#vulture spirit

[madcat-world]

Vulture - Vulpes-Ibculta

[palaeosinensis]

Ancient things must find new ways to speak...

[thegreenwolf]

Just your periodic reminder that I've written a whole slew of books on nature-based Paganism and Vulture Culture, plus I created the Tarot of Bones deck! I have plenty of everything in stock; you can find them all at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/books (drop me a line at lupa(dot)greenwolf(at)gmail(dot)com if you have any issues ordering.) Thank you!

[rabbitpaws]

Raccoon and Opossum Jaw Bone Planchette Wall Hangings ✨️

Featuring wooden planchettes that are adorned with brass stars and jaw bones. They dangle ivory tassels from glass suncatcher crystals

All bones utilized in our pieces are ethically sourced and cruelty free

Buy them here: raccoon & opossum

[buriedpentacles]

Visited the woods today and Mother Nature left me some incredible gifts:

The Skull was the first thing I found, and I was amazed because it was so out in the open! I've kept it, after asking permission, and I'm sure it'll serve well in spells and perhaps I shall work with its spirit.

The teeth were found towards the end of my visit, and I pulled them from a damaged jaw bone - they will likely become a divinatory tool for me!

The shell is oyster-esque (but damaged) which was incredibly unusual since these woods are about 20 miles from a proper coast! I left it in the woods though, as I have many shells from my University area.

The other bone was left as well, I don't like to take too much and especially not when I have nothing to leave behind - I did not go there thinking I would be taking anything home!!

The egg shell I used as a small protective symbol while communicating with Mother Nature and the spirits, the two twigs were used as a quick and easy DIY divination tool to communicate!

I'll post more about the skull and teeth after they've been cleaned and I've had a chance to communicate with their spirits!

[snowspiritt]

today's outfit

[shroudkeeper]

Here is the highlight of my weekend, I come to this thrift store to see them specifically.

[songsofbloodandwater]

My Notes on Cleansing Bone Remains.

Let me first say that I am not a taxidermist, so the how(s) of safely handling a carcass and physically cleaning the bones are outside the scope of my work. Here I am just sharing one way to spiritually cleanse the remains so that no "traces" of the past contaminate your work, or to prepare the remains to be turned into a vessel for some other spirit, different from the Animal Spirit that originally dwelled in them.

First you must prepare a Purge Oil. This Oil will be made with a base of jojoba oil infused with pine resin, myrrh, frankincense, storax, cypress and cedar. Any combination of these cleansing and cthonic allies will do. Carefully grind the resins down to a powder and allow to infuse in a dark place for at least one whole lunar cycle.

To cleanse the remains spiritually, very gently rub small quantities of the Purge Oil onto the bone remains, while chanting:

Great Two Headed Vulture*, Carry with you what's left behind. Strip this carcass with your fire, all deeds and taints to you resigned, Set free the bone that bears no flesh, purge the past, to start afresh."

Allow yourself to enter a trance-like state with this chant, and envision fire slowly growing from the inside of whatever remains you're cleansing, and burning away any impurities. After you feel the bones have been "emptied" you may move on to your next step, be it to bless it for it's new purpose or call the Spirit that will now inhabit it.

*The Two Headed Vulture is a common motif in indigenous cultures, including my own, where it's two-headedness represents the Vulture's ability to carry souls from one world to the next and back. In my culture it is also associated with the element of Fire, the directions of East and West, and the spiritual cleansing ability of flames. You can adapt the prayer to mention some other psychopomp spirit of your own culture and it's qualities If you wish.

[wolfteacreations]

Another encounter with the spirit in the fog

Creature - @woodlandshrine

model - mollymcnutt on ig

Music and video editing by me and bryan

[soulfulinvention]

[avionvadion]

Inuyasha’s character development towards saving strangers has my heart in a choke hold oh my gods.

Early Inuyasha: “Ugh, how come I’m always stuck saving people!? There aren’t even any jewel shards here!”

Late Inuyasha: “It’s too dangerous for you to be out here. You should go home, where it’s safe and warm.”

LIKE BABY BOOOOOYYYYYYYYY MY SON LOOK AT HOW MATURE YOU’VE GOTTEN ALSJSKSKSK SANGO AND MIROKU HAVE RAISED YOU SO WELL MY PRECIOUS DOG CHILD

[palaeosinensis]

Continuing to refine faking pen. I like this character a lot; it does not speak itself but the snakes do. It's unclear if they're one mind or several. Done in Clip Studio Paint.

[clovencraft]

can’t stay hidden inside

[pigeonrocks]

bahhh designs bahh

[unearthedbyodin]

The wild wind’s caress, the crackle of fire, the tender kiss of rain; embodying all that is free and fierce.

[snowspiritt]

mushrooms I saw on my walk