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gentle reminder you can rise up from everything. you can recreate yourself. nothing is permanent. you are not stuck. you have choices. you can think new thoughts. you can learn something new. you can create new habits. all that matters is that you decide today and never look back.

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Apollo having his nap in the sun.

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weird asks that say a lot

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1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you?

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

7. earbuds or headphones?

8. movies or tv shows?

9. favorite smell in the summer?

10. game you were best at in p.e.?

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?

12. name of your favorite playlist?

13. lanyard or key ring?

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?

16. most comfortable position to sit in?

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?

18. ideal weather?

19. sleeping position?

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?

21. obsession from childhood?

22. role model?

23. strange habits?

24. favorite crystal?

25. first song you remember hearing?

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?

28. five songs to describe you?

29. best way to bond with you?

30. places that you find sacred?

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?

32. top five favorite vines?

33. most used phrase in your phone?

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?

35. average time you fall asleep?

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

38. lemonade or tea?

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school?

41. last person you texted?

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

44. favorite scent for soap?

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?

47. favorite type of cheese?

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be?

49. what saying or quote do you live by?

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?

51. current stresses?

52. favorite font?

53. what is the current state of your hands?

54. what did you learn from your first job?

55. favorite fairy tale?

56. favorite tradition?

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?

58. four talents you’re proud of having?

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be?

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?

62. seven characters you relate to?

63. five songs that would play in your club?

64. favorite website from your childhood?

65. any permanent scars?

66. favorite flower(s)?

67. good luck charms?

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried?

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?

70. left or right handed?

71. least favorite pattern?

72. worst subject?

73. favorite weird flavor combo?

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?

75. when did you lose your first tooth?

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)?

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

80. earth tones or jewel tones?

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?

82. pc or console?

83. writing or drawing?

84. podcasts or talk radio?

84. barbie or polly pocket?

85. fairy tales or mythology?

86. cookies or cupcakes?

87. your greatest fear?

88. your greatest wish?

89. who would you put before everyone else?

90. luckiest mistake?

91. boxes or bags?

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?

93. nicknames?

94. favorite season?

95. favorite app on your phone?

96. desktop background?

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?

98. favorite historical era?

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Harvest Moon Mystic’s Sacred Sabbat Tarot Spreads

Samhain: The witches’ new year, when the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest, a time to explore our connection to our spirit and the spirits of others passed and living.  A spread to access messages from the covert spirit. 1. Death: What I am refusing to acknowledge 2. Rising Spirit: What is becoming stronger within my subconscious 3. Life: How these spiritual messages will manifest themselves to me 4. Mirror Shadow: How I will know when my spirit is speaking 5. The Light: How I can carry its messages with me

Yule: A time to celebrate closeness and family, generosity, the sharing of hope and faith in the return of the light.  A spread to gain insights to family life 1. The Hearth: What unites my family 2. Yule Log: A source of happiness and warmth within my home 3. Evergreen: How I can remain in good spirits through family strife 4. The Candle: What unique traits I bring to my home and family 5. The Gift: How I can share my warmth with my family

Imbolc: Hope in the coming spring, subtlety and rebirth, the first warmth and blossom, reassurance in the promise of better things coming, the return of the light, birth and youthful regeneration.  A spread to reveal hidden potential. 1. The seed beneath the snow: My potential 2. February frost: What covers that potential 3. The blessed besom: How to sweep away the doubt surrounding my potential 4. First bloom: When my full potential will become manifested 5. Saint Brighid: What will guide me on my path to realization  

Ostara: A time to rejoice in new life and fresh beginnings, the start of a new warm season, creative potential, courtship and innocent love, sunrise, a brand new endeavor.  A spread to aid in the actualization of dreams and ideas. 1. The egg: How I should pursue this new idea 2. Balefire: How to keep the inspiration alive 3. The March hare: How to keep from running in circles 4. Hot cross bun: What will be a source of joy 5. The equinox: How my plan will manifest in the future

Beltane: A celebration of fertility and the heat of summer, the union of community, a festival for lovers, purification, bonding, music, dance, immersion in carnal revelry.  A spread for budding romance. 1. Fires of Bel: How I can make my intentions clear to the person I admire 2. Dance of the maypole: How we will work together in a romantic relationship 3. The horned deer: How pure of heart is the person I admire 4. Oats and honey: What gifts we each contribute; what we each have to offer 5. The Great Rite: How compatible we are sexually 

Litha: Midsummer, a period of suspension, the longest day of the year, celebration of the sun and its lasting light, virility, a time of growth and patience.  A spread for periods of waiting. 1. The pregnant goddess: What I have been waiting for 2. Sun wheel: What direction I should take 3. Oaken Fae: What will guide me to the end of this time 4. Lasting light: Why I have been waiting this long 5. Sunflower: What will give me hope to continue

Lammas: The first harvest, waning, festival of the harvest, acknowledgement of labor fruits, preparation, resting after reaping what has been sown, welcoming the coming winter with knowledge that preparations have been made to withstand the cold.  A spread to guide in making a difficult decision. 1. Broken bread: Why this choice is so difficult 2. The waning light: Signs I have been blind to 3. Corn dolly: What will guide me in the decision-making process 4. Wheat sheaves: How this decision will affect my future 5. The scythe: The repercussions of this decision

Mabon: The honoring and acceptance of change, a period of reflection and learning, celebrating the bounty of the harvest, thanksgiving for the earth’s provision, equality and distribution, balance, earned rest.  A spread for times of change. 1. Moon cider: What is brewing beneath the surface 2. The pomegranate: How I will grow from this change 3. The turned leaf: What is to come of this change 4. Cornucopia: How this change will affect others 5. The feast: What part do I play in this situation

(Original tarot spread by harvest-moon-mystic, available soon on etsy)

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Spring Scattering Stars, Edwin Howland Blashfield

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Garden Magick Tips

•draw sigils on flower/plant pots

•water plants with rain/moon water

•place moss agate or jade stones in or around the pots

•wear moss agate or jade jewelry while gardening

•share energy with them

•talk to them, sing to them, play music for them and always be sure to ask first before harvesting anything from them

•if the soil is damp, don’t add more water

•herbs only need water during hot weather or dry spells

•each plant needs a different amount of sunlight, do you research and make sure your plants aren’t getting too little or too much

•use scarecrows, citronella candles and plant-friendly insect repellent as needed to keep the pests at bay

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Please don’t take your pets for granted. Even if you’re frustrated that your dog has been barking all day or your bird has been screaming for attention, remember you are all they have in this world. Give your fish that extra water change. Give your dog or cat that tummy rub they’ve been begging for. Chop up some fresh fruit as a treat for your rodents or reptiles. Just spend some time with them. Be compassionate to your animals. They are living creatures that are alive simply because you wish them to be. They may only be a small part in your life, but to them, you are their everything.

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A Witch’s Full Moon Traditions

I just sent off my third lesson for Movements of the Moon (and it’s a Full Moon tonight), and felt quite pleased with how my brief rundown of common lunar traditions came out - so here it is!

Across many practices, the Full Moon is the most important lunar date of the month. It signifies a time of maximum power and magic, and many traditions choose to commemorate, celebrate, or use the day in their Craft. Some basic Full Moon traditions include:

Rituals: Many Witch cultures have some form of a Full Moon honoring ritual. For instance, in Wicca, we have the Esbat: a ritual that celebrates the Moon, the turning of its faces, and the Goddess and the God (in this case, particularly the Goddess). There are many other Full Moon honor rituals for secular witches without the deities, or for Witches of other religions (such as my Hellenic self), you can invoke or call on your own powers and deity(s) as to your personal beliefs. The particular word “Esbat” has also evolved to mean rituals of commemoration and thanks undertaken on the New Moon and Dark Moon as well, per practice. There are many scripts for the Full Moon Esbat, though most should be variations on the same rubric.

Drawing Down the Moon: Though sometimes performed as part of an Esbat or Full Moon Ritual, drawing down the Moon is an energy exercise where you connect with the Moon’s energy by calling it into you. This is done by going outside, grounding and centering, and then “breathing in”the Moon by feeling it rush into you and filling you with its light. When done, the energy can be released, used, or dissipated.

Offerings: Many Pagan Witches find it optimal to use the Full Moon to connect with their deity or pantheon, and use it as a regular, ideal time to connect, commune, and thank their deities.

Meditations: Many secular and nature-based Witches find it lovely to just sit outside, enjoy the moonlight, and spend time meditating. Sometimes, an offering of thanks is left to the moon, such as a small coin or stone.

Spellwork: This is the obvious one! The Full Moon is a time of maximum spellpower, and, indeed, certain spells are best cast (and, some may stubbornly argue, only can be cast) on a Full Moon. As a general rule, the Full Moon both indicates the heady powers at hand, but also “flavors” and affects your spell, depending on the Moon and the time of year. A common piece of craft to do on a Full Moon is to create Sacred Water, or Moon Water (every Witch seems to have a different name for this!). Simply put, one draws power from the moon and imbues a vessel of water with it, to charge and keep for later work. There are hundreds of variations on this technique!

These are just a couple examples. There’s a myriad of activity to be had on the Full Moon - I hope you can see more than a couple jumping off points from here!

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Methods for Spells

TO BIND- wrap in black thread, drip wax over, or seal in a jar and hide it in the dark.

TO BANISH- burn an effect to ash and sweep off the back door step, cast it out a window, or bury in the ground and spit on it

TO ENCOURAGE-  plant it by the front door/steps, bury by a window, or place it on a windowsill

TO HIDE- place in a jar painted black, cover with cloth and bury, or wrap with a ribbon

TO CLEANSE- bury it in a bowl of  salt, burn herbs and pass through the smoke, or lay it in a moonwater bath

TO GLAMOUR- leave under the full moon, hold its reflection over a mirror with herbs, or 

TO WISH- place before a candle and blow it out, drown a coin in water, or let seeds blow into the wind

TO COMMUNICATE- (with a spirit or deity) - anoint a candle, leave out offerings, or open the front doors and windows

TO WARD- leave part of the spell in four corners, draw lines around the protected area, or plant an object of projection in the north, east, south, and west edges

TO CURSE- spit on it, drag your nails down it, or stick sharp things in it

TO DISCOURAGE - plant or bury by the back door, or burn to ash

TO JINX- say it three times out loud, or say a word the same time as someone else

TO MANIPULATE - use wax, use poppets, or tie several strings to pieces of an effect

TO BENEFIT - light a candle, charge a crystal, or create a talisman

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Dracula Inspired Spells

Children of the Night Protection Spell

“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”

This is an alternative circle casting spell to gain protection by animals associated with the vampire. The effects of this spell should make you feel safe and empowered by the night, rather than fearing it. 

Ingredients:

Four black candles.

Pine incense.

Moonlight.

Method:

At night, preferably when the moon is full, find a place to lay out your candles and bask in the moonlight. 

Burn the Pine incense to cleanse the space around you and call upon the energies of the forest.

Arrange the candles around you in a circle, each facing one of four directions, these being the correspondences: Earth (North) - Wolf Air (East) - Bat Fire (South) - Dragon Water (West) - Cat

Visualise each corresponding animal sitting behind each candle, with their eyes closed. 

Begin lighting the first candle in the North, and the final candle in the West.

As you do so, call in the Elements and welcome them to your circle; as you call upon the Element see the animal’s eyes open and gleam in the moonlight. 

When all the candles are lit, see a pillar of silver light enter the middle and form a protective circle around you, emanating in the moon’s glow. 

Sit or stand for a minute to bask in the protective and grounding energies of this circle; if anything dares approach you without your permission the animals will ward them off.

You may now wish to meditate or perform other spell work.

When you are done, begin to close the circle and thank each Element for being present. 

See Me Now Glamour Spell

This is a spell to make your eyes more captivating, allowing you to draw in the gaze of your desired target(s). 

Ingredients:

A bowl.

Moon Water.

Rose petals.

Rhodochrosite.

Moonstone.

Rose Quartz.

Silver glitter (body safe).

Mirror.

Method:

Take a bowl and fill it with your Moon Water.

Place about a handful of rose petals into the bowl, visualising a soft pink glow form at the surface, slowly sinking deeper into the waters.

Take the Rhodochrosite crystal, kiss it, and gently place it at the bottom as you allow yourself to feel a warm glow wrap around your heart; visualise this same feeling of warmth rising in the hearts of your target(s).

Take the Moonstone crystal, kiss it, and place it into the water to allow this to empower the energies of the Moon Water, as well as aiding in establishing a psychic link to the eyes of your target(s). 

Take the Rose Quartz crystal, kiss it, and place it into the water, visualising yourself becoming irresistible to look at.

Take a pinch of the silver glitter and place it into the water, locking your glamour. 

Stir the water clockwise three times.

Gently dab some of the water onto your eyes using your finger; you can also dab some of the water onto any eye accessories you wear (such as glasses) or eye makeup brushes. 

Look into the mirror and visualise your eyes glow with a soft, silvery pink light.

When you next see your target(s), whisper to yourself: “See me. See me now.”

If they make eye contact, hold it just long enough to look at them as if you are in love - this will cause their attention to be immediately attracted to you due to the effects of the glamour.

Oceans of Time Love Spell

“Love never dies.”

This is a spell that calls forth your Twin Flame; a lover who has been with you through centuries of time.

Ingredients:

A Pink candle.

Lilac incense.

Geranium oil (diluted).

Rose Quartz.

Pink Tourmaline.

Labradorite.

Method:

Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. 

Burn the Lilac incense as an aid to recall past lives.

Take the crystals in your hand and gently wave them over the incense smoke.

Anoint your forehead and heart with the Geranium oil, to allow the energies of love to flow. 

Light the pink candle (on a fire proof dish or stand) and then hold the crystals close to your heart.

Close your eyes and visualise a deep flowing river, catching gleams of moonlight on its crystal clear waters. 

Travel down that river, recessing back in time whilst visualising your Twin Flame drawing closer to you.

As you draw closer, tap into their energy and allow your heart to receive their love and exchange yours.

As you keep travelling down this river, you may see flashes of memories, scents, whispers or even emotions - allow these to come to you. 

Once you feel that they can hear you, gently speak: “I have crossed oceans of time to find you.”

Begin to let the river flow through the both of you, and then slowly open your eyes - blow out the candle and put down your crystals. 

Perform this spell for three days, once per day; if you wish to perform it again wait at least one month.

Hypnotic Kiss Seduction Spell

“I could not resist the temptation of mystifying him a bit, I suppose it is some taste of the original apple that remains still in our mouths.” 

A spell to steal a person’s heart and bewitch them through a kiss. 

Ingredients:

A small bowl.

Storm Water.

Crushed cherries.

A pinch of cinnamon. 

Red lipstick, preferably dark. 

Method:

Take the small bowl and fill it with crushed cherries, and crush them further so their juices come out more; see a dark sultry energy form at the base of the bowl.

Add a pinch of cinnamon to ignite passion. 

Add a few drops of Storm Water and stir it clockwise three times while seeing the mixture gain power with each stir.

In front of a mirror, dab your finger onto the mixture and gently pat some of it onto your lips whilst seeing your lips hold the same hypnotic power of a storm. 

Go over your lips with lipstick and as you pucker them you seal this energy into your lips, mesmerising your words and enchanting your kisses. 

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                                  Hot Choclety Milk Spell

                                 For comfort and calmness.

Ingredients: 

Your favourite hot chocolate

Your favourite mug  

Milk/Milk substitute

Peppermint

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Vanilla 

Blankets, pillows, anything comforting

Soft music

Intent

Directions: 

Build yourself a warm nest of blankets, pillows, and the like. 

Turn on music that calms you. 

Prepare the hot chocolate like you normally would.

Add in the other ingredients and your own calming intent, stirring clockwise and putting soothing energy into it.

As you’re stirring, repeat these words:  “Calm the waves, soothe the fear, let all be comforting here” until you feel it’s ready.

When you’re done, nestle yourself into the blankets, listen to the music, and just breathe.