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About fairies (Art: by Brian Froud)
fairies are metaphysical and symbolic beings.
In Animism it is believed that any natural element has life, soul and consciousness of its own.
It could be said that one of them are the fairies that are energy found in any natural element and that can also be manifested through it, they do not have a specific physical form but they can take a certain physical form
more specifically that of humanoid since generally this is how we usually associate them in that way by representations in art and folk tales and take the form of what we are famerialized with, which in this case is how we see them or (persist).
Are they good or bad? many believe that there are fairies or Faery beings who are: good and others who are bad.
others: that in reality they are neither good nor bad, rather they have no reasoning that it is good or bad, or rather that they do not know how to differentiate between what is good and what is bad
just like nature which is where they come from.
for some others: they tend to be temperamental so they should be treated with respect and not offend if they are so, they will play practical jokes on you and can "steal" and hide your things or even "reverse" "luck".
the Faerie world and the world of the dead: Fairies are seriously believed to be the spirits of the dead, fairies were dead people, perhaps sometimes dating back to pre-Christian times, and that the land of fairies was a transcendent land of the dead, which, in special circumstances , it could be penetrated by the living.
An ingrained tradition is that fairies are the dead pagans (or perhaps post-Purgatory Christians not good enough for heaven but too good for hell), living in a world of limbo, occasionally coinciding with our own. A story that captures this idea well was compiled by folklorist William Bottrell in Cornwall in the early 1870s.
the fairies taboo :The taboo of fairies are restrictions or prohibitions that are set by fairies and that if they are broken have consequences and These consequences are almost always (although not exclusively) harmful for the human protagonists of the stories.
How to protect yourself from fairies that only want to do harm?putting iron horseshoes since they are believed to protect and ward off evil and it is also believed that it burns and drives away fairies. I want to make it clear that all the information not only refers only to fairies, it also refers to all beings related to fairies such as: elves, nogmos, etc, etc, etc.
Fairy rings or (fairy circle)
the fairy ring or also called fairy circle This is what mushroom vegetation circles are called it can be from Amanita muscaria or any other type of fungus. and it is called a ring or fairy circle because there is where fairies usually gather to dance and celebrate. it is said that fairies can dance "until they drop" and if a human being were to enter said circle. They can make him dance and dance until he dies. Also when you enter you could be trapped in their world and you could not return. So before entering you must take these things into account and be sure before entering. That said, if you are sure to enter, you can put offerings that are to your liking as long as they are natural things such as: stones, flowers and honey. or even milk and bread. this out of respect, to be able to go out and not to offend them.
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NORDRI, SUDRI, AUSTRI AND VESTRI
In Norse mythology, Norðri, Suðri, Austri, and Vestri (North, South, East, and West) were four dwarves mentioned in Gylfaginning in the Prose Edda. Each of these dwarves held one of the four compass directions. Together, they held up the vault of heaven, created from the skull of the primeval jotun Ymir. They probably also represented the four winds, thus corresponding to the four deer of the cosmic tree Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór, which grazed under the branches of Yggdrasil. The myth is comparable to that of the four giants who personified the four winds in Greek mythology
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Artifacts🦴🪶
When I create a layout like this, I like to take a moment with each object to think about the life it lived before it came to be in my possession. Each of these small items have traveled and changed throughout time.
Each of bone was once part of a living creature with its own emotions, needs, dreams, and desires. It had thoughts and experiences, and therefore knowledge.
Each of the small plant specimens once grew and thrived in nature. They played an important role in the ecosystem providing food, oxygen, and shelter for many creatures.
Antiques such as the key and tiny clockwork gear have passed through many different hands before finding a home with me. They have years of stories to tell.
Each of these items are special to me for many reasons. What are some of your favorite treasures? Do they have a story behind them? 🌙🌿
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Types of water and its uses.
Sea water: good for cleansing and healing rituals, for cleansing crystals (some crystals may be damaged), check first. for banishing and protection spells. Storm water:for spells related to emotional strength, confidence, motivation and strength. Known for strengthening spells. Curses. River water: to advance, concentrate energy, protect, get the energy flowing which is also good for cleansing for this very reason. also when you do some kind of spell and you want to get rid of it or throw it away you can do it in a river.
Rainwater: Multipurpose especially for growth and rebirth spells and spells you want to keep gaining power over time. Snow water: spells that focus on purity, endings, and change. Slow working spells. Dew water, love and fertility spells, delicate magic and for fairy work.
Make a Wish: While you are in the river you can grab a stone and make a wish, while you do so focus on your wish and visualize how it has already materialized. After this, throw the stone with all your strength, go and don't look back.
🌟 Elemental Witch Starter Kits 🌟
Call it a week or so ago, but @lunaesteria did a fun game where she evaluated starter kits so I wanted to do Starter Kits that were Elemental-inspired only! Keep in mind this is only meant to be a guide as to the kind of things you should get on your elemental journey.
Note: Spirit is not included here only because Spirit encompasses so many things about the elements and is seen as having properties of all of the elements. There isn’t one finite tool that can be tied to Spirit because Spirit is an infinite, universal force.
Earth:
A collection of common herbs (ones that you may find at the supermarket) such as sage, chamomile, paprika, cinnamon, anise, etc. My specific recommendations are sage, cinnamon, anise & star anise, and chamomile! Keep a lookout if your local supermarket is having sales on certain herbs as well! It’s better to get the common bottles you see rather than going to get, for example, sprigs of thyme in a pack. You want your herbs to last you through spellwork.
Clear quartz. Always a great stone to start off with, regardless if it’s common or not. It has wonderful properties such as amplification. You can program a clear quartz stone with your intent for a variety of purposes.
Mortar & Pestle. A common tool for crushing up herbs and similar. Many use it for the same purpose and it wouldn’t be hard to find one in your local pharmacy or even online. Even stores centered towards wellbeing and natural remedies may have it. You can use it for a variety of uses in relation to making herbal pouches, salts with magical properties and so much more. A great addition to the kitchen if you’re looking to be a Kitchen Witch– but make sure you’re just using your mortar and pestle to crush certain herbs and you’re cleaning it between uses. Although I myself have a wooden mortar and pestle, I would recommend a marble one as it seems easier to clean.
Table Salt/Sea Salt. The easiest to acquire and while this may also fall under Water as well, it is Earth-centered. Salt’s common use is protection but you can do so much more than that with salt. Take the ashes of incense that you’ve burned or anything else you’ve burned and mix it with sea salt to make black salt, which can be used for baneful magick depending on what your intent is. You can also mix it with other herbs as well. It can be used in spell jars, sachets and more– and you can even make your own bath salt as well for magickal baths.
Air/Wind:
Feathers. You can safely acquire feathers in a way you are not harming birds alike by simply doing a search whilst outside, or if you cannot do that then you may find authentic ones online. Feathers are a great way to represent the Air element! Even if you have to resort to craft feathers, you can always enchant them as well!
Wind Chime. Wind chimes are beautiful and carry out an amazing sound when the wind blows it. Wind chimes can also be used to cleanse an area! This is because of using sound to cleanse the area. With proper structure and intent, you can hold a wind chime and cleanse an area. This is great before beginning to cast a circle or do a full-length spell.
Incense. While only applicable to those that can burn incense– if you know you can burn incense, and you know it won’t harm you, then invest in it! Many pharmacies or stores suited to natural wellness sell them for cheap, and you can find them online as well. My recommendations? Dragon’s Blood (protection), Frankincense/Sandalwood (protection against malevolent energies, psychic work– and a combination of these two are said to be very powerful), Patchouli (money matters), and lavender (for relaxation). Incense can also yield an association to fire.
Fire:
Tealights & Matches. You want to start off small so tealights are the way to go. For short spells or non-ritualistic spells, start with tealights. You can usually find a pack of ten– and I can’t stress this enough: get white tealights! They can be used as substitution for any color and has it’s own properties as well! If you need a certain color but can’t find it, take a white tealight, take it out of the metal encasing and carve the name of the color on the side or bottom. Matches of course, to light the tealights.
*Please be careful when lighting anything! Do so in your sight and away from anything flammable!
Fireproof Bowl. For the spells that require you to burn paper or non-toxic herbs, a fireproof bowl is the way to go and is a wonderful addition to any elemental witch’s tools.
Water:
Florida Water. Florida Water… isn’t a common tool that’s used. I barely see any posts about it on here but I love the stuff, damn it. It was a common toiletry because of it’s scent and you can find it in store (pharmacy, etc) or online. Chances are if you’re at a 99 cent store they’ll have it, or definitely at a pharmacy. What does Florida Water do? While having a wonderful scent, it can also increase spiritual vibrations in an area, drown out malevolent energy and welcome benevolent ones. You can also wipe down an altar or other space with Florida Water to cleanse it.
Rain Water. Collect that rainwater during a storm or just when it rains in general. Rainwater has a variety of uses in your practice, varying from protection to baneful magick. Though this is a snippet of what it can do, there are other handy references that can help you.
Sun/Moon Water. The most common to collect– or charge, rather. Usually, I take clean water (that is, distilled or boiled water that I’ve let cool), place it in a jar, and let it charge overnight for moon water, or during the day for sun water. Both can be used in potion making (which is why it’s important that it is clean water you use, or in spell work. Try collecting moon water during the moon’s different phases for moon water that has properties in relation to that current moon phase!
I haven’t posted here in ages so hello
I’m going off to college next year and I’m dorming, so I have to take a lot of stuff with me
How can I practice when I’m in my dorm? What should I take with me?