Got bored and decided to draw Basil ( @basilandfairness )
Maybe Iβll draw her more.
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MashaβAllah π ππβ¨π«π#Basil #MyWindowLedgeGrownπππΏπ±πͺ΄ (at Al Safa, Jeddah) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqK4VDgMpul/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Witchcraft Exercise - Creating Correspondences
There are dozens of plant species in the arsenal of the green witch. Commonly-used varieties and usage varies somewhat between traditions, but most of us are fairly familiar with industry standards like basil, bay, rosemary, sage, and so on.
But what do you do when faced with a plant that has no listed magical correspondences anywhere that you can find in your witchcraft library? Simple - you create some.
Allow me to demonstrate with a little plant I found in my own backyard. It's a common weed called Virginia copperleaf (Acalypha virginica). But despite it's widespread range and abundant growth as a field weed, there are surprisingly few references to the plant in regional folk medicine and none at all that I could find in contemporary witchcraft.
So in order to incorporate this hardy little weed into my practice, I set about creating some correspondences for it.
First, I researched the physical properties of the plant. It is a small annual spurge with long taproots, a resistance to drought and many herbicides, and a reputation for fast growth and being difficult to eradicate from fields due to prolific seeding. The leaves turn coppery-red in the fall and small spiky flowers bloom among the foliage. It is also mildly poisonous. The juice of the plant may cause contact dermatitis or a mild rash in some people and if ingested, it may cause GI symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Next, I researched references to the plant in folk medicine. I could only find a single reference that cited copperleaf as a possible diuretic and expectorant. That does track with the previous mention of GI symptoms, but it doesn't mean the plant is safe to use. I did discover that an alternate name for the plant is three-seeded mercury or mercury weed, likely because of its' tendency for fast growth and the fact that it is propagated by the wind.
So now comes the business of creating the correspondences, using the physical properties of the plant as a basis.
The first and most obvious association is strength. Any weed that is resistant to drought and herbicide and uprooting is bound to be useful for spells involving tenacity and fortitude. Prosperity is also a likely use, both because of the name copperleaf and the way in which the plant grows and spreads quickly. Because of the alternate name mercury weed and the wind propagation, it could be used for wind magic or communication spells. (I often associate the element of air with communication and the name of a messenger god is right there as well, but your mileage may vary.)
The plant could also be used as an ingredient for baneful magic, either to bind and frustrate someone's efforts by consuming available ground where their ambitions might grow, or in its' capacity as a mild poison, to cause physical discomfort and stomach trouble.
So in the end, I have a handful of copperleaf and a listing in my witchbook that details the properties of the plant and notes that it could be useful for spells involving strength, tenacity, prosperity, wind, or communication, as well as possible baneful uses including binding, discomfort, and sickness.
This is my system for assigning correspondences to previously-unknown plants, and I encourage readers to use it as a template for their own practices or to create their own system. Either way, I recommend the use of a field guide or plant identification app like PlantNet to properly identify plants as you find them. Remember to forage and harvest responsibly, be a good steward of the land around you, and always label your plant cuttings.
Happy Witching! ππΏ
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reblog kinda
so⦠i need to make a full character tag ref for u guys
DREAMWORLD:
β₯οΈ: Sunny
π: Sage
π©·: Aubrey
π§‘: Kel
π: Hero
π€: Mari
π€: Angel
π©΅: Quinn
β οΈ: Omori
ποΈβπ¨οΈ: Something or Stranger (i will clarify)
REAL WORLD:
βοΈ: Sunny
πΏ: Basil
π: Aubrey
π: Kel
π: Hero
π©Ή: Angel
π§Έ: Quinn
π·οΈ: Mari (shes a ghost but u can still send her asks)
π: Stranger or Something
OOC:
πΊ: Me- Broken!
π°οΈ: This blogβs other mod, t1m3__fluxx! (she doesnβt have a blog yet :() she does most of the scripting for this :3
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π HIIIII GDBDBSBSBS my nameβs Pluto! :D βοΈ π§‘
Iβm the host of the Freedom System!! Itβs very much a pleasure to meet you! >W<
My selfship blog is @honeyed-angel-wings !! I follow from here!
I use wi/wish/wishes/wishself pronouns!
Quick guide on who posts what until i have more time off to polish this:
π©΅: Pluto
π: Lethos
π: Casper
π©·: Saeran
π§‘: Wander
π/π€: Basil
π: Krieger
π: Edgar
β₯οΈ: Unknown
β€οΈβπ₯: Koda
β€οΈ: Tarin
Our original post tag is: β¨ lightpost β¨
And as a bonus, what our tags for or about each other are /)w(\ weβre kinda in a special sort of relationship where uh. How do i word this. Well. I have many partners and Iβm lucky as heck. π€§ this blog is my systemβs way of helping to ground me. Which again, lucky as heck HDBSNDNNS π₯Ή
Pluto: ( πͺ {Lethos}, my warm secret π―οΈ {Casper}, π· {Saeran}, 𫧠{Wander}, πΏ {Basil}, π {Krieger}, β‘οΈ {Edgar}, βοΈ {Unknown}, π {Koda}, πΎ {Admiral} )
Lethos: π note {Pluto}
Casper: for my princette π {Pluto}
Saeran: for my flower πΈ {Pluto}
Wander: for my π smiley heart! {Pluto}
Unknown: freedom is peace. βοΈ {Pluto}
Koda: iβll keep you safe π« {Pluto}
Edgar: LπV CONNECTION {Pluto}
Krieger: from your love doctor >;} {Pluto}
Tarin: my little kindling πͺ΅ {Pluto}
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πΏπRainbow High oc: Parsley CookπΏπ
Here is my fourth Rainbow High oc.
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Theme color: Basil Green
Activity: Graphic design and Culinary Art
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Parsley was from Rome, Italy then moved to America. Her family own the amazing Italian restaurant and make different kind of dishes.
She is good at culinary art and can also do graphic designs. Parsleyβs cousins also go to Rainbow High to do more.
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Rainbow High belongs to MGA
Parsley Cook belongs to me
You can also check it out on Deviantart and Instagram.
I hoped you like it share and leave a comment about it.
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PEACHTOBER DAY 5: SPRIG πΏπ±πΈ
Basil drinks are the best π
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How To Grow And Care For Basil In Containers π πΏ
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Sweet basil
πΏ Ocimum basilicum
πΏ Great basil, Genovese basil, l'herbe royale, little-love, kiss-me-Nicholas, albahaca, St Joseph's wort, witches herb, njilika, balanoi, feslien, arjaka, American dittany, holy basil, the devil's plant, Tulsi, our herb, luole, garden basil, herb of kings, busuioc, feslien
πΏ General info. In the mint family, basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to SE Asia. Most basil are cultivars of sweet basil, some of which are purple. π. Basil is sensitive to cold and enjoys full sunβοΈ and well drained soil. Pinch off flowers so the stem doesn't get woody and it keeps growing leaves.
Basil leaves and flowers are used in food like pesto. Seeds of some varieties get gelatinous and are used in drinks and deserts in parts of Asia. It's used as folk medicine in the Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Basil can also be an insect repellent and insecticide.
Ancient Egyptians and Greeks believed basil would open the gates to the underworld for a person passing on. Jewish lore suggests it helps with fasting. In Portugal dwarf bush basil is given in a pot with a poem and paper carnation to a sweetheart π on religious holidays of John the Baptist, and St Anthony of Padua. The Greek Orthodox Church uses it to sprinkle holy water.
Basil is associated with basilisks and π¦ scorpions. Basil was seen as an antidote to basilisk venom. In Crete putting basil on someone's window sill curses them. In Italy unmarried women would wear basil in their girdle married women wear it on their head. A man would leave a sprig of basil on the window sill of he loves because giving it directly to her would be disrespectful. Italians may give a pot of basil to a loved one. In Romania and Moldavia if a man accepts a sprig of basil from a woman he'll fall in love. β₯οΈ
πΏ symbolism. Loveπ, friendship, masculine, Mars/Jupiter fire, exorcism, wealth π€, flying, protection, self-love, abundance, best wishes, hatred, romance, sacred, accidents, aggression, anger, carnal desires,
πΏ Deities. Aphrodite, Venus, Ishtar, Astarte, Set, Freyja, . Do you associate basil with anyone?
πΏ How do you work with basil?
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Sources.
Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Dietz, S. Theresa, the Complete Language of Flowers
Diaz, Juliet. Plant Witchery
Harrington, Christina Oakley. The Treadwell's Book of Plant Magic
Wikipedia Basil
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Gen 8 [Peachπ] and Gen 9 [GreenππΏ]
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Momo Berry is a bit complicated. A lighthearted person by nature but she's always wanted to he taken a bit more seriously. When Momo entered adulthood she ended up chosing the career no one saw coming, a cop. Her reasoning being she wanted to prove to herself and everyone else that she can be taken seriously.Deep down she knows that her job as a cop isn't forever, and she hopes one day when she reaches the top her career she can retire and become a professional Comedian. Outside of work she loves making grand extravagant meals for her growing family and playing violin for her kids.
Kaleb Berry(originally Shafer) didn't really expect much when he joined the force straight out of college. Just a job to get by on and that was that. However things changed when he met the love of his life, and future wife Momo Berry. It was love at first sight and the two moved fast, dating for about a year before getting married in a small cute backyard ceremony. Kaleb has always been family oriented and his biggest dream was to become a dad. He loves his kids more than anything else and loves seeing them grow up. Besides that he enjoys watching the cooking channel for inspiration for future dishes and cooking with his wife.
Though he's still young Basil Berry has always been fascinated by a lot of things but technology is by far his favorite. He loves playing with his toy robots and watching robot cartoons on TV. In general he's a very curious little boy who learns fast and loves to explore.
Clover is a sweetheart. A charmer who wins over everyone she meets. She has both her parents wrapped around her finger and she fully knows it. Her parents are convinced she's going to do big things when she grows up.
Leaf Berry is a sensitive baby whos slowly opening up to the world. His parents are trying to get him used to trying new things but that's being met with many tears. All Leaf wants to do is play with his big brother and sister and his favorite frog toy.
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Here it is! My first ever spell jar! π
Itβs a jar of prosperity βοΈ
I used green aventurine, pyrite, citrine, tigerβs eye, moss agate chips, cinnamon, and citrus-basil essential oil. π πΏ
Created on Ostara and blessed by Lady Persephone π·πΊ
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π: Basil, when will you stop making Sunny be the most innocent horny fuck in Gardenspace?
β₯οΈ: SAAAGE! LANGUAGE! AND IβM NOT A HORNY FUCK! Iβm just in love with you.
π: Whatever. Basil, you sun of a McGun, answer my question.
πΏ: I am coming to the point where iβve realized how horny my favorite little fucker is in my dreams, but Sage. Thatβs your problem, not mine. Have fun with that!
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Hi, I'm Basil!πΌ
I'm not a new facet by any means, but I am the first to get a blog!! I just wanted a blog to talk about myself and post things I like! I don't have a plan for this blog really, but I'm looking forward to posting!
I am a transmasc demiboy. I am 16. I use he/him, it/its, they/them and neopronouns, which I will list below:
leaf/leafs, fern/ferns flo/floral, viridi/viridis, nect/nectar, clov/clover, mint/mints, seed/seeds, bloom/blooms, pic/picture, le/lens, πΈ/πΈ, π©Ή/π©Ή, π/π, βοΈ/βοΈ, πΏ/πΏ, π/π, π/π, π±/π±, π/π, π·/π·, π₯/π₯, πΌ/πΌ, π/π, π/π, π /π , π±/π±
Anyone is allowed to pick from and use any of my pronouns as they like.
This system is influenced by depressive psychosis, anxiety, (suspected) bpd & hpd (diagnosed "traits of cluster b personality disorders"), (suspected) autism, and ADHD/amism.
P.S, I participate in a mogai blog run by all of us (starrygender) so please follow us if you're into that!
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Do you have any pronouns related to computers/tech/codes/mechanics and the color green? Thank you in advance :3
we've done quite a few lists on computers/tech and related stuff already i believe but we havent done green yet!
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Army/Army/Armies/Army's/Armyself
Aspar/Asparagus/Asparagus'/Asparagus's/Asparagusself
Bas/Basil/Basils/Basil's/Basilself
Brun/Brunswick/Brunswicks/Brunswick's/Brunswickself
Crock/Crocodile/Crocodiles/Crocodile's/Crocodileself
Char/Chartreuse/Chartreuses/Chartreuse's/Chartreuseself
Cela/Celadon/Celadons/Celadon's/Celadonself
Citron/Citron/Citrons/Citron's/Citronself
Clove/Clover/Clovers/Clover's/Cloverself
Emer/Emerald/Emeralds/Emerald's/Emeraldself
Envy/Envy/Envies/Envy's/Envyself
Fern/Fern/Ferns/Fern's/Fernself
For/Forest/Forests/Forest's/Forestself
Frog/Frog/Frogs/Frog's/Frogself
Green/Green/Greens/Green's/Greenself
Grass/Grass/Grasses/Grass's/Grasself
Greed/Greed/Greeds/Greed's/Greedself
Glas/Glas/Glas'/Glas's/Glasself
Hunt/Hunter/Hunters/Hunter's/Hunterself
Harle/Quin/Harlequins/Harlequin's/Harlequinself
Hook/Hooker/Hookers/Hooker's/Hookerself
Juni/Juniper/Junipers/Juniper's/Juniperself
Jade/Jade/Jades/Jade's/Jadeself
Kelly/Kelly/Kellies/Kelly's/Kellyself
Lime/Lime/Limes/Lime's/Limeself
Leaf/Leaf/Leafs/Leaf's/Leafself
Moss/Moss/Mosses/Moss's/Mosself
Mint/Mint/Mints/Mint's/Mintself
Myrt/Myrtle/Myrtles/Myrtle's/Myrtleself
Olive/Olive/Olives/Olive's/Oliveself
Pickle/Pickle/Pickles/Pickle's/Pickleself
Pine/Pine/Pines/Pine's/Pineself
Para/Parakeet/Parakeets/Parakeet's/Parakeetself
Pear/Pear/Pears/Pear's/Pearself
Pea/Pea/Peas/Pea's/Peaself
Pista/Pistachio/Pistachios/Pistachio's/Pistachioself
Peri/Dot/Peridots/Peridot's/Peridotself
Pras/Prasine/Prasines/Prasine's/Prasineself
Pari/Paris/Paris'/Paris's/Parisself
Sage/Sage/Sages/Sage's/Sageself
Sham/Rock/Shamrocks/Shamrock's/Shamrockself
Sea/Foam/Seafoams/Seafoam's/Seafoamself
Sea/Weed/Seaweeds/Seaweed's/Seaweedself
Snake/Snake/Snakes/Snake's/Snakeself
Serp/Serpent/Serpents/Serpent's/Serpentself
Virid/Viridian/Viridians/Viridian's/Viridianself
Vert/Verta/Verts/Verta's/Vertself
Verde/Verde/Verdes/Verde's/Verdeself
Viri/Viridi/Viridis/Viridi's/Viridself
πΏ/πΏ/πΏs/πΏ's/πΏself
π΅/π΅/π΅s/π΅'s/π΅self
π/π/πs/π's/πself
π/π/πs/π's/πself
πΈ/πΈ/πΈs/πΈ's/πΈself
π/π/πs/π's/πself
π’/π’/π’s/π’'s/π’self
π/π/πs/π's/πself
π₯/π₯/π₯s/π₯'s/π₯self
π/π/πs/π's/πself
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