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Moodboard for drinking coffee alone in a South Jersey diner, in the mid-90s, while its raining out.

(photo sources: x x x x x x x)

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amab nb people deserve so much more respect and recognition. i feel like they’re one of the least visible groups in the community and we need to acknowledge their existence much more. whenever their existence isn’t ignored they’re either seen as extremely gnc gay men or watered down trans women.

we need to recognise them and their experiences. whether feminine, masculine, or androgynous; whether aligned with manhood or womanhood or both or neither; whether attracted to men, women, other nb people, any combination, or no one at all. especially nonwhite, jewish & muslim, disabled, neurodivergent, impoverished, elderly amab enbies. they exist. non binary doesn’t mean white skinny androgynous afab teen!

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I’ve been meaning to make a whole professional-looking “now’s the time to start growing food!” post for a good few days but honestly this situation isn’t doing good things for my mental health and it just feels exhausting. But anything is better than nothing so here’s a quick summary:

We don’t know how long this situation is going to last or how existing infrastructure will cope with it as time goes on. Regardless of what happens, having extra fresh food to share with your neighbors will absolutely be important going forward. If you’ve ever wanted to grow food, you should do it now

Gardeners are thinning their seedlings and trying to distribute their extra seeds as we speak, and they’ll be thrilled to share if you want to get started. I’ve been doing this myself, giving away seedlings as much as I can. Talk to your friends, look up local gardening groups, visit the house in your neighborhood with veggies growing in the front, whatever. My local mutual aid list even has a urban farming tab for these kinds of offers and requests, with lots of gardeners and local farms offering seeds, advice, even labor. Check your local group, and put a call out asking for them - you might get some offers!

You can also grow certain veggies from food scraps you might already have around. And needless to say, you can save the seeds from your produce as well

You should also start composting ASAP. I made a post recently with a dead-simple guide to get started - it’s not nearly as hard as you’ve heard, it doesn’t take any skill, special materials, or really much care. There are also resources in that link for getting your organic materials to others who are already composting, if you don’t have the space to do it yourself

I have a whole tag full of gardening resources. There’s soooo much in there. And if you need any more help getting started and don’t have any local connections, DM me and I’ll be happy to answer your questions

Please reblog! It’s vital that we get as many people as possible growing food right now!

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Amy Haslehurst

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Munson Creek Falls, Oregon

Summer 2019

submitted by @caseopenandcaseshut​

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Y’all !!!

LINK TO THE BOOK

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[Alt Text: Happy National Coming Out Day! Whether you’re out or in the closet, you matter. #compassionateheathenry] 

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Modern spells: “Make sure you VISUALIZE your goal coming true! SEE IT IN YOUR MINDS EYE. SMELL IT WITH YOUR BRAIN NOSTRIL. SIT ON IT AND FEEL ITS FIRMNESS WITH YOUR MIND BUTT”

Old Folk Spells: “ugh just like tie this thing to this other thing and maybe say this thing you dramatic little BITCH”

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The Lantern Keeper

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Ghibli houses

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Safe Crossings for Someone Who’s Passed

A simple ritual to help someone who’s passed find peace.

Ingredients:

A small candle (white or black is good, or a color you associate with the deceased)

A small piece of paper and pen/pencil (or special treat or toy if for a beloved pet)

Rosemary oil or leaves

Thyme

Violet, marigold, or rose petals

Ground clove

A pinch of sugar (any kind)

A small candle-safe bowl/holder (needs to be a bit larger than the candle itself so herbs can be placed around)

1.) Write the name of the person or pet on the piece of paper. Write what you wish for them (peace, rest, happiness, love, reunions, etc.). Include the toy and/or treats around the bowl if for a pet.

2.) Place the paper under the candle. If you have rosemary oil, rub the candle with it lightly. If you have the leaves, you can stick them into the candle in a ring around the outer edge.

3.) Create a ring around the candle with the herbs and petals. Sprinkle the sugar around on top last.

4.) Light the candle and say the pet/person’s name and the things you wish for them.

5.) Leave the candle burning as long as you are able, but it’s okay if that’s a short amount of time.

6.) Bury the herbs/petals and paper- or burn them if you’re unable to bury.

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you wear an ancestor's face. you look like a woman you'll never meet. in that mirror, there's thousands of you. and in the bath, when you look down, she looks back, shaking and deforming in the ripples as she lies beneath the surface.

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To those who have swept or have blown the leaves from the walk, have rinsed the dishes or dusted their screens, Hestia looks on you from beneath her veil. She smiles, then wraps a shawl made of sunlit October air around you.

To those who remain in bed, who are on the edge of crying, who have turned on the tv to drown out the world, Hestia sits on the edge of your bed, patting circles on your back. I know, my love, she says, I know, I know. It can be so hard. My sweet, it’s time to get up. I need you, she says. Let’s make this home a sanctuary. Light a candle. Make your hands to care about this place. Let out the work of love.

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I was reading on your website that being a death witch can be a daunting path. Can you elaborate some of the ways this is the case? Common occurrences that make it daunting, and common happenings that make it worth it?

This is a good question.

Death witchcraft and necromancy both have high learning curves. They require a baseline in spirit work that takes a while to develop. You have to put in frequent work in order to hone your spirit senses and learn to silence your own mind.

And any path that involves consistent spirit work is hard. To put it simply, you always have to be on your guard. Spirits won’t always listen. They may try to hurt you. And if your defenses are low, at best you won’t get what you’re looking for. 

If you have an innate fear of spirit work, this path can be harder. Honestly there comes a time when you’re like “I’ve seen almost everything already and I know what to do when this bullshit comes up.” Before that point, it’s hard to understand which divination method to use, which protection spells work, which spirits you should work with and which you should shun.

In particular, death work can be hard in situations where intense emotions are involved. Speaking to a recently-deceased loved one or abusive relative is way harder than talking to a stranger. That’s why some people recommend against doing these things.

If you choose to start, you’ll see what I mean. It’s all very complex. Luckily, resources on communicating with the dead are very easy to find. A lot of bloggers on here provide more or less the same info, so you’ll have a steady starting point.