#Witchblr

[daily-spooky]

[ur-daily-inspiration]

[seasonofhorror]

THE WITCH

2015, dir. Robert Eggers

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© slutfocate

[growing-yet-into-magic]

Your cards cannot think for you your teachers cannot think for you spirits cannot think for you your gods cannot think for you. YOU have to think for you. Do not outsource your thinking onto other figures, because there are and will be people looking to fill that void and tell you where to go and what to do and how to spend your money, and you will cede all control if someone speaks it cleverly enough.

[breelandwalker]

Today's Take

The idea that:

practicing witchcraft

putting up protection spells

not putting up protection spells

communicating with spirits in any capacity

makes you:

more visible

more vulnerable

more prone

to:

potential attack

intrusion by baneful magics

malicious practitioners

evil spirits

demons

is an idea:

rooted in cultural religious bias

heavily influenced by pop culture

born of rhetoric meant to warn people away from witchcraft

This is a list of concurrent points, not an either/or or a multiple choice selection.

Discuss.

[sirenesolace]

IF I SEE ONE MORE POST ABOUT 8TH/12TH HOUSE SYNASTRY BEING THE DOOMSDAY OF A RELATIONSHIP IM GONNA FLIP

its so repetitive at this point omg💀 there HAS to be other observations about those synastry placements. AND CAN WE PLEASE GIVE OTHER SYNASTRY PLACEMENTS A CHANCE?? (6th house, 2nd house, 10th house, 11th house, 3rd house, 4th house)

don’t get me wrong i love hearing about the challenges each synastry placements has a possibility of bringing, but i only see the bad😦

[bitchy-craft]

PICK A CARD: How they show their jealousy

Hello and welcome to this new post of mine! I will give you a reading on how your future spouse will show their jealousy. I hope you guys enjoy and find this interesting.

Masterpost > Paid Readings

~pick a card~

Pile 1:

Your future spouse will show their jealousy mainly through their body language. They don’t want to make it obvious to you (or anyone else for that matter) that they feel jealousy. In their mind it shows a sense of weakness; that it shows to others that they don’t believe they deserve you. They do think this, and that’s why they’re afraid others will pick up on that fact.

Whenever your future spouse will feel a sense of jealousy toward others when it comes to you their whole body will tense up; mainly their shoulders and jaw. Not only this, you will also be able to catch them glaring daggers at the person they feel jealous toward, but when confronted with this they will act like they don’t know what you’re talking about.

Pile 2:

Your future spouse will display their jealousy by getting you to wear their clothing. In their eyes, it will show other people that you ‘belong’ to them, and that you’re in a relationship with them. Your future spouse wants to make it obvious to every person they feel threatened about that they have no chance because they are dating you already.

So whenever you have a friend coming over or you go out with certain friends and your future spouse offers you their clothing, it most likely means that they are jealous of the ones you’re visiting. It works the same way if your future spouse wants you to take their jacket in the middle of a night out even if you aren’t cold at all (if you are cold, they give you their jacket and sweaters because of care, not out of jealousy).

Pile 3:

Your future spouse displays their jealous on one of the most obvious ways, and the most obvious ways out of this post. Your future spouse isn’t afraid or embarrassed to show that they are jealous toward the people around you; they even see it as a positive trait, believing that is shows how much they love and care for you.

Whenever they are jealous they won’t only side eye the people they feel the jealousy toward, they will also use a physical approach to show their standing with you compared to the said jealousy-causer. This can go from walking up to you and holding your waist, to putting their arm over your shoulder and hugging you close, to kissing you right in front of them and glaring at them as you two are kissing.

[kalki-tarot]

Moodboard Game 🎀✨️

CLOSED !!

I will be using my intuition for reading your energies.

How to participate ?

Just send the topic in the ask you want your moodboard of!

For example -

What will my first date with him look like?

What does my life look like after 5 years?

What does my fs feels like?

Who will I be in the near future? Etc.

Must follow rules & terms :

Send whatever info of yours you can share with me like intitials, zodiac, fav color etc.

Only followers and people who reblog this post with tags will get their asks done.

Only for first 50 asks, no dms will be answered.

You can ask only one question.

Thank you for participating 💖

[bxtxnx]

[♋︎ + ♌︎] less is more.

Having both Cancer and Leo placements makes it a bit tricky to navigate makeup.

99% of makeup looks end up looking too strong on your face and just don't look right, no matter how well done they are.

Even though Leo placements thrive with stronger and bolder looks, when it comes to makeup, if there is Cancer in your appearance placements - Sun, Venus, rising - less is more.

For Cancer placements even soft glam makeup ends up too heavy and makes them look older or more tired. Cancers placements always looks best with less makeup and looks that accenuate their natural youthfulness.

So, having your Sun, Venus and rising (or ruler of your rising) in Cancer and Leo means that wearing less makeup and going for more natural looks is better. Heavy eyeshadow, contouring, lip liners are a no-go for you. Instead, simple looks like a little mascara+lipgloss or a light lipstick in pinkish or slightly reddish shades+a clean eyeliner will be the best looks for someone with these placements. ☽

[dionysus-is-my-dude]

i've been on this site since i was sixteen and i feel like a lotta folks on here now are teenagers and young adults that i'm too disconnected from to understand. wanting to know about what posts are ok for all ages

(*also the first option should be <18, thanks for noticing my error)

[daily-spooky]

[ur-daily-inspiration]

[thecuddlycauldron]

Pick a card!

What are people’s first impressions of me?

✩°｡🧸𓏲⋆.🧺𖦹 ₊˚ These are general readings, only take what resonates and leave the rest! These are only meant to be for fun and nothing else. Trust your intuition and don’t overthink. If nothing resonates, feel free to move on. If you stay, I hope you enjoy what the cards have in store for you today! ✩°｡🧸𓏲⋆.🧺𖦹 ₊˚

🕯️Card 1 (Knight of swords)

The knight of swords is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, assertiveness, directness, and quick thinking. People might perceive you as someone who is intellectually sharp, forthright, and driven. They may see you as someone who is not afraid to speak their mind and pursue their goals with determination and vigor! You are likely to come across as someone who communicates directly and clearly. People may appreciate your straightforward approach, although it could also be perceived as blunt at times. However, they may also perceive you as someone who can be somewhat impulsive or impatient too, as the knight of swords can sometimes rush into situations without considering all the consequences. Generally, people's first impressions of you may be that you are dynamic, assertive, and intellectually stimulating.

🕯️Card 2 (Justice)

Justice is associated with themes of balance, fairness, honesty, and integrity. When this card represents first impressions, people might perceive you as someone who is fair-minded, rational, and objective. They may see you as someone who values truth and integrity in all dealings and interactions. Your sense of justice and fairness shines through! Additionally, people may also perceive you as someone who is analytical and logical, someone who carefully weighs their options before making decisions. They may view you as someone who seeks to uphold principles of right and wrong and who values equality and impartiality. People's first impressions of you according to justice is that you are a balanced, honest, and principled individual who strives to make fair and rational decisions in all aspects of life.

🕯️Card 3 (The Tower)

The tower typically signifies sudden change, upheaval, and disruption. People may perceive you as someone who brings a sense of shock or surprise into their lives. Your presence or actions may disrupt their expectations or challenge their beliefs. Your first interactions may come across as dramatic or intense. People may feel a sense of urgency or unpredictability when they're around you, as if anything could happen at any moment. While the tower often signifies destruction, it also represents transformation and rebuilding. Therefore, people may perceive you as someone who initiates change or facilitates growth, even if it comes at the expense of stability or comfort! Overall, people's first impressions of you may be characterized by a mix of shock, intensity, and unpredictability. While these impressions may not always be positive, they can also indicate the potential for profound transformation and growth in your interactions and relationships.

Love, Willow

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In-depth & fair priced readings on my esty!

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The Unclean

[marimoscorner]

Consumerism & Witchcraft

Written by Marimo (he/they)🌿

I’ve seen a turn for the better in some witchy spaces regarding consumerism in the past few years, but overall it still tends to be an issue for us as a community. I’ve decided to try and breakdown the pitfalls I’ve noticed in my own journey, in the hopes that it will inspire and assist others. I’ve also provided alternatives and ideas on how to make small changes in our practice to help us better protect the Earth, stick it to the failing system and still acquire our bits and bobs we love so dearly.

As always, I am no authority on any subject nor am I perfect—but we’re all learning as we go, so let’s dive right in 🌿

A Preface

There are some things that should be made entirely clear before we begin:

You are not a bad person for wanting an aesthetic

You are not a bad person for unknowingly falling into pitfalls. Only if you continue to purposefully do so after knowing better

You are not a bad person for consuming content/objects or for not always making the most sustainable decisions. At the end of the day, we can only control our small part of environmental impact, while the rest is left up to the major corporations that make more pollution than any of us ever will

You are only human. Show yourself some grace and understanding that the internet so lacks.

My Experience in Consumerist Hell

I have fallen victim many times to consumerism in witchcraft. Starting my journey at the ripe age of about ten years old and heavily in the broom closet, I was quickly drawn in by the shiny rocks, the brand new candles and scents, the promise of new tarot decks and pendulums and other fancy, shiny new equipment. I was consuming an online aesthetic along with my ideals, and it distracted me from starting my journey by learning well.

I began to spend my birthday and holiday money on the aesthetic of things. While, granted, I still did buy a few literary resources now and again from my local secondhand bookstore—I was stubbornly ignoring the sage advice to learn and understand first before diving in headfirst.

I purchased statues, crystals, too many tarot decks to use. I purchased osteomancy bones I later returned to the earth, for I had not done enough research to know that that animal was mine to practice with. I had a tankard full of incense sticks, and even a growing pile of books that would not be read. While I liked to consider myself crafty with my homemade Maypole and various hand-bound Grimoires, something was becoming apparent: this was all a distraction.

The aesthetic I was partaking in was providing me with a false sense of progress and practicality.

When I’d go to do a tarot reading, I’d become far too overwhelmed with choosing a deck to read in the first place. When making an offering to a deity, I’d feel pressured to also bolster the altars of all the other deities I’d set up, and with my wide pool, the connections felt muddy. Often times I’d be off-put on a project or spell because I knew I needed to film it and it needed to look nice.

In the long term, I don’t have many of these items today. I’ve sold and donated a vast breadth of them. Feeling overwhelmed costed me a few years retreat from my craft to recuperate. However, what has stuck with me is the knowledge I picked up along the way.

So, What’s the Issue? TL;DR

I’ve noticed a few issues here in making these mistakes myself.

Consumerism absolutely distracts you from learning and your craft

Overconsumption leads to environmental damage. If everyone hoarded supplies, there would not be enough to go around. And with what gets thrown away every year…it paints an ugly wound on the Earth

We damage our learning abilities by not allowing ourselves to be anything less than perfect

The need for aesthetic creates barriers to entry within the community and creates a divide of haves and have-nots

You won’t be able to truly follow your individual path if you are only consuming and not creating for yourself

Consumerist culture promotes appropriation. Metaphysical stores carry items from closed practices (such as white sage and palo santo, or coyote bones) because someone is buying them. Don’t be that person, and find alternatives relating to your own culture instead

Consumerism can influence your spiritual decisions based upon monetary inclinations (where some may sacrifice a quality ingredient over a higher quantity of a lower quality ingredient)

So, what can we do?

Firstly, I want to clarify that I am not against collecting, nor am I against maximalism or the beautiful visual aesthetic we carry as a community.

I am an artist a very visual person and understand the longing for a beautiful home and workspace. However, this aesthetic shouldn’t come at the cost of irresponsibly harming the Earth or another community.

Thus, I’ve compiled a list of small things that I will be incorporating into my practice to make it more mindful and sustainable. I hope that you’ll join me in a few of them.

Minimize Supplies. While I used to have a huge selection of stationary for my Grimoire, I now limit myself to a simple pencil and watercolor set if I’m feeling artistic. This helps me actually use my Grimoire for study, rather than to keep perfect. It’s also friendlier on my wallet!

Thrift Supplies. There are plenty of perfectly good items that get donated daily. You can get high-quality candles and holders, old crystal bowls for altar offerings, spare crafting supplies, fabric for alter cloths and even clothing if you so wish—all for a fraction of the cost new and while saving the planet just a little bit more. Hell, you can sometimes even find good silver!

Share Supplies with your Community. You can create a sort of barter system with other witches in your area. Perhaps you create a sigil for them, and they provide you with a candle spell. Play to your strengths and grow together!

Look for Creative Outlets. Do you really need to go buy an altar statue that’s been mass-produced? Or can you give your deity the personal gift of a drawing, painting or even hand-modeled or hand-carved rendition? This will also deepen your connection to your craft and your magic, and make it more meaningful and stronger. If you really like something, though, go for it!

If you aren’t the artistic sort, consider supporting an artist before going to a large company. While I haven’t purchased from them myself, Blagowood on Etsy has beautiful deity statues carved from wood by their small team in Ukraine for a comparable cost to the standard mass produced metal statues. I consider this extra labor of love going into these pieces and those of similar small companies to be much better energy for my practice. I myself may put out some art prints and other handmade supplies in the future, but I will likely spread them around my community first.

Try Secondhand Books. While not available in every area and further still not as available for witchcraft and occult books, you may strike luck! Not only are secondhand books less expensive, but you’ll be supporting a local business. That’s not to say you can’t buy firsthand books, but some searching around may be beneficial to the earth and to your wallet in the long run.

Be mindful of where you source supplies and decor. If you are a fan of taxidermy decor, make sure that you source cruelty free. Bats can practically never be sourced without cruelty, so if a shop carries them, I’d be mindful of their other specimens. The same goes for if a shop decides to forgo a culture’s wishes and carry supplies sacred to them, such as white sage or dreamcatchers. Supporting folks who turn a profit off of others’ suffering is not something many would wish to include energetically in their craft.

Search the Wild for Tools. Find sticks, flowers and other plants out in the forest. Learn how to rockhound in your area for crystals. Your craft will be more powerful the more connected it is to the land you are surrounded by. Be sure to reference guides for safety and legality!

Get Creative with Purposes. If you are having difficulty finding exactly what you need by thrifting or searching, make another tool multipurpose if it would do the job good enough. Find supplies that are easy to source and work as substitutes for other ingredients (ex. Quartz as a stand in for other stones)

Spend more time Doing. Go out into the woods (safely) and advance your connection to the earth instead of worrying over the perfect item for your collection. Your craft will benefit

At the end of the day, all of this is your decision. Take what you like, and leave what you don’t. Even if we don’t agree, I thank you for your time and open mind. I will continue updating about how I incorporate these steps, and I will also hopefully post more on witchy crafting in the future.

I wish you well, and hope you’ll decide to follow along on our journey!