Breath In Breath Out It’s November The Trees Will Shed Their Dead Leaves And So Will You

All words are spells in one way or another.

(via ladystardvst)

“i don’t like writing about my day, but i want to keep a journal”:

quotes and copywork. when reading, if you find something you enjoy, just copy it into the notebook. you can copy a whole chapter if you wish, highlighting what caught your attention the most.

definitions. look up on a dictionary and copy it. you could write your own dictionary as well, making up definitions for words.

lists. a classic, write movies to watch, books to read, the playlist of the month or just the groceries you have to buy.

maps. when going somewhere, you could draw the route you took or just a map of the place itself. just look up the place on google maps and copy it. you can draw a little map of all the places you have lived or the schools you have attended as well.

photos

take “notes” as you watch movies / documentaries. write down phrases that caught your attention or doodle.

illustrations and clippings. if you see an image or piece of art that you liked, put it in your journal. if it’s from a book or from a magazine I would recommend scanning it, tho’. it will serve as a record of what kind of art you enjoy through the years.

newspaper clippings from the day.

tickets and pamphlets. from movies, museums, transportation.

postcards

records. you could record for a month what the temperature was when you woke up and when you went to sleep. if you do that for a year, it gives you a better notion of the passing of seasons. you could record rainfall and other seasonal changes as well. you could choose something (an animal, a plant, an item or object) and write down every time you see it.

rubbings of leaves, coins, landmarks.

count. there’s a scene in the movie Caroline (2009) where Caroline’s dad tells her to go count the windows. you could do the same type of counting game if you are bored and write down.

mindmaps/sketchnotes + timelines of books, movies, music albums.

collages

pressed leafs and flowers

your collections. if you collect anything you could write down an inventory or maybe try to draw the items.

recipes. write down recipes and give it a score every time you try it. you could do the same for drinks you try out.

stickers

comic strips. you can find a bunch of it online, glue your favorites in your notebook.

Hungry: 

If your body is asking for food, the hunger will gradually develop. Emotional hunger is a response to some sort of negative experience or feeling and is usually more of a sudden onset of a craving for a specific food. With emotional hunger you will also feel the need to eat immediately.  If you’re still not sure, wait a few minutes and see what happens. As you do this more and more it will become easier for you to distinguish between the two.

Angry:

One thing that can help with anger is feeling a sense of power. Things like running, dancing, or other strong physical activities are a great way to get that energy out of your body.  Depending on what works for you- you may also want to try something more calming. Slow down, let your mind relax… sometimes that can help you to organize your thoughts which may bring on the realization that whatever your angry about isn’t all that bad or is something you can work on by staying focused.  Don’t forget to address your anger. None of this means to disregard it, push it back, or try to completely forget about it. You can’t bottle these things up inside. What you want to do is calm yourself, release that negative energy, and organize your thoughts so you can handle the anger in a safe and effective way.

Lonely:

If you’re lonely, reach out to someone. Text, phone, video chat, in person. Even just going outside for a walk or going to a coffee shop with your laptop. You don’t always have to be directly socializing with people as long as you’re around them. Short term loneliness is sometimes alleviated by simply being in the presence of other people.

Tired:

If you’re tired, take a look at your schedule. Are you overworking yourself? You may need to make set times within your schedule to take a break. Scheduling breaks may sound weird… but you need it. Don’t burn yourself out. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Also take a look at your sleep schedule. Are you getting the rest you need? Maybe you need to set an earlier time to get to bed in order to wake up feeling refreshed. Your body will thank you. The last thing is that you can’t be afraid take time for yourself or say no to things. 

Charging Sigils

This is from sigilathenaeum’s page and I in no way claim it as my own. 

Earth: grounding, centering, nature, growth, life, creation, birth, fertility, health, the physical body, prosperity, money, savings, career, job, employment, business, maturity, age, boundaries, protection, home, family, trust, stability, reliability, practicality, strength, calm,

Air: voice, speech, eloquence, communication, intellect, memory, knowledge, information, education, school, song, music, youth, freedom, astral travel, mental power, divination, spirituality, finding lost things, happiness, joy, laughter, fairies, fae,

Fire: passion, desire, love, sex, sexuality, romance, protection (but with a kick), banishing, energy, inspiration, motivation, competition, athleticism, strength, empowerment,  ego, success, leadership, courage, bravery, anger, power, destruction, purification,

Water: fluidity, flexibility, change, adaptability, intuition, maturity, rebirth, renewal, mental health, emotions, sadness, dreams, sleep, psychic powers, travel, cleansing, beauty, appearance, healing, menstruation,

Sunlight: clarity, understanding, finding, truth, sight, vision, learning, school, education divination, confidence, happiness, mental health, anti-depressant, beauty, clear skin, perfection, talent, glory, prosperity, friendship,

Moonlight: dreams, sleep, astral travel, clairvoyance, potential, prophecy, mystery, secrets, love, menstruation,

Music: musical instruments, singing, dance, art, emotions, creativity, mix and match! (match the music to the intent: lullabies for sleep and dreams, love songs for relationships, etc.)

Personal Energy: confidence, anti-anxiety, self-love, self-harm, personal characteristics, anything personal,

Sorry this is a sorry basic question, but do you have any good tips on how to do colour change correctly when knitting?

There’s no one ‘right’ way to join colours or skeins: it depends on the yarn, the project and how you feel at the time :)

If you have a plied yarn that will take it (probably at least 3-ply as 2-ply tends to not have enough structural integrity), then the Russian join method is the way to go:

https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/article/russian-join/

Alternatively, you can try the spit-splice, which basically felts the two strands together. You want to do this with a yarn that has microscopic scales that will stick together after you splice them, so this only works for animal fibres. I often use this for lace work where weaving in ends is tricky, and the slight bulking from the Russian join isn’t necessarily what you want. 

https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wet-splice-aka-spit-splice/

Finally, I often use a weaver’s knot and then weave in the ends as I knit along the row. The weaver’s knot is really small and really tight, so it’s great for any fibre that won’t felt. I’ve used the weaver’s knot almost exclusively for Persian Dreams because the Russian join won’t work on Knit Pick’s palette - the plies are too loose. Plus, you can get the weaver’s knot exactly where you want the colour change to happen, which is handy for tight changes.

Weaver’s knot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq6cKZHzMfI

Weaving in ends as you go:

https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/fair-isle-knitting-weaving-in-ends/

talk street magic to me

drawing power from the metro lines

illusionists busking illegally, shimmering lights disintegrating as they run

plant mages tending tiny rooftop and windowbox gardens

elementary kids learning basic sigils on the playground

wixen taking a while to key into the magic in new cities when they move

alchemists dealing on the side to support their experiments

middleschoolers making friendship talismans and amulets for everyone

numerologists who’ll do your math homework for $5 or divine your fortune for $10

kids mass-texting luck and speed spells when their parties get broken up by the cops

Song and Spell Correspondence Master Post

This post is purely based on my playlists and music I use or have used in my practice. I have posted sample playlists before, but this is broken down according to spell type and also includes a divination section. When I use music in spellwork, I may use lyrics from a song or play the song in the background to help channel energy for the intention of the spell.

Check it out and give these songs and pieces a listen if you aren’t familiar with them 🎶

Preparation

Odds Of Even- Marilyn Manson

46 and 2- Tool

Hands Of Death (Burn, Baby, Burn)- Rob Zombie feat. Alice Cooper

With Teeth- Nine Inch Nails

Raven- Hedningarna

Strange Brew- Cream

Bullet The Blue Sky- U2

Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Woman- Santana

Inertia Creeps- Massive Attack

Season Of The Witch- Donovan

Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)- David Bowie

I Ain’t Superstitious- Jeff Beck feat. Rod Stewart

The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)- U2

Empowerment/Confidence

So What- Pink

Slave To The Rhythm- Michael Jackson

Me, Myself, and I- Beyoncé

A Woman’s Worth- Alicia Keys

Living On The Edge- Aerosmith

Everybody Is A Star- Sly And The Family Stone

Thank You ( Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Sly and the Family Stone

Shining Star- Earth, Wind, and Fire

Soldier Of Love- Sade

Stand My Ground- Within Temptation

Walk On- U2

Now Or Never- Threes Days Grace

You Can’t Always Get What You Want- The Rolling Stones

I’m Still Standing- Elton John

Fighter- Christina Aguilera

I Will Survive- Gloria Gaynor

It’s My Life- The Animals

Justice

…And Justice For All- Metallica

Scream- Michael Jackson

What’s Going On- Marvin Gaye

Mercy Mercy Me(The Ecology)- Marvin Gaye

God Help The Outcasts- The Hunchback of Notre Dame Soundtrack

What Goes Around… Comes Around- Justin Timberlake

Prayer For England- Massive Attack

5 To 1- The Doors

Voice Of The Voiceless- Rage Against The Machine

Uprising- Muse

Protection

We’re In This Together Now- Nine Inch Nails

The Fragile- Nine Inch Nails

You Are Not Alone- Michael Jackson

You’ve Got A Friend- James Taylor

Devil Beneath My Feet- Marilyn Manson

By Your Side- Sade

Somebody Up There Likes Me- David Bowie

Grandma’s Hands- Bill Withers

Push- Madonna

Banishing

The Thrill Is Gone- BB King

No Time- The Guess Who

Babe I’m Gonna Leave You- Led Zeppelin

It’s Over Now- Luther Vandross

Releasing The Demons- Godsmack

Irreplaceable- Beyoncé

I Want To Kill You Like They Do In The Movies- Marilyn Manson

It’s Too Late- Carole King

Get Off Of My Cloud- The Rolling Stones

Another One Bites The Dust- Queen

The Power Of Good-Bye- Madonna

Burn- Usher

Goodbye- Alicia Keys

Storm/Weather Magick

Four Seasons: Summer- Vivaldi

When The Levee Breaks- Led Zeppelin

Who’ll Stop The Rain- Creedence Clearwater Revival

Have You Ever Seen The Rain- Creedence Clearwater Revival

Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles 

Riders On The Storm- The Doors

Sea/Water Magick

The Great Below- Nine Inch Nails

Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)- Enya

The Siren- Nightwish

Moonlight Sonata-Beethoven

Water Music- Handel

La Mer- Nine Inch Nails

La Mer- Debussy

Symphony #2: Ocean- Anton Rubinstein

Black Water- Doobie Brothers

Clair De Lune- Debussy

A Warm Place- Nine Inch Nails

Cursing/Hexing/Jinxing

I Fucking Hate You- Godsmack

The Nameless- Slipknot

Harvester of Sorrow- Metallica

Antichrist Superstar- Marilyn Manson

Stupid MF- Mindless Self Indulgence

You Oughta Know- Alanis Morissette

Ænima- Tool

I Put A Spell On You (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Cover)- Marilyn Manson

Greed- Godsmack

The Game- Disturbed

Head Like A Hole- Nine Inch Nails

A Night On Bald Mountain- Mussorgsky

It’s All Over- Three Days Grace

The Wretched- Nine Inch Nails

King Nothing- Metallica

I’m Not Jesus- Apocalyptica feat. Corey Taylor

Divination

Blackstar- David Bowie

Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)- Jimi Hendrix Experience

Voodoo- Godsmack

Wings For Marie, Part 2- Tool

Lateralus- Tool

Neptune- Holst

Many Meetings- Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Soundtrack

Things Left Unsaid- Pink Floyd

Wilderness- Dead Can Dance