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[ironandrue]

I'm Very (un)Wise

📌 Get To Know Me

Rue. 30s. She/Her. Queer, Black, and married to a witch.

I'm Spiritual but not religious. I consider myself to be an Independent Pagan. I practice folk magic and rootwork . I divine with tarot cards, but don't mind breaking out other methods. I do spirit work. Sometimes I write in metaphor.

I've been practicing witchcraft off and on for ten years. I've been actively practicing spirit work for over 5 years. Both witchcraft and spirit work have been a journey that has helped me better understand myself and the world around me-- I just can't quit it and I never would.

I have a personal blog too that's not witchcraft centric if you like that sort of thing.

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[ironandrue]

My hot take: You have to put effort into your craft and practice. It's understandable if you can't go all out all the time (esp. us chronic illness folks), but sometimes you need to show up. Build routine. Set aside and dedicate time/moments/acts that you already do.

Your craft just can't be there when you want something and then out it goes until you want something again. That's a very one-sided way to approach something, and I think with magic and witchcraft and anything really, you can't always just take. You gotta give too.

But that's just my little hot take. 🫰🏾

What is your witchy hot take?

Rules for this post:

Give the benefit of the doubt. If it seems like a blanket statement, it probably isn't, it's probably just based on that person's experience or belief system. Also don't turn it into some weird bigoted stuff or you get blocked.

MY witchy hot take is that I think tarot decks you choose personally match your energy better than those gifted to you.

How are you gunna know if you vibe with it if you've never messed with it before? I vibe with the one's I've been gifted, of course, but not as much as those that I choose myself.

[creature-wizard]

Friendly reminder that:

The concept of starseeds promotes ableism by minimizing or denying ADHD and autism.

The ancient astronaut hypothesis promotes spiritual colonialism and destruction of other cultures by twisting other people's mythologies and sacred texts to fit their narratives.

The reptilian alien mythology is based on conspiracy theories historically used to justify oppressing and murdering real people. Loosh/blood/adrenochrome harvesting is just repackaged blood libel.

New Age mythology is chock full of repackaged right wing conspiracy theories, the same kind pushed by QAnon.

It's also full of repackaged racist pseudoscience about genetic superiority/inferiority and the function of evolution.

Ascension to 5D was supposed to have happened back in 2012, and the prediction failed.

New Agers are recycling their predictions over and over to catch new waves of people who don't know the movement's history.

Belief in Atlantis is strongly motivated by white supremacy.

For more info, see:

Looks like it's time to talk about starseeds and the New Age movement again.

How the mythology of starseeds, indigo children, crystal children, rainbow children, etc. harms kids

New Age YouTube channel caught recycling claims of imminent "first contact" for three years

Is the spiritual person a conspiracy theorist? A list of red flags

What is spiritual eugenics?

New Age beliefs that derive from racist pseudoscience

[tarotforpalestine]

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[ironandrue]

I like this addition.

I think it's important for practitioners to definitely see that just because one person is doing "massive things" in their practice, that's their practice-- they can make that choice, just like someone can make the choice to do "smaller things". Those are relative measurements.

Each practitioners practice is simply that, their practice.

Good for people who have a minimalistic approach to their faith, and good for people who have a more hands-on and "involved" approach to their faith.

I think it's interesting that some things need normalizing that are simply really normal.

The problem truly comes in when comparison happens. Comparison is the thief of joy and personal fulfillment.

Do what feels fulfilling to you. Do what calls to you. Do what's important to you.

If you feel fulfilled by baking bread and dedicating it, then do that.

If you feel fulfilled by having an online altar, do that.

If you feel fulfilled by simply being and moving with the world, then do that.

Do what you're called to do, and don't worry about what someone else is doing. Your practice is unique to you for a reason.

It's as simple as that.

gang can we please normalize not doing massive things as worship, good for you: you can do massive fesitvals, cook great meals for your gods, devote days and days to them. im sorry i literally cant do that i get tired from simple readings and i barely manage to play music for apollo on a good day how about i take a deep breath for my gods instead, drink a juice for them (because if i put it on my alter TRUST i will forget), find quotes on Pinterest instead of making poetry for my gods because i silently cringe while making them and say the quotes like a prayer. if its humane, you can do it for your gods regardless on extravagance. if they accept you they accept your actions too

[glendasguidance]

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What do you need to learn to become a better organizer / activist?

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Organizing is a marathon, not a sprint. And luckily, we're already skilled, have a lifetime to learn more, and we have many talents to support us. What are the skills you're refining and the lessons you're learning, right now?

spread: Glenda's Guidance // decks: Tarot of the Divine

Pile 1 → Pile 2 → Pile 3

Inhale, exhale 3x, pick

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Pile 1

What skills and knowledge do you have right now?

Ace of Swords - You are the ideas person! You're excellent at immediately imagining new methods of achieving goals, coming up with new plans, and figuring out ways to solve seemingly impossible problems. Problems and sticky situations feel like a fun puzzle to you, so it's sometimes hard for you to realize this is something that feels difficult for other people. Just because this skill is a given talent of yours doesn't mean you should write it off as "nothing" or "no big deal". This is what makes you an important person to have around.

What do you struggle with, or have questions about?

Justice, reversed - You deeply struggle with the existence of unfairness in the world. Not just on a systemic level, but in personal relationships too. You care greatly about making sure interpersonal dynamics remain fair, or become fair, in your activist / organizing circles. Being misunderstood probably feels extremely painful for you. Luckily, there are a lot of resources on how to handle this, as many people have experienced the same thing. On the larger scale, it feels hard not to let doomerism get the best of you, because the injustice's magnitude is enormous. I recommend you learn about Revolutionary Optimism (how to have faith that good will come, even if you don't live to see it blossom).

How can you improve or learn?

2 of Swords - Learning how to sit with hard things, and difficult choices to make, will help you a lot. You might be used to making quick, sometimes impulsive, decisions based on your analytical skills. Unfortunately, there are times that bashing our way through problems creates more problems. How often do you connect with your feelings or intuition? Do you know what it feels like to do that? Doing exercises to connect with this neglected (intentionally or not) side of you will help you analyze and intellectualize the situation much better. When this skill is strong, hard choices will still be hard, but they'll be manageable with your new found strength.

A song for you (randomly shuffled): click me 🎶

🦢 ♥︎ much love - Glenda ♥︎ 🦢

♣︎★ mutual aid disaster relief - worldwide mask bloc - aid for Palestine, Sudan and Congo ★♠︎

Pile 2

What skills and knowledge do you have right now?

6 of Pentacles, reversed - You have a very sensitive bullshit radar for abuses of power, greed, scams, extortion, manipulation, and when innocent, gullible people are being preyed upon. You might feel sometimes like you see negativity everywhere, and maybe you can be too quick to judge. Nope. It's a very good thing you see what you see. You're a protector. You see when "good deeds" aren't that at all. Sure, monsters aren't everywhere, and a yellow flag might not escalate to a red flag. But keep observing in non-judgement and trust your intuition. Bring up proposals to prevent abuses when you can in your organizing meetings when you sense something is off.

What do you struggle with, or have questions about?

7 of Pentacles - You seem to struggle with patience, sacrifice, and perseverance. When you don't see results quickly enough, you feel an impulse to scrap it all and start fresh. You love the sense of accomplishment you feel like you see results. Well, if you want a big result, you need to put in a big effort. What might help is the fact that small wins are wins, and worth celebrating (even if it's something unconventional to celebrate). As an example, would you give up on your garden because your seeds didn't sprout immediately? Or grow fast enough? Or flower and fruit when you wanted them to? No. You'd keep working in your garden, checking on your plants and watering them. You could keep a little record or tally of what you do, and celebrate your work weekly or monthly. Depending on the sensitivity of your work, how you record it, what you record, and where you record is up to you (I am not giving legal advise - your choices and actions are your responsibility - edit: and please only do what feels safe for you and others). Whether or not you record or track or tally anything, celebrate and encourage yourself regularly. I only recommended tracking progress because it can help it to see evidence of your work when it feels like you’re stuck spinning your tires. Maybe you’ll think of a better method.

How can you improve or learn?

Hanged Man, reversed- Let go of your attachment to "should's". This belief isn't helping you or others. It's 100% okay and valid to be frustrated, but emotions have to move, they can't stay stuck. Whatever is frustrating you or stalling the momentum of your group's actions probably isn't going to change because you believe things shouldn't be this way, people should work differently, and things should be done differently. Surrender to the moment, and exhale. Exhale again. This peace will light the way forward, and you will know what to do. And the other great thing? You'll have the energy to move forward too (because you didn't waste it being so angry at being stuck). Breakthroughs come in stillness.

the Star - While I was shuffling, a card immediately jumped out of the deck. I put it back in case it wanted to come back up in one of these answers. It didn't, so I'm treating it as a bonus guidance message: Peace is coming back to you (if it hasn't already returned). You have a new sense of connection with yourself and who you are. You are loved, you are divine, you are always connected to Goodness, just like we all are (it's up to each of us to recognize it). You are as deserving as everyone else. Your hope and faith is being restored after massive trials and difficulties you've experienced. You'll feel a profound connection with Oneness. With this, you will experience many blessings and realize that things bigger than you can imagine are actually possible - this will give you a humbling gratitude. This is a new side of yourself you might be meeting for the first time, or a re-connection with who you were when you were innocent. It's safe to live in this new way, you know how to protect yourself.

A song for you (randomly shuffled): click me 🎶

🦢 ♥︎ much love - Glenda ♥︎ 🦢

♣︎★ mutual aid disaster relief - worldwide mask bloc - aid for Palestine, Sudan and Congo ★♠︎

Pile 3

What skills and knowledge do you have right now?

the Hermit - You are deeply connected with your intuition and own inner guiding light. You do not let the distractions and fears of the outside world and social media get to you. You focus on your work, your exercises, and your studies of theory, history, and everything else you're curious about. This discipline is a blessing, and other people might find relief and reprieve just being around you because you're calm and focused. You know your values and stand firm in your integrity. You make sure to avoid activities, people, and spaces that you know will tempt you to reject your values, or succumb to peer pressure. I connect with this personally: when I spend too much time with my rich family, I start to see poor people as beneath me, and anyone different from me as "other" - I limit my time with them so I don't change for the worse. Back to you, you find that others come to you to learn, and you might get confused because you feel there's nothing for you to teach them. You can't teach them how to find the answers, values, and guidance that is naturally inside themselves, because it's for them to learn. Well, you showing people that lesson by your example and sharing your practices will blow their minds. This simple way you live has a bigger positive impact you can imagine. Of course, don't let that get to your head ;) If you do, all that wisdom will be gone.

What do you struggle with, or have questions about?

the Emporer, reversed - You struggle with witnessing leaders be horrible and cruel beyond description. What can we do when people like this have so much power? You also struggle with how pervasive patriarchy and colonialism is, and how it warps peoples minds into accepting or doing evil deeds. I'm just one person and definitely don't have all the answers. An answer that helps me is that we can do much more than we realize, and our impacts are greater than we'll ever know. When we focus on empowering ourselves, meeting people where they're at, and helping others get in touch with their own agency, power, and autonomy, "all power to all the people" is that much closer to becoming reality. Just because someone has very little and needs help, doesn't mean they don't have help to give. That's the beauty of mutual aid. Our connection with each other gives us strength mightier than kings.

How can you improve or learn?

King of Wands and the Fool, both reversed - Deep down, you're a passionate person who probably harbors a lot of anger, or tries desperately to avoid it. Learning how to manage your anger means learning how to express it, not keeping it locked in tight. You many have had outbursts in the past, or have a history of being extremely controlling. Seeing how this harmed others probably made you want to never let it out again. Well, sometimes the passion and anger of others is healing, when expressed in a productive way. And it's a simple fact that leaders are needed. Learn what it means to express anger in a healthy way, and how to be a leader who remains open to good outcomes being what you don't expect, and treats everyone as equals. Read about what leadership is in horizontal power structures. Therapy, Stoicism, and Taoism might also be helpful for you. If you're confused about the Stoicism recommendation, I understand, and recommend the Rev Left podcast episode on it to help you know why I recommend it to you.

A song for you (randomly shuffled): click me 🎶

🦢 ♥︎ much love - Glenda ♥︎ 🦢

♣︎★ mutual aid disaster relief - worldwide mask bloc - aid for Palestine, Sudan and Congo ★♠︎

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[actiwitch]

As witches and pagans we shouldn't choose to contribute to the single biggest industry driving the destruction of our planet (in both greenhouse gasses and deforestation) if we can avoid it. And doing so is pretty fucking anti- to everything our beliefs entail.

That shouldn't be a controversial opinion, but the second I say the word "vegan" people lose their fucking minds. I could be nicer when I say this but I don't really care anymore: GROW UP. LEARN. CHANGE.

[astra-ravana]

Introducing Kids To Magick

Introducing children to witchcraft at an early age can help them develop a deep connection to nature, personal intuition, and self-empowerment in a mindful way. By learning magickal principles such as intention-setting, energy awareness, and respect for all living things, children cultivate confidence, creativity, and emotional resilience. Additionally, witchcraft encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as children learn to trust their instincts and make thoughtful choices.

When approached with a focus on positivity, ethics, and self-discovery, early exposure to witchcraft provides children with a strong spiritual foundation that nurtures their personal growth and connection to the world around them.

Witchcraft for children should focus on fostering a connection to nature, intuition, and personal empowerment in a safe, age-appropriate way. This guide emphasizes respect, ethics, and gentle practices that help kids explore the magickal world.

Foundations of Magick for Kids

Before practicing spells or rituals, children should develop a strong foundation in the basics of witchcraft.

Respect for Nature: Teach them about the seasons, moon phases, and the elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water). Encourage outdoor exploration and gratitude for the natural world.

Intentions and Energy: Explain how thoughts and feelings shape reality. Show them how to focus energy through simple visualization exercises.

Protection and Grounding: Teach basic protection techniques like visualizing a bubble of light around themselves or carrying a protective charm. Grounding can be done by walking barefoot on grass or hugging a tree.

The Spirit World: Make children aware of the coexistence of the spirit world, the role it plays and our true nature as spirits. Explain types of spirits and encourage safe interaction.

Kid-Friendly Witchcraft Activities

• Rock and Leaf Collecting: Let them gather special stones, leaves, or sticks and teach them about their spiritual meanings.

• Moon Watching: Track the moon phases and discuss how they affect emotions and energy.

• Planting and Herbal Magick: Grow simple herbs like lavender or basil and talk about their magickal properties.

• Making Sigils: Help them create simple sigils (symbols with personal meaning) for protection, luck, or happiness.

• Charm Bags/Bottles: Fill a small pouch or bottle/jar with herbs, stones, and a personal item for a good luck or protection charm.

• Drawing and Storytelling: Encourage them to draw their dreams, spirit animals, or magickal places as a form of intuitive magick.

• Wishing Stones: Have them whisper a wish into a stone and throw it into water to release the intention.

• Blowing Away Worries: Teach them to blow dandelion seeds into the wind while focusing on releasing fears or negativity.

• Gratitude Ritual: Before bed, they can list three things they’re grateful for, sending thanks to the universe.

Tools for Young Witches

Children don’t need complex tools, but some simple, safe items can help them connect with their practice:

• Basic herbs

• Basic crystals

• A wand

• A journal (book of shadows)

• A mini altar

• Protection charm (pentagram, triquatra, etc.)

• Tarot/oracle cards

• A pendulum

• Candles and incense (with adult supervision)

• Books about basic witchcraft

Remember, every child’s spiritual path is unique. Let them explore different practices at their own pace and support their natural curiosity.

[cavorta]

November 14, 2024 My latest blog is online now: Why I don't Buy the Idea of "Healing the Witch Wound" - And you don't need to either.

[buriedpentacles]

Today I spent half an hour laid on the grass in my parents back garden, my devotional playlist to Nature playing quietly through my headphones, and I watched the insects.

I watched the bees in the clover, I watched a weevil shuffle through the grass and a spider build a small web. I watched a number of ants hurry around, one carrying it's deceased sister's body, and followed their trail until I lost them under the leaves and plants.

It's an excellent way to connect to nature and feel more in tune with your local environment - doing this regularly let's you get used to the ecosystem and what you can see and when.

But it's also just a nice way to step back and decompress - training your brain to be okay with boredom, or slow activities.

[ironandrue]

I love the faith that I have in not only my Gods, but my Spirit Team as well. Like, I sincerely know no weapon formed against me shall ever prosper because I'm well loved and very protected.

I'm not afraid to do hard things, and I'm capable of doing hard things myself. But those things I can't quite do yet? My Spirit Team will handle it until I get there and just. I love that for me!

[coven-of-genesis]

Evening Witchy Activities

As the sun sets, it’s the perfect time to reset your energy and weave a little magic into your evening:

• Light candles or incense that match your intention

• Brew a magical tea potion to calm your spirit

• Reflect during sunset, the best time for banishing toxic habits and welcoming healing

• Cleanse your energy with a selenite wand or herbal bundle

• Take a cleansing bath or shower ritual

• Use crystals and essential oils in your skincare routine for extra enchantment

Small rituals, big energy shifts.

[the-mortuary-witch]

Blessed Litha to the Northern witches (and blessed Yule to the Southern witches). This is my first Litha, and I am planning on giving some offerings to Freyja and Aphrodite since they’re both associated with this Sabbat. Along with spending some time outside, mainly harvesting the strawberries I’ve grown, since it’s finally summer.

[radfemyjasdottir]

About Me:

🐈‍⬛ My name is G Freyasdottir. I’m in my 20s, I’m an Appalachian American.

🕷️ I am a radical feminist and misandrist. If you are a male, do not interact. No minors or Christians either.

🌍 I am a climate activist and have sworn to devote my life to protecting and preserving Mother Jord.

🍯 I’m Northern Traditional Pagan and Hedge Witch. Always looking for more friends in the community. ♥️

⚔️ I work with the Norse deities in the most. Freya is my matron goddess.

🌿 I study naturopathic medicine, psychology, and anthropology. Medicine is the way of the woman. I specialize in women’s health.

🍄 My interests are baking, cooking, embroidery, vintage fashion, beauty, fragrance, herbal medicine, music, witchcraft, reading, outdoor activities like camping and backpacking, foraging, wildlife observing, history, art, literature, and more.

[koscheys-skull]

There is no room or place in the Craft for Neo Nazis and White Supremacists.

If you cannot honour the spirit inside all people and things then you are not a Magical Practitioner worth anything. Your bones are useless to the earth itself. Don't insult us. Pack your shit up and get out of my sight.

[bella-narchy]

Today was election day in mexico and in some places people weren't allowed to vote or were forced to wait 3+ hours to be able to vote (I personally was forced to wait 1 hour to be able to vote) and in some places people were told there weren't enough ballots available anymore after a few hours of waiting.

There are videos and posts on social media about this, of people shouting "queremos votar" (we want to vote) outside these places.

After six years under a president who constantly antagonized the INE (our government independent organization that is in charge of our democracy) and declared his wishes to get rid of it this is frustrating, and worrisome.

I repeat:

Some people in mexico weren't allowed to vote today.