[electripipedream]

Dick Seeger, A Box of Suns, 1980

[artofjoohei]

Finally made something for pridemonth !  🌈🌈🌈

[artwitchpath]

SAW: Sun Stone Meditation

Sun Stones are an easy way to incorporate the sun into your daily meditative practice through art. Let’s talk a little bit about Mandalas, where they come from and how we can draw inspiration from them to incorporate into our art witchery.

Mandalas

“Mandala is the term for a chapter, a collection of mantras or verse hymns chanted in Vedic ceremonies, perhaps coming from the sense of round, as in a round of songs. The universe was believed to originate from these hymns, whose sacred sounds contained the genetic patterns of beings and things, so there is already a clear sense of Mandala as world-model. The word mandala itself is derived from the root ‘manda’, which means essence, to which the suffix la, meaning container, has been added. Thus, one obvious connotation of mandala is that it is a container of essence.“     -Nitin Kumar

Originating as part of the Buddhist religion, these sacred geometric creations have captivated the imagination of Westerns. We need to look no further than our local super market or bookstore to find mandala themed adult coloring books. These are far from true Mandalas of course which are created by Buddhist monks who train for several years learning symbology and artistic processes before creating their ritual works. (Seeing one made is a special treat, click here to watch).

Process

For our project we will be drawing inspiration from these beautiful creations to inform our imagery, allowing our minds to drift into a creative meditative or Terrance state, and infusing our creations with intent. Begin by gathering stones, either collected locally or store bought, and painting materials (Acrylic paints work best for this project but feel free to experiment).

To begin paint a center circle, seed, or drop. This is where outside energy is drawn to and where later, energy can be drawn from. From there you can experiment with different sized circles, organic or inorganic shapes, or personal symbolism for the sun. 

While painting allow yourself to drift into a slight trance or meditative state. You may choose to chant an affirmation, a written spell, or poetry (either out loud or internally), play music which facilitates your connection with the sun, or simply be mindful and in the moment.

You can choose to infuse your stone in a number of ways. Maybe you have already done so throughout the creation process, maybe you leave it to soak up sunlight between sunrise and sunset for a day, or you visualize light being infused into it. I hope you guys enjoy this project, please tag it with #saw or #solarartwitchery so I can see your unique creations and celebrate the sun with you!

Light and Love

Lumi

[macb3thany]

Litha is June 20-June 22

What is Litha?

Litha marks the peak of summer. The sun is at its most powerful, giving life, warmth and fertility to the world. It is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. It is a celebration of joy, abundance, passion and success.

Colors

Green

Orange

Yellow

Gold

Stones

Emerald

Sunstone

Amber

Citrine

Tiger's eye

Garnet

Carnelian

Plants

Oak

Ivy

Fern

Mint

Citrus

Sunflowers

Chamomile

Honeysuckle

Lily

Daisy

Carnation

Incense

Cinnamon

Orange

Lemon

Rose

Jasmine

Altar Decorations

Candles

Ribbons

Flowers

Eye of Ra

God's eye

Anything that represents the sun

Activities

Best time to do things is at noon (when the sun is at its peak)

Fire magic

Fae magic

Protection charms

Banishing

Make a sun mandala

Make a suncatcher

Make sunwater and water your plants

Watch the sunrise and/or sunset

Sunbathe to boost your mood and recharge (remember your water and sunscreen please)

Help yourself feel empowered by doing some self care

Idea: Light a candle to burn away any negativity that’s been keeping you down. Focus on the flame and do some deep breathing. Meditate for a little while. Remember this is your day to shine, both inside and out!

Food

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Citrus

Honey

Anything associated with the sun

[macb3thany]

Blog Update

Hey everyone! After a much needed recovery period, ya girl is back! 

I made a few changes to the blog so it would fit the kind of content I plan on posting from now on. I don’t see a lot of info for desert witches out there, so I decided to start sharing what I’ve learned. I’m planning on covering general misconceptions, tips and some stories. I’ve lived in a desert my whole life and I really want to do it some justice because it is so funky, beautiful, and full of life.

Tomorrow expect to see the Litha masterpost!

xoxo

[bendraws]

Desert witch. I just wanna cruise around on a piece of driftwood all day.

[dumbass-mothcraft]

Litha Moodboard:

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”

[moonlitmagic]

sun witch culture: laying in the sun patch in the dining room while no one is home like a fuckin cat just to soak up those warm vibes after a dark, cold month

[undead-x-deactivated20201019]

Experimenting with pixels 🔆

Terfs & Radfems dni 🚫

[thatgayguywitch]

Every day is a good day to remember:

Witch is a gender neutral term!

[macb3thany]

May was a super difficult month (finals, graduation, 7 newborn kittens, learning to deal with the grief after losing some of them to fading kitten syndrome, feline leukemia, etc) and it ended with me in the hospital due to my whack kidneys! I'm still recovering so forgive my inactivity but I have a couple of nice things I'm working on so stay tuned.

Im not dying but goddamn life has been an asshole lately.

[fluffysheeps]

A lil lotl full of pride!! 🏳️‍🌈

[kitsiinabox]

Someday I’ll learn to take nice art photos or get a good scanner.

For now, have this.

[macb3thany]

My two favorite babes: dinosaurs and succulents. So beautiful!

[solar-butch]

☀️ Sun Witch Tips ☀️

● Sunscreen

● Wear Sunscreen

● Seriousy

○ It doesn’t matter your skin tone, you still need to protect your skin

[sidewinderwitch]

○Sun Magick○

Sun magick is amazing for:

• positivity

• growth

• mental health

• charging!!

• strengthening

• bringing light

• protection

• new beginnings

• healing

• courage

Remember to be careful if you’re going to be in the sun for your craft!! bring water and sunscreen, n get out of the sun before you overheat. especially if you’re out in the desert!!

[hack3rwitch]

Magical Associations of Cats

Black: witchcraft, power, protection, deep magic, wisdom, discernment, removing negative energy

Red/ginger/orange: male power, the power of the sun, Yang energy, harvest moon, wealth, money, focus

Blue/grey/smoke: love, happiness, peace, good luck, emotional stability

White: lunar magic, healing, recharging, beauty, invoking admiration, relieving stress, considered a good omen in America

Colorpoint/Siamese: the royal color, fame, success, purity, longevity, solar magic, Yang energy

Calico/tri-colored: associated with the triple goddess, good luck, protection, happiness, prosperity

Two-tone: wisdom, understanding, common sense, friendliness

Tortoiseshell: Yin energy (this color pattern is inherited only by females), children, pure magic, clairvoyance, healing

Gold/golden brown: revered temple cat, wisdom, grace, solar magic, playfulness

Tabby/striped: good luck, light, humor, energy

source: https://www.consciousreminder.com/2016/11/15/cat-protects-you-home-ghosts-negative-spirits/ with some edits by me

[artistsalley]

Lazy Summer Days/Magic Summer Nights

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