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[antrumpythiae]

The Oracle of Delphi, a city in Phocis, was the most famous oracular centre in Greece, and it had established itself on all other oracles since the VII century BC. It was located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, and had originated from the killing by Apollo of the monstrous snake Python, which had been once placed there to guard a sacred source. According to the myth, Apollo then installed the Phythian sanctuary and ordered that a virgin, the Phythia, uttered prophecies inspired by the divine exalations coming up from a crack in the ground, believed to be the very point where the Universe was born from. The pilgrims were admitted one by one inside the temple of Apollo. First, however, they had to purify themselves with the water from the source Castalia - just as Apollo himself had done after killing the Python - pay a tax and offer a goat as sacrifice to the god. From that moment the pilgrims were ready to meet the Phythia who, in the innermost cell of the temple, hidden from the gaze of men, was sitting on a high three-legged stool, the tripod, placed over the crack from which water from the Cassiotis sprung, along with psychoactive exalations. Originally the Phythia was a young virgin: later, a woman of older age was chosen, and she would live inside the sanctuary and observe rigorous chastity. Like the pilgrims, the Phythia also underwent a ceremony before uttering the response of the god Apollo: she would drink water from the Cassiotis source, chew some laurel leaves and absorbe the vapors that rose from some fissures in the ground and that would put her in a state of trance. The more or less intelligible sounds that came out of her mouth were reformulated by the priests often with ambiguous words: the risk of being contradicted by future events could definitively compromise the prestige of the Phythia. Therefore any wrong responses were attributed to the inability of the priests to understand the oracle, rather than the inability of the Phythia to predict the future. #oracle #oracleofdelphi #meditation #grounding #divination #scrying #oldworldwitchcraft #oldwalnuttree #oldreligion #witch #witchesofinstagram #wildwomanrising #wisewoman #witchywoman (presso Δελφοί (Delphi)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_5rtKqGLE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wiccapedia-author]

#witchcraft #hogwartsschoolofwitchcraftandwizardry #traditionalwitchcraft #greenwitchcraft #witchcrafts #witchcraftandwizardry #eclecticwitchcraft #witchcrafting #modernwitchcraft #greywitchcraft #schoolofwitchcraftandwizardry #hedgewitchcraft #paganwitchcraft #witchcraftspells #hogwartsschoolofwitchcraftandwizadry #switchcraft #britishtraditionalwitchcraft #whitewitchcraft #kitchenwitchcraft #hogwartsschoolofwitchcraftandwizardy #gardnerianwitchcraft #witchcraftworks #witchcraftsupplies #witchcrafty #naturalwitchcraft #oldworldwitchcraft #instawitchcraft #witchcrafttattoo #witchcrafted #witchcraftmemes #australianwitchcraft #100daysofwitchcraft #gaywitchcraft #witchcraftbooks #witchcraftcrew #newagewitchcraft #hogwartschoolofwitchcraftandwizardry #witchcrafter #solitarywitchcraft #witchcraftlovespell

[doloresluna]

[matildacapone13]

[purgatoryapotheca]

Magickal uses : Skullcap is an herb of oaths and binding contracts from business agreements to romantic unions. The herb is worn by lovers to ensure fidelity. Just as the herb is used to calm nervous conditions in the body, Skullcap can be used in rituals and spells for promoting peace and calm. During trancework, journeying, and astral projection, Skullcap helps keep the spirit secured to the body so that it is able to find its way back after the journey. The herb can also be used to help people ground in any situation, but especially post-meditation or after waking up from an intense dream or nightmare. Skullcap has an affinity for the Autumn Equinox, helping us transition from the bright half of the year to the dark half. #herbalism #herbs #herbmagickaluses #wortcunning #hoodoo #herbology #magickalsystems #poisonpath #poppets #witchcraft #sourjars #sweetjars #wicca #oldworldwitchcraft #oldwayswitchcraft https://www.instagram.com/purgatoryapotheca_com/p/CZIvyeurkQ6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[americanwitch13]

My favorite month! 🎃🍁👻☠️👹🧹 Posted @withregram • @eyesofbe Source #Oldworldwitchcraft #october #samhain #halloween https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyusJ7H69G/?igshid=bupgcxwgknyv

[momasarah]

#Repost @oldworldwitchcraft ・・・ What a busy month... Are you ready for your Banishing Ritual tomorrow? To learn more about the banishment significance on the night of the Dark Moon & Total Solar Eclipse, see our previous post! . . . . #oldworldwitchcraft #witch #witchcraft #magick #backtonature #thecraft #oldways #witchesofinstagram #darkmoon #banish #banishment #eclipse https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYsoqZnNgr/?igshid=12ojjxdbu2ew4

[onceuponthymoon]

To brilliant new beginnings

Leaf by leaf

Look, there

The revelation

Of nature’s soul

Mother Nature

It is time

To awaken my soul.

-j.London

Happy first day of fall 🍁🌙

[catmigliano7]

@Regran_ed from @oldworldwitchcraft - Hit the polls! Mother Earth needs your vote more than ever! . . Note: Comments have been turned off for this post. . . #govote #climatechange #motherearth #oldworldwitchcraft #witch #witchcraft #spirituality #witchesofinstagram #election2018 #humanrights #aclu #womensrights https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0eCdOnGBr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n3vensrpv14y

[thecrownedheartonetsy]

It’s Mercury Retro time folks. Shared with 💗 @oldworldwitchcraft - The second Mercury Retrograde of 2018 is almost here (July 25th, with the post-shadow leaving us on September 1st). . . Be careful of being too brutally honest. Understand that (brutal) honesty may not be the best policy! Especially during this period of heightened miscommunication and self-centeredness. . . As always with Mercury Retrograde, do not start anything new and triple check all plans, contracts and travel itineraries. Try to avoid legal issues - particularly court dates! . . Although we are still in the middle of summer, now is the time to purge your home of unnecessary clutter before the start of autumn. Get rid of belongings that no longer bring you happiness. Both physically as well as emotionally! . . Do not overspend and do not commit to large investments. As we are also now in the sign of Leo, many tend to overindulge in food, drink and material possessions. Instead, focus on downsizing to the items that you truly love. More is not better. Choose quality over quantity. . . What To Avoid During Mercury Retrograde: . * International travel, particularly to conflict-stricken countries. Now is not the time for extreme cultural contrast. . * Confrontations and difficult conversations. Keep the drama or special requests to a bare minimum. . * Do not ask for a raise, do not go to couples counseling and do not try to solve problems with family members. Communication will be at its weakest point until a few days AFTER Mercury Retrograde. . * Do not file important paperwork. Do not file your taxes (or even prepare paperwork), do not file divorce papers and do not sign important documents. . * Avoid large purchases, such as homes or cars. And if you must, please triple-check all contracts! . * Medical treatments are safe during this time, but be prepared for scheduling delays. . * Clerical errors are EXTREMELY common during this time, so verify (and re-verify) your prescriptions to make sure you were prescribed the correct product and dosage! . #oldworldwitchcraft #magick #mercury #mercuryretrograde #astrology #selfdevelopment #selfempowerment #selflove #spiritual #spirituality

[dragonskeepstore]

#Repost oldworldwitchcraft: JUNE 18th Neptune Retrograde: A time for spiritual self-development and uncovering personal authenticity. Although the Neptune Retrograde is about 160 days long, the impact of this retrograde is most powerfully felt starting now (June 17th) through June 20th. . . Once a year, Neptune takes us on 160 days of self-examination to reestablish that which we once lost. Whether you are finally taking serious steps to studying Witchcraft or are embarking on a new (exquisitely fulfilling) project, the energies of Neptune Retrograde will assist you with delving into the personal unknown. This time is particularly helpful for mystics, artists and those in the creative field. . . You may notice you will become a bit more introverted - more interested in what is inside your own head and heart, than those of others. It is a time of solitude - cozying up with a stack of books and a cup of tea. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly want to delete your social media accounts altogether. . . Expect to reconnect with your higher sense of purpose and sense of self. From now until the fall, following your intuition and passions will lead you to your best life path possible. One that is nourishing both inside and out. Before winter comes, you will re-emerge as a new person. It will be magick when you realize who you have become. . . �� For more Current Astrological Influences, visit OldWorldWitchcraft.com and click the “Current Astrological Influences” in the header. The article about “Venus in Leo” is particularly interesting, as it covers a good part of this summer. . . #oldworldwitchcraft #witch #magick #witchcraft #spell #spells #spellwork #selfdevelopment #selfempowerment #intuition #manifestation #spirituality #introverted #neptune (at The Dragon's Keep)

[beautiful-serenity-320]

#entiretyRepost Repost @oldworldwitchcraft • • • • • • Autumn is now upon us in all her glory! And so we begin... . October 1st: We welcome October under the abundant Full Moon in Aries. As the Moon rises shortly after sunset, the brightly moonlit evening reminds us to tie up loose ends and illuminates the Earthly tasks at hand. Now is the time to respond to life with decisive action, rather than mere contemplation. Between now and the Dark Moon of October 16th, we walk away from what no longer serves us and, instead, we now honor what is sacred and true. The Aries lunar energy is ripe with development and movement. Tonight is an excellent night for all prosperity rituals! Use this time wisely. . . October 4th: After five months in retrograde, Pluto goes direct! This year, Pluto went into retrograde on April 25th and helped expose past emotional wounds and the psyche's shadows. Secrets are often revealed (or rather, awkwardly exposed) within 48 hours of Pluto Direct. If you have been withholding information or holding on to secrets, consciously prepare for it to come to light in the most unexpected of ways. . . 🌬🍂Continue reading October Influences & Ritual Recommendations - LINK IN BIO . . . #oldworldwitchcraft #witch #witchcraft #magick #october #ritual #forceofnature #thecraft #oldways #occult #astrology https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0pMn-H-zA/?igshid=1d2f3l3j8fvo5

[celticwaterwitch]

Another Editorial Review of Water Witchcraft: Magic and lore from the Celtic Tradition. Thank you @gemma.gary for taking the time to read and review my book!!! 💙💦🧜‍♀️💦💙 . . . . . . . #witchesofinstagram #seawitch #waterbeing #waterwitch #watermagic #waterpriestess #sacredwater #merwitch #mermaid #celticwitch #gemmagary #traditionalwitchcraft #folklore #folkmagic #scottishwitch #witchy #witchythings #instawitch #folkways #oldworldwitchcraft #celtic #mythandlegend #waterspirits #ladyofthelake #selkie #waterhorse #brythonic #spiritwork #sacredwell https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HG3QXnuDj/?igshid=1jagxdqnj69p7

[whiterabbitwtch]

#ancestors #norse #asatru #pagan #paganism #odin #thor #freya #witchy #witches #witchesofinstagram #theoldwaysarethebest #oldworldwitchcraft #thegods https://www.instagram.com/p/BxnFbG3nkhl/?igshid=1iwuk1fxuohhr

[lunagray13]

#Repost with @oldworldwitchcraft In ancient times, it was believed if a Witch did not leave an offering or sacrifice for the deceased the night of Samhain, the spirits of the dead would haunt her. As legend goes, the thinning of the veil occurs the night of Samhain. The dead can take advantage of the opening in the seam between the worlds to come and do harm or mischief among the living... - - In modern days, we understand Samhain as the gateway to the Season of Death. The fertile fields of summer give way to the bare forests of autumn. As crops slowly die and winter takes over, the cycle of life is once again approaching a renewal. - - Now is the time to shed that which no longer serves you. That which no longer makes you grow. No longer touches your soul. No longer provides warmth and comfort for you. - - Everything we shed now, will be reborn to a new (better!) life and in a new light in the spring. - Happy Shedding! . . . . #witch #witchcraft #oldworldwitchcraft #magick #astrology #selfdevelopment #selfimprovement #occult #backtonature #ritual #rituals #spell #spells #forceofnature #manifest #manifestation #halloween #samhain #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos

[iamjustinlove7]

YHWH- YAHUAH SOURCE ENERGY GOD MOST HIGH THE GREAT SPIRIT I AM THAT I AM HIGHER POWER THE, " I DON'T BELIEVE IN ANYTHING" THE UNSPOKEN ONE THE NAMELESS ONE THE GREAT I AM THE FIRST AND THE LAST THE BEGINNING ANS THE END THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR THE ALPHA & OMEGA YAHUSHA- YOD HAY SHIN VAV HAY ALLAH MUDAEEP MITHRA BUDDHAH KRISHNA ZOHAR THE PLASMA THE UNIVERSE GOD CREATORS THE ELOHIM ISIS, RA, EL - ISRAEL GREAT SPAGHETTI MONSTER IN THE SKY! . . . MANY NAMES..ALL THE SAME ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM!! WE ARE THE CREATOR GODS!! IN YAHUSHA'S NAME!! <><@iamjustinlove7 . . . . . . . #culture #rootwork #yahuah #magical #witchcraft #lawofattraction #jesus #chakras #pagan #wicca #money #buddha #moneygod #spell #temple #magic #magick #iamjustinlove7 #unityconsciousness #oldworldwitchcraft #oldways #selfempowerment #ritual #spellwork #spells #intuition #backtonature #divination #forceofnature #jewish https://www.instagram.com/p/B26Y22gjUME/?igshid=1skowuz9bjjm4