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It's the time of year when things go bump in the night, and spooky things wrong about when we least expect to see them. There's an old-fashioned tradition of carving lanterns into squash vegetables, which is where the custom of the Jackal Lantern. If you have a candle and a pumpkin, you can keep the ghosties and poltergeists away.
Cut the top off your pumpkin and scoop out the innards. Carve a face or, if you're not very artistic, words KEEP OUT on your pumpkin. Place your finished creation on the ground right by your front step, put the candle inside the pumpkin, and light it. Say “Ghosts and haunts aren't welcome here, go back where you belong. The veil is thin but I do not fear, pass this house and just move on.”
Extinguish the candle before you go to bed, and relight it for the next three nights to keep the haunts away.
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“Daily Spellbook for the Good Witch: Quick, Simple, and Practical Magic for Every Day of the Year,” by Patti Wigington
Mosshawk is a longtime resident of Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains. She studied AP Art in high school and had intended to become an art teacher. Most of her wandmaking techniques are self taught. When she isn't working on art projects she likes to travel with her husband and their fur babies, Dax and Sammy. They recently spent a year and a half exploring Colorado and Oregon by RV, and that experience colors everything we do.
Crafting an authentic wand can be a lengthy process. From selecting the trees who give us the branches to refining the final magical tool, the process of making a wand can take weeks. To follow her passion and create the best project Mosshawk has learned hand carving, Dremel relief, pyrography, and hand-inking techniques. No two wands are the same.
Pyrography
Dremel
Whittling
Scorching
Dyeing
Mixed Media
This most recent batch went to The Simple Life in Taneytown, MD. Drop by and pick one up! The prices range from $15 to $22. I also work by commssion and together we can choose a locally grown wood, work out your decorations and inscriptions, and get you a wand you'll love to work with!
Documenting My Journey as someone learning about paganism and all that
So I'm a little confused. She's apprently supposed to like accept my offer? And I read that she's very high maintenance so as a 13-14-year-old this is very hard for my broke ass to keep up with, her altar has been moved to my cabinet and I'm looking into communicating with her and making an offering plate (I think its called that) later on today I'm going to read some philosophy and mythology to really look and see her instead of just going off of some forums and TikTok videos. I'm very excited and I hope she lets me like communicate with her and work with her.
Of course, only put in your book of shadows/grimoire what you want. If you don't want to put certain subjects in your book then that's fine. It's your book, utilize it how you want. This is just a masterlist of ideas that I've put together. Feel free to add anything else to the list that I may have missed, because there's absolutely no way I included everything.
And for the love of all the gods, if you come across a closed entity or practice, don't try to work with the entity or practice if you're not already part of that group or tradition. You can research it but don't practice it.
Dogwood! Cut and twisted while still fresh, then anchored with twine for a full year. (Not by design - I just forgot about it for that long.) Dogwood is ruled by Jupiter and it represents grit, confidence, survivorship, and good fortune. This will be a great wand!
One question, 2 question, aura readings etc are all available for purchase right now. Book here for a same day/next day reading!
PILE ONE
who you were- "six of pentacles"
who you are now- "8 of wands"
who you're becoming- "knight of cups reversed"
As represented by the Six of Pentacles, you were once characterized by a balanced and generous nature. I feel like this card symbolizes that you were giving, even at the expense of yourself. You may have been someone who valued fairness, compassion, and giving back to others. Your focus may have been on maintaining harmony in your relationships and making sure everyone received their fair share of time and energy, even if you weren't getting the same energy in return. The Eight of Wands indicates a shift towards greater momentum, action, and forward movement in your life. At this point in time, you becoming more dynamic, assertive, and decisive in pursuing your goals and ambitions. i feel like this is a transition from being giving and compassionate to being focused on your own growth, rather than the growth of other people. the 8 of wands is direct, forward, this feels like you are currently embodying the ''keep it pushing'' mentality. you are no longer delaying your momentum to help or give energy to people who dont even deserve it. and because your energy is being harnessed for your own growth, you now have more energy in general. The transition to the Knight of Cups reversed signals being self indulged. i dont know why but intuitively, i just feel like you are shifting from being dynamic and giving with your energy to being more protective of your emotions. you are becoming someone who indulges in themselves more than you indulge in others. your well being takes priority before you invest in other people.
PILE TWO
who you were- seven of pentacles reversed
who you are now- ace of cups reversed
who you are becoming- death reversed
the seven of pentacles reversed tells me that in the past, you were someone who was disillusioned with the lack of progress or results in your endeavors. when tings didnt move at the pace or direction you desired, you felt disappointed and frustrated. This card suggests a period of impatience, dissatisfaction, or setbacks, where you may have been questioning your efforts and wondering if your investments of time and energy are yielding your desired outcomes. The Ace of Cups reversed reflects a shift in emotional energy. right now, you may be experiencing a period of emotional stagnation, disconnection, and disappointment. the stagnated and disillusioned energy of the 7 of pentacles reversed is manifesting as emotional issues. you desire progress and movement, and because you're not seeing the movement you think you have earned, you may feel depressed and apathetic. This card suggests that your heart may have felt closed off or unfulfilled. right now, you may be struggling to find emotional fulfillment or to experience genuine connections in your relationships. However, the transition to Death reversed indicates a significant turning point in your journey. While Death typically symbolizes endings and transformation, in its reversed position, it suggests a resistance to change or a reluctance to let go of the past. You may be clinging to old patterns, beliefs, or relationships that no longer serve your growth and evolution. you are becoming someone who will have a wakeup call about the things and people you are clinging to, and this wakeup call will make you aware of why you have been feeling stagnant.
PILE THREE
who you were- page of pentacles reversed
who you are- the empress
who you are becoming- king of swords
Beginning with the Page of Pentacles reversed, in the past you may have once exhibited traits of immaturity, insecurity, or lack of direction in your endeavors. This card suggests a period of uncertainty or delays in your pursuit of your ambitions. To be honest, I feel like in the past, you may have struggled with self-doubt and a lack of confidence in your abilities to manifest your desires effectively. This lack of belief in yourself manifested as a lack of dedication and inspired action. However, the Empress signifies a shift towards a more nurturing, abundant, and fertile energy. inthe present moment. you are embracing qualities of creativity, abundance, and nurturing in your life. You are exhibiting belief towards yourself and nurturing what you want to manifest/ The Empress represents a period of growth, fertility, and expansion, right now you are tapping into your inner resources and creativity to nurture your dreams and cultivate abundance in your life. you could be tapping into your feminine energy and trying to develop the understanding that you dont have to force things to happen, that progress can occur naturally if you are receptive to it. You may be finding fulfillment in creative pursuits, nurturing relationships, and connecting with your intuition and inner wisdom. As for who you are becoming, the King of Swords indicates a further evolution towards greater clarity, authority, and mastery of intellect and communication. you are becoming someone who embodies qualities of intellect, logic, and rationality. You are becoming more assertive, decisive, and authoritative in your approach to problem-solving and decision-making. You wont be flimsy or impractical towards your practical goals, instead you are becoming someone who uses rationality and objectiveness to take action. You are becoming someone who beliefs in their intellectual ability to make things happen. You are embracing your inner wisdom and leadership abilities, using communication skills to navigate the path towards what you want. you ae basically going from ''i dont know how to make this happen'' to having the intellectual ability and resources that instill you with more confidence.