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Breaking Astrology Down

Your Sun is about yourself. Your Moon is your heart. Your Rising is how you look. Your Mercury is the way you think. Your Venus is how you love. Your Mars is how you deal with life. Your Jupiter is your luck. Your Saturn is how you discipline yourself and your responsibilities. Your Uranus is how unique you are. Your Neptune is your imagination. Your Pluto is your transformation. Your Chiron is how you heal. Your Ceres is how you take care of yourself. Your Pallas is your relationships. Your Juno is beauty and Influences. Your Vesta is your potential and your organization. Your North Node is how you develop in your current life. Your South Node is how you developed in your past life. Your Midheaven is your career, how others view you. Your Lilith is your hidden emotions.

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Must read for Sisters with Autoimmune diseases & Chronic pain

Your politeness is making you sick.

Hear me out.

Many of us are spending the majority of our holidays stuffing ourself into a little box that shouldn't exist.

We're stuffing down our feelings.

We're stuffing down our beliefs.

We're stuffing down our true selves all for fear of being ostracized or disturbing the peace.

We've been taught that is the polite thing to do.

Hold it all in.

Box it all up.

Shove it all down.

And guess what? Our body is bursting at the seams to release our true identity. It's showing up as autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, sore throats, and a variety of other unexplainable illnesses.

Your body needs you to be real.

It needs you to tune in and to do and say and feel all those things you've been running from.

You are different.

Embrace it.

#spoonie #autoimmine disease #Autoimmune #Chronic pain #chronically ill #chronicallyfabulous #chronicallyawesome #chronicallydivine #chronicallysick #witchery #wisewords #wisequotes #Polite

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The Most Important Question to Keep You from Overextending Yourself this Holiday Season

Hey intuitive empathic loving wild woman,

In all of the holiday hustle and bustle, remember to take care of yourself too.

As nurturers, it is easy for us to give all of our energy, money, and time to show other people how much we care about them. This leads to us giving too much, holding unrealistic expectations of the people we are giving to, and feeling drained or full of resentment. You know exactly what I mean, don't you?

One of the tools I use to prevent myself from overextending is to ask "would I want this of my daughter?" Would I want her buying these gifts? Giving to these people? Sharing this much of her energy?

I find this question helps me hone in on what I NEED to be doing for myself so I can make grounded choices.

Give it a try and see if it helps you too.

📸 From @pastellog

#holidays #holiday #christmas #life hacks #Empath #intuitive #intuition #Grounded #Parenting #Natural parenting #witchery #Crystal baby #kawaii witch #witchy woman

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We must speak about the things that fill us with passion and inspiration. We must pursue those dreams! Every time we do, we inspire someone else to go after their desires. Y'all, this world could use a lot more people fearlessly creating a life they love! When I first began openly reading Tarot, I was scared. My hands shook as I uploaded an image of my face on this Instagram Profile. My husband assured me it wasn't that big of a deal, I wouldn't be burned at the stake. My family would understand. You see, I come from a lineage of polar opposites. One side of my family is extremely conservative and religious. The other is a group of science loving progressive liberals who are mainly atheist or agnostic. I feared I would be persecuted by both sides...but I did it anyway. Wouldn't you know it, all of my family, in-laws included, are accepting of the life I've created. This Thanksgiving I was able to discuss Moon phases, crystals, tinctures, herbalism, Astrology, Tarot and more. I showed up by being honest about what I was passionate about and I have been greatly rewarded with fulfilling conversation and acceptance. Let go of the fear. Speak about what fills you up! (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkhORFHrIj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kyjwpiy6tsj5

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My final piece of advice for the Gemini Full Moon tomorrow is to embrace the crazy! This Moon is known as the Reflection Moon. It gives you the opportunity to reconsider how you reflect, react, and communicate. Go with it! Remember, you can change and grow. You do not have to be triggered. You can be strong and firmly grounded. You can reflect Old Uncle Jim Bo's energy instead of absorbing it. Heck, if you wanted to, you could take advantage of the extra self-awareness this moon by asking him clarifying questions related to his point of view. Maybe facilitating reflection will be good for both of you. If there are aspects of your life that you've been wanting to release, tomorrow is a good day to do it. Reflect. Release. Grow. You can do this! Prepare your friends and family for tomorrow's Full Moon by tagging them in the comments. I've got 4 other tips to help you stay grounded this Thanksgiving that you can view in my Free Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/newmoontribe 📸 By @elizabeth.ellen.photography (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdCSFwHcot/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f0yabe1awjix

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Do you have a goal or intention that you aren't sure how to bring to fruition? You know what you want, you just have no clue how to get there. Write down your intention and then create a little ritual using the element of Air. Air refreshes and revives. Air helps us clear a path. Air changes our perspective. Air is a good element to work with if you want to change how you spend your time or if you want to move your physical location. I've shared how the other elements can help us supercharge our intentions inside of the Harvest and Moon Sisterhood. We'll be learning all kinds of things related to personal magic and divination this month. Now is the perfect time to join us www.harvestandmoon.com/Sisterhood. (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5xAz6H0Bl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wn909ytauo60

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I’m sad, october is almost over

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tea elements

green tea - water

rose rooibos - fire

lavender grey tea - earth

chamomile calendula - air

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Bedridden witch: Elements edition

Little ways to connect to the elements while you’re bedridden or stuck inside.

Earth:

Keep jars of dirt from special places.

Grow cacti or succulents.

Make a mini sand garden.

Hang macrame with crystals or stones.

Keep a bouquet of flowers.

Hang herbs from your walls/ceiling.

Get a little plant starter kit, keep seedlings by your window.

Keep some books on plants and geology around.

Watch nature documentaries.

Keep pebbles and crystals under your pillow.

Make a miniature garden/landscape using fake or real plants!

Reach down and feel the energy of the earth below you. Sometimes this is easier on the floor.

Burn candles that smell like the earth/forest/your favorite place.

Drink herbal tea.

Water:

Get a mini waterfall or fountain.

Keep plants that grow in water.

Get a water essential oil diffuser.

Make a spray from infused water.

Open windows when it rains.

Set up a bird fountain outside.

Fully savor your next glass of water.

Keep blues and sea green colors around.

Watch videos or documentaries on aquatic/marine life.

Watch the raindrops or condensation on your window.

Keep a bowl of water around. 

Listen to water/rain ambiance.

Burn candles that smell like the ocean or the rain.

Use a washcloth to wipe down your face/body.

Keep jars of water from your favorite places.

Air:

Open your window.

Use room spray/mist.

Burn candles that smell like the wind.

Hang wind chimes.

Listen to air/wind ambiance.

Get a small fan for some air flow.

Burn incense and watch the smoke move through the air.

Use your breath.

Hang feathers in your room.

Hang scarves and cloths around your room, watch the breeze sway them around.

Get some air plants.

Use an app that lets you see the sky/night sky.

Watch the clouds from your window.

Meditate, allow your senses to explore the air around you.

Fire:

Burn candles/incense.

Hang red or orange curtains.

Get a Himalayan salt lamp.

Use a wax melter.

Get an electric candle.

Use a heating pad or electric blanket.

Listen to fire ambiance. 

Use the heat of your body.

Watch gifs/videos of fire.

Keep a lighter nearby when you need a little flame. 

Place a little tealight in a fireproof vessel near your bed.

Feel the warmth and strength of the sun.

Build up energy with your hands, imagine it’s fire.

Drink tea with warming spices (cinnamon, cloves, etc.)

Other bedridden witch posts:

Nature edition

General edition

Divination edition

Worship edition

Stale energy edition

Thanks to @healing-water-witch for giving me the idea and contributing!

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Grounding With Other Elements

Water:

Sit in a body of water, a natural one or a bath. Feel where the water touches your skin. Find the line at the surface, where it touches you. Go around your whole body. Feel weightless.

Drink a glass of water, slowly and steadily. Feel it travel down your throat and into the rest of your body. Finish the glass.

Listen to the rain, the waves, the babbling brook. Feel the sound. Let it vibrate through you until your vibrations match.

Air:

Feel the wind on your face. Let the spread-out pieces of you be picked up by the wind, and pushed back to you. Let the wind carry the unnecessary stresses away. 

Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Repeat.

Take a word, sound, or phrase. Repeat it or sing it, find that pitch and speed that feels right.

Fire:

Feel the heat from a fire, let it warm your bones.

You are a candle flame. Sit or stand tall. Let the excess energy burn up and out the top of your head like smoke. Flicker as needed.

Turn off the lights, light a candle. Watch its light flicker on the walls. Melt into the room.

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Bonding With Each Element

Earth

Taking a walk in a park or forest

Planting

Picking flowers (though, not from other people’s gardens, of course)

Grounding, meditating, etc.

-The key is to surround yourself with nature, whether it be sounds of nature, or even getting into kitchen magic, which will involve herbs.

Air

Taking a stroll on a breezy day

Sitting in front of a fan (as an alternative to the above)

Anything creative (Dancing, singing, etc)

Divination (Smoke of an incense, crystal ball, taro/cartomancy, etc)

-The wind element is about expressing and realizing your creativity and talent. By doing this, you are bonding with the element.

Fire

Meditation with a lit candle

Drinking a cup of freshly brewed hot tea or coffee (don’t burn your mouth, now)

Activity that involves breaking a sweat (exercise, etc)

-Fire is about passion and anger, whether releasing that anger so it does not build up inside of you, or invoking a passion you have for something. This intensity will help you bond with the element.

Water

Taking a long shower or bath

Making Sun or Moon Water

Collecting Rain/Snow/Storm/Sea Water

Dream Magick: making peaceful sleep satchets, etc

-Water is about purification, love, and psychic awareness. Cleansing yourself daily, charging water for a specific use, and healing will help you bond with this element.

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🕯️ Reading Candles for Yes-or-No Questions 🕯️

🔥 High, steady flame - Yes.

🔥 Low, steady flame - No.

🔥 Short, weak flame - No.

🔥 Dancing flame - Needs more focus. Re-ground, concentrate, and ask again. 

🔥 Violently flickering flame - Strong no. Take this as a warning (if you are positive the flickering is not caused by any outside force).

🔥 Sputtering and crackling flame - There is more to your answer than a simple yes or no.

🔥 Dual-Flame - Thinking, wait for your answer. 

🔥 Flame leaning to the left - Yes.

🔥 Flame leaning to the right - No. 

🔥 Candle will not light - Now is not the right time to ask.

🔥 Candle will not go out - You are not done yet. There is more to your answer that you need to hear.

🔥 Candle goes out on its own before giving an answer - Now is not the right time to ask.