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Simple Simmer Pots for Summer Time

So we are in the midst of summer time already! And even though these are the warmer months of the year simmer pots are still one of my favourite kitchen witch activities and natural air fresheners.  Each season comes with distinct aromas and aesthetics that help to define them, including summer! Let’s take those seasonal staples and make some beautifully magical simmer pots for summer.

Summer is all about celebrating the sunshine, taking extra time to relax, and enjoying the incredible bounty that nature provides. Summer is certainly a favourite season for many, and with good reason.

Scents like orange, pineapple, coconut, and vanilla can certainly bring forth some summertime nostalgia. Pina Coladas on the beach perhaps or maybe a delicious creamsicle will bring back some fond summer memories. And who wouldn’t want that? Simmer pots are a wonderful way to have these  seasonal scents wafting throughout your home in minutes.

Simmer pots are an excellent, non-toxic, and eco-friendly way to have your home smelling like the season in a few short minutes. They are also a wonderful way to brew some magick in the kitchen.

So read on and discover a few recipes to help bring an extra dose of the happy and youthful energy the summer season has to offer.

The Simmer Pot

Simmer pots are basically potpourri in a pot! Some people refer to them as stovetop potpourri. You choose your ingredients, put them in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and let it do its thing. They couldn’t be any easier, just be sure you don’t let your pot boil dry! If you want to keep the pot going simply add more water when it gets low. And obviously never leave it going when you are not home.

Simmer pots also lack the harsh toxins that are packed into conventional air freshener sprays and many scented candles. Just fresh ingredients from your kitchen! No fake fragrances or toxic chemicals needed.

One more benefit, they can likely be crafted with things you already have in your kitchen making them a convenient and inexpensive solution.

If you’d like you can read my Autumn Simmer Pot post and Winter Simmer Pot post for some more inspiration. Or check out my Seasonal Simmer Pot Package in the shop. I am having a sale right now!

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Summer Simmer Pot Magick

If you have read my other simmer pot posts you can skip this bit as you will already know the steps but if this is your first time visiting the blog please do read on!

We mustn’t forget that the herbs, spices, and whole foods housed in our kitchens all carry their own energies and magickal properties.

So let’s use those items to assist us in manifesting our goals. You’ll easily be able to create a simmer pot that aligns with your intentions and smells delicious!

When I do a simmer pot with a specific intention in mind I follow these simple steps to incorporate my magick and mind into the process:

  1. Set your intentions very clear in your mind and don’t lose sight of them for the entire process.
  2. Add ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce to a simmer, stir the pot clockwise. Unless you are doing a banishing or releasing spell, in that case stir the pot counter clockwise.
  4. Visualize your desired outcome or goal for the magickal work you are doing. Are you aiming to create happiness in the home, or more money in your wallet? Whatever it may be focus on what you want the outcome to look like. Continue with the visualization and stirring until it feels right to finish. You’ll know when!
  5. You may recite your goal, a chant, or ritual words while you stir as well. Something pertaining to your desired outcome.
  6. When you finish I would let the pot boil down until there is about an inch of water left and then turn it off. Your work is now complete.

Of course feel free to change this process up so that it suits your own needs and magical practice.

Summer Simmer Pot Recipes

Mojito Magic – prosperity, healing, strength, love

  • 6 lime slices
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 tbsp peppermint
  • 2 – 3 slices ginger

Iced Mocha – energy, success, wisdom, money

  • 1/4 c coffee beans 
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract 

Pina Colada – protection, prosperity, luck, joy

  • 3 pineapple slices
  • 2 lime slices
  • 2 tbsp dried coconut
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Creamsicle – creativity, health, success, good luck, protection

  • 6 orange slices (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut

What to do with your simmer pot ingredients when you are finished?

Another awesome thing about simmer pots is that they don’t create any waste. You can simply compost your ingredients or dry them out to be used in future spells or for potpourri.

Final thoughts.

Do you have a favourite ingredient you like to add to your summer simmer pots? 

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Simmer Pot Recipes and kitchen inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Grimoire Bundle includes simmer pot recipes for every season, over 100 foods and their magickal properties, coffee and tea magick, sugar magick, and more!

And summer is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

You can also SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Until next time friends!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Litha Activities: 42 Ways To Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice is once again upon us! An energizing and joyful  turn of the wheel that is a much anticipated season for many. If you are still planning your Litha activities you’ll want to keep on reading.

The Summer Solstice, or Litha, is the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year. For more Litha details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.

Celebrating the Magic of Nature

This is a time for honouring nature, the sun, and welcoming the abundance that summer promises. For many the summer season also signals long warm days, relaxation, and spending much time outdoors. There are many reasons to love this time of year and of course so many ways for you to honour it’s arrival!

So today I give you a list of 42 Litha activities that are fun, joy inducing, and super flexible allowing you to choose things that resonate. Pick one, two or  twelve, whatever works for you.

This season is a stunning time in nature, a time to be cherished and warmly welcomed, so let’s start it off right. Here we go!

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42 Beautiful and Satisfying Litha Activities

  1. Get some fresh blooms for your home
  2. Add Summer touches to your altar
  3. Write a journal entry about what Litha means to you
  4. Perform a prosperity ritual
  5. Spend time in nature
  6. Connect with the Fae
  7. Do some gardening
  8. Host a BBQ
  9. Embrace flower magic
  10. Craft a floral crown
  11. Bake a lemon cake
  12. Have a ritual bath or shower with flowers
  13. Hydration ritual
  14. Morning meditation
  15. Do a Summer Oracle or Tarot card reading
  16. Offering to nature
  17. Exercise outdoors
  18. Charge and cleanse your crystals in the solstice sun (make sure they are sun safe first)
  19. Mix up some fresh lavender lemonade
  20. Add summer touches around the home
  21. Connect with the fire element
  22. Awake with the sun
  23. Wear colours connected to Litha such as yellow, orange, green, or gold
  24. Bake berry scones
  25. Listen to music and dance
  26. Try something new
  27. Offering to a deity connected with summer such as Aine, Freya, or the Green Man
  28. Wear carnelian for energy and motivation.
  29. Burn incense of Sandalwood, Lemon Balm, or Basil
  30. Perform a morning meditation
  31. Forage for wild herbs (safely and with caution)
  32. Perform a house cleansing
  33. Enjoy a Litha tea blend
  34. Craft a crystal pouch for energy
  35. Light a candle to welcome the sun
  36. Craft a Litha oil or herb blend
  37. Journal Prompt: What are some things you would like to embrace throughout this season?
  38. Perform a ritual to recharge your spirit
  39. Host an outdoor tea party
  40. Create a magical morning routine for summer
  41. Abundance journalling
  42. Watch the sunset and say a blessing to nature 

So, how many will you do this June 21st? Remember to embrace this new season with joy in your heart, drink in the invigorating energy that fills the day, and make it meaningful for YOU. 

Final thoughts.

Do you have your festivities for the year planned yet? 

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Litha inspiration check out my shop page! My Litha Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more!

Summer is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

You can also SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Have a beautiful, blessed Litha friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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DIY Magical Chamomile Calming Mist to Ease Anxiety

Have you ever experienced that moment when your heart rate speeds up, chest gets tight, and you feel like you can’t get a deep breath? If so, you probably know what it’s like to have anxiety. This Chamomile Calming Mist may be just thing you should have on hand for when those moments arise.

Keep on reading for full recipe and as a bonus, it smells just divine!

Dealing with Anxiety

Some of us, myself included, suffer from anxiety on a very regular or even daily basis, myself included. It can become a truly horrible thing to live with when it’s starts happening so frequently that it begins to disrupt you living your life normally. It can cause you to lose focus, to freeze, or to be completely unable to engage in your regular routines. Anxiety can take hold at any time regardless of what mood you may be in or what type of day you’re having. There are no pattern or rules here.

So, it’s definitely a good idea to have some coping mechanisms in your toolbox to help manage symptoms and bring your body back to a calmer state so that you may hopefully continue to move through your day.

There are tons of things you can do such as getting outside, focusing on your breathing, aromatherapy, journaling, etc.

This Chamomile Calming Mist is one I always have on hand. And I have to say since starting to incorporate my magical practice into my health and wellness routine on a more focused basis, my anxiety has gotten easier to control even though it still pops up much more than I would like. Bringing my magic into the mix has allowed me to overcome those anxious moments much easier. So that’s what we will do while crafting this mist, bring our own magic and intentions into the process so that it is energetically charged and ready when you need it.

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Chamomile Calming Mist – Ingredients & Benefits:

  • 2.5 ml vegetable glycerin
  • 120 ml dark spray bottle (glass if possible)
  • 5 drops lemon balm essential oil for relaxation and healing
  • 5 drops patchouli essential for grounding oil for relaxation
  • 15 ml witch hazel for cleansing
  • 100 ml chamomile water to calm and uplift

Simple Steps: 

  1. Clear your mind of any outside noise. Let go of stresses or tensions you are holding. Your energy should match that which you are trying to manifest (in this case, relaxation).
  2. Cleanse your work space both physically and energetically.
  3. Set up all of your supplies so you have everything easily accessible and ready to go.
  4. Add Essential Oils into the bottle first. Feel free to play with the amount of drops to get your own perfect balance of scents. Everyone’s taste will differ. Start lower though and work your way up so it does not become too strong. Starting with 5 should be good.
  5. Use your funnel and add the Vegetable Glycerin to the bottle.
  6. Give those ingredients a little swirl to mix.
  7. Add in Witch Hazel.
  8. Fill remainder of bottle with Chamomile Water. I still measure this last ingredient as to not over fill. Especially if you are putting in a spray pump. If you fill too much and then put in the pump you risk over flowing the bottle. Yes, I have done this.
  9. Secure top or spray pump and shake for 30 seconds to combine all ingredients. Recite the following, or something similar, 3 times while shaking:

‘Anxiety leave and bring forth calm. Energies relaxed and anxiety gone. I am calm, I am free. Grounded in peace I shall be.’

  1. Spray this in your space whenever you are feeling anxious or uneasy to help bring you back to a more centred place.

Final Thoughts. 

Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you have any coping mechanisms that you turn to?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

Spring is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

For more magical inspiration check out my shop page! You will find pages on green witchcraft, kitchen witchery, sabbats, and so much more!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending many blessings to you my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Disclaimer: This recipe is meant as a tool and is in no way to be used to replace the advice of a medical professional. 

 

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Easy Beltane Spell Jars: Three Simple & Engaging Rituals for May Day

Beltane fast approaches! A beautiful and much anticipated turn of the wheel as it brings with it the promise and abundance of Summer! Once May Day arrives you can rest assured warmer days and more sunshine are not far behind. So today we are going to talk about three special Beltane Spell Jars with the energy of the season in mind.

It is an incredibly magical time with a positive energy that is simply infectious. Anything seems possible when Beltane arrives!

What is Beltane?

Beltane, also known as May Day, is the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. Celebrations tend to begin on the eve of April 30th and continue throughout May 1st. It’s a time to be joyful and embrace life. As well as a time to celebrate love, fertility, and the approaching summer season. If you’d like to learn more about Beltane and it’s correspondences you can check out my full post HERE.

Now let’s dive into what we will need and the process for creating Beltane Spell Jars. The ritual work we do at this time can put a special focus on manifesting love, happiness, and abundance in the weeks and months to come.

Beltane Magick

During Beltane we are celebrating life, abundance, and nature blooming full and fresh all around us. So for ourselves as well, this is an optimal time to perform magic  for abundance, happiness, love, longevity and fertility.

This can be a time where we really focus inwards and evaluate our life and how we spend our time. Are we spending energy on what is meaningful to us? Are we caring for our health and wellness and showing ourselves enough love on a daily basis? 

Embrace the invigorating energy of the season to reflect and propel yourself into new healthy habits and routines that honour your authentic self. Working on creating the happiest version of your life, where you are mindful, at peace, and enjoying the every day simple pleasures that are offered to you.

Life is full of magic. 

Take this time at Beltane to open your eyes and fully acknowledge all that is around you and within you.

Okay so here we go, three Beltane Spell Jars to help inspire your own solstice festivities and create a summer filled with love and life.

Steps for Crafting Your Beltane Spell Jars

Jar spells and rituals are probably some of my favourites. They allow you to be creative with your ingredients, can be made for any intention you may have, and as a bonus they can look and smell just beautiful!

The Process:

  1. Gather your ingredients, sit comfortably in your space, and light your candle and incense.
  2. Clear your mind of anything unrelated to the ritual at hand. Think about your intention. What are you creating this jar for? What will be its purpose?
  3. Begin to slowly fill your jar with the ingredients listed, in any order that feels right for you. Focus your energies and feelings deep within on what it is you are trying to manifest. Allow it to feel real as though you already have it. Try to hold only positive notions throughout your ritual.
  4. Envision what things will look like to have this intention strong in your daily life. What will your life look like and how will it make you feel? See clearly how you would like this goal to manifest. Stay in this space for at least a couple of minutes.
  5. You can take as much time or as little as you like to complete the ritual. Savour the moments though and don’t rush. Once you feel ready, seal up your jar and tie your ribbon about the top. 
  6. Hold your hands above your jar, close your eyes, and recite your spell. Either the ones provided here or your own.
  7. Open your eyes and give thanks to the earth, a deity, the universe, or whatever feels right to you for this particular practice.
  8. Now place your jar somewhere you will regularly see it. This can be on your altar or another place of significance. Allow the jar to inspire you, and serve as a reminder of what you envisioned for yourself, and of the positive light that was your energy while you were making it.

Remember to…

Be mindful to make everything a part of your ritual, from gathering your supplies until you place the jar in its new home. Enjoy the process, take your time, and try to be in a positive place when completing your jars.

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Beltane Spell Jar #1 – Self Love

You will need:

  • Glass jar
  • Pink cloth or regular jar lid
  • Pink ribbon or string
  • Rose petals, dried
  • Peppermint, dried
  • Rose Quartz stones
  • Malachite stones
  • Candy hearts
  • Vanilla oil
  • Pink candle
  • Lavender Incense 

Spell Option to Recite:

‘I am magic, I am light,

Bring me love this Beltane night

Beauty and joy strong within me,

This is my will, so mote it be.’

Complete the steps as laid out above. This jar focuses on manifesting self-love and embracing the magic that is always residing within you. 

Beltane Spell Jar #2 – Abundance

You will need:

  • Glass jar
  • Green cloth or regular jar lid
  • Green ribbon or string
  • Basil leaves, dried
  • Peppermint leaves, dried
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Peridot stones
  • Citrine stones
  • Sandalwood essential oil
  • Green candle
  • Patchouli Incense 

Spell Option to Recite:

‘My gratitude is bathed in light,

Please bring abundance this Beltane night.

With this spell I am set free.

This is my will, so mote it be.’

Complete the steps as laid out above. This jar focuses on manifesting abundance in whatever matters you are desiring it at this moment. Make the intention specific to your personal situation. 

Beltane Spell Jar #3 – Happiness

You will need:

  • Glass jar
  • Yellow cloth or regular jar lid
  • Yellow string or ribbon
  • Lemon balm, dried
  • Nettle, dried
  • Yarrow, dried
  • Amethyst stones
  • Black Tourmaline stones
  • Carnelian stones
  • Neroli essential oil
  • Yellow candle
  • Lemongrass Incense 

Spell Option to Recite:

‘Allow my soul, to shine fierce and bright,

Bring me joy this Beltane night.

Happiness please come to me,

This is my will, so mote it be.’

Complete the steps as laid out above. This jar focuses on manifesting happiness. Allow yourself to let go of any negative feelings you may have been experiencing and focus on bringing a joyful energy to your heart and mind in these coming days, weeks, and months.

Final Thoughts.

Do you have any Beltane activities planned out yet? Do you already enjoy crafting witch jars and bottles?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Beltane inspiration check out my shop page! My Beltane Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more!

Spring is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a magical and blessed Beltane my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

 

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Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats for Wealth & Stability

What is an easier or more satisfying breakfast than overnight oats? Pretty much nothing if you want my humble opinion lol.  Add in peanut butter and chocolate and you have a nutritious and decadent morning meal. It’s most definitely a household staple, especially in the warmer months of the year and it’s now officially spring!  So if you are looking for an easy, healthy and tasty spring time breakfast please do continue reading 🙂

Spring is an absolute beautiful and energetic time of year!  So beginning your day with a refreshing, nutrient, and magick packed breakfast seems essential and is an excellent way to embrace this motivational season.

Plus, for the kitchen witch in you, these oats are packed with properties for wealth and stability, among others!  Truly a perfect breakfast to align with your magickal practice and wellness goals!

Let’s begin with a little health overview. Overnight oats are filled with essential vitamins and minerals to keep you energetic and satisfied all the way until lunch time. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: Health Benefits

Rolled Oats (the extra thick variety are particularly good)

  • Rich in anti-oxidants
  • Contains B Vitamins
  • Source of Manganese, Phosphorous, and Magnesium
  • Great source of Fibre
  • Can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Helps control blood sugar
  • Good vegan source of protein

Cocoa Powder 

  • Excellent source of Anti-oxidants
  • High in magnesium
  • Great source of iron
  • May reduce cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Improves mental performance
  • Mood booster
  • May combat anxiety
  • promotes healthy skin

Peanut Butter 

  • Good source of protein
  • Helps manage blood sugar
  • Source of healthy fats
  • Good source of Vitamins A, C, and E
  • Can aid weight loss
  • Excellent source of iron
  • Good source of calcium

Ceylon Cinnamon (known as ‘true cinnamon’ and packs the most health benefits)

  • Another amazing source of anti-oxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Lowers blood sugar
  • Heart healthy
  • Has anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties

Flaxseed (ground)

  • Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
  • Good protein content
  • Excellent source of Fibre
  • Anti-oxidant properties
  • Keeps you satiated

Oat Milk (you may substitute this with any milk of your choice)

While not the same as eating a bowl of oatmeal it still contains some good stuff!

  • Fibre
  • Calcium
  • Little bit of protein
  • Low fat

Some brands will fortify with extra vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, and B’s. It is best though to get a brand with the fewest ingredients. My favourites are ISOLA BIO, ELMHURST, and CHOBANI. 

Kefir – Coconut is my favourite 

  • Contains healthy bacteria for your gut
  • Great source of  protein
  • Aids in digestion
  • High in potassium
  • Boost immune system

Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder

  • Many of us require a little bit of a protein boost into our days.
  • I use Genuine Health Organic Fermented Vanilla Protein Powder. It’s delicious, vegan, and with no unpronounceable additives.
  • A lot of protein powders unfortunately have many additives. Be sure to buy high quality if you are going to use one.
  • Another alternative I like to use is pure Pumpkin Seed Powder. It comes unflavoured and is honestly pretty tasteless, so you don’t even notice it’s there lol.

Overnight Oats Notes

  1. Don’t omit the ground flaxseed as it helps to absorb the liquid and thicken your oats.
  2. You may add a little more or less liquid to go with your preference of desired consistency. I sometimes like to add a little coconut kefir just before eating to add a bit of a creamy texture.
  3. Different protein powders WILL change the taste. The Vanilla Genuine Health one is the absolute best tasting I have found, EVER. And by a lot. You can also omit the protein powder entirely and add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract instead.
  4. Overnight oats are super versatile! You can switch up the milks, flavour options and toppings easily, so experiment and have fun.
  5. Many people say to consume your oats within a day of making them but I prepare mine in advance for 3 -4 days at a time and on the third and fourth day they are still delicious.
  6. Overnight oats can be eaten cold or warmed up. They choice is yours! I generally eat mine straight out of the fridge. It really doesn’t get any easier to grab a quick breakfast. 
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A Touch of Magic in the Morning

Food is magick. And weaving magick into our normal activities, such as meal times, is a powerful way to connect with our craft on a day to day basis. 

Kitchen witchery is a practical and beautiful form of everyday magic that often gets overlooked even by witches who practice regularly.  And Spring is a wonderful time to embrace this form of magick! I encourage you to dive in and give it a try if it’s something that is new to you. 

These overnight oats are an easy and effective way to practice a bit of kitchen witchery and set intentions for a successful day ahead.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: Main Magickal Properties

Chocolate – love, money, prosperity, grounding

Peanut Butter – stability, abundance, wealth, love

Oats – sustainability, wealth, abundance

Cinnamon – success, prosperity, strength, luck, love, enhanced psychic awareness

Vanilla – love, beauty, passion, energy

Flaxseed – healing, money, protection, beauty, psychic abilities

While preparing your oats, focus on the intention of having wealth and stability in your life. How do you want this to feel? What goals do you want to accomplish? Visualize how your life will look once you reach these milestones.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe

Makes 1 Serving – Total Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats    
  • 1 tbsp. pure cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (Optional: if you do not wish to use protein powder add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract instead                                                   
  • 1/3 cup oat milk (or other milk of your choice)
  • 1/4 cup coconut kefir
  • 1 tbsp all natural peanut butter
  • dash of sea salt
  • Optional toppings: granola, bananas, nuts, nut butter, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, kefir or yogurt. Add your toppings just before eating.

Preparation

  1. Add all dry ingredients into an 8 ounce glass jar (mason jars work great). 
  2. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add in all wet ingredients.
  4. Once again, stir until well combined.
  5. Place on the lid and put into the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours. These are perfect to meal prep the day before so they are ready for you in the morning.

Nutritional Information (without optional toppings)

Calories: 360 | Fat: 17g | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fibre: 8g

Final thoughts.

Are overnight oats already a morning staple of yours? What’s your favourite flavour?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration check out my shop page! My Kitchen Witch Bundle includes many correspondences, meal planner pages, recipes, traditions, and much more!

Spring is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Ostara Activities: 45 Practical Ways to Celebrate the Spring Equinox

We are set to embark on another turn of the wheel and what a beautiful turn it is. Ostara, the Spring Equinox,  is upon us and the energy in the air is crackling with anticipation of the full and vibrant awakening of Mother Nature. So, if you are still planning your Ostara activities for the weekend you’ll want to keep on reading!

Ostara is the first official day of spring, the Spring Equinox. This is a time for growth, renewal, new beginnings, fertility, abundance, and hope. A joyous and uplifting day,  as we are all growing a little tired of winter at this point lol. Once Ostara hits we know the water, brighter days are not far behind! For more Ostara details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.

As Nature Awakens, So Do We

This is a time when nature is once again awakening from her winter slumber in a gorgeous display of life and abundance. A much anticipated day and there are so many ways for you to celebrate!

So for today’s post I have 45 Ostara activities that are practical, fun, and meaningful to help you mark the day in whatever ways you desire. Choose one, two or ten! And adapt them to make them that much more special to you and your witchcraft practice.

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45 Fun and Practical Ways to Celebrate Ostara

  1. Get some fresh blooms for your home
  2. Add Ostara touches to your altar
  3. Write a journal entry about what Ostara means to you
  4. Perform a balancing ritual
  5. Give an offering to Mother Earth
  6. Practice some extra self care
  7. Plant seedlings
  8. Make a list of ways you can live more sustainably
  9. Decorate Eggs
  10. Mix floral cocktails
  11. Host an Ostara brunch
  12. Have a cleansing ritual bath with rose petals
  13. Spend time in a park, garden, or forest if it’s accessible to you
  14. Go for a walk and take notice of all the ways nature is coming back to life all around us
  15. Do an Ostara Oracle or Tarot card reading for the Spring season
  16. Start a new healthy habit. Check out my book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, for ideas and inspiration!
  17. Bake with edible flowers
  18. Make lavender lemonade
  19. Add touches of Spring colours and symbols around your home.
  20. Do an outdoor grounding ritual
  21. Create a spell jar for abundance
  22. Awake with the sun
  23. Light a candle to welcome back and acknowledge the longer and warmer days ahead
  24. Bake sweet breads
  25. Declutter your home and donate your unwanted items to charity
  26. Burn incense of lemon balm, sage, or jasmine
  27. Do a moss agate  meditation to connect with the earth
  28. Create a treat with Dark Chocolate or just indulge and eat some!
  29. Perform a house blessing
  30. Enjoy an Ostara tea blend
  31. Perform a cinnamon broom cleansing in your space
  32. Honour a deity associated with the day such as Eostre, Aphrodite, or the Lady of the Lake
  33. Wear colours of Ostara such as lavender, light pink, or white
  34. Craft an Ostara oil or herb blend
  35. Journal Prompt: What would you most like to manifest as we move into the Spring season?
  36. Set fresh intentions for the spring season
  37. Brew a simmer pot to welcome happiness into the home
  38. Make strawberry lemon infused water to bring clarity, luck, and energy to all who drink it
  39. Take up a new hobby
  40. Host an Ostara Tea Party with a floral theme
  41. Open the windows and enjoy some fresh spring air
  42. Refresh, or start, your grimoire or book of shadows. Check out my Etsy Shop HERE. It can help!
  43. Bake Hot Cross or Cinnamon buns
  44. Go bird watching
  45. Craft an herb sachet for motivation and energy

So, how many will you do this Ostara? Remember to have lots of fun, enjoy the infectious energy that fills the day, and make it special and meaningful for YOU. 

Final thoughts.

Do you have your festivities for the year planned yet? How long have you been celebrating Ostara?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Ostara inspiration check out my shop page! My Ostara Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more!

Spring is a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautifully blessed Ostara my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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How to Use Essential Oils in Your Witchcraft Practice

Essential oils are an extremely versatile element that every witch should have in their magical toolbox. At least a few anyways because there are so many wonderful options to choose from! 

This post is all about getting you started and giving you a bit of inspiration for adding essential oils into your  own witchcraft practice. 

What are essential oils? 

Essential oils are naturally occurring aromatic compounds that are found in the various parts of plants. They are powerfully fragrant and give plants their distinct aromas. 

Essential oils are made available via a distillation process that allows them to retain their characteristics and energies the their plant of origin. They are extremely concentrated liquids so caution should always be used when working with them. See below for some best practices and safety tips.

Essential Oils in Your Magical Practice

Essential oils can be used for everything from cleaning to herbal remedies to powerful ingredients in your rituals and spellwork. 

The various energetic properties carried within essential oils covers an extremely wide range that can benefit your witchcraft practice. They can help you in your magical work towards anything from prosperity, abundance and wealth, to cleansing, protection and bringing inner balance. Then you can use them to ease a headache and make your home smell nice because they are as useful practically as they are magically.

The different ways in which they can be included in your practice are also incredibly versatile. You can use them in witch bottles and jars, to anoint your tools, in magical house cleansings, and so much more. Read on to discover some of the best oils to add to your magical work as well as best practices for how to use them.

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Essential Oils for Your Magical Cabinet

Bergamot – money, success, strength, confidence, intuition

Chamomile – harmony, calm, uplifting, meditation, prosperity

Cinnamon – love, prosperity, strength, success, luck, protection, healing

Clary Sage – protection, health, longevity, purification, grounding, wisdom

Eucalyptus – healing, purification, healing, growth

Lavender – happiness, love, protection, cleansing, relaxation

Lemon – healing, health, energy, cleansing, awareness, happiness

Patchouli – growth, fertility, money, love, passion, success

Peppermint – protection, focus, purification, love, healing

Sweet Orange – prosperity, love, luck, success, divination, clarity, joy

Thyme – courage, ambition, protection, purity, clairvoyance, honouring ancestors

Best Essential Oils for Hearth Magic

Adding essential oils into your cleaning routine is a wonderful way to add magic into your mundane tasks and embrace your inner kitchen/hearth/cottage witch.

Cleansing

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Protection

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Best Cleaning Properties

cinnamon, clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, pine, tea tree, thyme

Ways to Use Essential Oils Magically

  • during spells and rituals
  • in witch jars and bottles
  • in spell sachets
  • anointing your magical tools
  • casting a circle
  • dressing candles
  • anointing yourself
  • in ritual baths
  • diffusing in your space
  • ingredient in potpourri
  • magical housekeeping
  • anointing personal items
  • ingredients in magical mists
  • in your beauty routine

Essential Oil Safety Basics

  • will last for two years stored properly
  • store in dark glass bottles
  • store away from heat and direct light
  • they may be stored in the refridgerator
  • check safety labels on each as not all are suitable for children, pets, or during pregnancy
  • never ingest unless instructed by a professional 
  • a little goes a long way
  • always dilute with carrier oil prior to use
  • do a patch test before using a new oil
  • never put directly into open wounds
  • take care and know your oils well before working with them

Stay tuned for more posts on using essential oils in your magical workings coming soon!

Final musings.

Do you utilize essential oils in your practice? Do you have a favourite essential oil you just can’t live without? 

As always, I LOVE to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

Be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now for pre-order. Pre-order by March 1st to get a very special Magical Bonus Bundle for free as my thank you to you!

And for more magical inspiration check out my shop page where you can find resource pages on everything from herb magic and essential oils to being a green witch, kitchen witchery, Sabbats, and much more! 

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending much love and blessings. Stay safe and stay well my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Simple and Effective Herb Sachets for Protection

We all want to feel protected, both in the physical realm and within our own energetic realm. Herb sachets are a wonderful tool for a witch to utilize when they require a little extra help in these areas.

Herb sachets are easy to put together and can be made for a plethora of reasons from success, to prosperity, to strength, and yes, protection too.

Sachets are great for carrying on your person, placing around your home, or keeping in your car. Versatile, magical pouches of perfection. These are truly a wonderful and practical resource for any witch at any level from beginner to advanced to add into their magical practice. Always easy to put together and they can be done with literally any intention you have in mind.

How to Craft an Herb Sachet

To craft an herb sachet you really only need a work space, appropriate herbs, a sachet to put them in, and your intention of course.

Begin by gathering your materials and choosing your workspace. Be sure to pick somewhere you feel relaxed and comfortable. This could be at your altar, or any other peaceful place in your home or garden. I personally choose to do most of my work with herbs in the kitchen as it is practical and makes for easy clean-up.

Take a moment to clear your mind and focus on your current goal. You can now begin to fill your sachet. Add each herb one by one into the pouch, tie it up and recite the following three times: 

‘Herbs of the earth protect me well. Lend me your energy with this spell.’

Take a moment to hold your pouch in both hands, close your eyes and begin to visualize and feel the herbs energy surrounding your home or flowing through you working their protective magic. When you feel ready you may open your eyes. Your sachet is complete and ready to be placed in its new home. 

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Herb Sachet – Tips to Consider

When you receive new herbs or pick them from your garden it is a good idea to perform a small blessing or enchantment on the herbs prior to using. You can even imbue a specific purpose onto the herb if you already have one in mind for it.

If you would like to add a little more magical ambience to your crafting consider putting on a witchy playlist while you work, adding a candle to your space, burning incense, or adding a little extra touch into your pouch like a crystal or drop of essential oil. I’ve included a list of protective ingredients below that you may consider using.

Feel free to craft as many of these as you would like and play around with ingredients until the mixture feels right for you. This is your magic after all and should be personalized to your own practice.

Protection Correspondence for your Herb Sachet

Below you will find correspondences that you may consider working with when crafting your sachets including possible ingredients as well as colours to include for your pouch or a candle, day of the week and moon phases. Play around and have fun creating!

Optimal Days – Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Best Moon Phase – Waning

Notable Colours – black, white, red, blue (for sleep protection)

Herbs – bay leaf, eucalyptus, hawthorn, anise, chamomile, cinquefoil, frankincense, lavender, marjoram, nettle, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, witch hazel, yarrow

Oils – angelica, cedar wood, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme, tea tree, sandalwood, black pepper, geranium, vetiver

Stones – amber, amethyst, black tourmaline, diamond, mordenite, onyx, sunstone, tiger’s eye

Incense – camphor, cedar, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lotus, sandalwood, valerian

*Note – for herbs, oils, and incense, these are interchangeable. If one such as peppermint works for protection as an herb it will also work in oil or incense form. Certain elements though are easier to get in one form or another. You choose what works best in your practice and with what you have available to you. 

Final musings.

Do you utilize sachets and pouches in your practice? Do you have a favourite magical method you use for added magical protection? 

As always, I LOVE to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

Be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now for pre-order. Pre-order by March 1st to get a very special Magical Bonus Bundle for free as my thank you to you!

And for more magical inspiration check out my shop page where you can find resource pages on everything from herb magic to being a green witch, kitchen witchery, Sabbats, and much more! 

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending much love and blessings. Stay safe and stay well my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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The Best Crystals to Use for Energy and Motivation

Sometimes staying motivated or having enough energy to get through all of your daily duties can be a challenge to say the least. There are so many reasons why we may not be feeling our best on any given day. Lack of sleep, busy schedules, weather, bad news, improper nutrition, the list goes on and on. So yes, we have coffee but what else might we add into our daily routines for that little extra push we sometimes need?

The beautiful energy of crystals could be just what you need to win the day. Keep reading to find out some of the best crystals to use and ways you can add them into your daily routine.

Harnessing the Energy of Crystals

Crystals all hold their own natural energy which differs depending on its origins. Every single one is special, unique and can be used to improve our lives and overall wellbeing. 

Crystal healing is not new and they have been used for millennia for everything from bringing balance, to releasing negativity, and uplifting the spirit. And they have most definitely been having a shining moment in the spotlight over these past couple of years. Reaching for a crystal when you need a little assistance with something has become pretty normal practice.

And with good reason, connecting our own energies with these beautiful little gifts from the earth can brighten the mood, bring peace to the mind, and add a much needed dose of magic into our days. 

That being said, crystals will not benefit every person in the same way or to the same extent.  I believe we must be connected to ourselves, the earth, and the stones in order to garner the best results. We must be mindful and spend time connecting within ourselves and getting to know the crystals energy. A post for another day perhaps. Today we’ll go through some of the best crystals you may like to keep on hand for when you are feeling tired, unmotivated, or simply want to get a particularly kick ass workout into your day. So let’s get into it.

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The Best Crystals for Energy & Motivation

Here are 10 crystals I like best for days when the energy is low or the goal of productivity is high. These all carry properties that lend themselves well to fostering an internal energy flow that will have you feeling good and ready to tackle that to do list: 

Aragonite – strength, balance, motivation, confidence

Bloodstone – motivation, confidence, courage

Carnelian – strength, happiness, motivation, energy, confidence 

Citrine – inspiration, confidence, success, optimism, strength

Dalmation Jasper – clarity, energy, transformation, exercise

Fluorite – balance, energy, exercise, clarity

Garnet – motivation, power, prosperity

Green Kyanite – prosperity, motivation, growth, transformation

Orange Kalcite – confidence, uplifting, energy, exercise

Pyrite – strength, motivation, abundance, clarity, exercise

This is not an exhaustive list, there are certainly others that would work as well! These are just a few stars in the line-up and to give you some solid options for your practice.

How to Use Crystals for Energy & Motivation

You will likely develop your own favourite ways to harness these energies depending on the day and your own style. My favourite way is to wear the crystals as jewelry or carry one in your pocket or purse. This means the crystals and its energy are with you throughout the day, keeping close, and working with you. You could also do a crystal meditation to start the day, craft a crystal pouch or grid, or keep them in your spaces. There are so many options so experiment and see which ones work best for you.

It is also a good practice to enchant the crystal or perform a blessing and imbue the specific crystal with your intentions. This creates a connection to the stone letting it know your purpose and also allows your intention to be put out into the universe. 

Final musings.

Do you already enjoy using crystals for motivational purposes? Do you have nay regular daily rituals you perform with crystals? 

As always, I LOVE to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

Be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now for pre-order. Pre-order by March 1st to get a very special Magical Bonus Bundle for free as my thank you to you!

And for more magical inspiration check out my shop page where you can find resource pages on everything from love magic to being a green witch, kitchen witchery, Sabbats, and much more! 

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending much love and blessings for a motivated and energetic day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Love Magic: The Best Tools & Correspondence for Love Spells

Roses are red, violets are blue, I radiate love, through and through. A simple little love spell perhaps? Well, it’s February and love magic is in the air!

So, not everyone is a huge fan of Valentine’s Day but I say bring it on! I like to consider February love month. It’s a perfect time to focus on fostering positivity and love in your life, and to indulge in some extra self love and care. We can take this time to create new healthy habits, enhance our most special relationships, and discover new ways to focus on nurturing our own wants and needs.

This time of year is just perfect to indulge in the magic that is love. Commercially, the month tends to focus on couples but everyone can benefit from celebrating love once in a while. We can all choose to thrive this month while fostering love and positive relationships with friends, family, pets, and of course with ourselves. 

Love Magic: They Love Me, They Love Me Not

Love magic is probably one of the most popular things people want to learn about when they begin their journey into magic. This is a magic that should be beautiful, gentle, warm, and soothing. We all need that feeling of love in our lives in order to feel emotionally strong and vibrant.

What it isn’t however, or shouldn’t be, is an opportunity to bend or manipulate the will of others. The wonderful energy that can blossom from this type of magic should indeed be used to bring more love and fulfillment into your life but not at the expense of others. 

Use this magic with wisdom and care. Direct the magic inwards to gather more love for yourself, to draw more love to you, or to grow nourish, and strengthen relationships. Allow the magic to come from a caring and well intentioned place.

So, what elements may we include in these types of spells and rituals? Very happy you asked! Scroll down and keep on reading 🙂

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Love Magic Correspondence

Best Day of the Week – Friday
 
Best Moon Phase – Waxing or New
 
Energy Centre – Heart
 
Herbs & Plants – anise, basil, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, dill, fennel, ginger, hibiscus, lavender, lemon balm, parsley, patchouli, rosemary, thyme, vanilla, valerian, yarrow

Flowers – aster, bleeding heart, carnation, cherry blossom, geranium, hyacinth, jasmine, lilac, orchid, rose, tulip

Crystals – amber, amethyst, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, rhodochrosite, rhodonite, rose quartz, ruby, pink topaz

Essential Oils – anise, birch, cardamom, clove, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper berry, lemongrass, lime, marjoram, myrrh, patchouli, peppermint, rose, rosemary, spearmint, vanilla, vetiver

Colours – pink, red, white

Foods – avocado, banana, Brazil nuts, beets, cherry, chocolate, lemon, lime, orange, passion fruit, peas, pistachio, rhubarb, rye bread, sugar, sweet potato, strawberry, tomato, white wine

Ways to Incorporate Love Magic into your Day, Month, & Year

  • Self love ritual bath
  • Make a love sachet to carry on your person
  • Craft a love charm
  • Love blessings to flowers and plants within your home
  • Enjoy a special meal with love energy foods
  • Anoint yourself with love oils
  • Blend a morning smoothie with love properties
  • Bake a sweet treat with loving intentions
  • Write out affirmations based around love
  • Journal about what you want the love in your life to be like
  • Create a love magic section in your grimoire or book of shadows
  • Write your own love spell or ritual
  • Glamour magic for self confidence

Experiment with different elements while choosing and creating your works. Use the tools and methods that feel right to you and incorporate well within your practice. Follow your intuition and let love guide you.

Final love magic musings.

Do you include any love magic in your practice already? Is there a particular ritual you would like to try out? 

As always, I LOVE to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

Be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now for pre-order. Pre-order by March 1st to get a very special Magical Bonus Bundle for free as my thank you to you!

And for more magical inspiration check out my shop page where you can find resource pages on everything from love magic to being a green witch, kitchen witchery, Sabbats, and much more! 

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending much love and blessings my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

 
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