Kinnara

a baby green

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This is my first Litha!

There are no acorn trees where I’m from, so I got these cuties online, they come in 10s minimum, and my mini altar is filled with their cheerful accompaniment!

Also featured are my little stones, a cinnamon incense cone, and a self-love jar.

I always make sure I am present and observe carefully when the candles are alight.

Wishing you a warm and magical Litha, stay safe, and blessed be!

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I found a dead dragonfly in my garden on the balcony, its body and wings still whole and undamaged. I was fascinated and decided to keep it in a jar... and wondered what it meant. There was little info about this, but here’s part of an article I’ve read on this site:

Develop Your Intuition With Crystals | Crystal Clear Intuition

Coming across a dead dragonfly can feel sad, and if you see it in a synchronistic way, you may be wondering what the spiritual meaning is. So, what is the spiritual meaning of a dead dragonfly?

The most notable spiritual meaning of a dragonfly is transformation and metamorphosis, and coincidently death is also a symbol of change and transformation.

Seeing a dead dragonfly represents the ending of one season and new beginnings on the horizon. You may be ending something soon, such as a job, relationship, or chapter in your life.

If you see a dead dragonfly and are deciding whether to stay with something or to leave, the message is to leave and start over with something new. We often commit to things longer than we should, which can hinder our growth. This message is to let go and move on.

If you see a dead dragonfly in your home, this may represent a harmful relationship or self-sabotaging behavior that is holding you back from success. Bringing in protection energy to the home, ending toxic relationships, and building a positive wellness routine are ways to reverse this energy.

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For this new moon

I wanted to create a cozy little corner for the fairies to come by (hopefully!) and have a little rest... and also I love succulents!

I wish I were small enough to sit on one of the little chairs and enjoy some supper on the little table... and -if it could ever be so- joined by a fairy friend.

We would perhaps exchange and share new affirmations... as we count the stars

🌚 I reclaim my power and embrace new beginnings

🌚 I invite all forms of abundance into my life

🌚 I allow love to fill me

🌚 I see my goals clearly and I feel the joy as if it has already manifested

🌚 I am open to all that serves my soul purpose

🌚 I forgive myself for the past

🌚 I have the power to shape my reality

Blessed be and wishing you a most delightful time during the new moon!

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Preparing my altar for Beltane

Because I won’t be home when Beltane arrives, I thought of doing this earlier for myself... made a little maypole for it with whatever I could find at home... it’s not much but I feel happy in this little corner of my room.

A raven came by with a bright greeting! 🔉

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SLEEP WELL, DREAM WELL Witchy Bag

Needed to make a dream bag but hoped to spend as little as possible. The dried herbs and flowers were all tea ingredients from the kitchen. Made a small batch of black salt from the same Celtic sea salt with some ashes and colouring. Also tried my hands at sewing with the wonky little felt drawstring bag. Probably the only few things that cost a bit were the crystal gravel. That cute little black tourmaline was a sweet gift. The items that I’ve gathered are only some of the many wonderful things that support good sleep and good dreams.

The ingredients:

🌙 Jasmine - joy, prophetic dreams

🌙 Lavender - peace, tranquility

🌙 Chamomile - anti-stress, healing

🌙 Rose petals - love, self-love

🌙 Rosemary - cleansing, purification

🌙 Mugwort - protection, psychic dreams

🌙 Star anise - preventing nightmares

🌙 Sea salt - clearing negative energies

🌙 Black salt - repelling, banishing

🌙 Clear quartz - balance, chakras harmony

🌙 Rose quartz - expanding heart energy

🌙 Amethyst - positive transformation

📝 Note of affirmation

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My second experience with deck mod!

These are The Witches’ Oracle cards, my first oracle deck and the only one I own so far. I was learning with these cards and felt that the borders were big and distracting... so I decided to mod again.

The card stock is quite thick and sturdy so it was harder to cut them this time... almost made some irreversible damages but I am thankful and lucky that they all survived nicely in the end!

I honestly think the new size suits my hands so much more, feeling better when shuffling. The artworks are so beautiful.

The Witches’ Oracle by Sally Morningstar

Illustrated by Danuta Mayer

Check out some wonderful tutorials by Boho Tarot on YouTube!

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Omg I didn’t know there are these ‘clubs’ on tumblr! I’m so outdated and only just started trying this out and suddenly this badge came and I’m so happy hahaha

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First attempt at deck mod... it was scary when I did the first cut but very soon it felt more comfortable as I went along... using a guillotine cutter, a corner-rounder cutter, and a black marker for the edges... it’s wonky but I am so glad nonetheless to spend more time connecting with this deck, and I look forward to continuing my daily lessons with these cards!

The Universal Waite Tarot

Original drawings by Pamela Colman Smith

Re-coloured by Mary Hanson Roberts

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Made a little holder with clay and acrylics for my tarot and oracle cards, it was a lot of fun! The shape is funny so I was worried it wouldn’t be able to hold a card up successfully but I’m glad it does!

I drew this card two days in a row and I have a feeling it’s making sure that I pay full attention to what it wants to tell me.

THE STAR Tarot

Upright card meaning keywords : Hope, inspiration, creativity, calmness, contentment, renewal, serenity, spirituality, healing, positivity

Reversed card meaning keywords : Hopelessness, despair, focusing on the negative, lack of faith, lack of inspiration, lack of creativity, boredom, monotony

Tarot source : thetarotguide.com

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ARTEMISIA VULGARIS

Featuring my mugwort plant at home

Mugwort is a very ancient herb for healing magic and divination, known to be protective to women and travellers.

The Latin name Artemisia comes from Artemis, the Greek moon Goddess and patron of women, so it is an excellent herb to use for feminine energy and issues.

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus and Moon

Deities: Artemis and Diana

🌱A pillow stuffed with mugwort and slept upon will bring peaceful sleep, produces prophetic dreams and aids astral travel. It could prevent astral attacks and ward of psychic attacks from those who would do you harm.

🌱It is a good alternative to sage in smudge sticks for cleansing and clearing. Make a set of smudge sticks using dried mugwort, to use in ritual settings bringing about prophecy or divination needs.

🌱Make an infusion (dried mugwort steeped in boiled water) to wash crystal balls and magic mirrors with to aid psychic workings.

🌱Throw Mugwort onto the fire at midsummer to ensure protection for the following year.

🌱Carry it with you for psychic protection.

🌱Mugwort is also carried to increase lust and fertility and prevent backache.

🌱Use mugwort baths or incense in rituals focusing on treating depression.

🌱Plant mugwort in your garden to attract the Fae.

🌱Burn mugwort as part of an incense blend celebrating Litha.

🌱Mugwort can also be burned with sandalwood or wormwood during scrying rituals.

🌱Make a wash by steeping fresh mugwort in hot water, and then use it to clean your magical space or your ritual tools.

🌱Make protection oil for your home and property with mugwort.

🌱Create a magic broom or besom with mugwort woven into it, and use it to sweep negative energies from your home.

Sources:

wings-in-the-night.co.uk

learnreligions.com

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Blessed Imbolc!

For the past few months I’ve been working on this personal space. I enjoyed handcrafting the mini altar table from scraps of wood, the besom and wand from a fallen branch found at my front door, and my goddess totem made with air-dry clay. There are still so much to learn. But I’m really happy to see this little corner of my bedroom slowly becoming a wonderfully comfortable and sacred space of dedication.

Everyday is beautiful, always a new lesson. I’ve discovered some of my favourite dried herbs and stones, found some colourful candles, and anticipate adding new topics into my journal. I just appreciate how much joy and relaxation this experience has been, albeit just starting out.

Today I’ve made a corn husk doll for my imbolc altar. It’s the little projects like this and daily affirmations and prayers that make me feel connected and whole.

Thank you for reading, whoever you are.

Bright blessings 🤍

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Hello and beautiful blessings to you! I am a baby witch, eager to learn and improve, every little step of the way. Starting my learning memos here with this beautiful full moon right above my balcony.

The full moon phase is the most powerful.

I have read that the Wolf Moon in January corresponds with:

protection-asking the energies to bless us with protection and guidance for the new year;

personal development-ritual work relating to personal growth, development of higher self, higher spirituality, and better connection to our chosen deities and energies;

meditation and focus-directing our energy towards a year-long goal;

and letting go-letting bad habits go, starting on a clean spiritual plate, and letting go of things that are holding us back.

Source : moonlitpriestess.com

Blessed be 🤍