How Can We Learn Energy Work?

How to Read Auras

This is a very simple, beginner method, but with enough practice things will get clearer, and you can see more at once.

1. Facing a white or black wall in good lighting, put you arm straight out in front of you with your palm facing the wall.

2. Spread your fingers, and look between them at the spaces. Keep your eyes relaxed and generally unfocused.

3. You should see an energy field around your fingers developing in your peripheral vision. It usually starts out clear, and with practice you see colour.

4. It may help to move your hand slightly. I find if I do this that the aura leaves a ‘trace’ for a few seconds, allowing me to see it clearly. Sending energy out of your hand or visualizing it becoming stronger also helps.

5. Keep practicing. In time you can see different layers and colours, on yourself as well as other people, coming from the entire body.

Small Things To Contact Spirits About

…If you want to flex your communication muscles but don’t want to be cutting deals or making things complicated for now. Just little things to try.

Let me hear a love story

Show me a song from your people

Tell me something you did today that you are proud of

Let me draw a portrait of you

Tell me a little about your culture

Ask me any questions you may have about human culture (and I will answer them, if I can.)

Look at this song/story/poem I wrote, tell me what you think.

Tell me my local reputation, if I have one.

Tell me your story (and if desired, I will record it and pass it on for more to see.)

Share a joke.

Let me admire your beauty/grace/powerful appearance/plumage/scales/wings/great personality

Tell me about your friends

What is your one big token of advice?

Teach me how to make my home more welcoming for you (while still being safe for me.)

You gotta wait, BABE 😂👏🏻🔮

i understand historically why it happens (colonization and wars and genocides and such) and im not here to argue that but hot take, i honestly wish Greek/Roman gods and goddesses weren't so popular and weren't so talked about. i think Percy Jackson and Marvel has made it so much worse but i get tired of running into polytheist/deity worship blogs that all honor the same like 5 gods. not intending to be mean but i get so bored reading 34758695 posts about how Aphrodite's light and love will cure self esteem and self love or whatever and lists of correspondences to rocks you need on your altar to honor loki

Valid. It does feel like there is clique-y behavior in witchcraft and pagan communities online where the same 5 deities are talked about constantly.

I also feel this popularity makes it hard for those interested in paganism to branch out and find what deities catch their interest. There are hundreds of deities. But I can only think of... less than 10 that get talked about consistently online.

another note to the twin flames and starseeds

When you want something, and you know it's right for you, then you know it will come to you. The only thing that can "block" it or slow it down are your subconscious limitations, which are now melting away with all this beautiful and difficult spiritual work we've been doing. When something is "blocked" or unfolding slowly, it doesn't mean anything is going wrong. This is the work.

Your success and happiness is inevitable. And it's important. Your happiness raises the vibration of the whole planet.

Going back to that feeling of want: Let each feeling of want that arises be immediately followed by a delicious sense of inevitability and gratitude. Wanting something is the contrast or vacuum that pulls new things to you. And keep working on unlocking your subconscious minimum allowances.

✨Fame/Recognition as expressed in Tarot✨

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to find out whether or not you’ll become famous… Now you can have a glimpse of your potential through this curated list of fame related Tarot cards!

*Note: Please also remember that it’s important to check the surrounding cards for more in depth interpretations, as the meanings can always change:

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The Magician

ミ★ Having power, innovation and resourcefulness

ミ★ Fame is manifested or created from one’s talents, ideas, and connection to spirituality

ミ★ Represents someone who has all of the mastered and acquired skills to reach their ambitions

ミ★ Recognition in their educational accomplishments (ie. Graduation, published research/dissertation and/or other forms of communication)

ミ★ Careers may revolve around science and technology— being known for an invention

High Priestess

ミ★ Famed for their intelligence, intuitive, spiritual or psychic abilities

ミ★ Represents someone who is enlightened or has divine knowledge/wisdom, such as a guru or literal priestess— being put on a “pedestal”

ミ★ Recognition in investigative, psychological based careers

Empress

ミ★ Fame for one’s beauty or a career relating to arts, fashion, lifestyle and/or DIY

ミ★ Recognition for one’s nurturing, empathetic, and/or “motherly, feminine” character

Emperor

ミ★ Having leadership skills, authority and power in careers relating to the government/politics, and corporate companies (ie. A CEO)

ミ★ Recognition in male-dominated fields of work or characteristics of courage, strength, and passion

Hierophant

ミ★ Having authority and power in a church/religious organizations, schools and/or institutions

ミ★ Famed for one’s strong beliefs, wisdom, stable foundations, traditionality, and responsible character

The Chariot

ミ★ Having command, willpower, strength, victory and power over others

ミ★ Represents someone who may do whatever it takes to gain a higher position despite stepping over others

ミ★ Success in sports competitions, tournaments or battles

ミ★ Recognition may be found quickly once one gains control and self-discipline over their dreams— staying focused on one’s path

Strength

ミ★ Governed by Leo, this represents public careers and recognition

ミ★ May refer to fame through working with animals, a pet, and/or caring for others

ミ★ Represents someone with a nurturing and gentle nature

Wheel of Fortune

ミ★ Sudden, life-changing fame that is granted from the stars! Check your transits to see if there’s a conjunction to your Midheaven, Vertex, Part of Fortune or Jupiter when you pull this card!

ミ★ Recognition in careers such as public speaking, business/start-ups, pop-up shops or restaurants, and finances

ミ★ May refer to becoming viral, having overnight success or hitting a jackpot (ie. literally gaining fame for a lottery winning, scholarship, etc)

Temperance

ミ★ Famed as an angel, philanthropist, healer, and mediator

ミ★ Respresents someone who is in a humanitarian field and recognized for their intuitive, empathetic nature

ミ★ In some occasions, this card can refer to someone who is a bartender… So there may be fame surrounding this career path

The Devil

ミ★ Fame or recognition in illicit/taboo career paths, such as sex work or inside trading

ミ★ May refer to careers that are high risk, high reward or involves manipulation (ie. Gambling, business)

ミ★ Connections to famous celebrities or people of power, materiality, and/or addictions

The Star or Sun

ミ★ Celebrity status fame— represents a beauty that puts people in awe and being in the spotlight

ミ★ Refers to public careers, leadership, arts, music, film, entertainment, and/or social media influencing

The World

ミ★ Represents someone who is world-wide famous, viral or a master at their craft

ミ★ Overseas fame or for international affairs, travelling, vlogging, and/or careers relating to being a news anchor or journalist

ミ★ Blessings relating to fame are received once one manages to overcome all their obstacles and learn harsh lessons

Aces and Pages (Wands, Swords, Pentacles, Cups)

ミ★ The beginning of fame or recognition

ミ★ Being scouted by an agent or receiving new opportunities— wands refers to passion projects, swords are intellectual and innovative pursuits, pentacles are about business and can lead to long-lasting ventures, while cups are a reference to creative endeavours

4 of Wands

ミ★ Fame in one’s homeland or through generational wealth and inheritance— being an heir to a familial business/empire

ミ★ May represent someone who gains recognition in careers such as wedding photography, event planning, interior design, and making other’s lives more fruitful

6 of Wands

ミ★ Governed by Leo, this card refers to a promotion or fame in one’s career accomplishments

ミ★ Having success, victory, acclaim, leadership, and plenty of supportive fans

ミ★ Careers in management, self-employment or entertainment

3 of Cups

ミ★ Local fame/recognition or by association

ミ★ May refer to popularity in a particular social circle/community, friend group or band

ミ★ Careers surrounding tourism and hospitality, event planning or creativity

7 of Cups

ミ★ Finding fame through the world wide web

ミ★ Fame or recognition will come once one takes the opportunities to make practical movements or putting in consistent work— towards their dreams

ミ★ Being known as the ‘jack of all trades, master of none’

ミ★ May refer to someone who discovers a cure or truth about a previously hidden and confusing situation (ie. Finding the cause of a disease, etc)

9 of Cups

ミ★ Fame from one’s manifestations— wishes coming into fruition, recognition, acclaim, triumph and rewards coming in soon

10 of Cups or 10 of Pentacles

ミ★ Having fame within a collective, by association or through being in the public eye

ミ★ May also refer to success from a family business or passive income

ミ★ Represents someone who has charisma, all around abundance, and respect from many supportive people

3 of Pentacles

ミ★ Having support and popularity at work, local community, school, church or institution

ミ★ May represent fame in careers that require communication, networking or building foundations (ie. Designer, architect, construction manager, etc)

9 of Pentacles

ミ★ Recognition for one’s talents turned creative business— arts, crafts, self-care essentials and/or luxury brand items

ミ★ Fame and financial abundance is found once one focuses on themselves and their own ambitions without distraction

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Traditional Worship of the Old Gods

Coming from an unbroken line of pagans, I can’t help but laugh whenever anyone claims that worshipping the old gods is as easy as offering them a flower or leftover candies when it’s convenient. Being a child of extremely prideful beings is not some lighthearted, rainbows-and-butterflies hobby. It is a demanding but fulfilling way of life that requires volumes of books to convey. Still, here is a humble primer for the sincerest of beginners.

Apollo, Lord of Light

Approach him for the first time after you have gained a significant victory in life. Offer it to him. Your medal, your trophy or simply your pride in your triumph. But do not greet him empty-handed, or he will leave you in the middle of your prayer.

He does not tolerate self-pity, so never come to him with yours. As his child, you were born with the potential to become a champion. Honor him by harnessing it, not by doubting its existence.

Offer him a music box… jewelry… honey… anything gold or that makes a beautiful symphony.

Diana, Lady of the Hunt

Approach her for the first time on a full moon at the witching hour. Do not dare come to her with a problem. She hurts anyone who introduces themselves already seeking a favor. She finds it opportunistic and disrespectful.

She demands that you honor your masculinity and femininity. Attain physical strength. Learn how to defend yourself. Wear your hair down. Keep it long. Have thin, light fabrics in your wardrobe.

Offer her weapons. A dagger, a knife, a gun. You want her protection. So arm her.

Mercury, Lord of the Mind

Approach him for the first time with your favorite book. Something thought-provoking you have owned and loved since childhood. Transfer the ownership to him. That is your first offering.

As his child, you were born with the ability to think critically. You may speak to him freely of your emotional pain. But never of anything caused by your idiocy. Avoid such mistakes, or fix them before you speak to him again.

Offer him handwritten quotes from literature. He prefers ancient writings. Write letters to people you cannot reach, and implore him to send them for you through dreams.

Venus, Lady of Beauty

Approach her for the first time at your most attractive. Bathe. Wear your most glamorous attire. Paint your face. Do your hair. Wear jewelry. Bring her a freshly picked red rose and place it in a glass dome.

As her child, you cannot disrespect your natural beauty. Wearing colored contacts would be you complaining that she could have made your eyes prettier. Same goes for dyeing and perming your hair. Style it for an occasion, but otherwise wear it the way she gave it. No surgeries that are merely for the sake of vanity.

Offer her chocolates… perfume… anything luxurious or beautiful. She will protect your beauty, and give you even more.

Mars, Lord of the Battlefield

Approach him for the first time at a turbulent moment in your life. When you are battling an illness, poverty or villains. Give him a handwritten list of your ambitions.

As his child, you are not allowed to back down from a fight. He gave you the gift of drive and ambition. Apollo’s children are your leading rivals. He expects you to beat them.

Offer him steak or ribs you cooked yourself. They do not have to be beautifully presented. But use the best cuts only, and flavor them richly.

Jupiter, Lord of Abundance

Approach him for the first time after you have received a windfall. Winnings… a bonus… anything material. How ever much it is worth, give him ten percent, never to be spent.

As his child, you were born lucky. Money and happiness should come to you easily. You are to always count your blessings. That will make them multiply. But if you count your woes instead, he will also multiply them.

Offer him souvenirs from your travel. For that is how he wants his children to spend his gifts – on exploration and vacation.

Saturn, Lord of Earth

Approach him for the first time after a day of hard work. Recount to him all you have done in life and all you are still planning to do. He despises flattery but admires dedication.

As his child, your honest efforts will always be rewarded. Laziness will be punished. You are to take great care of your health, your possessions, your property. You must honor the physical and the material, for they are his domain.

Of all the gods, Saturn is the one who watches his children all the time. Your deeds and words, when matching, are counted as your offering.

Uranus, Lord of Chaos

Approach him for the first time after you have had a vivid dream or a waking vision. That lets him know you are indeed his to nurture. Otherwise, he will not accept your invitation.

As his child, you are not allowed to be normal. You are required to disrupt your community and society. Not with devilry, but with inventions, acts or words that are revolutionary. Declare to the world that you are psychic. If you hide his supernatural gifts, he will take them back and forever turn his back.

Offer him tokens. Anything unique, bizarre or strange. As long as it is priceless to you. Never offer him anything of no intellectual, creative or occult value.

Neptune, Lord of Mysticism

Approach him for the first time at your weakest. He loves comforting his children. Offer him your tears, so he knows you really need him. Tell him of your pains, and he will heal them.

As his child, you are not allowed to shy away from his supernatural gifts. He gave you the Sight so you can embrace the otherworldly. If you run away from your visions and premonitions, he will take them away… likely along with your sanity.

Offer him your own prose and verse. Stories and poems birthed by your imagination. Tell him of your psychic experiences and your desire for mystical intelligence.

Pluto, Lord of Death

Approach him for the first time when you have been wronged by someone you could not possibly avenge yourself from. Beg him for retribution. Come to him shaking with rage. Anything less will be ignored.

As his child, you were born with power. Power to control this world, and the one beneath it. The dark arts are as natural to you as breathing. Fully embrace them. So long as he feels your hunger for the occult, he will help you master it.

Offer him a list of your enemies, old and new. Never forgive and forget. Show him you crave his vengeance and protection. Place a black mirror on his altar. So that when you pray to him, he can see you, and you can see him.

🧜🏻‍♀️Mermaids From Different Bodies of Water🌊

Tidal pool mermaids-

🐚 tiny

🐚usually colorful

🐚 intricate patterns

🐚 helpful with positive energy and protection

Offerings:

Ethically sourced pieces of coral or coral agate

Colorful sea shells

Visit an aquarium

Fruit

Seaweed

Sun water

Rocks

Lake mermaids-

🐟 usually grey, dark blue, grey, green, or light blue (depends on water quality)

🐟 can be benevolent or malevolent depending on location

🐟 experts at camouflage

🐟 behavior and magical qualities depend on the lake they’re in

Offerings:

Lake plants

Lake stones

Lake glass

Freshwater pearl, clam, or oyster

Moss or moss agate

Marimo

Turtle and fish imagery

Tropical mermaids-

🏝 vary in size and can include reef mermaids

🏝 usually colorful or teal

🏝 usually have a calm but very playful demeanor

🏝 love to swim with dolphins and usually stick around their pods

🏝tend to venture to shallow waters

🏝 tend to be active during the day and enjoy sunlight & warmth

🏝 helpful with peace and love spells

Offerings:

Conch shells

Pink sand

Scented salts

Shiny things (shells & crystals)

Larimar and holey stones

Colorful stones or sand

Fruit or palm tree

Sun water

River mermaids-

🏞 usually benevolent

🏞 loves rocks and animals

🏞 may be very small or normal sized

🏞helpful with grounding

Offerings:

River pebbles

River water

Moss or moss agate

Freshwater pearl, clams, or oysters

Forest plants, especially infused with water, for example: pine water

Reef mermaids-

🐙 hides in reefs and anenomes most of the time

🐙 very very colorful

🐙 usually small

🐙 benevolent but temperamental

🐙 very diverse and high energy

🐙 helpful with protection

Offerings:

Coral agate or coral pieces

Sea shells or hag stones

Any high energy and colorful stones

Shark teeth & sand dollars

Visit an aquarium

Crab, starfish, fish, eel, and stingray imagery

Swamp mermaids-

🐊 usually grey, green, or brown

🐊 thrive in murky water, good at camouflage

🐊 can be kind to people who are connected & kind to the swamp, but otherwise are usually malevolent

🐊 love to sunbathe

🐊 helpful with curses and banishing

Offerings:

Alligator teeth

Snake skin

Agate

Sun water

Swamp mud

Spring mermaids-

💧blue coloring

💧tend to be gentle but very distant

💧very helpful with cleansing

Offerings:

Spring water

Lemons or cucumbers

White and blue flowers

Clear quartz or blue lace agate

Arctic mermaids-

❄ white, grey, clear, or navy blue coloring

❄ helpful in glamours and sheilding

Offerings:

Ice cubes

Glacier water

Glitter

Orca, seal, and other artic animal imagery

some tarot tips i've collected over the years

- when shuffling, pay attention to the cards that fall out of the deck. sometimes they have a special message for you.

- questions aren't always necessary when reading. letting the cards tell you what they need to helps to develop your intuition, and the relationship between you and your deck (or the spirit you are working with, depending on how you divine information).

- when reading with multiple cards (i.e. as a spread), try and string the cards together rather than interpreting them by their individual meanings:

recurring suits, themes, symbols, and numbers

proportions of suits and uprights vs. reversals

position of the cards (e.g. if people are present in the cards, where are they looking?)

colours of the cards (e.g. do any of the cards stand out more than the rest?)

- although each card has a core meaning, different decks with different art could emanate different "flavours" of the core meaning.

- draw a clarifying card if something confuses you, but try not to draw any more than two cards per reading.