#Italian for Beginners

[haveyouseenthisromcom]

Mod note: The film is also known as Italiensk for begyndere.

[daria-s]

[coven-of-genesis]

Witchy Italian Easter Magic

In the old villages of Italy, Easter wasn’t just holy — it was enchanted.

The veil between earth and spirit trembles in spring. Here’s how to gather the magic:

• Bless your olive oil on Easter morning — hold it to the rising sun and whisper a prayer for health, protection, and abundance.

• Gather Easter water — rain or dew collected at sunrise is said to heal, cleanse, and bless whatever it touches.

• Bake a Colomba cake and carve a tiny sigil into the dough before baking — the dove will carry your wishes into the sky.

• Tuck olive branches above your door to guard your home against envy, illness, and ill-wishes.

• Crack open a chocolate egg and read the first thing you think of from the surprise inside — it’s a message from the universe.

• Braid wildflowers into your hair and weave your dreams into every knot — old witches believed spring flowers bind wishes into reality.

• At sunrise, kiss the earth — a simple ritual of gratitude and grounding, whispered by our grandmothers before us.

You are spring’s spell.

You are the blessing reborn.

Buona Pasqua, strega mia.

[b3kstudios]

Mamma Mia! 🍝🇮🇹🍕

[mastermindhall]

oct. 06, '24

last time I posted in here was more than a year ago, and palpably hopeless, so as you can imagine there's much to tell

I ended up taking a gap year to process everything, which has helped me clarify my goals and intentions,

not long after that last post, I landed my first proper job in law and have managed to switch to my second job during this timeframe!

I've developed a tremendous interest in Intellectual Property Law and did a couple of internships too, which led me to long-time collaborations and connections I couldn't even imagine,

my social skills have improved so so much as a direct result of putting myself out there, which I'm sure a lot of you know how much of a big accomplishment is,

I'm currently in my last year of uni, preparing to write my thesis on the EU AI Act, think it'll be fun to monitor everything going on here again.

if you feel the same way I did about life and studies a while ago, know that things definitely get better as you move forward :)

[themirroredmoon]

She Who Wears Many Crowns

One of the core aspects of my spirituality is honoring the Divine Feminine across both my Graeco-Kemetic practices and my Italian Folk magic practices. The idea that we must “choose” one tradition over another is often rooted in colonial, institutional, or gatekept thinking. Folk practitioners have always blended what was available to them—gods, saints, spirits, local legends—into living, breathing systems of worship and magic.

In my Graeco-Kemetic workings, I honor many goddesses ranging from Aset (Isis) to Hekate to Sekhmet and Bast to Demeter and Kore. All of these glorious women are to be recognized as multi-faceted beings, not contradictory archetypes. For me, Aset and the Virgin Mary share a few deep resonances: - Both are maternal - Both are protectors - Both are deeply associated with healing, magic and grief

It is completely possible to acknowledge these overlaps without completely collapsing their differences, their roots and the cultures or religions they hail from.

In Italian Folk Magic, especially Southern or diasporic expressions, I incorporate saints and many of the Madonnas within my workings. Ranging from Santa Lucia to La Madonna Negra to even Santa Maria Addolorata, these beautiful women are often syncretized with local, older deities or archetypes hence my comparison of Aset to Mother Mary. All of these figures are not just passive intercessors— they’re fierce protectors, miracle workers, and boundary-crossers.

What does my practice physically look like then?

Cross tradition altars that include both Catholic icons and imagery as well as Hellenic and Kemetic imagery.

Devotional rituals that combine folk prayers, hymns, and offerings alongside structured magical work.

Recognition of spirits and saints as ancestral and community protectors not just figures of worship.

Understanding the divine feminine as multifaceted—not just nurturing or “light,” but also wrathful, protective, sorrowful, and just.

Could that be labeled "eclectic"? Yes, because I am indeed deriving ideas and styles from cultures that I not only love but respect heavily. On a deeper level, my love and adoration are rooted in constant research, respect of the times and cultures, and my own personal experience. For me, it's building bridges between the systems that raised us, the gods that called upon us, and the ancestors who walked those in-between roads long before we did.

If you’ve ever felt like your path exists in-between traditions or is "not quite right"— you’re not alone. That in-between is sacred; It’s where old magic is reborn.

[proxyy]

another art of my favorite singer

[forestoflys]

How to Make Brevi

There is a popular Medium article on the subject of this ward; however, I was taught to make them slightly different. Honestly, you can throw whatever you want in there as the ingredients vary from family-to-family and region-to-region, but as my grandmother is Calabrese I will be giving her ingredients plus the ones I added myself. Also keep in mind that though my grandmother is Italian, I myself am Italo-American and have been influenced by other cultural interpretations of protection magic. I would love to hear from non-diasporic southern Italians!

I will link the Medium article below, however as a recap: brevi are a ward against malocchiu (in Italo-American dialects, maloik) or the Evil Eye. They are usually comprised of a red bag with various herbs, stones, iron talismans (from what I've seen, mostly iron nails), and other personal protection affects.

Ingredients:

Herbs: Again, any herbs with protective correspondences will work, but I personally chose thyme, rosemary, and black peppercorns. Rue is traditionally used; however, I do not have access to it nor would I like to due to my aforementioned cat.

Eggshells: For negativity banishment.

Iron Nail: Does not have to be a nail specifically, but iron of any sort will help to protect and ward off any ill-intent.

Curnu (or Cornicello): The Italian horn which specifically protects against malocchiu. You can also use manu fica or manu curnutu.

Important Note: Do not go out and buy your own at risk of it not working. It has to be given to you. Brevi can work without it just as well.

Once you have all of your ingredients, place them into a red bag. I literally made mine from an old white t-shirt and dyed it red. Traditionally, it would be anointed with holy water and prayers would be said over it (my grandmother used the Hail Mary). However, since I am no longer catholic I focused on my intent and used an anointing oil. I usually carry it on my person (either in my pocket or bag) and when home I put it on top of my door frame. I hope you all like this one!

Here is my old, shoddily-sewn brevi.

Sources:

Printer's Ornament (Chiswick Press, 192)

Medium Brevi Article

Final Note: To any native Calabresi I apologise if my terminology is lacking as I was taught less than the bare minimum of the language (something I've come to deeply regret in my adult years). I would love to hear corrections on both said terminology and what you learned to put in your Brevi!

[moonlight1237]

Rue, ("Ruta Graveolens")

The name name "Ruta" Latin name comes from the Greek word "Reuo" which means "To be free" or "To be set free"

Folk names; Garden Rue, German Rue, Herb of Grace, Herby Grass, Hreow, Mother of Herbs, Ruta, Rewe, Herb of Repentance.

Gender; Masc

Planet; Mars

Elements; Fire

Growing and Planet Care

- Perennial

- Native to the Balkan Peninsula

- Recommended to have full sun at parts of the day and partial sun for a few hours a day

- Keep the soil moist but use well-draining soils

- Drought resistant and able to handle hot dry environments

- Put in herbal gardens to add foliage, repeal bugs (especially in some areas Japanese beetles), and attract butterflies in the blooming season

- Avoid overwatering and it's not recommended to surround in mulch if it holds too much moisture it can cause root rot.

- Known to have a bluish tint in the leaves

- Deer resistant

- You should use long sleeves and gloves when pruning and messing with the leaves due to the oils on the Rue leaves that can cause major skin irritation.

- Said to grow for centuries

Spiritual Associations and Folklore Associations

-Love (believed to be an aphrodisiac)

-"Hex-breaker", "Curse-breaker"

-Exorcism/cleansing

-A very protective plant, It was made into wreaths, grown in front of homes and churches, dried and carried on a person for safe travel, and hung on doors.

-One of the biggest associations is that it is believed to repeal the evil eye in Mediterranean and South American cultures.

- It is said to grow best "when stolen" or take a cutting from an already grown plant

- There is a heavy belief in its healing abilities and was used often in the past, but it is known that if it's ingested in large amounts it can be poisonous.

- In Italian folk magic it was even common to use in baneful magic workings

- In places in Italy they would sometimes wash newborn babies in water steeped in Rue

Medicinal Associations

- Said to help eyesight by chewing leaves

- A common ingredient in poison anti-dotes

- Said to encourage Menstruation

- Abortifaction

There are many possible medicinal uses but I cannot put them down in good faith as the plant has to be prepared just right and in the right amounts to avoid personal harm, always contact healthcare professionals before using herbal remedies!!!

Symbolism

Adultery, Sorrow, Regret, Repentance, virginity, Purification, remembrance and good fortune.

[figarotrilogy]

julius caesar sketch, it's the first time i draw him but I'm terribly proud

my patootie is so tired of life

[lucacangettathisass]

Does anyone have any favourite resources for someone wanting to learn Italian outside of Duolingo? My uni doesn't offer it as a course anymore rip

[thebusylilbee]

german class is beating my fucking ass, im glad to be learning a new language but my fucking god that shit ain't easy

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newly designed sexy psycho witch bitch logo

[imaginasianduck]

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[reciperofl]

Delight in the light and creamy texture of this Baked Ricotta Cheesecake. This best-ever recipe is perfect for beginners, promising a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.

[singwhenyoucantspeak]

why is it that every single time i listen to Coffee Break Italian on Spotify, Spotify puts in Spanish language ads for Kroger? is the algorithm like "oh this is not in english, but we only have ads in english and spanish so give em spanish?"