ECHO

A Reflection of the Archaic

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

The lump of flesh in my head is saying mean things and I don't like it

[bodhi-devotee]

Hi, hope you're doing well! I'm doing a banishing soon, and I'm planning on calling on selene and apollo to help, and i was wondering if you know any epithets for them that may be good to use in this scenario

i will be using the english words for these epithets to make them more accessible, as i believe the gods can recognize these honorifics in any language, and knowing what you are saying connects you to it further. as always, please don’t use me as your only source! :D

cleansing/banishing epithets i use for for Selene include: radiant, all-shining, and foe of strife— foe of strife is my favorite, painting Her as a warrior against our worries (from Her orphic hymn). radiance works for banishing, given the way Her light banishes the dark of the night.

cleansing/banishing epithets i use for for Apollo include: averter of evil, averter of harm, hunter, archer, sacred healer, he who shoots from afar, he whose arrow never misses, light-bringer, and radiant one

a UPG epithet i use for them both (and Helios as well) is The Purifier. also, in requests for protection i’ll occasionally call them ‘mother’ or ‘father’ in hopes to stir up a paternal/maternal aspect of their protection but that’s not historically founded!

[roach-works]

someone got really mad at me for being pro-pornography so i'd like to be annoying for a little longer:

-there are enormous problems with exploitation in the porn industry that harm and endanger the people within it, and that harm is carried out mostly against women and minorities

-this is Bad

-however the last century of passing laws against pornography hasn't actually helped any of those problems, and what sex workers tend to advocate for is the legitimization of their labor, so that they can then access the same protections and regulations that people in other industries can access

-for instance football players, miners, roofers, and warehouse workers are also exploited and endangered by their professions, have to work long hours, and can end up traumatized and disabled by unregulated and unsafe working conditions. these people are used up and thrown away by powerful bosses they can't individually challenge.

-however because these industries are not de facto illegal to participate in, when these people form unions and demand better working conditions, they can at least fight for their rights.

-sex workers, who engage in heavily stigmatized work that's also often illegal, have little recourse to demand better treatment.

-even if you don't like porn, and especially if you don't like porn, if you care about the women who are exploited in pornography, you need to advocate for the legality of pornography.

-the more illegal the porn industry is, the less safe and fair it is, and people will still be working in it, no matter how illegal it is.

-again: the porn industry should be regulated like any other industry and subject to laws guaranteeing fair compensation for labor, safe working conditions, and legal resources for workers suffering exploitation and abuse.

-once it is legal to do sex work, then women can bring charges against the men who have broken their contracts and abused them.

-and that is why i push back against posts saying that pornography is evil. it is an entertainment product, made by people, to meet an ongoing demand. criminalizing the consumption and production of it may slightly lessen the demand at the incredible cost of endangering everyone involved. and i think that is what's evil.

[chaoticevilspacewitch]

All perfectly said.

It's wild to me that we've gone so far down this "porn is evil" hole in such short time. When I was a teenager, we wore "pornstar" shirts, well-known performers like Jenna Jameson and Ron Jeremy were household names, and pornstars had cameos in mainstream movies and video games. How did society get so regressive so fast?

[mosabsdr]

🚨 We Need Your Kindness to Survive 🚨

Hello, My name is Mosab, and I live in Gaza with my family. Life here has become harder than I ever imagined, and I’m writing this with hope in my heart that you might hear our story.

The ongoing war has devastated my family. We’ve lost 25 family members—each one a beloved part of our lives, taken too soon. I miss them deeply—their laughter, their presence, their love. Every day is a reminder of this unimaginable loss.

We are now facing daily challenges to survive—things that most people take for granted, like food, clean water, and a safe place to sleep. The harsh realities of life here have replaced our dreams with the constant fight for survival.

Our Current Situation:

💔 Lost Stability: The war has left us without work or a stable source of income.

📚 Dreams on Hold: Like so many here, my family’s dreams have been replaced by the need to simply survive.

😢 Unimaginable Loss: Losing 25 loved ones has left a void that can never be filled.

How You Can Help:

I’m sharing our story with the hope that someone out there might care. Even $10 can make a big difference for us, and if you’re unable to donate, just reblogging this post can help spread the word.

Your kindness, no matter how small, is something we’ll never forget.

What This Means to Us:

Your support is not about changing our entire situation—it’s about giving us a little relief, a little hope, and a way to keep going. We are not asking for much, and we understand if you can’t donate. Sharing our story is just as valuable to us as a donation.

Thank you for reading this far. It means the world to us to know that someone is listening. Your kindness gives us strength and helps us believe in a better tomorrow.

With all our gratitude,

Mosab and Family ❤️

Donate to Help Mosab saving who's left of his family

My name is Mosab Elderawi, and I am a survivor of the war in Gaza. Life as I knew it has been completely destroyed. I have lost my home, my

[praise-to-the-theoi]

Could I request a prayer to Hekate for emotional strength and perseverance?

I love your prayers so much btw

Sorry for the wait! And the slight change in structure, I haven't actually written a prayer in a while so it might not be my best work, so I apologise

Hear me, O gracious-minded Hekate,

Daughter of destructive Perses and star guiding Asteria.

She who led Warm Demeter for nine days in search of her daughter, ever bright torches a symbol of her perseverance and an invaluable aid in the journey.

Torch bearer and revealer, I ask you to show me the emotional strength I need, and to light my way to greater things, to grant me the strength to continue through this time, and to guide me to the other side.

O patient Hekate, please be kind with me and grant me emotional strength and perseverance.

If I have ever praised you, please accept this prayer, Mighty Hekate,

I ask for your favour with a token of my praise, I offer to you (offering)

[the-clumsywitch]

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

now that trump has tiktok, twitter, facebook and insta in his pocket, get ready for a massive wave of internet censorship. one of trump's greatest weapons has always been misinformation; it's going to become harder and harder to spread facts and criticism going forward. posts that aren't made invisible will be magically ignored by the algorithm. dissidents will have their accounts deleted and voices erased.

this is a suppression tactic. this is another stage of fascism.

[feefal]

Life cycle of our Sun, from beginning to end~

[feefal]

And her sister, the moon! Always going through some sort of phase🌙

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

My red flag is that I constantly save photo references and inspo and then just. Never make the art.

[feefal]

Convention schedule for the rest of the year✨ hope to see some of y’all!! Hehehe

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

One day I'll have the money to go to conventions 😔

[feefal]

It’s the season of mushroom🍂

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

Your mushroom works have been some of my biggest inspiration 😩 I'm so in love with your line art and the texture of your coloring! It has a chalky quality that is adore

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

Paid Tarot Readings!

I'm in need of some quick cash right now and figured I could get some tarot practice in as well right now, so I'm opening myself up for tarot readings!

If anyone wants a question answered and has a few bucks to spare, I'll pull and interpret for you! For $3 I'll pull one card to answer your question, $5 for two cards and $7 for 3. Just send the money to @EchoOfTheArchaic on venmo alongside a dm with your question and I'll get back to you within 30 minutes.

[dragonbleps]

survived checking my bank account. i deserve a little treat

[dragonbleps]

this had better not alter the Numbers in my bank account

[dragonbleps]

by Talos this can't be happening

[blasting-the-bee-movie-script-d]

It's with a heavy but hopeful heart that I watch Palestinian families fundraiser on here, slowly accumulating the precious little money to go around that they need to survive. However, not everyone is so lucky. A lot of Palestinians that have not had that kind of luck, that did not get early verification, that did not get massive platforms behind them from large bloggers, have approached me in my inbox, asking me kindly to do what I can for them. It kills me that I have so little to give myself, but I've seen this platform collectively raise enough to change someone's life. I've made a list of Palestinian fundraisers that are extremely low on funds, in the hope that drawing attention to people who have not been lucky at all can help turn that luck around. I know most of us can't possibly give enough to get all of these families safe in one go. But please, reblog this list. Pick one or two fundraisers, give what you can, and then keep track of it. Slowly, collectively, we can make a difference in these people's lives. Share and donate as much as you can. https://docs.google.com/document/d/178EGDFKkHlh3y4TMVX82kqgITHsqtoMdNccI2f_94Os/edit?usp=sharing

[komsomolka]

Low On Funds Palestinian Fundraisers

LOW ON FUNDS: Ahmed Halas fundraiser Maher fundraiser Mohammed Alwadiya fundraiser Mohammed Ayyad fundraiser Shady Samir Ashour fundraiser

!!!

[brody75]

Behind the Monsters

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

My best friend, LOML: I'm not tipsy, my head is just shaky

[mysteriousvoidbeing]

I actually fucking hate having to deal with work hierarchy. A customer came in the other day and happened to spot our ethernet cables. He took one look and told us they weren't up to code and if our internet is slow, that's one reason why (he works as an electrician or something along those lines.) This would be amazing info to share with my bosses, except the last time I tried doing that, I ended up being pulled into my general manager to be told that my other managers and coworkers thought I was being bossy, and acting above my station.

So yeah, our internet is slow, and yeah, I have a possible reason why. But my coworkers will never know because I'm not gonna put myself in that position again just for nothing to be done and my work relationships get strained. And that's fucking absurd.