The Inked Grimoire
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How to Set Up an Ancestor Altar
As we move toward the thinning of the veil at Samhain, you may feel the urge to connect with your ancestors. From cooking with your ancestors to setting up an ancestor altar, there are many ways to honor those who have come before you. In this post, I’ll discuss setting up an ancestor altar. Your altar can be as elaborate or as simple as you desire.
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Lammas for the Busy Witch
Celebrating the sabbats is easy, even if you’re a busy witch! Today we’re talking about Lammas aka Lughnasadh. This is the first harvest festival of the pagan Wheel of the Year. Let’s dive in!
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Using Skulls in Magick for Protection
Skulls can be controversial in magick. They serve as grim reminders of our mortality. Pirates used to use them on their flags to inspire fear in others. However, skulls can also be used in magick as protective objects…and maybe a bit of a warning not to eff with the witch using them!
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Magickal Herbal Healing for Summer
As temperatures rise and the bugs come out en masse, it’s time to turn our attention to some herbal remedies for summer. We’ve created a list of healing and magickal herbal ingredients below to help you combat bug bites, soothe sunburns, and chase the heat away, including some magickal correspondences!
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Ostara for the Busy Witch
You’re a busy witch and may not have time for a full-blown ritual. So, here’s how to celebrate Ostara quickly while still honoring the sabbat properly! Ostara falls on or around March 20th on the day of the Spring Equinox. On this day, both day and night are of equal lengths. After the Equinox, the days will continue to get longer and the nights shorter.
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Imbolc for the Busy Witch
Welcome to the season of Imbolc! This sabbat celebrates renewal, rejuvenation, and a return of the light. It’s a soft time when things are beginning to stir after the sleepy, cold winter. -
Mini Money Magick: Little Ways to Practice
We’re all about the Busy Witch lifestyle here at Inked Goddess Creations, so we wanted to create a quick list of easy, small ways to practice money magick. We’re calling it “Mini Money Magick” and all these tips take only one or two steps to complete. -
How to Use Incense In Your Magick
Incense is a beautiful, historical ritual tool. These days, you can find it in stick, cone, loose, and backflow forms, but it’s hardly new. Incense was used in ancient Egypt to purify ceremonial spaces and burial tombs. -
Making Magick with Mundane Household Items
Despite what social media may portray, your magickal practice does not have to be elaborate to be effective. Remember, YOU are the magick, and your intention is the strongest part of your practice. You don’t need any fancy tools either. Here are some Cottage Witch-inspired ideas to help you transform mundane household items into magickal ones! -
Are You a Cottage Witch?
A cottage witch centers their magickal practice on their home, with a holistic approach to magick, including hearth craft, kitchen witchery, and green witchcraft.
