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firefly | 24 | she/her | eclectic/storm witch | aries sun, aquarius moon, cancer rising | INFP | i work with Hecate, Artemis, Hestia, Apollo, and Demeter | This blog is kinda inactive, sorry loves <3

[ofbooksandbread-deactivated2025]

summertime :):)

[cremedelacoeur]

To sing, to scream, to dance barefoot in the woods in the dead of night

[cosmic-storm]

~ John Stewart Collis

[asteira]

Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies

[librar-y]

Denishawn dancers, among them the modern dance pioneers Louise Brooks and Martha Graham, 1920.

[makiema]

STUDIO GHIBLI  +  RAIN 

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) ONLY YESTERDAY (1991) KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989) THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (2010) SPIRITED AWAY (2001) PONYO (2008) HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (2004)

[inspired by @titlecard and @nyssalance]

[hack3rwitch]

Crystal Safety

Source: Healing Crystals Love

These crystals will fade in the sunlight:

Amethyst

Rose Quartz, Aquamarine

Smoky Quartz

Kunzite

Hiddenite

Spodumene

Fluorite

These crystals will dissolve in water:

Halite

Sulfates: Borates, Calcite, Gypsum

Lapis Lazuli

Turquoise

Ivory

Pyrite: degrades when stored at high humidity. (Place silica drying gel in the container to absorb moisture)

When In doubt, most crystals are water soluble if:

End in “ite”

Moh’s Hardness less than 6

Scratches easily with a steel knife

These crystals will dissolve in acid solutions (such as acetone & vinegar):

Calcite

Gypsum

Limestone

Marble

Amber (acetone: contained in most nail polish remover)

These crystals will produce POISONOUS gasses when HEATED:

Cinnabar

Realgar

Stibnite

Wash your hands after handling them and do not eat while working with them.

These crystals ARE TOXIC to INGEST:

Minerals and metals containing:

Aluminum

Arsenic

Barium

Cadmium

Copper

Lead

Mercury

Zinc

These Crystals will get damaged by Salt:

Any raw, rough stone.  Any stone with hardness under 7.  If you are not sure, use another method.

Amber

Angelite

Azurite

ALL Calcites

Dioptase

Imperial Topaz

Fire Opal

Kyanite

Kunzite

Malachite

Moonstone

Opal

Red Coral

Selenite

Turquoise

DO NOT make Gem Elixirs, Gem Waters, or Massage Oils & DO NOT Ingest, Consume, or Put in Your Mouth:

Adamite – zinc, copper

Amazonite – copper

Amber – toxic dust, fumes, possible ingestive toxicity

Angelite – lead, sulphur

Aragonite-

Atacamite – copper

Auricalcite – zinc and copper

Azurite – copper

Boji-stones/Kansas Pop Rocks (may contain sulphur)

Bronchantite – copper

Cerrusite – sulphur, molybdenum

Chalcantite (aka “blue shit”) – copper

Chalcopyrite (Peacock Stone, Peacock Ore) – copper and sulphur

Chrysacolla (Chrysocolla) – copper

Cinnabar – mercury

Cobaltocalcite (Pink Cobalt Calcite) – cobalt

Conicalcite – copper

Copper – copper

Coral – organic, may contain bacteria as well as pollutants from toxic materials in the water it forms in

Cuprite – copper

Diopside – copper

Dioptase – copper

Eliat Stone – copper

Emerald – aluminum

Garnet – aluminum

Gem Silica – copper

Galena/ Galenite – lead

Garnierite (Genthite, Falcondoite) – nickel

Hiddenite – aluminum

Iolite – aluminum

Kansas Pop Rocks – may contain sulphur

Kunzite – aluminum

Kyanite – aluminum

Labradorite – aluminum

Lapis Lazuli – may contain copper, sulphur

Marcasite (Markasite) – sulphur

Magnetite (Lodestone) – iron in large quantities

Malachite – copper

Meteorite – may contain many toxic substances

Mohawkite – copper, arsenic

Moldavite – aluminum

Molybdenum – molybdenum

Moonstone – may contain aluminum or other toxic substances

Mother of Pearl – organic, may contain bacteria as well as pollutants from toxic materials in the water it forms in

Opal – toxic dust for inhalation

Pearl – organic, may contain bacteria as well as pollutants from toxic materials in the water it forms in

Psiomelane – barium

Pyrite (Fool’s Gold) – sulphur

Quartz (Do Not Inhale Dust) – toxic dust for inhalation

Realgar – sulfur, arsenic

Rhodocrosite (Rhodochrosite) – lead

Ruby – aluminum

Sapphire – aluminum

Sodalite – aluminum

Spinel – may contain aluminum, zinc

Stibnite – lead, antimony

Smithsonite (Galmei, Zinc spar)- zinc, may contain copper

Sulphur – sulphur

Tiger’s Eye

Topaz

Tourmaline, Watermelon – aluminum

Turquoise – copper

Uranium – radioactive mineral

Vanadanite – lead

Variscite – aluminum

Wulfenite – lead, molybdenum

[byaseashore]

Pea Blossoms (detail) - Edward Poynter, 1890

[cottageaesthetic]

[modern-politics111]

Hold off on the McChicken. Support fast food workers.

[chillgamesh-the-swing]

The strike is set for May 19 in the following cities:

LA

Sacramento

Oakland

Miami

Tampa

Orlando

Chicago

Milwaukee

Detroit

Flint (MI)

Kansas City

St Louis

Houston

Raleigh-Durham

Charleston

Vice article

People’s Dispatch

[mioxenoblade]

This take is pissing me off so Im going to just rant about it to get it out of my system.

Elon Musk's SNL bits weren't unfunny because he's autistic, they were unfunny because he's an out of touch conservative billionaire with a cult of personality who panders to online nerd communities who are obsessed with 4chan, cryptocurrency, and saying slurs as often as possible. Every time this man says a single thing it's incredibly clear he has no idea what life is like for the average person and has been spoonfed by others his entire life. He didn't start tesla, he bought it. He's more of a detriment to SpaceX than a positive. He's rich because mommy and daddy being racists in apartheid South Africa. He owns a fucking emrald mine. He calls literal heroes pedophiles for daring to criticize his stupid plans thatd kill innocents. His companies violate almost every OSHA standard (and thats just the shit in the USA) and his space company rains dangerous shit all over American cities.

People don't hate Elon Musk because he's autistic. People hate Elon Musk because he's a Captain Planet villain.

And, trying to level that disgust towards him as disgust towards autistic people is so extremely ableist. Elon Musk getting made fun of for being terrible at comedy and being an unrelatable billionaire is not the same as autistic people getting made fun of for not being able to communicate ideas.

Fuck all the way off.

[crazycatsiren]

Things that I can do on a regular basis for Hestia devotion

Cook delicious dinners for the family and share with her my home cooking as offerings.

Bake treats for the family and share them with her as offerings.

Clean the house, and maintain the cleanliness of the house to the best of my abilities.

Talk with her while doing my daily chores.

Build a safe bonfire and dedicate it to her.

Keep a sacred space for her on the dining table.

Express my gratitude to her for the useful and efficient tools and appliances that make my housekeeping easier.

Show my support for other homemakers and stay at home parents.

Take care of myself and my family.

Light candles and burn incenses.

Declutter.

Donate old clothes.

Keep my home cozy for inhabitants, and welcoming for friends.

Interior decorate.

Donate to help those have lost their homes.

Be kind to the homeless.

Veiling while praying to her.

Take pride in my home and my homemaking.

Host family dinners with friends in her honor.

[appalachianoraclewitch]

From “In Praise of Olympus: Prayers to the Greek Gods by Hearthstone 🏺

[sea-lestial-dream-witch]

...allow me to slip into something a little more comfortable *turns into the Moon Herself*

[thepagan-pages]

✨🍁Trees in Magic: Masterpost🌿✨

Alder- balance between the emotions and actions, Water and Fire elements, Ostara, Mars and the Moon, amethyst, ravens & hawks, purple, Fae, Apollo, Aphrodite; used to help face what you’ve been avoiding lately

Ash- feminine in nature, Fire element, energy conductor; new growth, good wood to use for wands, staves & besom handles; one of the three sacred trees (Oak, Ash, & Hawhorn); (known as to be the World Tree or Yaggdrisal in Norse/Celtic)

Aspen- protection, overcoming fear, ascent, Air element, Persephone, Hades, ancestry, heritage, cleansing, healing, family and community, Mabon, the planet Mercury

Birch-  purification, protection, exorcism; represents renewal, Thor, rebirth and beginnings as it is the first tree after Winter to leaf; great in protection spells; (to ward off Evil Eye, tie a red string to branch)

Chestnut Tree- fertility, grounding and centering energy, healing, love, prosperity, abundance, attracting animals, relieving worry, transforming karma, Artemis, the planets Jupiter & the Sun, masculine

Fir- immortality, seeing situations clearly, planet Jupiter, Earth element, birth, used in blessing mothers and babies, shadow work, Artemis, Frigg, 

Hawthorn- masculine, Fire element, Fae/fairies, love, marriage, Beltane, health, fertility, chastity, protection and death; keep out unfriendly entities/spirits when placed around doors and windows, considered portal to fea realm (NOTE: tree is sacred to fairies, it is strongly recommended that one ask permission before taking the blooms or sprigs; leave an offering when cutting down a whole tree- offerings such as milk, honey, wine or cider poured into the ground, baked goods, crystals & gemstones)

Hazel- spirit contact, manifestation, protection, prosperity, wisdom, dreams, divination, dowsing, knowledge, marriage, inspiration, wrath, fertility, intelligence, reconciliation, poetic inspiration, anti-lightning charm; sacred to Fae; traditionally burned in Balefires during Beltane & Litha (it is also said that mistletoe that grows on Hazel protects you from being bewitched)

Hickory- childbirth support, land nourishment, protection from legal difficulties, transitions, 

Lemon Trees- longevity, the Moon, feminine, Water element, purification, refreshment, unity, uplifting, clarity, friendship, happiness, aura cleanse, rejuvenation, awareness, love, fidelity, lunar deities 

Maple- feminine, Water element, the Moon, the planet Jupiter, wisdom of balance, love, longevity, money, travel, spiritual healing, learning and decision-making (especially when bringing about or dealing with change), great horned owl, communication

Oak- money, success, strength, fertility, stability, health, healing, potency and good luck; known for attracting light; associated with the Sky Gods/Goddesses (especially White Oak) a holy tree; one of the three sacred trees (Oak, Ash & Thorn); (their acorns were carried in the pockets of Druids for good luck)

Olive Tree- masculine, prosperity, wisdom, abundance, peace, protection, console (a person), Athena, the Sun, Fire element, Mabon

Palm Tree- cleansing, feminine, transforming, transitions, divine, masculine, fertility, nourishment, peace, relaxation, victory,

Pine- rebirth, immortality, strength in adversity, overcoming hardships through optimism & inner strength; Pine cones are good for tips of wands or staffs; (use a pine branch like a broom to brush away negative energy from your home or from surfaces (like a altar))

Poplar- life cycles, Zeus, death and rebirth, Hades, the planet Jupiter, enhancing divination tools, love; good for all-purpose wands; leaves for altar decoration for Samhain, celebrations in honor of Hades, ancestral rites, funerals/any ceremony related to the underworld

Redwood (aka Sequoia)- Earth wisdom, protection, fire resistance, healing, abundance, Fire element, balance

Rowan- the Sun, tourmaline, protection, Imbolc, meditation, broadening perspectives, dowsing, divination, the Goddess Bridget

Spruce- ancient wisdom, Goddess energy, healing, protection, purification, spiritual refreshment, pure intentions

Willow-  divination, resonance, harmony, the Moon, moonstone, Water element, masculine, support, death, Hades, directing energy, ghosts/spirits, Hecate, Persephone, Lunar alignment, pain relief, personal empowerment, creativity, fertility, female rights of passage, inspiration, emotion, binding, love, protection, healing

 Witch Hazel- dowsing, the planet Saturn; can be burned to rid of negative emotions, hexes/curses, and general negative

Yew- associated with death and rebirth, witches, Yule, consecrated ground, divination, astral travel, the planets Jupiter & Saturn, the Goddess Hecate; good for runes, Ogham sticks, frames for scrying mirrors, talking boards (PLEASE NOTE: it should not be used for goblets or any dishes that will be eaten from!!! It will make you sick or even kill you)

[theoi-crow]

Hi! I've seen a lot of information on shadow work but I've never actually been able to find a clear definition of what it is or how to start. From what I can tell it's basically spiritual self care, right?

Spiritual self care is a big part of shadow work but I usually interpret it as a "general self reflection for the betterment of your own growth."

This includes learning about your psychology, your triggers, observing your patterns and learning about where those patterns stem from and when you first began to develop those patterns for the purpose of survival.

Some people believe that psychology and shadow work are separate but I personally think it's pointless to separate it since the basis of "shadow work" comes from the idea of having a "shadow self" which was coined by psychologist Carl Jung: (LINK) Separating psychology from shadow work when it was created by a psychologist keeps people from seeing how important psychology is when it comes to spiritual work.

Can people do shadow work in the care of a psychologist/psychiatrist? Or by using psychological based self-help books? YES!!!

My own deepest shadow work has come from both psychologists as well as self help books.

My advice:

-If you have access to a good therapist be sure to take good notes on their advice and work on yourself using the tools they give you since they have studied the human mind on a professional level. The word therapy stems from the ancient Greek verb: θεραπεύω (the-ra-pe-u-o, in this version of the verb it translates to "I do therapy") which literally translates to "honor, worship, heal, cure, tend" and was used when one would honor the gods.

-If you do not have access to a good therapist search for self-help books! You are always welcome to look for books on shadow work but you can also look up self-help books in the discount section of book stores or sites that will be very effective in helping you learn more about who you are.

-Do both therapy and self-help books: if you have access to it, be sure to do both. Go to a professional who can help tailor it to your specific needs and read self-help books and talk to your therapist about it to see if it'll help with what you two are focusing on.

-Journal: When it comes to self analysis, journaling is SO IMPORTANT! Because it helps you keep a record of what's happening. It can be as easy as you just writing how you feel and why you feel that way. Be sure to explore a reoccurring feeling especially when it's triggered by a specific action/person/event. Look up writing psychological journal prompts and be open to what you'll find out about yourself.

-Do not judge, just observe: We come from a very judgemental society that makes us afraid of learning "dark things" about ourself but that's literally the point of shadow work. Your psyche will be less likely to want to open up if you are actively judging it instead of simply observing it. Things happen, we pick up bad habits, we fear things that don't always make sense, we internalize hatred, etc. Society teaches you to constantly judge yourself but you won't grow from something you actively avoid out of fear of learning about it. Observe it, learn about it's existence and work to change it only when you have identified it.

-Talk to people you trust: But please ask if they have the spoons for it first. Everyone goes through shadow work regardless of spiritual life or religion, as long as you are living you are learning about yourself and trying to improve it. Your friends/family/loved ones may not have the spoons to listen or may not have the time and that's okay. They also may not be professionally equipped to handle the information or to help so while talking to them is a great way to listen to yourself and figure out what you need to focus on, understand that they won't always have the answers and may get overwhelmed by your personal baggage when they are also trying to figure themselves out.

I hope this helps!

[stormwitchhaven]

Hi friends ✨

It’s been a little while since I’ve been truly active here, but I’m feeling a surge in my desire to hone my craft. I don’t know how active I’ll be from here on out, but I’m going to try to be here more often. For now, I did have a question: what resources have you found that you absolutely love that aren’t tied to Wicca? I’m not Wiccan, but so many books and sites I’ve encountered are either Wicca-specific or are tied to Wiccan practices. Please send me your recommendations!

Thank you lovelies, and happy new year ❤️ -Firefly