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Beyond your eye there are a million unnamed gods laying in wait – find them. Wear their masks and learn their truths. Rely not solely on the past but forge before you innumerable paths on which the cultus might tread.
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Chance that I will talk about casting a spell to make a situation better: 99%
Chance that I will write out spell ideas for said situation: 75%
Chance that I will actually get around to casting the spell: 15%
EVERY FREAKING DAY OF MY LIFE
15%
More like 5%
Master List of Ways to Tell Fortunes
Alectromancy: by observation of a rooster pecking at grain
Astrology: by the movements of celestial bodies.
Astromancy: by the stars.
Augury: by the flight of birds.
Bazi or four pillars: by hour, day, month, and year of birth.
Bibliomancy: by books; frequently, but not always, religious texts.
Cartomancy: by playing cards, tarot cards, or oracle cards.
Ceromancy: by patterns in melting or dripping wax.
Cheiromancy: by the shape of the hands and lines in the palms.
Chronomancy: by determination of lucky and unlucky days.
Clairvoyance: by spiritual vision or inner sight.
Cleromancy: by casting of lots, or casting bones or stones.
Cold reading: by using visual and aural clues.
Crystallomancy: by crystal ball also called scrying.
Extispicy: by the entrails of animals.
Face Reading: by means of variations in face and head shape.
Feng shui: by earthen harmony.
Gastromancy: by stomach-based ventriloquism (historically).
Geomancy: by markings in the ground, sand, earth, or soil.
Haruspicy: by the livers of sacrificed animals.
Horary astrology: the astrology of the time the question was asked.
Hydromancy: by water.
I Ching divination: by yarrow stalks or coins and the I Ching.
Kau cim by means of numbered bamboo sticks shaken from a tube.
Lithomancy: by stones or gems.
Necromancy: by the dead, or by spirits or souls of the dead.
Numerology: by numbers.
Oneiromancy: by dreams.
Onomancy: by names.
Palmistry: by lines and mounds on the hand.
Parrot astrology: by parakeets picking up fortune cards
Paper fortune teller: origami used in fortune-telling games
Pendulum reading: by the movements of a suspended object.
Pyromancy: by gazing into fire.
Rhabdomancy: divination by rods.
Runecasting or Runic divination: by runes.
Scrying: by looking at or into reflective objects.
Spirit board: by planchette or talking board.
Taromancy: by a form of cartomancy using tarot cards.
Tasseography or tasseomancy: by tea leaves or coffee grounds.
Turn aside but for moment. Turn aside from yourself, your self-image. Abandon the house of reflections and walk awhile in the clear air of the morning. Listen to the sound of your breath, to the sound of your body, and to the sounds of the world around you. Without your opinions the world still stands. Without your preconceptions the sky remains. Turn away for but a single hour from that with which you are familiar. Grant yourself the chance to be more free than you have been. Seek nothing more than the freedom to seek with open eyes. If you succeed in the primary acts of opposition you may never return to the world of men …
Andrew Chumbley (via ioqayin)
Hello my loves, im back!! As back as i can be anyway:')) ive been have a really bad time and going through a lot of heavy emotional stuff. Ive felt lost, like im spiraling downward and i cant stop. Its like being filled with intense vibrating energy, but not the productive good kind. The kind where it makes you feel claustrophobic and trapped and like you need to run far far away. I finally did what ive been meaning to for weeks and cleaned up and redid Aphrodite's altar. I asked for forgiveness for not taking care of it, and for straying so far away from her. I told her what was in my heart and asked only for her comfort and theres just.. this feeling you get? When the gods hear you and they approve and are speaking to you even if you cant hear them. I feel so grateful to have her comfort and guidance once again. I live my life in her image and honor, if only to give others the joy that she gives me
I've been a bit m.i.a. recently due to the fact that i just dont have the spoons for magic or blogging really. I hope to return soon!
Witch Tip: making your sigil look better
Construct your sigils inside a shape. Make this outer shape a different color or thickness to differentiate the sigil from the outline. Develop a Key for deciding which shape to use. For example: a circle = neutral/all-purpose, triangle = protection or ward, square = enhance ability (for motivation or creativity), rectangle = spell-work (for sealing a bottle or charging a spell), star = curse, heart = love, clover = luck Adapt your sigil shapes to whatever you want!
Remember this, girl, you are half sea. No one ever asks the ocean to quiet her storm, so why do you keep apologizing for yours?
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Tarot Tip
Stuck between two choices? Shuffle your deck, find the Two of Pentacles, and the card on either side will reveal the most likely outcome for each option.
this is such a protip.
This one is good.
Links
Cleansing 101: Introduction
Cleansing 101: Breaking Bad Magic
Divination 101: Introduction
Divination 101: Question Starters
Divination 101: Casting Objects
Divination 201: Professional Readings
Spirit Work 101: Introduction
Spirit Work 101: Talking to Spirits
Spirit Work 101: Nature Shields
Spirit Work 101: Contacting Guide Spirits
Spirit Work 101: Obtaining a Guardian Ally
Spirit Work 101: Wishing Well
Spirit Work 101: Conversation Starters
Spirit Work 201: Making and Fulfilling Contracts
Spirit Work 201: Four Quarters Spell
Spell Casting 101: Creating a Talisman
Spell Casting 101: Polar Spell
Spell Casting 101: Everyday Magic
Spellcasting 101: Introduction to Bindings
Spellcasting 101: Money Magic
Mysticism 101: Spiritual Cycles
Healing 101: Power Thoughts
Theory 101: Spell Manifestation
Theory 101: Spirits vs. Imagination
Theory 101: How to do Magic
Theory 101: Grounding and Exhaustion
Altars 101: Prosperity Altar
things are happening and i did not expect the things to happen?? and idk what to do, morally. its something that is going to be a final choice, of sorts. because i know that by choosing one, i forever forsake the other. do i take what is coming willingly, but isnt perfect?isnt exactly everything i want? or do i take what is perfect, but may not even come to me? what do you do when you make a promise of loyalty, but the person does not wish for your loyalty? what do you do when one feels safe but not right for you, but the other is unstable and unsure but feels written in the stars?
i feel like in this situation, a choice must be made. but.. im tired of chasing. one of them, i will have to chase. i deserve to be sought after, and one of them is actually doing that. actually making an effort..
i think i’ll do a spell tonight. something that will clear the way, and bring what is best for me. i think that right now, i just want something that will make me happy again. i want something that feels safe and perfect and eternal. i’ll do my spell and give it a timeframe of one week. with the energies that i’ve been feeling lately, im confident that it will be more than enough time.
if its successful, i’ll post the spell when i see my results.
Throwin’ the Bones
Of the divinatory techniques with which I am familiar, bones are my personal favorite. Yes, they have that very witchy vibe – but it’s more than that; the bones are honest. They don’t sugar coat, and while they have to be interpreted, once you know how to read them – there’s little room for interpretation. They are very direct and are much better suited to answering yes or no questions than tarot. With a little imaginative methodology, there few questions the bones can’t answer. And even fewer they won’t answer (as tarot cards can be known to do). A few examples of things I think the bones are better at answering than tarot: questions involving time, questions regarding health, sickness and maledictions; they present a broader grasp to any given situation – incorporating things outside of the question presented and how these things relate to the question or the reading, showing the interconnectedness of life – and how these things all relate back.
Our countless cultures have countless methods for collecting and reading the Bones – and I can only rightly attest to my own methodology: one in which the Bones need not necessarily consist solely of bones, but a collection of gathered trinkets and curios, all with their own meaning, their own story and their own energy. My collection consists of: bones (bare and painted), coins, stones, shells, jewelry, twigs, buttons, animal teeth and other squabbles. The only rule I implement is that the item can be easily gathered and (safely) tossed without breakage or injury (save your razor-blades and glass shards for witches’ bottles!).
Collecting the Bones and Bobbles
Most any small bones will do, though its recommended that you use bones that haven’t been cooked, as cooked bones have a tendency to get very brittle – especially in the case of chicken, which is quite common. In my collection I have a number of different animal bones: most are chicken, but I also have some raccoon and possum bones, as well as teeth and claws. I built a “base” of bones, but am continuously adding or replacing as I see fit.
A short list of “Bones” I like to include – most of which serve as my “base” bones:
Self Bone – used for the reader
Other Bone – used to represent another person or the person you are reading
Magic Bone – represents the need for or use of magic
“Evil” Bone – malicious or hateful acts, disadvantageous behavior
Love Bone – represents romantic love
Male Bone – represents male fertility, masculinity, sexuality or a man
Female Bone – represents female fertility, femininity, sexuality or a woman
Health Bone – represents physical or mental health
Wealth Bone – represents financial standing or monetary issues
Family Bone – represents familial connections or a family member
Fate Bone – represents destiny and your lifepath (I use a shell for this: open side up means an event can be altered, destiny is not set in stone; open side down, this path must be walked – prepare in lieu of fighting)
“Key” Bone – (I actually use a small key) which represents the key to any given situation, the remedy or problem at hand and its cause
This list is by no means comprehensive and I have many more bones in my collection with more menial meanings. This is simply a small list of options to be added to and adapted by whosoever casts the bones.
Reading the Bones
There is no right or wrong way to read the bones, there is simply your way and their way. Below I will dictate how it is that I do a general reading – again, this is just an example of one way, take and adapt to fit your own unique style or tradition!
Begin by collecting your bones into your hand. I keep mine in a leather pouch, but don’t like to toss them directly from the bag as it doesn’t allow for much control – i.e. the bones fall out either in a massive, unreadable pile or they fly out in such a scattered way nothing is close enough to read. Throwing them from the hand allows for a rather contained casting, and one that can be read easily. I do not include the Self or Other bone, instead, the Self Bone is placed before the caster and the Other Bones is placed either in front of the person you’re reading for or simply in the middle of the casting area. When reading for yourself, place the Self Bone in the center and discard the Other Bone.
Throw the Bones. This can be done on a square of cloth on which a circle (or any number of complex shapes) has been drawn or simply upon a flat table. If throwing in a circle, discard all bones that fall outside of it. These bones are null for the reading, though they can also be read as “far from the person’s mind/current situation.”
Interpret the Bones. This is done by noting the location and connection of the bones present. For instance, note the Love Bones proximity to the Other Bones and the Male Bone. This could be interpreted as being the male love of the querent – but if the “Evil” bones is introduced, this could symbol ulterior motives or a hostile or explosive relationship. Read based on both their proximity to the Other Bone – the closer, the higher priority the matter is – and their relation to one another. It’s very much like investigating a big puzzle, putting it together piece by piece to form a comprehensive understanding of their life or situation. Also not their relation based on the third dimension: x bone seems to be overlapping y bone – is the x issue eclipsing an underlying problem or truth represented by y? It depends. Only through practice will you find clarity.
Convey the message. I always like to spend a few moments making a variety of “hmm” noises when reading for others – it builds up their anticipation. Or you can throw in the occasional gasp or snarky smirk. Their responses are usually hilarious – even more so when yours are genuine! If you are reading on your own, it may be a good idea to sketch out a general map of the readings as opposed to taking a picture as often bones overlie others, which makes for a rather misleading photo representation. You might also find jotting down notes rewarding, especially in synthesizing a cohesive read.
Once you’ve garnered all the information you can from that particular toss, feel free to specify: take the bone/situation you wish to examine and toss the rest again over it/them, reading the others through that particular lens. I.E. Who is this person mentioned? What are their qualities? What is the nature of this love? What magic is being referenced here? Follow that rabbit hole as far as you wish, building your understanding.
Do not be afraid to adjust your style! Want to narrow down a time frame? Make a sort of timeline with the bones. Wish to determine the source of an ailment? Shape the bones into the form of a body. I find the bones allow for far more creativity and ingenuity than cards. And above all – TRUST YOUR GUT.
Photos: These are photos of my “base” bones when I first started reading; since then they have probably doubled (if not tripled) in number and do not incorporate my other animal bones, claws or teeth.
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How should I ask Hekate to raise my witchfire?
It should be done at midnight in a place of death. You might be able to find places that used to be graveyards because actual graveyards are not always open at this time. You could even go to a place in nature that has withered and become nothing but barren ground and bramble.Offer up herbs and fruit sacred to her (actual Greek lore, not modern interpretations).Start out by calling her. Sing her hymns. Sing them to her seven times, maybe more. Give her praise.When she arrives, she’ll want the offering. That’s you.Give yourself to her. Ask her to light the fire in the head. Ask her to make you a witch. Ask her to teach you and empower you in the crooked ways. Ask her to burn away the things standing in the way, including yourself. Tell her that this is what you want. Tell her that you give yourself in exchange for the you she would make.If she agrees, be ready for her to ask for more than what you just gave. You’ll owe her a lot of favors. She might give you tasks to perform. She might ask for more offerings. It depends.And be ready for the Death. Prepare yourself for Hell ahead.
It’s Time.
Doubt pervades us until it is time. When we realize that witchery is dark miracle. When we feel something stir in us by way of chant, spell, or rite. When the eyes roll back into white orbs. When the spine arches, stiff and curved. When the fingernails score the floor, leaving deep lines. When the breathing becomes controlled and heavy. When the blood lights aflame. When the words become unrecognizable. When we shudder and the world shudders with us. When our will becomes the will of God. When the Devil’s lips trail the spine. When something other escapes from us and shapes the Earth. When something other escapes from us and shapes the Earth. This is the Witching Hour, fine, fair, and foul.