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[imploder]

For everyone who wasn't Homestuck on 10/25/11,

Here’s a wonderful and accurate representation of that night.

[calware]

happy 10 year anniversary to this historical event

[citruswitchy]

so I tried contacting deities for the first time

☀️ LET ME QUICKLY PREFACE THIS: I NEVER WORK WITH DEITY 

I’m a pretty secular witch as far as things go. I’ve never even had a major calling to work with anything beyond general spirit guides until, like…a few days ago.

I’d gotten a reading that said someone in the Norse pantheon was looking to speak with me (even though I’d barely ever given two thoughts about the Norse gods — no offense). Felt a bit meh since I’m still on the fence about if gods and goddesses even exist. But I thought “what the heck” and decided to sit down and do a tarot spread. 

⬇️ GOT SOME UNEXPECTED RESULTS

First I was thinking “I’ll try contacting Hestia and see if she exists wants to chat, since I love hearth magic and feel connected to her that way.” But even just thinking about Hestia in general (in that moment) made me feel tense. I just pictured the face of a woman with her lips pursed, like she was awkwardly turning down a gift she didn’t want.

So I felt 1) rejected by this woman in my own imagination and felt sad about it 2) felt embarrassed I could get rejected “by my own imagination” lol and 3) decided maybe that wasn’t the best route. Deck in hand, I thought back to my reading: someone from the Norse was waiting to contact me.

And since I’ve only ever felt slightly drawn to a single Norse deity, I was like “ok then. Hello, Freyja.” 

☀️ THE SPREAD

I followed a circle spread created by @hellboundwitch. I also pulled the most Major Arcana cards I’ve prob ever pulled in my entire life wtf

1. Who is this deity? // STRENGTH A pretty “aggressive” card (aka def not Hestia’s traditional vibes). I knew I’d already called upon Freyja by name but it was good to get a card that lined up with her personality.

2. What will our relationship be like? // THE HIEROPHANT I have a pretty positive relationship with the Hierophant card, seeing it like a traditional elder that can give me the baselines I need to know. In this case I interpreted it as she could help me build a spiritual foundation. 

3. What do you want from me? // 10 OF WANDS Inspiration. Responsibility. Goals. Completion. Coming into my full self. The wands suit is also personal to me since my sun sign is Leo. 

4. How can I best make this happen? // TEMPERANCE A thoughtful card. Moderation, balance, going with the flow. If I’m going to achieve my goals and most well-rounded self, I need to have patience and keep a level head.

5. What might get in my way? // KING OF PENTACLES & THE TOWER I kinda panicked and had trouble choosing between two cards that felt right, so I pulled them both. Maybe one was more “correct” than the other? Either way I would read the Tower as how I should avoid being afraid of big change, uprooting myself from the ground up to build up something new and better. Paired with the King of Pentacles, I should avoid upholding my earthly / “practical” appearances at the cost of not developing my spiritual self.

6. Ultimate outcome of our relationship // THE HANGED MAN The literal “profound transformation” / turn your life upside down card. Um. Ok. The result of the Hanged Man is letting go of your old status quo in favor of a new perspective, so…yeahhh.

A lot to deal with. But apparently all of this wasn’t enough for me since I still wanted to pull more cards. Like, beyond feeling the weird urge to pull all my cards with my left hand instead of right, I wasn’t sure if anything was actually going on in this reading or if it was all in my head?? So I spontaneously asked a few more questions.

1. Do you want to work with me? // KING OF SWORDS This instantly felt like a “I’m cutting through / calling you out on your bullshit” card. Which like #tru cuz I’d just done a whole spread about lessons I’d learn from working with her and then asked the exact same question again but you know. This felt like a sharp, annoyed “YES!” although I know some consider all Swords cards to be no’s (to each their own).

2. What lesson will I learn from this? // THE SUN Pure optimism, warmth, true self. Connecting with your limitless inner energy. This card is also important to me, being a solar witch and all. 

3. What should I keep in mind? // PAGE OF SWORDS & THE CHARIOT Another moment where I felt like I couldn’t choose between two cards. These are also both very MOVEMENT and ACTION oriented. I guess I need to be unafraid to take action and move forward to start manifesting my best path.

Tbh…even after all of this I don’t know what to think. I will say I def noticed my random inclination to draw with my left hand and I’m still impressed by how many fuckin Major Arcana cards I pulled. Did I contact a deity? An opinionated spirit? Any spirit at all cuz honestly I still have trouble tapping into my intuition when it comes to tarot sometimes? Who knows.

I closed out the night lighting a candle as an offering and asking for some physical world sign of a connection with her (since I’m still very much new to this / figuring out if I believe in deities at all). But it certainly was an interesting start. 🌱

deck used: anima mundi tarot (aka my fav deck of all time go buy it on Etsy rn)

[pube-farmer]

Poppets!!!

This could be an interesting way of creating a poppet.

Alterations:

Maybe instead of rubber hair bands use string or twine.

If it want it to look more doll-like roll the ears around to the back and then you'd have a little pouch for herbs or crystals and whatnots (remember to sew it closed so nothing falls out).

[nymphylights-deactivated2024051]

I can’t sleep again so here’s a quick spell if you’re scared of the dark

I used to be scared of the dark up until a few years ago and I feel like not many people know spells that can help dispel the fear (even for a little bit).

First things first, just take a deep breath and feel the air in your lungs and remember that you are the most powerful presence in the room or space where you are. There is nothing chasing or following you, there is nothing watching or trying to harm you, you are almost certainly completely safe.

Next, we should start with some basic energy warding to make you feel a little better. Imagine you are surrounded in a sort of bubble of white light and really draw the energy from your chest and stomach and arms until you can kind of feel the ‘bubble’ around you. This can take a little while to master but when you get the hang of it, it can be so comforting to know you have that protection around you. This can also be much much harder to do if you’re very sad or anxious or scared but don’t give up because you will get there in the end!

Now for a little chant which you can adapt to fit your needs; it should become a mantra of sorts to make you feel at least a little more relaxed: “I am the presence in the darkness, the light that guides me home. No longer am I anxious, I am strong when I’m alone.”

Wherever you are, whether it’s in bed worrying about the pile of clothes that looks like a person or walking late at night and mistaking your footsteps for someone else’s, just remember that there are so many good and beautiful spirits protecting you. Even if it doesn’t feel like it, you’re never helpless or all on your own- there’s always someone or something that can help.

Bonus tip!!

Try carrying protection stones/crystals and herbs on your person, either in a small box or just in your pockets.

Some stones/crystals could include:

Black Tourmaline (the best for general but very powerful protection- helps to boost confidence and repels bad vibes)

Amethyst (helps to get rid of anxieties and is especially useful if you’re travelling or just need comfort)

Smokey quartz (great for reducing fear and anxiety but also amazing for repelling bad vibes)

Pyrite (clears up your mind and acts as a buffer against negative energy)

Malachite (typically associated with protection during pregnancy but can come in major handy if it is gifted to you by a family member as it creates a protecting boundary between you and negative energy)

Some herbs could include:

Basil (generally used for purification but also used for protection especially against perceived bad vibes)

Clove (like malachite it is also used to protect babies and children but is a nice and easy herb to use and acquire for protection)

Ginger (helps boost your energy which in turn makes you more able to protect yourself)

Rosemary (probably the most widely used and best general protection herb- also great for healing!)

Cinnamon (technically a spice but shhh… it has an incredibly diverse set of uses and provides highly energetic protection)

Good luck and blessed be ⍟

[lady-boa]

Simple Spells

Some simple spells for my fellow lazy witches.

🌙 custodiat animam - “Protect Mind” ~To protect against psychological attacks

🌙 Beati mundo Tenebrae Responsories - “Clean of darkness” ~ A simple cleansing spell

🌙beatus somnum - “Blessed Sleep” ~ For a good night’s sleep

🌙visus posterum - “future sight” ~ for good decision making or insight

🌙calidum et tutum - “Warm and safe” ~ To make a place comfortable or to enchant a blanket to be nicer

[derpiana]

[moonstone-reverie]

Me: Alright I’m going to be super productive tomorrow!

Me, the second my alarm goes off:

[30-minute-memes]

Joe Bidome

[setheverman]

lmao ain’t that the guy from star wars?

[anowen18]

I have other questions

[roseverdict]

there’s so much going on here

[nonbinary-hawke-deactivated2021]

Fans: You played into the Bury Your Gays trope :(

Griffin McElroy, picking up a shovel: I am so sorry, I can fix this.

[whitepeopletwitter]

[thesevenumbrellas]

Finally some REAL NEWS

He has two German shepherds Champ and Major

[scoutfinches]

I really don't know why someone photoshopped this dog to be so fucking big, but I believe this is the original photo:

[thesevenumbrellas]

This is the funniest thing Twitter why are you like this?

[loudest-subtext-in-tv]

The first direwolf in the White House

[aheartofgold]

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Potter, you were named after the funniest thing I have ever seen,

[champagnepadre]

[beetlegutz]

Grimoire Organization/Prompts

Introduction

Natal Chart

Birth Tarot Cards

Ancestors

13 goals of a Witch- https://theteapractitioner.tumblr.com/post/189925932240/13-goals-of-a-witch

Beliefs

Craft Name

Why be a witch?

Magick Theory/Science

Spiritual Nexus

Basics

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use this info, and why these are important to witchcraft

Intent- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190184513085/intention-in-witchcraft

Visualizing- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190206783420/visualization-in-witchcraft

Grounding and Centering- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190239330060/grounding-and-centering-in-witchcraft

Casting a Circle- https://a-pagan-path.tumblr.com/post/157590144813/now-that-ive-begun-working-more-with-energy-i

Charging- https://orriculum.tumblr.com/post/159615991918/how-to-charge-objects

Meditation- https://partyinthebroomcloset.tumblr.com/post/175898209631/witchy-tips-meditation-meditation-is-a-way-to

Manifestation- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190933926575/manifestation-in-witchcraft

Enchanting- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190968400605/enchanting-in-witchcraft

Cleansing- https://ancientmagickacademy.tumblr.com/post/189325205222/magick-101-cleansing

Warding- https://kendallscraft.tumblr.com/post/186733585873/warding

Tools- https://wiccanartistry.tumblr.com/post/164524145533/what-every-beginner-wiccan-witch-should-have

Altars- https://noonymoon.tumblr.com/post/183492230945/altars

Spell Creation - https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/610979090135220224/how-to-write-a-spell

Sigil Creation - https://sybilcrane.tumblr.com/post/145693209659/witchs-sigil-wheel-decide-on-a-word-that

Elemental Correspondences- https://spellchased.tumblr.com/post/190284837161/lunaesteria-elemental-correspondences-some

Times + Space

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Imbolic - https://strigascattus.tumblr.com/post/190778136196/imbloc

Ostara - https://faeryqueenwitch.tumblr.com/post/183507828107/ostara

Beltane - https://witchspeaks.tumblr.com/post/173333048913/beltane

Litha - https://theoryofmagick.tumblr.com/post/173782651110/lets-talk-litha-celebrating-the-summer-solstice

Lughnasadh - https://fae-sidhe.tumblr.com/post/163444262582/celebrating-lughnasadh

Mabon - https://greekwitchchild.tumblr.com/post/187553769933/mabon

Samhain - https://sleepydryad-blog.tumblr.com/post/165852095637/samhain

Yule - https://stormsandspells.tumblr.com/post/180949575542/a-bit-bout-yule

Transitions between sabbaths - https://ofcloudsandstars.tumblr.com/post/138059853456/transitions-between-the-wheel-for-the-four

How to plan for each sabbath - https://herecomesthewitch.tumblr.com/post/160712733084/laurels-easy-sabbat-planning-guide

Hour/Day/Month correspondences- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/613510599400439808/witchy-time-correspondences

Zodiacs

Astrology - https://magickjustice.tumblr.com/post/166608560930/astrological-placements-01

Reading Stars

Moon phases + special moons - https://mystiksnotes.tumblr.com/post/611420974120927232/the-moon

Planets/Celestial Events- https://lapiscat.tumblr.com/post/168658841737/celestial-bodieszodiacs-crash-course-sun

Botany

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Gardening - https://smudging-sage.tumblr.com/post/156506048615/gardens-of-the-witches

Harvesting

Herb types - https://smudging-sage.tumblr.com/post/156506164575/big-witchy-guide-on-herbs-and-flowers

Drying/Using herbs

Essential Oils/ Aromatherapy - https://stir-by-still.tumblr.com/post/162927505236/essential-oils-their-correspondences

Local Plants

Herbal tinctures - https://witchsworkshop.tumblr.com/post/167311836407/how-to-make-tinctures-part-i

Nature

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Crystals Correspondences

Crystal Use

Crystal Care

Elements

Animals

Insects

Local insects and animals

Seasons

Feather magick

Clouds

Weather

Bones

Vulture culture

Familiars

Divination

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Number correspondences

Tarot

Rune

Tasseography

Palmistry

Pendulums

Scrying

Dice Reading

Dreams

Dream Correspondences

Less common divination of your choice

Spirits + Energy

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Auras

Psychic abilities

Spirit guides - https://wolfofantimonyoccultism.tumblr.com/post/188721104944/spirit-work-how-to-find-your-spirit-guides

Fae work

Mythical creatures

Spirit communication

Alchemy

Home and Health

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Kitchen witchcraft

Bath magick

Cottage/Hearth witchcraft

Physical Health

Sprititual Health

Mental Health

Lifestyle

Cultures

Other Topics

describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft

Types of witches - https://moonlightacademy.tumblr.com/post/156153556830/types-of-witches-witchcraft

Dolls

Planes of existence

(Reincarnation)

Angel numbers - https://powerpriestess.tumblr.com/post/174642680439/angel-numbers

Color theory magick

amulets

symbols

shadow work

witch alphabet - https://witchandbaby.tumblr.com/post/164869348838/theban-script-the-witches-alphabet

shadow portrait

astral projection