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Goblin Table Manners

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

Moomins Fanfiction Recommendations

So! I read and write a lot of fanfiction whenever I get into a new fandom, and thus far Moomins has been no different. In the interest of sharing some of my favorites, I thought I’d go through and put together a fic recs post.

Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list of all the Moomins fanfics I’ve ever read and enjoyed! These are just the ones that have stuck with me the most. The Moomins AO3 tag has really taken off recently, and I highly encourage everyone to browse for themselves and give these authors some love. If going through fandom tags makes you nervous, fear not! Here is a link to the filtered version that I usually use.

To start off, here are some authors who have written enough gems that I can’t pick just one:

Bloodsbane: Some seriously good Joxter&Snufkin content. The creme de la creme is definitely When All is Still in Winter, though. It’s still ongoing, and it’s fantastic.

Princex_N: Lots of soft content, generally short and sweet. They’ve written a few fics about Snufkin having chronic pain that I found interesting, as well.

oOmackybOo: More softness, and Joxter&Snufkin father/son content! Perhaps you’re sensing a trend.

And without further ado, here is a list of Moomins fanfictions that have utterly wowed me over the past month or so.

your heart is gold and your hands are cold, by taizi: Ongoing. Taizi is another author who’s written a lot of good stuff, but this fic stands out to me in particular. I love fae stories, and this one has just the right flavor of eerie.

All That is Given, by WritingIsMyCoffee: Ongoing. One of the best Snufkin/Moomin fanfics I’ve read so far. I can’t exactly call it a slow burn because they get together in the first chapter, but the way their relationship develops from there is just, *chef’s kiss*. Also the ending of Chapter 10 was a flawless gut-punch, and I’m not sure I’ll ever fully recover.

Yearn No More, by TemenCMoth: Ongoing. This one is about Snufkin and Moomintroll coming to terms with their feelings for each other after… let’s call it an unwelcome intervention from a meddlesome traveler.

A Little Pocket of Snow, by Gemi: Complete. A short and sweet fic about the Joxter raising Snufkin and Moomin. Kinda hope the author does more with it.

Divulgence, by mousesprings: Ongoing. Moomintroll finds out that Snufkin is one of the Mymble’s children, and Snufkin tells the story of how he went from living with his mother and siblings as a young child, to wandering the world in solitude. I love this fic’s take on baby Snufkin.

But One Doesn’t Say It, by Bumblebeebats: Ongoing. A lovely mutual pining fic in which Snufkin is terrified of people finding out he has emotions, and Moomin trying to figure out when is the right time to hold hands (hint: it’s all the time).

the joxter never took anything seriously, by punkbean: Complete. A Joxter-centric fic leading up to the epilogue of The Exploits of Moominpappa. The Joxter finds out he has a son, pines over the years he lost, and finally gets to meet him. All in all it’s a sweet fic with a nice take on Joxter as someone with the potential to be a good parent, which is my favorite take on the Joxter, honestly.

Son of Snow, by RunRabbitRun: Complete. I can’t get enough of Joxter and Snufkin content, apparently. The Joxter is a winter fae, and Snufkin is a spring fae but doesn’t know it. They meet on a beach one day. It’s not terribly dramatic for most of it, but the character interaction alone is a lot of fun.

wildflowers, by carolinaa: Complete. Snufkin returns to Moominvalley to find that the Moomins aren’t there, and no one knows where they’ve gone. Perfect story for tugging your heartstrings before giving you a nice, emotionally cathartic end.

feet of clay, by Tyranno: Ongoing. This one’s a fun one. The Moomins are traveling in search of a new home, and eventually come upon a valley healing from a recent fire. Snufkin is the local god of the valley, who Moomintroll befriends as he and his parents make their home there.

Floodgates, by blossombell: Complete. Moomintroll realizes that he loves Snufkin in a way he can never love Snorkmaiden. A sweet story about Moomintroll valuing his friends’ feelings before learning to value his own.

Give Me a Reason, by VoidofRoses: Complete. Another fae!Snufkin fic! This time it’s the whole family: Joxter’s fae, Snufkin’s fae, Mymble’s fae, Little My’s fae, they’re all fae! Winter!Joxter finds out he has a son, and heads to Moominvalley to meet Spring!Snufkin.

Formal Affair, by busket: Complete. Ms. Fillyjonk derides Snufkin’s uncouth way of life, so he crashes her fancy-dress party to prove a point and also give Moomintroll a night to remember. There is nothing about this story I don’t love.

Winter, Come Spring, by Grimmseye: Complete. Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of winter to find the Joxter raiding their kitchen. Hilarity ensues.

Nearly Nowhere, by Qpenguin98: Complete. Obligatory Invisible Snufkin fic! But in all seriousness, this is a nice one. It starts off sad and ends sweet; what more could you ask for?

cottonmouth, by luftballons99: Complete. Moomintroll and Snufkin get baked.

Your Freedom Isn’t Free, by AgentZee: Complete. A young Snufkin discusses the nature of freedom with the Joxter. Short and sweet.

Delicate, by Pyrrhuloxiac: Complete. One of the first fanfics I ever read. Snufkin and Moomintroll discuss the language of flowers. I keep coming back to this one.

Enjoy! I’ll probably add more as I find them.

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Poseidon Offerings

"Poseidon is the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought, and horses."

Large Altars:

Ocean water

Honey

Olive oil

Water from rivers, lakes, rain, etc.

White wine poured into water

Seaweed

Wild celery

Homemade fish stew, clam chowder, etc.

Horse shaped crackers or cookies

Ocean and rain scented incense

Conch shells

Horse, ship, or dolphin statues

Impossible bottles (ship-in-a-bottle)

Blue, green, and silver candles

Ocean and sea scented candles

Tridents

Cloaks

Wreaths made from wild celery

Small/Hidden Altars:

Seashells

Sea salt

Starfish or starfish decorations

Gems such as pearls, sea glass, blue sapphires, aquamarine

Toys or art of dolphins, fish, and/or horses

Coral

Mint

Mint candies

Art, toys, or photos of tridents

Photos or art of the ocean

Naturally shed shark teeth

Sand

Ocean scented essential oils or perfumes

Art of hippocamp (half-horse, half-fish creature)

Art or figurines of ships and sailors

Gold and silver objects

Devotional Acts:

Donate to ocean conservation in His name

Donate to coral reef restoration programs in His name

Donate to natural disaster relief programs in His name

Support local fishermen

Go fishing

Help clean up oceans, beaches, lakes, rivers, riverbanks, etc. (Be careful when cleaning up litter)

Go swimming

Sing in the shower

Visit bodies of water and enjoy the beauty they offer

If you can't visit any then watch videos of the ocean or listen to the sound of waves

Visit aquariums

Wear seashell jewelry or fish-shaped jewelry

Meditate at bodies of water, in the shower, or while listening to the sound of waves

Take baths and surround yourself with images of the ocean

Ask Him to aid you in bath and weather spells

Get a pet fish if you are able to take care of it

Go horseback riding

Learn about horse care

Learn about marine biology

Learn about natural disasters and what to do during one

Wear blues and greens or clothes with horses or dolphins on them

Decorate your room with a nautical theme

Research and work with mermaids, sirens, and the fae

Pray to Him for rain or for rain to stop, for earthquakes or floods to end, for protection, for safe travels across the sea, for healthy horses

Sources:

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-poseidon

https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Poseidon.html

https://hellenicfaith.com/poseidon/

http://zer0dmx.tripod.com/gods/poseidon.html

Folklore: The Leaf Lights

This is a lil piece of not very well known folklore that comes from a few places Maryland, Oregon, and Washington mostly.

The leaf lights have some mixed Folklore.

But the leaf lights are apparently autumn colored lights that come along only in November and October. Strange little lights that hide amoung in the leaves and guide people into pumpkin patches, corn fields, squash patches, tree groves, or deeper into the woods.

Many people describe encounters with the leaf lights or " leaf people " as as charming, non-threatening, and playful.

Some ideas of what they are:

1. they are orange, yellow and red willo-whisps.

2. Fall faeries

3. Magic made by the pumpkin people {a entity I'll explain in another post}

4. Leaf people aka far or entities having a connection with changing leaves.

5. Reflections of light on wet leaves.

Making little leaf or autumn themed lights to attract the leaf lights or "leaf people" is what some witches from mostly Maryland and Oregon do from what I've been told.

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So Arizona launched an “education hotline” that allows “concerned parents” to report “””critical race theory””” and other things like ~gender identity~ being taught in the classroom

It would be a shame if the number and email were spread to bad actors looking to prank call the AZ Department of Education

602-771-3500 or empower @ azed .gov 🤡

🌾 🍓My Ultimate Guide to Demeter Worship🧺🐝

So you’re feeling a calling to Demeter? Maybe she keeps showing up in tarot readings, you keep feeling her energy, or you’re seeing her in your dreams? I’m making this because I have seen a lot of these types of posts but not as many for Demeter. I do understand she isn’t a highly worshiped goddess and with that being said, I never felt the need to make a long post, but lately I have been getting many asks on people who have been contacted her wondering how on earth they’re supposed to devote to her, how to worship, what she’s like and etc with a lack of info or help especially on this site! My patron means so much to me so if anyone is genuinely interested in working with her I’m going to help with the best of my ability. I’ve been working with the Demeter family (Demeter, Persephone, Arion, and Despoina) for a couple months now, so I have to say working with her as well as the ones closest to her have been the best experience of my entire life. part of me is making this for her as well. It’s also thanksgiving here in America so it’s the perfect time! Note that a lot of this information is from (theoi.com)

I also suggest the page: @demeterspriestess highly!! I have mentioned them in a post before but they have so many resources, facts and prayers that can help tremendously!

WHO IS DEMETER?

Demeter was the Greek goddess of the earth (Eurip. Bacch. 276), and more especially of the earth as producing fruit, and consequently of agriculture, whence human food or bread is called by Homer the gift of Demeter. She was worshipped especially by women. As the goddess of the earth she was like the other theoi chthonioi, a subterraneous divinity, who worked in the regions inaccessible to the rays of Helios. As agriculture is the basis of a well-regulated social condition, Demeter is represented also as the friend of peace and as a law-giving goddess. (thesmophoros, Callim. Hymn. in Cer. 138; Orph. Hymn. 39. 4; Virg. Aen. iv. 58; Hom. Il. v. 500; Ov. Met. v. 341; Paus. viii. 15. § 1.)

Demeter also presided over the Eleusinian Mysteries which promised the path to a blessed afterlife.

Demeter had numerous shrines throughout the ancient world, including regular temples and sanctuaries dedicated to her Mystery cult. The foremost of these were the celebrated Mysteries of Eleusis overseen by the Athenians.

Demeter was usually worshipped in conjunction with her daughter Kore-Persephone, goddess of spring growth and the underworld.

In classical sculpture she was depicted as a motherly woman holding a cornucopia (horn of plenty) brimming with fruit or a bouquet of grain-stalks, or fillets, and poppy flowers. (Source: theoi.com)

DEMETER EPITHETS

DEMO (Demô), a name of Demeter.

CARPO′PHORI (Karpophoroi), the fruitbearers, a surname of Demeter and Cora, under which they were worshipped at Tegea.

DEO (Dêô), another name for Demeter.

SITO (Sitô), a surname of Demeter, describing her as the giver of food or corn.

CALLIGENEIA (Kalligeneia), a surname of Demeter or of her nurse and companion, or of Gaea.

CHTHO′NIA (Chthonia), may mean the subterraucous, or the goddess of the earth, that is, the protectress of the fields, whence it is used as a surname of infernal divinities

ELEUSI′NA or ELEUSINIA (Eleusinia), a surname of Demeter and Persephone, derived from Eleusis in Attica

CHLOE (Chloê), the blooming, a surname of Demeter the protectress of the green fields, who had a sanctuary at Athens conjointly with Ge Curotrophos.

SACRED ANIMALS

Serpents: this was sacred to her the most. They represented rebirth, nature and the fertility of the earth.

Dragons: as well as serpents, the dracones drove her chariot

Geckos: was a relative of the snake

Swine: pigs were traditionally sacrificed to Demeter to ensure fertility to the earth

PERSONAL TAROT CARD SIGNIFICATORS:

Empress or Queen of Wands. These are what I use but this is completely up to you!!

OFFERINGS:

- fruits

- Mints

- Barley

- Poppy

- Flowers

- Seeds

- Mother’s Day cards

- Your positive report cards and college acceptance letters cause mom wants to see it!

- Corn dolls

- Baked Goods

- If you’re creative make a Knitted sweater with the letter D on it!

DEVOTIONAL ACTS

- Spread spread spread awareness about climate change

- Eat!

- Become a plant mom!

- Wash the dishes!

- Do something kind for your mother if she is around or is worthy of it of course!

- Once again... spread awareness about climate change

- Spread awareness and speak out on the children that are being separated by their parents at the US border. The idea of a parent and child being separated likely breaks her heart a lot.

- Wear flower crowns

- If you get any honors or recognitions in school, tell her!

- Dance with the fae!

- Eat some goddamn cereal!! in front of your altar would be cool.

- join the green club at your school! Or try and start one!

- Become a plan mom! Start with one plant and then grow some more!

- Next Ostara throw a little welcome back party for Persephone. This doesn’t have to be big! It could be in your own bedroom. Bake a treat for you and the Demeter fam, put on a cute devotional playlist, run out in your backyard and dance around to some Gary Stadler faerie music!

- watch films with powerful loving mothers or mother figures! (The quiet place, the sound of music, Anne with an E, the incredibles, Sarah plain and tall, Mamamia, Coco, Harry Potter, stranger things etc)

- Go skipping in a meadow somewhere tf!

- Play stardew valley, harvest moon, and animal crossing

- Go on a picnic

- Go berry picking!

- Bonus: go on a picnic with your family

- Wear a bonnet and some vintage dresses (I bought mine for cheap on amazon!)

- Ooooh Im currently making a basket altar! It looks like a picnic basket with gingham print and everything and inside it will have all candles, flowers and food for us to share together so that’s also an idea!

- Tell her you love her duh!

ALTAR IDEAS

- Gingham or plaid printed picnic blanket

- Quilt

- Daisy chains

- Wheat garland

- Yellow and brown ribbons

- A Demeter prayer bracelet

- Origami flowers

- Plushies (snake, pig and dragon)

- Corn dolls

- I also ordered small vintage baby doll heads so that could be a thing

last but NOT LEAST! …

Here’s a special DEMETER PLAYLIST! (These are songs I personally love to associate with her) *link to Spotify playlist please click here*

This is also a thank you post to the goddess that took me under her scythe, and helped guide me through stressful times, and I hope she can do the same for you. Demeter says..

YOU

ARE

LOVED

🌾 Happy Worshiping! 🌾