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GREEK DEITIES!
a complete collection of all my posts currently on the topic of Greek deities! I hope to soon add some more in depth posts to this list!
PART ONE ^^^
PART TWO ^^^
PART THREE^^^
Merry meet! Phae✨
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if you can't keep crystals, keep rocks but set them with whatever intentions you want.
On full moons, "accidentally" leave a glass of water near a windowsill, and use it quickly!
Draw sigils in hand soaps, sanitizers, and lotions when no one's looking.
Research how to use a regular deck of cards for tarot readings.
Draw pictures of offerings for your deity, and rip the paper to give it to them.
Good luck yall, and stay safe <3
Closeted witch tips
some more tips to help my closeted babes out <3
soap making is a really fun way to incorporate herbs and essential oils
research herbalism
keep an online book of shadows (on google docs, or canva) if it is safe for you to do so
scrap booking is an easy and secretive way to give offerings to gods/ goddesses (leave it out to "dry")
do e offerings on tumblr
go to your local library to read and borrow books on herbs, Gods and more <3
reblog with more ideas!!!
A norse runework starter pack!
Because runework is basically at the core of my craft, I use it all the time and I’m already more than familiar with it. Runework is super easy to incorporate into everyday life and it’s got a wide range of use so I truly recommend. It feels safe and reliable, and I don’t need to put a lot of time or focus on them. Now let’s get down to business to defeat the Huns.
Their story real quick:
So in His endless search for knowledge, Odin the Allfather hung Himself and was pierced by His own spear in order to be alone with Himself. He accepted no bread and no mead until He found the truth He’d been looking for. And He did: through the darkness of His own mind, Odin saw the runes and reached for them. It was told they were so powerful He could bring a man back from the dead using them.
The basics:
The runic alphabet, otherwise called Futhark. Because I’m a history nerd I try to use the “elder futhark” as much as possible, though there’s a new one going around that’s really popular too.
The more complicated stuff:
Vegvisir (you’ll often find it depicted inside a rune circle like the second pic, especially on jewelry and pendants): Vegvisir is first and foremost a compass, and its name translated from Icelandic quite literally means “that which shows the way”. Historians speculate that its shape might be derived from old sailing wayfinders in Scandinavia, thus its association with the compass. It’s supposed to guide one’s way through the storm, according to a line in the Huld manuscript. (x, y)
Aegishjalmur (Helm of Awe): Protection, protection, protection! That’s what it’s about. All of its branches are considered to be “guarding” the center, thus making it a major protection rune. Once you get the gist of it, it’s super easy to draw and useful. If you’re a fan of dragons like me, perhaps you know Fafnir’s invicibility was drawn from this rune, as stated in the Fáfnismál: The Helm of Awe | I wore before the sons of men | In defense of my treasure; | Amongst all, I alone was strong, | I thought to myself, | For I found no power a match for my own. (x, y)
Aight quick presentation for other complex runes:
Now; How do I use runes? Where do I put them?
Draw them anywhere and everywere. I wouldn’t recommend painting a ten-feet inguz on the closest police station but there’s still tons of places where runes can be useful. I draw them inside my wrists and close to pulse points, as way of “pumping” them into my system, so to speak. I write them down to focus my intent during rituals, choosing the one/s I need most atm. In a similar way, I envision them during meditation to clarify my intent. I also use them to decorate altars or devotional art. If you’re a norse pagan like me, maybe look up what runes your main deities are associated with! Quick rundown:
Odin is usually othala or ansuz
I often see Freyja associated with fehu, but that’s also the case for most of the Aesir
Tyr with teiwaz
Thor with thurisaz or uruz; etc…
What about bind runes?
By definition and according to historical speculation, bind runes are futhark runes which were merged into a single glyph (sometimes by carving them all on a single straight line, like oghams). They were super rare back in the viking age but they’ve become popular in the last few years.
People create them according to their needs. This aspect makes bind runes extremely versatile and personal because you can set really specific intents for them. They’re not exactly like sigils, though: when it comes to sigils, feeling and instinct usually guide people’s creation process. As for futhark bind runes, they’re made using existing glyphs from this specific alphabet. Here’s a bunch of bind runes that have been going around, just to give you guys a few ideas of what they can look like:
OKAYYY that’s all for me, time to sleep
SOUND CLEANSING
HOW IT WORKS
Sharp, sudden sounds—often metallic ones—vibrate on a frequency beyond what our ears can detect, compelling the objects and atmosphere to resonate in harmony and neutralize the energy in a space.
METHODS
you don’t need to splurge on expensive instruments to cleanse your home. You can use pretty much anything that makes a noise, even if it’s just your hands.
A bell
a sound bowl
coins in a bag
drums
tapping on a table
flicking an empty wine glass
If you just have your hands, you can clap
look at what you have. Try experimenting with different household items and see which type of sound resonates the most with you
STEPS
Head to the room or place object you want to ~cleanse~ close to the sound source (and open the windows so the negative vibes can clear out).
Then make your noise! Start in the center of the room, then move to each corner. It’s important to listen to the tone of the sounds you create. The duller the noise, the denser and more clogged up that area is.
You may need to make the sound several times before you notice the tone becoming higher, clearer, and cleaner.
EFFECTS
Over time, as you use sound tools more often, you’ll develop a feel for the kind of sound that chases out the negative energy. But most importantly, when you next enter the room, you’ll notice a lighter and purer quality to the air. Or to the object
This is really just a simple breakdown of sound cleaning! If you’d like to add anything please do!! 🥰 I am currently shadow banned right now so if you have any questions please feel free to send them via asks while I get the situation sorted! 💕 MERRY MEET! ~B ✨
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Talk to your house
Your house is a sentient being with it’s own spirit and soul. Some people identify this spirit as their household deities or friendly house spirits. But some people have altogether forgotten how important the spirit of their house is. Talk to your house. Houses that have been ignored tend to be dull, tired and susceptible to hauntings and negative energies. So talk to your house, listen to its aches and pains, say hello. Tell it that you come in peace, tell it that you are there to listen to it speak. Be grateful to your house. And watch the energies of your home transform themselves into joy.
Make sure to rest after you’ve done a bigger spell or after you’ve done a group of smaller spells. Witch craft can be emotionally and physically draining so it’s important to take care of yourself. Go eat a snack and watch some Netflix after you’ve worked hard!
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.