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From my experience as a Catholic in my younger years, it greatly depends on your religion or spiritual practice. For example, my household did the "give up something for Lent" and "no meat on Fridays". Grandma Betty who was older and didn't do much extra activities only ate one meal a day, and her cheat days was every other Sunday she would have a small piece of Coffee Cake after our whole family had a two hour prayer session of praying the Rosary and praying to all the saints. This was also the time, she would donate money to her favorite causes and charities, and if she could she donate extra. So, in a way, fasting from technology would count.
what are some substitutions for fasting? My current job/lifestyle doesn't allow for me to just go without meals. Are there alternatives when rituals call for it? Could something like a technology fast be equivalent?
I don't have enough knowledge to provide an answer to this.
So beautifully adorable!
-Pocket Goddess Sekhmet-
Sekhmet, Sekhmet, Eye of Ra. Lady of the Red Lands. She both protector, fierce of claw, and a healer strong in heka. A large, complex name that almost has two faces to her own side of the coin. She is a Name that came to me often this year, and has brought her fierceness with her. While this piece may be a small tribute, it is no less of who she is.
She’s for sale on my etsy.
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illusions and distortion in witchcraft
an illusion is defined as something that is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted, or something that distorts your perception.
distortion involves altering the natural or original state, shape, or condition of an object or giving a misleading impression of such.
illusions can affect all of the 5 senses - seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and feeling.
illusion vs glamour vs shield
i feel like the terms can be synonymous depending on your desired outcome but, this is how i break it down:
illusions: creating things that don't exist; what you perceive and what you want others to see
glamours: altering what already exists; how you perceive and how you want others to see things
shields: a combination of both but commonly used for protective workings
when to use an illusion spell
when you want to alter, manipulate, or distort the perception of reality.
invisibility (masking yourself or your energy)
distorting one's appearance or the appearance of other objects
confusion
distraction
disorientation
persuasion
how to cast an illusion spell
however you want, although i'm partial to raising energy in whatever method i choose, directing it into a thing, and then using said thing to activate the spell whenever i want.
correspondences & ideas for illusions
herbs:
anything psychotropic or hallucinogenic in nature - think chamomile, cannabis, datura, wormwood, mugwort, damiana, gingko, nutmeg, salvia, valerian, poppies, coffee, tea, etc.
OR whatever corresponds to your specific intent
crystals:
agate (confusion)
alexandrite (delusions)
amethyst (delusions)
celestite (detachment)
diamond (confusion, disorientation)
kunzite (distraction)
moldavite (delusions)
obsidian (conflict within others)
etc.
not to mention, crystals have refractive properties, too! you can use that idea for distortion. (check out my a-z crystal list and curse correspondences for some more ideas)
cosmic:
moon - emotions, imagination, and the unconscious mind
neptune and pluto - illusions and metamorphosis
dark matter and black holes - invisibility and darkness
elements: if you consider the example of "driving down the road and thinking you see a puddle of water up ahead but then it just disappears when you get close to it," mirages could technically incorporate all of the elements:
earth is the foundation for the mirage, or the road you're driving down
fire provides heat
air is heated by the road
the actual mirage appears as water
and! when water turns to ice, it can create optical illusions like parhelia (sun dogs), sun haloes, and light pillars because of its interaction with sunlight.
plus lots of other cool stuff so use your imagination and good luck!
♡ luna
© 2025 ad-caelestia
Yes! You coined the term advwitch for a reason. So we can have discussions with like minded people. I just want to talk and make friends. I'm in South Central Kansas, I'm not around many witches, pagans, or anything magical. I'm in Trump land.
I miss the good old days of witchblr. Does anybody else remember like we could read whatever we wanted, and we could post about it? And sure, there were people that didn't care of the book or topic. The difference between then and now is that it was a discussion and not a beat down session. And then, people were kind enough to offer other book titles!
Also, we had a clear set of guidelines referring to cultural appropriation, and words or phrases that were frowned upon. Other then that, you want to be a Death Witch, go for it. A Sea Witch, have at it. A Storm Witch, power to ya. The lists goes on. Then, if we were curious about there practice we would ask genuine questions! If the practitioner maybe did something that maybe you didn't like or thought was borderline on the no no list, again you didn't beat them down, it was a discussion.
The ones that couldn't handle having a informal discussion were simply blocked and their comments were deleted. Or in some cases, the post was deleted, which was pretty common, and occasionally remade.
Also, side tangent, we liked the titles of the different witch types, because it was our niche and it was organized. Sure, you don't have to have a title or a certain practice, that's fine. As for me, I like having a title or a type because it keeps me focused on what I want to achieve. Plus, having a title made the witchblr tags so much easier to navigate.
I miss the good old days of witchblr. Does anybody else remember like we could read whatever we wanted, and we could post about it? And sure, there were people that didn't care of the book or topic. The difference between then and now is that it was a discussion and not a beat down session. And then, people were kind enough to offer other book titles!
Also, we had a clear set of guidelines referring to cultural appropriation, and words or phrases that were frowned upon. Other then that, you want to be a Death Witch, go for it. A Sea Witch, have at it. A Storm Witch, power to ya. The lists goes on. Then, if we were curious about there practice we would ask genuine questions! If the practitioner maybe did something that maybe you didn't like or thought was borderline on the no no list, again you didn't beat them down, it was a discussion.
The ones that couldn't handle having a informal discussion were simply blocked and their comments were deleted. Or in some cases, the post was deleted, which was pretty common, and occasionally remade.
Also, side tangent, we liked the titles of the different witch types, because it was our niche and it was organized. Sure, you don't have to have a title or a certain practice, that's fine. As for me, I like having a title or a type because it keeps me focused on what I want to achieve. Plus, having a title made the witchblr tags so much easier to navigate.
Yay! You're my top go for anything cosmic, and have always explained things through a scientific/studious lense versus weird "when the stars align" sort of way.
something in my brain changed today where i realized that i can't keep treating astrolatry as a concept instead of a religion because it literally is a religion, at least in a broad sense depending on how you look at it.
and i don't really vibe with that structure anymore ?
no i'm not giving up on cosmic magic - that's still my thing. it'll just be viewed through a much more secular lens. :)
lyrid meteor shower magic
the lyrid meteor shower will take place from april 16th to april 25th of this year, with its peak predicted to be on april 22nd. this meteor shower is named for the constellation lyra, with its radiant point originating from the constellation’s brightest star, alpha lyrae, also known as vega.
a lyre is a string instrument commonly seen in ancient greece and is associated with the myths of apollo and orpheus; it is said that the music produced by this lyre was so great that even inanimate objects could be charmed by it.
"with his songs, orpheus, the bard of thrace, allured the trees, the savage animals, and even the insensate rocks, to follow him."
in addition, the tale of orpheus details the loss of his wife, eurydice, and his journey to the underworld to retrieve her, only to lose her again forever for not keeping his word to hades (you just had to look back, didn't ya?).
lyres are classically associated with the arts, specifically music (obvs) and poetry; harmony, peace, wisdom, and moderation.
herbs
calendula, chamomile, citronella, eyebright, hemp, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lemon verbena, neroli, orange, rose, rosemary, tangerine, vanilla
crystals
amethyst, angel aura, aquamarine, aventurine, carnelian, citrine, cobalt aura, emerald, fluorite, fire agate, howlite, labradorite, moonstone, opal, rose quartz, sapphire, sunset aura, tangerine aura, topaz
✧ magical ideas ✧
© 2025 ad-caelestia
As somebody with ADHD as well, how do you balance a secular witchcraft practice and deity worship? Also, ty for showing me that I can separate the two!!
Good question! UPG and secular witchy things ahoy.
The way I see it, my witchcraft and my pagan practices are pretty much two separate things. When I'm venerating my deities or making offerings, that is Bree the Pagan doing the thing. While there may be special occasions where magical ritual as part of that, like around Samhain, it's not the focus.
When I'm creating or casting a spell, 99% of the time I'm not asking for divine aid, I don't require it, I don't think about it. I'm relying on my own resources and tools to make things happen. And while there may be some special occasions where I invoke my patrons for aid, usually for protection, that's not the focus.
So I'm a witch who also happens to be a polytheist pagan, rather than a polytheist pagan witch, if that makes sense. When I talk about my witchcraft, I talk about magic and technique and theory and such, but not my deities. When I talk about my paganism, I talk about my deities and veneration and my experiences with them, but not my witchcraft.
Surprisingly, my ADHD doesn't really affect my ability to compartmentalize in this way. I rather feel like it makes it easier to say The Witchcraft Is Over Here and The Paganism Is Over Here. Separating the two also helps eliminate a source of anxiety for me. Relying on the input of others to help me accomplish my goals has, historically speaking, been fraught with disappointment. So if I'm just relying on myself, it's easier to fully invest my energy and determination into the working, without the distraction of worrying whether the additional aid will come through or if I'm doing something "wrong" with regard to the inclusion of a deity or annoying them by asking for help.
So yes, it is perfectly possible to separate the two things. You can be a witch without being a pagan or a pagan without being a witch. Or you can be both without putting chocolate in your peanut butter, as it were.
Hope this helps!
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@windvexer you and I both crochet! This brought me joy but also ideas!
It seems like between 2 pm to 4 pm it's Tumblr discourse session. Then 4 pm to 5 pm, damage control/quarantine the problem. 5 pm to midnight it's informational posts. Morning seems to be obviously good morning posts and aesthetics. Then between 11 to 1 it kinda slows down, maybe with some update for past posts, and maybe some news updates. 1 to 2 is lunch. Then repeat. No shade, I like predictability.
"I know everything about ancient Egyptian theology" okay bet
Been needing to catch up on reading, I'm going to start with the Book of the Dead, seems appropriate to do so. And of course, with all my witch books, I have sticky tabs to mark pages.
Total nerd moment, but I have Minecraft on my phone, and I also have the Egyptian Mythology mod. And with most mods they have character skins. So obviously, I am currently using the Ra character.
I do want to build something like a temple. But of course that means I need to survive long enough to do so.
This is your daily reminder:
Find joy where and how you can because you deserve to be happy.
Do what you can to help how you can, it's also more than ok if you can't.
The demon you summoned is playing with makeup, I don't know where it got all the stuff from.
What is your favorite part of your day?
Oh, hmm, anytime I can spend journaling. Depending how the day is scheduled determines when journaling time is, but as long as I have some time to do work on my writing journal or my bullet journal that's my favorite part of my day. That and cooking. Those are tied with being my favorite.
bring back tumblr ask culture let me. bother you with questions and statements
I love protective magic that looks scary.
Like yes, yes, keep the harmful spirits and negative energy away... but I also want my wards to work on a fully mundane level by simply creeping out anyone who might have thought to do me harm.
I have a message I wish to share with the world today
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
That is all. Thank you
I found my beginner/baby witch blog @kansas-divination-witch. It was one of those instances where I couldn't delete my blog for one reason or another. I was full of zeal and very much unorganized. I was young and adorable.
First day at Bealls!!!
Quick update! Got all the initial training videos done, and completed the money forms. They asked me to come back at 2 to shadow another woman. I said sure no problem, grabbed some lunch and decompressed a little. It's a relief. Not only financially but also it elevates the all anxiety I was dealing with. This whole situation really triggered my GAD pretty bad, but now I can breathe again.
Bee Magick - Save the Bees
This post is dedicated to the bees, make sure you do your part to save the bees!
Facts to increase your love for bees:
They have personalities.
They can recognize human faces.
Their honey contains all the substances needed to sustain life.
Eating Honey can make you smarter.
Honeybees can only sting once.
They beat their wings up to 200 times per second.
Honeybees are the only insects that produce food for humans.
Bees don’t sleep.
All worker bees are female.
Ways to attract bees:
Plant flowers that attract bees.
Build a bee houses.
Place bee waterers and bee baths around your garden.
Do not use pesticides or herbicides of any kind.
Plants that attract bees:
Bee balm
Lavender
Crocus
Snow Drop
Wildflowers/Any native species
Catmint
Borage
Anise hyssop
Heliotrope
Sunflower
Oregano
Yarrow
Coneflower
Black eyed susan
Asters
Goldenrod
Foxglove
Marigold
Pansies
Sweet peas
Nasturtiums
Bee folklore:
It is unlucky to kill bees.
Believed to have the knowledge of the future and all secrets.
If a bee lands on your hand, it suggests money is on it’s way.
If a bee lands on someones head, they will become successful in life.
If a bee flies into a home, it means either good luck or a stranger is on their way. If you kill the bee it means the stranger will be bringing bad news.
Seeing a single bee will bring luck.
Bees buzzing around a child’s head foretells a happy, successful life.
Bee mythology:
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs used the bee as their royalty symbol. They believed honey bees were born from the tears of the sun God, Ra. To the Egyptians, bees represented resurrection and protected against evil spirits.
Druids believed that bees represented the sun, the Goddess, celebration, and community.
The Greeks thought that a babies whose lips where touched by a bee would become a great poet or a great speaker. In ancient Greece it was also thought that they symbolized industry, hard work, messengers of the dead, and obedience. Honey was often used as an offering to their Gods. They also believed bees were the surviving souls of the priestesses who served the Goddess Aphrodite.
They have been seen as a symbol of sacredness and could be associated with the Great Mother or Divine feminine. The Mother can be symbolized as the queen bee.
In Celtic mythology honey bees had great wisdom and thought to be messengers between worlds. Honey was sacred and used in rituals.
In some cultures they can be associated with purity, health, and wealth. Some also believed bees were a symbol of the human soul.
The druids believed that bees symbolized the sun, the goddess, celebration, and community.
Deities associated with bees and honey:
Aphrodite
Ra
Vishnu
Pan
Vishnu
Cybele
Mellona
Melissa (Melisae)
Neith
Apollo
Artemis
Freya
Thor
Demeter
Bees in Magick:
Bees are closely associated with the fae and their presence in gardens which indicates blessings of fae. Encourage the bees, by putting up bee houses, hives, planting bee-friendly plants and waterers and not using pesticides. Thus, encouraging the blessings from the fae, while harming bees can anger them and cause them to seek revenge.
The symbol of a bee can be used to seal a spell with sweetness for one who appreciates good will and a sting for one who takes it for granted or doesn’t keep his end of the bargain.
Honey stirred into your tea can ‘sweeten’ your day.
Honey is used often in magick to sweeten a situation.
Anointing your lips with honey will make your words sound sweeter.
Bees in your dreams:
May be a good omen.
Bees in your dreams may be telling you to take a look at your social networks. They may be pointing toward a desire for more harmonious and functional relationships, or celebrating the ones you already have.
A visit from a bee in a dream may also be notifying you that a friend or family member needs to speak with you. You will know as this person will also pop into your mind somehow. It means call them or perhaps, that you will hear from them soon.
Dreaming of a beehive usually relates to the home and family or your business and coworkers. A happy, buzzing hive means a happy, buzzing home. It may foretell incoming abundance, and fruitful times ahead. If the bees are swarming around the hive, rather than working in it, proceed with caution. There is a lack of harmony that is interfering with productivity.
A swarm of bees may indicate that you feel that a group of people upon whose cooperation you rely is becoming chaotic and out of control. Perhaps the need to balance your own interactions with your different business and social groups for your own sanity.
Beehives bring to mind abundance and prosperity: bees seem to work hard and are rewarded by flowing stores of honey. An empty beehive, then, represents the opposite: lost opportunity and financial misfortune.
A beehive can also represent a home. The fullness or emptiness of the beehive may indicate unconscious feelings about family life, marriage, children, or the house itself. Honey may represent your property or belongings.
A beehive on fire or burned bees are often interpreted depending on your emotional and physical condition. Burned bees may mean you are overcoming fear and want to take control of life and anger, are you’re progressing through life with more confidence without any fear of obstacles. Burned beehives can also mean you have lost something precious, like money, a relationship, or some valuable information that you’ve forgotten or ignored.
If a bee or a swarm of bees is chasing you in dream, it may mean there is some unsettled business or a memory that haunts you. Make sure you let it go from your mind or deal with it in order to avoid these bees.
If you dream about getting a bee sting then something may be bothering you, or you have a persistent annoyance in your life. Concerns about your relationship, career, finance, or some unknown issue is bugging your subconscious mind. Find out what it is and sort it out.
Magickal uses for Honey:
Can be used in binding spells to symbolically stick things together.
Used for offerings to fae and deities.
Can sweeten a person or a situation.
Honey is sacred to Aphrodite.
Can be used in spells corresponding to purification, health, love, happiness, spirituality, wisdom, good fortune, fertility,
Use certain types of honey that corresponded with your spell.
Bathe in warm water and honey to attract love.
A dish filled with honey can attract angels and beneficial spirits.
Do your part to save the bees they are an important part of our life and in our magick practices.
May the moon light your path!
==Moonlight Academy==
Sources: witchipedia.com, kitchenwitchuk.blogspot.ca, exemplore.com
🍋🌞Solar Juice Witchcraft🌞🍋
🍋Lemon juice (lemonade)- cleansing, love, purifying, happiness, positivity, energy, calming, health, optimism, friendship, spirit and faery work
Crystal pairing: citrine
🍍*Pineapple juice- prosperity, luck, summer, protection, energy, wealth
Crystal pairing: garnet or goldstone
🍊Orange juice- happiness, health, protection, positivity, courage, creativity, beauty, self-love, prosperity, joy, energy, bravery
Crystal pairing: carnelian or orange agate/quartz
🍐*Mango juice- love, protection, harmony, strength, calming, self love, healing, anti-anxiety, soothing
Crystal pairing: pyrite or amber
🍑*Peach juice- life, birth, fertility, love, wishes, longevity, divination, healing, protection, springtime, happiness
Crystal pairing: honey calcite
🍊Grapefruit juice- health, protection, bravery, creativity, beauty, confidence, happiness, positive energy, attraction, friendship, manifestation
Crystal pairing: sunstone
🍈Lime juice- protection, earth, grounding, healing, strength, cleansing, cursing, banishing, luck, wealth, prosperity
Crystal pairing: tigers eye or pyrite
**these aren’t actually citrus but are solar fruits ☀️
Good news, interview went well she was wanting to get me hired on. Bad news, the on boarding process did not like me, and we tried everything. She sent an email to HR to help us so I feel better..ish. I'm going to be a broody vampire, enjoy this cool misty weather, and crochet
