#astral athame

[diiisplxced-a]

"Let me come warm you up, you've been out in the snow." (James to Izzy)

@phantom-overdose

"Are you sure this isn't just an attempt to warm me up?" Isabelle smirked up at James suggestively.

[southern-belle-outcasts]

"I'm worried about you. You look like you haven't slept in days." (to Nilza~)

@astral-athame

Nilza gave a small shrug of her shoulder and continued to flip through the various Netflix shows, scowling at each one in turn. At this hour, she should be asleep. It was the middle of the day, she should in bed at least pretending to get some rest. But right now sleep was the last thing she wanted- the last thing she deserved, if she was being honest. Anniversaries were bad for her, but this year felt especially bad. Cassia was right, she hadn’t slept in…how long had it been anyways?

“Mmm. Mas o menos…”

She avoided looking at Cassia, she was busy after all. There was no point in arguing she had slept any time recently. Nilza was very aware her face was telling on her- no makeup, no effort to straighten her hair, and dark circles under her eyes showing through even her tan skin.

“I’ll sleep. Eventually. Not working this week, doesn’t really matter.”

[southern-belle-outcasts]

It probably should have been discussed, she should be more open. But that hurt, and she was so very out of practice. So Nilza simply let Cassia embrace her, and then sighed quietly, pressing her lips together before she managed to give a smile over her shoulder. It was weak, but it was at least there. "Yeah? Guess we find out eventually."

She should probably say something about appreciating the vote of confidence, or question it, push her away with her worries of always fucking things up and hurting people. But she couldn't bring herself to do either of those things, she simply canted her head to better receive the kiss before rolling over to face her.

Nilza's finger twisted into Cassia's hair, meeting her eyes but not saying anything. It felt right but it also was too perfect, too soft to be comfortable for long. So of course the answer to that was lean in, kiss her. It was genuine, she meant every bit of it. It just felt less vulnerable that being assured Cass would always be there. That and she was pretty, and sex was always far more comfortable than talking about feelings or death.

"Maybe I keep you in bed for the rest of the day, yeah?"

Cass settle into the silence with Nilza. She knew better than to prod and pry about what was bothering her- Nil would tell her in time, if she wanted to. For now, she would let the other woman sit with her feelings. But she wouldn't let her do so alone.

When Nilza didn't pull away, Cass took that as a good sign and shifted closer. She pressed close, her chest to the other woman's back, and dropped a small kiss against her shoulder. The hand that had been tracing along the other woman's arm moved now to rest against her lover's stomach, arm draped over her. Her other hand was now being used to prop her head up, trying to peek over Nilza's shoulder a bit to get a look at her face- or, the side profile of it, at least.

"I would if I had to," She said, "I'm not going to leave you over something like being in a bad mood or needing your space or..." Or even if Nil snapped and yelled at her, Cass wouldn't leave. She was pretty sure she wouldn't leave even if the other woman lost it and hit her... not that she expected Nilza would do such a thing, but she'd been there before with a boy she cared less about than she cared about Nilza and it hadn't been enough to make her walk away. Not that she'd ever admit as such. "You don't have to tell me what's bothering you, but you should know, at least, that it's going to take a lot more than this to upset me or push me away. You're stuck with me." She gave a small smile with those last words, then dipped her head down to place a kiss to the side of the other woman's neck.

[dhampiravidi]

from @astral-athame : I know it's 2 a.m. but I really need someone to talk to. Are you awake? (to Jayn!)

[Jayn] : Hey! Are you OK?

[stcclhope]

"We should save some water and shower together." (Could be just him and Cass or we could add Kim, too, if you want~)

It wasn't rocket science. Miles knew exactly what Cassia was suggesting, and he was completely more than on board with it. There was something beautiful, alluring, and just flat out attractive about this beautiful woman that Miles just couldn't quit, just couldn't say no to. They were both students on ESU campus alongside Kimberly, and while they were maybe only two months into the semester, there was a unique dynamic developing between the three of them that just couldn't be ignored, and it had all started down at the beach house that they used for Labor Day weekend prior to the semester kicking off. It wasn't the type of thing he'd write home to his mother about, nor was it anything he was ready to tell Ganke about or even his big brother figure in Peter Parker. No, Miles just wanted to enjoy this experience and make the most of it. "You know what, I think you're right Cass. Gotta save the planet any way that we can, and if a twenty minute shower with two means we save more than a thirty minute shower," Miles suggested, pulling his hoodie and T-shirt up over his head and toss it to the side, exposing those spider abs that Cassia wasn't quite used to seeing just yet outside of maybe pool trips. But hey, he worked hard to maintain them thanks to his powers, so was a little appreciation ever a bad thing?

Kimberly was currently sleeping at the moment after having took a long night class that exhausted her straight to the core, though Miles certainly wouldn't have minded if she had suddenly woke up with the desire to join them. Things happened, and when they did, you could either question them, fight them, or embrace them and adapt to the situation at hand. Regardless, Cassia had already gotten the water running without breaking a sweat, and when Miles walked into the bathroom, he watched her pull her own shirt over her head and undo her bra, making the spider quirk his eyebrows up in amazed surprise. "Ah damn, I knew you were holding back on us with the fishnets and everything Cass, but--" he trailed off, rubbing the side of his head with a slight chuckle mixed with a sigh.

@astral-athame @int0thed4rkness

[travelingthief]

Hecate Devotional Acts and Offerings

Devotional Acts

Magic/Sorcery/Spells

Write/cast spells

Daily practical magic

Practice divination

Bonecasting

Scrying

Make a talisman

Protection magic around your home

Have a book of shadows

Learn the history of witchcraft

Learn astrology

Learn herbology

Study the occult

Astral projection

Keep a dream journal

Moon/Night

Follow the moon cycles

Make moon water

Practice moon magic

Take a nighttime walk

Star/moon gaze

Sit in the dark and ponder your existence

Ghosts/Demons/The Dead

Leave offerings for the dead

Honor ancestors

Clean graves (PROPERLY!!!)

Visit graveyards

Leave flowers at graves

Learn local ghost stories

Tell ghost stories

Go ghost hunting

Learn demonology

Protection magic against the dead/demons

Miscellaneous

Stand/meditate at crossroads

Keep secrets entrusted to you

Walk dogs

Light candles

Shadow work 

Journal

Take a walk

Offerings

Moon water

Moon imagery

Moonstone/selenite

Keys

Locks

Herbs/plants/poisonous plants (safely)

Lighters/matches

Snake imagery

Snakeskins 

Ghost imagery

Grimoires

Pentacles

Essential oils

Dark alcohol

Books about magic, herbs, crystals, etc.

Tarot/oracle decks

Divination tools

Bones

Ouija boards/planchettes

Crow imagery

Crow feathers

Bat imagery

Dog fur

Potion bottles

Ashes

Wands

Mementos of the dead

Urns

Grave rubbings

Iron

Crossroads dirt

Cauldrons

Mortar and pestles

Pillar candles

Coffee grounds

Black teas

Garlic!!

Veils

Talismans

Birth charts

Daggers/athames

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Dictionary of Esoteric Terminology

for your next poem/story (pt. 3)

Esoteric—designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone; may refer to the occult

Athame - a ritual dagger used in Witchcraft and Neo-paganism; has a black handle which is inscribed with symbols

Brahmarandhra - the "Gate of Purity"; a spot at the top of the head described as a hidden aperture; according to some, this spot is the exit for the enlightened soul upon the death of the body

Cromlech - a circle made of vertical stones, associated with Celtic worship of the Sun

Dark night of the soul - a phrase used by St. John of the Cross to describe the depression, isolation, and alienation which afflicts some mystics just prior to the realization of transcendence; hence the saying, "It is always darkest before the dawn"

Dracontia - many temples and sacred sites have been associated with dragons, probably because of their connection with primeval earth forces

Dweller on the threshold - a hostile spirit or being peculiar to each individual, comprised of the accumulated "bad karma" of that individual; such a being could be thought of as the personification of all that holds the seeker back from enlightenment; in this sense, it is like a negative Holy Guardian Angel

Ecstasy - "to cause to stand out"; a state beyond or outside reason and rationality; speaking in tongues may be thought of as an ecstatic trance

Flying ointments - lotion or cremes used to facilitate astral or etheric projection. These mixtures usually contain potent psychedelic agents such as belladonna, henbane, and mandrake

Genii - in Islamic tradition, they are an intermediate race of spirits between angels and people, who ruled the earth before Adam; also known as djinn, genn, or ginn

Hsuan te - virtue through emptiness; the cultivation of one's original nature

I shin den shin - "from my soul to your soul"; direct transmission without words

Khu - literally "clear" or "luminous"; the ancient Egyptian word for the immortal part of the soul; the causal body; symbolized by a plume of flame

Left-hand path - defined by some as the path of black magic; others, as the paths which stress doing and action over being and stillness; most magic systems tend towards the left hand path; most religions tend towards the right-hand path

Lustration - from Latin lustratus, "to brighten"; a ritual purification using water; rituals involving baptism or holy water are examples

Menstruum - an alchemical term for that from which all metals are derived; also mercury wherein gold is dissolved; "Our Water is a fire and a salt. This fire is the true Universal Menstruum of Vegetables, stronger than the fire of wood, since it transmutes the physical gold into a spirit."

Nagas - serpent spirits in Hindu mythology who lived in vast and beautiful temples and palaces beneath the earth

Ouroboros - the snake devouring its own tail; a Gnostic and alchemical symbol of cyclical nature, eternity, or the transcendence of duality; sometimes also used to symbolize the world of illusion

Phoenix - a mythical bird of incredible beauty; is the only one of its kind, living in the deepest desert, until at the end of its 500-year span it dies and is consumed in the funeral pyre of its own nest, then it rises from the ashes in the freshness of youth; generally considered to be a symbol of resurrection, immortality, and spiritual transformation

Prasad - the practice of offering sweets, fruit, or other food to a saint or deity

Pretas - the "hungry ghosts" of Buddhist and Hindu mythology; the ghosts of those who died burdened with great desire and are generally considered to be malevolent; supposedly they are continuously thirsty and hungry, but are unable to eat or drink; described as having huge distended bellies and pencil thin necks

Ruach - breath, wind, or spirit; represents the part of the soul which is the rational mind and the powers of reason; also refers to God's ineffable soul which He breathed into man at creation, thus making man in His image

Secret fire - an alchemical term for the hidden or elemental Fire

Simulacrum - an image used in sympathetic (imitative) magic that is considered to be the magical double of the thing represented; a "voodoo doll" would be an example of a crude simulacrum; in ancient Egypt, simulacra of slaves, animals, and other possibly helpful beings were entombed with their deceased owner; also used by some to describe the visualized vehicle or "body of light" used in astral projection

Speculum - any light refracting or shiny surface which can provide a focus for the attention; mirrors, bowls of water, and crystal balls have all been commonly used as speculi

Theurgy - from the Greek words theos, "god," and ergon, "work"; magic used to grow closer to God or become more godlike, to make changes for personal evolution and spiritual growth; the sacrament of the host could be considered a form of theurgy

Source ⚜ More: Word Lists

[anamelessfool]

Secondo dutifully took the athame from Sister. The congregation watched the ties fall, one by one. The many physical ties transmuted into one impenetrable, astral bond. They were beholden no longer to the will of those around them. The couple stood together, withstanding the entire world.

Secondo and his bride Sandra at their handfasting, from my Terzomega fic "Ribbons and Ties" (AO3)

Illustrated beautifully by @quaildoodle 💚

[thewitcheslibrary]

Elements of energy work

Earth-

It signifies stability, material items, and finances, and it regulates tangible objects such as our bodies, homes, cars, personal belongings, and sense of touch.

Earth traits include groundedness, manifestation, resourcefulness, safety, growth and growing things, health, financial issues, solidity, and a connection to nature and the world around us.

Altar tools to represent-

herbs

ceramics

pentacle

Tarot representation-

pentacles

Time-

midnight

winter

Plants and herbs-

Dark dry woody roots,

ground veg,

grains

Crystals-

Hematite

smokey quartz

jasper

black tourmaline

Tigers eye

petrified wood

Agate

jet

Planets and zodiacs associated with-

Saturn

venus

Taurus

capricorn

virgo

Magick uses-

Prosperity

manifesting

grounding

abundance

health

Protection

herbalism

elementals/fae (not recommended to work with unless you know what you're doing)

Kitchen magick

Geomancy

runes

Bone divination

Air-

Air signifies communication, intellect, and everything related to the mind, including imagination, thoughts, memories, and knowledge. Air regulates gaseous stuff, including the atmosphere, winds, weather, and the sense of smell.

Air attributes include our inner dialect of thoughts, the interchange of ideas in interpersonal communication, and the clarity with which we communicate.

Altar tools for air-

Athame

smoke

bells

feathers

tarot for air-

swords

Crystals to represent air-

Clear quartz

labradorite

flourite

calcite

selenite

kyanite

Iolite

apophyllite

Time associated with air-

Spring time

dawn

Plants and herbs-

anything warm and moist

anything with aerials

Planets and Zodiac signs-

Mercury

Uranus

Gemini

Libra

Aquarius

Magick uses-

Astrology

divination

Astral travel

communication

purification

focus

travel

visualisation

channeling

breathwork

smoking (smoke cleansing)

Fire-

Fire symbolises activity, creativity, passion, and vigour. It oversees physical energy and everything associated to it, including heat, light, electricity, motion, sight, and energetic impulses.

Leadership, personal power, will, adventure, inspiration, and the ability to complete tasks are all examples of fire attributes. The element of fire promotes ambition and brilliance.

Altar tools-

dagger/athame

candles

tarot associations-

wands

crystal associations-

Lava rock

citrine

bloodstone

fire opal

ruby

fire agate

carnelian

sunstone

obsidian

garnet

time-

midday

summer

Plants and herbs-

anything hot

thorny

stingy

stimulating

Planets and zodiacs-

mars

sun

jupiter

Aries

leo

Sagittarius

Magick uses-

transformation

will

power/force

masculinity

energy building

evocation

protection

strength

creativity

sex magick

water-

Water symbolises our emotional nature, intuition, fertility, and sense of taste. It is also tied to our relationships and interactions with others. Water regulates all liquid stuff and everything connected to bodies of water.

Water attributes include emotional equilibrium, empathy, gut instincts, and psychic skills.

Altar tools-

shells

chalice

mirrors

tarot-

cups

time-

dusk

autumn

Plants and herbs-

anything cooling

anything moist

any plants you find growing near water

Crystals-

moonstone

turquoise

rose quartz

chalcedony

amazonite

aquamarine

lapis lazuli

kunzite

Planets and zodiac-

moon

neptune

pluto

cancer

Scorpio

Pisces

Magick uses:

mediumship

hydromancy

water scrying

relationships

femininity

healing

lunar magic

dream work

subconscious

tea ceremonies

love

alchemy

Spirit-

Because spirit is not tangible, its correspondences differ from those of the physical components. Planets, tools, and other objects may be associated with it by various systems, although these associations are significantly less standardised than those of the other four elements. The element of spirit has various names. The most popular are spirit, ether or aether, and quintessence, which is Latin for "fifth element."

There is no universal symbol for spirit, however circles are prevalent. Eight-spoked wheels and spirals are also used to symbolise spirit. Spirit connects the physical and spiritual realms. In cosmological conceptions, the spirit is the intermediary substance between the physical and heavenly realms. Within the microcosm, the spirit serves as the link between the body and the soul.

Invoke your god or goddess. This can be accomplished by looking into their correspondences and making sacrifices or burning suitable incense, for example. If you discover a chant you enjoy, you may utilise it as well, or focus on this god, welcoming the message they wish to convey to you.

Practice divination! This is one of the most effective techniques to connect with the spiritual dimension. It allows you to bypass your conscious mind, which sometimes prevents us from receiving subconscious instructions. Whether you use tarot, a pendulum, or runes, calling on spirit or a specific god can help you connect with this element while performing divination.

Keep a dream notebook. We frequently receive messages in our sleep that we quickly forget unless we write them down. When we sleep, our conscious mind is not functioning, leaving us more receptive to receiving messages from Spirit. To interpret the dreams, become familiar with common symbolism and interpret them instinctively.

Draw, paint, or colour a mandala. This is a style of meditation derived from the Buddhist and Hindu practices of Tantra. Mandalas became popular in the New Age movement after Carl Jung presented them as a tool to examine the subconscious, and they can now be found almost anywhere, including adult colouring books.

[santoschristos]

Evocation: A Deeper Exploration

Evocation is fundamentally about externalizing the presence of spirits or deities, making it distinct from invocation, which focuses on internal synchronization and communion with a deity. Through evocation, the practitioner seeks to summon a spirit into a defined external space, allowing for direct communication, visualization, or interaction. This often involves negotiation or forming pacts with the entity, typically through a ritual framework where value is exchanged—whether that value be offerings, devotion, or the practitioner performing certain tasks.

1. Key Principles of Evocation

Summoning into the External

Evocation is the process of drawing a spirit or deity from their higher-dimensional plane or archetypal space and bringing them into the physical or astral realm—making their presence perceivable through the external environment.

Unlike invocation, which works primarily on an internal level, evocation involves creating a tangible manifestation—one that can potentially be seen, heard, or felt externally. The entity does not enter the mind but rather is called into a defined sacred space.

The Circle and the Triangle

In traditional Western occultism, particularly the Goetia, evocation often requires two main elements:

• The Circle: The circle is drawn around the practitioner as a form of protection. It represents their safe space, where they can conduct the ritual without the risk of the evoked spirit harming them. The circle is also symbolic of the practitioner’s connection to the divine and their intent.

• The Triangle of Manifestation: This is where the spirit is summoned. The triangle is a containment area that ensures the spirit stays in a defined boundary and cannot influence the practitioner directly unless agreed upon. Symbols are drawn within the triangle to act as an anchor for the spirit's presence.

The Value Exchange

In evocation, there is always an exchange of value. The spirit is not a servant or tool—they are entities with their own goals, desires, and needs. The practitioner needs to offer something in exchange for the entity's cooperation.

• This exchange could be:

- Offerings: Traditional offerings such as incense, candles, food, blood, or other symbolic items related to the spirit.

- Devotion or Work: Promising to carry out a specific task, worship the spirit, or dedicate future rituals to them.

- Knowledge or Assistance: Spirits may provide insight, wisdom, or practical assistance, but expect a reciprocal exchange of energy or action.

The Pact

A pact is a formalized agreement between the practitioner and the evoked entity. It can be seen as a contract where both parties outline what they are willing to give and what they expect in return.

This pact may be made verbally, but it is often beneficial to write it down to create a tangible representation of the agreement. Some practitioners even sign the pact with blood as a symbolic gesture to seal their intent and seriousness.

2. The Ritual Process of Evocation

Evocation rituals often follow a structured format to ensure the practitioner successfully evokes the entity and conducts the communication safely. Here is a general overview of the process:

Preparation and Planning

• Research and Understand the Spirit: Before attempting to evoke an entity, the practitioner must study the spirit's attributes, nature, and inclinations. Spirits have personalities, strengths, and weaknesses, and understanding these is essential for forming a proper pact.

• Set the Intent: Be clear about why you are evoking the entity. Clarity of intent helps establish a focused connection and guides the entire ritual.

The Ritual Space Setup

• Sacred Circle: Create the circle using a ritual tool like a wand or athame. The circle acts as a boundary, protecting the practitioner from unintended spiritual influence.

• Triangle of Manifestation: Place the triangle at a distance, with symbols or sigils of the entity inscribed within it.

• Symbols and Offerings: Arrange items or symbols that resonate with the spirit—these could include sigils, herbs, candles, or any relevant items that help anchor the spirit to the space.

The Evocation Process

• Enter a State of Gnosis: This involves deep meditation or trance, allowing the practitioner to elevate their consciousness into a state where they are more sensitive to non-physical influences. This is crucial for establishing contact with the spirit.

• Recite the Conjuration: Traditionally, conjurations (specific verbal formulae) are recited to summon the spirit. The conjuration must be delivered with conviction and authority, and often repeated multiple times until signs of the entity's presence manifest.

• Manifestation: The spirit’s presence may manifest through visible changes (such as a mist, shadow, or even a full apparition), audible sounds, or simply a felt presence. Depending on the practitioner’s abilities, this manifestation may vary from internal imagery to perceivable external phenomena.

• Communication: Engage with the spirit by stating your intent, presenting your offering, and negotiating the terms of the pact. Communication may be verbal, telepathic, or based on intuitive impressions.

• Formalize the Pact: Once terms are agreed upon, formalize the pact either verbally or in writing. State clearly what is being asked and what is being offered in return.

Closing the Ritual

• Dismiss the Spirit: Once the communication and pact are complete, formally dismiss the spirit. This must be done politely but assertively, signaling the end of the evocation.

• Close the Circle: After dismissing the spirit, the practitioner should close the circle, ensuring any remaining energy is properly grounded and there are no open spiritual connections.

3. Practical Applications of Evocation

Evocation serves a variety of purposes, depending on the spirit evoked and the needs of the practitioner:

• Knowledge and Insight

Spirits such as Paimon or Marbas (from the Goetia) can be evoked to gain knowledge in fields such as science, philosophy, or even occult topics. These spirits act as teachers, providing insights that may not be available through traditional means.

• Assistance in Worldly Affairs

Spirits like Bune or Buer may be evoked to bring about material gain or help in practical matters like healing. These entities have specific attributes that make them suitable for assisting in specific areas of life.

• Influence Over Others

Spirits like Astaroth or Dantalion can be evoked to help influence thoughts, emotions, or even the actions of others. This can be dangerous territory, as manipulating others can generate negative karma or lead to unintended consequences.

• Protection or Offensive Magick

Spirits like Andras or Marchosias can be evoked for protection or even to engage in offensive actions against adversaries. This type of evocation requires strong grounding, as it can create backlash or karmic debt.

4. Risks and Ethical Considerations

Evocation, being an advanced practice, comes with significant risks. It requires proper grounding, respect, and adherence to spiritual laws.

• Miscommunication and Deception

Spirits may mislead or trick the practitioner if not approached with proper authority and respect. It’s crucial to be clear, firm, and respectful during evocation.

• Mental and Emotional Impact

Evoking powerful entities can be mentally and emotionally taxing. Spirits can reveal truths or create experiences that are difficult to process, leading to mental strain, paranoia, or even psychosis. Hence, proper emotional resilience and grounding are essential.

• Karmic Consequences

Engaging in pacts or asking spirits to interfere in worldly matters can create karmic entanglements. For example, using a spirit to influence or harm others will generate negative karma that the practitioner will eventually need to resolve. It’s important to approach these situations with ethical awareness.

• Incomplete Dismissal

Spirits that are not properly dismissed can become attached or create lingering energy that disrupts the practitioner’s life. Always close the ritual properly and ground all energies that were invoked.

5. Integrating Evocation into Theurgy and Other Systems

Evocation plays an essential role in many theurgic and magickal traditions. It’s not limited to demonic evocation as seen in the Goetia but extends to:

Theurgy

• Theurgy is the practice of using ritual to establish contact with divine beings—often with the intent of elevating the soul and aligning it with higher spiritual forces.

• In theurgic evocation, the practitioner may evoke beings like angels, archangels, or divine entities to gain spiritual insight, guidance, or blessing.

• Unlike the transactional nature of Goetic evocation, theurgy often focuses on cooperation with the divine for spiritual ascent.

Kabbalistic and Hermetic Practices

Kabbalistic magic involves evoking angels from different Sephiroth to understand the divine qualities and align with them. Each angel corresponds to a different aspect of the divine tree, and their evocation allows the practitioner to draw upon these aspects for personal transformation.

Elemental and Nature Spirits

Elemental spirits such as salamanders (fire), undines (water), sylphs (air), and gnomes (earth) can also be evoked to establish harmony with the natural elements. This is common in Wicca and druidic practices where practitioners evoke these beings to aid in rituals, healing, or manifesting changes in the natural environment.

Conclusion: Mastering Evocation

Evocation is a powerful practice that requires discipline, respect, and a deep understanding of the nature of the spirits being worked with. It differs from invocation by externalizing the entity, allowing for more direct interactions, and often involves the negotiation of value through pacts.

To safely practice evocation:

•Study and Prepare: Learn everything about the entity being evoked.

•Ground Yourself: Ensure emotional resilience through practices like meditation or yoga.

•Protect and Respect: Always work within a sacred circle, and approach the spirit with respect while maintaining a strong sense of authority.

•Know Your Limits: Evocation is not a practice for beginners—it requires grounding, focus, and an awareness of the potential dangers.

Post: thermo/DionysianAgent Image edit: Mahaboka

[diiisplxced-a]

" excuse you, we have a dress code. pajamas are in my closet, bottom drawer; fluffy socks are in the second one from the top. " (cass to izzy!)

@astral-athame

Isabelle wasn't exactly used to sleepovers. She hadn't really had many friends to experience that with, so she was out of her element. Still, if Cass was one for comfort, she wasn't going to complain. "Oh, okay," she agreed, heading over to Cass' closet to look for the aforementioned pajamas. "Thank you!"

[southern-belle-outcasts]

Starter for @astral-athame

"If you want to go, you could go. We could go." Why she offered that was beyond her, Nilza had barely interacted with Cassia beyond the occasional show and well... "I like driving." She did, though. It was relaxing when she wasn't headed somewhere on some life or death deadline, or on her way to what was likely going to be unpleasant and cling in her nostrils for hours.

"Name some destinations, and I'll get some kind of route planned and we just fuck off. Live our best lives." The spontaneous side of her hadn't allowed the cynical part of her to catch up, and if she was quick about it, she'd already be committed and well- she hated a liar and a hypocrite more than most things.

[thefastestaround]

"No shit." Not the greatest way to respond to someone thanking you for help. But Pietro wasn't some hero come to save the day. He didn't go around looking for people to help. He was just in the right place at the right time. Or the wrong place for her would-be attackers. They weren't getting up for a long while, and they weren't going to be in any condition to lash out.

However, he did have to remember to be careful and not kill them by accident. Moving at speeds faster than the speed of sound and super strength meant he could very easily have put them down for good. Maybe he should have, that would be what his father would have done.

A long drag of his cigarette as he looked at her, what was he supposed to do now? He could knock her out like the others and just leave her there. But that would be such a waste after his work to save her.

When she asked who he was, his mind was working through dozens of ideas at once. He didn't think the 'I'm an ex-international terrorist and the son of Magneto' would quite sit well. So he led with his ego and who he was now, "Pietro. Lead guitarist, backup vocals, songwriter, and real frontman of the Brotherhood. Also, never flat like the lead singer." In hindsight, not the best introduction. If she knew the band, that would mean she could find him again. "Much better introduction, I know. Need a smoke?" He popped one of the cigarettes out of his pack for her to take if she needed it. It was a lot for her to deal with meeting a rock star like him..

The whiplash of dealing with a speedster was real.

Cass hadn't known what to think up to this point, though she had gone from thinking she could just... hand over her things to realizing that she hadn't been some random, unlucky, target. This was all intentional. Planned. She'd felt it. Was still being washed over by it with each passing second that she held the reins on their emotions. A thought here or there would prod its way into her head, though she was desperately trying to keep them out. She didn't like the images they were conjuring up. The venom that slipped from their veins into hers. The thought of a concealed gun being slipped out of a jacket pocket and-

She heard the shot before she really registered what was happening and, instantly, her instinct was to do two things- duck down with her eyes closed in the hopes it might miss, and extend a hand out and pray like hell her telekinesis would do what she wanted and keep the bullet from reaching her.

When she didn't feel the bullet connect, she peeked an eye open from her crouched position to see if she'd managed to stop it or if it had just zipped right over her head. Apparently she was wrong on both counts. She blinked in surprise. For just a second, she'd thought that he had gotten shot in her place. And then she watched him drop the bullet and she was even more confused. "How did you-?" Her words were quieter than she intended, she wasn't even entirely convinced she'd said them aloud. Then, before she could so much as properly register what was going on, each and every one of the assailants was lying unconscious in the snow and he had a lit cigarette in his mouth. All of that faster than she could blink.

She stayed crouched down like that a moment or two longer, stunned, as if not quite believing what had just happened. Then, when she got her wits about her again somewhat, she slowly stood back up straight, her legs feeling a bit wobbly and her hands still shaking from the whole encounter. "Uh... yeah. Yeah, I can get home..." Though she probably wouldn't go there. In fact, she wasn't entirely sure where she should go. If they'd been following her, they likely knew each and every person and place she was liable to head to to try to lay low. Worse, there were probably more of them following right behind. But she wasn't going to burden him with that fact. He'd already saved her ass once, that was more than she could have hoped for.

"Sorry- thank you for your help. I don't... I couldn't have managed that on my own..." She admitted. One on one, maybe- she had some hand-to-hand combat training, after all. Add to that her abilities and she would have maybe had the upper hand. But 3 of them?! And at least one with a gun? No way. She would have been killed. Now that he wasn't moving and she was getting a chance to look at him, she almost thought she recognized him. Though the lighting was all wrong and she couldn't be sure. "Who are you?" That came out more direct and blatant than she'd meant it to. She was just curious. But to hopefully soften it some, she added. "My name's Cassia, by the way." There. Now she'd introduced herself first so maybe he might do the same.

[dhampiravidi]

📷 (For Caleb's go to pic of Cass and Jayn's go to pic of Pogue! And if you're feeling up for it maybe also Jayn's go to pic of Cass and Caleb's go to pic of Pogue!)

there ya go!

notes

top left is probably in color tbh

Jayn also has this but she doesn't show most people :D

pretty uwu

they were on a trip (yes as boyfriends) & Caleb told Pogue to pose

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Bumori Cail Quick Start Guide

Note: This is an unrecorded/non-canon Prince I worship. You're not gonna find them in canon.

A guide for beginning with Bumori Cail, intended to help you begin your practice. I highly suggest asking the Prince in question or Hermaeus Mora for more information before beginning a relationship proper.

Keep in mind this whole post is UPG, based on my personal experiences with this entity. It may directly contrast the experiences of others. I am no authority on these Princes, so while I am open to questions, I shouldn't have my voice put above others and especially not the Prince in question.

* Banners are by saradika-graphics.

BUMORI CAIL

( boo-more-ee cail ) (cail is like pail, but with a cuh sound) aka. Bumorz ◦ Cail prns. it / ze ( ze / zym / zeyr / zeyrs / zymself ) domain. Cullslaire date. December 23rd

Bumori Cail is the Daedric Prince of Death, Rebirth, and Magick. It rules over magicians and the dead, being a haven for both. It also claims ownership of the stars to a degree, mostly of the constellations in the sky.

Bumorz has a rough and tough personality, being quite calloused. It would not describe Itself as caring or soft, and acts like a tough-love, but still genuine love, teacher. Ze will not abuse followers, or generally treat them with cruelty, as It means well for followers, but It can be quite harsh. 

Working alongside Cail is a sometimes harsh affair, with many tests and tribulations for followers to test their strength and capabilities. It guides well, being clear and concise, with a good understanding of Zeyr followers and what they need and are capable of, and never oversteps these.

Bumori Cail is a difficult Prince to begin the Daedric Path with, due to a very rough and calloused personality. It can be hard to get to know and begin worship of, and the tests and tribulations can be hard to adjust to out of nowhere if you’re not already used to the Daedric Path.

🜚 terms of respect . . .

Term – Prince • neutral or otherwise non-gendered terms Prefix – Liege • Great • Powerful • Strong Titles – The Prince of Death and Rebirth • The Magical Prince • The Great Magician • Monarch of Autumn • The Travelling Prince • The War-Forged Epithet – of Magic • of Souls • the Powerful

🜲 rulerships . . .

death • rebirth • magic • constellations • art • power • enchanting • alchemy • astral journeys • gemstones • precious metals • weapons • warfare • the dead • autumn

. . . HELPS WITH . . .

casting spells • being reborn

🝰 commandments . . . This part especially is bound to be different from person to person.

Embrace your end, and then be reborn.

Understand the power of magic, and use it well. You don’t have to do magic all the time, but you should acknowledge its power and what it can do for you at the least.

Face trials with a strong face.

Be strong, be powerful, and be destructible. As in, don’t aim to be completely undefeatable. It’s okay to be defeated, it’s okay to get hurt. But be as strong as you can be while acknowledging you can’t be indestructible.

Be ready to fight when necessary.

When on astral journeys, respect where you are.

⛯ main tarot cards & other signs and associations . . .

Tarot Cards — 

I the Magician • XIII Death • XVI the Tower

V of Cups

III of Swords • V of Swords • VI of Swords • VII of Swords • X of Swords

V of Pentacles

V of Wands • VII of Wands • X of Wands

Other Signs & Associations — 

soul gems • constellations, esp those of warriors

vulture • asphodel • rotting flowers • fungus • mold

❂ devotional acts . . .

create art

become powerful

embrace your pain as a crucial part of life

enchant your jewelry or other items

use a wand or athame in spells

perform alchemy

sleep with gemstones under your pillow

talk to and honor the dead

perform ancestor work

talk to spirits in cemeteries (don’t disturb them rudely!)

visit graveyards

get a grave cleaning license 

invite It to magic you cast

honor Zym on the autumn equinox

sit under the warrior constellations

grow asphodel

keep freshly cut flowers and permit them to wilt and die

use beans in your magic

invite It to divination and other forms of -mancy

meditate

go on astral journeys

develop emotional strength

develop spiritual strength

donate to vulture conservation

embrace the autumn season

make a graveyard-in-a-box (a way to get graveyard dirt and honor the dead from your own home)

talk to wandering spirits

visit haunted places (safely) and talk to the dead

help the dead move on or find peace

. . . offerings ❦

↘ natural ; 

clear or purple gemstones

flowers in general, real only. they have to be allowed to wilt and die. don't need to be fancy, a dandelion counts too

fungus

alder

asphodel

yew

↘ foodstuff ; 

red meat

beans of all sorts

ginger

salt

apple

↘ items ; 

wands and athames

star shapes

art pieces, esp ones you make yourself

fake gravestones

fungi figures

art of the constellations, be it the stars themselves or things drawn around the stars to show what the constellation is

↘ music ; 

breakcore

noise

melodic stuff

↘ etc ; 

black and orange candles

autumnal colors

charged gemstones

soul gems, gems that are used to contain a soul, either literally or metaphorically

🜾 altar building . . .

This is all suggestions. Please build it however you can, if a physical altar is even possible.

As always, you can use offering items to build an altar.

nearby where you honor the dead

black candles

a gravestone themed altar cloth

autumnal colors or decorations

fake gravestones

🝊 identity . . .

Bumori Cail has a rough personality, deeply calloused. Ze is harsh and tough. It is just generally more aligned to be serious, more rough and tough. 

However, Cail never really directs this towards followers very much. It's still very obvious, but followers are safe and won't be harmed or hurt by Cail, not on purpose anyways.

Ze typically presents Itself as a tall AMAB individual, with long, flowing black hair that reaches the small of the back. Ze has bright golden eyes. Ze presents as clean-shaven.

It is usually seen dressed formally and cleanly, well groomed and neat. Sometimes, the scent of cologne follows Zym.

Cail has a deep, rough voice. It speaks cleanly and clearly, putting thought behind every single word. There is a monotonous twang in it, though it isn't completely monotonous.

☉ domain . . .

Cullslaire (culls-lair) is Bumori Cail's domain and realm, where Ze lives and thrives.

It's a mostly wasteland, with Lymix City being a giant oasis full of fauna and flora. The city is quite large, providing everything that any visitor or resident would require.

⛮ working with . . .

Bumori Cail is a difficult thing, because of all the trials and tests that Ze puts followers through. However, It can be a freeing Prince, who understands Zeyr followers very well and their limitations and needs. It makes followers strong and powerful.

Benefits are that Ze helps a lot with magic and casting, being present during the spells that followers are performing.

Slighting Cail is not an easy thing to do, but Ze is vicious and harsh when enraged or deeply slighted. 

It can be mended with a proper apology and offering.

⚜ holidays & festivals . . .

Bumori's summoning day is December 23rd.

♡ prayers . . .

⛤ 01 . . . Bumori Cail, Prince of Death and Rebirth,  Great Magician, War-Forged, I worship You, I revere You.  You who protects me, You who aids in my spells, You who fights for me. I revere You, I worship You.

⛤ 02 . . . O Liege Bumori Cail,  I call upon Your spirit now,  to join me here and present, for I require of Your presence.

⛤ 03 . . . Bumori Cail, Travelling Prince! I leave this humble offering upon You, and I hope and pray You accept it well.

⛤ 04 . . . O Bumori Cail, great Cail,  I honor You and revere You! Blessed be, You, great traveler of the spirit realms,  great magician and magickal Prince.

⛤ 05 . . . Cail, Monarch of Autumn, I honor You this season.

⚿ evoking, invoking, summoning . . .

EVOKATION &&° 

wear autumnal colors

— ☆ — 

Things in [] are for making it a summoning. This is just a suggestion, you can do it any way you like.

WHY AND WHEN &&° 

when you're about to do a spell

when you feel in danger from a cruel spirit

when you’re about to visit a cemetery

INGREDIENTS AND OTHER TOOLS &&° 

black and/or orange candle(s)

autumn leaves, fake count

clear or purplish gems

flowers

Bumori's name written in Daedric Script

IDEALS &&° 

Time – nighttime

Location – near where you honor your ancestors, or conversely, where you sleep

STEPS &&° 

[Carve the word Cail into the candle, this can replace any other written form of Its name.]

Set down your candle(s), autumn leaves, and gems.

Light your candle(s), and recite: Bumori Cail, great Daedric Prince of Death and Rebirth, I call upon You and Your spirit now, to join me here and present.

Do your business.

Blow out your candles.

NOTES &&° 

Like all others, Cail might come to just Zeyr name being called.

𝌁 other vettable information . . .

When meditating on Its presence and name, Cail brings:

visions of: rotting flowers • vultures • mold

smells of: asphodel

sounds of: vulture calls

feelings of: someone looming over your shoulder

❡ notes . . .

As an aside, Bumori Cail seems especially drawn to living humans who believe they have died and/or been reborn in any way, including metaphorically.

Unlike Azura who is associated with astrology and the Zodiacs, Bumori Cail is simply associated with the constellations and art among the stars. 

Cail quite likes Samhain and the Samhain season.

[archers-and-arrows]

the signs as witch’s tools & accessories:

aquarius: incense

pisces: chalice

aries: athame

taurus: offering dish

gemini: altar

cancer: cauldron

leo: candle

libra: wand

virgo: broom

scorpio: black salt

sagittarius: tarot cards

capricorn: bells

the signs as types of spells, rituals, practices, etc:

aquarius: crystal healing

pisces: dream work & astral projection

aries: candle magick

taurus: palmistry

gemini: numerology

cancer: water scrying

leo: astrology

libra: sigils

virgo: cleansing & protection spells

scorpio: curses & hexes

sagittarius: tarot divination

capricorn: casting runes