It is important that any polite young goblin keep his table manners in mind:
Elbows should be kept off the table: by keeping your elbows off the table you keep them ready to jab anyone who gets too close to your food.
When confronted with numerous eating utensils a good rule of thumb is to start by stealing the shiniest ones first
Eating with your hands is the sign of a properly brought up young goblin
There have been several conversations on the proper way to eat soup. Scooping soup into your mouth with your hands, lifting the bowl to slurp it noisily and putting your face into the bowl to drink are all acceptable.
Taking food off other peoples plates is a helpful and kindly thing to do, you are keeping their reflexes sharp and teaching them to guard their meal
Talk to both of your neighbors at the table unless they are dull in which case just shout to whomever you find interesting
Should an argument or difference of opinion break out try to calm the situation by biting the person you disagree with
Please keep in mind that many non goblins live in homes tragically devoid of moss, algae or interesting stones. For that reason it is recommended that you do not bring up such things lest the host be saddened and stop bringing you food
some of my favourite stills from kiki's delivery service (1/2)
love is wearing a jacket that matches you and your partner's aesthetic so that you can give it to them when they get cold without ruining their outfit
Will anyone help this girl out?
a witches ladder is a knot magick spell. you can make it into a bracelet, put it on your wall, give it to a loved one, etc.
you say/think each phrase while tying a new knot.
you will need:
a piece of string/rope
focus
intention
this spell is pretty flexible and can be used for many things. all you need to do is think about/visualize your goal while tying the knots. you can also write down your intention. make sure to protect yourself before and during the spell.
i would like to note that there are multiple versions of this spell, this is the one that resonates with me.
spell:
by knot of one, the spells begun
by knot of two, the magick comes true
by knot of three, so shall it be
by knot of four, the power is stored
by knot of five, my will shall drive
by knot of six, the spell i fix
by knot of seven, the future i leaven
by knot of eight, by knot of eight, it will be fate
by knot of nine, whats done is mine
You will need: aluminum can scissors sharpie or any marker really some kind of strong fabric like jeans (you can use part of a leg! Also, if it’s not the color you want, just paint it) button or zipper sewing stuff hot glue or superglue tweezers you can sacrifice Steps: measure your neck (make sure to add 1 or 2 cm so it’s not too tight), also have in mind how many and how big you want your spikes to be so that you can cut an appropriate height (words hard srry, gon add sm images later to make it easier to understand). After measuring everything, mark down on the fabric and cut 4 stripes (2 are for protecting your neck and 2 are to make sure the spikes stay in place). Now onto the spikes, get an aluminum can and cut off the bottom and top, then cut open the can so that you end up with a metal sheet (oh! You will need to find a way to make the sheet straight, since when you cut open the can, it will be curled up). Go on google and search for cone molds, also you will need to add 3 triangles at the base of the cone mold, now trace onto paper and cut (also test the molds with the paper to see if they look the way you want them to look like. Put the mold over the metal sheet and trace it and cut the sheet. Roll the spikes and glue them, use the tweezers to hold everything into place while glue dries, that way you won’t glue your fingers. Repeat these for all spikes. Get the fabric strips from earlier, now we are going to assemble it all together. With 2 strips, mark where the spikes are going, the first one by doing 3 dots like a triangle, then make holes so that you can put the spike’s triangles trough, and fold the ends. Now the second strip, mark where the spikes are and cut an x shaped hole, put this strip over the one with the spikes. Now get all the strips and sew them together, after that you can choose whatever way to close it, with a button, by tying with a string, zipper, idk whatever feels better ig.
Hades Offerings
"Haides (Hades) is the king of the underworld and God of the dead."
Large Altars:
Sweet dark red wine
Strong, dark whiskey
Black coffee
Black tea
Peppermint tea
Honey
Dark chocolate
Rich meats (like lamb)
Sharp cheeses
Breads or cakes
Pomegranates/pomegranate seeds
Apples
Statues or art of Cerberus
Art or statues of Him
Black, gold, and/or silver candles
Cypress, amber, pomegranate, and/or winter scents
Helmets, imagery or otherwise
Drinking horns
Scepters
Small/Hidden Altars:
Mint
Peppermint
Poppy seeds
Black narcissus
Cypress tree leaves or bark
Thyme
Rosemary
Coins
Garnets
Black gemstones (onyx, black tourmaline, jet, black obsidian, and hematite)
Any stones or metals
Small fossils
Keys
Art drawn of Him or for Him
Art of Cerberus or black dogs in general
Shedded snake skin
Owl or vulture feathers
Narutally shed fur from a black dog
Naturally collected animal bones
Writings, such as poetry or prayers for Him
Devotional Acts:
For chthonic deities, liquid offerings are usually poured out onto the ground or down the drain and food offerings are usually buried or thrown away; however He will understand if you aren't able to waste food or drink
Donate to those who can't afford to hold a funeral
Donate to suicide prevention organizations
Donate dog food/toys/blankets to animal shelters
Volunteer to walk/play with dogs
Keep a budget/save your money and spend it wisely
Honor the dead
Learn more about your own ancestors
Learn about Him, His history and symbolism
Learn about other religions' funeral rites
Visit cemeteries
Clean up litter in cemeteries
Visit and tour caves
Visit caves that let you mine for gems or fossils
Make a playlist for Him and sing along to the songs (if they have lyrics)
Practice and learn death magic
Learn about and work with spirits
Tend to a garden or grow indoor plants and herbs
Wear the color black or muted colors, veil your hair (or wear a headband), wear silver or gold metallic jewelry, etc.
Sources:
Artwork from the game Hades by Supergiant Games
https://occult-world.com/hades/
https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hades
https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Haides.html
https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/amp/blog/hades-devotions-divinedevotions-owc/o3Pw_4vDhduD6D5ogEZ83rrJPJY367RWKG3
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So… is there a sexuality for being in love with the moon? An after school club?? A cult??? Seriously, just tell me I’m not the only one who wants to marry this wonderfully weird rock in the sky.
chinese snuff bottle via 丨鶴廬丨
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