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(Original) Orphic Hymn to Hemera

Hail, O Radiant Daughter, whose beauty illumines the heavens, Born of the Night yet herald of dawn, disperser of shadows. Golden in splendor, you rise from the depths of the star-laden ether, Bringer of sight to all mortals and guide of the chariot of Helios.

Robed in the fire of the East, Krokopeplos, saffron-clad goddess, Veiling the world in your light as the dewdrops dissolve at your coming. Swiftly you march on the pathways of heaven, untiring, immortal, Bearing the dawn in its blush as the stars flee before your arising.

Chariots roll with your step, O divine and Ambrosial Face, Glorious queen of the morning whose fingers unfasten the nightfall. Mistress of time and its turning, you open the gates of the heavens, Marking the cycles of life with your hands that are mighty yet gentle.

Lush is the earth in your presence, O gracious and All-Seeing Light, Kissed by your golden embrace as the rivers reflect your bright visage. Shaking the dewdrops from leaves, you awaken the slumbering flowers, Calling the birds into song as you cast off the chains of the nighttime.

Gleaming, eternal, Rhododaktylos, dawn-fingered maiden, Even in storm-laden clouds, your dominion prevails in its power. None may elude your arrival, nor flee from the path of your shining, All things arise at your voice, for the heavens obey your great order.

Come, blessed Hemera, shining with wisdom, the eye of the cosmos, Waken our spirits from slumber, remove all the veils that still bind us. Grant us the sight of the gods and the clarity known to the blessed, Lead us to truth with the torch that you bear as you banish the shadows.

Hail, holy Hemera, bearer of time and the herald of morning, Ever untiring, with beauty eternal, bright-faced and immortal. Come in your mercy and grant us your favor, O luminous goddess, Shower our days with your grace and dissolve all the gloom in our souls.

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Hymn to Hestia

Hestia, blessed flame who dwells at the heart, Äídios, Eternal, keeper of the sacred spark. You are the first to be called, the last to remain, Unmoving one, in you all things sustain.

Voulaia, wise one, mistress of council and law, Whose calm breath steadies both kingdom and hearth. You guide every vow with invisible thread, In your silence, the voice of right reason is read.

Khlöómorphos, Verdant, in stillness you bloom, Life stirs in the warmth of your gentle perfume. Grain rises and ripens by your quiet grace, You hold spring and autumn in one sacred place.

O Daughter of Kronos, O flame without end, You who dwell where peace and holiness blend. Accept this prayer, this reverent song, And dwell in my home, a presence lifelong.

With incense I honor your ever-bright name, May your blessings descend as a gentle flame.

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Hymn to Venus

Hail, Venus, most radiant of goddesses, Mother of life, born from the foam of the sea, Wreathed in myrtle and shining with the light of dawn. You are the fire of love and the flowering of grace, The gentle breath of the heart and the burning frenzy of passion.

You who reign over gardens and war alike, Venus the Joyful, who grants blessings to the devoted, Venus the Victorious, who conquers through beauty and charm, Venus the Ancestral Mother, from whom Aeneas came, And through him, all of Rome. By your touch, fields blossom and roses laugh; Through you, hearts beat with hope and yearning.

Hear me now, Kind Goddess, you who ride upon the soft winds, And accept these gifts: milk and honey poured in offering, Sweet incense rising like desire, and prayers born from the heart.

If the love I hold is sincere, If my longing is not cruel or false, Then come, Bright Lady, and pour out your grace.

Grant me a love that does not deceive, A beauty that does not fade, A wealth that carries no shame, And victory in what my heart truly seeks.

Among the divine, you wear the crown of jewels— The purest flame, the shining light that conquers shadow. O Venus, hear me now, And prepare a chamber in my heart.

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Your Senses and the Magical

Below you’ll see a list of psychic ability terms/witchy terms and what they mean. This is not a comprehensive list by any means; I just wanted to make a list that was good enough for basics. • Astral Projection: The ability to have an out of body experience and separate the astral body from the physical body at will. • Aura Reading: The ability to perceive the energy surrounding a living being • Automatic Writing: Writing without any conscious thought. An act performed often by mediums. • Channeling: A way of communicating with a deity, spirit, entity, etc. A channeler is very similar to a language translator or interpreter. They allow themselves to sense the non-verbal communication from another being and then translate it into human words. • Clairalience: Having the ability to perceive smells outside the normal human senses. • Clairaudience: Having the ability to perceive audio outside the normal human senses. • Claircognizence: Having the ability to perceive thoughts outside the normal human senses. • Clairgustance: Having the ability to perceive tastes outside the normal human senses. • Clairsentience: Having the ability to perceive physical sensations outside the normal human senses. • Clairvoyance: Having the ability to perceive visuals outside the normal human senses. • Divination: The skill of gaining insight into a situation or life by the use of tools (tarot, bones, etc) or ritual • Dowsing: The ability to locate an object by the means of pseudoscience • Precognition: The ability to perceive future events • Psychometry: The ability to learn information about an object, person, place, etc by physically touching an object relating to the subject. • Retrocognition: The ability to perceive past events • Telepathy: The ability to transfer thoughts, words or emotions from one individual to another.

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(Original) Hymn to Hekate

O Hekate, queen of the dusky night, Guide of the dead, in shadows pure and bright, Kronian, you hold the keys to the tomb, Leading lost souls from death’s eternal gloom.

In silence deep, you walk the shadowed way, With lantern glowing, casting light of grey. You lead the spirits through the darkened veil, Their whispered names upon the winds do sail.

Phantasmic, with your threefold gaze you see, Both mortal hearts and souls that wander free. Triformis, you stand at death’s divide, A guardian where all the lost abide.

Hekate, mistress of the realms below, Your voice, a whisper that the shadows know, You call the souls through twilight’s eerie veil, And guide them through the realms where none may fail.

Protector of the wandering dead, you stand, With outstretched arms, you take them by the hand. Chthonic, your reign is vast and far, As you lead the lost beneath the stars.

Torch-bearer, lighting the forgotten path, You bring the souls to rest, free from wrath. O Hekate, in silence you preside, A guide through death’s eternal, shifting tide.

With your dark wisdom, you know the way, Where all must travel, and none can stay. O goddess, in your keeping, we are found, As you lead the dead to peaceful ground.

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(Original) Hymn to Hera

O Hera, queen of gods, the regal bride, Ox-eyed and majestic, in glory wide, Wife of great Zeus, in sovereign might you reign, The goddess of marriage, eternal, plain.

Queen of the heavens, with a crown of gold, Protectress of women, both young and old, Argive, you rule with wisdom, just and wise, In your embrace, all mortal hearts arise.

Chaste as a virgin, yet a mother proud, With every step, the earth itself does bow, You hold the scepter of Olympus high, A queen whose voice commands both earth and sky.

Guardian of hearths, of home and sacred flame, In every realm, you hold both power and fame. White-armed, you walk with grace and dignity, Your name is known in all eternity.

O Hera, in your wrath, the heavens quake, But in your mercy, life itself does wake. From your high throne, you see both love and war, Your heart, a balance of the gods' great lore.

Peacock-eyed, you watch the world unfold, With regal poise, a presence to behold. In every trial, in every fight for right, You stand unyielding, bold in sacred might.

O Hera, wife of Zeus, your power vast, Your will unbends, no mortal's force can last. You rule with justice, fury, and with grace, Your name eternal in the sky’s wide space.

Your throne is set upon Olympus' crest, Where gods and mortals feel your righteous test. In every prayer, in every whispered plea, Your strength and guidance flow eternally.

O queen of gods, in splendor and in fear, All hearts must yield when you are drawing near. Hera, divine, in majesty you rise, The eternal goddess, crowned beyond the skies.

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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.

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Protective Bath Rinse

Ingredients:

Rosemary (1/4 cup) – Known for its protective qualities, rosemary shields you from negative energy and provides mental clarity.

Basil (1/4 cup) – This herb helps strengthen your boundaries and protect your personal space, fostering inner peace and protection.

Peppermint (1/4 cup) – Refreshes and clears away any stagnant energy, providing a protective, revitalizing effect.

Optional:

A few drops of protective essential oils like Frankincense or Cedarwood for added protection.

Directions:

Boil Water: Bring 4-6 cups of water to a boil in a pot.

Steep the Herbs: Place the rosemary, basil, and peppermint into a muslin bag or tea infuser, and drop it into the hot water. Let the herbs steep for about 15-20 minutes to infuse the water with their protective properties.

Optional: Add a few drops of your preferred essential oils (like Frankincense or Cedarwood) to further amplify the protective energy.

Strain and Cool: Once the tea has steeped, strain out the herbs (or remove the infuser) and let the tea cool slightly to a comfortable, warm temperature.

Rinse: In the shower, pour the warm tea over your body, starting from your head and working your way down. As you do, visualize a shield of protection surrounding you, keeping negativity at bay. Allow the rinse to absorb into your skin for a few moments, then gently pat yourself dry.

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Lady Nephthys, mistress of the home, grant me the peace and comfort of a warm hearth within my space.

O sweet lady of the air, head of the world, I seek the boundless comfort of your spanless embrace and yearn for the kiss of your breath against my face.

Beautiful maiden, breathtaking akhet (horizon), guide me on my journey to peace with protection throughout the realms.

Breathtaking matriarch, helpful goddess, I seek the bliss of your warmth and the sleep induced by your presence. Ease my anxious mind and trembling sorrows for I will descend with you into the silence of the earth.

Proud wife of the storms and desert, lover of he who overthrows the wicked serpent, nurser of the Two Eyes, hold me to your bosom as I drift off into the realm of temporary death and healing through dreams.

Blessings upon your many names, She Who Protects with Her Own Soul, you will live on within the many realms of these worlds and within your nightly domain.

Dua Nebet-Het!

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Superstitions!

The following list are some of the superstitions that I’ve heard or learned about over the years, in no particular order: • Throw rice in the air to make it rain • Carry a potato during winter to ward against colds • Smell dill to get rid of hiccups • Lay thorn branches by your doorstep to keep evil away • Place chips of cedarwood in a box with coins do draw money to you • Hang seaweed in the kitchen to ward off evil spirits • Burn allspice to draw money, luck, and healing • Place a piece of cotton in a sugar bowl to draw good luck to your home • Scatter chili flakes around your house to break a curse • Scatter salt/sugar to purify a room • Put a pine branch above your bed to ward off illness • Carry a chunk of dried pineapple to draw luck • Ask an orange a question before you eat it, then count the seeds. Even # = no. Odd # = yes • Toss oats outside your back door to ensure beautiful crops/plants • Place lilacs around the house to rid unwanted spirits • Add salt to bath for purification • Write your sigils on stones and carry them with you • Put sigils on medication bottles to help quicken their efficiency or for added healing benefits • When guests come over, light a white candle by the door; it will take their negative energy and purify the home. • To get rid of guests overstaying their welcome, turn any broom in your house upside down (bristles up) • Toss salt on the front porch every Friday for good luck and prosperity • Carry a blade of grass to increase psychic power • If something or someone is bugging you, write it on toilet paper, wipe, and flush it down the toilet

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Wine in Witchcraft - Meanings and Associations

Wine is generally associated with Happiness, Success, Love, Relationships, and Offerings. However, specific types can be broken down further and have more associations.

RED WINE (In General) Element: Earth Season: Winter Associations: Love, Warmth, Contemplation, Happiness, Success, Money, Passion, Health, Lust

[Cabernet Sauvignon] Tastes Like: Full-bodied, dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant (cassis), black cherry, blackberry with notes of green bell pepper, spice, tobacco, wood, and vanilla Element: Earth Associations: Grounding, Protection, Banishing, Strength, Energy, Lust, Fertility, Ancestors, Written Magic (Sigils)

[Merlot] Tastes Like: Soft/round, dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and raspberry layered with herbal notes and undertones of vanilla and mocha Element: Water, Fire Associations: Unity, Love, Passion, Self-Care, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sexuality, Sea Witchcraft, Water Magic

[Pinot Noir] Tastes Like: Delicate and fresh, complex flavors that include cherry, raspberry, mushroom and forest floor, plus vanilla and baking spice when aged in French oak Element: Earth, Air Associations:  Prosperity, Protection, Wealth, Success, Beauty, Passion, Glamours

[Shiraz] Tastes Like: Hearty, spicy, black pepper, black currant, clove, blackberry, plum, leather, tar Element: Fire, Earth Associations: Wealth, Banishing, Divination, Tech Witchcraft, Comfort, Mystery, Secrets, Endings

[Zinfandel] Tastes Like: Rich, zesty, raspberry, raisin, black cherry, blackberry, pepper Element: Earth Associations: Growth, Wealth, Plant Magic, Vigor, Stamina, Happiness, Love, Healing, Versatility 

WHITE WINE (In General) Element: Air Season: Summer Associations: Joy, Happiness, Love, Relationships, Friendships, Endings, Success, Energy, Purification

[Chardonnay] Tastes Like: Wider-bodied, light, velvety, apricot, mango, green apple, citrus, melon, vanilla Element: Water Associations: Peace, Emotions, Safety, Success, Happiness, Balance, Polarity, Purification, Mental Power/Abilities

[Moscato] Tastes Like: Sweet, acidic, fruity, grapefruit, musk, citrus, apricot, rose, caramel Element: Air Associations: Love, Mystery, Lust, Relationships, Fertility, Purity, Cleansing, Healing, Love Magic

[Pinot Grigio] Tastes Like: Crisp, dry, fruity, peach, pear, acidic Element: Air Associations: Rebirth, Endings, New Beginnings, Happiness, Reality, Creativity, Longevity, Divination (especially open-ended, like tarot)

[Riesling] Tastes Like: Steely, crisp, fresh, slightly sweet, pear, apple, peach, petrol, honey Element: Fire, Water Associations:  Energy, Movement, Growth, Rebirth, Love, Friendship, Attraction, Activity/Movement (dance, preparation, cleansing, etc)

[Sauvignon Blanc] Tastes Like: Herbal, grass, bell pepper, green apple, lime, gooseberry, jalapeno, melon, mango, black currant, passionfruit, peach Element: Air, Earth Associations: Love, Peace, Friendship, Companionship, Arts, Healing, Happiness, Joy, Spirit Work

ROSÉ WINE (In General) Element: Air Season: Spring Associations: Beginnings, Happiness, Excitement, friendship, New Romance, Love, passion, Playfulness, Relaxation, Luck

SPARKLING WINE Element: Fire Season: Summer Associations: Success, Completion, Celebration, Wealth, Opportunity, Setting Things in Motion, prosperity, space Witchcraft, Weather Magic, Adding a “Spark”

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Corvid Tarot Tricks: 3 Card Spread Ideas

• Dreams ∙ Fears ∙ Reality • Strengths ∙ Weaknesses ∙ How To Work With Them • Who You Were ∙ Who You Are ∙ Who You Will Become • Mind ∙ Body ∙ Spirit • Problem ∙ Lesson ∙ Advice • You ∙ The Other Person ∙ The Relationship • You ∙ Path Taken ∙ Potential/Outcome • Positives ∙ Negatives ∙ What To Do • Opportunity ∙ Challenge ∙ Outcome

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How To Properly Disassemble A Spell Jar

Retrieving the Reusable Ingredients and Getting Rid of the Rest

Reusable ingredients include crystals, shells, rocks, bones, and anything else that can be used again. Cleanse them in smoke or water and reuse them in your next jar.

Trash

Throw the contents into the trash or a dumpster, if you don’t want it near you.

Burying:

This is a more respectful way to dispose of materials, as long as it's safe to do so. Dig a hole at least half a foot, place the herbs that were used in the jar inside, and bury it in the ground. Make sure it's biodegradable and safe for animals before doing this!

Burning It:

Put the offering in a fire safe container (a pot, cauldron, etc) and safely light it. Make sure it's completely burned (don't let it out of your sight until the fire's out!) and then spread the ashes on the ground away from your house.

Releasing:

Release the materials into a body of water. Keep in mind that not all organic matters are safe for the water or for fish, so look it up beforehand

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how do you store a ouija board when not in use? should i keep it hidden away or is it okay to leave it on a shelf in a main area?

Hi Anon, I personally do not own a Ouija board so I am a bit unsure if there is a more proper way to store them. I suppose, when it doubt, store it in its original box/container?

-Corvid

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Birthstone Correspondences - December

Turquoise promotes spiritual attunement and wisdom. It enhances intuition and dispels negative energy. This crystal promotes self-realization, assists in creative problem-solving, aids in creative expression and  calms the nerves when speaking in public. It’s ideal to combat exhaustion, depression and panic attacks.

Tanzanite facilitates communication, as well as inner and outer journeying. It brings the higher mind and the physical body into contact with one another. This stone changes color when viewed from different directions, which helps raise consciousness.

Zircon is believed to attract prosperity, honor, wisdom, and self-confidence. As it opens up the heart through compassion, it aids with self-love and love for others. Zircon is a grounding stone which inspires and motivates; helping the carrier remain goal-oriented.

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Birthstone Correspondences - November

November is my birth month and happens to also have two stones that correspond with it-

Topaz promotes truth, forgiveness and self-realization; it brings generosity, abundance and good health. It is traditionally known as a stone of love, good fortune as well as bringing successful attainment of one’s goals. Citrine is a very powerful stone for attracting abundance, prosperity, and helping manifest dreams into reality.

Citrine attracts the tools, connections, people, information and opportunities necessary to attain a goal. This crystal improves self-esteem, mental clarity, and restores vitality. It encourages one to follow their dreams, making it perfect for entrepreneurs and personal development. This gem works mainly with the solar plexus and is believed to be a powerful manifestation tool.

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Birthstone Correspondences - October

Yet again, October is a fun month because it has two stones that correspond with it-

Opal is said to help accessing and expressing one’s true self. It brings loyalty, faithfulness and spontaneity. This stone helps you understand your true potential and self-worth.

Pink Tourmaline is a powerful stone that teaches the importance of self love so that it may be expressed in one’s relationships. Pink tourmaline enhances patience and empathy while attracting joy into a person’s life. This gem works directly with the heart chakra, teaching its carrier how to give and receive love.