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pagan ☾ eclectic witch  ☾ deity worker, hades, ares and loki devotee

[lockettopia]

"The Binding of Fenrir"

This Nordic piece was done as a commission for a group working on a project of viking origins. In the illustration we have the wolf Fenrir, bound by the gods, and Tyr on the right, who lost a hand in his betrayal of tricking Fenrir. On the upper left we have Odin, Thor, Loki and the Dwarf who crafted the chains. A sword has been put through the mouth of Fenrir as punishment and a river flows down from his saliva. I have Fenrir looking up to the sun, as its prophesied that the wolf will swallow the sun at the end of times war, Ragnarok.

A really fun piece to do. Hope to do more Nordic Mythology in the future. To see more of the project, check out the FB group "Viking Origins"

[jaelmoray]

A merch design I created for my friend, Wolf the Red’s shop.  Really pleased with this one.  Really enjoyed doing the spot blacks here.  :D

[lockettopia]

work in progress sketches for "The Binding of Fenrir"

[coloricioso]

Hades-Persephone-Demeter

This is an old watercolor (2017) but I just want to say that Hades, Persephone, and Demeter were equally beloved and respected deities in Ancient Greece. Anyone disrespecting one of them in order to "defend" the others, is wrong. In ancient Greek religion there was no such thing as "Hades is evil and Demeter is good" nor "Demeter is evil and Hades is good". All of this "villains" and "bad gods" is modern cultural appropriation and erasure. Hades is the ultimate hospitality god and a proper husband to Persephone. Demeter is a powerful goddess and a loving mother, and Persephone is a powerful goddess on her own, the caretaker of our souls both on earth and in the afterlife. It is wrong to disqualify any of the gods with modern readings that are biased because readers fail to grasp ancient Greek historical, cultural, and religious context. The Hymn to Demeter is a beautifully rich RELIGIOUS song that has many levels of symbolism and wisdom, and it can't be reduced to simple statements, in the same way, that the gods can't be reduced to stereotypes.

And if you're here, remember I made a novel :3

[crazycatsiren]

We need to stop using white sage. As in, full stop, the end.

I'm serious. It's endangered. The indigenous people who need it for ritual, ceremonial, and medicinal purposes are starting to have a hard time with it.

There are so many alternatives. There are types of sage that aren't white sage.

I think we, collectively, as non native Americans, need to just stop getting white sage, period.

[ofpine]

same thing with palo santo, if you wanna use these things please grow them yourself

[latibule-e-deactivated20231012]

— Angela Carter, from “Nights at the Circus.”

[journeyofdream]

Loki and Fenrir appreciation post!

Original Artist:

Loki Trikster & Fenrir, AL

This is how Logi looks from mythology. Red-haired demon of fire and cunning. After reading "The Gospel of Loki", I was convinced that he was

[strwbrypoptart]

I don't think it's Loki's fault I just think the mistletoe was pissed off for being underestimated and decided to be petty about it

[crimsonsongbird]

"I know your heart is hurting, my child; I can see the pain in your eyes. Yet even through this suffering, I have seen the fire inside of you still burning. At times it may seem undetectable, barely more than a spark, but it has not yet gone out. My warrior, don't give up now. I am here to help you reignite that spark until it's ablaze once more."

~ Ares

[yanafo]

When Loki guides and shows the ways that seemed impossible. Just drawing what it looks like in my meditation practice.

[coinandcandle]

Samhain Cheat Sheet

It's approaching!! October 31st has many different names, some call it Halloween, Hallow's Eve, and some pagans and witches call it Samhain.

Here's a little cheat sheet I created for the coming holiday!

Check out my Samhain post to learn more about the history and modern practices you can incorporate into your own celebrations!!

Icons by: Freepik, Maxx.icon, ppangman, and koson icon on Flaticon.

[cajunwitch101]

[thelostgrimoire]

Spicy protection spell 🌶️

Aka "Take your shit back"

Ok so, if you are not into slapping your enemies in the face, but you lowkey want to let them know that you could...this might be helpful.

This is the basic original spell, feel free to change it a little bit according to your path, remember that the more you customize it, the harder it will be to nullify it. (I added some variation at the bottom, but be creative ✨)

Be sure to set your intentions clearly while doing this.

Grab a black candle 🕯️

Write your name on a piece of paper place it under the candle, face up. (Direction of the spell)

Place candle+name in the middle of a plate with sea salt🧂(this is for absorbing negativity)

Add some cayenne pepper over the salt🌶️ ("back to sender ingredient")

Lit the candle ofc (activate the spell)

Possibile variations:

Carve your name on the candle

Spray some Florida water on the candle (NOT WHEN IS LIT); or burn a bay leaf and place it on the salt, to boost the spell AND its effect (this will double up the stuff that is turning back to the sender 🙃... I told you it was spicy)

Add some crushed black pepper with the cayenne one (more "back to sender" stuff)

Add rosemary OR egg shells powder with the salt (extra protection)

If you prefer, you can set your intentions by using a sigil OR a rune OR write them down and place them in front of the candle

This lil thing is pretty effective with evil eye or harmful witchcraft. Remember to refresh the spell every now and then.

I hope this helps

[phae-undergrove]

🔮BANISHING VS WARDING🔮

(what really is the difference?)

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BANISHING

Banishing is far more specific and direct than warding.

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WHY IS IT USED?

Banishing is used to get rid of a particulur energy, spirit, or person. Think carefully before banishing, as it's a strong form of defensive magic.

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BANISHING METHODS

USE THE ELEMENTS

burn a slip of paper with your target's name on it

throw a leaf with your target's name on it into a running river/stream

burn corresponding herbs and pass the smoke through your space

CANDLES

anoint your candle with corresponding herbs and oils, then burn it

when the candle has burnt out. the banishing is complete

SIGILS

make your own banishing sigil find one that resonates with you

place it in the space or on the item you are banishing energy from

HERBS + TINCTURES

use herbal smoke to force energy out of a space or object

make a spray or herbal tineture to sprinkle around your home

FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION

use the method that calls to you

never use a method that feels wrong or that you haven't researched thoroughly

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WARDING

Warding is a gentler form of defensive magic that is used in a more general sense.

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WHY IS IT USED?

Warding is used to protect and guard from negative energies of any kind - it redirects energy away from you or your space.

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WARDING METHODS

VISUALIZATION

use your intention and energy to visualize a powerful barrier of protecting light around yourself or your space for more info on ENERGETIC PROTECTION click HERE

GUARDIANS

create a guardian to guard your home or space from negative energies

use a small object, enchant it with your intention,and keep it in a safe, permanent place

CRYSTALS

corresponding crystals can be worn as jewelry to protect against negative energy

placing erystals in a room or around you house will create a protective barrier

SALT

black salt can be ured in banishing rituals or used alone

sprinkle salt around your door and windows or make protection jars

HERBS

burn protective herbs and pass the smoke through your space or tools

sprinkle herbal oils and tinctures on yourself and your space for protective barriers

FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION

use the method that calls to you

never use a method that feels wrong or that you haven't researched thoroughly

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I really hope this post was informative and helps some of you! If you have any questions please feel free to message me!🥰💕 merry meet- B

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[ts-witchy-archive]

Low Energy Witchcraft

I'm neurodivergent and i experience really intense burnout. I get to a point where I struggle to even get out of bed, take my meds, remember to drink water, let alone practice. But, when I want to practice i have a list of things i can usually do. Everyone's experiences with burn out/low energy are different so this list may not apply to you, and that's okay. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't and i hope you enjoy my silly little list :)

create a playlist and infuse it with an intention. eg, a money spell playlist filled with songs about wealth.

draw sigils with soap when in the shower. (you can also use a wet wipe if you can't shower)

found some juice? give it a little shake and use the ingredients as a spell.

have food that has grains as ingredients? wow! an abundance spell!

the classic add intention to your tea and coffee.

bind your hair. for me with is as simple as putting my hair in a ponytail.

watch a witchy video. while not technically practising witchcraft, sometimes all you need is to sit back and relax to connect with your practice.

when I have a decent amount of energy I'll grab a large pillar candle and carve sigils into it. I use it as a long-term spell; all I have to do to activate it is light the candle. I like to light one of these spell candles when I'm having a bad day.

if you're religious, pray. Even if you're lying in bed. Even if you haven't showered in a week. If it makes you happy and you can, do it

burn some insence! it smells good, you don't have to really worry about forgetting about it, it's good for cleansing. it's great!

take a nap with some crystals. any restorative crystals or calming crystals work great! just make sure that they aren't geodes or roughs. i'd hate for you to hurt yourself while sleeping.

if you don't have any crystals for your nap, set an intention instead. please let yourself rest.

It's important to remember that you're allowed to take breaks from your craft. If you're forcing yourself to practice when you have no energy because "that's what a good witch would do!" then you're probably going to make your situation worse. it's a great way to fall out of love with witchcraft. give yourself some grace. rest is infinitely more important than 1 full moon, 1 new moon, or missing your daily/weekly/monthly cleanse. You aren't a bad person if you don't pull your morning tarot card or check the astrology forecast for today. and you aren't a bad person if you miss your daily prayer. take care of yourself. your health is WAY more important than your craft. Go get a drink of water and take care of yourself <3

[broomsick]

Pagan pro-tips

Having been pagan and polytheistic for about 7 years, I can attest to these tips’ efficiency:

Pinterest is your best friend when it comes to devotional art

But don’t ever trust a single line of information on there.

Casually call out or whisper a deity’s name when something makes you think of them, so you can invite them to witness it!

If someone asks too many questions and you don’t feel like “coming-out” as pagan, tell them you’re ~more spiritual than religious~ and they’ll act like they get it.

Write your own prayers who tf cares

Playlists playlists playlists

I’m serious, even the simplest stuff people would label as “aesthetic” works well when you’re on a busy schedule but you want to stay casually connected to your faith.

Sure, paganism is deeply personal, but are there other people you could learn from? People you could help? Listening + sharing = community building!

[medusaspeach]

Ares Destroyer of Men

[nailovesravens]

YEAHHHH HAIL LORD ARES !!!!!!!!!!!!!