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Greek Mythology Recommendations

hey everyone!

i might’ve become an ✨amazon affiliate✨ (i am still very much anti jeff bezos though)

ANYWAYS this means that if you click on these links and buy it, i’ll get some money! isn’t that sick?

well, i bring this up because i figure it’s an excellent time to make a master list of greek mythology stuff that i adore, since i get asks on it a lot.

D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths - a GREAT starter. i read this when i was 3-4 years old (with assistance, of course) and it’s one of the first books that hooked me on mythology. you can’t go wrong with giving this book a go.

Bulfinch’s Mythology - i love this book. it makes you feel like an academic. my parents bought it for me for my twelfth birthday, and it’s become one of my favorites since then. very detailed, very technical- the best part? it’s not just greek mythology! this book has greek and roman myths to tales of the time of charlemagne.

Mythos - i would recommend this to you if you’ve already read a greek myth or two, but believe me when i say this book had me in STITCHES. it’s hilarious and as accurate as you could hope for.

Heroes - the sequel to mythos, done on ancient greek mythological heroes. in the same comedic style as the first, this one is *chef’s kiss* BRILLIANT.

Circe - i’ve been a circe advocate for the LONGEST TIME, and well. this book only supported that. the writing and story telling is beautiful, and it intertwines perfectly with the original tale. i’d call this an odyssey chaser.

Odyssey - speak of the devil! i’ve read the odyssey time and time again- it’s a classic (haha get it?? please laugh) and an undeniably important piece when you’re into greek mythology. i also really enjoy reading different translations/versions to compare.

Iliad - one of you’s gonna call me out for following an order, but i don’t care. i actually prefer the iliad to the odyssey (anything with less odysseus please), mostly for the story interests me more and i’m more familiar with it as a whole. again, necessary for greek mythology fans.

The Song of Achilles - hey, do you like greek mythology? do you like emotions? because wow, is this the book for you! i still haven’t recovered! in all seriousness though, this book is amazing. if you’re an achilles fan (or a patroclus one like myself) i can’t recommend this enough.

Percy Jackson - this one’s a bit separate from my other recommendations, because it’s entirely a work of modern fiction based off of greek mythology, but i grew up with percy jackson and while it didn’t spark my interest in mythology, it certainly helped me grow. if you’re looking for a good read (that you acknowledge isn’t very accurate) i highly suggest this one.

Mythology - again, another essential piece for your mythology collection. an oldie but VERY goodie, this one dips into greek, roman, and norse mythology!

i’ll add to this as i go, but i think this is a good starter for anyone looking for some mythology books! should i add other forms of media as well?

mothmadeofmud

~The Three “M’s”~

Moths, Mushrooms, Moon

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Magickal Properties of: Damiana

Scientific Name & Info

Turnera Diffusa, more commonly known as Damiana. This plant is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing wild in Mexico, Central America, Texas and some Caribbean climates. Damiana is a small, leafy shrub that produces little, aromatic flowers. The aroma of these flowers have been described as “Spivey and warm”, similar to chamomile. When sold dried or used in teas or tinctures, the leaves are used.

Damiana was traditionally used by the native peoples of Mexico and Central America as an aphrodisiac. The plant began to gain popularity outside of native culture in the 1800’s, when an American pharmacist began touting Damiana as a potent aphrodisiac and “cure all” to many reproductive related concerns. Although scientific research has since disproven any potential aphrodisiac properties, Damiana continues to be associated with love and desire.

Today, Damiana is said to assist with a plethora of conditions related to both male and female reproductive health. It continues to be sold as a powerful aphrodisiac and is commonly taken as a tea or tincture.

Note: I was unable to find any substantial research to indicate that ingesting Damiana has any benefits. In fact, in high doses, Damiana is quite toxic. (See below in “notes” for more warnings). After researching, it is my opinion that Damiana should never be ingested in any form. Please consult with your doctor and do your own research if you are interested in taking Damiana internally.

Correspondences

Gender: Masculin

Element: Fire

Astrological: Mars

Deities: None found. If anyone has some knowledge on this, please share in the comments.

Symbolism for Divination and Spells: Love, Desire, Intimacy, Romance, Psychic Visions, growth, abundance, birth, reproductive cycles

Uses

Energetically, Damiana is associated romantic love and sexual intimacy. It can be used in spells that intend to attract or strengthen these things.

Damiana is also said to induce powerful psychic visions. Use it in incense blends before divination, or place it in a sachet for dreaming, astral travel or deep meditation.

In divination or dream work, Damiana can break down the mental barriers that otherwise block intuition or subconscious knowledge. Use Damiana in spells to increase clarity of visions.

Sprinkle Damiana on an altar whenever you are working on spells related to attracting romance.

Add Damiana to a spell bottle or sachet to bring a lost lover back to you.

Throw Damiana into a Beltane fire to call on deities that are associated with love, or for spells focused on growth, abundance, love or birth.

Notes

Warning! Damiana is toxic in high doses and has been shown to cause liver damage. A “high dose” will be different for each individual. It is best to consult with a healthcare professional before ingesting Damiana. Furthermore, Damiana has been shown to affect blood sugar levels, which can be very dangerous for anyone who is diabetic. Please do not ingest Damiana without first consulting a doctor and thoroughly researching how it may affect you.

Sources & Links

A Complete List of Herbs and Their Magical Uses: A long list of herbs and their magical uses from The Thrifty Witch School. Note: I’m not 100% sure about this one. Please cross-reference if you use this resource.

The Sacred Willow - Damiana (Turnera Diffusa): An overview of damiana and some common ways it is used. This site has many blog posts about different botanicals. It looks like they also have a store where you can purchase witchy and pagan related items. Based in QLD, Australia.

A Brighter World - Plans Allies: Damiana: A blog post about the physical and metaphysical uses for damiana. Note: This blog does not mention anything about damiana’s toxicity or harmful side effects. Be mindful if using this resource.

The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs - Judy Ann Nock - Adams Media

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs: Expanded and Revised Edition - Scott Cunningham - Llewellyn Publications

thetarotroot

🌟Major Arcana Basics🌟

0. The Fool

Upright: Unlimited potential, new beginnings, care-free, spontaneity, innocence

Reversed: Naivety, holding back, recklessness

Astrology: Uranus

Element: Air

Aleph➡️Instinct

YES

1. The Magician

Upright: Manifestation, willpower, resourcefulness, power, inspired action

Reversed: Manipulation, illusions, out of touch, poor planning, untapped talents

Astrology: Mercury

Element: Air

Beit➡️Creativity

YES

2. High Priestess

Upright: Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind

Reversed: Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal and silence

Astrology: Moon

Element: Water

Gimel➡️Wisdom

YES

3. The Empress

Upright: Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance

Reversed: Creative block, dependence on others

Astrology: Venus

Element: Earth

Daled➡️Attainment

YES

4. The Emperor

Upright: Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure

Reversed: Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility

Astrology: Aries

Element: Fire

Hei➡️Advancement

YES

5. The Hierophant

Upright: Spiritual wisdom, religious, beliefs, conformity, tradition, institution

Reversed: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo

Astrology: Taurus

Element: Earth

Vav➡️Kindness

MAYBE

6. The Lovers

Upright: Love, harmony, relationships, values, alignment, choices

Reversed: Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of value

Astrology: Gemini

Element: Air

Zayin➡️Soulfulness

YES

7. The Chariot

Upright: Control, willpower, success, action, determination

Reversed: Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction

Astrology: Cancer

Element: Water

Chet➡️Guidance

YES

8. Strength

Upright: Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion

Reversed: Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion

Astrology: Leo

Element: Fire

Lamed➡️Fairness

YES

9. The Hermit

Upright: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

Reversed: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Astrology: Virgo

Element: Earth

Yod➡️Prudence

YES

10. The Wheel of Fortune

Upright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point

Reversed: Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles

Astrology: Jupiter

Element: Fire

Kaph➡️Destiny

MAYBE

11. Justice

Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

Reversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Astrology: Libra

Element: Air

Tet➡️Courage

MAYBE

12. Hanged Man

Upright: Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspective

Reversed: Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision

Astrology: Neptune

Element: Water

Mem➡️Transition

MAYBE

13. Death

Upright: Endings, change, transformation, transition

Reversed: Resistance to change, personal transformation

Astrology: Scorpio

Element: Water

Nun➡️Decline/Rebirth

14. Temperance

Upright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose

Reversed: Imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment

Astrology: Sagittarius

Element: Fire

Samekh➡️Patience

MAYBE

15. The Devil

Upright: Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality

Reversed: Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment

Astrology: Capricorn

Element: Earth

Ayin➡️Clear vision

16. The Tower

Upright: Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening

Reversed: Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster

Astrology: Mars

Element: Fire

Pei➡️Chaos

17. The Star

Upright: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality

Reversed: Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection

Astrology: Aquarius

Element: Air

Tzaddi➡️Hope

YES

18. The Moon

Upright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition

Reversed: Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion

Astrology: Pisces

Element: Water

Kaph➡️Hidden problems

19. The Sun

Upright: Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality

Reversed: Inner child, feeling down, over optimistic

Astrology: Sun

Element: Fire

Resh➡️Success

YES

20. Judgment

Upright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

Reversed: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call

Astrology: Pluto

Element: Fire

Shin➡️Renewal

YES

21. The World

Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

Reversed: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays

Astrology: Saturn

Element: Earth

Tav➡️Completion

YES

✨🔮✨

poetry-lair

Hecate : English Version

Incense’s smokes flit to the moon, while the spheres of fire, irradiate with their warmth the gloomy forest. Dark Priestesses recite their mysterious prayers, accompanied from hisses of snakes and the barking of dogs. From the thick fog materializes a pale woman whose triple face it is illuminated from the icy moon. Under his feet take shape the deadly spirits, that passing by dresses thin up to his deep eyes, the austere sorceress invokes a spell. Poem©: Me “The Triple Hekate"©: William Blake.

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Hekat - Avernales: English Version

The hissing of snakes and the howling of the wolves accompany the night, while the flaming eyes tear the darkness. Just a flame you will see, while your mind sinks into madness.

Poem ©: Me GIF ©: astrailis

“Hecate Chiaramonti” ©: Museo Chiaramonti, Vatican Museums.

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ig: Mysticalmoon_lunemystique

-credit to the creator-

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Earth-Friendly Witchcraft

Whatever religious or spiritual tradition they identify with, most witches agree that there is something sacred about the natural world. We draw our power from the earth beneath our feet, the sky over our heads, and the air in our lungs.

And yet, many of us live in societies that are actively contributing to the destruction of the natural world. Most developed nations have a linear economy, which means resources are extracted and then sent on a one-way trip to consumers who will use them and then throw them away. This leads to overflowing landfills, air and water pollution, and quickly disappearing resources. The World Economic Forum predicts that, if our habits don’t change, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. And I dearly hope that by now we’re all familiar with the reality of climate change and its devastating impact on global ecosystems.

I’m not trying to scare you, but I do want to point out the hypocrisy of drawing power from the Earth in our magic while simultaneously contributing to her destruction. If we truly want to consider ourselves spiritual allies of the planet, we need to make an effort to live our lives — and practice our magic — in ways that are less harmful to her.

You don’t have to become an environmentalist or switch to a zero waste lifestyle, but we can all make little changes for a more sustainable life. There’s lots of information out there about how to live a more Earth-friendly lifestyle, so in this post I’ll be focusing on how to apply that same philosophy to your witchcraft.

Steps to a more Earth-Friendly Practice:

Limiting your consumption will automatically lower your negative impact on the planet. Follow my previous guidelines for avoiding consumerism to start shrinking your carbon footprint.

Avoid plastic as much as possible. According to the WEF, 70% of our plastic ends up in a landfill or in the world’s waterways, and according to Julia Watkins, author of Simply Living Well, only 9% of household plastics get recycled. Plastic (unlike glass and metal) cannot be recycled indefinitely — it can only be recycled a handful of times before it becomes too degraded to be repurposed any further. There really is no way to make plastic safer for the planet, so it’s best to just avoid it altogether. Look for tools made of metal, wood, or glass instead of plastics, and try to order things shipped in paper and cardboard when possible.

Create spells that won’t leave leftovers. One of the big contributing factors to our current environmental crisis is that we just produce too much waste. You can avoid this in your magical practice by crafting spells that won’t leave you throwing away a big ball of candle wax, herbs, and paper. Kitchen magic is a no-brainer for this, since kitchen spells are meant to be eaten. If you want to do a candle spell, use small candles that will burn up completely — I find larger candles are more likely to leave leftover wax. Making magical bath salts is another great option for leftover-free spells — just make sure everything you include is safe to go down the drain and won’t contribute to water pollution!

Forage for your own spell materials. One of the best ways to avoid plastic packaging and cut down on emissions from shipping is to use materials from your backyard! Learn about the plants, animals, and minerals native to your area, and take regular nature walks where you can gather what you need. Remember to only take as much as you need and to be careful never to damage the plants you harvest from. Make sure to carefully disinfect any animals bits you pick up — you can do this by burying them in salt for a full moon cycle and/or setting them in the sun/under a UV light for several days. If you find a dead animal and want to strip and clean its bones for use in ritual, this is a much more involved process and will require special research, equipment, and lots of time. And, of course, never eat anything you have foraged unless you happen to have an advanced degree in botany.

Keep a magical garden. Another great way to connect with the planet and shrink your carbon footprint is to grow your own herbs, vegetables, and fruits. You can, of course, grow food for your kitchen if you have space, but even if you live in a tiny apartment you can grow a handful of magical herbs in pots. For a list of common houseplants and their magical associations, check out this post.

Shop for spell materials at a local farmer’s market. Buying local is a great way to avoid the environmental impact of shipping produce, and it allows you to support small farms. Farmer’s markets also typically carry seasonal produce, which can help you align your magical practice with the cycles of nature. Farmer’s markets are a great way to find seasonal fruits and vegetables for kitchen magic, but you can use the produce you find there for other types of spells as well.

Trade paraffin wax candles for beeswax or soy wax. Paraffin, the material used for most cheap candles, is a by-product of crude oil, which is not only highly unsustainable but contains carcinogens (chemicals that may cause cancer). Beeswax is a sustainable alternative, and beeswax candles produce a “clean” burn, meaning it does not negatively affect air quality. Soy wax is a slightly pricier, vegan-friendly sustainable option that also produces a clean burn.

Use undyed, unbleached paper for your written spells. The bleaches and dyes used in most commercially available paper have a toxic effect on the environment. Colored paper cannot be recycled or composted because it will contaminate everything it touches. Use plain, unbleached paper for your written spells, especially if you plan to bury them in the ground or dispose of them outside.

Make sure your essential oils are ethically harvested. Essential oils are tricky — although they are marketed as natural, many of them are produced through unsustainable methods. Because essential oils are concentrated, it may take thousands of pounds of plants to produce a single pound of oil. This can have a devastating impact, especially for endangered plants like white sage or palo santo. Look for ethically-sourced, wild-harvested essential oils — these are oils that are gathered from the wild in ways that don’t hurt the local ecosystem. Mountain Rose Herbs and Eden’s Garden are two brands that are committed to sustainable essential oil production.

Instead of burying a spell in a jar, bury it in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. Many traditions call for spells to be buried in the ground. Items like jar spells and witch bottles are traditionally buried on the witch’s property. The problem with this is that plastic and glass bottles do not biodegrade, and will remain in the ground for years. Instead of putting these materials in the ground, bury your spells in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. As a bonus, you can choose this item to support your intention. For example, you might use an apple for a love spell or a spicy pepper for protection. Just make sure everything inside the spell is also biodegradable!

Keep a compost pile as an offering to your local land spirits. Compost is an easy way to reduce food waste, and it gives your garden a boost! Even if you don’t have your own garden, you can give your compost to a fiend who does or look into donating it to a community garden. When composting, it’s important to maintain a balance between carbon-rich “brown” ingredients (leaves, undyed paper, cardboard, etc.) and nitrogen-rich “greens” (fruit and veggie scraps, coffee grounds, egg shells, etc.) — you want about four times as much brown as green in your compost. Start your compost with a layer of brown — preferably twigs or straw to allow good airflow. Alternate layers of green and brown materials as you add to the pile. Every time you add to your compost, verbally express your gratitude to the land spirits. Your compost should be moist, but not soggy — you’ll know it’s ready when it’s dark and crumbly and smells like soil.

Make your own tea blends with loose herbs and a reusable tea strainer instead of buying teabags. Witches and tea go together like peanut butter and chocolate, but the individual wrappers on teabags create a lot of waste. On top of that, since many of these wrappers are dyed, they may not even be recyclable. Keep your teas earth-friendly by buying dried herbs in bulk and blending your own teas. Making your own blends is not only better for the planet, but also allows you to choose each ingredient for a specific magical intention.

Find ways to use your trash in your craft. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Instead of throwing things away, find ways to use them in your magic! Use food scraps from cooking, like carrot greens and potato peels, in spells. Turn an old shoe box into a travel altar. Add your coffee grounds to spells to ground them and manifest results in the physical world. You get the idea. Be creative!

Research different models for Earth-friendly living, like the zero waste/low waste lifestyle, sustainability, and the solarpunk movement. This will give you more ideas for a sustainable lifestyle, as well as a sustainable magical practice.

The funny thing about Earth-friendly living is that, the more time you spend taking care of the planet, the more connected you feel to it. I encourage you to try some of the ideas on this list — you’ll be amazed by how quickly you develop a deeper relationship with the Earth and all her creatures.

Resources:

Of Blood and Bones by Kate Freuler

Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins

“By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans, study says” from The Washington Post

A Sustainable Mind podcast

Practical(ly) Zero Waste podcast

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astrology notes!

my notes that i’ve taken, if things seem like someone else’s most likely it’s the resource i used when learning it (learned and took most notes a year ago so don’t know them i’m sorry) @astrology-emm

astrology: basically the study of how the positioning of the stars and plants affect everything like people’s behavior, moods, events that take place, etc

zodiac signs: signs that show why and who. they’re also based off a wheel.

types of zodiac signs:

fire: passionate (aries, leo, sagittarius)

earth: practicality (taurus, virgo, capricorn)

air: communication (gemini, libra, aquarius)

zodiac signs:

aries: impulsive and passionate

taurus: practical and materialistic

gemini: communicative and curious

cancer: sensitive and have a need for emotional stability

leo: confident and playful

virgo: logical and analytical

libra: has a peaceful union and beauty

scorpio: emotionally detached and calm

sagittarius: curious and has a desire for freedom

capricorn: practical and based off status

aquarius: friendly, rebellious, and humanitarian

pisces: empathic and imaginative

planets: each planet shows what

planets:

sun: ego and personality

moon: emotional expression and comfort

mercury: thoughts and communication

venus: attraction and approach to love

mars: energy and strong passions (anger and sex)

jupiter: luck and growth

saturn: fears and goals

uranus: originality and approach to change

neptune: dreams and approach to spirituality

pluto: power and transformations

houses: houses show where. also based off a wheel so that’s why it corresponds w the signs. (like... aries (passionate and impulsive) is the first sign while the first house is based off self expression etc)

houses:

1st, ascendant/rising: self expression

2nd: possessions

3rd: communication

4th: family and home

5th: personal satisfaction

6th: professionalism

7th: partnerships

8th: privacy and secrets

9th: expansion and discoveries

10th, midheaven: social status and career

11th: community and individualism

12th: subconscious and creativity

aspects: the relationship between the planets

conjection (0): connection, concentration, and harmony

opposition (180): tension, conflict, and challenge

square (90): challenge, opportunity, power struggle

trine (120): bring luck, flow easy, comfortable

sextile: (60): motivate, cooperative, and can do

themanicnami

Nami’s Guide to Crystal Divination/Crystal Throwing

What is crystal divination? Crystal divination is using crystals and stones for divining purposes. This can be further broken down into small categories: Crystal Scrying, Single stone divination and my personal favorite Crystal Throwing. Crystal throwing is when you reach into a bag filled with numerous stones, gemstones and crystals. Upon drawing them you toss them onto a grid. Some interpret the patterns of these stones, others, such as myself, interpret where they land along with correspondences associating with these crystals.

Starting Crystal Throwing you will need a few things:

A bag large enough to place stones and crystals into to easily comfortably draw them from

A grid which can easily be printed off of online or homemade

Crystals of course!

Personally I feel the amount of crystals you have is a bit important. You need enough to get a range of readings. I personally have about 30 in my bag currently but I feel at least 15 crystals is sufficient. Now You want them to be around the same size, some may be bigger and some may be smaller but try to keep the sizes close. Some say you should only used polished tumbled stones but I use both tumbled and raw stones, I honestly think its just to protect and try to prevent scratching of softer stones.

As for the grids there are numerous kinds. I personally prefer using my homemade grid.

Mine looks as such above. I made it using a large piece of paper, purple sharpie and a ruler. I sectioned it off then using what I felt was important to me laid out where certain sections are. My sections include: emotional (health), Education, Home life, Health (physical), Mental (health), Social, Career, Financial, Family, Communication, Past and Future.

There are numerous other types of charts that you can easily find on Google to make or print out. I just personally like personalizing my charts to make it more connected to me and catering to what I wish.

Now for the crystals here’s a list of some of the crystals I know their divination meanings to and I use. Feel free to use any of these or other crystals you may have or wish to use:

Amethyst: A life change and shift in consciousness is coming. Faithfulness in love and friendships, freedom from jealousy. Warns that self-discipline and clear thinking is necessary. Focus on imagination and use it on practical goals. Relates heavily to the third-eye and divination. Vision.

Agate: Worldly success or a pleasant surprise is to come. Good health, wealth, and long life. Particularly lucky for people connected to the land such as farmers. Also strongly connected to earth signs. Consider other sides before making decisions. May signify a journey, whether literal or spiritually.

Blue Lace Agate: Healing is needed. Express your emotions honestly, you will receive favorable responses. A journey. Communications, news is to come. You need to open up to communications.

Red Agate: Health and longevity are yours.

Black Agate: Needs and will find courage and prosperity

Moss Agate: time for patience; let matters develop on their own time

Amazonite: time to embark on new adventures and start new projects. Step away from routine and explore new experiences. Life is expanding, dare a little. Take some chances.

Amber: Voyage; a chance for romance, unexpected admiration. think before passion; ways of the heart; rewards

Apatite: slow improvement, do not be afraid to ask or seek for help

Aquamarine: Beware of gossip and idle chit-chat. Do not become emotionally involved, instead keep a cool head and clear your thoughts. Socially may indicate new friends.

Arabic Stone (Calligraphy Stone): Relates strongly to alchemy and divination. Guidance is to come; guardians and guardian angels. Communication with the holy and divine. Fight through your fears. clear your mind and focus on the future.

Aventurine: Future growth and expansion are possible. A golden opportunity; good luck with risk taking.

Bloodstone: Perseverance and courage are needed; do not act impulsively. Unpleasant surprises. Unlikely illness.

Blue Calcite: You need to hold your tongue to keep the peace for now

Carnelian: a wedding may be in the future. Don’t back down in times of strife and challenges. Brings healing and better health to ones life. Allow more joy and creativity into your life; inspiration

Citrine: Celestial wisdom is advising you. Prosperity and confidence; warmth of the sun is to enter into your life. Material wealth

Clear Quartz: freedom from enemies and binding; New beginnings, fresh energies; clearly focus on your own goals. Clear thinking is needed. Honesty will bring you success. Permanence; business and career advancement

Hematite: New opportunities await

Hypersthene: take time to meditate and think, introflection; stop being over critical, relax and take a breath

Emerald: fertility or secret admirer. silence whispers or rumors. Something to look forward to. Pale in colored emerald means fading love.

Fluorite: being offered the best possible deal. Do not compromise your principles for others or money. Unreasonable wants. Beware of mistaking sentiment for the true caring.

Garnet: a letter or news is on its way. Solutions to a mystery.

Red Jasper: Pay attention to earthly affairs. Practical outcomes, don’t waste time and be straight forward in your approach as much as possible. Be down-to-earth and honest, and then you will be protected from deceit.

Yellow Jasper: Travel; receive an invitation. Love returned. Modest joy

Jasper (all): Strength, often relates to family. Nurturing is needed in this situation. Confidence can be found.

Jet: Let go of past sorrows and move on. Protect yourself from the energy vampires around you. Don’t let others drag you down.

Kyanite: You will have reason to speak your mind and opinions, but do not waste them on those who will not listen

Labradorite: The Magic Stone. sudden change of circumstances will bring you what you want. Be careful what you wish for as you may just get it.

Lapis Lazuli: Divine Favor; seek the truth. Prepare to study or do more research. Be open to intuition.

Lepidolite: shame and guilt from the past is affecting your present. Forgive yourself. Forgive others. Learn from the past and move on.

Malachite: asks you to let go of the past. Ditch any past grudges and let go of the painful memories. Move on from the past.

Moldavite: don’t worry if you feel out of step. You have unique gifts. Talents both known and latent. Dramatic change for the better.

Moonstone: go with the flow, do not force any issues. Seek emotional balance and flexibility. Be patient, don’t rush things.

Nuumite/Nuummite: listen to your inner-self, instinct

Obsidian: Hidden emotions will be brougth to the surface. Transformation and change

Snowflake Obsidian: End of challenging times. Hidden emotions brought to surface; difficult change but once must accept it. Expect the unexpected. Possibly relates to sadness

Opal: Death or Endings; unfaithful love. Open the mind, visions, good luck, and great possessions

Pietersite: Don’t be “safe” reach for the sky. Creative opportunity; inspiration. See something in a new light.

Pyrite (fool’s gold): warns about deceit and deception. Look beyond the surface, things aren’t as they appear. Beware of fake people. Lies

Dyed Quartz: Relates to lies, deceit and unwanted change

Rose Quartz: Love and self healing are needed and will come. Brings love and beauty. Friendships; emotional well-being and support. Forgive yourself for past mistakes.

Rutiled Quartz: indicates you should believe in your own abilities and look for hidden benefits in any situation

Smokey Quartz: brings calm and patience to a situation. May seem nothing is happening but change is underway.

White Quartz: profound changes are coming

Rhodenite: let go of the past; you are more important than the pleasing of others right now

Ruby: Power and passion, good fortune, and friendship. Beware of strangers

Sapphire: Truth and chastity and the past will catch up with you

Selenite: unstable situations, don’t trust appearances; be prepared for problems and change. You may have to part ways with someone.

Sodalite: protection, sleep, healing, fidelity, intuition

Sunstone: financial luck, luck in general. Enjoy the present without worrying.

All Tiger’s Eye: all is not as it appears to be. Brings good luck, protection, physical energy; growing confidence, lasting success is possible. May indicate treachery. Money. Keep focused.

Blue Tiger’s Eye: Power to attain fulfillment

Red Tiger’s Eye: You are in for a wonderful time

Yellow Tiger’s Eye: more happiness, money and health coming

Topaz: exercise caution; leadership, inspire others; don’t be too selfish or domineering. No harm shall befall you.

Tourmaline (Black): Alignments of body and life. Adjust energies; protection from negativity

Tourmaline (Pink): your inner child is in need of healing; take time to have fun. Let loose.

Turquoise: A journey is imminent; Take care of your health and personal safety. Be alert and ready to deal with problems. Solutions to mysteries

Unakite: compromise and integration. You may feel uncertain about life, but going back is a mistake.

How I throw stones personally is I take some deep breaths and ground myself. Then I think of the question I seek insight and advice on in my mind as I stick my hand into my bag of gems and swirl them around with my fingers. Once I feel a tug inside me saying to draw the handful I currently have I do and with my eyes still closed I drop them onto my grid.

I then open my eyes. If some of them bounced off of the grid i will move them onto the spaces they are closet to. If one is sitting on a line and are in two or more sections I will count it as being all of them.

Happy throwing everyone~

amandaherzman

inktober day 2 - the moon

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Basic Numerology of 0-9

In this post I will be going over the basic numerology for the numbers between 0, and 9. Understanding these numbers in a metaphysical manner can allow you to bring the energies of these numbers into your practice to strengthen your magickal working. This can be done by understanding the meanings, and associations that these numbers have, so that you can bring them together to form other numbers, or to act out your intention with their metaphysical properties by casting out their meanings, and energies into the universe. This will be a very quick overview that will not go to in depth, but will provide just some basic knowledge about the numbers and the energies that they possess. 0 ) Zero is a number that is greatly associated with the act of being. It also corresponds to cycles, unification, oneness, and source itself. It is a very powerful number that is associated with spiritual energy, and empowerment. Zero is also connected to the unlimited potential, and power inside all things. When zero is combined with other numbers it empowers the numbers that it is attached to. 1 ) One is the number that brings the energies of new beginnings, positivity, and the strength to face those beginnings. It has to do a lot with fulfillment, love, intuition, power of will, and other strong raw emotions. It is also associated with more negative emotions, and aspects such as aggression, arrogance, selfishness, weakness, and narrow-mindedness. The number one is also greatly Associated to the god and the masculine aspects of energy. The number one is a very powerful, and passionate number, and will bring these energies to whatever it is connected to. 2 ) Two is connected to the energies of communication, relationships, and interactions. It represents the charms, balance, and harmony in connections between constructs. It also corresponds to the exact opposite such as indifference, dependency, and a lack of balance. Two is also greatly connected to the goddess, and the feminine aspect of energy. This number is greatly associated with connection, balance, and harmony, and will bring these energies to whatever it interacts with. 3 ) Three is a very powerful number that is associated with joy, creativity, inspiration, and intelligence. This number is also associated at times with the goddess, and the ascended masters. It is the number of magick, understanding, and luck. The negative aspects that it possesses are such things as disharmony, indifference, impatience, Intolerance, and unfocusedness. 3 is also known to be the number of witches, and the unknown. 4 ) The number 4 is connected to such concepts as loyalty, devotion, mastery, hard work, high morals, stability in the inner wisdom. It is a number that is associated with the angelic realms usually being connected to the angels. The negative aspects of the number 4 are such things as laziness, and dullness. In Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese it is a homonym for “death” and also carries those energies. 5 ) 5 has to do alot with powerful ideas, individuality, life, lessons, vision, change, and momentum 5 is greatly associated with the five elements, and the powers that they hold. The negative aspects of the number 5 are thoughtlessness, restlessness, and discourse. 5 is a very fast-moving energy, because of this it is even more greatly associated with the element of fire, and can become very chaotic at times. 6 ) 6 is greatly connected to unconditional love, families, parenthood, idealism, healing an emotional balance. 6 vibrates at a very loving frequency that is great for emotions, and relationships. 6 also resonates with spiritual attributes and awareness. This number is also very grounded in the physical, and is nurturing, and faithful. The negative aspects of 6 are impracticality, shallowness, and selfishness. 7 ) 7 has to do with knowledge, truth, and spirituality. It is also said to be a very lucky number and is greatly associated with the divine, and higher truth. 7 is also connected to mysticism, esotericism, religion, occultism, and many other spiritual practices. It is greatly connected to the energies of collective consciousness, and the higher planes of existences. The negative qualities of number 7 have to do with cowardice, betrayal, and negative social interaction. 8 ) 8 has to do with career, business, success, wealth, prosperity, management, and self-confidence. This is a very powerful, and dominant number that does what it can to get things done. It is a number of law & order, and the universal principle of karma. The negative energies that the number 8 is connected to are energies that are condescending, demanding, snarky, and greedy. 9 ) 9 has to do with the energies of wisdom, helpfulness, creativity, and completeness. the nines energy is all about helping, and working with others to better everyone’s experience. It is a very selfless number that goes out of its way to do what it can to help. This number also has to do with life purpose, and spiritual enlightenment. The negative qualities of 9 have to do with egotism, arrogance, self-pitying and a condescending nature.

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⭐️ Crystal Associations ⭐️

Some are not technically crystals, but shh no one cares

ARIES // MARS Bloodstone, carnelian, cinnabar, diopside, fire agate, garnet, pyrite, red jasper, rhodocrosite, sunstone, tiger eye, zoisite

TAURUS // VENUS Amazonite, aragonite, aventurine, calcite, chrysoprase, diamond, girasol, gold, herkimer quartz, jade, jasper, kyanite, labradorite, moonstone, moss agate, rhodonite, rose quartz, ruby, topaz, tourmaline, unakite

GEMINI // MERCURY Apatite, chrysoprase, citrine, fluorite, fuchsite, garnet, hematite, kyanite, moss agate, rhodocrosite, rutilated quartz, scolecite, sodalite, sugilite

CANCER // MOON Aragonite, azurite, blue lace agate, borinite, chalcedony, copper, danburite, diopside, emerald, fuchsite, kunzite, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, manganocalcite, moonstone, obsidian, pearl, quartz, sapphire, selenite, seraphinite, silver

LEO // SUN Amber, carnelian, cinnabar, citrine, copper, diamond, fire agate, garnet, girasol, gold, labradorite, moss agate, opal, pyrite, rhodonite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, tiger eye, topaz, zoisite

VIRGO // MERCURY Agate, apatite, blue lace agate, botswana agate, chalcedony, danburite, emerald, fluorite, hematite, herkimer quartz, howlite, jade, kyanite, lodestone, manganocalcite, pearl, peridot, rhodonite, seraphinite, snow quartz, turquoise

LIBRA // VENUS Aquamarine, aventurine, blue lace agate, chrysocolla, herkimer quartz, howlite, jade, kunzite, lepidolite, opal, pearl, peridot, pyrite, red jasper, rhodocrosite, rhodonite, rose quartz, sapphire, scolecite, sodalite, sugilite, unakite

SCORPIO // PLUTO Azurite, borinite, chalcedony, diopside, emerald, iolite, jet, lapis lazuli, larvikite, lepidolite, malachite, obsidian, onyx, rhodonite, ruby, rutilated quartz, selenite, serpentine, smokey quartz, sodalite, sulphur, sunstone

SAGITTARIUS // JUPITER Amethyst, ametrine, apatite, bloodstone, chalcopyrite, chrysocolla, chrysoprase, cinnabar, citrine, copper, diamond, fire agate, fluorite, fuchsite, garnet, gold, iolite, lapis lazuli, moldavite, rhodonite, shiva lingam, tanzanite

CAPRICORN // SATURN Apache tear, aragonite, calcite, chalcopyrite, citrine, gold, hawk eye, hematite, jasper, jet, labradorite, larvikite, lodestone, malachite, obsidian, onyx, petrified wood, quartz, rhodocrosite, ruby, serpentine

AQUARIUS // URANUS Amethyst, aqua aura, azurite, diopside, hawk eye, hematite, jet, kyanite, malachite, moldavite, moonstone, moss agate, staurolite, tektite

PISCES // NEPTUNE Abalone shell, amethyst, ametrine, aqua aura, aquamarine, azurite, chrysocolla, danburite, emerald, girasol, howlite, iolite, labradorite, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, moldavite, onyx, opal, quartz, silver, snowflake quartz, tanzanite, tektite, turquoise

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What The Tarot Cards Mean In Love Readings

MAJOR ARCANA

The Fool (0) — the blank slate of young love

The Magician (1) — a skilled lover’s bag of tricks

The High Priestess (2) — mystery and desire intertwine

The Empress (3) — feeling great and grand together

The Emperor (4) — stability enters the equation

The Hierophant (5) — faith will guide the two of you

The Lovers (6) — a love truly blessed from above

The Chariot (7) — the allure of their riches

Strength (8) — a brave step made saves the day

The Hermit (9) — love works better with reflection

Wheel of Fortune (10) — surrender it to fate

Justice (11) — the old game of give and take

The Hanged Man (12) — a sacrifice for the beloved

Death (13) — forever transformed by them

Temperance (14) — easy does it, always

The Devil (15) — a taboo binds burning lovers

The Tower (16) — a crisis disrupts passion

The Star (17) — hope in love, the highest value

The Moon (18) — unclear waters not to test

The Sun (19) — lost innocence retrieved so brightly

Judgment (20) — a great reveal for the two of you

The World (21) — things wrapped up, finally

MINOR ARCANA

Suit of Wands

Ace of Wands — an energy high for your intimacy

Two of Wands — big plans for a future together

Three of Wands — sweet honeymoon ahead

Four of Wands — time to tie the knot and celebrate

Five of Wands — butting heads, but not for long

Six of Wands — going public successfully

Seven of Wands — a confession rejected

Eight of Wands — hormone explosion in 3,2,1…

Nine of Wands — they’re still shy and guarded

Ten of Wands — one lover takes the burden

Page of Wands — abroad together: love trip alert

Knight of Wands — your lover rushes to you

Queen of Wands — socializing as a couple

King of Wands — a matter of power games

Suit of Cups

Ace of Cups — eros strikes! the sweetest crush.

Two of Cups — a tender rendezvous awaits

Three of Cups — a merry third party

Four of Cups — playing hard to get or ghosting?

Five of Cups — the startling grief of a break-up

Six of Cups — your childhood sweetheart

Seven of Cups — so many things to do together

Eight of Cups — leaving it all behind. you’re ready

Nine of Cups — a lover, content at last

Ten of Cups — truly: a domestic happy ever after

Page of Cups — exciting new experiences

Knight of Cups — chivalry is back in town

Queen of Cups — you’re gorgeous in their eyes

King of Cups — full indulgence and empathy

Suit of Swords

Ace of Swords — full clarity over a love matter

Two of Swords — should i stay or should i go?

Three of Swords — a broken heart, so hard to mend

Four of Swords — your dream of a soothing union

Five of Swords — a win-lose altercation

Six of Swords — moving on from them with help

Seven of Swords — beware of the cheater

Eight of Swords — love makes blind, love can bind

Nine of Swords — a partnership turned nightmare

Ten of Swords — defeated by love

Page of Swords — fiercely protected by them

Knight of Swords — an aggressive suitor enters

Queen of Swords — a strong claim of independence

King of Swords — making the wise choice

Suit of Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles — a lush present from your darling

Two of Pentacles — juggling love and daily life

Three of Pentacles — lovers as business partners

Four of Pentacles — stingy with affection

Five of Pentacles — together through the storm

Six of Pentacles — on equal terms together

Seven of Pentacles — waiting brings you greater bliss

Eight of Pentacles — stable love found at work

Nine of Pentacles — a wealthy love interest, so elegant

Ten of Pentacles — growing old with them

Page of Pentacles — falling in love at school or uni

Knight of Pentacles — a solid foundation for trust

Queen of Pentacles — spoiling your sweetheart

King of Pentacles — a loyal partner: forever invaluable.

note: these are by far (!) not all possible interpretations, but it gives you a general sense of the card’s idea :)

timeless-mars

Aries / 111 - The angels are speaking. Focusing on your life purpose. An energetic gateway has opened. Quick manifestation of thoughts. Become aware of your gifts and bring inspiration to others.

Taurus / 222 - Standing strong in your truth. Taking a peaceful approach. Everything will work out. Trust the universe. Keep your thoughts positive. Your hard work is about to pay off.

Gemini / 333 - The ascended masters are near. Help is on the way. Having faith. Trust your intuition. Your gifts are meant to help others. Use your communication skills to help spread light.

Cancer / 444 - The angels are surrounding and encouraging you. No need to worry. Your connection to the angelic realm is strong. Continue on your current path. All is well.

Leo / 555 - Divinely inspired change. Re-aligning with your soul mission. Release old fears and obstacles. Asking for support. Believe that all is working out for the best.

Virgo / 666 - Balance your thoughts. Do not worry about earthly, material matters. Work on your personal spiritual journey. Be of service to others by volunteering, donating, etc.

Libra / 777 - The collective consciousness. Learning about divine connections. You are receiving blessings for your efforts. Continue to work towards your best self.

Scorpio / 888 - A phase of your life is ending. Karma and manifestation. Opening your eyes to truth. You are completely supported by the universe. Step forward.

Sagittarius / 999 - Universal spiritual laws. Positivity and abundance. Looking at things from a higher perspective. Remember your life purpose, you won’t be disappointed.

Capricorn / 1010 - Create your own reality. The world is as you perceive it to be. Leaving your comfort zone. Taking a solo journey to the higher planes.

Aquarius / 1111 - The spiritual awakening. Epitphanies and creativity. Teaching others to live beyond the ego. Dreams coming true. Seeing instead of looking.

Pisces / 1212 - Stepping outside this realm. Shielding and angel work. Leaving all fear behind. Knowing who you truly are. Guiding others to the light you have found.

zodiac--signs

the 12 Astrological Houses

Find all your placements here

1st house: our self. how we approach life and how we let the world see us. how we initiate things. the role we take on. 1st house posts

2nd house: possessions. what we desire to possess, what makes us feel secure, what we need to acquire. how we deal with our resources. 2nd house posts

3rd house: communication and our approach to knowledge. how we think, how we gather information about what surrounds us. 3rd house posts

4th house: origins, home. our soul. our deepest thoughts/desires. who we hide from everyone else. the most sacred thing, our purest energies. 4th house posts

5th house: children, pleasure, creativity and passion. what we create. our self-expression, our talents, how we enjoy life and define romance. 5th house posts

6th house: daily work, rituals. the tasks we’re better at. how we deal with co-workers and work in general. our attitude towards serving others. 6th house posts

7th house: others, marriage and relationships. whom we’re attracted to, the foundations of our marriage. how we cooperate/help other people. 7th house posts

8th house: financial matters, how we deal with other people’s resources. physical death, spiritual regeneration and hidden fears of our childhood. 8th house posts

9th house: what we believe in, how we worship, our life’s philosophy, the rewards of of our suffering, how we find/deal with (hidden) symbolism. 9th house posts

10th house: social recognition, career, what we aspire to be, our part in this world. what we want to be admire for, how we contribute to society. 10th house posts

11th house: social conscience. how we promote union, which groups we belong to, how we deal with social conventions, groups and friends. 11th house posts

12th house: dissolution and fusion with something greater, universal. how we try to overpower solitude. betrayals, losses, torments, sacrifices. the house of karma. 12th house posts

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