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you have to let go in order to grow

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Hello, Abyss of the Void!

I want to share my craft.

Everything worn in these photos I made, & I do take commissions 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

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etsy: sleepydreki

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sundropsecrets · 3 years

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New stickers in my Etsy!

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life sucks. then it gets better. then it sucks again

#buddhism

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Wildwafflefolk

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Sun witch lockscreen

The drawing is not mine, is from @fresh_bobatae.

This is how I think a witch who works with Apollo (or any solar deity) looks like, lol.

Like or reblog if you'd use it.

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sundropsecrets · 3 years

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What to ask tarot

So tarot card questions are actually a lot different than asking a specific question. You wouldn’t say, for example, “Is my dad going to graduate?” because if you got the 3 of cups, you would be utterly confused as to why I did not provide a yes or a no. So below I am going to list questions that are good to ask the cards.

• I’m at a fork in the road. Which way should I go?

• How do I weigh out the choices I have? What are the Pros and Cons?

• What do I need to know to make the best decision? What do I need to know?

• What do I need to know about a situation with a family member?

• What do I need to know about my love life?

• What do I need to know about my career?

Moving forward

• How do I move forward in my career?

• How do I move forward in my relationship/ love life?

• What is coming forth in my life?

• Which foundation is the strongest to build on in my life?

* What should I do?

• What should/ shouldn’t I do about a situation with my job?

• What should/ shouldn’t I do about a situation with a friend or family member?

• How can I restore my hope for the future?

• What overall positives do I bring to my life?

• What positives do the people in my life provide me?

• Is there meaning in my life?

• Is there love in my life? Hidden Elements

• Are there things I am ignoring that are important?

• What am I not seeing?

• What is holding me back?

• Are there truths that I am denying?

• Are there things that I see that are untrue?

• What important things have I forgotten?

• What could get in my way?

• What is most important for me to get done?

• How will a certain occasion or event turn out?

• What will be the best way for me to communicate with certain people?

• What should I learn from my past?

• What is the impending future telling me?

• What cycles am I stuck in?

• What have a learned from my past?

• Where am I strongest?

• What should I look out for?

I hope this helps!!!!

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sundropsecrets · 3 years

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Art by Lea Yunk

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For Newcomers: Norse Pagan Books To Read (and some to avoid)

The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes by Jackson Crawford I’ll start off with some words of praise for Dr Jackson Crawford, his Old Norse channel is outstanding, he’s incredibly well spoken and knows his stuff. From analysis of stanzas of the Edda to breakdowns on the identities of different gods and goddesses, these videos are like being in a lecture hall out in the mountains. When I first started reading up on Norse stories I began with the Lee M. Hollander translation of the Poetic Edda, it’s a beautiful book, and I’d recommend it to anyone, pagan or not. I think we can all take something out of the Hávamál. However, had I been able to get my hands on Crawford’s (at that time unpublished) version, things would have gone considerably more smoothly. No hate towards Hollander’s translation, it’s one of my all time favourites, but it’s arguably one of the more archaic renditions of the text, and can be hard to read at times. Reading Crawford’s version was almost like reading the Edda for the first time. Crawford’s translation brings out the witty humor in the poems that frequently gets glossed over, and makes for a very enjoyable and profound read. If anyone is looking for an in depth analysis of Hávamál, go check out Crawford’s publication The Wanderer’s Hávamál. Not only does it provide the original Old Norse text beside his translation, but also an extensive commentary on the text, and a shorter reiteration of the poem called The Cowboy Hávamál, that Crawford wrote in a tone inspired by his grandfather.

Taking Up The Runes: A Complete Guide To Using Runes In Spells, Rituals, Divination, And Magic by Diana L. Paxson

Taking Up The Runes is one of the most comprehensive books on runes I’ve had the opportunity to read. It’s got something in it for everyone, and Paxson is clear from the beginning that anyone can find wisdom through the runes. One of my favourite aspects of this book is that way that Paxson makes connections between Norse stories and poems to the meanings and definitions she gives to the runes. There are several instances where she points out the relationships between the lessons that the runes teach and the lessons taught in the Poetic Edda, offering a broad perspective of how the runes can be interpreted. Taking Up The Runes takes on a scholarly approach, in that it’s set up in a way that you could spend a whole year exploring the runes and learning their lessons. For people interested in the ceremonial applications of the runes, Paxson’s book offers in depth meditations and rituals surrounding each of the runes.

Sorcerer’s Screed: The Icelandic Book of Magic Spells (Galdraskræða) by Skuggi This book is in the middle of the list for the reason that IT IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS. I was hesitant to even add this one to this list, but I’ve seen too many people coming across this book while throwing caution into the wind.

A good number of these incantations are complex and can be dangerous, both spiritually and physically. I am not a huge rules person. It’s a pretty looking book and I know it’s so tempting to try these out, but it’s my advice to hold off on this one. On the other hand, experience outranks everything, and people don’t get experience by not trying things out. So, if you’re interested in the Screed, I strongly suggest being extremely cautious with what you do with it. For someone new to the practice, the Screed on it’s own I would recommend solely as a academic resource.

That being said, the Screed has been an excellent asset for me and it’s beautifully written, published by the Icelandic Magic Company. It’s a compilation of magic symbols, alphabets, and incantations put together by Icelandic writer Jochum Magnús Eggertsson (Skuggi) from several different manuscripts. The descriptions accompanying the staves range from none at all to long page long instructions. There are also a few staves with strong christian influences originating from the christianization of Iceland.

The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum Alright, PSA for this one. This book was the first introduction to the runes that I ever had, so I’ll speak from experience and my thoughts looking back on this book.

First off, I think that it’s important to note that Blum’s book is based in a lot of Judeo-Christian perspectives. Which is not wrong per say, but just something completely inappropriate to be in a book meant to be teaching about pre-christian symbology. Blum’s collective works can be seen as a reflection of his own personal spiritual journey, and biased in that way. Throughout his works I also noticed the presence of various christian prayers, that in general seemed incredibly out of place.

Secondly, after more experience and exposure to different perspectives regarding the runes, I can say with confidence that there are cases within this book where Blum has assigned his own meanings to the runes. It took me a while to unlearn the meanings of the runes that Blum assigned in his book. While they’re not all wrong, it’s noticeable that a significant number of his written meanings of the runes are not historically accurate given the primary sources on the runes that we have. This is not to say that the runes can’t have different interpretations and be seen from different perspectives, only that the definitions that Blum provides aren’t always based on the source material. Although I wouldn’t personally recommend it, this book has a good format, easy to read and information laid out in a to the point manner. The rune spreads that Blum goes over can also be useful to anyone interested in learning about casting. There are things that can be learned from this book, but I think it’d be wise to take it with a grain of salt (or a lot of salt depending on how holistic your spirituality is)

Now here’s the big one.

Rule of thumb: DO NOT read books written by Stephen McNallen.

Stephen McNallen is a white supremacist and founder of the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA), a known hate group notorious for its racist doctrines. The AFA is listed by the Anti-Defamation League as an “extremist group”, and rightfully so. The Southern Poverty Law Center has added AFA to its list of hate groups, calling it a "neo-Völkisch hate group”.

A list of books to avoid, all written by Stephen McNallen:

Asatru Book of Blotar and Rituals: By the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA publication)

Asatru: A Native European Spirituality

What is Asatru?

The Values of Asatru

Thunder from the North: The Way of the Teutonic Warrior (AFA publication)

The Philosophy of Metagenetics, Folkism and Beyond (AFA publication)

A Runic Inspiration (co-author Maddy Hutter )

A Book of Uncommon Prayers (co-author Maddy Hutter)

Rituals of Asatru 3 vols. (World Tree Publications)

Asatru: The Soul and Initiation

Asatru Book of Blotar and Rituals (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform)

AFA publications are driven by white supremacist narratives. Be careful out there, research your books, make sure your information is coming from somewhere credible

Feel free to share more recommendations with each other below!

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sundropsecrets · 3 years

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A moon worship ritual.

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Yuletide blessings ❄️🎄

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my bath for spirit healing ᛫༄᛫ 🌿☁️

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inner child work 7/6/20

i was asked to explain what inner child work looks like for me 💗 so heres a little explanation and run down ✨

what is inner child work? inner child work is a form of shadow work in which you acknowledge your “inner child” (the younger version of yourself), and work through the traumas you accumulated in your childhood. based on the conditioning and traumas we picked up as children, we tend to act out of those cycles, even if they are harmful.

why is inner child work important? inner child work is very important because it helps us release those fears and traumas. acknowledging and honoring your inner child helps provide you with a sense of peace within your current self. shadow work in all forms are crucial to spiritual development, and inner child work is a branch off that tree.

how do you do inner child work? the practice can look different for everyone, but i will provide some examples on what it looks like for me:

i will think of a traumatic/hurtful childhood memory, and imagine my current self standing in front of my younger self. i tell her all the things i wish i knew/i wish i had heard in that moment. telling her that she is loved, she is cared for, she doesn’t have to change herself to receive attention, she is worthy, she is valued, etc. this practice always brings me to tears, as i am letting go of those traumas and hurts

i envision myself holding my younger self, allowing her to feel safe and loved within my arms.

i tell my younger self that i am proud of her and show her who she has the potential to become.

i indulge in the “childish” things i was unable to do when i was younger. for example, expressing myself through yelling and being loud, putting myself first, taking time to take care of myself, resting, dancing, being silly, etc

there are other resources you can find online, but this is what my practice has turned into as it suits me 💗 i hope this helps, best of luck 💗

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