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[retquits]

i only recently realized march's roots are showing in his summer portraits 🫣

[the-judicial-assistants-notebook]

not enough discussion about the gavins' complicated relationship with feminine-coded/beauty products, i don't think.

[gship87]

Shannen’s Co-Stars honor her memory 😢💔

[chthonic-sorcery]

The Stele of Aphrodite : an Ancient Greek Love Charm ☆💗☆

Many love spells in the ancient world, particularly in the PGM are that of what are known as fetching charms, or binding spells: love spells targeting specific people. However, there are a number of more generalized love spells, ones with no particular target, such as the Stele of Aphrodite.

The Stele of Aphrodite is Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) spell number IV. 1265-74, and dates back to the late Hellenic period of ancient Greece. It was used primarily for love magic, specifically to invoke the favor and obsession of a desired individual, as well as for favor and success within friendship, popularity and beauty. The stele was believed to harness the power of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, to sway the emotions and actions of whoever sees you in favor of the practitioner.

Step by step instructions on how to create your own below ☆

Read the full article for free here

[rectanglebrain]

Gunny want bang bang 🗣️🔥

[a2zillustration]

He had me in the first half ngl

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[sophsun1]

Remember Grams' story? The one about the Woogyman? About the light? Come on, Phoebe. Try.

Charmed – 1.15: Is There a Woogy in the House?

[moonpie016]

Hellos peeps. I have brought you the designated duo, the star and galaxy themselves. (Though I don't consider the other as a 'galaxy'.)

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"Self appreciation"

(If this was a more serious drawing, I would've referenced this song. Maybe in the future!)

If it's too hard to see, the text reads:

{"Just think of it.. Me, you, ....the other two. Harmony. Hm?"}

<"Havin' a hard time thinking about it when you're crushing me..">

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But (again), not all.

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TW: Flashing imagery, eyestrain, and bright colors!

And a speedpaint. ⬇️

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I felt like adding stuff to it. Yay.

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Annnnd, because I wanted to make something. Just anything (than anything I've planned to make already, makes a speedpaint but has barely finished animatics that I really wanna see completed. But again, future. And motivation.)

This is cool. I added more words (or I guess commentary..???) because I just wanted to. Something entertaining at least.

Also have another writing thingy happening that I'm working on, idk how Imma format it, idk when I'm going to complete it. Buuuuuut yeah. :]

Enjoy!

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[dvilsdesire]

// Also, let it be known that Haarlep's eyes glow when they're having sex with you...

Pre-sex:

During sex:

They are significantly brighter, and remain brighter even after he's done with you. :) (little power up Haarlep!)

[player-1]

Smile for Me and Great God Grove spoiler below (in meme form, of course):

They're both made by the same person :)

[heybiji]

dnd valentine's sketch for dal who plays lafavel, the party paladin with a crush on my warlock, dandelion

[duchesskatriel]

2. Dream

[snowandsage]

I love my little witch nook ✨🔮🪴🥀

[digitalnewberry]

The Book of Magical Charms

Ever since we asked for help transcribing and translating the Book of Magical Charms (Newberry MS 5017) in 2017, people have been fascinated with and... concerned about this little manuscript.

But what IS this book, really? It's not a spell book of black magic--it's commonplace book! A collection of recipes, quotations, and yes, magical charms copied down by a lawyer and book collector named Robert Ashley in the 1600s. In a time where the magical and mundane seemed to coexist, Ashley collected a variety of guides that may have been able to help him address health issues--some which claimed to have scientific backing, others which are purely magic. (He also copied down some experiments that were supposed to help him win at dice.)

In early modern England, Christianity and magic were closely linked, and this book would not have been seen as blasphemous. However, it's unlikely that Ashley attempted any of these spells himself, as he had little privacy or ability to procure obscure ingredients. You can see a few excerpts of the book here:

If you're interested in summoning spirits yourself*, you will be happy to hear that the Book of Charms has been fully transcribed and translated by amazing volunteers. But wait, I hear you saying, I don't see the transcriptions at that link! I only see a very cool manuscript!

Don't worry, it's only a click away. Simply right click then "view details" on any page that you want to see the transcription/translation for, and scroll down to read. The translation follows the transcription in the same text box. Happy summoning!

*The Newberry is NOT liable for anything supernatural that happens if you try to read the Book of Charms out loud.

–Quinn Sluzenski, Digital Initiatives Assistant

View the Book of Charms and more at A Very Newberry Halloween

for more information:

Satterley, Renae. "Robert Ashley and the Authorship of Newberry MS 5017, The Book of Magical Charms." Manuscript Studies: A Journal of the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies, vol. 6 no. 2, 2021, p. 268-299. Project MUSE, https://doi.org/10.1353/mns.2021.0017.

[peachypine]

HESOKURI WARS WHITE DAY PRINCE SET U WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS!!! osoanzu redraw based on oso's sprite with totoko in this set (feat. @beejoco's oso!)

bonus closeup of anzu bc ummm she's cute and i like her :)

[flame-shadow]

D2, F2, eastern eyed click beetle? :3

Rey has already claimed this one, but I still want to post it to show it off :)