My Book of Shadows

I'm River and I'm a witch! Feel free to message me any time! 19/pan/Gemini/single

[guitarbage]

[shiveringandstunned]

Nothing, literally nothing could make me laugh harder than this did.

[water-pony-deactivated20140108]

WHY DID HE THINK THAT WAS HOW GUITARS WORKED

[fuckyeahsexanddrugs]

I AM LAUGHING SO HARD

[theflowermaker]

MY BROTHER WAS IN THE ROOM WHEN I WATCHED THIS AND ALL HE SAID WAS “I BET HE’S GONNA ELECTROCUTE HIMSELF”

[mign0nfishy-deactivated20190516]

THIS CHEERS ME UP ANY DAY

[empty-p0cket-deactivated2020082]

This makes me want to cry

[aseriouscomedian]

His name is Mehdi Sadaghdar. He’s an electrical engineer who definitely knows exactly what he is doing to himself in the name of teaching people the dangers of playing with electricity.

He has a YouTube channel here. He actually has some really informative content if electric current is something you care to learn more about!

[greenekangaroo]

oh thank god he knows what he’s doing 

[phoenyxoftheashes]

Emoji spell for Healthy Pets

💫🔮🐾 😺☝️⭐️☝️😺🐾🔮💫

[turcafinweart]

more witch types in my instagram

[orriculum]

little witchy idea~

[lesbianslovewitches]

Single Word Spells

Because I’m lazy and don’t like to monologue while I’m doing a spell, here’s a couple of the single word spells I use in my personal practice.

absum - to make something be concealed from sight

     ↳ def. to be away, be missing

advoco - summoning spell

     ↳ def. to summon

casso - destruction spell

     ↳ def. to destroy, make void

bellus - glamour spell

     ↳ def. beautiful, charming, handsome

explico - reveal information

     ↳ def. explanation, to unfold

mutare - transmutation

     ↳ def. to change

cessabit - calming spell

     ↳ def. to rest, be free of

uro - burning

     ↳ def. to burn, inflame

conturbo - invoke confusion

     ↳ def. confound, to throw into confusion

taceo - to silence

     ↳ def. shut up

[winfieldblue]

Kelston Boys’ High School perform a massive haka in honour of the new Maori carving on campus

[obeyev1l]

I live for this

[katyakora]

This is the first recording of a Haka I’ve seen that manages to capture even a fraction of the true energy of it. And it’s because there’s so many of them that those boys would have been shaking the ground.

[prismatic-bell]

Seeing these boys in their modern uniforms and jackets and backpacks that say NIKE, participating in this ancient ritual, really just drives home what people mean when they say “I am not a costume.” The clothes here are not important. The energy and participation are important.

[atlien-me]

CULTURE

[faeriegleam-deactivated20200620]

So I went to a cemetery today. It was really nice, I love walking around cemeteries. But when I got to the back I started to feel.. uncomfortable? I got a migraine. I didn’t feel right so I walked back towards the front of the cemetery and when I left that section it’s like my migraine instantly vanished.

[teawitch]

When visiting a cemetery, it is considered polite witchcraft to ask permission and make an offering to the gatekeeper of the cemetery. The gatekeeper is considered to be the first person laid to rest in the cemetery, so you’d look for the oldest grave. But if that’s not possible, you can also look for the tallest monument. I’ve been told it’s traditional to knock three times and leave an offering of three silver coins (or dimes). Though I have left other offerings over the years and felt welcome in the cemetery.

[witchesveins]

For some cemeteries it’s acceptable to greet them instead. A bow and a brief acknowledgement of the passing of those around you may suffice, as some places don’t have gatekeepers. Still, if having the moment to do so, meander until you find yourself at a particular grave. That’s the one you should thank and pay homage to.

[feminist-killjoymillenial-trash]

[craftofthewitch]

Magick, my friend

Tattoo artist: Do you take some kind of pain suppressant before coming in?

Me: No. Why?

TA: Because this piece has taken a total of nearly nine hours and you never move.

Me: (That’s cause: Magick, my friend.)

[zackshahpoet]

Skin be steel flesh be stone Nerves be strong, as gem or bone Let pain be but kisses, or breaths of air Magic be my armour, for i will not bear Neither the sufferings of the dead or the agonies of hell Runes of blood, now serve me well

[jelllybe4n]

Since I keep getting a bunch of asks here it is ☺️ I hope this helps everyone

Ace

- hearts: new friendship, romance

- Spades: new insight, realizations

- Diamonds: new project, job, home, win

- Clubs: new idea, business, action

Two

- hearts: deepening attraction

- Spades: failure to communicate

- Diamonds: juggling resources, waiting on results

- Clubs: planning and preparation

Three

- hearts: joy in company, friendship, celebration

- spades: miscommunication, misunderstanding

- Diamonds: teamwork, improving skills

- Clubs: leadership, exploration

Four

- hearts: turning inwards, apathy

- Spades: recuperation, recovery, contemplation

- Diamonds: miserliness, possessiveness

- Clubs: goal achieved, rest from action

Five

- hearts: loss, despair

- Spades: discord, dishonor, hollow victory

- Diamonds: loss of possessions/job/money

- Clubs: competition, disagreement, irritation

Six

- hearts: childhood nostalgia, good memories, old friendship resumes

- Spades: moving on, travel, mentally going to a better place

- Diamonds: giving/receiving money, pay raise

- Clubs: victory, achievement

Seven

- hearts: day dreaming, wishful thinking, choices

- Spades: lying, theft, irresponsibility, deceitfulness

- Diamonds: reassessment, turning point

- Clubs: defense, conviction, strong belief

Eight

- hearts: emotional detachment, leaving love behind, making a hard choice

- Spades: illusion of being trapped, powerless

- Diamonds: paying attention to detail, focus, practice

- Clubs: defense, conviction, strong belief

Nine

- hearts: satisfaction, sensual pleasure, spiritual growth

- spades: nightmares, problems, worry, guilt

- diamonds: independence, increasing wealth, self reliance

- clubs: endurance, physical strength, continuing a battle

Ten

- hearts: joy, family, contentment, fulfillment

- spades: giving up, victim

- diamonds: great wealth, family, property

- clubs: carrying burdens, debt, responsibility

Jack

- hearts: falls in love easily, romantic, chatter box

- spades: rebel, fights for a cause, intellectual, political

- Diamonds: reliable, hard working, hidden debts, quiet

- Clubs: unreliable, hot headed, risk taker, athletic

Queen

- hearts: emotional, dependent, empathetic

- Spades: sharp, intelligent, ruthless, organized, insightful

- Diamonds: practical, warm, dependable, motherhood

- Clubs: energetic, career minded, untidy, disorganized

King

- hearts: wise, tolerant, diplomatic, feeling, patient

- Spades: ethical, introspective, communication, stern

- Diamonds: self made, business owner, jolly, encouraging, enjoys fruit of labor

- Clubs: creative, forceful, hot tempered, charismatic

Joker

- there is a surprise in store for the questioner, situation that was thought to be stable may become suddenly unstable

Heart ♥️ spade ♠️ diamond♦️ Club♣️

Feel free at add what meanjng you use or ones that you know of this is just what I go by so far

[sanicdahedghog]

LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MONTEREY BAY SPICE CO.

You need herbs in bulk and you don’t have a lot of money? This place has your back.

Here is the first order I received, ¼ pound bag each of sage, bay leaf, rosemary, basil, sea salt, and cinnamon sticks. How much did all this together run me? $22. 

That’s WITH shipping. I am so ecstatic about this place and I figured that everyone needed to know about it. You can find their website HERE. They also sell teas, essential oils, glassware, spice blends, and all sorts of supplies. I love this place and it is now a valuable resource in my life

[rosewhitewanders]

I saw someone asking where to buy herbs online??? I can’t remember who but maybe they’ll see this!!

[plantinghuman]

Funny way to find out which plant you might like to buy.

Source: apartmenttherapy.com

[herbwicc]

FOR MY FOLLOWERS THAT HAVE DIFFICULTY CARING FOR PLANTS AND ASK WHAT THEY SHOULD BUY, THIS IS REALLY GREAT!! 

[thetransintransgenic]

You Can Now Play the First LGBTQ Computer Game, For the First Time

‘Caper in the Castro’ was thought to be long lost.

Caper in the Castro is a legendary video game, not because legions of die-hard fans continue to play it, but because it was thought to be lost forever. Now, what is largely considered to be the first LGBTQ-focused video game (it was released in 1989) is on the Internet Archive for anybody to play.

The game is a noir point-and-click that puts the player in the (gum)shoes of a private detective named Tracker McDyke who is, in case you couldn’t guess by the name, a lesbian. McDyke must unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of Tessy LaFemme, a transgender woman, in San Francisco’s Castro district, an historically gay neighbourhood.

OOOOOHhh!

The game was released as charityware – freely, with a strong request to give a donation an AIDS Charity of their choice. I’d like to push towards still following that and donating, if you’re able.

(And you might also want to donate to the Internet Archive, who is hosting it now, while you’re at it – they’re in the middle of a donation drive, and could use your support.)

[chronicintrovert]

i just ascended into another dimension

[juuliaroberts]

[goosetooths]

witch’s familiar, a super-rushed 8-page comic about a human named November, a crow familiar named Hemlock, and a witch named Moira, in which Nov gets her phone stolen and they both… get their hearts stolen? By? Each other? It’s gay. That’s all that matters. 

November belongs to @seasideleaside!!!!!

[the-witches-glossary]

How cute!

[motorclit]

@flyingcuttlefish

[flyingcuttlefish-deactivated202]

Be still my bisexual heart…

[artwitchpath]

Homemade Inks

One of the many ways for us artsy witches to use the natural world in our practice is by making our own inks. The act of collecting ingredients, creating the ink, filling it with your energy and intent, and using it in your craft is truly magical! You can add some special touches to your Grimoire, draw sigils, add to potions, create fabulous works of art, or just replace your chemical filled paint with a non-toxic, eco-friendly alternative that is safe for your kids!

Here are some base materials you can use to make inks and the color they generally make. Obviously there’s some variation with the final color depending on the material itself (more or less ripe and the inherent color variation between selections for example) but this will give you a general idea. Also note that the color of some materials can change over a period of time.

Berries

Red Cherry- Red or Light Pink

Pokeberry- Hot Pink

Red Rasberry- Medium Pink

Black Cherry- Pink/Purple

Black Rasberry- Light Purple

Blackberry- Purple

Huckleberry- Denim Blue

Buckthorn- Hunter Green

Nuts

Black Walnut- Rich Brown

Avacado Pits- Red/Pink

Peach Pit- Black

Almond Shells- Black

Other Options

Coffee

Black Bean

Sumac

Spinach

Red Cabbage

Turmeric

Jicama

Onion Skin

Wild Grape

Goldenrod

Experiment! This list is no where near exhaustive and there’s tons of combinations to explore. I will be posting about my process for making inks and providing some examples soon so stay tuned!

[prettysicksupply]

[image descriptions: Top image is the header of the PrettySick Supply website.  At the top it reads, “-When your problems are Chronic, we can make sure your gear is fabulous!- the website navigation is listed horizontally below that with home, about, shop and contact options.  Below is the PrettySick Supply Co. Logo and various social media icons.   Bottom Image is of the Shop Page with 9 categories of products including: “Covers & Pads,” “Mobility,” “Diabetes,” “Masks,” “Medication,” “Compression,” “Toys,” “Miscellaneous,” “Art & Jewelry”.  Each shop category includes a small photo with some of the products available in each category.]

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We’re going full force ya’ll!  We’re updating the website almost daily, adding more shops in more categories- trying to find and gather together all the amazing products that can help make chronic lives better, prettier, more fun.  From the practical- like ostomy covers and pill cases, to the fun- posters and mugs and tees.

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Our hope is to be your one-stop shop.  When you need new gear, or a toy to stim with, a weighted blanket, art that reflects your struggles- we hope you’ll start with us.  And if you’re looking for something you just can’t find- let us know!  This week in Miscellaneous- we added a few shops that make covers and bags for Oxygen tanks and accessories.  We’re about to start hunting for non-compression socks that are loose and comfy for folks with sensitive feet from CRPS and other conditions.

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Let us do the legwork, the googling, the hunting.  We know how frustrating it is to try and track these things down- and … we’re getting really good at it.  Let us help you, and others like you.  Like us.  

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And, if you’re a creator, or you know a spoonie or disabled artist/creator who has a shop servicing our community- please send them our way.  We’ll add them to the appropriate category and… hopefully- help them get more business too.  We’re here to support our chronic/disabled community on both the seller and consumer sides.  Because we understand, and we want to help bridge the gap.

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