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Zodiac Archetypes Tarot Spreads

Aries the Ram (Pioneer) 1. Hindleg–What is holding you back 2. Horn–What to continue doing 3. Horn–What to start doing 4. Nose–Future

Taurus the Bull (Nature Spirit) 1. Head–Obstacle 2&3. Horns–Potential outcomes 4. Shoulder–How to proceed

Gemini the Twins (Oracle) 1&2. Hearts–2 conflicting desires 3. Head–Advice 4. Feet–Future/how to proceed

Cancer the Crab (Mother) 1. Shell–What you hide 2. Eyes��Environmental responses 3. Claw–Past 4. Claw–Future

Leo the Lion (King) 1. Mane–Pride 2. Teeth–Fierceness 3. Body–Your effect on others 4. Tail–Adaptibility

Virgo the Virgin (Healer) 1. Head–Logical path 2. Heart–Emotional obstruction 3&4. Hands–Potential futures

Libra the Scales (Peacemaker) 1. Base–Issues influencing you 2. Fulcrum–Advice for decision 3&4. Scales–2 choices

Scorpio the Scorpion (Witch) 1. Tail–Where your power lies 2. Head–How to confront issues 3. Pincer–Past 4. Pincer–Future

Sagittarius the Archer (Explorer) 1. Arrow–Destination 2. Bow–Discovery 3. Man–Where to find strength 4. Horse–How to stay grounded

Capricorn the Water Goat (Father) 1. Tail–Past influences 2. Body–Current issue 3. Head–Advice from the spirit 4. Horns–How to address the issue

Aquarius the Water Bearer (Rebel) 1. Vessel–What you hold back 2. Woman–How you are viewed 3. Water–What to express 4. Snake–Temptations

Pisces the Fish (Dreamer) 1. Head–First option for path following 2. Tail–Outcome if followed 3. Head–Second option for path following 4. Tail–Outcome if followed

(original tarot spreads by harvest-moon-mystic. Available on etsy!)

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General life situation spread

1-3. What is the person’s life currently like?

4-5. What are the issues they are having, what is the shadow side?

6-7. How should they deal with it?

8-10. What are the perspectives? What comes next?

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~witch tip!~

do you knit or crochet? great! here are some things you could make to incorporate it in your craft

a small pouch to keep crystals in

a bag to keep your vials and bottles in

a small spell bag (fill with herbs, crystals, salt, etc to help with sleep, protection, luck, etc)

a blanket to sit on when you meditate

a cosy cover for your tea cup to keep your tea warm

a handmade poppet

a bag for your pendulum/runes/tarots

a little basket to put your crystals in while they charge outside

scarves with constellations stitched onto them

socks with sigils stitched on the bottom to help you move silently

a cover for your grimoire to help disguise it

a pillow for your furry friends to sleep on

a cover to place over your altar when you aren’t using it

a hat with sigils stitched in to help bring mental clarity

a cosy plant pot cover to keep plants warm during the cold months

and since you’re spending your own time and energy making these things, your power goes into them! 

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“I am heard and respected”

Reblog to cast, like to charge.

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Tarot and Oracle card readings for sale!

Hello again!

I’m low on cash, as usual, and I’m opening things up for readings again. 

My basic spread is 4 cards. Past, present, what to focus on, and future. I’ll shuffle and pick 4 cards for you (if you have a significator* already that would be appreciated) and send you either a word document or a message/fanmail here on tumblr with your full reading on. You can send me a specific question or a general area you want to know about and I’ll focus on that!  You can also choose if you want just Major or Minor arcana, a mix, or just upright cards. This is completely tailored to your needs.

I have a two tarot decks, one more traditional than the other. I also have a Sacred Sites oracle deck which is great for past/present/future inquiries. 

3 Card spread: $5

4 Card spread: $7

10 Card spread: $12

(costs in US Dollars for convenience, I’m British so I’m more used to GBP than any other currency but I take any currency available on PayPal)

If you want a different spread with more or less cards send me a message with the details and we can shift the price about. I’ll take payment via PayPal which I can give you details of when we talk about your reading.Prices are adjustable as I know we can’t all afford a lot. 

I’m also taking straight up donations since I’m aiming to leave home at some point in the next 18 months and I have about £600 to my name even with part time employment. For that send any donations to amie_chan@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks for reading! 

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My best guess is orange calcite and opal. That's only from what I've got myself but if any followers know we'd both appreciate it!!!

Anyone know the name of these crystals?

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Did a small reading for @justalittlebitspecial with my smaller deck. It's wonderful when you can connect with your decks and understand what kind of readings they do best! My small deck is better at finances and job related readings than those to do with relationships. Something I didn't know before today!

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After many requests, I’ve made a rebloggable version of my ‘Weather Magic’ page. Here you will find heaps of resources to help you with weather/storm craft. If you’ve read some of my previous posts about weather magic you will notice some similarities - that is because this is a collection of every weather witching post that I’ve ever posted compiled into handy resources post.

Weather Magic

The term “weather magic” or “weather witching” has been used to mean anything from divination and forecasting of weather to actual control and manipulation of the weather itself. From calling up treacherous storms to destroy another’s crops or providing fair winds for those at sea, witches (and even those who do not consider themselves to be such) have always been involved with weather magic. When you consider that most forms of magic are based around an agricultural past, the ability to affect and predict the weather was considered an invaluable skill. After all, if your family’s livelihood depended on the success of your crops (or the ability to find water as it did in my family’s case), weather magic would be an extremely handy thing to know.

Why the url Storm Born Witch?

I am quite fortunate, as the gift for weather related magic comes easily to my family. For generations, the men in my family have been dowsers or water diviners. However, it wasn’t until after I displayed an aptitude to weather related magic that I was told about my family’s history with it. My grandfather was the last water diviner in the family and he died when I was very young so I was never taught how to divine for water. My grandmother was the one to teach me what little she knew about weather magic - the rest either occurred naturally or I picked up along the way.

Calling Up A Wind - Whistling Up A Wind

This is the most common form of weather magic and has been practiced for hundreds of years. Depending on the pitch and tone of the whistle a witch can create a gentle breeze or a sharp gust of wind. Traditionally, if the skill of whistling up a wind does not come naturally to you the option of making a ‘wind whistle’ out of willow or alder wood is available.

Here in Australia, whistling up a wind is probably the most common form of magic I do. I honestly do not go a day without whistling up a cool breeze. It’s bloody hot here and sometimes a cool breeze is just what you need.

Resources for Calling Winds:

How to Whistle Up a Wind by stormbornwitch​

Other Methods of Calling Up a Wind by stormbornwitch​

Traditional Sailor’s Wind Knots (Untie the Wind) by ioqayin​

Storm Casting

Storm casting is the art of creating storms. There are many different methods to creating storms and bringing rain. The method used by my family is to fill a jug with water and while sitting outside (or facing a window) pour the water into a basin or bowl. Dip the tip of your pointer finger into the water and slowly make five clockwise circles in the water (if you have a pendant necklace this can be used instead - just above the water in the bowl). As you are making the circles call the wind to bring in a storm by blowing (or whistling a continuous low note - the sound of wind over the mouth of a glass bottle) over the water in the basin.

Resources for Storm Casting

My Method of Calling Storms by stormbornwitch​

Traditional Methods of Calling Storms by stormbornwitch​

Ways to Stop a Storm (Dispersing, Binding & Preventing)

There are multiple ways to stop a storm. The most common are dispersing or binding storms. However there are also ways to prevent storms from coming by directing them away from where you are. This is great if you’re holding an event outside and you need good weather.

Dispersing

This method involves spreading the storm out over a large area thereby minimising its effects. You can disperse a storm by calling winds to blow it away (or in a certain direction) or if you favour using weather maps you can draw the low pressure system moving away and gradually dissipating.

Binding (Storm Catching)

This method is also called ‘storm catching’ and involves catching a storm and binding it within an object (usually a bottle or knots) so it can be released gradually at a later date by pulling out the cork or undoing the braid/knots.

Resources for Binding Storms

How to bind a storm in your hair by stormbornwitch​

How to bind the wind in rope by ioqayin​

Storm catching or “reeling in a storm” is even more difficult than storm casting so it’s always wise to think before you cast. Too much energy put into a storm and it will go on for weeks (and cause some flooding - basement incident) or it will be extremely violent and knock down power lines and tree branches. Too little energy and all you will get is a 5 minute shower of rain.

Other ways to stop a storm (Cutting a Storm) by witchuptheroad​

Preventing a Storm (Weather Maps)

However, if you wish to prevent a storm from forming, you’re going to have to pull out the weather maps. To make a weather map all you need to do is to print out a map of your local area or the area you’re trying to keep a storm away from.

Just use google maps and don’t make the area too big or you might seriously strain yourself magically. Then laminate the map - now you have your own ‘whiteboard’ to draw weather symbols on to generate certain types of localised weather.

To practice this kind of magic you really do need to know how weather systems work and how they’re likely to move; knowing a little bit about meteorology goes a long way.

Once you’re ready, find out what the weather is predicted to be and draw it on your map. Now draw the high/low pressure systems moving so that the area you’re trying to protect doesn’t get rain. This method can also be used to bring rain to a certain area.

List of Resources for Storm/Weather Witches

What is a Storm/Weather Witch by rainy-day-witchcraft – This post details what it means to be a witch that uses weather magic / storm craft in their practice; a good definition.

Tips for Starting Storm Craft by stormsorceress – This post gives some really great tips for those interested in starting storm craft; a really good beginner post.

The trouble with weather magic by skychild1989 – This post outlines some of the things you should think about before performing weather magic (i.e. think about the possible consequences of your actions and evaluate you capabilities before messing with things you don’t know that much about). This is a really good reminder.

The Difference between Storm Water and Rain Water by stormbornwitch – This post highlights the symbolic differences between storm water and rain water and also discusses the properties the water can take on when it is collected at certain times of the year (i.e. particular lunar phases/holidays/sabbats/esbats/solstices etc).

Storm Water by stormsorceress – This post is great and outlines the associations and uses of storm water in witchcraft.

Rain Water by stormsorceress – This post outlines the different types of rain water, their associations and uses in witchcraft.

Storm Water by fumbletongue – This post highlights and gives ideas for the many uses storm water can have in one’s craft; from protection to cursing.

Combining Knot Craft & Storm Craft by stormsorceress – This post gives some really great ideas for combining storm craft with knot craft.

How to Draw Energy from Storms by stormbornwitch – This post outlines how to draw energy from storms and how to direct it.

Storm Witch’s Power Bath by brynja-storm – This post gives the ingredients of a power bath which is designed to give you the energy of a storm; great for when you’re in need of a recharge or before you perform a big spell.

The Storm Witch’s Hurricane Curse by brynja-storm – This curse traps its target in an eternal storm with all the gale force winds, rain, lightning and debris associated with a hurricane.

The Tools of a Storm/Weather Witch by stormsorceress – This post outlines the tools of storm/weather witches in different regions (i.e. near the ocean, in a desert, forest, mountain ect).

Tips for Refining Weather Manipulation by stormbornwitch – This post gives some tips for witches who want to get better at weather magic and manipulating the weather.

A Light in the Storm by stormsorceress – This spell is meant to be used to aid in the healing of seasonal depression. Other uses of this spell include aiding in the healing of sadness, grief, and anxiety as well as providing a ‘guiding light’ to people you wish to protect while travelling.

And as always my ‘weather witching’ tag will have links to every single post that I’ve posted which has anything to do with weather magic.

- Marci

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Tarot and Oracle card readings for sale!

Hello again!

I’m low on cash, as usual, and I’m opening things up for readings again. 

My basic spread is 4 cards. Past, present, what to focus on, and future. I’ll shuffle and pick 4 cards for you (if you have a significator* already that would be appreciated) and send you either a word document or a message/fanmail here on tumblr with your full reading on. You can send me a specific question or a general area you want to know about and I’ll focus on that!  You can also choose if you want just Major or Minor arcana, a mix, or just upright cards. This is completely tailored to your needs.

I have a two tarot decks, one more traditional than the other. I also have a Sacred Sites oracle deck which is great for past/present/future inquiries. 

3 Card spread: $5

4 Card spread: $7

10 Card spread: $12

(costs in US Dollars for convenience, I’m British so I’m more used to GBP than any other currency but I take any currency available on PayPal)

If you want a different spread with more or less cards send me a message with the details and we can shift the price about. I’ll take payment via PayPal which I can give you details of when we talk about your reading.Prices are adjustable as I know we can’t all afford a lot. 

I’m also taking straight up donations since I’m aiming to leave home at some point in the next 18 months and I have about £600 to my name even with part time employment. For that send any donations to amie_chan@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks for reading! 

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this is a cleansing spell to promote positivity and good dreams!! like and reblog to charge it

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Been organising my BoS with some sticky colour things so I know what's where. Pretty happy with it even if I'm lacking sigils and sabbat related things. But it's here at least!

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Tarot and Oracle card readings for sale!

Hello again!

I’m low on cash, as usual, and I’m opening things up for readings again. 

My basic spread is 4 cards. Past, present, what to focus on, and future. I’ll shuffle and pick 4 cards for you (if you have a significator* already that would be appreciated) and send you either a word document or a message/fanmail here on tumblr with your full reading on. You can send me a specific question or a general area you want to know about and I’ll focus on that!  You can also choose if you want just Major or Minor arcana, a mix, or just upright cards. This is completely tailored to your needs.

I have a two tarot decks, one more traditional than the other. I also have a Sacred Sites oracle deck which is great for past/present/future inquiries. 

3 Card spread: $5

4 Card spread: $7

10 Card spread: $12

(costs in US Dollars for convenience, I’m British so I’m more used to GBP than any other currency but I take any currency available on PayPal)

If you want a different spread with more or less cards send me a message with the details and we can shift the price about. I’ll take payment via PayPal which I can give you details of when we talk about your reading.Prices are adjustable as I know we can’t all afford a lot. 

I’m also taking straight up donations since I’m aiming to leave home at some point in the next 18 months and I have about £600 to my name even with part time employment. For that send any donations to amie_chan@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks for reading! 

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I would absolutely love to create my own tarot or oracle deck of some kind. Something simple, small, something I could use easily and effectively. So I'm going to try. I'll put a list of ideas together for what I want the deck to deal with. A list of icons or themes that will make up the cards for interpretation. A list of meanings for those themes. Then, lastly, images. I want to draw and colour them myself since my ability is increasing. I'm a better drawer than I was. This deck will be personal and I'm hoping it will strengthen my connection to myself and my beliefs. It will probably focus on themes of identity, gender and religious belief in particular, as well as familial figures both biological and chosen. I'm thinking there will be themes taken from ancient sources I've come across in my studies as well. And, as usual, I'm happy to hear what others think and to listen to any advice you might have for me!

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Odin on his throne accompanied by his Ravens and spear. I tried to use colours associated with him. There is detail but it’s hard to see on this photo. #art #pagan #odin #norsepaganism

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A watercolour mother goddess icon I was inspired to paint #art #pagan #goddess

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Cool witch kid who wants to follow more:

- Witches of color - Trans/nb witches - Queer witches - Disabled witches - neuroatypical/neurodivergent witches If you are any of these (or a combo of them), reblog or like this post or if you want, shoot me a message and I’ll follow you!

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This week I am going to do a spell. A spell or a ritual. From start to finish, involving candles and words and written sigils. It is going to be a proper big affair. If I figure out what spell to do. Probably a self healing, protection sort of spell.