If You Are Not Christian/Specifically Believe In Christianity Or Associated Abrahamic Religions (like

a quick psa to anyone recently getting into greek mythology and is a victim of tumblr and/or tiktok misconceptions:

-there is no shame in being introduced to mytholgy from something like percy jackson, epic the musical or anything like that, but keep in mind that actual myths are going to be VERY different from modern retellings

-the myth of medusa you probably know (her being a victim of poseidon and being cursed by athena) isn't 100% accurate to GREEK mythology (look up ovid)

-there is no version of persephone's abduction in which persephone willingly stays with hades, that's a tumblr invention (look up homeric hymn to demeter)

-as much as i would like it, no, cerberus' name does not mean "spot" (probably a misunderstanding from this wikipedia article)

-zeus isn't the only god who does terrible things to women, your fav male god probably has done the same

-on that note, your fav greek hero has probably done some heinous shit as well

-gods are more complicated than simply being "god of [insert thing]", many titles overlap between gods and some may even change depending on where they were worshipped

-also, apollo and artemis being the gods of the sun and the moon isn't 100% accurate, their main aspects as deities originally were music and the hunt

-titans and gods aren't two wholly different concepts, titan is just the word used to decribe the generation of gods before the olympians

-hector isn't the villain some people make him out to be

-hephaestus WAS married to aphrodite. they divorced. yes, divorce was a thing in ancient greece. hephaestus' wife is aglaia

-ancient greek society didn't have the same concepts of sexuality that we have now, it's incorrect to describe virgin goddesses like artemis and athena as lesbians, BUT it's also not wholly accurate to describe them as aromantic/asexual, it's more complex than that

-you can never fully understand certain myths if you don't understand the societal context in which they were told

-myths have lots and lots of retellings, there isn't one singular "canon", but we can try to distinguish between older and newer versions and bewteen greek and roman versions

-most of what you know about sparta is probably incorrect

-reading/waching retellings is not a substitute to reading the original myths, read the iliad! read the odyssey! i know they may seem intimidating, but they're much more entertaining than you may think

greek mythology is so complex and interesting, don't go into it with preconcieved notions! try to be open to learn!

Crystals associated with each zodiac sign

♈️ Carnelian, Red Jasper, Bloodstone, Citrine, Garnet, Diamond

♉️ Rose Quartz, Emerald, Green Aventurine, Jade, Lapis Lazuli

♊️ Citrine, Agate, Tiger's Eye, Clear Quartz, Chrysocolla, Pearl

♋️ Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Carnelian, Selenite, Emerald, Ruby

♌️ Sunstone, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Pyrite, Citrine, Peridot

♍️ Amazonite, Green Aventurine, Moss Agate, Peridot, Sapphire

♎️ Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate, Opal, Jade

♏️ Obsidian, Malachite, Garnet, Labradorite, Amethyst, Topaz

♐️ Turquoise, Sodalite, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Labradorite

♑️ Garnet, Onyx, Smoky Quartz, Ruby, Black Tourmaline

♒️ Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Fluorite, Angelite

♓️ Amethyst, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Labradorite, Fluorite

a guide on crystals ♡

• lepidolite: anti-anxiety ♡

• ocean jasper: mood uplifter ♡

• chrysocolla: public speaking/throat chakra ♡

• rubellite: energy booster ♡

• black tourmaline: energy cleanser ♡

• shungite: absorbs emf waves from technology ♡

• shiva lingam: divine feminine/masculine + fertility ♡

• chrysoprase: mood stabilizer ♡

• scolecite: helps you sleep ♡

• blue chalcedony: throat chakra ♡

• angel aura quartz: balances auric field ♡

• sunset aura quartz: grounded and focus auric field ♡

• aqua aura quartz: third eye and throat chakra ♡

• crimson quartz: alleviates period cramps ♡

• rose quartz: helps with heart healing/love ♡

• amethyst: raises psychic senses + breaks bad habits ♡

• lapis lazuli: brings fortune + stimulates third eye chakra ♡

remember to cleanse your crystals often to wash away any negative energies that might have been absorbed ♡

witch tips

Friendly reminder to all my withcy folk out there

 VENTILATE YOUR SPACE PROPERLY WHEN BURNING SHIT

you need to be opening windows, doors, making sure you get proper airflow in a room where you are burning aboslutely anything, herbs, candles, incense, bay leaves, hell even paper. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE PETS. the smoke is very harmful to your pets, and can be harmful to yourself. 

I love it as much as the next guy but your pets and your own health needs to come first !!!!

Skacaga ona, The Personal Guides and Guardians of an Individuals Essence:

Skacaga ona are guides and guardians for an individual’s life. Skacaga ona are emanations of ourselves split off at different moments which embody various aspects of our essence. We can interact with these pieces of ourselves for guidance and protection. Because they are formed from your essence, they may take on the shape and connection of past entities with which your kna has interacted before, but their forms will always be connected to their lessons and the essence of you they represent. These entities are usually related to animals or mythical creatures, and we’ll use that connection to portray their message or what they are connected to. These entities involuntarily exist in and from your mental and spiritual being and are part of you and separate from you. Because of this, they have great insight into your life and can be powerful conduits for you to interact with the world. Every individual has at least one Skacaga though they may not have made their presence known.

They are created at different parts of your life, and they will either be with you the entire time or only temporarily. Lifetime skacaga ona are skacaga ona that will stick with you throughout your whole life or will be created at one point, and we’ll continue until death. Temporary Skacaga ona are guides that will show up from time to time in your life and will only stick with you for a short time.

Skacaga ona will usually come into your life to teach you a lesson and leave once the task is learned. They will come to you in times of great need, dire situations, or when you must learn a life lesson and will last with you tell that time is complete. A lot of the time, they may give you a message in meditation or your dreams. They will try to teach you everything they think you need to know and try to do it in the best manner for you when you are ready to learn it. These guides will help you problem solve and help you work through certain situations to better yourself. They are a lot like good friends that you can always count on for assistance and will help you achieve a particular desire or outcome. The practitioner will usually call on these guides to ask for their help in certain situations, but the guide can always help without being asked. These guides can be called upon when you need healing and may even be short-term guides that pop in to heal you when you are injured. Often, these guides also take the form of animals to heal you using the kna of that animal. They may also help you heal others if you ask them to and can be powerful allies in channeling healing kna. These guides will usually defend you from threats and keep you out of harm’s way. This entity will also protect you when you open yourself up to others’ kna and keep away other entities you do not want to interact with. They will also cover the connection of entities you’re communicating with during spiritual communication. These guides may also tell you how to defend yourself and will keep watch over you. Skacaga ona inspires and motivates practitioners to create and get you to make and create new things. They will try to be your muse, can inspire arts, and can help clear artist block.

Skacaga ona of the shadows:

Skacaga ona of the shadows are guides that challenge you to face the hidden parts of yourself that you don’t usually deal with. This usually makes you deal with fears, insecurities, and remote parts of your sub-conscience, That you may have locked away. These guides may also take forms that you fear or are uncomfortable around to show that they are the shadow guide. They will do all of this to allow you to better yourself and are a manifestation of your shadow side.

Ways of communicating with your Skacaga ona:

There are many ways to communicate with your guides to build bonds and gain insight from them. Individuals and their Skacaga ona can have different preferences for how they would like to communicate. Because of this finding, the right communication method will allow you to communicate more effectively. There are three primary ways to communicate with Skacaga ona: divination, Vaskaknaova, and dreams. You can get their attention by asking aloud for them to appear to you before you dream, divination, or Vaskaknaova. Doing this will call them to appear.

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Magick: Four Powers of the Magus, Four Powers of the Sphinx, or The witches pyramid

The four powers of the magus also sometimes referred to as the Four Powers of the Sphinx, or the witches pyramid is a magick philosophy that was first articulated by the French occultist Eliphas Levi in his book Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual. The Four Powers of the Magus are to know, to will, to dare, and to keep silent. All of these powers build upon one another. Sometimes a fifth power is included which is known as to go which is not traditional, and is said to have been added later by Aleister Crowley. This philosophy shows basic understandings of attributes necessary for the successful use, and practice of magickal manifestation. It is also sometimes portrayed in a physical form as a pyramid, or pentagram with each corner being used to represent one of the powers of the philosophy.

To know (Noscere):

To know is your intention, and knowledge, and in the philosophy it is connected to the element of Air. One should always strive to learn, and to seek out knowledge. There is always more to learn, and always room to improve. Know what you’re doing always within your practice, and consider everything from all angles. Make sure you are balanced in your thoughts and actions. Know yourself and your practice inside, and out, so that you can be effective when using your magick. Study, research, practice, and internalize every part of your craft.

To Dare (Audere):

To dare is to do magick, and to follow it up with action, and in the philosophy it is connected to the element of water. Dare to practice the craft, and to push past all limitations you come up against. Your emotional, and mental aspects must push to help you, and your practice courageously, so that you can accomplish anything you desire. To dare is to put your Will into your action.

To will (Velle):

To will is your power to manifest, and in the philosophy it is connected to the element of fire. Bring together all aspects of your being to direct them toward your goal. Your will is directly correlated to your manifestation, and your energy, focus, and discipline that you put into it to make your desire, and reality. You cannot just do, you must put yourself into your practice. Your will is what manifests change, and is present within everything you put fourth to manifest your desire in your working. It is not enough to merely have a strong intention if the practitioner is not willing to follow through on it.

To keep silent (Tacere):

To keep silent is to not speak about the working, and to not interrupt it by focusing too much on it after the working is done. It is connected to the element of earth. This is not a call for you to hide your practice, but it is to help inspire you to keep privacy, so that you can avoid your magick being dispelled from people knowing about it, helping you not to focus on your spell after it has been cast, and to give you an opportunity to hear divinity in the silence. All of this can be achieved by keeping silent about what you are doing in your working, while it is still doing its work. It will keep ones focus clear on their manifestation and will let the spell take its course.

To go (Ire):

To go was added later by Aleister Crowley, and is connected to the element of Spirit. This is what is achieved when one has mastered the other four aspects, and is the end result of using them. Which is really just to go out into the world and use your practice. Other forms of traditions may have their own 5th power such as To Imagine, or To Love, or the fifth power is simply represent their tradition.

“I Grow Into A Supernatural Beauty”

This is a metamorphosis type sigil. How this sigil works is explained here.