#skeptic witch

[nyktomancer]

An adaptation of an old post of mine

#beorht speaks #beorht shows #divination #on skeptic witchcraft #skeptic witchcraft #skeptic witch #tarot #tarot readers of tumblr #tarotblr #witchblr #tarot community #witch aesthetic

[solarpunk-0possum]

I used to struggle with believing that witchcraft was a real thing that could do things for me but then I allowed myself to believe things science hasn’t proven. Science itself says it doesn’t know how everything works. What’s saying there’s not some actual forces at work that we just haven’t been able to quantify yet?

#witch #witchcraft #witches #witchblr #witch community #magic #magick #witchy #skeptic witch #science witch #skeptical witch

[eldritchboop]

Nothing turns me into Certified Home Inspector Brian Daley (TM) as fast as having worked in not one, but two buildings that should have 100% been haunted by rights and not seeing one single phenomenon that could not be easily explained. 

Like, if chilling in my lab at 3am, which contained the remains of unsolved homicide victims, housed in an abandoned cancer hospital, doesn’t get me more than air pressure changes shutting the door...sorry, y’all. I cannot easily accept the existence of ghosts. 

#paranormal #skeptic witch #sass witch #paranormal home inspectors

[glamourous-world]

I sit on my little skeptic throne of witchcraft and enjoy it all because either magic is real and I’m very in tune with myself and the world around me, or it’s not and I become a master of meditation and good mental attitude and I get a fuck ton of shiny little trinkets and nicknacks that bring me immense joy there is no losing here

#witchblr #witches of tumblr #witchcraft #secular witch #skeptical witch #glams blog of shadows

[quasi-normalcy]

#witchcraft #witchblr #witches #magic #sorcery #occultism #occult #skepticism #religion #wicca

[spiralhouseshop]

It's the season of the witch and until the end of October I'm offering Brainscan issues 33 & 34 by Alex Wrekk at a price where it will be about $10 including postage anywhere in the US! In these two zines Alex explores over a decade of building a secular witchcraft practice.

Brainscan #33 - DIY Witchery invites you into a deeply personal journey through the world of witchcraft. Over the course of a decade, the author has explored and practiced witchcraft, and this zine shares their unique experiences. It's not a how-to guide, but rather an insightful personal narrative. The author delves into their journey into witchcraft, the development of their secular and non-pagan practice, and the distinctions between their approach and contemporary witchcraft. They also tackle critical issues within the modern pagan and witchcraft communities, including discussions on racism, cultural appropriation, colonialism, and capitalism, reflecting their intersectional politics. For those interested in venturing on their own path, the zine offers tips and resources.

"Brainscan #34 - A Dabbler's Week of DIY Witchery is a zine born out of a challenge sparked by a cntroversial witchcraft book review in January 2020. The review suggested that modern witches were anti-vaccine and climate change deniers, leading a witch to question what it really takes to explore witchcraft for a week. The author, an experienced witch, takes up the challenge and presents their response in this zine.

Within these pages, daily activities are proposed, designed to shift your perspective and introduce you to their personal world of witchcraft. Activities include space cleansing, simple energy exercises, correspondences, animism, and basic spells. All of this is presented in a friendly, non-authoritative tone, making it perfect for those curious about witchcraft.

https://portlandbuttonworks.com/secular-witchcraft-zine

#secular witchcraft #witchblr #witchcraft* #sass witch #skeptical witch #zines #dabbler's week of witchcraft #witchy zines #alex wrekk #brainscan zines #witch zine

[criticalthinkingwitches]

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#witchblr #witchcraft* #secular witchcraft #atheist witchcraft #agnostic witchcraft #skeptical witchcraft #skeptical witches #SASS Witches #sass witchcraft #witchcon #critwitchcon #witch life #witchy things #witch community #crit witches #nontheist witches

[beththeskepticalwitch]

On skeptical witchcraft:

"I realized that most of what I was doing already could be explained through science/psychology, with the placebo effect being the main aspect of it. If I was doing the spells and the rituals in the same way that others do and they were having the intended outcome, how could I not call it magic? Even if the belief behind the way it works differs from most’s. It is about why I do what I do, and what I do to achieve my desired outcome; it is not about how it is achieved."

Quote from @beorhtsgrimoire (reposted with permission)

#skeptical witchcraft #beginner witch #witchblr #psychological model of withcraft #placebo effect #pagan #skeptical witch #paganism #secular witch #psychology #witchy #magick #witchcraft

[crazycatsiren]

Call me a skeptic, but astrology doesn't predict or decide shit.

#mother witch ramblings #witchblr #skepticism #skeptical witch #astrology #witch community

[birdmitosis]

The Hunted + Broken Wild chapter can be found by not taking the blade during the Beast chapter, getting swallowed, and trying to claw your way out (ironically, I kept getting this pairing when I was trying to get Hunted + Cheated)

Some other pairings include:

-Hunted + Skeptic: Don’t take the blade during the Beast chapter (not sure if this works if you do take the blade? I haven’t tried), keep asking questions and dodge/survive when you get the option to. This eventually leads to the Den chapter.

-Opportunist + Stubborn: Take the blade during the Witch and [Slay the Princess]. When the option appears, [Go out fighting.] This leads to the Wild chapter.

^ While I was trying to recreate this one, I found out that you can actually get another Cheated + Opportunist pairing??? After you try to kill the Witch the first time, you can either surrender and die or keep talking to her (both lead to getting crushed) and it leads to the Wild. I jumped out of my chair when I saw Cheated’s name on the screen

Oh my gosh THANK YOU anon!!

I did manage to get the Hunted + Broken pair for The Wild, you can actually take the blade so long as you fail to dodge her first pounce and then fail to cut your way out in time. But it's really cool to know there's another way to get it, just by not taking the blade!

Hunted + Skeptic is GREAT to know about! I feel like I actually knew you could get Opportunist + Stubborn at one point and just totally forgot, but Opportunist + Cheated is definitely a new one to me. I was able to confirm all three of these, so thank you so much (they are super fun to know about!) and I will adjust my list appropriately~

#THESE ARE SO COOL #THANK YOU ANON #slay the princess #slay the princess spoilers #the voices #the beast #the wild #the den #the witch #voice of the broken #voice of the hunted #voice of the skeptic #voice of the opportunist #voice of the stubborn #voice of the cheated

[nyktomancer]

Yule is almost here!

Yule is the celebration of the winter solstice —𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻. It is time to start gathering energy for the coming of the light half of the year, and to reflect on how the dark has affected us.

I am now offering a cozy and 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝟯-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗬𝘂𝗹𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, in which the cards will guide you towards a reflection on:

🌄 The ways in which you are undergoing a 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 process, just like the sun is, 🌌 what still remains in the dark; the 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 you're afraid of shedding a light on, and 🎁 your 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀, because you have a lot to share with those around you!

The reading will be available for a 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, until January 1st, so make sure you get a hold on yours!

>> Click here <<

As always, I keep my readings affordable - this one is only $6.5 (6€). :)

#yule #yule tarot reading #tarot reading #reading #tarot readings #tarot readers of tumblr #tarot reader #tarotblr #witchblr #skeptic witch #archetypal tarot #tarot #divination #diviner

[deconstructthesoup]

Relationships in the Slay The Princess D&D AU:

On the Voices side of things, Contrahero is a big part of the story---the two were childhood friends who took different paths in life but still stayed in contact, and Contrarian often challenges Hero's motivations and brings out the part of him that truly wants to be good, while Hero keeps Contrarian from sabotaging himself in the name of being a silly little guy. They balance each other out, and they kinda lift each other up.

On the Vessels side of things, while Adversary and Razor are very much an endgame thing, Tower and Adversary do have a pretty homoretic rivalry. Maybe it turns into an OT3, maybe not, but there's definitely tension there.

Smitten and Damsel seemingly have a love-at-first-sight dynamic, with Smitten constantly waxing poetic about her being an angel cruelly trapped in a sinful world and Damsel often found sighing about the brave knight who allowed her to go free. However, as the story goes on, it's very clear that their feelings are just infatuation and romanticizing someone that you barely know. In fact, as time goes on, Smitten and Cold stop being at each other's throats and start influencing the other for the better, and Witch's walls seem to fade the quickest when Damsel is around...

Prisoner and Skeptic have several run-ins after their initial first meeting, where she was able to skillfully evade him and even attempt to slit his throat... which, uh, didn't work, because he's literally a robot. The more they encounter each other, the more their dynamic of constantly outsmarting, outreasoning, and outplanning each other turns into a solid mutual respect, and maybe a little something more---but, of course, they'll have to share a side before it can go any further.

I don't really have any more set dynamics---I've been considering Spectre and Stranger, I know that Nightmare is aromantic, the Stubborn and Cheated dynamic is something that could be interesting---but I do know that on the cosmology side of things, Thorn and Wild are wives, and there's a theological debate over whether Apotheosis and Fury are eternal rivals or lovers who simply fulfill opposite roles. And, of course, LQ and Shifty are married and are currently doomed to remain separate.

#slay the princess #d&d #slay the princess dnd au #voice of the contrarian #voice of the hero #stp the adversary #stp the razor #stp the tower #voice of the smitten #stp the damsel #voice of the cold #stp the witch #stp the prisoner #voice of the skeptic #insert all the other voices and vessels i mentioned et cetera

[azura-tsukikage]

🔮 Exploring Magic: Testing Beliefs and Analyzing the Unknown 🔍

Magic has captivated human imagination for centuries, offering a realm of wonder, mystery, and the unexplained. But as we journey deeper into the world of magic, it's essential to bring along our critical thinking capes and a healthy dose of curiosity. Let's embark on a quest to test, study, and analyze magical beliefs, embracing the scientific spirit while retaining our sense of wonder.

🔬 The Scientific Method: Magic can be a fascinating subject of study. Just as in science, where hypotheses are tested, let's apply the same rigor to magical claims.

📚 Anecdotal vs. Empirical Evidence: Remember, personal stories and anecdotes are intriguing, but they're not the same as solid empirical evidence. When exploring magical phenomena, aim to collect data that withstands scrutiny and repetition.

🧠 Psychology and Belief: Magic often taps into the power of belief, a potent psychological force. Delve into how the mind can shape our magical experiences, including the placebo effect and suggestibility.

🤔 Critical Thinking: Like any other subject, magic benefits from critical thinking. We encourage you to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and consider alternative explanations. Skepticism isn't about dismissing but rather examining with a discerning eye.

🔍 Case Studies: Learn to examine real-world studies and experiments related to magic, the paranormal, and supernatural beliefs. Dive into the findings and ponder what they reveal about our understanding of these phenomena.

🌟 Skepticism and Openness: Embrace a balanced approach. Skepticism doesn't mean disbelief; it means a thoughtful exploration. I invite you to keep an open heart and an open mind on this magical journey.

🌿 Ethical Considerations: As you explore magic, also reflect on ethical responsibilities. How do our magical practices impact others and the world around us? Let's ensure our path is one of respect and responsibility.

🔮 Personal Reflection: Finally, I invite you to ponder your own magical beliefs and experiences. How does critical thinking enhance your magical practice? What mysteries remain, and how do you wish to explore them?

Remember, your energy and beliefs still belong to you. Your practices and beliefs belong to you. But never feel that you must believe all that you are shown or learning; for you can still enjoy magic for what it is, as art, as creativity, as healing, as using nature as a form of self-care, or using symbolism for connection, or what have you- but always know what lies beneath still may be true or not true; the only way to know is ask how; and like James Randi, respond with "I don't know; let's find out." 🌌🔮✨

#witchcraft #witchblr #witches of tumblr #spiritual growth #mystery #study #psychology #magic #healing #critical thinking #skepticism #exploration #wonder

[rofax]

Happy Halloween from two generations of Space Witches!

(Couldn't get the third generation to sit still for photos lol)

#ro talks #it me #space witch #costume #happy halloween #the other space witch is my mom in a costume i built for her #she was very skeptical till i had her try it all on #and then she was like #oh this is cool actually

[booksandwitchery]

Not long ago, if someone said I'd be ordering a Tarot deck this year...

...I would laugh in their face because I am a die-hard, science-loving skeptic incapable of blind belief in the supernatural. But my tarot card deck should be coming in the mail today and I'm f***ing stoked, even though I don't think the cards are going to cause anything mystical to happen.

For anyone who is familiar with my posts, it should be no surprise that I've encountered a lot of information about Jungian psychology, specifically the concept of universal human archetypes and the effort to balance the conscious and unconscious aspects of our mind. In Anthony Alvarado's DIY Magic, which I posted about last year, a whole chapter is dedicated to tarot even though the author himself admits that magical experiences are merely "subconscious structures of our own making." He assures his readers these experiences are not "any less powerful or capricious" despite having been created by our own minds. Excuse me, but I think that is f***ing beautiful. WHAT.

Alvarado says tarot cards are effective because of their human universality: "Anyone can do it; you don't need special powers. . .the tarot deck works because it is filled with ancient archetypal symbols. That they are archetypal simply means that they represent basic fears, hopes, dreams and desires that are present in everybody's life."

I've been chewing on this idea for a while now, including how it pertains to modern archetypal polytheism (deities as aspects of our own self) and secular witchcraft in general. My greatest "aha" moment was when I connected this idea of tarot cards to the first principle of Atheopaganism: "I understand that the metaphorical is not the literal.. . . we do not automatically accept our subjective experiences as having objective reality. Does that mean, then, that the meaning derived from such experiences is necessarily invalid? No, it does not." - Mark Green

In other words, though our experiences using tarot decks are subjective and do not involve the supernatural, the meanings we derive from these readings are valid. We created the meaning, as opposed to the meaning being paranormally inherent in the experience.

So, my fellow humans--if I talk about tarot in my posts (as I am likely to do now that I've learned that magic is, in a sense, actually f***ing real) I am using it in this domain of thought. I am not using the cards to predict my future; I do not think that any supernatural entities are in control of the cards (though if you do, that's fine too and I respect your beliefs) because as Carl Jung once said, "It all depends on how we look at things, and not how they are in themselves."

#carl jung #jungian psychology #depth psychology #carl gustav jung #parapsychology #psychology #the rational tarot #rational tarot #tarot #tarotcommunity #tarot deck #tarot cards #tarot wisdom #occult #witchcraft #secular witchcraft #secular magic #sass witchcraft #sass witch #skeptical witch #secular witch #witch #paganism #neopaganism #magick

[gummybugg]

Six Sentence Sunday

Thank you for the tag, @sam-glade, You got me writing one of my WIPs again!

Tagging (no pressure): @mrbexwrites, @anothermaraudergirl, @digitalsatyr23, @idleglowingpixels, @stargazer-sims, @neoncherryblossom, and anyone who comes across this post!

How it works:

Writers: post (approximately) six sentences from something you’re working on. If you aren’t ready to do that, add six sentences to your WIP.

Readers: challenge yourselves to leave a six sentence comment or give a writer a six sentence prompt. (or a total of six sentences for the day)

Fans and creators alike: reblog a fandom post and add some love in the tags. Aim for 6 posts - or 6 tags. Whatever you can manage!

Is it Sunday? Why, yes it is! I decided to pull a fresh-off-the-press Scene from IBT. Everyone say Hello to Janus, who is a curious Door!

“I’d strongly advise you not to stare at Janus for too long, Jem,” Silas’s back was to the door that had suddenly appeared behind them. “And opening it is strictly forbidden!” The door was large, towering at an uncomfortable eight feet. Jemmah had no idea what it was made of, but from what she could observe, it was charcoal in color and radiated an eerily boundless energy. A silver knob in the shape of an eyeball tempted those whose gazes had stuck to the door like flies in a trap. Its silver frame glistened in the dim evening light just enough for Jemmah to make out its engravings, which stared back at her in disapproval.

#thank you for the tag! #six sentence sunday #writing tag #writing game #my wip #my writing #ibt wip #indie's bar and thrills wip #Although Jemmah is a witch she is very skeptical! #witch is kind of ironic #haha witch pun