#tradcraf

[valathun]

Pics from todays project. A wand I carved with a box cutter made from reclaimed redwood. Rubbed down with some lavender tallow and consecrated once dried, this is gonna come in handy

And yes, I took these pictures in the bathroom because every other room has disgusting lighting

[valathun]

I think the most useful thing I can impart on people who are new to their practice is the importance of the little things. I could write a fat couple of posts about I spell I found in a book, or one I developed, or an event from the success of a spell, but all that really does is give you some information. Don’t get me wrong, information is great, but the little things are what get you really into a practice, a craft. - I’ve said this a thousand times before, and I’ll say it a thousand times again. Go the fuck outside. Your armchair might be comfy but you won’t have any ability if you spend all your time in it. You can only get so much from reading - Interact with local and “smaller” spirits. Creating a connection to your local spirits, house spirits, land spirits, it’ll not only make your craft more exciting, but you’ll feel such a deeper connection with the world around you. This doesn’t just mean go for a walk on the bike path. Stumble through bramble. Get cuts and scrapes. Let your blood and sweat soak into the dirt. Find yourself with pine needles in your mouth and branch lashes across your face. The pain those spirits have to offer is just as worthy as the beauty they offer. On the topic of houses spirits, try creating a little shrine for them. Leave out milk, bread, fruits, and even little ornaments or art projects. I have a shrine i’ve just set up on top of my piano in my music room that’ll be going towards them. You live in this house. Get to know the spirits.  - Speak!! For the love of god, talk! Say words!! Words have power! Speak during prayer, speak during hikes, speak during a time when you can feel the electricity of an entity around you. S p e a k. Your voice is a valuable tool. On that, sing! Hum, whistle, sing. Whether you’re good or bad. Sing. (Also know when to hold your tongue. Know when to say thank you and when to go in silence. Discernment is important.) - And branching off from that last bit, discernment. Please try and practice discernment. Especially if like me, you’re mentally ill. Use discernment. If you’re not sure about something, divine on it. Your tarot cards, your runes, geomancy, divining is your best friend, and it’ll great you insight as to what is real and what isn’t - And on that note, divine with purpose. Using divination to ask “how will my day go?” is a massive underestimate of the ability that divining tools have. Try and make divination special. You don’t have to do up your process, but make divination really meaningful. Divine on spirits, divine on big life changes, divine on the health of friends and family, divine on your own health. If you really feel like divining on a yes or no, simple question, flip a coin. “should I get coffee this morning?” flip a coin. “Do I get a taco or a burrito for lunch today?” flip a coin. “Is my friend mad at me?” Don’t flip a coin, talk to your friend.  And with that, I’m off