#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

[hazeltarotreading]

card of the day 2/10/25: spark inverted

inspiration, confidence, understanding, becoming

you are ready. you may not feel fully ready but you are. approach life and roadblocks with the confidence that you have what it takes to get through, because you do.

I will stare into the sun until its light doesn't blind me I will walk unto the fire until its heat doesn't burn me -Sarah MchLachlan, Into the Fire

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Witch Hazel - Broom-Stick Bunny (1956)

[brooklynbridgebirds]

Gray Catbird on witch hazel Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 uplands

[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

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 7 February 2025

The flowers of Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witch hazel) sparkled in the winter sunshine. This large deciduous shrub produces these strongly fragrant, bright golden-yellow flowers in late winter and the leaves provide yellow autumn colour.

Jill Raggett

[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.

[aroaceleovaldez]

forgot about some doodles of my literal eight year old pjo/homestuck au. classpecting is fun

[hazeltarotreading]

card of the day 2/9/25: study

research, investigation, deferring to experts, receiving advice, inherited knowledge

humanity has been around for thousands of years and there is so much that we have learned in that time. seek that knowledge! ancient Mesopotamian agricultural practices, the fashion trends in Polynesian islands, or governmental structures throughout the history of Spain will teach you about the history and the world but also about cultures, communities, people, and even yourself if you're earnest.

Well, maybe it is just the time of year Or maybe it's the time of man I don't know who l am But you know, life is for learning -Joni Mitchell, Woodstock

[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

[skullislandproductions]

“Duck Dodgers” pitch art from a rough drawing by Tony Cervone, from early 1998. This poster is from the first attempt at selling the show, and features a bunch of Looney Tunes villains in their sci-fi form. Five years later in 2003, some of these foes would finally get their chance to go toe to toe with Dodgers.