Rae’s BoS

Rae, 24, she/her, water/sea witch who lives in the desert. Free Tarot readings are open 💕🌿☀️

[kafaminguzelligi]

[hoodoogardens]

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[fyodorpavlov]

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers. Take care of each other and yourselves.

[kernaka]

[elielilamasabachthani]

2020 for the signs

aries: for you 2020 will be the year you finally take initiative and make a decision on something you’ve been questioning for a while. with mars spending a good portion of the year in your sign you will begin to look after yourself more and work harder for the things you want. you will also finally let go of personal blockages and self-doubt and find yourself being more confident and assertive.

taurus: you will face a lot of changes, especially within yourself. this could be a physical, spiritual or emotional change but one thing is certain: you will come out of 2020 as a new person. next year will also offer you a chance to get out of your comfort zone and change your routine-oriented life. this is a good thing as it will make you more flexible and open to new ideas. you will feel a sense of ease and inspiration throughout the year.

gemini: next year will be the year of romance for you. venus will be spending more than a third of the year in your sign so you can expect 2020 to be fun and indulgent, especially during the summer. next year definitely won’t be boring for you and there’s a huge chance you’ll find that special someone or improve your current relationship by a lot. just watch out for your laziness and tendency to procrastinate as that will be increased during the year.

cancer: with jupiter opposing your sun you might find yourself more restless and more open to expand your horizons. you will also be experiencing enhanced intuition and spirituality. money also may come to play here and you will have no difficulties gaining it but be wary of being overindulgent and spending it excessively. next year you will also be the one who brings joy into your relationships, both platonic and romanitc — but remember to take as much as you give.

leo: if you haven’t felt like yourself lately this is bound to change next year. you may have lost your confidence and spark due to hardships during previous years but this will change in 2020. you will be experiencing a variety of new things, especially with romance. the beginning of the year may start out confusing or slow for you but as it goes on you will feel more like you belong.

virgo: 2020 is an excellent year for you to make goals and accomplish what you want, as it will be an efficient year for you. you may feel a bit confused or “out of it” during your natal planet mercury’s retrogrades but regardless this will be the year that you start taking responsibility for your own happiness and stop burning out for others.

libra: as chiron ventures further into aries and opposes your sign, 2020 may be a year of pain but it will also be a year of lessons and a year where you get stronger. as your natal planet venus spends a good portion of the year in gemini, you will be more open and communicative in general but especially with your thoughts and emotions. the good thing is you’ll be more focused and decisive throughout the year but strong emotions and competitiveness also may arise. 

scorpio: you will be more at ease next year and feel more optimistic as your natal planet, pluto will be conjuncting jupiter for a good portion of the year. during this time around you may also feel like it’s easier to achieve all the things that you want. you will find balance in the things you do and your positive change will not only affect you but those around you too. an abundance of money may come to you and you will be sure to save it or spend it wisely as pluto will also be conjuncting saturn, the planet of perseverance too.

sagittarius: next year will have a karmic feel to you, like all the things you have been doing, whether good or bad, will pay off next year. as the south node resides in your sign starting from mid next year, you may find yourself feeling more familiar and content with the things you already have. you will also be spending more time with friends and family and the people who bring you comfort.

capricorn: you may have felt like your efforts haven’t payed off or that you don’t get recognized enough but this is bound to change in 2020. as jupiter is residing in capicorn this year you may surprisingly find yourself exhibiting all the traits of jupiter  — optimism, indulgence and a desire to have fun. your personal relationships will also improve and there’s a good chance you’ll find love in 2020. whatever you do next year will feel easier and lighter than the previous ones.

aquarius: in 2020 you will find stability and a routine, you may also expect yourself to work harder but with ease and be sure with the things you want. due to your natal planet uranus residing in taurus you may find money and new personal possessions come your way. you will connect with your friends and family on a deeper level and feel a more open, preserving connection with them. 

pisces: as lilith finally exits your sign you will finally let go of past grudges. you will finally feel more free, relieved from your past difficulties and tensions and like anything is possible. next year the focus will also be on your social life and you will feel yourself thrive in that area. you will gain confidence and a sense of worth which will reflect on the things you do.

[halloweendust]

[servantofthefates]

Hello 💙 I was wondering what are your views on cleansing tarot decks?

I follow countless tarot traditions. Deck cleansing is not one of them.

Every person I read for feeds my cards with stories, feelings, energies.

That is why with every reading, my cards become richer, finer, stronger.

Just as all of my experiences in life make me better, smarter, tougher.

Tarot is a wise and sacred instrument. It does not overheat or malfunction like an engine or some basic mechanical object.

The only time it stops cooperating is when it is maltreated. And often, when a reader suspects her deck to be flawed, it is her skills that are lacking — there is nothing wrong with her cards.

I will never cleanse any of my decks. Our shared memories will never be reset.

[ivonatarot]

Tarot mood. Let the magic begin.

🕯️

[stormwaterwitch]

Witchy Goals for 2020

Share them with me!

I'm on my phone currently but I'll reblog later on with my goals but I'd love to hear yours!

[mercurian-goddess]

Guide to Apollon (Απολλων)

God of: prophecy, music, poetry, healing, disease, light, knowledge, archery, herds/flocks, protection of the young

Family: twin (or younger brother in some myths) of Artemis, goddess of the hunt; son of Zeus the king of the gods & Leto goddess of motherhood

Birthplace: Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos

Appearance (according to the myths): beautiful youth with unshorn hair & a beardless face, rays of light exuding from his brow, wrathful smile

Symbols: lyre & bow/arrows 

Sacred Animals: cattle, wolf, swan, dolphin, raven, python

Sacred Plants: laurel, larkspur, cypress

Epithets (Greek): 

Prophecy –> Thearios (of the Oracle), Proupsius (foreseeing), Kledones (omen in words and sounds)

Hunting/Archery –> Hekatos (shooter from afar), Agraios (of the hunt)

Health –> Oulios (of sound health), Paeon/Paean/Paeon (healer), Akesios (of healing)

Protection –> Alexikakos (averter of evil), Epikourios (helping), Boedromios (rescuer), Lykios (of the wolves/light), Aguieus (protector of the streets), Arkhegetes (founder)

Disease/Plague –> Smintheios/Sminthaios (of the mice), Parnopios/Pornopion (of the locusts)

Sun/Light –> Aigletes (light of the sun), Phanaios (giver of light), Phoebus (light)

Family/Location –> Delios (Delian), Kunthios (Cynthinian), Kynthogenes (of Mount Cynthus), Didymaios (twin)

Music/Song –> Musagetes (leader of the Muses)

Summary of Notable Myths (Please note that there are several versions of the myths listed below. An excellent source to find some/all of them is on this website)

On the story of his (& Artemis’) birth: Leto roamed the earth, hopping from island to island, to find a place to safely give birth to her twins. However, many turned her down until she reached Delos. The island accepted her on the terms that her children would give back to the island. Leto needed the help of Eileithyia, goddess of childbirth, but her mother Hera was rather envious of Leto (because she kind of did fuck her man)  and most likely wouldn’t let her go assist Leto. Iris, the messenger of the gods, was sent to coax Eileithyia with a beautiful necklace and it was successful! The two goddesses rushed over to Delos and Eileithyia was able to help Leto out. (read full myth here: To Delian Apollo — Homeric Hymn to Apollo)

Apollo & Hyacinthos: Apollo fell in love with a young man named Hyacinthos. One day, the couple was playing discus in a field, and Zephyrus saw what was happening and became angered. Apollo had thrown the plate and Hyacinthos had run to catch it. Unfortunately, Hyacinthos was fatally struck in the head by the plate. Apollo did everything that he could to revive his lover but to no avail. Apollo wept and wished that he could become mortal and join Hyacinthos in death. From Hyacinthos’ blood, sprouted the hyacinth flower. (read full myth here)

Apollo vs the Python: After his birth, Apollo sought to claim his place in Delos and establish a shrine to the island as his mother had promised. However, the Python (a serpent monster) was in the way of that goal. The monster was originally assigned to the island by Mother Gaea to protect the site of the oracle of Delphi. Apollo slew the serpent with his bow and arrow. It is said that the line of priestesses at the Temple of Apollo are named after this serpent.

How To Connect With Apollo (predominantly UPG):

Divination

Prayer

Creative Activities (singing, dancing, drawing, painting, writing, etc.)

Listening to Music (from a dedicated playlist to him would be good too, but it’s optional!)

Being out in nature 

Archery practice

Meditation

Offerings (physical or mental)

Basically, any activities that remind you of Apollo

[apollonia-evantis]

Everybody; it is the solstice.

From this point onward, the days begin to get longer, and our Lord Apollo will return to us a little more day by day.

I personally can’t wait.

[darth-vocado]

Since I’m never on this hell site anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ Have some cute photos of my amazing makeup look from the other day.

If you’re wondering where I’ve been, you can follow me on Insta @ darth-vocado 🤷🏻‍♀️😘

[bilbos]

make me choose → elves or dwarves 

“Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars, not if you care for such things.”

[chronic-life]

[lvndscpe]

Serrekunda, The Gambia | by Ben Tatlow

[mauriacs]

if im not stood at the helm of a 19th century pirate ship with the furious wind whipping at my billowing white shirt and the waves beating at the starboard side and my dark hair unraveling from its braid and my crew singing a shanty like a religious chant trying to make god hear them over the sound of the creaking of the mast and the screaming of the sea then whats the point

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

the idea that intent is all u need to make a witch is harmful to beginners and inaccurate to boot

things have certain associations for a reason!! 

you can’t just be like “welp i’m gonna use this rose quartz for A CURSE bc I WANT THIS PERSON TO SUFFER” because it literally has no association with malice