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Well met, fellow witches and curious folk! I’m Shiloh, a queer witch returning to my practice and wanting to find community with others after a long hiatus. I’ve been practicing on and off for roughly a decade, but I still have much to learn!

My main focus with this blog is to practice my divination, record my witchcraft and Hellenistic practice, and participate in the occult community here. If you have any questions I’ll do my best to answer, or if you just want to chat I’m always friendly ^^

Since I am trying to further my studies in divination, I’m offering free tarot readings to anyone that wants one!

PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LINKED BELOW OR YOUR REQUEST WILL BE IGNORED

SERVICES

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hey friends, i'm still working through the remainder of the requests in my inbox, but some family troubles happened pretty much as soon as i closed requests. my mental state has been fluctuating and you deserve readings at my best, so please give me about another week to work through them.

anyone that feels their question is too timely for that can let me know to remove the request. thank you everyone for your patience and i'll be having free readings closed for awhile longer until this passes

#reading update #personal txt #sorry again everyone this was just rlly bad timing #i hope yall are doing well or as well as you can be <3

Hi, is it okay to ask for a free reading? I’m C, she/her. I'd like to know if there's any chance that I could ever talk again with a friend that I stopped talking with many years ago (we were part of a friend group and things got messy). We were very close, I was going through a lot during the time we were friends, and even if all of us had part of fault in what happened, when I think about them I still miss them and I wish I could talk to them again even if just once, to apologise again. Especially to the friend I was closest with. I know they probably know that I'm sorry for my part in it, because I tried to fix things then, but even now nearly a decade later I still feel a lot of sadness and regret over the way everything unfolded, and the hobbies we shared remind me of them and are painful to think about or to engage with, so I avoid them. I should probably add that we were three Scorpios, in my case I'm Sag moon and rising. I reread some of our old conversations today too and I felt that I didn't deserve them. Compared to now, I feel I was so immature at the time and so easily triggered because of all the things I was going through, and sometimes I wish they hadn't met me then, because it was the worst year of my life and they met the worst version of me. If you rather not answer this, it's okay. Thank you for reading this, hope this message finds you well and that you have a good day / night

Spread: 3 Card Relationship Deck: Mystic Faerie

What You Want- Seven of Cups While the classic interpretation for this card is many choices and wishful thinking, the fae in this version is thinking about the choices between reconnecting with someone from her past or not. You're at the wishful thinking stage and have been for a long time. You want to talk to your old friend but are unsure if you should go through with it.

What They Want- Three of Cups Honestly, this is one of the better cards to receive when asking about reconciliation. The Three of Cups is about friendship, joy, and celebration. I feel they'll very much appreciate you reaching out and apologizing-they may even want to keep the connection open and reconnect after.

Advice- Two of Swords You need to get over this indecision causing you to keep staying in this cycle of regret. You have a choice to make; you either reach out or you don't, but you need to make a final decision and stop ruminating.

Based on what the cards say for your friend, I feel it won't hurt to reach out to them. If nothing else it'll be a relief to get what you want to say off your chest. While the cards are positive, the choice to go through with it or not is ultimately up to you.

I know how it feels to be tormented by your past mistakes C, but beating yourself up for years does your old friends and yourself no favors. Every day we're all striving to do better than we did the last. I hope you end up reaching out and it goes well for you!!

#ask #anon #tarot reading #fae deck #daily tarot

Hi! Nice to meet you Shiloh! My name is Lilith, but you can also identify me as Ms. August., I want to request a free tarot reading using past/present/future spread by Mystic Faerie Tarot deck about my career plan.

So, for the context, i will graduate from college in mid 2026, and i've been planning to work in humanitarian career field since years ago. My question is, will my current career plan lead me to successfully working and studying abroad within the next 3-5 years? And is there any surprises during the journey? So i can mentally and physically preparing myself.

P.s. i'm planning to study abroad for the 2029 academic year

Thank you and don't forget to stay hydrated! 🫶🏻

Spread: 4 Card General Deck: Mystic Faerie

Past- Three of Wands Your past makes sense for a productive college student; this card shows planning for future opportunities and the expansion of something you're building. You could also have friends in this field that you've been collaborating or studying with. There's a creative and exciting energy in your college life.

Present- Ten of Pentacles You're almost at the finish line to material abundance and long term success! All of your hard work is going to pay off. You'll have the resources necessary to land a job and even go abroad. Your graduation will be a time to celebrate! Of course a new journey will begin after this, but you're starting off with your best foot forward.

The Ten of Pentacles is also about family, so there may be a connection between your family and career (a family member could work in a similar field, help you find work or study abroad).

Future- The Emperor I feel you will be in a leadership or structural position of some kind in your field. A ruler is in charge yet a servant of the people. Others will look to you for logical decisions and helpful advice. You'll create order as you gain more expertise. The Emperor could also mean you will successfully study abroad since he has to do with worldly knowledge and success. The Major Arcana also indicates longevity in this career and role.

There may be some surprises along the way, but your present and future cards feel like a solid foundation to me.

Advice- Eight of Pentacles Keep going down this path! Develop your skills, focus on your career, and remain productive. This card asks you to commit to hard work and mastering your talents in order to see results. If you keep that up-even when you don't feel like it-you will go far.

I felt a lot of good energy in this reading! I hope this resonates with you Lilith, and I'm wishing you the best of luck in your future studies and career! Feedback is always appreciated~

#ask #doobaysbride #tarot reading #fae deck #daily tarot

Heyy, can I get a general relationship spread, please? I'm A and I've been friends with R for over 2 years, but he's been distant lately. He doesn't really open up to me about what's going on (and honestly, he's not really talking to me that much). There's a lot of things frustrating me about our relationship and I'm not even sure if I want to be friends anymore, but I feel like maybe this is me being impulsive or running away from the problems? I wonder what I should do about us.

Spread: 3 Card Relationship Deck: Ethereal Visions

What You Want- Nine of Swords You want the anxiety and isolation in this relationship to stop. He hasn't been talking to you much which makes you feel isolated and if any of this friendship was worth it. You're on the precipice of ending this friendship negatively.

What He Wants- High Priestess He needs you to acknowledge his privacy and boundaries right now. He's not ready to talk about it and needs some space. The High Priestess is about the subconscious and hidden knowledge, and depicted here she's keeping her book close to her and holding it protectively.

Advice- Eight of Pentacles Take your attention from this mental anguish and focus on the physical. Work on something or build a skill while you wait for R to come around.

Notice how both figures in the Nine of Swords and Eight of Pentacles (representing you) are looking towards the middle card (representing R). You've been letting this hold too much of your mental space and it may cause you to act rashly. The boy in the pentacles card isn't leaving but isn't focusing on The High Priestess like the swords card is. I feel the cards are saying don't cut ties but to focus on productive things right now.

I hope this helps, A! Good luck and I hope you both can resolve things!!

#ask #anon #tarot reading #ethereal visions deck #ugh im so sorry all of these are coming out wayyy later than i wanted #ive been helping foster a kitten suddenly and its taken a lot my time i didnt expect #but i hope the readings now are meant to be and provide clarity <3

Hey! I saw that you’re offering free readings and I would like to request one.

My question is what will my love life look like this year? I’m she/her, attracted to men and single.

Thank you and have a nice day

-T

Spread: 4 Card General (Modified) Deck: Mystic Faerie

First Third of the Year- Ten of Cups Already I see a lot of big changes this year due to the Ten of Cups and major arcana presence. This part of the year has mostly happened already and will finish at the end of April, so it could represent your desire and search for a long term relationship gaining traction at this time. You could even meet a potential partner by the end of the month, though I'm not guaranteeing anything!

Middle Third of the Year- The Emperor This card explains the next four months after this one. Your love life will develop a stable foundation during this time. I see the potential for a relationship start here! The Emperor could represent you taking initiative in your love life or the qualities of your future partner. A relationship built off a foundation of mutual respect and admiration with the potential of strengthening over time.

Last Third of the Year- The Moon Either your relationship or a situation regarding your love life may not be as it appears. Anxiety could cloud your judgement and cause you to make rash decisions. Take time to consider all angles before reaching a conclusion. You'll need clarity to iron out any miscommunication.

Advice- Knave of Cups The Knave wants you to listen to your emotions, dreams, and intuition. Explore life with an open mind and curious heart. Believe your dream relationship is out there and go make connections, you will find it. Love may come from somewhere unexpected with the Knave of Cups-be open to possibilities.

I wish you the best of luck with your love life this year, T!

#ask #anon #tarot reading #fae deck #for some reason tumblr is eating the quality of my images again oops

hey, how are you doing?

what are the key traits of my future long-term partner?

something about his appearance, if possible.

i choose the deck ethereal visions, she/her, interested in males (he/him), my initials are 'efa', i'm single.

thanks. ✨️

Hi EFA, I'm doing well, hope the same for you!

Spread: 4 Card Relationship (Modified) Deck: Ethereal Visions

His Appearance- Nine of Wands He could potentially look like the meaning of this card or the figure in the card itself- both point to him having a stronger frame since the Nine of Wands is about resilience. In this deck the figure is blond but he also has a bandage around his head. He may even be recovering from an illness or injury when you meet.

2 Aspects of His Personality- The World & Five of Pentacles The World indicates he's achieved or is close to achieving his dream/long term goals. He may also be into travel or has traveled a lot in the past (he might not be from the same city you both meet in!)

The Five of Pentacles shows he's lacking materially in some fashion, though it might not be a deal breaker. He could be living minimally or isn't close with his family.

Advice on Inviting Him Into Your Life- Page of Swords If you're in college or training of some kind you could meet your future partner there. The Page of Swords represents new knowledge but also new communication, so you could meet him on a social platform (clubs or social media) or even a dating app if college/training doesn't apply to you.

I hope that resonates with you and I'm manifesting you meet your future partner as soon as possible! Feedback is always appreciated~

#ask #softieusestela #tarot reading #ethereal visions deck

I got a lot of requests so I'll be closing readings until I've answered them! Thank you everyone for your patience ~✨

#reading update #personal txt

breelandwalker

Simple Spell - Full Moon Wish Jar

Intent: To harness the power of the lunar cycle for the manifestation and fulfillment of wishes.

Materials:

Small Jar with tight-fitting lid

Chime candle & fire source

Oil for sealing

Herbs and Items representing your wish

Ideal Timing: Waxing or Full Moon

Find a clear space to work. Make sure it’s free of fire hazards. If possible, try to work near a window through which you can see the moon. (If you don’t have one, that’s all right too, since you’ll be setting the jar out for the moonlight when finished.) Light your candle, focus your intentions, and get to work.

Select herbs and trinkets which fit inside the jar to represent your wish. For example, if your wish is for money or prosperity, you might include coins or small craft gems. If your wish is for health, you might include vitamin pills or a charm representing medicine. Check your books for herbs or crystals that correspond to your wish as well. This is your wish - make the spell your own. The contents of the jar can be whatever you want.

Use the materials that resonate best with you, but remember that your focused intention is the most important component of all. If desired, you can write your wish on a dried leaf or a piece of paper to give the spell a clear direction to work in.

Some common plants associated with wish-making include:

Bamboo

Bay Leaf

Blue Violet

Dandelion Seeds

Dogwood Petals

Nutmeg

Peppermint

Sage Leaf (any color)

Sunflower Petals or Seeds

Once your jar is complete, drip three drops of wax from the candle into the jar and circle the mouth of the jar three times with the oil to seal the charm. Then cap the jar and seal it with wax. Leave your thumbprint in wax on top of the lid. Place the jar somewhere that it will be touched by the light of the full moon and leave it overnight.

The jar should work for about a month, or slightly longer if you’re working with a supermoon. When the next full moon rolls around, you can recharge the jar by leaving it out overnight again, or make a new jar with a new wish.

Recipe suggestions under the cut. (And if you like this spell, you'll love my books!)

Happy Witching! 🌕💜

breelandwalker

You can also get my handmade Moon Spell Jars in the shop!

Books, spell kits, and homemade charms and accoutrements for your witchcraft practice. Owned and operated by Bree NicGarran, author of Grove

#rb #spells

sitting-1n-silence

It bugs me a little when I see people express not knowing how to start working with their ancestors. It's as easy as putting out a photo, a glass of water, and talking to it

deadspitfaedm

People are often paralyzed by the fear of doing something "wrong" in their practice, and while that is definitely possible I feel like ancestor work especially tends to in general be very forgiving and difficult to botch so long as you're respectful, take notes, and don't burn your house down.

ome-magical-ramblings

Everyone think they're the 5% who are going to have the crazy spirit interactions with ancestors when actually they're the 95% where your ancestors are litrerally your entry and support system in the spiritual world, they're the foundation and stability of our contacts. I think it is Selection bias of sort, where the people who are having the most intensely negative or intensely positive are the one who are vocal about their ancestral contacts...because someone who gets stabilized and empowered greatly or gets destabilized greatly is going to talk about ancestral work. It can go both ways, hurting us and empowering us...but 95% of the time it is probably empowering us.

mystmagia

many people feel they may offend their ancestors because in life they wouldn't have approved of the practice of veneration. ymmv but my experience has been mostly the opposite - the dead are grateful to be remembered and the method is incidental. also, you're allowed to change your mind about something even after dying. the post-mortem perspective might be more open to such things. guess we'll all find out someday.

sitting-1n-silence

Yeah that corolates with my experience working with the ancestral dead aswell. They are more often excited by the honor of being remembered at all. It's really where many people seeking entrance into necromancy or magic in general should begin building spirit relationships.

i think my practice evolved when I cut myself off from consumerism, there's too much focus in witch advice (esp for baby witches) about needing to buy stuff, you don't need to buy hundreds of glass jars, you can raid a glass recycling bins. You don't need a whole apothecary of herbs you just need a few basics. You don't need to spend a few days wages on a wand, a stick works fine. You don't need to buy special candle holders, bowls and plates for your altar, you can find them second hand. You don't need to buy a crystal pendulum, a hag stone on a string works better. You don't need crystals, you can forage for rocks and assign spiritual significance based on their attributes. (Ex I use granite as a protective and for strength)

Swapping out buys for finds has made my craft a lot easier and tools found and used from the world around me has grounded my craft a lot more and made my tools carry more meaning and it made my spell work more potent

#rb #ive always had to do budget witchcraft so a lot of this is familiar but genuinely some extra useful tips i didnt know #important #witchcraft #guides

Hii I'm Rose she/her , really confused about career so guidance on what career path is ideal for me when it comes to satisfaction and success, thank you!

Spread: 3 Card Career Deck: The Arcana

What Career is Calling You- Seven of Cups There are multiple viable options for you to choose from in terms of your career. You're surrounded by choices and wishful thinking which is overwhelming you. All these different paths may cause you to stall for longer than you should in the daydreaming phase. Be careful of options that sound too good to be true.

Your Advice- Page of Wands This card is telling you to pick out the choice that stirs a passion within you; something that inspires you and sets your heart aflame. It could be a more creative career. Being the Page, it may take some time to figure out which path brings you the most fulfillment, but it's worth it to narrow down your options and explore the ones that feel most meaningful to you.

Your Career Future- Knight of Pentacles A disciplined but slow paced card-if you keep putting effort in eventually you will see the rewards. Steadfast and conventional methods of progress like figuring out a schedule and task list may prove useful to you. Choose your passions and follow through with them and you will see success.

While I don't have much context on what your options are, I hope this helps set you on the right path, Rose. Good luck in your future career!

#ask #magicalpaperblaze #tarot reading #the arcana deck #feedback is appreciated if this resonated~

breelandwalker

General Advice for Beginner Witches

A brief masterpost of some of my advice posts for beginner witches and the episodes of my podcast dealing with the same. (There is UPG here, particularly where marked, as I base a good deal of my advice on my own experience and observations of other witches.)

Hex Positive Podcast Episodes

Hex Positive, Ep. 04 - Advice for Beginner Witches (July 2020)

Hex Positive, Eps. 6-7 - Come In For A Spell 1 & 2 (Sept 2020)

Hex Positive, Ep. 12 - Witching From The Broom Closet (Jan 2021)

Hex Positive, Ep. 24 - Warding A Witchy Home (Dec 2021)

Hex Positive, Ep. 27 - When Inspo Takes A Holiday (March 2022)

General Tips & Advice

I Feel Like I Might Be A Witch...But I Don't Know

I Have Mental Health Issues - Can I Still Be A Witch?

Can I Still Be A Witch And Use Magic If I Take Medication?

How Do I Teach Myself To Believe In Magic?

How Does Magic Work? (upg ahoy)

Will I Be Possessed Or Haunted If I Try Witchcraft?

What Are Some Things I Can Do To Get Started?

How Can I Start My Practice If I Don't Have Tools Or Books?

How Do I Organize My Study Materials?

How Do I Contact A Deity?

How Do I Worship My Deity If I Can't Have An Altar?

Tips On Working With Deities And Spirits (here be upg)

My Intuitive Spark Feels Low - How Do I Get It Back?

I'm In A Slump - How Do I Get Out Of It?

I've Reached A Stopping Point - What Do I Do Next?

My Candle Is Flickering - Does It Mean Something Bad?

How Do I Make A Magic Circle For Spellcasting?

What Happens If I Get Interrupted While Casting A Spell?

Do I Need To Maintain Positive Vibes For My Spells To Work?

What Should I Do If I REALLY Want To Hex Someone?

How Do I Know / What Do I Do If I've Been Hexed?

How Do I Become More Skilled And More Powerful?

How Do I Know When I'm Ready For The Next Step In My Practice?

Additional Tips For Developing Your Practice

Witchcraft Exercise - Quantifying Your Craft

Witchcraft Exercise - Dig Through The Ditches

Witchcraft Exercise - The Book of Lessons

Witchcraft Exercise - Home Brews

Tips on How to Visualize and Construct Basic Wards

Practicing Your Warding Technique

Cleansing Before Warding / Warding A Shared Space

Refreshing / Patching Existing Wards

Non-Appropriative Herbs for Smoke-Cleansing

Smokeless Cleansing / Other Methods

Recommended Reading & Book Suggestions

breelandwalker

UPDATES:

"Witch" Is A Gender Neutral Term (Yes, It Is. Shut Up.)

Critical Thinking Should Play A Role Building In Your Craft

Learn About Baneful Magic...Even If You Never Intend To Use It

Tips for Fact-Checking Your Witchcraft Sources

PSA - Will It Summon Demons?

The Toad Talk on Curse-Shaming

Friendly Reminder - Your Tools Don't Hate You

How Do I Know If I've Been Cursed And What Can I Do About It?

I'm Not Sure Where To Start. Is It Okay To Dabble?

I Feel Tired After Spellwork. Is This Normal? How Do I Deal With It?

How Can I Use Local Plants In My Practice If I Can't Find Magical Correspondences For Them?

Additional Resources

2025 Witches Calendar

Full Moon Info Post Series

How To Write Your Own Spells

Witchcraft Exercises for Building Your Craft

Witchcraft Supply Recommendation Roundup

Additional Book Recommendations

JSTOR Articles on the History of Witchcraft, Witch Trials, and Folk Magic Beliefs

Podcast Recs - Witches and Witchcraft in History

Podcast Recs - Debunking and Fact-Checking for Witchcraft Spaces

Creature-Wizard's Guide To Recognizing and Avoiding Conspiracy Theories and New Age Cult Scams In Witchcraft and Pagan Spaces

Additional Episodes of Hex Positive

Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library (May 2023)

Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch) (June 2023)

Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia (August 2023)

Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire (September 2023)

#rb #masterlist #guides #fave #witchcraft

Hi Shiloh, I'm P.P, a gemini (she/her). I’d like to ask how F.N.R, a virgo (he/him), feels or thinks about me. We're not exes, but we used to be close. I just want to know what's on his mind when it comes to me. Thank you!

Spread: 4 Card Relationship (Modified) Deck: Mystic Faerie

How He Feels About You- Five of Pentacles & The Lovers From these cards I have a feeling he might've developed stronger feelings for you and needed to distance himself to get over them. The Five of Pentacles is focusing on what you lack or have lost and The Lovers typically indicates romantic feelings or feeling very vulnerable and close to someone and making decisions that are true to your heart. He may feel isolated in these feelings, fearing you don't reciprocate and he may lose out on your friendship entirely.

Where the Relationship is Heading- Three of Wands Growth and expansion are in this relationship's future. If you reach out, you'll likely reconnect again. With your advice being the King of Swords I feel it may be on you to take the initiative here, but this card indicates it will be a productive and rewarding conversation. You both want to continue putting effort into the relationship despite the distance.

Advice- King of Swords I feel the cards are telling you that you may have to be the one to try and bridge the gap between the two of you first. Think clearly about what you want and be honest and communicative. The King of Swords likes to get to the heart of the matter-so it may be best to have an open talk about why you've been distant and how you can move forward. If he's not ready to talk, leave that communication line open.

I hope this clarifies some things for you, P!

#ask #anon #tarot reading #fae deck

Hello! My name is Maddie, and my question is, how will I do on my write score/essay tomorrow? I'm currently going through writer's block, so I'm struggling to write anything, and I'm really scared that I'm not going to do well on it because last time I barely did anything, which caused me to get a 0. Thank you!

Spread: 3 Card Situation Deck: The Last Unicorn

Two of Swords, Six of Wands, Five of Swords The Two of Swords says you're paralyzed by overthinking these two outcomes, Victory, represented by the Six of Wands and Defeat, represented by the Five of Swords. While you have been struggling with writer's block, you're blind to the fact that you're a better creator than you think you are. Put down the swords against your psyche and let your intuition flow, even something small is better than nothing at all. You're putting too much pressure on yourself and it's inhibiting what you can accomplish. Be proud of how far you've come, don't compare yourself, and try to include what you love writing about into your essay if you can.

I hope this helps, Maddie. I wish you luck on your essay tomorrow!

#ask #anon #tarot reading #tlu deck

Hi, I would like to know what you can tell me about my love life. I am currently single. Thank you, Nel.

Spread: 4 Card General (Love) Deck: Mystic Faerie

Past- Three of Swords It seems you were in a past relationship that ended in heartbreak that stung deeply. Your efforts were wasted and it feels like you needed some time between then and now to start dating again.

Present- Ten of Cups I feel this means you currently wish to find a partner who has potential for long term commitment, or it can mean you're content with your current support system (family and friends) but looking to add a partner in the future. You're either searching for or may have a form of that contentment with others. If you're not already doing so, make sure to rely on your support system.

Future- Knight of Swords This feels like a future romantic partner, though this can also represent yourself. The Knight of Swords is an intelligent pursuer, so this could mean a man not being afraid to show interest in you. He may also be ambitious and action-oriented. He may become interested relatively early and could want to rush things. Has the potential to be a good communicator, or communication is very important in your relationship.

Advice- Knave of Wands Have fun and date around but be firm with your boundaries and values. This is the card of limitless potential and passion, so put yourself out there! You may have luck on blind dates, dating apps, or seeing if any friends know any single men. The Ten of Cups feels like you aren't looking for short term flings, but if you explore your options you'll find someone who lights that spark-which could possibly be the Knight of Swords.

I wish you luck in your love life, Nel! Feedback is always appreciated~

#ask #justnel #tarot reading #fae deck

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