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Hi it's finals week and I'm really stressed and due to my anxiety I start randomly crying. Is there a sigil to help with that?
I just finished finals week - I totally feel your pain… Hang in there! I’d recommend checking out anti-anxiety/stress sigils too, but I’d need a whole other post for that!
#finals sigil, #test sigil, #school sigil
For studying:
I will remember this
I will remember
I remember what I learn
I remember what I study
I comprehend all that I study
I learn well
I am motivated to study and I get my work done quickly and efficiently 
I will study with great focus and intensity 
I have energy to study
I do not procrastinate 
For taking care of yourself:
I will have energy for finals
I am free of anxiety and stress + I am ready for the task at hand
Schoolwork does not make me anxious
I am calm in my schooling and studies
I do not burn out from work and school
I am mentally strong
Relax
Comfort
My mind is calm
For the exams:
I will have good finals
I have good luck with finals and standardized exams
I will pass my finals
I pass my finals
I do well on multiple choice tests
I get good grades on my tests
I get a decent grade
I do well on my exams
I do well on my test
I will pass this test
For essays/projects:
My essay is worthy of an A
I will finish my essays
I write effortlessly
I finish this project
I complete my work on time
I complete all my assignments on time
Other resources:
@sylvaetria also has a masterpost of school/exam related sigils [X]
I have a side-blog with a solid tagging system if you want to find something specific: @gigglesandsigils
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can the cycle of pain be broken?
I haven't felt as terrified as I do now since the same time last year. I’ve been feeling afraid of everything. The truth is eating me up so bad and I can’t keep up with it. Ever since the quarantine, my life took turn for the worst. I remember when it all started. I saw a thousand of my problems being solved. I didn’t have to face my fears anymore. Long car rides, professors, my obvious rejection to change my major. I thought being at home could at least make my life a little less difficult. Fast forward to today, I’m writing on my invisible blog as a way to deal with my anxiety. All while a hush but screaming thought in my head says I’m wasting my time. No one’s gonna read this. Yet, I was pushed to write because it’s the only way I can get these feelings out of my brain. 
My depression has once again come back. I’m overeating and fasting to past the time. I dream in songs because I’m too overwhelmed to write one awake. I want to minimize my problems and think of those who are risking their lives, but I can’t seem to leave this tiny little bubble that is my house. I literally can’t. Everything feels like a reality check where all my fantasies keep getting destroyed. Is it my fault for being too optimistic or is everyone else too insensitive? Was the way out right in front of me and I just didn’t want to leave because I’m a masochist? Why can’t the cycle be broken? For four years I’ve been in this cycle of regret, pain, and short-lived happiness and I want out. I’ve prayed to gods and the opposite of them but I still feel restless. Is the answer in the stars? Or is it karma punishing me? When will it end? If it ever does. 
Am I too young to feel this way? Is my brain too depressed to figure this out? I have too many questions but no one cares to answer them. I’ve isolated myself from all my friendships and lovers. Even those I care about don’t pop into my head. I claim I’m too busy to respond messages but in reality I just don’t have the energy to hold a conversation.
As I think about this more, the more I realize how cowardly I am. Am I ignoring my feelings? Most definitely. But I can’t be a sob story my whole life. Even if I’m in panic mode.
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etherealcassia · 4 years
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it was the last night
i was about to leave
but then you stood in my way
and you got me to stay
he said “baby dont leave”
could this be my last chance to somehow
not be alone too long so right now
i’m taking your hand
grabbed the keys to the van
don’t forget your guitar
hope you love me so hard
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If you feel like you’ve seen this alread, that’s normal. This list of recommendation has been previously posted on my first account @praestantias which has been deleted for some reasons. So here I am, reposting it. 
Hating how elitist and eurocentric the dark academia community became, I would truly appreciate that you leave some recommendation of book written by people of color, for I noticed that I am guilty of the eurocentric part, but I am really want to educate myself and read more non-white books. 
Thank you for your suggestions!
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beat
can anyone else feel every single beat their heart makes? every single boom and bam. my body moves to its rhythm. i feel way too damn hard. sadness, happiness, laughter, crying, living, breathing. everything so damn hard. why? why can’t i be numb? do i need the drugs and the alcohol to be numb? can i take it? today and another day? am i getting better? i feel when i don’t want to but don’t when i’m supposed to. pity, shame, embarrassment. i don't feel it, but every single beat reminds me of pain. your face, your heart, i felt them all. i wish i could feel your heartbeat instead of mine. the pulse on my fingertips. my blood-red fingers. is this why you broke my heart? you felt the way I ran at your touch. 
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dream
looking at those dreamy doe eyes. could fall in love with you all the time. i know you.
you were my crush in my teens. still got that smile you wouldn’t believe. i missed you.
saw you today baby. i swear if i had the chance, i would give myself to you.
oh baby blue. i would give it all for you. oh baby blue. time to get over your boo. oh baby blue. let me be something to you. 
i would give it all for you.
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[Revised 11/16] Book Recommendations for Witches
Greetings, all. Quite some time ago, I created an annotated bibliography of some of my favorite texts on magical subjects. I was browsing it a few days ago and quickly realized, though, that it had become woefully out-of-date. There were quite a few books I’d only recently finished reading that belonged on the list! 
So, I’ve made an updated version here! Below, you can find my book recommendations, organized into loose categories. I’ve had to add a few new categories since last time, and expand several others. I do plan on doing long-form book reviews on some of these titles, and if there’s a particular one listed that you’d like to see a long review for, please let me know and I’ll work on that.
I hope you find something on here that suits your fancy! Happy reading!
For Absolute Beginners
Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, by Judika Illes. Even better than the Weiser Field Guide to Witches - this book is huge and chock-full of information. It’ll explain in easy-to-understand language how the concept has developed throughout time, why witches do what they do, and different types of witches.
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, by Judika Illes. This gives an excellent look at the historical lore concerning witches, from the perspective of a witch herself. It’s kind of tongue-in-cheek, but it does have some information that won’t be found elsewhere.
The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, by Skye Alexander. Great book for those who’re really absolute beginners and are wondering what witchcraft is all about. Skye takes a very postmodern, utilitarian, and unfailingly honest approach, and it’s geared towards those of almost any belief system.
Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard, by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart. Attractively packaged and readible for almost all ages, this is a great (mostly) non-denominational look at the foundations of magical practice. It’s extremely detailed. Some of it only applies to Zell’s own tradition, but it’s quite useful, anyways.
Basic Techniques
Protection and Reversal Magick, by Jason Miller. This gets a little woo-woo at times, but he gives good advice on how to avoid serious problems that can come up as you begin to practice. Take with a grain of salt, though - some of this has the potential to make you feel paranoid.
City Magick, by Christopher Penczak. If you’re at all interested in tech witchery, or just want to practice magick within an urban setting, do check this out. It is by far the best look at the subject I’ve seen, and his discussion of urban tutelary spirits is worth the price alone.
Power Spellcraft for Life, by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. Nicely done, quite secular book providing basic beginner information regarding writing original spells and workings. It does fall prey to the trap of just listing correspondences with little information at times, but also contains a great deal of detail about ritual timing, raising power, and other topics essential for the beginner.
Sorcerer’s Secrets, by Jason Miller. This is a decent volume that describes a lot of techniques you don’t usually see in books, such as gesture and gaze-based magick. Be warned that Miller writes extensively about manipulative techniques, but it’s useful theory regardless of how you put it into practice.
Witch’s Bag of Tricks, by Melanie Marquis. This is not recommended for beginners, because the whole point of this book is to help existing practitioners refine and improve their already-established techniques. It’s got some novel ideas in it, and I like the author’s approach to symbolism in spellcasting.
Direct Magick (Energy Work)
The Un-Spell Book, by Mya Om. This non-denominational guide to working with magical forces is filled with useful exercises that go beyond the author’s previous work. I recommend reading this after reading Energy Essentials.
Instant Magick, by Christopher Penczak. Excellent beginner’s guide for those who don’t have access to a lot of fancy tools or prefer to work without them. This book won’t instantly teach you magick, but it will help even a seasoned practitioner find quicker, less-complicated ways of achieving results.
Energy Essentials for Witches and Spellcasters, by Mya Om. Though I balk at the use of the term “energy” to describe magical forces, this book is worth a look. It’s a bit like a workbook, with various exercises. Expect a lot of pseudoscience, though, and there are many religious references, but the techniques are solid.
Magical Writing, Words, and Symbols
Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, by Claude Lecouteux. Mostly a historical text, this book isn’t exactly practical or terribly useful. It is, nevertheless, incredibly interesting. It’s a bit difficult to navigate, but worth a glance.
Composing Magick, by Elizabeth Barrette. A very general, but well-done, look at writing in a magical context. Some of the ritual templates are slightly specific to religious witchcraft traditions, but most information is widely applicable.
Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink, by Susan Pesnecker. Focuses both on the physical act of writing as a magical act, and the mental state associated with it. Highly recommended
The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire, by Skye Alexander. This book is for those who want to create their own grimoire. It gives fairly good advice for doing so, as well as providing hints and tricks for spellcasting and useful correspondences.
General Concepts
Planetary Magick, by Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips. If you want to work with the planets at all, particularly in a highly ritualized context, I recommend this book. It’s large, comprehensive and gives a good foundation beyond what you find in general astrology books.
Practical Planetary Magick, by Sorita d’Este and David Rankine. Shorter than I would have liked, but a useful reference to have on your shelf, with excellent tables and appendices in the back. The meditations are also quite useful.
Practical Elemental Magick, by Sorita d’Este and David Rankine. Should be read alongside the other book by this pair. Comprehensive guide to working with the elements in a ritualized fashion. Not as accessible to newbies as Lipp’s book, but good for seasoned practitioners.
The Way of Four, by Deborah Lipp. Though mostly geared towards Wiccans, I found this author’s in-depth treatment of the four elements highly fascinating. I will note that it’s probably best to get the print version of this book, as it contains exercises and quizzes.
Ingredients and Correspondences
The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook, by Karen Harrison. I cannot praise this book enough for its concise and well-formulated approach to astrology, herbs, and magick as a whole.
The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick, by Judith Hawkins-Tillirson. This is excellent for anyone who’s interested in any kind of magick. Yes, the focus is generally herbs, but there’s a lot to be learned here about Kabbalah and other correspondence systems, as well.
Mixing Essential Oils for Magic, by Sandra Kynes. Fills a very difficult gap in published knowledge regarding the use of essential oils by discussing, in great detail, how scents interact with each other and how to create a formula that’s not only palatable, but evocative.
Dunwich’s Guide to Gemstone Sorcery, by Gerina Dunwich. Given the New Age fascination with all things shiny, it was quite a chore to sort through the myriad crystal books to find something with good information. While far from perfect and not exactly devoid of fluff, this book does give a level of detail about the lore surrounding gemstones not seen in many other texts.
Real Alchemy, by Robert Allen Bartlett. Excellent book, lots of history and detail. There’s a strong focus on tradition within the text, yet the author is quite accommodating of his audience and describes alternate methods that work better in a modern context.
Spagyrics, by Manfred M. Junius. With a highly-developed academic tone and attention to detail, this book is a meaty look at traditional alchemy. I recommend this more for intermediate practitioners due to the sheer density of information.
Spellbooks
The Goodly Spellbook, by Dixie Deerman and Steve Rasmussen. The title sounds horribly fluffy, but this is a hidden gem. It explains obscure concepts like alternative alphabets and potential uses of musical notes, as well as plant lore and other bits and pieces. Definitely worth checking out. It’s way more than just “a book of spells.”
Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, by Judika Illes. The title sounds trite to some, but it delivers. This book has spells from almost every culture and spiritual philosophy, as well as a very detailed formulary. I read it when I’m bored sometimes, too, just because I always learn some tidbit from it.
Book of Spells, by Nicola Pulford. In most editions, this book is absolutely gorgeous and describes spellcasting traditions from a variety of perspectives and traditions. Recommended for those who already understand the basics, as this book jumps straight into spellcasting and gives only a small amount of information about how things work.
Ceremonial Magick
Modern Magick, by Donald Michael Kraig. I received this as a gift several years ago. It is essentially a workbook meant to be completed slowly, step by step, and while the format will not appeal to everyone, it’s a good easy-to-read introduction to ceremonial magick.
Familiar Spirits, by Donald Tyson. Though geared towards ceremonialists, any practitioner can likely learn a thing or two from Tyson’s interesting stroll through the whys and wherefores of spirit work and thoughtform creation. This is by far the best book I’ve seen on the topic of familiar spirits.
Secrets of High Magick, by Francis Melville. The most recent edition of this (the one I own) is lavishly-illustrated and full of rudimentary, yet useful information. He stresses the basics of ceremonial practice, and his writing style is very accessible. Highly recommended for absolute beginners.
My Life With The Spirits, by Lon Milo DuQuette. This is a memoir of a ceremonial magician, but it gives a good look at the magickal mindset in a highly developed form from someone who’s experienced quite a lot. I have major issues with DuQuette’s approach to Qabalah, but his memoirs are worth a read.
Chaos Magick
Liber Null and Psychonaut, by Peter Carroll. Classic book of chaos magick. I consider it required reading for almost anyone interested in the occult. Even if you have no love for chaos magick, do give it a read, just to understand how influential Carroll is, and why.
Hands-On Chaos Magic, by Andrieh Vitimus. Knowing some of the people involved in the creation of this book, I’m a bit biased towards it. That said, even if I didn’t know them, I would still recommend it. It’s especially interesting to read alongside Liber Null and Psychonautin order to see how the chaos “current” has developed over the years.
Pop Culture Magic 2.0 by Taylor Ellwood. There aren’t a lot of books on using pop culture symbolism in magick, but this one is nearly perfect. The author writes in a highly erudite, literate fashion, while still being accessible to newbies. Many useful resources cited, as well, so prepare to branch off a bit while reading it.
History-Related
Triumph of the Moon, by Ronald Hutton. An inside no-holds-barred look at the history of Wicca and Modern paganism. Highly recommended. This is sort of the book that fluffbunnies don’t want you to read.
Book of Lies: The Disinformation Guide to Magick and the Occult, by Richard Metzger. Lots of facts and history of magick in the context of Postmodernity. This is different from the Crowley text of the same name, which I wouldn’t recommend unless you want to focus on his tradition.
The Place of Enchantment, by Alex Owen. This is a purely historical text that documents the occult revival within the context of Modernity. I remember it being very good, but please realize I haven’t really picked it up much since graduating, and it might just have served my mindset at the time.
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School Witchery
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Magic resources for all my student witches out there! Remember, magic isn’t going to save your grades if you don’t also put the effort in. But it can certainly support you through your journey as a hardworking student <3
General tips and advice:
To the witches who are going back to school
Magical school tips
Back to school witch tips
Tips for high school witches
School witch tips
Herbs and crystals to help with school
Kitchen witchcraft for school lunches
University/college witch tips
Everything you need to know about being a college witch
College witchcraft
College witch tips
Little tips for the college witch
Dorm life:
Dorm friendly offerings & altars
Dorm hacks for the college witch
Dorm room witch tips
Dorm witchery
Living magically with roommates 
Kitchen witchcraft for the dorm
Candle/incense alternatives: [X] [X] [X]
Studying:
Witch study tips
Study candle spell
Study sachet
Spell for focus on homework
Stay strong and carry on study spell
Student witch hacks for focus and concentration
Back in focus spell bottle
Studying tips for witches
Tests and exams:
“I can do this!” motivation bottle
Cramming for a test spell
A charm to help you succeed on exams
Using sigils on your tests (tip)
Sigils masterpost for finals week
A spell for finals week
Focus for finals spell bottle
Final exam spell
Other spells:
A spell for good grades
Back to school success sachet
School success sachet spell
Knot spell for doing well in school
Sweet school year spell
“Leave me be” spell
Spell to banish anxiety and get a good mark
Restful sleep spell jar
Spells for back to school (masterpost)
Sigils for school, study and education (masterpost)
You may also like:
Magic to Replenish Energy 
Rejuvenating witchcraft 
Housewarming magic (dorm)
Sick witchery 
Periods suck. Witchcraft helps.
Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms
Chronically ill witchcraft: For your symptoms
Drink Magic Masterpost 
Bath Magic Masterpost 
Bedridden witch series
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etherealcassia · 4 years
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ego
do you even like me? do you write about me? am i a mystery to you? 
do you see right through me, baby, when we’re talking about how i dont’t share with you? 
i thought i was a mystery to you. am i not your muse? 
it seems like the tables have turned and now i am writing about you.
am i not your muse?
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etherealcassia · 4 years
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like if u save credits to @softlykiwi on twitter
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like if u save credits to @softlykiwi on twitter
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etherealcassia · 4 years
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k.s.
always longing for love. it’s gonna fuck me up. maybe the poetry of it is what i want and your lust writes to me like we’re one on one. racing through the streets in your cool blue car. where we made out after taking adderall. 
and i know that your girl is so high and mighty. the real wifey type, the commitment life. you know she’ll always be there. but you will always need me. 
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etherealcassia · 4 years
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october lonely
turning blank white pages black with my thoughts
the zing of your lips gets me high enough
fucked up on your love but numb at touch
my mind really knew how to make you up
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etherealcassia · 5 years
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Peter’s song (Monet)
you got me glowing. a shine that got me seen in the darkest rooms.
you got me smiling. my friends think that i’m so in love with you.
baby i thought you, were my twin flame (my soul mate).
you said “i love you” and those words poured out your lips in the easiest way.
i looked at the big picture. i looked from far away. but darling that picture you painted was a monet.
honey. honey. honey i miss you. honey. honey i. honey i miss you.
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i love my solitude but i was meant to be a lover
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