#the witch hazel

[sweetsaucyhazel]

Sunday Reflection/Projection Spread, 10/6/24

reflection/projection: the card on the left is a reflection of the previous cycle, and the card on the right is a projection for the next cycle. the middle space is left blank; that is the space we inhabit, in the moment, taking the lessons from the past to incorporate them into the future.

reflection: 4/Acolyte of Earth, Centering: presence in body, wisdom of place, seeing here and now

projection: 2/Exile of Earth, Darkness: loss of perspective, obscurity, protection, retreat, coldness

there is a continuing theme of Earth: foundations, deep insight, inhabiting physicality, external examination.

last week was a time for confidence, stepping outside of comfort zones, and taking risks. while intoxicating, these kinds of actions take energy, necessitating a time for rest. in the next week focus on introspection, specifically on identifying and filling personal needs.

[sweetsaucyhazel]

I firmly believe that any power one gains is only ethical if used to enrich the lives of as many as their power can touch.

Some other handy quotes

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Witch Hazel - Broom-Stick Bunny (1956)

[teawithhazel]

How a Birdbath Changed my Witchcraft

This is a personal story that I wanted to share in hopes that it could help other new witches. It's a long one, so buckle up.

One of my goals this year was to forge a deeper connection to the land spirits around my home. I am still very new to the craft and this seemed like a nice way to dip my toes into spirit work while also creating an outdoor sacred space. Little did I know the impact it would have.

I did some research on offerings to land spirits and took into mind that critters may try to eat said offerings, and settled on just leaving water or inedible things. I also had to consider my less than open minded neighbors, they are decent people but I don't feel comfortable with them knowing I'm a witch.

A birdbath seemed like the perfect way to leave offerings as well as disguise the altar from my neighbors.

I set it up in early spring, after the frost was done. It was just a simple ceramic one with blue glaze (I wanted green, but they were sold out), I filled it with water and a small stone so insects could crawl out if they fell in, said a few words of thanks and did that everyday.

At first, it seemed like just a mundane task. I wasn't really feeling much from what I was doing until spring rolled into summer. I got the feeling like I had to keep that bird bath filled. I felt a pull in my gut that I still can't explain.

Then I figured out why.

Drought.

The worst my area has had in years with unbearable heat and humidity. We didn't get rain for months and when we did it was a tiny drizzle that barely dampened the ground. Most of the plants in my area dried up and went dormant.

My little birdbath was an oasis and was getting more than birds as visitors. Deer, squirrels, raccoon, skunk and opossum were using it to find vital water. I ended up getting a 5 gallon bucket to fill as well because the birdbath would get drained so quickly.

The deer got use to me and would wait at the edge of the woods for me to bring water in the mornings.

I could feel the gratitude every time an animal came for a drink. They had nothing but dry grass for miles and in their own ways they showed how thankful they were.

Yup, one of the deer stashed her kid right in my garden for a week. I usually don't read too much into animals as 'signs' from the spirits, but that is a little hard to ignore.

That was over 4 months ago. My garden thrived despite the drought. I had an abundance of cucumber, tomato, herbs, carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes this year.

Was my success because of my offerings to the land spirits? Some would say yes, some would say no. All I know is that I had the best producing garden in the neighborhood this year and a much deeper understanding of the importance of water.

[crystalchespin]

pvz anthros :}

okay listen, I do not.like drawing human-like anatomy so i'm sorry if they look awkard but i think i did my best haha (sobs)

[geopsych]

Witch hazel in bloom. 💛

[thoughtsroamguy]

They tweet like this despite being in the same room

[browsethestacks]

Superman / Wonder Woman #023 (Looney Tunes Variant) (2013)

Art by Karl Kerschl

[sitaart]

The Botanical Bestiary is a project I had the honor of being the artist for. It's a bunch of leshy miscreants who will try to destroy you, or possibly be adopted into your party as family. It's a bit of a toss up

The Botanical Bestiary is for Pathfinder 2e and D&D 5e. It contains: 

65 leshy monsters

10 leshy heritages  You can find it on DriveThruRPG here

[drinkabletoxicdishsoap]

is it just me or does dev x hazel give the same vibes as luz x amity ?

Obviously they’re not the exact same but I swear they have the same parallels!!! I swear I’m not crazy (I am)

Amity and Dev are both from high society or rich/ well known families while Luz and Hazel aren’t

Amity’s Mom who’s a business women doesn’t really love Amity, just like how Dale who’s a business man, doesn’t really love Dev

Amity and Dev don’t really have any friends or true friends before meeting the main character (Luz and Hazel)

Lumity and Devzel are both enemies to friends/lovers (except with Devzel it’s unfortunately back to enemies)

Luz and Hazel are both apart of a trio with their friends(Luz - Her, Willow, and Gus. Hazel- her, Jasmine, and Winn)

Hazel and Luz honestly give off the same vibes and energy! They’re just so silly :3

All 4 have dealt with magic in some way (Luz and Amity - witches and glyphs. Dev and Hazel - fairies)

Lumity have the Good Witch Azura books/manga while Devzel has the Prime Meridian manga :3

Again maybe I’m tweaking (I am) but they’re both just so silly and I love them :D I hope you had fun reading this !! I really need to rewatch the owl house 😭😭

[onceuponed]

˖⁺‧₊˚✦ 9 books like a fairytale

[sweetsaucyhazel]

The Witch, Hazel: Morning Tarot 7/31/24

theme of the day: storms (overwhelming force, imbalance, lashing out, force of nature)

what lies beneath: passion (enthusiasm, shared emotion, closeness, intuition, risk-taking)

advice: dreamer, inverted (groundedness, contentment, cut off from insight, realism)

takeaway: avoid being too swept up in excitement or too overwhelmed by outside pressures to lose sight of your options (you always, always have options). keep your feet on the path you have chosen and your eyes on your desired future.

[fictional-teakettle]

In which Gus the Mad Scientist uses his Special Mad Scientist Skills™ to vanquish the powerful Witch Hazel with her own witchcraft!

Translation: Hazel's long tickly witch nails trigger Gus' maniacal laughter. She is blinded by sheer cuteness.

[scootersscooter]

More Peri doodles<3

ft. Bonus Hazel and Dev :)

[crystalchespin]

pvz art dump !! ! 🗣️🗣️

some suggested plants by my mutuals =}

kith

and doodles under the cut

a primal peashooter drinking soda and citron and the citronlings (they are not called that but it sounds funny

[kianamosser]

Hazel can use magic to communicate with animals, even from a small distance away!