What Is an
Aura Quartz Crystal?

It’s a quartz that humans have treated with metal, often titanium. This modern form of alchemy combines the magical properties of quartz and the metal and gives the stone an iridescent luster. It’s also called Rainbow Aura Quartz, Angel Quartz, and Angel Aura Quartz. 

 

Aura quartz crystal isn’t terribly expensive, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Look for crystals at local metaphysical shops and at gem and mineral shows if you have them in your area. There are also many excellent dealers with eBay shops. Buy from dealers who have hundreds of reviews and close to a 100% rating. 

Angel Aura
Quartz Properties

Clear Quartz Magical Properties

Amplifies energy and the power of spells and rituals

Increases intuition and mental clarity

“Master Healer,” bringing the body into balance

Titanium Magical Properties

Increases physical and emotional strength

Cleanses and protects your aura

 

I think angel aura quartz is very well suited for helping you remain your true, colorful, magical self, even when surrounded by challenges and negative influences.

Angel Aura
Rose Quartz


Most aura quartz is made with white quartz crystal, this technique can also be used with rose quartz. Angel aura rose quartz combines the metaphysical properties of rose quartz with those of titanium, above.

Rose Quartz Magical Properties

Increases love of all kinds, including self-love

Nurtures your inner child and supports emotional healing

Enhances beauty

  

I’m using this photo with the kind permission of the Kaylee Collection. I do not know the seller, but they have excellent customer feedback! You can shop their eBay store here.

Here are some more beautiful variations of angel aura crystal…

 

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Aqua Aura Quartz Crystal

Aqua Aura Quartz

 

Blue aqua aura quartz crystals are created by enhancing clear quartz with vaporized gold. The magical properties of gold are wealth, success, wisdom, and perfection. The blue color of the stone encourages honesty, tranquility, meditation, and sleep. I think this is a wonderful stone for pursuing your goals, not with frantic energy, but with consistency and judicious wisdom.

Flame Aura Quartz Crystal Cluster

Flame Aura Quartz

 

Flame aura quartz crystals are treated with both titanium and niobium. Because niobium is used when great strength is needed, such as when building bridges and skyscrapers, I associate it with mental and emotional strength as well.

 

 

What Are Your Thoughts About Aura Quartz?


Whether you have experience with this amazing crystal, or you’re just now learning about it, I’d love to hear your comments below! But either way, thank you so much for reading. I’m so glad you visited today, and I’m sending threefold blessings your way.

 

Aura Quartz Cluster

Herbs for love spells should be used wisely. An ethical love spell doesn’t try to force love when the person has already made it clear that they’re not interested. That kind of spell either harms everyone involved, or—more often, thank Goddess—just plain doesn’t work. However, various love spells can help you come across the right person, break down false barriers to affection, bless new relationships, unions, and weddings, discourage quarrels, and reignite love (and lust) in a long-term relationship. 

 

 

Must-Have Herbs for Love Spells

There are dozens of herbs associated with love magic. Based on effectiveness and (except for the last one) availability, here are my top five recommendations! 

 

sprigs of marjoram

Marjoram


Not everyone knows about the magical or metaphysical properties of marjoram, a culinary herb. It’s a favorite for spells to increase love in an existing relationship. You can also use it in recipes for the same purpose or drink marjoram tea. Marjoram is particularly good for improving communication.

big hibiscus blossom

Hibiscus


Dried hibiscus flowers are used to make a fruity red caffeine-free herbal “tea” that, when drunk, arouses passion. It’s delicious hot or iced, so might want to make some for you and your lover. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day! You can buy hibiscus tea in teabags or loose, and you can also use dried hibiscus flowers in love charm bags. 

 

jar of coriander seeds and fresh cilantro

Coriander


Coriander, the spice, is the dried and ground seeds of the coriander plant, called cilantro in the U.S. and Spain. This plant was commonly associated with Venus from at least the early 1500s, but probably earlier. You can use whole coriander seeds or fresh cilantro leaves in a love jar spell, use coriander seeds in a love charm bag, burn coriander seeds in a spell, or cook with coriander or cilantro to induce passion.

cardamom plant and pod

Cardamom


The magical properties of cardamom include use as an aphrodisiac. On a practical level, cardamom improves oral health, which is great if you’re going to be doing a lot of kissing. (It’s also been used for centuries to treat digestive issues such as nausea, flatulence, and bloating.) You might like to try making heart-shaped cardamom cookies, or make chicken tikka masala with both cardamom and coriander.

 

jar of coriander seeds and fresh cilantro

Deerstongue


This is a much rarer herb, but it’s one of the most effective herbs for love I know. I had to include it for anyone who wants to attract men, because that’s what it does. I do not recommend using it when you want to charm a man in any other way except romantically (to make a new friend, or to secure a job or investment, for instance.) Carry it with you, on its own or in a charm bag along with two lodestones, to increase male attention.

 

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Please note that spells for passion and lust are best worked on Tuesdays and spells for affection and love are best worked on Fridays, both during a waxing moon. Monday is also a good day for working a spell to improve or strengthen a long-term romantic relationship. If the moon is in the Crab (Cancer) for a spell to find love, Libra for a spell to strengthen a relationship, or Scorpio for a spell involving passion, so much the better. For a spell to guard against lovers’ quarrels, choose a Monday or a Friday on a waning moon.

Lavender and basil are two of many other herbs that have been used for centuries in love spells. Personally, I prefer to use lavender for relaxation rituals and basil for abundance spells, and they’ve been used for those purposes for a long time, too. If either of these feels right to you for a romance spell, though, give it a try.

Questions? Comments?


If there are other herbs for love that you’d like to recommend, or you’d like some advice in how to use one in a spell, please comment below! Thank you so much for visiting today, and threefold blessings.

magical herbs

Related Post: Rose Magic

Learn 3 easy spells for love, self-love, and beauty.

Rose magic is gentle and loving. It’s a pleasure to write about rose witchcraft today…just as it’s a pleasure to do! I have 3 easy spells for you, but I’ll start with touching on the most important

Magical Properties of Roses

magic rose in full bloom

Love and Romance

The rose is associated with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Even a single rose at the entrance to your home or on your altar can be powerful magic. Tea with rose petals increases feelings of love and self-love. You can buy this tea here.

Magic Rose in full bloom

Beauty

Roses have been used in beauty charms and spells for thousands of years…and they’ve been used in practical beauty preparations for just as long. Rosewater is a good toner for the skin (I use this kind), and it also soothes the scalp and stimulates hair growth. 

Magic Rose in full bloom

Emotional Healing

One of the metaphysical properties of roses is to ease stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. In magical spells, roses can help heal old emotional scars, help us nurture ourselves, and make us aware of our worth.

magic rose in full bloom

Physical Healing

Rose hip powder has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other types of joint pain. You can buy rosehip powder here. The scent of roses (aromatherapy) has also been shown to lower blood pressure.

5 long stem roses forming a pentagram

 

Rose Magic Love Spell


Best done on a Friday during the waxing moon, especially when the moon is in Libra.

Arrange five long-stem roses to form a pentagram. This may take a little time, and you may need to trim a stem or two. It doesn’t have to be perfect!

Set a candle in the center of the pentagram (I prefer a pink rose-scented votive, but a white candle or, really, any candle will do) and light it. Close your eyes and spend a few minutes imagining or envisioning the relationship you want. As with all candle spells, let the candle burn all the way down.

 

 

 

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rose petals and rolled up paper

 

Rose Petal Beauty Charm


Best made on a Friday during the waxing moon, especially when the moon is in Leo. Scorpio is also good for seductive beauty.

Let’s be clear here: you are already beautiful, a child of the goddess. Beauty spells reveal your beauty more clearly to yourself and others.

You will need a small bag, a small piece of paper and a pen, a candle (I prefer a pink candle and/or a rose-scented candle, but you can use what you have), and fresh rose petals. I usually use little fabric bags that held earrings; you could also order organza bags for your charms or tie the items up in a scarf or handkerchief. A rose quartz crystal is optional. 

Light the candle and say, “Venus, goddess of beauty and love, imbue this charm with your power.”

Close your eyes for a minute or two and envision that rose unfolding from a bud to full bloom.

Write six times on the piece of paper, “My beauty reveals itself like a blooming rose.” (Six is the number associated with Venus.)

Read this out loud six times. 
Now fold the piece of paper and put it in your charm bag along with the rose petals and the rose quartz, if you are using one.

Put the charm bag under your pillow until the next New Moon. When you go to bed at night, envision the blooming rose again, and envision yourself becoming more beautiful and attracting the admiration of others.  

 

 

 

 

Rose Milk Ritual Bath for Self-Love


Best done on a Monday, Friday, or Sunday on a waxing moon.

Grind a cup or so of rolled oats in a blender, food processor, or coffee grinder to make a powder and add it to a running bath. This will make the water milky (and if your skin is itchy, it’ll soothe it.) Once the bath is drawn, add a few handfuls of fresh rose petals on the surface.

Light a few candles and set them on the rim of the tub or elsewhere in the bathroom. If they are rose-scented, all the better, but use what you have.

Using a music source that is well away from the bathtub, play the beautiful music of your choice. I recommend music without lyrics, such as classical.

Take the bath by candlelight only. Close your eyes summon visions of yourself as a goddess or queen, beloved by all. If this is difficult, you can also focus on mantras such as “I am beautiful inside and out,” “I am a daughter/child of the goddess,” and “I am cherished and loved.”

 

 

 

a rose in full bloom

I’d love to hear what you think!

I hope this has given you some inspiration for how to use roses in witchcraft, and I hope it brings more love and beauty into your life. If you have comments or questions about rose magical properties or rose spells, please share them below! Thank you for visiting me today, and I’m sending threefold blessings your way.

 

Imbolc 2023

St. Brigid Cross white candles meaning Imbolc 2023

Imbolc 2023 is on Wednesday, February 1 and Thursday, February 2 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn more about the meaning of Imbolc here, find out about Imbolc rituals and gatherings near you, and have a blessed Imbolc!

Brigid Goddess of Imbolc, dressed in white, holding a candle with a flame

What Is Imbolc?

Imbolc is a Wiccan, pagan, and Druidic holiday (otherwise known as a Wiccan Sabbat) with ancient Celtic roots that celebrates the coming of spring. 

Imbolc celebrates Brigid, the Celtic goddess of healing, creative inspiration, and blacksmith work. (We also associate her with technology, including websites!) Domesticated animals such as sheep are also associated with Brigid. In early spring, ewes were pregnant and lactating. Milk is a symbol of purity, and Imbolc is a time of purification and the promise of new beginnings. 

Because the worship of Brigid was so entrenched in Ireland, the early Catholic Church invented a saint by the same name to be a patron saint of Ireland, and that’s why some celebrate Saint Brigid’s Day. Imbolc is also known in the Christian church as Candlemas.

The U.S. holiday Groundhog Day has its roots in Imbolc traditions, which included a few different ways of predicting whether spring would arrive soon. (I haven’t found evidence that rodents were ever involved, though!) Whether spring is imminent or weeks away, when you celebrate Imbolc, you can know spring in your heart.

snowflake Imbloc 2023

flame Imbloc 2023

spring buds Imbloc 2023

sheep symbol of Imbolc meaning milk

Imbolc Pronunciation


Most people pronounce Imbolc as “IM-bulk” or “IM-bohlk.” The origin of the word “Imbolc” is disputed, which makes the question of how to pronounce it difficult to answer definitively. It may come from the old Irish word “imbolg,” meaning “in the belly” and referring to ewes who are pregnant and lactating.

Colors of Imbolc


These are the colors I use for an Imbolc altar and Imbolc decorations. However, you should follow your own heart.

White, representing milk and purity. This is the color most steeped in Imbolc traditions and to me, it’s the most important of the Imbolc colors.

Yellow or Gold, representing  the candlelight and fires of Imbolc celebrations.

Green, representing spring and Brigid’s cloak. Pale green is especially appropriate.

Red, representing vitality.

colors of imbolc

St. Brigid cross made of straw and tied with ribbons - Imbolc symbol

 

Imbolc Symbols


The most famous and iconic symbol of Imbolc is the Brigid’s cross, woven from straw. Symbols also include sheep, Brigid dolls (or “corn dollies”) made from corn husks, and candle flames. Snowdrops are the flowers most commonly associated with Imbolc.

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white sweater

How to Celebrate Imbolc

I’ve shared links to group Imbolc rituals and festivals near the bottom of this page. Here are some ways that you can also celebrate Imbolc on your own…

Take a purifying milk bath to wash away any thoughts or habits that no longer serve you.

Decorate your home with white flowers…or give a bouquet of white flowers to someone who would appreciate the extra love.

Spring clean your home, or just a room…or organize a closet, desktop, or drawer.

Dress in white.

Burn white candles to symbolize new beginnings in your life.

If you live in a place that’s cool or cold at this time of year, take a walk in nature and look for signs of spring.

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milk bath for Imbolc

snowdrops, the flower of Imbolc

Imbolc Food

Milk, butter, cheese, and all foods that feature them as a major ingredient—such as custards, quiches, and creamy soups—are perfect foods for Imbolc. Plant milks and recipes using them are just as appropriate as dairy. Many people bake braided breads at Imbolc in honor of Brigid. 

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a wheel of cheese

braided bread for Imbolc

jug of milk - Imbolc food

Imbolc 2023 Celebrations and Rituals

Here’s my list of Imbolc gatherings! Please note that I don’t have firsthand knowledge of these events, so any questions should be directed to the organizers. Click on the name of the event to go to the website for more information.

Imbolc Celebrations, Canada

Imbolc Earth Spirit Circle Celebration, Mon. Feb. 1, Vancouver

Imbolc Sabbat, Sun. Feb. 5, Toronto

Imbolc Celebrations, United States

Imbolc – A Wiccan Ceremony and Celebration, Wed. Feb. 1, Seattle

The Quickening of the Witch Fire, Thurs., Feb. 2, Chicago

Imbolc Open Ritual, Thurs., Feb. 2, Phoenix

Imbolc with North Wyldewood, Sat., Feb. 4, New York

Imbolc and Full Snow Moon Ritual, Sat., Feb. 4, St. Louis

Imbolc in a Garden, Sat. Feb. 4, Kennesaw, GA

Imbolc Celebrations, Ireland

IMBOLC International Music Festival, Sun. Jan. 29 – Sun. Feb. 5, Derry

Wild Belonging – Women’s Half Day Retreat, Sun. Feb. 5, Cork City

Brigid’s Way Imbolc Pilgrimage, Monday, Feb. 6, Dublin

Imbolc Celebrations, U.K.

Imbolc Open Day, Sat. Jan. 28, Stroud

Imbolc Open Ritual, Thursday, Feb. 2, London 

Imbolc – Gathering With Seeds, Fri. Feb. 10, Edinburgh

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