HDM: 1x03 - The Spies

october 31th international holiday for: bisexuals, goths, middle childs, ig baddies, metalheads, people who started shit during debates on sociology class, crazy scientists, entps, people who read books they hate so they can criticize it properly, people with adhd, and last but not least, necromancers.

Emoji spell, because I need a damn good job & I need it fast as fuck:

⭐💲⚡👔💻🔥💡☄️💲⭐

Likes to charge for those who have reblogged, reblog to cast for yourself.

Remember kids, the best spells are born from hard work, and sheer desperation

Being a Witch IS Political

Witchcraft and spirituality are inherently political. To embrace these paths without acknowledging their history and ongoing struggles is to reduce them to mere aesthetics. True witches—and spiritual practitioners—understand that the essence of these practices is rooted in resistance, justice, and transformation.

Historically, witches were the wise women and healers of their communities. They tended to the sick, midwifed births, and served as the keepers of ancient knowledge. Their craft connected them deeply to nature, the cycles of life, and the unseen forces that govern our world. These practices often placed them on the fringes of society, not because they were wrong or dangerous, but because their power defied the status quo.

These women (and men) were political figures simply by existing. They challenged patriarchal systems, capitalist greed, and authoritarian control. When they provided herbal remedies or midwifed safely outside the church's purview, they defied institutions that sought to monopolize power over life and death.

The witch trials of history were political acts, targeting those who threatened established hierarchies. Witches were scapegoated for plagues, famines, and dissent, often accused because they stood up for their communities, demanded justice, or refused to conform to societal expectations.

Even today, to identify as a witch or spiritual practitioner is to take a stand. It is to honor the marginalized, to value the Earth over profit, and to seek balance in a world obsessed with domination. It is to embrace healing, not only for ourselves but for others and the planet—a deeply political act in a culture that prioritizes profit and power over people and ecosystems.

Being a witch means advocating for what is right, even at risk to our comfort or safety. It means standing against oppression, environmental destruction, and systemic injustice. To claim this path is to reclaim the legacy of those who came before us—the wise women, healers, and rebels who walked this path at great personal cost.

If you are drawn to witchcraft, spirituality, or paganism, understand that this is more than crystals and candles. It is a call to action, a commitment to live authentically and fight for a better world. Anything less is a disservice to the courageous souls who paved the way for us.

Birthday Aniquotes

It’s been awhile since I posted about this, so I thought I’d remind everyone that this is a thing I’m still doing! If you are following me, you can send me an ask or message telling me when your birthday is, and the quote I post on that day will be specially picked for you. 

I can’t promise specific quotes because I want to avoid a lot of repeats, but give me a few requests (characters, books, themes, ships, etc.) and I’ll match at least one of them, more if I can.

I will tag you in the post and wish you a happy birthday, but if you’d rather I didn’t, just let me know! Note: I have occasionally had trouble getting the tags to work, so my sincere apologies if that happens (and if anyone has any suggestions for fixing that problem, I’m all ears).

I originally committed to keeping this up through September 2021, but the demand hasn’t been overwhelming and I’m really enjoying it, so I think I’m going to keep it up indefinitely.

There are no deadlines - you can send me a request any time, but don’t wait until the day of or day before your birthday or I might not see it in time.

There’s also no limit: if you already sent a request this past year, and you want to do it again for your next birthday, that is totally fine!

I will respond to all asks and messages to let you know you’re on the list, so if you don’t hear back from me within 48 hours, try again to make sure I’ve gotten it.

I’ll be reblogging this post periodically as a reminder. I cannot stress enough how much enjoyment I’ve been getting out of this project, so keep ‘em coming!

Apparently seals in Aberdeen have learned to climb onto a branch and rest there

Arboreal seals

I AM LOSING! IT!!

ARBOREAL SEALS

Adept level magic: Protection of the four elements enchantment

Timing:

• New moon, preferably in an earth sign, especially Taurus

• Do not perform on a waning moon, any waxing moon will do as needed

• Perform at sunrise

Supplies:

• 4 sachet bags preferably black

• A shovel or spade

• Black yarn or twine

• Salt (1 tsp per bag)

• Cinnamon (1 tsp per bag, or 7 drops essential oil per bag)

• Obsidian (1 piece as per bag)

• 28 Rose thorns (7 thorns per bag)

• chamomile ( 1 tsp dry or 7 drops essential oil per bag)

• Lavender (1 tsp dry or 7 drops essential oil per bag)

• Patchouli (1 tsp dry or 7 drops essential oil per bag)

Preparation:

Place all components in sachet bag as described. Below,

In bag 1 place: patchouli, obsidian, salt, and 7 rose thorns

In bag 2 place: lavender, obsidian, salt, and 7 rose thorns

In bag 3 place: chamomile, obsidian, salt, and 7 rose thorns

In bag 4 place: cinnamon, salt, obsidian, and 7 rose thorns

Dig 4 holes for the bags at the 4 corners of the property. They should be deep enough that about 6 inches of dirt cover the bags after they are placed.

At sunrise,

Intuit which hole to begin with,

Go to it,

Meditate in the way which works best for you.

Place bag 1 in the hole.

As you do, say

Element of earth I call to thee, by the power of you and earthen patchouli, of protective rose and salt to halt the steps of my foes, upon this place the protection of the earth shall grow.

Cover the hole,

Move to the next hole,

Place bag 2 In the hole,

As you do say

“Element of air I call upon you, in companionship with lavender true, salt and rose that shall aid you, defend this space as if it were a sacred tomb

Move to the next hole:

Place bag 3 in the hole,

As you do say,

“Element of water i invoke thee, come and work with chamomile too maintain peace, with thorn of rose and salt of the earth, within this space let only goodness be birthed”

Move to the next hole,

Place bag 4 in the hole,

As you do say,

Element of fire come and hear my desire, along with salt and thorn, lead by cinnamon, shall you see an enemy of mine, you shall defend against them, be it spirit, mind, or flesh, by this spell you will protect me your best”

Move to the front door of the home and look up,

Say:

“By four elements joined, and the word of my spell,

No being in any form who wishes me unwell, shall enter this home, by the four elements I sit upon safety, this is my fortress and throne”.

And most importantly I fight like a girl who has nothing to lose.

Dæmon Asks

Because why not?

Name and how it was found?

Gender and reason for it?

Most stable form?

Top five favorite forms?

Describe their voice.

How much of a companion are they?

Any unusual markings?

Describe their basic personality.

Favorite thing to do together?

What do they advise you on?

Describe how they would interact with a friend’s dæmon, hypothetically.

Draw a picture of you and your dæmon together.

Write a small conversation between you and your dæmon.

(Include a question for the dæmon with this ask.)

Dæmonism is just the advanced form of when you'd imagine an animal running alongside the car as a kid.

Finally scanned all my Animorphs bookmarks.  

Yup.  My childhood.