Offerings Forthe Dead

Offerings for the Dead

Most people are reblogging an ask I answered long ago about offerings to give to the dead. It’s long overdue, but I’ve finally typed it up into an actual cohesive post.

~ Herbs ~ 

Lavender, for peace in passing on

Thyme, to give peace to those who have died from violence

Apple, a common Irish symbol for the dead, which I often give to my ancestors 

Pomegranates, myth of Persephone and all that

Rosemary, for remembrance

Myrrh, commonly used in necromancy, also used to give off good vibes

Chervil, often used in rituals for the dead

Mugwort, usually used to aid divination and communication with the dead. I also give it as an offering

Bay, same as mugwort (my mentality is that these herbs will help “send” the offerings to the dead)

Lemonbalm, for peace and healing

Wormwood, to strengthen the communication with the dead, as well as healing and revenge

Frankincense, a traditional herb (usually incense) to honor the dead

~ Flowers ~ 

Calendula, for blessings and eternal love

Rose petals (or the flower) for love and healing

Marigolds, perfect for ancestor worship (as well as spirit work salves and tea)

Lilies, for a sense of security and togetherness; ideal for children

Orchids, for balanced emotions and adoration; ideal for former lovers

Daisies, also ideal for former lovers and lost family members

Tulips, to spread happiness

Dandelions, ideal for connecting with certain spirits (especially when drunk as a tea)

~ Liquids ~

Water, a traditional offering for the dead, often left out for passing spirits

Wine or other alcohol

Juice, namely pomegranate or beet

Oils, such as olive oil, pomegranate oil, coconut, almond, vinegar

~ Other ~

Stones or crystals

Coins

Tobacco (I also know some people who use cigarette smoke or ashes)

Grains, traditionally brown bread

Meat

Candles, namely dark colored or earth-toned

Cleaning up graveyards, placing offerings on graves and speaking to them also makes a great offering

Song and music

Anything personal to the person you’re sending the offering to

~ What to do with the Offerings ~

Burn herbs or flowers (safely) with a written message to “send” the offering to the soul

Leave coins, flowers or herbs on the grave

Pour liquid into the earth, or leave them out in a bowl

Leave offerings out as a “standing offering” for the dead who pass through (idea from @arachnospooky)

This is SO overdue I’m so sorry but I hope it helps!! 

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A simple way to be witchy - Tea 🍵✨

I love tea a lot and I know there’s tons of people who love tea too.

Tea is a simple way to be witchy in your everyday life that requires very little energy.

Teas and what to add

Tea (in general) - courage, mental powers, prosperity, restfulness, strength

White tea - air magick, purification, protection, clarity, realization, meditation, cleansing

Green tea- fire magick, healing, love, catalysts, mindfulness, passion, sexual health and new energies

Oolong tea - water magick, wisdom, reflection and deep concentration, beauty and emotional connections

Black tea - strength, stability, endings, finished business, banishment, expelling negativity

Floral

Chamomile - banishment, love, purification, sleep and wealth

Dandelion root - divination and wishes

Hibiscus- divination, love and lust

Peach blossom- fertility, good wishes, longevity, protection, wisdom

Jasmine - love and wealth

Rose - divination, fortune, healing, love, protection and psychic abilities

Elder flower - joy, protection, prosperity, health and psychic awareness

Lavender - chastity, happiness, love, peace, protection, purification

Marjoram - happiness, healing, love, protection and wealth

Herbal

Mint: exorcism, healing, love, lust, protection, and wealth

Peppermint: healing, love, psychic abilities, and purification

Spearmint: healing, and love

Ginger: beauty, love, power, success, wealth

Fennel: healing, protection, and purification

Liquorice: fidelity, love and lust

Cinnamon: divination, fortune, healing, power, prosperity, protection, psychic abilities, spirituality, wealth, and wisdom

Nettle: exorcism, healing, lust and protection

Vanilla - happiness, love and lust

Anise: lust, protection, sleep, blessings and youth

Lemon balm: healing, compassion, endings, fertility, happiness, healing, love, mental, psychic, success, and youth

Rosemary: exorcism, healing, love, lust, protection, and purification

Sage: protection, cleansing, and wisdom

Thyme: courage, healing, love, psychic abilities, and purification

Fruit

Raspberry: love, strength, endurance, reliability

Black currant: abundance, lust, and fertility

Rhubarb: fidelity, and protection

Mango: harmony, balance, contentment, and fertility

Strawberry: fortune, friendship and love

Lemon- friendship, love, and purification

Cherry: divination and love

Blueberry: protection

Apple- banishment, fertility, healing, love, protection, and purification

Pear- wealth, love, and lust

Orange- beauty, divination, fortune, love, purification and wealth

Cranberry - protection, positive energy, courage, passion, determination, goals, and action

Rose-hip: luck, love and spirituality

Pomegranate- divination, luck, wishes, wealth and fertility

Other

Honey: happiness, healing, love, lust, purification, spirituality, sweet things in life, weight loss, wisdom

Sugar: love

Milk: Goddess energy, love, nurturing, spirituality, sustenance, energy

Cream: sustenance, energy, calm, grounding

Stirring

Clockwise: to add in positive energies

Counter clockwise: to remove negative energies

(Source: https://wxtches-energies.tumblr.com/post/167424337726/tea-magic )