The Inked Grimoire

December 28, 2022 Megan Winkler

Working with Mercury Retrograde
Mercury Retrograde gets a bad rap. In reality, this is a magickal time to reassess and recalibrate our lives. So keep reading for tips on how to finally stop fighting Mercury Retrograde and start working with it!
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August 19, 2022 Megan Winkler

Uncommon Magickal Herbs for Witches
Rosemary, lavender, chamomile, and mint: Most witches have these herbs at the ready for whatever they may need. However, what about some of the more uncommon herbs and their magickal properties? Here are some of my favorite, less-common herbs for spells and around the home.
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August 12, 2022 Megan Winkler

Old-World Names for Herbs
“Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog…” the witches of “Macbeth” chant. Luckily for the squeamish, these are names of plants and not the body parts of poor animals!
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July 29, 2022 Megan Winkler

Cooling Off with Summer Magick
Just because we’re in the sultry, sunny, humid (or dry) days of summer doesn’t mean we can’t get our magick on. Here are a few ideas for cooler summer magickal practices.
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November 23, 2021 Megan Winkler

Gratitude Magick for Thanksgiving
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It involves making a note of and focusing on what you have in your life instead of what you don’t have. Gratitude Magick is when you add magickal energy to your gratitude practice. You can practice this type of magick every day. Here’s why you should.
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September 24, 2021 Megan Winkler

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!
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February 19, 2021 Megan Winkler

Magickal Air Correspondences
Air is constantly moving and changing. While Air can be still, it’s always all around us, and it shifts with the smallest movement. It’s a masculine element and radiates with Yang energy. This element affects communication – especially in relationships – knowledge, power, and can promote change.

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October 9, 2020 Megan Winkler

Must-Have Ingredients for Blessings
A witch’s collection includes ingredients for a variety of spells, protections, and needs – including blessings. As you peruse this guide, follow your intuition. Remember, you are the magick, so if something piques your curiosity, listen to that.
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July 24, 2020 Megan Winkler

Magickal Ingredients to Rediscover in the Kitchen
Sometimes we have something utterly magickal right under our nose, but don’t think to use it that way. Take lemons: they’re so familiar that I forget about all the ways I can use them to infuse magick into a dish. So today, we’re exploring some less-common ingredients and a couple that you may have overlooked or – dare I say – have gotten bored with. May you see them in a new light after reading this post.
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