Lanya Sionnach

🌻 🦊 20 | Eclectic Wicca | Magick | England 🦊 🌻

[lanyasionnach]

Reminder!

If both people aren’t partaking in banter, it’s not banter it’s bullying.

[lanyasionnach]

FFS BJ

Johnson’s decision to shut down parliament for a few weeks is obviously a ploy to stop Brexit debates. “Closing the doors on democracy” it’s been said about the act and it’s so stupid. You DON’T shut parliament down on the brink of a world-changing day like October 31, when we’re due to leave, with a deal or not. No Deal is not a good deal! I’m not happy at the fact Johnson’s playing with the future of the country - the future of my friends, my own future - like it means nothing. It’s bloody frustrating and honestly I want to cry at the fact so many people have tried to defend his act.

Shut it down AFTERWARDS. At the moment, in these last few weeks, it’s VITAL for our politicians to discuss Brexit to get the best deal we can. And then this twat comes along and because everyone hates him (rightfully so, he’s a bumbling idiot, not as bad as Trump but still a fool) he throws a tantrum and goes to the Queen and is like “your majesty, dear, we do NEED a prorogation right now” except you don’t! It doesn’t matter that there are SOME days left - most of them are gone! He stopped his opposition from using the time effectively by limiting the time they have, giving them fewer days to discuss it doesn’t mean it’s enough time. This is a BIG decision they have to sort out and everyone seems to be on his side on the news and in the media. This is not a good thing. When you have a big decision to make, you don’t decide to stop talking to everyone else for five weeks.

Johnson is closing down democracy.

I’d say sign the petition to stop it, but there’s no bloody point. The UK is slowly becoming a dictatorship, easing us into is slowly. He wants the UK to fall. If we fall, the poor will become worthless, the rich kings, and they’ll have the slaves they want, easily sated with stale bread because we won’t be able to afford our own flour anymore.

Fuck you, Boris Johnson. When we get a No-Deal Brexit - which we will because this twat wants that - I don’t want to stick around to watch the country collapse.

[lanyasionnach]

Just leave them alone, China

Hong Kong should be it’s own country. It was a territory of the UK before and it’s not anymore, but the citizens seem fine with the way things are. They don’t want to be part of China’s dictatorship and I don’t blame them. Get lost, China. Leave Hong Kong alone. Leave their free speech, leave their independence judicial system, leave their human rights, just leave them alone. They don’t want you.

I have a lot of Hong Kong students in my school. It was from them I learned they weren’t big fans of China, with the girl I sat next to in Biology saying “we’re not part of China. I’m not Chinese. I’m from Hong Kong.” This ideology was shared by a lot of the other international students, aside from a small handful.

I just don’t see the point of it. Sure, they were part of China once upon a time in the same way Ireland was a part of the UK. I don’t want them back, they want to do what suits them, which is fair! Hong Kong wants to be able to breathe without being scorned for not doing it the right way.

[lanyasionnach]

Our Hearts are With You

I know it doesn’t mean much, these words won’t bring back loved ones, pay hospital bills, change laws, or eradicate fear, but I just want you in the USA to know that us in the UK send you all our hope, good faith, and prayers. I’m so sorry for the two shootings that have occurred in the past 24 hours. It’s absolutely disgusting and we’re all here to mourn with you and hope that justice is served and change will come.

I’m so sorry.

[lanyasionnach]

I don’t want Boris Johnson to be Prime Minister.

[lanyasionnach]

I’m the last one to move out of my flat. My flat mates had been so nice that without them my flat feels empty and I feel so alone and isolated I’m crying

[lanyasionnach]

Mental Health

I’ve been taking Sertraline for a few months now. At first, I felt worse, but knew it was partially from the situation I was in. Now, I feel better, a lot better. I’m sleeping better (or was the heat is making it difficult again so is the sunshine ugh), eating healthier, moving more, being more social than I’ve ever been, and I’ve been going to the gym! I’m more confident and happy and I feel free to so whatever I need to do.

Medication can be scary and I know a lot of people who don’t get wanting to be on pills. My own dad doesn’t understand why I’m going to keep taking them for the rest of my life but I do.

My problem isn’t cognitive (not all of it anyway). My main issue is biological. Medicine helps balance me in ways I can’t do myself, despite trying for years to find herbal and dietary ways, everything from St Johns Wort to meditation. Nothing worked. Medicine did.

I’m proud to be on medicine and if you need medicine there’s no need to be ashamed. It may be the only thing that can save your life.

[lanyasionnach]

Vegan Rant

A prominent argument for veganism is that if you’re an animal love you shouldn’t eat meat because it’s unnecessary to since we don’t need to eat them. But people often forget that there are people out there who don’t like animals or just don’t care at all. There are people who rank their own desire to eat a burger over another creature’s basic right to live. There are people who wouldn’t think twice about killing another animal for their own pleasure, I’ve seen it.

We need to remember that sometimes there are people who don’t care, who hold their own desires over everything else. They’ll kill an animal in the morning and eat it come evening. I’ve seen it. There are people who just don’t care, who get off on the power they have over the animals and relish in their flavour.

It makes me sad.

I put a post on my insta. Two, actually. First, two suggestions of videos to watch about the truth in animal farming. The second, photos of when my friend visited me. The second photo has twice as many likes as the first. I took note that the only people who liked the first were vegetarians, vegans, and my family (who’ll like anything I post).

People don’t care. People value their own pleasure over life. We need to do something about that. Does anyone know how?

[sleepydryad-blog]

🔥☀️ Litha for Lazy Witches ☀️🔥

Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice and Midsummer, marks the official start of summer. It’s also the longest day of the year, meaning the most amount of daylight. The sun is central in summer solstice celebrations.

Crystals: 

Fire opal.

Carnelian. 

Citrine. 

Pyrite. 

Sunstone. 

All green stones (esp. jade and emerald). 

Diamond. 

Quartz.

Fluorite.

Tiger’s eye. 

Pearl.

Activities: 

Light a candle, incense, or start a bonfire. 

Take a bath with gold/yellow bath bombs or corresponding herbs and flowers. 

Sunbathe.

Watch the sunrise or sunset. 

Meditate. 

Leave offerings for the Fae. 

Try divination using fire scrying. 

Create a flower crown.

Herbs/Flowers/Scents: 

Daisies. 

Marigolds. 

Carnations. 

Roses. 

Sunflowers. 

Chamomile. 

Parsley. 

Frankincense. 

Lemon. 

Lily. 

Hydrangea. 

Orchids. 

Sandalwood. 

Thyme. 

Sage. 

Peonies.

Mint.

Myrrh.

Colors: 

Gold.

Yellow.

Orange.

Red.

Green.

Blue.

Trees: 

Oak.

Decorations: 

Candles.

Sea shells.

Herbs.

Flowers.

Crystals.

Feathers.

Oak leaves.

Symbols of the sun.

[lanyasionnach]

A World Without You + Willow Tree Interlude

[anthonythewitch]

Reblog this if you are:

• LGBTQ+

• a witch (or other self-identified spiritualist or user of witchcraft)

• an LGBTQ+ witch

Pride month has me trying to find new blogs to follow who are actually active. I know there have to be more of y'all out there. Come out, come out, wherever you are!

Thanks, everyone 💜

[witchhavencommunity-deactivated]

20 Tips to being a Safe Witch

Altar Safety

When burning anything always keep a glass of water near you, unless you are working with burning oils, then keep a fire extinguisher or baking soda on hand.

When working with essential oils(EO), do not burn them they are highly flammable 

Never leave anything burning unattended, be it a burn bowl, candle, incense. DON’T LEAVE IT!

Please remove anything flammable such as paper or string from the candle, it will ignite and you will be alarmed.

Make sure that what you’re burning your candle in is fire safe, metal and cast iron are good bets. Do NOT burn in a glass, if you have to put it out and dump water on it, it will explode. 

Make sure you tie back loose hair and don’t have any floppy sleeves or necklaces to get in the way. 

When putting out a candle it is best to use a candle snuffer and do not use water. 

Don’t burn kitchen sage, it gives off a toxic smoke. Not something you wanna inhale.

Essential Oil Safety

Please, please dilute them properly. I have a chemical burn scar I can never get rid of due to undiluted cinnamon bark oil. The proper dilution is one drop per teaspoon.

Never ingest EO, there are some that are now generally recognized as safe by the FDA, but the quality of EO are not regulated. Who knows what a bad quality EO could do to your internal organs, not something I wanna test.

Essential Oils are photosensitive, meaning they deteriorate in light store them in a dark area to prevent them from spoiling.

DO NOT put them near on your skin and get in the sun or a tanning bed, especially citrus oils, they will blister.

Water will not dilute essential oils, only other oils(canola, olive, sweet almond, olive will all dilute). If you want to use them in a bath it is one drop per a teaspoon of oil.

Please seek medical attention if anything seems off after using EO, they seem harmless but can be very dangerous

Pets can be very sensitive to essential oils(particularly cats) and it is almost impossible to cover all my bases here. The sources provided below have some great resources.

Always go by the scientific name, German and Roman chamomile are very different products.

Kitchen Magic Safety

Wear shoes if you’re doing anything, I nearly lost a toe the other day cause I dropped a knife. I got lucky I was wearing boots. 

Wear correct clothing, and tie back hair. No matter if you have a gas, electric or induction stove, I’ve caught a lab coat sleeve on fire thanks to a torch while making a creme brulee. 

Use your knives correctly, learn about the pinch grip and use the correct knife for the job. Using a paring knife for chopping potatoes is asking for trouble. There are tons of videos online, I like the ones from Alton Brown and Jamie Oliver.

As a side note use sharp knives, a blunt knife will do more damage than a sharp one.

Don’t leave knives in the sink, someone could begin to wash dishes and cut themselves. 

Watch the steam. Steam can give a worse burn than dry heat, open pot lids away from you and don’t stick your face and phalanges in steam. 

Don’t leave food products unattended. 

Use your damn pot holders, they protect you and your counters. 

Store raw meat on the lowest shelves, and never store cooked meat on the same shelf

Wash your hands before, wash your hands after handling raw meats, wash your hands after. 

Don’t leave food that is meant to be cold or hot out for more than 2 hours, this is to decrease foodborne illness. 

When using the store turn handles in, to keep yourself from bumping them off the stove. 

Cook meats to proper temps(there is a chart in the sources)

If you are using herbs be sure to use kitchen grade herbs, those that are not kitchen grade are not held up to the same purity standards and could have more pesticide residue.

Herbal Safety

Please be aware a lot of herbs can work against prescription medications, or should only be taken in very specific doses( St. John’s Wort I’m looking at you.) Check in with your doctor or a licensed herbalist or naturopath before ingesting herbs.

Crystal Safety

Identify your crystals, some are water solvent some are not and it matters

Some that aren’t safe in water include malachite and selenite. They have copper and if aren’t sealed they can become toxic. There is no way to know for sure if it was sealed or not keep -ite crystals dry as a good rule of thumb. 

Some crystals fade in sunlight like rose quartz, amethyst and citrine, in order to prevent fading try cleansing them with sound, flower petals, moonlight and energy.

VIV Sassmaster, WHC Blog Manager, WHC Moderator @thestudiouswitch

Sources

http://candles.org/fire-safety-candles/

http://www.pixiespocket.com/2016/03/lets-talk-about-candle-safety.html

https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety/

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=182.20

https://www.thespruce.com/dangers-of-essential-oils-555089

http://www.thelavendercat.com/images/PDF-TheLavenderCat_temp_use.pdf

http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/do-essential-oils-pose-a-risk-to-pets

http://www.usingeossafely.com/is-it-safe-to-use-essential-oils-with-dogs/

https://www.thespruce.com/top-kitchen-safety-tips-481834

http://www.dummies.com/food-drink/cooking/kitchen-safety/basic-rules-of-kitchen-safety/

https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html

http://www.amfed.org/editor/BEAC/Articles/2011/AdultArticlesAdv/16.Minerals%20Safe%20to%20Handle-Some%20Require%20Caution.doc

http://arccitius.tumblr.com/post/149575827181/crystal-safety

[therestlesswitch]

Again, for the people in the back, Just because something is natural, Doesn’t make it /safe/

Essential oils are /not/ for consumption!

[lanyasionnach]

“Why didn’t you tell me you had a boyfriend at the beginning?”

Because I had said no instead. And that should have been all I needed to say.

No doesn’t mean “keep trying, maybe I’ll change my mind”.

No doesn’t mean “yeah sure just not right now, ask for me to kiss you again in five minutes”.

No means no. I do not want to kiss you. And that should be enough. I shouldn’t have to say that I’m in love with somebody else, that I am “claimed” by another man.

When I said I had a boyfriend, you recoiled and laughed in disbelief, like I had pulled a joke on you.

You asked “why didn’t you tell me you had a boyfriend at the beginning?”

Why? Because I have more faith in people than I probably should. I thought “maybe he just wants a conversation, he keeps talking to me even though I already said I didn’t want to kiss him”.

You left once I had said I had a boyfriend. My hope that you would be okay with a friendly chat gone. You just saw me as another man’s property he couldn’t steal.

You know, you are allowed to make friends on a night out.

[windcauldron]

ISO - Witches!

Hello, fellow witches!

I want to start an online coven, of sorts.

I’m a witch heavily interested in divination, traditional witchcraft and spirit work.

If you’re like-minded — great!

If you’re interested in something totally different — great!

Please reblog or send me a private message.

Thank you, and blessed be!

[windcauldron]

Hey, everyone! I’ve officially made a DISCORD SERVER for the online coven!

I’ve come up with a temporary name - Windswept Coven. (But, we can always change it later as a family!)

If you want the link - message me! I’m so excited to meet all of you.

[lanyasionnach]

So if you’re still looking for tips to keep depression from ruining relationships, i have one from personal experience- be honest about how you’re feeling. If you don’t, then your loved ones start to wonder why you’re not engaged, or haven’t talked to them in awhile. They may worry they’ve upset you or think you’re not interested in them anymore. Plus, if you’re not being honest about how you feel, you’re going to become emotionally distant from them and that puts LOTS of strain. 💜💜💜

That’s a good bit of advice there, thank you! It’s always hard to open up but I’m gonna try harder.

[earthhh12345]

i think as people on the spiritual community we are gonna end up repressing lots of shit if we keep thinking that spirituality is just all about the light

[honeyalchemist]

A Whopping List of 160 Grimoire Prompts and Ideas

Alrighty, everybody, I’ve been working all day trying to compile this list together and it came out to be a staggering 160 prompts and ideas for your grimoire! Some of these are pretty vague and others are quite specific, but this is only to help you guys more with filling up your grimoires! So buckle up and get ready to go! 

(Btw since this post is SOOOO long it’ll be hidden :’) )

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