the moon is lovely tonight

an eclectic/storm/desert witch with focus on shrines, sigils, tarot, and crystals

[byjove]

Not only am I agnostic about a god, I am agnostic about most supernatural phenomenon. Do ghosts exist? I dunno, definitely had more personal experiences with them than I have had with god. Does magic exist? Maybe, in a way, I don’t know. Getting rid of absolutes and debbie downer behavior has improved my life immensely.

[nataliedecorsair]

✨ The collection of my Mari Lwyd art through the years ✨ — First art is called: “Dude… give me the bottle” (or when you lost a rhyming contest against the supernatural skeletal horse) Second art is a meme reference x) Third art is featuring Mari on her day off (hence no rhyming, but she wouldn’t say no to a treat) Plus other stuff, silly sketches and artworks, like Mari Lwyd in modern times being disappointed that nobody wants to rhyme with her anymore, so she has to buy everything herself (featuring a distant relative of the guy from the first piece, plus a Waterboy mashup). —

P.S. - don’t forget about the frogs in some of the arts

[nataliedecorsair]

Mandatory winter reblog of my Mari Lwyd post, now updated with new artwork 💅

December is my birthday month (in the end of it), so I’m very happy to have such a wonderful cryptid on my side

[ofwoodandbone]

Making a pact does not mean selling your soul. 

Besides ‘soul’, there are three other “S”s that can go into a pact, and they’re by far the better options.  Service. Will you perform a service for them? A single one or multiple? Repeated? For how long?  Sustenance. Will you feed the spirit? Will you give it drink and food and smoke? Will you give it what it needs to live comfortably? Sacrifice. Will you give a precious gift? Will you give up something that means something to you in return for something that you want? What will that be? How meaningful? How large the gift? 

[thelilnan]

happy ten years, trans bugs!

[humblegrub]

please imagine some cosmic beings cheering for you like this whenever you accomplish little goals

[creature-wizard]

Some people: “If elder gods existed, they wouldn’t care about us; they would see the same way we see insects.” Meanwhile, these guys, seeing an insect-

[jackdoe]

We assume that if the Elder-Gods do exist, they would not sympathies with our lives, that they don’t care about our struggles and our strives to live. But I posit that all life struggles, even the Gods. And while they struggle with things that we could hardly begin to comprehend, that same way a worm could not comprehend the complex melancholics and pains of a Human, they look down on us, and recognize a thing within themselves. A will to strive, a drive to reach across the gap between planks. And they do indeed cheer for us, just as we cheer for a worm, cause if they can make it, then we can make it, and so can we all make it across the gap.

[moonlighttealeaf]

i think i caught a fae's attention

i found The Most Intact dead cicada not too long after i was thinking about how cool it would be to find a bug like that (along with some other cool objects, but i was kind of looking for those cos i went for a walk in a wash in the rain) & i've just generally been really into and drawn to research the good neighbors lately

so i've painted up a lil bird house and put some scrap cloth and a little bracelet that doesn't fit me in it & i hope to put outside soon and i'm leaving a small cup of good quality honey out tonight

i hope they like it

[moon-lightfaerie]

Things to Research Before Working with the Fae

Research is the most important thing to do before heading into Faery work and witchcraft. You want to have a lot of in depth and versatile knowledge covering many areas of the topic so you’ll be able to understand and interact with the Fair Folk! If you don’t want to work with the Fair Folk you can use this list to help yourself understand them and take the proper measure if you ever stumble upon them. I know the list could go on forever but I’m compiling the topics I find build a good foundation of understanding. I have compiled this list to give those interested guidance and a push in the right direction, it is best you do your own research before asking other’s personal knowledge and opinions!!

The Basics

Terminology ( Fae, faery, fairy, changeling, seelie, unseelie, sidhe, etc)

The Origins of the Fae (Tuatha de Dannan, Aos Sí, Tylwyth Teg)

Faeries in Different Cultures: Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Gaulish, French), Norse, Influences from Greek and Roman culture.

Folklore & Myths!! ex. Oisin and Tír na nÓg , Fenian Cycle, Arthurian Legend. 

Celtic Gods, Goddesses & Heroes- strong influences and connections to the Fae

Types of Faeries (study diverse types from pixies,brownies, pooka to Kelpies, Bwbach and Red caps) *Make sure you can at least answer who, what and where about them.

The Otherworlds (Tir na Nog, Caer Arianrhod, Annwn, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, etc.)

Faery Landmarks (fairy tree, fairy ring, fairy hill)

Signs of the Fae

Sacred Trees and Plants (Hawthorn) 

Protection!! very important

*Bonus if you learn Celtic Culture

Getting into Working with Them

Connecting to Nature and the Land

How to Banish Faeries & Protect yourself, house, family, etc.

Faery Behaviour and Proper Etiquette

Proper Offerings, How to give an Offering

Animals associated with the Fair Folk and Why? (raven, deer, etc)

Faery Festivals and Holidays (Samhain, Midsummer, Beltane)

Why certain things offend them- iron, saying “thank you”,etc.

The Courts (Seelie, Unseelie, trooping fairies, solitary)

Setting up a Faery Altar

How to work with them in Rituals 

Faery Flowers, herbs and crystals

A proper and personal way to communicate with them!!this means developing psychic ability, tarot, meditation, signs, etc.

Hagstones, heptagram/faery star

Some Good Books :) 

The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries, by W. Y. Evans Wentz  

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes 

Enchantment of the Faerie Realm by Ted Andrews 

Faery Craft by Morgan Daimler 

Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Phillip Freeman

**if you have more topics, books or anything else feel free to add some!

[will-o-the-witch]

Localizing Your Practice

So much witchcraft emphasizes how important it is to honor and work with the Earth, but then teaches us spells with ingredients we basically have to import using locations we don’t have access to. It’s rare to find an existing grimoire or guide book that actually works with where we live. We can still use them, but it doesn’t enhance our connection to our local land, which to many can feel important. Here are some tips for localizing your practice and working with the land you actually live on.

See what nature exists around you. Explore your own backyard with a critical eye. What plants can you actually go and pick yourself? What are those plants associated with? Do you have access to a creek or river? What does your local land actually have on it? If magic correspondences for your local plants haven’t been written about, you may have to do your own research. Example: I grow several plants on my back porch which I can potentially use for magic.There are magnolia trees and rhodedendrons on the grounds of my apartment complex. My parent’s neighbors have chickens in the backyard, so I have access to some feathers when they shed. 

Check out local folklore, legends, etc. This is one of my favorite parts, but can also be the hardest. What are the stories of your area, both on a local and cultural scale. Example: A West Virginian may incorporate legends of the Mothman. Everyone says that one building on my old college campus is haunted (and they’re right.) People talk about that liminal-space feeling when you drive down that one road at night.

Find the magic spots. Sometimes the urban legends will tip you off to these (usually in a bad way) but other times you can find them on your own. A place where the energy is just right for some reason. A place you can go to be closer to nature, or a place you could host a ritual if needed. Sometimes it’s just a place where you can feel your mind open a little bit. Example: The shady corner of a public park. The tunnel downtown. That weirdly-perfect circle of trees in the woods behind Wal-Mart.

Meet your land wights. Spirits of the local land. This could be the fair folk, but also house spirits, the spirits of the trees near you, the nature spirits of wherever you are. They’re there. Be good to them and they’ll be good to you! Note: Some spirits and wights will not be interested in working with you, and that’s okay. I generally think it’s good to at least leave a polite offering to just be on general decent terms even if you never work with them more directly beyond that. 

Check in with your Seasons. Harvest holidays generally don’t have actual lifestyle importance to most people reading this. The seasonal shifts other people write about may be from a very different climate than yours! Figure out a calendar that works for you. It doesn’t have to be detailed, but something that ties you to the seasons as you actually experience them. I also love working in any fun annual festivals nearby, if any.

[coastal-witch-deactivated202308]

💐Fae Witch Guide💐

🌸Altar Items/ Symbols/ Offerings:

Fae star (septagram), milk, apples, wild flowers, mushrooms, alcohol, fairy statues, butterfly and/or bee symbolism, dried or fresh fruits, fresh water, plants, bells, bubbles, non-plastic glitter, tree symbolism, dancing, 4 leaf clovers, nuts and seeds

Don'ts: anything plastic or unnatural like plastic glitter (that’s littering and fae hate littering), chocolate (it’s extremely dangerous for animals), Himalayan salt (it gets its pink color from iron and iron repels fae)

💎Stones and Crystals:

Pink tourmaline, rose quartz, aura quartz, chyroprase, amethyst, peridot, opal (opalite), tree agate, moss agate, dyed quartz, holey stones, goldstone, copper, honey calcite, calcite (any)

🌻Herbs and Plants:

Rose, lavender, thyme, chamomile, blackberry, apple, clover, elderberry, violet, bluebells, lilac, peony, st John’s wort, oak, holly, willow, moss, fern, dandelions, berries

🙏🏽Deities:

Brigid, Aine, Rhiannon, Lugh, Morrigan

💨Essential oils and Incense:

Bergamot, lavender, rose, fir, pine, ylang ylang, geranium, jasmine, lemongrass, strawberry, violet, gardenia, grapefruit, oakmoss, tea tree

🍀Natural Gateways (to the fae realm):

Rivers, stone or tree arches, lakes, springs, mountains, old trees, (wishing) wells, hills, wildflower fields, stone circles, flower gardens, rainbows, clover patches, mushroom circle

🦋Fae Elements (7 elements of fae):

Water, Earth, Air, Fire, Moon, Sun, Stars

🔮Spells and magic fae can help with:

*this isnt a complete list, but it’s a list of what I’ve found fae to be the MOST helpful at

Cottage witchcraft, kitchen magic, garden magic, prosperity, happiness spells, elemental magic, art magic, life witchcraft, animal magic, cannabis magic, solar and lunar magic, nature magic, air witchcraft, fertility spells, magic/witchcraft that has to children

🌹Fae Tea blend:

Raspberry leaf

Rose

Lavender

Lemonbalm

Strawberry

🌼Fae Tea blend 2:

Earl grey tea

Jasmine or rose or lavender (optional)

Cream (or any milk substitute)

Fae witch bath (mine)

Fae work guide for witches (mine)

Pixies!! (Not mine)

My personal favorite fae sigil (not mine)

Faery sugar recipe (not mine)

Gift ideas for Fae Witches (not mine)

Fae witch self care tips! (Not mine)

Fae witch activities:

🌸 clean up litter!

🌸 spend time in or near natural gateways

🌸 wear a rose, lavender, or floral perfume blend

🌸help animals when you can

🌸 grow a faery garden

🌸 study local fae

🌸stay hydrated with fruit infused water and floral infused water (or teas)

🌸have an outdoor tea party or picnic to honor the fae

🌸 make offerings regularly, especially before asking for favors

🌸 things going missing or lost things suddenly reappearing is a sign of fae near

🌸 carry a satchet of, or wear a locket of rose quartz, thyme, st John’s wort, rose petals and lavender to attract fae and help you see them

🌸 dance, sing, or make art

🌸 make a faery wand with wood like yew, oak, rowan, willow, apple, holly, hawthorn, alder, or ash. Decorate it with pretty ribbons, shiny beads, and quartz

[returntoeden]

✨ signs of house fae ✨

okkkk this post is just for fun and for you babes are into the more mystical side of spirituality! signs there are faeries in your house : 

you see lights dancing out the corner of your eye 

your shoes seem to move - when I was little, I would always swear to my parents that my shoes would shift every time I woke up. the movements are usually so tiny that most people will dismiss it as their brains messing with them.

jewelry and shiny objects vanish  a l l   t h e   f u c k i n g   t i m e.  I once left a dangly earring on my bathroom counter, turned around, and looked back to see it slipping into the sink. it was as if a magnet was pulling it in, craziest thing in the world !! (then proceeded to cry because I really wanted to wear that fucking earring bitch)

you walk into a room and immediately forget what you went in there to do/get - sometimes just a psychological thing but if it happens randomly + frequently, could be a sign!

plants grow effortlessly around your house - even if you live in an urban area or don’t actively garden, you’ll find that everything just grows quickly.

birds, bees, wasps, etc. build nests around your house - even though there are a thousand other natural places for them to live.

your pets get random bursts of energy/excitement despite any visible stimulation - in celtic folklore this is considered a sign that the fae are playing around with your pets!

you hear bells, tapping, or singing at night or early morning - will sound like it’s distant but close at the same time, as if drifting from another realm.

🌷 feel free to add onto this list with your own signs and experiences! 🌷

[thebigmollymauktealeaf]

Pixel Commissions

hi all!! i’m opening up some pixel commissions!! i’m only accepting payment through paypal at this time–dm me if you’re interested!

Small non-gif’d pixel: $5

Small gif’d pixel: $8 (+$1 for each frame after 2)

Small non-gif’d scene: $10

Small gif’d scene: $13  (+$2 for each frame after 2)

here’s some more examples

[mernymphs]

[lunae-corvi]

🌛𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰 𝒅𝒐, 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚: 𝑨 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅.🌜

Before she was born, I created a special altar box that consisted of her scan pictures, hand written notes on everything I wished for her ie: to always know she was loved, to be confident and kind etc, crystals to strengthen our bond, mementos from me and my partner etc etc

I also created a protection spell bottle for her and 3 hours later we were rushed into hospital because of a really traumatic labour emergency and she was born safely, exactly 8 hours after creating the protection jar.

I charge her bottles around my crystals after they've been sterilised, I have a very large piece of rose quartz that I visualise infusing her bottles with extra love.

I smoke cleansed her room thoroughly before I gave birth, to ensure her room didn't have any left over negative energy from the people who used it before her.

I trace 'sleep safe and sound' sigils on her face as she drifts to sleep.

I use a baby safe lavender scented pillow spray that has also been charged with rose quartz in her crib to protect her and ensure she has peaceful dreams.

We use lavender, vegan and cruelty free baby body wash and shampoo to promote good sleep.

I stir her porridge clockwise every morning to attract good luck and happiness.

I am in the process of transferring over some of my grimoire and book of shadows pages into a beautiful grimoire to hand down to her when she is older and if she follows my path.

I am creating new traditions and routines for each Sabbat and Esbat that she can join in with me when she is a little bit older.

I will be creating a blessing for her bedroom to banish negativity and bad dreams.

I provide her with plenty of healthy baby foods for lunch with different herbs and ingredients that correspond with the intent of the day. Of course I stir anticlockwise to banish negativity and bad moods if she's particularly grumpy or fussy, and then clockwise to promote happiness and a positive mood for the rest of the day.

I recycle all her baby food jars and use them to store herbs, potions and spells. (It's a very good budget friendly alternative to pricey glass bottles that are often far too small for my personal liking.)

And of course, I gave her a Witchy name that truly suits her beauty.

Of course I will incorporate so much more into her daily life as she gets older as my partner is super supportive despite not practising my beliefs, but these are what I can do now at least.

Thank you for reading. 🌛🌝🌜

[mummawitch-deactivated20220204]

Hopefully you don’t mind me adding to this, but I truly think this is such a beautiful post and I’d like to share some of my own experiences.  I don’t have my own children but I have younger siblings, to be exact, ages 4,7 and 10 and I try to include them in witchy things.

Mediate with them. My four year old and seven year old sisters will litterly just come and sit down with me whenever I meditate, it’s a beautiful way to teach them calming techniques while also bonding.

I make spell jars for them or their bedrooms, and I let them help me. I show them how to do it and sometimes they even make their own if they’re feeling up to it.

I let them help me collect herbs and flowers from our garden, and then i show them how to dry them out while explaining what they’re used for.

I get them to colour in or draw specific symbols or sigils. (The 7 year old particularly loves this one, it gives her a chance to show off her drawing skills.)

I encourage them to help me set up for rituals or sabbats/ celebrations. They usually love helping me decorate my chosen place.

I take them on walks a lot and get them into the habit of picking up particualr sticks or rocks they feel drawn to.

They help me make faerie gardens and give offerings to the fae, I’d suggest using bright flowers, the younger ones tend to love it.

It’s very important that if they’re watching you, explain what you’re doing. It doesn’t matter if I’m doing a spell, using my rooms or cleansing something, I always explain how, what and why. It helps them understand and it makes them interested. They always have more questions.

I do a tarot reading with them once a week, and I pull one card to sum up their upcoming week.

Take them supply shopping with you. My siblings almost always want to come when I buy crystals, incense or herbs etc. Even better if they find something they’re drawn to, get it for them, let them explore it’s meanings and the connection they have to it.

I teach them about vibrations and spirits as they’re very prone to picking things up. I explain to them that they’re not imagining it but there's no need to be scared, and if they feel scared then all they have to do is come get me or mum. I also explain to them that it’s important we respect spirits and be considerate of them.

I might make a master post on witchcraft with kids actually, if I do, I’ll link it below, thank you for the inspiration! <3

[365daysawitch]

Dice Divination

How To

Draw a circle 7 inches in diameter on a piece of paper/card. Gently blow onto three dice while you think of your question shake the dice and throw them into the circle. Add up all the numbers on the dice

Superstition says to never cast the dice more than three times on the same day, and to never cast them on a Monday

Meanings

3 Sudden changes, but good ones 4 expect arguments or disagreements 5 What you now desire will happen. A wish come true 6 A possible financial loss 7 you may be presented with a difficult matter/problem to solve 8 not everyone will support you 9 A marriage or new partnership ahead 10 Birth of a baby or a new project 11 A parting with someone, but only temporary 12 An important message in he form of a letter, text, or email 13 Sorrow an loss, followed by success 14 Help from a good friend or family member 15 Wait before committing yourself to something 16 A good journey, holiday or trip 17 A quick change of plans is ahead for you 18 Good fortune is on the way

If any die fall outside of the circle

1 Difficulties or upset 2 Arguments or disagreements 3 luck or a wish come true Any dice on the floor Problems, worry or annoyance very soon

[moon-alchemy]

Reblog if you are aware you still have far to go in your craft.

Even after years of practicing, I still feel like I have only begun to scratch the surface. 

[inquietavisse]

If you’re a very soft polytheist, and/or you believe the gods are all the same few archetypal figures, just given different names over time and across cultures...does that not then validate “made up”/fictional gods as well, providing that they align with those archetypes? If the sky god is the sky god regardless of name, what difference does it make to call him Manwë?

[brennaloga-blog]

Alternate Ways To Honor Loki

Scream into the void (he’s there listening, promise)

Light 1500 candles before astral traveling and then freak yourself out mid-lucid moment and undo all your hard work to make sure the candles aren’t currently burning your house down and you’re just too “in the zone” to notice

Watch “Pride and Prejudice” adaptations with him and drink every time he jeers at Darcy

Go on a ten minute journey through your living quarters looking for something, only for it to turn up exactly where you normally keep it, even though you swear you checked there…

Turn any and every Hair Metal song you catch on the radio all the way up and screech the lyrics

Think about braiding his hair and then listen to him whine about how you can’t actually do it

Have a dream consisting solely of braiding his hair

Feel free to add your own!