Together We Shine

Hey hey hEY!! I'm Birb (he/him) Here to blog my experiences! I’m going to blog about magic and kind of do a bit of study stuff just to try to motivate myself lol. Feel free to ask me about stuff, share thing, randomly message, or anything

[h3avylove-deactivated20150526]

becoming an adult cheat sheet!

learn to coupon

what to do when you can’t afford therapy

cleaning your bathroom

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

stress management

quick fix meals

find out if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

resume workshop

organize your closet

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

what you should bring to a doctor’s appointment

what’s a mortgage?

how to pick a health insurance plan

hotlines list

your first gynecology appointment

what to do if the cops pull you over

things to have in your car in case of emergency

my moving out masterpost

how to make friends as an adult (video)

how to do taxes (video)

recommended reads for surviving adulthood (video)

change a flat tire (video)

how to do laundry (video)

opening a bank account (video)

laundry cheat sheet

recipes masterpost

tricks to help you sleep more

what the fuck should you make for dinner?

where should you go for drinks?

alcohol: know your limits

easy makeup tips

find seat maps for your flight

self-defense tips

prevent hangovers

workout masterpost

how to write a check

career builder

browse careers

birth control information

financial management software & app (free)

my mental health masterpost

my college applications masterpost

how to jumpstart a car

sex ed masterpost

[sirflodgypodgy]

reblogging for whomever needs it

[hollowboobtheory]

unironically people need to learn to say “they haven’t done anything wrong i just find them annoying”

[gummiebun-deactivated20230501]

I personally think people need to understand that if someone hasn’t wronged you or anyone else, you should NOT dislike them. You don’t have to like them; just remain neutral.

[hollowboobtheory]

nope! this is the kind of attitude the leads to you picking apart every little thing a person does digging through their past for dirt and problematizing everything about them, exaggerating harm, assuming the worst about them, putting words in their mouth, etc, to justify the fact that you simply don’t vibe with them when the truth is that you will not get along with everybody you meet in life and it’s extremely possible to be civil to someone you don’t like. you don’t have to be friends with everybody its fine. it’s certainly nicer than falsely accusing them of some heinous shit rather than admit that you’re not some Disney princess who’s never had an unfairly mean thought in her life and loves everybody and sings with little birdies and is never bitchy or irritable. sometimes you get annoyed for stupid reasons and understanding that your personal feelings about a person aren’t necessarily related to their morals or worthiness as a human being is the first step to being a civil adult.

[cheetahleopard]

You can never go home

Something something grieving yourself, grieving all the opportunities you never had and all the choices you never made something something grieving what could have been, the friends you could have made or did make but who you can't click with anymore because you aren't the same anymore.

Something something going to old haunts and being unable to find the peace there anymore. Something something an old friend giving you what was your favorite [snack, book, etc] and feeling unseen because you don't like that thing anymore. Something something "I think you'd like this" but you don't but you would've just 2 years ago. Something something your friends keep trying to talk to you and you don't know how to say "the person you relate to is gone. The friend you love is different. You're not talking to me you're talking to an idea of a person dead and buried". Something something the world moved on in a different direction than you did and that should be okay except it keeps trying to drag you back but you can't go back. That isn't you anymore.

Something something trying to fit yourself in that mold anyways because you don't know who you'll be without the old connections. - Something something violently rejecting these advances because you're different now and why don't they see that why won't they see me.

Something something it hurts either way.

Something something you can never go home.

[majesticnerdynerd]

A shout-out!

So yesterday I messaged this one sweet tarot/witchy blog that posted a message that they want to practise tarot reading a bit so I thought to myself why not? And messaged them.

I got two readings, and I must say that I am very happy with how it turned out

This is the recent reading I had done regarding a part-time job I applied for along with a classmate of mine. He has been acting kind of shady around this, despite him wanting me to work with him as he was afraid to work alone there. I had a feeling from the previous reading it may be him, and some things from a week or so back hinted at someone like him, too. This proved to be a good clarification, and well, not all those who look like your friends may be like that as it seems, but that’s life I guess.

So @together-we-shine did this another one at my request (thanks again!) and well, I wasn’t that surprised at all. I had this feeling on my way home, something kinda clicked, so I just wanted to ask him for one more reading and he was kind enough to do so:)

Good advice and insight, a very sweet person, definitely worth checking out! :3 pay him a visit if you want and can!

[fangwitch]

Visualisation

Visualisation is incredibly useful in witchcraft as it is the base of energy work. From this, you can do all kinds of practices.

You can use visualisation for meditation, astral travel, sending energy into objects and many other things. These will all be covered in the future.

So, how do I start?

Here’s a basic exercise for you to practice. It’s very simple and many of you will probably be able to pick it up easily if you’ve already done visualition techniques!

1.  You’ll need a very quiet area where you’ll be comfortable. Even lying in bed and putting white noise in your headphones is useful. Get rid of all distractions, put your phone on silent etc.

2.  Close your eyes and empty your mind. Your mind might feel like a blank sheet of paper, and you’re going to create something in there.

3.  Picture an apple, any old apple. Zoom in and see its shape,  it’s colour. Does it have leaves, more than one colour? Look at every tiny detail of the apple you’ve created.

4.  Next, take a knife and cut this apple in half. Focus on the detail inside:  the colour, how many seeds there are etc. The more detail, the better.

5.  Now you use your senses. What the apple feels like, smells like. Bite into it and taste it. You’re using visualisation to not only see the apple but understand everything about it.

From this, you’re able to visualise and interact with objects in your mind. Practice often with anything you like!

[stormheartedvamp]

Not sure why I feel such a strong need to say this NOW but:

Magic doesn’t come from herbs or symbols. It doesn’t come from semi-precious stones or funky colored candles.

Non-witches use those things all the time, sometimes on a daily basis, and never really do magic using them.

Someone who doesn’t BELIEVE in the healing properties of Rose Quartz won’t benefit from them. Someone who doesn’t believe that burning a green candle can bring luck and money won’t draw those things to themselves by burning a green candle.

The magic comes from YOU. Your belief in those things is what allows them to work. Herbs, fancy candles, stones – those are all conduits and boosts for your own, innate magical power.

Do certain herbs and stones have innate power? Yes, I believe that they do. Certain days have power, certain phases of the moon have power. Not necessarily because I believe those things (aside from the astronomical/cosmological stuff like eclipses, solstices etc.,) have innate power, but because many people, over a long period of time, have believed that those things have that specific power.

However, I also feel that YOUR personal associations with a plant, stone, color etc., can override those because YOU are the one doing the magic. It is YOUR ENERGY being channeled through that particular conduit, after all. How could it NOT have some effect on the way the magic works?

[ofknightsandblood]

Tarot reading review! 🔮

Hello lovelies, this is a review for @cheetahleopard /@together-we-shine

They did a reading about my situation, using the Celtic Cross spread. Essentially I was having a hard time, confused on where I was in life and needed a reading too figure out what was going on. And if I made the right choice, because guilt can be a hard thing.

Anywho, the reading was beautiful. They actually took the time to write it out for me, and in depth explain what the cards meant for my questions. It was also spot on with how I was feeling about the situation and helped guide me too feel more comfortable with what happened. And what direction too head. I also want too add that they were quick and responsive, as well as kind.

I would definitely recommend getting a reading from them, also thank you again @cheetahleopard 💜

[together-we-shine]

Hey uh I wanna practice my tarot skills and try to better understand the energy of my cards so

Free readings

[together-we-shine]

Chapter 2 notes for World Civilizations: The Global Experience AP Edition Sixth Edition

[together-we-shine]

Three pieces of lead, 5 hours, 11 pages, and one lead-smeared hand later, I have completed my notes. 

The book is World Civilizations: The Global Experience, AP Edition, 6th Edition

[together-we-shine]

Getting out my Tarot deck