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Therefore I Am - Billie Eilish

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#1 short story

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I shake and shiver in the shade. It’s cold...Bleak...in the shadows of my mind. Running through the halls of this house. When I leave, I fall. Down down down through these clouds. And I appear back where I started. I climb to the top to the roof of my hell to see my heaven. And I fall. And I appear back where I started.

But these clouds; they’re all I have around this run down wasteland of a “home”. Built since birth, it crumbles as I live. Every thought I utter is another word sending me to the grave. As I stare at the clouds, I wonder how it would be, to live as a bird. Where are the birds? There’s nothing but me and I cannot leave. I cannot breath. I cannot see what I am or what I’m doing,

Until there's clouds.

So many clouds hover as I wonder what it is I'm thinking of now.

I am lonely.

What’s it like to have a friend or a family or a sense of reality of who you are and what you might be. To have someone with you, to care for you, even to live by.

And then he appeared. I don’t know but he’s here. He has no name but by the looks of him it must be strong. He must be strong. The way he fought and concord the clouds was mesmerizing. Then we found out we could walk. There was a garden not far from the house and a woman was there. She was nice. The man and woman got a long real good. There was a little boy as well, he was annoying. Now there’s four. Like a family. I always wanted one of those. We walked on towards the emptiness around us.

But why?

Why could I walk on over these clouds now and not before. You would think us together is heavier. Yet, we proceed without issue. Except the fence all around us. Around the land we live on. We walk back. The mansion is nicer now. Like a home. I've never had a home, at least not like this. With a family. I like this. I’m not alone anymore. The clouds aren’t here and I hope they don’t come back. They were cold and bleak. They made me shiver and shake. I hate them. I truly hate them. It’s fine now because I'm no longer alone. Some time has passed...I don’t know what that is. She told me time is important but where is the clock. How does she know if it's day or if it's not. Because it’s dark. I don't like when it's dark, things go missing. He, She, and the little boy lose things every time it gets dark. Like today, I watch as they talk but I don’t know how.

They have no faces. No eyes, no mouth, no nose, no ears..

As dark and light pass they lose more and more tills; they're nothing but an empty head and blank slate of a round object...

Where did they go? How did that happen? Was it me? Wait...who are they? Why are they here? Who made them?

Clouds surround me as I wonder and set a plunder in my own mind. Thoughts and thinking taking over every inch making a void of white.

It's blinding, I can't see. I have to close my eyes but that makes it dark, I don't want the dark here. Even though I can still see the white through my lids, I’m still cold again.

I'm supposed to be safe. I'm supposed to be safe. I'm supposed to be safe.

And suddenly,

just like I many times before, they fell through...they didn’t come back.

I woke up to a white wall in a white room with whites halls, in my white tomb.

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The Magical Home

Integrating your craft into your living space can be a daunting task. Unless you’re just a stellar housekeeper your home is likely at least a little messy all of the time. Unopened mail might still be sitting on the counter, that pile of laundry that you just didn’t get to this week is still on the floor or maybe you’ve just got a little extra clutter from too many missed spring cleanings. Despite how much these things can make your space feel distinctly un-magical, making your home into a sacred place for yourself can be quite simple.

Turning your home into a witchy haven isn’t for everyone, there are a lot of reasons to give it a go and everyone is going to have different motivations (or no motivation, which is ok too). Your home is where you base yourself. You sleep, eat and come together with loved ones there. Using witchcraft to ensure that space is always positive and energetic can improve the quality of the time you spend there, help you unwind more easily and give you a place of stillness in the midst of the chaos of life. Personally, I turned my home into a magic space to bring more focus on my craft, I take more time writing in my spiritual journal, traveling the realms and just generally maintaining my craft when my home looks and feels like a witchy home.

Start off just working on one room. It can be your kitchen, bedroom, living room, any room that you spend a decent amount of time in. It isn’t necessary to do a huge cleaning and wear yourself out, doing a little bit here and there can make a substantial  improvement over time and you’ll be a lot more likely to continue maintaining your home instead of getting worn out and giving up.

Now, I’m certainly not your expert on cleaning, for those of you who really need help with this step I suggest checking out Unfuck Your Habitat. Personally, I like to do a deep cleaning using as few chemical cleaners as I can manage, I make all of my own cleaning agents with the purpose of magical as well as physical cleansing.  

Cleaning Recipes

All Purpose Disinfectant Spray/Wash:

I use this for almost everything. I mix up 10 parts warm water with one part white vinegar and a few drops of essential oil OR I let the vinegar water sit with fresh or dried herbs in it for about a week before using it to clean. The herbs you use here can change depending on what your space needs. For example I use lavender for protection, purification and peacefulness. Basil draws wealth and soothes tempers between lovers. Orange is good for luck and wealth (though NOT good for cats so if you have kitties stay away from orange oil!). And mint is good for healing. This is great for wiping down counters, cleaning windows and mopping.

Shower Cleaner:

Cleaning showers is one of my least favorite tasks and trying to do it with safe cleaning products can be a nightmare but I’ve got a solution that does the trick. This isn’t so much a magical cleaning product (though I’m sure you could turn it into one) but it’s certainly a handy one to have around. Mix one part warm white vinegar with one part liquid dish soap in a spray bottle. It does require a bit of scrubbing if your shower is bad but compared to every other DIY shower cleaner I’ve tried it’s a miracle.

Floors

Sweeping has long been used by witches as a method of cleansing our homes magically and while a lot of sources will tell you to reserve a broom for the task and to sweep just above the floor to properly cleanse the area I just do it all at once. Who has time to sweep twice? I can do the same magical task with a little intent and focus while I’m also cleaning up pesky crumbs and cat hair.

Vacuuming is perhaps a less common way to tidy up the energy of a room but I find it works just as well as sweeping does! I make sure that when I empty a vacuum bag or dustpan I do it in the can outside to make sure I’m not just shuffling energy around in my house.

Mopping is another excellent mundane cleaning task for witches, especially when it comes to entryways and exits to the house. In addition to picking grime up off of your floor your mop water can be charged and used to lay down spells. I like using herbs for my mop water usually but once a year in the spring I mop with sun charged water to bring the vibrant spring/summer energy into my house and once a year in the fall I mop with moon charged water to welcome the introspective fall/winter energy in.

Doors and Windows

Doors and windows are important, they both protect our homes from the unwanted and welcome us in every day. When I make a magical wash for my doors and windows I like to use cinnamon, for protection, healing and enhancing my craft or, if I feel like I need a serious boost on my home protection or I need to break a curse I use chili pepper, which has the added bonus of strengthening love ties. In addition both of these are bug repellant.

One suggestion I would make is when you are cleaning your house you should try to have windows open. This allows fresh air to circulate into your home and it allows an outlet for all of the stagnant energy that you’ll be stirring up. Doors can be left ajar as well if you aren’t worried about pets taking themselves outdoors. Obviously this isn’t something you can do all the time, very hot or very cold weather would put a lot of strain on you heating/AC bill and it’s always best not to let the rain in. 

Immediately post cleaning is a good time to place sigils on doors and windows as well. I like to use my Binding Chalk to make a line just in front of doors and windows, it acts very similar to having a line of salt in the same place.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms can be an excellent place to do magic. If you share a bedroom with a lover spells to enhance your relationship are favored. Tucking away herbal pillows or lighting candles can draw honesty and good communication for you and your partner or you could try something a little spicier and use spells intended to ignite a little passion. 

If your bedroom is a solitary place it can be an excellent place to do dreaming magic, to meditate and to do spells for gentle self improvement.

In a child’s bedroom protective magic or sweet dream spells would be a good idea. A lot of small children have a fear of monsters and when I was little my parents would use “monster spray” every night to help me sleep. I know now that it was just water but infuse the water with lavender and it could easily double as a sleep aiding and protective spell.

A Few More Magical Home Ideas

Enchant the mirrors in your house to give everyone who looks into them a boost in their self esteem/body image.

Place a candle on the stove to symbolize the hearth fire tradition

Make a magic welcome mat that draws in good company and keeps away the bad

Pay close attention to the sort of energy your decor creates and adjust it to help create the energy you want in your home.

Is the TV the center of your home? Electronics can drastically change the feel of a space, try moving it to a less central spot and focus your rooms on something else

Playing music and changing the scent in a room can suffice for a quick energetic shift. Try setting a small pot of water with cranberries, orange peel, cinnamon or mint on the stove to simmer.

Get rid of stuff! I say this for people like myself who have trouble letting go of anything. Your stuff hangs onto energy. Gifts from people you don’t like? Stop being polite and letting their energy invade your house. Chuck it. Anything that reminds you of past relationships can go. In fact, cleaning house post breakup is super important! Get rid of any lingering reminders, wash their smell out of everything and clean your mattress thoroughly.

If it’s broken do away with it. I know, I know, you’re planning to get around to fixing it eventually. How often do you actually do that though? If you aren’t willing to sit down right now to fix it you probably won’t ever get to it. Throw it away or give it to someone who will have a use for it.

If you haven’t used it in the last year, chances are you won’t use it in the next year either. Get rid of it. 

Make a habit of de-cluttering in small ways every day. Don’t let the mail pile up, clean up dishes left in odd rooms, pick up laundry, and just generally put things back where they belong. This goes a long way toward keeping the energy flow moving through your home smoothly.

 Put bells on your doors. Bells help to clear energy, every time you open a door that room gets a little cleansing boost.

Cleaning your house can be turned into more than just house magic. You can visualize yourself sweeping away worries or scrubbing old habits that aren’t serving you away as well.

Bake bread. This really falls more under the heading of kitchen witchcraft but the smell of baking bread (or cookies!) wafting through your home can alter the energy in lovely ways and it’s also great for bringing prosperity to the house.

Hopefully this gives you guys some ideas and motivation to start making your home a little more magical :) Remember not to overdo it, making a home is a constant, gradual process, not a marathon. My ask box is always open if anyone has questions!

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i hate

perfect places - lorde

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#2

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i hate this weather

same with this stupid sweater

i cant stand the thought of you

with someone else

i hate those stupid faces

the ones youre making

with her

with her

with her

...

how could you leave at night

when im filled with so much fright

you left me in the dark

i hate the dark

now i sit in this frigid weather

missing that stupid stupid sweater

...

how could you leave me in the dark

and run with my heart

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breath

marceline - willow smith

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0:14 - 2:17

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scenery of the scenery.

insight from the in eye.

my mine, contemplating for my life.

every way to say goodbye,

The sad kind.

tolerating issue after issue.

wondering if the good ones will miss you.

B L E S S Y O U

say it as if it will fix you.

like god has done anything but dismiss you.

collect dust.

as if a toy he got bored with.

no longer something with feelings to toy with.

not just him but the world while we're at it.

breaking and fighting and running so they can have it.

T H E D R E A M

we all try to grasp it,

like me.

wanting to see more,

be more,

at the bottom of the line,

something to live for.

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Add Some Oomph to Your Spells with Magical Timing

Like herbs, oils, and crystals, you don’t need to work with magical timing for your spell to be successful. You can cast a spell at any time, no matter your intention, and get your desired results. However, working with the energy of the sun, moon, and days of the week can add an extra power boost to your magic.

Think of it this way: certain energies are dominant at certain times. Those energies are easier to connect with because they are closer at hand, so to speak, so you can bring them into your life and your spells more easily and in a more powerful way. That doesn’t mean you can’t call on other energies during these times — it just means that you may not connect to them quite so easily.

If you choose to work with magical timing in your spells, there are several yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily cycles you can align your spells with.

The Cycle of the Sun: Solstices and Equinoxes

These are the turning points that mark the solar year, and are associated with the relationships between day and night, light and dark, summer and winter. Each solstice or equinox marks the end of one season and the beginning for the next. Because they are so rare and so potent, these days are a great time for your “big picture” spells or for spells that need a big power boost.

Winter Solstice. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and falls between December 20 and December 23, depending on the year. In some pagan traditions the winter solstice, or Yule, marks the beginning of the new year — you may choose to set intentions for the coming year on this solstice. After the winter solstice, the nights start getting shorter and the days start getting longer — so spells related to healing and bringing things into the light are especially effective at this time of year. The winter solstice marks the end of the “dark half” of the year and beginning of the “light half” of the year; at this point, our focus turns from inward reflection to outward manifestation. You may choose to think of the time between the winter solstice and spring equinox as a “planning phase,” where you examine yourself and your desires, decide what you want to work on in the next year, and make plans for manifesting what you want.

Spring Equinox. An equinox occurs when the day and the night are exactly the same length, representing a perfect balance between light and dark. The spring equinox marks the beginning of spring and occurs between March 19 and March 22. The Christian holiday of Easter and the pagan holiday of Ostara are both related to the energy of this equinox. At this time of year, the natural world is coming back to life as winter begins to fade. Plants are beginning to grow, and baby animals are being born. This is a powerful time of year for fertility magic and any magic related to new beginnings. You may choose to think of the time between the spring equinox and the summer solstice as a “planting phase,” where you “plant the seed” of the things you want to manifest and begin doing the work to make it happen.

Summer Solstice. This solstice marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. It occurs between June 19 and June 23. As I am writing this post, we are coming up on the summer solstice (June 20, 2020). Life, fertility, and growth are at their peak during this time of year, which makes this solstice a perfect time for big manifestation spells. At the same time, this marks the end of the “light half” and beginning of the “dark half” of the year, so after the summer solstice our energy shifts from outward manifestation to inward contemplation. You may choose to think of the time between the summer solstice and fall equinox as the “harvest phase,” where you reap the results of your hard work and manifest your desires in the physical world.

Autumn Equinox. This is the other time of year when the day and night are perfectly balanced. The autumn equinox occurs between September 19 and September 23 and marks the beginning of autumn. This is traditionally the time of year when crops are harvested, and many pagan groups celebrate harvest festivals around this time. Nature is beginning to die or go into hibernation in preparation for the coming winter. This is an especially powerful time of year for shadow work or for magic related to endings and transitions. You may choose to think of the time between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice as the “reflection phase,” when you retreat from the outside world to rest, focus on yourself, and do your inner work and self-healing.

Important Note: This post lists dates for the solstices and equinoxes in the Northern hemisphere. In the Southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed. If you live in the Southern hemisphere, you would observe the winter solstice in June, the spring equinox in September, the summer solstice in December, and the fall equinox in March.

The Cycle of the Moon: Lunar Phases

If you don’t have time to wait for the appropriate solstice or equinox, you can still connect with the cosmos in your magic. One of the biggest pros of the lunar cycle is that it happens roughly every month — so you never have to wait very long for the next full moon. The moon is also associated with magic and spirituality in several traditions, which makes it an especially powerful astral ally for witches.

New Moon. The new moon is when the moon is completely invisible in the night sky, and is the phase opposite the full moon. The new moon is a powerful time for shadow work (because it deals with things that are hidden) and for magic related to new beginnings.

Waxing Moon. The moon is waxing when it appears to be growing in the night sky; this is the phase between the new moon and full moon. This is a powerful time for any magic that deals with drawing something in, building something up, or strengthening something that already exists.

Full Moon. Many witches believe that the full moon is the most powerful time of month for any kind of magic. This is a good time to cast any spell that needs a serious power boost. The full moon is also an especially powerful time to release what no longer serves you or to work healing magic.

Waning Moon. The moon is waning when it appears to be shrinking in the night sky; this is the phase between the full moon and new moon. This is a powerful time for any magic that deals with sending something away, banishing negative energy, or bringing something to an end.

Dark Moon. The dark moon is the three day period immediately before the new moon. In some traditions, it is believed to be bad luck to cast spells during the dark moon. Other traditions hold that the dark moon is the best point in the lunar cycle for destructive magic, such as curses and hexes. Many modern witches don’t recognize the dark moon as a separate moon phase at all. I personally like to use the dark moon as a time for self reflection, and may focus on shadow work during this time.

Magical Correspondences for the Days of the Week

The days of the week also have their own unique magical energies, and each day is linked to a certain planet and to certain deities.

Sunday. Sunday is, of course, connected to the Sun and solar deities. Sunday is the best day of the week for any manifestation magic that needs an extra boost. Its energy is also associated with healing, personal growth, power, and success.

Monday. Monday is associated with the Moon and lunar deities. Monday is a quiet, introspective day, and can feel very ethereal. It’s the best day for magic related to intuition, nurturing, and shadow work.

Tuesday. Tuesday is associated with Mars and with gods and goddesses of war and action. (It is named for the Norse/Germanic god Tyr/Tiw.) Tuesday is a very “active” day, and is good for magic related to action, activism, victory, or finding courage.

Wednesday. Wednesday is associated with Mercury and with gods and goddesses of wisdom, learning, and communication. (It is named for the Norse/Germanic god Odin/Wodan.) Wednesday is all about mental activity. It’s the best day of the week for magic related to thought, travel, communication (written, spoken, or digital), and learning/study.

Thursday. Thursday is associated with Jupiter and with gods and goddesses of prosperity, wealth, and protection. (It is named after the Norse/Germanic god Thor.) Thursday, like Jupiter in astrology, is all about outward expansion. It’s the best day of the week for magic related to career, prosperity, and wealth.

Friday. Friday is associated with Venus and with gods and goddesses of love, fertility, and sensuality. (It is named after the Norse goddess Freyja, or perhaps the goddess Frigg.) The energy of Friday is fun, lighthearted, and sexy. It’s the best day of the week for magic related to love, beauty, and sex/sexuality.

Saturday. Saturday is associated with Saturn and with time and wisdom. (The day and the planet are both named after the Roman god Saturn.) Saturday is practical and wise, but it does have a little bit of a dark side. It’s the best day of the week for magic related to banishing and protection.

Magical Times of Day

Okay, so you’d like to start working with magical timing, but what about emergency magic and last-minute spells? What if you don’t have time to wait for the next full moon, or even the next Sunday? You can still align your spell with magical timing! There are several moments of power each day, and each has its own magical associations.

Sunrise. Sunrise is, of course, the birth of the new day. This makes it the perfect time for spells related to new beginnings or expanded possibilities.

Noon. This is the peak or high point of the day. This is a powerful time for healing magic.

Sunset. Sunset is the end of the day, and forms a gateway between light and dark. This is a great time for spells related to accepting endings, releasing that which does not serve, and moving on from the past.

Midnight. If noon is the peak of the day, then midnight is the peak of the night. Midnight has a very ethereal, transformational energy. Like with the full moon, some witches believe that any spell will be more powerful if cast at midnight. This is a powerful time for both banishing and attraction magic.

Resources:

You Are Magical by Tess Whitehurst

Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck

Wicca for Beginners by Thea Sabin [specifically the chapter on the sabbats]

Qabalah Made Easy by David Wells [Note: Qabalah is based on an appropriation of Jewish mysticism, and I am NOT endorsing its practice. However, much of the magical timing associations used in modern witchcraft is shared with Qabalah and other forms of ceremonial magic, which is why it’s referenced here.]

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2021 CELESTIAL EVENTS

January 2-3: Quadrantids Meteor Shower 

January 30-February 21: Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius 

March 9-10: Quadruple Formation: Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn  

April 21-22: Lyrids Meteor Shower 

May 5-6: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 

May 26: Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse

May 29- June 22: Mercury Retrograde in Gemini   

June 10: Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse 

July 12: Venus - Mars Conjunction 

July 17-August 24: Perseid Meteor Shower 

August 12-13: Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks 

August 18: Mars - Mercury Conjunction  

September 27-October 23: Mercury Retrograde in Libra 

October 8: Draconid Meteor Shower 

October 21-22: Orionids Meteor Shower 

November 19: Partial Lunar Eclipse

December 4: Total Solar Eclipse

December 19-January 2022: Venus retrograde in Capricorn, moves back into Sagittarius  

Sources: ⭐|⭐|⭐ 

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On Worshipping Hades

There are a ton of posts out there for signs and symbols, offerings and all that. Regardless, I’m making this post because Hades is the God I receive the most asks about, and this post was highly requested.

The Basics

Offerings:

Coins & other money (traditionally gold or brass, but all money works)

Stones, especially dark, jagged stones

Alcohol, especially wine

Honey

Milk or Water

Tobacco

Herbs: cypress, mint, myrrh, patchouli, bay, pumpkin, yew, wormwood, cinnamon, lavender, willow, oak

Flowers: marigold, dandelion, rose, lily, daisies, rowan, poppy, daffodils, calendulas 

Oils, especially olive oils and vinegars

Salts and spices

Shells or bones of the earth

Teas, especially blacks and oolongs

Breads or cakes

Fruits, such as apples and pomegranates

Meat (especially lamb)

Incenses: frankincense, myrrh, wormwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, rose, pomegranate

Candles: black, grey or silver

Symbols:

Dogs (Cerberus, specifically), black lambs, serpents and screech owls

Precious jewels, money, metals

Cypress, white asphodel, mint, narcissus

Drinking horn

Sceptre

Key

Helm of darkness

Black, grey, silver, gold

Nighttime

Autumn and Winter

Cemeteries, crossroads, forests, caves and mines

Ideas for the Altar:

Black mirror

Black cloth

Dark stones, such as hematite, onyx, obsidian, jet and the like

Shells

Dirt from outside, or graveyard dirt

Black, grey or silver candles

Flowers (dried works well too)

Bones (ethically sourced)

Representations of any of His symbols, listed above

Money, especially rare coins

Silver, or other precious metals

Family heirlooms

Active Practice

Worship Etiquette:

As with all chthonic deities, offerings are usually poured down. Offerings that float up (such as incense) are less common, but can be used.

Food offerings are usually buried instead of eaten. However, if need be, you may eat them.

Offerings are often buried, poured down the drain, or into the trash. This is done to ‘complete’ the offering.

This is very traditional, but I want to include it for extra information. In a temple with a roof, offerings would often be left by His feet all day and then during at night. Also, since the Mycenaean period, priests of Άδης would rhythmically pound their hands on the ground whilst praying to Him. I will sometimes tap (not pound) my head to the floor while praying in honor of this tradition.

As always, be polite. Hades will forgive any mistakes with a forgiveness offerings and continued respect.

Ideas for Active Worship:

Saving money, and spending it wisely

Cleaning litter from cemeteries, and tending to old graves

Offerings to the dead, as well as money to the spirits of the dead to let them pass on, and donating the physical change

Collecting crystals and stones

Making an altar to tend dead spirits

Studying other cultures’ burial methods and cemetery rites

Donating to burial, mortuary or funeral services

If you communicate to spirits, treat them kindly and help them move on

Ancestral worship

Praying

Devotional poems and artwork

Dedicating items to Him, such as jewelry, a wand, or a specific bone

Working with death energy and dying plants during autumn and winter

Caring for dogs kindly

Reflecting on your thoughts and emotions on death 

Helping others who have experienced loss

Frequently Asked or Requested Information

Hades can help with:

Fears about death or dying

Suicidal tendencies

Chronic illness

Money and business

Creativity

Moving on 

Releasing regrets, guilt, and past relationships

Seasonal worship and practice

Earth magic and herb work

Recovery from trauma

Spirit work, namely spirits of the dead

You DO NOT need to:

Be a spirit worker or death worker in order to work with Him

Swear an oath with Him, unless you’re 110% sure to commit

Be a devotee in order to worship Him

Only worship Him

Speak super formally to Him

Be someone you’re not in order to worship Him

You DO need to:

Honor Him

Be respectful

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PROFIT

More Questions I’ve Answered

What are more DO’s and DON’T’s?

How do I know it’s Hades and not someone else?

I want to devote! How can I?

What if I can’t give extravagant offerings?

I can’t bury His food offerings

I feel like He’s not listening

I think I’ve fallen in love with Hades

Easy ways to start worshipping

I’m closeted, and want to devote

More tips for closeted worship

What are some modern things Hades would like?

How does Hades feel about cursing?

I was taught to fear Hades … 

What do I even say to Him?

Do you have any tips or advice for someone wanting to become more involved with death magic and Hades?

Are there any Gods Hades wouldn’t want to be worshipped alongside?

How do you pray to Him through journal?

Advice on devoteeing

For more information on worshipping Hades–espeically devoteeism and oaths–you can check out this zine I published about Him, Pleading to Hades.

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Persephone Offerings

"Persephone is the goddess queen of the underworld, wife of the god Hades, and the goddess of spring growth along with her mother, Demeter."

Large Altars:

Pomegranates

Pomegranate juice or wine

Honey or honey infused wine

Honey made from flowers

Spring water

Floral tea

Flower or herb infused water

Breads, grains, cakes, sweets, etc.

Sweet fruits

Flower crowns

Flower arrangements

Potted plants

Floral scented incense

Almond, vanilla, bergamot, or pomegranate scented incense

Purple, magenta, indigo, green, and black candles

Crowns

Statues or paintings of bats, rams, and/or deer

Small/hidden Altars:

Pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate candies

Dark chocolate

Spring flowers

Wild flowers

Fake flowers

Crushed mint

Small animal bones

Fake or animal skulls

Toy coffins

Floral scented perfumes

Almond, vanilla, bergamot, or pomegranate scented perfumes

Jewlery

Gems such as crystal, quartz, agate, black onyx, pink tourmaline, obsidian, coral, and jasper

Artwork

Poetry

Seeds

Plush toys of bats, rams, and deer

Devotional Acts:

Tend to a garden or keep a plant

Learn herbalism

Learn about flowers, try baking with them, using them in bath spells, etc.

Make a playlist of songs that remind you of Her

Meditate outside

Go on nature walks

Clean up nature trails

Smell the flowers

Celebrate the coming of spring and Her return

Likewise, celebrate the coming of fall and Her departure to the underworld

Honor the dead

Visit graveyards

Clean up graveyards

Donate to those who can't afford a funeral service

Honor the fae and work with them

Honor Hades

Honor Demeter

Sources:

Artwork from Smite

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-persephone

https://occult-world.com/persephone/

https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Persephone.html

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via pinterest

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I don’t have any cristals that i know of but i have a lot of rocks and petrified wood

*if anyone can identify some of these it would be a great help

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N U M E R O L G Y

NOV. 20, 2020

NUMBER LETTER CORROLATION / MEANING

#1 : A, J, S ...leadership

#2 : B, K, T ...peacemaker

#3 : C, L, U ...communicator

#4 : D, M, V ...organizer

#5 : E, N, W ...adventurer

#6 : F, O, X ...regulation

#7 : G, P, Y ...intellectualizer

#8 : H, Q, Z ...success driver

#9 : I, R ...competitor

*MASTER NUMBERS

#11

: ILLUMINATOR

#22 : BUILDER

#33 : TEACHER

TYPE OF COMBINATIONS

*WHEN YOU GET NUMBER LIKE 14, YOU SEPERATETHE NUMBER AS 1 AND 4, THEN ADD 1+4=5...5 WILL BE YOUR NUMBER.

P A T H  N U M B E R -ADD BIRTH DATE, MONTH, AND YEAR

M A J O R  E X P R E S S I O N -FIRST, MIDDLE,AND LAST NAME

M I N O R  E X P R E S S I O N -FIRST (OR NICKNAME), AND LAST NAME

S O U L

-ADD VOWELS IN FIRST NAME

P E R S O N A L I T Y -CONSONANTS OF FIRST NAME

M A T U R I T Y -PATH # + MAJOR #

B A L A N C E -ADD INITIALS

F O U N D A T I O N  L E T T E R -FIRST LETTER OF FIRST NAME --LAST LETTER OF FIRST NAME ---FIRST VOWEL OF FIRST NAME

4  P I N N I C A L E  N U M B E R -BIRTHDAY *PINNACLE 1 : MONTH + DAY *PINNACLE 2 : DAY + YEAR *PINNACLE 3 : 1ST + 2ND PINNACLE #’S *PINNACLE 4 : MONTH + YEAR

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C A S T  A  C I R C L E

NOV. 20, 2020

1.  LOCATION. Can be inside or outside.

             *best around nature.

2. Walk around location clockwise three times while dropping blackpepper.

Chant: 

From east to west, This place is blessed.

3. (OPTIONAL) cleanse area with sage.

              *unless you are involving spirits.

4. Place objects that symbolize elements. NORTH: EARTH SOUTH: FIRE WEST: WATER EAST: AIR *Clockwise = Attracting Counter-clockwise = Banishing

Recite:

              Hail to the Guardian and the watchtower of the (DIRECTION),                                          Element of (ELEMENT) I, (NAME), do summon, stir, and call you forth to witness this rite and protect                                                     this sacred place.

5. Summon deity or spirit at the center of the circle.

6. After summoning,

Recite:

                      This space is protected by the Gods and elements.                               May only spirits of light pass through.

                                          As above, So below.                                        This circle is now cast.                                                So mote it be. 7. Perform the spell.

C L O S I N G  T H E  C I R C L E

Dismiss elements in order they were summoned

Dismiss deities and spirits

Close the circle, 

Recite:

                             My magick is cast and my ritual is done.

                          I now depart from all entities within my circle

                                            As above, So below.

                                          My circle is not closed,

                                                So mote it be.

***THIS IS ALL OPINION AND PREFERANCE BUT ONCE AGAIN I’M JUST TRYING.

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S P E L L  C A S T I N G  1 0 1

NOV. 19, 2020

Magick - practice of creating change, or manipulating outcomes, in accordance of your will.

Spells - actions, thoughts, or words (with or without materials), involving will and intent to aler a situation with new  or existing energy.                 Needs:                   Intent                   Reason                   An affirmation/declaration of your will to bring said reason into being.              *better with objects*              **no correct amount, only what you believe i needed**

Affirmation - short phrase or sentence to express intent.

Grounding                                      vs.                                Centering

Connection with the earth                               Connection with your inner self                                                                            *self awareness                                                                            *own energy

S P E L L   S T E P S

Establish INTENTION

Write down tools, affirmations, and said spell

Collect tools

Form space for the spell

Ground, center, and shift consciousness

Raise energy

Perform spell

Repeat step #5 and give thanks to entities, then close the circle

                          B A S I C  S P E L L  C O N S T R U C T I O N                                     -The WHAT, the HOW, the WHO-

                Ingredients:

Candles: invoking, releasing, free, banishing, etc... Jars: containing, attraction. Charms / Enchantments: invoking, keeping, conjuring. Sigils: marking, invoking, etc... Knots: binding, crossing, attracting. Potions: invoking, attracting, conjuring.

*****ALL INFORMATION IS WHAT I’VE GATHERED. FEEL FREE TO CORRECT ME OT INFORM ME OF THINGS I SHOULD DEFINE BETTER. IT’S BEEN HARD TO FIND INFO AND GET INTO ALL THIS BUT I’M TRYING.