#pathwork

[saccharine-dreamer]

Horror Vacui 2025 Autumn-Winter Collection

[eclecticwitch666]

Pathworking as an Eclectic Witch

My nearly decade-long craft is an amalgamation of varying Pagan elements, combined in a perfect ratio and tailor-made for my life. One of my favorite practices as a witch is meditation and its varying levels. Pathworking allows me to seek guidance in safe, comfortable place. Depending on the purpose of a particular session, my main spirit guide is usually there waiting for me in the distance; or, the deity or ancestor I am seeking advice from is there. Pathworking is a fully-customizable experience and is incredibly effective for grounding, seeking wisdom, and realignment. I begin my pathworking sessions through basic meditation, and when I feel a deeper level hit me, I know it is time to begin.

Every time this level starts, I see a wall of ivy. With concentration, the wall eventually opens up into an archway tunnel lined with more ivy. To create a deeper connection, I imagine how the dirt under my bare feet feels, what it sounds like as I walk. I run my fingers along the ivy wall in darkness until the end of the tunnel manifests. It is as this point that I am blinded by warm glowing light and I am able to enter my pathworking space. It is a large autumnal opening in a forest--I believe the trees are oaks and maples.

The open space is surrounded by the forest from all angles; however, there is an opening to the left in the distance. This opening looks like a cliff and is slightly elevated, but I have never explored the area. I typically sit close to the entrance or lay in the grass as I watch the clouds pass by. Aurora--my main spirit guide--is a massive white wolf with radiant amber eyes. She is always waiting for me in the left-hand opening in the distance. There is an interesting element to this space that I have not entirely explored yet. If I look to my right from the entry point, there is a slight downward slope; at the bottom is another part of the surrounding forest. What is most peculiar about this section are the trees.

All the trees in my pathworking space are bright, vivid beyond belief, and the entire field/area flows in cinematic Golden Hour light. The trees at the bottom of the hill are mostly alive, but there are two that are dying. Their trunks seem older than the others and may have even started to rot, too. The two dying trees are side-by-side with space between them and act as an entrance to that part of the forest. The entrance is dark. I have always acknowledged this section of my pathworking space, yet have never thought to walk to it. Two nights ago, I sought advice from Lucifer. Aurora was not there waiting for me, but a knight on horseback stood silent, valiant in her usual spot. This was incredibly strange and confusing to me—Aurora was always there. Both the knight and horse were embellished in armor and purple accents of silk and feathers. They came over to me, the knight offered his hand, and assisted me onto the horse. We then made our way to the dark side of the forest opening.

I asked the knight who he was as I held onto him. His response was, "I am not permitted to say." I asked a few more questions that I cannot remember at this moment, and his response was the same. His tone was not cold but not cheery, either. He seemed concerned. Was he worried about me? The guidance I was seeking? The answers I may receive?

We came to the opening, ducking our heads under low-hanging branches. I was expecting a continuation of the beautiful Golden Hour essence within the forest, but it was all dead. Skinny trees void of leaves, some seeming burned. No wildlife was present. Not a single songbird could be heard. It was dark as we slowly made our way through the dead forest; and we were eventually met with another opening--light beaming in an eerie yet welcoming haze. We traversed the light.

On the other side of this light was a stone temple, walls of glossy slate gray, dewy and wet. It was cold and moist and I wondered if we were now underground. This sacred space was a trifold structure: a large center wall with two walls on either side. Water gentle streamed down each of three walls. The temple possessed a a soothing blueish-green aura from light sources I could not discern--water gently streaming down the left, middle, and right walls. In the center of the room was a large fountain. I could not differentiate much detail from it, but I remember running my fingers along the surface of the water. When I touched the cool fountain water, it glowed like bioluminescent algae.

Suddenly, I realized I was no longer on the horse, and both the knight and horse were no longer with me. In this instance, I felt the presence of power, royalty. I did not have the opportunity to look Him in the face, but I knew who he was--Lucifer. i could feel it under my skin, in my pounding heart, in my shaking breaths. He was gentle yet firm in tone. I asked a couple questions of which I cannot remember now. It felt like I was in a dream, where I knew I was speaking but didn't know what I was saying. When He responded, it was as if I knew He was speaking to me, yet I could not understand. Once this confusion settled in, I then struggled to maintain a strong connection. Before I knew it, I was thanking Him for his time, apologized for not being ready/not being able to maintain a strong enough connection to the pathwork to stay longer, and I returned to Earth.

I work with deities frequently, but I have never had the inability to witness a deity's visage. However, while I work with Lucifer often in ritual, this was my first attempt to witness Him in whatever form He chose to take. Perhaps, I just wasn't in the right mindset to witness Him. But I do hope I am able to view Him soon and will post an update soon.

[brother-hermes]

IMAGINATION & MENTAL ALCHEMY

Visualization is a powerful technique. One we can use to tune into the macrocosm around us. Let’s discuss the mystic interpretation of the triangle as a symbol of our manifesting ability. Rock with me as we take that journey within.

[twinarchertarot]

The Marigold Tarot

[steven-myself]

Beefcake Tapestry  - FACTORY Fanzine XXXII

ph. Lon of NY

[staracle]

“ Receive Apollo’s Blessings and Protection “

— Found within in the ancient book of the stone cabin from my previous pathwork ( For @solarian-lucifer )

[wollymight]

rabbit hole novena

This candle was designed during the Saturn and Jupiter conjunction of 2020 (for left and right handed balance during gnosis) and then anointed with clove oil in the day and hour of Mercury. You better buckle the hell up and know thyself. The TV and radio is gunna be talking to you after this one.

Weekday / Retrogrades irrelevant, but be mindful of your timing. If unsure, light on a Wednesday preferably during sunrise.

available here:

https://www.wollymight.com/product-page/rabbit-hole-novena

[she-is-the-blackbird]

My “Outside the box” spell/ritual!  I listened to my gut today about this one and I am going to write about my process. 

Lately with everything going on in the world it’s been infuriating and frustrating, especially with friends and following instagramers on the internet and all of them hate everything right now, and I don’t agree. 

So, to put it plainly, I ended up getting rid of my toxic sister-in-law last night, and this morning I had a morning vision of doing this spell, where I announce to the universe that I am no longer in the box like everyone else. 

And this comes from the saying: “Think outside the box” :) So it’s really simple, and as I am starting to get more into practising spellwork/ritual etc. It’s really simple for a beginner and doesn’t take a lot of time! 

You will need:  📝 

A notebook (if you choose to write down your process)

A small box (any box will do, I used this old almost cigarette-like case from my güelita, you can use a charm/jewelry box, or whatever that represents the box to you!) 

A shape of some kind. I used a circle, a triangle could also work. 

A piece of paper that fits the box within it. 

Your voice! 

Do some grounding a prayer work before hand so you can get your mind in the mindset to do this! 

Process: ✍️ 

Then you will have to draw your shape on the piece of paper where your box will be placed. I chose a circle and drew a star at the top and little points to represent the compass points (North, East, South, West)  and then place your box in the center! 

Then pray and open and or align yourself to the stars above. 

Prayer/Incantation 🙏 🔮 

Now, you can use my incantation or create your own! Mine was this: 

The box that everyone is in is not my path.

I surround myself with light,

and allow myself to be and live outside the box 

Then sit and reflect and be happy! 😊 

And that’s it! It’s something really simple! I was happy and I feel encouraged and confident that I will continue to speak my truth and be happy and not let anyone get to me!