The Trans Folk Witch

A witch standing in the blowing weeds of life

[dionysiaan]

if theres any advice I would give to beginner witches looking for initiation it is this: you dont have to take the first comer. really think long and hard about if that energy stream/pantheon/etc is one you wanna be associated with and whether you can live with who you might become if you do join up with them. because initiation WILL change you, and its just a matter of knowing who your best allies are and what ripple effects it will have on you.

choose wisely. this is not a choice you can take back without making enemies.

[the-trans-folk-witch]

Hi sorry to bother you, but I'm interested in La Santa Muerte and I was wondering if you recommend any books

Yes of course! The best book ever is La Santa Muerte by Angus Fraser. There are pdfs online. Don't pay for it. Its been out of print forever and its around $300 now. It has a lot of images in it that are gorgeous. Its definitely a coffee table book. Any other book is written by problematic white people or written in spanish and never translated so ive not read them. (So cant reccomend)There are a few Latinx authors of books in english such as Tomas Prower. But they are pretty bland and occasionally have entirely made up stuff in them. But better than nothing maybe??

If you Reallllly want good info, take these classes offered by city alchemist. I took them and they changed my practice forever. They arent cheap. But soooo worth it.

https://www.cityalchemist.co/smhc

[the-trans-folk-witch]

The Blue Devil Reigns: Frostbite Incurs.

Before the devil was red or goat-headed, he was blue. I kindly ask you to read this article to see what I mean.

Above is a modern picture which i have chosen to represent this devil in my practice. I bring to you the fourth devil. The winter season. A spirit i alone have welcomed into Ozark witchcraft. He is the cold and pestilence. He is the blue the body turns when it is found under the snow. He is the suffering of winter. He is the first devil and rules the first season of the year. He brings with him the flu, covid-19, and many other seasonal illnesses. His messengers are the rat and the blue jay. His song is the honk of the geese as they try to flee him. He is the chill upon you as the wind blows, the coolness of peppermint and candy canes in your home. He is there when the power goes out, when the fireplace dims, and as the snow thickens. He is the first devil cast from heaven. Left alone in the cold of earth. He is Lucifer. He is Jack Frost. And he is here.

[the-trans-folk-witch]

The Holy Foreskin of Christ The Rings of Saturn and their worship.

Old religious men touching children aside, circumcision is a complex form of religious ritual.

The Holy Foreskin of Christ, also known as the Sacred Prepuce, is a legendary and highly debated relic in Christian tradition. According to some medieval and later Christian writings, this was the foreskin that was removed from Jesus during his circumcision, as described in the Gospel of Luke (2:21), which took place on the eighth day after his birth in accordance with Jewish law.(So January 1 is the day of its veneration in catholic rites) The concept of the Holy Foreskin is not found in the canonical texts of the Bible, but it became a subject of fascination in the Middle Ages, leading to various stories, relics, and theological debates. And yes, folk catholics, I do worship God's foreskin.

Origins and Legends

The idea of the Holy Foreskin first began to gain traction during the medieval period, particularly in Europe. Several churches, particularly in France and Italy, claimed to possess this sacred relic, each asserting that they held the true or one of the authentic pieces of the foreskin of Christ. Over time, the relic became an object of veneration, even though it was never formally recognized by the Catholic Church as part of the official canon of Christian relics.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Holy Foreskin as a significant object of devotion appears in the writings of the Abbot of Saint-Denis, who described a relic that was said to be the foreskin of Jesus. Some stories claim that the foreskin was miraculously preserved and displayed as a means of deepening faith.

The Relics

Several European cities claimed to have the "true" Holy Foreskin:

Bovino, Italy: One of the most famous relics was said to be held here, reportedly found in the 8th century.

Amiens, France: Another church, the Cathedral of Amiens, is said to have been in possession of the Holy Foreskin for centuries, though it was lost during the French Revolution.

Rome: The Vatican also had claims about possessing a relic of the Holy Foreskin, but this too was lost or destroyed in the course of history.

At one point, there was a whole collection of places that claimed to have different pieces of the foreskin, but as time passed, most of these relics were lost, destroyed, or their authenticity called into question.

Symbolism and Theological Implications

Theologically, the Holy Foreskin represents a unique intersection between the human and divine nature of Christ. The act of circumcision was part of Jewish law, and by undergoing this ritual, Jesus is seen as fulfilling Jewish law while also embodying the intersection of the divine and human. The idea of a sacred object connected to the physical body of Christ opened up deep theological discussions about the relationship between the human and divine in Christ.

Some medieval theologians saw the Holy Foreskin as a symbol of the Incarnation itself — the mystery of God becoming fully human. Others believed that it possessed miraculous powers, such as healing or the ability to bring blessings to those who venerated it.

Decline of the Cult of the Holy Foreskin

By the late medieval period, the veneration of the Holy Foreskin began to fade. With the rise of the Protestant Reformation, which emphasized a more scripturally-based faith, many relics were dismissed as superstitions. The Catholic Church did not officially recognize the Holy Foreskin as a legitimate relic, and many of the claims surrounding it were dismissed or debunked. Furthermore, as the cultural and religious climate shifted, the importance of bodily relics became less central to Christian devotion.

In modern times, the Holy Foreskin is largely considered a curiosity or an example of medieval religious imagination, rather than a serious theological object. It remains a subject of historical interest and cultural fascination, sometimes appearing in literature, art, and discussions about medieval Christianity.

The Holy Foreskin of Christ stands as a testament to the medieval church’s engagement with the physical body of Christ and the desire to honor and venerate anything directly connected to Him. While its status as a legitimate relic is widely questioned, the story of the Holy Foreskin speaks to the deep religious and cultural history of Christianity, where even the smallest part of the divine body was believed to carry immense spiritual significance.

The Rings of Saturn

The idea of the foreskin of Jesus as the Rings of Saturn is certainly an imaginative and surreal concept, one that blends religious imagery with cosmic symbolism. While there is no historical theological tradition directly linking the Holy Foreskin to the rings of Saturn, such a metaphor is an intriguing way early scientists used to explore the intersection of sacred and cosmic symbolism... and to trick Catholics into believing in science or other planets. Here is a quote discussing its history

"In a book, written in Latin, titled De Praeputio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Diatriba (Discourse on the Foreskin of Our Lord Jesus Christ), Allatius made his extraordinary claim. This was just as the scientist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) had pointed his telescope at Saturn and discovered its rings, which he initially described as “ears”. He mistook the rings for two other other planets situated close by. Using his new-fangled telescope, Galileo was endeavouring to make sense of the stars and planets, much to the consternation of the church. The Vatican made Galileo’s life hell and Allatius waded in to the debate about Saturn with his bizarre theory. The church didn’t like the way Galileo was divorcing the heavens from the bible – and turning the celestial realm into something wholly scientific. Far better to have the common people gazing upwards and thinking it was all God’s own creation. So, along came Allatius to try and bring Jesus back into the picture. He thought that as Jesus ascended into heaven, he left his foreskin in the sky, becoming the rings of Saturn." from Beardy History

The Foreskin of Jesus: A Symbol of the Divine Incarnation

The foreskin of Jesus has long been a symbol of Christ’s human nature—His participation in the fullness of the human condition. Circumcision was a Jewish rite, and by undergoing it, Jesus marked His conformity to the Law of Moses. The foreskin, as a relic, is not just a physical object; in the medieval imagination, it became a mystical sign of the Incarnation, the moment when the divine entered into the material world. It was something both profoundly human and yet connected to the divine mystery of Christ’s nature.

In Christian theology, the Incarnation—the union of God and man in the person of Jesus—was a cosmic event. Through Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection, the very fabric of reality was transformed. In a sense, Jesus’ foreskin could symbolize the delicate boundary between the infinite and the finite, the eternal and the temporal. It is a part of the body of Christ, but it is also a part of the world He came to redeem.

The Rings of Saturn: Cosmic Boundaries and Cycles

On the other hand, the rings of Saturn are one of the most awe-inspiring and mysterious features in our solar system. They are composed of billions of particles, ranging from dust-sized particles to boulders, which encircle the planet in an intricate, beautiful dance. Saturn itself is often associated with the grand, cyclic nature of time, decay, and rebirth. In astrology, Saturn is the planet of boundaries, restrictions, and time—much like the ways in which a human body has its own boundaries and limitations.

The rings of Saturn are not solid but are composed of countless small parts, which move in orbits around the planet. They exist in a delicate tension between gravitational forces, centrifugal forces, and the larger cosmic law of motion. In a way, the rings can be seen as both part of Saturn yet separate from it, circling around but never merging with the planet itself.

The Metaphor: Christ's Foreskin as the Rings of Saturn

Now, if we take the foreskin of Jesus and envision it as symbolically linked to the rings of Saturn, we are engaging in a mystical and poetic interpretation that blends religious and cosmic imagery. In this metaphor, the foreskin can be seen as a boundary, much like the rings of Saturn, existing as a point of transition between the earthly and the divine. The foreskin is a part of the human body of Christ, yet it exists as something set apart—a piece of the divine incarnate that remains both intimately human and yet sacredly separate.

Just as the rings of Saturn encircle the planet, so too might the foreskin of Christ be seen as a ring of divine grace, encircling His human form, marking the point where God entered into humanity in the most intimate and physical way. The rings, suspended in their cosmic motion, may symbolize the eternal nature of Christ's humanity, constantly orbiting the central truth of the Incarnation. They could represent the divine perimeter, beyond which God's pure nature remains untainted by the imperfection of the material world, while at the same time remaining immanently present within the created order.

A Bridge Between the Human and the Divine

This metaphorical connection between Christ’s foreskin and the rings of Saturn could also suggest that both are symbols of divine constraint—the foreskin being a physical sign of Christ's humility and submission to human law, and the rings of Saturn being a cosmic sign of the boundaries and cycles that govern the universe. Both act as limits that are nonetheless filled with divine meaning.

In this sense, the foreskin, as it was historically venerated as a relic, could be seen as the focus of divine power, just as the rings of Saturn hold the tension between material particles and the gravity of the planet. Both exist as distinct yet integral parts of a greater whole, one tied to the sacred mysteries of Christ's body and the other to the vast mysteries of the universe itself. Together, they reflect a cosmic order, a rhythm that speaks to the intersection of the finite and infinite.

The Eternal Circle of Grace

In a more spiritual or poetic interpretation, the rings of Saturn could also be seen as a metaphor for grace that surrounds Christ’s human nature, extending outward like an endless circle. Just as the rings are in constant motion, so too is Christ’s grace ever-present and moving through time and space, encompassing all of creation, drawing all things into Himself. The foreskin, though seemingly a small and even mundane part of Christ’s body, could then be seen as the embodiment of God’s infinite humility and love, a small piece of the eternal divine truth, ever revolving around the cosmic center of Christ’s Incarnation.

Conclusion: A Cosmic Mystery

The idea of Jesus’ foreskin as the rings of Saturn is not an interpretation found in theological writings, but it opens a creative space where the sacred and the cosmic can meet. By drawing on both the physical nature of Christ and the celestial symbolism of the planets, this metaphor highlights the infinite, mysterious, and ever-present nature of God's presence in the world. It’s a reminder that the divine can be found not only in the highest heavens but also in the most intimate, earthly parts of life. Whether in a severed foreskin or the greatest cosmic phenomenon, The foreskin/God's grace is always near, always surrounding, and always transforming the world.

Lets start a fertility cult around this thing tumblr.

I am always open to share bits of my veneration practice in private.

[the-trans-folk-witch]

Spirits Within Part 3: The Ouranic Self; A Divine Spark.

*This post is the opinion and belief of one folkloric witch. It is not a historical reference post or source for proper study. It is just spiritual beliefs I have formed from what I’ve learned in history and from other trad craft traditions. This is not a part of all witchcraft traditions and is not a belief all people hold. Feel free to disregard what doesn’t resonate. If you like what you read please let me know. I am always open to topical discussions.

The Ouranic Soul has been called many things by different folks. Some titles being largely misused but nonetheless accepted: The Higher Self, The Holy Spirit, The Holy Guardian Angel, The Bird, The soul or even the True Soul. It is a source of light within the head. It is essentially your brain, thoughts, beliefs, personality, your creativity, and overall just... you.

This is also the part of the soul that carries knowledge and a thirst for more. However, within many modern New Age circles this “higher self” is seen as something we must all strive to better or achieve an unreachable goal. It is seen as something that we are disconnected from despite being our actual soul... This belief is valid from a folk healing perspective and in spiritism traditions. But the New Age movement has pushed this spirit into a self-help and therapized category I find issues with. Whereas spiritsm has taken it from the perspective of achieving a heavenly afterlife. A model laid over the idea of catholic afterlife experiences. I find spiritsm to be way more healthy and respectful of these two concepts. However I am neither a New Ager nor a spiritst. I dislike the concept of this soul part being tied to the "higher self" I hate pointless psychoanalyses of religious practices being forced upon witches as I wrote on in part 1.

Winter is quickly approaching here. I think back to a time when spring was considered the first season of the year. It was then moved to the birth of Jesus in December. But now the new year starts in January. Although the calendar is an illusion of men; I choose to believe in it. Winter is the start of the cycle for me.

December 20-21- the darkest day of the year-marks the time when the sun returns. From then on the days become longer. The spark of life returns to the world. Christmas lights are sparkling, Jesus has been born, and there is a spark within all human interaction. I view the "higher self" as part of this spark.

From the time of the big bang, creation, what have you, humanity was to become the leaders and holders of intelligence. I believe the Ouranic self, as i prefer to call it, is the seed of creation within us. It is the source of wisdom that ties us to the divine or creation. It is the cosmic connection all minds have to the stars above. The head is its resting place. It is aligned with light bringer entities, knowledge, learning, self awareness, healing. It is the hearth of the three souls. We retreat to it in the cold when the body is tired and the heart is cold. We read, we create, we sing, we listen.

In my own practice, the divine spark is aligned with the "catching of the holy spirit" as seen in Ozark Pentecostal traditions. However it differs in a small way. To me, the "Holy Spirit" is permanently within us. It is not called upon from an outward source or god, it is gifted to us once we become awakened or aware of the spiritual path ahead of us. It is the hunger for knowledge that is within us. Maybe even the hunger for power. (Whats the difference between knowledge and power?) I find myself using dove imagery to describe it. Just like the holy spirit in fact. I use the prayers of the church for it, the bible verses, and anything celestial or angelic I can find. However, i find a deeper connection to it than Christian's. Because it is not a spirit of god, it is my spirit. It was made by the divine and placed in me forever. Similar to the way many other protestants view it. It is the voice within the mind that gives us wisdom. But sadly, not everyone's gains wisdom on its own. It steals it from others or has a desire to stay ignorant in all ways. This is the common human. Someone who hates "gnosis" and loves bootlicking.

I can't help but think of my place in this community. I am a source of knowledge for men to drain to feed their own spirits and wallets. Many a time have I been milked for information for books, blogs, articles, and podcast. Only to not be mentioned, paid, or thanked. This is the struggle of transness and of a developing Ouranic soul. We witches, healers, and cunning folk are the spiritual leaders of today and of ancient times. And most trans people are these same titles in history. Our ouranic self is and will always be stronger than cis peoples. It is a fact. What better way to acquire wisdom than to undergo an identity crisis? Queerness is a leg up for the ouranic self. The misfit feeling creates a hunger that the average person will never know. Your mind develops to cradle the divine spark in a way theirs never will. You have the strong calling to research and obsess over the spiritual in a way that overlaps nicely with your autism or OCD. Your neurodivergence is a super power here. we were made to be divine leaders. Not to fit into the world of man. Our differences improve our souls. So i say I will never let terfs push their wombs into magical spaces as if they are superior to trans women. No longer will I allow mental illness to be seen as weak. And never will I allow a non-marginalized group to call themselves a witch. If you are not on the side of the oppressed you will never reach heaven. If daily life in capitalism, workplaces, or social setting, is easy for you then the title is not yours. A mind can not grow if it is not challenged. And your "higher self" as they call it is not as high as you assume. In 2025 we must remain strong. Find your people. Hold your spirits close, and find power in your soul. Things will get wors ebefore they are better. Each time your core beliefs are challenged is a time your mind expands and your passions are strengthened. Ride the wave and start a movement.

[the-trans-folk-witch]

The Red Devil Stirs The Boiling Pot: A Red Apple Turns Man Wicked

Autumn is in full swing as I write this. The fresh apples of September have become the yellow and red leaves of October. Soon they will become the woolen blanket of leaves on the cold earth in November.

My devil has shifted as the seasons have. From the Boogey man came the Foul One. The red devil of the west.

The devil wasnt always red. He was traditionally green, black, or blue in Europe. It wasn't until the protestant reformation that he became popularly known as red in the United States and soon the world over. The red devil was commonly depicted as a silly little thing who was quite imp like. He was said to stir the pot metaphorically and physically. As if the souls of the damned were boiling in his cauldron of torture. It was his job to take his staff (wand?) and stir, whip, beat, and prod condemned souls. Just as one stirs, whips, beats, and prods in the kitchen.

His imagery is toted in the west during the fall and he remains somewhat a god of Halloween, the dead, hell on earth, and wicked celebrations of the veil thinning. He is the apple bobber, the bonfire, the hard cider, and the fornication of lovers in this romantic and chilly time. He is the suffering we endure when white girls tout their pumpkin spice lattes. He is the cause of the season. The Great Pumpkin if you will. He is the flame of hell made man and stored within the jack-o-lantern. He is the commander of demons and unruly spirits. He is the butchered face of a gutted pumpkin. His seed is toasted and eaten warm with spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. He beckons the witch to bake poisoned apple cobbler or pumpkin pie filled with urine. He is the altering of foods for blessing or bane. The great chef, the burning man, the roasted imp. The season is fully his as are all who celebrate it. Halloween is truly a demonic holiday.

[the-trans-folk-witch]

The Booger Man of the Ozarks; King of The Witches and Lord of The Haints.

"Dont go out tonight. The Booger Man'll geetcha!" as my grandmother would say.

Instilling a fear of the dark In children was a way of keeping them safe in a place full of venomous snakes, cavernous holes in the ground, rabid dogs, and predatory religious leaders.

In the "old Ozarks" - a time not that long ago, there was a great fear of not just the dark, but the spiritual entities running amuck within it. Haints, spectors, boogers, and witches were believed to take to the skies, crawl out of holes in the ground, or out of a hollow tree and do as they wish to whomever they come across.

As many trad witches know of "the man in black" or various titles of the devil as he attends the witches sabbath; in my own life he is the booger-man. He is the creature of the night who rules over all within the darkness. He is the one who grants the skins of the booger dog to shapeshifters during the dog days of summer.

One cant help but feel this need to escape the sun and to only go out at night during the hottest days of the years. It is freeing to explore the wilderness or the bodies of others under the moonlight when the temperature outside is mildly cooler than when the sun is out. It is the booger man who frees us from the clutches of a depressing summer heat. The humid daytime is filled with pain but the humid night is wet and arousing. The Dark One fills the air with the sound of crickets, cicadas, and the light of fireflies. And he fulfills the desire of all witches and spirits. The great wish-granter as I call him. The initiator of witches, the granter of familiars, the father of lies. The most present and complex form of the devil in my craft; as he lies below the earth as i write this. I bring him above from the great below and darkness consumes the land from the east as the sun sets in the west. The clouds roll in, the hot rain pounds on my naked back, and i roll in the mud as the booger dogs do before the hunt so as to mask their scent from their prey.

A belated happy dog days to you. I hope the chase was thrilling.

This was scheduled to post earlier this summer but it never did...

[the-trans-folk-witch]

The Triple Goddess of Wicca, and why she must be killed : Another trinity with a problematic following

What better time to bash Wicca than the present? At the time of writing this it is nearing the height of Autumn and All Hallows is lurching towards us with natural disasters all along the southeast of the US. Hurricanes are bringing ruin to the homes of the innocent, as well as the possible deserving conservatives of Florida.

At this time I am in deep thought of the many times in history that loss, death, illness, and danger upon a group of people was seen as a "cleansing" by the Christian god. The Aids crisis is a great example of this. It was seen as natures way of ridding the earth of queer folks. so why should we not view the hurricane as such a riddle?

In relation to problematic religious views that damage queer folks, I wanted to disect one of these religions. Wicca, a religion with many branches and problems. This religion -as many know- prides itself on its pagan origins and distance from Christianity, while still displaying the same issues Christianity presents to the world. A religion where the pedo-priest becomes the rapey-coven-leader. A space where women are just a womb for a man or god to lay seed in, and most pressing; a place where trans bodies are ignored. Another religion made by a cis white man and taken too far.

I was inspired to tackle the beast that is this neo-religion by the load of terfs that have plagued my inbox for the past 3 years. These Dianic-Wiccans seem to forget the cultures that bore their goddess also created many stories of gender-bent gods such as Hermaphroditus who is most famously known. Shikhandi, who is labeled as a FTM warrior. Lakapati, whose gender changed many times in Filipino history. And Apollo who has a myth where he lived in the form of a woman for 7 years. As we all know, transness is older than wicca will ever be, and there is no use in continuing to argue with dianic -terfs on the internet. So, instead of berating them on their lack of historical knowledge, I want to pinpoint the thing within their faith that this trans-exclusionary "feminism" stems from. Their goddess.

We all have seen the links made to Hecate or Diana in their religion. The concept of an ancient goddess having three main forms or titles to call on. But what maddens me is the ignorance that many non traditional wiccans spout off. As if they are from an ancient tradition of Hecatean worship. When their triple goddess is historically claimed as a purely wiccan invention by the mouth of Gardner himself. The dissent from traditonal wicca to neo-wicca has been maddeningly full of lies. This religion did not evolve, but made space for more issues. If you asked the first or traditional wiccans who they worshipped, you would hear they worshipped the gods of wicca who were revealed to Gardner. Not an entirely Greco-Roman rip-off. Yes, the triple goddess may have been inspired by triple goddesses of history. But she is much newer and much more problematic than her ancient counterparts. To think an ancient tradition such as hecatean devotion has been watered down and conflated with a made up goddess that prioritizes women's usefulness to man as her purpose. To be more clear, let me roughly describe Hecate's triple form in history. Hekate of the moon/sky, Hekate of the earth, and Hekate of the underworld. A goddess who was encompassing all places and aspects of life. The ultimate power of the world. She was not this maiden mother and crone being. She has been reduced to this western concept of "maiden, mother, and crone". As if counting the stages of a woman's service to men is to be empowering. As if all women must be these three things. As if women are only worthy of worship if they rear children, or had a period of chastity (maidenship). A spirit that was made up by a man with a breeding kink has claimed the titles of hekate and are now toting her images as if they are her. People are holding this goddess close to their hearts and wombs only to mock greek culture despite not having greek ancestry. Cis women are using Hekate's image to attack trans women and use this made up triplicate nature of child birth and their British founder's obsession with women's bodies to make us seem unnatural. Yet, here they are pretending Hecate, Diana, or whatever name they are aimlessly slapping on this goddess is of natural pagan origin. It all satirically contrasts with the actual historicity of transness. Imagine having the nerve (read: ignorance) to mock me for being trans as if it is a new thing, when the very gods you're using to back it up are from the mind of a mortal man. Trans people have and will always be divine. Even without bearing children, having a womb, or lying with a male god. Your obsession with your baby making abilities is not the feminism you think it is. You can be so much more you terf wiccans. Yet you cling to the parts of yourself a man told you to. Do not use your body as a weapon to shame my body. Because we are both equal in the eyes of men. worthless, and only for sex. Whether its to make a baby or to give a man a shameful night to remember with a tranny. You, like i am, are just a fantasy. And your god emulates that.

Before you tell me I am sexualizing the titles of the maiden, mother, or crone too much, notice how the religion does that itself. Lets not forget how often wicca has holidays devoted purely to their two gods having sex. The maiden claiming to hold this fertile power and being a feminist figure of virginity while also slightly drifting into purity culture is not exactly the feminist religion wicca intends to be. Its damaging if anything. The maiden is simply a title given to woman to hold until she was made pregnant. There is little depth or actual ties a true maiden in the religion may relate to in this goddess. It is such a flat epithet which holds little use for ones faith other than to claim your youth and sexual awakening. And yes, being young and sexual is in line with feminist ideas. Embracing sexuality or the lack of sex is empowering. But this empowerment was not intended by Gardner. The "feminist" nature of the maiden is fairly recent and flawed. And it is still being marked as a woman's title which she can not move from in life until a man allows her to become a mother.

The mother is a a more three dimensional aspect of this spirit. One I think wicca did mostly right. She is the typical mother goddess all religions have. She can be loving, stern, etc. And yet, she is still hollow. Who would she be outside of the other pagan cultures she is based on. Where is her originality? And do modern wiccans realize Gardner did not share the same ideas of her as the religion does now?She was made by a man's idea of a woman just as many other goddesses were, but who was she before? There wasnt always an origin myth. She was the maiden. Wicca tries to make this growth of a goddess reflect human growth expecting it to make her relatable, but it falls flat. She is a mother. cool. She got pregnant. What if a worshipper has no interest in having kids, fertility obsessions, or the sort? what is the point of even worshipping her? in the early stages of wicca, she wasn't a mother goddess in the sense of caring for her worshippers. Gardner in my belief fully intended her to be a way to pull women into the religion by utilizing the growing feminist movement of his time. She was a way for him to express his mommy issues in a spiritual sense as well as to discuss sex between man and a woman in a disturbingly hetero-centric way. It started off as a minor sex cult in the eyes of Christians. And there was some truth to that belief. The mother was cause of this. She allowed space for men to get women to embrace their sexuality in a group setting. It was masked as a feminist idea instead of the reality which was men perversely trying to discuss nature's sexual powers and the power of creation. Many a coven spent time sharing intimate stories and ideas in a setting that was more than just friendly. And I can not be convinced this was not for male gain. With the spread of femininism there were covens who of course tried to rid the group of creepy men. But alas, they all fail to admit the religion was crafted for the very things.

The crone is no better. She is today revered as a source of wisdom or power. Yet in a coven system this "wisdom" is just older coven members using their age as a way to act smarter than their fellow members. The spirit of the crone is an archetype we see in many cultures. I can respect the usefulness of it in one's spiritual hierarchy. Yes, older women are wise. I say this with my fantastic and loving grandmother in mind. But the crone of wicca originally was not as multifaceted as she is today. She was the ending of life. But most importantly and unbeknownst to female members, she was the ending of a woman's sexuality. The idea that after you're old you are no longer beautiful. You are no longer having sex with the male god or bearing children. you are no longer useful to a man unless it is to inspire his art or give him ideas as a source of wisdom. The crone too was made by a man's idea of female aging. The god and goddess were presented to us as a pair on equal footing, but the woman was just to fulfill a role. The god serves an equally damaging role too. Enforcing ideas of masculinity and protectiveness. But it does not hold the same weight as the triplicate nature. It does not follow a man into every stage of his life expecting him to change multiple times. The crone is the end of female empowerment. She is not a servant to her children or husband like the mother, but a servant to men who seek knowledge.

Wicca had a feminist appearance at one time. But it has not aged well. Although many covens try to be inclusive to queer folks, we can not ignore how its own gods do not acknowledge us. I understand the interest in wicca that many (mostly newer) witches have. The hunger for a community or a mentor. But forcing yourself into a highly performance based and gendered grouping is not going to result in a deep faith or fulfilling spiritual life. Yes it can be nice for those of us with OCD or autism to put all of the spirits in boxes and to categorize them into a balanced or symmetrical hierarchy. (god and goddess, sun and moon, life and death.) But the dualism in this religion reflects the gender binary and transphobic agenda within the religion. It can not be escaped. In fact, it is so infectious that traditional witchcraft spaces have adapted these male/female concepts. We have forgotten how feminine the devil is and how the witchmother has a beard. We have allowed our spirits to be organized in ways that fall within the binary. And it all started with Wicca.

So as a response to this malignancy in our community, I kindly tell all of my terfy readers to get fucked. Preferably by the old wrinkly cock that leads your coven.

[the-trans-folk-witch]

Another dual-faith Ozarkian?!?! Hello, kin! Good to see others in my neck of the woods on here :)

hello dear. many of us are here, we just aren't too loud. Its grand to hear from someone else.

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A Warning to new witches

Reading makes you smarter. But reading does not mean you are smart. This applies to those who read occult texts as well. Just because it is about magic and witchcraft, does not mean you are smart to read it. Be discerning of authors, publishers, and wording. You should not judge a book by its cover but you SHOULD judge a book by its title. be cautious of books using words like ____ Magic(k). The overuse of adjectives to describe types of witchcraft are purely used to make books attract crowds who follow trends. An example would be "Lunar Magick" which is a title to over 200+ books on amazon. They use these names to get your money for very little information. Most of these self published books are plagiarized or just watered down versions of actual grimoires with a historical basis. Be perceptive. And if you struggle to discern if a book will be good or not, ask me! I try to read the shitty throw away books just so I can help educate my mentees on what to NOT do. Know your enemies including bad authors. (Matt auryn is one of these bad authors. No matter how popular "psychic witch" is.

Here is my recommended reading list on pagebound (the y2k themed and woman owned goodreads)

Kill God and Become a Witch | Pagebound

My witchcraft favs - dont read them in the order below. Start with Folk witchcraft and all of Roger's books. Then the order is your choosing

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Post Herbalist, Pre Pre-Medical traditional Witchcraft: a Joke but a reality.

Before I hand feed you my BITTER solar-infused coffee-induced rant, let me give a few ( comically self made) definitions: *see notes

Post Herbalist witchcraft: "energy work**" and magics that are performed by peoples with no means, funds, or ability to obtain herbs and knowledge of herbal medicine for magic and health. This loss of knowledge is due to colonization, fear of herbalisms ties to witchcraft, and the push for modern"white medicine. Note*- I fucking hate the term energy work, yet the magic itself is very very real and used by me.

Pre Pre-Medical witchcraft: -Not to be confused with Pre-med schooling in preparation for grad school.- Pre Pre-medical is what I call the average knowledge of modern medicine that the average person can obtain by ways of public K-12 schooling and the internet. Its place in witchcraft is the knowledge of medicine and the dangers of herbs and or anti-vaxx/med dangers within magical communities. In essence, Pre Pre-medical witchcraft is the belief in modern medicine as well as magical healing methods. Not to be confused with holistic healing which is utter bullshit when taught as completely factual in organized religious spaces.

With these definitions explained less blurred in the mind of the greater trad witch community, and ignorant tumblr onlookers, I move on to my spiel.

As a professional witch, conjurer, seer, and drama queen, I struggle to find a home amongst communities that have watered down witchcraft for a younger, whiter, and less informed audience. Gone are the days of nuance and professionalism. Today is now ruled by forever-beginners, eternal-newbs, and influencers turned teachers. With this post I hope to separate the wheat from the chaff and find the cream of the crop.

To practice witchcraft in a time where herbs are expensive yet taught as the only means to perform spells; and at a time when cities and suburbs have ruined free access to native plants; I find myself performing more prayer and power based magics. No longer do i spend money on herbs, candles and the like. Nor do I plan to purchase the land required to grow my own. I invest in verbal charms, prayer, writing, movement, and my own bodily secretions. I jokingly call this "Post herbalist Pre Pre-Medical witchcraft."It is more informed and rooted in history than generic "energy work". And is less concerned with the consumerism that is forced upon modern witches via herbs and more. The joke is the name is so humorously long and ignorant that it kind of works. I expect the internet will love it considering you folks love putting every adjective before "witch" such as "solar witches" and "crystal witches". Although I suspect people looking for such titles do not have the attention span to read this wordy blog post.

In 2020 I challenged myself to go a year without spending a dollar on my magic. Here we are in 2024 and I'm still going. Yes I use plant materials. Yes I buy things for spirit offerings. But no. I don't have a huge cabinet of herbs and candles. I fully rely on my spirits, my witchflame, the land, and my body to produce magic. No money required. I could spend another fifteen paragraphs explaining how to do so. But alas, i don't care to share. As I said, I am done engaging with forever-newbs who are at the same place they started in witchcraft ten years ago.

I hope my short yet long* rant leads you to... something useful

*note: this is actually a very short read. But in the modern internet sphere we are all unable to process information that's not in video format consisting of no more than 2 minutes. so this is a long post nowadays. hehe im really on a soap box today. sorry im so bitter.

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A Mini Rant on The Catholic Pentagram

The pentagram much like myself walks two paths. One holy, and one infernal. It is not just a symbol of wicca, witches, satan, or the elements, but one of heaven.

Amien's Cathedral is popular for its inversed pentagram. In old [folk] catholicism the inverse pentagram represented the holy spirit coming down upon christians. It was seen as ethereal fire and the spirit of god himself. Today many folk catholics make this sign over things to bless them as well as the sign of the cross. Just as the crucifix was on many home altars, the inversed pentagram was too! Do not let the New-Agers and wiccan-lites ruin this symbol for you.

The pentagram as stated earlier was used to represent the five elements in occultism. However there was a time it represented the five wounds of christ. (image from @daught3rsofcain)

Along with the five wounds, it was believed to be a symbol of the five senses of man. Smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing. to place the pentagram at the foot of the cross was representative of god giving us life and of god becoming flesh.

As a folk catholic, I enjoy these older mystical ideas of this symbol. but as a trad witch, I enjoy the satanic aspects of the pentagram too. why cant I have both? In my tradition Jesus and The Devil are treated as yin and yang. As Gemini. As Apollo and Artemis. Both have a place at my altar.

As the inverse pentagram represents divinity it is also the devils horns stirring the heavens.

You can have both. Because they both exist.

rant over.

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The Green Devil of the Ozarks: The little green fairy of... moonshine?

It was 2005. I was with my grandfather in an old shop similar to "dick's 5 and 10" outside of Branson, Missouri. This is where The Green Devil caught my eye.

My grandfather frequented little old fashioned stores like this. He loved collecting all kinds of gadgets. Old movie posters, salt water taffy, and soda parlor paraphenalia. It was heaven on earth to him in this little corner of the world that was stuck in an older Ozark time. His house wasn't too dissimilar to a crackerbarrel gift shop. All kinds of wooden toys and dolls. He loved his little knickknacks. But on that day he found it. A copy of an old French absynthe poster with "the little green fairy" smirking at the viewer. He had to have it. It was being sold for $8! frame included! If only the seller knew the true value of it. Or how it's mere existence was breaking so many copyright laws.

Maurin Quina, as it's named, is a French apéritif advertisement painted by Leonetto Cappiello in 1906. The drink was made illegal soon after its creation. But this poster is now being reused today. It was not well known in the US at all back then. Not even in the 2000's. but my grandfather being a moonshiner, absynthe fan, and art history drop out, knew all about it.

My grandfather was not as religious as the rest of my family. But he sure prayed to God when he was trying to avoid the law. He was selling homemade moonshine without any sort of license or proper knowledge of sanitary practices. It was an arte form he learned from his father that I never had the pleasure of learning.

He decided to hang this new poster up in his storm cellar where he kept his aging bottles of various liquors. Over time it developed A life of its own. My grandfather would kiss his hand and place it on the poster of the little green fairy after every jar was sealed or sales were made. I Don't think he saw this as devil worship so much as just a simple good luck ritual. Not too disimilar to his high school basketball team kissing the image of their mascot before a game. He always practiced these superstitions even though he didn't seem to really believe in them.

Fast forward to today. I'm an Ozark trad witch. So of course I now work with this image as if it is the devil himself. He is a devil that rules spring and summer. Drunkenness, poison, lunacy, fairies, and nature. He is associated with law breaking, alcohol, healing, harming, and fertility. With Easter coming up He is on my mind heavily. A time I feed him red dyed eggs symbolizing the blood of christ and the blood of good Christians. I feed him this with intentions of causing those which share the eucharist to lust. Poisoning the church so to speak. I attend mass in spirit form and dip my blessed turkey wish bone down in the communion wine. The turkey is symbolic of love in the Ozarks. And the wishbone is horned like the stang, and my devil. Midnight mass on Easter is filled with drunkenness and sex. Those consuming this spiritually poisoned wine are consumed with lust for others in the church. An orgy ensues in the great house of God. Only for all members to awaken Easter morning with no memory of the incestuous rituals performed with their brothers and sisters in christ. To do such things in the house of God and not confess them (due to not remembering) is damanble. This is my goal as a witch. To bring the witches Sabbath to the church and to pervert the souls of good men.

By turkey wand and lustful stang I complete my work in the devils name.

A call to the Green Devil:

"Envy is his name. Drunkeness and poisoning are his arte. He is Lord of the little people and plants alike; come little green fairy and bring your lust and your lunacy. Green devil rise from the roots below like a serpent. Green devil come down from the tree tops like a booger in the night who takes its flight. Join me in this witching hour oh beast of the green and hear my call to the wild. By my witches flame may it be so."

Look out for a post on the black and red devils later this year. Our horned one changes with the seasons

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The Seven Deadly Sins: sins personified via animism and the church.

The arte of the witch is syncretic with the arte of demons. To usurp and overthrow the oppressor, and to cause sins within the souls of men. How does a witch do this? the Seven Deadly Sins or "cardinal sins" are the answer.

The image above depicts these 7 sins within the man's heart/soul as being animals. As an animist I can not help but view these animals as being true personification. Symbolism is not a thing to me, but a person. Although I'm sure the creator of this image was very much a good Catholic man who was not an animist, we can still utilize this image today as animists.

In traditional witchcraft it's common to call upon familiars associated with cardinal directions.a common example would be the toad, hare, serpent, and crow. However within my own arte I call upon the familiars of the cardinal sins pictured above.

The traditional meanings of these animals are as follows:

The toad- greed

The serpent- envy

The [mountain] lion- wrath

The snail- sloth

The pig- gluttony

The goat- lust

The peacock (or turkey) - pride.

This list although very eurocentric and representative of my own cosmology, can be reworked to fit your own landscape and culture. If you do not have any of the animals near you, change the list! Get to know the spirits of your land and assign your own familars to these sins.

In cases where the witch is cut off from nature, and the animals' parts are not on hand to conjure the spirit, there are demons traditionally associated with these sins as well. And demons are very present within the lives and bodies (posession)of man. The demons are changed in name and sinful virtue based on time period and culture. But the two most popular lists come from "the lantern of light" and Binsfield. Whichever resonates most is the answer.

The witch may call upon these demons or animal familiars for the arte that is cursing man. What i consider man can very well be the gender or just all humanity (non witches) themselves. But these beliefs are very forcibly removed from modern witch-caucus.

As for the remedy for these sins, one must request the aid of the 7 heavenly virtues. These vurtues are as follows:

The heavenly virtues being the holy opposites of these Infernal spirits of demons or animals. These virtues are depicted as 7 angels, or 7 saints. Again, whichever list you prefer is the answer. The angels are a more modern concept applied by western occultusts. And are taken from my previous post on the 7 angels of planets. They are the main 7 Archangels found in Manila traditional catholic orders.

There are also lists of saints you can call against certain demons listed in the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum which i will share here

The work is never just left or right, but in between the holy and heretical. The saints and demons are beneficial to the witch just as they are to the church. With sin comes hell, and with the holy spirit comes heaven. God commands both, as do witches. Therefore I am now God.

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The Planets as Angels and Demons

In my tradition I work with planetary virtues by assigning them to days and hours in which certain works must be performed. As someone who also works in a Catholic context, I've assigned Angels and demons to embody the benefic and malefic aspects of these Planets. To me, an angel is not ruled by a planet, but is the planet itself. This is where anism comes into my practice. I acknowledge western occult classifications of angels and their planets, but I rework them to fit my own revelations instead of that according to old irrelevant wiccan men. That said, the 7 angels vs 7 demons lists across the world are heavily influenced by kabbalah. However my own list pulls from Greek Orthodox traditions and Philippino Catholic traditions based in Manila. I also allow the 3 books of occult philosophy to influence my worldview of these spirits and purposes. The 3 books of occult philosophy state that there is a benefic and malefic side to each planet. To copy this within my practice I assign one angel and one demon to a planet. I come to them not in ceremonial methods, but as folk saints.

The angels and their remedies are as followed:

Uriel- (sun/sunday) "regent of the sun" in folklore. He is known for being renowned, amiable, and acceptable; he adds potency in all good works, equaling a man to kings and princes, elevation to high fortunes, and success in all endeavors- I understand Michael as being the Sun in most traditions but I view micahel as being more war-minded and aligned with Mars. Uriel is historically referred to as regent of the sun and that should not be ignored.

Gabriel- (moon/monday) rendering the bearer grateful, amiable, pleasant, cheerful, and honored; removing malice and ill will, security during travel, increase of riches, bodily health, and the driving away of enemies and other evil things. - dreams, blessed pregnancy, prophecy of futures pertaining to spiritual paths and one's fate. Protector of families.

Michael-(mars/tuesday) potency in war, judgments, and petitions; victory against enemies, justice toward enemies for the sake of justice, not revenge. , and stopping of blood. Michael isncommonlynassociated with the color red and as mars is the" red planet" I saw it as fitting. Mars is described as our "sister planet" due to its similarities with earth. Given michael being so close and dear to humanity I saw this closeness and resemblance as representative of his love for us.

Raphael- (mercury/wednesday) rendering the bearer grateful and fortunate to do what they please, bringing gain, preventing poverty, and helping memory, understanding, and divination. He also encourages occult understanding through travel and reading signs given in nature. The protector of travelers and claims vengeance towards thieves.

Sealtiel- (jupiter/thursday) is often seen as the Patron Saint of prayer and worship for members of the Eastern Orthodox Church and some Catholic traditions. In some Orthodox traditions, he is said to help people interpret dreams, break addictions, protect children, preside over exorcisms, and rule over music in heaven. Orthodox Christians will seek his help if their prayer is suffering from distractions, inattentiveness, or coldness. In Catholic tradition, he is depicted with a thurible. He helps fight addiction, helps one seeking gains and riches, favor and love, peace, concord, appeasement of enemies, confirmation of honors, dignities, and counsels, and dissolving of enchantments. "The undoer of witchcraft" which is a title given to St Michael Archangel in traditions that don't recognize this angel.

Jehudiel- (venus/friday) ending concord, ending strife, procuring a woman's love traditionally but all genders apply. aiding in conception, working against barrenness, and causing spiritual abilities in a generation (or gifting a child with the power of prayer). also known for the dissolving of enchantments or lustful charms of a woman causing peace between men and women, making all kind of animals fruitful, protecting pets, curing melancholy, causing joyfulness, and bringing good fortune.

Barachiel-(saturn/saturday) the ability to bring forth, to make one safe, to make one's prayer powerful, and to cause a success of petitions with princes and powers. Marsilio Ficino and others also associated Saturn with intellectuals, whose minds are more lofty and divine than those of common folk. This is because Saturn is the highest planet in occult cosmology and therefore closest to God. this angel brings creativity, good study habits, focus, peace of mind and strengthens decision making skills to ensure good choices are made. -------

The Demons to be shared below are the traditional names of demons taken from Agrippa's 3 books of occult philosophy. It was common in older orthodox beliefs to associate the demons of the 7 deadly sins with the Planets, but I find the demons of the 7 deadly sins to be less influential and deadly than planetary powers would rival. Sin is on earth and changes as nature does. It's not written in the stars and predestined. Therefore, the 7 most well-known known demons on earth would not be fit to personify a planet. Expect a post on the 7 shortly.

After requesting the aide of these planetary demons, always cleanse the soul by prayer to the corresponding angel. Cursing another is similar to rolling in the mud yourself. Wash your hands as Caesar did. Without furthermore, here are the planetary demons that oppose these angels for matters of harming others:

Sorath(sun/sunday)- causing a man to be a tyrant, proud, ambitious, unsatisfiable, and to have an ill ending. Causes requested illness and can only be remedied by the corresponding angel.

Hasmodai- (moon/monday) rendering a location unfortunate and causing people to flee from it, hindering physicians, orators and all men whatsoever in their office. Blurs the psychic senses, hides works, ruins divination, curses divination tools to never work again.

Barzabel- (mars/Tuesday) hindering of buildings/homes, casting down the powerful from dignitaries, honors, and riches; causing discord, strife and hatred among men and beasts, chasing away bees, pigeons. and fish; hindering mills, rendering misfortune toward hunters and fighters, causing barrenness in men, women, and animals; striking terror into enemies, and compelling enemies to submit. Blighting of crops and all works money flows from.

Taphthartharath - (mercury/wednesday) rendering the bearer ungrateful and unfortunate in activities, encouraging poverty, driving away gains, and inhibiting memory, understanding, and divination. Steals spiritual gifts from others and gives them to the witch, can steal luck and good fortune of others. Hides the works of thieves, and protects stolen property from recovery.

Hismael- (jupiter/thursday) attract the baleful influences of Jupiter, of which Agrippa is curiously silent. However I am here with my own thoughts and experiences. This demon quite literally brings an end to the mind. It decays one's thoughts and happiness. It causes lunacy and mania. The hottest of the demons here.

Kedemel- (venus/friday) encouraging strife, driving away a woman's love, blocking conception, encouraging barrenness, blocking generational gifts and the blessing of ancestors, bringing bad luck, destroying joy, and encouraging melancholy. Ruins families, causes miscarriage, and attracts another's lover to you.

Zazel- (saturn/saturday) according to Agrippa includes the hindering of buildings and plantings i.e. growth, casting a man from honors and dignities, causing discord and quarrels, and dispersing armies. Turns one's men against him and creates jealousy. Ends the life of men.

Call on these spirits at your own risk. Always follow it with proper spiritual hygiene.

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Spirits within Part 2: The Heart.

The Body and its Passions: The Mid-World Within.

This post is the opinion and belief of one folkloric witch. It is not a historical reference post or source for proper study. It is just spiritual beliefs I have formed from what I’ve learned in history and from other trad craft traditions. This is not a part of all witchcraft traditions and is not a belief all people hold. Feel free to disregard what doesn’t resonate. If you like what you read please let me know. I am always open to topical discussions.

The midself, the talker, the talking self, the heart, the soul, and even the ego. These are all terms for this spirit within the body.

In part one of this series I discussed the Fetch. The spirit hidden within us and repressed by many world religions. Yet praised by the witch. In this post I will discuss the Heart. The spirit above the fetch or shade.

The heart as I prefer to call it is exactly as it sounds. It’s the heart. It’s your passions. It’s your ego. Some traditions view it as the talker. The part of you that does all of the talking and relaying your feelings to others. It is emotion and earthly relation. The most human part of yourself.

As all parts of the spirit, it is housed somewhere in the body. In my tradition is it in the heart and the throat area. It dictates my voice, my passions, and my distaste for the world around me. This spirit is not maligned like the fetch. Although it is jaded due to the state of the world we live in. In my tradition this spirit acts as a go between for my fetch and my ouranic (higher) self. It shares my feelings and work of my other spirits with the world around me. This is the spirit I use to converse with the divine and the unclean. The phone between worlds. It’s the spirit that opens itself up to experience. Mediums and psychics these days ignore the multiple soul idea, but this is the spirit within us that’s responsible for the “Clair-senses” despite my distaste for those terms. (Who even is Claire and why is she so aware??) the ability to see, hear, smell, taste, or feel spirit is all thanks to the heart. Unlike the other main parts of the spiritual body, this one is very physical for me. It is not only a spirit, but the spirit of my blood and bone itself. The spirit given to me by my ancestors.

In many African, Asian, Eastern European, and Native American beliefs, there is a concept of past lives. But past lives of then are NOT like the watered-down, new age, white, and western concepts as they are now. They were not cross cultural nor avoiding time periods. —You were not viewed as being a black woman in a past life and being a wealthy white woman who does yoga now. —They were ancestral. The spirit of your blood ancestors was this spirit which was and has been passed down through your blood. The heart of your grandparents is the same heart that pumps in the chest of your parents. It is the soul made by the coming together of a family. It is a spirit that has followed you forever. And it will follow your descendants. In my belief this can be transferred to anyone not blood related to you via blood ritual. The age old belief of cutting your finger and a friend’s before pressing them together to form a pact. This passes the spirit of your heart and your ancestors to the other. This is the Heart. This is ancestry and your past lives.

In the afterlife I view this spirit as becoming nature itself. Since it is so tied to the body, it becomes the earth as our bodies rot postmortem. It returns to the underworld or the world within. Where the dust that became bone resides. Where the ancestors and first humans were made. And part of it goes on in your descendants. whether born to you or transferred by blood, It lives on.

If it were to be seen, it would be in a mirror. In an obsidian mirror I have seen it myself. A glowing golden heart pulsing in my reflection. I watched as golden light flooded my veins all across my body. Watching it spread through me and around me. And even dripped onto the rabbit bones I was feeding my blood to. There it remained and continued to glow. A new family member and extension of myself was born. When you feed spirits your blood, they are you and you are them. But that is another post.

The Fetch as discussed in part 1 is viewed as a corrupted shade which all people have. Only the fetch is solely of the witch. The heart however is human in all ways. Witches, people, and animals alike have this spirit within them. Although they may have different passions and virtues to them, they all have the same function. They connect us to each other. They speak for us and feel for us. They are the most human part of us. The part that needs to be cared for with good spiritual hygiene. The part of us that needs to have a nice warm home to turn to in the dead of winter. A part that can be stained by the conjuring of dark spirits. It is not like the fetch. It requires our bodies to be cleansed to avoid illness. Just as the heart of the body must be kept healthy by eating a balanced diet, the spiritual heart must be fed good things too. It is the body. It’s the part that needs “grounding” or humanization. The part that should be reminded we are not spirits yet, but one-being for now.

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