my mom’s familiar when i was growing up was a white hen that knew her name, and tricks, and lived to be 14 years old.
chickens aren’t stereotypically witchy but it’s just so cute because she would eat bugs out of the garden and lay eggs, what a perfect little kitchen witch’s companion!
just a reminder that familiars aren’t always what you expect, whether they’re physical creatures or spirits.
Words are magic, and what we say has power because of that. It falls under the idea that verbal charms, reading from a black bible, saying palms, knowing someone’s true name, etc.
not every witch is going to be comfortable with you referring to them as your “sister” “brother” or “sibling”, in fact some might get creeped out by the title even if you don’t mean it in a creepy way.
The same goes for “blessed be”. Just like how not everyone wants to be told “I’ll pray for you”, not everyone wants to be blessed at any given time.
NaNoWriMo Day 11
Making my first update on day 11 but ¯_(ツ)_/¯. My goal is 30k word instead of 50, because this is my first year and I realized within the first three days that 50k was not happening.
But somehow, even with a lowered goal, I’m still 2,500 words behind. :/. Maybe it’s the fact that I now have an independent book study that I need to read everyday to stay on track. Maybe it’s that I also have to study for my SAT everyday. Who knows
reblogging for the anon looking for witchy apps to aid in their craft!!!
EVERYBODY WHO LIKES TO WORK WITH CRYSTALS NEEDS TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREE APP IMMEDIATELY
I’ve worked with crystals for over a year and I have to tell you guys, and as a witch who is a specialist, you need to read Judy Hall’s crystal books. The apps may have some information, but you also need to know the signs of the stone, the planet, the healing and metaphysical properties, it’s spiritual and physical purposes, and so much more involving the in-depth exploration of using crystals. Judy Hall’s books of “The Crystal Encyclopedia” and “The Crystal Bible” have more than all the information you will ever need.
If you were wondering what this would be like, wonder no more.
Since my best friend and I have a great deal of magickal motivation and are clearly insane, WE COMPLETED THIS READING.
It was roughly 5 hours of direct cardwork and reading, but we took breaks for food and rest, so the total time spent, between taking the cards out of the box and putting them back in, was about 9 HOURS.
(Photo ft. bad lighting and my unbrushed hair.)
I had the privilege of choosing the cards, setting them up, and giving the reading for my much-beloved @haemoferedoll, who was a very patient and open querent.
By the end of the reading, we were decidedly exhausted. My eyes were blurry, my head was swimming, my brain seemed to have deteriorated into rude, viscous mush, and my throat felt raw and sore from having talked so much. Even my joints were achy. I was basically an old crone by the end of it.
But, oh, let me learn you a thing. THIS SHIT WAS
E N L I G H T E N I N G.
The cards spelled out a clear story, with significant life lessons, warnings, and even illuminating information about past lives. I’ve honestly never had a reading with such clear and definitive messages. It was like the veil just parted to let the universe throw us some handy-dandy-4-1-1.
For real, the cards were super specific and helpful.
Actually, after we were done, I was told that the reading was “more helpful than years of therapy.”~. Potential hyperbole aside, I think the reading really did assist real and significant progress for my friend, which I’m wicked pumped about.
IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS READING YOURSELF, I say to fuckin’ go for it. It was a great experience as a diviner, an awesome chance to practice, and very affirming of my ability, and @haemoferedoll found it really helpful.
However, PLEASE read all of the detailed information on the spread and how it works BEFORE you start the reading. If you don’t, you’re gonna have a hell of a bad time.
Also, be aware that a significant portion of the reading revolves around past lives. If that doesn’t align with your personal beliefs, I would suggest you either skip those parts of the reading, or replace them with specific questions of your own.
ALSO. I’m pretty sure this reading doesn’t NEED to last so long. I was extremely thorough, and I’m very picky with choosing cards, so just the process of setting up took almost an hour.
I also personally went into a lot detail with helping my friend interpret the cards and their story. If you simply do a quick overview, I bet the reading would be way faster and much less of an ordeal.
For me though, the “ordeal” of it made it an experience. It was absolutely worth the effort for what I got out of it.
TL;DR: We did the thing. We liked the thing. The thing was exhausting. If you do the thing yourself, do the thing your own way and be smart about it.
AND LOOK HOW PRETTY IT IS! #fuckyeahdivination
I’m exhausted just looking at this spread, but I can’t look away.
This is intense
I feel the call but at the same time I’m like “nah brah. Imma lose my focus halfway through.”
I love remembering that making a wish by blowing dandelion seeds is a tiny little spell. Dandelion has spirit-calling, wish-granting properties and you whisper your wish to its babies to go off into the world and plant themselves and thrive in your name.
When you laugh alone in your space, or you beat that game, or cook that perfect meal, or sing your heart out in the shower, you are charging your home with good energy. It doesn’t take much to do. Just breathe and live.
Candlelight-magick 