i'm a magical girl here to protect the world from witches 💖 (contracted: april 2024)
i'm working on my magical craft alongside my magical girl life, so my blog will likely be a diary of all things magical (〃ﾟ3ﾟ〃)
i use "magical girl" "puella magi" etc as a gender neutral term for myself, and this is generally the language i use in my educational posts, but anyone can become a magical hero! also, i don't receive notifications here. i might be slow to reply to things, sorry!!
So, apparently the chuunis hate me now too? Which is kind of wild to me because I didn’t really say anything radical.
Honestly I haven’t really noticed anything besides a couple of people responding to stuff they’ve seen. What that tells me is that whoever’s mad already has me blocked. There’s a pretty good chance they didn’t even see my actual posts but just saw my username mentioned and jumped at the opportunity to start a flame war. From my perspective, they’ve already weeded themselves out.
But yeah, I don’t post expecting people to agree with me all the time, or even at all. I’m reminded every day here and in other occult spaces that my personal practice is pretty unique so I don’t really seek validation from magicians anymore. (Though I do admit it is nice sometimes!)
Despite that, this weird blog keeps getting follows and my resources routinely get liked and shared around. If nothing else, I’m grateful that regardless of what some people seem to be saying, there are also people out there who find what I share helpful. That’s enough for me to keep doing what I’m doing.
No, we do not hate you. No, we do not support people harassing you. We just want non-Chuunibyou to Stop Posting On Our Tags.
I have my personal gripes with some of what you teach but that's irrelevant to the issue, you're just not a Chuunibyou. You don't follow our praxis or participate in our community. Just stop posting on our tags.
This goes for everyone that's not a Chuunibyou. Please stop. It's getting rather annoying to only find help and tips for Magical Girls and no Chuunibyou. Feel free to keep using the tag if you are both a magical girl and a Chuunibyou, but it's getting to be that people just add the tag shits and giggles or something? Either way it's tiring. And Chuunis!! Keep posting about your practice or daily life. We need you out here.
This will be tagged with all the IRL magi tags I regularly use so it reaches them. The King is very tired...
I understand your perspective and your frustrations but I honestly don’t understand the issue with me using the ‘irl chuunibyou’ tag for some of my posts. I didn’t know there were ‘rules’ about being chuunibyou—and I would argue that would be pretty antithetical to the general concept.
Do I solely identify as a chuuni? No, and many people (whether they are part of the online community or not) don’t. But have I expressed that there are parts of my practice and my personal mythology that are chuuni? Yes, absolutely!
My Magi Praxis and Magical Entities posts are not just for real world magical girls or magical heroes. I regularly address mahō shōjo and chuunibyou in the same breath and discuss ideas and techniques that can be utilized by any magician regardless of practice or path. Even the posts that refer to certain sources or paradigms are structured in a way so techniques can be applied outside of those contexts.
There are so many overlaps in these niche magical spaces (not to mention the media that has influenced and popularized them) and I really do not understand the gatekeeping. Many new and young magicians come to these tags for help and community and it would be remiss not to share this with them.
i apologize if my input isn't exactly warranted here but it seems to me that "solely" is the keyword here and that majokkid is in fact chuuni? (apologies if my phrasing is off, i'm not entirely familiar with chuunibyou terminology)
i think trying to push someone out of a tag that they do belong to just because theyre also a magical hero is very rude and presumptuous about the nature of their practice which we will never be fully privy to as strangers on the internet!
genuine question.... how do you all go about not getting exhausted & overwhelmed? perhaps its because im new, but biolocation is taking a lot out of me & just one loss has me stressing if I'll ever get strong enough
this can manifest in a lot of different ways, but when i'm hitting a block, the best way i find to deal with it is to change something up. having trouble feeling motivated to patrol? i'll try a new route! struggling to focus while meditating? i'll change positions! spell not working the way i want it to? i redirect that energy to something else! doing the same thing all the time can be draining, so it's good to mix it up a little to keep your gears spinning.
it can take some time to figure out what'll work best for you, but i think adaptability is key to not getting down in the dumps over a failure. there's never only one solution to a problem. keep your hope burning, and rest until you're ready to tackle it with a fresh outlook!
fought a witch yesterday and ran into another puella magi in the labyrinth (´⊙ω⊙`)！not something that happens super often when i'm not entering with someone on purpose.. i let them have most of the grief seed since it seemed like they needed it so i guess i better go out hunting again soon
In and around the irl puella magi community, many aspiring puella magi are understandably nervous about getting into a contract with Kyubey due to the stipulations shown in Puella Magi Madoka Magica and related works.
Famously in Puella Magi Madoka Magica, girls are scouted by an Incubator (such as Kyubey) to become magical girls for a wish at price of their souls—which get ripped from their bodies and placed in a Soul Gem. We see demonstrated in the source materials that when magical girls are separated from their Soul Gems for more than 100 meters, they collapse lifeless until they are reunited—but is this a realistic expectation for irl puella magi?
In this Magi Praxis installment, I want to discuss some interpretations of what a ‘soul’ can be in terms of a magical contract. I hope to arm you with some ideas that can enhance your magical work as well as your relationship with your contractor!
Please note that the opinions I share in this post do not seek to ‘fakeclaim’ or invalidate anyone’s practices or beliefs. I am merely offering suggestions.
This post is part of my Magi Praxis series. If you have any suggestions for future topics, or you have attempted anything I have shared and want you share your experiences, please send me a message! I am always happy to go back and provide further explanation as well. ☆
As I mentioned in a previous post regarding contracts, many irl puella magi have reported to have experienced physical side effects from contracting with Kyubey in particular and have attributed this to the moment their souls were taken from their physical vessel and placed into a Soul Gem (whether physically or astrally).
That being said, I don’t know if there is enough evidence (or any at all, frankly) to assume that there are multiple young magicians walking around with their life-force separated from their bodies. After all, there are no cases of magi disobeying the ‘100 meter rule’ and immediately dropping dead or falling into a coma when separated from their Soul Gems. Rather, many report feelings of weakness, general sickness, and inability to tap into their clairsenses when they happen to forget their physical Soul Gems at home.
I want to reiterate here that while some may dismiss these claims as psychosomatic, I believe these experiences are nonetheless meaningful and impactful to the individual magician and should be respected as such. After all, there is no ‘canon’ or standard for irl magical girls or even puella magi at large, regardless of what some in the community may say—your magia is yours and yours alone.
But if Soul Gems do not contain life-force itself in this reality, what is taken from the magician during their contract?
Eight years before the original run of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, CLAMP published xxxHOLiC in which Yūko Ichihara the Dimensional Witch runs a shop where she grants wishes for her patrons.
Proper compensation must be made for offered goods or services.
One must not offer too much for the payment, one must not charge too much for the product. Reasonable, equitable, and fair.
If it isn’t, someone gets hurt.
What gets ‘hurt’ if the payment is not appropriate?
Your body in the material world.
Your fortune in the celestial world.
Your soul in the heavenly world.
When explaining the price of his wish, Yūko explains to Kimihiro Watanuki that a ‘soul’ does not necessarily equate to someone’s life, or life essence.
‘Soul’ implies a great many things.
A soul could be an item of great value to a person.
To have your wish granted, the only payment must be something of great value. […] You must give up something valuable.
She also insinuates that one can lay claim to a piece of someone’s ‘soul’ with just knowing their name or take someone’s fortune by knowing their birthdate.
Throughout xxxHOLiC and its sister publication Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, we can see this spiritual exchange happen in various ways. Sometimes, the payment for a wish is something physical; other times, a person’s most treasured possession is something immaterial, such as a memory.
Applying this back to the world of Madoka Magica, we can suggest that the complexity or the impact of a wish could inform an appropriate price. However, this price should only be something within your means of fulfilling—whether that is upon the acceptance of the contract or throughout your magical journey as a magical girl. If there as an imbalance in this exchange, or the magician fails to complete payment per the terms of the contract, the contract could feasibly become null and void.
This is all to say that your life-force needn’t be on the line to become a magical girl, even if that is what the source material dictates. I do believe something of great value should be offered though—it underlines the solemnity of the vow the magician is making.
If the xxxHOLiC interpretation of a ‘soul’ can be used in this context, here are some examples of sacrifices that could be sufficient:
⟡ An item of great importance or significance to you. You don’t need to destroy or throw it away but if it is something that you wear or interact with, you can put it aside and offer it solely to your contractor (at least for the duration of the work you are pursuing).
⟡ A vice, bad habit, or addiction. By accepting the terms of your contract, you can sacrifice this negative attribute that you feel defines you. I also see this exchange as great motivation for recovery, depending on the context. (If you are dealing with a chemical dependence, also seek professional medical guidance for your safety!)
⟡ In a similar vein, abstinence from particular activities, specifically ones you actively engage with or are otherwise drawn to.
But really as long as you feel the payment is sufficient, I’m sure everything will be alright. ☆
witches, the things all puella magi's hate! sure they give us grief seeds which are vital to our soul gems, but who said we have to like them? in this post i'll be discussing witches, familiars, labryinths, etc etc.
DISCLAIMER! this is not a form of roleplay, delusion or psychosis. this is a belief under the branch of pop culture witchcraft. anyone who is rude or disregards beliefs in the comments WILL be blocked.
#01 WHAT IS A WITCH?
witches are entities that are formed by negative energy, and magical girls witching out. witching out, while it takes a while to happen, is extremely uncommon. most times, it takes quite about 5ish months to witch out and even then, most magi's avoid it as it can completely ruin your clairesenses, astral self, etc. most times witches are formed from negative energy, which is why it's common to find witches at places such as schools, places where fights break out, etc. witches are usally very large, and are usually far taller than you. most witches i've fought are atleast double my height!
#02 WHAT ARE FAMILIARS?
familiars are often the entities you find in labryinths that aren't witches. they're usually there to distract you from finding the witch and to make you fed up enough to not wanna fight the witch. they're annoying, but pretty easy to defeat. just be sure to watch your back when near any entities in a labryinth, they can be PRETTY violent when they want to be (speaking from experience...). familiars are also USUALLY smaller than witches, but there can be exceptions (such as decoys), which i will go a little into detail on later.
#03 LABRYINTHS
labryinths are what witches and familiars hid themselves in, they're a bit hard to navigate when you're new, but you get used to it! the witch usually hides itself deep in the labryinth, but sometimes they're close to the entrance point. labryinths can be very unpredictable, such as holes randomly opening up, familiars randomly attacking, falling through holes, etc.
labryinths are accessed through the astral realm and usually cannot be sensed in physical by civillians.
#04 HOW DO I FIND AND ENTER A LABRYINTH?
you can usually tell when a witches labryinth is about when you're contracted, usually you feel sick, uncomfortable, lightheaded, etc, along with your soul gem reacting. soul gems react differently depending on the type you have. for example, my soulgem is a hairclip and whenever im nearby a labryinth, it feels like it's pulsating when i put my hand near it. those are usually tell-tale signs you're near a labryinth.
once you've found it, you wanna either remember the location, take a picture or write down the witches sigil. a sigil is an identifier thats unique per labryinth, and can be used to enter a witches labryinth when in astral no matter where you are. then, you wanna astral project to the location and focus on entering the labryinth (if you didn't spawn in it).
DISCLAIMER!: please do not enter a labryinth unless you are a contracted puella magi, as they can be dangerous and unpredictable at times. if a witch is too strong for you to defeat, LEAVE. you can always fight it another day or get a stronger magi to fight it instead.
#05 HOW DO I DEFEAT A WITCH AND HOW DO I KNOW IF I'VE DEFEATED IT?
honestly, just keep attacking it until it's gone. im serious! just keep throwing your attacks at it, once the witch is dead the labryinth will start to fade away, and a grief seed will be in the area. usually in the 5 metres around you. if you think you've defeated the witch but the labryinth doesn't fade, that was unfortunately a decoy.
decoy's are usually something in the labryinth that moves like the witch, but are not the witch. for example, the decoy might take the form of a large plant, and once you defeat the decoy, the witch might be underneath the fake plant. decoys are also usually very hard to defeat, and are almost constantly regenerating themselves. i've only encountered 2 decoys in my entire magi journey though, so take this with a grain of salt.
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Hiii....so,i was wondering lately much things abt doppels.....so i was kinda searching for and i learned more,but theres something im curious abt....How is it to use a doppel for the first time and of the rest of the time?
the first time is kind of scary, since you need your soul gem to be in a state of intense corruption for a doppel to manifest, and that comes with a lot of unpleasant negative emotions and the anxiety of straddling the line between magical girl and witching out. in this state, you'll likely experience a lot of pain, grief, or sorrow relating to some deeply ingrained fears or insecurities--these fears are the doppel. it's very difficult to not let it get to you! that's why you need to be very very positive you can summon a doppel before you try; remember in the original series doppels come from the APS and aren't a regular feature of being a puella magi.
from the second time onward it gradually gets less scary, but still tense, since overreliance on the doppel is likely to cause doppel syndrome. it never really feels good to use, but there is a sense of catharsis afterwards, if that makes sense? like you just dropped a heavy weight you had to carry for hours! plus a fresh and clean soul gem after too.
daily reminder - you have the power to make the world a better place ! ! even if everything around you seems grim right now and scary , you still have unmatched abilities to fight despair and pain , abilities like nobody has ever seen in this world . . . you matter ! ! ✧.*
even if you feel silly , or crazy , just know that your work matters . who you truly are . it all matters . you deserve to be that true version of yourself , even if our work is scary and intense sometimes . i have nothing but endless faith that you will succeed always ! !
living magis - for life ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ 🫶🏼 i love you all . . my friends
Within the irl magical girl community, there is a heavy emphasis on the importance of astral work and strengthening one’s ‘clairsenses’ but I see a lot of newer magicians struggle with basic techniques for quieting the mind and preparing the physical body for magical work.
While this post will not be exhaustive by any means, I hope there will be enough for you to be able take something away that will help you in your journey!
This post is part of my Magi Praxis series. If you have any suggestions for future topics, or you have attempted anything I have shared and want you share your experiences, please send me a message! I am always happy to go back and provide further explanation as well. ☆
When folks think of the act of meditation, they generally picture something akin to a Buddhist meditation: someone sitting in a full or partial Lotus position, eyes closed, and perhaps holding their hands in some sort of mudra and intonating ‘om’.
While this is perfectly acceptable, there are many ways to tailor the act of meditation to your mental and physical needs. After all, the act of meditation is not about the aesthetics—it’s about regulating your mind and body to be quiet but open in the present.
1. Avoid laying down, particularly in bed
While it is important to be comfortable during your meditation session, this is also a disciplined act. If you lay down in bed to meditate, you may find you have a higher propensity of falling asleep during your session.
If you cannot sit upright on the floor unsupported with anything but a meditation cushion, try sitting upright in a chair with your feet planted on the ground and your hands rested on your knees. Maintaining balance and good body alignment is part of the discipline of meditation—it subtly reminds your body that this act is intentional and you are not preparing to fall asleep.
It is also possible to meditate while in motion! Walking and working meditations are excellent, particularly for those of us who get restless sitting in one spot for too long.
For a walking meditation, plan out a safe path to travel free from obstructions. This can be indoors or outdoors! Focus your gaze low towards your feet, a few inches in front of you. Walk slowly and deliberately, taking care to stay balanced and consistent in your strides and maintain a regular breathing pattern. As for your hands, try not to have them dangle by your sides; clasp your hands gently and hold them near your core.
Working meditations can be done with most regular chores, like cleaning or washing dishes, and other repetitive tasks. Once you fall into a comfortable rhythm of motion, focus gently on the task in front of you. Avoid scrutinizing the details—let the actions and aural, visual, and tactile stimuli move through you consistently.
2. You don’t have to close your eyes
You can totally meditate with your eyes closed if you prefer but I find that a soft gaze landing a few inches in front of me yields a more productive meditation session.
Even if you decide to focus on a specific object or point in your field of vision, try to avoid straining too hard! This can easily stray into the territory of ‘object concentration’ which I may discuss more in a future post.
3. Forget about ‘silencing the mind’
In many occult resources, practitioners say that the goal of meditation is attaining an absence of thought. For most people, this is just not possible or sustainable over a long period of time regardless of neurotype.
Instead, allow these moments of mental silence to come and go naturally. To some practitioners, it may feel or be akin to dissociation but this is not necessarily a bad thing! Try to gently note what coaxes you into that state, if you can. At first, you may not experience it at all and that’s perfectly fine. Meditation is a practice and with time you will be able to notice and perhaps work within that mental ‘void’ space.
4. That being said, focus on something
When we have nothing to focus on, our mind wants to wander. Focus on your breath—try to maintain a regular cadence (of breathing in, holding in your breath, breathing out, sitting with no air) and choose a number to work up to. Start small with a count of 5 and repeat for the duration of your session. If you lose track, start again. Once you are comfortable with 5 counts, ramp up to 10. Prayer beads are a great tool for this as you can match the tactile sensation of the beads to the act of counting. If you are doing a walking meditation, match your steps to your breathing.
If you are meditating with your eyes open, you can also just observe subtle changes in your environment while counting your breaths. Notice the shifts in light and shadow or how a gentle breeze effects your surroundings; let these moments pass as quickly as they come.
With practice, you’ll be able to refocus your mind when you notice it wandering. If you find yourself gravitating towards certain thoughts or signs during your session, try to take note of them afterwards! If you forget, try not to stress about it; with time, your retention will improve.
to our younger mahous, i want you all to know more than anything that it's okay to set boundaries. yes, even hard boundaries. you can say with your whole chest capital N-O to people who you feel are taking advantage of your kindness and generosity. it says nothing negative about you, and it doesn't make you a bad person for setting that boundary.
don't feel like you have to feel guilty about it. you matter, too. your comfort matters. your time matters. your energy matters. your patience and wellbeing matters.
it's okay to set boundaries. set as many boundaries as it takes to make you feel comfortable.
