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Dæmons on First Dates

I was thinking this morning but how first dates would be different if we could see everyone’s dæmon. We would probably all immediately leap to assumptions about how we felt about our date based on the person’s dæmon.

This led me to wonder how my dates will feel about me after I showed up with my lion dæmon trotting along beside me. I think it would be a pretty polarized response. Some people would think it was really cool that I must be so confident, while others would find it a kind of intimidating or fear I am excessively bossy and vain. 

Anyone else have thoughts on how dates would react to their dæmon?  

love, simon (2018)

Jake: *morphs a goldfish to forget everything for a little while*

Jake: *advances science’s knowledge of animals again*

Jake: Crap.

list of mundane things that feel like ancient human rituals

cleaning or wipe your bare feet

breaking off a piece of bread and handing it to someone

putting the weight of a basket on your hip or head

eating nuts or berries while hunched over close to the ground

seeing something startling just out of your line of sight and very quickly stepping or leaping on to a larger object to get a better view

cupping your hands into running water to wash your face

the unanimous protection of a baby or child in a public space where women are present

when an elderly woman laughs and grips your forearm tightly

Okay, this is my daemon's name: Kleytos

○ - hundred thousand hearts - holychild

○ - wraith pinned to the mist and other games - of montreal     

Lyra, almost every scene: WE GOTTA FIND ROGER!!

Mrs. Coulter:

So, today is our first cie-day, and we don't have a clue about what we should do, so... Any advice?

Animorphs Battle Markings AU

This was actually an AU I came up with quite a while back but haven’t gotten time to develop. 

The premise is that in canon Animorphs (including Ax, and also any other morph-capable beings) don’t develop physical scars on their natural form from battle wounds received in morph. But in this AU, any injuries they receive in morph appear as skin discoloration/marks/conditions in their natural form.

Rachel and Jake develop freckles.

Marco’s skin peels.

Cassie has discoloration.

Tobias develops striping/speckles on his feathers.

Ax’s fur brightens and spots (and this happens with all Andalites).

As all scars, these marks can and will fade. But with their constant battling, it always comes back. Some of the more severe injuries leave very permanent/long lasting marks.

(meat of the post under the cut!)

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Sacred Plants & Flowers ~ Hellenic Gods

Part 1 of ?: The twelve Olympian Gods

Because I keep looking it up myself, I decided to write down a handy list with sacred plants/flowers and plants/flowers strongly associated with the Theoi. Feel free to add on to this list.

Find more lists of sacred plants/flowers here.

Aphrodite Rose, Anemone, Myrtle, Myrrh, Apple, Lettuce, Pomegranate, Linden, Lime (large-leafed)

Apollon Laurel, Larkspur, Cypress, Palm, Sweet Violet

Ares none known

Artemis Cedar/Juniper, Chaste Tree, Cypress, Laurel, (Persian) Walnut

Athena Olive Tree

Demeter Wheat, Poppy, Barley, Mint, Chaste Tree, Fig Tree

Dionysos Grapevine, Ivy, Bindweed, Pine Tree, Elm Tree, Fig Tree, Fir, Calamus

Hephaistos none known

Hera Pomegranate, Apple, Chaste Tree

Hermes Crocus, Strawberry Tree

Poseidon Pine Tree, Wild Celery, Parsley, Rock Rose

Zeus Oak Tree, Olive Tree, Manna (Ash), Wild Celery, Parsley, White Poplar

Resources: theoi.com, plants of greek myth flora 1 & flora 2 Dividers by: @firefly-graphics

Being a Witch IS Political

Witchcraft and spirituality are inherently political. To embrace these paths without acknowledging their history and ongoing struggles is to reduce them to mere aesthetics. True witches—and spiritual practitioners—understand that the essence of these practices is rooted in resistance, justice, and transformation.

Historically, witches were the wise women and healers of their communities. They tended to the sick, midwifed births, and served as the keepers of ancient knowledge. Their craft connected them deeply to nature, the cycles of life, and the unseen forces that govern our world. These practices often placed them on the fringes of society, not because they were wrong or dangerous, but because their power defied the status quo.

These women (and men) were political figures simply by existing. They challenged patriarchal systems, capitalist greed, and authoritarian control. When they provided herbal remedies or midwifed safely outside the church's purview, they defied institutions that sought to monopolize power over life and death.

The witch trials of history were political acts, targeting those who threatened established hierarchies. Witches were scapegoated for plagues, famines, and dissent, often accused because they stood up for their communities, demanded justice, or refused to conform to societal expectations.

Even today, to identify as a witch or spiritual practitioner is to take a stand. It is to honor the marginalized, to value the Earth over profit, and to seek balance in a world obsessed with domination. It is to embrace healing, not only for ourselves but for others and the planet—a deeply political act in a culture that prioritizes profit and power over people and ecosystems.

Being a witch means advocating for what is right, even at risk to our comfort or safety. It means standing against oppression, environmental destruction, and systemic injustice. To claim this path is to reclaim the legacy of those who came before us—the wise women, healers, and rebels who walked this path at great personal cost.

If you are drawn to witchcraft, spirituality, or paganism, understand that this is more than crystals and candles. It is a call to action, a commitment to live authentically and fight for a better world. Anything less is a disservice to the courageous souls who paved the way for us.