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While it fills my heart with such joy to see magical community around mahō shōjo and I appreciate seeing how willingly people are sharing their practices and techniques, I still feel like an outlier in my approach.

Are there other magical heroes out there that are not fictionkin or reality shifters? Please know that I am not disparaging or discrediting those who are but I feel strongly that there are other ways to tap into the power of mahō shōjo without these things. I would love to hear from others who feel similarly or who are also invested in doing magia that aids and influences our reality.

My most earnest piece of advice for all magical heroes and practitioners in general will always be to remain critical of those who take up a title of ‘leader’ or ‘mentor’ in magical spaces.

While I find it so important in life and in magic to be soft and trusting, too many times has that kindness been seen as weakness to those who tout a position of power (whether that position is of an elder or teacher, by someone who claims ownership of a movement or idea, or is bureaucratically instated).

Respect should be something that is inherent in all directions, not something that needs to be earned. Never feel like you are less worthy to practice or take up space in a community because you do not have the same knowledge or tools at your disposal. If you are ever made to feel that way, or if you suspect others are being made to feel that way, the best thing you can do is distance yourself from it and perhaps start something new.

However, too often I’ve seen an earnest project turn into a cult of personality and I caution anyone who feels the need to start an intentional community, magical or otherwise, without the proper emotional maturity and experience with working with a diverse group of individuals.

A friendly reminder that you do not need to transform to be a magical girl!

You don’t need a familiar or magical guide to be a magical girl!

You don’t need a set battle costume or magical weapon to be a magical girl!

You don’t need a concept or script to be a magical girl!

There are limitless ways your practice and identity can manifest and grow and they are all valid and beautiful. ♡

ACAB, especially if you’re a magical girl! ♡

Fun Fact: Acts of civil disobedience definitely fall under the criteria of magical hero work! ☆

I have not read or watched Acro Trip yet but I’m pretty sure this is canon.