[thevampireaesthetic]

I made a UQuiz for what character and species you are from the novel Scalding Waters. I hope you all enjoy it, I'd love to see your results! 🖤

https://uquiz.com/eyhR3S

[murmaiden-blog1]

The Elements and their correspondences

E A R T H

Earth represents strength, grounding, prosperity, the material, wealth, success, foundations, death and rebirth. Focus on this element if the goal of your spell is about fertility, prosperity, business or stability. Earth spells may take longer to work, but they’re also more firm and are good if you’re looking for long-term solutions.

GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Winter DIRECTION: North HOUR: Night

COLOURS: Green, Brown, Black ANIMALS: Bears, Deers, Wolves, Badgers HERBS/PLANTS: Ivy, Ash, Vetiver, Wheats, Oats INSTRUMENTS: Drums (Percussion instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn STONES/GEMS: Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Salt RITUAL TOOLS: Stones, Dirt, Bones, Pentacle, Salt, Crystals  RITUAL FORMS: Burying, Planting, Imprinting to soil or sand TAROT SUIT: Pentacles

A I R

Air represents intellect and the mind, wisdom, knowledge; logic as well as abstract thought, intuition and higher consciousness. If you’re seeking freedom, travels, or to enhance your memory and focus - focus on Air spells! Air is whimsical and amiable, personally I haven’t found it useful for more serious spells, but it does wonders for my studies. 

GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Spring DIRECTION: East HOUR: Dawn

COLOURS: Yellow, White, Sky Blue, Pastels ANIMALS: Birds, Spiders, Butterflies HERBS/PLANTS: Lavender, Birch, Vervain, Dill, Aspen INSTRUMENTS: Flute (Wind instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius STONES/GEMS: Amethyst, Opal, Alexandrite, Beryl RITUAL TOOLS: Incense, Wand RITUAL FORMS: Fanning, Tossing into air, Suspending in a high place  TAROT SUIT: Swords

F I R E

Fire represents energy, passion, purification, love, inspiration, desire, will, courage, power, leadership, sexuality. In spellcraft, focusing on Fire is good for purification, healing and love spells; it’s the best element for quick, strong spells. Although, Fire is fierce in essence, and Fire spells are susceptible - they should be well thought out.

GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Summer DIRECTION: South HOUR: Noon

COLOURS: Red, Orange, Gold ANIMALS: Snakes, Lions, Horses HERBS/PLANTS: Cacti, Cinnamon, Pepper, Basil INSTRUMENTS: Guitar (Stringed instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius STONES/GEMS: Amber, Citrine, Ruby, Tiger’s Eye RITUAL TOOLS: Athame, Candles RITUAL FORMS: Burning, Smouldering, Heating TAROT SUIT: Wands

W A T E R

Water represents purification as well; though it’s focused more on the soul and the subconscious rather than the physical, material world. Water stands for emotion, intuition, wisdom, eternal movement, reflection, lunar energy. Focusing on the Water element is good for psychic abilities, getting in tune with your inner self, mysteries, friendships, love, dreams and sleep.

GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Autumn DIRECTION: West HOUR: Dusk

COLOURS: Blue, Indigo, Silver ANIMALS: Otters, Fish, Sea Mammals, Frogs HERBS/PLANTS: Lotus, Water Lilies, Aloe, Gardenia INSTRUMENTS: Cymbal, Bell (Resonant instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces STONES/GEMS: Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl RITUAL TOOLS: Cauldrons, Chalices, Seashells RITUAL FORMS: Diluting, Placing into water, washing away, bathing TAROT SUIT: Cups

[nikita-ermakov]

[author-ayshen-irfan]

Witchcraft: The Sabbat of Yule

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.

‘Witchcraft: The Sabbat of Yule’ This week’s blog post explores the entomology of the word ‘Yule’ and where our modern traditions come from, astrology, and, of course, The Great Conjunction ✨ With a peek into Celtic and Germanic Paganism, Viking Festivities, and more, you can check it out by following the link above 🌙 Sign up for my newlsetter to get fortnightly blog posts straight to your inbox and more! 🥰

[author-ayshen-irfan]

[lsleofskye]

Untitled | bryanminear

[treenymph]

no one:

witches:

[thevampireaesthetic]

𝐼𝑓 𝑤𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑗𝑜𝑘𝑒. 𝑊𝑒'𝑑 𝑔𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑚𝑜𝑘𝑒. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑠 - 𝐼𝑓 𝑊𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑠, 𝐽𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑠𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙

[thesorcerersdiary]

I don’t know who needs to hear this but

Do NOT cast spells for positive effects that involve:

Burning a picture of yourself*

Burning a piece of paper that anywhere contains your name*

Burning a piece of hair or other taglock*

*Unless you really know what you’re doing

I don’t know how sigil culture got people to think that burning anything = sending it off for spirits, but NO. Across pretty much every magical practice, burning involving a person = destruction. Burning as a means of generically sending things off is mainly used for offerings.

On a similar vein, do not cast spells for positive effects that involve taking a human figure and ripping up, burning, submerging in soil or water, or doing anything else to that figure that would maim or kill a real human. (unless you really know what you’re doing)

Remember the Law of Similarity. Destruction of an image = destruction of the thing itself.

Edit: I’ve seen a lot of comments of “fire isn’t just destructive!” and “burning can have other effects!” and yes, I completely agree. Hell, I can hardly do magic without a lit candle in the room. I’m talking specifically about harming images or pieces of yourself/your clients who you want to produce positive effects for.

I also made the caveat that if you know what you’re doing then there isn’t an issue. imo, “real magic” is any magic that works. If you have a technique that works for you and doesn’t cause unwanted side effects, great! My intention behind this post was to speak to those who are trying spells from online, modern spellbooks, their friends, etc. My goal is to encourage a critical eye, especially when techniques that have historically been used one way are being applied in another very different one. 

Regardless, I’m glad this post is generating a lot of good conversation.

[soliloquy-at-dusk]

Witchy self care/grounding tips ☀️

- at night, look up at the stars and moon. Feel the energy of the night sky and the moon goddess ✨

- when you walk past trees, apprentice there presence and thank them for their beauty in this world 🍂

- touch leaves and petals, don’t pick them off the trees though, just feel their softeness and natural energies 🌸

- feel the heat of the sun and bask in it, or the embrace of rain as it falls. All seasons are wonderful, stop and look around and see what is blooming or falling from the time of year 🌎

- bless your pentagram and wear it always ⭐️

- bless yourself, be kind to yourself and know that you are a powerful energy that has purpose and beauty 🌞

- do a ritual naked, be free of clothes as you bask in the essence of your rituals ❤️

- do a ritual in nature, I bet you that the energies will be a lot stronger and it will be a purer experience 🌻

- love all creatures, big or small, and thank them for what they provide this world (even if you can’t see it yourself)

- forgive, have a gentle heart, be kind and caring to all living things, especially yourself ✨

[soliloquy-at-dusk]

𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝐿𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 🌻 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑚𝑛 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠ℎ 🍂

[orriculum]

🌹please do not edit or post elsewhere🌹

[kernaka]

[sseunbean]

a new witch oc I’ve been working with lately!

[author-ayshen-irfan]

Writing And Well-Being With ayshen Irfan

First off: Tell is about yourself. I'm a young author (20, but 19 when I started my novella) who is from the United Kingdom. The Fire Within

I did an interview about mental health, wellbeing and writing. It also touches on my experiences as an author with bipolar.

If you want to check it out please follow the link!

[lazyasks]

simple & soft asks. send me a number!

What did you dream about last night?

What is your favorite color?

Do you feel more connected to the moon or the sun?

Have you ever wished on a shooting star?

Name a movie that makes you genuinely laugh.

When’s the last time you felt like you were floating?

What do you enjoy daydreaming about most?

Do you believe in guardian angels?

What’s a smell that reminds you of home?

What is something (or someone) you’re in love with?

Describe the memory of the last time you felt true happiness.

Name a song that makes you feel ethereal.

What’s your ideal summer aesthetic?

Talk about one of your most cherished childhood memories.

Talk about something exciting or good that happened to you this year.

Where do you feel most at home?

What is something you own that is important to you? What makes it so important?

Do you believe dreams have meanings or are they completely random?

Do you believe in love at first sight?

What’s the sweetest thing someone has done for you?

Do you believe in mermaids?

What do you like most about nature?

What’s your zodiac sign? Do you think you fit the general characteristics of that sign?

Are you more of a hopeless romantic or realist?

What’s a song that gives off good vibes anytime you listen to it?

Do you usually remember your dreams?

Have you ever written a love letter?

Name a book you don’t mind reading over and over.

Do you collect anything? And what are some hobbies you have?

What do you do to feel at peace?

[thevampireaesthetic]

𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖂𝖔𝖗𝖑𝖉 𝕲𝖔𝖙𝖍 𝕯𝖆𝖞