A Witch's Cauldron - The Magick of Powders...The Recipes

The Magick of Powders.
Powder Power!...The Recipes

A couple of recipes to get you familiar with how, and why you should add certain ingredients to your recipes.
When using these recipes, or making your own from the reference tables in the herbal section of my web site, remember that the amount you make depends on what you're using it for. Remember that just because an herb is good for a money bath, it doesn't mean that it can't be used for the same reason in powder form, or for a different reason. When choosing powders, pick ones that are easy for you to get, and don't cost a fortune. The Herbal Reference Tables can easily help you craft your own recipes. Keep in mind that these powders don't work forever, and must be cleansed away and replaced with a new batch. I do this at every Sabbat. If you are not very good at charging and visualization, I suggest that you clear and change your powder more frequently, as they won't last that long. Use your own judgment. But every full moon is a good idea for beginners.

To clear away negative energies:

1 part black and/or cayenne pepper - Why? Pepper has long been known to keep negative energies at bay as well as used to break hexes and curses.

1 part Salt - Salt is used in magick circles to purify and keep negative energies and entities away. It's like poison to negativity of any kind.

Sage - Why? Among other things, sage is used for both cleaning and purifying.

1 part Clove Why? Clove is used for both protection and exorcism purposes.

1 very tiny dash of gold glitter - why? Gold is a colour associated with quick action, it is also the colour associated with the Wiccan God (I think He's a good deity to add to any powder magickal working). Since you want this powder to work immediately, gold glitter is a perfect signature non herbal substance to add to any powder spell. And because glitter is my signature herb which I use in every powder recipe for this, as well as visual reasons. However, you could add silver glitter instead as it's associated with the Wiccan Goddess. Or, you could use both silver & gold for balance.

To use: Blow in the corners and other areas of a room that has an uneasy or negative feeling in it.

To give your home a warm and inviting energy:

1 part lavender - Why? Lavender is associated with peace and harmony.

1 part cumin seed- Why? It is used to bring peace and harmony to homes.

I part cinnamon - Why? Cinnamon gives homes a warm and inviting feeling, whether you can smell it or not.

I very tiny dash of gold glitter - Why? It's my signature powder. Also see explanation in the first recipe.

To use: Blow into corners of every room you want to have this energy. Particularly the living room and kitchen.

To bring about sleep:

1 part rosemary - Why? Along with being able to substitute for any herb in a pinch. One of it's uses was to bring about sleep.

1 part Chamomile - Why? While chamomile has many uses, one of them is for relaxing and sleep inducing ways from powders to tea.

1 part Lavender - Why? One of it's properties is to bring about relaxation which is vital if you are trying to fall asleep.

1 part Valerian - Why? Like chamomile, Valerian is used in many ways to bring about relaxation and sleep.

1 very tiny part - Gold glitter - Why? - It's my signature powder. Also see first recipe

To use: Blow under the pillow you sleep on or under the bed where your head will be in the bed.

Money Powder:

1 part Allspice - Why? It has many uses, but one is to attract money to you.

1 part Marjoram - Like allspice, it has many uses. One of them is to keep money in your wallet.

1 part Rosemary - Why? Rosemary can be used for anything, so why not add it for good measure, or for it's protection properties to prevent your money from being stolen?

1 part Gold Glitter - Why? - It's my signature powder. Also see first recipe

To use: Blow this mixture into your wallet to attract and keep money in it.

These should be enough recipes to get you started on how to create and use powders. Remember that along with the herbs, the visualization of exactly what you want them to do is even more important. Also remember that you do NOT have to use every herb I listed in the recipes. Just one will suffice, along with your signature herb. Be creative when thinking of what you want your signature herb to be. But remember that it is NOT necessary to have one, so if you can't think of one, don't worry. Your magick will work just as well without it.

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