A simple kit for the home witch, consisting of a mosaic candle, smudging spray, fortune teller soap and your own crystal pendulum with the charm of your choice... Lighting candles with spiritual intentions alerts the divine that you are asking for help. It will create an atmosphere of energetic support. Since Vedic times, fire has been considered as a destroyer of negativity. Hence, a lit-up candle radiates powerful, yet soft and positive energy, into your home. My smudging spray is made with rain moon water which amplifies the energy of the essential oils. While the ritual of sage burning has its roots in Native American tradition. Today, people also spray to cleanse a space or environment of negative energy, to generate wisdom and clarity, and to promote healing. Early witches were people who practiced witchcraft, using magic spells and calling upon spirits for help or to bring about change. Most witches were thought to be pagans doing the Devil's work. Many, however, were simply natural healers or so-called “wise women” whose choice of profession was misunderstood. Pendulums go way, way back in the history of humankind. There’s evidence of the use of pendulums in ancient China, the reign of the Pharoahs of Egypt, and the ancient Roman Empire. Their use also moves across many different cultures, including Greek, Hindu, Hebrew, and many more.To use your pendulum you need to cleanse connect with it (personally I carry my new ones about in my bra for a bit, but just near you or under your pillow will work). To use, you hold so your pendulum hangs, without influencing it you ask it to show you ‘yes’ and it will either swing or move in a circle. Then you ask it to show you ‘no’ and it will either swing or move in a circle (NOT the same way as for yes!). Once you have established yes and no, you ask your pendulum questions. Try to keep a clear mind so that you don’t influence the answer. And make sure your questions only need a yes, or no response. I tend to ask extra questions of things I can’t control when using for something important for me… Curiously, many of the most famous proponents of dowsing were Roman Catholic priests, abbots, and bishops. Stories of leaders of the Roman Catholic Church researching and using dowsing go back as far as the 17th century.... Rose Quartz beads date back to 7,000 BC, it's known as a healing crystal and the stone of unconditional love. It’s believed by some to emit strong vibrations of love, which are thought to: support emotional and relationship healing. inspire compassion. boost feelings of peace and calm. Tigers Eye is stone of protection, Tiger Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer. It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, assisting us to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions. Particularly useful for healing psychosomatic illnesses, dispelling fear and anxiety. Green Machite is an ancient gemstone derived from the Greek word Mallache, which means ‘green’, The ancient Egyptians called it a ‘God Stone’ as it was used as an amulet that can avoid the threat of death or protect the wearer from negative entities. Malachite encourages the wearer to take risks and teaches to take responsibility for one’s thoughts, actions, and feelings. It balances mood swings, heals cramps, alleviates menstrual disorders, and boosts the immune system. Black Agate is believed to provide prosperity and courage. protects from danger, gives power against forces of darkness, and brings emotions into equilibrium. Agate can harmonise positive and negative forces, alleviate bad dreams and can give courage, energy, strength, and dispel fears, all of which increase self-confidence. Blue Opalite is also known as the “Tiffany Stone”, and is ideal for meditation. Opalite improves communication on all levels, especially the spiritual. It removes energy blockages of the chakras and meridians. It represents youthful optimism, playfulness and resilience. Blue and white, the two primary colours often found in opalite, are associated with peace, tranquillity and purity. It’s best to do any cleansing candle rituals around the New Moon, so if possible, start your candle/altar ritual then for the most powerful effects. The New Moon is especially good for evoking new changes and beginnings in life; remember that the energy
