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By martinpodt

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Strange wings that didn’t stir the air.

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Energy Cleansing!

Energy Cleansing Through Cleaning!

Have you been feeling down? Too tired to get up and do things. Or that no matter how much normal witch-y cleansing you do, there is always something going on? Well, from my experiences, running around with a broom or vacuum smacking those dirt away really helps!

Here are some ways I clean up the energies in my house. If you have any additions add them on! I’d love to hear them and I’m sure others would love it too!

Vacuuming - Oh the smell of a room after it’s been vacuumed. Cleaner but also a little empty. Vacuuming is a good “lets whip the slate clean of everything”. It sucks up the energies in your home leaving it clean and blank.  After a good vacuuming is a perfect time to do some home blessings and protections!

Sweeping - Banishing! Now go go go, the broom shrieks as you brush away dirt and old leaves. Sweeping is a perfect way to banish energies. Not suck them up and get ride of them. Oh no, banish them. Forcibly remove them from your place cuz those nastiest aren’t allowed to stay around. You can also put charms on the broom so it lays down goodness as it banishes the not so good stuff.

Window Cleaning - Opening the mind to inspiration and clear thinking. Whipping away the muck from the windows allows the home to be charged and energy flow in smoothly. It also can bring in more inspiration and clearer intuition. 

Cleaning The dishes - Time to help harmony move around. Spreading love and charm with eat spoon, plate, and bowls. Allowing fulfillment of the stomach and the soul! Wipe away the muck of the day, and bring in time to for better days!

That’s all I can think of right now. But all of these simple things are great ways to move away from the past and start a fresh slate. After or while you clean is a perfect time to light some warm comfy smells. Good luck with you happy cleansing!

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This Teardrop Labradorite has the most beautiful shine 🌈✨

Instagram – hillaryelis 🍃

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Created by the wonderful and talented @mxcharley ! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvIvUTanQPy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a2u301k0ubdp

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Yeap, it’s one of those posts...

Alright here we go, I wasn’t going to do this but… I guess I gotta. I’m starting to delve back into the world of tarot and herbalism and whatnot, and my dashboard is just not seeing any of that kind of content at the moment.  Constantly using tumblr’s search function to find stuff to reblog is sort of a nightmare, and definitely doesn’t feel like I’m “engaging with the community”.

So!  Please like and/or reblog if you post/blog about any of the following:

Divination imagery, especially tarot.  I’m not averse to non-image-based posts but uhh… due to the nature of my main blog I see a lot of fanfic there and honestly text-heavy posts just get to be A Lot when they’re constant on my dash, so if your divination posts are quite visual rather than wordy, that’s a big bonus!

Herbalism, traditional/herbal medicines, or plant-based magick.  Again, bonus points for imagery.

Witchy aesthetics, super bonus points if they appeal to the masculine.  A lot of the witchy aesthetics I see are very femme-oriented, which is understandable given the site we’re on, but as an agender person I definitely would appreciate some dude!witch aesthetics from time to time as well.

Nature aesthetics!  Plants, landscapes and scenery, whatever.

Or if you just want me to check out your blog and see if it aligns with my interests, I guess.  I’m still a lil babby when it comes to these things, so there may be areas and practices that interest me that I’ve not discovered yet.

Important note:  I am an adult in my mid-late 20s.  If you’re a minor, and interacting with adults online makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe (even just having one follow you) just pass on by; I certainly don’t want to make anybody uncomfortable.

This is a sideblog, and I do want to keep my dashboard mostly-main relevant, so I might be picky about who I do and don’t follow in order to maintain that.  It also means I won’t be following back from this blog; my main is a fandom/personal/art space and I don’t really want to “mix” the two publicly, but you can feel free to clarify whether a certain person was “me” or not if you like.  You can probably do the maths there yourself though, given the info here.

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Connecting to witchcraft again ~✨🌹

This for the people who maybe don’t feel as interested in witchcraft as they used to and what to get back into it. Maybe you’ve tried doing a deep dive into all things witchcraft and came out disappointed. 

Firstly ✨🌹

Maybe you need to actually dedicate some time to your craft. ✨

In order to actually get good at something or get back into something, you need to actually practice it and if its important enough to you. It could be time to stop reblogging and scrolling through witchy posts and actually put some things to the test.  

Maybe you’re in a lull 🌹

Literally, a lull is a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

Magically, though, it’s a time where you can’t do something because energetically you’re tired. This is completely normal! Everyone has these energetic collapses, and anything really can energetically stunt you. Stress, anxiety, your emotions in general, burning yourself out, etc. Maybe you’re out of practice and that caused you to have a lull.

For me, lulls are something I just completely pull myself out of. Instead, I typically implement small witchy things into my daily life. 

Take care of your health ✨

Whether it be physical, mental, you need to take care of your health! This can have a massive effect on the flow of energy, how motivated you feel, how spells work for you, etc. It controls a lot.   

Look into yourself rather than others 🌹

When looking for magical healing, we often look to others and what they are doing. we may forget that we are different people and we have different needs. I think that it’s a good start to find help, but you shouldn't rely on someone else to tell you what to do.

Start at the beginning - go back to the basics ✨🌹

Meditation ✨

I think that most people would say that mediation is a good foundation for a practice. I would say that it really helps you be more present and calmer. It seriously will give your brain a break and its great. It’s the only thing that I've found that does that for me. (and I’m literally the easily distracted person ever) You don’t even have to do it every day starting out, because it will be super hard getting into it. I listen to guided ones otherwise I get super distracted. I use Headspace and its great! They have a mediation for like everything! They have 10 meditations that are free, but if you want access to more then you would have to pay for a subscription. If you are a student though, you can get it for $9.99 for a whole year of Headspace okay so this sounded sponsored as heck but it wasn’t lollll

Maybe look over the types of witches/basics of witchcraft again🌹

Starting over is never a bad thing, not to mention it can be a good way to find a new practice. Having a “beginners mindset” is always good. Keep in mind, that you will never be at a place where there is absolutely nothing new for you to learn! You could look back into sigils, everyday witchcraft, the elements, crystals, spell types, the energy points, casting a circle.  

that being said Don’t rely on outside sources like Tumblr to build your practice completely  ✨

Yea sure Tumblr is a great resource for information and for me it is super useful, but it is your responsibility to take information and then somehow adapt it to you and your needs (but this is just my opinion, take this with a grain of salt)

Lastly ✨🌹

Once you finally have gotten more connected to your practice again, don’t spread yourself thin! ✨

What I mean by this is, if you do readings don’t do too many because you’re excited, or don’t take on to many spells….don’t overextend yourself. 

Start small implement a morning or night ritual! 🌹

It can be either or both! if you need help coming up with one specifically for yourself, feel free to message me and we can think of something together. 

Some Extra Things ✨🌹

These are things to spice up your practice, maybe if you just need something more to do. 

Finding a new path of witchcraft to focus on!✨

It could be that you just aren’t connected to the path you are on

Buy a witchy book 🌹

Books like The Green Witch by Arin Murphy, Basic Witches by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman, The Witch’s Book of Self-Care by Arin Murphy, Wicca By Harmony Nice.

Find a group of witches ✨

Online or otherwise! Tumblr is crawling with witches looking for a community maybe contact one of them to create one! even me tbh!

Possibly get a mentor(s) 🌹

Sometimes having someone who holds you accountable and checks into your progress can make you want to do good! It could be very good for productivity! 

Incorporate what you love in your mundane life into your magical life!  ✨

ex) tea, technology, books, music, journaling, video games ( one that I incorporate is animal crossing etc. 

Sometimes its fun to have a witchy idol!  🌹

What I mean by this is a character from maybe a cartoon that was a witch or someone that has powers! I’ve heard of people using Hermione, Elaine from the Love Witch, Akko, Sucy, Lotte, and Diana from Little Witch Academia. Recently, I’ve been finding inspiration in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the witches in it just seem too cool!

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All I want in life is for someone to sit on the front porch with me and watch thunderstorms.

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When you’re trying to motivate yourself, appreciate the fact that you’re even thinking about making a change. And as you move forward, allow yourself to be good enough.

(via purplebuddhaquotes)

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gentle reminders for when you relapse

- forgive yourself, it’s not your fault

- you’re doing your best and I’m proud of you

- try to do activities that match the opposite of your emotions

- see yourself from an outside perspective, like what you would say if your friend was in your situation

- focus on your health, like keeping hydrated

- if you could heal before, you can heal again

- it doesn’t feel like it, but this is only temporary

- you’re doing well, you are loved and you are growing from this

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ALSO I came back to like 5,000+ new followers since I left?!

Ya’ll are life. Thank you so much lol <3

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I’ve been on a hell of a hiatus

And I’m not back, per se, as active as I was when I started. I went through a rough couple of months working 12 hour shifts and just crying so much. I couldn’t focus on this blog or tarot at all, or anything creative. And it’s busy season at my new job, because yes I left the old hellscape I was working in. And hey, I really like this job, for once, even when it is busy. So~ I’m here. I’m thinking about my creativity and tarot and things I used to love and participate in so much. I’m trying to be present. I hope my small posts every once in a while bring joy <3

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Rituals

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The Atlantic Wall, Cliffs of Moher Ireland [OC] [4032x3024] - snika809

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“Awake. Be the witness of your thoughts. You are what observes, not what you observe.”

— Gautama Buddha (via goodreadss)