#correspondances

[fleurdusoir]

La Nature est un temple où de vivants piliers Laissent parfois sortir de confuses paroles ; L'homme y passe à travers des forêts de symboles Qui l'observent avec des regards familiers.

— Charles Baudelaire, Correspondances

[shakespereansonnet]

"I hope to find some peace on the sea, during these long days. But true peace, I know where I will find it — with you, alone in the world, with an eternity of love."

— ALBERT CAMUS À MARIA CASARÈS, Vendredi [24 juin 1949]

J’espère trouver un peu de paix sur la mer, pendant ces longs jours. Mais la vraie paix, je sais où je la trouverai – contre toi, seuls au monde, avec l’éternité de l’amour.

[cafetplume]

Extrait de la lettre de rupture de Jean-François Champollion pour Zelmire :

"Oui, la langue égyptienne n'était pas seule à être enveloppée de ténèbres. Vous êtes, Zelmire, le hiéroglyphe le plus douloureusement impénétrable auquel je n'ai jamais été confronté. Votre image est une composition inconnue à laquelle je n'ai su résister. Des signes. Vos gestes, votre regard, votre voix. Des idéogrammes, vos créations, votre talent, vos engagements politiques. Cet ensemble c'est immédiatement inscrit en moi au plus profond. Une inscription énigmatiquement imprégnée de mes plus anciennes, de mes plus intimes réminiscences qui m'a transporté dans une région de moi-même dont elle m'a révélé l'existence. Y aurait-il dans cette écriture quelques métaphores cachées, une clé secrète. Je n'ai malheureusement pas trouvé la pierre de rosette qui m'eut aidé à vous déchiffrer. Elle m’eut peut-être sauvé. Notre séparation, votre silence, je les récent comme une perte de ma propre substance. Des bribes de ma chair sont restées accrochées à cette écriture mystérieuse, inaccessible, l'être aimé. Vous. L'être aimé. Vous. Je sais, je tente de m'en convaincre que je ne vous ai pas été indifférent. Ce qui m'a été le plus pénible sans doute, je vous le confesse, c'est une singularité que je n'ai rencontré que chez vous dans vos lettres. Je veux parler de ces lignes soigneusement biffées, de ces phrases entièrement rendues illisibles par des ratures serrées. Comme si dans un impitoyable retrait vous aviez tout de suite voulu effacer des moments de confiance, d'abandon, qui peut-être m'eussent comblé. C'est en tout cas ce que j'imagine maintenant avec quelle amertume. Cette attente que vous m'imposez, je ne puis plus la supporter. Ceci est ma dernière lettre. Fasse le ciel que l'Égypte, ses monuments, ses pharaons, ses sarcophages me permettent de vous oublier. Il y va de ma survie. Adieu. "

Et oui... Certaines écritures restent indéchiffrables...

Ces lettres sont rassemblées dans un recueil. C'est ici pour plus de détails :

https://www.asiatheque.com/fr/livre/lettres-a-zelmire

[fragranceonthefeuille]

Correspondances by Charles Baudelaire

Correspondences

Nature is a temple where living pillars Let sometimes emerge confused words; Man crosses it through forests of symbols Which watch him with intimate eyes.

Like those deep echoes that meet from afar In a dark and profound harmony, As vast as night and clarity, So perfumes, colors, tones answer each other.

There are perfumes fresh as children's flesh, Soft as oboes, green as meadows, And others, corrupted, rich, triumphant,

Possessing the diffusion of infinite things, Like amber, musk, incense and aromatic resin, Chanting the ecstasies of spirit and senses.

— Geoffrey Wagner, Selected Poems of Charles Baudelaire (NY: Grove Press, 1974)

Correspondances

La Nature est un temple où de vivants piliers Laissent parfois sortir de confuses paroles; L'homme y passe à travers des forêts de symboles Qui l'observent avec des regards familiers.

Comme de longs échos qui de loin se confondent Dans une ténébreuse et profonde unité, Vaste comme la nuit et comme la clarté, Les parfums, les couleurs et les sons se répondent.

II est des parfums frais comme des chairs d'enfants, Doux comme les hautbois, verts comme les prairies, — Et d'autres, corrompus, riches et triomphants,

Ayant l'expansion des choses infinies, Comme l'ambre, le musc, le benjoin et l'encens, Qui chantent les transports de l'esprit et des sens.

— Charles Baudelaire

[wizard-irl]

How to Make Your Own Correspondences

Look at what is meaningful to you. What things have been personally important to you? An example of this is your favourite colour. If your favourite colour is blue, what about the colour appeals to you? Is it because it makes you think of the sky, or water, or a feeling of peace? Did your parents paint your front door a certain colour? What colour was your favourite toy? Did someone you hate love a certain colour? What about someone you love? What do you associate with them? Anything meaningful can count if you want it to count. 

Word associations. Take a look at what I associated with blue in the first bullet point. What does the sky or water or peace mean to you? Do you think of clouds or stars first when you think of the sky? Do you think of the ocean or a river when you think of water? What kind of peace does blue make you think of? And then keep chaining. If blue = water = river, then river can mean movement, gradual change, swiftness, etc. if blue = sky = stars, then blue can be a divination colour (stars being associated with astrology). If blue = peace, and if peace = calmness when being alone, then blue can also represent self-care or vitality (because you might be an introvert who needs to recharge their social batteries every so often by being alone). If you get stuck, this site can give you associations as prompts.

Look at traditional correspondences, ask why, and assess if they’re accurate for you. What in the author’s culture would cause them to think that this would connect to this? If blue is said to be a truthful colour, you could look to the Bible to see that blue = sky = God = truth (Exodus 24:10, John 3:33). If blue is said to be a calming colour, you can look to science to see that in some studies, it has been shown that blue = lower heart rate = calm (Al-Ayash et al, 2015). Then, by understanding, word associate. If blue = God = truth, then if red is the opposite of blue, then red = opposition to God/Satan = lies. Again, the same research showed that redder colours affect the heart more, so red is also opposing to blue in that it’s less calming, more active. Do you not like the Christian god? Then blue could be a colour of lies instead of red, which takes on blue’s former truthful meaning. If blue = God ≠ truth, then blue ≠ truth if such an association makes you uncomfortable.

Combinations. If correspondences can be combined, what do they combine into? Red + blue = purple. Is purple a paradoxical colour, of lies and truth? Then perhaps purple is a colour of confusion. Perhaps purple is weaker than red or blue due them cancelling each other out. Or, purple can represent harmony or balance of opposing forces. Or continuing with my Christian example, purple could represent the Earth/material world, since between heaven and hell are people living on Earth. Then, continuing from there, purple, as it associates with kings due to the expense of purple dyes before the invention of synthetics (LiveScience), can then represent worldly power (as kings rule the material world rather than the spiritual), as opposed to a more spiritual/godly power.

[kopfconsulting]

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As a former corporate hamster, one thing I’ve noticed more and more in the freelancer world is the rise in unprofessional correspondence. In corporate America (or most jobs where you’re an employee and handle client or consumer communication), accountability is everything. What you send, say, or do can easily be your undoing. Pulling from the basic concept of an agency/principal relationship,…

[petit-fablab-ecriture]

"M'entendez-vous bande de looser ?" C'était vraiment ses paroles… Il venait une fois de plus nous casser les oreilles. Et oui, célèbre chanteur qui avait pris sa retraite, Jad­-bal­-ja comptait bien nous en mettre plein la tête.

Après le frisson, c'est le début d'une soirée d'enfer : une nouvelle écrite à plusieurs mains par Vagabonde, Daffodil, Claire, CLO et ALPH04 à la suite d'un prologue de Daniel Fohr.

[desr8737]

Clarté et désespoir : Deux nouvelles de Joyce

J’ai relu au hasard deux nouvelles du recueil Dubliners dans le texte original, « Counterparts » et « Boarding House ». Joyce décrit dans les deux cas un cercle infernal dont personne parmi ces gens ne peut s’échapper, quelque chose dont il est impossible de sortir, une paralysie, un huis clos. On pense à Boule de suif dans la diligence de Dieppe : espace clos, enfermement, misère, mépris.…

[frnndlcs]

Correspondances, Eugène Green, 2007

[marlinspirkhall]

*this isn't written in any specific order, it was just written in the order they occured to me

[destiel-news-channel]

[Image description: The Destiel confession meme edited so Cas says I love you' and Dean answers 'A lost Maya city has been found in the forest in Mexico' End ID.]

Archaeologists from the USA and Mexico have found a previously unknown Maya city by studying LiDAR data from a 2013 forest survey.

It is located in the state of Campeche, and the researchers named it Valeriana after a nearby lake.

The city had over 6600 structures, and at its peak (750 to 850 AD) it may have housed over 30 000 people. The density of the buildings is second only to Calakmul.

Source links:

The Guardian | BBC | CNN | Smithsonian Mag

[psyche-reads]

The first act of Alecto is Harrow descending into hell. There are nine circles of hell in Dante’s Inferno. There are nine dead lyctoral cavaliers. There are nine resurrection beasts. Nona the Ninth implies the cavaliers are fighting the resurrection beasts Somewhere. Theory: in Alecto, Harrow will encounter each dead cav/corresponding RB one by one, liberating their souls a la the biblical harrowing of hell, culminating in her reuniting with the fragment of Gideon’s soul she consumed in a manner not unlike Dante’s Beatrice. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk

[dionysianivy]

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What is Samhain?

Samhain, celebrated from October 31st to November 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and from April 30th to May 1st in the Southern Hemisphere, is a sacred time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. During this festival, the boundaries between realms dissolve, allowing the unseen to come forward. It’s a time to honor our ancestors and offer them hospitality as we transition into the darker half of the year. While it marks the end of the old year, Samhain also heralds the beginning of a new one, reminding us that death is always followed by rebirth, making this festival a powerful moment of transformation.

It is pronounced "Sow-en," which means "summer's end" and aligns with Halloween in the Northern Hemisphere. Samhain marks the time when the Earth enters a period of rest, the days shorten, and winter begins its slow arrival. During this time, the air becomes crisper, the nights grow longer, and the warmth of summer fades, symbolizing the end of one cycle and the start of another.

Samhain holds deep significance as it is a time to remember and honor those we have lost. The thinning of the veil allows for a stronger connection with ancestors, spirits, and otherworldly beings. While it’s a time to venerate these spirits and fair folk, who are particularly active during this liminal period, it’s also essential to protect oneself from any harmful entities that may cross through.

A key aspect of Samhain is honoring and respecting the dead. One simple yet meaningful tradition is to set an extra place at the table for any spirit or ancestor, offering them a meal. Many witches also visit cemeteries to pay respects, not only to their own ancestors but also to those forgotten by time, ensuring no spirit is left without recognition.

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Morrigan x Dagda and Samhain

According to legend, the Irish deities the Dagda and the Morrigan consummate their relationship today to ensure the fertility of land, people, and animals for the year to come. The Dagda, “the good god,” is the tribal father god; the Morrigan, “the phantom queen,” is often described as a “battle goddess,” although that only hints at her powers. She begins the Great Rite in the form of an old hag but is rejuvenated by the union, regaining her youth and beauty. On the eve of Samhain, the Dagda, god of strength and fertility, meets the Morrigan, goddess of war and fate, at the River Unius. As he prepares for battle against the Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he encounters the Morrigan bathing in the river. They make love, a symbolic act representing the union of the land (the Morrigan) with its protector (the Dagda). In return, the Morrigan promises to aid the Tuatha Dé Danann, using her powers of prophecy and battle to help them secure victory. Her role as a goddess of fate is essential, shaping the outcome of the war and the future of the land.

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Magic Correspondences:

Planets: Pluto, Saturn

Season: Autumn

Element: Water

Time of Day: Midnight

Tarot: The Death, The Devil, The Magician

Colors: Black, Orange, Gold, Silver, Red, Yellow, Purple

Herbs: Rosemary, Mugwort, Sage, Patchouli, Frankincense, Calendula, Garlic, Bay, Apple Leaf

Fruits: Pomegranate, Apple, Pear, Grapes, Hazelnuts

Vegetables: Pumpkin, Squash, Carrot, Potato, Turnip

Runes: Eihwaz, Jera, Othala

Crystals: Obsidian, Onyx, Carnelian, Cat’s Eye, Labradorite, Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Granite, Amber

Trees: Birch, Rowan, Hawthorn

Goddesses: Hecate, Banba, Cerridwen, Macha, Badb, Persephone, Cailleach Bheur, Kali, Bastet, Nephthys, Durga, Arianrhod, Baba Yaga

Gods: Hades, Loki, The Dagda, Cernunnos, Osiris, Anubis, Belenus, Arawn

Dragon: Grael

Flowers: Yarrow, Hawthorn, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Blackthorn

Animals: Spider, Owl, Bat, Cat, Wolf, Dog, Rat, Snake, Raven, Cow

Magical powers: Transformation, Death, Life Cycles, Honoring the Dead, New Beginnings, Spirit Communication, Witchcraft, Faery Magick, Mirror Spells, Reincarnation, Astral Projection, Balance, Wisdom

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Activities to do:

👻 Honor your ancestors

👻 Connect with your loved ones that have passed away. Give them offerings, talk to them, and remember the happy moments

👻 Watch your favorite spooky movies

👻 Clean your altar (if you have one)

👻 Carve a pumpkin with symbols of what you want to attract (heart = love, water drops = healing)

👻 Talk with spirits through tarot cards, runes, or a pendulum

👻 Connect with your magick and your craft

👻 Honor and connect with your deities, leave them some offerings as it's an important celebration for everyone

👻 Light candles around your house

👻 Write wishes and place them on your jack-o'-lanterns

👻 Eat Samhain food or any food that makes you feel close to this sabbat

👻 Do guided meditations

👻 Make a special recipe and add some intentions

👻 Do some spells! October, especially Samhain, is the most magickal time!

👻 Leave some milk outside for Cat Síth!

👻 Honor the dead and respect life :D

👻 Write your wishes on bay leaves and burn them

👻 Honor the forgotten dead, those who don't have anyone to remember them, and light a candle for them

👻 Cleanse yourself and your house

👻 If you feel comfortable, visit a cemetery

👻 Eat lots of candy

👻 Light a Bonfire

👻 Eat apples (you can also use them as offerings)

👻 Take a walk in nature and appreciate the beauty of autumn

👻 Wear colors associated with Samhain, especially black

👻 Do candle magick

👻 Collect autumn leaves and place them in your house

👻 Use pumpkin seeds for spells—they're great for prosperity, abundance, or even love

👻 Put up photos of your loved ones who have passed, leave them food, and light candles

👻 Place figurines around your home with cats, crows, pumpkins or other Samhain symbols

👻 Throw a Samhain/Halloween feast with the people you love

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Food and drinks:

Meat – pork, especially (it’s completely okay if you don’t want to consume it), pumpkin – anything with pumpkin like pumpkin pie, seeds, bread, soup, corn – sweetcorn, popcorn, cornbread, apples – apple cake, apple pie, apple juice, apple cider, spiced wine, cider, mulled wine, honey, potatoes, roasted vegetables, stew, biscuits, salads made with veggies from your garden, recipes loved by your ancestors, pomegranates, squash

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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes

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[mournfulroses]

Emily Dickinson, from a letter to Susan Gilbert featured in The Selected Letters of Emily Dickinson

[daweyt]

Forugh Farrokhzad, from a letter to Ebrahim Golestan featured in “Sin: Selected Poems of Forugh Farrokhzad,” tr. by Sholeh Wolpé.

[squilko]

my mlp EVIL mane 6 counterparts....

[heavily referenced from official art, but im sure you can tell >u<]