#Practices

[to00fu]

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[weirdozjunkary]

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Some character acting practices I made for a warm up today. Might do more but reinterpreting the same line of dialogue in different ways next time. This was fun

[momochimchim]

Still practicing the sillies

[aiden-artsy]

he's a little crazy

oh how i l hate him

[lemoonbasement]

Aveces olvido publicar acá también lol

[beyondtheperiod]

November, 23th, 2024

We started the emergency rotation, it has given me the will to keep going, thank god. Please look for something that helps you take that breath in and be confident in where you stand and in where your path is taking you. I was lucky enough that it has reached me while I was not looking for it. But I have been feeling more like myself, more centered and hopefully I can also become the strenght for my friends. Other than that, already making a count down to when my parents and sister come to visit me and celebrate the end of the year!

[wiirocku]

1 John 3:4 (ESV) - Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.

[thepersonalwords]

I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk.

[eclecticwitch666]

Divination: Setting the Tone

Divination is a practical tool that many--if not all--witches and magical people. There are several purposes and benefits we can obtain from divination, such as guidance, general insight, healing from our past, and planning for our future. Typical tools for divination are runes, tarot, and scrying.

As an easily-distracted person, it is necessary for me to have a proper routine and structure for all of my magical practices, large or small. Typically, the first step in ritual is meditation; but before I can meditate, the tone of the room must be set. The best thing about witchcraft is that it is a tailored experience for each individual, which means all aspects of the craft are customized to your own personality, craft, and goals.

I have composed a simplistic yet thorough structure for my spiritual works ranging from tarot readings, divination, meditation, and rituals. This structure is as follows:

physically cleaning/organizing the room

energetically cleansing the room with incense

gathering materials

self-cleanse

meditation

(when in ritual) casting the circle, ritual, closing the circle

self-cleanse

The element I am going to focus on in this post is the significance of meditation music in my magical practices. Due to my inability to focus well and maintain the "right" level of focus, I listen to music to help ground me in the present moment. Doing so allows me to prepare and participate in meditation with a clear mind and intention.

There are a handful of songs that I use regularly. During the inception of my Pagan path, I would typically choose a Laura Sullivan song to align with--typically off of Mystical America or Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America. Sullivan has created numerous works--many of which have won awards and special recognition--that attune with natural elements, thus, creating a deeper connection for the listener. This is especially useful for witches, as we call upon the Earth's natural forces to aid our magical works.

Many of Sullivan's works are in reverence of nature with seemingly Pagan undertones. (I tried digging around her website and social media but couldn't find direct statements regarding her spirituality. I think it's safe to say that she at least has a love of the natural world and takes inspiration from love, life, and her spirituality.) While I could not find information regarding her own spiritual path, there are Pagan and other spiritual elements from other cultures within her album artworks. For example, on the cover art of Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America features a unique collage of forest paths found in North America. Mystical America, contains a three triskeles and female figure with a divine aura.

Image Sources: Youtube

For the last year or so, my go-to meditation music is (judge me--I dare you 😂) is a Sith Meditation. It suits my recent spells and rituals--the deep hum of its haunting tones allows me to focus my mind with intent and harness a darker, more profound level of attunement with deities and overall goal/purpose.

Image Source: Youtube

Obviously, all songs are linked above and I encourage everyone to check out these song suggestions out, as they have helped elevate my spiritual life and may benefits yours!

Do you utilize music in your spiritual practices and preparations? What are your go-to songs?

Works Cited

Myers Music. “Sith Meditation - A Dark Atmospheric Ambient Journey - Deep and Mysterious Sith Ambient Music.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Dec. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4e4XVQQcY&t=7771s.

Sullivan, Laura. “Mystical America | Full Album.” YouTube, YouTube, 11 Feb. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpA5fvl_ds&list=PLdVwgFMqKpSfhdCUEJ6p9qWr3maAuEUuA.

Sullivan, Laura. “Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America | Full Album.” YouTube, YouTube, 5 Nov. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZvoO4IKak&list=PLaUK8mH0KhtFqG4q5RJAoWdQjahLfMfQ7.

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[hellenicdreaming]

I saw a post where I'm supposed to ask consent from the gods to be a devotee of them. That me wearing necklace and stuff for them in inappropriate if I haven't asked. I am now more confused because I have had Anubis in my life for 6 years, but I believe he has been around since my childhood and never asked him. But I could tell you experiences I've had with him. And with Apollo, he's new, but I feel similar. Like baby steps, but still things. Now I'm confused if I did offend them by doing it the way I've been doing it. All those times I've reached out to talk to them. Did they even want to?

[inabigworld]

protecting/clearing your energy:

, visualize. imagine a ball of light in the center of your chest, and watch it grow each time you exhale.

, clear the field. now split that light ball into two separate balls of light. hold them in the palm of your hands, and with them you will wipe away all of what holds you down.

, smoke cleansing. using herb, barks, or resin. allow the smoke to wash over your entire body for however long you feel is necessary.

, grounding cord. imagine a luminous string that runs all the way from your head, to your toes, and into the ground below you.

, baths. using sea/epson salt, clay, and/or herbs and make a healing bath for you to soak in.

, light candles. whatever color you have to spare, or what’s best is for the color to correspond with the energy you’re trying to call in.

, make an altar. create a space with images, symbols, colors whatever reminds you of peace and love. make sure to include things that bring you joy, or that maybe have a memory or some sort of symbolic connection.

, de-cording. locate the emotion, person, or place that feels stuck. now imagine a cord tethering you to that stuck thing, and simply cut it with your fingers or just imagine it falling or ceasing to exist.

[wordsoftheheartandsoul]

Through all that is changing, there are practices we must hold on to: wisdom, love, gratitude. Gratefulness for how life's lessons have shaped us, and no matter where the journey takes us, we know we never go alone.

Morgan Harper Nichols - All Along You Were Blooming

[momochimchim]

Yayy Practices and doodles!! o(〃＾▽＾〃)o💕✨

[yogadaily]

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[lemoonbasement]

Shred force fanarts in 2025!???

And i make a oc ⭐