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lavenderlundi · 14 days
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At The Baths, John Gleich (1879-1927)
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lavenderlundi · 14 days
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Listen. Abandoning the idea of what a proper pagan is was the most rewarding experience. Your intuition is stronger than you think.
This isn't a science. You don't have to treat it like one. Go with your heart, go with your intuition. It will help you grow more than you've ever dreamed of.
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lavenderlundi · 16 days
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@cardicoven ‘s Plant Spirit Devotional 15 Day Challenge:
DAY 3: CULTIVATION, FORAGING, & PREPARATION
🍋Cultivation of Meyer lemon trees:
Best planted in early spring, Meyer lemon trees need special fertilizer/soil made for citrus trees. This is acidic soil, with ph from 5.5 to 6.5, and they need to be watered regularly with good drainage. Meyer lemon trees need eight hours of direct sunlight, and thrive in zones 9-11. They start bearing fruit at four years old.
🍋Foraging of Meyer Lemon Trees:
Don’t harvest Meyer lemons from their tree until they are DARK mustard yellow. They naturally turn darker yellow than other lemon varieties, and they are naturally sweeter while still maintaining a decent sour component. Harvest between December and April, depending on your zone, and depending on when the tree was planted.
🍋Preparation for Meyer lemons:
Preparing Meyer lemons for use is very easy and simple! Just rinse the lemon thoroughly, and slice! If you want to save the juice, juice it and freeze the juice so you can use for longer times! They make great additions to ice water to sip on, or jasmine green tea!
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lavenderlundi · 16 days
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lavenderlundi · 22 days
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RIP. Aaron Bushnell I hope I can help spread your message like wildfire
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lavenderlundi · 22 days
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Book Recommendations:
I have a book list of witchcraft books I do own (which is now updated too!), but I also have a ton of books from the library I have reviewed as well! There are many I have posted, but not all of them are actually books I would recommend to others, so let me compile the books I don’t own which I would actually like to get the word out about here: 
Books I genuinely like:
Grovedaughter Witchery, which I liked so much that I bought it and then gave away and then bought again
Crystal Ball Reading for beginners by Alexandra Chauran
Glamour Magic by Deborah Castellano
Her Hidden Children, Chas S. Clifton
HausMagick by Erica Feldman
Traditional Wicca, Thorn Mooney (Which I don’t think I wrote a review for)
Of Witchcraft and Whimsy, which I also liked so much that I gave it to a circle-sister as a gift
The Magickal Family, Monica Crosson
Things Your Elders Never Told You, Katherine Clark
The Study of Witchcraft by Deborah Lipp
The Witch’s Book of Shadows by Jason Mankey
Tea Leaf Reading for Beginners by Caroline Dow
Garden Witchery by Ellen Dugan
A History of Witchcraft: Heretics, Sorcerers, and Pagans by Russell and Alexander
Anathema! By Marc Drogin
And for the Kemetic Polytheists out there, Nefer  and Dancing for Hathor :)
Books I recommend for historical/context value, but don’t personally enjoy:
Doreen Valiente’s Collection
The Triumph of the Moon, Ronald Hutton
Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches 
American Witches by Herbert J Davis. (This one is expensive. File an ILL if you want to read it.)
How do I judge books?
I have the full post linked above, but tldr, I look for things that provide helpful, accurate information, are able to convey their point in the midst of and enjoyable experience, and aren’t racist, transphobic, or ableist. Like the Beschdel test, I am surprised how many books just don’t pass.
This is not the full extent of all the books I have reviewed or that I like, but I don’t have an easily distinguishable tag, so here’s the down low. Take it and run.
Blessings!
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lavenderlundi · 22 days
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OP of the original post turned off reblogs but as of 3 hours ago 3/3/24 Deux Face is still alive and doing well!! According to the farm's Facebook she is starting to try to stand and getting better at holding up her head. The farm has been very clear that they're going to care for her and do their best to meet her needs, they are not planning to sell her or show her off to the media. They also haven't mentioned any other noticeable deformities inside or out and have noted that both heads connect at the same throat, and she's lived for about 5.5 days at this point which is shockingly long for an animal with this level of deformities. Go Deux Face!
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lavenderlundi · 22 days
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— Edinburgh, Scotland
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lavenderlundi · 22 days
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crystal close-ups from a recent trip to the museum
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lavenderlundi · 22 days
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Boat owners moving a large floating island out of the way on Wisconsin's Lake Chippewa https://twitter.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1752933191344615440
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lavenderlundi · 1 month
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Still looking for more Kemetic blogs to follow, and some Slavic polytheist ones. Like or reblog and I'll give you a follow :)
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lavenderlundi · 1 month
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Magical correspondences are only valid within a magic belief structure and have little-to-no validity outside of that structure.
There may be reasons why an herb corresponds to xyz in some belief systems, but that doesn't mean that the herb has those abilities within chemistry and/or medicine.
Don't fucking consume an herb based only on it's magical correspondence.
Do not consume an herb without doing the proper research into interactions, contraindications, side-effects, preparation, and dosage.
Don't start taking herbal medicine without consulting your physician first.
"Witch" and "herbalist" are not synonyms.
"Herbalist" and "doctor" are not synonyms.
"Natural" does not mean "harmless".
Mundane > Magical, always, no exceptions.
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lavenderlundi · 1 month
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I think people have become so far removed from the natural world that "witnessing nature do it's thing" is often misinterpreted as having mystical significance.
This is not meant to be a judgement of anyone, no one here is the reason we live in a society away from the wilds. But I think that the little to no exposure people have with non-human spaces turns perfectly ordinary occurrences into something of a spectacle.
"I keep seeing large groups of crows around, who is trying to reach out?" Probably no one, crows are diurnal flock animals that actively seek out people because they are smart and know we have lots of stuff they can scavenge.
"This tree in my yard put out SO many flowers but seems to be dying now, did someone curse me?" Nope! Trees, particularly fruit trees, can stress bloom, where they put out tons of flowers in response to any number of stressors. Might wanna see if you can fix the stressors to save the tree.
"I was walking around during a storm and lightning hit a tree I was near, what does that mean?" It means you should thank your lucky stars you didn't get hit yourself. Lightning wants to touch the ground so badly and will zap the tallest thing around because that is the fastest way there.
"A cat gave birth under my house, do I have a familiar now?" Maybe. But under the house is dry, warm and relatively safe. She picked that spot because its a good place to keep her babies.
All of these things and more happen ALL THE TIME, we just aren't as aware of them as we used to be. Seeing nature in action is incredible and special in it's own right, just maybe not in the way you want it to be.
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lavenderlundi · 3 months
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Hoodoo is CLOSED to non black AMERICANS
Hoodoo is distinct in that it involves working with specific ancestral spirits and deities, many of whom remain unfamiliar to the broader spiritual community. This sacred connection extends beyond mere knowledge; it is an intimate relationship with spirits deeply ingrained in the Hoodoo pantheon. These spiritual entities are closely tied to the experiences of Black Americans, and understanding them requires a profound awareness of one's lineage.
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Hoodoo is considered a closed practice, meaning that access to its teachings is earned through guidance and mentorship. True practitioners are taught; they don't self-proclaim. Unfortunately, there is a concerning trend of non-Black individuals claiming to practice Hoodoo without a genuine understanding of its essence. Many cannot name a single spirit from the Hoodoo pantheon, exposing a significant gap in their knowledge.
It's crucial to distinguish Hoodoo from general folk magick practices. Hoodoo demands practitioners to delve into their lineage, understand their history, and grow in spiritual wisdom. The conflation of Hoodoo with generic folk magick demonstrates a lack of comprehension about the unique cultural and historical underpinnings that define Hoodoo. Hoodoo requires knowledge of the American slave trade and its affects on black Americans
Ancestral spirits within Hoodoo are discerning entities, recognizing color and lineage. Contrary to the notion that spirits lack prejudice, Hoodoo practitioners assert that ancestral spirits work closely with their descendants. Given the historical context of slavery and oppression, it becomes inconceivable for these spirits to collaborate with those from the very lineage responsible for their suffering.
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Unlike some other African Traditional Religions (ATRs), Hoodoo has resisted commercialization and exploitation. Its practitioners emphasize the sanctity of their belief system, urging others to respect and protect it. The appropriation of Hoodoo by those outside its cultural lineage is viewed as a disservice to its profound spiritual significance.
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Hoodoo is not merely a set of rituals; it is a sacred tapestry woven with the threads of Black American history, spirituality, and resilience. The claim that anyone, irrespective of background, can practice Hoodoo disregards its closed nature and the imperative to honor its cultural specificity. It is time to acknowledge and respect the boundaries of Hoodoo, safeguarding its authenticity and the spiritual legacy it represents.
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lavenderlundi · 3 months
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🌙🦋hoodoo inspired witchy moodboard✨🔮
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10.8.2023, ancestral bone reading feat. mrs. hoodoo tarot
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lavenderlundi · 4 months
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