How to make your own face wash cleanser (zero waste friendly)

Since i’ve been trying to be more eco friendly and zero waste (although i’m not perfect) I’ve been trying to make more of my own products instead of buying some. Also to save money. You can really change the recipe to however you want but this is what I’ve been using.

• Aloe
• One 1/4 tsp Vitamin E oil
• One 1/4 olive oil
• A tablespoon of castile soap
• 2 tsp of honey (I use the kind with the comb in it)
• 10 drops of tea tree essential oil

Then I fill the rest of my bottle up with water.

DIY Simple and easy low waste bubble bath recipe

Want to make your own bubble bath? Then here is the recipe! It's very inexpensive and safer then other bubble bath products from the store. All you need is a few ingredients.

What you need

• Baby shampoo (unscented is best but any will do)
• Water
• Essential oils
• Glycerin soap
• A bottle to put it in

All you do is melt the glycerin soap and mix everything together (if you find liquid glycerin soap that's eve better). Glycerin helps the skin to feel more soft and smooth. Another thing is, if you don't want to use baby shampoo you can use castile soap.

Make sure to shake the bottle before each use!

Low waste beauty tips for those who want to become more minimalistic or zero waste

The title says it all! Here are more tips and tricks to help you ladies out! This is also a really great way to try and save more money without spending more! I suggest you to research more into each topic however!

Face mask you don't need a lot of different brands of facial products especially masks! (I know I know, i've been there too with buying face masks of all sorts) but the truth is, you can use a more easy and simple way.

Lip scrubs just like the facial masks, lip scrubs can be made really easily with sugar and honey. Plus it tastes good!

Cotton pads you know the kind like cotton balls? While they come in handy a lot, you can make your own with a towel or wash cloth, and all you do is throw it in the washer and dryer! Then bam! you don't have to buy anymore cotton pads!

Facial toner instead of buying pricey kinds you can easily DIY your own with apple cider vinegar and water. Or if you want to be more fancy you can look at my own DIY toner for problematic skin!

Air fresheners we don't really need fabreez or glade. Just take some water and mix in some of your favorite essential oils and there you have it. A simple yet very effective air freshener to spray around your place!

Toothpaste some people don't like it and some do, but you can DIY this as well. You could also replace your toothbrush with a bamboo or wooden one.

Mouth wash I suggest mixing this in small batches but seems to work just as good as regular brands.

Makeup remover you can make your own and even just use jojoba oil.

Bath bombs do we really need them? no, but they do make us feel happy and content. However you can easily make your own gentle bubble bath with just a few items. I will be posting about this later on my blog along with some other ideas~

Facial soap is very simple as well and very easy to make on your own.

Shampoo and conditioner do we really need conditioner ladies? Okay well some of us do, but for those who don't you can just buy shampoo! You can DIY your own along with conditioner as well but it might be a little challenging, though I highly suggest it.

Deodorant similar to the toothpaste some people like it and some people don't. It's up to you but it's simple to make as well.

Perfume you can easily make this with essential oils and there are tons of videos on how you make your own! You can also easily make solid perfumes!

Coffee grounds can be used as a scrub so I highly suggest saving your coffee grounds if you drink coffee a lot!

Make up it's not too hard to make your own makeup, I suggest looking at tutorials on traditional Kajal (eye liner) and ways to make lip stain mixtures. Chapstick is always easy to make.

Hair oils are very simple to make, you can look on here to see my own recipe!

Dry shampoo is very simple and very effective than baby powder.

Shaving Use a metal or rechargable razor/shaver so you no longer need to buy plastic razors!

Pads you can use fabric kinds, and all you have to do is wash it. A lot also recommend a diva cup.

Cleaning rags can be made from old towels and wash cloths. You could even probably use scraps of t-shirts.

Body wash is another one that is easy to make.

Buy things you know you can reuse and repurpose!

DIY simple effective face toner for problematic skin

I suffer from cystic acne, however over the years of growing up I finally was able to manage it upon my face. This is a very easy recipe that helps with oily skin and those who suffer with acne.

What you will need

• Witch hazel (You could use the whole bottle since this is going to be your new toner)
• 3 drops of rosemary essential oil
• 6 drops of tee tree essential oil
• 6 drops of oregano extract oil

It leaves your face feeling nice and fresh and gives it a very nice cooling/cold feeling because of the rosemary. You could probably use apple cider vinegar mixed with some water too instead of witch hazel.

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How to tell when angels are near by or around you

How to know if angels are around?

Feathers are usual indications that your guardian angel is around. Each color means different things. If you find a random pink feather it means that your guardian angel wants to know your loved and not only by them. If you find a black one it means that they are close. If you find a white one it means they are watching over you.

Coins when you find random coins here and there like pennies it's a little gift from them! But don't worry, you don't have to pick it up if you don't want to. But do know that they were trying to help you.

Seeing orbs that look like glitter is a strong sign of angels being present and wanting to communicate and help you.

Angelic numbers are signs as well such as 11:11, 555, 999 type of thing. Even if it's only one number like 6 that you keep seeing. It is considered to be an angelic number. These each have it's own meaning as well! Do not be alarmed however if you keep seeing 333 or 666 for these are also angelic numbers.

Beautiful perfume like scents these scents usually come out of nowhere! and these too are signs of you guardian angel being very close. The scent itself can be very very uplifting!

Rainbows are signs from them as well that they are visiting. Some tend to have an angelic shape to it also.

How do I know if it's an archangel?

Besides what I said above here are some other signs to tell if it's an archangel who is trying and or wanting to connect with you!

Certain feelings and vibes this happen with me when I was meditating to first connect with Archangel Raphael and I believe it's very important to pay attention to what feeling and vibe you get. This can be from just reading an archangel's name, seeing a picture or statue of them etc. When you get this feeling it's usually from the archangel! And it also usually means that they wish to communicate with you or wish for you to take time and pray for a moment. However this can go for regular angels too!

Colors while rainbows are the main shades, each archangel does have their own colors that is associated with them. If you keep seeing a specific color and feel a drawn in feeling look up the archangel who is associated with that color! These colors can also appear as a flash of color.

Crystals that you feel drawn to can also be a indication. Like Malachite and emerald is associated with Raphael mainly.

Dreams are very important because it acts as a gate way to talk and connect with the archangels. Pay attention to certain symbols that relates to the archangels.

Thanatos god of peaceful death (Hellenism)

SYMBOLISM: Skulls, Bones, Images of scythes or swords, Wolves, Ravens/Crows, Inverted torches, poppy flowers, Butterflies, snakes, Locus, Gravestones, Grave dirt, wreaths

OFFERINGS: Cypress, poppies or poppy seeds, Asphodel, Poppies, grave rubbings, graveyard dirt, snake skins, butterflies, Moths, grim reaper symbolism, skulls, bones, candles, bitter wines, cigars, black coffee/tea, dark chocolate, drawings, paintings, poetry, music, Oils and Vinegars,

Colors: black, purple, red (I got a really strong feeling the color dark blue is associated with him. But I’m not sure)

Day: Friday/Saturday

Sabbats: Mabon & Samhain

Incense: Opium, Wisteria, Musk, Myrrh, Black Blossom

Herbs/Flowers: cypress, poppies, willow, pomegranate, birch, mandrake, mugwort, african violets, Asphodel

Animals/insects: Ravens/crows, snakes, butterflies, Wolves, Locus

Crystals: Amethyst, Onyx, Obsidian, Fire Opal, Rose quartz, Black tourmaline, Smokey Quartz, Black Apache Tear, (I try to use crystals that are good for grief and peace for gentle-ness with him)

Note: From what I’ve read, Amethyst is a good stone to connect to him with. (The stone is also said to be the stone of death in some legends) This stone also helps to prevent violent death and attract justice (Which he is associated with as well)

12 Magical Oils to make for beginner witches or even advance witches

This is a list of magical oils you can easily make to use for your craft. I will be listing the correspondences!

With these oils they all require a carrier oil! this can be baby oil, olive oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil etc. You can also add herbs to it or essential oils relating to the correspondence! If you have more herbs you could use then do it! :)

• Rose quartz oil - can be made into a love oil of any kind. All you need is a rose quartz!
• Amethyst oil - this can be made into a protection oil or into a psychic enhancement oil to use for divination. 
• Come to me oil - Everyone makes their's different. Some make it for money, for love, and some make it for all purpose. Some key herbs I would use is Cinnamon and rose.
• Money oil - You don't have to place a dollar bill in the oil, but it does help it. Use cinnamon and basil together for this! If you have more things you can add to it then do it.
• Protection oil - I already made a tutorial on here on how to make one but more simple one would be just rosemary and salt.
• Samhain oil - Samhain powder it self is very easy to make and like the come to me oil, everyone makes it different. I would use cinnamon, cloves and sandalwood along with some salt and coffee grounds.
• Mabon oil - same as samhain!
• Love oil - this can be towards attracting love, use catnip and roses.
• Prayer/Holy oil - Frankincense essential oil and roses because frankincense was a holy incense and rose provide unconditional love and can be used to also purify and bless.
• Fire oil - can be used to boost your spells. I'm sure this one is very simple because of the word fire being in it!
• Dream work oil - depending on the type of work you want to do, I would suggest lavender and star anise for this.
• Death oil - graveyard dirt is good for this but if you can't get that use a bone or a dead bug. If you can't get that then use some herbs that relate to death which is dandelion/dandelion root and poppy seeds. With this oil it can be used to help end bad habits and so forth. You can possibly use this as a offering to the dead as well. (Ladygravedancer on youtube has a wonderful and insightful video for this along with her own version of amethyst oil!)

Some more simpler oils you can make and use for anything is

• Cinnamon oil
• Peppermint oil
• Clove oil
• Chamomile oil
• Lavender oil

and so forth!

7 Herbal teas you should always have on hand

Here’s a small list of teas that are good to have on hand also! Especially if you're sick! It is always best to be prepared and safe then sorry.

• Peppermint: Reduces fever, helps digestion, stops nausea/vomiting, treats respiratory disorders, weight loss, reduces stress, reduces bad breath.
• Green Tea: Helps with your heart, helps to prevent cancer and alzheimers. Boosts the immune system and helps with your muscles and bones.
• Chamomile: Boosts immune system, helps with menstrual discomfort, relieves stress, helps with sleep.
• Lemon: Helps with colds/flus, detox, stress, cardiovascular, digestive health, is a natural antiseptic, good for gingivitis and inflamed gums.
• Echinacea: fights Colds/flus, UTI, Pain, migraine, boosts the immune system, Cleans the liver and kidneys.
• Licorice: Helps with soothing gastrointestinal problems and can also help with heartburn. 
• Ginger: Helps with colds, digestion, nausea, respiratory problems, menstrual discomfort, and improves blood circulation.

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How to make Graveyard dirt (For those who do not want to use actual graveyard dirt)

This is how I make graveyard dirt! And thought to share! This is great for those (like me) Who can’t access a graveyard for many reasons. Also if you like the thought of working with graveyard dirt, but are too scared to get it yourself.


🐛 Dried Mullein
🐛 Mugwort
🐛 Dried Patchouil
🐛 Valerian powder/root
🐛 Sage powder
🐛 Coffee grounds
🐛 Mint


I wanted to make the mixture have the texture of dirt! Along with the look of real dirt. :) Some of it I ground up in a motar and pestle but kept some chunks of the herbs in it. (mainly for the idea of roots or twigs being in the dirt) Feel free to add into the mixture whatever you’d want! Along with how much of everything you’d want. I usually try to put in equal amounts.


If you want more of death energy within it, place a coffin nail or bone within the mixture for a day at least.

Zeus correspondences (Hellenism)

Correspondences

Zodiac: Sagittarius (masculine aspect) & Pisces (female aspect)

Number: 3, 4, 5, 34

Thursday: Zeus is associated with Thursday.

Trees/Plants: Oak, Olive tree, Maple, Hawthorn, Carnations

Herbs: Star Anise, Nutmeg, Mint, dandelion, Clover, Sage

Stones: Amethyst, lapis lazuli, azurite and Sapphire

Colors: Royal Blue, white, silver, and Purple.

Animals/creatures: Unicorn, bulls, & Eagles.

Intentions: Jupiter imparts expansion, wealth, happiness and great success. Just as the Sun provides the drive and motivation to reach our goals, it is Jupiter that manifests these goals into solid reality. Jupiter leads, expands and succeeds and as such, is the planet to call upon for bettering oneself and reaching set goals, especially those concerned with the higher mind, higher learning and wisdom.

Offerings for Zeus

• Depictions of eagles/bulls/unicorns
• Cinnamon, wine, Milk, cakes, pastries, meat, fish
• Fruit such as Apples
• Oak, ash, pine
• Frankincense
• Almonds and Artichoke
• Laurel
• Incense
• Music
• Poems
• Drawings

How to make spirit work incense (offering incense for paranormal work)

So last night I went and talked with Thanatos again and he helped give me things to help me with my spiritual path, especially with wanting to help spirits and also work with them. This is a incense blend he gave me, however I added a few other things to it (because he wanted me to add my own flair lol) 

🌸 Recipe 🌸

• Lavender

• lilacs

• Copal resin

• Black styrax or Amber resin

• Myrrh (I crush up the cones from the store, but resin will do good)

• Musk

• Jasmine

• Sage (would be best to grind it up or crumble it)

• Poppy seeds (not too much)

another one for any type of spirit work is this recipe

also a thing to note is if you have pearl moss kept in your house it well help let only good entites and spirits enter. You could also add sweet grass to help call  beneficial spirits.

Another recipe for any type of spirit work (for any type of spirit to come through not just good ones) is this

• Rose essential oil (only a few drops)

• Lavender essential oil (Only a few drops)

• Roses (shredded or buds)

• Frankincense resin

• Myrrh resin 

• Coffee grounds

• Chamomile

• Sandalwood

• Peppermint

• poppy seeds

Make sure not to add too much essential oil because it might not burn well on a charcoal disk. I also usually only use a small spoon full of herbs (with the poppy i would use probably only half a spoon.)

I suggest using this incense for when you want to use divination tools (Tarot cards, Oujia Board etc) or if you are going to want to do paranormal investigating. You can also use this incense as a daily offering for spirits that come and go.

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Poseidon's correspondences (Hellenism)

Poseidon Correspondences

Zodiac: Pisces

Number: 6 and 8

Trees/Plants: Pine, Seaweed, Fig, Willow, Wild celery.

Herbs: Ash, Bladderwack, Honeysuckle, Lemon Balm, Myrrh,  Rosemary, Lavender, patchouli, Mugwort, Jasmine.

Stones: Fluorite, Turquoise, Labradorite, Pearls, Shells, Hagstone, Aquamarine, Emerald.

Colors: Blues, Grey, Green, White.

Animals: Horses, Dolphins, Fish, Sea creatures, Bulls.

Offerings: Sea Water, Lake water, River water, Wine, Honey, Milk, or Oil, His Sacred Plants, shells, stones, sea salt, sand, Anchors, Sea glass, Music, Lighting a candle, Driftwood, Chocolate, Jewelry/Jewels, art, poems, drawings, Reefs, Coral, You could use a cork bottle or dish to write letters to him or prayers and put them in. You could also use found objects from the sea (Like Spoons or so)

Note: You could possibly use a small treasure chest to make a portal altar for him.

Hair tea rinse recipes for your hair! (For healthier hair)

It’s getting closer to summer! (even though it snowed today lmao) but I thought to share with you all some hair tea recipes! It’s tea but for your hair! I’m doing this because I just recently bleach and dyed my hair and I want to make it as healthy as possibly before I try to keep maintaining the hair color red.

The recipe I use is this

• Rose
• Lavender
• Rosemary (Peppermint also if I don’t have any rosemary!)
• Apple Cider vinegar

Here’s a list for different herbs you can use for your hair needs!

• Peppermint – Reduces/balances sebum production, dandruff, helps to clam the scalp and is just as great to use if your growing your hair out because it does indeed help with hair growth.
• Rosemary – helps to increase your hair growth rate and helps to strengthen it. It also helps with dandruff. However it does bring out dark highlights within your hair.
• Lavender - Stimulates hair growth,  balances sebum production, helps with inflammatory scalp ailments.
• Parsley- enriches hair color and gives a nice luster
• Sage - Is good for weak brittle hair, helps with dandruff and gradually darkens your hair.
• Thyme - good for oily hair and dandruff
• Chamomile - Softens hair, soothes the scalp, lighten and conditions and also stimulate growth.
• Horestail - helps keep your hair strong and helps with breakages, it also adds shine to your hair to make it look more healthy. 
• Rose - helps with damaged hair and also helps with hair growth. 

Crystals for hair growth

• Mookaite Jasper - helps to strengthen hair
• Red agate - helps to improve the overall texture of your hair
• Citrine - helps with scalp texture and strengthens
• Opal - helps with hair loss
• Lapis lazuli - helps to soften your hair if you massage your scalp with it
• Amethyst - darkens your hair and helps to renew hair cells
• Unakite - helps to grow thick and lush hair

BE SURE TO READ ABOUT THE CRYSTALS BEFORE YOU TRY PLACING THEM IN WATER IF YOU WISH TO USE THEM WITHIN YOUR HAIR TEA RINSE

How to make the hair tea

If you don’t have any herbs, you can use tea bags. However you will want to boil some water and let the tea steep within it. You may add 1 to 2 table spoons of apple cider vinegar to it if your wanting to do a quick hair rinse. 

However I suggest you pouring the apple cider vinegar into a mason jar and placing the fresh herbs within it. You could heat up the vinegar to draw more of the natural oils from the herbs. When you do this it’s best to keep it in the fridge and only taking a little bit of the mixture out into a bowl or a cup and mixing it with water (any water is good)

Also, the reason why it’s good to use apple cider vinegar (with the mother) in it is because it helps with scalp conditions and helps to cleanse it. However it’s perfectly fine to just use water.

How to use a the tea for your hair

You’ll want to pour the mixture into your hair after your done shampooing and conditioning your hair. You do not rinse it out. You could let the ends of your hair sit in the mixture if it’s long enough for a few seconds.

If you don’t like the texture it makes you hair you can shampoo first, use the tea rinse while massaging it into your scalp and then using a conditioner afterwards. 

You can also just use it in a spray bottle to make it easier!

You can pair it with my hair oil recipe here! https://vrajitoare-de-the-abyssus.blogspot.com/2019/04/how-to-make-nourishing-hair-oil-for.html

Blessed be! 

How to make a nourishing hair oil for healthy hair

I’ve been using this for awhile now and it makes my hair feel rather soft than before. I have also noticed my trimmed sides are growing a lot more which is great! Here is my mini recipe! Please note that there is MANY different essential oils that you can use. However you must dilute it with a carrier oil such as coconut oil!

Recipe: 

• 5 drops Lavender essential oil (Helps to improve scalp health, helps hair growth and also helps to reduce stress!)
• 5 drops Peppermint essential oil (also helps with hair growth and gives a nice cooling feeling on your scalp.)
• 10 drops of Rosemary essential oil (Helps the growth and thickness of your hair.)
• Carrier oil (I used olive oil infused with rose, but coconut oil would probably be better)
• Mix it all together and use daily. You can put it in your hair before or after you get out of the shower as well. 

I personally put it in my hair for 10 minutes before I get into the shower and topic it off with a hair tea rinse!

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Protection spell for someone (Other than you)

What you’ll need:

• White candle
• Salt
• Marjoram
• Amethyst oil (Quick recipe! all you need is a carrier oil, amethyst stone, selenite shard/chip, rosemary and lavender essential oil. This is how I make mine!)
• Basil
• Myrrh

Directions: Rub the amethyst oil all over the candle and roll it into the mixture of salt, marjoram, basil and myrrh. Now use a piece of paper or photo of the person you wish to heal/protect (if just a piece of paper, write the person’s name down onto it) Let the candle burn down completely onto the paper/photo while saying a chant like this one I made.
“May (person’s name) be protected from all harm and negativity as this candle helps to remove the bad energies following and surrounding (person’s name) and may good luck follow them instead and help guide them to better days”

Afterwards you’ll want to burry the whole thing. Then your done!

Remember while your doing this to add your intent. If you cannot burry it you can trash it but please use this only as a last resort.

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