My name is Clover (she/they), and I welcome you to my witchy corner of the Internet.
Within my practice I tend to mainly focus on animism and connecting to nature. I follow the Pagan Sabbats, as they correspond with the seasons as a way to honor the Earth. I am also a hobbyist historian! I absolutely adore learning about cultural history. Diving into articles and books on the history of witchcraft and occultism is one of my favorite pastimes. Occasionally I may post things that are non-witchcraft related, but the main purpose of this space is to host spiritual and witchy conversations amongst various folks.
I hope that witchy beginners or anyone sharing my beliefs and/or interests will come across my page and have a safe time. As such, this masterpost will serve as a contents page for all of my big posts, organized for easy access!
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Craft Info: I follow closed Appalachian mountain folk practices as my main muse of magic. This being the umbrella term for my craft, it encompasses:
Animism
Baneful magic
Candle magic
Garden magic
Hearth magic
Herbalism
Kitchen magic
Knot magic
Moon magic
Poppet crafting
Protection magic
Rain/Storm magic
Vampirism
My craft was passed down to me through lineage; my beautiful grandmother was a true Southern witch who kept bottles in trees and spoke to spirits in the wind. In addition to my Appalachian craft, I am also an avid tarot reader.
No TERFs/transphobes, racists, homophobes, closed practice bandits, or ignorance will be tolerated here. If you think all mountain people are inbred hicks, malicious rednecks, or otherwise blanket-statement bigots I also won't welcome you being here. That energy belongs elsewhere. I am also not open to any sort of spell work commissions.
Pfp credit goes completely to @babswebb
Content Categories:
About Me & Miscellaneous -
How I Practice Self Care (As a Disabled Witch)
My Thoughts On Curse-Shaming
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Baneful Magic -
All About War Water
Miscellaneous Baneful Magic Tips
Return To Sender Spell
“Stop Gossip” Candle Spell
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Books (Reviews and Recommendations) -
A Little Book of Satanism (Review)
Grimoire for The Green Witch (Review)
Of Blood and Bones (Review)
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Candle Magic -
Candle Magic 101
Cord Cutting Spell
Interpreting Candle Flames
Northern Lights Candle Making Supplies: Product Review
“Stop Gossip” Candle Spell
“Vampire Tears” Candle Review
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Culture and History -
A Brief Breakdown of the Different Kinds of Angels (In Christian Mythos)
A Brief History of Demons (In Christian Mythos)
A Brief History of Tarot
A Brief History of Banshees
A Brief History of Vampires
A Brief History of Zombies
Animism - A Breakdown and Brief History
Hair Veiling and Binding Within Pagan Beliefs
Helena (Madam) Blavatsky - Russian Mystic
“Oh How I Love Being A Woman”: The 1970s Goddess Movement
Old Norse Ethics and Societal Principles
Sámi Creation Myths
Sámi Folklore and Magic
Shekhinah Mountainwater: Priestess of Aphrodite
The Celtic Cross
Vættr (Norse Supernatural Creatures)
Voodoo and Hoodoo: What’s the Difference?
Why You Shouldn’t Whistle In The Woods: Appalachian Creatures and Folklore
Women in Alchemy
Yggdrasil and The Nine Realms (Norse)
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General Magic -
Alter and Craft Tools
Black Salt in Witchcraft
Burying Spells - Some Important Thoughts (on what we can do better)
Cleansing 101
Eggshell Powder
Enchantments 101
How I Make Eggshell Tea Candles
How To Use Incense
Magic and Fiber Arts
Making Your Own Ritual (Basic Guide)
Meditation and Ways To Meditate
Miscellaneous Witchy Superstitions!
Resources For Closet Witches (Or Anyone On A Budget)!
Red Flags for Beginner Witches
Sigils 101
The Pentagram: Let’s Talk
Warding 101
What You Need To Know About Smoke Cleansing as a Pet Owner
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Herbalism -
3 Useful Mushrooms In An Apothecary!
A - Z Herb Correspondences
All About Juniper Berries
Appalachian Ginseng: A Complicated Treasure
Black Drawing Salve Recipe
Blackberry Queen Elixir
Blood of the Rose Ink
Common Herbs Harmful To Pets (And Some That Are Safe)
Common Poisonous Plants
Dandelion Lotion Recipe
Drying Herbs 101
Easy to Grow Herbs (Indoors!)
Foraging 101 Guidelines
Foraging Chicken of the Woods
Garlic In Your Socks: A Mountain Magic Remedy
Growing Marshmallows!
Harvesting Stinging Nettle
Herbalism and Pregnancy
Herbal Oxymels and How To Make Your Own
How To Harvest Dandelions
How To Identify: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
How to Make Herbal Infused Oils
How to Make Tinctures
How to Use Corn Silk
Magnolia Flower Tea
The Mayapple, The Mandrake, The Forbidden Fruit
Witch Hazel Extract (Usage and Recipe)
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Kitchen Witchcraft -
Appalachian Fried Green Tomatoes
Apple Cake for Fall
Baked Cinnamon Honey Pears
Benefits of Jujube Honey Tea (And A Recipe!)
Cinnamon Soap
Cinnamon Tea: A Simple Treat
Comforting Chicken Stew for Lazy Days
Dandelion Honey Recipe
Daily Rituals for the Kitchen Witch
Dark/Rainy Hollow Tea
Do’s and Don’ts of Soap Making
Easy Violet Syrup Recipe
Elderberry Syrup Recipe: Boosting Immune Support
Fire Cider Recipe: A Cleanse For The Soul
Four Thieves Vinegar Recipe: Keepin’ The Black Death At Bay With A Salad
Goat Milk Soap
Great Butters and Oils for Your Homemade Body Care
fun fact uncontacted peoples are not ignorant they are fully aware of the "outside world" and are CHOOSING not to have contact because they (rightly) feel it would add no value to their lives and place them in an exploited position. it's voluntary. they are isolated on purpose.
sentinelese people aren't like some ignorant noble savages, or actual savages who are all about warfare and killing (wildly racist take i see very often), they are literally regular ass fucking people who have seen the exploitation of their neighbors (other andamanese people) AND the massive disease outbreaks caused by contact, and decided they want no part in that. they are literally regular people choosing to survive. that's it.
glad that this is getting traction, but if you're saying things like "yeah, and they are right! modern society is a curse! they are living The Right Way and are more enlightened have better lives than us!" you are also the people i'm talking about. sorry. they are regular people living regular lives. please internalize this fact and stop exoticizing.
"she holds the record for the most days spent in space by a woman!" this "she was part of the only all female space walk!" that, she's on the list of people who have spent the most time in space, period. she's spent more time in space than any of her crewmates - one of whom hasn't been into space at all. her time in space is only three days less than what all of her crewmates have combined. she has had as many spacewalks as all of her crewmates combined. she's not there because she's the best female nasa astronaut they could find and they wanted the diversity quota or whatever, she's there because she's part of the most qualified and experienced nasa personnel they could send up there
Look, it’s a weird hill to die on, especially when I don’t really explain, but children deserve to experience fear, disgust, and discomfort in safe scenarios where they can process those sensations.
Media for children used to be scary and that’s important.
“Since it is so likely that (children) will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker.”
― C.S. Lewis
the more i talk w/ leftist friends the more i start to realize that they think culture is only defined by food or "traditional" (i.e. "ethnic") garb and nothing else
mentioned how white americans do in fact have a common culture and they genuinely thought i was joking. culture isnt something only granted to the Cool People of Color. just feels like among progressive groups there's this dichotomy created in which only the virtuous oppressed minorities have culture and anyone who is privileged some sort of void cultureless being
When I visited Chicago, the very first thing to weird me out from the airport was… how almost everywhere had revolving doors.
I’m Australian. Sure, we do have those doors, but the vast majority of places in Sydney are automatic sliding doors or old-fashioned manual push/pulls because we don’t need to block out the cold and wind the same way here.
So every day I experienced a culture clash with something as basic as what doors were normal for me.
Americans who say they don’t have a culture are plagued with defaultism beyond belief. Culture isn’t just made up of costumes and language and the largest stuff, it’s constructed of a billion small things you do every day that you never even consider could be different because that’s just “normal” to your daily life. No one has no culture just because they’re not adhering to the biggest markers they can consciously recognise.
hey guys you know a work can have challenging & disturbing & weird themes without it actually being a kink that the writers have, right? I know we all like to use that “the author’s barely disguised fetish” meme but i truly need y’all to understand that some things are just recurring themes & motifs in a body of work without it being sexual for the writers or anyone involved in the creation of art. It’s important to me that y’all know this.
too many stories about turning yourself into a monster as a metaphor for pretending to be something you aren't and losing yourself in the process. not enough stories about turning yourself into a monster as a metaphor for choosing to openly embrace yourself even if it's strange to other people
Also, not gonna lie, it is so refreshing to have a major cultural moment that's just FREE. You don't have to pay a cent to watch this on NASA's YouTube. There's not a single ad, not a single sponsor plastered anywhere. It's just smart people doing cool things.
