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greenwitchcrafts · 8 months

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Lavender

Lavandula officinalis

Known as: Elf leaf, nard, nardus & spike

Related plants: A member of the mint family Lamiaceae, there are genus of 47 known species of lavender. It includes well known plants such basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, lavender, and perilla, as well as catnip, salvia, bee balm, wild dagga & oriental motherwort.

Parts used: Flowers

Habitat and cultivation: This flowering plant is native to the the Mediterranean

Plant type: Perennial

Region: Most are hardy from Zones 5 to 9 | Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas) is only hardy in Zones 7 to 9.

Harvest: You can harvest all the budding spikes or flowers on your plant during the growing season but avoid cutting into woody growth. Don't want to take more than 1/3 of the plant at this time & limiting your harvest to flowers and buds should keep you within recommended limits. As first frost approaches, snip off woody, leafy stems & branching. You can safely take up to 2/3 of the plant at this time. Harvesting too early can stimulate more growth which you don't want since the lavender is moving into winter dormancy.

Growing tips: To grow lavender successfully it needs well-drained soil, full sun & may be a good idea to check the PH beforehand because soil too acidic may kill off your plants. It survives well in dry conditions, so you'll only have to water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Plant lavender in spring, once all chances of frost have passed. This beautiful, fragrant herb is a great addition to raised beds, in-ground gardens, and growing in containers spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart.

Medicinal information: Taking lavender products by mouth, including teas and a specific oil supplement or inhaling lavender oil as aromatherapy, seem to reduce symptoms of depression & anxiety. Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal & burns & bug bites. Some studies suggest that consuming lavender as a tea can help digestive issues such as vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, upset stomach, & abdominal swelling. A study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology found that lavender oil could be effective in combating antifungal-resistant infections. Using it as aromatherapy can also reduce colic symptoms & menstrual cramp pain.

Cautions: Lavender essential oil is possibly safe when inhaled as aromatherapy, but applying products that contain lavender oil to the skin is possibly unsafe for young cis males who haven't reached puberty. The oil seems to have hormone-like effects that could disrupt normal hormones & in some cases, this has resulted in breast growth.

Lavender might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking lavender with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.

Lavender might slow down the central nervous system. If used with anesthesia and other medications given during and after surgery, it might slow down the central nervous system too much. Stop using lavender at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Magickal properties

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Deities: Aradia, Elves, Faeries, Hecate & Saturn

Magickal uses:

• Place in sleep pillows to encourage peaceful sleep

• Wear as a perfume to attract a new love

• Rub on paper when writing love spells or notes for added power

• Add with rosemary to a satchet for preserve chastity

• Scatter around your home to invite protection & purifying energies

• Use in a ritual bath to lighten feelings of depression or sadness

• Wear or use in an amulet to discourage cruelty from a spouse

• Drink lavender tea before bed to aid in astral travel or dream magick

• Burn as an incense for meditation or spirit work

• Use in spells to strengthen friendships

• Purify your ritual candles & tools with a drop of oil to release any negative energies contained within them

• Hang above your door protect against evil spirits , for home blessings & to cleanse all who enter

• Rub the oil on to the base of the skull or temples to help cure the nervous exhaustion that sometimes happens after intensive magickal workings

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tiredwitchplant · 8 months

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Everything You Need to Know About Crystals: Amethyst

Amethyst (“The World’s Most Popular Purple Gem”)

Color: Dark Vivid Purple to Pale Lilac

Hardness: 7

Rarity: Easy to Acquire

Type: Quartz

Chakra Association: Third Eye, Crown

Deities: Buddha, Dionysus, Diana, Artemis

Birthstone: February

Astrological Signs: Pisces, Aries and Aquarius

Element: Air

Planet: Jupiter

Origin: USA, Britain, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, East Africa, Siberia, India

Powers: Pride, Sobriety, Peace, Spirit World, Protection, Celibacy, Luck, and Homesickness

Crystals It Works Well With: Ametrine, Citrine, and Moonstone

How It Is Created: Amethyst receives its color beginning at the crystal’s growth. At the first stage, trace amounts of iron are incorporated into the crystal as it starts to grow. After the crystallization starts, gamma rays are emitted by radioactive materials within the host rock and the irradiated iron gives the amethyst its beautiful purple color.

History: One of the earliest references to amethyst is in the Old Testament book of Exodus as it is mentioned that one of the stones in the breastplate of Aaron the High Priest was an amethyst. There is not a clear indication to where the name comes from but it is said that it is derived from the Greek word “amethyst” which means “not drunk”. Despite this, it is associated with the god, Dionysus, because the purple hue of the crystal looks like delicious grape wine. Wine goblets were carved of this stone to prevent drunkenness. There is also a Greek lore involving Dionysus with a young girl named Amethyst. The lore reads:

“Dionysus was angry one day and swore that he would exact his revenge on the next mortal that came by. He created several tigers, informed him of their mission and went his way. As it would happen, a lovely young girl named Amethyst was the next to come by, on her way to pay homage to Artemis and was attacked. Artemis quickly changed the girl into a statue of solid quartz. When Dionysus returned to see what he had wrought, he was overcome with remorse and wept tears of purple wine which flowed over the statue, staining it permanently.”

The color was also in demand throughout history since the color purple is associated with royalty and was worn by royals in Egypt and Europe. In some traditions, Catholic Bishops wear amethyst rings to symbolize their piety and celibacy, and rosaries are still fashioned with this stone.

What It Can Do:

Excellent focal point for meditation and scrying

Used to unlock mysteries and figure out spiritual matters, such as death and rebirth

Helps cleanses, purify and heal the body, spirit, and mind

Balances emotions and prevents nightmares

Useful for spells to help let go of addictions

Uses on the tip of wands for healing and can produce high spiritual energy

Brings a sense of calm and clarity

Helps with decision making

Can open your third eye and connect to the crown chakra

Protects the mind from dark magic

A gateway stone to connecting with the spirit world

Helps with transmitting energies to a specific point

How to Get the Best Out of Amethyst: Wearing it on your person with a bracelet or necklace. Putting amethyst on bare skin invites the stone to release its vibrations directly into the body, amplifying its power.

How to Cleanse and Charge Amethyst:

To cleanse: Leave your Amethyst stone placed under the light of the full Moon for a whole night, that is, about 8 hours

To charge: It can also be recharge via the moon so just leaving it in the moonlight can do double duty.

Crystal Grid:

Protection and Cleansing (Hexagram)

Amethyst

Selenite

Snow Quartz

Hold your crystals in your hands and state your intention for the grid.

Lay the first triangle, placing clearing crystals on each point.

Join up the points and spray the grid with clearing essence.

Lay the light-bringing crystals in an overlocking triangle over the top of the first. Join up the points, starting with the first crystal you laid.

Place your keystone in the center, stating your intention once more.

Sources

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mazeinthemiroh · 2 years

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me when i can’t sleep rn so i’m reading ur fics to pass the time 😭 could you do a skz reaction when their s/o has insomnia? i need that in my head :[ thank you!

stray kids reactions to their s/o having insomnia

genre: fluff, slight crack

word count: 0.9k

warnings: none

pls like and reblog if you enjoyed! feel free to request anything <3

bangchan

we all know that bangchan has his fair share of insomnia too. so you are both going to be suffering together <3 no but for real, he understands the struggle and he's most understanding with it. so he knows, as much as he wants you to sleep so you can be healthy, it's not always that easy. so some nights you will stay up working with him, maybe at the studio. he will be working on his music while you'll be catching up with something to do with your work or studies. alternatively, you'll both be in his bed, cuddling each other and binge-watching some anime, before you eventually pass out in each other's arms.

lee know

"if you can't sleep, hug leebit." you find that this is your boyfriend's solution for everything, these days. leebit apparently has magical healing powers and can grant to wish of sleep to those who crave it. obviously, this is not the case. whether you are hugging your little plushie buddy, or you're cuddling into your actual boyfriend, none of that is of any use to you. you still can't sleep. lee know's only solution is to take advantage of the times you are awake to just talk to you, in a soft, gentle, soothing voice. you think this doesn't work at first, but after talking to him for a while, with you in his arms, suddenly your eyelids get heavier....

changbin

being a healthy, strapping young lad himself, he knows sleep is very important. he also values your health very much, almost as much as his own. after 5 minutes of research he realises that exercise during the day can improve someone's sleep schedule. being the gym bro that he is, he jumps at the opportunity and, one day, he drags you to the gym with him. you had no idea how this would help until you got back home after you had been to the gym and done other things after. when it started to get dark outside, your body relaxed easily into your boyfriend's arms as you drifted slowly to sleep.

hyunjin

well, hyunjin starts obsessing over different types of herbal teas you can drink to make you feel sleepy. he stays up all night with you, researching the benefits of chamomile tea, and if lavender or magnolia tea cures insomnia?? he's also into aromatherapy, so probably buys you an air purifier you love him for that. he also suggests yoga and meditation, even offering to start doing it with you with a cute little smile on your face. he loves jumping at the chance to help you in some way, and he values his precious baby :( he just wants you to be healthy and feel better in yourself, and he knows once you've finally found a way to get some sleep, it will do the world of good.

han

haha, you think you're going to get any sleep when han is your boyfriend? no chance! you both are staying up late at night talking about a lot of nonsense. and i mean this is every night. han's brain is so interesting and fun because he can jump from one subject to another, and his energy seems to give you energy. so he isn't exactly helping your insomnia. or at least, at first. you realise that talking to him for hours makes you feel much more relaxed. you have forgotten about your worries, the stress of the upcoming week, the negative feelings that have been bothering you that day. he makes you feel more content, and this happy feeling soon drifts you off into sleep-land.

felix

felix strives to make your sleeping environment as cosy and comfortable as possible. he buys you plushies (of course he gets you a bbokari first <3), really comfy pillows, a little night-light, etc... he will also recommend his favourite asmr channels, but you tend to stick to the asmr that he has actually done, which does seem to help a lot. this is for all when he's away and not physically with you. when he is with you, he will talk to you in a whispered tone, caressing your back and arms and making you as relaxed as possible.

seungmin

okay, so there are two go-to methods of his if you suffer from insomnia. first one being, he will read to you. sometimes if he has sleepless nights, he will listen to a podcast to drift off to sleep. so he knows that his voice might be able to calm you down and relax you enough to sleep. or, he will sing to you :( imagine his soft, gentle voice singing your favourite comfort songs to lull you to sleep. part of him thinks this isn't going to work until he sees you, curled up to his side, finally sleeping. and it's all thanks to his beautiful talent.

jeongin

one time, when you are laying beside him, struggling to get to sleep, he noticed you tossing and turning. so you decided to tell him about your insomnia. jeongin's initial reaction is to book you into sleep therapy or buy you some melatonin to help you. but he knows both of those things take time. so, for now, what he does do is carefully curate a perfect sleep playlist for you. whether it will help or not, he doesn't know. but he wants to at least try for you. and he is so happy when he sees his plan work.

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comradekatara · 11 months

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I don't understand people that claim Aang is weak or a coward because he didn't kill Ozai. In fact, I think I that him deciding not to commit murder would make him the exact opposite. As someone who does consider themselves weak and cowardly, I would have agreed to kill Ozai had I been pressured to do so.

exactly !!! fucking SAY THAT. aang choosing the values of his people over a world that insists that his people were weak and deserved to die, that their values have no place here, in a world that seemingly necessitates a "kill or be killed" mindset, IS his strength. he faces down his closest friends, his past lives (including an air nomad!), and does eventually agree that he has no choice, that he must kill the firelord, there is no other way to end the war. but then, the lion turtle, who rose out of the depths of the ocean, summoned from an ancient time before the avatar even existed, because it heard aang's call to the spirits for guidance, agrees with him, that there is another way, that aang's people were right to value spirits over dangerous, destructive power. and when he faces down ozai, when he sees the man who wants to exterminate him, a child, for his supposed "weakness," he does not let his own infinite power get the better of him. he controls the full force of the avatar, of his past lives who tell him otherwise. "even with all the power in the world, you're still weak," ozai tells him, but that level of self-control is what makes him strong. the fact that he would rather stay true to himself and represent the people who had no place in ozai's world is what true power looks like. he is the purifying light to ozai's cruel destruction. if he had killed ozai, he might have made ozai a martyr to the fire nation, but instead he simply sheds ozai of his weapon of mass destruction, and proves to him, on the hundred year anniversary of the day the fire nation committed genocide against his people, that his cultural values matter, that he still has a place in this world and the spirits have a place in this world. with all the power at his disposal at the avatar, killing ozai would have been the easy thing to do. but he uses meditation and pacifism to come to his own conclusion. he is strong enough to break the cycle of violence.

#catastrophe908 #asks #aang #ozai #analysis #people who think that ending is bad bc the lion turtle is a deus ex machina #are so dumb #first of all it is the entire point of the show #like the literal TITLE #but also how is the lion turtle a deus ex machina when we have already established that spirits will help the avatar in a time of need #like in the siege of the north #is that also a deus ex machina then???#fucking idiots.#also im sorry to hear that you consider yourself weak and cowardly??????? :((

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southern-god1 · 1 year

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Guided Meditation

As you returned home from work, a package waited for you outside your apartment door. It was addressed to you, but there was no return address listed.

You opened it and were surprised to find an old-fashioned tape recorder and a pair of headphones, a brochure for some guided meditation thing.

Curious, you decided to try it. You found meditation calming, and a guided meditation experience sounded potentially interesting. You slipped on the headphones and pressed play.

“Welcome to Guided Meditation. I will be your guide through this guided meditation experience, Dr. William Greyson.”

The man’s voice was calm and quiet, possessing a refined Southern accent, the quiet dignity of a gentleman. It was soothing to listen to. He continued.

“Close your eyes and attempt to clear your mind. Remove any distracting thoughts. Politics, sports, pre-conceived notions. Take a deep breath in. Count to 5. 1…2…3…4…5. Exhale. Good.”

You took a few deep breaths, counted to five, and exhaled, trying not to think about politics or sports or anything else, to clear your mind, as you did with all meditation. The smooth voice continued.

“Picture a pristine, babbling creek, full of fish, winding its way through the forest. Hear the soft babbling of the water, the sounds of birds around you. You are fishing in the stream. Feel the rod in your big, strong, calloused hands. Feel the cool air against your tough, sun-burnt skin, hardened from years of hard work on the farm. Your hairs stand on end from the cool wind, your skin prickling. Remain in this calming space for a few moments, listening to the water and feeling the cool wind on your skin.”

For a few moments, you could swear you felt a cool breeze rush over you and hear water rushing nearby. Not the sound of waves crashing against the hot beaches of Oahu, but water like in a creek or a stream. Must be the power of suggestion, you thought.

“Now, let us transition to another scene. It is fall, and as the leaves are falling, you are getting busier. Busy hunting and of course, playing football. Feel the adrenaline pumping through your body, the sweat after a hard-won game. Feel the energy coursing through your veins, through your big, strong muscles, solid and strong like white titanium. Feel the heat radiating from your body, the sweat and musk wafting from you. Feel your size 16 cleats crunching through fallen leaves, feel the sweat drying on your body. Smell the smoke of a bonfire, taste the ice-cold beer on your lips before you rumble out a burp.”

This was getting…weirder, you thought. Adrenaline and heat, energy? This was supposed to be meditation, not pumping you up! And what kind of a meditation tape would ever talk about beers and burps and bonfires? Maybe you should stop listening, you think, before a hot warmth swells up inside you. You felt sweaty, but you did have a hard day at work, and it was hot, like always.

“Feel the pride welling up inside you. The pride from winning a game, winning a game against a weak team from up north, showing them Southern power and strength. Utterly dominating them, as you should. Feel your mighty muscles. Your huge boulder biceps, mighty pecs, your hard abs. This is the power within and without. It is your power. You are strong. You are mighty. You are powerful. Feel your white titanium muscles slowly swelling up bigger and bigger, getting stronger as you embrace your heritage.”

You had no idea what was going on at this point, and tried to reach for the headphones, only to feel the warmth inside you abruptly move, to your pecs. Your pecs began to grow and swell, swelling out into mighty slabs of muscle. Your abs became chiseled like thick cobblestones of muscle. You couldn’t bring yourself to open your eyes, and it felt so good. It burned, but it was a good kind of burning, like a purifying flame.

“Feel your arms and legs growing. Your cock becoming worthy of you, rather than the old, inferior you.”

The heat shot out in several directions. Your arms and legs began to burn; you could feel muscles swelling up from nothing, being molded by the heat like clay being fired in a kiln, hardening into strong mounds of muscle, huge biceps, triceps, calves. As the heat spread to your cock, you nearly doubled over with pleasure as you felt your balls balloon in size, your cock growing, becoming a long, thick cock worthy of a man of your size.

“You may feel disoriented as you adjust to your new reality. Feel your skin burn as you become a true Southerner, a Son of Dixie. Cast aside your old identify and be born anew."

You were finally able to open your eyes and felt an intense itching all over your body. You looked down in awe and horror at your new muscles. They were so big and strong, but slowly seeping across your body was a wave of white, almost like oil seeping across your body, climbing like kudzu vines up a trellis. Wherever it passed, your skin itched furiously for a moment before becoming pure white titanium, unblemished and nothing like the darker tone over what was left of your body. You frantically tried rubbing it off, and tried reaching up for the headphones, only for a wave of confusion to wash over you. Why were you trying to take off the headphones? This was helping you become a new, better you, a bigger you, a stronger you.

"The process of acquiring new memories may be confusing, disorienting, traumatic. You are a proudly Southern country boy, you have always been a proudly Southern boy. You are a big, strong, cocky football player. You have always been a football player. Let go, give in, give up, surrender to who you are now."

You shook your head vigorously, looking down at your body. Why had you ever thought you were Asian? Fuck that, you were a country boy through and through. Nah, the only thing Asian about you was the fried rice and egg rolls you ate at that cheap Chinese place on the corner. You and your team members had once eaten literally everything in the restaurant, forcing them to close early. After all, big muscles like yours needed big fuel. You were a big strong country boy, Will Hayes, a player for the Nocturne City Rebels.

"Feel your memories slipping away. Do not be afraid, they are the remnants of your past life being erased so you may start anew, so you may be reborn. You will be a Southern country boy through and through, with no memory of your past life."

You had strange memories. Memories of someone else...someone who you thought was you. An Asian boy, living in Hawaii. Milestones of his life flashed by; a birthday party on the beach, learning to swim in the salty Pacific, his first car, attending a Harry Potter screening with friends. But these brief flickers faded quickly, like embers in a dying fire, struggling to survive. You shook your head, new old memories flooding in. You were born to a small family in rural Virginia, outside Nocturne City. You spent your childhood hunting, fishing, helping dad out on the farm. You had never left the continent, let alone been to Hawaii. You remembered the first time you shot a deer, your father proudly helping you mount it on the wall where it remained to this day. You remembered getting your truck, a big, lifted Ford that had speakers that could shake the ground when you blared Dierks Bentley and Florida Georgia Line. You remembered your first football game, the rush you felt when your team won against the pathetic little team from up north.

"Now, clear your mind of any lingering elements of your old self. Interests, hobbies, all need to be destroyed that you may be born anew as a Son of Dixie."

Despite your country upbringing, you had weird tastes. A fondness for Harry Potter, Magic The Gathering, and musicals. All that needed to be erased. Within seconds, your knowledge of Magic cards and spells was replaced by a hard-won knowledge of how to fish and hunt. Your encyclopedic knowledge of lyrics from the songs of Wicked was replaced with knowing how to change a tire, fix an engine, and fix a leak. Your love of fictional British wizards was replaced with a love of all things football. Your favorite movies were now the Southern Avengers movies; you even had a framed poster for the original Captain Confederate on your bedroom wall.

"Good. Now, there are just one more thing left to do. I assure you; it will come quite naturally to you. Explore your new body, and then jerk off. Purge yourself of your remaining impurities."

You looked down. Your work clothes were incredibly tight, unable to handle your new size, and looking comically undersized on your mighty body. Absolutely nothing remained of your previous appearance, aside from the clothes. You ran a hand through your scruffy facial hair, feeling the short brown hairs tickling your fingers. You felt your bulging biceps, flexing and feeling your immense muscles bulge with every flex. The sleeve of your work shirt tore, unable to handle your new biceps flexing. Your hands ran down, rubbing your huge pecs, massive slabs of beef topping your chest. You ran your hands down your abs, like rock hard bricks of white marble. Your hands found their way down to your immense cock; eight inches soft. You reached down and felt your balls, churning up seed. Normally you'd be fucking or being sucked off by a weak Yankee, or having sex with your boyfriend, Ryan, but you needed release now. You stroked your mighty country boy cock, and felt it harden. You slowly began to stroke it, feeling your cock quickly harden in response to your touch. As you stroked, more memories came to you. You remembered meeting Ryan in high school, the two of you falling in love on the football team; you were a running back, he was a tight end. You remembered your first time dominating a Yankee; making some weak Yankee nerd lick your cleats clean, get you beers, and suck you off. You stroked harder, cock lengthening to a ten-inch monster of country boy meat.

"Purge yourself of what remains."

The voice was accompanied by the intense heat returning, concentrated in your cock and balls, and you groaned, stroking faster. Whatever this was, it felt incredible. You moaned loudly as you came, all traces of your previous existence being blasted out along with your load of thick salty cum. Your underwear and pants were soaked, and so was your chest and work shirt. This didn't last long through. The heat shot up to over your heart, and began to burn, more intensely than it had before. You nearly doubled over in pain and pleasure, as a battle flag tattoo formed over your heart. As you saw it forming, an intense wave of pride came over you. You were proud to be gay, proud to be Southern, proud of being a real man, proud of where you were from, and eager to show off your superiority to puny Yankees. You closed your eyes for a moment, reflecting. When you opened them, you looked down. Your work clothes were gone, replaced by a tank top and a pair of jeans, a pair of boots on your feet, which had grown to a solid size 16. A ball cap rested on your head. Despite the chill of the Virginia winter outside, you felt fine wearing just a wifebeater. You were no longer in Hawaii, you were at home in Virginia, about to go meet up with Ryan for a date; burgers, beers, and dominating a pair of Yankees he had caught. You grinned and took a pic before heading out to your truck.

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#southernization #story

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no-pretence-of-something · 1 year

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Hi guys! I am so sorry for the long post. I have adhd and I know if I saw this I would skim past but if you have migraines or know lots about migraine treatment PLEASE READ I’m getting super desperate now. I’ve had chronic headaches for about 10 years and chronic migraines for about 7. For me this means I get at least 1 headache every single day (that will not respond to normal OtC painkillers except sometimes aspirin) and about 3-10 migraines in a fortnight (recently this has been closer to a migraine every day or every other day).

I’ve been prescribed:

Propranolol (as a preventative)

— something about relaxing blood vessels

Topamax

—theres apparently an idea of treating the migraines as mini seizures

Imigran/Relpax

—taken when I get a migraine (works about 80% of the time if I am also able to lie down in the dark and do nothing for a few hours after taking it. If not drops to working about 50% of the time)

The tests/treatments I’ve done to investigate the cause of the migraine (sometimes done as an aside to another issue):

Brain scan, eye test, hearing test, dentist(TMJ pain), chiro (got an upper back and neck scan), blood test (low iron but no change since taking iron) and other shit that I can’t remember. I’m also booked in for a neurologist but not till September.

I’m a musician (trumpet and composer) and I often have to miss rehearsals and starting to miss shows and I’m doing more musicals/productions and those kind of settings (noise, hours, focus, cramped) tend to trigger migraines and saying that it’s starting to bum me out is a bit of an understatement haha if anyone has any advice I’d love to hear it

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Imma keep listing things I’ve done to try and improve my headaches/migraines with varying results

-drink more water (probs helped)

-drink electrolytes (too soon to tell/I might be placebo-ing myself into thinking it’s working)

-get those ice hat things (sometimes works but also only after I have a migraine)

-air purifier (who knows)

-meditation (helps me sleep?)

-put plants in my room (who knows in terms of air quality but the plants are nice)

-humidifier (sinuses are less dry?)

-sinus wash thing (who knows)

-somnilight migraine glasses and fl-41 glasses (seem to help a bit?)

-blue light glasses (who knows/maybe a placebo)

-weird pressure point things that go on the webbing bit in between my thumb and pointer (nope)

Edit 2:

-track barometric pressure (I’m in western australia and it’s not been the rainy season since I started tracking it so tbd)

-got a sleep mouthguard for TMJ pain (helped with jaw pain, less waking up with a headache)

-therapy (not specific to migraines but apparently counts as treatment?)

-dark chocolate (like I’m talkin 70%cocoa - or more honestly helps a lil if it’s a moderate headache - might be a placebo)

#personal #migraine #migraines #chronic pain #headaches #chronic migraine #pain management #musician problems #chronic headaches #tmj pain #therapy #spoonie #music student #music student problems #musician #musician tips

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hexora · 6 months

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Aquatic Sigil Stones

🌊 The Significance of Aquatic Sigil Stones:

Imbued with the essence of water, these stones are adorned with carefully crafted sigils, representing the fluid and transformative qualities of this elemental force. The Aquatic Sigil Stones harness the intrinsic power of water to enhance your magical workings, offering a profound connection to the depths of emotions, heightened intuition, and the uncharted territories of the subconscious mind.

💎 Crafting Your Aquatic Sigil Stones:

Materials:

Stones: Select smooth, preferably river or ocean-tumbled stones for their receptive energy.

Water-Themed Sigils: Design or acquire sigils resonating with water's essence—fluidity, intuition, and emotional depth.

Ink or Paint: Choose a water-resistant medium for sigil application.

Cleansing Tools: Utilize cleansing herbs, saltwater, or moonlight for purifying the stones.

Procedure:

Stone Selection:

Gather stones of appropriate size, ensuring they evoke a sense of connection with the water element.

Sigil Design:

Delicately draw or paint water-themed sigils onto the stones, infusing each symbol with your intent and purpose.

Charging and Cleansing:

Purify the stones by placing them in a bowl of saltwater or exposing them to the light of the moon. This cleanses residual energies and prepares the stones for attunement.

Infusion of Intent:

As you charge the stones, focus on imbuing them with your specific magical intent, whether it be enhancing emotional clarity, deepening intuition, or exploring the mysteries of the subconscious.

Drying and Final Blessing:

Allow the stones to air-dry or pat them gently with a clean cloth. Conclude the process with a final blessing, expressing gratitude for the newfound synergy between the stones and your magical intentions.

🌟 Incorporating Aquatic Sigil Stones into Your Practice:

Meditative Focus:

Utilize the stones as focal points during meditation to enhance emotional awareness and intuitive insights.

Ritualistic Spellwork:

Integrate the Aquatic Sigil Stones into spellwork or rituals that involve the exploration of emotions, harnessing intuition, or delving into the subconscious realms.

Altar Decor:

Adorn your magical space with these stones, infusing the atmosphere with the harmonizing energies of water.

Elemental Alignments:

Combine the stones with other elemental representations to create a holistic and balanced ritual space.

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coven-of-genesis · 1 year

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Common types of incense, their smells, and their traditional uses:

Myrrh: A resinous and earthy fragrance that is commonly used in spiritual and religious ceremonies to purify the air and enhance meditation. It is also believed to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Eucalyptus: A fresh and invigorating scent that is often used to promote respiratory health and clear the sinuses. It is also believed to have insect-repellent properties.

Citrus: A bright and uplifting fragrance that is commonly used to enhance mood and reduce stress. Lemon, orange, and grapefruit are popular citrus scents in incense.

Sage: A herbaceous and earthy fragrance that is commonly used to purify the air and promote relaxation. It is also believed to have antimicrobial properties.

Musk: A musky and animalistic fragrance that is often used to promote sensuality and passion. It is also believed to have grounding and centering properties.

Cinnamon: A warm and spicy fragrance that is commonly used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. It is also believed to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Vanilla: A sweet and comforting fragrance that is often used to enhance mood and reduce stress. It is also believed to have aphrodisiac properties.

Juniper: A fresh and woody fragrance that is commonly used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. It is also believed to have purifying properties and is often used in cleansing rituals.

Click here to view part 1 of common types of incense & their uses

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ravensoddshoppe · 11 months

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Friday Faves: Lavender

In today's Friday Faves, we're diving into the enchanting world of lavender and exploring its magical correspondences and significance in various traditions. ✨ Let's expand our knowledge and deepen our practice with this versatile and delightful herb. 🧙‍♀️🌿

🌟 Planetary and Elemental Associations: Lavender is associated with the celestial energy of Mercury, enhancing communication, intellect, and clarity of thought. Its elemental correspondence lies in the realm of Air, bringing balance, harmony, and soothing energies.

✨ Zodiac Connections: Lavender's celestial ties connect it with the zodiac signs of Gemini and Virgo. It resonates with Gemini's intellectual curiosity and Virgo's focus on healing and purification.

🔮 Magical Traditions: Lavender holds a cherished place in many magical practices. It is known for its calming properties, making it ideal for relaxation, sleep, and meditation. Its aromatic essence is believed to promote peace, harmony, and tranquility, making it a staple in rituals and spells aimed at stress relief, protection, and love.

💜 Spiritual Cleansing and Purification: Lavender has been used for centuries in rituals and baths to cleanse and purify the energy of spaces and individuals. Its gentle yet potent energy helps release negativity and promote spiritual well-being.

🌿 Herbal Healing: Lavender's healing properties extend beyond the metaphysical. It has been used in herbal medicine to alleviate headaches, calm anxiety, and support restful sleep. Incorporating lavender into your wellness routine can provide a sense of balance and serenity.

📚 Further Exploration: Expand your lavender knowledge by delving into ancient herbal lore, exploring different lavender varieties, or experimenting with lavender-infused products like oils, candles, or bath salts. Embrace the versatility of this beloved herb and incorporate it into your magical practice in creative ways.

💜 How do you use lavender in your witchcraft? Share your favorite lavender-inspired rituals, spells, or experiences in the comments below! Let's inspire and support each other on this fragrant journey. 🌸✨

#lavender #lavender magic #witchcraft #magical herbs #herbalism #green witchcraft #kitchen witch #witchy wisdom #spiritual cleansing #healing herbs #friday faves

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madamlaydebug · 7 months

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Benefits of #Meditation☄Reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress☄Enhances energy, strength and vigour.☄Helps with weight loss☄Reduction of free radicals, less tissue damage☄Higher skin resistance☄Drop in cholesterol levels, lowers risk of cardiovascular disease.☄Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing.☄Decreases the aging process.☄Higher levels of DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone)☄prevented, slowed or controlled pain of chronic diseases☄Makes you sweat less☄Cure headaches & migraines☄Greater Orderliness of Brain Functioning☄Reduced Need for Medical Care☄Less energy wasted☄More inclined to sports, activities☄Significant relief from asthma☄improved performance in athletic eventsNormalizes to your ideal weight☄harmonizes our endocrine system☄relaxes our nervous system☄produce lasting beneficial changes in brain electrical activity☄Cure infertility (the stresses of infertility can interfere with the release of hormones that regulate ovulation).☄Builds self-confidence.

☄Increases serotonin level, influences mood and behaviour.☄Resolve phobias & fears☄Helps control own thoughts☄Helps with focus & concentration☄Increase creativity

☄Increased brain wave coherence.☄Improved learning ability and memory.☄Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.☄Increased emotional stability.☄improved relationships☄Mind ages at slower rate☄Easier to remove bad habits☄Develops intuition☄Increased Productivity☄Improved relations at home & at work☄Able to see the larger picture in a given situation☄Helps ignore petty issues☄Increased ability to solve complex problems

☄Purifies your character☄Develop will power☄greater communication between the two brain hemispheres☄react more quickly and more effectively to a stressful event.☄increases one’s perceptual ability and motor performance☄higher intelligence growth rate

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sappy-witch · 11 months

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🌙 Creating Your Sacred Altar 🌙

Hello darlings 🥰

Are you ready to create your own sacred space? Let's dive into the enchanting world of altar creation. Here are some steps to guide you in setting up a personalized and meaningful altar:

1️⃣ Choose the Perfect Location: Find a quiet and peaceful spot in your home where you can dedicate space for your altar. It could be a table, shelf, or even a small corner that feels special to you.

2️⃣ Select Your Altar Tools: Gather items that hold significance and resonate with your spiritual practice. These can include candles, crystals, statues or symbols representing deities, feathers, shells, incense, or any other objects that hold personal meaning.

3️⃣ Cleanse and Bless Your Space: Before setting up your altar, cleanse the area with sacred smoke, such as sage or palo santo, to purify the energy. You can also use a bell or chime to create a clear and sacred atmosphere.

4️⃣ Choose a Focal Point: Select a centerpiece for your altar that represents your spiritual connection. This could be a statue of a deity, a sacred symbol, or an item that holds deep meaning for you.

5️⃣ Arrange Your Altar Elements: Start placing your chosen items on the altar, arranging them intuitively. Consider the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) and their representations as you position your objects. Experiment with different layouts until it feels harmonious to you.

6️⃣ Infuse with Intentions: As you place each item on the altar, set your intentions and bless them with your energy. Visualize the purpose of your altar, whether it's for meditation, manifestation, or connection to a specific deity or element.

7️⃣ Decorate with Personal Touches: Add personal touches like photographs, written intentions, dried flowers, or anything else that enhances the energy and represents your spiritual path. Make it uniquely yours!

8️⃣ Maintain and Recharge: Regularly clean and clear your altar to keep the energy fresh. Recharge your crystals and refresh any offerings or elements that may need replenishing.

Regardless of my personal recommendations and guidance, your altar is a reflection of your spiritual journey and personal connection. There's no right or wrong way to create it; trust your intuition and let your inner magic guide you. ✨

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santmat · 4 months

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Baba Ji [Baba Somanath] Discovers the Sant Mat Lineage Including the Poet-Saints

"Through the Satsangs of Hazur [Hazur Baba Sawan Singh], Baba Ji was now exposed to an expanded range of bhakti poets of the Sant Mat tradition. The lyrical poetry of several of them was already known to him -- Kabir, Mira Bai and Namdev -- but many were new, such as Guru Nanak and his Successors, Dadu Dayal, Swami Ji Maharaj of Agra, Paltu Sahib, Sehjo Bai, Ravidas and others. Having the poetic temperament himself, he was enchanted with the manner in which they presented the Teachings of the Saints in the form of their banis [hymns]." (new book: The Life of Baba Somanath, Saint and Sage of South India)

My Comments: Right up to the living present, the Masters of traditional Sant Mat have always recommended everyone read the bhakti mystic poetry of the Sants, and even sing their bhajans (hymns). It makes for nice devotional readings for one's daily satsang at home to read a poem or two from one of the Masters, and also helps with meditation practice. On the positive influence of satsang upon our meditations, Shahi Swami once said: "It requires air in the form of satsang to ignite the fire of meditation."

Baba Somanath also has composed many beautiful mystic poems and hymns:

"Ferrying me across the physical, astral and causal realms, Lead me into the region of Parbrahm. In the spiritual pool of Mansarovar, in the region of the Void, Let me bathe in those purifying waters, so that I may become immaculate and whole.

"Giving me the support of the Dhun, the True Shabd, Transport my soul into the Great Void. Drawing me upwards on the stream of Sohang Shabd; reveal the vision of the True Realm, Sat Lok, Where divine strains of the veena fill the air."

#poetry #india #bhakti #spirituality #meditation #saints #mystics #sants #sant mat #radhasoami #satsang

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shamandrummer · 6 months

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Calling the Spirits

The opening of sacred space for ceremony or spiritual work is essentially an invocation, calling in the spiritual energies of the seven directions: East, South, West, North, Above, Below, and Within. Calling the spirits is an ancient shamanic rite that is practiced cross-culturally to access and honor the powers of creation. Inviting their presence, participation, and assistance not only aligns us with their power, but also is a way of giving energy that helps revitalize these primal forces.

Calling in the directions is a spiritual activity in and of itself. The orientation embeds you in the living web of life, yielding greater awareness and perspective. It imparts a comprehensive recollection of the basic experience of being fully human. The ritual grounds you completely into the present moment to begin your day or to begin a specific shamanic practice.

The specific words of your invocation to the spirits do not matter. What matters is that your prayer comes from the heart. You must show the spirit world you have passion and heart. The energy that comes in from the source is directed through our hearts. Your heart must be clear and open in order to receive spirit. You must open the heart, empty the mind, and go deep within.

Make sure you have everything you need before starting. Gather together your ritual items and set up an altar. Although an altar is not essential, it provides us with a focus to pray, meditate, and listen. An altar is any structure upon which we place offerings and sacred objects that have spiritual or cosmological significance. It represents your world center. I use a Navajo rug for my altar. I lay the rug in the center of my sacred space and place a stone, a vessel of water, a lit candle, and a feather upon it to represent the four elements: earth, water, fire, and air. You can also place photos of loved ones on your altar so that they are included in your prayers.

To perform this ritual, relax, purify (smudge), and center yourself as you would for other spiritual work. When you are ready, begin your invocation. There are no rules or restrictions governing this process. On most occasions, a sacred circle is cast in a sun wise direction, whether in the northern or southern hemispheres. Some people like to start in the direction of the current season: Spring = East, Summer = South, Fall = West, and Winter = North; however, I usually begin by calling the spirits of the East.

In a group ritual, I like to have the participants stand in a circle or medicine wheel and face each direction in unison. Use your right hand, or hold a feather in your right hand, to fan smudge offerings to the East. You can also offer a pinch of tobacco or corn meal to each direction. An offering is usually made with the right hand. If you have a rattle, shake it four times to open a portal in the East to the spirit world. Using words, chanting, or song, invite the benevolent spirit powers associated with that direction to participate and assist in the ceremony. Welcome the spirits with an open heart and mind. Some people will whistle or make animal sounds to call in spirit helpers. Trust your instincts and intuition in this process.

Pause after calling the spirit helpers of the East and listen for any guidance or wisdom that direction has to share. The spirits will always respond when you call them. Sound does not just travel out into oblivion. There is a call and then a response. Pay attention to any guidance that comes to you. Communication may enter your awareness as a flash of color in your mind's eye, a visual symbol, a tingling of the spine or an inaudible sound heard deep within your soul. It may be visual, auditory, intuitive, or some combination of these. Sometimes it is just a knowing that your helping spirits and guides are now around you. You may feel energy flowing into your hands, feet, or arms or showering down through your crown. When I channel spirit energy, I often feel chills and goosebumps.

Next, pivot around clockwise and repeat the same procedure to summon the spirits of the South, the West, and the North. After that, summon Father Sky above and Mother Earth below. When invoking Father Sky, reach to the heavens; when invoking Mother Earth, reach down and touch the ground where you stand.

Finally, face the center of the circle (if you are in a group or in a medicine wheel) and bring your hands to your heart to invite the spirit of Within. Call upon the spirit of divine unity that flows from within the center of your being where the six directions meet. Welcome the gifts of balance, oneness, and connection with all things, for all things are one and all things are related.

When you have finished your spiritual work, sacred space must be closed. Follow the same procedure as for the opening, but in reverse order. Begin by thanking the spiritual energies of Within, Mother Earth and Father Sky, and then the North, West, South and East in a counterclockwise movement. Shake your rattle to say farewell to the spirits. As you rattle, give thanks to all your relations for the needs met. The phrase "all my relations" is used at the end of a prayer in many shamanic traditions, for all living things share in the relationships of life on Earth. Express your gratitude to the archetypal elements and helping spirits for being with you and send them off, releasing their energies to the seven directions.

#shamanism #shamanic practice #shamans #ritual #ceremony

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