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Witch Weekly · February 13, 2022 – 11:45 PM

This potion may be just the thing you need to take your should-have-been to an I-do!

Potion to Reveal the Secrets of the Heart
Have you been trying for too long to catch the eye of your love, but are still unsure if they return your feelings? Have you been trying to push a friend to be something more, and aren't sure if they've gotten the message or not? Suspect that a suitor may be too shy to take the next step, and looking for a way to prod them along? This potion is for you! Easy to brew and with a pleasant taste, it's quite simple to get this potion into someone's drink at a party and then ask them some more direct questions than you otherwise might.

Instructions to Brew
Timing is important for this potion, so keep a properly wound watch by your side throughout!
1/4 litre morning dew
1 tablespoon essence of daisyroot
3 scoops powdered newt scales
4 long strands of dried jewelweed
7-10 fingerbones of a young fox

Stir daisyroot into chilled morning dew, then heat until near bubbling. Sprinkle in newt scales, about half a scoop every minute, while stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the potion has achieved a golden-brown color, roughly five minutes. Reduce heat to very low; wait until mixture has stopped bubbling and is gently steaming before adding the jewelweed. Jewelweed should dissolve on its own over the period of the next twenty minutes or so - during this time stirring is not advisable as over agitation of the brew could cause explosions or small fires. Once the jewelweed is dissolved, increase the heat and rock the cauldron slightly until the mixture boils again. Add the fingerbones one at a time, stirring constantly. The potion is done when the color is that of red wine and the bubbles in the brew have increased in size to roughly that of a human eye. Pour the potion into a separate container to cool; allow to cool completely before consuming.

Instructions to Use
Allow the subject to ingest the potion and wait at least thirty seconds for the brew to take effect (this can sometimes be evident based on a slight ruddiness of the cheeks, but may be difficult to discern on some complexions). After the potion has taken effect, ask the subject directly about their feelings. They will be compelled to only provide true answers, for a period of approximately ten minutes, depending on the size and constitution of the drinker; particularly small and lithe individuals may be under the effects for longer. For particularly large men, consider using a larger amount of the potion for the desired effect.

Note that the recipient of the potion can still choose to remain silent, so choose your questions well. A proper question for this sort of thing will provide a direct and useful answer, but still seem in-character for a proper young woman to ask in a social setting, so as not to alert the man to your schemes!

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