Witch

I asked about you in the swamp where the spirits congress and nobody knew your name

[sitting-1n-silence]

I think we're getting a little too comfortable thinking magic and witchcraft are synonymous

[solariaradianta]

Out of pure curiosity, how would you differentiate and separate the two terms/concepts?

[sitting-1n-silence]

I would define magic as any ritual act done to cause change through spirit/non-physical means.

I would define witchcraft/sorcery as acts of magic that are seen as diabolical, subversive, or taboo by the dominant culture. Often being associated with features like spirit flight, shape changing, pacting with spirits, and/or casting spells.

[alderblood]

Spinning horse hair into yarn and then winding it around your thumbs till it loops into itself can be hung in a stable to kill the horses there. Not sure what to do with this information (I like horses) but I learned it in a dream.

[railroadsoftware]

friendly reminder that the age of technology is coming to an end and a new age of blood magic and dark rituals will take its place

[stormbornwitch]

Hehehe

[t-kruidenvrouwtje-deactivated20]

The Afterlife in Polish folklore

After death, the human spirit is believed to roam the earth for 40 days, after which it moves on to the otherworld. During these 40 days, they can attend to all unfinished business and care for their grieving family and community. Once the time is up, the soul is believed to split: one part transforms into a migratory bird and travels with them to Wyraj (the upper world), while the other settles into the earth, making its way to Nawia (the underworld). The part of the soul in the upper world eventually reincarnates back into the family bloodline or an animal. The part of the underworld dwells there among the ancestors. - source: Polish Folklore by Joanna Tarnawska

[alderblood]

It’s interesting to see some historical backing for this, in the witch community you always hear the narrative that when witches die our soul moves on to be reincarnated but our fetch gets left behind in the otherworld with the rest of the witching dead/cindered dead/crones (whatever you wanna call them) to be called upon for teaching and empowerment.

This gives it a more general overcast to people, not specifically witches, but I do think it mirrors this narrative that has been so pervasive in the witch community since at least I joined it back in 2000’s

[noctesmaleficarum]

Get to know your mutuals! Rules: answer and tag six people you’d like to know better. Favourite color: Deep burgundy red, dark forest green, black (I can't choose just one I fear lol). Currently Reading: To Fly by Night (a collection of essays on witchflight) and House of Leaves (a very cool mystery fiction). Currently Watching: Alice in Borderlands. Currently Craving: crispy roasted potatoes. Tagged by: @liminalsoul (whom I thank dearly, I love your blog!) Tagging: @alderblood @anotherdeathwitch @demonicchaote @nymphenae @mosssamer

[alderblood]

Ok imma do mine, making this a thread too so when others add on we can all follow each other

Favourite colour: emerald green

Currently reading: the tales of earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin

Currently watching: nothing rn, tv adverse rn more focused on herbal studies

Currently craving: turkey heart, my favourite Christmas food

Tagged by: well you know 👆🏻

I tag: @datura-hell-bell @visardistofelphame @goodfolkbelow @morgana-morigan @graveyarddirt @ioqayin-personal

[slewfootwitch]

Today, I met two red berry trees that I have to revisit with clippers soon before it gets too cold.

[alderblood]

Happy Halloween everyone!

It’s hard for me to find the holiday spirit this year but I hope everyone enjoys themselves 🎃

[alderblood]

Fair is foul

Foul is fair

Nothing, we’re owed

Not even the air.

Every home is a privilege

Every morsel, a gift

Accept only what’s taken

Or get less than you wished.

[rosieandthemoon]

segment of a British Labyrinth

[rosenkranz-does-things]

"COME CLOSER," said the thing whose name sounded like Hornet Head, but was not. "LET US TALK... OF MANY THINGS."

[alderblood]

When I first started seeing Cornish traditional witchcraft I was very intrigued by it but the interest quickly wore off when I saw how much of a fad it had become.

I almost turned my nose up at it (very snobby of me) but now that some time has passed and I’ve had the chance to look into it a bit more I find the intrigue reemerging so that’s quite exciting!

Going to mess about with it and see what I like from it and what I don’t, anyone else exploring a practice you’ve avoided?

[alderblood]

I’m not sure what to write about on here, what hasn’t been talked about yet ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[msgraveyarddirt]

Welcoming the apple season with some apple cake. 🍎

This particular cake is a favourite I revisit every year. A layer of sliced apples melts into a thin line running through the almond-flavoured sponge. The recipe can be easily adapted for gluten-free and/or dairy-free diets.

Recipe: Keswick Apple Cake

[stormbornwitch]

"Let your craft be like a tree, firmly rooted in the old, but stretching into the new. Get your hands dirty, and find out what works and what doesn't work for you."

- Roger J Horne's Folk Witchcraft: A Guide to Lore, Land & the Familiar Spirit for the Solitary Practitioner

[blackthornwren]

Sometimes it feels like there's almost an expectation that you need to be well versed in every single niche aspect or tradition of magic, witchcraft, the occult. And sure, it's really good to have a broad understanding of various topics but...

There are some things that I'm just like "nah I don't give a fuck about that".

And I think that's okay too.

[alderblood]

Hi, it’s been a long time since I frequented this app and I want to get back to the community since I heard it’s been making a comeback!

If you’re into folk witchcraft and maleficium give me a follow or like this post so I can get some blogs followed on here!

Also if there’s any good community group things I should join let me know it would be much appreciated :)