✪ Moon-Kissed Maiden ✪

Spirituality & Witchy-ness. Pagan.

[yanny09]

i work with aphrodite, of course i try not to insult peoples looks i work with aphrodite, of course i wished that i was a typical sorta pretty but then she helped me realize beauty comes in all forms i work with aphrodite, when she says something. i do it. her war epithets will always be there. i work with aphrodite, of course when i laugh i do it in her honor i work with aphrodite, of course i look through her epithets in awe i work with aphrodite, of course shes linked with the ocean but im no where near flowing water

[llunamarie]

May the selfish & jealous in this lifetime be affronted with empathy of equal zeal to their baneful emotions in the afterlife.

[jeannepompadour]

Ame no uzume no mikoto (goddess of dawn, mirth, meditation, revelry and the arts in the Shinto religion of Japan) by Kajita Hanko (1870-1917)

[beautyofaphrodite]

Άφροδίτη Έρωτοτρόφος

Aphrodite, Mother of Love

(All images found on Pinterest or from Google Images)

[themotherofrevelation]

All religions lead to the same One Supreme Being, the one Goddess within all. Goddess is one; sages call Her by various names.

[bloodrlove]

i know what only the girls know

lies can buy eternity

[dismalzelenka]

A blessed Solstice to all who observe it. May the next season bring you peace and fulfillment. May the gods you follow hear your prayers, and if you follow none, may you find wisdom within yourself to light your way through the darkest of times.

[themori-witch]

Witch Crafts: How to Make A Scrying Mirror

• WHAT IS A SCRYING MIRROR? •

A scrying mirror is one of a variety of tools that can be used in the divination method that is scrying [click here for more information on scrying].

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

A photo frame with glass.

Matte black spray paint (it doesn't need to be spray paint, but I find this easier!).

Glass cleaner (if you want to use a vinegar and water solution instead, that's fine!).

Clean cloth.

Microfibre cloth (optional).

HOW TO:

Firstly, remove the glass from the photo frame and set the frame aside as you'll be popping the glass back inside later.

Using your glass cleaner and cloth, thoroughly clean both sides of the glass and try to avoid leaving smears or smudges. You can use another clean, dry cloth (microfibre for best results) once the mirror is dry, to go over the glass and buff it/remove any dust.

Allow the glass to dry completely, then take it to a ventilated area, lay the glass on a piece of paper or fabric you're not too attached to, and use the spray paint to coat one side of the glass. Allow the first coat to dry, then add a few more layers ensuring that the coverage is as even as possible, and opaque.

Leave the glass to dry in a safe place.

Once the paint is dry, reinsert the glass into the picture frame with the unpainted side facing you.

*OPTIONAL: you can embellish your frame, or the edges of the glass if you wish. It's your scrying mirror, so make it yours!

You are now ready to scry your heart out! Make sure the glass is smudge and mark free before you scry, as to not skew anything you may divine from the mirror.

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[dangerouspanic]

Just a reminder that witchcraft was born out of necessity. In times of desperation.

Do you think that people really had money to go buy 5000 different pieces of equipment and ingredients? Nah.

Grow what you can. Buy your supplies in affordable ways. Reuse things you already have. And fuck anyone who tells you your craft won't work.

So much classism in the craft nowadays and its fuckin gross

[verdantlyviolet]

Prayers to the gods are traditionally spoken aloud. In fact, the word for prayer euchesthai also meant to boast and to let out a victorious cry of triumph. The gods will always hear even the softest of entreaties, but a loud prayer is a way to draw attention to oneself.

There were three ways to pray to different gods:

Ouranic (Olympian) Gods: standing with arms outstretched and palms upward

Oceanic Gods: standing with arms outstretched toward the sea, palms turned toward a cult image (statue, item, figure etc)

Khthonic (Earthly/Underworld) Gods: on the ground, pounding the earth with fists

Kneeling down to pray is unusual. The gesture of entreaty is outstretched arms. To invoke the heavenly gods, both hands are raised to the sky with upturned palms; to call on the gods of the sea, the arms are extended out to the sea; the hands are also stretched toward the cult image. […] Special measures are required, however, if the dead or the gods of the underworld are to be reached. Poets describe how the suppliant hurls himself on the ground and hammers the earth with fists.

- Greek Religion, Walter Burkert

[templepriest-motherfucker]

Yup, he’s mine all right

[themori-witch]

Witchcraft 101: Crystals & Water

When it comes to crystals and crystal care, an important thing to know is which crystals can be put into water safely and remain undamaged. I suppose, in a way, the more pressing question isn’t which crystals can, but rather which cannot.

A general rule of thumb to guide you, is to take a look at The Mohs Hardness Scale [linked here]. Although not perfect, the rule is that anything numbered a 6 or above is generally safe to put into water.

The Mohs Hardness Scale is a set of ten reference minerals (numbered 1 through 10) that are used to determine the relative hardness of minerals and other objects. [X]

Another thing to think about is the water in which you wish to place your crystals. If you are set on cleansing, for example, and want to use salt water as a means of doing so, the crystals that are safe in salt water are different to those that are safe in unsalted water.

CRYSTALS THAT ARE NOT SAFE IN TAP/MINERAL WATER:

Angelite.

Apatite.

Apophyllite.

Azurite.

Celestite.

Fluorite.

Gypsum.

Halite.

Hematite.

Jade (for long periods of time).

Lepidolite.

Lodestone.

Malachite.

Opal.

Pyrite.

Selenite.

Smithsonite.

Ulexite.

CRYSTALS THAT ARE NOT SAFE IN SALT WATER:

Amber.

Apatite.

Azurite.

Black Tourmaline.

Calcite.

Carnelian.

Celestite.

Fluorite.

Hematite.

Kunzite.

Kyanite.

Labradorite.

Lapis Lazuli.

Lepidolite.

Malachite.

Opal.

Pyrite.

Selenite.

Tangerine Quartz.

Tiger’s Eye.

Turquoise.

SOME WATER SAFE CRYSTALS:

Agate.

Amethyst.

Aventurine.

Black Obsidian (can crack/break in extreme hot or cold temperatures).

Carnelian (in unsalted water only).

Citrine.

Clear Quartz.

Jasper.

Moonstone.

Rose Quartz.

Rutilated Quartz.

Smokey Quartz.

Tiger’s Eye (in unsalted water only).

*This post is not talking about which crystals are safe to be put into elixirs or any liquid that will be ingested. Please do not use this post as a guide for that. It is not recommended to put any stones into drinks or fluids that are intended for ingestion. Please be safe. 

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[whichwitchami]

Pride and Prejudice

A tarot spread for when there’s conflict between you and someone in your life. Particularly when pride and stubbornness contribute to the issue. 

1. Pride: Represents you in this stubborn situation. 

2. Prejudice: Represents them in this stubborn situation. 

3. The Miserable Half: how your attitude contributes to the conflict. 

4. The Regiments are coming: how their attitude contributes to the conflict. 

5. An Unexpected Proposal: advice on how to resolve the conflict to everyone’s liking. 

[goeticgoth]

To break a curse. 

Get a bowl of water. 

Add rosemary, mint, vinegar, and sea salt. 

Stir counterclockwise. 

Scry the shapes the mint and rosemary make. They can tell you the source of the misfortune that has come upon you. 

Dip your fingers into the water and draw an X on your brow, thinking or saying out loud “Curse begone and curse be broken.”

Draw another X on your chest, an area on your back that you can reach, on your stomach, rear, knees, tops of the feet, and lastly the tops of your hands. Rub your hands together. Dip your fingers into the bowl and flick the water all around you in a circle. Clap your hands loudly three times when you face the front again. 

Pour out the bowl. Where you poured it out, also spit. 

Cleanse the room or house with smoke. 

If you cannot use smoke, mix vinegar, water, rosemary, and mint in a spray bottle and spray around the house. Do not use the water from the bowl. Some spray bottles can get stuck if there’s leaves in it. You can instead put rosemary and mint inside a teabag to prevent this. 

[marisolmoon]

An Introduction to Hekate

Hekate, Goddess of Magic, Witchcraft, the Moon, Necromancy, is believed to be not just a Goddess of the Underworld, but the living world as well. She also has dominion over crossroads, hidden knowledge, home protection, herbs, plant medicine and flowers. According to the Ancient Greek text by Hesiod, Theogony “Hecate, whom Zeus, Cronus’ son, honored above all others: he gave her splendid gifts - to have a share of the Earth and the barren sea, and from the starry sky as well she has a share in honor, and is honored most of all by the immortal gods.”

From what we can see historically, Hekate was a Goddess that was highly revered and given reign over three realms by the God of Gods. Hekate is well known to be as the triple goddess due to her association with the waxing, full and waning moon, but also some equate Hekate to the Mother, Maiden and Crone figure. She is a powerful Goddess, yet she also is a kind Goddess that will aid you in your path that you have chosen as a witch. Some of the main things you can focus on when working with Hekate when just starting off is

Finding your path

Protection of your home & loved ones

Communion with the dead

Spirit work

Shadow work

Associations with Hekate you may find when calling on her when beginning to build a relationship with her are items such as,

Keys

Torches

Lanterns

Black dogs

Crossroads

The Moon

The Crone

Snakes

The colors black & purple

The #3

The tarot card “The Moon”

Strophalos Wheel

There are superstitions that when Hekate is near dogs will begin to bark for what seems to be no reason.

Once you begin to see signs that Hekate is responding to you and is willing to engage, a great thing to do would be to leave an offering at a crossroads during the New Moon. Rituals, offerings and spellwork during the New Moon is the perfect time to connect with Hekate since that is the phase of the moon associated with her. Some examples of offerings you can leave at the crossroads are,

Mead

Wine

Cakes

Mediterranean fruits

Locally sourced fruits

Keys

Bones

Plants, such as Mugwort

Blood

You can also honor Hekate on the last day of the month or on the Night of Hekate, which is November 16th every year.

Lastly, an important step to making that initial connection with Hekate is creating an altar dedicated to her. On your altar you can have a statue of her or something that symbolizes her, plants associated with her and even  images of animals associated with her. Some colors you can use to decorate your altar are,

Purple

Black

Orange

Yellow-Orange

Red-Orange

Use these scents of incense at your altar such as,

Cinnamon

Honey

Myrrh

Mugwort

Lime

Lemon Verbena

Queen of the Night

Finally, some great crystals and gems that Hekate would love to have at her altar include,

Sapphire

Silver/Gold

Moonstone

Black Tourmaline

Black Onyx

Hematite

Smoky Quartz

Hopefully  this introduction helps give you an idea of who Hekate is and how to begin following her. Thanks for reading!

[ofcloudsandstars]

“Today is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Historically, many cultures have celebrated or honored this change in the sun’s cycle around the earth’s sky.

This day marks the start of the Summer season in the North, as the sun is at it’s highest position in the sky now. After this point, the nights will start to lengthen as the days begin to shorten. It’s a time where the seasons are shifting and there’s an opportunity for renewal. 

Today is when the amount of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere peaks for the year, the light is intensifying and there may be an increase in energy in the air. 

It’s possible that leading up to this moment, things have felt like they were heating up or building up in your life. Now, life is taking a turn. This could be the release of pressure you’ve been waiting for, and things should now start to flow again. 

As the midpoint of the year, this is a fruition point - where all your intentions form the winter can blossom. You - or others around you - may notice that the new ideas and fresh perspectives are emerging. 

This can be a great opportunity to get started on long-awaited projects or to take on looming issues and see them through. Have confidence that during this time, you can succeed. It’s also a good moment to reset your most ambitious intentions. 

During this solstice, emotional sensitivity can be heightened - you may feel a caretaking energy emerging. [This is due to the start of Cancer season!] Make sure to care for your needs before caring for others. This could be a good time  to replenish yourself so that you are fully nourished and prepared to take on any tasks. 

This energy encourages you to spend time with your family, friends and community. Right now, you might notice that you’re joining in on more collaborations, team projects or that you’re able to accomplish more with your friends. 

Not only is this a turning point in the year, but it can also be a turning point in your life. The goals you set now will be carried out over the next 6 months. Go inward to see what you want to accomplish outwardly. During this process, be sure to feel your emotions fully and let them guide you. 

At this time it can be helpful to ask yourself

What are my goals for the near future?

What were my intentions at the beginning of the year? [Review the intentions you’ve set at the start of this cycle on Winter Solstice or the ‘seeds sown’ during Imbolc]

Am I feeling fully nourished?

Am I giving too much without receiving a fair return?

Am I giving just to get something back?

Now is the time to give yourself so that you can more fully show up for your projects, people and life as a whole.”

-Wanted to share ‘The Pattern’s’ post on Summer Solstice today especially as it has good insight on how the entry into Cancer season and Jupiter’s retrograde in Pisces may affect us this year. 

[zegalba]

Argema mittrei wings (comet moth)