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𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝔂𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝔀𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓮 𝓘'𝓶 𝓭𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓱 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱𝓬𝓻𝓪𝓯𝓽 🌙

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Witch Cake @hollycassell

If you call yourself a witch you are taking on the mantel of hundreds of years of oppression and ostracism. It is your duty to stand beside those who suffer injustice. If you do not, your "spirituality" is aesthetic only.

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Pleaseeee can someone help me with this I feel like an imposter and I don't feel valid because of my sexuality ect, I know I'm non-binary and asexual, yet I think I may be an asexual lesbian but I feel like I don't know anyone like me so I feel so alone in this and I'm still trying to discover myself but I just want to know im not alone in this pleaseeeee I need help.

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An offer to Aphrodite/Venus🌹

picture taken yesterday, Friday 8th Nov, waxing crescent moon in Aquarius

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Mutuals every time we’re all online this is what we’re doing

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New alter set up 💕✨

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Please, spread this for those who might need it right now

U.S. suicide hotline: call or text 988 (available 24 hours)

U.S. trans lifeline: (877) 565-8860 (when you call, you’ll speak to a trans/nonbinary peer operator. full anonymity and confidentiality)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – provides 24/7 confidential support and referrals for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders, including panic attacks and anxiety.

LGBT National Help Center: (888) 843-4564

Trevor Project: Call (866) 488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online.

Take care of yourself and each other. Please stay safe ♡

[sleepydrea]

how are you as a witch not political? if you think you can practice something as radical as witchcraft and have it not be political in every sense, please go back to introduction to witchcraft 101.

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a much needed lazy sunday

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I know a lot of us are feeling worn down, with hope and optimism feeling just out of reach. Maybe we're not quite ready to think about the future or about "what’s next." We’re too tired, too weary, just trying to get through one moment at a time.

But one thing I’m certain of is the strength of our community—the people who look out for each other, who believe in a kinder, better world, even on days like this. I have faith in those connections, in the people who keep showing up for each other.

So if you're in that place too, where rallying just isn't possible, it's okay to rest. Hold onto the love you have, the people who see you. Let that be enough for today.

And if you need extra support, remember there are resources like the 988 hotline. Don’t be afraid to reach out. Just know you’re not alone, and there’s space for whatever you’re feeling. We’ll figure out the path forward when we’re ready, one step at a time.

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Finding Your Identity as a Witch - Tips For Building Your Foundation

Tip 1: "Witch Type" labels are fun, but limiting

Labels help us categorize things, but we as witches do not need to categorize ourselves by our tools or aesthetics, else we might accidentally trap ourselves in a very limited practice without meaning to. I think it is the natural progression to grow out of this as one grows as a witch, but I think it's also good to say upfront to the beginner that if no label fits, it's OKAY. Most "witch type" labels fall away eventually anyway.

Tip 2: Let the things that interest you guide you

Inspiration and direction comes from many places. Make a list of your interests, no matter how diverse or seemingly disconnected with witchcraft. Keeping a list of your interests is great to help you identify your craft. You can add to the list at any time. If you ever feel stuck or directionless in your craft, look back to your list - it's what makes you...YOU!

Tip 3: The building blocks of your craft are your skills + knowledge

Identify some natural skills you have and start there for your craft. That doesn't just mean psychic skills or natural aptitude in magic. This can be knitting, drawing, sewing, cooking, singing, dancing, writing, etc. Apply what knowledge you gain through studying the craft to the skills you already have, and then branch out from there. Add new skills to the old as you learn, just like building a house.

Tip 4: Religion can (but does not have to) be a part of your craft's identity

Religion can inform quite a bit of what you want your craft to be. Or it can be totally devoid of religion, if that's what you want.

Tip 5: Study Different Systems of Magic

Magic works different ways depending on what system you subscribe to. Witchcraft tends to base much of its systems on sympathetic magic, but you can also incorporate elements of planetary, folk, ceremonial, or other systems. Or find that you'd rather be a ceremonial magician than a witch. Be well-versed in the systems of magic out there so you can fine-tune your personal one.

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Sending love to everyone who has been having mental breakdowns in private lately, while outwardly pretending to be okay all the time.

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normalize learning your cultures old language(s) as a form of devotion and prayer to your ancestors !!!

“but it’s a dead language” not if there’s still speakers - it isn’t. the amount of times i’ve been told to drop learning gaelige is ridiculous, it’s not dead until i say so. and if i continue to pride myself on speaking it, then i’ll breathe the life back into it.

— 🦌🌿☕️✨

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For the witches and pagans who need to hear it, connecting with nature is supposed to be about like, actually observing nature over long periods of time, not doing stuff like hoarding endangered bird feathers and beach sand, or just meditating out in aesthetically-pleasing locations. Can you tell me exactly when your wildflowers and weeds start blooming? When do your bugs come out of hibernation? When do migratory birds come and go? How does the air feel during different times of year? If you can't do stuff like that, you aren't connecting with nature.