Solar Radiance

Bountiful, Beautiful Black woman☝🏾🧡🌺 | Spiritual practitioner ✨🪞 | 30s

[solariaradianta]

Directory:

The categories will get populated as I go about posting:

#original works - works that I personally created

#practice notes - notes on a given working, or thoughts on praxis

#planetary magic - workings and notes related to planetary magic

#olympic spirits - workings and notes invoking or related to Olympic spirits

#archangel works - workings and notes invoking or related to Archangels (planetary or otherwise)

#emanations works - workings and notes invoking or related to spirit emanations

[solariaradianta]

Time to switch over to King of Swords, honestly; I'm realising a lot of things that need a nudge in the correct directiom

Invocations to gain shrewdness, sharpness and all that

[templeofthat]

Time to invoke that King Solomon energyyyyy

[solariaradianta]

And how fortuitous, I already have an invocation on hand already 🫰🏾😌

[solariaradianta]

Time to switch over to King of Swords, honestly; I'm realising a lot of things that need a nudge in the correct directiom

Invocations to gain shrewdness, sharpness and all that

[templeofthat]

In South Africa, there's the belief that one can speak over oneself. That is to say, if you say something ill like "I'm broke" - then you're using your personal energy to declare "brokeness" on yourself. So, a good way to counter that, I've found, is to pray to a God or Goddess or Spirit to show you the places where you speak over yourself and change your self-talk in those areas. It also is very strongly tied to the idea of "keeping silent" and Vak Siddhi. What you speak inevitably comes to fruition in some form, and that proves it to yourself and becomes a pattern built off past experience.

A prayer I generally say is:

"God, show me where I have spoken over myself and give me the wisdom to not mishandle the gifts you have given me and will give me in future."

[fullmetalfisting]

Tbh germ theory DOES sound crazy. Like if you told a regency-era nobleman that tiny creatures lived on the surface of everything and THAT’S what causes consumption, they’d be like “ah, I see you are a lunatic. Would you reside in my hermitage? Rantings and ravings do so amuse my guests”

[mysteryteacup]

But if you told a Medieval person this they would probably go "Ah, so when the miasma settles on surfaces it gains evil life. I understand."

[alarajrogers]

Yeah, actually, it would probably be pretty easy to explain germ theory to a Medieval person as tiny evil spirits that live on everything, but they can be purified by soap and water, or by alcohol, because that is why God has granted us those things. And because they can float in the air, if you cough or sneeze after they have infested you, that can cause them to infest others. And when you are sick, the angels God has deputized to defend the bodies of His beloved children are at war with the evil spirits, and, sadly, sometimes they lose, but the best way to help your angels win their battle is to rest, drink plenty (this would probably be small beer in this time period, not water, because the water was also infested), stay clean, and for the sake of God do not allow anyone to let your blood, for the angels need that blood in their war against the evil spirits. Bloodletting is good for some types of illnesses but not the kinds caused by the tiny evil spirits.

[chekhovs-raygun]

boiling as a sterilization measure is also easy to explain. water returns to the air when heated and it rises as steam back up to the floodgates of heaven; we know God created the world in seven days, He's not up there making more water every time it rains. it circulates. the returning of water to heaven also purifies the water of unclean and malign influences. you know wormy water from a muddy puddle will kill your kid. you know you wouldn't wade into a bog and have a slurp. water that remains in the low places of earth absorbs all that is unclean from our waste and it may also sponge up new diseases from hell, we're not totally sure about that one, but it seems likely. God set up the heavenly water cycle so that the earth's waters wouldn't totally fill up with gunk.

what does this have to do with boiling your surgical tools? well look, the boiling water releases bubbles of steam which carries the malign influences up to heaven. you boil a knife, you send all the miasmic particles off with the steam to heaven. if you rinse the knife off in a bucket the water isn't hot enough, the particles go into the water and then right back on to the knife. you gotta boil it to get the particles all the way away. how can a tool or rag or a bed have miasmic particles on it when you can't smell them? humans have a lousy sense of smell. look at your dog on the hunt. are there no rabbits in the woods just because you can't smell them? we know that miasma is carried on the air, and is what makes stench so dangerous, and we know that humans can't smell worth a damn compared to dogs cats horses etc. a dog can smell if a rat died in a corner of the room last week. you can't. do you think licking the spot where the rat died is going to go well for you? luckily, what humans lack in snout we make up for in brains. we have extra brains where our sniffers should have been. God set that up for a reason.

and why does a rinse with wine spirits work? man, look how fast alcohol evaporates. my guess is that because wine contains a lot more vice than water, it evaporates a whole lot faster, in sort of an equal and opposite way that a rock falls faster than a feather. if you want the miasmic particles to get off there FAST, you dunk it in something that's going back to heaven at a gallop.

what's up with honey? it just preserves things against corruption. doesn't clean them off. honey doesn't evaporate at all. probably because bees don't sin. it's not good for ridding a tool of particles-- it's sticky-- but fine for preserving anything you don't want to go to heaven OR hell. this is why you wash the wound with wine spirits or purified water FIRST, to sluice the miasma out, then slap the honey on AFTER. and boil the damn bandage, too. you wouldn't put a rotten door in a sound doorframe and expect it to keep out bandits, would you? cmon.

[solariaradianta]

The craziest thing? is that we'd probably have to go back to medieval speak/think to get everyone back on the "let's freely use the modern scientific discoveries to keep from dying like a medieval peasant" train

[templeofthat]

How do you keep up with your booklist?

I don't, I tried. I try to read at least one essay a day and at least 10 pages but the books keep fucking coming

[solariaradianta]

My book list... it's been 84 years 😮‍💨 🚬

[colorbluie]

[solariaradianta]

Also I'm a Black woman and people online actually HATE hearing from Black women on anything unless it soothes them, materially benefits them somehow or lines up with their own notions

No thanks babez 🫵🏾😂

[solariaradianta]

I had a comment on the state of the online witchy/spiritual spaces, but I pulled from the depths of my 30+ year old mind the knowledge and understanding of "nuance is always lost online" and "the average age of people who respond to posts on here is like 23 or some shit" and "people go online mostly to find things to be mad about to blow off steam from the stuff they're TRULY upset about",

and I said lol I have a journal, I'll write my thoughts there

[catcatalpa]

an old sketch of Aphrodite. I hoped her hair would have the color and luster of golden pearls…

[astrolook]

💡Mundane Meanings of Major Arcana🪑

Disclaimer: These are all my personal observations over the years. If this post gets a minimum of 100 likes, I will continue with the minor arcana next. With a proper context, we can connect the dots to what the cards are pointing out.

Fool (0) -> making a new account, internet in general, following someone's socials, discovering a new blog or about a person, hiking, road trip, birthday, downloading an app, selfies, doing funny dance moves, trying new food or a hairstyle, playing games online, talking to strangers online like Omegle and on any forum, taking a new road, moving home, outdoor activities.

Magician (I) -> sexting, editing photos, writing a story/post, DIY and crafts, fixing things by watching tutorials, playing games, watching movies and TV shows, late-night texts, photography, taking a shortcut to fix something or get rid of it, motivational speech/any speech, a new idea, a new song, keyboard warrior, gamer, live streaming content, a celebrity, in the public eye, trying a new recipe.

High Priestess (II) -> posts that never publish, wears glasses, scrolling without liking/following, library, therapy, editing, Spotify playlist, ghostwriting, night shift work, moderator on a forum, hoodie, bangs hairstyle, little to no social presence, healer, tarot/astrology reader, loves cats, celibate, introverted, email communication, e-reader, anon account, purse/pockets, archives, you already know the outcome.

Empress (III) -> skin and hair care, cooking, home decor, fashion and cosmetics, Pinterest, plants, knitting, handbags, accessories in general, yourself/mother/grandma, snacks, touch grass, garden, motherhood, comfort, kitchen gadgets, smart home devices, luxury brand shopping, property, family pictures, food and groceries, imported goods, art galleries, spa and salons, parlors, nursery, maternity wards, boutiques, childcare centers, food/lifestyle blogs,

Emperor (IV) -> cleanliness and hygiene, government, historical buildings and museums, professors, established people in academia, people who work for the government, high-ranking positions in a private corporation, VC, business owner, banking sector, military, architectural landmarks, HR department, meeting rooms, online banking, LinkedIn, Slack, admin, policies, police stations.

Hierophant (V) -> buffets, customer support, ask the expert, schools, universities, methods tried and tested, churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, wedding hall, chapel, fraternity/sorority houses, lodges, courthouse, forum, insider "info", cultural centers/events, classroom, classmates, wedding/business/graduation ceremony venue, library, archives, classic films/TV shows, study group, study tools, chatbot, teacher, online tutors, professors, articles and magazines, search engine.

Lovers (VI) -> family room, kitchen, cook out, hanging out, youth, vibing with buddies, pets, trying new food, online ordering, restaurant, cafes, parks and recreations, shopping mall, dance hall, club, hotels, resorts, getaway spots, bridges, crossroads, music venues, DJs, beaches, scenic attractions, favorite corner/spot, dating apps, social media likes, influencer, group chat, wedding registries, websites.

Chariot (VII) -> parking lot, garages, car dealership, bus and train stations, subways, racetracks and arenas, trucks, highways, toll booth, bridges, gym, sports club, logistics hub and delivery centers, maps, ride sharing apps, travel booking apps, travel blogs/photos, fitness trackers, goal tracking apps, workout, rehab centers, physiotherapy clinics, near water bodies, yoga, coach, training ground, inspirational quotes, self-help books/podcast/blogs.

Strength (VIII) -> cabins, retreats, mountain lodges, zoos, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, celebrity, activist, junk food, animal shelters, vet clinics, retreats, counseling, dog walk routes, waiting room, healthy eating, training, motivational quotes/blogs, doctor's office, dentist, tattoo parlor, rehab center, crowded area, break rooms, kitchen counter, talent shows, mental health.

Hermit (IX) -> cabin/Airbnb's, cemetery route, library cubicle, office cubicle, empty stairwell, attic, basement apartment, off-grid, Reddit rabbit holes, going "offline", journal, phone on silent mode, minimalism, documentaries, ghostwriting, research, investigation, loner, couch, lobby, stock apps, crypto, campsite.

Wheel of Fortune (X) -> vending machines, lottery, casino, gas station lot counter, carnivals, arcades, games, airline gates, emergency rooms, traffic lights, interview lobby, gift cards and coupons, scams, MLMs, elevator, betting apps, strip clubs, fortune cookies, amusement parks, pawn shops, reality TV, laundry, shops, weather apps, shit happens.

Justice (XI) -> courthouses, police stations, public opinions, law firms, principal's office, govt offices, jury duty, review sites, legal disputes, fact check, cancel culture, calling out, karma, accountability, finance apps like PayPal, critic, whistleblower, journalist, terms and conditions pages, receipts, court livestream or videos.

Hanged Man (XII) -> oracle, psychic medium, tarot/astro reader, waiting rooms, traffic jam, tattoo shop, barber shop, shower thoughts, binge watching, forums for people "in limbo", suspended accounts, on trial, labor ward before delivery, on hold, unemployment, afternoon nap, daydreaming, fashion/lifestyle of a different era.

Death (XIII) -> plague, poison, decay, OBEs, garbage, no internet, hospice, funeral homes, cemeteries, divorce, demolition, junkyards/scrapyards, moving out, resignation from a job, closet, deleting accounts, blocking someone, memorial site, volcano, storm shelter, tunnel, tidal pool, retirement home, adoption, farewell, security checkpoint, border crossing, photography darkroom, caves, recycle bin, recycling shop, Halloween, different era costume/ lifestyle.

Temperance (XIV) -> kitchen, home kitchen, restaurant, café, bar, cocktail lounge, brewery, winery, distillery, tea shop, coffee shop, juice bar, smoothie stand, pharmacy, chemistry lab or labs in general, programming, support group, yoga studio, water bodies, water park, culinary school, art studio, dinner table, banquet, acupuncture clinic, therapy, pantry, NGO office, monastery, workspace, reiki healing, herbs and spices, perfumery, UN building, mediators, community center.

Devil (XV) -> all you can eat buffet, sweat shop, corporate buildings, financial institutions, venture capitalism, media, jewelry, designer outlet, fast food, addiction, celeb obsession, fandom, hedge funds, trading, luxury shop, prison, phone addiction, any addiction, liquor store, bar, pub, night club, strip club, poker, X-rated videos, credit card, EMIs, video games, talent agency, modeling agency, movie set, VIP access to events, panic room, surveillance room, mortuary, betting, wrestling ring, coal mine/oil rig, haunted house attraction, penthouse, yacht, private jet, black market, brothel, conference, smuggling, guns and such, cult, boss, HR, back alley, warehouse, tie, abuse, domestic violence, 9-5 desk job, 5-star hotels and resorts, bank, franchises, MNCs.

Tower (XVI) -> accident, surgery, pranks gone wrong, skyscraper, towers in general, lighthouse, fire station, engine, satellite, power plant, nuclear plant, crane site, military base, police station, construction and demolition site, fuse box, electrician, penthouse, balcony, overpass, underpass, transformer, control room, natural disaster, FEMA office, bomb shelter, emergency relief center, roller coaster, free fall ride, bungee jumping, insurance claims, live TV gone wrong, public freakout, protests and riots, press conference, aftermath, launchpad, missiles, domestic violence, divorce, abuse, ambulance, airplane cockpit, skydive, cliff edge, lightning strike, police interrogation room, solar panel, no current, computer issues, internet issues.

Star (XVII) -> observatory, planetarium, telescope deck, night sky, celebrity and celeb crush, hot spring, swimming pool, spa, therapy, healing center, seaside at night, astrologer, tarot reader, healer, makeup, modeling runway, candle lit altar, well, science club, STEM classroom, fountain, experiments, crystals, festivals, fireworks, rooftop, desert, humanitarian, honeymoon suite, charity, NGOs, lanterns, chandeliers, wellness, stadium, exhibit, recovery, outdoor venue, gallery, art museum, fishing pier, TED Talk, concerts, bonfire, gallery, watching interviews, autobiography.

Moon (XVIII) -> harbor, pool, fishing dock, source from "trust me bro", maze, fog, swamp, lighthouse, film set, tent, backstage, dreams, nightclub, aquarium, witch, occult, haunted house, crime scene, quests, campsite, poetry, puppet show, rituals, hidden sites, late night rabbit holes, fortune teller, sleepover, gossip, rumor, full moon, eclipse, at night, cinema, parasocial relationship.

Sun (XIX) -> playground, schoolyard, daycare, kindergarten, playroom, sports, summer camp, picnic, sunflower field, farm, suntan, sunglasses, zoo, national park, safari, entertainment, cycling, track, daylight, surfing, outdoor activities, lemonade, street fair, ice cream, circus, greenhouse, tropical drinks/food, venues, ceremonies, city hall, public space, hanging out, family time, party, solar panel, lifeguard, pool, tourist attractions, cold drinks, flight, window seat, extra curriculum.

Judgement (XX) -> court hearing, comments section, forum, announcement, phone call, email, text, interrogation room, parole office, election poll, voting day, result, sermon, press conference, book launch, release of a movie/song or anything, emergency siren, whistleblower, vow renewal, refugee camp, job fair, publishing, review, critic, committee meeting, UN assembly, DNA test, bell, instruments, march, rally, aid, delivery room, registration office, reunion, editing.

World (XXI) -> airport, immigration office, embassy, internet, the whole world, marathon, group dance, HQs, maps, search engine, currency exchange, expo fair, tourism, travel, cruise, tourist attraction spots, exhibit, observatory, tech expo, science fair, circus, broadcast, garden, world tour, cable, streaming, foreign dramas/movies, gaming, comics, university, multi-cuisine, seafood, distribution center, maternity ward, hospice, international clients/offices, talent shows, beauty pageants, theme park, world bank, foreign aid, wildlife sanctuary, news, ballet, concerts, theatres, vacation, aquarium, closing an account/ shop, end of a relationship.

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[jollmaster]

two-aspect anthropomorphic form of the Creator, with a knife/sickle in Yahweh's hair, with the sign of herder on Asherah's hand, with the horns of a bull

thunder bringer here to ring your ears until you're deaf with fear and spear you while your death is near;

lightning wielder, here to yield your time for you have passed your prime, sublime you for your act of crime 

© Epic: The musical

[solariaradianta]

It's a... Friday? You know what that means.

Venusian bath and scrub. Yes.

[templeofthat]

Guess what day it is???

[solariaradianta]

May day, Friday, slay day ✨🥳

[solariaradianta]

Totally unrelated to spiritual/magical practice, I've been reading this book Seductress by Betsy Prioleau

It's a good exploration of female seductive archetypes as the author sees them (as in, these are not the only archetypes that exist and these are certainly not the only ways these or other seductive archetypes can be expressed)

I enjoy the way Prioleau writes, along with providing practical real-life examples of historical women who fell into each archetype and they way they lived and loved

Anyway, if you're into the study, embodiment and understanding of female seduction or as they used to be known, 'womanly wiles™', get into this

[solariaradianta]

Finally bought a deck of playing cards 😌 time to learn a new divination method

But I have no guarantee if I'm even supposed to be divining with cards anymore; bayicimile i-tarot reading skill yam 🥲

[solariaradianta]

It's actually going so good! 🫰🏾😄

Hell yeah I've locked down my interpretations of the cards, but I still dunno if bazovuma and let me be able to read using cards at all anymore 💀

[hoodsuburban]

The Jovial Feminine

Some people are a kaleidoscope of color, and they burn hot like the sun. As expressions of feminine and sexual desire continued to get narrowed down into vague 'light' and 'dark' feminine there leaves little space for all those above, beyond and in between.

The Jovial Feminine often someone who is a bit eccentric, these boisterous women don't mind taking up space and know how to command attention. They're colorful whether it be in appearence or personality and they radiate warmth. Oftentimes they may appear more 'cute' than sexy even if they have features associated with the latter--there bright personalities and joie de vivre often overtake their physical appearance. That's what makes them endearing, they're the life of the party. The first to show up and the last to leave and please do not go out with them if you don't wanna dance.

If you find yourself leaning towards bright colors, eclectic accessories, and a 'more is more' approach to practically everything you may fall into this category. Women like Kelis, Amaarae, Tinashe and Zara Laarson exemplify this style wise.

As with everything there is a spectrum, and those who are more introverted and minimal can still fall into this category but they still exude a certain brightness that can't be dampened no matter what. They may be more romantic or quiet but they still draw you in. Something about them is pure solar madness, craving the warmth they bring.

The more romantic of the Jovial women are like early spring, like running through a field of flowers til you're all fuzzy with pollen. They don't wear their hearts on their sleeves, it bleeds through their chest raw and open. They're unashamed of that, but the downside is it leaves them vulnerable to those wanting to take advantage. They don't understand why nobody else can be as straightforward as them. Be mindful of their gentle nature, but don't take their softness for passivity or weakness. When the rose colored glasses are off you will find each detail they stored away could be used to really fuck you up.

The next group tends to be impish, eccentric, and in all honestly slightly off putting. Each emotion is filtered through a wild smile that makes them a little hard to get a read on, and you want to be the person to solve that puzzle. These women enjoy games as long as they're the one playing them, but this aspect of their nature while thrilling, can lead to struggles maintaining deep relationships. But they're a fun time, and life will never be boring, just don't go in expecting a manic pixie dream girl. She'll probably throw a plate at your head.

Leaning as far into sensuality as possible, the last group is like the embodiment of summer. This is the pulsing basses, sweaty skin and sun bronzed skin. It's no wonder they thrive during the seasons. Probably the most ephemeral, like a mirage in the heat with how quickly they can envelop you. But they burn hot and fast, often leaving a trail of broken hearts in their wake. They don't try, but there's a bit of detachment with these women. They love for as long as the song plays on the dance floor.

Things I Associate with Them: butterflies, the sun, tiger lilys, honey, pollen, bees, oranges/blood oranges, yellow and orange hues, tan lines

Using scent to embody this fully:

If you believe you may be jovial or would like to inspire this sort energy, look towards citrus scents and yellow florals. These can range from uplifting scents to the itchy, polleny yellow florals that you strangely keep coming back to.

Orange/Orange Blossom- Often the sweetest of the citrus notes and can evoke orange juice or orange creamsicle depending on how it's combined with other notes. An underrated note in my opinion.

Tocca Stella

Dedcool Sunlit Blooms

Lush Sun

Lolita Lempicka Lolitaland

Lemon - Many people find this to resemble cleaning products because of our mental association, but lemon can be quite refreshing and bright when done well.

Versace Yellow Diamond (Intense)

D&G Devotion

Theodoros Kalotinis Lemon Tart

Anna Sui Secret Wish

Honey - Honey is interesting as it can be an animalic due to it's waxy quality and the fact that it is an animal by-product. Will be very rich and sometimes kind of sticky.

Zoologist Bee

Ellis Brooklyn Bee

Kim K Pure Honey

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum

Yellow Florals - Normally floral notes such as daffodil, ylang-ylang and mimosa are considered yellow florals. They tend to be rich and nectary/pollen-like, often with hints of sweetness, freshness, or even a subtle spiciness, evoking spring and summer days.

Lancome Poeme

Frederic Malle Une Fleur de Cassie

Prada La Femme Intense

Other - Other perfumes I think fit the vibe

D&G Dolce Shine

Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime

Guerlain Champs-Elysee

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole

[divinum-pacis]

Christ Appears to Mary, 1973 - Jesus Mafa.  From Vanderbilt Divinity Library.

In the 1970s, the French Catholic priest François Vidil collaborated with the Mafa community to create a series of artwork known as Vie de Jesus Mafa (Life of Jesus Mafa, or simply Jesus Mafa), which depicts various events in the life of Jesus using Black depictions rather than White. These images were actually depictions of real-world recreations of biblical scenes by Mafa people, and have since become popular worldwide, and perhaps especially among African Americans, as an inculturated form of Catholic iconography.