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Studying With Care

I think there's a shift happening in the way people study magic, and overall it's a good shift. This is the move towards more careful and compassionate study, towards being respectful of things like closed practices and oppressed cultures. This is a good thing, generally speaking!

However.

I notice people seem to take a very black and white approach to this. If it's not okay to just take whatever we want from whomever we like, then it's only okay to use what's existent within a strict system we know we have access to, or vague non-categorized spellwork that stays firmly within the bounds of "non-religious" practices. If a practice is closed to us, that means we aren't allowed to so much as look at it, read about it, or think about it. If an author has questionable or outdated opinions on a subject or in a certain book, that means their entire body of work is useless and not worth looking into.

This is an extremely tiresome and limiting way to study any subject, but I think it's especially sad to see such an attitude within the realm of spirituality, a field of study that relies so much on experience and personal growth.

So here's some advice from a lifelong student of these things: Yes, learn the boundaries, be respectful, listen to the feedback and critiques of others. But do not cower in a corner and flagellate yourself. Just because something is closed for you to practice does not mean you are not allowed to read about it. Just because an author uses outdated language or had a questionable moral compass does not mean they never knew what they were talking about. The point of discussing concepts like cultural appropriation or the questionable history of certain practices isn't to wall ourselves off in safe little gardens where we can be certain we'll never offend anyone, the point is to expand our horizons and be better people, which by some people's reasoning is the entire point of a magical or spiritual practice in the first place!

Do background checks on authors. Compare texts. Question the word of strangers. Practice things for yourself, and if you find you've been practicing something incorrectly, or inappropriately, adjust accordingly. Learn and grow and do not limit yourself for fear of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. The point is not to avoid mistakes, it's to use them as learning opportunities.

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Seeing a pagan say "your God doesn't exist", and "my gods" in the same sentence doesn't work!!!!

All gods exist or none of them do. And if they all exist, then it's okay if you only follow some, and not all. If none of them exist then that's that.

But don't go telling others what they do and don't believe, or even what they can and can't believe in.

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Hello there 🌞

I'm so so sorry for late feedback

So your spirit guides and ancestors reading was really very comforting the messages were really sweet yet honest yup you were right about new beginning and everything you said

Thankyou for your time and efforts ❣️

And so sorry for late feedback

Thanks for the feedback ☺️

Good luck

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Woah that sounds like it can and should apply for my main job. If it's my main job then I'm still discovering what I really, really want, where I belong to so I can devote myself to it and enjoy the career because I definitely hate doing something I don't enjoy. Also still on the way to figure out emotional stuffs since I'm absolutely a beginner when it comes to feelings. Uh I don't have a great connection to my family I'm kinda the black sheep so uh the talking and getting advice part is pretty complicated... But I'm glad to know I'm in control of the situation, that means I've improved :)

Thank you for the reading :) 💛 have a nice day!

Thanks for the feedback 💛💛

Have a nice day as well!!

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Hello, how are you doing? Hope you're doing well :)

Can I ask for a free reading? If you don't mind, of course. Thing is, I need to get a job now, a part time one, I need to study but also need to pay off a huge debt, probably gonna take me years to remove it completely from my life haha... But I can't bring myself to find one. I'm scared. And I can't really point out why or how to fix it. Yeah I have many traumas and wounds but I am still figuring things out so I think I can really use some help here. Can you please give me your advice on how to help myself to overcome this situation? Or to make this next part time job more bearable, considering I might need to stick with it for a long time... Whichever question you feel more comfortable answering :) It's ok if you don't want to answer though.

Thank you. Have a nice day ahead!

Hello there)💛

So to overcome this whole situation here's what I got:

Opening this is a Queen of Cups. First of all you need to strictly figure out what you want. It's easy to get lost and overwhelmed when a lot is going on in your life. This message is the first one here and it's worth following, to progress to the next stages. What is most important is that she joins consciousness to feeling. She knows what she wants and will take the steps necessary to get it. Yet she acts always with an awareness of love. Being able to connect to one's emotions and feelings is important here. A family also has a role, so perhaps talking it out with them, maybe getting an advice.Now you have gathered all the materials, collected all thoughts and now you're ready for the next step - action. The decisions you have established before are nothing unless being put to use. When taking up a job, it should be something you can put your mind to and actually receive some enjoyment from. Because here the message is actually being indulged in your work and having to care about the work itself and not only focus on the outcome. Because focusing on the finish line can actually slow our progress in the present time. Next the cards show you being in control of the situation. Some contradictions may fall on your shoulders but you will be able control them, could be related to you part time job or to the overall plan to reach your goal.

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First of all THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND ENERGY!!

second of all WOW YOUR READING WAS REALLY NICE I REALLY LIKED THE READING YOU GAVE ME HOPEFULLY WHAT U SAID WAS TRUE❤️❔️

Take care thankyou 💓

I'm happy to help ☺️❤️

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Hello how are you?

What did your eat today?

May I please ask you how does S view me ?

And how does S friend group view me as?

Thank you 😊 I am A

Take care💚💛💚

Hello A) a bit sleep deprived but I also had cheesecake today so I'm happy

S sees you as someone of a very creative nature. You can make a masterpiece out of the things you have in front of you. You're hardworking. You work tirelessly to achieve your goal and that mesmerizes S. With the effort you put into you work you grow yourself as well. Also S sees you as someone who withdraws sometimes into your little house, not letting anybody know what you're thinking.

And the friend group views you as a very grounded and down to earth person in general (queen and king of pentacles together? What a coincidence). You may give off the vibes of a motherly person to them, who loves to take care of others. To them you are straightforward and know what you want in life. Like the King of Pentacles, you're rich with your past experiences where you came back as a victor, and achieved whatever you were striving for.

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Hi!hope you’re having a wonderful day!

My question:What does this year has in store for me in love?

Initials:J. N💕

Hello)) 💛

I see that for the remaining of the year there doesn't seem to be big love and relationship perspectives. If you happen to be in a relationship, then a series of quarrels are coming up. They don't look like something too serious. If you're not in a relationship, then you will need to come to terms with yourself, figure out what you want on an emotional level. What makes you happy, what doesn't and what you look for in a relationship. And I see you reaching the understanding with your own needs and wants and at the end you will be more open to what's to come in the next year

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Hey, I am S. Thank you so so much again for the reading. It was really informative and provided insight to the question I have asked. I truly appreciate that you allow me to ask you for another reading again! ☺️💕

Have a nice day!

Thanks for the feedback, love ☺️ happy to hear that

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hey!! this is my feedback!

i really appreciate you for your time and energy!<3

the reading made a lot of sense i wont mention details here but the reading resonated with what i've been experiencing a lot!

thankyou for the reading.

Thanks sm for the feedback 🥰

It gives me inspiration to work further)

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hey! can I ask you how will my upcoming days be like? is it self focused or love or education?

-suchana

(also sorry for the inconvenience)

Hello suchana) 🌞

I see you maturing in your emotional sense, getting to know what you truly desire and actually establishing perhaps new to reach that. But at first you'll have to understand your own thoughts, your fears and worries, also see over some areas in your life which lack emotion and interest (perhaps you've been burn out from some activity? Here ask yourself what bores you, what doesn't interest you anymore. Could be greatly connected to your job). You will need to make a choice. What do you keep in your life and what do you leave behind and get rid of?

Here I get strong notions of being connected to love life (though it doesn't have to, could be more connected family life), the Lovers card present, with King and Queen of Cups together. What a rare view. At the end you will figure out and will settle with what you want further.

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Hi Sunny could have a reading from my Guides? My initials are N.V.W. Thank you!!

Hello) 💛

I see that you could be going through some stuff in your life, which made you put your walls up, become more stiff to protect yourself. A lot of emotion is present in this reading. And here the advise is to acknowledge what you feel (almost rationalize even), and keep moving. There is peace waiting for you in the other side of the lake, a better one. The one of hope and inspiration for the future

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Hi! I(hp) would like to know what will happen between me and my ex (ft).

Iam a taurus and he is a piscies

Hello)

I see you two bringing your communication to a pause, at least for now. You need a break from each other. You could be even guarding yourselves from each other, bringing your walls up. But looking further down the line I see you two coming to your terms and a great chance of you continuing your communication as friends or leaving this relationship on a pleasant note, but still in touch w each other

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Hey Sunny🧡💛🌞

Initials- NM, capricorn sun

Love my ques is-

`♥︎``~What Major changes are coming for me in August? 🌄🏞

Hello NM)

If you have a project in mind, be it started or not, now you will find the strength to continue, despite fear and emotions strain. You are granted this energy to follow your goal till the end and while working on it you will feel joyous and contempt. Perhaps before you felt the need to suppress your emotion while working in this, since it wasn't the most pleasant thing. It looks to me as if all the little things you did will be put together as one and used further to guide you in your life. By the end of this you will reach the stability and unity of an Emperor.

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Oh wow. Thank you so SO much!!! I wasn't expecting such a detailed reading at all. Wow it made me so happy! 🙈 Thank you SO much for all the extra details you've provided. It's way more than what I thought I'd receive! Honestly can't thank you enough! I'm so glad that I got a positive answer in the reading, and then to top it all the details you've provided help me so much to ease my mind with the entire process. I must've read the reading 10 times already 😊 I'm genuinely so thankful to you 🙏

Happy to hear that)) hope everything goes well for you 🧡

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Hello, how are you? Can I have a free reading please? I wanted to know if anytime in future I would be able to legally change my name? My last name to be precise. And if possible by when? I want to do that coz I want to distance myself from my biological family.

Thing is it is extremely difficult to change your name in my country, even after marriage, or for any other reason. It's a very, very long, hard and tedious process. I know only one person in my whole entire, friends, family and colleagues included, who changed her name after marriage, rest everyone just goes as it is. I don't think I'll be able to change my last name anytime in near future, but if you could please tell if it's possible down the line maybe in distant future?

Thanks so much for this opportunity! I'm C, sun sign sag.

Hello C! I'd happily do a reading for you to help as much as I can. Here I used two decks to see more clearly.

Well, in the near future I see it very likely you WILL be able to change your name. I got a strong yes here. Here the energy is easy flowing at first and the end result is getting rid of past, unfitting thing (which is likely your previous name).

The advise for you here to change your name most easily:

- a head full of worry is not gonna do any good. Keep your head clear, because your thoughts will trap you in a prison, making it harder to follow the process.

- you may encounter a problem of finance here and I see the further progress to be challenging, but you will walk through it. Also some other person could be willing to help you

-And here The Fool appears. He belongs wherever there is a difficult transition. He advises you to have faith in yourself. When other people around us pressure us, the Fool reminds that our own inner self can best tell us what to do. Trust your intuition but be carful not to fall into anxiety with troubling thoughts.

-be wary of your emotions and (again) keep your mind clear. Right now your emotions need to be kept stable but not restricted.

- a new opportunity is coming your way so be sure to take it. It could be related to travel, finance (job?). I see you beginning a new page and actually walking to a new place. Could be a new city or country.