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here’s how to clear it *click me*

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WHY ARE YOU CONSTANTLY HEALING AND STILL FEELING STUCK?

👉 BECAUSE YOU DON'T TRUST YOUR OWN ABILITY TO HEAL

👉 BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT FOCUSING ON YOURSELF BUT ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES

👉 BECAUSE YOU TRUST YOUR FEARS MORE THAN YOU TRUST YOUR STRENGTHS

👉 BECAUSE THERE'S A QUESTION THAT HASN'T BEEN ANSWERED TO END THIS LIFE CHAPTER

👉 BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE IMPLANTED THEIR FEARS AND INSECURITIES IN YOU

👉 BECAUSE YOU REVERT TO WHAT IS FAMILIAR FOR COMFORT

Kate Putnam, Medical Intuitive

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Winx Club Power Ideas

Originally on a graphic created by “thedamnedfairy” on DA before it was taken down, I decided to write out the list to help Winx writers/artists and the like to give them ideas on what to base powers off of so it’s not just the common ones.

Under a Readmore because it is long.

Keep reading

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Broke Boy Guide to Altar Offerings

Hey! Are you broke but still wanna offer something up to the gods? Don't worry! (So am i) So here's a guide of things that are either free, low cost or that you probably already own to slap onto those altars. Mind you: These are mainly modern offerings that I attribute to these different classification of gods. I'll likely update as time goes on with other classifications :)

General Offerings to Deities:

random flowers from outside

random sticks from outside

hand written letters/prayers

plushies of the animals they're connected to

raw/cooked meats as "sacrifices"

drawn symbols

Art/Creative Deities:

symbol painted bottle caps

pens/pencils/markers

old sketchbooks

stickers/prints

origami

comic books

figurines

Death Deities:

bones or meat from your meals

dirt from a dead plant

dying flowers

skull imagery

coins or other gifts for those passing

photo/belongings of your late loved ones

Familial/Household/Protector of Children Deities:

photobooth photos

jewelry gifted from family

baby teeth from your children

breast milk

old baby shoes

framed photo of family

cookies/bread

homecooked meals

Fire Deities:

birthday candles

charcoal discs

burnt herbs

alcohol

incense

tobacco

matchbox/lighter

Healing Deities:

your current medications

bandaids

water

skincare

vitamin gummies

spell jar in an empty pill bottle

Knowledge/Wisdom Deities:

old books & textbooks

pens/pencils

mini chess pieces

written down philosophical quotes

good test scores/report cards/degrees

Love/Lust Deities:

origami 3D hearts

chapsticks

unused makeup

love letters to deities

love letters about S/O or crush

current perfume/cologne

current lotions

apples

Nature Deities:

plants dedicated to them

herbal tea packets

feathers

milk

fruits/vegetables

spells using recycled materials (toilet paper rolls, etc.)

bread

acorns

Sea Deities:

beach sand

shells

sea water

tiny sea animal figurines

shared fish dinners

makeshift spell jar using a shell

Trickster Deities:

laffy taffy joke wrappers

cards against humanity packs

other comedy card games

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Advice for beginners learning tarot round two:

🔮Work with one deck for the next month or two. If you have multiple decks, choose one. When you are a beginner, using multiple decks will confuse you. I’m super guilty of this. I already had 2 decks I was working with when I decided I wanted to do this professionally. I had to set those two decks aside for a month and learn the A E Waite to undo the confusion. The fool from one deck can be a different energy from the fool in another deck, same with the other 77 cards. If you are trying to learn multiple meanings to multiple decks at once…you are going to be so darn confused.

🔮After you have worked with your one deck for a month or two and you feel you understand each card, now you may move onto a new deck, and learn those cards.

🔮Learn the major arcana first. Learn them in sequential order.

🔮When you are learning the minor arcana, choose one suit at a time. Learn them in sequential order. Spend a week at least with each suit, feeling the separate 4 elements.

🔮 Similar to the witches grimore and book of shadows, it is helpful to have 2 workbooks for tarot. One notebook should be used for all things tarot…history, daily readings, all the bulk of your learning in one notebook. A second notebook should be used for your hard copy of notes, after your study has been honed.

Love May xoxo

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ILL DEFINITELY DO THIS NEXT. Just first step get a diffuser.

witch tip

if you're looking for an alternative way to cleanse that doesn't include smoke/candles/etc, i highly recommend an oil diffuser! i will grab scents that are known to purify (i usually mix together rosemary, peppermint, and lemon) and will cleanse my crystals with them! if you're short on time, you can set them around your diffuser while it runs if you would like. what i like to do is pass my crystals through the cleansing mist a few times while saying my own chant (please be careful with this though and do some research first, some crystals are water soluble!).

i used this method last night to cleanse and charge my crystals under the moon and it worked perfectly! i hope this helps someone else too 💕🌙

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i think it should be mentioned that its perfectly normal to feel disappointed when it comes to deity worship or work. sometimes things just don't go your way or how you wanted it to. sometimes gods don't respond or they don't assist you in your issues. sometimes they disappear for a little while. you shouldn't feel guilt over natural feelings in regards to your desired results and you shouldn't feel ashamed. it may just be a sign to redirect that energy or reconsider what you are pursuing. deities are not pawns to be commanded whenever you'd like but they also don't disregard you for the sake of doing so. some deities won't hold your hand and it isn't because of a lack of warmth. it's to show you your own power and strength to be able to do things on your own. remember: your spiritual journey is a tool not a crutch.

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This genuinely made me feel better.

☀️Deities☀️

I see so many people criticizing others over their relationships, or lack thereof, with their deities, so here are some reminders:

Not having deities is okay.

Having just a devotional relationship with your deities is okay.

Having a working relationship with your deities is okay.

Playing games with your deities is okay.

Harmless jokes with your deities are okay.

Doing fun things with your deities is okay.

Doing devotional offerings for your deities is okay.

Giving physical offerings to your deities is okay.

Not being able to do certain offerings for deities is okay.

Having an altar for your deities is okay, no matter the size.

Not having an altar for your deities is okay.

Laughing with your deities is okay.

Crying with your deities is okay.

Having genuine conversations with your deities is okay.

Being unable to hear/see deities is okay.

Being able to hear/see deities is okay.

Not being able to communicate through divination is okay.

Using divination as a key element in communication is okay.

Not calling on deities during spellwork is okay.

Asking deities to help during spellwork is okay.

Asking deities for help in general is okay.

This is your relationship with your deities in your practice. Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. 🫶

It's 2am, please forgive me if there are any mistakes!

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Witchy Tools: Eggshells

Used For

Eggshells are very well known for being ingredients for protection across a variety of magical traditions. While they have other uses too, that is by far the most prominent use. The crushed eggshells are used to make protection lines/barriers, or as ingredients in spells - something especially helpful in workings where using salt could poison the soil. It can also be used to draw sigils or other symbols - especially if you make it into eggshell-chalk.

Materials

Eggshells

Water (optional)

Flour (optional)

Coloring (optional)

Process

If using eggshells as they are, you can either use whole eggshells or grind them up into smaller pieces or a powder, depending on what you are wanting to use it for. For example, whole eggshells can work as spell containers, pieces can be used in spell ingredients, and powder can form protective lines - though there are many other uses as well.

If making the eggshells into chalk for more directed linework with the eggshells, you can grind the eggshells into a powder. Then you’ll add that to a paste made from water and flour until it’s thick enough to form into the shape of a piece of chalk. If you want to add color magic into it as well, you can add colors to it as well in this stage. After letting it dry for several days, it should be ready to use.

Why it Works/History

Most of why eggshells work as a magical tool has to do with them being a literal protection for new life. By either harnessing (or in some cases, destroying) that protection for yourself, you can take on the magical properties of that protection. They can also provide nutrients for the garden, helping gardens protected with them to thrive.

Historically, there are references to eggshells believed to allow witches to fly, and some believe it can draw in the fae. Between the two, in older times it became a habit to break any eggshells ready for disposal to prevent both from happening. However, there isn’t much recorded regarding the specifics of their use in European witchcraft. In the closed traditions of Santeria, Hoodoo, and a few others eggshell powder had similar uses too, though the powder was often mixed with other ingredients and used in ways traditional to the practices.

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This is perfect I’ve been looking for Book recommendations!

Beginner Friendly Witchraft Books

With a plethora of information available, it's essential to find the right resources to guide you through your magical path. Here are some books I would recommend to any beginner that offer a solid foundation into various paths and topics.

Witchery by Juliet Diaz

The book is a mix of personal experiences, practical instruction, and spiritual guidance, making it suitable for both beginners and people with more experience in the craft.

The Crooked Path by Kelden

This book has been an invaluable resource in my personal craft. It explores various aspects of traditional witchcraft, which if you're interested in I would definitely recommend.

Psychic Witch by Matt Auryn

This book is for anyone curious about the unseen world and their own untapped potential.

Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck

This is a guide to practicing green witchery, harnessing the natural world's magic for growth, healing, and living in harmony with nature.

Witchcraft for Beginners by Lisa Chamberlain

A pretty informative guide to witchcraft with brief but thorough descriptions of different paths.

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

A classic book on magickal herbs

Sigil Witchery by Laura Tempest Zakroff

A comprehensive guide to sigil magick, focusing on helping you develop your own powerful sigil magick practice.

The Witch's Altar by Jason Mankey and Laura Tempest Zakroff

The witch's altar history, creation, and magical power to elevate rituals and connect with the sacred.

These are just ones I've personally found helpful when I first got into the craft, if you want any recommendations for specific topics feel free to ask :).

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Is there any groupchat or community about witchcraft here?

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any tips for starting out when working with deities?

Hi, friend! Thank you for the ask, and sorry for the late reply. I've posted tips for beginners many times in the past, most of which you can find via links in this post. But now, since we're talking about working with deities more specifically, I'll list a few quick tips in a point form!

The golden rule to deity work, in my opinion, is respect. Everyone interacts with their deities with varying amounts of familiarity, but one quality always remains no matter the worshipper, and that is respect. But that goes without saying, right? 'Treat others how you want to be treated' makes no exceptions, even with non-human entities.

To me, the first step to respecting a deity is acknowledging their depth and multi-faceted nature. Mythological sources may describe this or that deity as the 'God of this or that', but in the context of religion, they are much more. The believer views the God as more than a mythological figure, but as a complex existing being.

For this reason, another tip I'll give is to get to know them. Learn as much as you can about them, and never stop learning. Not only about the deity/deities themselves, but also (and I think it's crucial not to neglect this!) about the cultural context in which they were first worshipped. I can't stress enough how big of a difference this makes when it comes to understanding a God. If you're interested, I've linked here a few of my favorite sources pertaining to nordic cultures, religions and history!

To me, offerings are not transactional. That is just my own belief, of course, but I don't adhere to the idea that 'one must give to the Gods in order to earn blessings and vice versa'. Paganism is not a trade market, but rather a way to experience spirituality. I believe in making offerings when you can, if you can, as a gesture of gratitude and not as a way to somehow 'earn blessings'. As a pagan, you do not "owe" anything to the Gods they do not "owe" you anything either.

Do not be afraid to simply spend time with them. While we may not always feel their presence, you can have faith in the fact that they watch over you. And for this reason, it's perfectly okay for you to sit down at your altar, or in the outdoors, to simply talk to them, symbolically sharing a drink/meal, telling them of your troubles or of how they inspire you. Developing this habit can help make you feel connected to a deity, even on a tight schedule, or during times when you feel disconnected from your spirituality.

In the same vein, it can be fulfilling and fun for you to dedicate certain activities to a deity of your choice! For example, practicing your instrument in honor of Bragi, or hiking in honor of Jörð, etc... What's more, whenever you dedicate an activity to a deity, you can invite them to partake in it, as I've described in this previous post!

Start to notice what things in your life reminds you of them. Maybe a certain smell? Or a song? What animals, meals, stories of else bring this deity to mind? Either because of the similar feeling they instill in you, or because you think this or that deity might enjoy them.

As a beginner, you needn't feel bad about how many deities you work with, or which deities you reach out to (so long as they are not part of a closed practice). I've always thought it weird how in some books centered around witchcraft, they'll rank deities in order of 'how experienced you need to be to reach out to them'. If you want my own honest opinion, anyone is free to reach out to any deity. No God is more difficult to work with than others. It all comes down to the individual, their values and the way they choose to work with the deity in question. I'm also not a big fan of such sources encouraging calling out to a deity during a ritual/spell like they're a tool for a magical working, if the practionner doesn't plan to really get to know them. But that's a topic for another day.

It can be greatly fulfilling as well to simply ponder a deity from time to time. What do they teach you? What can you learn from their example? What do they represent in your life? I listed in this post a few ideas of questions to ask yourself in order to better understand a deity and their presence in your life.

Take it step by step, day by day, and don't feel bad if you think you've made a mistake. We are all constantly learning. The Gods know we are human, and they reflect us in that way: they themselves have their strengths and weaknesses.

I hope this helps, but please do keep in mind that these are all my personal views on paganism, and that not every practionner will resonate with them. In any case, don't hesitate to ask if you have any other question(s) regarding practice or belief in the nordic path. Have a good day, my friend.

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Why are we, as theistic people, allowing ourselves to speak out against other religions as a whole? I’ve seen on this website so much bias and negativity against Christianity and Christians in particular. While we can all agree that authoritarian religious institutions must absolutely be opposed, we’ve no right to determine that this or that religion is inherently bad. Especially considering that even within Christianity, countless practitioners are affiliated with no such institution. Feel free to disagree with me, but this is something I’ll absolutely never budge on. No religion is inherently bad. This sort of discourse is widely spread by the type of anti-religion people who can only take into account their own personal thoughts, and who won’t acknowledge the immense rift between religion and cult. The idea that a religion is “inherently” this or that is exactly as harmful as the idea that certain cultures have inherent faults. Let us not, as pagans, try to argue against religions we do not practice ourselves. Religious people of all faiths have much in common, and it serves no one to try and prove that one’s faith is somehow “better” than the other. In my opinion, this respect should go both ways. And it’s crucial that one try to see beyond what they’ve personally experienced and to put oneself in other people’s shoes. After all, the very act of believing in the divine often relies on things one hasn’t personally experienced. By choosing to speak out against a religion by trying to prove its supposed inherent flaws, one disregards the diversity of practice that characterize every single form of spirituality in our world. Religions as widespread as Christianity or Judaism are practiced in so many vastly different ways that it would simply be impossible to lump every practitioner together without leaving out essential qualities of their religious demographic. I’ll repeat this for what feels like the billionth time this year, let us respect other faiths as we want to be respected.

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Common animal meanings in dreams

Interpreting animal symbols in dreams can be subjective, but here are some general associations:

1. Snake: Transformation, healing, or hidden fears.

2. Lion: Strength, courage, or leadership qualities.

3. Birds (especially eagles or owls): Freedom, intuition, or spiritual insight.

4. Cat: Independence, mystery, or sensuality.

5. Dog: Loyalty, friendship, or protection.

6. Butterfly: Change, renewal, or personal growth.

7. Wolf: Instincts, independence, or a desire for freedom.

8. Horse: Power, energy, or a desire for freedom.

9. Fish: Emotional depth, spirituality, or abundance.

10. Elephant: Wisdom, strength, or memory

Remember, these interpretations are general and may not resonate with everyone. Personal feelings and experiences play a significant role in dream symbolism.