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Samhain New Beginning Spell Jar.

🎃Mustard seed- courage, luck, and success

🦇Lavender- to help with anxiety about the future 🎃Cloves- protection, prosperity

🦇Basil- love, wealth, and success

🎃Thyme- affection, and strength ��Sesame seed- prosperity

🎃Chamomile- (all I had was some chamomile tea, use what you have!) peace, love, and luck

🦇Cinnamon- success, power, and protection

🎃Citrine- intuition, clarity, and good fortune

🦇Tigers eye- intelligence, and financial stability

🎃Garnet- awareness and insight

🦇Aventurine- motivation

I sealed it with a green candle and a blue candle. (Side note- don’t burn yourself like I did).

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So people are angry about the sephora witch kits why, now? This isn’t different than lunarly, or a good chunk of llewellyn books/authors, or a number of other things. It’s not like taking advantage of pop culture, people utilizing materialism/aesthetics/etc to try to make a quick buck, or mass-produced-stuff is new to the pagan marketplace.

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Put glass down and watch it start moving all over the table spelling ‘Use a coaster you monster.’ (Hand painted ouija board in south central Wisconsin found on Facebook Marketplace.)

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What I’m cool with about the Sephora witching kit: Tarot cards in a Sephora 

What I’m not cool with: its cultural appropriation aspects (at the LEAST the sage stick which will likely be described as “used for smudging”)

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So people are angry about the sephora witch kits why, now? This isn’t different than lunarly, or a good chunk of llewellyn books/authors, or a number of other things. It’s not like taking advantage of pop culture, people utilizing materialism/aesthetics/etc to try to make a quick buck, or mass-produced-stuff is new to the pagan marketplace.

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if you find bones in the forest, sit a bit and listen. they are old and have some good stories to tell. maybe they’ll teach you a spell or two, or explain where the water on our planet came from.

if you find bones by the ocean, run. don’t look back. run, faster, faster. the sea may love you but there are nights where she knows neither mercy nor science, and the bones warn you only once.

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If you’re angry at Sephora’s “witch starter kit,” I hope you’re also angry at the cultural appropriation of marginalized practices in witchcraft.

Remember how frustrated you felt when you saw these starter kits when a member of a marginalized tradition says something is cultural appropriation. If you don’t want people to water down and steal your practices, don’t water down or steal other practices.

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hunger by belkas31

I posted this on my sideblog for surreal photomanipulations before, but I feel like I should repost this in some Loki-related tags because I like how well this image encapsulates the logic behind shape-shifting: What I was could not fulfill the need I had, so I became something else. I needed to get through a locked door, so I became a fly. I needed to get away quickly, so I became a falcon. I needed to catch fish without equipment, so I grew a polar bear head.

A shape shifter might (and does, if I can trust my godphone) point out that this is something everyone does in one way or another. That desire comes first and being comes after. But then, after we have shifted, we forget the reason why we made ourselves - not necessarily consciously - into what we are and reify the result, calling it “identity” or “personality”, saying we are this way for no reason. But personality is a pattern of need-fulfilling mechanisms that worked well in the past and thus became well rehearsed until the person could not change out of this form anymore, even if outer circumstances change. Which is why CPTSD is so hard to get rid of and why older people mostly don’t learn about computers. Unless what you currently are proves unbearably out of tune with what you need to be, it is very hard to become other than what you have been for a long time.

You know how in some stories (Earthsea comes to mind) shape shifters have to be careful not to stay in the form of a given animal for too long or they will not be able to shift back anymore because their mind becomes too much like the mind of the animal in question? That’s what happens to humans as they grow up and then old. If we get too comfortable in a skin, over time we lose the ability to change it - unless we are forced to because the world demands it of us very forcefully.

An able shape shifter is someone who remains conscious that they could be different, that everything can change one day and that the past does not necessarily predict the future. I think it is this shapeshifting aspect that causes Loki to make so many people realise this very thing about themselves, much more so than his “bringer of Ragnarök” face. And I also think that people whom the world doesn’t really permit to become overly comfortable in their skin are especially drawn to him for this reason.

And maybe that’s (one of the reasons) why he likes children. More flexible brains and everything. Kids shapeshift all the time.

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Sigyn: Can you imagine not being human and just living out your days as a weeping willow, though? beautiful? by the water? Unburdened? Ideal.

Loki: I wanna be the one from Harry Potter that beats the shit out of everything and everyone.

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The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, August 31, 1952

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How come reading tea leaves is seen as this sophisticated, witchy thing but if I slam dunk an open can of Chef Boyardee ravioli onto the pavement in the gas station parking lot to see what kind of soda the old ones think I should buy, foodstuff divination suddenly isn’t cool anymore?

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Did I just make my first curse potion thing? Yes. Was it absolutely necessary? Yes. Am I proud? Yes. Is it gonna work? Trust me that racist is going to b u r n ok thanks for comin to my ted talk

YEAH BABE

FUCK YEAH

SO PROUD OF YOU

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What food group is honey what the fuck is this stuff

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why is white supposed to be a ‘pure’ color? you know what’s white? crack cocaine. you know what else is white? 230+ years of systematic oppression 

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Gaelic Gods aren’t seen as ‘ruler of the skies’ or ‘the Goddess of Love’ like how other deities are. And while there is nothing wrong with the following examples, to try to fit a Gaelic God into that context is to remove them from their cultural and how they were honored. The Morrigan is a war Goddess, but not the Goddess of war.

One of my favorite quotes on this subject is “When we are tackling a strange mythology, we seek instinctively an Olympus where the gods abide,an Erebus, kingdom of the dead, a hierarchy of gods, specialized as patrons of war, of the arts or of love.”

Part of which is caused by the fact that in most of the western world, the Greek myths are taught as the be all end all, all myths follow the same structure. But it simply isn’t true. There might be things associated with the gods, or things that it is known that the Gods enjoy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they rule over it. Brighid is known for being a master craftsman, but so are Luchtaine, Goibne, and Creidhne are also all master craftsmen.

When we pigeonhole our Gods, we fail to see them as the complex beings that they truly are. Just as people can have different sides and aspects to them, so too can the Divine.

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10 Crystals For Empaths

Crystals have been used for thousands of years to protect and enhance personal vitality. They have the ability to focus energy and generate minute electrical currents that interact with the currents in the human body and environment. Crystals are an amazing way to cleanse, amplify, and protect one’s energy.

As a highly sensitive empath, I absorb energy from everything. Not only am I affected by the emotions and attitudes of other people, but I’m extremely sensitive to things like geopathic stress and electromagnetic stress. This often leads to exhaustion, irritability, and overwhelm. 

Geopathic stress: Stress created by electromagnetic radiation, ley lines, and underground water. It’s also present in “sick building syndrome”. Injurious to health, it can affect the immune system as well as the body’s innate psychic protection and may attract ghosts or hold impressions of previous events.

Electromagnetic stress: Disharmony caused by the subtle emanations of electrical, microwave, computer, phone and radio frequencies, as well as power lines.

The following list features 10 of my favorite crystals that have been the most beneficial in managing sensitivities and raising my vibration:

Labradorite 

Known as one of the most protective stones, labradorite creates an interface around the aura that filters out energies that are not beneficial and enhances spiritual connection. It allows one to be aware of other’s feelings and emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Labradorite enhances psychic abilities, aligns physical and subtle bodies, and strengthens the aura.

Tip: If you’re prone to nightmares and restless sleep, try holding a labradorite palm stone at bedtime. I sleep with one every night and it has helped me immensely. Just remember to cleanse it in between uses!  

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: rainbow moonstone, black moonstone, spectrolite

Celestine

Also known as celestite, this high vibrational stone links one to higher realms and stimulates spiritual insights. It facilitates inner peace, helps to disperse anxieties and calm the emotions while promoting clarity of mind. This beautiful crystal heals the aura, assists in conflict resolution, and helps maintain a harmonious atmosphere in times of stress. 

Tip: Try meditating with one of these stones and record any insights you might have in a journal afterwards. I’ve been amazed at some of the profound breakthroughs I’ve had while spending time with this amazing crystal.

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: blue lace agate, angelite, phantom quartz, apophyllite 

Lithium Quartz 

This variety of quartz is a natural antidepressant. Its powerful healing energies gently lift the conditions underlying the depression to the surface, neutralizing ancient anger and grief. It can reach back into past lives to dissolve the roots of emotional dis-ease that is pervading the present life. Lithium quartz is an excellent cleanser for the body’s energy centers and is extremely useful as a healer for plants and animals.

Tip: If feeling lethargic or low on energy, carry a small lithium quartz point with you in your pocket. Lithium quartz can function like an emotional battery for those that are sensitive to its vibration. 

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: quartz with hematite, elestial quartz, vanadinite, zeolite 

Black Tourmaline

Black tourmaline, also known as schorl; protects agains cell phones, electromagnetic smog, radiation, ill wishing, and negative energies of all kinds. Black tourmaline is the most effective block to psychic attack and is extremely efficient at absorbing negative energy. It helps one adopt a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances.

Tip: Black tourmaline is super effective as a gem elixir that can be added to cleansing sprays and used to purify the aura. 

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: shungite, black kyanite, jet, tourmalinated quartz

Rose Quartz

Known as the stone of unconditional love and forgiveness, gentle rose quartz opens the heart and transforms negative emotions into positive ones. It’s an excellent stone to use during crisis or trauma, as it quickly brings peace. It transmutes negative emotional conditioning and supports positive affirmations. It purifies and opens the heart at all levels and brings deep inner healing and self-love.

Tip: Wear a rose quartz pendant over your heart to promote self-love, tranquility, and emotional healing. 

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: rhodochrosite, pink danburite, rhodonite, pink petalite, pink kunzite 

Fluorite

A strongly protective stone, especially against electromagnetic and geopathic pollution, as well as psychic attack. Fluorite stabilizes energy and shuts off mental manipulation. This stone cleanses and stabilizes the aura. Fluorite grounds and integrates spiritual energies and assists in dissolving illusions and negative mental patterning. Emotionally, fluorite has a grounding effect. 

Tip: Place a piece of fluorite on a computer or between yourself and the source of electromagnetic fog. 

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: amazonite, green aventurine, bloodstone 

Smoky Quartz

Smoky quartz is one of the most efficient grounding and anchoring stones. It helps alleviate fears, soothes an active mind, and promotes emotional calmness. This protective stone gently neutralizes negative vibrations, absorbs electromagnetic smog, and blocks geopathic stress. Smoky quartz is a powerful antidote to stress and assists in tolerating difficult times while bringing in positive energy. 

Tip: To dispel stress, place a stone in each hand and sit quietly for a few moments. Cleanse the stones thoroughly between uses.

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: hematite, smoky elestial quartz, apache tear obsidian 

Amethyst

Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone with a high vibration. It guards against psychic attack, transmuting energy into love. A natural tranquilizer, amethyst blocks against geopathic stress and negative environmental energies. Its serenity enhances higher states of consciousness. Amethyst has strong healing and cleansing powers, and enhances spiritual awareness. 

Tip: Place a cleansed amethyst point towards you to draw in positive energy, and point one away from you to dispel negative energy. 

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: ametrine, lepidolite, rutilated quartz, lilac kunzite, purple fluorite  

Selenite

Selenite is a high vibrational stone that is said to occupy the space between light and matter. It’s an excellent crystal for repairing and re-energizing the aura. Selenite is a calming stone that instils deep peace and is excellent for spiritual work and meditation. Selenite does not allow outside influences to penetrate. A large piece within the house promotes a peaceful atmosphere. 

Tip: Place other crystals, talismans, and pendants on a piece of selenite overnight for cleansing. 

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: dessert rose selenite, peach moonstone, himalayan rock salt

Carnelian

An excellent stone for grounding one in present reality, carnelian is one of the oldest known healing stones. It energizes and restores vitality to the immune system. Carnelian promotes positive life choices and immense motivation, and assists one in trusting perceptions. This is a useful stone for overcoming negative emotional or mental conditioning. It calms anger and assists in banishing emotional negativity, while sharpening concentration. Mentally, carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. 

Tip: Carnelian placed near the front door of a home invokes protection and invites abundance.

Stones with similar vibrational qualities: citrine, tigers eye, golden calcite, orange-brown selenite, amber  

I hope you find these crystals as beneficial as I do. Enjoy!

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