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[sugarshifts]

Celebrate Your Doubts!

How Your Doubts Are Actually A Sign You’ve Shifted!

This one might sound a little odd but bear with me!! ⋆˚࿔

I didn’t proofread this so apologies for any errors >_<

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We many times get doubts when shifting, and think that this is a sign that we aren’t there yet but I would like to point out that you’re actually closer to your Dr than you think when your doubts start to pop up. Doubts will always be there when literally anything happens but there is one instant where doubts become louder and louder.

Let me explain! Whenever we experience something new these doubts become incredibly loud. For example let’s say you got a new job and you’re starting it soon, you’re all excited and happy that you’ve gotten a new job, yippee you made it!!! But the closer you get to starting the new job the more doubts start to come in. You start thinking “what if they hate me” “what if I mess up” “what if I make a humiliate myself” and they get louder and louder the closer and closer you get to starting your new job. Not because you didn’t get the job but because this is a new and unfamiliar experience (and it’s totally normal to go through this!)

But when that happens do you just not go? Of course not. You will keep going even though you’re nervous and have those doubts. You can apply this same thinking with shifting. The closer you get to shifting the louder these doubts become. Not because you’re doing something wrong but because you’re already in your dr!

Shifting and being in your dr are new experiences. Every time you shift it’s a new different experience, and new experiences often come with resistance in the form of doubt. And the closer you are the louder those doubts get. Not because you’re failing but because your mind is afraid of new experiences. So naturally your mind will go into panic mode.

Your mind will start looking for proof, for safety, for something familiar. Things like “I can hear my family so I’m still in my cr” “I can feel my bedsheets I’m still in my cr” “I don’t feel anything so I must not be in my dr” can pop up, but this is not because you didn’t shift but because your brain is still looking for something familiar, for that comfort, for the known.

Another example is how at first when you do a method you might not get these doubts but the more time you spend doing whatever you do to shift the louder these doubts become. When this happens it’s not a sign to give up, but instead a sign to keep going! You wouldn’t ghost a new job because of doubts right? Then stop giving up on shifting when these doubts come up.

So next time you have doubts and they seem to not go away celebrate them! Don’t see them as red flags, these doubts are just reminders that you’re close/already in your dr and not that you’ve failed. And keep on doing whatever it is you do to shift. Let these doubts motivate you, not bring you down.

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Ahhh I hope this makes sense!! I made this a little sleepy and before I went to bed so I apologize if I seem to repeat myself! I came to a realization about this through a tarot reading I was doing for myself and thought I should share with you guys as well! It helped me and I hope it can help you guys too!╰(*´︶`*)╯

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[sugarshifts]

Tarot Shifting Spread—

where toffee truths await your sweet return ♡

disclaimer before starting!! even though I have been practicing tarot for a couple of years I am still in the learning phase and not a complete professional. posts like these help me read better from a non biased point!

I didn’t proofread this so apologies for any errors >_<

˗ˏˋ ꒰ pick an image ꒱ ˎˊ˗ ˋ°•*⁀➷ ˗ˏˋ ꒰ get a reading ꒱ ˎˊ˗

today’s question is…what ability/inner strength do I have that can help me with my shifting progress —if I stop ignoring it ?

pick one you think resonates with you. take a deep breath and see if there’s a specific picture that catches your eye, or maybe you feel drawn to one for some reason, or a specific picture popped in your mind. choose intuitively. if you feel it doesn’t describe you, you can choose a different pile! this is also a general reading so take what resonates leave what doesn’t. if you feel called to multiple go on ahead! this is all about you⋆˚࿔

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Pile 1

cards that came out ⋆˚࿔ four of fire, the world, king of air

song that played ⋆˚࿔ midnight by chappell roan

“This is what I wanted, this is what I like I've been a good, good girl for a long time”

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The world and four of fire are huge indicators of completion and success, which means? You already did it, you shifted! So why are you still looking for signs? You see that maybe the 3D is delayed but instead of accepting that you’re wondering “why haven’t I shifted” you keep looking for logic based answers, wanting the truth for everything, which in itself isn’t bad and there is a logical answer for shifting. But you’ve been so focused on fact checking that you’ve forgotten the next step is to celebrate. You have your foundation set, it’s already there yet you keep looking for more answers. What you need right now isn’t more answers. It's a celebration. Why aren’t you celebrating and having fun with it. Why keep looking for signs when you’re already there? I believe your ability right now is fun, celebration, and pleasure. Take time to slow down, breathe, celebrate and have fun. Take time to feel that pride, joy, and satisfaction of already being in your desired reality. You worked hard, so pat yourself on the back. You did it already YIPPEE!!

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Pile 2

cards that came out ⋆˚࿔ the empress, ace of water, the fates reversed

song that played ⋆˚࿔ consideration by rihanna

“When I look outside my window I can't get no peace of mind”

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You’re waiting for the universe to do something, waiting for it to let you shift. When in reality the power is in you. Remember this is YOUR journey no one else’s. You are also sticking to old patterns and habits that clearly don’t work for you and now it’s time to let go. Why keep certain habits when it seems to not work for you? You keep thinking “maybe someday it’ll work if I keep doing it” but it’s time to stand up for yourself. You’re letting others' opinions dictate YOUR journey, keeping others' methods, thoughts, and beliefs in your shifting routine. Once you leave behind what no longer serves you or makes you feel good then you can finally start anew and feel fulfilled. You have the ability to create a powerful personalized journey and method. Your strength and ability is in creating, not waiting. Once you personalize your own journey you can finally feel free of those expectations you put on yourself. Happiness, spiritual fulfillment, emotional fulfillment, and confidence await for you once you take charge.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Pile 3

cards that came out ⋆˚࿔ seven of fire reversed, justice reversed, the emperor reversed, clarifier ⋆˚࿔ six of water reversed

song that played ⋆˚࿔ crack baby by mitski

“Went to your room thinking maybe you'll feel something but all I saw was your burning body waiting”

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You feel this sense of utter defeat and frustration, as if your efforts have gone to waste. You are insecure in yourself and your ability, you’re tired. There must be something wrong with you if you haven’t shifted yet right? Wrong. Just because you don’t see any “proof” doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. Many times the 3D is delayed which is why some people don’t see “results” right away but it doesn’t mean you flat out didn’t shift. But it is also time to hold ourselves accountable. See what we truly want. Why are you shifting? Why did you first start? You feel as if there’s no direction but there is hope. Right now you need to sit down and see what you truly want from this. In times where we are lost and sad we sit down and we see what steps we are going to take to move forward. Remember how beautiful the shifting journey is. Similar to the other group there is something from the past that you’re still holding on to and you just aren’t letting go? There are both good and bad things that we keep from the past, it is your job to figure out which is which. As I’ve said before, sit down and think to yourself what am I still holding onto? Does this do me any good? Yes/No and why? Bring back that spark, bring back the excitement you used to feel. You can do this. I completely believe in your ability to shift. And now is not the time to give up. If anything, now is the time to go back to the core of why YOU want to shift. You are that powerful because at some point in your journey you had that confidence and fire. That is your ability. That passion and spark, the way you were able to pick yourself up after an attempt, hold your head high and go right back in again. It's time to bring that back, and the way to do so is to be honest and truthful to yourself.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Pile 4

cards that came out ⋆˚࿔ the moon, four of water reversed, seven of earth reversed

song that played ⋆˚࿔ wicked games by chris isaak

“what a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way, what a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you”

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You are THE whimsical, intuitive, emotional, and chalant person. You might’ve already taken that moment of reflection to yourself and what you want but now it’s time to get up and shift. Your thoughts might be scattered now saying “well I took that time to reflect and now I’m even more confused” it might feel frustrating I get it but fear not! For the moon shines brightly when the night gets dark. Now is the time to trust your intuition and your emotions and to apply these reflections to your journey. Logical answers might not cut it, and sometimes there just won’t be answers and that’s okay! When that’s the case it’s time to feel it out. Is what you’re doing making you feel good? Embrace the unknown and mysterious. Progress might be looking slow but don’t be discouraged. This is a journey. If you feel as if that moment of reflection was way too confusing then get up go shift and write down your thoughts emotions and overall opinions of those times. Even though you took the time to reflect keep picking out what you don’t like and do like. Just cause you reflected once doesn’t mean it’s over. We as people are constantly evolving therefore our thoughts and feelings do as well. Sometimes we don’t have the answers and when that happens you get up shift and FEEL what those answers might be. Your ability lies best in your inner self and trusting your gut . Which is why feeling things out could work better for you. You don’t need all the answers in the world to shift, you just need yourself and your intuition.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Final Advice for Everyone

cards that came out ⋆˚࿔ queen of air reversed, page of air reversed, and three of water reversed

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You aren’t realizing your true potential. Not only are you very stubborn but very self criticizing as well, you often look towards others for information and help for your journey which yes sometimes can help but it’s making you feel bad about yourself and your journey. You’re overloading with information instead of focusing on you. Remember you are in charge. You have that power. You can, will, and have shifted. No need to look at others so much when it’s not about them, this is about you. Please be gentle with yourself and repeat after me; I are not behind, nothings wrong with me, I’m not lesser than, and my journey is beautifully unique.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

This is my first tarot post let me know if you guys would like to see more of these!╰(*´︶`*)╯

[sugarshifts]

Sugar’s Shifting Method

Disclaimer ⋆˚࿔ this is a method that worked for me I’m not saying this is THE way to shift but a way that worked for me and something I would like to share with others!

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1. First and most importantly we will be using an anchor! Now an anchor can be anything. Any sort of object you can hold or keep with you. This could be something that reminds you of your Dr, something that’s in your Dr, or just something you like. I personally use a chapstick cause it’s small I can carry it around with me everywhere and it’s in my Dr. This object will be used for focus, affirmations, and a reminder. A reminder A reminder of why you wanted to shift in the first place. This anchor will also remind you that you are THAT girl and that you have all the power in the world. You will squeeze, roll, smell, etc. anytime you feel doubtful, unmotivated, are unfocused, and or just need that hype. Every time you use this remind yourself all that l mentioned before, feel the happiness you feel about shifting, remind yourself that you are not your doubts, you are not your negative emotions.

As someone with adhd this works well for me because it keeps me focused on my dr and helps me feel motivated because l am someone who struggles with doubts quite a bit. An anchor is very useful to me and helps remind me that everything is okay. Once a doubt starts my mind starts to spiral and l become hyper aware of my surroundings and then everything is negative. Anchors (at least for me) help take your attention away from that negativity and make you focus on the object in your hand and what it represents.

2. Now for this next step you can icorporate your own twist do whatever you'd like, I think the most important part would be the anchor and from there you can do your own method. But for me I like to remember different memories from my Dr things that bring me nostalgia, those that make me feel happy and warm. Let yourself feel that joy in your memories and who you are.

I personally believe that nostalgia is a powerful tool, especially when it comes to shifting. Which is why thinking of memories helps a lot, it makes you feel closer to your Dr. Makes you remember and realize how real shifting actually is and how real your DR is. I personally choose memories of when l was little but you can choose whatever you'd like. And honestly if nostalgia isn't your thing you can try and evoke a different emotion!! I also like to remember happy, celebratory events that have happened in my Dr. This just helps me ground myself to my Dr via emotion. l sometimes take shifting too seriously and forget all the joys of shifting. This step just helps destress and makes you realize you’re just browsing through your memories no need to be so uptight.

3. Think about the things you're going to do when you wake up in your Dr. What's your routine? What's the first thing you'll be doing when you wake up? Will you be brushing your teeth? Looking out your window? Change your clothes? Think about your routine once you wake up at this point you can use visualization, your senses, or both!

This is to ground yourself in your Dr. l also am guilty of sometimes looking at shifting through a dream like lens instead of realizing it's a real thing. Which is why l like to do this step as it grounds me and makes me realize "oh this is real". Browsing your memories is to emotionally connect you to your Dr, make you feel like your DR self but this step helps you actually ground yourself in your reality.

4. At this point you try falling asleep. You remembered you are in your DR. You realized how real it is. You remember that it is true that you are in your DR because you said so and you have memories of it therefore it is true. And if you have doubts just hold your anchor and remember "I an powerful, I am in my DR, nothing can prove me otherwise l am THAT girl, and I'm unbothered" fall asleep trusting you are in your DR (which you are) and wake up in your DR.

Now you don't HAVE to fall asleep but I do because l have trust issues. And falling asleep helps me let go of anything I’m holding back. If you don't want to fall asleep you can just keep browsing through memories thinking of what you have to do, responsibilities you have when you wake up in your Dr, etc. If any doubts come to you during this entire process you grab your anchor, touch it, roll it around your hand, etc and tell yourself what l said in previous slides. Use it every time you start spiraling, become hyperaware of your surroundings or if you just want to.

Tips and Tricks:

⛧°. During this process I like having ambiance in the back to destress and makes me feel more connected to my DR. If you feel like a subliminal or ambiance or some sort of scent will help you get closer to your DR I def recommend putting it on during this method!

⛧°. I recommend using something that you have in your DR as an anchor if you are someone who looks for “proof”

⛧°. Let’s say you wake up and you still see yourself in your cr carry your anchor around with you if necessary! And touch it again whenever you feel doubtful. Sometimes it takes a while for the 3D to change but that doesn’t mean you aren’t in your Dr! Therefore if you’re going on with your day and you suddenly get doubts about being in your Dr touch your anchor again. The anchor isn’t just for when doing a method just could be useful for everyday doubts/struggles concerning shifting!

Let me know if this method works for you guys as well I’d love to hear your stories <3

[sugarshifts]

Tarot Shifting Spread—

where toffee truths await your sweet return ♡

disclaimer before starting!! even though I have been practicing tarot for a couple of years I am still in the learning phase and not a complete professional. posts like these help me read better from a non biased point!

I didn't proofread this so apologies for any errors >_<

˗ˏˋ ꒰ pick an image ꒱ ˎˊ˗ ˋ°•*⁀➷ ˗ˏˋ ꒰ get a reading ꒱ ˎˊ˗

Today’s question is…What’s my shifting s/o’s favorite thing about me?

pick one you think resonates with you. take a deep breath and see if there's a specific picture that catches your eye, or maybe you feel drawn to one for some reason, or a specific picture popped in your mind. choose intuitively. if you feel it doesn't describe you, you can choose a different pile! this is also a general reading so take what resonates leave what doesn't. if you feel called to multiple go on ahead! this is all about you~

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Pile 1

Cards that came out ⊱ Ace of fire reversed, five of fire reversed, queen of earth, nine of fire

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They love how chill and grounded you are. The fact that you only do what’s necessary and I don’t involve yourself in drama. You don’t fight unnecessary battles. You are someone who is resilient and continues even after hardships like a sturdy tree. They see that raw potential in you and it excites them. Not only that but they love how comforting and nurturing you are. Not only are you resilient but you are also that anchor for others, you help others be resilient as well and that’s something they love about you. You inspire people and lead them. I’m getting that they were first unsure of what to think of you or that you guys didn’t get along before hand, but that conflict has or will soon be resolved as they see your more nurturing and resilient side.

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PILE 2

Cards that came out ⊱ nine of earth, nine of fire, the devil reversed, king of air

You have a sharp tongue you are such a diva with beautiful self esteem, strength, individuality, and you have their admiration because of this. You are like a phoenix going through rebirth and coming out anew, and that to their eyes is beautiful. You’ve gone through so much growth and actually had to learn a lot of things the hard way but despite all that you’ve come out more intelligent and sharp tongued which they enjoy quite a lot. I’m getting maybe you guys could be married or have kids with two nines coming out. They admire your strength and will quite a bit. You’re dominant and luxurious with quick wit. You’ve reclaimed your power and that makes you glow in their eyes.

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PILE 3

Cards that came out ⊱ ace of earth, seven of air, king of earth, spirit of fire reversed

Getting Capricorn vibes. To them they love how reliable and secure you are. They can envision a long lasting life with you because of your stability and can see a life long bond with you. Though they might be hesitant to be vulnerable with you, they hestitate to open to you but don’t fret they feel comfortable around you theyre just not used to opening up or having someone as reliable as you. I’m getting that things are moving really slow with you guys or they might be the nonchalant type who doesn’t share their heart with others. Once again do not fret! You are a comforting presence to them and they envision you in their life. You are a fresh breath of air to them, you know how to plan things out, you use strategy and tactic to get what you want and exciting but at first they don’t know what to do with all that. Maybe they might’ve been really hurt in the past therefore now things are going slow. But your mind is beautiful to them the way you show what you want with clear instructions steps and routine is beautiful to them.

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PILE 4

Cards that came out ⊱ the star, eight of earth reversed, queen of fire, the seeress

Omg… THAT SHOULD BE MEEEE💔💔💔 cards came out fast like they’re excited. they are someone who loves your whimsy, your imagination/childlike wonder and how intuitive you are. Are you perhaps some sort of witch or a practitioner of sorts? You elude this passionate fiery energy that they just love. I feel bashful and shy reading these cards are you the more dominating partner? They are your number 1 fan girl, always hyping you up. Oh they are smitten by you they love and appreciate you and how you treat those around you, how inspiring and passionate you are. How your hope and faith never leave you. You are just insanely attractive to them and they’d happily follow you around everywhere. I’m getting you don’t even have to lift a single finger, you don’t need to do the hard work because that’s what they’re there for and you’re just like “aw thank you honey” you are just an incredible person in their eyes, they love everything about you and how it lights you up and those around you. You are an inspiring goddess/god and someone they gladly give all their loyalty to. That boldness and fierceness of yours oh they EAT IT UP. You are perfection in their eyes someone that can do no wrong and it makes them feel like a smitten teenager all over again. They definitely want to be with you for the rest of their life. Every single song that played has been a love song yearning and loving. Just overall such cute vibes from this pile.

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Back in my tarot streak! Hope this was motivational to some or was useful of some kind <3 all of this was what I wrote down in the moment in that flow state so apologies if there are any errors. As always if you have specific questions you'd like to ask or just any comments or concerns feel free to reach out to me!

[sugarshifts]

Sugar’s Hogwarts DR—

lvermorny School System…

I didn’t proofread this so apologies for any typos or errors >_<

Now for some context I went to Ilvermorny for the first 4 years of school then transferred to Hogwarts in my 5th year. Now I am attending Hogwarts university and completing a career as a healer!

With that being said Ilvermorny and the American wizarding world in general are completely different to Hogwarts! I had intense culture shock when I first arrived at Hogwarts. I think primarily wands and the school system are what are very different!

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There are many problems with how JK Rowling made Ilvermorny (no surprise there). The way she made Ilvermorny makes no sense which is why it’s completely different in my DR (and much better than the way she originally made it).

Technically there is only 1 Ilvermorny in Northern America but it works like a state university system. By that I mean that there are multiple branches of Ilvermorny throughout North America. Ilvermorny itself is an umbrella name for all the registered schools in North America. In the U.S alone I think there’s like 11 or 12. What I mean by that is that there’s a “Ilvermorny Wizarding School of the Southern United States” “Ilvermorny Wizarding School of Hawaii”, etc. But when presented to other schools like in Europe they are all considered as Ilvermorny because technically they are there’s just a lot of branches.

J.K R*wling described Ilvermorny as a castle but historically that makes no sense. No castles were ever built in America, that was mostly a thing in Europe. There was no reason to have a castle in the U.S which is why each branch has their own unique building. The Ilvermorny I went to (Ilvermorny of the Pacific Coast/California) is this big estate mixed with a university.

When it comes to important events or ceremonies everyone goes to the Ilvermorny in Massachusetts because it was the first Ilvermorny made, the founding school. Sorting also takes place in this school as well.

Even though student are placed in different houses, dorms are given by year and not house. This is so different students with different ideologies and ways of being can learn from each other and adapt the essence of all four houses. Coming out as someone with a strong body, mind, heart, and soul. But there are still common rooms for each house where students can hang out, study, relax, etc. These common rooms are taken seriously and also have passwords to get in.

Students from Ilvermorny don’t wear uniforms they just have to wear their house crest somewhere visible on their clothes. This is because Ilvermorny believes that students should express themselves freely to truly find themselves therefore there are no uniforms, no rules against any makeup or hair but there are obviously rules on what is considered appropriate to wear. They do have ceremonial robes for important ceremonies and rituals as well as travel uniforms for when traveling to different schools.

Ilvermorny offers ALOT of extra curricular activities and classes and it is required to take a non-magic people studies class and a magical ethics class. They have classes such as different elemental classes, medical, shop, magical plants, non-magic folklore, MACUSA, etc. And I will say that even though all Ilvermornies teach the same core curriculum each style of magic is completely different from one another! Like magic in the south is going to be way different than in the coast because of the different cultures and traditions. Using my school as an example, my Ilvermorny specializes in elemental magic specifically water and earth based magic given the fact that we’re surrounded by it therefore work closely with it!

Ilvermorny is a huge melting pot of magic and is honestly an incredible wizarding school because of all the cultures that have been introduced to the U.S. The magic there is truly unique and beautiful. It is such a delightful experience.

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[sugarshifts]

KINDNESS IS ESSENTIAL

It’s time to stop being so hard on yourself in your shifting journey. Calling yourself names and being overly harsh on yourself isn’t going to make things any better. Yes, sometimes the journey gets frustrating and may feel hard, but during hard times, step aside and breathe.

Being kind to yourself and giving yourself grace is important. Shifting isn't this strict step by step instructions manual so why do you treat it as such? And why blame yourself when a certain method doesn't work? Would you blame someone else for not shifting with a certain method or practice? No right, so then why do it to yourself?

Shifting is supposed to be a fun experience. Talking kindly to yourself not only makes you feel more at ease, but the brain is more accepting of praise and comfort than criticism and harsh words. Yes, it is normal to be frustrated with yourself when something doesn't work out. But when that's all you do, you burn yourself out. Being kind to yourself brings back hope, patience, security, and confidence.

Act as if your brain is a sad child in need of comfort. As if it's baby you, and instead of saying things like "I will never shift" tell yourself, "Why do you feel the need to undermine me? I understand it makes you sad but I deserve to shift, so I will, I have. So no need to worry because everything is already there." There are so many kind things you can say to yourself. You go and make sure you do it. Remember, you cannot shame yourself into change.

Shifting is a mostly mental thing; if you're spending so much time in your mind when shifting, make it a comfortable place to be in.

i'm finally back after a looooong break >_< hope everyone has been doing well and happy late new years to all you lovelies!!!! this was a quick rant/reminder that ive been thinking about because people are too hard on themselves and everyone deserves kindness!!!! i didnt proofread so apologies for any mistakes

[sugarshifts]

Tarot Shifting Spread—

where toffee truths await your sweet return ♡

disclaimer before starting!! even though I have been practicing tarot for a couple of years I am still in the learning phase and not a complete professional. posts like these help me read better from a non biased point!

I didn't proofread this so apologies for any errors >_<

˗ˏˋ ꒰ pick an image ꒱ ˎˊ˗ ˋ°•*⁀➷ ˗ˏˋ ꒰ get a reading ꒱ ˎˊ˗

Today’s question is…What’s something I can do that will improve my shifting mentality?

pick one you think resonates with you. take a deep breath and see if there's a specific picture that catches your eye, or maybe you feel drawn to one for some reason, or a specific picture popped in your mind. choose intuitively. if you feel it doesn't describe you, you can choose a different pile! this is also a general reading so take what resonates leave what doesn't. if you feel called to multiple go on ahead! this is all about you~

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Pile 1

Cards that came out ⊱ 4 of pentacles, death reversed, the chariot reversed clarifier queen of wands for 4 of pentacles

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You’re trying to keep a tight leash on things, you’re scared something’s going to go wrong. You’re resisting change you’re scared of the unknown, you’re holding on too tightly because this isn’t something you can control and it’s scary to you. You have to trust yourself and take those risks to move forward (risks being letting go of the constant need to know where you are and what’s happening). You have a foundation, some of that info you’ve taken in has helped you and you should definitely stick to that. Letting go of the need to control and embracing your confidence, boldness, passion and readiness to face everything head on will open new doors for you.

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Pile 2

Cards that came out ⊱ The emperor, judgement, 5 of cups reversed

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You have a lot of emotions going on right now because of what you’ve been through. You’ve been through a lot and now you’re slowly recovering. Your hope and faith are slowly coming back, slowly building back up again. This is good! It’s time to embrace the new you and ask yourself: How badly do you want this? Right now you’re strongest tool is your mind. Start planning things, set your boundaries, have structure and steps for what you’re going to do and how. This will help you not only regulate your emotions but also help you stay focus on the true goal at hand, your DR. This is a new phase in your life full of healing and a new way of thinking for you. You are already on the road of significant change. Keep up the work! You are finally reclaiming your individuality. YOU are in charge, no one else. Fully embrace your power and control and see how wondrous your journey will become.

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Cards that came out ⊱ The high priestess, the sun, queen of pentacles reversed clarifier death reversed for queen of pentacles reversed

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You’d do so amazing navigating your shifting journey based off vibes. Your intuition is your greatest help along with taking change with a positive attitude. Oh that method didn’t work? Oh well, it’s okay not everything is for everyone, move on and try something different. Don’t get sad when something that works for others doesn’t work for you. That’s what trial and error is for. You have to free yourself of constant comparison. You might keep doing something that doesn’t feel right for the sole fact others have succeeded. You’re too stubborn for your own good, please let go of methods and ideas that don’t feel right to you. I’m also getting that you might also tend to daydream too much and not actually try too much to ground yourself in your DR. You just gotta vibe it out and navigate like that. Redirect your focus to yourself and not others. Being self aware of things doesn’t always feel good, but instead of punishing yourself, think of it as a learning experience. Do what makes you feel happy joyful and fun!! Looking at your shifting journey through a positive and intuitive outlook will help you finally feel freedom and peace! Remember shifting doesn’t have to be always heavy and gloomy, there’s a heartwarming joy, lightness, and freedom to shifting.

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I didn’t really realize how similar this question is to my last post sorry!! But I hope this can provide some clarity or insight <3 As always if you have specific questions you’d like to ask or just any comments or concerns feel free to reach out to me!

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Sugar’s Hogwarts DR —

American Wizarding World…

Like I’ve mentioned in this post the American Wizarding world is so different from the European Wizarding world! As someone who lived there for some time I can confidently say that it’s so much more accepting and friendly.

I didn’t proofread this so apologies for any typos or errors >_<

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It’s overall much more progressive than the ones in Europe. Even though we still use practices like brooms, wands, etc. they are different then how they’re used in London due to the amount of influence muggles have had.

Wands

Wands are sooooo different from the ones used in Europe. Once I arrived in Ireland I actually got a letter from the ministry of magic saying that I needed to get and register a new wand from one of their wand makers because mine wouldn’t pass inspection, in order to pass it needed to be unaltered and untampered and I ended up having two wands!

Wands are typically different colors and have unique stones, plants, symbols, etc. as they use more than just a wand core. Many time wizards will have things like vines, crystals, shells, etc. on them and are often soaked or dipped in different liquids. The idea that wands should just be wand and wand core are outdated in America. Magic in America is more than just a technique, your relationship with magic is very important as well. Magic is personal to each and every person and it’s important to make magic yours. Which is why it’s so popular (also the fact that they’re pretty and unique make them incredibly popular).

Also wands aren’t used much in general, they’re more ceremonial. Obviously we are taught how to use wands because it’s standard practice but they’re usually just used as cute accessories and often you can tell the personality of the wizard by their wand because they’re so unique and colorful.

The reason why wands have different things on them is actually because of muggle influence! America has a huge history with witchcraft no doubt, and muggle witchcraft influenced how we use wands. Before MACUSA was made muggle witches and wizards would often learn from each other, teaching and showing each other their ways of magic. This was semi normal until around 1690 when the Salem witch trials started and MACUSA was formed. I think specifically dressing things like jars and candles influenced wand making heavily!

The difference is that we use magical plants and crystals to decorate our wands! And they really do help personalize magic to each person but of course it’s not necessary. For example my wand is pear wood and it’s soaked in rose blood which helps with creation/healing magic, passion, and strengthens my bond with my wand/magic like A LOT, it’s so connected to me that I’ve noticed a lot people saying that their hands start getting hot and that magic just doesn’t come out when they grab/try to use my wand. The tip of my wand is also dipped in pearls milk which helps transmute my emotions into energy for magic, is incredible for protection/protection magic, healing, and intuition. It also helps my spells come out sharply, controlled, and precise.

The placement of items you’re going to put on your wand is important! Because items put in different places of your wand will act differently. I’ll use my wand as an example. Soaking my entire wand in rose blood was intentional! As it strengthens my magic throughout my wand, but if I were to soak my wand in pearls milk and dip it in rose blood my magic would come out more chaotically because it’s taking this enhanced controlled energy and putting it out with pure passion and without direction. But with the pearls milk being at the tip of my wand it takes all that enhanced energy and transmutes it into a more controlled spell. (At least that’s how it works in my DR)

It is important that the additions you use can work together or else they will clash and can cause a wand to crack, shake, spells can leak/become unpredictable, or just straight up no longer work! So before going for aesthetics there are a couple of things to consider: Will the additions work with each other? Will the additions work with the wand? Do the additions work with you? Because there’s no point in putting something for chaos when you’re shy and skittish.

Brooms

Actually brooms are the most different from the European ones. Brooms often have seats, cushions, charms, and even use a bit of technology! The whole “wizards don’t use anything muggles use” is not a problem here because blood purity is not at all common. It also makes for a much comfortable experience. I have had two brooms so far! Both have had seats on the broom and one had an engine that transmuted different sources of energy into fuel and even stored energy for later uses! My current broom doesn’t have that but the seat is pink and has cute charms on it so it’s all okay.

This was one of the things I was incredibly surprised with in Europe cause brooms without a seat or cushion are so uncomfortable, you can’t even sit down properly idk how they do it…

Non-Magic People

Non-Magic people are called differently depending on what part of the US you live in! I lived in Oregon before transferring to Hogwarts and non magic people there are called normies but if you were to go somewhere like New York you’d hear people call them civvies. But in (some) southern places you’ll hear them call people no-sparks. It really just depends what area you’re in. Which is why I was so confused on what a muggle was when I first transferred.

Now due to events like the witch trials wizards have been wary of muggles (though it’s mostly pure bloods who are wary). And ironically prefer not to interact with them a lot, because of those and other events and the laws that MACUSA set. But they are very welcoming of muggles wizards and a lot of trends have been set because of them and what they bring with them. As long as you’re a wizard they usually have no problem with you. It’s just muggles that they’re wary of and most of it is due to MACUSA and their propaganda regarding muggles (but that topic is for another day).

Other

While the wizarding world in the uk seems to be stuck in the Victorian era, America seems to be stuck in the 1920s. As progressive as it may seem they still resist a lot of change. The 1920s was an incredibly influential era in the American Wizarding world due to migration and all the different types of magic that were introduced in america. Everything was at an all time high especially fashion. Which is why I believe they stayed stuck in that era (I wrote a school paper about this theory during my time at Ilvermorny), Everything is feathers, flappers, silks, and pearls which is still beautiful no doubt.

Many cities are lit up with light bulbs that are enhanced or changed with magic! It’s so beautiful and at times cities seem to sparkle due to the lights. Technology isn’t full on used, but instead bits and pieces that seem to conveniently go well with magic are used. And wizards often create new gadgets and trinkets using a combination of technology and magic (though a lot of their gadgets are just average things that muggles use)

As I mentioned in wands, wands aren’t used much in the average wizards day. Though wizards often do carry them. Aesthetics are something important to these wizards which is why you’ll see them carry their flamboyant wands. But wandless magic is the most common and considered superior. And honestly people will give you looks if you’re grown and using a wand (the exception being an important ceremony/ritual, something formal, or some sort of tradition) because using wands for practical things is like if you wore your Sunday best everyday. So if you’re using your wand for let’s say turning the lights off people will think you can’t do wandless magic, consider you tacky, and think you want attention.

It’s also quite offensive cause you’re using something ritualistic and sacred. Which is so ironic cause they’ll laugh at you and say wands are training wheels yet other times they’ll say wands are sacred and should be treated with respect, like pick a side ಠ_ಠ. An unspoken rule is to not pull out your wand when threatening someone or when wanting to start fights, you will be laughed at and not taken seriously.

Also do not I repeat DO NOT use your wand as some sort of back scratcher. You will give a high class grandma a heart attack. This is only for higher class spaces but its an unspoken rule to have your outfits match or compliment your wand if you’re going to bring it out because it looks stupid if your wand is green and you’re wearing like bright orange AND you’ll be seen as lower class.

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That’s all I can remember about the American Wizarding world at the moment╰(*´︶`*)╯. If you guys would like more posts like these please let me know!