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♒️ new moon in aquarius ritual✨

📆 in 2019, the february new moon is on the 04th (in Denver, CO; double-check for a more precise time and date for your time zone.)

🌑 new moons are an opportunity to release the things that are holding you back begin new chapters; this is the time in the moon cycle for launching new projects as we are given burst of energy and fresh initiative.

♒️ the aquarian moon (and sun) brings forth new acquaintances and social endeavors, a risk-taker’s attitude, and the urge to break free of the restrictions we set for ourselves in the Capricorn season.

🕯 the focus of this ritual is to use the detached aquarian mindset to break any negative cycles that may be prohibiting advancement, then dream up some big and bright ideas that examining the bigger picture can draw out. it is broken into two parts; a knotting meditation and an exercise in self-expression/direction.

☝️part one: the mala📿

💎 step 1: acquire some gemstone beads. traditionally, a mala uses 108 round 8mm beads, but you can really do whatever you like. don’t get too stressed about the little things if the significance isn’t relevant to you and your practice. i used aquamarine because that’s the stone that i personally most relate to aquarius and most closely matched my intentions but feel free to use other beads. some other aquarian stones include:

amethyst

celestite

chalcedony (blue or purple)

clear quartz

garnet

selenite (to represent the moon, but it’s hard to find selenite beads so i recommend just keeping a piece near you while you knot!)

✂️ step 2: acquire the rest of the materials to knot a necklace. you will need:

string - i use Nylon because it’s convenient. if you use silk, please stretch it before you knot it or all the efforts you put into getting your knots against the beads will be for nothing.

a guru bead - this is a larger bead that goes at the bottom of the garland, it serves as an ending place for your repetitions.

a tassel - this goes under the guru bead and is mostly decorative as far as i know. these last two will not be used in the ritual part of the spell but are the traditional way to finish a mala.

🎧 step 3: create a comfortable and secure space. gather all of your beading supplies and whatever else you need to relax. i make a pile of crystals to draw in focus and energy (i also added the other aquarian crystals that i mentioned above) and sit under the shelf they’re on. light some incense, put on some background noise, and take a moment to ground yourself into the present reality.

🤲 step 4a: start beading. if you’re totally unfamiliar with bead knotting, i’d watch some youtube videos first, but it really is a simple technique once you get the hang of the motion. tie a knot towards one end of your length of string, then slide a bead allllll the way down. tie another of the same knot, and slide another bead. repeat until you have 108 (or whatever number you intend on knotting) beads. tie the two ends together, finish with a guru bead and tassel.

✨step 4b: enchantment. the reason i chose to make a mala rather than enchanting something i bought or already owned was to use the knotting technique to help repeat my mantras; in order to enter a deeper meditative state and literally weave my intentions between every bead. by the end, you are left with jewelry that you can use to call upon the purpose you program into it by simply wearing it. i split the knots up amongst four mantras, so i ended up repeating each one 27 times rather than 108 of the same intention, but feel free to pick just one or use different intentions altogether! these were my intentions:

i release all destructive thoughts, patterns, and relationships.

i detach from situations in order to see the broader essence.

i have expanded perception in order to clearly visualize my ideas.

i easily and effortlessly communicate my thoughts.

step 5: wear your necklace for part two!

✌️part two: the vision board🔮

i chose to make a digital vision board, but this can be done physically as well- i’ll give a few tips for both.

👁 step 1: decide on your vision. what’s your vision board going to illustrate? i decided to re-do my business’ vision to give myself a more solid direction for the rebranding process, but you can do this for anything that you want. some ideas i’m coming up with off the top of my head:

the “you” you want to work towards being

future dream home/wedding/life/etc

how you’d like to redecorate your room/office

ideas for a project you’re starting

📸 step 2: compile pictures. find a good selection of images that represent different elements in your overall vision. you can do this online (WeHeartIt is the best!) and save them to a download folder or print them out to have physical versions, or cut out images from magazines!

⏳ step 3: organize and re-organize them! take the time to put the images into a good layout, even if it takes a few shots. if you’re gluing images by hand, it’s often easier to go at it as more free-form and less boxy; because not all your images will fit together perfectly. for the tech witches, open whatever photo editing program you’re most comfortable with. i believe gimp is a free software, but i use photoshop. open up a document and import the images you downloaded. i didn’t create the template, you can find it HERE.

✨ step 4: charge (& display) your vision. all this work is for nothing if you just let your vision gather dust or get lost in your files. put it to use; physically by hanging it in your room/office, or on your altar to manifest. if you went the digital route, make it wallpaper size for your phone or computer, or make a private tumblr post and reblog to charge! find some way to give your vision purpose in order for it to be realized.

happy new moon! 🌑♒️📿💎💙💨

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📈business growth & success spell jar✨

📆timing

best performed on a Thursday, or while the moon is in capricorn (or both- on 01/31/2019)

🍃herbs to obtain

basil - business success, prosperity, luck

bay leaves - success, wishes

cinnamon - wealth, luck, success

cloves - business success, prosperity

thyme - luck

ginger - business success, prosperity

mint - success, prosperity

sage - fulfillment of wishes

lemon Balm - success

💎crystals to obtain

citrine - abundance, success

green aventurine - prosperity, growth

topaz - business success

tiger eye - luck

💨incense to light

frankincense - success

bergamot - business success

patchouli - growth

🃏tarot cards / significators

the chariot or sun

king or 9 of pentacles

✨other items to consider

gold or green glitter

stars

ladders

soil

things that relate to your business (i drew a sigil on one of my biz cards and threw it in)

📿instructions

gather as many ingredients/components as you see fit (or can readily obtain, don’t feel pressured to use everything! i listed so many to give a good selection to choose from) as well as the jar itself, and light the incense if you choose to smoke the room.

add the powders and herbs to your jar- as you add each spell component, either verbally or mentally express your intention for each ingredient. ie “cloves ensure my business grows”.

place your crystals on top to try to avoid burying them in the herbs.

add in larger items like tarot cards and seal the jar.

place in the room or office that you do the most work for your business, or near another item that represents the business you’re focusing on to manifest over time.

special thanks to my cat mochi for modeling in the cover photo

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💰ABUNDANCE spell bowl💸✨

well, school is starting up again and the holidays are over… so that means less hours. the government shutdown has left my household with one less income and i’m working on starting up several side projects which need start-up funding. in order to bring all the money vibes to me, i’ve decided to incorporate a prosperity bowl into my morning altar practice! the concept of the bowl (and why it’s not a spell jar or bottle) is to continually add to it as often as possible- to keep the income flowing.

📆Timing

best performed on a Thursday, or while the moon is in Taurus.

🧪Components

Crystals💎

citrine - prosperity and money

pyrite - attracting abundance

nephrite jade - manifestation

peridot - encourages luck and money

sunstone - positive action, energy, luck

Herbs🌿

basil - attracting luck and money

cinnamon - success and luck

mint - prosperity

lemon balm - success

marjoram - money

poppy seeds - prosperity and abundance

thyme - luck and attraction

Aromas💨

bergamot - success, money, prosperity

orange - money and luck

patchouli - prosperity, attraction, luck

Et Cetera🕯

King of Pentacles

shiny coins, bills (don’t leave larger bills in the bowl, but having them for their added energy is encouraged)

🔮Process

Light money/prosperity incense of your choice (see aromas above as well). I used a “Money Magic” herbal blend from my local metaphysical store but stick or cone incense work just as well! (TIP: if you use charcoal and a shell, don’t put it on paper bills like I did… that shit gets hot! I moved it to the top of a mason jar filled with coins after the photo.)

Add the herbs and crystals to the bowl, while stating their intentions one at a time.

Find a tarot deck you don’t use and pull the King of Pentacles, place this in the bowl as well.

Add a few coins to the bowl; I like to start off with a few shiny pennies and add bigger coins at later dates.

Leave this bowl on your altar for continual use! I light more prosperity incense and add pyrite beads and/or more coins every other day or so.

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here’s the playlist for my january readings for the second half of the month. three tarot cards and an elemental oracle card for further guidance.

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ORACLE READINGS ON SALE

heya, i’m currently in the process of starting an etsy business, working less days due to college finals, and dealing with some unexpected medical finances related to my kittens, so I could definitely use a little extra cash!

i’ve made about a dozen malas in the last month, and i’ll be adding them to my etsy as soon as some “finishing touches” are placed in my mailbox. but until then, i have many multicard oracle spreads for sale and i’d really appreciate some customers!

if you would like to purchase a reading, please visit my etsy: GemStonedShorty. Use coupon code ‘TUMBLR15′ for 15% any reading through November 20th.

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09.10.17 // math lecture notes ft. an old pic of my fave drink!! let the uni begin~

with the start of the new school year, please remember that your health is of utmost importance and also that you know yourself best. if anything is making you feel uncomfortable or anxious, etc., please try to talk to someone and to hopefully get the concern resolved asap. never feel as though your feelings are unimportant because everyone is different, just because you see others unaffected, doesn’t mean your concern is any less significant!! and so, with that, I wish you all a fantastic school year ahead and best of luck on all your studies!! 💕💕

🎧: when the wind blows - yoona // ig: kaiistudies

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some review for bio next year!!

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The first step is acceptance, and this is me saying that i have a problem. All I’ve done ever since school ended is sleep and watch netflix, which is definitely not what i had planned for this summer. So in order to break out of this cycle of laziness I have decided to participate in the 100 days of productivity challenge. Today is day 1, wish me luck!  

[1/100 days of productivity]

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Types of Students as Cozy Locations to Study

Library: Redbull and snacks during every study session, goes to bed late but still manages to get to class on time, comfortable sweatshirts and leggings, always stressed about workload grades, uses one binder for everything but always knows where to find things, needs a nap but ever takes them.

Museum: Listens to Lo-fi study music, headphones always in, kanken backpacks, mustard yellow sweaters with doc martens, starts papers the day their due, always writes with a pencil, carries a sketchbook everywhere but still cover their lecture notes with doodles, isn’t worried about grades.

Cafe:  has matching stationary,  long study sessions with friends, new pens that glid on the page, a laptop is covered with stickers, always is early to class with an iced coffee, brand new textbooks for each term

Book Store: creased book spines, hot coffee with cream, rain tapping on the windows, early mornings with gray skies, leather bags, black pens, always shows up with dark circles, messy buns.

Park: warm afternoons and brights skies, doodles on the margins of every paper, always carries a reusable water bottle, uses motivational quotes unironically, worn out converse, walks to help relax before a test.

Classroom: neat handwriting, color-coded notes with new highlighters, sharp pencils, black coffee only,  button-ups and comfortable skirts, very competitive,  quiet afternoons with classical music, loves ted talks, homework always turned in early.

Bed: prefers hot chocolate over coffee, doesn’t take notes, wears pajamas as much as possible, messy handwriting in quick cursive, always late but prepared, knows when to take a break and relax,  asleep by nine pm but, sleeps through their eight am classes except for the midterm and the final.

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back to college, back to chemistry

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❝what exactly are you here for?❞

❝to see with eyes unclouded by hate.❞

i recently had the pleasure of seeing my first studio ghibli movie: princess mononoke! the art style was so beautiful and i loved the message that there is not always a clear villain or hero— more than one cause can be just 🐺 (featuring a gorgeous san/ashitaka illustration by @sorscia)

from my studygram: vintagemidnight

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24.6.18 // studygram: alimastudies

lets all ignore the fact that i spelt chlorofluorocarbon wrong and i couldn’t be bothered to redo it 😅 

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sad summer’s ending, but happy to go home soon :’)

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moodboard: p l a n n i n g

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omg i’m also a gemini rising & aries moon!! except i’m a taurus sun 🦋🔮

this is so late sorrrrrrry <3

but fuck ya! my best friend is a taurus sun, i fuck wit y'all bulls

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My bullet journal spread from last week :) I’ve been really loving baby pink for January 💕