Dancing In The Mushroom Circle

sad that I’m not living in an enchanted forest

We truly don’t want much…

What Native people say about the use of sage: you can use sage, but you cannot smudge as nothing you are doing (waving sage around) is actually smudging. Smudging is a ceremony and you are, we promise, not smudging. Please buy sage from either us, or someone who sources the sage from us. White sage may not be considered endangered by the US government but corperate sourcing is making it difficult for us to source sage for our own religious purposes. Let alone to sell it.

What white people hear: never use sage ever, don’t ever buy it, don’t own it, don’t even look at it.

Look, y’all. There’s a couple of facets to my talk today.

1) Yes! You can buy sage! You really, truly can! Buy it from either native sellers (go to a powwow! Eat our food, buy our stuff, watch some dancing!) Or buy it from a seller who sources the sage from native people. Pick one. And no, buying it from 5 Below doesn’t count.

2) you CANNOT smudge. This isn’t just you “shouldn’t”— this is a YOU ARE INCAPABLE OF SMUDGING. Waving a sage stick around your doorways IS NOT SMUDGING. It is smoke clensing. Smudging, depending on the tradition and tribe, could easily have dancing and drums involved. You, as a white person, do not have the cultural BACKGROUND to even know how it works. At all. Period.

3) please, for FUCKS SAKE, stop making posts here on tumblr where you tell other white people about cultural appropriation and what they can and cannot do. Please stop, your license has been revoked because none of you bother to get the facts right. We native people are FULLY CAPABLE OF DOING IT OURSELVES. Consider instead: a) reblogging our posts where we talk about it! We’re here! We have made posts!! b) Making a post that states what we said and then LINKS BACK TO US. Screenshot with a link if you must. Stop centering your own voices in these conversations. You are already centered in everything, stop centering yourselves in a native space.

I’m tired of this nonsense, y’all.

Thanks for coming to my TedTalk ™

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Beginner Witch advice

-You don't need a whole bunch of expensive stuff. A few 3$ Tarot decks off of Temu,Thrift store candles and some Salt is enough.

-Start off slow. Try practicing a few times a week and spend more time on research

-It doesn't have to look aesthetically pleasing

-Spend more on stuff your ACTUALLY gonna use rather than cute little decoration

-You can use Jewelry as Pendulumms

-Books from the 90s are really useful

-Visulisation is super useful when doing Spellwork

-You don't need throwing bones for divination

-Recycle your spell jars

-Red is the color of Protection

-Runes are super useful

-Use Wine Bottles if you don't have a Candle Holder

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Peering Down the Path

A tarot spread for helping decide if a new direction you’re considering is right for you.

What Am I Missing? Things typically don’t beckon us when we are 100% content. What hole are you looking to fill? What element are you seeking out? What are you hoping to gain from this?

What Does This Path Offer? This is both the response to the question posed in the previous card and a guiding signifier for the whole spread. What does this specific path bring you? Does it heal, look pretty, or empower you in some way? Does it compliment what you’re searching for?

Short-Term Look What will the beginning of this path be like during the first month or three? Will it require a lot of prep-work? Will it be enlightening or frustrating? 

Long-Term Look  Where does this path lead after more time? Is it tough in the beginning but become really fulfilling if you stick with it? Does it start out strong but fizzle out later? Is this path an investment in your future or a temporary supplement? (Either is fine, but it’s good to know so you don’t cling to it after it’s spent.) 

Samhain Herb Bundle

Hello!

I've become very interested in foraging and growing my own herbs. As Samhain approaches (Oct. 31st), I hang these herbs and flowers to dry. Over this next month, I will focus my intention on reconnecting with myself and my ancestors before me.

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This herb bundle will have:

Cedar leaves and bark - cleansing, healing, protecting

Marigolds (Calendula) - prophecy and rebirth

Rosemary - connection to ancestors

Sage (grown in my garden) - protecting and cleansing

Cinnamon sticks - prosperity

Dried orange slices - divination and luck

Once dry, tie together with cotton or other natural string.

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As Samhain approached, the veil thins and our connection to the other side becomes clearer. Now is the time to celebrate our roots, connect with our ancestors, and celebrate the Witch's new year.

As we move into the final season, the life around us begins to die, awaiting rebirth next spring. We have much to learn from this cycle of death and birth. In this time I attract peace and prosperity, while paying respects to those I have lost. I set intentions for the new year, and prepare to rest as the weather grows cold.