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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈

To all of us who’re just a mess ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

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I’ve come to associate the Lunar Cycle with my mother’s potato soup.

The New Moon is an empty pot. It has no broth, no cream, spices, or potatoes. It also contains no love. Yet.

What it does have, is a lot of room for those things to be added and combined together to create something magical.

I start by washing, peeling, and cubing the potatoes, taking care to remove any spots that don’t need to find their way into my magical soup but leaving everything else, even if I’m not yet sure what that particular piece of potato will bring with it. I sauté a handful of diced yellow onion in butter, place the potato cubes into the pot and cover them with vegetable broth. Here I find myself finished with the first part of the task, as well as the First Quarter Moon.

I turn on the burner and bring the broth to a boil, adding salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the mix. During the boiling process I can set the table for my loved ones - which can mean anything from paper bowls to my nicest dishes depending on the crowd. Once the soup has come to a boil I stir it, reduce heat to simmer, then cover it and move to make the rest of dinner happen. I make sure I have crackers out and accessible. Stir again, then make sure drinks are ready. When I return to the stove once more to stir the potatoes are fork-tender and it’s time to add the cream.

I look into a steaming, heart-warming pot of potato soup that very closely mirrors the Full Moon in its appearance and in its status in time: Full of love and ready to bring peace and contentment.

Now I ladle. I start by serving those eating at my table right then, each of us eating our fill (and perhaps more) and letting the rich cream broth warm us physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We talk with each other about what’s right and what’s wrong in life.

After we’ve all left the table with tight stomachs and relaxed emotions, I continue to pack the leftovers into to-go bowls for my partner and I to take as work lunches later in the week. As I ladle the last bit of soup into a bowl I find myself at the Third Quarter Moon.

As I approach the New Moon, it is time to wash dishes and clean the kitchen. Rinse the bowls and spoons and line them all up in the dishwasher, then use my sponge to lather any hand-washing that needs to be done. Wipe the counters and stovetop, sweep, and straighten chairs. Once my kitchen and dining area are both delightfully clean, I find myself looking down into an empty pot once again as I appreciate its role in my life before putting it away in the cabinet. Unlike the Moon, dishes do have to be put in hiding regularly.

But now I am at the New Moon. Once again I have so much room for many magical ingredients to create the pot of soup that I am so looking forward to; room to cultivate my cooking skills and ease my mind at once.

Let this writing be the second ladle of potato soup so I can share it with you - the first went into my own bowl, as we know we must serve ourselves first in order to best serve others.

I hope you like the taste. Blessed be :)

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my brain calendar is like

JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril May  J u n e  J  u  l  y ASeptemberO N o v e m b e r December

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Hey y’all I’m fishing for opinions.

Is it good, bad, or neutral to name a child after a deity you hold dear? I’m not having kids any time soon but one name I’ve always imagined naming a daughter is Brigid. I now understand my obsession with the name teehee

Do you think it would be perceived as “I love you so much that I’m naming this most precious thing after you” or would it be akin to comparing a human to the goddess? I know that this is ultimately a conversation I will have to have with her over time before I need to name a brand new human person, but I am interested in the opinions of other pagans.

> I want to make it perfectly clear that I have no ill feelings or judgement toward people who have named their children after deities. I’m not judging, I’m just curious about opinions/experiences, especially historical perspectives that I haven’t been able to find. <

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this site definitely doesn't allow you to paste the link to any article blocked by a paywall (say, a NYT article) so that you can read it free of charge! that would be illegal and would benefit broke college students too much. it definitely does not do that. promise.

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heyoooo i’m not unalive

I doubt anyone is actually browsing my blog anymore outside of stumbling upon stuff I wrote in 2018, but for anyone who does occasionally pass by: I’m still here lol

I recently got diagnosed with ADHD so I’m feeling less bad about myself for hyperfocusing on something, such as a blog, for a chunk of time and then disappearing. Who knows? Maybe with treatment I’ll actually keep up with things.

I hope you’re doing well, and if you’re interested in befriending me on a social media platform I’m more engaged with (though not at all dedicated to witchcraft) you can request to follow me and chat on twitter @/Shawnimus_

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🍁 Autumn will bring prosperity.

🎃 Autumn will bring release.

🦉 Autumn will bring wisdom.

🔮 Autumn will bring peace.

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to quote my mother: “Horsey doovers”

*pronounces “hors d’oeuvres” as “horse divorce”*

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Dates: June 27 and 28, 2020

Join: discord.gg/sbg7gbK

Graphic design by Veronica.

The staff of TechnoCoven 2020 will be hosting a fundraiser event to raise money for organizations that are assisting the Black community/are associated with Black Lives Matter and for the victims of police brutality. 100% of the money raised will be going directly to these organizations.

We currently have a list of volunteers who will be giving tarot readings, energy work sessions, performing spellwork and leading events, giving out art commissions, and more in exchange for donations. There will also be free community healing offerings for Black practitioners and other practitioners of color.

We are also looking for more volunteers! DM me here or on Discord if you are interested in helping out and volunteering your skills and services. (You must be 18+ to volunteer or donate.)

While the server won't be going live for a while, please feel free to join now to save your spot! And don't forget to mark your calendars for this event.

Please reblog to boost this event! TechnoCoven raised over $1,500 for COVID relief; let's do the same (or better!) for BLM!

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The Mad Mommy has compiled a list of Black-owned Etsy shops that sell witchy supplies and sundries! I thought you and your followers might be interested in this.

https://themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Submitted by: @bixbiboom

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Say Their Names

Day 1 of Tumblr’s #ActsOfPride campaign:

These are the black trans lives we have lost due to violence in the United States since 2009. Sadly, this is most likely not a complete list as many of the souls we have lost go unreported or were misgendered. They will not be forgotten.

Caprice Curry, 31 - Killed January 17, 2009 Jimmy McCollough, 34 - Killed April 14, 2009 Foxy Ivy, mid 30s - May 23, 2009 Christopher Jermaine Scott, 36 - Killed July 1, 2009 Beyonce (Eric) Lee, 21 - Killed July 26, 2009 Tyli’a Mack, 21 - Killed August 26, 2009 Dee Green, 25 - Killed October 26, 2009 Toni Alston, 44 - Killed April 3, 2010 Chanel (Dana A. Larkin), 26 - Killed May 7, 2010 Sandy Woulard, 28 - Killed June 21, 2010 Victoria Carmen White, 28 - Killed September 8, 2010 Stacey Lee aka Stacey Blahnik, 31 - Killed October 11, 2010 Tyra Trent, 25 - Killed February 19, 2011 Marcal Camero Tye, 25 - Killed March 8, 2011 Miss Nate Nate, 44 - Killed June 13, 2011 Lashai Mclean, 23 - Killed July 20, 2011 Shelley Hilliard, 19 - Killed October 23, 2011 Chassity Nathan Vickers, 32 - Killed November 17, 2011 Githe Goines, 23 - Killed December 29, 2011 Crain Conaway, 47 - Killed January 17, 2012 Deoni Jones, 23 - Killed February 2, 2012 Coko Williams, 35 - Killed April 4, 2012 Tyrell Jackson, 23 - Killed April 4, 2012 Paige Clay, 23 - Killed April 16, 2012 Brandy Martell, 37 - Killed April 29, 2012 Tracey Johnson, 40 - Killed July 5, 2012 Tiffany Gooden, 19 - Killed August 14, 2012 Dewayne “Deja” Jones, 33 - Killed August 26, 2012 Kendall Hampton, 26 - Killed August 29, 2012 Evon Young, 22 - Killed January 1, 2013 Cemia “CeCe” Dove, 23 - Killed March 27, 2013 Kelly Young, 29 - Killed April 3, 2013 Ashley Sinclair, 30 - Killed April 11, 2013 Fatima Woods, 53 - Killed May 30, 2013 Jock Maurice McKinney, 50 - Killed 12 July, 2013 Diamond Williams, 31 - Killed July 14, 2013 Domonique Newburn, 31 - Killed August 20, 2013 Islan Nettles, 21 - Killed August 20, 2013 Artegus Konyale Madden, 37 - Killed September 1, 2013 Terry Golston, 44 - Killed September 6, 2013 Eyricka Morgan, 26 - Killed September 24, 2013 Brittany Stergis, 22 - Killed December 5, 2013 Kandy Hall, 40 - Killed June 3, 2014 Yaz'min Shancez, 31 - Killed June 19, 2014 Tiffany Edwards, 28 - Killed June 26, 2014 Mia Henderson, 26 - Killed July 16, 2014 Aniya Parker, 47 - Killed October 3, 2014 Ashley Sherman, 25 - Killed October 27, 2014 Gizzy Fowler, 24 - Killed November 12, 2014 Lamar Edwards, 20  - Killed January 9, 2015 Lamia Beard, 30 - Killed January 17, 2015 Ty Underwood, 24  - Killed January 26, 2015 Yazmin Vash Payne, 33 - Killed January 31, 2015 Taja Gabrielle DeJesus, 36 - Killed February 1, 2015 Penny Proud, 21 - Killed February 10, 2015 Keyshia Blige, 33 - Killed March 7, 2015 London Chanel, 21 - Killed May 18, 2015 Ashton O’Hara, 25 - Killed July 14, 2015 India Clarke, 25 - Killed July 2, 2015 Shade Schuler, 22 - Killed July 29, 2015 Amber Monroe, 20 - Killed August 8, 2015 Kandis Capri, 35 - Killed August 11, 2015 Elisha Walker, 20 - Killed August 13, 2015 Kiesha Jenkins, 22 - Killed October 6, 2015 Zella Ziona, 21 - Killed October 15, 2015 Veronica Banks Cano, mid 30s - Killed February 19, 2016 Maya Young, 25 - Killed February 21, 2016 Demarkis Stansberry, 30 - Killed February 27, 2016 Kedarie Johnson, 16 - Killed March 2, 2016 Shante Isaac, 34 - Killed April 10, 2016 Keyonna Blakeney, 22 - Killed April 16, 2016 Tyreece Walker, 32 - Killed May 1, 2016 Mercedes Successful, 32 - Killed May 15, 2016 Goddess Diamond, 20 - Killed June 5, 2016 Deeniquia Dodds, 22 - Killed July 13, 2016 Dee Whigam, 25 - Killed July 23, 2016 Skye Mockabee, 26 - Killed July 30, 2016 Rae'Lynn Thomas, 28 - Killed August 10, 2016 T.T. Saffore, mid-20s, Killed September 11, 2016 Crystal Edmonds, 22 - Killed September 16, 2016 Jazz Alford, 30 - Killed September 23, 2016 Brandi Bledsoe, 32 - Killed October 12, 2016 Noony Norwood, 30 - Killed November 5, 2016 India Monroe, 29 - Killed December 21, 2016 Mesha Caldwell, 41 - Killed January 4, 2017 JoJo Striker, 23 - Killed February 8, 2017 Jaquarrius Holland, 18, - Killed February 19, 2017 Keke Collier, 24 - Killed February 21, 2017 Chyna Gibson, 31 - Killed February 25, 2017 Ciara McElveen, 21 - Killed February 27, 2017 Alphonza Watson, 38 -Killed March 22, 2017 Kenne McFadden, 27 - Killed April 9, 2017 Chay Reed, 28 - Killed April 21, 2017 Brenda Bostick, 59 - Killed April 25, 2017 Sherrell Faulkner, 46, Died May 16, 2017 Ava Le'Ray Barrin, 17 - Killed June 25, 2017 Ebony Morgan, 28 - Killed July 2, 2017 TeeTee Dangerfield, 32 - Killed July 31, 2017 Jaylow McGlory, 29 - Killed August 4, 2017 Kiwi Herring, 30 -Killed August 22, 2017 Kashmire Redd, 28 - Killed September 4, 2017 Derricka Banner, 26 - Killed September 12, 2017 Candace Towns, 30 - Killed October 31, 2017 Brooklyn BreYanna Stevenson, 31 - Killed November 27 2017 Brandi Seals, 26 - Killed December 13, 2017 Celine Walker, 36 - Killed February 4, 2018 Tonya Harvey, 35 - Killed February 6, 2018 Phylicia Mitchell, 46 - Killed February 23, 2018 Amia Tyrae, 28 - Killed March 28, 2018 Sasha Wall, 29 - Killed April 1, 2018 Nino Fortson, 36 - Killed May 13, 2018 Gigi Pierce, 28 - Killed May 21, 2018 Antash’a Devine Sherrington English, 38 - Killed June, 2018 Diamond Stephens, 39 - Killed June 18, 2018 Cathalina Christina James, 24 - Killed June 24, 2018 Keisha Wells, 50s - Killed June 24, 2018 Sasha Garden, 27 - Kille July 19, 2018 Vontashia Bell, 18 - Killed August 30, 2018 Dejanay Stanton, 24 - Killed August 30, 2018 Shantee Tucker, 30 - Killed September 5, 2018 Londonn Moore, 20 - Killed September 8, 2018 Ciara Minaj Carter, 31 - Killed October 3, 2018 Regina Denise Brown, 53 - Killed October 10, 2018 Tydi Dansbury, 37, Killed November 26, 2018 Keanna Mattel, 35 - Killed December 7, 2018 Dana Martin, 31 - Killed January 6, 2019 Jazzaline Ware, 34 - Killed March 25, 2019 Ashanti Carmon, 27, Killed March 30, 2019 Claire Legato, 21 - Killed April 15, 2019 Muhlaysia Booker, 23 - Killed May 18, 2019 Michelle “Tamika” Washington, 40 - Killed May 19, 2019 Paris Cameron, 20 - Killed May 25, 2019 Chynal Lindsey, 26 - Killed June 1, 2019 Chanel Scurlock, 23 - Killed June 5, 2019 Layleen Polanco, 27 - Killed June 7, 2019 Zoe Spears, 23 - Killed June 13, 2019 Brooklyn Lindsey, 32 - Killed June 25, 2019 Denali Berries Stuckey, 29 - Killed July 20, 2019 Kiki Fantroy, 21 - Killed July 31, 2019 Pebbles La Dime Doe, 24 - Killed August 4, 2019 Bubba Walker, 55 - Killed July 2019 Tracy Single, 22 - Killed July 30, 2019 Bee Love Slater, 23 - Killed September 1, 2019 Bailey Reeves, 17 - Killed September 2, 2019 Ja’Leyah-Jamar, 30 - Killed September 13, 2019 Itali Marlowe, 29 - Killed September 20, 2019 Brianna “BB” Hill, 30, Killed October 13, 2019 Yahira Nesby, 33 - Killed December 19, 2019 Monika Diamond, 34 - Killed March 18, 2020 Nina Pop, 28 - Killed May 3, 2020 Tony McDade, 38 - Killed May 27, 2020

All of them should still be here with us today.

Say their names.

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bindrunes!! 

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“racists are not real christians” is such an absolutely moronic thing to say

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Good  morning! Today is about Energy, Confidence, Controlling your Destiny Tarot of the Day: Queen of Wands

This Queen embodies honesty, confidence, and fertility (both metaphorically and literally). She is a lively, passionate, and independent person who brings out the best in people. She is engaging and thoughtful. Like all of her suit, she tends to focus on career, beginnings, and fiery energy, but she does it with intuition and perspective. She is the muse of success, the mother of inspiration, a seat of ethics, and the source of the will to seek self-development. If you are trying to conceive, she’s a good omen.

Like all the court cards, she is either asking you to connect with these qualities in yourself or, she represents a specific person in your life. If she signifies a literal person, you should reach out to the feminine energy in your life with medium to light hair and with whom you associate steadfast ethics, uplifting support, and great advice. 

💚 At work, you are likely getting a lot accomplished in little time which is a great groundwork for positive things in the future. She asks you to be creative in your solutions today; think twice before you spend – see if you can be creative and re-purpose instead of just buying new.

💙 If you are looking for love, trust yourself and your growth enough to know that the ‘right person’ is out there and you will soon be ready. You might meet the person through a friend who emulates this Queen. 💙 If you are in a relationship, do not be surprised if you find yourself enjoying a surge of admiration and/or pride for your partner; likely due to how they handle a social situation.

🧡 However she appears to you today, Queen of Wands brings positive energy, so remember that life is meant to be lived; embrace, enjoy, and share the energetic wealth. Peace out, Lovelies…

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hello just your resident pansexual panentheistic witch with panic disorder living through a pandemic how can i help you

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I mad agree with this.

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mental health growth

this one isn’t really witch related? i’m sure i could connect it with my practice if i wanted to but the reality is that i didn’t start approaching witchcraft until a few years after this was written.

yesterday, i found a poem i wrote in 2016. context for the content: i was sixteen (2013) and on a school trip about twelve hours from home.

 it hurt me to read it because of how far i’ve come since then, and it was a poem about how much i had grown in the previous three years. i’m really proud of it though and want to share it.

TW/CW: suicide

I was over the edge /

Feeling irrelevant and unnecessary /

Looking over the ledge /

I longed for a world less scary //

Sixteen floors down would break more than my heart /

Passing pain from me to my mother /

I saw no other /

Way to restart //

I believed /

That my best shot /

Was to climb over the railing /

And go sailing /

Through the air /

Down, down, down /

Meeting the harsh embrace of the ground //

I wanted the blood-soaked marble floor to be mine /

I wanted to end the terrifying thoughts in my mind /

I wanted to fly home in a box /

I wanted to end this painful pox /

I wanted to teach them all a lesson //

Or maybe not //

It’s hurting me now to write this /

To put it down on paper /

Acknowledging that the thought of death was once my bliss /

To think I almost missed my chance to watch the sadness taper //

Off, into near extinction /

Not quite cured, but in remission //

Getting closer every day /

To a day when no one asks: Are you okay? /

Fearing for my life as much as I once did /

Can you believe I wanted to die when I was just a kid? //