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It’s SPN’s 20th anniversary today! (Holy hell!) On this momentous occasion, the cast has a message for you. When you have answered our call, reply & share it with your friends! It’s important! I want to know you’re in. bit.ly/SPN20th
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Inktober No. 31 - Haunted
Sherlock is haunted by his past.
From @bluebellofbakerstreet's amazing promptlist for Inktober 2023
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Sorry for just vanishing for two weeks, things were (and still are) quite difficult for me at the moment. The actual topic of this Inktober work is what I am struggling with most at the moment. We are shaped by our pasts and the marks of it can make our present dark and dull. What happened in childhood can feel impossible to shake off and haunt us for our entire life.
I am flattered if you reblog, but do NOT post my art on other sites/social media or use in any other way without my written permission.
This Boy Was Made To Suffer.
Look at the angles of his face, in these. He's gonna play Peter Cushing one day.
The Nine Worlds of the Yggdrasil Tree
According to Norse Mythology, The Yggdrasil Tree holds nine worlds in its branches and various creatures live in this tree. Here are the worlds Yggdrasil hold and what the worlds contain.
Muspelheim: World of Fire
Vanaheim: Home of the Vanir Gods
Alfheim: World of the Fair Elves
Swartalfheim: World of the Dark Elves
Helheim: World of the Dishonored Dead
Asgard: Home of the Aesir Gods
Midgard: World of Humans
Niflheim: World of Fog and Mist. Home to the Serpant Nidhogg
Jotunheim: World of the Giants
Gotta read up for the next avengers movie
Tree lore, tree work & paying respects to the primordial world tree
I’ll try to make this post as short as possible, but let’s be real, there is a lot to unpack. Sources will be linked at the end. Have a good read!
The image of a universal tree, filled with life and supporting our world, is a common theme in a vast number of mythologies and folk beliefs. It was rarely seen as a “deity” in an of itself, but rather a mystical, sacred sort of being. It is a symbol of wisdom, the spirit world, healing, the circle of life, and even sometimes, immortality. It can be found namely in Native American, Siberian and Indo-Europpean spiritualities. It is also mentionned in the Qu’ran and in various Hebraic, Hindu and Buddhist writings. In Europe, this tree is usually seen as an oak (more specifically in Baltic, Slavic and Finnish mythologies). On the other hand, Hellenic lore depicts it as an olive tree, though the ancient Greeks viewed the oak as holy as well due to its tight association with the god Zeus.
In the norse lore, this tree is an ash called Yggdrasill, “Óðinn’s steed”. This surprising etymology may refer to the Allfather’s unique connection to the tree: according to his myth, he hung himself from the branches of Yggdrasill in order to attain the purest form of self-reflection and to gain ultimate knowledge. One of his lesser known stories depicts him, riding down the tree to reach Helheim and bargain with the Queen of the dead for his son’s life. According to nordic mythology, the nine worlds were scattered along this primordial tree, with Midgard in the Middle, Mimir’s well and the Norns at its root, and Asgard in its heights.
In most stories, the primordial tree is divided into two important spaces: its branches and heights, where holy creatures dwell, and its roots, which represent either the underworld or the lesser supernatural beings (often reptiles or some sort of primordial “monster”). Between them can we find the world of men. Due to the association of this sacred tree with spirituality, trees have become places of worship in many cultures. From this stemmed a very rich tree lore in which figs, pines, oaks, olives, cypresses, yews and sequoias, among others, were seen as sacred because of their immensity and resilience. Faeries and/or forest spirits (varies depending on the culture) were said to live within such trees. For this reason, Irish farmers tended not to cut down trees that stood in the middle of their fields so as to not attract bad luck. Within Slav tradition, the oak was seen as the holiest of trees and violence was thus forbidden when in presence of one.
Finally, there is another cultural reason behind tree worship: knowledge of their healing properties in traditions worldwide. This or that tree was used to cure this or that condition, which gave woodland an increasingly central role in community health. Respects are thus paid because of admiration or gratefulness, and from there, a complex cult to trees was developped in numerous regions. In the end, we need trees, and our ancestrors knew this. We need them for food, oxygen, shade, shelter, soil, which is why pagans and neo-pagans such as myself want to give back to them.
Honoring the world tree: clear steps
I would say the first step to worshipping/honoring Yggdrasill is to get familiar with the woods in your own area. Someone who lives in a very urbanized area may find this difficult. However, it isn’t necessary to start by exploring actual woods. One can research the type of forest found in their state/province/country. Which trees are common in your parts? What lore surrounds them? What do they look like, and what do they smell like? Tree lore is strongly rooted (pardon the pun) into this idea of a world tree.
Quick example of tree folklore (british):
Ash trees are said to have healing properties, especially when it comes to children’s health.
Blackthorn is regarded as magical and as a prefered home for faeries, a belief stemming from Britain’s celtic past.
Rowan is seen as a powerful protection against evil: its branches were hung above doors to this effect.
Caring for trees is a logical follow-up to the last step. Every tree in this world can be regarded as one of Yggdrasill’s branches: respect each of them like you would the holy tree itself. Now, how exactly does one tend trees? Well, it doesn’t have to be super complicated. One of the basic ways to respect woodland is to know what threatens it in your area, usually: innapropriate urban development, local pollution, growing local population and unexpectedly, tourism. Tourists have a tendency to either pollute or disregard local rules pertaining to woodland. Hence, when visiting another area, pay special attention to what you can and can’t do in the regional forest. Such rules are often implemented to protect endangered wildlife, and even sometimes, to help the reintroduction of a particular species (animal or plant).
Now, to worship: I would say offerings, meditation and hands-on tree care are the tree keys elements of honoring Yggdrasill. I will now elaborate on the first two briefly.
Tree devotionals
MUSIC!!! Seriously. Sing them a song, even if it’s barely audible. Play them an instrument, if you know how to. Singing to plants to help them grow is a common practice. Plus: it’s rewarding for you, as it, in my personal experience, calms the mind and the body. Music is a deeply personal offering to make, extremely singular and thoughtful.
Harvesting a few of their seeds/nuts and planting them elsewhere, so as to help them prosper! Make sure this practice is accepted in your area before doing so.
Carrying with you a branch or bark from a tree which has emotional significance to you. Maybe one you’ve had a spiritual experience with, or simply your favorite pine in your local park! Don’t tear the branch off: trees are constantly shedding dead branches and bark, so check the ground instead! You may leave a hair, a rock or a flower that’s native to the area, as well as a word of thanks. It’s very important to leave something in exchange for a tree’s gift, as a gesture of respect.
A hug. I’m serious. That’s it.
If the interest is there, see to working with fae, woodland spirits or deities! I myself have a particular interest in the Green Man, whom I have worshipped almost as long as I have worshipped the norse pantheon.
Offerings: a pinch of your compost, a rock, water (especially on hot days), a flower that’s native to the area, your own thoughts and wishes!
DO NOT OFFER: coins, candles, milk, non-native fruits, veggies or nuts, meat, cheese, chocolate, honey, ribbons or plastic. Be VERY careful of what you stuff under a tree. Animals can be endangered by foreign objects and substances. There are many cases of trees becoming sickly due to excessive or inappropriate pagan offerings.
Meditation, or building a relationship
The first step is to actually see some forest. It’s inevitable on the path to tree worship. Walk in the woods, touch the trees, run your fingers along their bark, smell them in the wind, observe the life within them. If you have difficult access to forest, you can watch a nature documentary, meditate while envisionning forest or watch a forest walkthrough on YouTube!
Notice the trees. Does one of them stand out? Can you identify it? What do its leaves look like? Notice its flowers, leaves and bark. You can research it when at home, as well! What does it look like in the winter? What are its properties, either medicinal or spiritual? Is it endangered? If so, what can you do to help it?
Introduce yourself: either to the forest or to a tree in particular (if one of them stood out to you most!).
Sit among these trees for a while and close your eyes. Listen. Meditate if you can. Talk to them, tell them whatever you have on your mind. Even better: tell them why you are grateful to them!
Visit the forest again. Building a relationship means commitment. It isn’t necessary to have a fixed schedule, but at least make sure to come back. You will start to recognize certain species and specific trees. After a time, you may even be able to call them by name!
Prayers to the forest & the world tree
“Bless the gentle day, the softness of clouds, the balmy breeze, the lightest of rains. Bless the gentle day, the softest furs, the lightest feathers, the most gentle of scales the most vulnerable of skins on the gentlest of the earth’s beings. Bless the trees who shelter the gentle ones, the timid mouse, the delicate butterfly and fragile flower. Bless the beauty that inspires humans to be gentle with Mother Nature and all her children.” - Amanda Claire
“Where trees breathe | New life is born | Where each branch reaches out to me | I know myself held in the arms | of purest generosity | Where the leaves fall | I am blessed with a giving back | that nourishes the roots of my soul | For the trees reflect who and how I can be | Standing tall, true, honest and undeniably me | Unafraid to love, to give, to share and to bend | So I bless the forests | As I learn from them” - Clare Dubois
“From the gods, to the earth, to us. From us, to the earth, to the gods. A gift has been given. May it be well received.” Unkown
(To the horned God of the forest): “God of the green, Lord of the forest, I offer you my sacrifice. I ask you for your blessing. You are the man in the trees, the green man of the woods, who brings life to the dawning spring. You are the deer in rut, mighty Horned One, who roams the autumn woods, the hunter circling round the oak, the antlers of the wild stag, and the lifeblood that spills upon the ground each season. God of the green, Lord of the forest, I offer you my sacrifice. I ask you for your blessing.” - Silverwitch on tumblr
“Evening breeze, spirit song Come to me when day is done Mother Earth awakens me With the heartbeat of the sea.” - The Keeper’s Path
Let’s all work to honor our home and keep it healthy!
Sources:
World Tree, On Tree Lore, The Cult of Trees in Slavic Mythology, British Trees in Folklore, Folklore of Fairy Trees in Ireland, Threats to Woods and Trees, Wildcrafting Basics: Permission and Offerings, Druid Tree Working: Establishing Deep Connection with Trees, 5 Ways Your Offerings Hurt the Environment (and Five Easy, Eco-Friendly Alternatives!), Ritual Offerings - Sacred or Debris?
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im sorry im sorry but why would the unrogue translator LIE the unrogue translator has no continuing contract with the cw or any fucking stake in this he was just a guy doing his job (and diligently NOT adding anything in!!! hes a GOOD translator! it makes sense!) MISHA COLLINS however well i do not trust him. hes under the spell of about 72 different NDAs until the end of the century. therefore i must conclude on the balance of probabilities that the unrogue translator is telling the truth, that the script and SCENE that he saw did in fact have an explicit reciprocation. do you know what that means comrades
Cas really was doomed by the narrative
They told him his future and
it
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Dean was always the protector. Since age of 4. He felt it was his job. His responsibility. He felt the whole world was on his shoulders. And then Cas came into his life and was like: I'll protect you. And I want nothing in return. Because you, Dean Winchester, are my whole world.
the thing that gets me about cas is that castiel exists outside the constraints of time as this immortal ancient celestial being but the second dean called him cas, time became precious and a countdown began because humans are finite and there’s an end and the most significant moment of cas’ existence is the 12 years he was able to live
Imagine Cas saying those things in that confession 💀
I bet there was SO MUCH of dean's reaction that we didn't get to see. because they didn't want us to read it the way it had to be read.
and jensen probably has it in his phone and he's never even said anything because he couldn't didn't want to draw attention from misha's incredible performance and the meaning that the scene had on its own, even without dean reciprocating (because it's still SO IMPORTANT)
Jensen's pupils here are HUGE. Remember he is in stage lighting.
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“...you have not experienced N'SYNC, until you have heard it in the original Klingon...”
Someone posted this in a Trek group:
Counter theory:
"My theory was always that Spock was the unhinged and wild one -- a rebel by Vulcan standards -- and he radicalized "stack of book with legs" Jim Kirk.😂
Spock was the one out there mind melding with every Horta, Nomad and V'Ger while Jim and Bones absolutely panicked in the background.
Then Jim usually ended up being the one to get Spock out of it, too. The Apple, Operation Annihilate, A Private Little War, The Infinite Vulcan, TMP . . . How many times did we see Kirk have to carry Spock body and limb and slightly on fire back to the ship after he got into it?
The amount of shit Jim has to do for Spock in Star Trek III alone.
Spock is like the Enterprise housecat who stubbornly insists on being an outdoor cat and keeps escaping, later having to be carried back indoors. He keeps causing mischief but everybody loves his ass anyway.
Kirk and Spock were chaotic messes who loved their frontier first contact work in TOS and onward -- they deserved each other.😂👌
Shit, cat got out again.
Hahahhaa
