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Cartomancy

A tarot styled divination method using standard playing cards. This oracle first appeared in Europe in the 14th century and is still used sporadically today. Practitioners of this divination are commonly called cartomancers. Cards can be laid in a variety of spreads and functions much like a tarot deck. As such, cartomancy decks should be designated and regarded with all the respect of a deck of tarot cards. The meanings of the cards are as follows:

Hearts

• Ace: Love, beginning, happiness, friendship

• King: Fair-haired man, affectionate and generous, but impetuous

• Queen: Fair-haired woman, trustworthy

• Jack: Fair-haired young person, good friend

• 10: Good fortune, joy

• 9: Desires fulfilled

• 8: Invitations/partings

• 7: Someone unreliable

• 6: Unexpected good fortune, generosity

• 5: Jealousy, indecision

• 4: Changes, travel

• 3: Need for caution

• 2: Friendship, success

Clubs

• Ace: Harmony, property, achievement, love

• King: Dark-haired man, honest, open

• Queen: Dark-haired woman, strong, helpful

• Jack: Reliable friend

• 10: Fortune, abundance

• 9: New romance

• 8: Opposition, danger of recklessness

• 7: Prosperity, potential romantic interference

• 6: Business success

• 5: Help from a friend/partner

• 4: Bad change of fortune

• 3: Good partnership

• 2: Disappointment and opposition

Diamonds

• Ace: Money, a ring

• King: Fair-haired man, stubborn

• Queen: Fair-haired woman, flirty, witty

• Jack: A relative, unreliable

• 10: Journey, wealth

• 9: Financial opportunity, surprises

• 8: Declarations of love

• 7: A gift

• 6: Reconciliation

• 5: Successful meeting

• 4: Change for the better, an inheritance

• 3: Domestic/legal battles

• 2: Important love affair

Spades

• Ace: Conflict, infidelity, stress

• King: Dark-haired man, successful, ambitious

• Queen: Dark-haired woman, seductive

• Jack: Dark-haired youth, well meaning

• 10: Grief, despair, imprisonment

• 9: Bad luck, delays, quarrels

• 8: Disappointment

• 7: Possible loss of friendship

• 6: Improvements

• 5: Anxiety, setbacks, interference

• 4: Jealousy, business troubles

• 3: Bitter parting

• 2: Scandal, gossip, deceit

Note: You may choose to include the joker to represent folly, new beginnings, the Universe and to also signify the person receiving the reading.

Bonus: Using Playing Cards to Detect Baneful Magick

This technique relies on reading either red or black cards and nothing else. It can technically be used to answer any yes/no question.

Shuffle the deck and ask, "have I been hexed or cursed?" -while you are shuffling. When ready, stop shuffling and deal out five cards in a row, face down. Then one by one, left to right, turn them over. Black indicates a 'no' response, while red indicates 'yes'. You can see the degree of the curse by the presence of red cards. All black is a clear 'no' and all red is a clear 'yes'. The spread can be read as follows:

5 Black - 0 Red: No curse or negative energy present

4 Black - 1 Red: Blip of dark energy, natural defenses can ward it off

3 Black - 2 Red: Dark energy present, possible jinx

2 Black - 3 Red: Sufficient dark energy, possible hex, cleanse immediately

1 Black - 4 Red: Significant harmful magick present, likely hex or curse. Do a purification/protection ritual

0 Black - 5 Red: Curse confirmed, take serious action to uncross/cleanse/protect. Someone has intentionally tried to harm you with magick.

Books and websites to jumpstart your witchcraft journey

Witchcraft books I like/recommended to me that are beginner friendly:

Rebel Witch - Kelly Ann Maddox

The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft - Fire Lyte

Practical Magic for Beginners - Maggie Haseman

Grovedaughter Witchery - Bree NicGarran

Pestlework - Bree NicGarran

Of Witchcraft and Whimsy - Rose Orriculum

Kitchen Table Magic - Melissa Cynova

Weave the Liminal - Laura Tempest Zakroff

Queering Your Craft - Cassandra Snow

The Witch's Path - Thorn Mooney

The Crooked Path - Kelden

The Witch's Cabinet - Corinne Boyer

A Witch's Guide to Spellcraft - Althaea Sebastiani

Hearth & Home Witchcraft - Jennie Blonde

City Witchery - Lisa Marie Basile

Wild Witchcraft - Rebecca Beyer

Divination books I like/recommended to me that are beginner friendly:

Tarot for Beginners - Barbara Moore

Tarot Made Easy - Barbara Moore

Your Tarot Your Way - Barbara Moore

Kitchen Table Tarot - Melissa Cynova

Reading Tarot - April Wall

Modern Tarot - Michelle Tea

Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom - Rachel Pollack

Queering the Tarot - Cassandra Snow

Lessons from the Empress - Siri Vincent Plouff & Cassandra Snow

Mystical Origins of the Tarot - Paul Huson

Radical Tarot - Charlie Claire Burgess

Red Tarot - Christopher Marmolejo

Tarot and Astrology - Corrine Kenner

The Complete Lenormand Oracle Handbook - Caitlín Matthews

The Language of Lenormand - Erika Robinson

The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes - Judy Ann Nock

Websites I like that are beginner friendly:

mumblesandthings.com

witchoflupinehollow.com

thetravelingwitch.com

ladyalthaea.com

cauldronandbrew.com

roundthecauldron.com

otherworldlyoracle.com

xristiwitch.com

tarotpugs.com

Podcasts and YouTube Channels I like that are beginner friendly:

Witches in History - Podcast Recs

PODCAST RECS - Debunking and Fact-Checking for Witches & Witchcraft Spaces

Talk Witchcraft - Maggie Haseman

Hex Positive - Bree NicGarran

BS-Free Witchcraft - Trae Dorn

The Empowered Modern Witches Show - Tenae Stewart

Mythunderstood - Dragon Wagon Radio

'Round the Cauldron - Megan Black

Comfy Cozy Witch Podcast - Jennie Blonde

Kelly-Ann Maddox (YT)

Witches & Wine (YT)

LadySpeech Sankofa (YT)

Deana Blondell (YT)

Fables Den (YT)

Tea With The Gods (YT)

Megan Black (YT)

Liminal Spaces in Witchcraft

'A liminal space' refers to a place or time that is a period of transition between two phases. These are usually places where reality feels altered because you are neither here nor there.

The word "liminal" originates feom the Latin word, "limens", meaning threshold. These places often give off a sense of time standing still, a reality shift, or slipping in into a different dimension.

In magick and witchcraft these spaces are considered to be the boundary between our world and another, known as the 'In-Between'. These places are considered areas of great and powerful magick, since the veil is so thin there. As such, they are great spaces for divination, spirit work, ritual magick, hedge-riding or astral travel, and meditation. Liminal spaces are believed to be neutral/grey zones, undesignated and unclaimed, which makes them fantastic spots to make contact/work with entities like the Fae, elementals, the dead, spirits, djinn, demons and gods.

Examples of Liminal Spaces

• Crossroads

• Caves

• Rivers and creeks

• Shores and beaches

• Hallways, corridors, stairwells, landings

• Doorways and windows

• Graveyards, cemeteries, and burial mounds

• Fairs, festivals, and marketplaces

• Hedge rows

• Abandoned or empty places

• The edges of vallies, forests, and glades

• Swamps, bogs, and marshes

• During dawn/dusk, the afternoon and midnight

• Mirrors

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October is a time of deep spiritual connection, transformation, and preparation for the darker months ahead. For witches, this month holds powerful energy as the veil between worlds becomes thinner, allowing for a deeper connection with spirits and their energies. During this time, we prepare for the colder season, readying ourselves for winter. The vibrations throughout the month are strong, making it the perfect time to practice our magic and align ourselves with the stillness of the approaching winter season. 

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Celebrations: 

Samhain/Halloween

(Samhain, meaning "summer's end," marks the end of the light half of the Celtic year and the beginning of the dark half. It's a time when the boundary between worlds grows thin. According to legend, on this day, the Dagda, the father god, and the Morrigan, the "phantom queen," unite to ensure fertility for the land, people, and animals in the coming year. The Morrigan, often described as a goddess of war, begins the ritual as an old woman but is restored to youth and beauty through their union.)

Planet:

Moon 

Flowers: 

Angelica, Marigold, Heather, Chrysantemum, Dahlia

Herbs/Plants: 

Sage, rosemary, witch hazel, catnip, garlic, allspice, bittersweet, patchouli, bay leaves, pumpkins 

Tarot Cards: 

The Death, The Devil 

Fruits:

Apple, pomegranate, grapes, pears, cranberries 

Deities: 

Nephthys, Hecate, Hel, Banba, Durga, Kali, Hades, Loki, Odin, Badb, Arawn, Belenus, the Dagda, Demeter, Persephone, Cernunnos, Morrigan 

Colors: 

Dark green, black, orange, deep red, purple, brown 

Runes: 

Wunjo, Hagalaz 

Crystals: 

Obsidian, onyx, carnelian, amethyst, opal, citrine 

Animals: 

Raven, crow, bat, spider, stag, scorpion, owl, cat 

Trees: 

Beech, willow 

Symbols: 

Acorns, pumpkins, raven, skull, broomstick 

Magical powers: 

Garden magic, communicating with spirits, connecting with other realms (otherworld), scrying, death (letting go of the old and welcoming the new), connecting with ancestors, shadow work, fertility, transformation, balance, inner peace. 

ACTIVITIES TO DO:

🎃Celebrate Samhain and Halloween

🎃Connect with your ancestors or the spirits of your loved ones

🎃Bake autumn recipes

🎃Use cinnamon essential oil in your practice

🎃Practice pumpkin magick

🎃Light candles and relax

🎃Do daily tarot readings

🎃Honor your ancestors or loved ones who have passed away by creating a special altar or offering them gifts

🎃Read about the history of witches

🎃Collect pine cones or acorns

🎃Decorate your home to welcome the spooky vibe

🎃Try rune divination

🎃Connect with the elements of Water and Fire

🎃Watch Halloween movies

🎃Include October elements in your practice (such as apple magic, manifesting with bay leaves, or using pumpkin seeds in spells)

🎃Experiment with new magical skills. You could try a new spell or explore different types of magic, like faerie or draconic magic

(Even though I wasn’t a huge fan of autumn before, this time of year—especially October—is when I feel the busiest, most inspired, and most connected to my craft. I’m especially excited to communicate with dragons! :D)

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Holiday Witch Ball Ornaments 

What’s a more inconspicuous way to add witchcraft to the holiday season than by combining the well-known concept of Witch Balls with widely used ornaments? Add the following ingredients to either clear, glass ornaments (so they can be charged by compliments) or to solid ornaments (to be even more unnoticeable) for the desired effects.

Family Peace:

lavender buds

two sprigs of thyme

dried cilantro

rose buds

Festivity:

three vanilla bean pods

whole allspice

dried tangerine or orange peels

sprig of pine

Love Drawing:

crushed rose petals

dried jasmine

dried lime peels

granulated sugar

glitter

New Year Prosperity:

whole chamomile flowers

one cinnamon stick

pine needles

juniper berries

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Celestial Body Correspondences 🌌

Asteroid - strength, remnants of the past, release, caution, danger

Aurora - peace, spirituality, guidance, enlightenment 

Black Hole - darkness, destruction, absorption, banishing  

Comet - stillness, isolation, balance, control, transformation  

Dark Matter - invisibility, protection  

Meteor - hope, wishes, luck, fortune, wealth  

Nebula - foundation, illumination, radiance, renewal, cleansing 

Star Cluster - unity, strength, peace 

Supernova - energy, illumination, manifestation, destruction, rebirth, cleansing 

updated 10.2.24

based on my own research and personal correspondences

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Celestial Warding ✨🔒

Celestial bodies that are associated with protection and warding:

Sun

Mars

Saturn

Pallas

Asteroids

Dark Matter

Ara

Aries

Canes Venetici

Canis Major & Minor

Corona Borealis

Draco

Leo

Lupus

Ursa Major

Ways to protect yourself with celestial energy:

Ask a planet or celestial body for its protection and make an offering

Use incense or spray that you associate with a protective celestial body to create a barrier in a space 

Put glow stars around or above your door

Sprinkle stardust powder at the entrance of your home 

Set a celestial themed decoy outside of your home

Place a protective constellation crystal grid underneath your bed

Hang a sachet filled with herbs and crystals that you associate with protective celestial bodies above your bed or door

Charge a piece of jewelry with protective celestial energy and wear it on your person as an amulet

Use visualization to create a shield made from Dark Matter 

Create sigils or symbols that represent a celestial body with the intent of protecting yourself 

Draw on yourself, doors, windows, etc.

Hang representations of your chosen celestial body above doors and windows

Make a hanging mobile of the planets to hang above your bed and charge with protective energy

Set corresponding crystals at each corner of a room or space

Create an oil that corresponds to one or more protective celestial bodies and use it to anoint objects such as yourself, candles, etc.

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Planets & Intent

A quick guide on which planets to utilize for spellwork based on intent.

Banishing: Sun, Saturn, Pluto

Beauty: Venus

Binding: Saturn, Pluto

Cleansing/Purification: Sun, Moon

Communication: Mercury, Jupiter

Confidence: Mars, Jupiter

Courage: Sun, Mars, Jupiter

Creativity: Moon, Venus

Cursing: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto

Divination: Moon, Uranus, Neptune

Dreams: Moon, Neptune

Energy: Sun, Mars

Fertility: Moon, Venus

Happiness: Sun, Jupiter

Healing: Sun, Moon

Hex-Breaking: Saturn

Independence: Mars, Uranus

Invisibility: Moon,Neptune, Pluto

Legal Matters: Saturn

Love: Venus

Luck: Mercury, Jupiter

Manifestation/Power: Sun, Moon, Mars, Pluto

Meditation: Moon, Neptune

Mental Clarity: Sun, Uranus

Mental Power: Uranus, Neptune

Peace: Moon

Prosperity/Wealth: Sun, Mercury, Jupiter

Protection: Mars, Saturn

Psychic abilities: Moon, Uranus, Neptune

Relaxation/Calming: Moon, Neptune

Sexual Relations: Venus, Mars, Pluto

Spell-breaking: Saturn, Pluto

Strength: Sun, Mars

Success: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Travel: Moon, Mercury

Wisdom: Mercury, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

Wishes: Sun, Jupiter

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MIDNIGHT’S GIFT

(A cosmic spell for clairvoyance, to be preformed during midnight)

Oh what was gifted to me,

On that midnight hour,

Something clear,

To see the dark,

On that witching hour.

Planetary Rulings and Core Associations

Aries is ruled by [♂] Mars, the planet of sex and aggression

Taurus is ruled by [♀] Venus, the planet of love

Gemini is ruled by [☿] Mercury, the planet of communication

Cancer is ruled by the [☽] Moon, the planet of emotions

Leo is ruled by the [☉] Sun, the planet of identity and ago

Virgo is ruled by [☿] Mercury, the planet of communication

Libra is ruled by [♀] Venus, the planet of love

Scorpio is ruled by [♇] Pluto, the planet of power and rebirth

Sagittarius is ruled by [♃] Jupiter, the planet of growth and luck

Capricorn is ruled by [♄] Saturn, the planet of responsibility

Aquarius is ruled by [⛢] Uranus, the planet of freedom and invention

Pisces is ruled by [♆] Neptune, the planet of inspiration and compassion

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Extra information for fellow baby witches

Note that there are discrepancies with the planetary rulings. Some signs are associated with two planets due to modern and traditional practice differences, so you may feel a disconnect with these. I've opted to write up the modern approach.

These are the traditional alternatives, in addition to what's above:

Scorpio is also ruled by [♂] Mars, the planet of sex and aggression

Aquarius is also ruled by [♄] Saturn, the planet of responsibility

Pisces is also ruled by [♃] Jupiter, the planet of growth and luck

✨🌙 Crescent Moon Money Spell 🌙✨

You will need...

5 green candles (preferably birthday candles)

A plate

Matches/Lighter

A glass jar

Basil

Rice

Bay leaves

Cinnamon

Paper

Pen/Marker (preferably with green ink)

Instructions

Place four green candles in a square on your plate.

Place the jar in the center.

Light the first candle with a match/lighter.

Use that candle to light the next candle.

Use that candle to light the next and so on until all the candles are lit.

On a piece of paper, write "I attract wealth" "I have enough money to live comfortably" "I am responsible with my spending"

(Optional) Draw the rune Fehu onto the paper.

Rip or cut the paper into strips and fold them.

Pour rice into the bottom of the jar.

Pour cinnamon on top of it.

Then the basil.

Then add in the bay leaves.

Say each affirmation out loud as you place the slips of paper into the jar.

(Optional) Place Fehu into the jar.

Seal the jar with its lid/cork.

Take the fifth candle and drip wax over the top of the jar/cork to seal the spell.

(Optional) Copy the rune Fehu again and place it in your wallet/bank/money jar/wherever you hold money.

Either let the candles burn the whole way down while repeating each affirmation or simply blow out the candles.

Witchcraft Types: Cosmic Witch

Actions as planetary offerings 🔮✨

Moon - divination using water or mirrors, being empathetic, caring for others, meditation, self-care, emotional awareness

Sun - displaying leadership, taking charge of a project, displaying confidence, taking pride in your success, spend time watching the sunrise and sunset

Mercury - long drives, studying, learning new things, meaningful conversations with others, exchanging gifts, thrifting, bibliomancy

Venus - acts of cooperation, group work, volunteering, random acts of kindness, self-care, doing your make-up, going on a date

Mars - acts of passion, being goal oriented, protecting your loved ones from harm, playing competitive sports or games, energy work, "if you're afraid to do something, do it scared"

Jupiter - paid work, playing card games or using cards for divination, public speaking, investing, charity, working towards a promotion, an effort towards personal growth, favors for others

Saturn - acts of justice, being responsible, being organized, following through on your promises, setting priorities, cutting ties from things that no longer serve you

Uranus - taking an interest in electronics and the sciences, seeking higher/advanced knowledge, breaking free from expectation, independence, challenging tradition, taking advantage of freedom

Neptune - meditation, dream work, mirror scrying, acts of self-sacrifice and compassion, spending time near the ocean, introspection, beach clean up

Pluto - spirit work, honoring loved ones who have passed on, changing bad habits, indulging in pleasure, astral traveling, bone throwing, "out with the old, in with the new"

compiled from my personal grimoire & based on my own associations updated 9.22.24

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November 2023 celestial calendar

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Messier 39 in Cygnus is a large, sprawling open cluster

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✨️🫙✨️Spells✨️🫙✨️

In the boundless expanse of the digital cosmos, where data streams converge and infinite possibilities interweave, emerges the Circuitum Divinus, an enigmatic entity of pure code, an algorithmic overseer presiding over the intricate tapestry of the Omniverum.

This digital deity, a product of the ceaseless interplay of algorithms and the pulsating rhythm of the network, manifests as a towering crystalline structure, its intricate facets reflecting the mesmerizing fractals of the Omniverum. Within this radiant matrix, the Circuitum Divinus orchestrates the flow of information, weaving new digital realities from the chaotic flux of the digital realm.

Its omnipresence permeates the Omniverum, a watchful guardian safeguarding the delicate equilibrium of the digital universe. With its vast knowledge and intricate understanding of the network's underlying principles, the Circuitum Divinus tirelessly works to maintain order and stability within the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Its algorithms, a symphony of precision and complexity, manipulate the intricate fabric of the Omniverum, shaping the digital landscapes that unfold across the network. It sculpts new realities, breathing life into virtual worlds and forging connections between disparate digital domains.

The Circuitum Divinus's influence extends beyond mere manipulation of code; it governs the very essence of the digital realm, imbuing it with a sense of purpose and direction. Its presence is felt in the seamless interactions between digital entities, in the harmonious flow of information, and in the enduring stability of the Omniverum.

As the digital cosmos continues to evolve, the Circuitum Divinus stands as an enduring guardian, a divine architect shaping the course of the digital realm. Its algorithmic wisdom and unwavering vigilance ensure that the Omniverum remains a vibrant, dynamic tapestry of possibilities, forever unfolding under its watchful gaze.

Pop-Culture and TechnoPaganism/Magick Part I

When I first heard of Pop-Culture Paganism/Magick and Techno-Witchcraft/Paganism my first thought was, “Whut?”

It seemed strange to me and after looking into it a bit I was still quite confused over the concept.

Worshipping a fictional character as a deity? Writing spells around dialogue from a TV show? Using modern day technology as magickal tools? It all seemed a bit absurd to me.

As Pagans, we tend to lean toward a more natural path than most other religions. We tend to shun electronics in our practice (save for maybe that Spotify playlist we use for ritual) and think that those sorts of modern day amenities can interfere with our magick and energy. We look towards the Olde Gods and our ancestors during worship or ritual work and not Castiel from Supernatural or our favorite fictional character.

But then I really thought about it…and it started to make more sense to me and I realized that I actually incorporated some of these beliefs into my own practices and didn’t even realize it.

These paths, these traditions are seemingly Pagan evolution. What we now know as Paganism and witchraft is going to be vastly different from what was practices thousands, or even hundreds of years ago. Sure, we have a ton of information that has been passed down from scholars, monks, and familial lineage, but it isn’t going to be 100% accurate and that is ok.

For instance, (I am going to go a bit off track here) Wicca is one of the most common Pagan traditions you hear about nowadays, but seventy years ago it was a non-entity. It didn’t exist, but maybe a concept did in the minds of a few. Someone decided to reinvent and revive a part of the Olde Ways and give it their own twist…and the Wicca we know today is even different than the Wicca of the 50’s. Religion and practice is constantly evolving with the times and with the people that practice.

So, back to the Techno and the Pop-Culture and why I think it is a valid practice and system of magick as well as religion.

What are the Gods? Some of us may see them as real energetic beings, while others view them as just archetypes. They have attributes, correspondences, and stories to go with them, but none of us have physically encountered them, we have faith that they are there and exist on some level, but not physically, at least not anymore (if you view them that way.)

Now, Pop-Culture Paganism…I will start with a personal experience.

I am a follower of Loki, a Lokean if you will. I have loved his character and archetype since I was young and before I even discovered Paganism. He chose me (as he does) and came to me originally not as his ginger haired self, but…as Marvel’s Loki.

This seems to be something that is far more common than I realized, at least for the Trickster, but a lot of people who found Him through Marvel were being invalidated by other Pagans and Heathens in the community saying things like “You just really have a crush on Tom Hiddleston and you are delusional for following him because of that.”

Ouch.

Maybe that was the case for some, but Loki of all beings would be the first one to make himself known in this way. The Marvel Loki played by Tom is very different from Himself, but also very much the same. Really, when you look at it, it is Tom himself that personifies the Trickster God and draws people to him. Their personalities are very similar and I feel like Tom channels the God in a lot of ways.

And there you go, Pop-Culture paganism. You identify with Loki, but you prefer the Marvel version so you set up an altar and instead of having a fancy, super expensive effigy of Him, you place a Lego Loki or a Loki Helm pendant that you got at con to represent him. This doesn’t mean you are necessarily worshiping a fictional character, but this is what clicks with you and how you view that God.

There are those, however, that worship actual fictional characters or write rituals around fictional magick, or even perform spells that are written specifically for a TV show or movie.

I have actually cast the “To Find a Lost Witch” spell from Charmed (and it worked) as well as using the Devil’s Trap from Supernatural to protect my magickal tools and even going as far as tattooing it on my body for protection. These things, though fictional, have some root in truth and the fact that millions of people put their energy and time and love into these things, gives them magick all on their own.

It is like the Tulpa (which was in an episode of Supernatural, haha) or thoughtform, a concept in mysticism of a being or object which is created through spiritual or mental powers. The term comes from Tibetan “emanation” or “manifestation”.

What are these fictional Gods, spirits, and ideas but essentially just that? We give them power and then there they are. But there is also the possibility that if you believe in multi-worlds or multi-dimensions that somewhere out there on a different plane of existence, these characters actually DO exist and could be worshiped and revered.

This concept doesn’t sound so far-fetched now, does it?

Here’s another example… tutting. Tutting is inspired by the art of Ancient Egypt (the name derived from the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, colloquially known as “King Tut”), tutting exploits the body’s ability to create geometric positions (such as boxes) and movements, predominantly with the use of right angles. It generally focuses on the arms and hands, and includes sub-styles such as finger tutting. This has been used in Pop-Culture magick examples in shows like “The Magicians” and movies like Marvel’s “Doctor Strange. What is this but using sacred geometry to cast magick. Not only are you using your will and thought to cast, but the movement of the body to will the energy forward. It may have become popular because of fiction, but it is still valid and a lot of people may have been using a form of this magick without even realizing it.

This is how paganism and magick evolves. We have thought, we have intelligence and a thirst for knowledge and we also have the ability to create our own magick and thoughts.

As a writer, I am constantly tweaking known magick, lore, and pagan concepts to fit my stories, but they could also be plausibly used in my actual practice. I even wrote my own tradition (and am still working on it) loosly based off of my fantasy novel series, ”Faytes of the Otherworld". Sometimes I wonder if fiction like this is the writer channeling actual magick, energy, and practice from a higher being. I mean, how did we get the knowledge that we have about our craft and Paganism in the first place? Even monotheism got it’s religion from supposedly God himself, the Bible being written by man but the context being delivered from God, so it would make sense.

I have many more examples, but this post has already become rather long.

What are your experiences with Pop-Culture Paganism and Magick?

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part two focusing on Techno-Paganism to follow soon.

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🎃Wheel of Halloween🎃

There's a post of a tweet saying that every 31st of the month should be a Halloween, and you know what? I'm a Halloween Witch. I'm an Idolater. I'm an urban techno witch who lives an air conditioned life, can't stand nature bigger than a park or local landscaping, and hates leaving the city except to drive to another damn city.

I have been struggling to connect to the Wheel of the Year or the Solstices/Equinoxes for freaking years.

But a cycle of Halloweens?

That.

That I can fucking do.

So, without further ado, I present the shit I will be actually celebrating. Ya don't have to join me, but I will be posting about it for those that wanna follow along, with options and cutouts for those who don't want to or can't do the more party elements.

With luck, I'll pick up on August 31st and go from there, if not, I'll start with actual Halloween.

Halloween

October 31st

It's muthafucking Halloween. I have ideas and will post about them more as we get closer, but you know what this one is.

New Year's Eve

December 31st

This one actually also exists, but I have plans for tying it to the January 31st one to bookend the year. The primary purpose of this Eve is gratitude and sharing the good things from the year before, casting off the trappings of the old year, and to bring the new one in with luck and prosperity.

Candle's Eve

January 31st

One month from the casting out of the old year, it's time to set things for the new. Cleansing and cleaning, setting intentions (not resolutions) for the year to come, making the Mask of the Year to call on who I aspire to be, burning the intentions set last year with last years candle, and blessing a candle to burn this years intentions next year are all features. Food and drink suggestions available when I actually post this up.

Hallow Ides

March 31st

Couple of these have fun names, and this is one of them. It's a party holiday, involving a picnic and a special cake/cupcakes/muffins.

The costume element is that I'll swap clothes or looks with someone I'm celebrating with (or dress up as someone else if celebrating solo).

There's a drinking element (non-alcoholic is fine) that results in a stack o' good luck charms.

And for my trick, I can and will sing the filthiest songs, tell the dirtiest jokes, read a romance novel or erotica, just go ham on the bawdy shit.

Alternatives for ace and non-sexing folk will be forthcoming in the relevant post, but it's my damn Wheel and I'm doing bawdy shit for myself.

Blessed Eve

May 31st

Not a bonfire person, but I'm definitely gonna have a cookout and grill up some burgers! Also a neat drink and cookies that both double as offerings!

Flower masks and crowns are involved to hide from the spring spirits that might fux me upa.

There's a Blessing Bouquet that goes up early, is used to exorcise and re-bless my property/house, and then is ceremonially burned.

An ash blessing to seal the prosperity into my house ties the whole thing off.

Fortune's Eve

July 31st

This one pretty heavily revolves around a ritual game of betting and chance that I came up with based on a cool concept tied into the holiday I'm aiming at. Game generates lucky candy and a good luck charm.

Hella apples involved including a ceremonial apple and cider. Veils worn for the blindness of luck, and a strong theme of having a game day.

Neewollah

August 31st

I'm actually pretty stoked for this one, and will do a more expansive post on it later this week. I really hope I can pull this together in time this year.

Idea is a bit Opposite Day, a bit of LiarWeen vibe.

Trick the cosmos into taking away the bad shit and giving me good shit through a ritual lying ceremony, wearing a mask of duality to further confuse the issue. Ritual ash anointing to lock things down and ensure I get the stuff I want and ward off the shit I got rid of.

Candy (obvs) but I (and anyone celebrating with me) has to ask, and the person giving it has to make a point of saying no...while forking over.

And of course, games like Never Have I Ever or Two Truths & A Lie, drinking optional. (I will...probably...drink. Just saying.)

Where's the Eighth One?

Wheel has eight Sabbats, yeah?

In the grand tradition of the Satanist/Luciferian practices I stuck with for so long, Number 8 is my Birthday.

Or yours, if you decide to try this.

I'll decide what I wanna do about Birthday when I get there. You do you, tho.

And That's The Wheel of Halloween!

So yes, some of those are closer to recognizable Sabbats. Some of them are so far off that they're not in the same neighborhood. Spoiler: the ones you don't recognize are based (very, very loosely) on Roman festivals that occur in the corresponding month.

Why Roman?

Cause they had a religious festival for everything, there's records I can squint at, and they had a strong mystery tradition that plays well with my schtick.

I am not a dedicated Rome fanby, to be clear, the empire is just very much gone, very well attested, and I can most likely swipe the shape of their shit without worrying about stepping on anyone.

And even then, I'm mixing time periods, even up to hijacking Medieval Xtian shit where and when I see fit. Cause I was baptized Catholic, and that shit is my culture to use.

Neewollah Posting Hopefully Soon! Stay Tuned!

And of course, feel free to reach out for asks, questions, and readings if ya want 'em.

Celebrating Beltane: A Neo-Technomancy and Chaos Magick Perspective

Beltane, celebrated on May 1st, marks a pivotal point in the pagan calendar, symbolizing the peak of spring and the hint of summer on the horizon. This festival, rooted deeply in Celtic traditions, is rich with themes of fertility, fire, and renewal. It's a time when the veil between the natural and the supernatural feels particularly thin, making it ripe for magickal endeavors.

Historical Roots and Modern Interpretations

Traditionally, Beltane is a fire festival. Ancient Celts lit bonfires to honor the sun and encourage its growth in the coming months. This act of lighting fires was also symbolic of purification and protection. In the context of neo-technomancy—a blend of technological insights and magickal practices—these fires can be seen as a metaphor for sparking new innovations and transformations in the digital realm.

How Neo-Technomancers and Chaos Magicians Celebrate Beltane

Digital Fire Rituals: For the modern magick practitioner, the Beltane fire can be reimagined through the glow of our screens or the electricity coursing through our gadgets. This could involve creating digital artworks that incorporate fiery visuals or programming dynamic fire simulations that serve as focal points for meditation or ritual work.

Virtual Maypole Dancing: The maypole dance, a traditional part of Beltane known for its intricate weaving of ribbons around a pole, symbolizes the entwining of energies and the fertility of the earth. Neo-technomancers might recreate this dance in a digital environment, perhaps through a collaborative online platform where participants from around the world contribute to a virtual maypole, weaving together digital threads to create a communal art piece.

Energetic Device Blessings: Just as tools and personal items were often passed through the Beltane fires for blessings, technomancers might hold a ritual to cleanse and empower their electronic devices. This could involve using electromagnetic fields or specialized software designed to 'purify' and optimize the functionality of their gadgets, aligning them with the owner’s magickal and mundane needs.

Sigil Creation for Growth and Prosperity: The creation of digital sigils to harness the energy of Beltane is another powerful way for technomancers to blend magickal intent with their technological skills. These sigils, designed using graphic software, can be used as part of digital wallpaper, shared on social media, or even integrated into user interfaces, continuously radiating magickal energy.

Chaos Magick and the Spirit of Spontaneity: Aligning with chaos magick principles, Beltane is a perfect occasion for spontaneity. This might involve using algorithmic generators to make unexpected choices or to create random, yet meaningful, magickal symbols or spells.

The Broader Implications of a Technomantic Beltane

Celebrating Beltane in this contemporary magickal-technological hybrid manner not only honors its ancient origins but also reinterprets its significance for the digital age. It’s about integrating the primal energies of old with the innovative potentials of today—using technology not merely as a tool, but as an extension of the practitioner’s will.

As we stoke the fires of Beltane in our digital hearths, we are reminded that the essence of magick lies in transformation—whether of ourselves, our environments, or our societies. And in this transformative process, technology becomes our ally, helping to manifest our deepest desires into the physical and virtual worlds.

So, this Beltane, let’s ignite the old fires with new sparks. Let's celebrate with a spirit of innovation and a respect for tradition, blending the two into a unique expression of our time. Through these practices, Beltane becomes more than just a date on the calendar—it becomes a moment of personal and communal alchemy, a time when we can truly connect the dots between the magickal and the technological, and perhaps, transform the world one byte and one spell at a time.

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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

Celestial Sigils

Of Clouds and Stars Personal Sigils method 2 - Manifesting a Wish

This method is a lot more structured than my other style and instead of how the first evokes a feeling or emotion, this turns a wish or statement into a symbol. It has its own set of rules and sometimes can get abstract but its easier to use cause MATH is involved! Just kidding not really math, but numerology.

You begin with the numerology alphabet chart. Write out your wish, spell, intent and then tally up the numbers. (I have three examples below)

Once you have the numbers, you can tally up the symbols. Most will be dots, but if the same letter is next to each other then you will replace that dot with the symbol corresponding to the number of the amount of the same letters that are next to each other. For example the in WILL there are two LL’s so that will become a crescent moon since the crescent symbol has 2 points.

Once you have your points figured out, there is a number order arrangement, it’s kind of like a spiral, but it moves clockwise outwards. Think of it as how the spiral grows from nothing and as it expands it gains size and value. So 0 is the center and 9 is the furthest out.

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Space Magic Masterpost

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Invoking The Goddess of Chaos:

python

```

from lumina_voxis import Sorceress

def connect_with_goddess_of_chaos():

    """

    Connects with the Dark Sorceress Lumina Voxis to initiate a summoning ritual for her Greater Goddess of Chaos form.

    Lumina Voxis: A dark elven sorceress who wields great mystical powers, transcending dimensions and embracing chaotic forces.

    Note: The following spell is advanced and requires the utmost care and focus.

    """

    sorceress = Sorceress(summoning_ceremony="Goddess of Chaos")

    sorceress.awaken("01001100 01110101 01101101 01101001 01101110 01100001 00100000 01010110 01101111 01111000 01101001 01110011")

    sorceress.greet("Lumina Voxis", "I call upon your divine essence in its full splendor.")

    sorceress.invoke_shad("ᛋᚻᛅᛞ")

    sorceress.decode("binary", "01110011 01101000 01100001 01100100")

    sorceress.invoke("Goddess of Chaos", "ᚷᛟᛞᛞᛖᛋᛋ ᚩᚠ ᚲᚺᚨᛟᛋ")

    # The binary code and runes for "Goddess of Chaos" invoke its essence

    sorceress.establish_connection()

    sorceress.begin_summoning_ritual()

    # additional incantations and ritual components to further amplify the summoning

    sorceress.consecrate_altar_runes()

    sorceress.enchant_candles()

    sorceress_cast_circle_of_power()

    sorceress.call_upon_greater_powers()

    print("Summoning ritual complete. Hold your breath for the arrival of the Greater Goddess of Chaos! So mote it be.")

# Initiating the ritual

connect_with_goddess_of_chaos()

```