Hearth & Hygge Witchcraft

This blog is for my journaling, speculations, interests & expressions. I just want to talk Magic, Physics, Theology, Anthropology, Anime and any other source of Seratonin on this HellSite. 18 or younger, DNI please. I am 27.

[remanence-of-love]

[hearthandhomemagick]

Never understood the whole "Food tastes like sand in my mouth." Not until today.

I didnt relate to being so angry with someone you love....that you sob and pound into their chest.

Maybe I was just trying to jumpstart a heart I felt had been lost a long time ago. Trying to stop the sobs, but not being successful.

Everything right now is so fucking bitter. Not realizing that our last kiss would be our last kiss. Not knowing that I would feel so cold falling, knowing I had to cut the line.

And then.....and then I land softly. Into a warmth I am not accustomed to. Into promises I half expect to be broken. I've landed in a terrifying place, where feeling good is the scariest thing I've faced. Where pleasure is such a welcomed distraction, along with sweet words of promises I refuse to hold my breath for.

We broke up today. And now he is my roommate. And someone new has swept in swiftly to catch me in my fall.

I'm trading hurt for hurt, wishing the man before would have just fucking listened to me. Facing a new man who says he wants to serve me.....

I've learned to only accept actions.

And I am so....

Lost.

[hearthandhomemagick]

Just finished weedeating and planting some Lavender!

Its odd, anytime I garden I think about how amazingly accomplished I feel after. How proud I am once flowers or herbs are planted in good areas. The sweat, the red cheeks, hair wild and nails filthy. I get eaten up by ants at least once each time, but it is so fucking worth it to my yard after. And to see my dogs absolutely lose their shit at all the space they have to zoom.

Its interesting, gardening can actually be really funny. I planted what I thought was Loufa's and Devils Horn Gourds in my yard. A few weeks later, and my Loufa's are gourds, and my gourds are fucking sunflowers. And my gourds have taken off some majestically, their little viney grippers hold onto EVERYTHING. And they make perfect little circles to grip, its so cool. And sunflowers move throughout the day, facing the sun as it moves.

And my new Pineapple Sage? Dramatic. Dramatic as fuck. It goes a few hours without water, and BAM, suddenly you have what looks like wilted weeds.

And I'll tell you what, I spent my entire DAY outside. I gave myself a lunch break (Reactive Hypoglycemic, I WILL fall out), I listened to videos while I worked the yard. I enjoyed it all. As odd as it sounds, I like the feeling of needing a shower after a long day of labor. I admire the calluses on my palms, laugh at the new bug bites and farmers tan. I talk with my partner about dinner and what I will cook later.

And I wonder if Elain feels this way.

I wonder if she finds some dramatic plants and gets really sassy with them. And I think about how she probably adores a good bath after being outside. And how she probably hates dresses when she is working in the yard, because the fabrics just get in the way and torn. She'd probably appreciate something more flexible to move in.

And she'd probably make a hardy meal afterwards. Leafy greens she grew, a tray of rolls and mashed potatoes from scratch, a nice solid protein to go with it all.

I get these big thoughts about Elain sometimes. I go through most of my days trying not to think about the next books, wanting to get through the days quickly. But when I do things that I've always enjoyed since I was little, things that remind me of Elain, I just cant help but relate to her. I can't help but understand where she is coming from, and wonder where SJM is going with her.

Now, time for me well-deserved shower with a lovely candle. May you all be sweet and have an amazing night! (Images of my blooming gourds and sunflower below).

[fitnessadvicethatfitsinyourlife]

Drinking soda is better than drinking nothing all day. Eating ice cream for dinner is better than eating nothing for dinner. Eating salsa is better than having no produce in your diet at all.

Water is way more hydrating than soda, but soda is more hydrating than nothing. A balanced meal is way more nutritious than ice cream, but ice cream is more nutritious than nothing.

Something is better than nothing. Some hydration is better than no hydration. Some nutrients are better than no nutrients. Some produce is better than no produce.

Don't let societally imposed food guilt trick you into believing that nothing is a better choice. Nourishing your body, however you can, is always the better choice. Fed is best. Always.

[perfectquote]

“To love a person is to see all of their magic, and to remind them of it when they have forgotten.”

— Unknown

[recolored-classics]

Hylas and the Nymphs (1896) by John William Waterhouse

[hearthandhomemagick]

In 2018, I witnessed Oliver Tree open for Hobo Johnson at the Orlando House of Blues. I fell in love the second he rode out on his too-small-scooter wearing that old early 2000's pattern on stirophoam cups.

2018-2026 Oliver Tree has been one of my favorite artists in the game, even surpassing Hobo Johnson. His creativity, fearless self expression, his humor. All of it. I loved it.

Last night, I found out that he died in a helicopter crash in Brazil.

If I weren't on 2 different antidepressants, I'd be sobbing right now. Inconsolable. But my eyes are dry while my heart is shattering.

Alien Boy was and always will be my favorite song. My nephews, as well.

Rest peacefully in whatever weird ass heaven you made it to. We love you, man.

[hearthandhomemagick]

Could someone tell me about Elains response when she witnesses the tapestry being made in ACOFAS?

I just feel like tapestry-work would be an art style Elain would be able to express her visions through. As a seer, tapestry work allows one to create visual prophecies, getting the image from her head and woven into fabric. And unlike painting/drawing, tapestry work tends to be a bit more....I dont know how to describe it properly, a bit more thorough or intricate?

Hear me out, I'm doing crochet tapestry work, and the images in my head translate easier in fabric than it does with pen or paper. And it's a very personal experience that one can find peace and solace in.

So I'm just imagining that Elain, not being a dancer nor painter, would be able to express her visions in a physical sense through tapestry.

[hearthandhomemagick]

New Jewelry collaboration with ACOTAR drops? LETS FUCKING GO, ITS THEORY TIME BITCHES.

I am referring specifically to this merch of Azriels ACOWAR quote while strategizing for the impending war, "We—Rhys, Cass, and I—will occasionally remind each other that what we think to be our greatest weakness can sometimes be our biggest strength. And that the most unlikely person can alter the course of history."

The name of the bracelet is Swords and Shadows. This quote always held a foreshadowing aspect of Elain being the one to change history, and being the most unlikely to do so. She was never expected to kill the king, but she's the reason history changed.

Your thoughts? Do with it what you will, but I'm getting Elriel vibes from this one. Maybe I'm delusional, though, lmao.

[hearthandhomemagick]

I have found so much peace in my garden recently. Getting sunburned while planting my flowers by hand is a manner of self care. Weed-eating and mowing my yard makes me feel good. Accomplished.

This morning, my rose bush showed me its beauty in best of ways. I admired the petals and thorns before reaching out to touch one. Pink petals delicately fell into the palm of my hand, almost like a gift.

I wanted to share this little experience with you all, because it gave 2 very distinct vibes. 1. Aphrodite. My girl and I have been in limbo with each other, but never out of touch. She shows that as often as I do. And 2. Elain. I think of how she may feel in her garden, not minding the dirt or grass coating her skin. And I think of how easy it is for her to sit alone, quietly, basking in the Sun while cold soil surrounds her fingertips.

I dont know, Aphrodite and Elain go hand-in-hand in my head. Maybe it is because I am compared to Elain sometimes and I associate myself with Aphrodite. Who knows, its an odd combo I dont expect others to really get.

But whoever sees this can definitely ignore the writing and just appreciate the beauty of the roses!

[becherdireinen]

trust that everything will fall into place without you forcing it there.

[elrieluniverse]

“Feyre and Nesta, It was so easy for them. Nature picked right.” - SJM (CHD, March 4th 2026).

[bright-side20]

"Then his gaze shifted to Elain, and though it was utterly neutral, something charged went through it. Between them. Elain’s breath caught slightly..."

[hearthandhomemagick]

Isn't it odd how similar Bryaxis and Azriel are?

Hear me out.

Potential Spoilers

Bryaxis, who lives at the bottom of the library, enveloped in shadows and only wishing for a single window to watch the stars.

Azriel grew up similarly, developing shadows from the cellar his father kept him in. One specific quote from Rhys? "...not even a window."

SJM mentioned that there is a part in this book where she gasped and sort of said, "I didn't mean to make that connection but it is absolutely perfect."

What if Bryaxis and Azriel are that connection she didn't mean to make? And where is Bryaxis?

Where does fear itself go?

Where it is safe.

I'm thinking there may be a connection between Mor and Bryaxis, as well. Maybe Bryaxis is the shadows we see at Mor's manor? Maybe she returned to the library, though I now doubt it knowing the bargain has yet to be fulfilled for her window installation.

Also, Elain making personal choices in her mating bond. That looks like allowing herself to be the bad guy to everyone else in silence. She will do what she wants, despite who it pisses off. She will be the decider of whether her bond is right for her, which it probably isn't just because SJM said all 3 being in perfect bonds when bonds aren't always perfect is more interesting to her. (Correct me if I misheard, it was a long 2 hours and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time).

I have so many thoughts about it all, and my thoughts are more to the unanswered questions. Like, our FireBird also has an unfulfilled bargain, why can Bryaxis and Vassa walk freely? Tamlin doesn't have a redemption, so to speak, but he also isn't going to fuck off and just die somewhere. He is neutral territory for SJM due to the amount of women who have confessed leaving their DV situations after reading ACOMAF. So what does he do, exactly???? These next books are multi-perspective, and takes long enough to spread into 4 parts. Who are those perspectives?

So many inquiries, so excited for October!!!!!

[hearthandhomemagick]

Let's Talk Bryaxis

For those of you who have yet to see the recent Call Her Daddy interview with SJM, this includes a decent sized spoiler. Do not continue if you do not want spoilers, as it shifts a few things perspective-wise.

After watching the interview, SJM intentionally calling Bryaxis "she" and then asking "...where does fear itself go?" I was FLOORED.

My thoughts aren't well thought out, if I am being honest, however I want to get it off my chest before I forget it, as insane as it may be.

Bryaxis only wanted a window to look out of. She wanted to stay in the library, with the priestesses. What if Bryaxis turned into fear itself as a protection thing? She was also traumatized by men previously, and related to the priestesses. She found comfort in their kindness.

I don't think Bryaxis is hiding anywhere. I think she in in the library, or just shifting between spaces and shadows in the library and HoW.

She made a deal, and I am pretty sure she has to fulfill that deal or wreap magical consequences (please tell me if I am misremembering). The only people who haven't fulfilled the deal yet is Rhys and Feyre. They need to build a window for her to look out of.

Please, add your thoughts. I may come up with more later on, but Bryaxis being a girls girl? Chefs kiss.

[hearthandhomemagick]

A potential unintentional spoiler from SJM:

BRYAXIS IS A GIRL.

For those who didn't hear me, I said,

BRYAXIS IS A BAD BITCH.

[hearthandhomemagick]

I'M NOT FREAKING OUT, YOU ARE.

ACOTAR 6 PART 1 IS CONFIRMED COMING OUT OCTOBER 27, 2026!!!!!

IT IS LONG. LOT OF INSIGHT FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES.

ACOTAR 6 PART 2 AND 3 IN JANUARY 2027.

PART 4 TBD.

SHE IS EXPLORING A BOND THAT IS WRONG.

SHE SAYS ELAIN HAS A LOT OF HEALING AND TRAUMA TO WORK THROUGH.

SHE IMPLIED SHE HASN'T WRITTEN FOR TAMLIN AND FEELS LIKE IT WOULD BE TRICKY TO WRITE ABOUT. SO TAMLETOE HAS NO REDEMPTION IN THESE BOOKS. HE IS NOT ELAINS SECRET MATE EITHER.

I HAVE SO MANY THOUGHTS.

I AM ABSOLUTELY LOSING IT. HYPERFIXATION REINSTATED.