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Common insect spiritual meanings
Insects have been considered spiritual symbols in many cultures and belief systems.
Here are some common insect spiritual meanings:
Butterfly: Transformation, rebirth, renewal, beauty, and grace.
Dragonfly: Change, transformation, adaptability, and flexibility.
Ladybug: Luck, protection, and blessings.
Bee: Community, hard work, productivity, and fertility.
Ant: Diligence, organization, discipline, and teamwork.
Grasshopper: Freedom, good luck, and taking a leap of faith.
Spider: Creativity, patience, and weaving destiny.
Moth: Shadow work, vulnerability, and attraction to light.
Praying Mantis: Patience, stillness, and waiting for the right moment.
Firefly: Inspiration, illumination, and inner guidance.
It's important to note that these spiritual meanings can vary among different cultures and belief systems, and some individuals may have personal associations or interpretations of insect symbolism based on their own experiences and beliefs.
✨ Magick Throughout the Week ✨
The days of the week each have their own unique magickal properties and correspondences, which can be useful for planning rituals and spells. Here is a brief overview of the magickal properties associated with each day of the week:
Monday: Associated with the moon, intuition, and emotions. Good for spells related to psychic abilities, divination, dream work, and emotional healing.
Tuesday: Associated with Mars, courage, and strength. Good for spells related to courage, protection, strength, and victory.
Wednesday: Associated with Mercury, communication, and intellect. Good for spells related to communication, divination, wisdom, and knowledge.
Thursday: Associated with Jupiter, abundance, and expansion. Good for spells related to prosperity, abundance, growth, and success.
Friday: Associated with Venus, love, and beauty. Good for spells related to love, attraction, relationships, and beauty.
Saturday: Associated with Saturn, discipline, and structure. Good for spells related to organization, discipline, boundaries, and endings.
Sunday: Associated with the sun, vitality, and success. Good for spells related to success, vitality, energy, and healing.
By incorporating these correspondences into your magickal practice, you can enhance the energy of your spells and rituals and work more in alignment with the natural rhythms of the universe.
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10 Practices for Low-Energy Witches
Daily affirmations: Start your day by setting an intention or saying a positive affirmation that aligns with your goals and values. This can help you stay focused and grounded throughout the day.
Gratitude journaling: Take a few minutes each day to write down three things you're grateful for. This can help cultivate a sense of appreciation and abundance in your life.
Mindful breathing: Take a few deep, mindful breaths throughout the day to center yourself and release any tension or stress.
Moon-watching: Take a few moments to observe the moon each night, noting its phase and any changes in its appearance. You can also keep a moon journal to track your observations and feelings.
Elemental meditation: Spend a few minutes each day meditating on the elements (earth, air, fire, water) and their associated qualities. You can visualize yourself surrounded by each element and focus on how they make you feel.
Herbal tea rituals: Incorporate herbal teas into your daily routine and take a few moments to mindfully prepare and enjoy them. You can also research the magical properties of different herbs and choose teas based on their correspondences.
Candle magic: Light a candle and set an intention for the day or visualize your goals and desires coming to fruition. You can also choose candles based on their color correspondences for added potency.
Sigil drawing: Create a simple sigil to represent your intention or desire, and draw it on your skin, clothing, or a piece of paper. You can also charge your sigil with energy by visualizing it glowing with light or energy.
Crystal charging: Choose a crystal that aligns with your intention or desired outcome and hold it in your hand or place it on your body. Visualize the crystal absorbing your energy and amplifying your intentions.
Nature appreciation: Take a few moments each day to appreciate the natural world around you, whether it's the beauty of a flower or the majesty of a tree. You can also connect with nature by taking a walk, gardening, or spending time in a park or forest.
Remember, these are just a few examples of simple, low-energy witchcraft practices you can incorporate into your daily routine. The most important thing is to find practices that resonate with you and align with your personal values and beliefs.
It's important to remember that everyone's energy levels and circumstances are different, and there may be times when you simply don't have the energy or motivation to practice witchcraft. This doesn't make you any less of a witch, or any less magickal. It's okay to take a break and focus on self-care and nurturing yourself. Remember, your magick is always within you, and you can connect with it in your own way, on your own time. Be kind and gentle with yourself, and trust that the universe will support you wherever you are on your journey.
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When to burn herbs
When you’ve been feeling low
When you move into a new home
To cleanse & clear magick tools
When visitors leave
When you or someone else is sick
Before meditation & spells
While doing chores
When you’ve had a nightmares
When anxiety strikes
During the full moon
When your grieving a loss
When you buy secondhand items
When the vibe feels icky
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What is a Spell Circle?
Spell circles, while they aren’t necessary, are a tool that is used as a focal point for a working. They are also very helpful in aiding in headspace via the implementation of aesthetics. Spell circles are technically hypersigils, or a complex sigil that is typically constructed of multiple sigils in tandem. They are typically constructed of three parts: Incantations, foundations, and root sigils. They are used in a ritual format, typically with each practitioner having a standardized approach to using them for spell work.
How do they work?
A spell circle is similar to a sigil in the way that there is an incorporation of intention, energy, passion, and focus in their creation. Spell circles operate most effectively within the energetic model or something adjacent. The psychological model will be entirely ineffective; at least as I have prescribed their creation in this article. They often contain sigils as well as some other elements that serve to connect the circle to the overall working. These elements include incantations, words, phrases, symbology, geometric/organic designs, numerology, etc.
Incantations, words, or phrases can be said out loud as part of the working (provided that doing so doesn’t break gnosis), or written out and burned into ash and incorporated into the working through that process. Though they can also be incorporated in other ways as well. As an example, you could write a song and record it and have the tablature or staff wrapped around the perimeter of the spell circle. You could then listen to the song while casting your spell using it as a centerpoint of your gnosis.
The other elements of a spell circle are used to enhance the threshold of the root sigil or purpose. Each additional element adds a node, or correspondence, to the threshold of the spell. Doing so helps refine the accuracy and potency of the working.
Designing a Spell Circle
If you have experience working with sigils, then designing a spell circle can be pretty easy. I highly recommend using programs like procreate to make these, or drafting tools! Freehanding them can be quite difficult without any experience with technical drawing. I use my tablet to draw them digitally and then trace them onto a burnable substrate such as paper.
Incantation(s)
An incantation is a phrase that is said that astutely states the intent of the spell. It is important to have this memorized, if you use them. Without having them memorized, using them will pull you out of gnosis by disturbing your focus. Incantations are like the thread that binds the spell circle to the rest of the working, especially if you use other tools, sigils, etc. When I construct my spell circles, I use the pronunciation of my sigils as the incantation, which are all aspects of a conlang that I developed. This can be seen as a sigil chain. So long as the incantation is written somewhere on or near the circle, then it is capable of being connected to the burning of those sigils via the incantation. I find that having the incantation encircle the root sigil is the most aesthetically pleasing for me.
Root Sigil
This is a sigil that is at the core of the circle. It should represent the base goal of the spell. This sigil is connected to the rest of the circle via the Foundation(s). Like all sigils, it is important that it is drawn while channeling its meaning through your mental state, emotions, and subtle body to be most effective.To create them, I will draw the enclosing circle first before drawing a grid within it. This grid is then used to ensure that the root sigil is centered and scaled appropriately. The sigil is always the first part that I draw. Here are a few examples of sigils I have used for spell circles:
Foundation(s)
Foundations are simple designs that each have their own correspondences. Some foundations use numerology to derive their meaning, others are given their meanings based on how they interact with the root. The foundation(s) used should also align with the purpose of the spell; but more specifically, to describe the means of manifestation of the spell to some degree. They can also be used to expand the context of the root sigil, ex. Whether it is intended to be a blessing or curse. I am always sure that when I draw them in the grid, that they appear to be a part of the sigil, yet also behind it by having the lines stop and continue any shapes that are a part of the sigil, like circles, triangles, and squares. Here are a few foundations that I use:
Associative Symbology
These symbols are things I don't really implement in spell circles myself, but include things such as astrological symbols, alchemical symbols, magical alphabets, color, and imagery. These symbols are typically incorporated in equal distribution around the circle in radial fashion, but can also be used in other configurations. The number of symbols can be implemented with numerology in mind as well. Colored line-work can also be used to further the correspondences. Imagery such as pictographs can also be used, following similar implementation as other symbols.
Applications
Spell Circles can be used for all sorts of workings, typically in a ritualistic fashion. However, they may also be used as passive sigils, meaning that they are placed and affect a specified space gradually over time. If they are used in this fashion, they will need to be revisited and charged periodically. When using a spell circle in a ritual, place them underneath the central spell elements such as cauldrons, candles, bowls, etc. Please use discernment. Fire safety is of the utmost importance. Once the spell is in motion, use the incantation that connects the circle to the working. I highly recommend rehearsing your incantation until it is memorized so that your spell’s effectiveness isn’t hindered. I highly recommend placing a spell anchor onto your spell circle as well so that there is a direct medium holding it. This way the spell can be recharged, broken, or altered as necessary.
Ritual Closing & Disposal
As part of closing any working, it is important to close off all energy that is connected to the working other than the anchor. Part of this is disposing of the spell circle in a responsible manner. This can be through responsibly burning it and burning the ashes, burying the spell circle itself (Provided it is on a biodegradable medium), soaking it in water to dissolve the ink and then cleansing the medium, or if it is drawn on a dry-erase board you can just erase it and cleanse it. When burying the ashes of your working, try to use your discretion as to which direction it is buried relative to your sleeping place or place of casting.
Identifying a Spell Circle
A few popular designs for spell circles have been misidentified in the past, specifically those of John Dee, who was a prolific cryptographer. These designs have a lot of the hallmarks of spell circles; however, they are enclosed with 72 latin letters, which don’t have any magical or mystical correspondences, but are very common in encryption wheels, and then are encoded through biblical reference. The influence his work had was very substantial in the development of spell circles and their design. While his encryption circles can be used for magic, like any other design drawn through intention, passion, and gnosis, it is obvious that it was not intended as such given the historical context of his life.
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The astrological Oracle deck :)
1. Please introduce yourself - Taurus
Gentleness, stubborn and determined will, romantic, responsible, self-indulgent.
This deck is stubborn and determined in answers but gentle, may be a little bit of a self-indulgent romantic.
2. Your strengths as a deck - Jupiter
This deck is particularly good at readings regarding opportunities, fortune, luck, and generosity
3. Your limitations as a deck - Gemini
This deck isnt great with readings on social situations - it lies in readings that require patience and commitment rather than fast paced wittiness
4. What can I learn from you? - Venus
Following your heart, desires, peace and arts
5. What is the best way to work with you? - Leo
With confidence and warmth. I guess this means to be open with the cards, as always
6. Outcome of the relationship? - Uranus
Aspirations and originality, change, maybe even a bit of rebellion
Originally posted on my blog @callu-na on June 2, 2019
I got two new decks! So like usual, I'm going to my introductory reading :) this deck is the Greek Mythology Reading Card deck
1. Introduce yourself: Ares - Warmongering
Courage, aggression, brute force - not a lot of cool decision making involves. This deck is a bit hot-headed apparently 😂
2. Strength as a deck: Hygeia - Good Health
Encourages good health, esp of the body to support your goals
3. Limitations as a deck: Psyche - Doubtfulness
Doubt, particularly in love. Perhaps not the best deck to use for romance questions or anything pertaining to extreme guilt. Slow to answer for those.
4. What can I learn from you: Aphrodite - Attaction
MY CAT STOMPED ON HER I'M SO SORRY APHRODITE YOU DESERVE MORE RESPECT THAN THAAAAAT!!! :(
Resolution of conflict, joy, pleasure, and delights are awaiting. :)
5. What is the best way to work with you: Prometheus - Cunning
Cleverness and determination and hope. Foe best results use in readings where these topics are required or involved.
6. Outcome of Relationship: Hermes - Journey
Protection, travel, and growth
Originally posted on my blog @callu-na on June 2, 2019
A tarot reading for @chchchch-cherryb0mb
1. What to be aware of – Bobcat Spirit [R]
This card wants to tell you that it’s not time to reveal your dreams to others. Instead it’s a time for self-protection and quiet. Be discerning, even secretive, and only reveal what’s necessary. People have been imposing their opinions on you so be careful about revealing things to those who may not be supportive. Let your logical mind have a break (You’re a Virgo – that may be tough!) and just feel the energy around you. Let yourself be a mystery for now.
2. What to remember – Wombat Spirit [R]
You may not be feeling comfortable in your own skin at this time, and you’re protecting yourself by wearing a mask to hide yourself. This card reminds you to let this mask down, because at this point you’re hurting yourself by not being authentic. This card reminds you to course correct, and to be yourself because that’s all we can be.
3. What to let go of – Rhino Spirit [U]
This card is a reminder that you can overcome any obstacle by shattering them with your intentions. In this reading, This serves as a reminder that something better is coming your way. In this reading, it may be suggesting that barreling through the obstacle may not be your best option every time. Tread carefully, and instead of meeting everything head on, maybe consider it from another angle.
Originally posted on my blog @callu-na on May 21, 2019
Doubts and Fears spread for @arty3mis
1. What I Want - Knight of Pentacles [U]
This card shows hard work, patience, and loyalty. You need to be trustworthy and reliable, but not become a perfectionist. In this reading it seems to indicate that you are willing to work hard and be patient to get what you want.
2. What’s Motivating Me - 5 of Wands [U]
In this context I believe the card indicates competition, where your competitors have similar abilities to your own. This competition is likely what’s motivating you, but it’s important to remember to LEARN from the competition and use it to better yourself, rather than becoming envious of others.
3. What I Need to Release - King of Wands [U]
This card is pure energy, a strong drive to complete a goal no matter the cost. He loves challenges and rushes to meet them. In this context the cards may be saying that you may need to approach some challenges with a different method, or that you need to find another outlet for energetic release.
4. Universal Guidance - Queen of Wands [U]
This was my favorite card of the whole reading. It describes a Leo perfectly (my mom and BFF are Leos - you guys are awesome.) The Queen of Wands depicts a courageous person with fiery passion, who at times may seem self-centered. This person is positive and uplifting and will stand up for others. This may indicate that you want to accomplish a lot quickly, career-wise, or that a woman will play a significant role in your career goals. In love, it may mean that you’ll find it soon. Be careful with your finances because you have a tendency to overspend.
5. Universal Goal - The Emperor [U]
The Emperor is an authority figure about being methodical and organized. In a reading it shows that you will grow within your goals and that you’ll meet them successfully if you’re strategic about it. In work you could easily be put in charge of something important, or help bring clarity to a situation.
6. Changes for Success - Temperance [R]
This shows that something is out of balance that’s causing some stress or anxiety. It can also show lack of a long-term plan, or that you’re doing something in excess that’s upsetting the balance. You’ll need to do some self-reflection to find out what’s throwing you energetically off-balance and find a way to re-center yourself.
Originally posted on my blog @callu-na on November 28, 2018
A reading for @gemmythedestroyer
Raider-Waite - I'd like to know the path of my relationship with M, (male, Sagittarius). If you dont do relationship readings; what do my next five years look like? What am i being called to do?
1. What is the current standing of our relationship? - 1 of Pentacles [R]
This card in reverse can indicate that you’re putting more into the relationship then you are receiving in return, or that you are missing an opportunity. It can also indicate financial risk.
2. What needs to improve? - Knave of Chalices [U]
This card is a calling to your creative endeavors - in a relationship, it may mean you need to be more open to new ideas. It can also indicate that it’s time to show your emotional side a bit more, and maybe share that with your significant other instead of holding yourself back.
3. What can I do to strengthen this relationship? - Justice [U]
This card in a reading is kind of a “what goes around comes around” sign, but it can also stand for truth, which is likely more relevant in this reading. You need to make sure you get the honest, truthful answer before passing judgement on someone. If you’ve been unsure about something, it’s time to get the truth. In this context, I believe the card is saying that you can strengthen this relationship with open honesty.
4. Do I need to know anything about this relationship? - 2 of Chalices [U]
Upright this card is about a strong partnership, a union of emotions. In a relationship this card indicates commitment, and is a sign that there is true love and affection in this relationship.
5. Future of the Relationship? - The Empress [U]
The empress is a signal of femininity, fertility, and motherhood. This can either be literal motherhood, or a new idea that, with proper nurturing, will be successful. This card is a reminder to take care of yourself and be kind.
To put this all together, it seems like you may feel that there may be a lack of emotional attachment or that one person in the relationship isn’t putting in as much as the other. The relationship can be strengthened by remaining honest with one another, and by opening up your emotions to one another to create a balance that counteracts the investment issue that the 1 of Pentacles showed. The cards show a genuine love for one another in this relationship, and the future indicates the creation of a new idea together, or possibly a new life.
Originally posted on my blog @callu-na on November 28, 2018
a reading for @livsconstellation
i would love a reading if that’s ok 💖 1. Any deck is fine 2. name: olivia 3. sign: libra 4. favorite color: red 5. something that describes me/hobby: baking 6. regular 7. either is fine question: what’s something that I need to improve on in order to succeed? I recently made a decision on the path I’m going to pursue. i feel as though I’ve made the right decision, but what precautions should I take to ensure that i reach my full potential? Thank you so much!!
Where am I not putting enough energy? Deer Spirit [U]
This card reads “Bring a gentle touch”. This card is a reminder to be mindful of your words and to be diplomatic when dealing with other people. The deer spirit tells us that we can be confident while still being respectful.
Where am I putting too much energy? Skunk Spirit [U]
This card reads “know your worth”. In this context, you are putting too much energy into your pride and what you’ve accomplished, and sharing your values. This can be off putting to others, at times, so its important to remember to find that common ground.
What would life look like if I created more balance? Seahorse Spirit [R]
This card reads “Watch and wait.” In this context, its saying that with balance you will find your hidden beliefs and better realize when you are being fair or when you need to step back from a situation. Your hidden biases will come to life and make it easier for you to find common ground with others.
Originally posted on my previous blog @callu-na on November 14, 2018
A past life reading for @cette-noob-de-francais
Your Early Years - 9 of Cups [R]
This card indicates that you felt you needed more fulfillment, and that your path was difficult. You felt dissatisfied with yourself, and may have come off as smug in your attempts to gain attention and recognition.
Your Education - 10 of Cups [R]
You may have felt distance from your family - perhaps you went to a boarding school? You also felt distanced from your community, in this case your classmates.
Occupation - King of Wands [R]
You must have been an important person in your career, because you were rather arrogant about it. You may have even been a bit aggressive about advancing in your career as well. You may have been pushy or overbearing in the workplace, and perhaps a touch manipulative.
Social Status - Death [R]
This card is about change. In this context, it seems in a past life you had big changes that you were resisting, most likely in the context of your work life. Perhaps you had to change your career or workplace and didn’t want to for financial reasons.
Relationships - 4 of Swords [R]
This card indicates restlessness. As far as relationships go, your heart may have been ready to settle down with someone, but in your mind you thought you had too much depending on you already.
Death - Knave of Pentacles [R]
You died from overworking yourself. In reverse this card shows a lack of focus and high demands from work. The rest of the cards in the spread show that you were a proud, rather arrogant person and likely did not reach out for assistance.
Lesson Learned from Past Life - The Chariot [R]
You learned to become aware of your aggression and lack of willpower. You also learned that your ambition to achieve your goals warped you and made you obsessive. You learned that you can’t always be in control.
Past Life Impact on Present Life - The Magician [U]
Your story does have a happy ending, after all! You found your willpower and ability to tap into your fullest potential. You also know that what you will, you can get. Clearly you’ve taken those lessons to heart!
Originally posted on November 14, 2018 on my previous blog @callu-na
Reading for anonymous Skyler
Hey! I would like a reading please? I dont mind which deck. My name is skyler I'm a sagittarius My favorite color is blue I love animals and reading Thank you!
I hope you like the deck! You said you like animals so I thought this one would be perfect for you :)
What to be aware of - Crow Spirit [R]
This card reads “Co-create with Spirit”. Reversed, it suggests that things have become challenging and perhaps you’ve become discouraged, or fear you may pay for bad deeds done in the past. This card wants to remind you that you can correct your path, and to trust that no matter the current conditions, your path will correct itself soon. This too, shall pass.
What to remember - Swan Spirit [R]
This card reads “Time for a deep dive.” In reverse, this card is warning you not to dive in deep into something just because you see it’s potential. Make sure you know what it really is before jumping in head first. It is important to remember that limited perception can lead to misjudgement, and then disappointment.
What to let go of - Spider Spirit [U]
This card reads “make your dreams real”. Upright, this card encourages going for your creative endeavors and that new ideas will come readily for you. In this context, I don’t think the card is saying to not use the ideas, but to put them on pause. Remember what the swan card said - it’s important to make sure you have your ideas and visions fleshed out before jumping in head first.
originally posted on November 14, 2018 on my original blog @callu-na
A reading for @cette-noob-de-francais
I’d like the brutal deck. Name’s cara, color’s blue, I like debate and imagination, and my question is how I can improve my relationship with my SO :) oh, and I’m a Gemini
Something you're doing right - 7 of wands [U]
You're good at holding your ground in conflicts and knowing what you want. You fight for your beliefs.
Something you need to improve - The Sun [R]
In reverse this card shows you may struggle with feelings of negativity, which can greatly impact any relationship. You need to work on your confidence and enthusiasm.
Another thing you have going for you - 5 of Chalices [U]
In this context, I believe this card to mean that you can let go of the past and move on.
As far as relationships go, I believe this spread indicates that in arguments you hold your ground but you do let go of disagreements. You don't stew in them. You could improve on your negativity, though, which may be a source for disagreement.
originally posted on November 14, 2018 on my original blog @callu-na
This reading is for @notsorry24 (<--NSFW blog!)
1. Which deck would you prefer? Mix
2. Name: Amina
3. Astrological Sun Sign: Aries
4. Favorite Color: Yellow
5. Something that describes who you are - N/A
6. A tarot spread or question: what’s my future like? how can I be a witch?
Your questions were both very broad, and aren’t exactly how tarot works. I decided to go with the next best thing which was the Branches and Bones Growth Spread
The Bones
1. What can I focus on to improve my growth? - Cat Spirit [R]
This card reads “Claim your independence”. In reverse, in this situation, this card is telling you to be a bit more risk-taking and adventurous in your endeavors, as in current situations you may be hesitant to jump all in. Embrace your Aries side and be a bit more impulsive in the future!
2. What should I let go of that might hinder my growth? - The Pook [U]
The information is available to you, but someone or something in your situation is unclear or muddled. You need to go get that information to clarify things and let GO of the confusion surrounding that person or situation.
The Trunk
3. What might trip me up in my path to growth? - Skunk Spirit [R]
This card reads “Know your worth.” In life, not everyone will appreciate you, or like you, but it’s important to remember that what they think isn’t important. This card in reverse is telling you to speak up for yourself and remember what matters to you, and act accordingly.
4. How might I get past this obstacle? 8 of Pentacles [R]
When this card appears in a reading, it means you have a task to complete (see Card 3). However, when this card is reversed, that signifies this task may be more difficult to complete than you anticipate. To be successful, you must be quick and careful in this endeavor.
The Branches
5. What may be a result of this journey toward growth? Sandpiper Spirit [U]
This card reads “Be Playful”. The sandpiper spirit says that as a result of being yourself, you will find yourself having more fun and being more playful. Whatever you have to do, do it with a lightness of self, and remember to laugh.
6. How might I best utilize or learn from this journey? The Singer of Healing [R]
The best way to utilize this journey is to remember to let go of whatever feelings may be harming you (such as hiding your true self, for example) and open yourself up to healing throughout this journey.
The major takeaway I got from this reading is that you need to embrace your full Aries self! Be fun, be lighthearted, be passionate, and above all, be who you are! Locking yourself away only hurts you.
As for your second question, you don’t become a witch so much as... realize you are one. I think a good start for you is to fully embrace who you are, and then maybe start some research to begin your own journey.
Originally posted on November 13, 2018 on my original blog @callu-na
a reading done from my original blog @callu-na for @koiporker
A reading I was given last night by the lovely @callu-na! It was a wonderful interactive experience. The spread was The Wolf In Me, and I got more of a reminder than insight, which I clearly needed. I love a reading that’s not afraid to get down and into it. A BIG WARM THANKS TO CALLUNA AND HER RIDER-WAITE DECK. It was an honor to work with them!
WHO I THINK I AM – 4 OF PENTACLES.
Reader’s interpretation – “You think you are in a stable place work wise and financially (though this may lead to a bit of a materialistic streak).” I am happy with my first full-time job, and I have been very flippant with those new finances… I need to take a step back and look at what I have now and form more of a plan, which is touched upon later.
WHO I REALLY AM – KNIGHT OF PENTACLES ®
Reader’s interpretation – “You may feel stuck or bored, or even just struggle to balance the responsibilities that led to that stability.” As HAPPY as I am to have this job and to be where I am right now, I am so exhausted, and I’m feeling all kinds of things, plus frustrated. I just haven’t felt like I know how to spend my now limited time, and that I am just flailing myself around instead of getting anywhere.
HOW OTHERS SEE ME – FOOL ®
Reader’s interpretation – “Others see you as living in the moment and maybe not planning for the future as much as you should.” The people in my life, especially the ones that want to see me succeed, have been vocal about me setting out more of a plan for the future… and I ignore them. I push it aside. I live in the moment because I FEAR the future, and it’s easier for me to put those blinders on. So I’m not surprised that’s what people see.
The faerie Oracle is my first born. My sister purchased this back when she was in high school and I'm certain I read them more than she did. I started reading this deck well before middle school, so they're rather special to me, even if fae don't particularly draw me.
1. They are a guide to direct communication with the fae. Makes sense, all things considered
2. They're strength comes in overcoming sadness
3. They're limitations are in overcoming self pity. (This deck, like the fae, is VERY particular about wording and is very specific)
4. I can learn sponteniety, joy, new beginnings and personal growth from this deck. Also a touch of vulnerability.
5. This deck is best to work with when you need to consider what you have and what you must change.
6. The outcome of my relationship with this deck is to learn to back off from emotional entanglement and look at things from all angles and points of view.
Originally posted November 3, 2018 on my original blog @callu-na
The universal tarot is my middle child, and the first one I bought since I realized I was a witch. It's a more "traditional" style deck and it's the one I use when reading for others
1. The deck is determined, curageous, and resilient
2. Its strengths lie in personal connections
3. Its weaknesses lie in reminding me to remain rational
4. I will learn emotional satisfaction from this deck
5. And it's best to use during times that I may need to let go of things - materials or emotions or energies
6. The outcome of the relationship is emotional loss? Or maybe it's saying I only use it when I'm experiencing loss. I dont think I'm interpreting what its telling me correctly. Any thoughts?
Originally posted November 3, 2018 on my original blog @callu-na
I purchased a new tarot deck today, and used the interview your deck spread above to get to know it and add my energy into it.
1. The deck rightfully used the image on it's own box as a way to introduce itself to me. Its telling me this deck will be a confident and supporting deck that offers strength and wisdom.
2. Its strengths are in the here and now, the present
3. Its limitations are risk-taking for the future
4. I can learn to believe in myself, and to see myself as enough, while working with this deck.
5. The best way to work with this deck is for things that need quick answers, which makes sense with its strengths in advice for the present.
6. Our relationship will help me fulfill my dreams, especially with creative endeavors.
The artwork for this deck is beautiful and everything I could have wanted from a deck. I've been looking for one based on animals that spoke to me for a long time. This one was tucked away on a shelf behind some Rider-Wait decks, and I think it was waiting there for me. I'm so excited to use this new deck. I also love that their meanings don't change whether they show up reversed or upright.
And now I'm curious to interview my old ones and see what strengths they have that I didnt know or utilize.
Originally posted November 3, 2018 on my original blog (@callu-na)
My reading said that I’m not listening to myself. Theres change coming so I have to let go of the past but to do that, I have to face something in myself that’s holding me back.
If this is about accepting a crap job until I find something that relates to my degree, I DISAGREEEEEEEEE
Originally posted June 13, 2018 on my old blog (@callu-na)
Plants for Zodiacs
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Fruits and Vegetables: Chinese cabbage, mustard, horseradish, onion, garlic, leeks, red pepper, rhubarb, chives, radishes
Flowers: Calendula, geranium, anise hyssop, poppies, red roses, tulips, amaryllis, hollyhock, cowslip, tiger lily, impatiens
Herbs: Nettles, burdock root, cayenne, red clover, yellow dock, yarrow, St. John’s wort, hops, marjoram, milk thistle, wormwood, gentian, sarsaparilla, tarragon, ginger, coriander
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Fruits and Vegetables: Spinach, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, gourds, artichoke, olive, grape, apple, fig, apricot, pomegranate, strawberry
Flowers: Daisies, lilac, aster, lily of the valley, sweet pea, lilies, larkspur, columbine, violet, foxglove, rose, sweet William, daisy, geranium
Herbs: Licorice, fenugreek, slippery Elm, anise hyssop (Venus), mallow, lavender, dandelion, marshmallow, sage, vervain, feverfew, thyme, angelica, yarrow
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Fruits and Vegetables: Endive, carrots, parsnips, oats
Flowers: Orchid, chrysanthemum, lilac, azalea, daffodil, Lily-of-the-valley, honeysuckle
Herbs: Mullein, hyssop, lemon balm, lobelia, elecampane, vervain, woodbine, yarrow, meadowsweet, dill, fennel, skullcap, lavender, fenugreek, licorice, valerian
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Fruits and Vegetables: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, endive, kale, lettuce, watercress, kohlrabi, mushroom, turnip, sweet potato, cantaloupe, cucumber, gourds, watermelon, pumpkin, squash, seaweed, mango, banana, apple, pear
Flowers: Daisy, water lilies, jasmine, hyssop, morning glory, geranium, lily, lotus, white roses, opium poppy
Herbs: Peppermint, spearmint, papaya leaf, agrimony, lemon balm, parsley, verbena, chickweed
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22)
Fruits and Vegetables: Chinese cabbage, corn, collards, mustard, Swiss chard, okra, peppers, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, olive, coconut
Flowers: Marigolds, anise hyssop, sunflower, dahlia, larkspur, aster, passion flower, heliotrope, poppy, peony, calendula, crocus
Herbs: Borage, hawthorn, motherwort, rosemary, celandine, mint, lavender, parsley, dill, fennel, chamomile, St. John’s wort, angelica, eyebright, anise, ginger, saffron
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)
Fruits, Vegetables and Grains: Endive, carrots, parsnips, barley, oats, rye, wheat, millet
Flowers: Narcissus, chrysanthemum, aster, violet, all brightly colored small flowers (particularly blue or yellow)
Herbs: Dill, fennel, blackberry (leaves and root), plantain, St. John’s wort, skullcap, woodbine, valerian, lavender, marjoram, licorice, parsley, fenugreek, dill
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
Fruits and Vegetables: Broccoli, eggplant, spinach, peas, sweet potato, artichoke, watercress, pomegranate, apricot, apple, fig, plum, grape, strawberry, olive
Flowers: Orchid, gardenia, tea roses, tuberose, freesia, gladiolus, aster, hydrangea, daisy, nasturtium, rose, violet, primrose, pansy, columbine
Herbs: Parsley, cleavers, juniper, corn silk, uva ursi, mint, thyme, yarrow, angelica, vervain
Scorpio the Scorpion (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
Fruits and Vegetables: Mushroom, peppers, rhubarb, leek, onions, chives, pepper, garlic, horseradish, radish, mustard
Flowers: Calendula, rhododendron, geranium, holly, black-eyed Susan, scarlet monkey flower, anemone, heather, gardenia, honey-suckle, peony, hibiscus
Herbs: Aloe vera, ginseng, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, saw palmetto, cramp bark, basil, gentian, wormwood, ginger, coriander
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)
Fruits and Vegetables: Asparagus, endive, rhubarb, beets, tomato, turnip, watercress, olive
Flowers: Red roses, calendula, anise hyssop, pinks, carnations, clematis, peony, crocus, jasmine
Herbs: Dandelion, horsetail, Oregon grape root, wild yam, sage, feverfew, sage, anise, nutmeg, mint
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
Fruits and Vegetables: Spinach, mushroom, beets, parsnips, barley, rye
Flowers: Calendula, black poppy, henbane, nightshade, African violet, snowdrop, jasmine, love-lies-bleeding, pansy, baby’s breath
Herbs: Comfrey, sarsaparilla, rue, kava kava, mullein, thyme, horsetail, shepherd’s purse
Aquarius the Water Bearer (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
Fruits and Vegetables: Spinach, beets, rye, barley, parsnip
Flowers: Bird of paradise, orchid, gladiolus, trillium
Herbs: Chamomile, catnip, skullcap, passion flower, valerian, hops, aloe, myrrh, frankincense, spikenard, kava kava, comfrey, cinnamon, cloves
Pisces the Fish (Feb. 19 - March 20)
Fruits and Vegetables: Asparagus, endive, mushroom, rhubarb, beets, tomato, seaweed, watercress, olive
Flowers: Calendula, anise hyssop, jasmine, lilac, narcissus, water lily, poppy, clematis, wisteria, lilac, orchid
Herbs: Golden seal, Echinacea, chaparral, eyebright, mugwort, kava kava, yarrow, skullcap, oatstraw, nutmeg, anise
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Black Thread: A Witch’s Best Friend
I’ve met a lot of Witch’s from numerous backgrounds who have only ever used black thread as a means of keeping things out (black being a color for banishing negativity and numerous other bad spirits and mojo)
After listening to one friend describe how she used black string as a banishing agent for her windows WITHOUT first cleansing her house, it occurred to me how many of us don’t think about it keep bad things IN.
In short, I’ve started using it on curse objects and anything I use to absorb bad luck or anything of the like. For instance, if you are burying a box at the crossroads, tie it up in black thread to keep the bad or good inside and keep anything else out. You can even tie off your box of Witchy things with black string or thread to keep the good in ad the bad out. Or if you curse a poppet for future use and need to keep it in your witch box wrap it up in thread to keep it from tainting everything else in your box :)
Just a thought is all. :)