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Thank you so much my reading! I loved that you gave such a positive interpretation to Sun reversed card as well. And like you mentioned in the reading, the very first card as the world card was awesome! Yes I was referring to my future spouse when I asked about FS, and yes I do want to travel the world, but currently I don't have the resources to do so and more importantly I just don't want to travel alone. I've been all alone all my long life, in the same country and now I want to experience the world along with my husband. I think QoP could be referring to my lack of finances/resources as well. It's so funny you mentioned cooking and cleaning coz actually I do want to learn how to cook, i can jumble up something edible but I want to learn to cook and bake properly for my future family. I want that domesticated life that I could not have in my childhood. It's so interesting coz QoP is actually the version that I aspire to be. She's like my ultimate ideal version of a partner, wife and mother. Thanks a lot for the reading. Really appreciate it 🙏

It sounds like you’re bringing in some amazing adventures :) I’m so glad this touched you and really love hearing the feedback! Thank you so much and happy holiday season❤️

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Hi! How are you? I hope you're well. I saw that you have free tarot readings and decided to send in a question. I don't know if I needed to give context, but there's this boy I'm interested in and I think he's interested too because he used to ask to follow me on insta but I lost my account. We have a mutual friend, that's why I know him. My question is: Are I and R going to have something? Thanks for doing this! 💞💘

Hey there! Thanks for reaching out and letting me read for you today. I’m gonna preface this up front because in general one of my major tenants about readings involving specific people is this: talk to them. I’m still gonna pull a card (or in your case we’ll do a pendulum reading since your question is formatted in a yes or no question) but as a person and not a tarot reader I always advocate for compassionate and direct communication :) okay 2 cents over onto to the pendulum reading!

When I asked if ‘you and R would have a thing’ I got a yes!

I pulled a guidance card for you as well:

In general I’m getting pretty optimistic vibes :) hope you’re well and thanks again!

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Hi! I'm CT. Can I ask about my first year after my marriage to my FS? Like how will it go and anything that might happen? ♥️Thank you so much. Looking forward to my reading 🙏

Hey CT, thanks for your patience and also thank you for letting me read for you today :)

For an oracle card, I pulled the Eadha White Poplar/Aspen

This card calls upon the transition from autumn to winter- and also the changes that happen within during this time. After burning your brightest you may experience a time of adversity, but what you won’t see is the rebirth just ahead. When you find yourself feeling lost and seeking guidance turn to the voice within first and honor it. This card is here to tell you that you have everything you need to get through this time of change and stress, so hunker down and find the best ways to keep your heart singing in the mean time. This card also reminds you that while you may feel the loss of some old dreams with grief, you will soon adopt new dreams that will bring you fulfillment moving forward.

With the King of Pentacles representing your partner- and their ability to offer a stable surrounding and comfort. After a time of enjoying these comforts independently it might be hard for them to open their lifestyle up to you. There’s not likely a lack of desire, but this is new to them and it might start out a little clunky- you might struggle to feel included, or they might struggle to check in with your needs- it could be any level of unbalance in the home as your lives begin to merge. A call back to the aspen; the Strength card tells you that you will get through this phase, and I would say that not only will you survive it, you will likely find much that you enjoy about it. It’s easy to make a commitment and follow the expectation of marriage -but the first year will be a lesson on understanding that commitment. Look to the fool card to remember that even if this isn’t a first marriage for one or both of you, you’re both navigating this space without knowing what’s ahead, and where to begin. But the fool isn’t intimidated by the unknown, he just trudges ahead to see what’s next, with an innocent naïveté that likely shows the dance between most couples during their first year. Just don’t forget that you’re trudging along together, and the longer you move forward together the better you’ll get at this new stage in life.

I hope this resonated and finds you well, thanks again!

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Readings are still open and I promise I’ll get to more tomorrow :) So glad to have been able to reach so many of you ❤️

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Feedback! What a beautiful reading! And you're spot on about me battling with my emotions! I've had severe depression for a long time and I've decided to take steps to overcome it, now the generational cycle I've heard about it before, yes boundaries, I'll have to work on that, The Magic part is cool! Thank you so much!

Anytime, and thank you for checking back! You have so much love and support from your guides it was truly a pleasure to experience it even second hand. It takes so much to face the things that hold us back and I’ll be sending good thoughts and encouragement to you as well because I know you’re capable of shaping a dream life ❤️

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Hello! Hope this ask finds you in good health. I saw your post regarding free readings and was tempted to ask one. My question is - What do my spirit guides think of my friendship with my friend MS (she)? My initials are AP (she). Thank you for your time and energy. Have a nice day! 🤍

Hey AP!

Thank you so much for allowing me to read for you today :) forgive me if you have an aversion to cats, but some thing about this reading felt like it needed to have a sense of joy and playfulness about it right off the bat, so I picked this deck in particular because it has such a warm cute feeling to it. 

From the very beginning, I got a sense that your spirit guides approve of this friendship, and the 10 of pentacles is a pretty certain indicator that this is a very successful and happy relationship. It may have taken a lot of effort for you to get to where you are today to be able to enjoy what you have.  I do however get a sense that you are stuck in your head about things right now and you might be over thinking yourself into a trap.

 The hangman tells me that you likely feel like something is wrong when nothing may be wrong at all. I get a sense that you worked pretty hard through some turmoil, and it could be that you’re still coming from a place of anxiety and survival don’t be afraid to open your mind to new perspectives. Even something as simple as thinking about “what could go right” instead of “what can go wrong” can really make the view from the top of that tree worth while. And in particular this deck’s guide book has a cute take: “You climbed up the tree; you’ll be able to climb down” so remember you are always capable of making the decisions that shape your life, don’t let anyone else decide your path for you!

The wheel of Fortune is always turning, and sometimes it feels like it’s turning too fast. If you’re starting to feel a little out of control, take advice from the hanged man and sit the next one out. If it feels like the world is moving you can always slow down and I think that MS will slow down with you when you need to- most good friends will. It’s important to keep our own happiness, health, and needs at the forefront of a new friendship otherwise we may grow to resent the people we love because of the power we allow them to have over us. Keep yourself in the drivers seat but keep enjoying what you’ve worked for. Take breaks and pay attention to your own needs before the needs of others and you should be able to find a balance between the fun of freedom and the responsibility of health ❤️

I really hope this resonated and I’d love to hear what you think if you’d like to respond! Otherwise I hope you have so much joy on this journey you’re on :)

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Sorry forgot to add alittle side note My Guides are my Ancestors and how are they viewing my Spiritual progress?

Hey NVW! Thank you so much for reaching out and letting me read for you, as well as allowing me the honor to work with your ancestral guides!

Because of the nature of this reading, I also felt that it was appropriate to pull an encouragement card, as well as a guidance card, and I used a few oracle decks to do this.

The first message that I received was an almost immediate overwhelming sense of pride. Your ancestors are very proud of you. The ace of cups is telling me that you’re finding new breakthroughs in the ways that you interact with your emotions and that this is something that maybe isn’t easy or wasn’t easy for you before but it is now.  From your perspective it probably feels like a game changer. with the wheel of fortune, and the death card present and especially with them being reversed it does sort of feel like you might be feeling stuck or like you’re at a standstill. This isn’t because there’s anything wrong with your approach. It’s just because you’re moving mountains. I get a sense that there are generational cycles and traumas you’re battling here and those don’t switch overnight.

The wheel of fortune tells me that there’s a cycle of some sort that you keep getting stuck on. It could be a thought process, a habit, a relationship. Mainly with the guidance card (boundaries) present I imagine it might have to do with interpersonal relationships and communication. The death card is telling us that it’s time to let major aspects of our life go in order for this cycle to be broken. It’s not an easy thing to do, it’s something you may actively be avoiding or fighting. This isn’t criticism that you’re going about things the wrong way or that they’re tired of your rigidity or stubbornness. Your guides want you to know that in your gut you know what needs to be done and they’re giving you reassurance that you have your thumb on the pulse.

Your encouragement card is Magic from the prism oracle. Not only are you the source from which magic emerges- but magic is knitted deep into the world around you! You are capable of so much! I will leave the oracle deck pages below so that you can also pull any meaning from them I might have missed.

Thanks so much again and I really hope this was the guidance you needed ❤️ As always I would love to hear any feedback or follow up you have but no pressure! Like I said, it feels like you’ve tapped into a connection with yourself and your feelings that’s huge and your ancestors are so so so proud of you for the work you’re putting in. Keep it up and enjoy the journey :)

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Hello there! May I request a read please? :) See who or when my next love interest will enter my life? Thank you! Happy holidays! 🎄(leo female)

Hello lovely Leo! Thank you so much for letting me read for you today :)

I pulled 3 cards for you:

The King of pentacles tells me your next love interest is likely someone who is intelligent, mature, and successful. They are likely to take on the role of your partner almost as a caregiver. At first it might feel dry and the chemistry may not hit right away. It might even feel like this person is boring or predictable, but down the road the stability this person can offer is likely going to make them an incredibly reliable and appealing partner.

The Eight of Swords shows up at a time in our life when we feel like we have no control over our hardships, and this can be perceived, self sabotage, or completely validated. The reversal of this card indicates that the helplessness you are feeling will be lifted and this person is going to be a part of that healing process. In a way, they will bring new ideas that will enlighten you and prompt you to shift your own beliefs in a way that enables you to shape your own reality and cut out the thinking pitfalls you would normally succumb to. This person will teach you life lessons without bias and without trying- they will do it all in the name of your well being. This card gives a simple message: the only thing you can control is yourself, so it’s best to start there and shape yourself into exactly who and what you want to be.

The magician is powerful, self aware, in tune with their highest self and able to manifest whatever they desire. I see this card as you in your journey, but beware- it’s easy to get enchanted by a street magician’s tricks and in the same way you may get distracted phone scrolling during a task it’s easy to get distracted from our true selves. Spend some time to get in touch with your highest self, your true desires. It’s easy to want something because our environment tells us we should want it. Manifesting something you don’t actually want can cause trouble. Always trust your gut; don’t say yes to the first person who pays attention to you. Make sure you’re only sampling the desires that will lead you down the path to the best version of yourself! And if you decide what you want and go for it? The magician is someone who can usually make these things happen very quickly!

Thank you again for letting me read for you, I really hope it helped and resonated :) of course I would love some feedback if you’re up for it otherwise I’m sending well wishes for you on your journey ❤️

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Hello, how are you? Can I have a free reading please? I wanted to know if my FS will be from a different country or ethnicity than me? Thanks a lot for this opportunity. I'm C 👩‍🦳

Hey C, thanks for letting me read for you! I got the impression you intended for FS to stand for future spouse so I wanted to clarify this before we moved on :) I pulled three cards for you

Getting world card first immediately stood out to me! While I can’t speak on the country or ethnicity of this person I think it’s safe to assume that they will seem “Worldly” to you, and open up many doors to ideas and cultures you might not have had present in your before meeting them. They could be in another country, or down the street with a heavy travel agenda and a lot of stamps in their passport. The World talks about gravity bending change and can suggest travel, balance, and enlightenment. While your FS may be anywhere in this moment I think it’s not far fetched to say they will bring you to many places and you may even start your life anew with them in another city or country. It’s a card based on desire as well, so I would look internally. If your desire is to travel or experience a new culture I think it’s very likely you’re in the process of manifesting this very thing.

The Sun card being reversed instinctually made me think of the southern hemisphere- and this might be significant to you or your future spouse. In general the Sun sings of bright golden success, especially in the areas of joy, enlightenment, and family. This ideal future you have in your mind’s eye is very much a reality you will happen upon but I would also caution not to let discouragement or depression get in the way of manifesting the partnership you’re looking for. Sometimes we see less when we’re looking at one thing than the world around us and I know first hand how hopeless the human need for companionship can make one feel sometimes. Keep your chin up and try to remind yourself that the universe wants you to have what you want so try not to get caught up in the lack of it while you wait. Focus on your day to day and finding other ways to enrich your life and the other pieces will likely fall into place: a watched pot never boils!

The Queen of Pentacles I think indicates you on this journey- generally she is known to be a caregiver and finds joy in bringing comfort to others in many forms. This isn’t to say that you will play a feminine role or that you need to practice cooking and cleaning- this card is telling me that purely by existing you are bringing a comfort to your FS life that will make you a magnet to them. Even if your meeting is brief, it’s not likely that they will go one with their day without thinking of you again. It could also be an indicator of financial/wealth growth and balance. This might be a way that you will meet (business meetings, work environments, etc) or it can be the main language you speak with your partner. Comforts of home are managed by resource and if you both hold value in these things it is likely this will be how you enrich each others’ lives.

Thank you so much again and I really hope this resonated :) I would love to hear your response or correspond with you, and as always any feedback is really appreciated! Feel free to message me or reach out in whatever way feels right for you. Otherwise I hope this finds you well and that you enjoy the journey you’re on!

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Happy Holidays!

The holidays can be such an energetically charged time so I’d like to open up free tarot and pendulum reads! Send messages or asks with any indicators you’d like along with your question or intention and I’ll try to get back as soon as possible with a read!

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What are your least favorite tropes in witch and magic practitioner stories?

I hadn’t really though about this before- I try to have an open mind and give space for others to practice however they see fit because to me there is no right, wrong, or one size fits all way to approach magic (within reason of course. I never condone violence, abuse, or disrespectful use of property/items etc.) I do particularly struggle with talking about practice in my day to day life because when you use terms like “witch” or “magic” people start to get a very Hollywood image in their head of stories like Harry Potter or the Craft. To me magic is a lot more subtle and while “High Magic” is out there it doesn’t look like any of that. So when you mention it to someone who isn’t as practiced or learned it can give way to judgements and criticism that aren’t entirely accurate. Thanks to some horrible stories of practice involving crime, this can sometimes even be dangerous.

My only peeve in practice among social circles would be any practice of hazing or gatekeeping, which again isn’t applicable to just magic- but all things in life. Wanting an exclusive club or set of ideals is okay, but allowing them to be guided by consent and passion of interest rather than a hierarchy of rules and regulations is the better route. You learn faster when you’re having fun after all- using knowledge and life experience to control someone else’s path seems dangerous to me- any attempt to control someone else really. It’s irresponsible.

By way of “tropes” I assume that would fall under the category of that one girl who has too many nose rings and will read your tarot or her friend who is wildly into astrology. I don’t think tearing down any of these ideas is useful either- we were all at one point enlightened by magic and wildly inspired to pursue our interests. A lot of time a juvenile witch will look like these tropes and it’s a necessary stage for getting to where you’ll go later on. I’m not into sports but I’m not going to rain on someone’s parade when their team is playing. I think we all remember the blow up of “sea witches” on Pinterest and all the flavors of the week we get here on tumblr- from pantheon practice and devotion to emoji spells and spirit summoning by way of tumblr asks. These “tropes” are easy to mistake with trends and sometimes I might roll my eyes after seeing it one too many times, but it’s easier to look at them from the perspective of someone who was once so excited and enamored with magic and had the desire to scratch at every corner of every practice and feel out what fit the best for me. If a trope as a stereotype keeps coming up- maybe it’s because it works. I’d rather see these as synchronicity much in the same way that you can find a Doppleganger in most yearbooks for the people you knew in your own.

-Nixie (a witch with too many nose rings who will happily read your tarot)

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The Wonders of a Mindscape

This is the next lesson on Astral Travel! Enjoy~

What Is a Mindscape?

What I call a Mindscape also goes by many other names: Mindspace and Headspace are a few of the ones I’ve seen most often. A Mindscape is a protected space in the Astral reserved specifically for you. No other entities can enter the Mindscape unless they are A) attached to you in some way or B) have your explicit permission. Often, your mindscape already has many features that you have subconsciously introduced. Sometimes a Spirit Teacher/Guardian/Companion will chill there. HOWEVER. You must still ward this space because as I said, entities that are attached to you <i>can</i> get in… this includes energy parasites, trickster spirits you inadvertently invite in, and entities that force there way in by attaching themselves to your energy and/or cloaking themselves with it. Astral warding is a bit too much to include in this one post, so I’ll cover it in the next one.

A Mindscape is a place that is influenced by you and your state of being. Let’s say you have a really Nature-y Mindscape. Forest sounds are playing almost all of the time, you can hear the distant waterfall, a gentle breeze is going. When you feel sad, sometimes your Mindscape will become sad right along with you. The Birds might stop singing, the waterfall in the distance might become silent, the air might become still. If rain is a “sad” thing for you, it might even start raining. Because your Mindscape is influenced by you, you can also consciously change it. You can change the landscape, or make flowers grow in a blink of your eye. You can zap a pretty little dress or an awesome leather jacket on yourself and build a castle on top of a shallow mountain. It’s the only place in the Astral where no rules apply.

In no other Astral Space can you do these things because the space will not be connected to you. You might be able to make flowers grow in the blink of an eye, but only if you have the talent, seeds, and energy to do it. If you zap on a piece of clothing, you’re taking that thing from somewhere else in the Astral. Remember this when you start to visit the Astral.

You can also temporarily disable the “no rules apply” feature of your mindscape. By doing this, you make the Mindscape a place exactly like the Astral–minus the entities. This makes your Mindscape a great place to practice Astral magic and the like. It is why I am telling you about this now: so that BEFORE you get yourself hurt somehow in the Astral, you can practice how being there feels first. You can practice offensive and defensive protective Astral magic, which is somewhat different from the spells you’re used to casting in the physical world. You can practice any new abilities you might find yourself having without many repercussions (other than tiredness). You can have a place to go when you need a little quiet time. You can even have a place to interact with your spirit companions–somewhere where you can probably actually *see* them in a way you wouldn’t on the physical plane.

Okay, But How Do I Get To This “Mindscape?”

With all this, now that I’ve probably gotten you excited, I think I’d better actually tell you how to get to this fantastical place. It’s quite simple really, and like Projection, there are multiple ways to do it. My favorite way involves meditation. Once you get there, it is easy to get back.

A Mindscape is connected to your mind; that’s why it’s called a Mindscape. I’ll share a few methods with all of you and you can try them out. If none of them work for you, pm me and I’d be willing to talk about some ways that might. I do recommend setting a time limit for yourself, though. What feels like a few minutes in the Astral could very well be a few hours here, and vice versa. Set an alarm that will bring you back if you get too lost.

Imagination

Sometimes the simplest way involves the least amount of work. Just start imagining your Mindscape how you think it would look/sound/feel/smell to you. Imagine the most minute details; the grass under your feet, or the stone walls of a mansion. Perhaps you will imagine a vast ocean or a beautiful forest. Maybe you’ll find your home in the mountains; or maybe you’ll find it in a nice, cozy cottage filled with herbs and crystals of all kinds. Get Creative. :) Remember that imagination is only the way to get there; this is a valid experience you will have. The things you will do and see and smell and feel are real, even if they’re just in a mindscape. That’s kinda the point lol.

Meditation

Sometimes during meditation, your mind will start to drift. You’ll start to think about random things, or maybe you’ll start daydreaming. Let it drift. Find yourself at peace, and sink deeper and deeper until you discover a place suffused with your thoughts and emotions. Relax. Also, keep in mind to meditate in a way that is right for you.

Guided Meditation

There are times when we need a guide to help us get places. My guided meditations are text-based. You read along and eventually, you break away from the guide and begin to take on your own view of things. Questions will prompt you to come up with your own, unique answers. This method is good for those who read a lot and find themselves getting sucked into the book, letting their own surroundings fade away.

Here’s a guide that I’ve used and have had others use before:

Prep: Get comfortable. Prop yourself up on a few pillows or drag a big, warm blanket around your shoulders. Make sure you are in a safe place where you will not be disturbed. Do not read this until you are ready.

The Guide: Your surroundings melt away from you. You find yourself falling in a void, though you are not afraid. You are safe. The invisible (or is it visible?) wind cradles your body, slowing your fall somehow. Eventually, the darkness that surrounds you begins to take shape. Look around and note what you see. What sights befall your mind? What scents? What sounds? The wind that cradles you, what does it feel like? You continue to fall, wondering if you’ll hit the ground. You cannot be hurt. Your fall slows, gently letting you down in the deepest part of yourself. Your feet touch the ground. The wind moves away.

Open your mind.

A Doorway

Doorways lead places. That has always been true. On the physical plane, they only lead to one place, and it has to be adjacent to the room you’re in. That is not as true on the Astral. There, a door is merely a passageway. A portal. Since anything can be adjacent in the Astral, the normal rules don’t apply. Imagine a door in your mind. It should be closed. Put your hand on the handle but don’t open it yet. Tell yourself that this door will take you to your mindscape. Believe it. Tell the door this. Open it.

A Watery Adventure

In the physical, water connects two landforms together. In the Astral, water just connects. Bodies of water can be another valid entrance into your mindscape. Like the door method, you just have to tell yourself the water will take you to your mindscape and not someplace else in the Astral. Draw yourself a bath. Relax into the water. Let yourself (your mind not your body please don’t drown) sink deeper into the water… deeper. Don’t hold your breath; you can breathe Astral water like air. Assert that when you reach the water’s surface, you will be in your mindscape. Then start to swim to the top.

Note: Do NOT try this method if you have a tendency to fall asleep while meditating.

Music

If you’ve ever wanted to know what a sound feels like, this is for you. Some of us like to zone out to music. Especially when listening to our own playlists, they can take us to a place of peace and relaxation. You sit down, put on your headphones, and start playing your favorite tunes. This helps to block out the rest of the world and is an especially good method if you’re not distracted by the music in your head.

Then, listen… feel the beats of your music. Notice how they move through you, changing you, resonating in some space in your mind. This works kinda like echolocation. Use the sounds to identify your astral space. Hear with your mind the way the music bounces off of objects; trees, ground. Once you know that it’s doing that, you know that object is there. When I did this the first time the music bounced off of a tree, making a sort of “wooden” sound,  and the tree appeared in front of me, clear as day.

Bilocation

This is good if you have a hard time focusing while just sitting or lying down. Bilocation is the act of splitting your consciousness between a physical action and moving in the astral. For example, you could draw or doodle while the rest of your mind wandered into the astral, almost like a daydream. Some people like to jog or exercise. The physical exertion helps them focus their mind.

I, personally, liked to Travel while throwing. I’d wedge up my clay and it’d relax my body, loosening it and getting me focused. I’d sit down at my wheel and begin to center my clay. While I did that I was simultaneously centering my mind. After that, I could leave my body behind, which knew all the physical motions and what to do, and switch my mind to focus on my mindscape or some other place in the astral.

You can also paint, craft, play an instrument, or do any other “mindless” thing where you are physically moving your body.

How To Create Or Make Additions To A Mindscape

Some of us don’t have mindscapes that are readily made and filled with many things. If none of the above methods have really worked for you, this could be the case. Please note that most of the below methods can also be used to enter your mindscape once it’s been created.

Draw it!

If you’re the artsy type, then this is for you! What better way to create a mindscape than to actually create it? The best part is once you have it drawn/painted/stitched/whatever, that physical representation of your mindscape can become a portal to enter it. Focus on your rendition, and imagine yourself actually being in the place you have created. If you’re making an addition, start the drawing with a part of your mindscape that already exists so you can connect the two.

Start With Darkness/Light

Sink deep into yourself. Once you feel you’ve reached the deepest point, it’s time to create. Out of the Darkness, make a place that appeals to you. Imagine a waterfall or something. Have any of you ever seen Barbie: Rapunzel? You can imagine your Darkness (or, if you prefer, Light) as a canvas waiting to be painted on. Imagine that the paint brush creates the grass or stone under your feet, then watch it happen. You can also make additions this way; just take a brush or a finger to a place you want to make an addition and imagine it being created.

Write about it!

If you’re not the best at drawing or even imagining, this could be the method for you. Write about your mindscape like you’re describing a place in a book. Use the 5 senses just like a good description would do. Here’s an example from a book I’m writing:

The sky was a vivid green. Both moons hung in the sky, even though it was the middle of the day. The vegetation was every shade of blue and purple, so unlike the stark green plants in the Mundane world. Shadows darted in between the trees; flowers glowed with a strange luminescence. Soft chirps and other weird noises made up the song of this crazy forest that smelled like earth and plant and dark things. Strangest of all were the creatures that peered out from the darkness, their eyes a mixture of the darkest gold and the softest gray.

Once you’ve created it to your satisfaction, you can also use your description to enter your mindscape. The description should pull you into your mindscape when you read it. It’s like reading a good book and letting the rest of your surrounding fall away as you are sucked into a different universe; kinda like the strange place I’ve described here. You can also make additions to your mindscape simply by adding to your writing~

Connect The Idea of Your Mindscape To A Physical Object

Another way to get to your mindscape is to attach the idea of it to an object. I have a favorite crystal I carry around with me almost everywhere. I can spend a few days meditating on the fact that this crystal will take me to my mindscape. Doing so will help me associate the idea of it to my crystal. First, you have to get a good sense of your mindscape. Think about what it looks like, feels like to be there. Attach this idea to the object by sort of mentally “throwing” the idea at it. Then, you keep thinking, over and over again, “This crystal is connected to my mindscape. It will take me there if I will it.” You have to do this a few times over the course of maybe a week before the connection will stick. Also, as this is an addition, your mindscape has to already be created so you can more completely connect it to the object. Once it has, you can use the object to get to your mindscape by fitting your consciousness into the crystal.

Alright, I think I’ve exhausted my knowledge of mindscapes for the time being. I’ll make additions to this document if I find other ways that I know of. Remember everyone, you don’t have to visualize the things I’m talking about. If you’re using the writing method, for example, try something crazy: describe your mindscape without using sight. Talk about how the grass feels under your feet or the scent of a salty ocean on the cool breeze. The ability of your mind is not limited to sight.

The next lesson will focus on how to protect yourself while astral traveling. Until then, practice being in your mindscape and getting there. Practice moving your astral body there and keeping your conscious focused on the astral, instead of in the physical.

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i really wish more witches and practitioners talked about the different types of energy and how you can use them. yeah sure theres the basic elemental energies and everyone knows about using “light” and “imagine a ball of light” and whatnot. but did you know you can use shadows? did you know you could use atoms specifically? did you know you could use colors? the void? the universe? stars? were you know that anything that has energy, can be used in energy work?? because when i was a novice, i didn’t. and it made me sad/disconnected because the whole “imagine a white light protecting you” didn’t resonate with me well. but what did was the abundant scale of color, and usage of shadows and darkness.

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New Spell Candles are up! I wanted to use this Strawberry full moon energy to do something nice so I finally started some of the work I’ve been putting off- Each of these have a small selenite wand on or in them- and they have two gemstones to compliment their purpose. The labradorite and tigers eye one sold before I got a chance to list it but I have some supplies to make more of anyone else is still interested :)

Top Left: Tea Time spell candle with selenite, rose quartz, and strawberry quartz

Top Right: The Ocean Calls Me spell candle with selenite, sea salt, chiltonite, ice obsidian, seashells - I also came across quite a few of these mugs so I’m offering a custom mug candle listing as well!

Bottom Left: Healing & Transformation spell candle with selenite, labradorite, and tiger’s eye

Bottom right: Self Discovery & Reflection spell candle with selenite, lapis lazuli, and moonstone

Let me know what you think and if you have any other ideas for some candles you’d like to see in the shop! I loved making these so I can’t wait to make more- I also have some other ideas of things I can add that I’ve been working on for a little while now so I’m really excited to share when it’s ready!

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Friendly reminder that you’re beautiful and full of magic and the world can crumble around you and you’ll nourish beauty in the spaces between the wreckage

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What to use when in Witchcraft -

Ok so I am gonna say this is my personal reference, its mainly through associations. You might TOTALLY disagree and thats chill!

Its more something to think about and a guideline of what I use myself…

Candle Magic:

Carve a candle when…. the candle represents the target, in sympathetic magic. When, essentially, the candle is a poppet and lighting it is a symbol of destruction or empowerment to the target.

Place something under the candle or before it when… you are doing general candle magic, when the candle represents empowering a wish, idea or concept.

Anoint the candle when… doing work with spirits and gods, when you mark the candle for a special purpose, when doing high magic.

Herbs and plant work:

Use dry herbs when… it is convienent to do so, when the herbs are out of season or when you need to store them in a jar or bottle for a long time.

Use fresh herbs when… the spell is very earth orientated, when doing magic on behalf of another or when the magic is sympathetic so that the herbs represent the target, within kitchen witchery.

Use flowers when… when the spell concerns love and sex, or perhaps fertility and attraction, due to flowers being the reproductive parts of the plant.

Use fruit when when… working with children as a target, or with children practising. When you work with fertility and abundance spells.

Use wood and twigs when… when the spell is for protection or binding, for hardiness.

Burn herbs (recaning/incense) when… you wish to cleanse or banish, or invoke an atmosphere - that being, for divination using herbs that are said to open up your perceptions, when banishing, burning acrid or pungent herbs.

Use oil infusions when… you wish to anoint something, when you wish to mark something permanently.

Use floral waters (rose water etc) when… dealing with spirits and gods, for glamour as it has a long history of being used to beautify.

Crystals:

Use metals (haematite, copper, ores etc..) when… you work in protection, when you do energy work due to the conductive properties of metal.

Use shell, pearl, coral and such when… you work in sea magic, when you work within emotional magic due to the element of water.

Use points when… you wish to direct magic to a target.

Use tumble stones when… you wish the magic to be gentle or manifest at a certain place on the body on a target.

Use geodes when… you work in protection, when you work with glamour aimed to obscure and hide.

Knot magic:

Use cotton when… it is convenient.

Use silk when… doing spells that benefit the target.

Use ribbons when… love spells and wealth spells, as well as confidence and beauty spells. Spells to ensure victory.

Use rope when… doing spells that aim to hurt or weaken the target, binding especially.

Poppets:

Use cloth when… the spell aims to benefit who the poppet represents, use particular care when sewing or cutting, choose colours that are appropriate to them.

Use wax when… you wish to manipulate the target.

Use clay when… wish to create fetches or servitors, when you wish to create permanency.

Use twigs when… you wish to bury or throw the poppet out, when you want the poppet to be easily destroyed by breaking or setting on fire.

Sigils:

Use an alphabet grid or circle when… you wish the sigil to be more random and less attached to you.

Combine the shapes of letters from a sentence… when your sigil is very specific and a short term goal.

Use your own personal symbols when… you want the magic to be connected to you, when it is personal.

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I still want to do this! It is a few years later and I have done reiki classes and put work into improving other skills before starting a practice around it - I’m thinking the best way to run this is through a private discord server- if you’re into this idea or know anyone who might be please interact and directly message me :)

Okay Real Talk: Who Wants Spiritual Healing and Personalized Magic?

After long mediatation and consideration over my path and future spiritually, I have had an epiphany of sorts of what I’d like to do in order to marry my day job and magical practice into one daily happening. In order to accomplish this I’m going to need to put over a year’s worth of planning and practice into making it work and I’m hoping I can have some help from this community! I’m looking to try and practice and perform distance healing for anyone interested in multiple formats and settings. I’m going to come up with a few ideas but I’m also open to suggestions! I’m thinking that if I can get enough people interested in participating and helping me get better I could create something of a newsletter or subscription based package that would be used for long distance interaction. Things like guided meditations, specific tools involved, self care practices and more. I currently work in an environment where I am hands on with clients and already in a position to provide energy and reiki healing and although I currently don’t, I’d like to hone these skills with this community to prepare myself to start!

So just to clarify, these are the things I’d like to improve and work on:

Reiki / Energy healing

One on one consultations

Tarot readings

Sigil creation

Customizing practice for indivual needs

Guiding meditations and relaxation

Aiding in self care and spiritual growth

Things that I am not interested in developing:

ASMR videos

Impersonal content produced for masses

Guides or pamphlets with generalized information or tools

A personal ‘brand’ or business plan spread across social media to get all the likes

I’m really looking for this to be personal and intimate. I’m planning on including this as add on services when I’m working hands on with clients in the future (like during a massage or facial treatment) and I really want to do this for the rest of my life but I know it’s going to take work and practice.

Anyone with interest, ideas, help, or guidance at all PLEASE message me, like this so I know I can message you, and reblog to spread the word. I might create a discord server or a group somewhere where we can all be a community together and brainstorm and work on this. Maybe even a side tumblr? Again, it’s uncharted terrritory for me and I’d love any suggestions or ideas even if it’s ways we can stay connected.

Of course I’m going to do what I can for free and make content to be critiqued by anyone interested as a starting point, but having a full time day job, freelance side gigs, and a healthy functioning routine means at some point I’m going to have to charge. I’m thinking of keeping it a ‘pay what you can/donation’ policy thought because I hate money in general and it’s hard for me to charge anyone for anything.

tl;dr: If you’re interested in free/donation distance healing and guided spiritual growth and self care and would like to help someone hone their skills as a healer please like, reblog, and message me!

Thanks again for reading my wall of text 😅