Hate To See Someone Else Living Your Dream

this is what i expect from the mario movie

Fun fact! For the bad guys meeting in Wreck it Ralf, Nintendo gave Disney very specific instructions on how Bowser would hold his cup. They made sure that during his silent cameo, he would be portrayed just right, down to how he holds a teacup. Meaning this:

had to be approved by Nintendo before being shown to the public. Just thought I’d mention that.

Umbra Witch Master Post

The Umbra

Umbra Playlist

Umbra Witchcraft FAQ

The Umbra

Connecting to your Umbra Guardian

The First Umbra Guardian

Umbra Guardians cont.

The Umbra and Me

Shadow People/Umbra Spirits/Guardians

Rogue Umbra Guardians

A realization

Umbra Paths

Traveling to the Umbra

Part of the Dark

Umbra Energy Lesson

My First Shadow Encounter

The Figure

Lessons in Umbramancy

How to Umbra Cloak

Shadow Meld/Darkness Discovery

Umbra Grounding

Summoning a shadow orb

Summoning a Shadow Person

Drawing and using Umbra Energy

Detecting your own energy

Umbra Witch Self-Care Tips

Connecting to the Umbra

Umbra Witchcraft: Tools & Associations

Cartomancy Series

Darkness as an Element

Dark Pantheon

Overview

Prayers from the Umbra Pantheon

Twelve Olympians

Twelve Olympians

Spells

Prosperity Spell

Don't Notice Me Ward

Mirrored Empath Shield

Negative Bomb

Curses

Penance Stare Curse

Umbra Dart Curse

Dead Like Me Curse

Anon Hate Curse

Crystal Collection

Crystal Master post

Artwork

Life and Death (lockscreens)

Supernatural (Moodboard)

My Personality (Moodboard)

Ancient Egypt (Moodboard)

Fire and Ice (Moodboard)

Hades and Persephone (Moodboard)

Mimir (Moodboard)

Scorpio Rising (Moodboard)

Capricorn Rising (Moodboard)

Zeus (Moodboard)

Melancholy Thoughts (Moodboard)

Dragons & Mermaids (Moodboard)

Mermaids (Moodboard)

Umbra Witch (Moodboard)

Artemis & Aphrodite (Moodboard)

Goddess Nyx (Moodboard)

Order of the Autumn Snowflake

Sigil Alphabet

Thrones of the Fae Courts (Wombo Dream)

Thrones of the Umbra Pantheon (Wombo Dream)

Snowy Meadow (Wombo Dream)

Elemental Banner (Social Media Banner)

It literally just occurred to me that I could set a sigil as my watch face, a for a little techno magick. 

Currently using the Seal of Saturn.

Witchy Wednesday (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

I identify as a Sky Witch. Here’s why.

Ahahaha I’ve had this spread for two weeks but I forgot about it so I just didn’t post anything last week. I’m lame.

Enjoy my recipe for Sky Magic Soup ©

I plan to focus on astrology for a while. I have done astrology spreads already but I’m ready to dive deeper!

cosmic witch tip ✧

birth charts can be used as taglocks

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The Evermore Grimoire: Witches

Technopagan is a modern term for those who wield the power of technopathy. It's also a term that was coined by the older generation of witches who refused to acknowledge any of their own kind out of fear that they would become too powerful and uncontrollable. However over time the term "Technopagan" has slowly changed from being a stigma to one of empowerment and freedom against outdated stereotypes that no longer fit into today's society. Even those who don't wield this unique power may identify as a Technopagan as it could align with their own beliefs surrounding gender and sexuality. This also includes a desire to create safe spaces for young witches and warlocks as well modernise witchcraft as a whole in order to reflect the world of today. One things for sure, they're here to stay because they're the future of the magical community that must be nurtured in order to survive any future battles.

artwork by Małgorzata Motyka-Karnas

Energy Work 101 (A Beginners Guide)

Welcome to energy work 101, the beginner course. This course is for those who are new to energy work, as well for those who know some of the basics but wish to brush up some more before moving on to more advanced things. This crash course will take you over the basics, and give you exercises to practice with so you improve and become more confident incorporating energy work into your everyday practice. In this course you will learn the following things……

Grounding & Centering

Breathwork

Warding

Shielding with energy

Chakra History & the western system (Energy Centers/Points)

How to create energy balls

How to feel your own energy

Basic Knowledge of the energy body (Subtle Body)

So without further ado lets get started!

How to feel your own energy

How to feel your own energy?- I put this one last because i didn't want anyone to be overwhelmed especially if your just now starting to get into energy work. For some bringing their own energy to the surface and feeling it can come naturally, for some not so much. Some might find it easier to draw energy from outside sources rather than using their own. So whatever the reason may be, we are here to help you in the journey to feel your own energy.

Exercise 1-

Lay down in a comfortable position, or sit in one, which ever is more relaxing for you.

Still your mind. Mindfulness is a wonderful tool, helping bring focus and inner peace. Take big slow breaths, in through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Do this until you feel your body relax. Allow whatever thoughts that may arise, to come in go, do not heed them much attention.

Then in your mind, will your energy to rise. You can say an affirmation, or focus on your breath. You might start to feel tingly or you may feel very little. It can vary from person to person.

Next, if you feel anything focus on that feeling. What does it feel like? Is it only on part of your body, or all over? Can you direct all to one spot? If so congrats, you are feeling your energy.

Practice this everyday. Energetic awareness is a very important skill to learn, and is used by even the most advanced energy practitioners.

Grounding & Centering

What is Grounding and Centering and how do you go about it?

Grounding- Grounding is a practice that involves and encourages the release of excess energy that does not serve us, by connecting the kind body and spirit with the earth. This exercise is also a great way to replenish energy.

Centering- Centering is the intentional act of bringing your energy back into alignment, bringing balance and focus to your inner self. This is usually done after setting an intention for centering.

Exercises-

Grounding Exercises-

Spend time out in nature, barefoot.

Practice mindfulness. Close your eyes, and only focus on your breathing. Allow thoughts to come and go, do not pay them to much attention, Don't fret if this is difficult at first, it will get easier with practice. 5-10 minutes is a good amount of time to start out with daily.

Grounding Meditation Exercise- Sit down anywhere that is comfortable for you, and close your eyes. Take slow deep breaths in and out, calming your body. Once you feel calm enough, visualize, roots coming out of you, connecting to the earth. Visualize them connecting deep beneath the planets surface. Then visualize anything negative you feel about yourself, or anything that is weighing you down, being absorbed into the earth. Continue to do this until you feel satisfied. Thank mother earth for providing assistance.

Black Hole Grounding- One of my favorite exercises is the black hole grounding technique. So what you do is you find a comfortable place, preferably quiet, and relax. Take slow deep breaths, followed by slow exhales. Then Visualize yourself in space, surrounded by stars and planets. You’re just floating there in place. The visualize a black hole above your head. Imagine that all the negative thoughts and feelings or anything else that is troubling you has turned into silver particles of energy that started at the base of your spine and are traveling upwards, escaping through the top of your head into the black hole. Do this until you feel grounded.

Centering Exercises-

Breathwork, such as the 4,7,8 breath. Breath in for 4 counts, hold for 7 counts, and exhale for 8 counts. This helps the vagus nerve, which is responsible for quite a lot in the body. This technique helps calm the body, relieve anxiety and stress, while helping you focus on the present/present task at hand.

Visualization- Close your eyes and visualize a bright warm sun above you. You’re laying in a field of soft grass, surrounded by your favorite plants. A light breeze is blowing through. The sun is shining down its warmth. Now visualize the sun rays flowing through your body, in a bright light. Rejuvenating you, allowing you to feel calm and at peace, your inner self finding balance and focus. Continue to do this until you feel the need to stop.

Movement- Movement such as Dancing, Yoga, Working out, or even a simple walk, no matter the distance can help you center yourself.

Breathwork

What is Breathwork?

Breathwork at the barebones is a technique that has its deep roots in yoga, and is designed to help you release excess anxiety, stress and toxins from the body. The anxiety, stress and toxins are released when you breathe out, and its believed that when you breathe in you’re nourishing your body.

Breathwork Exercises-

4-7-8 Breath- Breathe in for 4 counts, hold your breath for 7, and breathe out for 8 counts.’

Diaphragmatic Breathing-

Lay Down on your back your knees bent, and a pillow underneath your head

Place one hand on your chest, and the other underneath your ribcage

Slowly take a deep breath through the nose, letting your belly expand

Do not move your hands as you slowly exhale through your mouth

Equal Breathing-

Sit down in a comfortable position

Breathe in and out through your nose slowly

Making sure each breath is even, count during your inhale and exhale

Add a comfortable pause after each inhale and exhale

Do this 5 minutes daily

Deep Breathing-

Get into a comfortable standing or sitting position

Deeply inhale through your nose

Retain your breath for 5 Counts (You can do more if you have good lung capacity or feel comfortable doing so)

Slowly release your breath by exhaling through your nose

Resonant/Coherent Breathing-

Inhale for 5 counts, laying, sitting or standing’

Exhale for 5 counts laying, sitting or standing

Repeat for as long as needed (Preferably for a few minutes a day)

Warding

What is Warding?- Wards are a type of Magical defense or protection spell cast with the intention to guard against negative energies, entities, or other forms of harm ranging from spiritual, emotional to physical. When casting a ward, it can be used on a person, place, or object. Wards are usually created using different symbols, words, items, rituals or energy. Now you maybe thinking, how do i ward? Or how do i ward if i am a closeted practitioner and im going to show you.

Warding-

First you need to cleanse or purify your space of any unwanted energies. Some things that are good for this are lavender, lilac, cedar, cumin, dragons blood (my personal fave), garlic, onion, basil and more (Research into herbs for banishment and pick and choose what you feel will work best for you)

Set your intention. Setting your intention is an extremely important, as it allows you steady and focus your mind on the task at hand. It also helps set up the ward for any energies you don't want slipping through.

Choosing your tools! Another important step! It can range from anything really. Sigils, crystals, wands, chalices, athames, a cauldron, your own energy even.

Maintaining your wards is the next step after intention and choosing your tools. This can be done in various ways. Putting water charged with the energy of a celestial body, such as the moon, sun stars etc above and around doorways, and windows, drawing sigils with a specific intent around the doorways and windows, placing crystals at the four corners is another way. Another way is an energetic boundary.

Cleanse and take care of your wards. Charge your crystals, redo the sigils, use more charged water.

Warding with a space with your energy-

Sit in comfortable position

Close your eyes steadying your breath

Will your energy to come to the surface, do not force it. Let it surface on its own.

Visualize your energy expanding outwards with the intention (whatever your intention maybe) surrounding and protecting you and your space.

Do this until you feel the need to stop. Make sure to rest and eat healthy as this ward is tied to you. You are the catalyst the energy source for keeping the ward going. Make sure you are taking time to keep your energy field clean.

Shielding with energy

What is shielding?- Shielding is a way to protect yourself from psychic, mental or some kind of magical attack. Its creating an energy barrier around yourself, one that people cant penetrate or get past to cause you any harm.

How to Shield yourself-

Get into a calm, preferably quiet environment. Calm your mind and focus

Once this is done there is multiple ways to shield. If you want to use your own energy, will it to the surface. If you are using an outside source, such as the sun, moon, or another celestial body, ask for them to lend their energy.

Once you have gathered up energy, visualize it being weaved together, like a basket, or like a spider weaving a web. Visualize it forming a protective bubble around you, allowing nothing to penetrate it.

Continuing visualizing until you feel the shield is complete. Make sure to check on your shield every so often, as it can wear and tear if the energy is not kept up with.

Chakra History & The western system

History of chakras- The chakra system was said to have originated in India sometime between 1500 and 500 BC in the oldest texts called the vedas. Evidence of chakras, spelled cakra, is also found in the Shri Jabala Darshana Upanishad, the Cudamini Upanishad, the Yoga-Shikka Upanishad and the Shandilya Upanishad. According to the author Anodea Judith, who wrote in her book titled the “Wheels of Life” knowledge of the chakra system was said to have been passed down through oral tradition, from the indonesian people to the european people also called Aryan people. The chakra system was traditionally Eastern concept until new age western authors, liked the texts, and appropriating the culture made it more “accessible”

Chakras are small spinning wheels or disks that run along the spine in the human body. The main 7 are the most known ones, but it has been mentioned that there could possibly be up to 114.

Western System- The western system “expanded” upon the Energy centers. These ways are not the ways the chakras were have said to be practiced in ancient times. The western system has also expanded how many energy centers there are in general. The transpersonal energy centers are ones that are believed to lie outside the body, below the feet and above the head. The main 7 energy centers are also commonly used. The western system also practices that each energy center or point has a color. These being the colors of the visible light spectrum. The western system teaches that if you wear a certain color or eat a certain food, or wear a certain crystal that pertains to that energy center or energy centers, that the energy will flow. This system has practices the energy centers can be closed off, or unbalanced.

7 main energy centers

Root

Sacral

Solar Plexus

Heart

Throat

Third Eye

Crown

These are the energy centers that run up and down your spine. The root is said to sit on the bottom or base of the spine, the sacral sitting on the naval, the solar plexus in the diaphragm area below the rib cage but above the belly button, the heart at the center of the chest, the throat in the middle of your throat, the third eye above the brow where the pineal gland sits and the crown is believed the rest on the top of your head.

Creating energy balls

How to create energy balls- Energy balls are a fun beginner practice and a great way to really feel and shape your own energy (and energy from outside sources) So how do you start?

Start by getting into a comfortable positon where you can relax. Will your energy to the surface (This may take a couple of tries).

When you feel you got a good hold of your energy, visualize it traveling down to your hands.

Once you feel it in your hands, hold your hands together

“Trapping the energy” In between them. Slowly move them apart, and as you do, will it into the shape of a ball. Again this could take multiple attempts and requires focus, so do not be disheartened if at first you don't get it.

Once you have a grasp on your energy ball, take notice of how the energy feels, Does it feel heavy or light? What color is the energy? If you cant tell these things right away, again that is fine.

Toss the energy ball back and forth in your hands. Play around with the energy, and overall just have fun. This is a fun beginner exercise and something that even if you get it on the first attempt should be practiced daily.

The Energy Body (Subtle Body)

What is the Energy body and why is it important?- The energy body is said to be between the physical body and the emotional body, and is composed of 5 layers, going from the “gross” to the most “subtle”. The five bodies are….

The Physical Body

The Energetic Body

The Emotional Body

The Mental Body

The Subtle Body

The energy centers, energy channels (meridians) and the aura all play a key part in the Energetic Anatomy of the body. The 5 bodies alongside the different parts of our energetic anatomy are said to be a key part (especially in holistic energy medicine) of helping us maintain wellness, of the body mind and spirit.

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed this small energy work 101 beginners guide. I hope this helps you get started on your energy journey, and heres to hoping that you practice everyday, and continue to learn and evolve as you do so. Remember, the only thing holding you back is yourself, and by reading this guide, and putting into practices the exercises contained within it, you’ve already taken the first step, in your amazing journey

-Davie