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"I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas"
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Mike Driver
Sade Olutola
if i look back, i am lost
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@theartofmadeline
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Stranger Things
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@kay-averno
You know, I think that Remus Lupin, if he was a modern teenager, (and alive) would listen to girl in red.
He would probably eat chocolate and read a book while listening to it.
@ all the people who are obsessed with dead wizards from the 70s, right?!!
My piece for the @problemchild-zine - an illustration for absolutely amazing fic by @fedzkun please check their ao3!
where's my beloved where's my beloved where's my beloved WHERE is my beloved where is he where is MY beloved
@todorokitops
Reblogging cuz i love those tags
Theyâre going to try and kill him.
Heâs probably already dead
BOOOOOST THIS
YOOOOO
seriously guys boost this
I donât care if it looks ugly on your blogs THIS COULD POSSIBLY SAVE LIVES
Nigerians are about to save the world
Governments are gonna kill this guy.
his name is Maduike Ezeibe, a professor at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State. this is huge
The world wonât get serious about this unless a post goes viral and thatâs sad af You rather talk about a vine video or popular culture ok thatâs fine and all but thereâs a cure for HIV/Aids and america is lying There is a cure for HIV/Aids and no one will spread the news for those who are diagnosed with it, so that THE WORLD COULD WAKE TF UP There is hope for those who have been diagnosed with a disease that may have given them 20 or so years to live For the first time in the history of the world thereâs is a possible preventative cure for one of the most deadliest viral diseases
Most def had to reblog this. Iâm supporting him 1000%
https://www.naij.com/455113-nigeria-professor-claims-to-have-cure-for-hivaids.html
Repost & Save a Life!!!!!! Repost
There is hope .Amen Repost this would help a lot of peopleâŠ
God bless this man. I hope this saves lives.
Reblog it saves lives
The tumblr app closed on me TWICE when I tried to reblog this
coincidence?
(THREE TIMES)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cool shit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REBLOG THIS SHIT OR BLOCK ME
Reblog please
@madhattey @princeofmints @androgynousblackbox @ryuronny @mrgoldsdearie @blogthegreatrouge @ship-is-love @askoswaldandedward
WHAT I S THIS
REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG
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REBLOG THE FUCK OUTTA TGIS BREAK THE NOTES IF WE HAVE TO
haha take this, government!
Wow my instinct about this topic was right.
REBLOG
Reblog
Reblog if you can handle it but also this is important and Iâm proud of you either way
Doesnât matter were you grew up. Doesnât matter the country or continent you came from. Smart people are all over the world and news flash they discover things all the time. Iâm really proud of this man though anyway he is going to help so many people.
This ainât blog relevant, I dont fuckin care
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Reblog this or Iâll eat your toes while youâre sleeping
^ ima come for your tater toes if you donât reblog
Seasonal problems
Just realized Iâm free to post my piece for the @bokunostylezine !!!! This was so much fun to draw, I never knew I could manage to make this many bright colors work togetherâŠâŠâŠ. haha
Hello yes todayâs promptâs nature and Iâm super weak for Bakugou feeling mushy feelings (though youâre being weird again Blasty stop that)
*whispers* shower that boy in support
Day threeâs promptâs Insecure -Â in this group I could have picked any of them and it would have worked just fine, what a mess these boysâ self-esteem are
ATLA AU
Boku no Hero Academia ( bnha ) + Kaminari Denki // sketches 㠀Phone Wallpapers (640 x 1136)
My intention isnât to BOSS people around. But people who donât create on tumblr really have to understand that if creators stop posting here, you wonât have anything else to like but maybe memes. If you want content to circle around to your dashboard... you have to pay it forward and reblog. That is why this website is dying. The Ban is not the only reason.
And its like.... people dont even fucking realize how special tumblr is
Tumblr doesnât have verified checkmarks. Tumblr doesnât have an algorithm to you show âThe Best Stuffâ. Tumblr doesnât display how many followers you have. Tumblr isnât obsessed with subscriptions.Â
Tumblr is an even playing field compared to websites like Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. Which means its up to us, the users, to spread the word of people we enjoy-- the way the internet should be.
Iâm not asking you to reblog shit you donât like. Iâm not asking you to reblog everything out of pity. But when you see a post you genuinely like, reblog it.
I think so many people mistake the âyou should reblogâ message with âIâm greedy and all I want is notesâ when itâs really not at all like that.
When creators say theyâre discouraged from creating because their posts get no notes, they donât mean they will refuse to create unless their last edit reaches at least 1k notes. What they mean is that the effort theyâre putting into creating something purely out of inspiration and the need to share their passion and creativity with the world is being consumed and forgotten, just like it is on Instagram. Tumblr has changed from having an even reblog-like ratio, or even twice as many reblogs as likes, to being another social media where users consume content instead of sharing it.
Weâre not trying to force you to reblog everything or want you to fill your blog with things you donât like. But Tumblr is built on reblogs and likes. This is not a fast-food company where you can order something, consume it, and then throw it away. The very base of this website is sharing, as opposed to Instagram. Here, likes donât give our posts exposure, reblogs do.
Notes are not the problem, the fact that you want new content without supporting creators is. So yeah, donât be surprised if creators stop creating because nobody wants to share their creations.
Building a Magical Home
One of my favorite quotes about the magic of homemaking comes from Cory Hutcheson, host of the New World Witchery podcast. He says, âHome is a transformational act. It is the thing you do to turn a space into a space⊠that is full of ritual and significance and meaning. So there is sort of this ongoing relationship you have with the space that makes it a home.â
The act of creating a home, of making a space your own, is inherently magical. But if you want to make your space feel a little more witchy, here are some ideas to get you started.
Charms and Talismans
Making your own magical objects can be a powerful way to bring magic into your space. The best thing about making your own charms is that you can make them look however you want, so itâs easy to disguise them as ordinary household objects. You can make a charm for any intention by combining objects based on their magical correspondences.
Iâve talked about protective charms in previous posts, so Iâm not gonna spend a lot of time on it here. The simplest protective charm is keeping a large piece of iron under your bed to keep away nightmares, evil spirits, and negative energy. You could also make your own protection charm, like a witch bottle.
You can create a âhappy homeâ charm to bring peace, harmony, and happiness into your home. This charm could include herbs like basil, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and/or bay leaves, as well as other items that you associate with peace and good fortune, like lucky coins, crystals, or black cat fur. Write your desires for a harmonious and happy home on a piece of paper, fold it up, and add it to the charm. You could store these items in a green bag, bury them in your backyard (in this case, make sure youâre only using biodegradable plant matter â leave out the coins and crystals), or place it inside a household object like a lamp or an end table.
If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep issues, try making a dream charm to help you sleep well and have sweet dreams. To make a simple dream charm, fill a blue or purple bag with lavender, chamomile, peppermint, and any other objects that you associate with peace, restfulness, and sleep. If you want to have lucid dreams or receive psychic messages in your dreams, include a bit of mugwort. Place the charm in your pillow or under your mattress. (I personally swear by this one, as itâs helped a lot with my insomnia.)
Charms are great for homemaking magic because youâre actually creating a magical object, which can then become a permanent fixture of the space.
Magical Decor
You can use magical items to decorate your home to bring certain qualities into that space.
Hanging or displaying a broom is said to bring good fortune, protection from evil, and good hospitality. Cauldrons are used to represent the Goddess, rebirth, and raw potential. Horseshoes hung above door frames bring safety and luck to all who cross under them, and keep unwanted guests away. If you can get them legally and ethically, animal bones, teeth, claws, and feathers can represent the spirit and energy of that animal. You can also put up images of spiritual and occult symbols â I have an image of the Sun tarot card hanging in my bedroom to promote positivity and growth.
If you need to be a little more subtle with your witchy decorations, working with the magic of color is a great way to do that. Gathering a lot of items of a single color in one room changes the energy of that room. Hereâs a quick guide to give you some ideas:
Yellow is associated with divination, mental clarity, the element of air, success, communication, and inspiration.
Purple is associated with divine power, spiritual awareness, mystery, astral travel, magic, and authority.
Blue is associated with healing, psychic abilities, the element of water, peace, truth, and patience.
Red is associated with protection, the fire element, sex, power, vitality, and love.
Orange is associated with ambition, creativity, breaking through blockages, and career success.
Pink is associated with romantic love, friendship, self love, compassion, and emotional well-being.
Green is associated with nature, herbalism, the earth element, money, wealth, prosperity, and luck.
Brown is associated with grounding, animal magic, stability, and balance.
White is associated with purification, cleansing, the full moon, new beginnings, healing, and spiritual growth.
Black is associated with protection, truth, outer space, banishing, and transition.
Decorating your home with colors that are meaningful to you can create a powerful magical space. You may also have your own color associations (for example, yellow is a very âhappyâ color for me), so feel free to incorporate those into your decor as well!
Growing Magical Houseplants
Most witches feel a very deep connection to nature and draw power from the natural world, but we canât all live in a cottage in the heart of the forest. Even if you live in a tiny apartment in the city, you can still bring nature into your space by keeping houseplants. Many popular houseplants have magical uses, and many popular magic herbs can be grown inside. Here are a few to get you started.
Aloe. This is one of my favorite plants. Aloe brings luck and protection, especially protection on an energetic/spiritual level. I like to keep aloe in my bedroom to protect me while I sleep, as well as to bring luck and inspiration while Iâm working at my desk.
Basil. Basil is very popular in money spells, and will attract prosperity and luck to your home. However, it also has protective properties â both spiritual protection and protection from bugs, since basil is a natural insect repellent! Basil can also be used in love spells, and is just generally a good plant to have around for good vibes.
African Violet. This flowering plant attracts positive spiritual energy into your space. It has associations with the moon and the water element, and is very good for promoting spirituality and psychic power.
Rosemary. Rosemary is one of those herbs that every witch should have on hand. Itâs so darn versatile, it can be used as a substitute for virtually any other herb, and can be used for almost any intention. Some of the most common magical associations for rosemary include: cleansing, purification, protection, healing, mental activity, and enhancing memory. According to author Deborah J. Martin, thereâs an old English saying that, âWhere rosemary grows, the woman rules the house.â Like basil, rosemary is a natural insect repellent.
Lavender. Lavender brings peace, love, and gentleness, which makes it a perfect addition to any home. It can be used in spells for cleansing and purification, enhancing psychic abilities, and stress relief. Lavender is also a powerful addition to love spells. Keeping lavender in the bedroom can aid in restful sleep, while lavender in the kitchen will bring harmony to the home.
Sage. Sage is the most talked about cleansing herb, and with good reason. Unfortunately, a lot of the sage bundles you can buy at metaphysical stores are made with white sage (Salvia apiana), which is sacred to Native American peoples and is endangered due to overharvesting. Instead of buying those, why not grow your own garden sage (Salvia officinalis), which has a lot of the same magical properties? Growing sage in your home will purify the space and protect those who live there. Sage also has an association with wisdom and mental prowess.
Hoya. Hoya is a common houseplant that youâve probably seen even if you donât know it by name. It has a distinctive appearance with waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. Hoya aligns and balances the energy centers within your body, as well as in the surrounding space. Itâs associated both with grounding and with spiritual openness, so it can be great for balancing the two.
Peppermint. Peppermint has a variety of magical uses, but my favorite way to use it is for gently opening up blockages and getting things moving. Itâs great for cleansing, but is more gentle than rosemary or sage. Place it in any room where you tend to do a lot of healing work, or where you could use some peace and love. Peppermint is also used in dream magic, so growing it in the bedroom may bring on vivid or lucid dreams.
Orchid. Orchids are used in magic for love and lust. Historically, orchid has been used in folk medicine to promote male virility and âJezebel root,â used in American folk magic to attract wealthy male lovers, is a type of orchid root. If you live with a significant other, try growing an orchid in the bedroom to promote passion in your sex life. Otherwise, grow orchids in your home to promote love or to attract romance.
Catnip. If you have cats, theyâll love this one. Catnip is actually a type of mint, and has strong lunar associations. Itâs said to make one more charming and attractive, and is especially useful for attracting women. At the same time, catnip promotes courage and fierceness. It is also, of course, associated with cats and feline deities, so this is definitely a plant youâll want to keep around if the cat is one of your animal guides.
If you have a yard space that you can turn into an outdoor garden, your magical plant options are limited only by your local ecosystem. Some outdoor plants that have magical uses include roses, sunflowers, rue, lemon balm, and strawberries.
Creating an Altar
Altars are focal points of magical and spiritual energy. Many people, both witches and non-witches, find that having a designated space for their spiritual practice creates a deeper sense of sacredness and purpose.
An altar can serve lots of different purposes. Many witches use their altar as a magical work space to prepare spells, meditate, and do divination. You may choose to dedicate your altar to a deity, your ancestors, or some other spirit(s) you work with. You can also build altars for specific intentions, such as a money altar or a love altar â performing rituals at this altar everyday is a powerful method for manifestation. You altar may be some or all of these things, or it may just be a place to sit and connect with the spiritual.
You can set up an altar on any flat surface, like a shelf or table, or inside a container like a jewelry box. Your setup can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. An altar can be huge and complex, with statues and candles and flowers, or it can be as simple as a tealight and an incense burner. Itâs all about what appeals to you.
Resources:
New World Witchery pocast, âEpisode 143 â The Magical Homeâ
Southern Cunning: Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South by Aaron Oberon
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
âCandle colors and their meaningsâ by Michelle Gruben on the Grove and Grotto blog
Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck
A Green Witchâs Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin
âThe Magic of Orchids in Wiccan Love Spells & Ritualsâ on the Art of the Root blog
How to: Cottagecore Respectfully*
1. Learn whose land you are on, and actually educate yourself on their history AND their present.
2. If you purchase or own land, return it to the tribe in which is belongs (this does not mean you canât use or live on your land, click link)
3. Before planting anything or altering the landscape in any way, PAY knowledge keepers of said tribe to give you an assessment of your land: they will explain to you what you should and shouldnât do to the land, what you should plant there (if you are in the US, these are probably going to be plants you are not familiar with, as many plants you think of as crops are not from here but from Europe) , and how.
4. Actually follow the recommendations given to you. Just because you want to grow carrots doesnât mean the land you are on is for growing carrots. Just because you want pet cows doesnât mean you should have them. Accept that.
5. Support indigenous food sovereignty by gifting some of what you produce (because, if done right, you will have extra) to your local indigenous groups.
* this is a write up by me. Members of other indigenous communities may have differing opinions.
every time I see this it gets reblogged
Charlotte Eriksson
