#STORMWITCH

[witchrog]

Growing up in the heart of the Balkans, I have been intimately woven into the tapestry of a unique ancient tradition known as Gromnica ( Gromnitsa) . Derived from the word "grom," which translates to thunder, and the creation of the Thunder Candle.

Gromnitsa, in particular, involves the sacred ritual of blessing candles and the creation of a distinctive candle known as the Thunder Candle (Gromnica) ." This candle, often adorned with intricate decorations, symbolizes the power of lightning or thunderbolt. Folklore says that the blessed candles and the Gromnitsa carry a protective aura, guarding against storms and malevolent energy. The Thunder Candle should be lit during hard thunderstorms or whilst someone in the household is ill, or on their deathbed.

Many lit candles are taken home to illuminate the household, symbolizing the spreading of light and the warming of the Earth, the awakening of Nature. Some communities also engage in processions or rituals meant to ward off evil and ensure a prosperous and safe year.

This centuries-old custom is intricately tied to the celebration of Candlemas, an event observed on February 2nd that blends Christian and pre-Christian customs. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Candlemas marks the presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

In modern times, the gromnice is stored away carefully for important ceremonies such as a christening, First Communion, Confirmation or Anointing.

While the name "Gromnica" might not be universally used across the entire Balkan region, variations of the Candlemas celebration are observed multiple countries. These customs highlight the cultural and religious diversity of the region, where ancient traditions intertwine with Roman-catholic and Orthodox practices and continue to this day.

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[beebrekker]

“When I was a little girl, i thought I had a golden spirit too, that it would light everything it touched, that it would make me beloved like a hero in a story.

But that’s not who I am. Whatever is inside me is sharp and gray as the thorn wood.”

-Leigh Bardugo “Rule of Wolves”

[savethegrishaverse]

For our next Twitter party, we'd like to wish a very #HappyBirthdaySujaya! Come celebrate with us, talk at length about our dragon Queen Zoya, and give all your birthday wishes to the divine Sujaya Dasgupta! Come prepared with your best tweets, questions, comments, gifs, memes, and more. Let's make some noise! 🗣️

#SaveShadowAndBone and #SixOfCrowsSpinoff TWEETING PARTY 2/2 at 12PM! Come check it out here!

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Saturday, Feb 3: 1am CST 2am JST 4am AEST 6am NZST

[zoyalaisobachka]

Zoya: I like my coffee how I like myself. Dark, bitter and too hot for you.

[metalcultbrigade]

Stormwitch - War Of The Wizards 21/04/1992

[princessalethea]

The Florida Sherbet Sunrise - what I call these mornings when there are little to no clouds. . #stormchaser #stormwitch #sunset #sunrise #lookup #skyhunter #florida #backyardgarden #flwx #weather #nature #naturephotography #art #landscapephotography #mothernature #earth #natgeoyourshot #forceofnature #yourshotphotographer #cloudporn #friendlyskies https://www.instagram.com/p/CopriipIwpT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rockyoushow]

SKULL & CROSSBONES Sign With Massacre Records & Reveal Album Details!

Photo Credit: Michael Vetter SKULL & CROSSBONES have announced a worldwide signing with Massacre Records. Their upcoming, first full-length studio album, entitled Sungazer, will be released on September 8, 2023. The band’s debut will be coming out as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, the pre-save is now available at THIS LOCATION! The four ex-Stormwitch members Volker Schmietow, Tobi…

[salemsbatz]

a quick zoya doodle ig

[hmcarstairs]

bts pics <333 ugh our girls look so cute 🥹🫶🏾

[the-witch-of-woods-beyond]

“Zoya of the lost city. Zoya of the garden. Zoya bleeding in the snow. You are strong enough to survive the fall.”

- zoya nazyalensky, the dragon queen: king of scars, ch. thirty-two

[mogai-headcanons]

Queen Saccharina from A Crown of Candy is an autistic gender nonconforming transfeminine mintyic religiousrecovertraumatic stormwitchic rebelish lesbian with religious trauma and C-PTSD!

She's in love with Gooey, a burningcreature rebelish dyke with religious trauma and C-PTSD!

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[savethegrishaverse]

For our next twitter party, we're giving the spotlight to the fierce and formidable Zoya Nazyalensky! Let's talk about our #StormWitch and her impact on both the narrative and us as a fandom! Come prepared with your best tweets, questions, comments, gifs, memes, and more. Let's make some noise! 🗣️

#SaveShadowAndBone and #SixOfCrowsSpinoff TWEETING PARTY 3/18 at 1PM! Come check it out here!

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Tuesday, Mar 19: 1am CST 2am JST 4am AEST 6am NZST

[zoyalaisobachka]

Zoya: Some things are better left alone. Like me, per example.

[codenamejudas]

Can you feel the autumn wind blowing Ravenlord Is coming to stay Can you hear the passing bell tolling Ravenlord Takes you far away