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A Guide to using Lemons in Witchcraft (and a lil’bit about Pancake day!)

Let’s explore the magickal uses of lemon in witchcraft. A kitchen Staple that has many magickal properties!

Hello Coven, 

You know I love a bit of kitchen witchery and as it is PANCAKE DAY aka shrove Tuesday here in the UK, where many of us slather our pancakes with sugar and Lemon juice, yum! I thought I’d better spread the word about the magickal properties of lemons so we may have a few in abundance over the next few days…

“Wait, Emma, what on earth is pancake day aka Shrove Tuesday?!” I hear you cry..well dear coven *Ahem* Let me explain for the rest of Global readers (sorry, I am always really shocked at how many of you read this waffle internationally, it really makes my heart so happy!): 

What is Pancake Day and what is a simple pancake recipe: 

“Close British pancake layers” is marked with CC0 1.0.

Shrove Tuesday, called Pancake Day in the UK, is the feast day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, and while it’s celebrated across the Christian world, it has particularly deep roots in British history and culture. Like, really deep, as here I am talking about it on a witch blog but I digress….The name comes from the old English word “shrive,” meaning to confess, as medieval Christians would go to church to be cleansed of their sins before the 40-day fasting period of Lent. Yes, that sounds as fun as it actually is for those not from a catholic country. The tradition of eating pancakes arose from the practical need to use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before they were given up for Lent, and this custom has been documented in England since at least the 16th century. It’s basically one last fatty hurrah before we historically had to give up joy for 40days. Eurgh.  Britain is also home to unique traditions like the Olney Pancake Race in Buckinghamshire, which has been running since 1445, and the now-lost folk practice of “Shroving,” where children would go door-to-door singing for food…based on the current government’s efforts to basically bully anyone not rich this practice may very well be making a come back as HAVE YOU SEEN THE PRICE OF EGGS? (Actually, Americans you win that battle, I’m pretty sure a box of 6 eggs costs like a kidney or something over there according to social media..ekkk I am so sorry) Elsewhere in the world, the same day is known as Mardi Gras in France and New Orleans ( a dream of mine to go, omg I NEED to go to New Orleans!) Fastnacht in Germany, and Pączki Day in Poland, each with its own distinctive foods and festivities, but the British version remains one of the oldest … .and a lil extra tit bit for you, pancakes are made from the same recipe of yorkshire puddings…now yorkshire puddings need their own very post as they are sacred foods indeed. 

“British Style Pancakes 1” by LearningLark is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

British pancakes, unlike the fluffy American pancakes, are thin, large, and closer to a French crêpe. The recipe itself is wonderfully simple: you’ll need plain flour, eggs, milk, a pinch of salt, and a little butter for frying . Some cooks like to add a splash of liqueur like Grand Marnier for a hint of orange, but this is entirely optional . 

I’ll use the good ol Bbc’s recipe for reference, as I measure by heart rather than follow recipes: 

  • 100g plain flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 300ml milk

The secret to a perfect, tender pancake lies in resting the batter. You’ve got to treat her right, coven….After whisking everything into a smooth, thin consistency (like single cream), you should cover it and let it sit for at least 15–30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax. This makes the pancakes much more delicate and less likely to be chewy. To cook, simply heat a non-stick pan with a knob of butter or oil, pour in a ladleful of batter, and swirl it to coat the base. Cook for about a minute until golden, then flip—flamboyantly or carefully, it’s up to you! I personally always go for the drama…and then stack them on a plate, keep them warm, and serve immediately with your favourite toppings…a simple squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a generous sprinkle of caster sugar…or nutella, fruit or whatever you fancy really..

Anyway, back to Lemons and how we can use them for Magick, baby! 

“sliced lemons” by _Libby_ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

The Magickal Uses for Lemons 

Oh yes, Lemons are more than just a bright and zesty fruit found in your kitchen. In witchcraft, they hold a powerful place, embodying purification, protection, and spiritual cleansing. Their vibrant energy and symbolic associations with the sun make them a versatile tool in many magickal practices. Here are some fabulous examples of Lemon magick in action! 

1. Purification and Cleansing Rituals

  • Cleansing Spaces: Lemons are commonly used to cleanse spaces of negative energy. You can slice a lemon and place the pieces in different corners of your home to absorb negativity. Once the lemon slices start to dry out or rot, it’s a sign that they’ve absorbed negative energy, and they should be discarded away from your home. You can also make yourself a fabulous cleansing spray by boiling a lemon wedge and putting it into a spray bottle…if you want something more fancy then check out Ajs amazing cleansing spray here (It’s my personal fave recipe)  Think about it, how many cleaning products are lemon scented? Lemon is THAT girl when it comes to cleansing darling! 
  • Cleansing Objects: If you’ve recently acquired a new magical tool or object and want to cleanse it of any residual energy, rubbing it with a lemon slice or washing it in lemon water can do the trick…just make sure that the tool won’t be impacted by the lemon juice! Always do a wee spot test, ok coven? I’ve made many a mistake in my time by not testing things first….
  • Spiritual Baths: Adding lemon juice or slices to your bathwater can help cleanse your aura. This practice is particularly effective when you’re feeling weighed down by stress or negative emotions. The fresh, citrus scent is also invigorating, providing both a spiritual and physical uplift. Check our post here on cleansing including ritual baths.

2. Protection Magic

  • Lemon and Salt Protection Spell: One common protection spell involves cutting a lemon into four wedges and placing them in a dish with salt. This setup is believed to absorb negative energy and protect your home from harm. The dish should be placed near the entrance of your home or in any area where you feel protection is needed. 
  • Carrying a Lemon for Protection: In some traditions, carrying a small lemon or a lemon charm with you acts as a protective talisman. The lemon absorbs any negativity directed your way, keeping you safe from harm. Just Don’t leave a fresh in your bag and forget about it…it can get icky.
  • Ward Off Evil: Hanging lemons in doorways or windows is another protective practice. This is said to ward off evil spirits or malicious intentions, ensuring that your space remains safe and secure.

“Lemons” by DeSegura89 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

3. Love and Attraction Spells

  • Lemon Love Spell: Lemons are often used in love spells due to their ability to attract positive energy and sweeten relationships. One traditional spell involves writing your name and the name of your desired partner on a piece of paper, folding it, and placing it between two lemon halves. You then tie the lemon together with a red string, symbolizing the bond between you and your partner, and bury it under a tree or in a garden to let the relationship grow.
  • Enhancing Relationships: Adding lemon zest or slices to love potions or charm bags can amplify their effectiveness. The bright and uplifting energy of the lemon enhances the positivity and attraction within the relationship.

4. Hex Breaking and Banishing

  • Breaking Curses: Lemons are powerful in breaking curses or hexes (see below for more baneful magick). One method involves cutting a lemon in half and rubbing the cut side over your body while visualising the curse being absorbed into the fruit. Once done, dispose of the lemon far away from your home to remove the curse from your life. Bye bye negativity!
  • Banishing Negativity: To banish negative people or energies from your life, you can perform a simple spell using a lemon and black candle. Write the name of the person or the negative situation on a piece of paper, insert it into the lemon, and then burn the black candle next to it. As the candle burns, visualise the negativity being drawn into the lemon. Dispose of the lemon afterwards to finalise the banishment.
A lemon being dropped intoa glass of water and making a slash against a black back ground

“A lemon dropped into a jar [étude 7]” by p_v a l d i v i e s o is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

5. Boosting Energy and Clarity

  • Meditation and Focus: Placing a lemon on your altar or workspace can help boost your focus and energy during rituals or meditation sessions. The citrus scent is known to stimulate the mind, clear away mental fog, and enhance clarity, making it a great tool for those needing a boost in concentration. I mean who doesn’t love to smell a lemon now and then? Just ask Yolanda Hadid, she loves ’em!
  • Energy Boosting Elixir: Drinking lemon water before or after a ritual can help refresh your energy and cleanse your system. This is particularly beneficial after intense magical work that may leave you feeling drained. Especially if you use moon water.

6. Prosperity and Abundance Spells

  • Drawing Wealth: Lemons can also be used in spells to attract wealth and abundance. A common practice involves placing a bowl of fresh lemons on your altar or in your kitchen, symbolising the drawing in of prosperity. You can also sprinkle lemon juice around your wallet or purse to keep your finances flowing positively.
  • Lemon and Cinnamon Prosperity Spell: Combine lemon with cinnamon, a spice associated with wealth, for a powerful prosperity spell. You can create a sachet with dried lemon peel and cinnamon sticks to carry with you, or use lemon and cinnamon in a floor wash to attract abundance into your home. I like to have lemon in my water first thing followed by cinnamon in my coffee..some of us need all the prosperity we can get, just sayin.

7. Divination and Dream Magic

  • Dream Magic: Lemons can also be used in dream magic. Placing lemon slices under your pillow is believed to help with dream recall and provide clarity in interpreting dreams. The citrus scent helps to invigorate the senses and can also protect against nightmares. Again, make sure NOT to ruin your sheets. If nervous, use a lemon scented essential oil instead.
  • Divination: In divination practices, lemons can be used as a scrying tool. For instance, some practitioners squeeze lemon juice into a bowl of water and observe the patterns or movements in the water to receive messages or insights. I’ve done it a few times and I really like working with it!
A half of lemon being dropped into water and making a splash!

“A Splash of Lemon COLLEGE STUFF” by Sam Fox Photography is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

8. Healing and Health Magic

  • Healing Spells: Lemons are associated with vitality and health, making them a popular ingredient in healing spells. You can create a healing charm by placing lemon peels in a sachet with other healing herbs, or by using lemon juice in a ritual bath to cleanse and revitalise your body.
  • Fighting Illness: In folk magic, lemons are often used to fight illness by drawing out the sickness from the body. This can involve rubbing a lemon over the body and then discarding it, similar to how it’s used in curse-breaking rituals…they are also much nicer smelling than onions which are also really good for this!
  • Lemon Water: Adding lemon to your water everyday can have amazing health benefits and if mixed with moon water, can be a great way to get way to absorb your intentions and manifestations. 

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Three Witches casting spells around a cauldron

9. Hexing and Baneful Magick 

Now, onto the gritty stuff. Lemons are not just for cleansing and protecting—they are absolute wonders when it comes to hexing and baneful magick. That bright, acidic juice? That’s pure aggression in liquid form, darling. The sourness alone makes it perfect for spoiling someone’s energy, and when you combine that with intention, you’ve got yourself a recipe for righteous justice. Here are some of my favourite ways to use lemons when someone absolutely deserves it.

And before I hear it….I have said a million times on this blog – I am NOT a wiccan, I don’t believe in the power of three, please for the love of Hecate shut up about that rule when you are here as it’s actually quite offensive to presume every witch does follow the wiccan path as it’s a completely different practice to what I and millions of other witches practice. No offence to wiccans, I am sure they get annoyed about it too…but I am not love and light only, ok? They vex, I hex. Anyway, rant over…THANK YOU and happy hexing <3 

  • Sour Jar (The Lemon Hex): This is my go-to for when someone needs a taste of their own medicine. Take a lemon and cut it in half. On a small piece of paper, write the name of the person who has wronged you and what they did. If you want to be extra specific about what they deserve, write that too. Stuff the paper inside the lemon, then add some sharp, nasty things—black peppercorns for burning, chilli flakes for that extra sting, rusty nails, broken glass, vinegar, anything that feels right. Put the two halves back together, seal the whole thing with black wax or tape, and stab it with pins or black thorns. As you do this, curse them out loud. Tell them exactly what they deserve. Shake it, scream at it, really put your energy into it. Then hide that lemon somewhere they will never find it, and let it rot. As it decays, so will their power over you, and so will their happiness. Just make sure you dispose of it far from your home when you’re done.
  • Freezer Burn (To Put Someone on Ice): If you need someone to just STOP—stop bothering you, stop gossiping, stop existing in your orbit—lemons can help with that too. Take a lemon and write the person’s name on it, or stuff a name paper inside a slit you cut into the skin. Place it in a freezer bag, fill it with water, and stick it in the back of your freezer. As they freeze, their actions toward you will freeze too. They’ll lose momentum, lose interest, and eventually just fade away. This is perfect for toxic exes, meddling in-laws, or that coworker who just won’t quit. If you ever want to release them, just thaw the lemon and throw it away, but honestly? Some people deserve to stay on ice forever.
  • Lemon Sour Poison (For Rude People): This is a simple but effective little piece of folk magic. If you have to interact with someone who is consistently nasty to you such a neighbour, a boss, a family member just cut a lemon in half and rub it along your doorframe or on the threshold of your home before they arrive. As you do it, whisper exactly what you think of them and tell them their sour attitude is not welcome here. When they step over that threshold, their negativity will be neutralized. They’ll either behave themselves or feel so uncomfortable they’ll leave quickly. Either way, you win.
  • Return to Sender (Lemon Reversal): If you know someone has sent a hex or bad energy your way, grab a lemon and stud it with black-headed pins. As you push each pin in, name the person and command that whatever they sent you returns to them threefold. Roll the lemon between your hands, visualising their energy being pulled out of your aura and into the fruit. Then throw it into running water such a river, a stream, or even flushing it down the toilet (be careful of plumbing!) and watch it go. The water carries it back to them, and they get to deal with the mess they tried to make for you.

Remember, my darlings, hexing isn’t for the faint of heart, and it’s certainly not for minor inconveniences. Someone cut you off in traffic? Let it go. Someone looked at you wrong? Breathe, my darling little ball of rage! But when someone truly, deliberately hurts you or someone you love? When they cross a line that cannot be uncrossed? That’s when you reach for the lemon, you tap into that sour, acidic rage, and you give them exactly what they deserve. Magick is a tool, and sometimes justice requires a little sharp edge. So go forth, hex responsibly, and always, always, ALWAYS dispose of your materials far from home. Blessed be, or whatever, now go cause some delicious chaos.

If you want more info on the baneful stuff then please check out my gal and fellow stoke on trent native, Deb Aka Chaotic Death Witch 

So as you can tell Lemons are a powerful and versatile tool in witchcraft, offering a wide range of uses from protection and purification to love and prosperity spells. Their bright energy and strong associations with the sun and cleansing make them a staple in many magical practices. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, incorporating lemons into your witchcraft can bring a refreshing and potent energy to your rituals and spells.

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What is The Autumn Equinox / Mabon

Learn all about the Autumn Equinox also called Mabon in some witch practices, in todays post by UK Witch and Tarot reader AJ

The wheel of the year continues to turn and it’s time for another feast day. The Autumn Equinox is here, to some practices, called Mabon (Mah-bon), after Welsh God Mabon, son of Earth Mother Goddess, Modron (who actually has nothing to do with the equinox…)

When is the Autumn Equinox / Mabon?

The Autumn Equinox almost always falls on either the 22nd or 23rd September (although in rare cases the window is from 21st September – 24th September at 02:03am BST.

In 2025, the Autumn Equinox is Monday 22nd September.

What is the Autumn Equinox?

The Autumn Equinox marks the end of summer and the beginning of Autumn, on this date, day and night are of equal length before the longer nights and shorter days start creeping in. Everything is at that perfect balance but also on the cusp of change.

What is Mabon?

Mabon is a feast in reconstructed paganism and the Wiccan faith, it only really started becoming labelled as Mabon around the 1970s but for many, the name kind of stuck.

Mabon is not only become the feast of the Autumm Equinox but also the Second Harvest, the Harvest of fruit and around the ‘harvest festival’ which some of you may remember from school. The Harvest Festival is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday nearest the harvest moon, the full moon nearest the Autumn Equinox.

It’s a time to reflect and celebrate on the year so far with the ‘reaping what you have sown’ mentality and seeing all of the benefits of your hard work so far.

For me, the most important part is the resting side. As the days grow darker and the nights grow longer, we are supposed to rest. After the feast and celebrating is done, we are supposed to retreat, use less energy and get through the winter. Like we used to before *capitalism*.

How can I celebrate the Equinox / Mabon?

Whether it’s making blackberry jam with your own little fruit harvest or just embracing the autumn aesthetic and adding some colour magic to your wardrobe, here are a bunch of things you can do to celebrate the equinox and Mabon, some low energy and some more intense:

  • Dress in Mabon colours: just as the leaves have changed, embrace earthy colours to match. Browns, deep reds, golds and dark greens
  • Eat Seasonal Food: I love to make a stew using squashes (like pumpkin) from the local organic green grocer. Hopefully next year I’ll be able to grow my own! if that’s a little too much, an apple pie from McDonald’s is also valid.
  • Go Blackberry picking: Get your own little harvest, you can use these to make blackberry jam, pies and syrups or even just eat them with sugar and be thankful for the bounty. This is generally the last time the berries are still good.
  • Hold a thanksgiving ritual: Write a letter to the universe of everything you’re thankful for this year so far. You can make it proper witchy by burning the list on the day of the Equinox and releasing that thankful energy into the universe
  • Light a candle: With the nights growing longer we’ll need to bring more light in, I use yellow / gold candles to symbolise that the sun will return.
  • Wind down and get comfy: This is the time when we’re supposed to rest and hibernate so do not feel guilty about grabbing a blanket and settling in with a cup of tea and a good book. It’s what we’re supposed to be doing and it’s a ritual in itself.

How will you celebrate the equinox this year?

Witchy Type Book Club Giveaway: Win a Copy of Wish You Dead by Rebecca Wescott! #collab

Calling all bookish Witchy Types! We’ve got a spellbinding opportunity for 10 lucky winners to snag a copy of Wish You Dead by Rebecca Wescott.

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About the Book

Mean Girls meets manifestation and murder…

Sixteen-year-old Morgana Merrick rules Avalon Academy with an iron fist—feared, powerful, and untouchable. But after a confrontation with her half-brother’s surfer crew, she turns to her Book of Shadows, crystals, and charm bags, asking the universe for justice.

When her frenemies start facing eerie consequences, Morgana believes her manifestations are working—until someone ends up dead.

Is the universe obeying her will? Or is someone else pulling the strings? With sapphic romance, dark academia vibes, and a killer twist, this is perfect for fans of Heathers, Holly Jackson, and Sue Wallman.

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Candle Magick for Busy Witches: 5-Minute Spells for Protection, Abundance & Self-Love

We’ve pulled together 3 quick Candle magick spells that even the busiest of witches can fit into their day.

Candle magick is one of the most popular forms of witchcraft. It’s also one of the best magickal practices to get to grips with for baby witches in my opinion —and for good reason. It’s accessible, powerful, and deeply symbolic. Fire transforms energy quickly, making it perfect for witches who want fast, effective spells without elaborate setups. Also, let’s be honest, most of us have a penchant for a bit of flame…it’s almost primitive. 

Whether you’re rushing out the door or need a quick energetic boost between meetings, these 5-minute candle spells will help you manifest protection, money, and self-love with minimal effort.

Why Candle Magic?

  • Fire is transformative—it burns away negativity and fuels manifestation. It can also create smoke which allows your intentions to dispel into the ether. 
  • Colour correspondence -Using certain shades and colours amplifies intentions (e.g., green for wealth, pink for love). If you can’t get a specific colour candle then I recommend substituting for white. 
  • No fancy tools needed—just a candle, matches or lighter, and your focus. Simple but power witchcraft at it’s best!

Candle Magic Perfect for: Apartment and witches who live in small spaces, stealth practitioners, and anyone who’s “too busy” for long rituals.

So onto the spells my darlings! Here are 5 quick candle magick spells for you to try and if you’re feeling confident, even add your own spin to. Just remember to be safe when using any materials and well, don’t set fire to shit basically. 

A close up image of a black candle with a lit flame

candle flame closeup” by lisafree54 

Emergency Protection Spell (Black Candle + Salt Ring)

When to use: You feel drained, sense negative energy, or are about to enter a stressful situation. Perfect if you’re about to have a dreaded one to one work meeting or need to cleanse your personal space after a negative visitor. 

How to Do It:

  1. Light a black candle (repels negativity).
  2. Draw a salt ring around it (salt purifies and protects). 
  3. Say aloud:
    “No harm shall reach me, no ill shall stay. This flame burns bright to keep them away.”
  4. Let the candle burn for 5 minutes (or snuff it out and relight later as needed).

Tip: Use a tea light for a quick, mess-free version.

Pst – check out our previous post on how to welcome in the new Month where we cover a fabulous salt cleansing and protection ritual. 

Like visuals? I’ve also a great video that goes into how to make your own magickal protection dust over on my tiktok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@bunnypudding/video/6979931393195347205 

Close up of a green candle with a lit flame

Green candle” by grongar 

Quick Money Draw Spell (Green Candle + Bay Leaf)

When to use: Before a paycheck, job interview, or when you need a financial boost. Also great if you’re manifesting money and wanting to attract abundance 

Heads up! A lot of people ‘block’ their intentions for attracting abundance with their money wounds (I will cover that subject in depth in another post) so  just remember that money isn’t evil,…how it’s spent and by who it is. If you have abundance you aren’t taking it away from anyone else…trust me there is enough to go around 😉 

What you need: A green candle, a bayleaf, a pen and fire proof bowl. 

How to Do It:

  1. Light a green candle (color of prosperity).
  2. Write a money amount or goal on a bay leaf (e.g., “£500” or “new job”).
  3. Hold the Bay leaf to your lips, whisper your wish, then burn it in the flame.
  4. Let the candle burn down completely (or for at least 5 minutes).

Why it works: Bay leaves are fast-acting in fire magic, and green candles align with wealth energy.

Check my in-depth post on all the magickal properties of Bay leaf 

Lots of pink candles that are lit

Candles” by Ris@i_hate_u

Self-Love Spell (Pink Candle + Rose Petal Anointing)

When to use: After a breakup, on bad mental health days, or when you need a confidence boost.

How to Do It:

  1. Light a pink candle (love and compassion).
  2. Rub rose petals between your fingers to release their oil, then anoint the candle (or use rose essential oil).
  3. Say:
    “I am worthy, I am enough. My heart is open to my own love.”
  4. Gaze at the flame and visualise warmth filling your chest.

Further considerations: Add a piece of rose quartz nearby to amplify the energy. Working with Venus? Her day is Friday so maybe perform the self love ritual then? Why not check out what the astrology and what the moon phase is on the day that you perform the ritual to really make this spell ‘Pop’ 

Candle with flowers and crystals in

Crystal- Floral Candles Pink Colour Scheme Example by Coco Louis” by Coco Louis AU 

Safety Tip: Tea Lights vs. Pillars for Apartments

  • Tea lights are ideal for renters—self-contained, short burn time, and low fire risk. They can also float on water in some cases so if you wish to be extra cautious why not do the rituals in the tub?
  • Pillar candles require a stable holder and should never be left unattended.
  • Never leave burning candles near curtains, pets, or kids! As someone with a Kitten, trust me on this one. 

Ok Coven, now it’s your Turn!

Try one of these spells tomorrow morning—they take less time than brewing coffee!

Which spell will you try first? Tell us in the comments! Psst….You can also Tag Digital Coven on Instagram and TikTok with your candle setups—I’d love to see your magic! #digitalcoven #digitalcovencandles

🔮 Want more? 

I made a free Candle Color Correspondence Cheat Sheet Google Doc Link here. 

🔮 Still Want more? I’ll give you more! (RIP Kyle Marisa!) 

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Until next time Coven, all the love! 

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Main image: candle collection” by arripay 

5 Easy Morning Witchy Rituals to Start Your Day with Magick

Emma has pulled together 5 witchy morning rituals for your daily practice which are low lift but high impact.

As an ADHD witchy Queen, trust me when I say that I used to start the day with trauma rather than rituals.  I’d wake up in an insane panic after sleeping through my alarm, rush to the shower, where I would usually have an anxious cry (No, seriously for years I’d find myself crying in the shower trying to get into my head how to start the day and not understanding why I just couldn’t be a morning person and just DO life like ‘everyone else’)  throw some clothes, slap some make up on and then run to the tube station. I’d finally reach my destination where I would always, and I mean always be 5 ….ok, 10  minutes late.  Time blindness is real y’all. If you know oh you know. Anyway, one diagnosis and a lot of therapy and shadow work later I am happy to say that I have now discovered mornings and created ways to make them calm and enjoyable…I just really wanted to highlight the above as I’d hate anyone to read the below and think they were failing at life because they simply suck at mornings especially on a work day. I get it, this is a safe space, darlings. Trust me, if you find it hard to get out of bed….that is a normal reaction to a world that is truly over stimulating and scary at times…<3 

Anyway, as mentioned here are some further low lift rituals that you can perform in the morning to get you get ready for the day: 

As mentioned above mornings set the tone for your entire day— so why not infuse them with a little intentional witchcraft? Whether you’re a busy witch or just love starting your day with mindful magic, these simple, powerful rituals will help you align with your energy, set clear intentions, and move through the day with purpose.

Here are five easy morning witchy rituals  I’ve pulled to weave into your daily routine without too much effort….as the days are hard enough, right? 

Lit tea light

“Candle” by letavua is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Sunrise Gratitude & Candle Blessing

Best for: Manifestation & Positive Energy:

How to Do It:

  1. Light a candle – You can even  choose a colour to help set up your intentions for the day –  e.g. yellow for energy, or green for abundance 
  2. Stand or sit near a window where you can see the morning light.
  3. Hold your hands over the flame (safely) and say:
    “With this light, I welcome the day. May my path be bright in every way.” Or another manifestation of your choice – I love to make my own that suits me. 
  4. List three things you’re grateful for (out loud or in your mind).
  5. Let the candle burn while you get ready, or snuff it out to relight later.

Why It Works:
Fire is a transformational element, and gratitude shifts your energy toward abundance.

  •  Tip: Use a small tea light if you’re short on time! 
  • Tip: Use an incense stick if you have no candles. 
Coffee, cinnamon and other magickal ingredients

“Coffee, Cinnamon, Style – Credit to https://myfriendscoffee.com/” by John Beans

 Enchanted Morning Brew (Tea or Coffee Spell)

Best for: Energy & Intention Setting:

How to Do It:

  1. As you prepare your tea or coffee, stir clockwise and whisper an intention:
    • “This brew energises me for a productive day.”
    • “This drink fills me with creativity and joy.”
    • “This drink will inspire the creativity I need for today’ s ideas meeting’ etc.
  2. Add magical ingredients:
    • Cinnamon (success)
    • Honey (sweetness in life)
    • Lavender (calm)
    • Chamomile (Abundence) 
  3. Before drinking, hold the cup and visualise your day going smoothly.

Why It Works:
Kitchen witchcraft is all about infusing intention into everyday actions—sipping your morning drink becomes a spell!

  •  Magical Add-Ins: Try ginger for motivation or mint for mental clarity – or a herb that correlates with whatever you’re intending for the day…and/or lets be real, what you have in the house 😉 
Tarot cards next to scents of salem candle

Image credit: Digital coven collaboration with Gingerray https://www.gingerray.co.uk/scents-of-salem-halloween-candle

 3-Card Daily Tarot or Oracle Pull

Best for: Guidance & Clarity

How to Do It:

  1. Shuffle your deck while asking: “What do I need to know about today?”
  2. Pull three cards:
    • Card 1: Energy of the day
    • Card 2: A challenge to be aware of
    • Card 3: Advice for navigating the day
  3. Journal a quick note or take a photo to reflect on later.

Why It Works:
A mini tarot reading helps you anticipate the day’s energy and align your actions. It’s also super useful for those learning tarot as you get to reflect on how the day went which helps you understand card patterns and develop your own interpretations better. 

Tips: 

  • Alternative: Use an affirmation card if you’re short on time!
  • Pull a Tarot card of the day if it’s easier
  • Don’t panic! Pull the tower? That doesn’t mean that the day is ruined it could just mean something unexpected and sudden happens etc 
Image of a hand pulling some essential oil from a jar surrounding by cinnamon and thyme containing the essential oil

“Essential Oils & Healthy Oils” by formulatehealth

Aromatherapy Anointing (Oil or Perfume Ritual)

Best for: Confidence & Protection

How to Do It:

  1. Choose an essential oil or perfume with magical properties:
    • Rosemary (mental clarity)
    • Vanilla (self-love)
    • Citrus (energy & joy)
  2. Dab a small amount on your wrists and say an affirmation:
    “I am protected, confident, and ready for this day.”
  3. Rub your wrists together to activate the energy.

Why It Works:
Scent is deeply tied to memory and emotion—anointing yourself programs your energy for the day.

  • Witchy Perfume Hack: Use a vanilla-based scent for attraction magic!
  • If you can’t get essential oils then get a perfume that has elements of the scents you wish to use. I am obsessed with this Jo Malone Sage and sea salt scent at the minute 
Crystals basking in the sunlight

“Magic crystal lake forest refuge.” by olofw 

Quick Crystal Charging Ritual

Best for: Grounding & Focus…and a bit of glamour if you’re channeling an office siren moment. 

How to Do It:

  1. Hold a cleansed crystal (clear quartz for clarity, amethyst for intuition, or carnelian for motivation).
  2. Place it on a windowsill to catch the morning sun for 5-10 minutes.
  3. As it charges, set an intention:
    “This stone holds my focus and strength for the day.”
  4. Carry it in your pocket or wear it as jewelry.

Pst……I am also a faceroller fan and do this with my crystal face roller as well so when I roll it on my face, I am also setting my intentions. You know we love witch beauty rituals here at Digital Coven!

Why It Works:
Crystals absorb and amplify energy—morning sunlight supercharges their power for your daily intentions.

   Bonus: Pair with a daily affirmation while holding the crystal.

Historical jade roller

A fabulous face crystal roller “Brush Jar with an Imperial Inscription“

So Coven, lets round up some final Tips for a Witchy Morning Routine

  • Pick 1-2 rituals to start—you don’t have to do them all!
  • Keep supplies handy (a candle on your nightstand, crystals in a dish).
  • Adapt rituals to your schedule—even 30 seconds of intention counts!

May your mornings be as magickal as you are my Darlings! 🌞✨ Your Turn!

Which morning ritual will you try? Share in the comments below!

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Until next time Coven, all the love! 

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Featured image credit: “sunrise.b” by Dreaming in the deep south 

Witchy Ways to Welcome the Start of the Month

Let welcome in the start of the Month Witchy style darlings!

A new month is like a mini New Year—full of fresh energy, untapped potential, and a chance to reset your Magickal practice. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just love a little mystical flair in your routine, there are countless enchanting ways to honour this monthly transition. Here are some of my favourite witchy ways to welcome the start of the month with style, intention, and a sprinkle of enchantment.

Image Credit: Консультация по картам таро – Tarot cards spread for reading” by Таролог Альбина 

Perform a Monthly Tarot or Oracle Card Reading

Tarot and oracle cards are powerful tools for guidance, reflection, and setting the tone for the weeks ahead. A simple monthly spread can help you focus your energy and prepare for what’s coming. It’s also a great way to practice tarot reading if you are a beginner:  

How to Do It:

  • Shuffle your deck while thinking: “What energy should I focus on this month?”
  • Pull three cards:
    • Card 1: Theme of the month
    • Card 2: A challenge to be aware of
    • Card 3: Advice for navigating the month
  • Journal your insights and revisit them weekly.

Why It Works:
Tarot helps you tap into your intuition and align with the cyclical nature of time. It’s like having a mystical roadmap!

🔗 Further Reading: Tarot Card reading articles

“Image” by Crystl 

Cleanse Your Space with Smoke or Sound

A new month calls for a fresh, clean energy in your home. Smoke cleansing (with herbs like sage, rosemary, or your preferred cleanser – I’m partial to cinnamon and use it everyday..see cinnamon section below) or sound cleansing (with bells, singing bowls, or even clapping) can clear out stagnant vibes.

How to Do It:

  • Light a cleansing bundle (or use an incense stick) and walk through each room, wafting smoke into corners and doorways.
  • Say aloud: “I release what no longer serves me and welcome in positive energy.”…I’ve also been known to just bash a frying pan, opening my windows and screaming at negative energy to leave my house – as always here at Digital Coven, do what feels right for you. 
  • Alternatively, ring a bell or chime in each room to vibrationally cleanse the space.

Why It Works:
Energetic cleansing helps reset your environment, making it easier to manifest new goals.

🔗 Further Reading: Check our cleansing rituals content 

“Cinnamon” by Kjokkenutstyr.net

Sprinkle Cinnamon at Your Door for Abundance

Cinnamon isn’t just for lattes (but for sure you can use them ritually in your coffee) —it’s a powerful prosperity herb! Sprinkling it at your doorstep at the start of the month invites wealth, success, and positive energy into your home.

How to Do It:

  • On the first day of the month, take a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  • Stand at your front door and say:
    “As this cinnamon lies here, abundance draws near.”
  • Sprinkle  it in a line across your threshold (or just inside the door). You can also put it on your palm and blow it out of the door for the same effect. 

Why It Works:
Cinnamon has long been used in money magic for its fiery, fast-acting energy. Placing it at your door symbolically welcomes prosperity into your life. You can also use a stick of it every morning to stir your coffee for a daily Abundance ritual, just make sure to stir the intention clockwise towards yourself. 

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Above is an example of using cinnamon in a morning ritual.

Various types of salts that can be used for cleansing

“Salts” by larryjh1234

Cleanse Your Home with Herbs & Salt

A new month calls for a fresh, clean energy in your space. A herbal floor sweep or salt cleanse clears out stagnant vibes and resets the energy.

How to Do It:

  • Mix salt (black salt for protection and/or sea salt for cleansing) with dried rosemary, bay leaves, clove and/or sage.
  • Sprinkle it across your floors (especially near doorways), then sweep or vacuum it up while visualising negativity being removed.
  • Say: “Out with the old, in with the new. This space is cleansed and renewed.” or whatever phrase you feel has your required intent. 

Why It Works:
Salt is purifying, and herbs like rosemary boost clarity and protection. Together, they create a powerful reset for your home.

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♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

Lay a Protective Salt Barrier at Your Doorstep

Want to keep negative energy out all month long? A protective salt line at your doorstep acts like magical security.

How to Do It:

  • Use black salt, red brick dust, or regular sea salt mixed with protective herbs (like rosemary or thyme).
  • Draw a thin line across your doorstep (outside or inside) while saying:
    “No harm may enter, only good may stay. This salt protects me night and day.”
  • Reapply monthly or after heavy rain.

Why It Works:
Salt has been used for centuries as a spiritual barrier. This simple trick keeps your home energetically safe.

🔗 Further Reading:  Psst – I share my protection salt recipe over on my tiktok and on Patreon as well. 

Above Tiktok is a protective salt that I made using eggs shells and other magickal herbs

“Custom Spell Jar” by The Enchanted Web 

Create a Monthly Witch Jar or Spell Bag

A witch jar (or charm bag) is a simple way to contain your intentions for the month. Fill it with herbs, crystals, and symbols that align with your goals.

How to Do It:

  • Choose a small jar or pouch.
  • Add ingredients like:
    • Rosemary (clarity)
    • Citrine (abundance)
    • Cinnamon (success)
    • A written intention on paper
  • Seal it and keep it on your altar or in your bag.

Why It Works:
Witch jars hold concentrated energy and act as a physical reminder of your monthly goals.

“new green candle sm” by SBT4NOW 

Host a Simple Abundance Ritual

The start of the month is a great time to invite prosperity—whether financial, emotional, or spiritual. A simple abundance ritual can set the tone.

How to Do It:

  • Light a green or gold candle (colors of wealth).
  • Hold a coin or dollar bill and say:
    “Money flows to me easily, and my blessings multiply.”
  • Place the money in your wallet as a prosperity charm for the month.

Why It Works:
Rituals program your subconscious to attract abundance by aligning your energy with gratitude and openness.

Refresh Your Altar for the New Month

If you have a witchy altar, the start of the month is the perfect time to rearrange, cleanse, and rededicate it. I am very guilty of having a messy altar so no shame here, darlings! 

How to Do It:

  • Dust off and cleanse crystals/statuettes.
  • Swap out seasonal decor (flowers, colors, symbols).
  • Add a new offering (a crystal, fresh herbs, or a written intention).

Why It Works:
An updated altar reflects your current energy and keeps your practice vibrant.

Herbs that are used in witchy magickal teas and rituals

“Tea leaves jasmin rose apple cranberry fruit” by Le living and co. 

Brew a Monthly Intentional Tea or Potion

Kitchen witchery is an easy way to blend magic into daily life. Brew a monthly intention tea to sip while setting goals.

How to Do It:

  • Choose herbs like:
    • Peppermint (fresh starts)
    • Lavender (calm)
    • Ginger (motivation)
  • Stir clockwise while whispering your desires into the cup.

Why It Works:
Drinking infused teas internalizes your intentions in a soothing, magical way.

🔗 Further Reading:  Pssst – More tea Magic over on my Social media and Patreon 

Here a lovely new moon tea recipe that I made: 

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“Spa in DVN” by Dennis Wong 

Take a Ritual Bath for Renewal

A monthly cleansing bath washes off old energy and prepares you for new beginnings.

How to Do It:

  • Add Epsom salt, rosemary, or rose petals to your bath.
  • Light candles and say:
    “I release the past and welcome this new chapter.”

Why It Works:
Water is a purifying element, and ritual baths are a form of spiritual reset.

The start of a new month is ripe with magic—whether you prefer tarot, cleansing, spellwork, or simple mindful rituals. Pick one (or mix a few!) to set the tone for a month full of intention and enchantment. 

Which one will you try first? Let me know in the comments! ✨

(Note: Always practice fire safety, and remember—magic is as much about mindset as it is about ritual.)

🔮 Happy Witchy Month! 🔮

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Until Next time my darlings, all the love! 

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The History and Celebration of Lughnasadh and Lammas : Embracing the First Harvest Festival

Today is the first harvest festival of the year. Today we delve into the the History and Celebration of Lughnasadh and Lammas.

It’s August 1st darlings, which can mean only one thing – It’s time to Celebrate Lughnasadh! Who doesn’t like giving thanks and having a wee party, eh? Lughnasadh, also known Lammas in some areas of the UK, is a significant festival in the Wheel of the Year, marking the beginning of the Harvest season. Celebrated on August 1st, Lughnasadh is a time to give thanks for the first fruits of the earth and to honor the Celtic god Lugh. This ancient festival, rich in history and tradition, is a vibrant blend of pagan, Christian, and agricultural elements – Who doesn’t love a bit of diversity at a party, am I right?

The Historical Roots of Lammas

Pagan Origins

The term “Lammas” is derived from the Old English/ Anglo Saxon word “hlafmaesse,” meaning “loaf mass.” It was traditionally the time when the first grain harvest was celebrated, and loaves of bread were baked from the new wheat crop. These loaves were then used in rituals and as offerings. Who doesn’t love an excuse to eat cards, eh? 

Lammas corresponds with the Celtic festival of Lughnasadh, named after the god Lugh. Lugh was a god of light, skill, and craftsmanship, celebrated in many myths for his talents and leadership. Lughnasadh was a time for feasting, games, and community gatherings, reflecting the communal effort required for the harvest. Check out my other posts on Lughnasadh and Lammas – What’s the Difference?  And my post The Celtic Celebration of Lammas and the God Lugh for more info on these. (I know, I know, it’s an actual harvest of content today, isn’t it? You’re most welcome, coven) 

How It Inspired The Christian Tradition 

With the advent of Christianity, Lammas and Lughnasadh became ‘integrated’ into the Christian calendar. It evolved into a thanksgiving for the first fruits, and loaves of bread were blessed in churches. This blending of traditions illustrates the adaptability of early Christian practices to local customs and agricultural cycles. 

“Two men from the British Isles harvest wheat / Deux hommes des îles Britanniques récoltent du blé” by BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Agricultural Significance

Lughnasadh / Lammas is deeply rooted in agricultural traditions. It marks the time when the hard work of planting and tending crops begins to bear fruit. The first grains of the year are harvested, a crucial milestone for agrarian societies. This celebration of abundance is also a reminder of the need for continued hard work to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming months.

Celebrating Lughnasadh and Lammas Today

Modern celebrations of Lughnasadh / Lammas can vary widely, reflecting its diverse origins and the personal beliefs of those who observe it. Here are some common ways to celebrate this festival, both traditionally and in contemporary settings.

Rituals and Practices

  1. Bread Baking and Offering
    Baking bread is one of the most traditional ways to celebrate Lammas. The act of baking symbolizes transformation and the cycle of life, as the harvested grain is turned into sustenance. Here is a simple ritual to try:


Materials Needed:

  • Flour, yeast, water, salt, and any other bread ingredients you prefer.
  • A loaf pan or baking sheet.
  • Candles for your altar.
  1. Instructions:
  • Set up a small altar with candles, representing the light and warmth of the harvest.
  • As you mix the ingredients, focus on your intentions for the bread. Consider what you are grateful for and what you wish to manifest.
  • While kneading the dough, chant or sing to imbue the bread with positive energy.
  • Once baked, place the bread on the altar and offer thanks to the earth for its bounty. You can share the bread with loved ones or use it in further rituals.

“Harvest Moon” by Turku Gingerbread is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

  1. Harvest Feast
    Hosting a feast with friends and family is a joyous way to celebrate Lammas. Use seasonal fruits, vegetables, and grains to create a meal that honors the first harvest. Decorate your space with sheaves of wheat, sunflowers, and other symbols of abundance.
  1. Crafting Corn Dollies
    Corn dollies are traditional crafts made from the last sheaf of wheat harvested. These figures were believed to house the spirit of the grain and were kept until the next planting season to ensure a good crop. To make a corn dolly:
    Materials Needed:
  • Dried wheat stalks or corn husks.
  • String or ribbon.
  1. Instructions:
  • Soak the wheat stalks or corn husks in water to make them pliable.
  • Braid or weave the stalks into a figure, tying them with string or ribbon to hold the shape.
  • Place the corn dolly on your altar or hang it in your home as a symbol of prosperity and protection.

“File:Contemporary male Corn dolly.jpg” by Mountainash333 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

I also like to make ‘Dollies’ out of flowers and grass, especially when I sat in a field doing my thanksgiving. Above is a very fancy Male Corn Dolly representing ‘The Harvest Father’ 

  1. Offering to the Land
    Making offerings to the land is a way to give thanks and honor the earth. You can offer a portion of your harvested fruits, vegetables, or baked goods to the land. Simply find a special place in nature and leave your offering with a prayer of gratitude.
  1. Reflection and Gratitude Ritual
    Lammas is a time for reflection and gratitude. Set aside time to meditate on the past year’s growth and challenges. Write down what you are thankful for and what you hope to achieve in the coming months. Burn the paper as an offering, symbolizing the release of your intentions into the universe.

“Mabon Altar 2012” by Pearl Photo is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

Incorporating Lughnasadh / Lammas into Modern Life

While the traditional practices of Lammas are deeply rooted in agrarian life, they can be adapted to suit modern lifestyles. Here are some ideas for incorporating Lammas into your life, regardless of your living situation:

  1. Urban Celebrations
    Even if you live in an urban environment, you can celebrate Lammas by visiting a local farmers’ market and purchasing seasonal produce. Support local agriculture by buying fresh fruits, vegetables, and bread. As a London Dweller myself, I always try to find some green space (believe it or not there is some in London!) and take some time to sit and pay gratitude, and if able do a few wee rituals. Also, growing herbs and other things in window boxes and on balconeys is another great way to get your green witchcraft hat on!
  1. Gardening and Planting
    If you have a garden, use Lammas as a time to tend to your plants and reflect on the cycle of growth. Planting herbs or flowers that thrive in late summer can be a symbolic act of honoring the earth. If you are low energy, then just sitting in your garden or green space having a coffee can be just as sacred.
  1. Community Involvement
    Lammas is about community and sharing. Volunteer at a local food bank or community garden to give back to your community. Sharing your time and resources is a modern way to embody the spirit of the first harvest. I also like to go and feed the local crows in my park, and pick up any rubbish as I do so. Little things we do can have a huge impact.
  1. Creative Expressions
    Engage in creative activities that celebrate the themes of Lammas. Paint, write poetry, or create music inspired by the season’s abundance and the myth of Lugh. Creative expression can be a powerful way to connect with the festival’s energy. I love to have a bit of a dance and sing song (rather badly I may add but it’s still bloody fun so why not?!)

Do you celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas? If so let us know below or via our social channels as we love to hear from you and share our practices. 

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References

Profile Image: “File:A Contemporary Goddess of the corn . Corn Mother.JPG” by Rowan Duxbury is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. 

Hutton, Ronald. The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain. Oxford University Press, 1996.

Pennick, Nigel. The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year. Destiny Books, 1992.

Farrar, Janet and Stewart. Eight Sabbats for Witches. Robert Hale, 1981.

Grimm, Jacob. Teutonic Mythology. George Bell and Sons, 1883.

MacNeill, Máire. The Festival of Lughnasa: A Study of the Survival of the Celtic Festival of the Beginning of Harvest. Oxford University Press, 1962.

Green Witchcraft: Growing my own herbs 

Green Witchery is the theme of Tarot Reader, Emma’s latest project – growing herbs and using them in her witchcraft. Nice.

What I am doing 

Well dear coven, it’s finally happened – I only got some outdoor space and finally started growing my own herbs. I am unbelievably excited about this fact, maybe too excited but  here is the low down on my little green adventure:

What Herbs am I growing?

I am currently growing six different herbs in three seperate herb boxes in this batch and they are as follows:

  • Basil and Parsley – as they are both thirsty plants so grow well together. 
  • Chive, Sage and Thyme  – These grow well together and as I am growing the Sage in there too, I don’t want too many aggressive plants together. 
  • Mint – this is an aggressive plant according to my research so it was recommended that you grow it separately where possible.  

All the herbs together, auw.

Magickal uses for Herbs : 

  • Basil – Protection and wards of negative energies, prosperity and wealth, abundance, loving vibrations 
  • Chive – Health, protection of home and body, 
  • Thyme – Attracts loyalty, love and helps support Psychic abilities 
  • Parsley – Creates power and strength also for passion, purification, and prosperity.
  • Mint – encourages strength, abundance, good communication and protection 
  • Sage – Cleansing and warding of negative energy wisdom, longevity and health 

Why start growing my own now?

Living in London outdoor space is a bit of a luxury so having spent the last 10 years with just a balcony I was desperate to get my inner cottage core Queen out and get a little herb situation going on in my very own garden. I finally got to move house last year and after settling in I have no excuse not to do it, so here we are. I’ve deliberately started my gardening experience in a very basic and lowlight way to start with but hopefully it will bloom into something more fruitful over the years. Who doesn’t like a fulfilling hobby, huh? Especially when you can make spells and snacks out of it. 

How am I growing herbs? 

I generally woke up and decided today ‘I’m going to start growing some herbs and see what happens’ 

Basically, this. 

Image citation: willmcphail.com

So I used my ADHD superpowers to help me find the quickest solution to make the magick happen. 

The Herb Growing Kit: 

I got the planting containers from Amazon* – these are to settle them in and grow them out a wee bit and then I’ll get something more swanky and permanent. If successful I will  then begin the process again with new herbs. Exciting times indeed. 

Top Level: Compost, live plants, seeds and some planting containers.

Picture from the product page

Compost  – I got a cheap condensed packet Poundland where you just add water and et voila, you’ve got a huge bag of compost! I am not going to lie, that part of the process was really fun. 

I brought the live plants from supermarkets. In some cases we got them reduced,so technically we saved some of them. Auw. I had previous success growing a fresh live basil from the supermarket reduced aisle so I was hopeful my impulsive gardening episode would be just as successful. 

Finally, some ‘Grow your one Christmas Dinner’ pack of seeds that I also acquired at Poundland also got planted in the boxes  and I will report back on any progress with that in a few months. 

I wanted to do this approach to show that anyone can have a go – there are no promises that we will be successful but we’re currently looking good! 

(Green) fingers crossed that this little experiment of mine goes well and if it does I will certainly do it again as I find being in the garden and/or growing things really soothes me. It’s now become an important feature of my everyday practice with me setting my intentions into my plants and watching them grow with my attention – certainly useful as practice for mindfulness.

The Mint is settling in nicely.

So our next stop? Seeking the pots to put them in full time, deciding which recipes and spells to concoct with my new fresh garden annnd what should I grow next? 

Have you been inspired to get your grow own – or are you a Green witch with some tips to share? Let us know below in the comments or via social media as we love to hear from you! 

Until next time, darlings! 

Love, Ems 

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Witchcraft at work Interview with Joseph, creator of Money, Mindset & Strategy.

We interview Joseph, from coaching business called Money, Mindset & Strategy. We discuss coaching and empowering people to step into their power with money.

Bunnypudding (Emma) here, sorry we’ve been quiet for a few weeks, Coven. We’ve been doing huge life changes which has certainly kept us busy but we have loads of fabuous content coming up. Including work with the fabulous Joseph from MMS Strategy who we are interviewing in today’s Witchcraft at Work.

Take it away, Joseph!

First, tell us about yourself!

I’m Joseph, I live in Ibiza and run a coaching business called Money, Mindset & Strategy. I specialise in coaching and empowering my clients to step into their power with money, build wealth and get comfortable charging a lot more for their services. 

I host a podcast and run an online academy called MMS Academy. 

I love coaching on money because it affects almost every area of out lives and I believe it’s a reflection of our relationship with ourselves.

What is witchcraft to you?

I think it’s personal to everyone which is what makes it so beautiful and powerful. To me, witchcraft is using your own natural power, inner wisdom and intuition to create changes in your life that are meaningful for you. 

It gives you different things depending on what you need at that time in your life. Whether you are using your intuition to plan some next steps or tapping in to your personal power to manifest your goals or simply feeling calmer and more grounded, it’s all witchcraft. 

How do you use witchcraft in your day to day life?

It varies depending on what I need or am working on but I like to make sure I am always covering the basics of energetic cleansing, protection and gratitude. For me, those form the foundation of a strong spiritual or magical practice. 

I am also a huge fan of maintenance magick, rather than waiting for a problem before doing a spell, I think it;s really important to protect and appreciate the things in your life that are going really well. 

And professional life?

If I have a goal or intention I am working on, I will usually do a vision board around it and some candle spells. I have tried many forms of spell work and always see the most results from candle magick.

I also feel it;s really important to regularly study and learn so I make time every day for either reading or listening to material relating to magick or something I’m working on. 

I host a weekly mindset and coaching call as part of the Academy I run and before each class I set an intention and do a quick meditation to deliver messages that are helpful and empowering to everyone listening. I’ve done that with all of my work for years whether it;s writing a book, delivering a workshop or coaching a client in a 1 2 1 session, I always use the power of intention. 

How have you used witchcraft to support in shaping your career?

When I first started my coaching business, I created vision boards and did weekly candle spells to help manifest my goals. 

I also try and meditate most days and tune into my inner wisdom, I think this is a really under rated part of manifesting your goals. Its not just about setting the intention, it’s about understanding that you are the magick and that your actions are a beautiful and important part of the manifestation process. 

I tauge a course about magick a few years ago and something that kept coming to me during the writing of it was “magick works through you not just for you” so it’s important to always remember that the power is within you already, never outside of yourself. 

Does your work know about your practice?

I’m very open about my beliefs on my podcast and in my workshops, I also have quite a few magical looking tattoos on my arms so it’s definitely not a secret! .

Where can people find you?

You can check out my website and blog 

MMS Academy page

My podcast is called Money, Mindset & Strategy and is available across all platforms

I upload weekly coaching videos to my new YouTube channel 

You can check out the kindle collection on Amazon 

You can sign up for a free money mindset class and join my newsletter here 

If you’d like to know more about working together, you can email us on support@moneymindsetandstrategy.com to arrange a free consultation about your goals. 

Fabulous, Thanks Joseph!

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