Mystical Minds Codex

09/02/2021

27/01/2021

Im excited to announce that I have recruited my siblings! Welcome Robby and Devin to the Mystical Minds Codex!!
We will be posting podcasts every week!!!!

12/01/2021

Its Amethyst's birthday!

What is the origin of birthday candles?! It can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks, who often burned candles as offerings to their many gods and goddesses. For the Ancient Greeks, putting candles on a cake was a special way to pay tribute to the Greek moon goddess, Artemis. They baked round cakes to symbolize the moon

07/01/2021

Tax time is coming up! Manifest that money witches.

25/12/2020

My families christmas was a success! For the end of solstice i think candles going all day and some relaxing suffices. ❤ Have a blessed yule. Enjoy the last day of solstice. Merry christmas everyone!

-picture of a wall plaque the hubby got for me. Im more than thankful.

19/12/2020

The witch balls are made! Cant wait for two lovely ladies to get them.

10/12/2020

YULE LOG CAKE (BÛCHE DE NOËL)

INGREDIENTS
***CHOCOLATE CAKE
3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (38g) Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs, divided
3/4 cup (155g) granulated sugar
5 tbsp (72g) sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
**MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM FILLING
1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
3/4 cups (86g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
8 oz (226g) mascarpone cheese, softened but still chilled*
**WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE
8 ounces semi sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Sugared cranberries, optional*
Sugared rosemary, optional*

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 17×12 inch jelly roll sheet pan with parchment paper. Make sure the parchment paper sticks up at least an inch above the sides of the pan on all sides. You’ll use the parchment paper later to lift the cake out of the pan and roll it up.
2. Whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and whisk together until well combined.
4. Add the sour cream, melted butter and vanilla extract and whisk together until well combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients and gently whisk together until well combined, then set aside.
6. Add the egg whites to a large mixer bowl and whip of high speed until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold about 1/3 of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to loosen up the batter.
8. Add the remaining egg whites and gently fold together until well combined.
9. Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when toughed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and immediately lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper and place it on the counter.
11. While the cake is hot, use the parchment paper the cake was baked in and start at the shorter end of the cake to slowly roll the cake up. Set the cake aside to cool completely.
12. When the cake has cooled and is ready to be filled, make the filling. Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt to a large mixer bowl and whip on high speed until soft peaks form.
13. Add the mascarpone cheese to the whipped cream and whip until stiff peaks form. It will happen fairly quickly.
14. Unroll the cake roll very carefully, looking out for areas where it may be sticking to release it. You can use an offset spatula or something similar and run it along the parchment paper as you unroll the cake to help release it as it unrolls.
15. Spread the filling evenly onto the unrolled cake, then roll it back up without the parchment paper.
16. Wrap it up in plastic wrap with the seam side down and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.
17. When you’re read to decorate the cake, make the chocolate ganache. Add the chocolate to a medium sized bowl and set aside. Heat the cream in the microwave just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate.
18. Allow the chocolate and cream to sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let the ganache cool to about room temperature, then transfer to a large mixer bowl.
19. Whip on high speed until lightened in color and thick enough to spread.
20. To decorate the cake, use a large serrated knife to gently cut off a piece of the log about 3 inches in length. Make the cut with a slight diagonal.
21. Use some of the chocolate ganache to attache the small log to the side of the larger log.
22. Spread the remaining chocolate ganache all over the cake, then use a fork to create bark-like lines all over it. Decorate with sugared cranberries and rosemary (instructions in notes), if desired.
23. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

09/12/2020

Making witch balls and possibly a yule log this weekend! I am very excited.

13/11/2020

Due to some personal events our podcast episode 4 is being pushed back. In the mean time don't forget to listen to episode 1-3!!!

04/11/2020

Need ways to conceal your practice? Listen here as we explain so simple ways to help!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W8oVPsnefKu1TWIqOgxpJ?si=JhiVIBOvTweTstTn4sfXZA

What is the Mystics opinion on the phrase "In The Broom Closet?" The Mystic Minds explain ways you can hide your practice, while also giving their opinion on the matter. Listen as Opal and Amethyst talk about their "Broom Closet" experiences and if they over came it. Then, a new segment about Goddes...

04/11/2020

Cold and flu season are right around the corner. This a small list of essential oils and their benefits during these times.

🛑❌DO NOT APPLY STRAIGHT ESSENTIAL OIL TO YOUR SKIN!
🛑❌DO NOT INGEST ESSENTIAL OILS!

Essential oils need to be diluted if placed on skin, it will cause serious irritation and some can be toxic.

02/11/2020

Its becoming that time of year! Start you research for those helpful remedies!

02/11/2020

Listen in as we talk about our spiritual experiences, while dipping into some family traditions.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/45T8BnLt2RYuy4RSmO6hLs?si=v5rhONrEQ7a5ZcXcLDJV4A

Listen in as Opal and Amethyst go over their childhood traditions and what their favorite Halloween movies are. Along with, cover a more serious topic, their views on culture appropriation. What is the Mystic's experience with the supernatural? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

02/11/2020

Trying to conceal your practice? Learn easier ways by listening to: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W8oVPsnefKu1TWIqOgxpJ?si=a303FFR3SBCC-waG-zKeHQ

What is the Mystics opinion on the phrase "In The Broom Closet?" The Mystic Minds explain ways you can hide your practice, while also giving their opinion on the matter. Listen as Opal and Amethyst talk about their "Broom Closet" experiences and if they over came it. Then, a new segment about Goddes...

30/10/2020

Halloweens around the corner so Opal and Amethyst go over thier spooky likes, dislikes, and experiences.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/45T8BnLt2RYuy4RSmO6hLs?si=b9PLTt3NQgigIj9YSYVx5A

Listen in as Opal and Amethyst go over their childhood traditions and what their favorite Halloween movies are. Along with, cover a more serious topic, their views on culture appropriation. What is the Mystic's experience with the supernatural? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

21/10/2020

Need help hiding your pagan beliefs?? Listen to Amethyst and Opal go over some key points to conceal it.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W8oVPsnefKu1TWIqOgxpJ?si=rgGKN-CwQAO9OjlFCvAO7Q

What is the Mystics opinion on the phrase "In The Broom Closet?" The Mystic Minds explain ways you can hide your practice, while also giving their opinion on the matter. Listen as Opal and Amethyst talk about their "Broom Closet" experiences and if they over came it. Then, a new segment about Goddes...

19/10/2020

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W8oVPsnefKu1TWIqOgxpJ?si=qbHS_QLoSPO8cNsik-scfQ

What is the Mystics opinion on the phrase "In The Broom Closet?" The Mystic Minds explain ways you can hide your practice, while also giving their opinion on the matter. Listen as Opal and Amethyst talk about their "Broom Closet" experiences and if they over came it. Then, a new segment about Goddes...