't worry, I didn't include the one from Macbeth!
For another receipe check out the 13 Frights of halloween!
Ingredients
- 1 inch stick of cinnamon {break into pieces}
- 3 cups apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 taspoon WHOLE cloves
- *1 to 1 & 1/2 cup cup Rum
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/3 cup BROWN sugar (tamped down)
- *Butter
Instructions
- Prep Time: *= Optional Serves: 10-6 oz servings (estimated)
- in a 4-6 inch square of DOUBLE thick cheesecloth (100% cotton) put in the spices (if you do not have one then I hope you have a loose tea or coffee filter)
- put all ingredients in a small Cauldron on the stove heat well but do not boil, strain out cloves and spices (Cauldron Not available? Use the modern day one a crock pot or slow cooker, is suitable
- combine all the ingredients except butter.
- Cover & Cook on Low setting for 7-8 hours or high setting 3-4 hours
- Discard spice bag, Ladle hot punch into cups and float about 1/2 teaspoon button on top of each serving.
- **You can substitute 1-1 1/2 cup apple cider for the rum.
Learn some magic - but be sure to will it as well
Have a spell you'd like to share? You are more than welcome to post it.
Just please be sure you note what it's used for.
