witchy-femme-kisses

[witchy-femme-kisses]

[witchy-femme-kisses]

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Zeus is so problematic. He waters our crops, administers justice, maintains order, provides refuge, demands hospitality, and overseas the household among many other, terrible things.

How dare a king of gods behave as a king and a god.

[witchy-femme-kisses]

forgotten letters, earl grey tea, antiques kissed by time, and a hair ribbon to keep your focus on the intricate words lost in the volumes of authors long gone by.

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Can we normalize hating Lavender

✨💜it’s nasty 💜✨

#lesbian witch #witchcraft #witch #kitchen witch #witchyvibes #lavender #spell work #femme witch #celestial witch #witch questions #hedge witch #green witch #herb witch

[witchy-femme-kisses]

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Precious Adams in La Sylphide (English National Ballet) 

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Hi there! I came across your pink scarf veiling pictures and the way it’s wrapped and the colour is so pretty! I’m interested in veiling. How do you wrap it?

hai darling ! first thank you so much you’re so sweet ❤️ second i have like 3 go to styles for veiling:

1) Most simple in my opinion. Line the middle of the scarf with the middle of your head. Wrap the right side around your neck, then the left side around and tuck in the end of the left under one of the wraps around your neck (god please tell me this makes sense) to kind of “tie” it off under your chin. a lot of people comment that my veil looks like a hijab when i wear it like this but i make sure to let people know the difference.

2) start the same as the first, middle to middle. then take the right side and just twist it all the way down to the end until it looks like a rope. wrap that around your head like a crown and pin down. repeat on the other side ! this will give you a crown look which i absolutely love, and it keeps my hair off my neck for when it’s pretty hot outside.

3) kind of similar to the first but i think it’s a bit cleaner. instead of middle to middle you’re going to make the right side shorter than the left. i like to put my right side like at the bottom of my breast, and the left side usually goes past my waist to give you a reference. it’s gotta be dramatic difference. Then you’re gonna wrap the left side around your neck once or twice and tuck it in when it’s the desired length you like !

All of these styles require a couple bobby pins, safety pins or magnets to hold them to your scalp if you have fine hair like me. i find my scarves will slip back and show my hair which makes me kinda uncomfy so i use barrett’s to hold it to my bangs and hairline and then pins in the weak spots. you’ll find yours ❤️

if you message me again i’ll totally film videos for you if you’d like i just didn’t think about that until mostly done with this 😅❤️ sorry love !!

#hellenic veiling #scarf veiling #veiling for hestia #veiling styles #veiling #veiling questions #worship of hestia #hestia devotion #hestia #hellenic paganism #pagan witch #pagan witchcraft #lesbian witch #hellenic witchcraft

[witchy-femme-kisses]

L E G E N D A R Y

Photos by Carey Lynne Fruth and Sophie Spinelle of Shameless Photography

( he / him or they / them please )

Instagram: pansystbattie

[image desc: 5 images of me, a nonbinary indian wheelchair user wearing a flower headdress, claw necklace, and black dress surrounded by flowers, skulls, and fruits. (1) me sitting in my wheelchair looking off into the distance (2) me laying down surrounded by moss, flowers, bones and fruit (3) me holding a pomegranate looking at the camera (4) me sitting on the floor with my arm resting on a draped stool (5) me in my wheelchair holding a skull and pomegranate]

[witchy-femme-kisses]

This year belongs to witches 🔮

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Paganism has a whiteness problem, and that includes how many pagans feel comfortable working in the military industrial complex and the police force. Too many white people bending over backwards to uphold this fascist settler-state (US) in the name of Athena, Dike or Zeus. It isn't right.

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Caravaggio living paintings by Ludovica Rambelli Theater

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Hey y’all !

i’ve had a pretty emotional sit down with Hestia and Hera and Hera has asked me to release Her from my devotion and return to her later in life. I am beyond blessed that She was the one to gently introduce me to her pantheon and this way of life but She has taken her leave from my life until I’m able to put in more effort than what i’m able to right now. I understand ! she’s a Goddess and deserves the absolute best. I love her and i cannot wait until my life is calmer and She feels more welcome.

i will continue to worship Hestia and grow our relationship. i’m excited to see what comes of it ❤️✨🌙

[witchy-femme-kisses]

No photos

[witchy-femme-kisses]

What Lunar Witchcraft has taught me

As told by a solar-inclined witch who spent a good portion of her craft ignoring the moon.

I make it no secret that compared to other witches, I’m not the most connected to her. I’m far more connected to the sun and the much more vibrant energy it gives off. Maybe it has something to do with being a near triple fire sign, but I always figured that I didn’t have anything to be taught by the moon considering my magical inclination. 

But since I’ve began taking the time to dedicate myself to practicing exclusively lunar-related magic in order to walk a mile in the shoes of my opposites, I found plenty of lessons to learn that I didn’t notice. So if you’ve read my ‘What Solar Witchcraft Has Taught Me’ post, here is the sequel aka 4 Things Lunar Witchcraft Has Taught Me.

🎑 Patience: I’m a rather impulsive person by nature, sometimes to the point of being reckless. So trying lunar witchcraft was (and still is) quite difficult for me as it felt as though every spell was a slow burn. If I wished to utilize certain correspondences for a spell that involved a certain phase, I’d have to wait for the right moon phase. It felt like it would take forever to see any results of a spell compared to what felt like maybe a handful of days if I were to use solar-charged ingredients. 

But slowing down and taking the time to remind myself that the results would come in due time and manifest when I needed them to or that I didn’t need to do a practical speed run to get to where I was going, was a lesson well-learned and appreciated.

So relax and take a breather and wait.

🎑 Being resourceful: Just because I can be patient when it comes to lunar magic, it doesn’t mean I have to necessarily wait. I can work around the phase of the moon if I really need to cast a spell and it isn’t aligned with the current moon phase. Making moon water at random to utilize the power of a moon phase needed for a spell is a great lesson lunar witchcraft has taught me and I realize now why so many lunar-aligned witches will make excess moon water compared to solar-aligned witches making sun water.

There’s another way around something if you need to go against the flow. Just think and work around it once you’ve found a solution.

🎑 Emotions are Good: I’m not the most emotion-forward person, preferring logic far over emotion any day. Logic is practical and objective and when I get too emotional, it feels as if all of my judgement has clouded over and it stops me from making decisions that would normally be a decisive snap for me. The moon, however, rules your emotions and subconscious and ignoring that part definitely has that part of myself a bit underdeveloped. 

It’s alright to be emotional and be upset or giddy in the moment. Let the emotions flow rather than halt them in favor of logic. Be logical sure but don’t ignore how the options in a decision makes you feel and use that to help you decide.

🎑 Embrace your “dark side”: Unlike the sun, the moon isn’t always illuminated to max capacity every night it reveals itself to us. It takes its time waxing and waning so more often than not, we spend more time seeing the moon at partial illumination than full. We usually fear our ‘dark sides’ or subconscious mind, or the things we push aside into the dark to hide from others. This could be as small as tv shows you don’t tell your friends you like since they make it quite apparent they hate it or an embarrassing memory or as big as dark insecurities. Sometimes we hide them to the point where we won’t even allow ourselves to think about it until it forces its way through front and center. 

Even if you try to hide it, your “dark side” is always going to be there just as how even if parts of it isn’t illuminated completely, the entire moon is still there. It’s just harder to see. Accept all sides of yourself. You can’t truly love yourself while trying to push away parts of yourself that truly make you “you”. You can’t confront issues or things about yourself you wish to improve by pretending it isn’t really there.

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Breathe!

[witchy-femme-kisses]

Earth-Friendly Witchcraft

Whatever religious or spiritual tradition they identify with, most witches agree that there is something sacred about the natural world. We draw our power from the earth beneath our feet, the sky over our heads, and the air in our lungs.

And yet, many of us live in societies that are actively contributing to the destruction of the natural world. Most developed nations have a linear economy, which means resources are extracted and then sent on a one-way trip to consumers who will use them and then throw them away. This leads to overflowing landfills, air and water pollution, and quickly disappearing resources. The World Economic Forum predicts that, if our habits don’t change, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. And I dearly hope that by now we’re all familiar with the reality of climate change and its devastating impact on global ecosystems.

I’m not trying to scare you, but I do want to point out the hypocrisy of drawing power from the Earth in our magic while simultaneously contributing to her destruction. If we truly want to consider ourselves spiritual allies of the planet, we need to make an effort to live our lives — and practice our magic — in ways that are less harmful to her.

You don’t have to become an environmentalist or switch to a zero waste lifestyle, but we can all make little changes for a more sustainable life. There’s lots of information out there about how to live a more Earth-friendly lifestyle, so in this post I’ll be focusing on how to apply that same philosophy to your witchcraft.

Steps to a more Earth-Friendly Practice:

Limiting your consumption will automatically lower your negative impact on the planet. Follow my previous guidelines for avoiding consumerism to start shrinking your carbon footprint.

Avoid plastic as much as possible. According to the WEF, 70% of our plastic ends up in a landfill or in the world’s waterways, and according to Julia Watkins, author of Simply Living Well, only 9% of household plastics get recycled. Plastic (unlike glass and metal) cannot be recycled indefinitely — it can only be recycled a handful of times before it becomes too degraded to be repurposed any further. There really is no way to make plastic safer for the planet, so it’s best to just avoid it altogether. Look for tools made of metal, wood, or glass instead of plastics, and try to order things shipped in paper and cardboard when possible.

Create spells that won’t leave leftovers. One of the big contributing factors to our current environmental crisis is that we just produce too much waste. You can avoid this in your magical practice by crafting spells that won’t leave you throwing away a big ball of candle wax, herbs, and paper. Kitchen magic is a no-brainer for this, since kitchen spells are meant to be eaten. If you want to do a candle spell, use small candles that will burn up completely — I find larger candles are more likely to leave leftover wax. Making magical bath salts is another great option for leftover-free spells — just make sure everything you include is safe to go down the drain and won’t contribute to water pollution!

Forage for your own spell materials. One of the best ways to avoid plastic packaging and cut down on emissions from shipping is to use materials from your backyard! Learn about the plants, animals, and minerals native to your area, and take regular nature walks where you can gather what you need. Remember to only take as much as you need and to be careful never to damage the plants you harvest from. Make sure to carefully disinfect any animals bits you pick up — you can do this by burying them in salt for a full moon cycle and/or setting them in the sun/under a UV light for several days. If you find a dead animal and want to strip and clean its bones for use in ritual, this is a much more involved process and will require special research, equipment, and lots of time. And, of course, never eat anything you have foraged unless you happen to have an advanced degree in botany.

Keep a magical garden. Another great way to connect with the planet and shrink your carbon footprint is to grow your own herbs, vegetables, and fruits. You can, of course, grow food for your kitchen if you have space, but even if you live in a tiny apartment you can grow a handful of magical herbs in pots. For a list of common houseplants and their magical associations, check out this post.

Shop for spell materials at a local farmer’s market. Buying local is a great way to avoid the environmental impact of shipping produce, and it allows you to support small farms. Farmer’s markets also typically carry seasonal produce, which can help you align your magical practice with the cycles of nature. Farmer’s markets are a great way to find seasonal fruits and vegetables for kitchen magic, but you can use the produce you find there for other types of spells as well.

Trade paraffin wax candles for beeswax or soy wax. Paraffin, the material used for most cheap candles, is a by-product of crude oil, which is not only highly unsustainable but contains carcinogens (chemicals that may cause cancer). Beeswax is a sustainable alternative, and beeswax candles produce a “clean” burn, meaning it does not negatively affect air quality. Soy wax is a slightly pricier, vegan-friendly sustainable option that also produces a clean burn.

Use undyed, unbleached paper for your written spells. The bleaches and dyes used in most commercially available paper have a toxic effect on the environment. Colored paper cannot be recycled or composted because it will contaminate everything it touches. Use plain, unbleached paper for your written spells, especially if you plan to bury them in the ground or dispose of them outside.

Make sure your essential oils are ethically harvested. Essential oils are tricky — although they are marketed as natural, many of them are produced through unsustainable methods. Because essential oils are concentrated, it may take thousands of pounds of plants to produce a single pound of oil. This can have a devastating impact, especially for endangered plants like white sage or palo santo. Look for ethically-sourced, wild-harvested essential oils — these are oils that are gathered from the wild in ways that don’t hurt the local ecosystem. Mountain Rose Herbs and Eden’s Garden are two brands that are committed to sustainable essential oil production.

Instead of burying a spell in a jar, bury it in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. Many traditions call for spells to be buried in the ground. Items like jar spells and witch bottles are traditionally buried on the witch’s property. The problem with this is that plastic and glass bottles do not biodegrade, and will remain in the ground for years. Instead of putting these materials in the ground, bury your spells in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. As a bonus, you can choose this item to support your intention. For example, you might use an apple for a love spell or a spicy pepper for protection. Just make sure everything inside the spell is also biodegradable!

Keep a compost pile as an offering to your local land spirits. Compost is an easy way to reduce food waste, and it gives your garden a boost! Even if you don’t have your own garden, you can give your compost to a fiend who does or look into donating it to a community garden. When composting, it’s important to maintain a balance between carbon-rich “brown” ingredients (leaves, undyed paper, cardboard, etc.) and nitrogen-rich “greens” (fruit and veggie scraps, coffee grounds, egg shells, etc.) — you want about four times as much brown as green in your compost. Start your compost with a layer of brown — preferably twigs or straw to allow good airflow. Alternate layers of green and brown materials as you add to the pile. Every time you add to your compost, verbally express your gratitude to the land spirits. Your compost should be moist, but not soggy — you’ll know it’s ready when it’s dark and crumbly and smells like soil.

Make your own tea blends with loose herbs and a reusable tea strainer instead of buying teabags. Witches and tea go together like peanut butter and chocolate, but the individual wrappers on teabags create a lot of waste. On top of that, since many of these wrappers are dyed, they may not even be recyclable. Keep your teas earth-friendly by buying dried herbs in bulk and blending your own teas. Making your own blends is not only better for the planet, but also allows you to choose each ingredient for a specific magical intention.

Find ways to use your trash in your craft. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Instead of throwing things away, find ways to use them in your magic! Use food scraps from cooking, like carrot greens and potato peels, in spells. Turn an old shoe box into a travel altar. Add your coffee grounds to spells to ground them and manifest results in the physical world. You get the idea. Be creative!

Research different models for Earth-friendly living, like the zero waste/low waste lifestyle, sustainability, and the solarpunk movement. This will give you more ideas for a sustainable lifestyle, as well as a sustainable magical practice.

The funny thing about Earth-friendly living is that, the more time you spend taking care of the planet, the more connected you feel to it. I encourage you to try some of the ideas on this list — you’ll be amazed by how quickly you develop a deeper relationship with the Earth and all her creatures.

Resources:

Of Blood and Bones by Kate Freuler

Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins

“By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans, study says” from The Washington Post

A Sustainable Mind podcast

Practical(ly) Zero Waste podcast