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Using Music in Magic

(Or, why singing in magic is a cool thing.)

The following is an excerpt from my witching book. Please do not repost this text without acknowledging the source. Thank you!

Using music in magic can add another layer of intent to a ritual, spell, or general working. Adding music that the practitioner feels is appropriate can really raise the energy and work in the witch’s favor. This can be done by playing a recorded song, playing an instrument, singing, or whatever method you choose.

My belief is that by singing, you are embracing all five of the Elements: the earthen body, the water within, the fire of life, the air to produce sound, and the spirit in song. I find that this adds a personal bit to your magic and also helps to embrace the sacred, as well as really raising the energy to do work.

Considering that music is also the main art medium that I work with, I also view it as an offering of mine to the Divine: I’m giving my breath, my air, my voice, and a part of my very soul in the form of a song.

Music, especially in a rhythmic sense, has also been used to help shamans, medicine people, and cunning folk to raise their energy for their works for thousands of years. I feel that by connecting music making to my craft, I not only bring a very personal part of myself to it, but I am connecting with those who came before who did very similar things. In this way, I feel that the inclusion of making music in the craft ties us to the magic, to the tradition, and to each other.

Thanks for reading! If people are interested in hearing more about music and magic, let me know in the comments and reblogs and I’ll consider making a series of it! ✨

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Gonna make a fucked up post of kinds a witches that sounds like it came from Nightvale: antacid witch, soup monster witch,bookmark witch, pocket lint witch, trash witch, take-out witch, under the bleachers make-out witch, public transit witch, scented marker witch….

Seriously, I find the “kinds of witches” posts tedious and worry that they give witchlings the idea that they need a title and need to fit into a box or that they can only be one kind of witch. Titles can be useful or empowering but entirely unnecessary if you don’t find it helpful.

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Tag ur self I’m take out witch

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I’m Trash witch

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Different ways to charge your sigils!

Set it as your phone lockscreen/background and charge your phone.

Burn it on a piece of paper.

Draw it into bread, then toast it.

Trace it with a crystal.

Put it over your pulse.

Draw on a polished stone then rub it off.

Use your own energy.

Sew them on scraps of fabric or inside clothing and then put in the washing machine.

Draw on a piece of paper and hold them in front of speakers playing music.

Let them sit in a sunny place.

Bury them in the dirt (use environment safe materials!)

Prayer.

Sleep with them, your tossing and turning will charge them.

Dissolve it into water.

Glow in the dark paint.

And many more!

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What we want and what we need may or may not be the same. If you need to know what is best for you in a situation in which your wishes are getting in the way, you can use this spread for insight 💖

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Thicket's Magical Book Recommendations

Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson

This book is a classic. Mr. Huson goes over the basics of magical work, including steps on how to visualize and how magic works. He also instructs you on how to prepare your ritual tools and begin casting magic. The book also delves in to deeper stuff, such as summoning Vassago (a demon). If you are interested in traditional witchcraft, this book is for you.

Mystical Origins of the Tarot by Paul Huson

Another author (maybe Robin Artisson?) described this as the only book on tarot you will ever need. I agree. It is filled with history as well as unique interpretations of the cards. If you are a tarot reader, this book is a must to further your education and your reading skills.

The Complete Guide to Psychic Development by Cassandra Eason

This book is very New Age. It does have a lot of good stuff in it. She does generally expect that you have a library of crystals and a cabinet of candles as even her basic rituals call for a variety of specific stones and 13 pink candles. Glean what you can from this book and see where perhaps you can simplify some of her rituals. As the name implies, this book is all about psychic development.

Psychic Self-Defense by Dion Fortune

Awesome book. I’ve read it a few times. If you want a peek at how magic can really mess up your life, read this book. There are so many hidden gems here, it’s really worthwhile.

The Witch’s Familiar by Raven Grimassi

A really interesting book on how a witch may obtain and control their familiar spirit.

Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch by Raven Grimassi

This book details Grimassi’s personal tradition. If you want a solid tradition to follow, this book makes a very good read. It is also just a good book in general and it is very plant and nature based.

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

I use this resource regularly, it is probably my most-used resource. Learn the magical properties of your everyday herbs at home. The index in the back is invaluable for figuring out which herbs to use for your spells.

Encyclopedia of Magical Stones by Scott Cunningham

The rock version of the herbal encyclopedia.

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

This elemental encyclopedia is excellent to educate yourself more about witchcraft. Just to warn you, if you read many of her books, some of the content is copied over between them.

The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes

This book is massive. Not only does it really have 5000 spells, but it also has a formulary in the back with recipes on many oils, potions, and powders you can craft. It also has an excellent section on how to cast spells and how to use a wide variety of ritual tools.

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes

So this book is seriously an awesome encyclopedia, especially for looking up spirits by name. It’s general entries – such as for “mermaid” or “ghost” are somewhat disappointing. The real value of this book is being able to look up arcane and archaic spirits by name. It has a lot of info on gods as well.

Pure Magic by Judika Illes

I wish someone had handed me this book when I first got started in witchcraft. If you are done with 101 posts on tumblr and ready for your next introductory step, buy a copy of this book. It is a “complete course in spellcasting.” This book delivers.

Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic

This is an interesting book to read because it is not witchcraft; it is it’s own spiritual system. If you are looking for something new and want to expand your horizons, grab this book. You won’t be disappointed. As a handbook on spiritual cleansing, it’s techniques do not disappoint either.

Letters from the Devil’s Forest by Robin Artisson

This book is seriously so cool. If you are ready for your next intermediate step in to witchcraft, if theory interests you, if you want to read about a real witch’s experiences – pick up this book. It is not a spellbook nor a how-to guide. It’s just incredibly interesting.

The Horn of Evenwood by Robin Artisson

A great spellbook, especially for diabolists, those that want to travel to the underworld, and those that want to meet the devil himself. I would call this more of an intermediate spellbook, and while any beginner should educate themselves, it is perhaps best to wait until you have a little more experience before you tackle the rituals in this book.

A Dictionary of Angels by Gustav Davidson

This book is in my opinion especially important for Christian practitioners or any practitioner who works with angels and/or demons. It is an extremely thorough dictionary of angels and fallen angels.

Power Within The Land and Earth Light by R. J. Stewart

If you’re in to faeries, these two books are for you. They detail how to travel to Faery, how to interact with faeries, and how to transform yourself with faery magic.

The Living World of Faery by R. J. Stewart

A super interesting book. If you are in to faeries, get this book by R. J. Stewart instead of the other two – which are more similar to spellbooks. This book will educate you a lot about real faery lore.

The Devil’s Dozen by Gemma Gary

What can I say, I love Gemma Gary. The Devil’s Dozen is a fascinating book containing thirteen original rituals dedicated to the Witch’s Devil, Bucca. This book is more for diabolists and traditional witches, but if you find a copy of it, grab it. It will go well in any practitioner’s library. I would consider this book more for the intermediate practitioner, but people of all skill levels will benefit from reading it.

Traditional Witchcraft by Gemma Gary

This is “the” book on Cornish witchcraft. It is useful for anyone interested in traditional witchcraft and those seeking a more traditionally based path. This book does have some spells and rituals in it, but it’s main purpose is in describing Cornish ways.

The Black Toad by Gemma Gary

This book goes hand in hand with Traditional Witchcraft. It is a spellbook and so does not describe Cornish ways so much, but it does give you practical magical applications. This book is very traditional and not modified to make it more appetizing to modern crowds. I would readily recommend it in order to see how a very traditional witch practices.

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

If you are interested in Wicca, this is the book for you. It describes how to practice Wicca for – well – a solitary practitioner. I don’t have a lot to say about it, but it certainly ended up in my library for a reason.

Protection & Reversal Magick by Jason Miller

I am such a Jason Miller fangirl. He is a clear and concise writer. He doesn’t waste your time. This book was my first magical book and I still reference it regularly. I would highly advise any practitioner – especially a beginner – pick up this book. It will not steer you wrong and may save you a lot of trouble.

Financial Sorcery by Jason Miller

This is the only real financial spellbook I have seen of it’s type. Rather than throwing money spells at you, Miller explains how to use magic to create real and lasting wealth. He explains why many money spells never seem to get you ahead in life and helps you craft your own magic so you can actually get ahead.

The Sorcerer’s Secrets by Jason Miller

This book is about how to cast magic, how magic works, and how to be a badass sorcerer. If I could go back and re-work my path I would pick up this book right away. It has heavily influenced my beliefs and made me a better practitioner.

Seven Spheres by Rufus Opus

If you are interested in magic besides witchcraft, this book on hermeticism is excellent. It teaches you about the “seven spheres” and how to summon the planetary spirits and intelligences to aid your life. Having performed the rituals in this book, I can say that they are extremely powerful. If you are looking for magic to radically change your life, this is the book for you.

The Practical Psychic Self-Defense Handbook by Robert Bruce

This book is not witchcraft, it is more on the psychic spectrum of practice. It gets in to really intense defense mechanisms and I have succesfully used his techniques to keep me safe.

Correspondences by Sandra Kynes

This is a very neat reference book. It lists how correspondences are related to one another. It is difficult to explain, but it is a really neat book if you want to research how plants, animals, gods, stones, colors, numbers, etc., are interrelated.

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Hi! Welcome to The Witch Penpals!

We’re a new blog dedicated to helping you find witchy penpals!

As we stated in our bio, we currently only have access to mobile and cannot turn on submissions, so send us a message and we’ll make your post! or, make your own post and tag us, we’re happy to reblog it for you!!

Make sure to include: •1-3 photos (optional) •name •age •gender (optional) •location •tumblr or email or other contact info •your witch path •interests •any other info about yourself you deem necessary to include •and what you’re looking for in your perfect witchy penpal!!

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🌛Christian Witch Spell for Anxiety/Depression🌜

Envision white light filling you (if you have a rose quartz then imagine it glowing. And you absorbing it.)

Calmly say,

“Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Heal me now, I need it most, Guide the things I do and say, Make this feeling go away.”

Say/whisper as many times as you need!

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don’t test me you fucking smart ass rocks

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this is it

this is divination

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yep

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How Psychic is Your Sign?

ARIES: You approach the psychic world like you approach everything else – head on! You’re forthright in your beliefs (or your skepticism) but being too sure of yourself can hinder your psychic development in some ways, as can your arrogance.

Your Psychic Talent: Precognition – how very Aries it is to get information before anyone else!

TAURUS: You take a step by step approach to psychic development and you’re cautious about protecting yourself from psychic attack. Very grounded, your kindness is an asset in psychic work and your determination to learn puts you ahead of your peers.

Your Psychic Talent: Psychometry – having a physical object to hold helps you enormously in picking up psychic impressions.

GEMINI: You love to communicate and can’t stop yourself from giving people messages and psychic advice. The constant chatter of your mind can be a hindrance to psychic development though, and it’s important that you learn some stillness and calm.

Your Psychic Talent: Mediumship – doing what you do best – talking – but to spirit instead of to living people!

CANCER: You’re highly sensitive but slightly wary of the psychic world, and your fears can put up barriers to psychic communication. Your compassion is a great help, however, and you are shrewd enough to understand when you’re being taken for a ride.

Your Psychic Talent: Tarot – you have an intuitive understanding of imagery and symbolism.

LEO: You love the sense of importance that being psychic gives you, and you milk the “look at me” factor for all it’s worth. Your genuine desire to help others is very spiritual, however, and if you can put your ego aside you can be a great channel.

Your Psychic Talent: Clairvoyance (seeing spirit) – you especially love being able to see grand figures from times past.

VIRGO: You have the technical ability to make a great psychic, but you’re held back by a lack of confidence and a dislike of the vagueness of it all. Methodical and disciplined, you would shine in a psychic art which takes many years to master thoroughly.

Your Psychic Talent: Astrology – where you can seamlessly synthesize hundreds of details into a helpful, coherent whole.

LIBRA: You find it difficult to trust the psychic impressions you receive, for fear of saying the wrong thing or upsetting someone. Nonetheless, much of what you think is imagination is actually spirit input – stop trying to over-rationalize it and just feel.

Your Psychic Talent: Tai Chi or any other kind of moving meditation – a graceful and fluid way to connect with spiritual energies.

SCORPIO: A natural psychic and mystic, you have strong potential and an affinity with spiritualism, the occult and all things mysterious and unknown. You love to research the history of these topics, and can become quite the aficionado of the psychic world.

Your Psychic Talent: Telepathy – want to know what other people are thinking or to manipulate their thoughts? You can!

SAGITTARIUS: You’re not sure whether you believe in psychic abilities or not, but you do accept that there’s more to the world than we can know. Sudden or dramatic incidents in your life up your psychic senses and you’ll find yourself much more open at times of crisis.

Your Psychic Talent: Astral travel – go wherever you’d like from the comfort of your chair or bed!

CAPRICORN: You take the psychic world very seriously and get irritated with those who think it’s a game or an entertainment. A traditionalist at heart, you’re interested in the old ways of the psychic arts, and suspicious of the new-agey take on psychic abilities.

Your Psychic Talent: Runes – you’re fascinated by these ancient tools and have a unique insight into their use.

AQUARIUS: You know there’s something out there – you’re just not sure what. You look for a rational, scientific answer to psychic phenomena, but you’re excited when you can’t find one. Ahead of your time in many ways, you could tune in to alien races or beings.

Your Psychic Talent: Channeling – wise words from other races or entities just surge through your stream of consciousness.

PISCES: As a true empath, you’re very open to psychic vibrations and you’re among the most sensitive of all signs. You must learn to keep your emotions at arm’s length, however, otherwise they will interfere with the psychic impressions you are able to pick up.

Your Psychic Talent: Clairsentience (feeling spirit) – sensing pains, emotions and states of mind comes naturally to you.

More Zodiac Here

Boyfriend: Can you iron this dress shirt for me?

Me: Sure! *grabs steamer and essential oil bottles*

Boyfriend: ...are you doing witchcraft to my shirt?

Me: ...

Boyfriend: ...

Me: ...yes

Boyfriend: ...ok its a work event so like. Something to make them like me better and want to pay me more

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God’s calling is never convenient. But seeing His calling as an interruption and not an invitation will lead you downward. You see, God is trying to create something great within us and around us!

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Modern Witches

- Nervous witches collecting rainwater in mason jars and purifying it for non visibility spells. Dousing their wrists and necks and behind their ears to prevent unwanted attention.

- Witches brewing tea and coffee and leaving it to sit for days so that the spirits in their homes will be pleased.

- Twenty year old witches squinting at their scrawled runes in a composition notebook in a cramped apartment as they study for exams.

- Witches arming themselves with non-lethal hexes and curses when they have to walk at night in the city because you can never be too careful.

- Witches adopting their black cats from shelters, and maybe several other cats that aren’t black as well.

- Witches creating fairy lights of floating candles that sometimes drip wax on the floor but will refuse to burn the witch’s dwelling.

- Familiars doubling as therapy pets and service dogs.

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Gender Essentialism in the Pagan Community

I’ve been a pretty happy member of the pagan community even if I mostly use the term polytheist to describe myself. I’m solitary (in religious practice and personality) but I’ve been lucky enough to meet some other pagans and talk with them online.

I was probably first drawn to paganism in my late teens because of the positive female aspects to the faith and practise in most circles. As a feminist and someone who had had bad experiences with men in my life, it definitely added to the appeal.

But as I got older I started to see problems facing transgender and non-binary pagans. The rhetoric and ritual of so much paganism was so rooted is essentialist understandings of gender. In seeking to anthropomorphise balance and duality in creation many pagans gave in the same narrow-thinking as that of establishment religions.

Nature is full of fluidity and change. Any naturalistic religion should be the same. Many people who come to paganism have had negative experiences in other faith groups and maybe society as a whole. A lot of pagans like to think that they are much more open-minded and accepting than, for example Christians, but that is not always the case.

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Bringing this back again as I see a series of posts making different PLANTS masculine or feminine (like the whole species not through pollination)

Herbal gender essentialism is some of the weirdest.

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Witchy Pro-tip!

Have a lot of balloons lying around? Draw sigils on them and pop them, it’s a great way to charge them!

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A late night interpretation of Jesus’ thoughts about rich people by Sensitive Mark.

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While we’re at it, don’t forget that one time that Jesus saw predatory lending practices going down in the temple and he actually got violent. Yes. Jesus got violent. Over predatory lending practices.

Throwing tables and threatening people with a whip. Jesus was super pissed.

And that part is consistent across all four of the Gospels. Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John vary in a lot of places, but they’re consistent on the money changers story. Also, the paintings that this inspired are pretty rad.

99% of the time, Jesus was all “love thy neighbor” and “turn the other cheek” and “if someone asks you to walk a mile with them, walk two,” but where usury was concerned, he’d straight up kick your ass.

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Jesus: “Be chill. We should all be chill. But also don’t lend money to people and charge them ridiculously high interest rates. Don’t do that. Especially not when people borrow money for the purpose of doing the right thing and making themselves better people. I really fucking hate that. Seriously, just don’t.”

*smashcut to 2016*

Me, living in a society that is intrinsically founded upon Christian doctrine and beliefs: “Student loan debt and credit card interest rates, am I right?”

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Here’s another thing: Jesus is specifically pissed about the predatory lending practices in the Temple, because it meant that poor people were literally getting fucked out of *the opportunity to properly worship and atone and be more religious.* People who couldn’t pay to make sacrifices at the Temple were missing out on an important religious experience.

So then yeah America comes up with prosperity gospel.

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I love canon Jesus so much. SO MUCH. He is much better than that white washed foolery they try to sell us.

I mean the dude hung out with the homeless, destitute, sex workers, gay people, women, pretty much everyone people tell us the bible wants us to hate. 😒 CANON JESUS FTW

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So, one correction about the original post; Jesus never said that being rich was a bad thing. The problem the rich young man had was that his LOVE of money would prevent him from loving God. Jesus told him to give away all his possessions because he loved them too much. People often misquote that “money is the root of all evil”, but in actuality, its the love of money that’s the root of all evil, which is why Jesus kicked all those people out of the temple that were engaged in cheating people out of their money. There’s nothing wrong with having nice things, but when those nice things take the place of God, that’s when it’s wrong.

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And naturally when you have a lot of possessions, or a lot of money, those things tend to become very important to you, and you become very afraid of losing them. It’s a natural thing, but it’s exactly what gets in the way of full devotion to God. “No one can serve two masters,” etc.

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more stuff about the signs

aries

they look like don’t mess with me but actually they’re love me

too smart

they don’t care a lot about emotions… unless their own

one of the easiest ways to lose them is lying to them

cry baby

they talk too much, so it’s hard to know when they’re serious

somehow they can convince people to do the most stupid things

sexually frustrated 24/7

they’re strong like when everything is going to shit they have strength and don’t let themselves get dragged

they move their hands a lot when talking

they’re the kind of people who bite their lips when thinking and accidentally bleeds

taurus

on the outside they look very calm and quiet, but in the inside they burn like hell (they’re too intense)

they don’t lose control easily but they do lose it often

they have a hard time trusting/believing in people’s emotions

they could kill you if you hurt an animal

a great part of them have a great sleeping schedule

they care too much about people they love

they cheat on board games

very good friends

too selective when choosing who to spend their time and energy with

they move their eyebrows a lot in their facial expressions

stubborn

they don’t let people go completely

their hugs are the best hugs when you have a bad day

gemini

emotional mess (they feel nothing in the right way)

they know a lot of useful shit

but they don’t know what sleep means

being bored is the worst thing that can happen to them (they get too mean, like little children)

narcissistic af

they’re never wrong

they express their feelings in thousands of different ways, however none of them seem to work

incomprehensible love for snacks

misunderstood

they cover their feelings with humor/indifference 87% of the time

they can make anyone laugh, no kidding

they lie to themselves

sensitive af, if you spend a lot of time with them you’ll see they’re such babies

very insecure

random happiness/sadness attacks

their brain is an exhaused roller coaster

innocent without wanting to be

they seem to fit everywhere but nowhere at the same time

cancer

they look like love me but actually they’re like i fuck with you or you fuck with me

they don’t know how to handle their feelings, so they don’t

drama,,,drama,,,dRAMa,,..drama

they can be too selfish

unpredictable af

leave me alone, but give me attention

their cellphone is part of their body

their true friends knows their family (even if they have never seen them) because of all the stories they tell, all the time

they victimize themselves a lot

they know how to listen and they give the best advice ever but they don’t use it

that kind of people who their first impulse when doing eye contact with someone is smiling

they care a lot about what other people think

they plat a lot with their hands and lips

the most adorable people when they’re not angry

children loves them

they can tranquilize people quickly

misunderstood because they don’t let anyone understand them

leo

very sharp ideas/way of thinking

high moral

they need constant acceptance/validation

if you do them one you pay ten

always reading your intentions

they tend to joke about other people insecurities

they tend to do good things for people without even realizing

despite being surrounded by people, they still can feel very alone

they talk to themselves when nobody’s whatching

insecure af

a lot of craziness under the calm person they have

they wink a lot

will never cry or look vulnerable in front of others (unless they totally trust that person)

virgo

they always look like they want to kill someone (maybe they do)

public nerds

the most damaged sleeping schedules lol hello it’s 4 am

they read weird things

super committed and and helpful

they get angry when things are not done in their way

they’re the midpoint between introvert and extrovert

they have a great stalking until they have no crush anymore

they can’t tolerate it when someone is angry at them, even if they’re the ones to blame

their favorite acronym is lmao… laughing my anxiety off

they do this face a lot > 😏

libra

they’re always in love

they listen to shitty music but won’t admit it

super emotional

they probably don’t know what is happening right now

they get too weird when they’re not comfortable

a stranger is a person they’re not friends with yet

they have good intentions

creative

they blush easily

they have a hard time saying no

they hide things so they don’t disappoint people they care about

they try to make everyone happy, even if it’s exhausting

scorpio

they try to look rude, actually they’re cry babies

dark mind, bright personality

they have secret hobbies

they crave love

talking to them will make you either appreciate life or want to jump off a bridge

they get easily offended

scary when angry

protective with people they love

they hate being ignored

random laugh attacks

they can make you laugh in the most fucked up moments

they’re that kind of people who give more priority to the problems of those who love than their own

they easily connect with music

sagittarius

ready to disappear in any moment

they have watched every. movie. on netflix

using my emotions? caring about yours? nah, tomorrow… maybe

34 hour-long naps

they fuck up 10 moments and make a very epic one

they have a hard time when apologizing

they have a hard time when asking for help, they believe they can do anything

would yell at strangers if needed

intentionally do things and then say they weren’t planned but went well anyway

they tend to be sad before sleeping

this is probably not a good idea but i’ll do it anyway

very competitive, but never satisfied

capricorn

superiority complex

more party souls than you could imagine

they just want you to shut the fuck up

they’re cute until you’re obstrusive

able to intimidate people for good or for bad

they recognize their mistakes and then apologize without making a lot of drama

they keep their cool in the craziest situations

have random acts of love, like biting, cuddling, etc…

can make you feel important one minute and shit in the next minute

always have backup plans

physical appearance is important

always have weird obsessions

they play a lot with their feet

they need hugs and you to show them love, but will never say it

aquarius

they disappear with no reason

cuter than you

they get confused when choosing between good and bad

everything is overrated for them

they’re addiced to memes

feelings out of control

they’re the special snowflakes

cannabis 23/7

they will know if you lie

they lose their shit often

they think and feel more than they show

rebels

the smartest ones

pisces

they don’t like dealing with their responsabilities

they like music more than they like you

they like attention but not too much

will never accept being the 2nd option for someone

can listen to you for hours, without making it awkward

fake friendliness (sometimes)

too weird but in a sweet way

super funny. their humor is either too simple or too hard to understand

they overwhelm your mind

big heart, even bigger imagination

confused af

if you really analyze them they look like they’re stoned

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