another me

22, she/her i got magic in my hand, stars in my eyes

[sirendusk]

I love you human contact I love you sitting next to a friend just to feel their presence I love you holding hands for comfort I love love

[chinesewizarding-xianxia]

Wand Woods: Peach

Peach | Prunus persica | 桃 | Táo

Wands made from peach trees have been used by Chinese wixes for centuries before the Western wand was introduced. These ancient wands, in most cases lacking a core, were primarily used to ward off malignant magic and cast protective spells and formations. In fact, certain species of yaoguai abhor the peach tree so much that an entire forest can serve as a potent natural barrier without wasting energy on casting long-range spells or requiring rare materials and strong magic to maintain.

There are many cultivars of peach trees found throughout China, almost all of which can be used in wandmaking. The notable exceptions are the trees that produce the peaches of immortality, which have incredible healing properties. The wood from these trees are not suitable for making wands; the quantity of magic contained within the wood clashes with the magic of the core and the wielder.

Wandlore

Peach wands have been highly prized since ancient times for their natural beauty, vitality, and protective properties against malignant forces. They excel at casting protective charms and healing spells, but are rather well-rounded wands overall. In the hands of a skilled caster, peach wands are capable of powerful spells used by exorcists throughout the ages. They are favored by those in the business of hunting, managing, and exorcising yaoguai.

The peach wand prefers an owner with a propensity for seeking danger – the very wixes most in need of the wood’s staying power and defensive properties. It pairs well with baize hair and pengniao feathers – the former producing a steady wand suitable for the hands of a healer, the latter for an ambitious yet patient wix. On the other hand, dragon heartstrings may overpower and clash with these wands, although the right match can make for a deadly pair.

The wood of the peach tree is warm, tinted light pink, and easy to carve despite its density and hardness. Once the proper steps are taken to dry the wood out, it remains stable throughout the crafting process and particularly resistant to cracking and splintering.

Recommended Cores: Baize hair, pengniao feathers Cores to Avoid: Dragon heartstrings, huli jing whiskers

Image Sources: top, center, bottom References: 1, 2

[personalitiesinwriting]

Wand Woods by MBTI Type

MBTI types influence how individuals perceive the world and make decisions, guiding their inherent magical style and values.

ISTJ (The Inspector) Poplar / Ash: Values integrity, consistency, and steadfastness. Poplar for its reliability and clear moral vision, or Ash for its loyalty to one master and unwavering beliefs.

ISFJ (The Protector) Willow / Rowan: Nurturing, loyal, and dedicated to protecting others. Willow for its healing power and focus on potential, or Rowan for its protective qualities and pure-hearted nature against Dark magic.

INFJ (The Advocate) Vine / Apple: Visionary, principled, and empathetic. Vine for seeking a greater purpose and hidden depths, or Apple for high aims, ideals, and aversion to Dark magic, along with personal charm.

INTJ (The Architect) Walnut / Elder: Strategic, independent, and intellectually profound. Walnut for innovators, versatility, and adaptability (with caution), or Elder for the truly remarkable wizard with a special destiny.

ISTP (The Crafter) Red Oak / Aspen: Pragmatic, action-oriented, and adaptable. Red Oak for fast reactions, dueling, and adaptability, or Aspen for martial magic, determination, and questing nature.

ISFP (The Adventurer) Sycamore / Hazel: Artistic, spontaneous, and value-driven. Sycamore for its questing nature and eagerness for new experiences, or Hazel for its sensitivity and reflection of emotional states for outstanding magic.

INFP (The Mediator) Apple / Pear: Idealistic, imaginative, and deeply empathetic. Apple for high ideals and charm that shuns Dark magic, or Pear for warm-heartedness, generosity, wisdom, and an inability to be turned to the Dark Arts.

INTP (The Logician) Walnut / Pine: Analytical, curious, and independent. Walnut for highly intelligent innovators and versatility, or Pine for its independent, individual master who enjoys creative magic and new methods.

ESTP (The Entrepreneur) Red Oak / Dogwood: Energetic, bold, and action-oriented. Red Oak for fast reactions and dueling, or Dogwood for its quirky, mischievous nature and insistence on excitement and fun.

ESFP (The Entertainer) Dogwood / Sycamore: Spontaneous, fun-loving, and engaging. Dogwood for its playful nature and love of excitement, or Sycamore for its questing spirit and eagerness for new experiences to avoid boredom.

ENFP (The Campaigner) Sycamore / Maple: Enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring. Sycamore for its eagerness for new experiences and adaptability, or Maple for its ambitious, high-achieving, and exploratory nature.

ENFJ (The Protagonist) Apple / Hornbeam: Charismatic, empathetic, and visionary. Apple for high aims, charm, and aversion to Dark magic, or Hornbeam for its single pure passion/vision and rapid adaptation to its owner's code of honor.

ESTJ (The Executive) Poplar / English Oak: Organized, assertive, and duty-driven. Poplar for its integrity, consistency, and clear moral vision, or English Oak for strength, courage, and fidelity.

ESFJ (The Consul) Pear / Willow: Warm, social, and harmonious. Pear for its warm-heartedness, generosity, and popularity, or Willow for its healing power and focus on potential, despite hidden insecurities.

ENTP (The Debater) Walnut / Dogwood: Innovative, witty, and challenging. Walnut for intelligent innovators and versatility, or Dogwood for its quirky, mischievous nature and preference for clever, ingenious partners.

ENTJ (The Commander) Fir / Cedar: Strategic, ambitious, and decisive. Fir for staying power, strength of purpose, and intimidating demeanor, or Cedar for strength of character, unusual loyalty, and potential to be a frightening adversary.

[juliettecousin]

🎠Year of the Horse🎠

[patronus-aesthetics]

Patronus - Otter

Those who are kin with the otter may come off as solitary, shy, and maybe even unfriendly to those outside of their close friends and family. Otters wish for everything to be orderly, and are afraid to venture far from their limits. However, if you experience the pleasure of becoming close to them, they will be sure to care for you and cleanse you of any unhappiness you might be hiding.

[nicky999doors]

[cianetoneon]

She's Da Bomb

I'm sorry

[9e978e]

[passionpeachy]

pond creatures 🪷

[thewindowofthesummerhouse]

loputyn ( Jessica Cioffi )

[milfzatannaz]

having a cat is so miraculous. this little guy wants to sleep in my bed with me and purr on my chest. it’s his favorite hobby. no one told him to do that he just Loves His Mommy

[milfzatannaz]

nevermind he’s extremely naughty and has terrorized multiple people this morning

[beemovieerotica]

dear people with OCD: the next time you have spiraling & intrusive thoughts, what-ifs, or catastrophizing scenarios, I am sending a cardigan-wearing 46-year old NYU professor directly into your brain and he says "Aaaaand scene!!!" and he claps his hands slowly. and he says "Wow. Wow. Powerful stuff. Evocative imagery. A little bit post-modern, a little bit hysterical realism in the vein of Don Delilo but let's pause right here." and you will recognize your thoughts as a perplexing avant-garde film shown to an audience of 15 liberal arts students who are now trying to get a good grade and sleep with their professor.

[vampirecorleone]

"Sometimes I feel like there's a hole inside of me, an emptiness that at times seems to burn. I think if you lifted my heart to your ear, you could probably hear the ocean. The moon tonight, there's a circle around it. Sign of trouble not far behind. I have this dream of being whole. Of not going to sleep each night, wanting. But still sometimes, when the wind is warm or the crickets sing... I dream of a love that even time will lie down and be still for. I just want someone to love me. I want to be seen. I don't know. Maybe I had my happiness. I don't want to believe it but, there is no man, Gilly. Only that moon." Horror Character Appreciation - Sandra Bullock as Sally Owens in Practical Magic (1998) dir. Griffin Dunne

[missmisanthrope]

Clarice Lispector, A Breath of Life

[medusas-daughter]

Chappell Roan not playing about her boundaries and personal safety and putting her foot down and yelling "shut the fuck up" at rude paparazzi during the VMAs red carpet is healing something in me truly. That is a lesbian woman refusing to act all grateful and bashful at being allowed space, she is owning the space for which she has worked over a decade and assertively setting her boundaries and giving zero fucks about whose ego she bruises on the way because only people who take advantage of you take offense when you set boundaries and I am enjoying every second of it

[sirendusk]

"only people who take advantage of you take offense when you set boundaries" say it louder!!!!

[sirendusk]

RHAENYRA WOMAN KISSER CONFIRMED!!!!!

[hackfurs]

did anyone else feel the timeline split or was that just me