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More art!! This is my batfam oc:3 his vigilante name is vulture but his actual name is August:D

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stuff about some of us :]

[pt: stuff about some of us (smiley emoticon)]

decided to make a post detailing a lot of us's signoffs, names, and pronouns. gonna link it in pinned post so easy access. also gonna update when we get more people bc yea

its gonna be super long (theres so many of us lololol)

lets do this! under the cut ;w;

format is "sign off | name | pronouns":

~ 🧊 | ele | ?

~ 🔌 | 404 / .exe | glitch/[ERROR]

~ 🔏🔮 | achilles | they/zhey/xe (ceters can use he/him)

~ 🗜️🪞 | alma / 2a | xe/ne/ze/he

~ 🛜👾🫶 | arzon / arson | xe/ze/fae/bun/bug/it/thon, they theoret

~ 🎨🐳 | art | th3y/th3m

~ 🖱️🪞 | beeatrice / 2b | ve/v/e/kye/xo/it/the/✈️/eni/co/daze

~ 🌌🕳️ | black hole | hei/hy/he/hey/they/the/vae/xae

~ 🧼🚿 | bubble bath | they/he/clean/mel/mist/polish/shine/fo/🧼/🦆/🚿

~ 📠 | cassandra | she/it/they

~ 📰 | cassie | she/they/it

~ 🎙️ | cecil | ?/any

~ 💿📺 | cisco ordiel | he/they/it/ange/arch/wing/flap/hae/hol/tech/ai/pix/comp/🪽/🦢/💿

~ 🦊🌲 | corey | he/her

~ 🌀 | dash | it/they/she/spark

~ 🕶️💿🎬 | dave strider | he/him

~ 💽 | delta | they/claw/rhy

~ 🧃 | dirk(&) | he/it/prin/ze

~ 🎡 | aubrey / roxy / ariel? / angel? | he/xe/hy/sh3 & other revoxpronouns

~ 📡🎯 | ilo | hy/it/prin & other neos

~ 📡💫 | ezekiel / zeke | hy/it/prin & other neos

~ 🤢🤮 | emesis appendix | gag/gags

~ 📜🕸️ | ephila n. serket | sie/sh3/sh*/🕸️

~ 🐱🎭 | etta | they/nep & cat neos

~ 🐱✨ | etta emery | they/nep & cat neos

~ 🐇 | eva | she?/her?

~ 🎲🎰 | felix lucky / the dice master / the dealer of the cards / the chessmaster | xe/they/sh3/it/card/dice/roll/luck/chance/🎲/🃏/🎰/♟️/👑

~ ⚔️ | finn the human | he/him & variations

~ 🧪🔍 | flare (?) | they/he/she/splash/spark/solar/stab/point/acid/sci/💉/🧪/🔬/🔭

~ 🌸🐾 | ginger | she/they/awoo/dog/woof/bun/sparkle/bork/pup/cute

~ 👑 | harley | she/it/xe

~ 💟🌄 | hazel levesque | shy/hyr

~ 📖🌟 | helix | he/azu/they/ty/fi/kye

~ 👑🔏 | ike | hx/hxm

~ 🌷🍉 | imogen | she/it/they?

~ 🏡 | isla | fi/moss/flower/ribbit/they/ash/tree/she

~ 🐈🍼 | jacob | he/they/it

~ 🥾 | enzo / jafinniottsprite^3 | ?

~ 📺 | jake english | ?

~ 🎂 | jane crocker | any, pref 4 hx/hxm & he/him

~ 💄🐜 | jane prentiss | she/shx/they/thxy & any bug-themed neos

~ 😸🎁 | joey | he/+/hap/lo

~ 🕷️ | kairi | they/spi/ve

~ 💄 | kanaya | she/they/xo(?)

~ 🍭🩷🔮 | kandi / candi | she/candy/gummy/sweet/honey/rainbow/sour/bright/brownie/fruit/cherry/heart/sprinkle

~ 🦀🩶 | karkat vantas / KARKAT VANTAS | he/she/they/it/troll/hx/shx/thxy

~ 😪💤 | lailah | nap/sleep/soft/sh/?

~ 🌹🦇 | lucille abel | he/vamp

~ 🌙🌬️ | luna chang'e lovegood | shi/shy/lu/star/they/hy/fae/mu/she/it/xe/dar/spirit/gho/whim/ae/lo/xhey/dae

~ 💫❔ | madeline / "maddy" | sh♡/sh^/heart/hah

~ 👾 | Mal.exe | she/glitch

~ 💥🪲 | mark / slate | he/it/x/xe

~ 🧭☠️ | meg aradia | he/it/she & death neos

~ 😽🔕 | meulin | qui/quis

~ 😍💝 | nina | shx/it/shey/she

~ 🎀🔪 | nina mina may | knife/blood/royal/kill/hood/creepy/odd/weird/splatter/obsess/haunt/rot/rotting/gut/gore

~ 🌩️☕ | ochre latte nimbus | they/storm/caf/warm/frappe/rain/thun/light

~ 🥞 | pan / pancake panache | ?

~ 🍓🧸🐰 | pawlette / paulette | ?

~ 😿📦 | peter | he/it/itch/-

~ 🪢 | riley august | she/him

~ ⭐🪁 | ripley | ?

~ 💎🚀 | roman ellis | xe/hymn/hyr/it/thou/ae/sol/holy/illum/ly/ei/lyre

~ 🦇💕 | romeo liev montague | he/love/bow/arrow/heart/cloud

~ 🐕🪽 | roof | pup/x!

~ 🛡️ | rook | any (especially they/xo)

~ 🐈‍⬛ | roxy | they/she/un & cat + void neos

~ 🐈‍⬛🖥️ | roxyhalsprite | ?

~ 🪞 | sasha | mirror pronouns or she/her

~ 🪞🎟️ | sasha | mirror pronouns

~ 🎮 | sollux | he/they/it/2/two

~ 🗞️ | t$assi | ?

~ ⚖️ | terezi | ?

~ 🪩 | the one who is seen | any

~ 🪩👁️ | the watched one / the watch'd one | eye/seen/behold/👁️

~ 🎥 | tuo | he/him

~ ♏️ | vrissy | ?

~ 🔆♊ | xanther coda | he/she/they/it/space/cosmic/moon/love/heart/yellow

~ 🧟‍♀️ | zadie | she/it/love

~ 🥀 | zadkiel | he/it/anti but kinda any

~ 🕸🍖 | zinc / azync | it/rot/gore/blood/teeth/bones/skin/meat/feast/hunger/starve/fang/dead/rotting/corpse/gut/kidney/heart/eye/claw/axe/knife/cut/grave/rotten

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Essential Steps for Starting Witchcraft as a Beginner: Your Guide to Getting Started

Embarking on a journey into witchcraft can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for beginners. With so many traditions, tools, and practices available, it’s easy to feel lost. However, understanding the essential steps for starting witchcraft as a beginner can make the process more approachable and rewarding. Setting up your altar is a crucial first step, as detailed in this guide on Setting Up A Powerful Altar. Additionally, learning How To Cast A Circle Of Protection is vital to create a safe and sacred space for your practices. For those looking to delve deeper into personal growth and the nuances of the craft, 12 Illusive Tips From An Actual Witch and Wicca For Beginners offer practical advice and insightful tips. Moreover, integrating lunar energy into your practice through the Guide To Moon Magic can enhance your spellwork and rituals. Each of these resources provides valuable information to help you navigate the path of witchcraft with confidence and knowledge.

The Raw Truth About Witchcraft: What They Don’t Tell You

Forget the Hollywood hype. This is witchcraft stripped bare – no sugar coating, no mystical fluff. Just the unvarnished reality of what it means to walk this path.

⚖️Wicca vs. Witchcraft: Not SynonymousWicca is a religion. Witchcraft is a practice. You can be a witch without being Wiccan, but all Wiccans practice witchcraft. Witchcraft is about manipulating natural energies to influence your reality.🔍Your ‘Why’ MattersSelf-discovery? Ancestral connection? Personal growth? Your reason for practicing is crucial. It’s what will sustain you when the initial excitement fades.🏷️Labels: Use Them, Don’t Let Them Use YouGreen Witch, Kitchen Witch – they’re useful shorthand, but don’t let them limit you. ‘Witch’ is gender-neutral. It’s for anyone who claims it, regardless of identity.📝Document EverythingYour thoughts, spells, rituals – write it all down. It’s not just recordkeeping; it’s your personal evolution tracker.🎯Start Focused, Expand LaterPick one area that fascinates you. Dive deep. Cross-check your sources. Misinformation is everywhere, even in respected texts.🧪Your Reality, Your RulesWhat works for you is what’s real. Test, record, repeat. Your practice is uniquely yours.🧺Use What You HaveFancy tools aren’t necessary. Your ancestors used what was available. That kitchen herb rack? It’s a magical goldmine.⚡Magic is NeutralLike electricity, it’s neither good nor evil. Your intention determines its nature.🔬The Science Behind the MagicThis might be controversial but for us, magic is unexplained science. Dig into the scientific basis of your practice. Understanding the ‘why’ empowers the ‘what’.👁️Cultivate a Magical PerspectiveIt’s not about Hollywood-style spells. It’s seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, staying curious, and always learning.

🌀Your practice will evolve, and that’s the point. Embrace the changes. Learn from everyone and everything. The path of a witch is one of constant growth and discovery.

The Philosophical Foundations of Witchcraft

The way we view the world and the nature of reality can have a profound impact on our magical practice. While these ideas may not be scientifically proven, they’re the philosophical foundations that underpin my approach to witchcraft. Consider them, see if they resonate, and observe how they might enhance your spellwork.

🌌The Energetic Essence of All Things

At the core of my beliefs is the understanding that everything – from humans to objects to spirits – is made up of energy. This common ground is essential for comprehending the mechanics of magic.🔮Manipulating the Energetic Flow

Magic, in my view, is the art of directing this energy to achieve specific goals. I visualize it as an energetic push – sometimes direct, like an arrow, and other times more diffuse, like ripples in a pond.🌊Visualization and the Butterfly Effect

When casting spells, I use imagery like shooting an arrow or creating ripples to help me direct the flow of energy. The energy I send out causes changes that then ripple outward, creating further shifts – just like the butterfly effect.🧠Intention: The Guiding Force

Intention is what directs the energy, determining the outcome of a spell. Both intention and energy are necessary – intention without energy is less effective. But the intention must be clear and specific, yet not overly restrictive, to allow the energy to work at its full potential.🔌Sourcing and Raising Magical Energy

Energy for spellwork can come from various sources: personal energy, spirits, deities, objects, planets, or even thought forms. I use techniques like visualization, emotional evocation, movement, and breathwork to raise and channel this energy into my magical workings.🔍Directing the Energy Flow

Once the energy is raised or channeled, I direct it into the spell, often using chanting or incantations. Visualization, physical sensation, or breath can all be used to push the energy into an object or out into the universe.

✨These are the philosophical underpinnings of my magical practice. They may not be scientifically proven, but they’ve helped me deepen my understanding of how witchcraft works. I encourage you to consider these ideas, see if they resonate, and observe how they might enhance your own spellcasting. After all, your magical worldview is your own to define.

🔮 Four Core Energy Practices for Effective Witchcraft

These four practices are fundamental to witchcraft. They’re not just theory – they’re practical tools that can significantly improve your spellwork and daily life. Let’s break them down and see why they matter.

🧘1. Centering: Finding Your FocusCentering is about mental clarity and focus. It’s crucial when you need to direct your energy precisely, like during spellcasting or meditation.

💡 Example: Before a protection spell, take a moment to center. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and visualize your scattered thoughts converging into a bright point in your mind. This focused state enhances your spell’s potency.

🌳2. Grounding: Connecting with Earth’s EnergyGrounding stabilizes your energy and connects you to the Earth. It’s essential after intense magical work or when you feel disconnected.

💡 Example: After a vigorous ritual, ground yourself by visualizing roots growing from your feet into the Earth. Feel the excess energy drain away, leaving you balanced and refreshed.

🛡️3. Shielding: Protecting Your EnergyShielding creates a protective barrier around you. It’s vital for empaths and when working with intense energies or in crowded spaces.

💡 Example: Before entering a busy area, visualize a bubble of white light surrounding you. This shield deflects negative energy, helping you maintain your own energetic integrity.

🦶4. Earthing: Direct Energy ExchangeEarthing involves physical contact with the Earth to balance your energy. It’s a simple yet powerful way to recharge and align yourself with nature’s rhythms.

💡 Example: Before harvesting herbs for a spell, spend a few minutes barefoot in your garden. This direct connection can enhance your attunement to the plants’ energies.

✨ Incorporating these practices into your craft isn’t complicated, but it does require consistency. Start by choosing one technique and integrating it into your daily routine. Pay attention to how it affects your energy and magical work. Over time, you’ll likely notice improved focus, stronger spells, and a deeper connection to your craft.

Connecting with Nature: The Witch’s Power Source

Connecting with nature isn’t just a nice hobby for witches – it’s the backbone of our craft. Here’s why it matters and how it amplifies your magical practice.

🔋Energy AttunementNature is raw, unbridled energy. When you connect with it, you’re tapping into a vast power source. This connection enhances your spells, rituals, and overall magical potency. It’s like upgrading from a AA battery to a power plant.🧠Intuition BoostRegular interaction with nature sharpens your intuition. You’ll start noticing subtle energies, reading omens, and understanding the language of plants and animals. This heightened awareness is crucial for divination and spell timing.🌱Herbal Magic MasteryKnowing your local flora isn’t just botany – it’s expanding your magical toolkit. Each plant you identify is a potential ally in your spellwork. Understanding their growth patterns and properties firsthand makes your herbal magic more potent and precise.👥Spirit AlliancesNature spirits, land guardians, and elemental beings are powerful allies in witchcraft. By regularly connecting with nature, you’re building relationships with these entities. They can offer protection, guidance, and amplify your magical workings.🔄Grounding and CenteringNature provides the ultimate space for grounding and centering – essential practices in witchcraft. The more connected you are to your environment, the easier and more effective these techniques become.📅Seasonal AttunementWitchcraft often aligns with natural cycles. By observing nature regularly, you’ll become attuned to the subtle shifts of seasons. This knowledge enhances your sabbat celebrations and helps you align your magic with natural rhythms.🧪Magical ExperimentationNature is your magical laboratory. As you explore, you’ll discover unique ways to incorporate local elements into your practice. This personal experience leads to more authentic and powerful magic than simply following guidebooks.

✨ Remember, witchcraft is rooted in the natural world. The more you connect with nature, the deeper and more instinctive your practice becomes. It’s not just about knowledge – it’s about building a living, breathing relationship with the world around you. This connection is what transforms a practitioner into a truly powerful witch.

🧹 Cleansing: The Non-Negotiable Practice in Witchcraft

Let’s cut to the chase: Cleansing isn’t optional in witchcraft. It’s an essential. Here’s why it matters and how to do it effectively.

🌪️Why Cleanse?

Think of energy like dust. It accumulates, and not all of it’s good for you. Cleansing sweeps away the energetic debris that can muck up your magic. It’s your spiritual hygiene.🔧Cleansing Tools

Smoke: Not just sage. Try rosemary, cedar, or palo santo.

Sprays: For when smoke isn’t an option. Mix moon water, salt, and herbs.

Sound: Bells, singing bowls, or even your favorite playlist. The vibrations matter.

Water: A stream, or even your kitchen tap. Water washes away more than dirt.

Earth: Bury your tools. Let the soil do the work.

Salt or Rice: These grains are energy sponges. Use them liberally.

Celestial Light: Moonlight for intuition, sunlight for vitality.

Selenite: The Swiss Army knife of cleansing crystals.

Visualization: Your mind is a powerful tool. Use it.

🗓️When to Cleanse

Monthly deep cleans with the new moon. Quick cleans after any energetic exchange. Trust your gut – if something feels ‘off’, cleanse it.🔍Signs You Need to Cleanse

Your crystals look dull. Your tools feel heavy. Your magic feels… meh. These are red flags. Don’t ignore them.🛁Personal Cleansing

You’re not exempt. Spiritual baths, smoke cleansing, or even a visualized shower of light. Clean your energy as often as you clean your body.🧠The Mental Shift

Cleansing isn’t just physical. It’s a mindset. It’s declaring, “This space, this tool, this body is mine, and I choose what energies reside here.”

⚡Remember, cleansing is personal. What works for others might not work for you. Experiment. Pay attention. Your intuition is your best guide. Cleansing isn’t just about removing negative energy – it’s about making space for your intentions to thrive. In witchcraft, a clean space is a powerful space. So grab your tool of choice and get to it. Your magic will thank you.

Stealth Magic: Everyday Protection Practices

Protection doesn’t have to be dramatic rituals or complex spells. It’s the small, consistent actions that build an impenetrable energetic shield. Here’s how to weave protection into your daily life, no wands required.

💍Jewelry: Your Portable ShieldDon’t underestimate that ring or necklace. An obsidian ring wards off negativity. A necklace, charged under the full moon, becomes a 24/7 guardian. It’s not about the price tag; it’s about the intention you infuse.👘Bandanas: More Than Just FashionThat bandana in your hair or tied to your bag? It’s a secret weapon. Add a few drops of protection oil, and you’ve got a stylish talisman. Bonus: No one needs to know it’s magical.💄Makeup: Glamour Magic in Plain SightYour morning routine is a ritual in disguise. Draw a protective sigil with your foundation. Charge your eyeshadow for confidence. Your face becomes your shield, and no one’s the wiser.☕Morning Brew: Caffeinated ProtectionThat first cup of coffee or tea? It’s more than a wake-up call. Stir in your intention clockwise. Draw a sigil with your spoon. Sip mindfully. You’re drinking in protection with every swallow.🛢️Oils and Powders: Invisible BarriersA dab of protection oil on your car’s door handles. A sprinkle of protective powder in your shoes. You’re laying down an unseen barrier wherever you go. It’s protection in motion.🧱Layered Protection: The Power of ConsistencyEach small act of protection adds up. It’s not about one grand gesture; it’s about building layers. Like compound interest, these small actions accumulate into a formidable energetic fortress.

✨Remember, the most powerful magic often flies under the radar. These practices aren’t just protection; they’re a mindset. You’re constantly affirming your right to safety and positivity. Start small, be consistent, and watch as your daily life becomes a walking, breathing spell of protection. Your future self will thank you for the energetic armor you’re building today.

🛡️ Defensive Magic 101: Cleanse, Protect, Ward

Imagine your energy as a house. Defensive magic is how you keep that house clean, safe, and secure. It’s not just about casting a single spell; it’s an ongoing practice to maintain your spiritual and energetic health. Let’s break down the three key steps:

🧹Step 1: Cleansing – Spiritual House Cleaning

Cleansing is like giving your energy a good scrub. It removes negative vibes, stale energy, and any psychic gunk that’s built up over time. Without this step, it’s like trying to lock a dirty house – not very effective!

Beginner-Friendly Cleansing: • Easy Cleansing Spray: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar, add a sprig of rosemary. • For Your Body: Use apple cider vinegar in your bath or shower. • If You Use Sage: Always follow up with a pleasant scent like lavender. This invites good energy back in.

🔒Step 2: Protection – Building Energy Walls

Protection is about creating an energy barrier around you or your space. It’s like putting up walls and a roof on your energy house. This keeps the bad stuff out while letting the good stuff in.

Simple Protection Techniques: • Doorway Magic: Sprinkle a little bit of salt across your doorways and windowsills. • Carry Protection: Keep a small stone like black tourmaline in your pocket. • Visualize: Imagine a bubble of white light surrounding you when you feel vulnerable.

🚫Step 3: Warding – Your Magical Alarm System

Warding takes your protection to the next level. If protection is your energy house’s walls, warding is like adding an alarm system, guard dogs, and “No Trespassing” signs. It actively keeps unwanted energies away.

Here’s what warding does:

Creates Magical Boundaries: Imagine an invisible fence around your space that negative energy can’t cross.

Acts as a Spiritual Alarm System: It can alert you when unwanted energies are trying to enter your space.

Reflects Negativity: Like a mirror, it can bounce negative energy back to its source, keeping you safe.

Maintains Positive Energy: It helps keep the good vibes in while keeping the bad vibes out.

Warding for Beginners: Symbols: Draw or hang protective symbols near entrances. Sound: Hang wind chimes by your door. The sound scatters negative energy. Plants: Grow protective plants like rosemary or lavender near your home. Crystals: Place black tourmaline or obsidian in the corners of your room or home. Intention Setting: Walk the perimeter of your space, stating firmly that no negative energy is welcome.

🔄Keep It Up: The Cycle of Magical Defense

Defensive magic isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s like cleaning your house or taking a shower – you need to do it regularly. Cleanse, protect, and ward on a schedule that feels right to you. Some witches do it daily, others weekly or with the moon phases.

✨Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all in magic. What works for one witch might not work for another. Try different methods, trust your gut, and stick with what feels right to you. The more you practice, the stronger your magical defenses will become. You’ve got this!

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Tim drake doodle inspired by @bisexualnerd post🤯🤯

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Whoa new fursona!! He’s a match fursona with my friend:)

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New oc unlocked 🔓!! This is flint! He’s a ww1 soldier that died in a fire!:(

Edit: ignore that I spelled my own username wrong 💔💔

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Art I made for the 2 artist 2 bases trend on tt!! This is of my oc zero!!:D

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Meet marina! He’s a sea dragon and oceanic white tip shark hybrid!

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Made some more art!! This is a new oc of mine his name is Vincent!!

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I finally made a reference sheet for my fursona! Edit: I spelled bird wrong:(

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TW: blood

Poor guy💔

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Hello:3

⚠️IM A MINOR⚠️

I’m arrøw!

I use He/him pronouns and I’m gay and trans💪💪

I am a minor and I’m asexual so please don’t be gross!

I have autism, dyslexia and ADHD so please be kind:)

🏷️: talking/rants: #|Arrow yaps ☝️🤓

Art: #|arrow’s art🌀

Fursonas: #|arrow’s fursonas ⛈️

Fanart: #| arrow does fanart(very rare)🤯

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Interests!!

Ghost(band)

Hazbin hotel(and helluva boss but I prefer hazbin)

Scp foundation

My own ocs💪💪

Creating ocs

Designing Fursounas

Reading fanfic

Dc(mainly batfam)

Hobbies

Fursiuting

Fursuit making

Cosplaying

Drawing

Sculpting

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Some art of my oc I made:) his name is stormi (original sketch I made in my sketchbook⬇️)