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A day in the life of Anubis

Joanna Karpowicz

[bossnori]

[tenicola]

Part ½ of the DEITIES Profiles I completed for this year’s OC_tober run – since I think they all look kinda nice together /o\ All of them can be viewed in the #DEITIES Profiles tag of the project blog to see additional artwork and notes, but I’ll link the first 10 here for convenience:

DEITIES Profiles: Osiris / Set / Isis / Nephthys / Horus / Anubis / Bastet / Sekhmet / Mafdet / Hathor

DEITIES x OC_TOBER ➝ Full Character Lineup NEXT ➝ [ PART II (11-20) ]

DEITIES Website >> https://deitiesproject.com/

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[acrystalwitch]

(From research but also from my own workings with him. This isn’t meant to be strictly historical this is more for pagans wanting to work with him. There will be a lot of UPG or SPG)

Anubis/Anpu/Inpu/Inpw (and some other spellings depending on where you look) :

-He is the jackal headed Egyptian god of mummification, funerary rites and a fierce protector of tombs and places where people are buried.

- a lot of stories have him as either the son of Nephthys and Set or the son of Nephthys and Osiris. I personally go by the mythology where he is the son of Osiris, then taken in by Aset and raised as an adopted son after the death of Osiris. He is fiercely loyal to his adopted mother and his father. As well as supportive of his half brother Horus (Heru-sa-Aset)

What working with him is like

-He is a sort of Psychopomp deity for dead souls. Also in my experience can help bring you into meditations with other spirits safety (he’s guided me to a few of the other deities I work with now)

- He is a fierce protector. Big guard dog energy. Doesn’t usually have a huge temper until something threatens him or a follower of his.

-Most of the time he’s a very calm and patient deity. He will give space when you need it, and also be around when you need him too. He tends to put in the effort that you do. But if you can’t put in much effort he’s patient (just quieter maybe if you’ve backed away from him first)

- He is usually the first one to jump in to help when I’m going through something emotionally rough. It could be because he is my patron but I do feel like he is the type of deity to want to be there for, and comfort his followers/devotees.

Offerings for Anubis

(These are the personal ones I use because they work for my own practice and lifestyle- feel free to share any of your own!)

Crystals

- tigers eye

- obsidian

- onyx

- jet

- lapis lazuli

- red/brown goldstone

- labradorite

- Dalmatian jasper

Incense

- frankincense

- Egyptian musk scents

- Sandlewood

- Myrrh

- Tobacco

Food offerings

- Dark chocolate

- dark bread

- red wine

- water

Other physical offerings/associations

- dog statues/imagery

- ankhs

- wooden things/wood carvings

- jewelry with gold on it

- keys

- black candles

- gold candles

- brown candles

- the death tarot card

- the hanged man tarot card

- the emperor tarot card

Devotional offerings

- self care

- taking care of your own dog/a dog

- volunteer at dog shelters

- donate to animal shelters/rescues

- learn about him

- learn about the history of the pyramids and mummification

- draw him

- write poetry for him

- play music/dance/sing for him

How to know if he’s reaching out to you?

Best way to know is to confirm by tarot or your clairsenses if you have any. Or candle flame reading/other forms of divination.

If you’re looking for signs he’s popping up (this is rather morbid but so it goes with the god of mummification and decay) he tends to send roadkill to me. If you see a lot of extra roadkill on a drive to work/a regular route that isn’t usually there. That could be a sign. (I like to ask him to help guide their souls somewhere nice whenever I see roadkill)

I think he’s an excellent deity for beginners and if you feel called to him I’d say go for it! I started with a simple candle dedicated to him and went from there!

[witches-bottle-deactivated20241]

There's no better joy in this world than watching someone collapse to their own self when you agree with them:

You know witchcraft is probably the placebo, right?

Me - yeah

Them expecting a fight - wait, why do you practice it then?

I don't know whether I'm placeboing myself a new life or whether I'm manipulating the forces of change in the universe but either way, I'm becoming a better version of myself and overcoming my enemies, my own issues and living well. Is that not what the end game is?

[sosuperawesome]

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[its-thy-witch-bitch]

SIGILS

A sigil is a type of symbol used in magick. The term has usually referred to a type of pictorial signature of a deity or spirit. In modern usage, especially in the context of chaos magic, sigil refers to a symbolic representation of the practitioner's desired outcome.

basically a form of art in a way in which inscribed or painted symbols are considered to have magical powers

I personally don't fully burn them to activate them ; I just burn the edges but sometimes I burn the whole thing so yeah lol.

you can always get more creative ;3

[sweetoothgirl]

Lemon Meringue Strawberry Shortcake

[notbecauseofvictories]

entelecheia — in the philosophy of Aristotle, the condition of a thing whose essence is fully realized [x]

[tenderpotter]

#OKAY BUT IF THIS IS AN ANGEL—IF THEIR HALOS ARE THE UNFLAWED AND FULLY REALIZED CIRCLE#THAT MEANS THAT IN FALLING—IN BECOMING DEMONIC#THE CIRCLE CRACKS#THE DEMON’S HORNS ARE THE VESTIGIAL HALO#A CONSTANT SYMBOL AND REMINDER OF THEIR FLAWED-NESS; THEIR INCOMPLETENESS#I’M!!!!! (notbecauseofvictories)

[martinihomestead]

Basic Homesteading Skills

Crafts

quilting

embroidery

cross-stitch

knitting

crochet

sewing

Cooking and Baking

homemade bread

homemade butter

homemade extracts

dandelion jelly

Canning

26 canning recipes

canning jars 101

60 canning recipes

Gardening

edible trees to plant

what to plant to save the bees

cure and braid garlic

save seeds for next year

braid onions for long term storage

build a greenhouse

Animals

homemade chicken feed

raising mealworms for chickens

why to raise nigerian dwarf goats

Outdoors

starting a fire with sticks

trail signs

knotting

find true north without a compass

Medicine

homemade neosporin

all purpose healing salve

[glitterinmotion]

Fire spellcraft

Recently i tried to work more with the fire element, so this post answers some basics questions for beginners or curious practicers like myself about how to deal with the element of fire.

Before to go:

beginner @rosemarymilkwitch​

fire witch starter pack @auricwitch

fire stuff @kendallscraft

fire in magick @la-petitefille

fire witchcraft : tools and associations  @themanicnami

Fire festivals: 

According to Druidry, Celtic magic and Gardnerian wicca there are 4 fire festivals: Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lammas/Lughnasadh. Here some links to find more informations about each one and more specifics spells or activities to practice.

Samhain @trippingpixies

Imbolc @witchtips

Beltane @recreationalwitchcraft

Lammas @herecomesthewitch 

january fire ritual @witchoncampus

bonefire magick ritual for samhain @thepaintedwitch

tips @witchoncampus

About candles:

sabbat candle colors @wiccanbeings 

simple candle spell @grimoire101

candle reading @beginnerwitchybitch

color magick @yourlocal-faewitch / another candle color for spells and rituals @strangeoccult666 @theplantwitch

reading candles for yes or no questions @raindrops-and-magick

Connecting to the element:

fire grounding @orriculum

calling the elements @naturestrexsures

beginner fire connection @sons-of-the-craft

elemental correspondence @stormwaterwitch

fire elements correspondences @thewitchesvoice

Connecting to…Dragons:

This is not a masterpost about draconic magick (hum…maybe later). Want to know more ? Take a little time to read this post about draconic magick by @magickalwitchling.

“i’m open to dragonic magick” @sugarandspells

an introducing to dragon’s blood @blindwyrm​

dragon’s banishing breath @chaoticirce

fire dragon associations @nightkunoichi a very interesting blog about draconic witchcraft

dragon’s hoard @nightkunoichi

dragon’s heart glamour @theearthygrimoire

dragon tarot spread @otherworldly-witch

dragons and their gems @lavenderwateressence

Sun workship:

solar connection @healing-sun-witch

solar candles @arcandemy

sun positivity @chaosandstars at the end of winter to welcome the new season

sun spell to light your way @theladymorganlefay

sun salts @healing-sun-witch this blog is just amazing, with a ton of spells related to the sun, i just renoted some of them here but there are more to discover !

fire & sun witch bottle @healing-sun-witch

sun positivity, happiness and protection spell jar @healing-sun-witch

sun candle spell @la-petitefille

“cloak of the sun” @sunshinewix  

sun kissed jar spell @sea-sor-ceress

Fire inside: 

invoque fire within you  @olliethepants​

the best defense is a godd offence @olliethepants​

“i’m damn hot” fire charm @themanicnami

phoenix rebirth spell @phoenix-brevitas-yt

energize yourself @lightofmars

fire spell for strength @theladymorganlefay

breath fire @themagpiesmusings

endure spell @themanicnami

‘fire rose” healing and protection spell @lightofmars

fire protection spell inspired by anime @orriculum

“fire dust” healing and easing emotional pain @lightofmars

fire oil @lepuslunamgrimoire

fire-spirit spell for creativity @faeryqueenwitch 

banishing negativity @themetastation

spark spell potion @aphroditiful​ focus and motivation

first steps to pyrokinesis @theglamourwitch

fire witch self care tips @la-petitefille

“feel the burn” curse jar @lotuseatingwitch

fire salt skyrim inspired @lunaesteria

With crystals and stones:

essential crystals post @my-witchinghour

sun crystals and how to use them @healing-sun-witch

divination spell @themanicnami

bloodstone @occulteaism

carnelian sachet @healing-sun-witch 

amber @occulteaism

morning ray of sunshine crystal grid @prana-mudra

citrine @witchtinguette

Tarot:

tarot tips: the 4 elements @backtoethereality

spread for beltane @tarot-dreams

fuel your fire tarot spread @chimeracraftstudios

my life is a hot garbage fire @ravenmagill 

“what’s up Apollo ?” @sunwtch

With sigils:

Brighid @dreamy-kat 

sun and moon sigils @borboranoir 

phoenix sigil @borboranoir

fire sigil @borboranoir

fire sigil @onesigiladay

i’m connected to the element of fire @onesigiladay

elemental servitor @sigilseer

sigil of the firebird @sigilseer

Others:

white fire @whitesnakeprophecies

magical properties of incense @phynxrizng

Thanks to contributors! And if you don’t agree to this use, tell me and i will removed you of the post.

[luminatress]

Moon Phases & Symbolism

🌑 New Moon: beginnings,changes, hope, renewal, setting intentions (perfect for spells, fresh starts, new relationships and projects) 🌘 Crescent Moon: transitions, momentum, taking actions, setting goals 🌗 First Quarter Moon: growth, effort, self-expression, manifestation 🌖 Gibbous Moon: evaluation, observance, meditation 🌕 Full Moon: clarity, intuition, insight, wisdom 🌔 Disseminating Moon: peak of intentions, reaping what you sow, the climax 🌓 Last Quarter Moon: release, letting go, eliminating bad habits and toxic people, destruction 🌘 Balsamic Moon: reflection, relaxation, meditation, recovery

[nikkydicepara-deactivated201907]

Tea & Tarot. ☕️✨

[sensorykitty]

[guerrillatech]

[third-nature]

🔮 like to charge 🔮

🔥 reblog to cast 🔥

🌎 for good news on earth day 🌍

[schrawbry-juice]

List of Correspondences and Attributes:

Colours [witchipedia.com]:

Red: passion, courage, strength, health, desire

Pink: self-love, sex, romance, passion

Orange: alertness, opportunities, dominance

Yellow: healing, friendship, creativity, life

Gold: inspiration, prosperity, wealth, power

Green: trust, faeries, health, luck, rebirth

Blue: wisdom, patience, peace, loyalty, insight

Purple: spirituality, wisdom, justice, humility

White: safety, higher self, freedom, initiation

Black: protection, divination, karma, death

Grey/Silver: secrets, psychic awareness

Brown: nature, generosity, harvest, endurance

Herbs, flowers, and spices [wiccanow.com]:

Allspice: luck, money, healing

Anise: warding, purification, joy, 3rd eye

Basil: wealth, abundance, sympathy, peace

Bay Laurel: fidelity, psychic ability, protection

Cardamom: love, lust, clear thoughts

Cinnamon: boost magic, money, love, healing

Fennel: warding, protection, purification, luck

Garlic: protection from spirits, courage

Ginger: protection, wealth, healing, sexuality

Hibiscus: love potions, freedom, harmony

Honeysuckle: wealth, love, luck, generosity

Ivy: protection, luck in relationships

Jasmine: love, spirituality, sensuality, cleansing

Lavender: love, sex, protection, longevity

Mint: money, travel, vitality, breaking hexes

Nutmeg: luck in gambling, travel, clarity

Onion: warding, protection, healing

Orange: clarity, luck, deciding in love, fertility

Parsley: luck, lust, protection, fertility, death

Pepper: protection charms, banishing

Rose: love, secrecy, luck, divination

Sage: purification, protection, longevity

Saffron: masculine sexuality, prosperity

Thyme: cleansing, fresh starts, happiness

Vanilla: friendship, anti-anxiety, empowerment

Violet: wishing, creativity, tranquility, luck

Witch Hazel: healing broken hearts

Rosemary: protection, purification, love, luck positivity, peace, memory, passion

Numbers [medium.com]:

New beginnings, independence, manifestation

Trust, partnership, harmony, balance

Abundance, adventure, Ascended Masters

Trust, inner wisdom, practicality, archangels

Change, life lessons, adaptability

Love, home, family, stability

Psychic abilities, introspection, learning

Personal power, freedom, abundance

Lightworkers, spiritual awakening, ending

Chakras [vivapartnership.com]:

Crown: purple, top of the head, spirituality

Third eye: indigo, between brows, awareness

Throat: blue, throat, communication

Heart: green, heart, love, healing

Solar plexus: yellow, stomach, wisdom, power

Sacral: orange, lower abs, sexuality, creativity

Root: red, pelvic floor, basic trust

I will probably be going in-depth with the chakras at some point, as I had to leave a lot of details out for simplicity. This is a little cheat sheet for those who are struggling to remember all the correspondences of common things. I tried to make sure all the basics are on here, but any corrections or additions are very much appreciated. I highly recommend that you look into the first two sources; the first one has a table telling you all the planets, elements, and signs the colours are associated with. The second one has more flowers, spices, and herbs than I knew existed and what they’re known for. Lots of useful details can be found in these sources, but this list was made with brevity in mind. Kinda like lazy witch flash cards yk???

[witchyosiris]

Alchemical Symbols and Its Representations