#mystical trial

[burning-beneath]

The Crimson Flame

Heat swirled in the air, pressing against Sam’s skin like a warning. The ground beneath her feet was charred black, cracked with glowing veins of molten gold that pulsed like a heartbeat. The sky churned, a never-ending inferno of shifting fire, stretching endlessly above her. Then, the earth trembled. From the distance, the flames surged and coiled together, forming something…

[astra-ravana]

Witch's Marks

Throughout history, certain bodily features, marks, and signs have been associated with witchcraft. Some were used as evidence in witch trials, while others are esoteric indicators of magickal potential. This guide explores birthmarks, scars, deformities, palmistry signs, and other physical features believed to mark someone as a witch.

The Devil’s Mark (Historical Accusations)

During European and Colonial American witch trials, interrogators searched for "witch marks"—signs that a person had made a pact with the Devil. These included:

• Birthmarks, moles, or skin discolorations – Believed to be "kissed" or marked by spirits.

• Unusual scars – Especially if they did not bleed or were insensitive to pain.

• Extra nipples or "witch's teat" – Supposedly used to nurse familiars or demons.

• Cold or unbleeding spots – Accused witches were pricked with needles; if they didn’t bleed, it was considered proof of guilt.

• Webbed fingers or extra digits – Rare genetic traits mistaken for supernatural origins.

Many of these were simply natural bodily variations but were feared in times of witch hunts and superstition.

Birthmarks & Deformities (Signs of Magical Power)

In folklore, specific birthmarks were considered signs of innate witchery or past-life connections to magick:

• Crescent Moon Birthmark – A birthmark in the shape of a moon was thought to indicate a connection to lunar magick and intuition.

• Pentagram or Star-shaped Marks – Rare but sometimes reported, believed to signify natural protection and spiritual insight.

• Heart-shaped Birthmarks – Associated with love magick and emotional sensitivity.

• Red or Wine-Colored Marks (Port-Wine Stains) – In some cultures, these were seen as marks of a fire-witch or one chosen by spirits.

• Marks on the Hands or Feet – A birthmark on the palm was believed to give heightened intuition.

• Eye Discoloration (Heterochromia or Unusual Eyes) – Seen as a sign of second sight or fae lineage.

Palmistry Indicators of a Witch

Palmistry holds many signs that indicate a natural witch, healer, or mystic. The most significant ones include:

• The Mystic Cross or Secret Cross(X Between Heart & Head Lines) – A powerful mark of psychic ability and magickal talent.

• Psychic Crosses - Potent psychic ability, blessed by the planets at birth.

• The Healer’s Mark (Multiple Vertical Lines on the Mercury Mount) – Found on those gifted in energy work, spellcraft, and healing.

• The Conjure Mark - A star mark under the ring finger that indicates special talents in magick and spiritual favor.

• The Mystic M - 'M' shaped lines that indicate heightened intuition and mystical abilities.

• The Ring of Solomon (A Semi-circle Under the Index Finger) – Indicates a deep understanding of occult wisdom and esoteric arts.

• The Deep Cross - An inverted cross that symbolizes cleverness, trickiness, luck, and a connection to the crossroads.

• The Psychic Triangle - Indicator of strong psychic abilities.

• The Fate Line Merging with the Life Line – Shows a destiny closely tied to magick and spirituality.

• Astral Travel Lines - Indicator of ability to transcend time and space.

• The Debtor's Mark - Indicates a generational curse, appears as an 'X' on the thumb.

• A Star on the Mount of Moon (Near the Base of the Palm) – Indicates prophetic dreams, intuition, and a connection to spirits.

• Curved or Clawed Index Finger – Called the "witch’s finger", symbolizing strong will and magickal power.

• Unusual Fingernail Shapes – Some traditions claim long, almond-shaped, or black-ridged nails indicate magickal energy.

Facial & Eye Features of a Witch

Certain facial traits were thought to reveal innate magickal abilities:

• Different Colored Eyes (Heterochromia) – Considered a sign of foresight or fae ancestry.

• Deep-Set or Piercing Eyes – Often linked to hypnotic power and psychic perception.

• Naturally Arched or "Fox-Like" Eyebrows – Some folklore says this reveals a cunning or spellcasting nature.

• A Widow’s Peak Hairline – In some cultures, a widow’s peak was seen as a sign of powerful intuition.

Other Supernatural Bodily Features

• Toes of Equal Length (Greek Foot) – Thought to be a mark of spiritual leaders, witches, or powerful souls.

• Long or Slender Fingers – Associated with energy manipulation and spellcasting.

• Naturally Cold Hands – In some traditions, this was seen as a sign of spirit sensitivity.

• Naturally White or Silver Hair (Young Age) – Seen as a sign of wisdom beyond one's years and magical lineage.

• Unusual Hair Growth Patterns – Some cultures believed a single streak of white hair indicated past-life magic use.

• Unusually Pale or Unnaturally Dark Skin (Relative to Ancestry) – In folklore, extreme contrast in skin tone was thought to mark those "touched" by magic.

Scars & Witch Marks from Rituals

Some witches intentionally mark themselves with scars, tattoos, or ritual wounds as signs of initiation, devotion, or power. These include:

• Self-Carved Sigils or Runes – Done in blood magic or personal empowerment rituals.

• Burn Marks (Fire Walkers or Flame-Proof Witches) – Some traditions claim that a witch initiated into fire magic might have a burn-resistant patch of skin.

• Scars from Spiritual Battles or Shamanic Trials – Found in spirit workers and energy healers, especially in Indigenous traditions.

While historical witch marks were often used to persecute and harm innocent people, many esoteric traditions still recognize certain physical signs as indicators of magical gifts. Whether birthmarks, palmistry signs, or deliberate markings, these features connect people to the ancient mystical heritage of witchcraft.

Do you have any of these witch marks? Many believe that discovering such features can be a sign of magical potential, past-life witchcraft, or a deep connection to the unseen world.

[cat-meg]

My favorite LIs of otome games I played in 2023 ♡

(2022)

[theweightofdivinity]

Once again, here I am. Initiate me. Initiate me back into the underworld. Let it refine me. Let it suspend me in the abyss of all abysses. Maybe the dark is the only god I have left to learn from. Maybe I must alchemize her, so I can rise through her, and never bend again. Not after this. Not after a few more trials. Pain? I eat it. I chew it until it tastes like power. I let it tear through me until there’s nothing left to fear.

This is initiation.

🜏

[lowcountry-gothic]

Because a single life, any life, all life…is the Force. Connected to all others, connected to all things.

Charles Soule, Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi

[paintedkinzy-88]

Has the dragon tots from your COI au gone through silly temporary hoards before finding their current ones?

Cause i saw this tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Rrn2MY/

And i just immediately thought of mikey and donnie

(The TikTok link, as easier access for y’all ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ)

I am so in. But maybe not in the way you think—

I’m thinking Raph got his hoard first, which was a huge learning curve for all of them. Why did the dragonet suddenly just start hogging all the plushies?? Why was he genuinely struggling so hard when Splinter tried to teach him about sharing?? Like it’s clear he knows, he shares everything, even their sparse food! Why PLUSHIES of all things??

Their dad had a lot of deep conversations with Raphie to try and make sense of it, assuming it was just a child thing he never heard of, or possibly even a sign of something like autism or ADHD? He didn’t know! He was no psychiatrist! Could a dragon even HAVE something like that???

But the way Raph described the feeling didn’t seem to match up with anything Splinter could find online. It took a lot to figure out it was just a dragon’s instincts (including Splinter risking his life to get into the Mystic Library in order to find SOMETHING on dragons… In the end, that book was extremely helpful, though very basic).

When they finally figured out what a hoard was, Leo and Mikey (and sometimes Donnie, but he got his real hoard pretty quick too) started to choose fake hoards that changed CONSTANTLY. One week it’s action figures, the next it’s comic books, and then it was rocks. Whatever they wanted, they just claimed hoard.

Splinter eventually stopped taking them very seriously, until eventually the hoards they claimed lasted a lot longer than just a week or two XD

[mistoffeleesisawitch]

Alicent’s ideal situation for me is to join a Motherhouse (I think that’s the Westerosi equivalent of a nunnery) and become a Benedetta Carlini figure. She gets to not marry and be away from her father, devote her life to The Seven, AND have gay sex. It’s a win win win situation

[huesofcookies]

There is a kind of mockery c.r gives giving me the costume I don't want...

[shecanball]

I need the mystics to beat the fever

[theopalempress]

Ami Fey COSPLAY Tutorial - The Opal Empress

[xen0lush]

mutuals to prick my witches' marks with a bodkin

[natetheantiquarian]

When the Sky Goes Silent

You remember when God felt close. You prayed, and peace came. You opened your Bible, and it came alive. But now? Now the words lie flat, and heaven seems made of stone. Maybe you wonder if something’s wrong with you or if you’ve failed somehow. This is what the mystics called the Dark Night of the Sense. Not punishment. Not abandonment. But a quiet, sacred stripping away of spiritual comfort, so…

[lowcountry-gothic]

‘Every living thing changes everything, Bell,’ he said. ‘You know that. It’s all a web. It’s all connection. No one and nothing is ever alone.’

Charles Soule, Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi

[geschwartz]

[theimaginationstationpodcast]

The Viking Astronomer: A Norse Epic of Cosmic Discovery and Celestial Secrets

Eirik, a Viking warrior with a passion for the stars, embarks on a perilous journey across uncharted lands and seas after discovering ancient celestial maps. Guided by the wisdom of the Skystones and driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Eirik and his crew face storms, mystical trials, and cosmic phenomena in their quest to uncover the secrets of the universe. Will they unlock the…

[short-stories-by-ezra]

Part III: The Swamp’s Veil – Trials of the Lost

Chapter 5: Into the Darkness (Grove) Jules pressed forward, the swamp growing darker and denser with each passing step. The path ahead twisted unpredictably, forcing them to duck beneath low-hanging branches and skirt pools of black water that shimmered faintly under the pale light of the crescent moon. A heavy silence enveloped the bayou, broken only by the occasional rustle of unseen…