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To everyone feeling the grief or affected by the shooting in New Zealand:
I love you and stay safe. I will always support my Muslim sublimgs around the world. This is a difficult, terrifying, and sad time, but you all are loved and supported by non-Muslims like me. Stay safe, please, and DM me if you need someone to talk to. I love you all so much. ❤️
Types of Witches (UPDATED)
…A complete masterpost!
Read about the Updates/Notes:
Hello everyone! Here is the updated version of the WITCH TYPES list, including types that were missed and recommended. Please be respectful if there is some form of misinformation or typo on here; I tried my very best and took a lot of my own time and energy to do as thorough research as I could with what I have available, which is a very difficult and long task for somebody with low motivation. I am very in favor of constructive and polite criticism, but I will not tolerate people leaving rude comments without even trying to help me fix and provide the best information possible! Thank you so much to everyone who so kindly informed me of what needed to be polished up and fixed, you are all very lovely people for handling it with patience ~ And keep in mind, beginner witches:
You do not NEED to identify yourself as a type
You can choose to identify yourself as NO type at all
You can choose to identify with as many as you like!
Anyway, enjoy! ➺ Rainy
Each type includes a simplified description (for those who haven’t heard of the type, just to get a generalized idea. The shortened description is in no way meant to be discriminative or disrespectful), a few examples, and almost every bolded term includes a link to a (hand-picked) useful post/website for that type of practice.
Types of Witches
(Some may also fit into the second category)
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Solitary - Practicing by ones’ self; not included in a group
Secular - Non-religious / Not connecting with deity(s)
Eclectic - An individual’s practice that has bits and pieces pulled from different magickal and/or spiritual practices, respectfully
(Theistic) Satanic - Witchcraft that is often centered around honoring and/or working with satan in spellwork and prayer
Athiest/Laveyan Satanic - Witchcraft worked with the idea that satan is a concept, rather than a real person or entity (loosely put; it’s a very detailed concept). Also known as Satanic witches who fit the secular description.
Hereditary/Blood - Including oneself in the practice of witchcraft on the grounds of having been born into a family who also practices. Knowledge and practice may also be passed down through generations, and honor old ways of magick
Traditional - One who practices witchcraft by honoring and using old and ‘traditional’ ways of magick; this type of witch might be one to practice modern methods of magick, but they might also stick to traditional concepts or techniques
Christian - Witchcraft that is performed to honor / or is performed in conjunction with the Christian God as the primary and only deity
Hellenic - A form of non-witchcraft practice in which the practicer follows Greek ideals/culture and honors the Greek pantheon
Celtic - Magickal practice that is based from the Celtic culture, including its’ mythology, deities, old ways, and (occasionally) language / symbols. May also describe those who only worship Celtic gods
Science - A form of magick in which both metaphysical ideas and scientific facts/theories are mixed in together by the individual practicer
Types of Witchcraft
Keep in mind that each term’s explaination is the basic description of that type of witchcraft/magick; each individual witch might be a certain type but define it differently, as their practice may be different from the next witch
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Green - Utilizing greenery/plants/herbs/flowers in herbal and natural magick, such as creating blends of different plants or using primarily herbs in spellwork
Hedge - Also known as an astral title, a type of magick that is oriented around more spiritual work; astral travel/projection, lucid dreaming, spirit-work, healing, and out-of-body experiences are all practices included in this magick
Dream - (A possible variation of Hedge) Mindful and internal magickal practice mainly based from interpreting dreams and/or engaging in lucid dreaming. Those who intensify as this may “de-code” symbols and messages in the dream world similar to how one would use a divination technique.
Sea - A type of magick derived from materials and abstract ideas involving the ocean and oceanic world. Sea/Ocean magick can be worked using seashells and bones, sea weed, beach sand, driftwood, ocean water, etc. and a sea witch might draw their energy from that of the sea!
Storm/Weather - Magick that is worked by combining one’s energy with the energy of the weather, and most commonly rain. Weather witches will do things like collect rain/snow water, absorb the energy of a lightning storm, “whistle up” or manipulate wind, predict the weather, etc.
Cottage / Hearth - (A slight variation from kitchen) Magick that is weaved, worked, or embued into mundane tasks around the house or for loved ones. Cottage/Hearth magick may be worked into daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or any hobbies
Kitchen - Magick that is worked specifically through “kitchen craft” such as herbal mixtures, brewing, baking, and cooking, and honors many aspects of the natural world: including herbs, crystals, fey, and the elements
Tea - Those who drink tea, make tea, use tea-leaf divination, or enjoy blending herbal remedies! A variant of Kitchen/Cottage witch
Tech - Magick that is skillfully worked through technology! A tech witch will most likely have at least a few magickal apps on their phone, digital sigils, or an online/digital BoS and/or Grimoire
Garden - While having a garden and/or working in any type of garden; magick that is mostly (if not all) herbal and botanical-related! Garden witches take pride and find it calming or invigorating to work the earth, harvest that which they have planted, and are closely related to Green type
Elemental - Magick that is worked by honoring/acknowledging the 4 or all 5 elements: Water, Earth, Air, Fire, and Spirit. Commonly an Elementalist will dedicate different areas of their altars to each element, call upon them during spells and rituals, and use symbols to represent each
Water - Specifically centered on the element of Water; water scrying, collecting sea/storm/snow/river/spring water, swimming/bath spells and other water-related actives, creating and using symbols associated with water
Earth - Specifically centered on the element of Earth; grounding exercises, rock/soil collecting, strong appreciation of the natural world, creating and using symbols associated with earth
Air - Specifically centered on the element of Air; working with wind, using air-related tools (such as the wand), creating and using symbols associated with air
Fire - Specifically centered on the element of Fire; Using anything fire-related (bonfires, candles, burning objects) in most spellwork, creating and using symbols associated with fire
Flora - Much like a Green or Garden witch, those who work majorily with floral materials and flowers in their practice and in their spellwork! Their grimoire may be heavily associated with flowers rather than herbs, and likewise, one might use flower properties in spell or craft work.
Urban Primative/City - For those who live or prefer the urban/city lifestyle; magick that can be worked without the seemingly “traditional” ways of witchcraft
Faery/Fey - Magick for those who communicate and work with the fey during spells and rituals. Usually, those who work with the fey may also leave offerings regularly, as thanks for the assistance of a faery in their spellwork.
Spirit Working - A practice in which the person will perform spellwork in conjunction with or with the help of any manner of spirit. This includes Ouija, (sometimes) demon spirits, spiritual contact, etc.
Draconian - Refers to type of magick for those who call upon or work with dragons and dragon imagery in their practice; whether it be through astral matters or in spells and rituals
Seasonal - Witches who utilize and draw energy from the specific times of year for their magick, sort of how a person might have a strong love or connection to a certain time of year! This can also be spread out into Winter, Autumn, Spring and Summer witches
Embroidery / Sewing / Knit - One who embues magick into household “stitching” or “string” hobbies such as embroidery, sewing, knitting, stringing, and knotting ~ Basically, one who identifies with using knot or chord magick in many different skills
Paper - Magick that is worked with, essentially, paper! Burning paper written with sigils, chants, symbols or spells, creating magickal offerings, items, or sachels from paper, etc.
Music - Magick that is worked with music, musical chimes, or rhythm! Humming/singing, clapping, singing chants during spells, playing instruments (even simple ones, like the triangle or bells), or even just simply playing music during spellwork, magick, or during energy exercises are a few common things a music witch might fancy
Chaos/Chaotic - A type of magick utilizing new, non-traditional, and unorthodox methods. It is a new and highly individualistic practice, while still drawing from other common forms of magick.
Animal - (A variant of Green) Magick that is strongly tied to the animal kingdom, which includes a deep appreciation for all animals, and most often: usage of animal materials in spellwork. An animal witch will most likely be one who loves animals, a person who animals are immediently “drawn” to, and those who appreciate the natural world. Some animal witches might also use bones, wings, feathers, fur, skin, scales, (etc). from deceased animals in their magick, if they choose to do so.
Sanguine - Meaning “blood” or “blood red color” in Latin, a type of magick that deals with blood or other life giving fluid; life blood can also be represented through things such as water, or nutrients. A term for those who work with blood and life-oriented magick!
Sigil - A witchcraft working majorly with sigils, and the intent that can be put into them to active their power
Art/Craft - Witchcraft that can be worked through arts and crafts, simply put! One may embue macgick in creative activities such as painting, drawing, building, cutting, creating, etc.
Grey - A neutral witch, who practices magick that neither benefits or harms others. Grey magick may also both harm and benefit at the same time, balancing and neutralizing.
Bone - Witches who commonly collect, clean, and use animal bones in their magickal practice, and for things like altar decoration or magick-infused charms/jewelry. Materials used by those who identify as Bone witches are usually collected peacefully or after the being has passed on naturally!
Lunar - One who works magick with / honors the moon and it’s energy and phases. This type of witch is also one to favor casting magick during the night hours rather than during the day
Astronomy/Space - (A wider variant of lunar) Those who practice magick and correlate their beliefs in conjunction with the planets and stars! These witches may focus their magick with the properties of each planet, regularly read a horoscope or study astrology, and have a love of the stars and the night.
Energy - Those who prefer to do magick through energy exercises and manipulation rather than with many physical tools or materials; using the enhanced power of the mind and the body’s natural energies to bring about a magickal result or feeling. (Also may include aura work)
Crystal - Magick that is worked commonly with stones and crystals, such as during spellwork or for crystal healing techniques. This may also include chakra balance, crystal meditation… anything that uses crystals, really! A crystal witch may also have an extensive knowledge of stones, including how to identify them and using their properties.
Literary - Those who practice magick through books and literature; a literary witch may do thing such as using book divination, often study witchcraft/magick even after the “beginner” phase of learning, etc. Also a term used to describe witches in stories, books, or movies.
The following information was kindly given by lovely bedaelia! Her descriptions were so well-written, I decided to simply use her own)
Heathenry - a practice in which the individual follows, works with, and/or worships the Norse deities
Lokean - Someone who works with/worships Loki and/or any of his relations (Hel, Jormugandr, Sigyn, Angrboda, etc) ; does not exclude other deities.
Odinism - A faith that works mostly with Odin, Thor, Freyjr, Freyja, Frigga, and Heimdall.
Asatru - Literally “Faith in the [Old] Gods” it is a more specific branch of Heathenry that worships the major Nordic pantheon, minus Loki, Fenrir, or other “adversary” gods.
More on Heathen Denominations
Gaulish - A practice that involves worshipping Gaulish gods
Kemetic - Worshipping and working with Egyptian deities
Death/Necromancy - A practice that may combine Bone, Animal, Spirit work, occasionally also Blood. Using spirits to empower one self, hoarding bones, using graveyards, graves, the spirits of them, as well as the dirt (or even plants) that are found in them. May also honor the dead and/or gods who work with the dead. Also try this link.
Pop Culture - Uses pop culture as a main focus or inspiration for the craft. Using lyrics or movie lines in spells, worshipping and honoring pop culture icons or idols, use of fandom, and more. It is a very wide practice. Examples may include drawing from Harry Potter spells or using invented sigils from shows like Supernatural.
“Poison Path” - Working with plants, herbs, other items that may be poisonous, deadly, cause hallucinogenic effects, or affect the mind or body in some way (sometimes aphrodisiacs are included [?])
Desert - Using and utilizing the desert environment. Lots of work with hardier plants such as Cacti or Tumbleweeds. Use of the moon, desert earth, fire, rare water (especially rainwater), wind, local plants and herbs, as well as animals/creatures of the desert such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, and so on.
Swamp/Bog - Heavy use of water and moisture, rich we soil/mud, sometimes incorporates the use of bones, animals, and insects, especially the local plants of the Swamp
Types of Spellwork / Magick
Each term below includes a link to a resource of that specific type ~
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Candle
Herb
Crystal
Knot / Chord
Color
Energy Manipulation
Bottle / Jar
Vocal (Chanting)
(Physical) Binding
Poppet
Glamour
If you have any questions or comments regarding this post, please let me know! I tried to include as many types as I possibly could, as well as the information that others gave me from my first post, so I do apologize if your type is not here.
Every few months, I post an updated list. Please send me any information (by ask) that you would like to see added!
➺ Rainy
🌙Any Christian Witches? †
I was wondering if on this website there were any Christian witches?
I am one myself and would like to learn from your traditions and maybe share some of my own.
There are quite a few of us out here! Welcome!
My religion is Christianity at it’s basis, but I’m not very conventional with my beliefs. Still, for me, Jesus and magic go very well together.
For #nofilterwitchcraft! I’m feeling super under the weather today, so I decided to break out the good tea and French press. I do a lot of work with tea in my witchcraft. I don’t have the energy to spare to put my own into the tea, so the ingredients and whatever benevolent energy the universe wants to throw my way will just have to do. The tea is a rooibos vanilla chai mix from a local tea company in KC. Their website is www.dragonflyteazone.com!
No filter witchcraft: let’s be fucking honest
So something occurred to me today.
I’m sure this is true of Tumblr and social media as a whole, and not just Witchblur, but it seems like a lot of witches, particularly if they are new, feel a certain degree of guilt when they see all these posts by Elder Witches with Ye Olde Grand Altar with Flawless Aesthetic and Perfect Perfectness at all times.
And let’s be honest.
None of us actually fucking live like that.
Our altars get dusty. Our workspaces get cluttered. Maybe our space isn’t very ideal to begin with, when we’re not carefully cropping out the crappy edges. Don’t lie: at most times apart from when we’re taking pictures for Witchblur or IG, it can look, well… not exceptionally magical. And certainly not as straight-up supernatural as it does after we’ve gotten done editing it within an inch of its life.
So I propose that on Saturdays, as an act of encouragement and solidarity to witches – and baby witches especially – who are feeling guilty for not being something that doesn’t fucking exist, we post #nofilterwitchcraft.
Take a picture of anything having to do with your witch-ness, that is not tailored for perfection, not carefully pruned, not super aesthetic, and throw it up on Witchblur or IG. It doesn’t have to be a working, per se. It can be anything, as long as it’s witch-related in some way.
Here’s mine.
This is my usual workspace, which is a tiny side table which usually shares space with my ugly speakers and in this case, also some random hair shit. Also in-frame is my extremely ugly early 2000′s fold-away caravan mattress (which I couldn’t be fucked to actually fold up today), and my cover-less duvet. In other words, I am more or less a mess.
Let’s see yours. Tag #nofilterwitchcraft and I’ll reblog if you want.
This is a wonderful idea✨
Got to remember this for next saturday! My workspace is always a mess and covered in incense ashes.
Feel free to post it whenever you want! I’ll check the tag and pick some to reblog on Saturdays though.
So I seem to be *actually* getting around to this on Sundays. Keep ‘em coming!
I can try to do this! Most of my witchcraft stuff is in boxes due to preparing to move. Most of my magic comes from these boxes rather than a nice little altar I have set up somewhere.
Today was a rainy, overcast day. Perfect for getting tea from our local cozy cafe.
Heads up PayPal is changing ToS again
And they are getting even more strict when it comes to not using invoices for charging for Digital Goods.
Whatever Invoices make you uncomfortable or not, you gotta start using them if you want to keep your PayPal and your money. Changes starting this October 19th.
Honestly I don’t get why so many artists are so overwhelmed by invoices, takes just a few clicks to set up.
And is not only “oh you have to use invoices because PayPal says so” if you don’t use invoices you’re putting yourself at risk of being scammed by an user abusing the buyer’s protection.
Since PayPal ain’t got no idea of what those $50 you received were for, but the buyer is saying they didn’t got anything for the money, PayPal will just side with the buyer.
I’m seriously begging ppl, start using invoices. I’m tired of seeing ppl complain their paypal was banned, or is under investigation, or worse, the $100 they got for a very complicated commission, 3 months later get a refund issue.
just
start
using
invoices
for your own sake.
Here is how you use invoices because I can’t keep playing devil’d advocate, yes I would love to help you get your PayPal restored but just this last month I had to help three persons, and they were MORE than aware of this issues.
Just protect yourself.
Step 1. You login and click here
Step 2. You click create new Invoice. YOU NEVER CLICK REQUEST MONEY, unless you want to risk yourself to get scamer by buyer’s protection exploit and not only lose your money but your paypal account, and any future paypal linked to your irl name.
Step 3 You follow this steps
1. Invoice for amount only
2. Ask your client for their PayPal email and put in that field
3. Add a vague description of what you’re doing, something like “Character Coloured with Background” is good enough, and if you need more than 1 character you can type in “2″ where it says amount, or just say “2 characters”.
Warning: don’t type in “Naruto rawing Sasuke”. That will get you banned.
4. Click send.
Optional steps. Create a template, doesn’t take more than 10 minutes and it will save you a lot of time for future invoices, you can even click on “items” right next to “create invoice” and add a list of services you offer such as “character sketch” “character flats” along with a price, so next time you invoice you just add to the invoice from your list of items and you saved yourself some more time.
More importantly, you protect yourself from buyer’s protection exploit because if PayPal knows you’re doing digital goods, then you will be allowed that you did in fact created a digital good.
Keep PayPal happy, as for right now there are no alternatives to this service, and this is the only source of income for many freelancers.
Stay safe.
Heads up, all commissioning artists
I’ll be doing this from now on!
ADDING THIS BC I HATE PAYPALLLL OK so when you send/make invoices…it doesnt let you choose ‘digital good’ or differentiate between “goods (as in physical)” and “services” (as in doesnt need address) which is what you could do with micropayments…. SO WHEN U SEND INVOICE the buyer will be asked for their shipping address. ( I even had the options turned off for shipping?? I was pretty sure there USED TO be an option that you turned off and then it wouldn’t ask for shipping, but that doesnt seem to work anymore? I went to where the setting was and still had the boxes unchecked, and yet my buyer was still getting asked to put in shipping address, and when invoice was paid, i was being asked to provide shipping label by X date or Consequences.) SO APPARENTLY YOU HAVE TO DO THIS as the SELLER
SO go to the invoice (i think this can be done BEFORE the buyer pays?? Didnt try myself tho, i did it after it was paid), and click on VIEW DETAILS in that first box
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click ADD TRACKING INFO (YES COUNTER-INTUITIVE AS BALLLLLS.)
of course HERE IS WHERE YOU'RE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS ON PROCESSING DIGITAL GOODS. HIDDEN BEHIND A BUTTON YOU WOULDNT PRESS IF YOU WERE, SAY, TRYING TO SELL DIGITAL GOODS. Select Order Processed/Service Rendered
YAY this stuff fills itself out and you can save and not have to worry about shipping your Digital Intangible Product to a very confused seller. I am so salt about this. excuse me while i go cry angrily.
Think I’ll reblog this for my own use…
Guess I gotta get used to sending invoices for all transactions soon then
NO EXCUSES GUYS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHER ARTISTS.
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The over-sexualization and objectification of women in Western Mystery Tradition groups, traditional witchcraft circles, and in pagan and polytheist traditions in general is extremely pervasive and toxic to everyone involved…. There is a massive, massive difference between supporting women’s sexuality and objectifying them for it, and that objectification comes in many forms, including the erasing of our humanity by pinning goddesses to us, the apparent entitlement to our sexuality, and not letting us define us.
@scarletmagdalene, “The Toxicity of Objectifying Women in the Craft and Other Occult Trads” published on Tea Addicted Witch (Patheos), 17 July 2018.
Catholic folk magic tip #11
You probably have heard the following saying, once or twice in your life. “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. Cooking food for a man (or anyone) is a good way to win his (their) affections. And in the past seven years, that has certainly proven to have a deep truth to it. When you’ll find yourself in a position of frequent cooking, for someone, or your family, you will start to experience the ease of with your food can sooth arguments, stir up an evening, or make grown men weep. Seriously, a heavenly tarte tatin, a full Sunday roast, home-baked bread, a sweet-and-slightly-sour cherry pie and a wicked tomato chutney, all have the power to make someone weep. Werther said weeping is through joy or horror of being forced to eat it, is up to you. To start off, there is probably something your parents, or you grandmother, haven’t told you about cooking. Magic. Good food, great food, takes magic to get it done. How? Well, first of all, you wash your hands before anything, and you pray over the ingredients. You pray to Mary, and whatever saint you think you need, to bless the food. Blessings will season any food to the max. So be sure to use them well and ample. But don’t forget the physical seasoning! The second thing is; tell your fruit/vegetables/butter/whatever, how darn good and tasty they look. And how much better it will be when you’ve combined them. It may sound silly, but just do it. No ‘but’s‘, just crack on with it. When you are cooking be sure to repeat a prayer or two. Or combine actions. With adding salt, hold the salt, while you quickly whisper a prayer to Mary. Or any saint. Then add it. Also, when you add fresh herbs from your own garden, thank the plant for it’s aroma/flavor. Make cooking a living thing, the magic will follow. This also goes into cooking family dishes. Making something you remember your grandmother used to make, but don’t have her recipe? Pray and ask her to be with you, to guide your spoon and hand. Sing songs when you can, especially the one in your mother tongue. This will go into the food, especially when you stir them in. Usually go clock-wise, for good luck, and especially when adding seasoning/herbs/blessings. Because you want your food to ‘grow’ in flavor. Last of all; keep your kitchen clean and well organised! Or at least clean. When you clean your kitchen, light a candle afterwards or during. And pray, sprinkle any scented water around, or wash with it. Pay special attention to the door into the kitchen, and the backdoor, if that is also in the kitchen. Clean them frequently, even if it is a quick wipe down with a damn cloth. Here is were the energy comes and goes. And god know’s what people drag into your kitchen on a daily basis. Keeping a cross, or a Rosary there would be a good idea. A statue of Mary would be even better. That was all for now. You can find the previous tip *here* Have a good day. - Toverij & Spokerij
August 11th, 2018: Partial Solar Eclipse in Leo/Mars in Capricorn “The Tyrant King must die!”
The Universe isn’t holding back it’s punches. We traditionally have two eclipses (a solar and a lunar eclipse) per year. Only two. But 2018 is a year of amazing exceptions and on August 11th, we will undergo a rare, third (partial) eclipse to catalyze our summer of retrogrades. Now for those of you who are new to astrology and pondering over why an eclipse is so important, allow me to break it down: eclipses of any kind signal new beginnings, overdue endings, the passing of fated events, and inescapable change. They’re a turning point where issues and hidden secrets must be brought forth into the light-usually through the form of a crisis or the assumption of an endeavor. Eclipses are doorways. Once they happen, the world shifts irrevocably, and doesn’t go back to the same as it was before.
You can always tell the attitude of an eclipse by which node it’s occurring near. What’s a node, you ask? They aren’t planets or any physical body in the sky but mathematical points upon which we can chart the position of the sun, moon, and earth. There’s two of them; a north node and a south node. This solar eclipse happens in the North Node which highlights parts of our life that need improvement, karmic growth, and moving forward into grabbing our destiny. It might feel like we’re being called by the distant future to acknowledge the truth of our life’s purpose and step up to batting plate. And astrologically speaking, we are.
The buck doesn’t stop here, Tumblr! Two more exotic features embellish this solar eclipse that are worth mentioning. We have a Mars opposition that’s bringing the war planet closer to Earth than it’s ever been since 2003. And before 2003, it took Mars 60,000 years to get to where it is now! With Mars being in such close proximity to us, it’s influence is currently on overdrive, and turning up the heat. Not just metaphorically but physically as well! This Mars opposition has been currently cooking us in deadly heat waves, breaking records that feel like screaming red alarms for the ecosystem, and bringing death in it’s wake to those unfortunate ones without access to air conditioning or protection. It’s been turning up our anger issues as well.
The other very unprecedented aspect of this rare eclipse is the presence of a “Yod”, otherwise known as “the finger of God”. Sounds pretty important, huh? But why is it important? And what the heck is it? A Yod in astrology is a configuration between two planets in Sextile (60 degrees apart from each other) that are connected to a third planet at their inverse midpoint. This creates a thin triangle shape, almost like a wand or a lazer beam, synthesizing the power of the two sextiled planets into the third planet. And guess where that finger is pointing? Take a wild stab in the dark! Yup, you’ve probably already guessed correctly. This Yod is pointed directly at the eclipse. My partner deepens this understanding by mentioning that “Yod” is part of the Hebrew alphabet, corresponds to the number 10, and carries the ideas of insemination. It’s the injection/exertion of Source’s will into the world before any manifestation in the physical. It’s a seed and contained within that seed is all the necessary data for that process, the divine plan, to occur.
I’ve been a witch for a long time. I’ve been around the block a couple of times this lifetime and bought the whole damn carnival in previous ones. Without a doubt, I can tell you true that the Universe doesn’t put on a show for absolutely nothing. These are crucial times we’re living in. Our ideas, our discourse, our actions taken on August 11th will ripple throughout time and impact the course of human history. Choose your position on the global chess board wisely.
That being said, let’s move onto those specifics. Shall we, friends, and enemies?
[The partial solar eclipse with it’s smitey finger will be pointing at Pacific Standard Time early in the morning at 2:57 a.m. Again with the early morning guerrilla warfare, huh Universe? Probably won’t be in the thick of it until later that day…]
Looking at where everything is on the chart for this eclipse, it appears that Source has created two different camps for the planets to sit in. One camp is in Pisces/Aquarius/Capricorn and the other is in exuberant Leo. There is a divide happening.
Jupiter and Venus are on one of the side lines watching this. Venus is anxious and dissatisfied at 4 degrees of Libra, seeking comfort in this situation where there’s absolutely none, and insisting that beauty, love, and diplomacy should solve the argument the solar system is having. However, the diplomacy that Venus is asking for is shallow, and drowned in the noise that Jupiter is expanding to inflammation. Jupiter is the EXTREMELY MASSIVE planet that bestows growth, expansion, and fortune. Jupiter is square to both Mercury retrograde in Leo and the Sun; let’s also not forget that Leo is ruled by the Sun and has a tendency to be arrogant. Therefore, the sitch here is that Jupiter is adding fuel to the Mercury retrograde fire! Zeus heard you like boastfulness and miscommunication. So Zeus is putting more boastfulness and miscommunication onto your ego and throat chakra so you can miscommunicate while you’re being a prideful dick.
You see, an internal examination is about to take place, hosted by the eclipse. This will be a silent conversation with yourself at first…but may very well leak over into the things we say and the words we choose to hear. Or probably scream, seethe, or declare from our mounting anger at the chains we’re placed in. And at the state of predatory affairs that robs us of a feeling of harmony. The ideas of this internal conversation are being formed in camp Pisces/Aquarius/Capricorn where Neptune and Pluto (retrograde) join hands together to point accusingly at camp Leo-who’s stuck in how assured the rightness of it’s identity is and triggering boundary issues. Let’s examine camp Pisces/Aquarius/Capricorn first in order to understand the underlying motivation of the eclipse examination and discourse…
Neptune in Pisces is using it’s retrograde sirens to call people into the deep oceanic waters of a spiritual quest. For those of us refusing the call, it can also be a time to get caught up in our illusions, evasiveness, or kingdoms of isolation. Unfortunately Jupiter, who’s donned the guise of Scorpio, is acting with Neptune in a Trine to make sure you confront your shadow self and the dark, psychological demons of your soul. Either route taken will have you heeding this plunge into the spiritual world to activate and manifest your dreams…or your nightmares. This is some surreal vibes. Possibilities once thought impossible are now on the table.
Pluto is journeying up the mountain of Capricorn at 19 degrees. My imagination paints the image of Hades climbing the ladder of earth’s governments/authorities, holding the black scythe of death, but not ready to unleash it’s power yet. Pluto is retrograding so instead of allowing death to take us into our next lives, we’re clinging to the past, or “the way it is”. We might be trying to hold on to old ways. We might be advocating for those old ways too! Following the program that’s been set out for you or forced to endure it. Jupiter has fingers in this kettle of fish as well. If you remember in the paragraph above, Jupiter is hanging out in Scorpio, which is-yup, the zodiac sign controlled by Pluto!
[Let me further add that in America’s case, this energy is particularly felt. It’s America’s Pluto Return right now. Ever heard of a Saturn Return where all your responsibilities and karmic debts get paid? A Pluto Return is when you’ve completed a whole cycle and are transformed by it. The country of star spangled power abuse is confronting a death and rebirth. Do we hold on to the systems and mandates we’ve been setting the world on fire with? Or will there be a change from within? Only time will tell.]
You should asked what Uranus is doing. You really should.
These two outer planets synergize when Source/The Powers That Be pushes Uranus retrograde straight into a T-bone (or T-square) with this eclipse event with the help of Mars! Like crashing your car backwards into a gasoline tank conveniently set in your path and causing an explosion. In this case, with those retrogrades active, an implosion.
The Lord of chaos, change, and revolution throws it’s lightning bolts of Source’s inspiration at Mars. Mars is retrograding in Aquarius, the zodiac sign of Uranus, and funnels unexpressed ideals and passion into the smitey finger of Source (Yod) being made. This particular aspect of August 11th’s solar eclipse is the entry point upon which the divine will move and inject the world with the next set of events, the next thrilling season of Life: Planet Earth.
And so, the topic of next season is breaking the chains of our spiritual delusions-as portrayed in whatever authority binds us from acting out our destiny and soul’s unique purpose. Whatever these structures are must be obliterated and destroyed in order to make way for the future.
While it’s a crap shoot to predict how Uranus will carry out Source’s narrative-it’s always going to do the unexpected and so trying to predict anything is folly-but I can say is that Uranus quincunxes Venus, redirecting back into the Yod through Saturn retrograde. So basically I can tell you what’s not going to happen. You’re not going to be able to smooth this over by going into your comfort zone, disassociating, or bartering with an outside source that it needs to be fair for you. Saturn is shooting that down hard with karmic debts you’ve avoided.
Now that we’ve talked about what’s energizing the internal dialogue this eclipse, how about we scoot onto camp Leo?
The finger of god is pointing to the sign of creativity, expression of ego, leadership, and the throne of kings. In particular, an asteroid sitting in Leo. The sign and constellation of Leo is said to predict the rise and fall of world leaders. And the Universe, curious to see how many objects it could fit into this regal sign, decided that four was enough. We have the sun and moon mirroring each other in the same 18th degree of Leo, speaking emotionally, and projectively of wanting to remain in our own little world like a rosebud refusing to bloom despite intense pressure from outside forces; the stronger the force exerted, the more adamantly we cling to our little worlds, and refuse to open our minds to the truth of the bigger picture. A solar eclipse unfolding within Leo at it’s 18th degree implies that our little worlds will be subject to change despite our resistance to it. Leadership is about to transform. The Sun is also inconjunct Pluto so, infuriatingly, this change of leadership will only be obvious in hindsight. We’re not going to see who the crown is passed onto until after these retrogrades are done. And something, the fundamental pride that cause the downfall of a governing structure, or civilization is being set into motion.
[This eclipse hails back to 19 years ago in August 1999 when the sun and the moon eclipsed in the same degree of Leo. During this time we had a bunch of United Nations Council Resolutions which redefined what the original letter of the law was pertaining to: organizing civilian organizations, issuing a cease fire in the Congo, a resignation of one leader to institute another, the establishment of human rights in war-torn Sierra Leone, addressing child soldiers and recruitment, and stripped Indonesia of it’s independence “temporarily”. I can only guess that these issues will come full-circle here at the primary elections we have taking place on the eclipse. I predict that Trump’s family separation policy will be an important topic on August 11th. There were also two violent shootings that broke out during the August 11th, 1999 solar eclipse. One of them at a Jewish community center. Whatever you do on the eclipse, PLEASE stay safe, and on alert.]
Mercury retrograde is conjuncting the eclipsing sun and moon. It’s being inflated to disastrous effect by Jupiter. With this interaction going on, we’re prone to prideful words, and an inflated sense of entitlement. We believe our ideas should rule and dictate to the majority! We want to plant the philosophies of our revolution onto everyone’s gardens so that OUR plants grow. Or we’re defending our garden from outside invaders, sowing foul weeds in our strawberry patch, and robbing us of our ability to control our life from a place of self-authority. It’s a battle of ideas that decides who takes the throne, wearing the robe of glory, and receives rulership over the microcosmic and macrocosmic throne. Which set of logics will seize the crown?
It’s all decided by Pallas Athena, a minor asteroid seated in-between the eclipse, mercury retrograde, and the North Node of destiny. Those of you familiar with their Greek mythology will recognize the name Athena. She’s the goddess of wisdom, strategy, war, and matters of skill. She sees the bigger picture in this chaos. Her eyes can pick out and connect the patterns, trends, and algorithms of everything that’s going on. At 17 degrees of Leo, Pallas Athena doesn’t give a flying shit about the letter of the law, and rather favors the true spirit of the law.
“If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.”
Thomas Jefferson poignantly described the attitude of Pallas Athena here during this eclipse. The Yod powered by camp Pisces/Aquarius/Capricorn is pointed directly at her. The smitey finger directs itself to single her out. She will be the final judge and executioner of who achieves victory on August 11th, 2018. I encourage you all to get in contact with your gods, guides, spirits, and totems of wisdom during this whole inflamed affair! The Hellenic practitioners out there would do well to anoint themselves with olive oil, wear their owl feathers, and clear our thoughts mentally to prepare. Witch tip: I’d use the tarot card “The Chariot” as Athena is credited for first inventing them. She, after all, crafts the tools of war. Work with her to craft your own because…well, based on the astrology in the next 20-40 years, war is inevitable. And it’s already breaking out in riots, planned strikes, and division. Arm yourself with true wisdom.
Witches, wizards, necromancers, spirit workers, those who work with the roots to those who work with the runes, psychics, elementalists, alchemists, star seeds, other kin, chaos magicians, and ceremonial practitioners…and any other magic-user in the world that I haven’t named, hear me! Dreamers, believers, and activists, please listen! Hell, if there’s even supernatural beings out there hearing me like vampires, werewolves, and shape shifters…please indulge this random human when I say that this eclipse is historically pivotal! It will decide how the law around the world is interpreted. Whether the authority we institute will and how we enact it will enslave or set us free. And who’s philosophy drives the boat that everyone on Earth rows in. Mars enters Capricorn a day after the eclipse taking the victor’s philosophy and making it happen. So on August 11th, use your ideas to create a better future. One we can all peacefully live in. Do your best magic.
Because this one counts. This one really counts.
Le Roi est mort, vive le Roi.
The King is dead, long live the King.
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Kitchen Witch Tips
Here are a few tricks I’ve picked up along my kitchen-witchery journey:
• When frying meat, use tongs and always add the meat to the pan by laying it away from you. This prevents the oil from splashing and burning you.
• Do not prep and cook at the same time. Finish your prep before adding anything to a frying pan or sticking anything in the oven.
• 4 tbsps is equal to ¼ cup. So when something calls for 1/8 of a cup, it means 2 tbsps. No one has 1/8th cups.
• If a recipe calls for buttermilk but you’re all out, add 1 tbsp of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Boom, you have buttermilk.
• Burned the bottom of your pan? No worries, I do it all the time too! To get those stubborn bits off, add water to the pan and boil it once more on the stovetop. This loosens up the grime so you can scrape it off!
• Keep brownies, cookies, and cakes moist by storing them with a slice of bread. The treat will remain decadent while the bread will harden and crust up.
• Speaking of crusty/stale bread, if you want the best french toast, leave your bread out overnight. Stale bread soaks up more egg/custard and will result in richer, Fuller pieces of french toast.
• Before frosting your goodies, stick your frosting spoon/utensil in the fridge. Colder utensils make for better frosting-spreaders.
• To prevent your cakes from cracking or rising unevenly in the oven, place a dish of water on the rack below. The extra moisture helps cakes cook evenly.
• Eat and use veggies and fruits that are in-season!
• Buy local produce when you can.
• Always work with sharp knives and always slice away from yourself. Dull knives and cuts are no good.
• Lean cuts of meat like pork tenderloin and chicken breasts toughen up when cooked in the oven, on the stovetop, or on the grill. To keep some of the moisture, wrap them in foil or add a sauce to the pan.
• Your measurements don’t have to be perfect! It’s okay to spill a little flour here and there!
• If you screw up a recipe don’t get discouraged! Cooking and baking are trial and error. Both skills come with time and part of the fun is making a few mistakes along the way!
• Intent is important. It doesn’t always matter what magical ingredients you’ve added to the dishes, sometimes intent and reason for making are the strongest most powerful forces you can garner during the process.
• Everyone has different tastes! Some people may not like what you make, others may enjoy it whole-heartedly. Don’t get discouraged if a few people shy away from your food!
That’s it for now! I’m sure I have many more to share, but until then, keep cooking!
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Oh my god, food extract is not the same as an essential oil.
Food extract is the flavoring of something cooked down into a carrier oil or alcohol that is safe for human ingestion.
Essential oil is the pure extract of the plant refined down and distilled for concentrated medicinal purposes to a significantly higher strength than simply adding ground up mint leaves to your water. The two are not comparable in any way.
Cinnamon extract and cinnamon essential oil are not the same thing.
One is about 100 times the strength of the other and can also cause acute organ failure. I’ll give you a hint, it’s not the food extract.
Sweet gods I’m not trying to be mean, I want you to be aware and safe and stop putting yourselves and others at risk. Please.
Like maybe my tone is hard to read, maybe it just comes off as really angry but it’s not, it’s fear and worry. I read posts and clutch my head in alarm going “no! No! That’s how people die!” And then I get exasperated because a bunch of people not formally qualified chime in with “um actually this is a lie” and it’s not, it’s really, really not.
I’m not some big pharma advocate. I’m a crunchy witch hippy just like you with salt rock lamps and rose quartz all over my house. I just happen to have spent the last 15 years of my life studying the actual science of holistic medicines and I’m trying to help you not get hurt (or worse) becuase you trusted a sales person with no idea what the ever loving hell they were talking about beyond a sales pitch designed to maximize profit. Gah.
I see this so often in the Mommy world. There was a lady not long ago in one of the mom groups who was really worried about her toddler. He’d had a persistent cough for weeks and the doctor couldn’t figure out why. Someone asked, well what have to tried to treat it with, so far? She said she was using a humidifier, honey, and eucalyptus EO in the shower every night.
Yeah.
In case you were wondering, eucalyptus can cause respiratory distress in young children.
Sadly I don’t wonder. I have a friend whose daughter died from a home made menthol oil chest rub. She wasn’t even ten yet, but her mom– a qualified aromatherapist– thought she’d be old enough to handle it. She went into respitory distress and died seizing in her mother’s arms on route to the hospital. It was one of the most harrowing stories I had to listen to during my holistic training. She stood up there, on this podium next to a bunch of ponzy scheme essential oil sellers who looked like they wanted the floor to swallow them, and said “I killed my child with good intentions”.
I’ll never forget the look on her face.
So to reiterate, children under the age of ten should not be directly exposed to things like eucalyptus oil, peppermint or wintergreen. If you are using such things in your house and your child starts to complain of headaches, lethargy and general “feel worse”, don’t just assume it’s the cold/flu. Those are all signs of menthol sensitivity and they only get worse with increased exposure. Ventilate the room, take them outside if you can until the air clears. Do not apply again.
Rapid onset wheezing may be a sign of allergic reaction or possible asthma attack triggered by the menthol too. If they tell you their chest is warm or fuzzy when you use it, that’s another sign it’s not going down well with them. Again, ventilate the area or remove anything you applied to them. Administer inhalers if necessary. Watch for any more labored breathing or if they suddenly go limp or you can’t wake them up. If they do call 911.
This can also apply to people with allergies and asthma who are otherwise healthy.
One of the safest, natural ways to alleviate congestion is with just pure good old fashioned warm steam. Keep the air moist, drink plenty of warm fluids. Menthol can help relieve the feeling of congestion, but there’s limited evidence to suggest it actually clears the airways. And for the love of god don’t inhale mustard or horseradish (I’ve seen that suggestion on posts too, though how you’d get those oils I don’t know). That’s literally what tear gas is made of.
I apologize sincerely for bringing this long post back into your lives, fam, but I’m getting inundated with questions about what can the possible harm be if you dab a little neat peppermint oil on your child’s skin to help them with a little head cold, and this is the most succinct way I can put it.
The harm you may do, is in fact death. I am not telling you these things to be a kill joy, I’m telling you so you won’t accidentally kill yours.
welsh floromancy - part one
In Wales, often used in predicting love, weather forecasting, as well as protection from spirits and the tylwyth teg. We have a lot of rituals and superstitions tied to them, and being a lover of using flowers in spells I’ve spent some time compiling an introduction to Welsh flower divination/magic use…
NOTE: These associations are geared to Welsh traditions. I think taking bio-region and culture into account is important when using flowers in magic, so yours might be different.
Bluebell (hyacinthoides nonscripta)
Spring. Enchantment and subsequent danger. The faerie realm. Do not venture in a wood to pick bluebells or you may be led astray. A field of bluebells indicates faery magic is at work, and the ringing of the flowers is a death omen. Take great care when working with them for they are prized among the folk.
Daffodil (narcissus poeticus)
Early spring. Water. Association with two Saints; Saint David and Saint Peter. In some areas they are called “babies’ bells” but only babies and children can hear their ringing, suggesting connection to the faerie realm. It is bad luck to see one blooming alone.
Daisy (bellis perennis)
Spring. Water. Returning innocence and cleansing burdens. Known as llygad y dydd, “eye of the day”. Used in matters of love, especially in the youth. One will pluck a daisy with a question in mind, and with each removed petal chant, “much- a little - devotedly -not at all”, with the last petal determining the question. It is said those who die young are reborn as daisies.
Forget-Me-Not (myositis species)
The Moon. Earth. Prosperity. Hidden wealth. Powerful when used for talismans and wealth spells. Unlucky for lovers. Do not trust faeries or apparitions who hold them in their hand.
Foxglove (digitalis)
Summer. A sacred and deadly plant associated with the Ellyllon, the Welsh grove faeries. Known as “meng ellyllon” as they and their Queen Mab wear the blooms as gloves. Used as offerings to earn their favour.
Lilac (syringa vulgaris)
Water. Predicting rain, working with rain. Ill omen if brought into the house. Guarding the dead. Mourning. The colour is said to bring on madness if gazed at too long.
Marigold (calendula)
Sun. Fire. Extroverted manifestation. Predicting storms, as they close when it will rain. Hang a garland on the doorknob to protect from evil spirits. Can used for yes/no or other picking choices in divination.
Meadowsweet (filipendula ulmaria)
Late summer. Death, eternal slumber, as well as brides. Gwydion and Math used meadowsweet (alongside oak and broom) to form the maiden Blodeuwedd. Useful in love spells, especially if done before the flower blooms in the wild.
Pansy (viola tricolor)
Water. Love. Marriage, partnership, all matters of the heart. A flower associated with brides. Do not gather on sunny days as it will rain and disappointment will follow.
Primrose (primula vulgaris)
Winter and early spring. Youth. A cure for pain and frenzy. Used in love drinks and potions, which become dangerously potent. They indicate the presence of faeries and can be used as offerings, but seeing them bloom in the summer is a bad omen.
Scarlet Pimpernel (anagallis arvensis)
Spring and Fall. Predicting rain. Known as “ploughman’s weatherglass” for their weather-predicting abilities. Said to cure melancholia and keep sad thoughts from those who wear them. Useful for sleep spells or banishing lower spirits.
Sources and further reading:
The Physicians of Myddfai
Britain’s Wild Flowers, Rosamond Richardson
Folk-lore and folk-stories of Wales, Marie Trevelyan
British Goblins: Welsh Fairy Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions, Wirt Sikes
someone explain the jewish holidays to me like i'm 5 years old
Purim: They tried to kill us, we survived. Let’s tell the story, wear silly costumes, and get wasted. (Optional: have a carnival or a play!)
Passover: They enslaved us, God freed us. Remember this via a big ceremony/feast and then don’t eat bread for a week. This is a big one; you’re going to have to clean your house and host all your relatives.
Tu B'Shevat: It’s Earth Day, let’s eat some fruit.
Simchas Torah: We read the entire Torah every year, and we got to the end! Let’s have a dance party and then start all over again!
Tisha B'Av: They destroyed our temples. That sucked.
Rosh HaShanah: Happy New Year! It’s time to ask (and grant) forgiveness for the wrongs done in the past year, pledge to do better, and wish for a sweet new year. And go to synagogue for HOURS.
Yom Kippur: Rosh HaShanah’s somber counterpart. God decides on this day your fate for the next year. Repent your sins, hope for forgiveness, and fast. (And go to synagogue for HOURS.)
Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Sukkot: Harvest festival! Sleep in a hut under the stars.
Shemini Atzeret: Man, I don’t even know?
Shavuot: God gave us the Torah! That was pretty nice of him.
Chanukah: They busted up our temple and tried to forcibly convert us. We responded with guerilla warfare. Let’s eat some fried food. Candles!
So basically the entire Jewish holiday calendar is giving the middle finger to death and high-fiving, with or without various combinations of prayer and foods.
Yup. Or as we say, “They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat.”
Anti Impulsive Purchase Pouch
As someone who often makes impulsive buying decisions with an ungodly amount of money I don’t have, I needed to find a solution to make me stop.
I usually buy new things when I feel lonely or stressed – kind of a way to fill the emptiness. Waiting for all the new stuff to arrive is such an amazing feeling, but… once I hold them in my hands, I feel just as empty as before, while feeling horrible for spending so much money.
That’s why I had this little idea of making a little “Anti Impulsive Purchase Pouch”, to remind myself that it’s not always necessary to buy new things, and I wanted to share this little ‘ritual’ with you.
Materials I used:
Let me tell you one thing first!
This little pouch isn’t about a set amount of items that you’ll have to put inside. It’s about you becoming creative with whatever you have at home, so you won’t need to spend any money to do so.
I’ve opened all my drawers and digged out several items I found fitting for this very cause, and this was the first step in understanding something important:
“I own so many things and I don’t even realize that.”
That’s right – sometimes we only look at items we don’t have and feel the urge to buy these, but we often forget all these stunning items we already have at home.
So here is what I found for myself:
A silvern pouch in which I put all my items. If you don’t have a pouch, you can just use an old sock, or an old shirt, or whatever else you can find! It’s all about creativity, and making the best out of it!
A few coins I’d found, because this is all about being aware of how much money I spend, and on what I’ll spend it.
A lovely piece of Clear Quartz, charged with my intention to make wise buying decisions from now on. I am someone who asks their crystals for assistance first, and if it feels right, I know this crystal is up to help me!
A tiny bell, which, to me, symbolizes an ‘alarm bell’. Whenever I’m close to make a new purchase, I want an alarm bell to ring inside my head that makes me hesitate.
A dried leaf of white sage, charged in moonlight. I absolutely love white sage! It makes me feel happy and complete whenever I smell this scent, so of course, it has to go into my little bag!
A symbol I’ve drawn with closed eyes. I love making symbols for certain purposes, but I’m not really creative at all! That’s why I just close my eyes and let the pen run down the paper. If I like it, I’ll keep it as my personal symbol for this very reason.
And lastly, a key pendant I’d bought years ago. This is the key to self control!
I’ve cleansed and charged all these items with sage and intention, because that’s just what I enjoy doing. Let all the negativity out, while performing my own little ritual with the intention to not buy so many things I don’t need anymore.
While putting every item slowly into my little bag, I repeated the following affirmations over and over:
“I will only buy what I really need.”
“I make wise purchase decisions.”
“I’m creative with what I have.”
“I will think clearly before making a purchase.”
After closing the bag, I held it in my hands and moved it close to my heart, then repeated the affirmations yet again while imagining to cast silvern light into it.
And once that was done, I put it under my pillow, where I’ll leave it for quite a while.
I already keep thinking about it a lot, so I know it works just as intended!
