#Red phantom quartz

[venaday]

They’ve got her right where they want her! 💥💥

[dyxtd21]

Red Phantom Quartz aesthetic moodboard!!

Red Phantom Quartz:

Red Phantom Quartz stands tall at 7 '4", exuding the aura of a feudal Japanese samurai. Clad in traditional samurai attire, his light red form is adorned with intricate white patterns. Stoic and silent, he holds unwavering loyalty to those who prove worthy. His katana rests at his left hip, ready for battle. With a navette-cut gemstone on his lower back, he embodies the honour and discipline of the samurai tradition.

Red Phantom Quartz's powers:

1. Bubble creation and bubble storement.

2. Blade Mastery: Mastery over all forms of bladed weapons, including swords, knives, and even improvised blades, allowing for unparalleled precision and skill in combat.

3. Flash Step: Moving at incredible speeds, appearing as a blur or flash to opponents, allowing for swift and precise strikes in combat.

4. Cherry Blossom Manifestation: Creating illusions or physical manifestations of cherry blossom petals, which can obscure vision, distract foes, or enhance the user's movements with graceful beauty.

5. Spiritual Armor: Manifesting ethereal armor that enhances defense and agility, forged from the warrior's inner resolve and determination.

6. Cherry Blossom Storm: Unleashing a whirlwind of cherry blossom petals imbued with razor-sharp edges, capable of shredding enemies and deflecting projectiles.

7. Way of the Elements: Harnessing the elements (fire, water, wind, earth) through swordsmanship, infusing attacks with elemental energy for added destructive power.

8. Samurai Code Manipulation: Manipulating the principles of honor, loyalty, and duty to influence the behavior of oneself and others, fostering alliances or compelling adversaries to yield.

Headcanon voice: James Sie

[welcometohelck]

[the-mortuary-witch]

THE MORRIGAN

WHO IS SHE?

The Morrigan is the Celtic goddess of magic, war, battle, life, death, sovereignty, fresh water, destiny, prophecy, and fate. According to myth, she is often depicted as a crow or raven, and is said to appear in both a positive and negative guise, sometimes as a nurturing mother and other times as a destructive force. She is said to be the phantom queen of the Danaan People, the ancestral spirits of Ireland, and is sometimes depicted as a powerful seer or prophetic figure.

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: the Morrigan is often depicted as a fierce and powerful woman wearing a long, flowing black cloak or gown, and sometimes with feathers or a crown of feathers. She is also commonly associated with a black crow, which is said to be her messenger and the vessel of her power. Her appearance is usually associated with darkness and mystery, embodying the enigma and unpredictability of war and fate.

Personality: she has a complex and multi-faceted personality, often embodying multiple aspects of femininity. She is said to encompass aspects of the traditional maiden, mother, and crone archetypes, representing youthful zeal, maternal nurturing, and wise counsel, respectively. She is also known for her vengeful and bloodthirsty streak, embodying the brutal and ruthless nature of war and the chaos of fate. Despite her fierce and sometimes fearsome reputation, she is also viewed as a powerful protector and defender of the Irish people.

Symbols: cloak, spear, chariot, sword, and shield

Goddess of: magic, war, battle, life, death, sovereignty, fresh water, destiny, prophecy, and fate

Culture: Celtic

Plants: willow, aspen, rowan, snapdragon, hawthorn, yew, belladonna, mugwort, rose, and nightshade (do not consume, handle with care!)

Crystals: ravenite, yeomanite, schorl, arsenopyrite, harlequin opal, black opal, skye marble, pyrolusite, biotite, feldspar, black agate, hematite, smoky quartz, bloodstone, onyx, charoite, black obsidian, labradorite, shungite, and black tourmaline

Animals: crow, raven, horse, eel, rook, serpent, and wolf

Incense: frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, rose, cedar, juniper, and dragon’s blood 

Practices: death witchcraft, spirit work, divination, shadow work, ancestor worship, psychic abilities, scrying, and necromancy

Colours: red, black, white, blue, and green

Numbers: 3 and 6

Zodiac: Scorpio 

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Tower, Queen of Swords, The Devil, Justice, and Death

Planet: Moon

Days: Monday, Imbolc, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain, Halloween, and full moons

Parents: Cailitin and Ernmas

Siblings: Ériu, Banba, Fódla, Gnim, Coscar, Fiacha, and Oll

Partner: The Dagda and an unnamed shapeshifting goddess

Children: Mechi

MISC:

Crows and ravens: the Morrigan is often associated with crows or ravens due to her nature as a deity of death, fate, and transformation. In Irish mythology, crows or ravens were often seen as messengers between the worlds of the living and the dead, and could be seen as omens of impending change or transformation. For the Morrigan, these birds served as her messengers and helped her carry out her duties as a deity of war, fate, and the supernatural. Additionally, the Morrigan herself was sometimes depicted as a crow or raven in the form of a woman.

Death: she is often associated with death because she is seen as a deity of fate and transformation, which can include death and rebirth. In Irish mythology, she is often depicted as a battle goddess who wields a spear or sword, and is seen as a bringer of violence and change. She is also associated with the concept of death as a natural and inevitable part of life, and is sometimes seen as a guide for the souls of the dead as they cross over to the afterlife.

War: in Irish mythology, she was often seen as a fierce and powerful warrior, who would appear in the form of a crow or raven to guide and aid the soldiers of the Tuatha de Danann, a group of gods and mythological beings. She was often invoked by soldiers in order to bring them victory in battle and could also be seen as a symbol of the chaos and destruction that can occur during war.

Triple goddess: she is often associated with the triple goddess archetype due to her connection with the number three and her role as a goddess of transformation and female empowerment. In Celtic mythology, the number three was often seen as sacred and powerful, and the Morrigan is sometimes depicted as embodying these three aspects of femininity: maiden, mother, and crone. This association reflects her nature as a powerful and multifaceted deity who encompasses the different phases of a woman's life, from youth and fertility to wisdom and maturity.

Samhain: in Celtic mythology, Samhain is believed to be a time when the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead becomes thin, allowing the spirits of the deceased to return to the world of the living. The Morrigan, as a goddess of death and transformation, is seen as playing an important role during this time, guiding and assisting the souls of the dead on their journey to the afterlife.

Magic: was seen as a powerful force that could wield the energy and power of these natural forces, and the Morrigan was often invoked as a source of magical power and insight during certain rituals and spells. Additionally, the Morrigan is sometimes depicted as a sorcerous figure in some myths, casting spells or curses and using her supernatural abilities to influence events on the mortal plane.

FACTS ABOUT THE MORRIGAN:

She owns a herd of enchanted and magical cattle. 

Contrary to some interpretations, the Morrigan is not necessarily seen as an evil or destructive deity. In many myths, she is depicted as a protective and wise figure who aids and guides heroes on their journeys.

She is sometimes portrayed as a shape-shifter, able to take on the form of a crow or other animals.

The Morrigan is often associated with the number three, representing the three aspects of maiden, mother, and crone.

She is also associated with the Fae and the Banshee—a creature that generally takes on the form of an old woman who wails in mourning to announce the coming death of someone in the family.

The name "Morrigan" comes from Old Irish and means "phantom queen" or "great queen."

She is often associated with ravens or crows, which were seen as her messengers between the worlds of the living and the dead.

The Morrigan is known for appearing in the form of a woman with long, flowing hair, sometimes carrying a spear and/or a shield.

HOW TO INVOKE THE MORRIGAN:

Working with the Morrigan often involves building a relationship of mutual respect and trust with her. You can approach working with her in the following ways:

Research and study her mythology, folklore, and symbology to gain a deeper understanding of her nature and characteristics.

Set up an altar or sacred space dedicated to the Morrigan, and make regular offerings to her.

Perform rituals or spells in her honor to seek her guidance and power.

Meditate or visualize her presence in your life, and work on developing a direct channel of communication with her.

PRAYER FOR THE MORRIGAN:

Hail Morrigan, maiden, mother, and crone.  We call upon you, great and powerful deity, to guide us on our path, and protect us from harm. Teach us to be strong and fearless in the face of adversity and help us to find balance in our lives.

Bless our endeavors, and grant us success in all we do. In your name, I give thanks for your presence in our lives. Hail to you, the Morrigan.

SIGNS THAT THE MORRIGAN IS CALLING YOU:

Repeatedly seeing signs of crows or ravens, which are associated with the Morrigan.

Feeling a strong connection to the themes of war, fate, and sovereignty.

Having vivid dreams or visions of the Morrigan or her symbols (e.g. a raven, a battle flag, etc).

Feeling drawn to read or learn about the Morrigan or Celtic mythology.

Experiencing strong emotions or changes in behavior that feel linked to the energy of the Morrigan.

Feeling the urge to explore or embrace warlike or competitive activities (e.g. sports, martial arts, strategy games).

Finding yourself drawn to stories of powerful women, goddesses, or wanting to honour and empower yourself.

Having a sudden urge to explore your own shadow or unconscious and to confront and transform it.

A sudden urge to create or engage in art, poetry, or music that connects to the Morrigan’s energy and symbolism.

OFFERINGS:

Red meat.

Mead. 

Red wine poured into the ground. 

Apples. 

Milk. 

Whiskey. 

Storm water

Crow or raven feathers. 

Knives and daggers. 

Scrying. 

Artwork and poetry. 

Red foods. 

Deep green, black and red stones/crystals. 

Honey. 

Dark chocolate. 

Coins. 

Studying Celtic mythology. 

Blood (especially menstrual blood). 

Traditional Irish foods. 

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Creating sigils or magickal symbols associated with the Morrigan and her aspects (such as battle, war, death, etc) and charging them with your intention and energy.

Performing war dances, warrior rites, and ceremonies of protection and victory.

Paint your nails black or red while thinking of her. 

Shadow work. 

Exploring magic and divination related to the Morrigan, including the use of rune stones, scrying, and spirit communication.

Draw or paint her. 

Studying Celtic mythology.

Participating in activities where you are willing to take risks and venture into the unknown, as the Morrigan is known for pushing individuals to embrace their destiny and seize control of their life.

Respecting the dead. 

Working to protect and uphold your own personal sovereignty and destiny, and resisting outside influence or control.

Make a playlist that is dedicated to her, or listen to music that reminds you of her. 

Lighting a black candle. 

Feeding your local murder (crows). 

Celebrating the changing of the seasons and honouring the cycles of life and death.

Learning about, or practicing, scrying.

Praying and making offerings to the Morrigan, seeking her guidance and power for your magical and spiritual practice.

Screaming your heart out when alone in the woods. 

Performing blessings and healing rituals for fresh water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and streams, to honour the Morrigan’s association with water.

Standing up for yourself. 

Exercising (especially if it’s challenging). 

Celebrate Samhain. 

[greenwitchcrafts]

April 2025 Witch Guide

New Moon: April 27th

First Quarter: April 4th

Full moon: April 12th

Last Quarter: April 20th

April Budding Moon

Also known as:  Breaking Ice Moon(Algonquin), Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs(Tlingit), Budding Moon, Growing Moon, Frog Moon(Cree), Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs(Dakota), Moon of the Red Grass Appearing(Oglala), Moon When the Streams Are Again,  Navigable(Dakota), Moon When the Ducks Come Back(Lakota), Pink Moon, Planters Moon, Sucker Moon(Anishinaabe)

Element: Air

Zodiac:  Aries & Taurus

Nature spirts: Plant Faeries

Deities: Anahita, Bast, Ceres, Cernunnos, Hathor, Herne, Ishtar, Kali, Tawaret & Venus

Animals: Bear & Wolf

Birds: Hawk & Magpie

Colors: Blue, brown, crimson, gold & green

Trees:  Bay, forsythia, hazel, lilac, pine & willow

Herbs: Basil, chives, dill, dogwood, dragon's blood, fennel, milkweed & thistle

Flowers: Daisy, dandelion, lilac, geranium & sweetpea

Scents: Bay, bergamot, patchouli & pine

Stones:  Angelite, beryl, diamond, garnet, malachite, quartz, ruby, sapphire, sard, selenite & zircon

Issues, intentions & powers:  Beginnings, fertility, growth & spirituality

Energy: Authority, balance, beginnings, change, leadership, opportunities, overcoming obstacles, personal skill development, rebirth, self-evaluation, temper control & willpower

April is commonly referred to as The Pink Moon, this name comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata, commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. This flower, often called “moss pink,” was in full bloom around April’s full Moon.

• The full Moon on April 12, 2025, occurs just before reaching apogee.

Apogee refers to the point when the Moon is farthest from Earth. When the full Moon occurs near this point, it’s classified as a “micromoon”—the opposite of a supermoon. Since this full Moon happens about 22 hours before apogee, it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.

Other celebrations:

• Walpurgis Night - April 30th

Also known as: May Eve

The origins of the holiday date back to pagan celebrations of fertility rites & the coming of spring. After the Norse were Christianized, the pagan celebration became combined with the legend of St. Walburga, an English-born nun who lived at Heidenheim monastery in Germany & later became the abbess there. Saint Walpurga was hailed by the Christians of Germany for battling “pest, rabies, & whooping cough as well as against witchcraft”. Christians prayed to God through the intercession of Saint Walpurga in order to protect themselves from witchcraft, as Saint Walpurga was successful in converting the local populace to Christianity. Although it is likely that the date of her canonization is purely coincidental to the date of the pagan celebrations of spring, people were able to celebrate both events under church law without fear of reprisal.

Walpurgis Night is still a traditional holiday celebrated on April 30th in northern Europe & Scandinavia. In Sweden typical holiday activities include the singing of traditional spring folk songs & the lighting of bonfires. In Germany the holiday is celebrated by dressing in costumes, playing pranks on people & creating loud noises meant to keep evil at bay. Many people also hang blessed sprigs of foliage from houses & barns to ward off evil spirits, or they leave pieces of bread spread with butter & honey, called ankenschnitt, as offerings for phantom hounds.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

Encyclopedia Britannica

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2025 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

[bekkathyst]

Crystal Sale March 8th 2025 List

To claim an item, please comment on the individual post. The complete rules can be found here. Please be sure to read the rules before claiming :)

Obsidian Mushrooms - $8 ea

Sodalite Mushrooms - $8 ea

Blue Chalcedony Bracelets - $22 ea

Agate Cameos - $45 ea

Onyx and Calcite Panguins - $36 ea

Carborundum - $2/set

Blue Aventurine Pendulums - $13 ea

Tiger's Eye Pendulums - $13 ea

Rose Quartz Pendulums - $13 ea

Engraved Selenite Moons - Sold Out!

Wood & Agate Trinket Boxes - Sold Out!

Black Tourmaline Palm Stones - $26 ea

Grey Chlorite Phantom Quartz Lenses - $32 ea

Red Jasper Palm Stones - $26 ea

Gemmy Rose Quartz Palm Stones - $22 ea

Flower Agate Palm Stones - $20 ea

Carnelian Palm Stones - Sold Out!

Aqua Aura Quartz Tumbles - $5 ea

Chunky Black Tourmaline Points - $52 ea

Dark Smoky Quartz Points - $35 ea

Blue Calcite Hearts - $26 ea

Sodalite Hearts - $20 ea

Phantom Amethyst Hearts - $30 ea

Petrified Wood Spheres - Sold Out!

Lepidolite Mushrooms - Sold Out!

Sunshine Aura Quartz Tumbles - $10 ea

Dark Smoky Quartz Cluster - Sold Out!

Large Smoky Quartz Crystals - $165 - $285

Flower Agate Flames - $18 - $55

Orca Agate Flames - $26 - #30

Ocean Jasper Flames - $36 - $60

Blue Calcite Slabs - $15 - $42

Carborundum - Sold Out!

Thank you so much! I will periodically update the list with sold out items.

[astra-ravana]

Working With Morrigan

Queen of Demons

Other names/titles: Phantom Queen, The Morrigan, Morrigu, Mor-Rioghain, Warrior Queen

Colors: Blood red, black, purple, dark blue

Herbs: Snapdragon, belladonna, yew, dragon's blood, nightshade, mugwort, willow, rowan, jasmine, red roses, juniper

Crystals: Obsidian, jet, bloodstone, smokey/black quartz, ruby, amethyst, garnet, spinel, auralite, strawberry quartz

Element: Fire/water

Planet: Mars/Saturn

Zodiac: Scorpio (Leo)

Day: Friday

Animals: Crows, ravens, wolves

Domains: Death and rebirth (circle of life), fate, prophecies, war, sovereignty, shape-shifting, the triple aspect, witches, priestesses, magick

Offerings: Skulls and other bones, swords/spears, crow/raven feathers, water, milk, whiskey, red wine, red items, blades, honey, artwork and poetry, blood (especially menstrual blood)

Symbols:

[scribblescrabbledepartment]

finally done my summer movie loggggg pink stars watched with @quartz-quindel blue stars watched with @stingchronicity

[ID: a collage page mostly covered with receipts and wrappers, including a chopstick wrapper. scattered all over the page are many movie titles, which I will list under a cut. at the top it's labeled "summer 2024" and there is a sticker of an ice cream cone as well as one that says "Atlantic City," and a cut-out of a mouth with braces that says "gunk keep out!"]

in order of watching:

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) The Castle of the Living Dead (1964) Slaughter of the Vampires (1962) Scarface (1983) The Undead (1957) Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings (2002) Rosemary's Baby (1968) Taxi Driver (1976) The Angry Red Planet (1959) Sea of Love (1989) Roseland (1977) Wag the Dog (1997) The Room (2003) Empty Rooms (2012) Munster, Go Home! (1966) Scent of a Woman (1992) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) The Blues Brothers (1980) Christmas Vacation (1989) The Killer Shrews (1959) The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) Mausoleum (1983) Cult of the Cobra (1955) Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) I, Monster (1971) The Breakfast Club (1985) The Mad Magician (1954) Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Phantasm (1979) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955) Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Black Friday (1940) The French Dispatch (2021) Tourist Trap (1979) Scotland, PA (2001) War of the Colossal Beast (1958)

[c0rpseflowerz]

I actually drew concept art of the homicipher MC as Phos from land of the lustrous, i think it's fun to combine some of my favorite interests

For the MC in the beginning she's just purely smoky quartz but later on her legs are replaced with red agate, head replaced with white jade and arms replaced by rose gold

I originally considered to give this MC au the head of Mr. Chopped because well he's bodiless like Lapis Lazuli from Lotl and Phos gets their head replaced with the head of lapis lazuli.

i also considered making all the ghosts phantom quartz's as a joke because of the name "phantom quartz" and because they're ghosts but I decided to just go with color scheme ( I'm just choosing random gemstones that matches their color ):

Mr Crawling - black Tourmaline

Mr Scarletella - red diamond

Ms Blue Clad - dumortierite

Mr Gap - black spinel

Mr Chopped - orange selenite

Hairdresser - white Zircon

Thats all I got so far but trying to figure out what gemstone to give for Mr stitch is gonna be hell 💔 maybe I'll give him a certain stone with like big ass inclusions or something

[dyxtd21]

My gemsonas preferred Pokémon (Part 2):

Quantum Quattro Silica: - All Futuristic Paradox Pokémon - Zeraora (Both shiny and normal) - Metagross (Both shiny and normal) - Glameow - Registeel (Both shiny and normal) - Magearna (Both shiny and normal) - Spiritomb (Shiny)

Green Zebra Jasper: - Zebstrika (Shiny) - Sceptile (Both shiny and normal) - 50% Zygarde (Shiny) - Blastoise (Shiny) - Cramorant (Both shiny and normal) - Iron Leaves - Yanmega (Both shiny and normal)

Angel Aura Quartz: - All Vivillions (Both shiny and normal) - Roserade (Both shiny and normal) - Squawkabilly (Both shiny and normal) - Boltund (Both shiny and normal) - Eevee (Both shiny and normal) - Great Tusk (Both shiny and normal) - Pumpkaboo (Both shiny and normal)

Chrysocolla: - Galvantula (Both shiny and normal) - Chandelure - Porygon Z (Shiny) - Rotom - Dusk Lycanroc (Shiny) - Aegislash (Both shiny and normal) - Kecleon (Both shiny and normal)

Leopard Skin Jasper: - Liepard (Shiny) - Lilligant (Both shiny and normal) - Gourgeist (Both shiny and normal) - Clefable (Both shiny and normal) - Corviknight (Shiny) - Sandslash - Pheromosa (Both shiny and normal)

Lemon Quartz: - Pikachu (Both shiny and normal) - Galarian Slowpoke (Shiny) - Sunflora (Both shiny and normal) - Noivern (Both shiny and normal) - Pachirisu (Both shiny and normal) - Ludicolo (Both shiny and normal) - Kadabra (Both shiny and normal)

Yellow Zebra Jasper: - Alolan Raichu (Both shiny and normal) - Audino (Both shiny and normal) - Arbok (Shiny) - Iron Moth - Beedrill - Persian (Both shiny and normal) - Toucannon

Sunshine Aura Quartz: - Leavanny (Both shiny and normal) - Kilowattrel (Both shiny and normal) - Decidueye (Both shiny and normal) - Wyrdeer (Shiny) - Vaporeon (Both shiny and normal) - Skuntank (Both shiny and normal) - Tornadus (Both shiny and normal)

Pietersite: - Iron Valiant (Both shiny and normal) - Jirachi (Both shiny and normal) - Milotic (Both shiny and normal) - Spring Sawsbuck (Both shiny and normal) - Delphox (Both shiny and normal) - Diggersby (Both shiny and normal) - Dachsbun (Both shiny and normal)

Red Phantom Quartz: - Hisuian Samurott (Both shiny and normal) - Urshifu (Both forms) (Both shiny and normal) - Shiftry (Both shiny and normal) - Mudsdale (Both shiny and normal) - Heracross (Both shiny and normal) - Dondozo (Both shiny and normal) - Dragapult (Both shiny and normal)

[skele-bunny]

Memories. (CW) Phantom/Dew

CW: Talk of past slavery and abuse

Characters: Phantom, Dewdrop/Sodo

I wanted to do more with this, but brain dead tbh. Also trying out new formatting! Might not keep it but eh.

Read it under the cut or on AO3!

Dew turned his head as he stepped outside, eyes scanning the area before spotting his target sitting on the river dock, wings drooped. Sodo pushed himself forwards, hands in his pockets as he approached Phantom–tilting some to try and get a glimpse.

“Tommy?” He mumbled, watching as Phantom turned to meet his gaze.

He gave a slight smile. “Hey.”

“Hey.”

Phantom turned back out to the water, fingers holding a small, heart-shaped rose quartz Aether had gifted him. Their mate had come back from town with bags of gifts for his pack, specifically giving Phantom a decorative bag full of crystals. Sodo didn't know much about quintessence purposes with crystals, but knew it was something sacred to their element. Something Phantom and Aether shared appreciations for. But when Phantom had gotten to the bottom where that heart laid, curled in wire to be a necklace– Phantom instantly seemed off. He played it off well, thanking Aether for the gift before excusing himself outside. Dew was simply sent to retrieve him for dinner.

“Got something on your mind?” Dew asked, moving to sit down next to his mate.

The bat simply shrugged, eyeing the gift again. “I guess, just…Memories, is all.”

Dew nodded, looking out at the water. “You know I'm here to talk if you ever need, right?”

“I know.”

A strange silence sat over them, Dew occasionally passing glances to his mate before going back to the shimmer of the water. It took a while longer before Phantom opened his mouth again.

“You know how I told you about my pit life, right?” He questioned, refusing eye contact and his ears turning red from shame.

“Yeah…” Dew's gut twisted. “You've told me.”

Phantom laughed at himself, shaking his head before tearing his eyes away from the heart. “My master, Albus, was weird as fuck. Besides the whole–you know, sex slave-forced mate thing…There were these times that I'd gaslight myself so hard that he actually loved me. That I wasn't just some…Prize and property.”

The fire ghoul kept himself quiet, looking over as his mate talked, his own expression holding sadness.

“Every month, he'd leave for a day while he went to our trading posts. He was always looked up at for casting knowledge, he was like a fucked up version of Special. Always knew how to alter the mind, conjure things others tried for years to do. He was so smart on ancient magick…But, anyways, he'd come back and always would have a little gift for me. Usually it was treats and more jewelry for me to wear, but every now and then he'd bring me crystals and wind chimes.”

He continued, “I think it was two years in when he gave me my first rose quartz. A-And I just remember looking at him with such a different view for the first time. I convinced myself so hard that he honestly did love me. I mean, the crystal should've proven that, right? I was just lost in my own delusion and-”

Tears started flowing, Phantom covering his mouth as he openly began to sob, shaking his head. Dew moved closer, placing his hand on Phantom's back and the other resting over the other that stayed on his lap. The pack leader gently pushed a comforting smell, Phantom inhaling sharply as he tried to calm himself.

“I-I mean fuck! That's how you court people in our culture, and he'd just…” Phantom lowered his head, his ears drooped. “I thought I loved him, too…In reality I just had stockholm and was so trauma bonded to this asshole. I'm just an idiot.”

The newly summon moved, leaning into Dewdrop's hold, being hugged tightly. They whined as Sodo began to gently brush down his back, trying to wipe his eyes and gather himself better. Sodo nuzzled closer, exhaling.

“I know how that feels. Being so lost in your abuse you think it's normal–you deserve it and they're doing it for a purpose. Doing it because they love you. Any type of affection was better than anything.” Dew mumbled, stroking more down Phantom's back. “You're not an idiot, bug. You were trying to survive.”

“Does it ever get better?” Phantom looked up, his eyes glossy and just pleading for answers.

For once, Dew was unsure. He simply held Phantom tighter, linking their tails together.

“I think it does. I still struggle a lot, I mean–Shit, Aether reminds me too much of my own tormentor sometimes. Sometimes I have to double take him especially when it's dark. It doesn't help that he and Mountain were around near the end of my abuse. Kept me on my toes that they'd been influenced to follow what ‘they’ did.”

“But I thought Aether was the one to help you out?”

“He was and still is.” Sodo shrugged. “Doesn't change that my mind still associates his entire body with what I experienced. Trauma is a really, really confusing thing. Aether pushed it in my head so many times that healing isn't linear. Even after eight years, I still have night terrors sometimes.”

“I'm upset over a stupid crystal-”

Dew cut him off. “Hey. You can't control triggers and flashbacks, as much as it sucks. You being upset is very justified. Your trigger isn't something that should be overlooked.”

Phantom looked down again, his thumb running over the silver wire wrapped around the heart. “I just… I wish I could associate it with something better. Aether gave this to me out of love and kindness.”

“Stop beating yourself up over this, bug. Associations take a while to change, and I'm sure if you give yourself just a little bit more time, you'll be able to accept it.” Dew pulled Phantom closer. “But, I really do think it gets better. I mean look how far you've come! You went from hiding under the tables to sneaking into our beds, dork…You're able to laugh, you're able to live. I think that's impressive with everything you've gone through.”

A gentle whine and purrs erupted, Phantom squeezing his mate tightly before moving up to butt their horns together. Dew cupped his cheeks, smiling and leaning forwards to kiss at his cheeks, scenting against his neck before lightly nipping his bond.

“This thing right here?” His tongue carefully went over the bond. “This is my promise to you, Tom'. The entire packs promise–That we'll never let you be hurt again…Do you believe that?”

“I do…” Phantom moved back a bit, looking down at the crystal before handing it over to Sodo. “Will you hold onto it for me until I'm ready?”

“Yeah…Yeah, I can do that.”

Taking the necklace, Sodo pocketed the item, and in return Phantom went right back into his arms. They sat quiet for a moment as their rumbles passed back and forth, Sodo poking his muzzle against Phantom's jawline.

“By the way, Mountain is making both pork and chicken empanadas.”

Phantom shot up, scrambling to his feet – almost knocking Dew into the water which earned an aggravated hiss.

“Why didn't you tell me that?! Come on! You know Swiss’ fat ass takes all of them!!” Phantom squealed more, grabbing Dew's wrist and dragging him to his feet.

“Alright, alright! Fuck!” Still, he couldn't help but laugh as he let Phantom drag him back towards the abbey.

[ghminerals]

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[russianspy24]

Another shameless plug for my new fic.

I had this story in my head for over 10 years. Finally making it happen. I am an OG SPN fan. Been there since 2005. Feels so long ago. 😭

If you’re an open-minded fan and don’t mind Dean/OC stories, have a read!

Preview from the end of the third prologue part is below, as the story picks up at season 2 (this is an AU story). No mature stuff in it, but the fic is rated M.

*(Picture created using MidJourney and Photoshop.)

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August, 2006 South Dakota

The cicadas screamed like static in the summer air–sharp, constant, like the world had a pulse and it was racing. The heat clung to her skin in a thick, invisible sheet. Lena blinked hard against the sun slicing through the tree canopy, dappled light dancing across her face.

She was on the ground.

For a second, she didn’t move. Just lay there, her heart pounding, her lungs tight. The sharp, earthy scent of pine needles and rusted metal filled her nose. She sat up slowly. Her body ached from the shift, the crossing. Muscles stiff. Knees bruised. She looked around–and felt it like a punch to the chest. She knew this place.

The edge of the trees opened into wreckage: rusted car husks stacked like forgotten corpses, shattered windshields catching the sun like glass teeth. Tires sagged in their steel frames. The world looked post-apocalyptic in a way that made her stomach twist with recognition.

Her fingers closed around the strap across her chest–her bag. Her messenger bag. Thick canvas, worn leather, scratched buckles. She didn’t know how it had come with her… but it had.

She opened it with shaky hands. Phone. No signal. Still frozen on 11:28PM. Battery at 52%. Her fingers. Rings still in place. Crystal bracelets cool against her wrist. Her necklaces–particularly a silver charm, a tiny quartz pendant–resting against her collarbone like proof. Her clothes: fitted navy t-shirt, dark jeans, leather boots scuffed but solid, red jacket dusted in pine needles and dirt.

The same outfit she’d fallen asleep in without meaning to while studying for a grad school class. But none of it mattered. Not really. Because this time–

She remembered.

Every moment. Every breath. The motel rooms. The hunts. The blood. Sam’s soft steadiness. Dean’s mouth on hers. The feeling of being held like she was rare. Like she was his. Like she was home . The phantom ache in her chest tightened.

She hadn’t remembered the first time. Not really. Not when she was sixteen and stranded in 1993 with no memory and two half-grown Winchesters looking at her like she might explode.

She hadn’t remembered the second time, either. There were gut instincts. Deja vu. The flicker of something beneath her skin she couldn’t name. Missouri had known. Told her: “ Your lifeline splits again. Sooner than you’d like .”

And then–like clockwork–she was gone. Again. Torn out of that world like a thread yanked from a sweater.

And this time, it had been four years.

Four years of not sleeping right. Of watching herself from a distance in a world that felt too clean, too fake. Of therapy sessions that left her hollow. Of Googling “parallel realities” at 2AM. Of clinging to anything that might explain how you could love two people who didn’t even exist. Of the night terrors. The blackouts. The quiet, crushing fear that she was just crazy .

Four years of wondering if he still remembered her name. And now–without warning–she was back. And she remembered. Everything.

Lena shoved the phone back into her bag. Her heart stuttered when her eyes landed on the laminated cover of the script she’d left on her bed back in Chicago:

Supernatural – Episode 2.02 – “Everyone Loves a Clown.”

Of course. Because the universe had a sense of humor. Or none at all.

She stood. Wobbled. Brushed dirt from her jeans and from her jacket sleeves. The sun blazed high and brutal now, and sweat trickled down her spine. Her boots crunched across gravel and old glass as she crested the hill.

There it was. The crooked, rusted sign bolted above the gate: Singer Auto Salvage.

Lena’s breath caught. Her eyes burned. She wasn’t dreaming. She was back.

And this time… She was going to fight like hell to stay.

Somewhere beyond the trees, speakers blared muffled rock–AC/DC, she was sure–distorted just enough to sound like a memory half-remembered. The metallic clink of tools echoed through the hot summer air. Something was being repaired. Or rebuilt. Or mourned.

The scent of motor oil hung thick–cut with dust, metal, old wood, and a storm that hadn’t broken yet. Beneath the Impala’s open hood, Dean was waist-deep in the engine, in a black t-shirt, his forearms smeared with grease. His movements were tense, mechanical, and focused, but only because it was easier than feeling. Since their father died, the world had felt like it was balancing on a knife’s edge, and Dean had been the one gripping the blade.

Sam sat on the porch steps, John’s journal open on his lap. But he wasn’t reading. His eyes stared somewhere far past the ink and the pages–out into a place where things made sense again. Both of them were raw. Worn thin. Holding themselves together in the ways they’d been taught: quietly. Unforgivingly.

And then–

Footsteps. Soft. Cautious. The crunch of boots on gravel, slow and steady, like the approach of a ghost.

Bobby looked up from where he sat nursing a beer near the porch, his brow furrowing beneath the brim of his cap. The cicadas fell quiet, as if even they knew something was about to change. The air thickened. The sun shifted.

“Well, I’ll be damned…”

Sam looked up. His body went still. Spine stiffening, his hands frozen on the journal. He saw her second.

A figure, half-lost in heat shimmer, emerged like something conjured from smoke and dust. The faded red leather jacket. Knee-high black boots strapped with buckles. A worn messenger bag slung across her shoulder. Her hair long, a little tangled, windblown, and still the same shade of sunlit chestnut. But her eyes–those hazel eyes held a gravity. Older. Sharper. Like she'd lived another lifetime in the time since she vanished.

“Dean,” Sam breathed. He had stood up so fast the journal hit the porch with a soft thud.

Dean slid out from under the car, rag in hand, squinting against the glare from the sun. His brows drew together when he saw Sam’s face, then he followed his gaze toward the drive.

Then–

He saw her. Time didn’t just stop. It fractured. The rag slipped from his hand and hit the ground. A breeze picked up, rustling the trees. The speakers still played, but the music felt distant, like it belonged to another world.

“Lena?” he said, her name catching on his breath.

She froze mid-step, her eyes wide, lashes clumped with the tears she was trying to hold back. Her mouth parted, trembling. “Yeah,” she whispered, her voice cracking like glass under pressure. “It’s me.”

Her throat bobbed as she swallowed. Her limbs felt like they were made of air and stone all at once. She hadn’t meant to cry. But the sight of him–Dean, real and alive and somehow still wearing the obsidian bead bracelet she’d given him for Christmas–undid her.

Dean didn’t move. Didn’t blink. At first. His chest rose and fell like he’d just been hit. Like he couldn’t decide if she was real or another cruel trick of grief and the heat.

It had been four months for them. Four months of wondering, of searching, of falling silent every time they passed a motel bathroom door. Of not saying her name out loud. Of hurting quietly.

But for Lena, it had been longer. And Dean could see it. She looked the same. Mostly. But he knew her too well to miss the changes. Her face had lost a bit of the softness of youth. Her cheekbones were more defined, her chin set firmer. Her shoulders held a kind of weariness that came from carrying a weight no one else could see. Her eyes–still that fierce, golden-hazel he loved–had gone quieter. Haunted.

She looked like someone who’d lived too much. Like someone who’d clawed her way back through hell to stand here. And she had.

Dean took one step forward. Then another. But he didn’t say anything. Because everything he wanted to say was too much. And not enough. So they just stood there. Two people who had loved each other in motel rooms and graveyards, in borrowed time and unspoken words, now staring across a yard that suddenly felt too wide.

Until Dean reached her. His hand ghosted over her arm, hesitant. Like touching her might destroy something. Then—he pulled her in.

No hesitation. No words. Just arms around her, tight and trembling, like he might fall apart if he let go. She folded into him with a breathless sound, something between a sob and a laugh. Her fingers clutched the back of his shirt, holding on like it would anchor her to this world again.

Dean buried his face in her hair and just… breathed. His hands slid over her shoulders, her back, memorizing everything, like she might vanish again if he didn’t.

“You’re real,” he finally murmured, the words cracked and fragile. “You’re really here.”

Lena nodded into his chest. “I didn’t mean to go,” she whispered.

“I know.”

“I tried to come back.”

“I know.”

He didn’t ask where she’d been. Not yet. Didn’t ask how. Didn’t ask why. He just held her. And didn’t let go.

[viewofagarden]

Dandy Universe

Genre: Action-Adventure, Science Fantasy, and Crossover Continuity: N/A (It's own continuity) Also Known As: Dandy's Universe

Plot/Synopsis

Welcome to Gardenworld, a planet that’s home to the many colorful gems that come in all shapes and sizes. All of them are taken care of by the diamonds, each ruling a part of Gardenworld known as “domains”, with one diamond, Rainbow Diamond (Dandy) being the one to rule them all.  Under Rainbow Diamonds rule, all the gems in Gardenworld lived in peace for centuries, 

But all that changed when a meteor crash landed onto the planet and started leaking a strange black substance. Rainbow Diamond was the first to come into contact with it…leading to disastrous consequences. The once jolly and illustrious diamond was near-completely overtaken by the substance, which became referred to by the other gems  as “Dark Matter”.  Rainbow Diamond went on a rampage, forcing the other diamonds to seal him away in his own palace, in the hopes to prevent the spread of Dark Matter and its patient zero’s unfettered destruction. 

The other diamonds then made a tough decision, they asked their followers, Gardenworld’s citizens and servants to flee the planet and search for a cure for Rainbow Diamond’s affliction. Meanwhile the diamonds stayed behind to keep Rainbow Diamond from escaping, as well as placating what little sanity he has left.

It won’t be as easy as they thought, of course unfamiliar locales and environments is one thing, but as they soon discover.

…Gardenworld wasn’t the only planet Dark Matter found its way onto…

Gems

The Diamond Quintet

Rainbow Diamond (Dandy)

Blue Moon Diamond (Astro)

Ancient Beige Diamond (Shelly)

Strawberry Red Diamond (Sprout)

Electric Green Diamond (Vee)

Blue Moon's Gems

Blue Topaz (Barry)

Purple Jade (Boxten)

Phantom Quartz (Connie)

Star Spinel (Gigi)

Black and White Rutile (Razzle and Dazzle)

Cyan Pearl (Stitch)

Angel Sapphire (Halo)

Devil Ruby (Luci)

Pink Moonstone (Pixi)

Sodalite (Poppy)

Ancient Beige's Gems

Sea Glass (Finn)

Pezzottaite (Flutter)

Green Zircon (Geo)

Moss Jasper (Oakley)

Larimar (Chillian)

Lilac Pearl (Pearl)

Carnelian (Shrimpo)

Purple Zircon (Ticker)

Milky Aquamarine (Tisha)

Spiderweb Jasper (Webby)

Strawberry Red's Gems

Red Cubic  Zirconia (Ace)

Morganite (Claude)

Star Garnet (Cosmo)

Bicolor Spinel (Looey)

Sunstone (Pomela)

Heliotrope (Rugby)

Yellow Jade (Teagan)

Dr. Peridot MD (Shotson)

Bicolor Tourmaline (Yatta)

Lemon Quartz (Zester)

Electric Green's Gems

Kornerupine (Booklyn)

Kunzite (Brightney)

Hematite (Calvin)

Bornite (DJ)

Peridot (Frankie)

Gold Pearl (Glisten)

Mookaite Jasper (Goob)

Cyan Demantoid (Qwerty)

Purple Chalcedony (Rodger)

Tiger’s Eye (Scraps)

Black Sapphire (Toodles)

Other Gems

(Gems not pertaining to any other diamonds aside from Rainbow)

Eudialyte (Annie)

Ruby Zoisite (Bobette)

Coal

Raspberry Pearl (Ginger)

Reindeer Jasper (Rudie)

Pebble

[greenwitchcrafts]

April 2024 witch guide

Full moon: April 23rd

New moon: April 8th

Solar eclipse: April 8th

Sabbats: None

April Pink Moon

Known as: Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon of Plants & shrubs, Budding Tree Moon, Eastermonath, Frog Moon, Green Grass Moon, Growing Moon, Hare Moon, Moon of the Red Grass appearing, Moon When Geese Lay Egss, Moon When thd Ducks Come Back, Ostarmanoth, Planters Moon, Seed Moon, Sucker Moon & Wind Moon

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Aries & Taurus

Nature spirits: Plant Faeries

Deities: Anahita, Bast, Ceres, Cernunnos, Hathor, Herne, Ishtar, Kali, Tawaret & Venus

Animals: Bear & wolf

Birds:  Hawk & magpie

Trees: Bay, forsythia, hazel, lilac, pine & willow

Herbs:  Basil, chives, dandelion, dill, dogwood, dragon's blood, fennel, geranium, milkweed & thistle

Flowers: Daisy & sweetpea

Scents: Bay, bergamot, patchouli & pine

Stones: Angelite, beryl, diamond, garnet, malachite, quartz, ruby, sapphire, sard, selenite & zircon

Colors: Blue, brown, crimson, gold & green

Energy: Authority, balance, beginnings, change, fertility, growth, leadership, opportunities, overcoming obstacles, personal skill development, re-birth, self-evaluation, self-reliance, spirituality, temper control & willpower

April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.” Thanks to this seasonal association, this full Moon came to be called the “Pink” Moon.

Other celebrations:

• Walpurgis Night - April 30th

Also known as: May Eve

The origins of the holiday date back to pagan celebrations of fertility rites & the coming of spring. After the Norse were Christianized, the pagan celebration became combined with the legend of St. Walburga, an English-born nun who lived at Heidenheim monastery in Germany & later became the abbess there. Saint Walpurga was hailed by the Christians of Germany for battling "pest, rabies, & whooping cough as well as against witchcraft". Christians prayed to God through the intercession of Saint Walpurga in order to protect themselves from witchcraft, as Saint Walpurga was successful in converting the local populace to Christianity. Although it is likely that the date of her canonization is purely coincidental to the date of the pagan celebrations of spring, people were able to celebrate both events under church law without fear of reprisal.

Walpurgis Night is still a traditional holiday celebrated on April 30th in northern Europe & Scandinavia. In Sweden typical holiday activities include the singing of traditional spring folk songs & the lighting of bonfires. In Germany the holiday is celebrated by dressing in costumes, playing pranks on people & creating loud noises meant to keep evil at bay. Many people also hang blessed sprigs of foliage from houses & barns to ward off evil spirits, or they leave pieces of bread spread with butter & honey, called ankenschnitt, as offerings for phantom hounds.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2024 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

[bekkathyst]

Sainte Marie Mineral Show Finds 2024 Complete List

To claim an item, please comment on the individual post. The complete rules can be found here. Please be sure to read the rules before claiming :)

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