even if you can't feel your deities, they are still here, and they still love you.

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even if you can't feel your deities, they are still here, and they still love you.
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Don't forget about YOUR power
You donât always have to rely upon the powers of herbs and crystals and metals.
You donât always have to rely on the moon phases or the tides or planetary alignments.
You donât always have to harness the natural powers of the world around you.
You have your own power within you; strong and great and subtle. Use it.
reminder to everyone that if you keep seeing videos of deities or animals associated with them that probably just means the tiktok or whatever platform youâre on has an algorithm that knows you like them/sees you liking them so it shows you more, my advice is to go touch some grass and look for signs in NATURE or make offerings or do ANYTHING ELSE
Lunar Magic
                      Moon Phases:Â
New Moon: AKA âDark Moonâ; a time when the moon begins itâs next cycle. Magic includes: new beginnings // new opportunities // wiping the slate clean // starting over // new friendships // new love Waxing Moon: When the moon grows in size before reaching its fullest; Magic includes: growing things in your life such as: success // abundance // healing // love // money
Full Moon: One of the most powerful moon phases; moon is fullest; Magic includes: love // healing // protection // intuition // dreams // connecting with Godâs and Ancestors // reaching âfullest potentialâ // water magic
Waning Moon: When the moon seems to fade or grow smaller; Magic includes getting rid of or diminishing things like: bad habits // illness // addiction // toxic relationships // and works well with releasing or cleansing rituals.Â
                                   Moon Correspondence:Â
Herbal: Vervain, Moon Flower, Jasmine, Lemon Balm, Cabbage, Camilla, Camphor, Chickweed, Moonwort, Gardenia, Grape, Lemon, Passionflower, Turnip, Potato, Pea, Cucumber, Pear, Peach, Willow, Poppy, Mountain Ash, Mango, Wallflower, Rowan, Cactus Animal: Owls, Rabbits, Wolves, Deer, Cats, Moths, Bats, Spiders, Racoons, Opossums, Cows, Frogs, Dogs, Crabs Deities: Selene, Sophia, Thoth, Artemis, Diana, Luna, Blodeuwedd, Man on the Moon, Rabbit on the Moon, Khonsu, Inanna, Hecate, Cerridwen, Coyolxauhqui, Sina, Gabriel Crystals / Stones: Moonstone, Selenite, Obsidian, Silver, Mother of Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, Beryl, Topaz, Emerald, Clear Quartz, Coral, Pearls
STOP telling people religions/prayers/faith/believing will "cure" them, you dumbass fucking wannabe cult leader chucklefucks. I will beat you with my canes, I will run you over with my rollator, I swear to angels and demons!
I don't know who needs to hear this but...
The Gods love you.
They love you when you smile.
They love you when you cry.
They love you even if you have a hard time noticing them.
They love you and are with you.
They love you both when you're feeling down or when you're feeling like your on top of the world.
They love you even if you haven't prayed in a while or can't pray.
They love you when you haven't made any offerings in a while or can't make them.
They love you even if you forget about festivals or don't participate in them.
They love you when you reconstruct in your practice and they love you when you don't.
They love you even if you have doubts.
They love you when you can't get out of bed.
They love you when you're batteling your own thoughts.
They love you when you find it hard to take care of yourself.
They love you when you've fallen and they'll help you get back up.
They love you when you struggle and they see you.
They love you when you think you are not enough but you are enough to them just as you are.
They love you, value and recognise you as a beautiful, unique being that you are.
The Gods love you even when you can't love yourself.
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i've compiled several images i've been using for my digital book of shadows, and thought i'd share some of my favorites!
Leto with her children Apollo and Artemis â¨
Reading A Candle
Watch your candles closely and learn to read them to help you with your practice.
The Flame
A strong flame:Â It means that your energies are raised. There is a lot of power behind your spell and little to no resistance. Indicates that all your power and energy is focused on your manifestation. This is a good sign. If a candle shaped into a figure is used and has a strong flame it means that whoever it represents is either angry, winning, or using authority over another. When their are two figures the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other person. Â Â
A weak flame: Indicates that the magick you cast is facing a heavy opposition and is a sign that you may need to recast your spell in order to overcome the opposing force. On a figure candle this may indicate that the representative may be loosing a battle or an argument.Â
A jumping flame: This indicates strong emotions. There may also be some sort of resistance against you. Maybe close your circle and bring your mind back to focus before continuing. It may also mean an explosion of energy. When two figure candles are being used it often means that an energetic or a heated argument is taking place between them. Â
A noisy candle: Indicates a conversation. It may may that a spirit is trying to send you a message or get in contact with you. The louder the noises get the more urgent communication must be.Â
The flame catches something on fire: Someone one may be using malicious magick against you. Â
A clean even burning candle: Means your spell and manifestations are likely to come true.
Fast Burn:Â The results of your spell will happen quickly.
Flickering Flame: If there is no breeze then it means a spirit is near by. If it is a devotional flame it means you were able to get in contact with your deity.
Cannot blow the flame out: A spirit may not be finished its conversation with you or you did not complete a spell. The spirit needs to complete its work, something may be may in the works that you do not want to interrupt.Â
A flame goes out while burning: This means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined. Â
The Smoke
Black smoke/soot: Your energy and magick is being blocked. Negative energy is being sent your way, whether as a curse or hex. You may soon be faced with tough challenges and a hard road ahead of you.Â
Smoke wafts towards you: It means your call will likely be answered or your spell has been cast successfully. You will get results quickly.
Smoke wafts away from you: You must work harder in order for your calls to be answered.
Watch the direction the smoke wafts: East - Something powerful is assisting you, North - You are ready to begin your ritual and get results, South - The spell will be successful, West - A powerful interference from an outside force.
Smoking Candle: Negative energy is being burned away.
The Wax
When a candle leaves wax residue: Your spell may need to be repeated.
Look for symbols in the candle wax, like reading tea leaves.
Resources: askanthony.weebly.com, anamericanwitch.wordpress.com, Â Â
May the Moon light you path!
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Sleep Well Satchel đŽđ
Hello Everyone! I made this idea a little bit ago when I was having difficulty sleeping so I made my own satchel, I have been having tons of vivid dreams when I made this and I have had a lot of energy when waking up as well. I also recommend cleansing your area and bag before you begin.
What you will need:
Small purple bag or just a regular bag
Lavender Flowers - peace, calm restful sleep
Rosemary - help aid in sleep
Catnip - relaxation
Peppermint - mental focus when waking up
Mugwort -Â vivid dreams and intensifies dreams
Eucalyptus Leaf - raising vibrations for a deeper sleep
Lavender EO - for resting (and to add some extra smell)
You can recharge your satchel underneath the moonlight or with a crystal that correlates with the moon and even in salt as well.Â
WITCH'S 2023 CALENDAR
if i miss anything or get anything wrong, don't be afraid to correct me!
i live in the Northern Hemisphere, so some of these dates are based on that
sorry for the long post!!!
RETROGRADES OF 2023:
MERCURY RETROGRADE:
December 29, 2022 - January 18, 2023
April 21, 2023 - May 14, 2023
August 23, 2023 - September 15, 2023
December 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024
VENUS RETROGRADE:
July 22, 2023 - September 3, 2023
MARS RETROGRADE:
October 30, 2022 - January 12, 2023
JUPITER RETROGRADE:
September 4, 2023 - December 30, 2023
SATURN RETROGRADE:
June 17, 2023 - November 4, 2023
URANUS RETROGRADE:
August 24, 2022 - January 22, 2023
August 28, 2023 - January 27, 2024
NEPTUNE RETROGRADE:
June 30, 2023 - December 6, 2023
PLUTO RETROGRADE:
May 1, 2023 - October 10, 2023
FULL MOONS OF 2023:
WOLF MOON:
Friday, Jan 6
SNOW MOON:
Sunday, Feb 5
WORM MOON:
Tuesday, Mar 7
PINK MOON:
Thursday, April 6
FLOWER MOON:
Friday, May 5
STRAWBERRY MOON:
Sunday, Jun 4
BUCK MOON:
Monday, Jul 3
STURGEON MOON:
Tuesday, Aug 1
BLUE MOON:
Thursday, Aug 31
HARVEST MOON:
Friday, Sept 29
HUNTER'S MOON:
Saturday, Oct 28
BEAVER MOON:
Monday, Nov 27
COLD MOON:
Wednesday, Dec 27
NEW MOONS OF 2023:
Saturday, Jan 21
Monday, Feb 20
Tuesday, Mar 21
Thursday, Apr 20
Friday, May 19
Sunday, Jun 18
Monday, Jul 17
Wednesday, Aug 16
Friday, Sept 15
Saturday, Oct 14
Monday, Nov 13
Tuesday, December 12
FIRST QUARTER MOONS OF 2023:
Saturday, Jan 28
Monday, Feb 27
Wednesday, Mar 29
Thursday, Apr 27
Saturday, May 27
Monday, Jun 26
Tuesday, Jul 25
Thursday, Aug 24
Friday, Sep 22
Sunday, Oct 22
Monday, Nov 22
Tuesday, Dec 19
LAST QUARTER MOONS OF 2023:
Sunday, Jan 15
Monday, Feb 13
Wednesday, Mar 15
Thursday, Apr 13
Friday, May 12
Saturday, Jun 10
Monday, Jul 10
Tuesday, Aug 8
Wednesday, Sep 6
Friday, Oct 8
Sunday, Nov 5
Tuesday, December 5
HOLIDAYS OF 2023:
Samhain (All Hallow's Eve, Autumn-Winter Cross Quarter Days): Oct 31 - Nov 1
Yule (Winter Solstice): Dec 21 2023 - Jan 1 2024
Imbolc (Ground Hog's Day): Feb 1 - 2
Ostara (Spring Equinox): Mar 20
Beltane (Mayday): May 1
Litha (Summer Solstice): Jun 20
Lammas and Lughnasadh: Aug 1
Mabon (Autumnal Equinox): Sep 21 - Sep 29
*stupid little footnotes: i'm trying out some colors. idk. i think it's cool. more organized. lmk if you guys like or dislike it
tarot crystal & herb associations
The Fool - rose, geranium, cedar - agate, aventurine
The Magician - carnation, rosemary, vanilla - agate, sunstone
The High Priestess -Â acacia, sandalwood, lemongrass - moonstone, rose quartz
The Empress - hazel, olive, sunflower - peridot, turquoiseÂ
The Emperor - ginger, mugwort, laurel - ruby, sapphire
The Hierophant - lemon, sweet pea, lavender, violet - jade, topaz
The Lovers  - dragonâs blood, ginseng - agate
The Chariot - St Johnâs Wort, iris, lilly, dill, rosemary - amber, fluoriteÂ
Strength  - angelica, basil, comfrey, fennel, goldenseal, pennyroyal, thyme, yarrow - catâs eye, jasperÂ
The Hermit - angelica, chamomile, sage - bloodstone, peridotÂ
Wheel of Fortune - clover, daisy, fern, heather, iris, jasmine, lilac, peony, spearmint, violet - amethyst, opalÂ
Justice - dill, garlic, honeysuckle, violet - catâs eye, jet
The Hanged Man - grape, ivy, marigold - aquamarine, tigerâs eyeÂ
Death - blackberry, bramble, periwinkle - amber, bloodstoneÂ
Temperance - agrimony, bergamot, catnip, clover, foxglove, hibiscus, lily of the valley, valerian - amethyst, jasper, pyrite
The Devil - bergamot, carnation, fern, mugwort, rosemary - obsidian, apache tearsÂ
The Tower - heather, honeysuckle, morning glory, yarrow - lodestone, rubyÂ
The Star - angelica, grape, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, aster, bluebell, daisy, snapdragon, valerian - quartz, turquoise
The Moon - adderâs tongue, eucalyptus, sandalwood, lotus - moonstone, seleniteÂ
The Sun - broom, carnation, chamomile, fennel, geranium, lavender, marigold, rosemary - citrine, tigerâs eye, sunstoneÂ
Judgement - grape, ivy, marigold, violet - hematite, malachiteÂ
The World - rose, carnation, ivy, bay laurel - lapis lazuli, onyxÂ
Your deities love you.
Havenât tidied their altars in forever? They understand.
Donât have the motivation to give them offerings? They get it.
You havenât left bed for a long time? They still care about you.
Arenât devoting time to them lately? They donât mind
Forgot an offering? Thatâs alright. They forgive you.
Fucked something up? Theyâre not going to ditch you for your mistakes.
Decide to take a break from deity work? Totally cool, theyâll still be here for you.
Your deities understand your struggles. Even your mental health related issues. They get it, and they love you regardless. Just do your best for them, and theyâll appreciate it.Â
This.
There is a VERY BIG difference between executive disorder and disrespect.
There is a difference between neurodivergence and disrespect.
There is a difference between disability and disrespect.
Humans donât always know that.
Gods do.
Crystal Safety, Revisited
Thereâs an awesome post going around by @prettycitywitch that discusses crystal care and toxicity. I noticed a few errors in it, just due to the source that was used, so I contacted her and got permission to rewrite it to ensure the most accurate information possible is spread around in the witchy community. Iâve gone through every crystal in her list and added a few others.Â
Everything in this list has been confirmed by the Gemological Institute of America Laboratory (one of the foremost in gemological research), multiple published mineralogical sources, and/or at least two online mineralogical databases. Crystals of particular concern in each category have been bolded; the other listed crystals have a bit of wiggle room.
Crystals affected by sunlight or heat Most crystals (including nearly all in this list) are safe to expose to sunlight temporarily - you can wear them in jewelry during the day, for example, but donât leave them in your windowsill for weeks. In general, colorless crystals may be left in the sun indefinitely, while colored (especially pink) crystals should be stored in a place that doesnât get direct sun all day. Heat, on the other hand, can easily affect many crystals, but usually only at high temperatures (steam or a jewelerâs torch), so Iâve only included the ones that could be damaged by relatively low temperatures.
Amber - may crack in heat
Amethyst - may fade over time; safe to expose to sun temporarily
Apophyllite - heat can cause flaking; sunlight is fine as long as the specimen is kept cool
Maxixe (dark blue beryl) - fades extremely quickly to pale brown in sunlight; color can only be restored through irradiation
Azurite - will fade over time with exposure to sunlight; store in a dark, cool environment
Celestine - fades in long exposure to sunlight
Chrysoprase - may fade in sunlight; restoration of color sometimes possible through prolonged storage in water
Fluorite - occasionally can fade in sunlight
Hackmanite - exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area
Hiddenite - unstable in sunlight and heat to a lesser degree than kunzite; however, some darker green hiddenite is much more unstable than kunzite and great care should be taken, as it can fade in a matter of minutes
Kunzite - will fade drastically in sunlight; indoor incandescent light can also slowly affect this stone
Larimar - fades over time when exposed to sunlight and heat
Morganite - deeper colors or more lilac hues can fade in sunlight
Opal - fading is minimal, but sunlight, heat, and changes in air pressure can cause internal fracturing called âcrazingâ
Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) - may lose color or turn dull in sunlight or heat
Sulfur - extremely heat-sensitive; crystals may fracture or burst if left in the sun or held in your hand
Topaz - irradiated stones may fade in direct sunlight
Tugtupite - exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area
Vanadinite - may darken and lose transparency in sunlight
Zircon - heat-treated stones may revert to original color over time in sunlight; avoid exposure to UV lights (tanning beds, nail salons, etc)
Water-soluble crystals Though many crystals will eventually be worn away by water mostly due to tiny particles of other substances suspended in the water, there are very few that will dissolve in water in any significant way. Contrary to what some believe, most crystals with the suffix â-iteâ arenât water-soluble; â-iteâ simply means âstoneâ and is part of most mineralogical names.Â
Anhydrite - not water-soluble, but instead will absorb water and convert to gypsum; store in a dry environment and do not submerge
Boji stone - not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron component
Calcite - somewhat soluble in slightly acidic water; neutral or slightly alkaline water is usually safe; negligible dissolution in air due to gaseous carbon dioxide
Celestine - very slightly soluble
Chalcanthite - easily soluble in water, but must be stored in a humid environment
Chalcopyrite - not soluble, but may rust due to iron content
Fluorite - very slightly soluble
Gypsum - somewhat soluble; solubility decreases in warmer water
Halite - easily dissolves in water; moisture from your skin or humidity in the air can eat away at crystals
Hematite - not water-soluble, but exposed rough areas may rust
Magnesite - slightly soluble; solubility increases with presence of salt
Magnetite - not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron content
Malachite - slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide
Marcasite - water may trigger decomposition into melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid
Mica (muscovite, fuchsite, lepidolite, etc) - plate or sheet-like specimens may absorb water into cleavage planes and begin to break apart; aggregated crystals are safe in water
Pyrite - exposure to water, including high-humidity environments, can trigger breakdown
Rhodochrosite - slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide
Selenite - somewhat soluble; solubility decreases in warmer water
Sulfur - soluble in warm water; may form sulfuric acid over time if left in a wet or humid environment
Ulexite - dissolves in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water
Acid-soluble crystals A large number of crystals will dissolve in acid. Many only dissolve in strong acids, such as hydrochloric acid - I wonât list those here because it generally wonât be a concern. There is very little information on mineral solubility in weak acids, such as vinegar, so this list is incomplete. But really, why are you soaking any of your crystals in acid?
Amber - âyoung amberâ is soluble in a large number of chemicals
Aragonite - easily soluble, even in dilute acids; effervesces
Atacamite - readily soluble in acids
Azurite - may be slightly soluble
Calcite - easily soluble; effervesces
Lapis lazuli - composed of a number of minerals, including calcite, which may be acid-soluble; acetone and other substances may remove dye
Magnesite - slightly soluble in acids
Malachite - readily soluble in acids; color may also be affected
Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) - soluble in acids; surface will become dull and pitted
Rhodochrosite - slightly soluble in warm acids; effervesces
Smithsonite - effervesces and dissolves in acids
All water-soluble crystals
Crystals affected by salt Salt is a dehydrator, so any hydrated crystal may be damaged by it. Salt has a hardness of 2 to 2.5 and may scratch any mineral softer than this. It is safe to put non-hydrated crystals of a hardness between 2.5 and 7 in salt, but very fine scratches may occur due to impurities; donât put cabochons or faceted stones in this hardness range in salt.
Apophyllite - may dehydrate in salt, resulting in flaking; usually not an issue unless combined with heat
Cavansite - may dehydrate
Chalcanthite - dehydrates easily, forming potentially dangerous powder; store in a humid environment
Gypsum (including selenite) - hardness of 2; may be scratched by salt; may dehydrate to anhydrite
Opal - will dehydrate and develop internal fractures called âcrazingâ; store in a wet or humid environment
Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) - may become dull and pitted
Stilbite - may dehydrate
Potentially dangerous crystals
In general, crystals are pretty safe - handling them is usually okay. Many crystals do have somewhat dangerous elements, such as aluminum-bearing garnets, but theyâre âlockedâ in the crystal structure in a way that prevents them from harming us unless the crystal is powdered or dissolved and inhaled/ingested. The occasional garnet or moonstone gem water wonât hurt you in the slightest.
Because thereâs no way for this list to be âcompleteâ - I donât know what unusual stones you might have - I advise you to never make gem waters with or otherwise ingest
powdery, very fine, or fibrous crystals;
crystals which you have not identified;
metal ores;
metals, with the exceptions of gold, platinum, tungsten, and titanium; and
stones composed of a variety of minerals.
Donât use these crystals for gem water, elixir, massage oil, etc. Donât put these crystals in your mouth or otherwise insert them into your body.
Adamite - contains arsenic
Amazonite - generally safe, but the color is usually caused by traces of lead; donât use flaky or powdery specimens in gem waters
Atacamite - contains copper
Aurichalcite - contains copper and zinc
Azurite - contains copper
Boji stone - composition can vary, so some stones may have dangerous components
Brochantite - contains copper
Cerussite - ore of lead; wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust
Chalcanthite - contains copper; wash hands after handling; do not rub eyes after handling; do not inhale; do not ingest
Chalcopyrite - ore of copper
Chrysocolla - contains copper
Cinnabar - ore of mercury; always wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust; never ingest in any form; do not heat; massive (aggregate) cinnabar can contain elemental mercury which is very easily absorbed by the body
Conichalcite - contains copper and arsenic
Cuprite - contains copper; do not ingest
Dioptase - delicate, may break or crumble into powder; contains copper
Eilat stone - contains copper
Galena - ore of lead; wash hands after handling; flaky/crumbly specimens are common, be careful not to inhale dust
Malachite - contains copper
Marcasite - decomposes to melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid; do not ingest; wash hands after handling; do not inhale
Mohawkite - contains copper and arsenic; may contain other toxins
Psilomelane - contains barium
Pyrite - broken-down pyrite can contain sulfuric acid; do not ingest; if pyrite appears blackish or crumbly, wash hands after handling
Realgar - contains arsenic; wash hands after handling; never ingest
Serpentine (sp. chrysotile) - safe unless fibrous; do not inhale; asbestos
Stibnite - very soft; contains antimony
Sulfur - can form sulfuric acid when in contact with moisture
Turquoise - usually safe unless powdery; contains copper
Vanadinite - contains lead; may have traces of arsenic
Wulfenite - ore of lead and molybdenum; do not ingest or inhale
A few final safety reminders
â ď¸ Never swallow any crystals, because some otherwise safe crystals can interact with your stomach acids and produce dangerous chemicals.
â ď¸Â Never crush, powder, or dissolve crystals with the intention of inhaling or ingesting them - fine powders and solutions make elements more accessible to the body.
â ď¸ Wash your crystals in water and gentle soap before making any gem waters, elixirs, etc. with them. Even if the crystal itself is safe, it may have been in contact with other dangerous crystals or chemicals.
â ď¸ Never make gem water, elixirs, etc. with crystals that are on/in matrix (the base rock the crystals grew from). You donât know what the matrix is composed of, and it may contain dangerous minerals or elements.
â ď¸ Never burn, hold in a candle flame, or intentionally heat your crystals. Intentional heating should only be performed by a jewelry or gemstone professional in a controlled environment. The sole exception to this is anhydrite without matrix, which may be carefully raised to 200°C (~400°F), dry heat, to dehydrate it and change any gypsum components back to anhydrite. Be aware that this process can occasionally result in fractures, breakage, or internal damage to the stone.
Keep yourself and your crystals safe, everyone! Thereâs no way for this list to be complete, because there are thousands of minerals out there, so please feel free to contact me if you have questions about any particular stones!