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January Magick 🌬️

Hello darlings 🥰

As we start the new year, it's a great time to refresh your magical practice and set your intentions for the months to come. Here are some herbs, crystals, and other tools that you can incorporate into your magic this January and their corresponding properties:

🌿HERBS & SPICES: 

Sage: cleansing, protection, and wisdom. 

Juniper: purification, healing, and protection. 

Basil: abundance, love, and luck. 

Cinnamon: prosperity, warmth, and love. 

Peppermint: purification, energy, and clarity. 

Thyme: courage, strength, and purification.

💎CRYSTALS: 

Garnet: passion, creativity, and grounding. 

Clear Quartz: clarity, amplification, and healing. 

Black Onyx: protection, grounding, and transformation. 

Amethyst: intuition, spiritual connection, and relaxation. 

Rose Quartz: love, harmony, and peace.

🕯️CANDLES: 

White: represents purity and new beginnings. 

Silver: represents the moon and the feminine energy. 

Gold: represents the sun and masculine energy. 

Black: protection and banishing. 

Blue: peace, communication, and healing.

🔥INCENSE: 

Frankincense: purification and spiritual growth. 

Myrrh: healing and grounding. 

Cedarwood: protection and purification. 

Peppermint: energy, clarity, and focus.

🔮OTHER TOOLS: 

Tarot cards: divination, self-discovery, and guidance. 

Runes: divination and communication with ancestors and deities. 

Meditation: relaxation, grounding, and connection with the inner self.

🎉CELEBRATIONS: 

January 1st - New Year's Day: A great time for setting intentions, cleansing your space, and starting new projects. 

Remember, the magic is within you, and these tools are here to support and enhance your practice. Use them with intention, gratitude, and respect.

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"The sorceress kit", a bizzare collection of about 100 trinkets found buried inside a box, in the garden of a house in Pompeii, believed to be a fortune teller's tool kit.

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Pagan Wedding Planning (Part 1)

If you're like the vast majority of pagans, you probably have friends, family, or other people you care about who are not pagan. It's highly likely that you will have guests at your wedding who do not share your beliefs.

We can only hope that our non-pagan loved ones are open-minded, understanding, and supportive of our choice of spiritual path -- but realistically, this isn't always the case. You might have friends or family who don't really understand what paganism is or why you would want a pagan wedding. You may have loved ones who have been misinformed about what it means to be pagan by movies, TV, and popular culture. You might even have loved ones who are actively opposed to your religion, or who you don't feel safe "coming out" to.

If it's not important to you that your non-pagan friends and family attend your wedding, great! Only inviting other pagans decreases the chances that you'll have to explain ritual elememts or comfort an uncomfortable guest. If that's the route you want to go, by all means, have a pagans-only wedding. If it is important to you that your non-pagan loved ones are there for this milestone, then you really have three options: 1.) have a pagan  wedding knowing you may have to accomodate non-pagan guests, 2.) have a secular wedding, possibly with a private religious ritual before or after, or 3.) have multiple weddings or split the wedding into multiple events, like a pagan ceremony with a secular reception. (Technically you also have a fourth option, which is to plan the type of wedding your loved ones are expecting. However, I do not recommend this option. Your wedding is about you and your partner(s), not your families, friends, and acquaintances. I've never met someone who compromised on their wedding and didn't regret it.) Let's explore what each of these options might look like. If you decide to go ahead with a fully pagan ceremony, the most important thing is to make sure you communicate up front that this will be a pagan religious ritual. You can include a line on invitations like "Please join us in celebrating our commitment with a Wiccan handfasting ceremony," or "[Partner] and [partner] will be exchanging vows in a Hellenic pagan ceremony." This makes it very clear to recipients what type of ceremony they've been invited to, and it gives them a chance to contact you with questions or concerns. If someone does contact you to ask about the ceremony, answer their questions honestly. They may be genuinely curious and simply want to know more about your beliefs. You might find it helpful to choose a good book about your religion ahead of time so you can recommend it to curious guests. This gives them a chance to feel more prepared for the ceremony, and it also spares you from having to teach a Paganism 101 class while you're trying to plan a wedding. If one of your guests expresses concern or discomfort about attending a pagan wedding (or worse, tries to talk you out of having one), you might have to set a firm boundary with them. Let them know that you value your relationship with them and that it would mean a lot to you for them to be present for your wedding, but that you also value your spiritual practice and feel it's important to have a ceremony that accurately reflects who you are.  Tell them that you hope they are willing to set aside any ideological differences to support you during this important milestone, but you would never want them to do something that makes them feel unsafe or violates their deeply held beliefs just because you asked them to. Tell them that if they truly feel that they cannot be part of a pagan wedding, they shouldn't attend. Keep in mind that some religions teach that it is wrong or a sin to participate in rituals from other religions. If you have a friend or family member who practices one of these religions, you may want to leave them out of your pagan wedding plans. If you want them to know you're thinking of them, send them an invitation but be prepared for them to turn you down. 

If you're choosing to have a pagan wedding, you're probably very open about your beliefs and have loved ones who are supportive. But be aware that there is always a chance your invitations will set off a missionary resonse from one of your guests, especially if you invite people who didn't previously know you were pagan. If you get a call or text from someone who is "concerned about your spiritual wellbeing" or "has some concerns about your lifestyle," refer back to the previous advice about guests who are uncomfortable attending a pagan ceremony. Tell them that you're happy with your current religious practice and aren't looking to convert. Be polite but firm. Make it clear that you respect their spiritual beliefs and expect them to do the same for you. If they keep bringing up the issue, you may need to privately let them know that they are no longer invited to the wedding. Uninviting someone from an event is always awkward, but it's much less awkward than letting that person make a scene during a serious religious ritual. Be willing to have difficult conversations ahead of time to avoid having them on your wedding day. 

But sometimes it's not as simple as not inviting someone. Maybe it's very important to you that your grandmother be present at your wedding, but your grandmother wouldn't be comfortable attending a pagan ceremony. In these situations, you might choose to have a secular ceremony instead.

A secular ceremony is exactly what it sounds like -- a legally binding wedding ceremony with no religious elements. A lot of people associate secular weddings with "courthouse weddings," which is when you and your partner get married at a courthouse or other government building with few or no guests. While this is a popular option, especially for couples who don't want an expensive wedding, secular weddings can be as big and extravagant as you want to make them. The main difference is that the wedding will be officiated by a justice of the peace or an ordained nondenominational minister instead of by a member of the clergy. And, of course, there won't be any overt religious elements.

A secular wedding can be a great option if you're marrying someone who isn't pagan, or if your family and friends aren't very religious. It also allows for a lot of freedom and personalization since you don't have to follow any specific traditions. You can even ask a friend or relative to get ordained (which, at least in the US, can be done online for free) so they can officiate the wedding. The sky is the limit when it comes to planning a secular ceremony.

If you decide on a secular wedding but still want to ritually acknowledge your union or ask the gods to bless your marriage, you can do so in a private, personal ritual either before or after the wedding itself. If your partner is also pagan or is open to participating in pagan rituals, ask them to join you. If not, enjoy this personal time alone with your gods and ancestors.

The third option is to have two or more wedding events. This is the most complicated (and usually most expensive) option, but it's also the best way to make sure everyone gets what they want -- you and your partner(s) get a religious ceremony that is meaningful to you, and your families and friends can still attend a wedding that feels familiar and traditional.

This is also sometimes the best option for interfaith couples. Some religions only recognize marriages that were performed according to their traditions, and many of these faiths don't allow for interfaith ceremonies -- if your partner belongs to one of these religions, you may need to have two ceremonies. Or maybe one or both of you has a very traditional family who want you to have a ceremony that reflects their cultural heritage. For example, a Roman Catholic who is marrying a Heathen with Indian heritage might have up to three different ceremonies: a Catholic religious ceremony, a Heathen religious ceremony, and an Indian cultural ceremony. (This would only happen if the Heathen partner wanted a religious ceremony, since Heathenry recognizes non-Heathen marriages.)

This is also a great option if you're torn between having a pagan ceremony and having a secular one. You can have a small pagan ceremony with just you, your partner(s), your officiant, and a few pagan or pagan-friendly loved ones, then have a secular ceremony or a big reception for your less open-minded guests. You don't have to make compromises, everyone gets to be a part of your wedding in some way, and you can all gracefully avoid any tense conversations about belief or lifestyle.

The downside to the "multiple weddings" approach is that it makes the whole process a lot more stressful for the people planning all these events, which is usually the people getting married. Each event costs money and requires time and energy to plan, plus you'll be juggling multiple guest lists. Depending on how anti-pagan your loved ones are, you may even have to keep the pagan ceremony a secret, which is another source of stress. The last thing you want is to get angry phone calls from relatives who just found out they were only invited to part of your wedding! Ultimately, you and your partner need to decide if making everyone happy is worth that extra stress.

Full disclosure: my fiance and I decided to go the "multiple weddings" route. We had a couple of family members who we wanted to include, but who we knew wouldn't be willing to attend a pagan ritual. At the same time, both of us are very religious in our weird, pagan way, and we knew we wanted to have a religious marriage ceremony. A secular wedding just wouldn't be authentic for us.

We decided to compromise by having a small, intimate, and very pagan ceremony, then having a larger, 100% secular reception later on the same day. Because our ceremony was going to be so small, we would be able to afford both events while still staying under budget. (My mom actually surprised me by offering to help pay for our reception, which was incredibly sweet, but we would have been able to pay for everything ourselves even without her much-appreciated help.) It probably helps that even at our "big" event, we're going to have fewer than fifty people.

If you and your partner(s) decide to have multiple weddings, be prepared to spend a lot of time and stress on the budget. Budgeting for multiple events means you may have to make sacrifices to save money -- for example, you may have to book a smaller venue for the reception so you can afford to reserve a space for the pagan ceremony. While it's possible to get married practically for free if you get a friend to officiate, have the ceremony and reception at a loved one's home, wear clothes you already own, etc., that may not be the type of wedding you and your partner(s) were imagining for yourselves. Sit down with your partner(s) early in the planning process and have a very honest, realistic talk about what you want vs. what you can actually afford.

No matter what type of ceremony (or how many) you decide to have, your family may offer to help you pay for it. In Western cultures, the bride's family traditionally pays for the wedding ceremony and the reception and the groom's family traditionally pays for the rehearsal dinner, the marriage license fee, and the honeymoon. While a lot of families no longer follow these strict etiquette guidelines, a lot of parents still feel like they should pay for something when their child gets married. This can be really helpful, because it can drastically increase your budget. But at the same time, be aware that family members who are paying for part of your wedding may feel like they should be involved in the decision-making process.

For example, if your very Christian grandmother is paying for your wedding, she may expect you to get married at her church. If your parents are helping to pay for things, they may expect to have input on some aspects of the ceremony or reception. This can sometimes spiral into someone else planning the wedding they want you to have while you get given a backseat in the decision-making.

This might be absolutely okay with you. I was glad to let my mom help me plan the reception, because I know she and I have similar tastes and would be on the same page. It was actually a relief to let someone else take over the catering math! When my future mother-in-law offered to pay for our wedding shower, I was thankful because it meant I could let her and her daughters take over planning for that event. More hands, brains, and wallets to help plan means less work for the couple themselves.

At the same time, my fiance and I are paying for 100% of the ceremony costs so we can be sure we have 100% creative control over that aspect of our wedding. It's important to us that we have the ritual we want, without debating over details with non-pagan family members.

This is my advice for other couples: don't let anybody pay for anything unless you'll be okay sharing creative control over that part of your wedding. Your family may not expect to have veto privileges just because they signed a check -- but you don't want to risk finding out after everything has been booked that your preferences have been overruled, or that a relative has backed out on their financial commitment because they don't approve of your choices.

Thankfully, there are lots of events and expenses traditionally associated with Western weddings, so it's easy to find things for family to pay for if they want to contribute financially. Maybe they'd like to host your engagement party or pay for part of your honeymoon. Or you can delegate very specific tasks that you're okay letting go of, like asking your in-laws to be in charge of the flowers or asking your parents to handle the cake. You know your family, and you know how involved you want them to be.

Things I do for work as a witch in the service/restaurant industry ✨💵

Hi, so I am a hostess/waitress but I am also a pagan witch so here are some things I do for work. Both before, during, and after

Before work

I typically will light the abundance candle that is in my money bowl and sit with it as I get ready, this helps me focus on manifesting abundance through my routine

I love glamour magic, and have charged some of my makeup that I wear for work to help manifest money and abundance in my life. I did this specifically with my highlighter, but you can do this with any part of your routine whether that be makeup, or skin or hair products

Some of my jewelry is charmed for abundance, the silver hoops I wear in my first lobes at work are charmed for abundance and money.

I carry citrine and Smokey quartz in my wallet to draw money in but also keep it safe and encourage smart spending

I carry a pouch in my bra(you can carry it in your pocket as well, I just wear tight jeans at work and it’s more comfortable for me to carry it there) in this I have bay leaf, marjoram, Rosemary, pyrite, amazonite, and moss agate. These all have their specific uses. But the general over arching property is abundance.

I use my abundance oil and draw sigils on my throat and on the inside of my arms. I also use my protection oil on my chest

My perfume is charmed as well and I spray that before work

I sometimes will do a tarot reading to get a feel for the energy of my upcoming shift

After work

First thing I do when I get home from work is cleanse myself, both physically and energetically. I typically with take a shower, I use products that contain herbs like rosemary and lavender to benefit both from their medicinal uses and their magical properties

While I shower I typically with think about how the night went, practicing mindfulness is a important part of manifesting

After I’m out of the shower I apply my skincare, which I find is a useful tool in building up a good foundation for the night. It makes me feel completely reset

I will then recount my tips from the night and right down my hours. I do this while sitting at my altar and burning my abundance and protection candles.

Then I put any money I want to save into my money bowl. This allows me to sort of recharge its energy at the end of each night

If you have any questions or have a topic you want me to cover feel free to leave a comment or send me a dm 🖤✨

It has been said, though none can say if it is true, that on the eve of Samhain, when the moon hung low and the night was at its darkest, the veil between the mortal realm the realm of the fae and the realm of the dead, grew thin. In that ethereal moment, the fae would come together in a grand communion, for they held a sacred duty on this night.

Queen Mab, the Night Widow, the ethereal ruler of the fae, led her subjects as they gathered under the ancient oaks of the enchanted forest. With her gown of shimmering moonlight and her crown of stars, she radiated a mesmerizing presence that made the very air hum with magic. Her eyes, like twin pools of moonlit water, held the wisdom of ages, and her wings were the color of twilight.

All around her, the living - those who practiced majik, those who respected the power of nature, the faekind, and those who honored their departed loved ones - arrived in disguises. Their costumes varied from elaborate and eerie to simple and humble, each a reflection of their unique connection to the supernatural world. They bore gifts of food, for it was believed that this offering would grant them protection from the pranks and tricks of the faekind, and a chance to partake in the sacred Samhain dance.

As the clock struck midnight, the forest came alive with an otherworldly symphony. Fireflies danced, and the air grew thick with the heady scent of moss and wildflowers. Queen Mab stood before an ancient stone altar, adorned with fruits, cakes, candles,and a large bonfire, all offered by the living. It was a beacon for spirits of the departed, who were drawn to the shimmering lights.

The fae, dressed in their most exquisite and ghostly garments, began their dance. Queen Mab's laughter rang like silver bells as she twirled among her subjects, and the spirits of the departed swirled around them. It was a dance of joy and remembrance, an eternal celebration of life and death. As they danced, the living and the spirits found themselves bound together in a magical waltz, a testament to the eternal connection between the realms.

The night was filled with stories whispered on the wind, tales of the living and the departed shared through laughter and tears. The living offered up heartfelt prayers and toasts to their loved ones, and the spirits accepted them, feeling the warmth of the mortal world for one last time.

In this moment of unity, the fae guided the spirits of the departed to the next world, where they could find peace. The forest seemed to pulse with the energy of all realms, and the air shimmered with the magic of the night. As the first light of dawn broke through the trees, the spirits faded into the mist, leaving behind a sense of tranquility and renewal.

The living, their disguises now tattered and their hearts light, departed from the enchanted forest, carrying with them the memory of that sacred night. For they knew that the bond between the fae and the living, between the worlds of the living and the departed, would forever remain strong on the eve of Samhain, when the veil between realms grew thin. And so, the ancient tradition continued, a testament to the enduring connection between the realms of the living and the fae, and the spirits of the departed.

Dionysus/Bacchus

Happy Lammas/Lughnasadh!

_GrüneHexe

Easter is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Christian world, but did you know that its origins can be traced back to older pagan times? In this blog post, we will explore the pagan roots of Easter and how modern-day pagans can celebrate this holiday. Pagan Origins of Easter The name Easter is believed to have come from the Old English word Ēastre, which was the name of a pagan goddess of spring and fertility. Ēastre was often associated with hares and eggs, which are now common symbols of Easter. The tradition of decorating eggs for Easter can be traced back to pagan times, where eggs were a symbol of fertility and new life. The date of Easter is also closely tied to pagan celebrations. In the northern hemisphere, Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which is around March 20th. This date was chosen by the early Christian church to coincide with the pagan festival of Ostara, which celebrated the arrival of spring and new beginnings. Another pagan tradition that influenced Easter is the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna, who was also associated with fertility and rebirth. Inanna was believed to have descended into the underworld and risen again, which is similar to the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pagan Easter Celebrations For modern-day pagans, Easter is a time to celebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings. Here are some ways that pagans can celebrate Easter: Ostara Rituals

One way to celebrate Easter as a pagan is to hold an Ostara ritual. This can be done alone or with a group of fellow pagans. The ritual can include lighting candles, making offerings to the goddess Ēastre, and planting seeds to represent new beginnings. Egg Decorating

Another pagan tradition that can be incorporated into Easter celebrations is egg decorating. Pagans can use natural dyes made from plants such as beetroot or spinach to decorate eggs, or they can use symbols and colors that represent their beliefs. Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is another way to celebrate Easter as a pagan. This can involve cleaning and decluttering the home to create a fresh start for the new season. Pagans can also use this time to cleanse their mind and body through meditation or other spiritual practices. Nature Walks

Easter is a great time to get outside and connect with nature. Pagans can take a nature walk and observe the signs of spring, such as blooming flowers and chirping birds. This can be a time to reflect on the cycles of life and the power of new beginnings. Feasting

Food is an important part of many pagan celebrations, and Easter is no exception. Pagans can prepare a feast of spring vegetables, fruits, and other foods that represent new life. This can be a time to share food and drink with friends and family and give thanks for the abundance of the earth. In Conclusion Easter may have Christian roots, but it is also a holiday that has deep pagan origins. For pagans, Easter is a time to celebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings. Whether it's through rituals, egg decorating, or nature walks, there are many ways to honor the pagan traditions of Easter. By embracing these ancient practices, pagans can connect with the cycles of nature and find renewed hope and inspiration for the year ahead.

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September Magick 🍂

Hello darlings 🥰

As the leaves start to turn and the air gets cooler, it's time to welcome in the energy of September. Here are some tools and correspondences to help you tap into the magick of this season:

🌿HERBS & SPICES: 

Sage: purification, protection, and wisdom.

Cinnamon: abundance, warmth, and love. 

Apple: love, fertility, and abundance. 

Mugwort: divination, psychic awareness, and lucid dreaming. 

Chamomile: prosperity, good luck, and relaxation. 

Thyme: courage, strength, and purification. 

💎CRYSTALS: 

Citrine: abundance, success, and creativity. 

Amber: manifestation, vitality, and confidence. 

Carnelian: creativity, motivation, and energy. 

Peridot: balance, growth, and abundance. 

Smokey Quartz: grounding, protection, and manifestation. 

Sapphire: wisdom, truth, and spiritual insight.

🔥INCENSE: 

Frankincense: purification and spiritual growth. 

Myrrh: healing and protection. 

Sandalwood: grounding, relaxation, and meditation. 

🕯️CANDLES: 

Green: prosperity and abundance. 

Brown: grounding and stability. 

Orange: creativity and self-expression. 

💨ELEMENT: 

Air: communication, inspiration, and new beginnings. 

🎴TAROT CARD: 

The Hermit: introspection, wisdom, and inner guidance. 

🔮OTHER TOOLS: 

Cornucopia: abundance and gratitude. 

Fall leaves: connection to nature and the cycle of life 

Pumpkin: protection, prosperity, and transformation.

Remember, the magick is within you, and these tools are here to support and enhance your practice. Use them with intention, gratitude, and respect.

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You're so stunning.

Look at you, practically teeming with a deep, ancient energy

You're glowing, you're an absolute star. You're so incredibly gorgeous. ❤

Keep being amazing, you are a beautiful creation.

Can we please stop demonizing Demeter..

She isn't a bad mother. She loves her daughter and her daughter loves her. In many tellings it even says that they miss each other when apart. She is broken that her daughter was taken, in some telling tricked and forced into a marriage without her own daughter's consent.

A way I see Demeter comes from om Hymn commentary and interpretive essay

" The loss of a daughter to the mother and the mother to the daughter, is the essential female tragedy. The separation of Demeter and Persephone is an unwillingnine. It is neither a question of the daughter's rebellion against the mother not the mother's rejection of the daughter. Each daughter even in the millennia before Christ must have long for a mother whose love for her and who's power were so great as to undo rape and bring her back from death. And every mother must have long for the power of Demeter, the efficacy of her anger the reconciliation with her lost self. "

So I wonder why do writers and media even society in general demonize Demeter, being how any mother would tried in some way in saving her daughter. many mother's who have lost their daughter because of forced marriage wished they had the power Demeter had. Many mothers and daughters surely took comfort in how in a way Demeter never truly loses her daughter.

{ the art is by Frederick Leighton btw }

“Hedonism is the prioritizing of pleasure over other life values and is theorized to be independent of well-being. However, popular culture depicts hedonists as unhappy, as well as selfishly unconcerned with others' well-being.”

I say that this is wrong “for what feels good must indeed be good, as we grow we are told to be good for the sake of being good, and if you can feel good about being charitable unto others the same way one can feel good drinking to much, or gorging on ample sums of food.

In the havamal stanza 20:

"A gluttonous man, unless he watches himself, will eat to his own detriment.

Wise men will often ridicule a fool

on account of his belly".

Hedonism for the self is not the same as hedonism shared with others, to balance gluttony and greed with compassion and empathy is to welcome both physical, and spiritual pleasure into one’s being and experience the ecstasy of the flesh and the spirit.

Embrace your carnality with with your spirituality and let it envelop you as you are pulled by the hand of nirvana, pleasure is the true path to enlightenment and salvation, and by denying your own natural desire and animal instincts will you brings sufferings upon yourself and those around you for leaving yourself incomplete.

Share this post if this is your philosophy.

Like if you live this philosophy.

Comment if you want this to be your new philosophy.

Pagan Meme 🤣

This shit just CRACKED ME 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Very excited for Samhain and Yule this year though