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@knowitch-arch
this is the arrow of destiny. reblog this and see what comes up next. this person/saying/thing will have something to do with your future
I literally reblog this every time. It’s my job as a diviner.
Lol yes, how can we not???
Ok like this comment is the one that goes around now and constantly hits my dash and I can’t scroll past it a without being a fucking liar so here it is guys. Again. Every time.
IM MOVUNG
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Updated the @portlandbuttonworks catalog of zines, books and buttons! Here are some of the witchy/pagan items we have added recently. If that’s your jam, you can bypass all our other zines, books, buttons, and custom items by going directly to our witchy tag in the catalog here.
If you wanted to get some custom buttons or magnets with your own designs on them, or you would like to check out the rest of our Portland Button Works catalog you can do that here.
Back at the shop!
Just added all of these books to the catalog! I had more but sold out of some of them at Pagan Pride last weekend. I guess that means I’ll have another update next week!
Forgot that I also added the tarot decks to the catalog.
Just added these two books to the Portland Button Works catalog. Check out all oof our witchy catalog here.
Just added this to the catalog!
And restocked Pagan Anarchism and All That is Sacred is Profaned. Check out all the witchy goodness in the PBW catalog here!
Added another stack of books to the catalog today as well as the FABULOUS Modern Witch Tarot Deck!
Just added this neat folk lore book to the catalog.
Just added both of these to the catalog! I quibble with the “k” in magic, but it has some thoughtful projects to check out. The Antifascist Witch design is available in buttons/badges, magnets, and bottle openers!
I also added a Flat Rate $5 shipping for the holiday FOR US ADDRESSES ONLY!
All the witchy stuff in the Portland Button Works catalog can be found here, but we also have a lot of other neat stuff and custom items!
We need more Witches to share their non-decorative and not super organized grimoires. We have to show the community that grimoires don’t need to be super artistic to be valid! While I love seeing the talent and artistry some witches possess, it really does fuck with my perfectionism seeing just nothing but beautiful perfect grimoires. And I know i’m not the only one. We have to start normalizing the messy, chaotic, plain, and imperfect grimoire!
Here’s mine!!!
Yesss!!! This is the kind of grimoire I want to see! I love it!
Hidden Witchery: Witch’s Ladder Necklace
One of the hardest, but possibly most fun, ways of being a Surreptitious Solitary is trying to find ways to practice out in the open without anyone knowing. I’ve been wanting to do a witch’s ladder (sometimes called pagan prayer beads, witches rosaries, etc.) for some time. If you don’t know what a Witch’s Ladder is, there are a few articles out there, but the summary is: it’s knot and nature magic mostly intended for protection.
Generally, they’re made of string of different colors corresponding with protection (or whatever you’re making the ladder for), and natural items like feathers, sea glass, shells, stones, etc. Sometimes charms or taglocks can be incorporated. If you look on Etsy there are some really pretty ones out there.
As I researched them, I wondered how I could incorporate this crafty craft into my daily life. And I kind of came to the conclusion that I don’t have to have a big rope of feathers and rocks hanging outside my door to do it: I can make something to wear that would protect me wherever I go!
I debated for some time whether to make a bracelet or necklace, but I liked how the numbers and measurements worked out on a necklace.
If you want to make one, you’ll need:
About 6 feet of beading string in an appropriately corresponding color to your needs (I went with purple for spirituality and power)
Forty beads (6mm for the sizing to come out like mine; larger or smaller will affect it; I picked hematite mostly for the look, but also to keep me grounded)
Nine feather charms
One end charm (serves as your closeure; something with dimension will work better than the flat disc I chose which likes to slip out now and then)
To make your ladder necklace, you’ll have to tie a loop in it in a place so that you have one short strand about two feet long and one long strand of the remainder. The loop will be part of your closeure. Basically, fold your string so one part hangs two feet, and the remainder hangs on the other side. Tie a simple knot in the folded string so you have a loop that’s just big enough for your end charm to slip through with little/no excess.
Find something to affix this to for knotting (I slipped the loop through some tweezers which I then clamped into my clipboard).
Now get to knotting, just like middle school friendship bracelets. As you know, remember to set your intent for the ladder into each knot. Also remember to keep the short strand stationary: use the long strand to make a basic forward knot around the short strand.
Make four knots to establish (4K)
Thread a bead (B), make four knots (4K). This is your basic pattern.
For my ladder, I established a pattern of four beads to each side of each feather charm (F). The pattern runs like so from start to finish: [4K, (B, 4K)x4, F]x9, (4K, B)x4, 4K.
In other words, with four knots between each item, string beads and feather charms in a four-one pattern with nine repeats, then end with an additional four beads.
At the end, tie on your final charm using both strands (I used a clinch knot), and trim off the excess string.
Done! Hang it up or wear it for protection. No one needs to know you’re carrying a loaded charm. 😉
Blessed be!
Such a good idea! I really want to make something like this - I wonder if I can scrape enough things together to do it without having to buy anything 🤔🌱
Flowers to offer to loved ones that passed away
Sunflower: Glory, Passion and dignity
Hyacinth: Deep sadness
Begonia: Cordiality
Snapdragon (Red): Romantic love, protection for your loved one
Snapdragon (White): Protection and peace
Chrysanthemum: Life completion, sincerity
Liz Flower: Honor and loyalty
Marigold: Eternity, long life and peace
Lily of the valley: comeback of happiness, sweetness and purity
Roses: Passion, Love, romance
Crown of thorns: sacrifice, imortality, protection and faith (be careful handling these, they have a sap that can be quite dangerous)
Witchcraft for the grieving
To anyone who needs this post, I am sending gentle and loving energy your way. Know that grief is meant to hurt, and with time it WILL get easier (but may not go away, and that’s okay). Please utilize this post only as a supplement, and talk to a therapist or loved ones if you need to.
Spells/Rituals:
Grief powder
Sage drops spell
Relieving grief
Jar of grief spell
Honoring the dead
Ritual of grief
A remembrance spell
A spell for passing and mourning
Sigils:
Grief over death is easier for me and effects me less
My grief does not control me
To bring aid in times of crisis and grief
Loss of pets:
Funerary spell
Animal Release Spell
Pet Farewell Ritual
Pet Funerary Spell
Other:
Emoji spell to bring comfort to those who are grieving
“I’ll be alright” spell jar (for grief)
Tarot spread to ease grief
Crystals in death magic (include some for grief)
Crystals for PTSD (include some for grief)
Similar posts:
Masterpost for grief
Masterpost for overcoming heartbreak
This post by @thewitchofthenorse
Recommended tags to utilize when you’re ready:
Moving on spell + Moving forward spell + Letting go spell
Mental health sigils + Mental health spell
Self love magic + Self care magic
Release spell
I am proud of you, my love. You made it through another day, another battle that you fought successfully. I know you may not see your progress and you may think you are not moving forward at all. But you are doing so great, darling. Look at you; look how far you have come despite it all. You are a warrior and you can be so proud of yourself for still fighting, still breathing, still living. These are the greatest achievements of all. Give yourself credit, celebrate yourself, for you are the strongest and bravest soul I know. I am proud of you.
I read this in Aphrodite's voice because this is the exact thing she says and it's written in the exact way she says it too!
Science has proven that:
Humans have auras (x)
Humans have organs that sense energy (x)
We inherit memories from our anscestors (x)
Meditation repairs telomeres in DNA, which slows the process of aging. (x)
Compassion extends life (x)
Love is more than just an emotion (x)
Billions of other universes exist (x)
Meditation speeds healing (x)
things to release on a full moon
fear of change
searching externally for answers & not searching within
negative energy
the belief that you’re not good enough
comparing yourself to others
clinging onto things
letting go of the need for approval from others
fear of criticism & judgement
old beliefs that no longer serve you
WITCHES NEED A SECRET SYMBOL FOR SAFE PLACES
So a lot of us are out of the broom closet so to speak, but many of have to be careful of being public because of the views of the communities we live in. What I propose is a symbol we can put on flyers or in shop windows that means “You’re safe here.”
I don’t believe that a pentagram would work because it’s got so much stigma attached and it’s really easily identifiable. Ideally, we can find something that is not tradition specific. I don’t know. I just want us to be able to put feelers out into the community without painting a target on ourselves for intolerant jerk faces, and I want witchlings that are seeking guidance to be able to do so in a safe environment. I mean, how badass would it be to find a little symbol of solidarity in your favorite coffee shop or bookstore??
Reblog with suggestions!
A witches’ foot. It has been used historically like this.
In one of the grimoires I’ve read through, it references this being a secret sign to mark on sacred spaces for the group.
Love it, passing it around. Will be wearing it and hanging it at my house and teashop once I own one.
Finally finished the board!!!
I also drew another one in my grimoire while staying at my grandparent’s home 🌝
Also added some glass to the smaller planchette!
clairvoyance 101 💖👀
when translated, clairvoyance means ‘clear sight’! It’s the intuitive ability that uses the mind’s eye/third eye or physical eyes to receive messages. whenever a psychic or intuitive reader uses the words ‘I see’ or ‘i’m seeing’ during a reading, it’s safe to assume that they’re exercising clairvoyance! just a note: everyone has the ability to use clairvoyance. it is NOT some whimsical, fantasy gift that you see in movies. everyone has the ability to unlock these tools!
✨ signs you’re clairvoyant ✨
the space between your eyebrows (your pineal gland) randomly twitches, tingles, or feels warm to the touch.
you have intensely vivid dreams!
you had an active imagination as a child, probably still do.
you felt like you could physically see your imaginary friends when you were younger.
you’re more of a visual learner.
when you’re reading books, you tend to form clear images of what the characters look like and might feel immersed in the scenery!
you notice a bright glow around people’s heads or upper body.
you like visual arts!
you get lost in your own imagination and tend to daydreams about possible scenarios for your life.
flashes of ‘mental movies’ or images pop up in your head, usually containing hidden symbols and meanings.
you literally see things before they happen!
you swear you see floating orbs, shadows that seem to be floating in the air, glittering or flashing lights, or movement out of the corner of your eyes.
appreciate things that are aesthetically pleasing and interesting to look at.
✨ how to strengthen clairvoyance ✨
a lot of people roll their eyes when I suggest meditation but, I don’t know how else to tell y’all, it’s really the best way to get stronger! meditation comes in many forms. It’s not always just sitting still and relaxing. taking a walk in nature is a form of meditation! painting is a form of meditation! listening to music and doing nothing is a form of meditation. anything that gets you out of your head and into a relaxed state is meditation!
visualization. practice visualizing anything and everything
play that memory game on your phone, where you have to look at the cards or objects and remember where they were located!
set the intention to receive messages through dreams.
✨ my fave crystals for clairvoyance! ✨
use them in your practice by holding them while meditating or keeping them in your space while doing readings.
amethyst
labradorite
fluorite (specifically lavender fluorite which is a bit hard to find)
spirit quartz
clear quartz
selenite
moonstone
optical calcite
THANKS FOR READING! the rest of the ‘clairs’ + psychic abilities are coming soon! which clairvoyant signs have y’all experienced the most? 💗💗
💌Spell Envelopes💌
Y’all this is seriously a game changer!!
As a college student, I’m super broke and haven’t wanted to buy sachets for spells, but I have a solution! Just use an envelope instead! You can get a whole box for like $3 (or you probs already have some) and they work just like a sachet: you put your herbs, pieces of paper, little crystals, etc. inside.
You can also decorate them with designs, colors, and sigils that correspond to the spell you’re doing! The one in this picture is a love spell I made for a friend! Art isn’t your thing? Just use stickers! Washi tape!
You can carry them around easily and discreetly too. You could even mail a spell to a friend! And add a layer of enchantment to bless your postal delivery person while they’re carrying the spell :)
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Addition: As the lovely @crystal-w0lf added to the comments, you can also bury them for offerings or protection spells!!!
Curses & Maledictions 101
A curse or malediction is a spell that is performed with malintent. These kinds of spells are generally performed to cause misery, pain, strife, and/or destruction upon a target.
Basic Terminology:
Baneful - causing destruction or serious damage
Curse - a spell performed with malintent
Hex - used interchangeably with “curse” or “jinx”
Jinx - said to be a lesser form of baneful magick; also used interchangeably with “curse” and “hex”
Malintent - “bad” or negative intent
Target - the person on which you are performing the spell
Taglock - a personal item belonging to or describing the target (description of the target, a piece of DNA, their signature, their name written on paper, a poppet designed to represent them, etc.)
Steps to Casting a Curse:
Exhaust all mundane methods of resolving an issue before resorting to cursing.
Educate yourself on various methods of protection before even thinking about casting a curse.
Know what you’re doing. Research, plan ahead, and set your intentions straight in your mind to prevent any kind of backlash from the curse. This means, be specific. Be sure that your curse is aimed at your target/s, and no one else, including yourself.
When gathering ingredients, be sure that the correspondences match your intent.
Be aware of any health risks that are associated with the ingredients you choose to use in your curse - for example, certain baneful herbs can be harmful when burned, ingested, or even touched.
Formulate a curse that fits the crime in question.
Set conditions for your curse, including some kind of “failsafe.” If you don’t want your curse to last indefinitely, be sure to acknowledge that. Set some kind of time limit, such as “when the target learns their lesson, this curse will be lifted.”
Methods of cursing can include the construction of poppets, jar spells, sachets, effigies, sigils, or pretty much any other type of spell you can come up with.
When you have constructed a taglock for your target, gathered your ingredients, and ultimately decided how you want to carry out your curse, you’re ready to cast it.
Before actually casting the curse, set up some kind of method of protection, whether it be a ward, a shield, a circle, or calling upon external forces to protect you.
Meditate on your intent and clear your mind. Be sure you are free from distractions before performing the curse.
After you’ve performed your curse, clean up your space, and do some deep cleansing - cleanse the area in which you performed the curse, cleanse yourself, and cleanse your entire home.
Perform some self-care - eat something, take a bath/shower, drink water, and get a good night’s sleep.
Curse Correspondences
What It Means to Be A Lilithian
It means standing up for what you believe in and never backing down
It means noticing that the people who do oppose you seem to back down when they see you aren’t playing
It means being fiery
It means being sexual
It means being the King/Queen/Ruler because she put you there
It means never being alone
It means gaining some kind of power over your situations
It means gaining respect because she won’t accept anything less from anyone who comes across you
It means learning hard lessons when you don’t want to
But it also means learning from those lessons and shedding your (snake) skins
It means being her child and as her child, she will destroy everyone before she lets anyone touch you
Card of the day: Direction
