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Tree Lore 🌲

Alder- “Birth of Spring” ; the seasonal return of the fae ~ Pan

Apple- “Tree of Life” ; for health, vitality, & wellbeing ~ Iduna

Ash- “World Tree” ; holds all worlds in balance ~ Odin

Aspen- “Tree of Courage” ; protection, facing ones fears ~ Frigg

Beech- “Queen of the Woods” ; tolerance & compassion ~ Artemis

Birch- “Lady of the Woods” ; ancestral spirits of the land ~ Elen

Blackthorn- “Warrior Tree” ; to defeat ones enemies ~ Thor

Hawthorn- “Tree of May” ; protection of loved ones ~ Olwen

Hazel- “Tree of Wisdom” ; wisdom & knowledge ~ Taliesin

Holly- “Yule King” ; ones noble, external, higher self ~ Saturn

Ivy- “Key to the Woods” ; friendships ~ Dionysus & Bacchus

Mistletoe- “All Heal” ; essence of life & fertility ~Balder

Oak- “King of the Woods” ; strength & endurance ~ Jupiter.

Pine- “Tree of Heights” ; aspirations & seeing far ~ Dionysus

Rose- “Tree of Love” ; for matters of the heart & union ~ Venus

Rowan- “Bright Spirit” ; the fires of inspiration ~ Brighid

Willow- “Tree of Tears” ; heals the broken heart ~ Hekate

Yew- “Tree of Death” ; for being with those who have died ~ Hekate

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The Reality of PTSD

TW: mentions of fl@shbacks and other PTSD symptoms

Some of you might have noticed I haven’t been very active. I’m going through some hard things, and they’re sadly things I don’t have all too much control over, so I decided to spread some awareness about it.

PTSD isn’t just occasionally being reminded of what happened to you, it’s a constant thing. You can’t turn it off. Sure, some days are better than others, but all it takes is one little thing to ruin the entire day, and you have almost no control over it.

It changes the way you view the world. Anyone who even someone reminds you of someone that hurt you immediately can’t be trusted.

You’re always on guard, every second of every day waiting subconsciously for something to happen, and when it does, you can no longer tell whether your reaction was appropriate or not, if you’re overreacting or not, because your brain just begs you to run, leave, get angry, yell, and freeze all at once.

All it takes is one word to send you back into time. Sometimes I can’t tell that it’s not still 2016, I can’t tell that my nails are digging into my hand because I can’t tell that what happened isn’t still happening. Sometimes you can feel someone’s hands on you, or hear their words, or see their actions, and sometimes you get fully immersed into what happened, fully reliving it.

It’s hard to trust people. You can never tell if you’re telling them too much, because subconsciously you’re just endlessly trying to stop whatever happened from happening again

You either sleep too much or sleep too little. Sometimes you use sleep to escape, other times sleeping is worse. You get dreams trying to process what happened, and dreams can be just as triggering as any situation in real life

You always have to watch what you expose yourself to, and if you have to leave the room it can be stressful if people don’t understand. I personally try to use doesthedogdie.com before I watch movies

Sometimes you have to force feed yourself because you’re so stuck in fight or flight that your appetite is nowhere to be seen and other times you have to put off eating because if you do you could throw up

On A Lighter Note

If you need someone to talk to, please DM me. I know I have my own struggles, but I genuinely don’t want anyone to feel like this and if you do I want you to know you aren’t alone, and you will make it through this.

You will be happy

Remember that all you can do is your best, and as long as you do that you’ll do great things.

#ptsdlife #complex ptsd #cptsdhealing #ptsdsupport #actuallydid #mental heath support

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Dig a little deeper.

Do you prefer writing with black or blue pen?

Would you prefer to live in the country or the city?

If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?

Do you drink your tea or coffee with sugar?

What was your favourite book as a child?

Do you prefer baths or showers?

If you could be a mythical creature, which would you choose?

Do you prefer reading paper or electronic books?

What is your favourite item of clothing?

Do you like your name? Would you ever change it?

Who is a mentor to you?

Would you ever want to be famous? If so, what for?

Are you a restless sleeper?

Do you consider yourself a romantic?

Which element best represents you?

Who do you want to be closer to?

Do you miss someone at the moment?

Tell us about an early childhood memory.

What is the strangest thing you have eaten?

What can you see outside your bedroom window?

What are you most thankful for?

Do you like spicy food?

Have you ever met someone famous?

Do you keep a diary or journal?

Do you prefer to use pen or pencil?

What is your star sign?

Do you like your cereal crunchy or soggy?

What would you want your legacy to be?

Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?

How do you show someone you love them?

Do you like ice in your drinks?

What are you afraid of?

What is your favourite scent?

Do you address older people by their first or last name?

If money was not a factor, how would you live your life?

Do you prefer swimming in pools or in the ocean?

What would you do if you found $50 on the ground?

Have you ever seen a shooting star? Did you make a wish?

What is one thing you would want to teach your children?

If you had to have a tattoo, what would it be and where would you get it?

What can you hear right now?

Where do you feel the safest?

What is one thing you want to overcome/conquer?

If you could travel back to any era, which would you choose?

What is your most used emoji?

What is your favourite season? Why?

How would you spend your ideal day?

Describe yourself using one word.

What do you regret the most?

Invent your own word. What does it mean?

I'm a baby witch (like yesterday) and I am searching for resources on types of witches and how to contact certain deities (I want to contact Aphrodite). Any tips or help?

Hi! There are many ways you can learn, books, websites, and YouTube are all things I’ve used in the past.

My tips for contacting Aphrodite would be meditation and leaving her offerings to see if she would like to work with you. Divination is also a great way to communicate with deities, things like scrying and using pendulums are great for communication! Also research into the myths surrounding Aphrodite, and what things symbolize her, these can be used to see if she’s reaching out to you!

Hope this helps! If you need anything else, feel free to ask💫

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Crystals

~ What are Crystals and what are they used for?

Most crystals ( in this case including gems, rocks, precious stones, semi-precious stones, and simple stones) are of mineral origin. Crystals, like amethyst, come out of the ground naturally faceted and don’t need to be changed in anyway. Diamonds, for example, come out of the ground equally as rough, but are usually polished and cut into intricate styles.

For many years, crystal have been used as a tool to aid spiritual healing, psychic development, and meditation.

~ How can I incorporate Crystals into my everyday life?

You can carry around your crystals. This way you can feel your crystals energy when needed. Place them in a little sachet or pouch and they are ready to go!

Infuse your water with your clean crystals. This is a fast way to feel your crystals energy.

Decorate your magickal space and/or surroundings with crystals.

Meditate with your crystals. Just spend a minimum of 30 seconds with each crystal. Hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and feel its energy soaking into your skin.

How Crystals Can Help You

Agate

~Banded: help you feel grounded, remain focused, and banishes fears.

~Blue Lace: helps you adjust and adapt.

~Moss: refreshes spirit, brings peace of mind, helps to develop intuition.

~Tree: aids meditation and clear thinking, reduces stress.

Amazonite ~ soothes the nervous system, increases self-esteem and confidence.

Amber ~ relieves depression and lifts your spirits.

Amethyst ~ the great healer of mind, body, and spirit. helps the development of psychic abilities and intuition.

Apache Tears ~ brings good fortune and positive energy.

Apatite ~ aids in motivation and communicative powers.

Aquamarine ~ helps you during hard decisions and times. promotes compassion and empathy.

Azurite ~ relinquishes harmful beliefs.

Bloodstone (aka Heliotrope) ~ calms fears, and dispels confusion and obsessive ideas.

Calcite ~ boosts energy and provides amazing psychic protection.

Carnelian (aka Sard) ~ banishes jealousy and inspires courage. aids perception.

Celestine ~ helps with communication and good thoughts.

Chalcedony ~ balances emotions and lifts your spirits.

Chrysocolla ~ eases stress and promotes self-confidence.

Citrine ~ helps steady emotions and give inspiration.

Coral ~ strengthens and protects emotions.

Desert Rose ~ promotes love and stability in relationships.

Diamond ~ assists in your connection with the universe.

Emerald ~ strong healer with both physical and mental problems.

Fluorite ~ helps with rationality and combats anxiety and worries.

Garnet ~ protects against melancholy and depression. encourages perseverance and patience.

Hematite ~ helps with psychic development and building self-esteem.

Jade ~ a very useful healing stone for both the body and spirit.

Jasper ~ aids with stress relief and grounding. promotes tranquility.

Jet ~ keeps evil spirits at bay and strengthens character.

Kunzite ~ helps align emotions. provides security.

Kyanite ~ helps to align and heal chakras.

Labradorite ~ aids with strong development of psychic powers.

Lapis Lazuli ~ helps develop your sixth sense. stimulates intuition. promotes creativity.

Lepidolite ~ great for relieving stress and dispelling negative emotions.

Malachite ~ used for healing when dealing with negative emotions.

Moonstone ~ restores harmony and emotion balance.

Obsidian ~ helps you to focus on the paranormal, used for protection and a scrying tool.

Onyx ~ instills a protective psychic shield.

Opal ~ helps with rationalizing emotional states.

Pearl ~ aids self-respect, stability, and self-esteem.

Pyrite ~ opens the mind to new ideas.

Quartz ~ channels and aids in meditation. a powerful healing stone.

Rose Quartz ~ aids in anything love-related. instills comfort, relieves grief, and promotes harmonious relationships.

Rutilated Quartz ~ releases energy blockers.

Rhodonite ~ helps with assurance and confidence.

Ruby ~ purifies love, promotes spiritual knowledge and to be realistic about situations.

Sapphire ~ aids in mental clarity, clearing your inner eye, and bringing good fortune.

Smoky Quartz ~ filters out negative thoughts and emotions. helps with telepathy.

Sodalite ~ heals damaged emotions, and aids in restful sleep.

Tanzanite ~ helps you to accept change.

TIger’s Eye ~ a powerful aid in those seeking knowledge about past or future lives. promotes persistence and protection.

Topaz ~ allows you to transmit your visualizations as universal messages. an aid in telepathy.

Tourmaline ~ repels all negative energy and is a powerful stone for protection.

Turquoise ~ an aid in luck, love, money, and protection.

Unakite ~ heals the psyche, helps you realize your higher self.

Crystal Care Tips

Some crystals shouldn’t be left in direct sunlight. These include: Amethyst, Ametrine, Aquamarine, Celestite, Citrine, Fluorite, Kunzite, Opal, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Topaz, and Turquoise.

Some crystals shouldn’t get wet. These include: Celestine, Desert Rose, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Malachite, Selenite, and Sodalite.

Click here to learn about Crystal Shapes.

source: Crystals by Cass & Janie Jackson

* If there is anything we missed or you’d like to add, just let us know! *

I hope this is useful! xx ~ @chlovoyant

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Historians hate us

Future theologists fear us

We are the witches who write nothing about our daily practices in our grimoires

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i’ve talked about this before on my old blog, but the witchy / spiritual community needs to get a better handle on the subtle ableism? and call it out when it’s present, so disabled people don’t have to keep doing it for y’all

- i’ve had two separate mediums / empaths tell me i’m not autistic, autism doesn’t exist, and the correct term is “rainbow children”

- i had another one tell me to ditch my meds

- the mindset that meds & doctors are Evil and all u need is spiritual enlightenment, spells, or natural oil is an unfortunate one, that i keep running into. my own mother has adopted it

- mental illnesses aren’t real / they’re the acts of Dark Energy you can just meditate away. i’ve heard it all.

i know we call out transphobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry. we gotta keep doing that. but ableism is a really big problem & i need allies to recognize the signs.

Advice For Baby Witches💫

Don’t worry about knowing your path right away. If a certain path calls you, then great! But feel free to explore a bit

You don’t need all these fancy supplies to be a “good witch” just use whatever you have on hand!

Pretty much anything in a spell can be substituted with a white candle, moon water, or quartz

All plants have magickal properties! Everything from pine needles to grass can be used in spells!

Always fact check things, because even though someone like me might do a lot of research on the things they post, we can still be wrong

At the end of the day, you are no less of a witch than anyone else is

#witchcraft #wicca #witch community #magic #magick #baby witch #green witch #witches of tumblr #witch #witchblr

🍄A Beginners Guide to How to Work with the Fae🌸

First, You need to know their rules.The Fae aren’t going to have the same culture as we do, they aren’t human, and if you’re going to interact with them you’ll need to know this.

These rules are:

Don’t say “Thank You,” they don’t see that as you actually being thankful for what they’ve done

Always ask for things, never demand

Don’t use iron, the fae can’t touch it

Don’t accept their gifts, they’re version of gift giving is that if they give you something, they can ask for anything from you in return

Don’t say “sorry”, same reason as you shouldn’t say “thank you”. Try saying “my apologies” or “I am regretful”

Be polite

Never ask for their real name, names have power and you trying to get that power will make them turn on you fast

Now that you have a rough idea of how to act, now you need to know some things about what the Fae are like.

They’re Manipulative. They’ll find loopholes and exploit them

They mean everything they say. It might not seem like it, but the things they say might tell more than you expect

If you get close enough to a faerie, they might make a “faerie’s promise”, a promise they’ll keep till death

They use glamour, and therefore aren’t what they seem

Finally, here are some quick tips for working with the Fae.

Don’t leave yourself unprotected

If you walk into nature and don’t feel welcomed, leave

Never tell them your full name. Again, names have power

Offer them shiny or sweet gifts

Take care of nature, don’t hurt it. Hurting nature will make it less likely the Fae will want to work with you

Hope This Helped!

(PSA: This is not all there is on working with the Fae, I recommend doing some research of your own because there are so many things I can’t even begin to get into, this is just a good starting point for your journey with the Fae)

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🌑Cool Facts About Hecate/Hekate 🌑

She is the goddess of Necromancy, Witchcraft, magick, crossroads,and the night.

She is often depicted holding two torches, and is known in mythology to guide people with them.

It is said a good place to leave offerings for her is at crossroads, and if you hear a dog barking it means the offering was well recieved.

She is often accompanied by a black she-dog and a pole cat. The dog is believed to be the Queen Hekabe after she jumped into the water when Troy was defeated, and the pole cat in some myths is the Witch Gale, turned to punish her lack of control.

Some of her symbols (there’s a lot...) are the dark side of the moon, twin torches, crossroads, keys, daggers, etc.

Hekate is associated with the herbs Mugwort, Mandrake, dandelions, lavender, and mint.

Some crystals associated with her are black onyx, smokey quartz, and black tourmaline, however it’s hard to find many examples of crystals that are related to her.

It is said that she aided in Demeter’s search for Persephone by leading her in the dark with her torches.

She is also associated with divination.

She is often portrayed as having three faces, the Young girl in the morning, Maiden in the evening and a Crone at night.

I Hope this helps!

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Signs You AREN’T Talking To Your Deity.

Hey everyone. I want to preface this with a few disclaimers. First, not everyone believes in this. Some people don’t find it necessary to take any protective measures, and I’m not saying they are right or wrong. Second, it is very rare for anything terrible to happen, but I have seen it before.

You’ve probably seen a post or two that warn you about protecting yourself against dark entities when you reach out to your deities. Personally, I would rather be safe than sorry. I find it generally easy to cast a circle, so I do that before I do any in-depth communication/divination with my deities.

So how do you KNOW when to question who you’re talking to?

1.) They are telling you to do something that is harmful. If they tell you to do something unhealthy, or harmful in any way, question who you are talking to.

2.) They are causing you to do something that is unhealthy. Are you finding that you are excessively distracted or obsessed with them? Are you having trouble focusing during important tasks? This is different than being happy or thinking about them often. I mean that if you are trying to do something important, can you feel them trying to pull you away from it? Are you feeling threatened by them?

3.) They are telling you something that is too good to be true. I have heard things such as: Being told you are a deity reincarnated, being told you are “the chosen one”, or that you are a demigod. Yes, there are people who are chosen to become priests/priestesses, but this comes with TIME and LEARNING. This will not happen until you build a strong relationship with your deity. It WILL NOT happen within the first couple days/weeks of practicing.

4.) They are outwardly sexual or seductive. (NOTE: I do not judge anyone’s relationships with their theoi. Including sex in your worship is A-ok (with the permission of your deities of course). ) If you find that they are being overly seductive, sexual, or pressuring in any way, question who you are talking to. If they seem to only be talking to you about sex, question who you are talking to.

5.) Mania. Do you feel unrealistically good with them? So good that everything feels out of control and you feel blinded by it? You might want to question it. Connecting with your theoi can create happiness in ways you may have never experienced before, but it should NEVER be so blinding that you are obsessed or unaware of everything else. If you find that your life is suffering due to this, question who you are talking to.

6.) They are being manipulative or possessive of you. If you try to focus on something else, do they try to pull you back to them? If you start to question who they are, do they try to convince you to stay? Pay attention to things like, “I can make you feel better.” “I can be everything you want.” “You will be nothing without me.” Manipulation is a big red flag.

7.) They are telling you everything you want to hear. Know what your insecurities are, and don’t be ready to run off into the sunset as soon as you hear someone validate you. Yes, your theoi are extremely loving, validating, and reassuring. This is not that. This is that sickeningly sweet, manipulative voice. It seems to know every word you want to hear, and is quick to say them.

8.) They are pushing you to give any part of yourself to them. Are they pressuring you to invite them in? Your theoi may say they want you to devote to them, but they will NEVER pressure you. They know these are big decisions, and you can take your time deciding upon them.

Again, this is EXTREMELY RARE. I don’t want this post to scare anyone, or make them question their relationships with their deities. I am only making you aware, so that you can keep an eye out for yourself and your loved ones.

The best way to assure that this doesn’t happen is to cast a circle. I have also made black salts, and drawn protective sigils. However, casting a circle can be done hundreds of ways with or without tools. Build up your skills at it, and trust that you are safe when you do so.

(IMPORTANT NOTE: I will not ignore the possibility that mental illness has a place in this. If you are experiencing dangerous or harmful voices, hallucinations, or urges, please speak to a licensed mental health professional. It is important that we do not blame everything on spirits, when there can be other very real, very dangerous illnesses involved.)

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