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Today’s Tarot cards...

The Chariot represents a Great Leap Forward with courage and determination, while the Eight of Wands suggests a rapid and welcome transformation...

(hmmm....I wonder what’s in store for me!)

The surrounding crystals are Citrine, my birthstone which offers increased clarity of thought and creativity.

The one on the right was given to me the other day by my friend Nancy Young, and the other two I bought at this awesome shop in the Castro called Deki Jewels...

Have a great day everyone!

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Mine is Priest of the Moon....how fitting as I’m more drawn to the moon than the sun...

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Sidewalk Sigil.....

I saw it on the sidewalk on the way to work...I have no idea what the wish or intention was, but I thought it was a cool find.

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My Samhain altar....

1) The 2 of swords Tarot card....it means I’m conflicted about something....whether to do something or not...(and I know what it pertains to)

2) my Grammas Star Pin...my Gramma did her best to protect me when I was a child...and it’s All Souls Day, so I’m thinking of her tonight...

3) my crystals...one that a good friend recently gave me...

4) feathers that I’ve come across...when you find feathers it means the Angels are around you...

5) 3 bottles of rainwater, collected a few weeks ago from our first rains..rainwater has great energy...

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Today’s daily tarot...”The Star”

It is a time to be optimistic and confident; a lucky star shines down on my plans...⭐️

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This is a charging board!

It is a simple way to charge up and cleanse your crystals without having to focus on visualisation. Simply put your crystal in the center of a piece of paper, and write around it two categories of words: the things you want to fill your crystal with, and the things you want out of them. Then draw arrows pointing into the crystal for the positives, and away from it for the negatives.

This is a visual way to charge/cleanse without having to maintain focus. I’m certain it could work for any object you want to use, not just crystals!

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I charged a few of my crystals last night under the full Harvest Moon...🌕⚡️

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This evening, I was doing some planting on my balcony when a group of crows flew by and kept circling...it really felt like a blessing....and they were beautiful!

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Last week it rained for the first time this season...I live in San Francisco so it wasn’t much rain at all...still, I put out a plate and collected some rain water.

I know that rain water contains three of the four elements, ( earth, water, and air) and that it contains a lot of energy....but....I still do not know what to do with it.

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San Francisco sunset...

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Recently I have taken an interest in crystals and Tarot cards...I am not at all good at doing spreads yet, just learning how to interpret one card a day....

This evening I was attending a protest aga Inst my previous landlord....I pulled the 7 of Wands and learned that this card represents a combative nature with me standing my ground and defending my territory.

After pulling this card, I held the crystal pictured to the right, meditated and held it in my hand during the protest in order to keep my cool.

All turned out well...

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My crystal collection is slowly growing... 🧙🏻‍♂️♏️

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Crystals for the Signs

Aries: carnelian to increase confidence and energy, bloodstone for courage and determination, hematite for protection and strength, diamond to help with passion and endurance

Taurus: rose quartz for sensuality and romance, tiger’s eye for grounding, practicality, and protection, emerald for loyalty and materialism, tourmaline for manifesting wealth and proper values

Gemini: celestite or blue lace agate to improve communication and self-expression, citrine for optimism and fun, opal for adaptation and change, any form of agate to improve observation and analysis

Cancer: moonstone to enhance intuition and imagination, petalite to decrease moodiness and sensitivity, rose quartz for love, empathy, and healing, ocean jasper for relaxation and comfort Leo: sunstone for self-confidence and pride, amber for bravery and positivity, rhodochrosite to channel into compassion and loyalty, ruby to maintain a healthy ego and heart, tiger’s eye for leadership and encouragement

Virgo: spirit quartz for grounding and spiritual growth, moss agate to increase productivity and maintain a healthy well-being, howlite to decrease anxiety and restlessness, peridot to alleviate critical behaviors against themselves and others

Libra: opal to increase self-love and appeal, jade for balance and diplomacy, yellow aventurine to help make decisions and remain logical, topaz for creativity and kindness

Scorpio: obsidian for protection, citrine for magnetism and charm, malachite for overcoming transformations and change, apache tears for power and manifestation

Sagittarius: turquoise for honesty and understanding, sodalite for self-discovery and trust, lapis lazuli to enhance intuition, clarity, and morality, blue goldstone to combat over-indulgence 

Capricorn: jet to protect and provide structure, smokey quartz for grounding and getting organized, garnet for strength and ambition, ruby to take accountability and remain disciplined in troubling times

Aquarius: amethyst to enhance the intuition, labradorite for manifesting ideas and getting creative, aquamarine to influence cooperation, abalone shell for compassion and humanitarianism

Pisces: angelite for spirituality and connecting to the higher self, fluorite to balance fantasy with reality, sugilite to protect vulnerable emotions, chalcedony to provide peace and healing

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Pocket full of Posies....

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I am comfortable in my own skin.

Feel free to use or reblog, but please don’t post it as your own.

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Grey, how do your sigils work? (A Master Post)

After the design:

I am always compelled to appease both hemispheres of my brain when creating anything. Witchcraft is no exception.  To do this, I first read the sigil as if it were a circuit, following the components until it forms an idea. Second, I find the ‘vibe’ of the design of the Sigil. Then, I narrow that vibe down to a very vague concept. After this, I enter into a gazing trance and scry (Divination via glaring/glancing) the slightly more specific meaning(s). 

Each meaning is always attributed to the Sigil. Sometimes all three of my methods agree on the same concept- I view these Sigils as being more potent than the ones with multiple possible meanings. 

After I have a meaning in mind, I scry for the name of the Sigil. The reason my sigils have names is that I create little Tulpas to reside in them. Naming the Sigil names the Tulpa, thus making the Sigils more multi-faceted. The names can be invoked without the Sigil, and the Sigil can be invoked without the name. 

Lastly, I write the incantation for the Sigil. This is done by combining all possible meanings into one and then making it as short as possible (word wise). Then, I translate it into a language of my own creation. The incantations are used to:

A) Increase headspace B) Help narrow the effects of the spell. C) To bind Sigil Chains to Spell Circles 

To know more about how to use Sigils in general, I made THIS Masterpost a while ago.

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Sigils and How to Use Them:  -  (A Master Post)

This post isn’t about creating sigils but, rather what they are and how to use them to their fullest potential. A Sigil is a symbol, but not just any ordinary symbol. They are sigils that are created with intention, will, and magic. They are vessels that carry your intentions- a means of making them manifest. There are three very distinct views on this matter: Instant, Passive, and Active.I personally believe all are correct. However, one method may be more suitable for certain Sigils than the others.

Please note:

 It is very important that, while you are drawing the Sigil, you are present and mindfully putting the right intention into it.  If you are totally new, here are some examples of some Sigils that I have made: ~~~Sigils~~~ ~~~How I Make my Sigils~~~ ~~~Sigil Chains~~~

Sigil Activation:

Sigils are activated upon creation but can be further powered using any of the following three methods. If you have a book made specifically for Sigils, (especially if you create or keep Sigils for cursing) be sure to create or draw Sigils on the front and back covers that will cancel the effects of all other sigils within the book. 

Instant Sigils:

This method is a One-Shot-Johnny. It is the strongest in terms of manifestation. However, the effects are very short-lived. This method involves destroying the Sigil. Once the Sigil is destroyed its power is at 150% but decreases back to 0% at an exponential rate. Depending on the caster, it could last up to two days.  I use this method to amplify my spells and intentions. 

Here’s how it works:

Take a Sigil, let’s say one for empowering intentions, and draw it onto a piece of paper.  Charge the Sigil. You can do this is sooooooo many ways. ‘pray’ to it, masturbate to it, set crystals on it, leave it in the moonlight, etc. Then, once you have set your spell and have started the ritual, burn the Sigil. You are not limited in how you can destroy the Sigil! You can burn, tear, shred, melt, smudge, or soak them (If drawn in water-based ink). The effects will be manifest immediately. 

Passive Sigils:

In this form of Sigilwork, Sigils will only manifest while they aren’t remembered. The moment that they are remembered, they lose their effect, or it becomes very weak.   Here’s how it works:

Take a Sigil, let’s say one for positivity, and draw it on a piece of paper. Then charge the Sigil.  Then, place the Sigil in a place which no one will find or see it, not even yourself. The Sigil will really start working its magic once you have entirely forgotten about it. 

Active Sigils:

Active sigils are powered by remembering them and feeding them intention.   Here’s how it works: Take a Sigil, let’s say one for protection from negative energy, and draw it on your skin, a piece of paper, or a miscellaneous object you keep on you. Then you would rub or ‘pray’ to the Sigil whenever you needed it, pouring the intention of protection into it as you did so. This strengthens the Sigil and causes a more direct manifestation at the same time. You can charge these Sigils the same as Passive Sigils.

Sigils in Spellcraft:

As I had mentioned above, I use sigils to amplify my focus or intentions.  There are other ways to use them in spells. You could even make a spell entirely from Sigils. 

Here are some examples of some smaller spells that involve Sigils: A Raven’s Breath Snap Magic

In larger spells, you can create Spell Circles- or incorporate Sigils into Sacred Circles. Below is an example of a Spell Circle.

In the center of the circle is the Sigil that acts as the root for the entire spell. This Sigil is basically like the subject of a sentence. Whereas the symbols on the ring of the circle are the actions.  You can create Spell Circles of your own! Step 1: Draw a circle Step 2: Draw a Sigil inside that circle. Step 3: Write the specified implementation of said Sigil around the perimeter of that circle. The language doesn’t matter- as long as it boosts your headspace. (I created my own language/cipher/cryptograph for my GreyGrimoire so that peering eyes wouldn’t be able to read it.) Step 4: Create the rest of the spell around the Spell Circle. (Whether you’re making a spell bottle, or enchanting and Item or casting a curse. Just gather your materials and build correspondences.) Step 5: Cast that mamma jamma!

I have made a Masterpost about Spell Circles and you can find it HERE. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask me or another blog! Remember, everyone’s craft is different- These are beliefs from my craft. Though, I try to be as respectful as possible to other crafts.