#ritual basics

[shadowtemplepdx]

FULL MOON SPICE COOKIES

This spiced cookie recipe is just waiting for a full moon and a gathering of happy pagans to partake in it. Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends, or connecting with this energy in a solitary way, cookies are always the right choice. The cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom are sure to spice things up and pave the way for prosperity and good luck.

MAKES: 24 COOKIES / PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES, PLUS 30 MINUTES TO COOL

Ingredients:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup granulated sugar, divided

¾ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1 egg

1 teaspoon maple extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet and set aside.

In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream the butter with ¼ cup of granulated sugar and the brown sugar until fluffy. Whisk in the egg and add maple extract. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, a little at a time, folding until well blended and no flour streaks remain.

In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar, the cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom until evenly combined.

Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie evenly with the sugar and spice mixture.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 30 minutes before removing them from the pan.

If you like, place the cookies in an airtight container and leave them overnight in the moonlight before serving.

[a-scary-lack-of-common-sense]

I think I made some of you guys a little sad with my last post, so you can have some happy aftermath twins before part 2, as a treat ❤️

[sofiaruelle]

Would you dance, if i asked you to dance? 😫🫣

A wip for now,,,,

[hastyprovocateur]

Akemi- *watching*

Mizu- *starts sexy breakdancing with a naginata*

[bennydunbar]

me when that fuckass cat cheated on me with one of my disciples

[stayatsam]

time to plan out the border...

[tiktaalic]

there are many many many characters who if they went through what dean winchester went through would go oh! i have to either change or die! i have to suffer through the unimaginable pain of growth because the other option is the unimaginable pain of stagnation, which i have been doing for forty years and is killing me killing me killing me and to boot there are no rewards of being loved! but. well and truly. WELL. and truly. i think dean could knuckle through ignoring even the last lesson.

[sideblogdotjpeg]

ive been thinking about the red string superstition recently and also sol bufo always and it makes me sick how uncannily caldwell tanner has made sol to perfectly target me personally

(+ cropped versions !)

[blueskittlesart]

How do you feel about concepts for redeemed/good guy Ganondorf? I don't remember if you've said anything on it before, so I am curious to see what sorts of thoughts you have to share or if you've thought about the idea before (especially since you've worked on SoF so I assume you've thought about many possibilities of a "what if" Zelda game)

For my part: I have mixed feelings, and I think a lot of concepts end up being "I want a buff guy to ship Link with"; I also think a lot of criticisms of the racism in many depictions of Ganondorf have merit (though I don't speak on them in depth because I'm white) and would love to see a more favorable/complex portrayal of him and other characters of color in LoZ. I personally haven't seen many versions of good guy/redeemed Ganondorf that really engage with the base structure of the LoZ games but I would love to see one that did.

Anyways I love your blog and analysis and I love seeing someone who finds analysis as inherently a part of their engagement with fandom as me, it's really nice :) I hope you're having a good day

I never posted about it much but sof did actually have a somewhat redeemed ganondorf, or as close to "good guy" as i'm willing to go with him in my own writing. sof was/is very much about me exploring the religious aspects of the lore and issues of fate vs self-determination, so my ganondorf was a much younger version of the character (similar in age to link and zelda) born into an extremist hylia-worshipping doomsday cult. in sof, ganondorf finds the remains of DEMISE'S sword and believes it to be the master sword, so when it starts ordering him around he follows the orders without question, believing that he's hearing the voice of hylia, and basically everyone in his life affirms to him that this is the correct choice and he's hylia's chosen one. Because of the intensity of the religious doctrine he was raised with, he has no problem following the sword's orders even when they become progressively more and more violent, and by the time link and zelda get to him he's nearly past the point of no return. (this is also partially a product of the setting I chose to put sof in--it's one of if not the first cycles after sksw, so the hyruleans' understanding of the reincarnation cycle and their own general history isn't super solid.) So that's my personal take on a "good guy" ganondorf, and, i think, the way i'd like to see it done in canon if ever they choose to go that route--because loz deals so much with the concepts of fate and cycles, I think leaning into a ganondorf who isn't inherently evil but can't escape the fate that waits for him is a fun way to take it.

[honeysucklethornsandalligtrhorns]

'i'm fine with elias simps but i draw the line at lady mowbray you people have clearly never met old rich ladies-' i'm not in it for the money i'm in it for the senseless violence and killings. god forbid a woman do anything.

[shadowtemplepdx]

Seelie (Dark Moon) Esbat Ritual

Cross arms over chest and bow head; open arms downward toward ground]:

Queen of the Night, Queen of Mystery; silent rests the tomb of passage into rebirth. All returns unto Thee, for of Thee is all born.

Raise opened arms and raise head:

As (Name of Chosen Goddess) are you known to me, for this is the Moon of my Lady as Tomb and Womb; Great Creatrix who takes the remnants of life past and from these fashions life to come. Great Lady of Shadow and Wisdom, Thy face is turned from the Earth, hidden in secrecy and mystery. Here now is the time of Perfect Love and Perfect Trust, for your children stand seemingly without Thy presence, and yet they know that Thou art steadfast and true, and as the turning of the Moon, is the cycle of life continued. You, with Your Lord, [Name], at Your side, abide in us all. So Mote It Be!

Read from Recitations; meditate on the Mysteries; conduct divination if desired.

When Esbat work is finished, raise open arms:

Dark Mother of All; Keeper of Wisdom, and Revealer of Mysteries, Thou who dwells within, let me never forget Thy love. For Love is the Law and Love is the Bond! So Mote lt Be!

Proceed to Cakes & Wine Ritual

[eff-plays]

Finally, a fair and balanced poll<3

[manifestmoons]

2024 The Lunar Calendar

Using a lunar calendar involves tracking and utilizing the phases of the moon for various purposes. Here's how you can use a lunar calendar:

Understanding the Moon Phases: Familiarize yourself with the eight primary phases of the moon: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

Setting Intentions and Goals: Each moon phase represents a different energy. New Moon is ideal for setting intentions, while Full Moon is a time for culmination and realization.

Manifestation and Planning: Plan important events, projects, or rituals aligned with the corresponding moon phase. For example, start new projects during the Waxing Crescent for growth or release unwanted habits during the Waning Moon.

Spiritual and Personal Practices: Use specific moon phases for spiritual practices like meditation, reflection, and manifestation. Many people find rituals such as charging crystals or performing moon-related ceremonies more potent during certain phases.

Gardening and Nature-Based Activities: Use the moon phases for gardening by planting seeds during the Waxing Moon for optimal growth and pruning during the Waning Moon.

Emotional Awareness: Pay attention to how the moon phases affect your emotions, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Understanding these patterns can help align activities with your natural rhythms.

Maintaining a Lunar Calendar: Keep track of the moon phases using a lunar calendar. Mark important dates and phases to assist with planning and intention-setting.

Remember, while the lunar calendar can offer guidance, personal experiences and interpretations of the moon's phases vary. Experiment with different practices to see what resonates best with you and brings you closer to your goals.

[a-star-that-burns-brightly]

(x) Mahiru: I just normally loved someone. I don't think I've done anything wrong. And besides, I... can't live without love.

I hope Mahiru's T2 forgiven vote makes her worse. I hope she becomes the T2 Muu of Trial 3. I want to see her in full "I didn't do anything wrong" mode. I want her to get an It's Not My Fault-adjacent song I support women's wrongs.

[sleepyminty]

How to put a stop to this hyakki yagyo shit 101

[drpoisonoaky]

In spain (not sure if this happens in some other countries) you can’t adopt black cats in october because some people sacrifice them in shitty rituals.

Also many people don’t want them cuz they believe they might bring bad luck.

Anyways heres some pics of my black cat cuz its the best thing that ever happened to me and more people should adopt them and treat them as they deserve.