17th Lenormand Card - The stork

A card of change, migration, and movement

Palmistry 101

Alrighty y’all so this is the first informational post in my palmistry post series, where I share my personal notes and information I’ve gathered through experience as a semi-professional palmist. The first post, Palmistry 100, is available here if you’d like to read it.

This post will be a bit long, so everything is available under the cut!

Okay so the first thing we’ll cover is which hand to read. Short answer? We absolutely read both hands. We do this to get a more complete and full understanding of someone’s personality. The dominant hand shows the outward personality, actions, and what they’ve done with what they were given, sorta like the sun sign in astrology. The non-dominant hand shows the more inner workings, someone’s inclinations, and more of their way of thinking/reflections, sorta like the moon sign in astrology. Think conscious versus subconscious. So what do we do if someone is ambidextrous? First, I ask them which hand they default to when it comes to writing. Most of the time, they will tell you clearly. On the rare chance that someone says they write with both, check the flexibility of their thumb—the hand with the less flexible thumb is their dominant hand.

That’s cool, now we know to read both hands, now what? How do we study this before going out into the world offering our friends and families readings? Because that’s a lot of pressure. Slow down there tiger, you’ve probably got a long way before doing an in-person reading, especially for someone with a lot of questions. The best way to study palms can be broken down into 2.5 parts.

Number 1, take a print! All you need is some paper and ink. Cover your hand in ink (one at a time of course) and push firmly into the paper. If done correctly, you should be able to clearly see the lines in your hands and even your finger prints and palmar ridges. Here’s an example:

Prints are fantastic for learning, because not only are you able to clearly see the lines and use them as a reference for study, but now you have a print that you can use to compare your hands in the future, because a lot of the lines in your hands will change over time. Having a print allows you to take your time when studying and learning to read palms, much better than asking your curious mom to check her palms and then getting a borage of “What do you see?” and “What does that mean?”

Number 2, pictures! Phone cameras have come a very long way over the years, and most people are able to capture a fairly good image of someone’s palm. The reason this is less preferred than a print is because not only will some of the minor lines and the palmar ridges be basically invisible, but you also won’t be able to measure the fingers against each other (which we’ll get into in a different post). That being said, they’re still a great resource to have, especially if you’re not able to take a print for any variety of valid reasons.

2.5? 2.5 includes pictures of celebrity hands, which can be found accompanying readings from other palmists sometimes, just like is done with celebrity astrology. I would recommend to ignore the other palmist’s reading and just study the palms, especially of the dominant hand, and try to match your findings with the way said celebrity portrays themselves, especially in interviews. For example, Hillary Clinton has a simian line, which in short, makes a lot of sense for her based on her career in politics. Jim Carrey has a long ring finger, sometimes known as the Apollo finger, which is found in a lot of people drawn to being the star of the room, and some people in the public eye like actors and comedians (and I’m not just saying that). You can also find plenty, and I mean plenty, of palm pictures on reddit, specifically r/palmistry, which I will absolutely recommend to beginners as a studying resource once you learn a few things to pinpoint.

So we’ve identified some great ways to get your hands on some other hands, which is fantastic. Learning to read for strangers helps you to build you objectivity when reading—it removes bias from your readings, which sharpens your knowledge on the topic.

In the next post, we’ll begin the discussion on the major lines of the palms, which is where I usually start my readings.

Omg not to hijack your post but:

I have a rosary too!! I also made it myself so it's totally infused with positive energy and I love it so much. I frequently wear it as a necklace :D

Not a great photo, but I created my very own witch's rosary! I am absolutely in love with it. I used a jewelry elastic so it would be easier for me to use. And that way it has some extra give to it in case it gets caught on something. I have also written my own prayers to go with it as well. I made this to help me have a deeper connection with the deities I work with. Just love it so much.

the mundane nature of astrology is often overlooked. even a simple category such as a pen can be described as having many differing planetary qualities depending on its innate form and context.

A classical ballpoint pen used for writing is mercurial. A dashing fountain pen used for calligraphy is Venusian and yet also saturnine in the nature of the controlled spurs of ink that spiral out from its tip.

A pen used for lawmaking or recording important truths is jupiterian.

a soft thick nibbed pen used to write feelings is lunar, though the colored highlighter used for quick remarks and the angry scratching out of imperfections in wording is as Martian as a bloody fist.

Nervous about using a sigil

I’ve recently been learning about sigils as I saw something about them online and they really called to me and interested me alot. I’ve done a bit of research and I really wanna try it but im kinda nervous..I feel like I shouldnt been controlling my life like that?

Idk how to explain it exactly but, I wanted to make a sigil to give me motivation to write more frequently but I wasnt sure if I should do it because how would I know im a good writer or set a good writing routine if im using a sigil yk?

Or, I wanted to make a sigil to help me focus in school but ive also started taking adhd meds and how will I know if they work if im using a sigil as well? Idk those are the kinda worrys im having rn and id love some insight.

Thank you!

Hey anon!

I understand your worries behind sigil magic, so I'm going to address them from my own personal perspective.

Using a sigil for motivation doesn't mean that you're not a good writer, just like how using a sigil for creativity doesn't mean you're not naturally creative. We all go through periods where we're not exactly at our full capacity, and that's normal. Using a sigil doesn't detract from your natural or inherent abilities.

When it comes to your medicine, try going a few weeks without any magic related to focus so you can be sure that your medicine is working as intended. Follow all the advice your prescribing physician is giving you. Once you know everything is working as intended, then you can try using a focus sigil whenever you need a bit of extra attention, like during tests for example.

You're able to make big changes to your life however you choose and however you see most fit. If that includes sigils, great! If not, that's fine too! It's normal to be nervous when you're first getting into magic of any kind, but don't pressure yourself into doing anything that makes you uncomfortable, okay?

I hope this helps! Feel free to send another ask if you need to :)

Palmistry 101

Alrighty y’all so this is the first informational post in my palmistry post series, where I share my personal notes and information I’ve gathered through experience as a semi-professional palmist. The first post, Palmistry 100, is available here if you’d like to read it.

This post will be a bit long, so everything is available under the cut!

Okay so the first thing we’ll cover is which hand to read. Short answer? We absolutely read both hands. We do this to get a more complete and full understanding of someone’s personality. The dominant hand shows the outward personality, actions, and what they’ve done with what they were given, sorta like the sun sign in astrology. The non-dominant hand shows the more inner workings, someone’s inclinations, and more of their way of thinking/reflections, sorta like the moon sign in astrology. Think conscious versus subconscious. So what do we do if someone is ambidextrous? First, I ask them which hand they default to when it comes to writing. Most of the time, they will tell you clearly. On the rare chance that someone says they write with both, check the flexibility of their thumb—the hand with the less flexible thumb is their dominant hand.

That’s cool, now we know to read both hands, now what? How do we study this before going out into the world offering our friends and families readings? Because that’s a lot of pressure. Slow down there tiger, you’ve probably got a long way before doing an in-person reading, especially for someone with a lot of questions. The best way to study palms can be broken down into 2.5 parts.

Number 1, take a print! All you need is some paper and ink. Cover your hand in ink (one at a time of course) and push firmly into the paper. If done correctly, you should be able to clearly see the lines in your hands and even your finger prints and palmar ridges. Here’s an example:

Prints are fantastic for learning, because not only are you able to clearly see the lines and use them as a reference for study, but now you have a print that you can use to compare your hands in the future, because a lot of the lines in your hands will change over time. Having a print allows you to take your time when studying and learning to read palms, much better than asking your curious mom to check her palms and then getting a borage of “What do you see?” and “What does that mean?”

Number 2, pictures! Phone cameras have come a very long way over the years, and most people are able to capture a fairly good image of someone’s palm. The reason this is less preferred than a print is because not only will some of the minor lines and the palmar ridges be basically invisible, but you also won’t be able to measure the fingers against each other (which we’ll get into in a different post). That being said, they’re still a great resource to have, especially if you’re not able to take a print for any variety of valid reasons.

2.5? 2.5 includes pictures of celebrity hands, which can be found accompanying readings from other palmists sometimes, just like is done with celebrity astrology. I would recommend to ignore the other palmist’s reading and just study the palms, especially of the dominant hand, and try to match your findings with the way said celebrity portrays themselves, especially in interviews. For example, Hillary Clinton has a simian line, which in short, makes a lot of sense for her based on her career in politics. Jim Carrey has a long ring finger, sometimes known as the Apollo finger, which is found in a lot of people drawn to being the star of the room, and some people in the public eye like actors and comedians (and I’m not just saying that). You can also find plenty, and I mean plenty, of palm pictures on reddit, specifically r/palmistry, which I will absolutely recommend to beginners as a studying resource once you learn a few things to pinpoint.

So we’ve identified some great ways to get your hands on some other hands, which is fantastic. Learning to read for strangers helps you to build you objectivity when reading—it removes bias from your readings, which sharpens your knowledge on the topic.

In the next post, we’ll begin the discussion on the major lines of the palms, which is where I usually start my readings.

Not me getting distracted from the palmistry series and instead compiling the correspondences for 86 (EIGHTY-SIX) different fruits and vegetables 😐

bring back tumblr ask culture let me. bother you with questions and statements

Set but like. Tiny.

Quick Witch Tip 6

Need a bigger cauldron? Find a cast iron dutch oven! They come in so many sizes and always come with a lid too

Okay but shout-out to that local restaurant I went to yesterday that made the entire appetizer gluten-free just so I could have a bite with everyone else I was with

BRO. I was in the shop thinking to myself "it would be nice if I could get some honey to offer Apollo," and then my eye caught on a local honey display. There's this beautiful jar of creamed honey with cinnamon that looks absolutely delightful. I think "hey, that looks perfect," and I look at the label.

The label reads "Aristaeus creamed honey"

ARISTAEUS AS IN THE HELLENIC GOD OF BEEKEEPING??? ARISTAEUS AS IN THE SON OF APOLLO?????

15 More Enchantments for your Day-to-Day

Enchant your glasses to help you focus and "read between the lines” or see what wants to remain hidden

Enchant your charger so it doesn't break and so you don't lose it. Enchant your phone too while you're at it

Enchant your curtains or blinds to protect your home from prying eyes

Enchant a bell and hang it from your bedroom door so every time you walk in or out, it cleanses your space

Enchant your pet’s collars to keep them protected

Enchant your keys so you don’t misplace them

Enchant your guitar pick to stay where you put it

Enchant your air purifier to transmute negative energy to positive energy

Enchant your blankets to keep you calm and comforted

Enchant birthday cards with extra good fortune for your friends and family

Enchant your breakfast or morning coffee or tea to help you feel motivated throughout the day

Enchant your socks so they stay in pairs through the wash

Enchant a fidget toy to help you focus and receive fresh ideas

Enchant wrapping paper to release joy when ripped (I have a spell for this one coming soon!)

Enchant your bookmarks to help you remember what you’ve read so far

The person who re-blogged this wants you to know that they are open to questions regarding their spiritual path, witchcraft and faith, and in fact, would love to talk about their spiritual path with you and have a casual talk!!

(this applies to me pspspsps HMU , don't hesitate, i am always open to respectful discussion of our spiritual paths and just being friends!!)

Witchcraft and poetry are inseparable for me. What is a poem but a spell, every word woven with care and intention? A poem has the potential to craft new worlds, to open a portal into unseen realities, to rewild our hearts and souls. Poetry is spellcraft.

had already sent this to a mutual of mine but i thought this might be helpful for anyone else who may need it

it’s a tarot spread on how to know what deities are trying to reach out with you and why, works like a charm i swear

have a good night everyone!

-star <3

Do you have any good books or resources in mind for someone interested in palmistry?

I've been meaning to get into it, but don't know where to start.

Hi! This is a wonderful question, so I'll break this down into parts.

Firstly, I'm actually currently searching for good books myself to recommend to others. I've ordered a few and I'm currently reading through them, so I'll absolutely make another post or reblog this ask when I find something accurate and reputable.

As far as resources to avoid, honestly, tiktok videos and most pinterest graphics I've seen are all on parlor palmistry, which I mention in my Palmistry 100 post here.

The best resource I can mention and 100% recommend at this time are learning from other palmists. I first started learning from a professor who was doing a two day class on the basics, which, if I recall correctly, she learned from both her grandmother and palmists in her native country.

I don't want to recommend resources that I don't 100% agree with, so I'm sorry I don't have much else to mention at this time. Hopefully, I'll find something good soon!