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I’d like to return, to magic, to practice to the community I have gathered. It’s been so long I’m unsure I know how. The promises I couldn’t keep and the things I lost, I was different before and back then.

I’m so untethered and lost…

With my whole being,

Psychopomp.

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There is a demand for third spaces in the United States but nobody goes out and creates them. Where im from I’d go to my neighbor for a missing egg, we’d have lunch together in the summers, the lady down the street watched me when my mom got sick. Where I live in California now I can’t even name my neighbors, I don’t even know what they look like.

You demand a third space and a community but treat the librarians like shit, undervalue our educational systems and shame public gathering. I use the MEETUP app right now to find local events and I hope you guys try to do so as well.

There is strength in community, and weakness in division, and our country is torn to shreds at the moment.

there needs to be a cultural shift in america like im not talking about culture war bullshit i mean the average american needs to learn to care about their community and the rest of the world and not be a self-absorbed asshole with a "fuck you i got mine" attitude.

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We have seen 46 presidents not including him, there will be many more after him.

Reminder that the orange Cheeto man is not worth your life. We are not doomed. Our human rights will not immediately evaporate into thin air. Most things that Trump does can likely be undone in the next presidency, and there WILL be a next presidency. As much as he likes to think he's a dictator with unlimited power, he is not. That's not the way our system works, thankfully.

Reminder that the suicide hotline number in the US is 988. You can also contact The Trevor Project. This election is NOT worth your life, I promise you.

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Also! Block me right now if your only response to today is “oh no I’m so sad, time to hex the government” because be soooo for real right now.

That is NOT going to work. I don’t care what you’ve deluded yourself into thinking. Hexing the government, cursing the president all that is performative activism. End of story.

If you want to do something meaningful with your practice send out blessings to your local community that is being hurt by this elections outcome. Preform a grief ritual or Self love on yourself.

But then get out there and join your local activism group, start educating yourself on LOCAL issues, start learning about how you can help within your power and making an impact. I’m so sick of the performative nonsense. You’re using people’s fear for views and likes and it’s sick.

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In light of recent developments in the United States executive branch I want to say this,

Use this time to cultivate community. Cultivate mutual aid and support. We live in a divided times, even as queer people/women/practitioners we are divided and that is what gives them power.

If you don’t keep up with politics have a convicted felon, with pending cases, 2 impeachments, and multiple bankruptcies as our president.

Use today to grieve. But don’t give up hope. I love America, I love my culture and I love the land I grew up on. I will not stand idly by and see the promise of America destroyed. This will be a long four years. But remember VOTE, vote in your local elections, even the smallest ones they add up. Use your voice educate yourself and others IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

Our fight is not over yet ❤️

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Dear American Followers,

One of the most monumental and historic elections our country has ever face is coming up fast. (November 5th, 2024) And while I tend to keep politics out of this blog I do feel the need to remind you that

Witchcraft & Magic is inherently political.

And if you think you’ll be able to keep on living how you’d like, practicing what you’d like, when you’d like as a practitioner or pagan, you are wrong. If project 2025 comes into action there’s alot at risk. If you are over the age of 18, GO VOTE. Register to vote NOW.

Educate yourself and understand that a third part vote is not going to help anyone. Neither is abstaining. Your sexist grandmother is the one going out to vote. Your racist teacher is, so is your classist boss. Don’t let their voice be the only one heard.

Even if you are not yet eligible to vote still EDUCATE YOURSELF. I am genuinely afraid of what is to come for the country I love, and I hope with all my heart you get out there and vote against Trump and the disgusting values he represents.

And if you are upset with my for posting this, you don’t understand the history of magic. Especially the kind I practice. Being a practitioner in and of itself is political and is a rebellious act. You can’t ignore the mundane world.

All my love,

Psychopomp.

RESOURCES BELOW:

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The Salmon of Knowledge (An Bradán Feasa) from Irish mythology. Pen drawing.

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Okay folks let’s talk-

So so tired of Non-Americans trying to erase the identities of Americans. In particular European-Americans (Americans with European heritage).

We are still here. Our cultures are still here. It is not a monolith. You can’t ignore YOUR history by invalidating ours. Your countries played a part in the colonization process of these lands. You are not blameless.

I linked below the entire post from @Therootcircle on Insta I think EVERYONE should be reading it. And read the comments too.

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A sketch of a nearby barrow. There is a children’s graveyard associated with it (the small stones you see); since stillborn or unbaptized children could not be buried on hallowed ground, in a proper cemetery, people in Ireland in 18-19 centuries buried their stillborn and unbaptized babies themselves. Such improvised unofficial graveyards were normally located in church ruins, on ring forts or on barrows, that is, in spaces that were vernacularly considered sacred / liminal.

This one has a very peaceful vibe in life. I like to think that whoever lies there looks after these children ‘entrusted’ to them.

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Your mother wouldn’t approve…

Of how my mother raised me…

But I do…

I finally do….

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During scare season I get incredibly busy and the haunt is pretty much my entire life. Would yall be interested in small stories or antidotes about what’s going on there?

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Story Time!!

I work for a very large haunted house. A while ago our wardrobe trailer burnt down from an arsonist(?)

I was thinking about it now and we fire proof the entire thing now with fire proof paint, and we’re extremely careful nowadays. Butttt we put Brigid’s crosses in our homes to stop them from burning down so why not put on in my trailer.

As the lead I get to decorate lol so I’m super excited! I have to use all my wall space so it’s gonna be painted on I think. The lead makeup artist is also a witch so I’m not worried about anyone getting upset with it, considering when the trailer burnt down the only thing left untouched and unburnt was a doll and they asked him to cleanse and bless it 🤣

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Practitioners Busy During Samhain, how do you celebrate?

It’s almost that time of year again and I’m getting ready for Haunt Season. Since my Haunt runs through Samhain and I am both a scare actor and the costumer I don’t get to really celebrate my favorite fire festival.

Any suggestions? What do yall do?

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I just spent the week back on my ancestors ranch, I’ll be catching up soon with clients and requests. It was a much needed reset.

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Show me your magical pets! Here’s mine💙

His name is The Count…like Dracula….

All my love!

Psychopomp.

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Mundane Magic!

Magic in your food

Color magic in your clothes

Glamour magic in your makeup or when you wash your face

Magical showers

Charms on my keys

Sigils in my shoes

Prayers of thanks to my goddess at green lights

Stirring my coffee with intention

Witchy podcasts while I drive/work/clean

Cleaning my house = cleansing

Sharing my meals with my ancestors and spirits

Listening to witchy music

Braiding my hair

For better ideas and more in depth information I recommend this book!

what do busy witches do to feel connected to their practice? i feel like i have so much to do in a day that i rarely have time for research, nevertheless magick. any advice?