Witch Way Now?

Ecclectic Elemental Witch‘s Online journal as she traverses beyond the mist. ♉️ sun & moon, ♓️ rising

[amarislefey]

M a g i c a l ✨ ✨ W e e k e e n d

This weekends theme was one of the busiest, exhausting weekends ever… but wouldn’t change it for the world. I’m so lucky to have the witches I have in my life, because they open the way for such amazing experiences. I got to meet someone I have looked up to so much, Laura Davila. She helped me deepen my practice in a way I can’t explain and made me feel so seen. I am half Mexican. Something I have and always will be proud of. But I grew up far removed from that culture and because of that felt like a large part of my identity was missing. Her book made me feel so welcomed and understood… it wasn’t wrong for me to try and learn, and wasn’t wrong for me to announce and partake in the magic of my ancestors. To this day I will continue to learn and grow and accept BOTH ancestral sides and understand the magic they all bring to the table.

[mooninpluto-sensations]

[amarislefey]

6/18/25: Lately I’ve been OBSESSED with Ishtar/Inanna/Astarte… but particularly Astarte as Tanit in Carthage. A few meditations and I suddenly seem to be remembering something from the past. On top of that, I think it’s the Egyptian (but not quite Egypt) connection I have felt. I remember years ago in a meditation her name came to me… I had never heard it before so I was surprised to find she was even real. But, in typical Taurus fashion— who was tired of being revolved to “beauty” goddesses— I ignored it. I’m glad I’ve evolved past the weirdness of the sensual Goddesses and am now working to incorporate and honor them. I know I just reshuffled my altar… but I think it’s time to do so again 😅

[amarislefey]

6/15/24: A couple of weeks ago, I had gone to meditate with my hubs. I light the palo santo, and then light my little meditation candle in a shell. For some reason, even though I had stopped working with her, I still had a mini statue of Santa Muerte that I had gotten in Las Vegas at “La Niña Blanca”. I grabbed her for some reason and stuck her next to the candle. I went and meditated— a little disappointed because I was distracted and felt like nothing came through. I go to return my obsidian back to the altar when I turn to see this!!! My candle made an exact replica of my little statue! I was dumbfounded to say the least. It’s little moments like these that truly remind me that magic is real and it’s not just wishful thinking.

[amarislefey]

Today, I refreshed and moved my altar spaces around. I have decided to simplify it to my two pride and joys. On the Avalonian side, I have my Morgan Le fey and who, while I know historically isn’t synchronies with the Morrigan, but is in my realm of spirituality. Perhaps, the legends of King Arthur couldn’t help but be inspired by this amazing warrior Goddess. On my Mexican side, I work with Santa Muerte as she has always been there for me throughout my struggles. I still have to get a smaller picture frame to hang the picture I printed out of her up, but I’ll grab that perhaps tomorrow or Wednesday. I am glad to narrow it down to these two sides and interactions. Depending on what I read and learn, I might just continue being folk magic. I do have a tendency to blend things in a strange way.

[nocnitsa]

[godlovesuu]

[jaiafilyani]

Amadea

[amarislefey]

“‘For all Gods are one God,’ … ‘and all Goddesses are one Goddess, and there is only one Initiator. And to every man his own truth, and the God within’”.

- “Mists of Avalon”, Marion Zimmer Bradley

[thelilithian-deactivated2025011]

The Fox Spirits (Huli jing)

In ancient China, the most widely known of the seductive spirits were the "Fox Spirits" who were believed to live high in the misty mountains. The Fox Spirits could take on a human form by transforming themselves through the aid of human bones (especially the skull). Foxes are associated with Yin and the Earth Element. They are associated with deceit, trickery, slyness, cunning, and craftiness. Documents dating back to the dawn of China's civilization identify the fox as a demonic creature, upon whose back spirit entities often ride. According to the famous Daoist scholar Ji Yun:

"Humans and things are different species, and foxes lie in-between humans and things; Darkness and light take different paths, and foxes lie in-between darkness and light; Gods and demons follow different ways; and foxes lie in-between gods and demons."

Both anthropologists and historians have emphasized the significance of the betwixt and between for the study of culture. Mary Douglas, for example, gives special importance to boundary-crossing animals and spirits in assuring social and moral order. She argues that in a given society, what is perceived to be ambiguous and marginal tends to be regarded as ritually unclean, hence defiling established principles. The marginality of such beings discharges both danger and power to the dominant patterns of the existing social structure. Victor Turner further elaborates the symbolism of marginality and ritual. He contends that rituals are organized around certain key symbols that simultaneously encompass many different meanings. Only by relating the ritual symbols to social experience can one decipher their multivocality. Turner also develops the concept of liminality:

"Liminal entities are neither here nor there; they are betwixt and between the positions assigned and arrayed by law, custom, convention, and ceremonial. As such, their ambiguous and indeterminate attributes are expressed by a rich variety of symbols in the many societies that ritualize social and cultural transitions. Thus, liminality is frequently likened to death, to being in the womb, to invisibility, to darkness, to bisexuality, to the wilderness, and to an eclipse of the sun or moon."

In other words, the betwixt and between represents a liminal phase, an ambiguous and paradoxical stage of being neither this nor that—or being both. It is a ritual stage that allows people to change from one state to another, and thereby to reorder the world and to gain new power to deal with life. Liminal situations and roles tend to be conceived as “dangerous, inauspicious, or polluting to persons, objects, events, and relationships that have not been incorporated into the liminal context.” In popular culture and folk literature, they are likened to marginal groups, such as shamans, mediums, magicians, and jesters, who usually come from the bottom of society yet are endowed with the ritual power of the weak to reverse established social structures and express cultural oppositions.

An encounter with a Fox Spirit could either be considered positive or deadly, depending on the type of interaction, and temperament of the spirit entity. For example, the victim could end up either having intercourse with a demonic vampire, or having a romantic interlude that ended up in marriage. Because Fox Spirits could either appear as men or women, and transform themselves into the images of individuals who are sometimes young or old, each interaction was uncertain. Historically, Fox Spirits could sometimes act like malevolent ghosts, haunting and bewitching people, causing sickness and even death. Other times, they could assume the positive role of a benevolent loving spouse, or act live a compassionate Ancestral Spirit, granting an individual health, wealth, and fame. Therefore, in relationship to humans, an interaction with a Fox Spirit could either be benevolent or vindictive, according to the treatment that the fox received. For example, one of the positive attributes associated with magical Fox Spirits, is that they retain the knowledge of hidden or buried treasure. They could either use these riches for their own personal gain, or they could reveal these treasures to their human friends.

The Fox Spirit does not have the power to change its tail. This often leads to its discovery. An ancient saying states:

"Talk of demons and they will appear; talk of a Fox Spirit and his tail will be seen."

From my old deactivated blog: @demonictao

[vamp-phnx]

[amarislefey]

My claws are such a vibe. It’s been a hawt minute 🥵💅

[meraarts]

I’m bored and nosy. Please reblog this with the book you’re currently reading.

[amarislefey]

“The Adventures of Amina Al-Sarif”

So far, it’s been awesome!! Middle aged, thought to be retired, pirate legend. She takes one last gig… but worries it will go awry

[amarislefey]

Some pictures that give me Sulis Minerva energy taken on various adventures of the East coast. For a solar deity idk why I find her mostly at night 🥴 downside of being a vampire by nature I suppose 😅

[maria-aegyptiaca]

Mary Magdalene grotto

[amarislefey]

So pretty, and powerful

[mydarlingsunshine]

In praise of Sulis

(Adapted from Orphic Hymn #8 to Helios)

Hear, golden Goddess, whose eternal eye

with broad survey illumines all the sky,

self-born, unweary'd in diffusing light,

and to all eyes the mirror of delight.

Maiden of the seasons, holy star,

from darkness hope comes beaming from afar,

with thy right hand the source of morning light,

and with thy left unconquered queen of night.

Your march agile and vigorous, radiant sun,

round heaven's course with haste and might you run.

Foe to the wicked, but the good soul's guide,

o'er all steps to the good you do preside.

With precious waters, Shining Queen, tis thine,

to gift unto the world healing divine.

Mother of ages, guide of prosperous deeds,

holy seer, from whom clear sight proceeds,

Sulis Invicta, all-seeing, bearing light,

source of existence, pure and fiery bright,

friend of crops, immortal queen of years,

strong and warm, whom ev'ry power reveres.

Great eye of heaven and the starry skies,

fated with eternal flame to set and rise,

dispensing justice, truth from you dost stream,

the world's great star, and o'er all supreme.

Faithful defender, and the eye of right,

of days the ruler, and of life the light.

From sacred springs pour blessings great and pure,

to each soul peace, and for each ill a cure.

Propitious on these humble labours shine,

and bless thy suppliants with life divine.

[amarislefey]

Sulis Minerva 🥂⚖️

[mydarlingsunshine]

Sulis - Goddess of the hot springs of Bath - Goddess of healing, justice, curses, springs,prophecy, and the sun 🌅

[amarislefey]

Dayside- Liminal Space 🌅

[hellenicrisis]

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

Pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

in an alleyway in Naples

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“Awake. Love. Think. Speak. Be walking trees. Be talking beasts. Be divine waters.” — C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia)

[amarislefey]

This is a beautiful piece, and of all things I am certain of, angels are one.

[amarislefey]

Put in my resignation… and am FREAKING out. But I was FREAKING out just thinking about working there. My fear of causing other people problems really takes the fun out of things. 😤

I am in a really difficult place lately. I’m leaning on Santa Muerte and Artemis for support. The cards agreed, the pendulum said quit. My husband said leave… but i can’t help but worrying about what everybody else is thinking. And I can’t help but worry about what I’m going to do in its loo.

I wish I never left the East coast tbh 🥺