A bewitching expereince

My Catholic school girl gone witch experience...

[daftwitch]

Happy Solstice~

I had the absolute sublime opportunity to have one of the most fun nights I have ever had (like ever) this year. In fact I celebrated like never before without even knowing. I climbed a mountain then spent the night at an out singing my heart out with the love of my life and a bunch of wonderful and friendly strangers. It felt otherworldly honestly. It felt like magic was in the air, and I myself could not get enough of it. I don’t normally have this much energy…so electric and fun.

Climbing the mountain was difficult. Honestly, it was so much more than I bargained for. I had to take a lot more breaks than I would have liked. I was huffing and puffing and sweating…but it was worth while. The longest day of the year? It didn’t feel so long at all…and man. I have to say, that struggle was well worth the view.

[daftwitch]

I’ve had the luxury for the past couple of days to take my time and reflect on myself. I really have to be grateful for this past full moon in Sagittarius because it really did spark some inspiration to make changes in my life…even if it’s just for a moment. I’ve been moving more, and eating better and making my life better one step at a time. It’s a slow start, but I think I really need to understand slower starts.

I really put my all into some shadow work this full moon. I am in a place where I am safe and can very openly reflect on what it is that makes me have some of my bad habits, not in a light of judgement, but in the light of understanding. I felt really enlightened by a personal tarot reading I did that really helped me …get it you know? Shadow work can be really scary. Treading on those areas that make you uncomfortable, upset, sad…feeling like there is no where to crawl up from. But sometimes when you hold a light to the demon you have been hiding from, it really is not as bad as it seems.

I am grateful that today and for the past couple of days, I can feel like I am conquering some things that were difficult in the past.

So thank you blue moon in Sagittarius :)

[daftwitch]

You will face challenge and hardship but dont let that distract you and convince you that is all there is. Rest. Re-cooperate from the challenge and you will be in harmony.

I like to read tarot like a phrase; Like a story; and I don't often find myself called to a specific spread. There are some I use for practice to help clarify but this is my favorite way. A feeling in my hand that tells me to draw until I stop. Until the feeling leaves my fingers.

Im glad to know after being out of practice for so long, I can still find a home here.

[daftwitch]

[daftwitch]

Sometimes magic needs to be found in-between the lines of it all. A glimmer of a moment a second of pure curiosity and joy. It has really sunk in, this has made such a difference for me.

[daftwitch]

Its the new moon in Taurus tomorrow and I was actually inspired to do a spell!

Today, I got to work and realized holy hell I could just not do it. I looked awful, I felt worse...I just didnt know what else to do. So I made up a bad excuse and took a half day. I drove down to my favorite witch shop and picked up some candles and ritual oil for a self love spell. All throughout the day I received messages from the universe that I needed the rest...that I needed this and after a hard week, I knew I would be failing myself if I did not take a second to breathe. I've cast spell jars before for the same reason...to remind myself I am worth showing love to and loving, no matter what my outward shape is...and to keep that reminder with me as I become my higher self.

So here's is to loving yourself again. Here's to finding it all within yourself. Here's to the new moon in Taurus

[childofearthandfire]

Gentle reminder for you (and for myself) ~

It's okay to be casual with your worship. Your practice is what you make it. Moreso recently, it's incredibly rare that I have the energy to do things I enjoy for myself, let alone the Gods I am devoted to.

It's okay if you pray silently and briefly first thing in the morning/afternoon, when you're still in bed and trying to find the energy to get up.

It's okay to pray last thing at night, when you're all cosy in bed and your eyes are fighting to stay open.

It's okay if your worship is dedicating simple daily tasks like eating, taking your medication, or showering, to your deities.

It's okay if your worship is listening to a devotional playlist and scrolling through Pinterest on your commute to work/school.

If you rarely have the motivation or energy to do full, planned out rituals, that's okay. The Gods love you unconditionally, as we love them.

Worship in a way that is comfortable for you. In a way your mind and body allows.

It's not supposed to feel like a chore.

It's supposed to feel like home.

[daftwitch]

Happy Imbolc and portal day :3

I think it's quite magical to have the portal and the energy of the celebration of Imbolc. The day is 02/02/2025 and hopefully that encourages harmony in your life~

Imbolc represents the Goddess Brigid, who inspires us with a spark of fire and the rush of water. Be inspired to strike harmony like her as you go froward today~

It's been quite a transitioning part of my life and maybe that's all part of it. May your manifestations come to light~ it only gets brighter from here.

[daftwitch]

Have you felt the energy from the planets aligning yesterday? What a brilliant time to manifest, and thats been something that I've been putting into practice!

I hope you try it sometime :3

[daftwitch]

I've been very active, just not online as I learn more and more about how I want to practice and show myself. I've been enjoying rituals and spells and learning and it's been wonderful! Now, today, we face the full Beaver Moon in Taurus ruled by Uranus...sooo indulge but don't be too indulgent, Uranus can make us act up aha.

I hope you've been doing well on your journey, that you reflect and do your shadow work as needed to align closer with your higher self and that you just love being a witch. I know I do.

Happy Full Moon~

[daftwitch]

ITS A DAY LATE BUT HAPPY FULL MOON IN ARIES IN LIBRA SEASON!

I've been so busy this season and I think it has to do with Libra and Aries being my Sun and Moon. While it has been draining it has been fun.

When regarding the full moon I asked my cards what I should expect and the onslaught of major arcana had me in a tizzy. It meant there were big changes happening. The transition of the moon I learned is in Chiron, something I'm not so familliar with. It implores us to confront our trauma, our wounded healer. My Chiron is in Leo so...I really have to focus in to learn that I do deserve it. I deserve to enjoy my downtime, my childish things I love...I am good enough as I am. It's so funny. I drew the Devil and I was so confused. But it was just telling me to do my shadow work.

To celebrate the full moon I took a walk by the lake nearby since Aries is a sign of action and moving my body. I'm doing a lot of work this full moon, to explore myself, to work on myself and understand myself to be stronger going forward. It's so funny, Libra sun and Aries moon working together to give me this perfect time to grow.

I hope that as overwhelming as this full moon is? That it is as wonderful for you as it has been for me! I hope you are finding yourself worth catering too and waiting on. I hope you know you're worth while as I say this to you, I say this to myself as well~

Happy full moon! I hope libra season has been kind to you!

[daftwitch]

Happy Mabon!

Another trip around the sun and we face another Mabon, a time for thankfulness of the harvest of our life~ May the harvest you face be plentiful and sustaining for the winter!

For this Mabon I did a clean up, a ritual, and a reading from all three of my decks...it's very clear, the message is "It's Mabon and you're exactly where you should be" How comforting!

I also made apple muffins!

[daftwitch]

Happy Full Moon In Aquarius~

May you manifest all you need :3

[daftwitch]

This reading from the other day to remind me that while things may be difficult, it's so easy to focus on the bad while there is still so much good if I switched my focus! A rare one taken from my messy altar :3

[pinoy-culture]

✨️ LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER BOOKS IS TODAY!!!✨️

If you're interested in pre-ordering any of the pre-order books, the deadline is today! Afterward, I will be taking a break from pre-order books to focus on restocking some candles, handmade jewelry, my long awaited pag-anito anointing oil, and some herbal salves & medicine.

I am also working on doing themed pre-order boxes again! I'll be working on a Halloween/Undas themed box for October! Pre-orders for that box will start at the end of August. Expect some candles inspired by various creatures in the Philippines from the aswang to the tikbalang. I'm pretty excited about this box. 💀🖤

➡️ Head on over to hirayabotanicals.com to pre-order books or snag a copy of a book already in stock. Browse through several jewelry pieces straight from the Philippines and handmade candles dedicated to the deities or inspired by Filipino food.

[pinoy-culture]

✨️ Myths from Bikol! What were some of the creation stories? Do you know about the deity that causes the rain and lightning?

To read more on these myths and more, I definitely recommend picking up the book. "Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths" by Damiana L. Eugenio. Other books in the series include Anthology, The Epics, The Legends, The Folklore, The Proverbs, and The Riddles.

📚➡️ Grab a copy of The Myths and a few other books in the Philippine Folk Literature series in my shop, hirayabotanicals.com !

If you are from the Philippines, you can get a copy of the book through UP Press through their storefronts on Shopee, Lazada, or contacting UP Press directly.

✨️ Did you know of these myths? What are some myths you do know of?

[pinoy-culture]

✨️📚 Come join the Filipino Book & Study Club! We will soon be having our first Book Discussion via Zoom!

✨️Date: Friday, August 2, 2024

Time: 7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific✨️

We will be discussing July's assigned readings, first chapter of "Barangay: Sixteenth-Century Philippine Culture and Society" by William Henry Scott and the first 4 chapters of "History of the Bisayan People in the Philippine Islands", an English translation of the original 1668 Spanish text by Francisco Alcina, translated by Kobak and Gutierrez.

It is free to join and participate in the Filipino Book & Study Club! Besides the monthly book discussions via Zoom and on Discord, I will also be posting content and links to articles, etc on Discord.

Those who are also patrons on the Apo Laki and Mayari Tiers on my Patreon will also receive monthly study guides written by me to go together with the monthly assigned reading material.

Outside of the book discussions, I am also hosting monthly classes on various topics. Only those in the Mayari Tier will be able to join and have access to those classes, the recordings, and presentation slides.

However, if you simply want to join the Filipino Book & Study Club, you are more than welcome to for free!

➡️ Link to the Discord Server for the Filipino Book & Study Club:

https://discord.com/invite/n7JayNcRPr

✨️ Link to my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/thepinaywriter

I look forward to seeing you in the first Book Discussion!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Also tag someone who you think will be interested in joining!