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"Tumblr is my bedroom" this "tumblr is a pinboard" that

Tumblr is an apartment complex with thin walls and every so often you just have to listen to your neighbors say the most deranged shit imaginable

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one of my moots made an excellent post about burn out in occult spaces and what to do magically about it, and I didn't want to derail so here's my little PSA:

Magic is not a "no energy" activity. Even visualization and energy conduction. If you are struggling to do basic magic after you've done magical self care, especially if you're struggling with basic care tasks, it's possible you need to rest. It's possible you need a fallow period in your practice.

I don't say this to discourage people from doing magic or practicing their craft, but as a witch with chronic fatigue who tried to push through burnout and made it worse.

My break was close to 5 years with small things like occasional divination and prayer, but it's worth taking even a week to a month if you feel like you're dragging your body around and nothing you do refreshes your energy

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getting back into your practice after a break

Life is life and sometimes you take a break from or lose touch with your practice for a time. Once that moment passes and you want to get back into it, it can feel different from was before and can be really daunting. So, what to do you to get back into the swing of things? These are just a few of my ideas and tips that I personally use as an ADHDer who constantly swings ona spectrum between hyperfixation and total apathy.

Step 1 - Cleaning up

Usually when I grow distant from my practice I just kind of drop and leave things as they are and don't touch them for a while. That means that the first thing that I do is clean all of that up to pick up where I left off. In this step you can do things like:

Clean up your altar(s)

Cleanse your space

Refresh/reapply protections

Get new supplies

Step 2 - Clarifying intentions

In this step, I like to clarify why I'm getting back into my practice. I like to look at the issues that I'm facing and how my practice can help me overcome them and in what ways. Sometimes I also like to plan what I want to research in the future so I know what to go for once I get to that point. In this step, you can:

Write a list of issues in your life that you can tackle through your practice

Write a list of research topics you're interested in

Write a list of things you want to do such as spells and rituals

Check the date for any upcoming astrological events, moon phases or celebrations

Step 3 - Do it!

In this step, I look at the lists written in step 2 and figure out what to do. Sometimes I get stuck here so I would suggest doing whatever seems the simplest or what you're most excited to do. This helps you stay motivated and stops you from getting overwhelmed with complicated and intricate spells and rituals. Once you've done the first thing, it's easier to keep going and you're no longer as intimidated.

The list in step 2 can also help you with further research topics and stuff to focus on, so if you struggle with keeping up with your practice in general, I would suggest keeping that one up to date and using it regularly.

Good luck! I believe in you!

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Just wanted to share some pictures of my altar spaces for Lady Artemis and Lord Apollon here, because I redecorated them yesterday and am really enjoying the way they look ☺️💕

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Witchcraft in a nutshell...

Secular Witchcraft, when you boil it down is the act of casting spells /rituals/ glamours/ charms/ hexes/ curses etc. to bring about action.

Within these spells/ rituals/ glamours/ charms/ hexes and curses are symbolic components which represent your desired outcome.

These symbolic components are not necessary. Period. You can cast spells without them but they help. They help you visualise clearly the outcome you want.

For example, imagine a stream. You want to get to the other side. You could run and jump to the other side but it would be harder than walking a little bit downstream and taking the stepping stones safely to the other side.

The symbolic components within a spell act as stepping stones but it's important to recognise that you could jump the stream without the stepping stones especially if you practiced.

This is witchcraft. At the start it's hard and you worry about doing spells perfectly and including all the spell ingredients down to the letter. You may not know why the spell says to include rosemary but you include it anyway. As you grow and develop in your practice you will be able to tweak spells and start developing your own. You will be able to easily hop across the stream and maybe even lend a helping hand to others trying to get across.

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I need my candles lit always and forever. I wish they weren’t a fire hazard

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Remember to honour your local house and nature spirits! It might seem trivial, but forming a connection with the forces that you spend most of your time with will skyrocket the quality of your space and mood.

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And it’s up!

Nowhere near finished yet, got loads more to do, but here’s My First Proper Altar ✨

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Yesterday, I had a dream that I was sitting outside, presumably in the grass, minding my own business when I look to my right and see a small, black and brown, dachshund dog walking towards me. I could tell she had the biggest smile on her face. Once she got close enough I picked her up and gently placed her on my lap where she curled up and fell asleep.

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This was an interesting one and quite different from the dreams I typically have. Usually there’s always some form of chaos accompanied by negative emotions but this one was truly pure bliss.

As an animal person, who didn’t grow up around many animals, it’s always nice when they visit me in my dreams.

💭🌙💤🔮🕯️🐶🌿✨🖤

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I think a lot of people on tumblr need to learn to recognize when a post isn't for them tbh.

If someone shares their favorite recipe, you don't need to tell them that it's bad because you're allergic to something in it. If you see a post about how sugar or carbs aren't evil, you do not need to get angry at the op for not talking about every illness affected by those things. A post about how opening windows regularly can be helpful for someone's help don't need a million comments about how op hates people who live in cities or don't have window screens.

You can just acknowledge that some posts are for other people. Either scroll past or reblog for the people the post IS relevant for.

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Ok I’ve only ever paired lavender with citrus but vanilla sounds really good !! Will definitely give this a try ☺️

What’s everyone’s favorite morning tea?

Really I’m just looking for new teas to try 🤭

I’ll go first:

Recently I’ve been enjoying a honey vanilla chamomile. 😊

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Climate change is real, even if your government denies it. You know that the summers and winters of your childhood are gone, even if your leaders say otherwise. Keep fighting even when things seem hopeless.