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you’re allowed to settle for a calm life, despite people on social media making it seem like you should do all these adventurous things. you don’t have to travel far and wide in order to be happy. you don’t have to have an amazing career in order to be proud of who you are and your life. live your life the way you want to, calm lives are good. a calm life is what i’m aiming for.
The same goes for your job, too. You don’t have to have enormous goals, you don’t have to be dedicated to a career. And for relationships! You don’t have to get married to be valid, or even be in a relationship, or have sex. Your job is to live your life, and to make that life as satisfying to you as you can.
A Quick and Easy Modern Witch's Renunciation Ritual
You will need:
1 Bible - Old and New Testaments together preferred, but the one that best fits your religious upbringing/former faith will probably do best. If you have no particular upbringing in Christianity then any Bible will do, with the King James Version being the most commonly quoted and, for our money, the best version to use by default. If you’re from a non-Christian faith background, you may want to try another religious text from that faith. However, this is NOT about renouncing your CURRENT FAITH in favor of witchcraft as a new religion, so read the whole ritual before choosing a book. Whatever book you choose, get a generic copy–do not use a sentimental one. (But now that I’ve listed that you need a Bible, I’ve probably got all y'all’s attention, because you’re like, oh no/OH YES, what is Felix gonna make us do with/to a Bible???)
Fire - Any means of lighting something on fire precisely, from candle to match to Zippo, that aids in protecting yourself and your possessions from lighting on fire by accident.
Lots of common sense - To be used with the above!!! Please pick an area that is suitable for fire usage! And check for smoke detectors beforehand lol.
Tongs - like barbecue tongs or tongs for holding incense charcoal while you light it. (Yes, yes, we’re going to be burning some Bible here in this ritual tonight, just get over it.) If you think gloves and other protective equipment are necessary, don them.
Instructions:
Rip a page out of the Bible. This should be a page with real Bible text on it, not the Table of Contents. Which page is not going to influence the results, but if you find satisfaction in picking a specific page, or maybe two pages, go ahead. It should only be one or two pages for the purposes of this ritual. (If you want to light the rest of the Bible on fire later for your own catharsis, that’s something you can schedule on your events calendar.)
Grip the page with tongs in a location that is fireproof or fire-safe.
Light that fucker on fire and watch it burn.
Start to notice how you feel and how the world looks around you.
How it works and what is happening:
Renunciation is an act where you declare that something is not part of you or your identity, and does not form the basis of your worldviews. Anyone can renounce, it’s not a witch-only ritual or a way to become a witch. Rather, it is and has been a common and traditional way for people to enter the path of witchcraft and exit the path of societally-imposed dogmatic shame at the same time. We propose that the exit from said path is the real benefit here–the increase of awareness of our witchcraft comes as a nice side bonus. If you have another magic you perform, or a faith sorcery you practice, it will likely equally benefit.
Burning one page from a Bible accomplishes this quickly because the Bible is held up on this planet as the living word of God. Infallible, divine, precious, potent, sometimes wrathful. This view cannot exist in the same brain that rips a page out of the Bible, because that brain knows that it is only a book. This is why the ritual is the burning of one page–you must acknowledge that it is mere wood pulp, stitches and glue, ink instead of blood, nothing that’s alive, just a manmade artifice, something that can be written down, like all books in every library everywhere. And one can know this, but until one tears the paper out–
–and admits that one will need to check the internet for what that verse says if they need to look it up later, or that they might have to buy another Bible copy later if they’re doing studies of it, or that they will probably have to keep this copy out of view from those who don’t understand why you’d rip a page out of THE BIBLE of all books–
–then one has not entered a world where they have ignored all those cautions and hesitancies and gone through with a simple act. As long as something is holding you back from a simple act, that thing is exerting power over you.
There are so many assumptions that come from the Bible, assumptions that are often hard to challenge. Assumptions about why we die, what our history is, how old our world is and how it was created. Assumptions about whether we even deserve forgiveness and redemption. A curtain of shame for questioning the assumptions. It is that curtain that we burn away when we burn the page. It is the declaration that the Word of God is not this book, because it is, and has never been anything more than, just a book.
After that declaration, you can speak your own godwords.
Meirl
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Here’s a quick little inforgraphic I put together on numbers in Tarot!
When I was just a baby Tarot reader still learning how to read the cards, I found it helpful to learn about the numbers in Tarot and how they can have similar meanings. By learning how numbers relate and progress I was able to learn the Minor Arcana quicker and with more accuracy.
If you’re just starting out with Tarot, take some time to do a deeper dive into the numbers and what they mean! It truly helps out with the learning process 🔮
Hello fellow Tarot readers! Here are my three favorite two card spreads that I use most often in my day to day practice. If I had to choose, I’d say that I like the Release/Receive spread the most; I often use this as an alternative to energy of the day draws. Of course, there are hundreds of two-card spreads out there if none of these resonate with you!
What are some of your favorite two-card spreads?
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Hey divination enthusiasts and Tarot beginners! Over the next week I’m going to be posting a few graphics explaining some basic differences between the suits in Tarot, starting with Chalices (also commonly known as Cups in many decks). As always, there is a lot more information out there if you are interested in learning more!
Keep an eye out for the following posts on Pentacles, Wands, and Swords. You’re always welcome to chat with me here or you can find me on Instagram, my website, or my Etsy shop. 🌸
Hey witchy friends! Here is some information on the suit of Pentacles in Tarot. If you’re a beginner, learning about the four suits is very helpful for understanding and learning the meanings of each card. If you missed it, I have another post on Chalices (Cups) in Tarot and will be posting about the other suits later this week!
As always, you’re welcome to message me to chat, set up a reading, or request a free one-card Tarot pull. You can also find me on Instagram, my website, or my Etsy shop.
Hello Tarot beginners! Here’s another post on the suits of the Minor Arcana. Today, we’re looking at the suit of Wands! If you missed it, I’ve already posted on Chalices (Cups) and Pentacles. Keep an eye out for the next post, which will be on Swords.
As always, feel free to message me either here or on Instagram @readingsbylily. I also have a website or an Etsy shop if you’re interested in booking a reading!
Hi witchy friends and divination enthusiasts! Here is a post on the basics of the suit of Swords! If you’ve missed it, I have already posted information on the other three suits of the Minor Arcana so feel free to go check those out too.
As always, feel free to message me to book a reading, request a free one-card pull, or just to chat! You can find me here or on Instagram @readingsbylily.
Hello witchy friends and divination enthusiasts! In honor of the upcoming full moon, I thought I would put together some info on the spread I most often use for this moon phase. Since I know not everyone will resonate with all of the cards in this spread, I’ve included some info on alternative cards you can add or use to replace others so your reading can be completely customized to what you want and need. Get creative with your spreads and don’t be afraid to come up with your own! 🌕
As always you can book readings on my website or my Etsy page or you’re welcome to chat with me here or on Instagram. 🔮
Here are a few of my favorite four card Tarot spreads that I use most often in my practice. I love spreads like these because they are so easy to add to and change depending on what your needs are!
If you’d like to book a reading, you can find me here! I also have an Etsy page with readings on it as low as $3. 💖As always, you’re welcome to message me on Tumblr or Instagram to chat or ask questions.
This is a big one for a lot of readers! It can be really hard to just put the Tarot book down and start letting your intuition guide your readings. This info graphic is really short, but it gets to the heart of reading intuitively: It’s about 1) connecting your energy to that of your deck and 2) Letting the imagery and the story of the card guide your thoughts and interpretations. Don’t second guess yourself!
This can be a difficult skill to learn, so it’s helpful to really develop a good relationship with your intuition to start out with. Some quick tips to help you connect with your intuition are:
Meditate more often.
Journal, especially about your feelings, desires, etc.
Take a walk in nature or sit outside for awhile.
Pay attention to your dreams and consider keeping a dream journal.
Trust yourself! Listen if your gut tells you something.
I know these tips aren’t anything groundbreaking or unique but if you make a practice of doing these things regularly it can really help your connection with your intuition grow!
Remember, practice makes perfect!
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Reading reversals is such a huge topic when it comes to Tarot! I’ve put together this quick info graphic to help get you started if you’re new to reading cards or if reversals make you want to run and hide. There are plenty of other ways to read reversals out there so if you want to learn more I definitely recommend finding a few different sources! In the end, it’s up to you to decide how you want to read reversed cards or even if you want to read them at all. 🔮
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Let’s take a deep dive into one of my favorite topics: How to Ask Better Questions in Tarot!
I put “wrong” and “right” in quotation marks here because of course how you choose to read is entirely up to you! There is absolutely room for yes/no questions in Tarot and many situations where these type of questions can be useful. This post is meant to help if you’re looking to dive a little deeper or if you’re searching to find more empowerment with your readings. Asking more helpful questions is definitely something that I struggled with as a beginner so I figured some of you might find this useful!
Remember, this can be applied to many other forms of divination too and doesn’t just apply to Tarot.
I hope that some of you find this helpful. As always, I am available for readings or divination lessons so feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 🔮
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