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need a cute boy to sacrifice to a primordial death goddess in exchange for terrible ancient curse powers

“To confront a person with his shadow is to show him his own light. Once one has experienced a few times what it is like to stand judgingly between the opposites, one begins to understand what is meant by the self. Anyone who perceives his shadow and his light simultaneously sees himself from two sides and thus gets in the middle.”

― Carl Jung

[ Art • “Both and One • The Left Hand of Darkness” (2018) by Vanessa Lemen ]

I just planted several marigolds to use as pest control and to eat so here's some witchy info about them!

They're associated with the sun and bring a warm, happy energy to workings

Commonly used in protection spells due to the fact that they work well as natural pest control

Historical uses of these flowers include celebrations for the dead, and due to this, they are also associated with despair in love and missing a loved one

The tagetes genus has strong cultural ties to Aztecs and are still used in dia de los muertos celebrations

They also have an uplifting and relaxing energy associated with them making them amazing for tea magic

Blessed Ostara

🌕Who’s ready for this moon tomorrow?! 🌕

Text whatcha gonna do….. 🫶

Disney fairies by Lavera Grace on Etsy!

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ladies, I think it’s time we bring back the circle dance

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⚔️✨🔥⛓️Chains and Metal⛓️🔥✨⚔️

You're waking meadows in my mind, making waves across my time...

watching peaky blinders and i dont understand why people stopped dressing like this 1900s is peak aesthetic 🖤😔

Pink Moon - April 12 2025

Prepare for the blooming season and make sure you take those allergy meds - it’s time for the Pink Moon!

Pink Moon 🌸

Named for the appearance of spring flowers, in particular the early springtide ground phlox (also known as moss pinks), the Pink Moon often coincides with the first bloom of the season, with trees and fields in flower and a profusion of color returning to the world after the long bleak greyness of winter. Despite the name, the moon itself does not turn pink to match.

This year, the Pink Moon is a micromoon, occurring when the moon is approaching it's apogee, the farthest point in its' orbit from the Earth. The moon may appear slightly smaller or dimmer because of this when it reaches peak illumination at 8:22pm EST this Saturday.

North American indigenous names for this moon include Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin), Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit), Moon When The Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Planting Moon (Tunica), and Frog Moon (Cree). Alternate European names for the Pink Moon include Egg Moon and Budding Moon, and some modern pagan traditions call it the Awakening Moon.

The April full moon is also sometimes known as the Paschal Full Moon, being the first full moon after the spring equinox. The Christian Easter holiday, which has a floating date, occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Moon.

Farmer’s Proverb: A full Moon in April brings frost. If the full Moon rises pale, expect rain.

What Does It Mean For Witches? 🌸

The Pink Moon is a time for reconnecting with yourself and the world around you. The world is giving a good yawn and stretch after a long winter’s sleep and so can we! Get outside if you can and get some fresh air. Explore your area, especially if there’s something or someplace new you’ve been meaning to try. Revisit old haunts and discover what’s changed since the last time you were out and about.

Take a moment to assess your current goals and mark your progress. Celebrate your growth and learn from your setbacks. Assess your boundaries as well. Are you making enough time for yourself? Are you letting things or tasks or people intrude where they shouldn’t? Is there anywhere that you should be standing firm but aren’t?

Balance dedication to your work with playtime and relaxation. Remember that you are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm. Take time to care for your own needs and address those “I’m Sure It’s Nothing” health concerns you’ve been putting off.

What Witchy Things Can We Do? 🌸

By the time the Pink Moon comes around, there’s either one more cold spell working its’ way through or the first true warmth of spring beginning to appear. If the temperatures are rising to sunny pleasantry in your area, it’s the perfect time to start planting your garden.

Whether you have a few pots on a patio or a fully-planned plot or just some well-beloved houseplants, get your fingers into the dirt and transfer those seeds and sprouts to a nice fertile home. You can work various kinds of magic as you do, for growth, fertility, prosperity, tenacity, resilience, protection, whatever seems needful. (This can also be done separate from planting if you're not growing a garden.) If you grow your own plants for your magical practice, you can also bless them for their intended purposes.

If you don’t garden (and not all of us do) but still want to work some plant magic, you can grab your field guide and pruning scissors and go foraging. You can pair last month's Dig Through The Ditches exercise with some foraging and harvesting of the wild weeds growing in your area.

(This month's episode of Hex Positive addresses this exact topic!)

For a fun and easy full-moon spell, set out some gallon jugs of potable water to make Pink Moon Water. This will be excellent for watering your garden…and yourself! (Rainwater isn’t safe to drink these days, and water collected from wild sources is dicey even if you boil it, but drinking water works just fine.) You can also cast spells for creativity, change, fertility, happiness, adaptability, and growth. Use whatever methods resonate with you and remember that the most important component of any spell is the witch who casts it.

The earth is blooming, so let’s bloom with it!

Happy Pink Moon, witches! 🌕🌸

2025 Witches Calendar

Bree’s Lunar Calendar Series

Bree’s Secular Celebrations Series

Pink Moon Magic: The Thrilling Full Moon of April 2025, The Peculiar Brunette.

Pink Moon: Full Micromoon of April 2025, The Old Farmers Almanac.

Witchcraft Exercise - Dig Through The Ditches, Bree NicGarran.

Wild Weed Harvests, Bree NicGarran.

Easter and the Paschal Full Moon: Determining the Date of Easter, The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison, Llewellyn Publications, 2004.

Image Source: NY Post, April 2024.

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Wings of Pages

All the words on those wings are either bits of my own poetry and writing, or complete utter gibberish because my hand got tired 😂

PINK FULL MOON 🌕

April 12 — 8:22 p.m. EST

This Pink Full Moon is bringing that gentle but powerful shift — the kind that whispers rebirth, release, and rise.

Here’s your lunar checklist:

• Burn away the old with some spring cleaning (physically and energetically)

• Bring pink flowers into your space to call in sweetness and softness

• Reflect: What in your life needs balance?

• Ask yourself: What’s ready to transform and soar?

• Journal, set intentions, and connect with your higher self

Let this moonlight be your graduation moment into something brighter, better, and beautifully you.

Lately, it feels like I’m walking through a fog—one that settles in my bones the second I step into work. I’m usually bright. Thoughtful. A little intense. A little weird. The kind of girl who sees too much, feels too much. A Virgo to the core—structured but soft, always trying to make sense of everything. I dream of harmony, of people who treat each other with care. I crave a kind of calm that lets me breathe.

But at work, I feel like shit.

It’s not the job—it’s the atmosphere. I clean. It should be simple, even peaceful. But the energy is heavy. Tense. Paranoid. I feel watched, like every step is judged. Like my silence speaks louder than it should. I thought this place would understand—that I’m in school, that I have a family, that I’m doing my best. But no. When I ask for a day off, I’m treated like I’ve done something wrong. Like my life outside of work is an inconvenience to them.

And I hate who I am there.

I shrink. I doubt myself. I flinch at simple questions like “how are you?” I’m too emotional, too soft, too scared of saying the wrong thing. My voice gets caught in my throat, and I become someone I don’t even recognize—someone who watches from the sidelines, instead of standing up.

But that’s not who I want to be.

I want to be clever. I want to be bold. I want to be the girl who raises her head, lifts her sword, and walks into battle like a storm they never saw coming. I want to be brave enough not to care who hates me. I want to stop trying to make everyone comfortable. I want to stop apologizing for being alive, for taking up space, for needing time, for having a voice.

I want to stand on my own two feet and not shake. I want to look people in the eye and not flinch. I want the strength to let people’s opinions bounce off me like arrows off armor. I want to weld my sword up high—my voice, my truth, my presence—and see them coward at the sight of someone who knows who they are.

I want to be the kind of woman doubt doesn’t dare to approach.

But how do I become her?

Right now, I hide in my mind to survive. I drift. I dream. While I clean, I disappear into other worlds—places where I matter, where I fight dragons and win. Places where my softness is power, not weakness. I imagine sunlight through trees, pages turning, hands that build, voices that lift. I lose myself in stories, music, moments that keep me afloat when reality makes me feel like I’m drowning.

Because the stress here—it's thick, like smoke. It taints people. It steals kindness. And I feel it trying to steal me.

But I won’t let it.

Somewhere in me, I know she exists—the girl with the sword. The girl who doesn’t beg to be heard—she commands it. The girl who isn’t afraid to be seen, even if being seen means being misunderstood. I want to become her. I will become her.

This place may try to bury me, but I’m not soil. I am fire. I am wind. I am something they cannot contain.

via

I find myself drowning.

In moments of productiveness

In that still moment of reserve

I boil.

I fester.

I cry.

See me. See me. See me.

But I'm too afraid to be seen.

So I drown.

Lost in the embrace

The thought,

The feeling,

The adventure.

Why must reality be so dumb?

by Caitlin

Trickster Spirits

Trickster spirits are a fascinating and complex aspect of mythology, folklore, and magick. They are beings that challenge, deceive, teach, and disrupt, often blurring the line between chaos and wisdom. Tricksters can be helpful guides, mischievous troublemakers, or unpredictable forces, depending on how they are approached and the lessons they seek to impart.

What Are Trickster Spirits?

Trickster spirits are supernatural or mythological entities that thrive on bending or breaking societal norms, defying expectations, and revealing hidden truths. They are neither wholly good nor wholly bad; instead, they embody duality, paradox, and transformation.

Tricksters often use humor, riddles, deception, and unpredictability to challenge individuals and force them to think in new ways. They are catalysts for change, pushing people out of their comfort zones—whether they like it or not.

Characteristics:

• Masters of Deception – They manipulate illusions, words, and perception.

• Agents of Chaos & Change – They disrupt order but often lead to growth.

• Boundary Crossers – They exist between realms, roles, and identities.

• Amoral & Unpredictable – They operate outside human moral frameworks.

• Bearers of Hidden Wisdom – They reveal truths in unexpected ways.

• Shape-shifters – They can take different forms, often appearing as animals, humans, or spirits.

Trickster Archetypes in Mythology & Folklore

Norse – Loki: Loki is the quintessential Norse trickster, a shape-shifting god of mischief, deception, and transformation. Though often causing trouble, his actions also lead to necessary change and evolution in the Norse cosmos.

Native American – Coyote & Raven: Coyote is a wily, unpredictable figure who teaches lessons through his foolishness and cleverness alike. Raven, often a creator trickster, is known for stealing the sun and bringing light to the world.

Voodou - Papa Legba: Papa Legba embodies wisdom, wit, and unpredictability. He can test people’s patience, humility, or sincerity, sometimes presenting obstacles to teach important lessons. He challenges assumptions and disrupts rigid structures, forcing individuals to adapt and grow.  Despite his trickster nature, he is generally seen as a benevolent and wise guide, helping those who show him respect.

African & Caribbean – Anansi: Anansi the Spider is a West African trickster who uses his wit and intelligence to outsmart stronger foes. He is both a cunning problem-solver and a mischievous troublemaker.

Greek – Hermes: Hermes, the messenger god, is also a trickster who steals, deceives, and breaks boundaries. He is associated with commerce, travel, and magic, making him a liminal figure between worlds.

Hoodoo – Br’er Rabbit: A figure from African American folklore, Br’er Rabbit is a clever trickster who outwits stronger enemies through cunning rather than strength.

Japanese - Kitsune: A Kitsune is a fox spirit known for its intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and trickster nature. They can transform into human form, often appearing as beautiful women, monks, or ordinary travelers to deceive or test humans.

Celtic – Puck & The Fae: Puck (or Robin Goodfellow) is a playful trickster spirit of English folklore, often linked to the mischievous fae. The Fae themselves can be unpredictable and trick humans into bargains or illusions.

Islamic - Djinn: In folklore and legends, some djinn exhibit trickster-like qualities—granting wishes in ways that lead to unintended consequences or misleading people for their own amusement. This is why, in many stories, dealing with djinn requires caution, wisdom, and often specific rituals to avoid being deceived.

European - Reynard the Fox: Reynard is a classic trickster figure from European medieval folklore, particularly in French, Dutch, and German literature. He is a cunning and deceitful fox who outsmarts stronger and more powerful animals.

How They Interact with Witches

Trickster spirits can be guides, disruptors, and initiators in witchcraft. They challenge practitioners to question their assumptions, test their limits, and grow spiritually.

Common Ways They Manifest:

• In dreams, riddles, or visions.

• Through strange synchronicities or repeated symbols.

• By causing small mishaps that lead to deeper insights.

• Through divination (giving confusing or paradoxical answers).

Why Work with Trickster Spirits?

• To break through spiritual stagnation.

• To enhance cunning, creativity, and adaptability.

• To learn lessons in a non-traditional or unexpected way.

• To embrace the chaos and flow of life.

The Risks

• Unpredictability – They do not follow straightforward rules.

• Testing & Challenges – They might deceive you to force you to think deeper.

• Mischief & Pranks – They may cause minor disruptions to keep you on your toes.

• Moral Ambiguity – They do not adhere to human ethical frameworks.

How to Work with Trickster Spirits

Establish Boundaries - Tricksters love loopholes. When calling upon them, be clear about what you will and will not accept. Example:

"I invite only lessons that lead to wisdom, not harm."

Offerings & Gifts - Trickster spirits enjoy playful, unexpected, or symbolic offerings, such as:

• Coins (especially flipped or stolen ones).

• Jokes, riddles, or humorous poetry.

• Mirrors or objects that distort perception.

• Dice, playing cards, or trick objects.

Divination & Communication - Tricksters often communicate through:

• Tarot (especially The Fool, The Magician, and The Tower cards).

• Pendulum divination (sometimes answering playfully or misleadingly).

• Scrying, but with shifting or hidden images.

Ending a Relationship with a Trickster Spirit - If their presence becomes overwhelming, politely but firmly ask them to leave. A ritual to cut energetic ties with a trickster might involve:

• Burying their offering in the earth.

• Burning a symbolic item (like a playing card).

• Speaking a clear farewell intention:

“The game is done, the lesson learned, go now in peace, your presence turned.”

Trickster Spirits in Everyday Life

Trickster energy can manifest without summoning a specific spirit. Some signs of trickster influence:

• Objects disappearing and reappearing in odd places.

• Unexplained tech glitches at significant moments.

• Recurring jokes, puns, or trickster animals (foxes, crows, spiders).

• A sudden, unexpected twist of fate—sometimes lucky, sometimes challenging.

Example: Missing the bus only to run into an old friend you wouldn’t have met otherwise. Tricksters disrupt the expected to create new possibilities.

Tricksters are powerful, unpredictable, and wise in unconventional ways. Whether they come into your life as guides, tests, or mischief-makers, they always leave behind lessons in adaptability, resilience, and transformation.

Beauty Magic Ideas for Soft, Feminine Rituals

1. Perfume as an Aura Activator

Charge your favorite perfume under the full moon. Spray in a heart shape over your body

Set an intention with each spritz:

“I attract love.” / “I radiate calm.” / “I am irresistible.”

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2. Lip Gloss Glamour Spell

Before applying gloss, whisper your desire into the tube

Use colors intentionally:

• Pink = love & charm

• Red = passion & power

• Nude = honesty & connection

Apply in front of a mirror and say: “My words are sweet and magnetic.”

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3. Crystal-Infused Skincare

Keep rose quartz or amethyst near your skincare products

Use a crystal roller with affirmations like:

“I glow from within.” or “I am radiant, soft, and powerful.”

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4. Moon Bath Beauty

Take a ritual bath on the full moon with rose petals, milk, honey, or bath oils

Set a candle near the tub and imagine the water cleansing your energy

End with body lotion or oil applied like a soft love spell

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5. Hair Brushing Spell

Brush your hair slowly and lovingly, visualizing strength, beauty, and clarity

Say: “With every brushstroke, I clear stagnant energy and restore my shine.”

Bonus: use rosemary or lavender-infused hair oil for goddess energy

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6. Mirror Affirmation Ritual

Light a candle or wear your favorite gloss

Look into your eyes and say:

“I am beauty. I am softness. I am worthy of everything I desire.”

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7. Nail Polish Manifestation

Paint your nails while focusing on a specific goal

Colors as magic:

• White = clarity

• Pink = self-love

• Green = abundance

• Black = protection

Let each stroke “seal” your intention

Just a little Periwinkle, a 21-year-old with the heart of a fairy, wandering through a world that often feels too tame. Since I’m human, I’m trying to reconnect with the wildness that this modern world has buried. I dream of dancing in moonlit meadows, sipping from secret streams, and riding frogs through fields of sunlight. Curiosity is my guide as I search for the magic hiding in plain sight. A beginner in many things, but always seeking to rediscover the untamed beauty that lies just beyond the surface. Let’s embrace the enchantment together. ✨

I'm looking for stories, podcasts, YouTube channels, Pinterest boards, quotes, music, communities, novels, and history that explore witches ✨, spirituality 🌙, energy 🔮, the moon 🌕, and personal practice 🕯️. I’m in search of something to anchor my thoughts—something that speaks to the soul, expands the mind, and opens a path through these sacred and mysterious realms 🌌.

I would love to hear personal stories—how a book, a song, a quote, or even a Pinterest post shifted your path, lit a candle in your practice, or helped you feel seen. Tell me what it taught you, what you carry with you, and what you hope it might teach me too.

Bless those who write, share, and create—thank you for your magic and your honesty 🕊️.

Share the stories that inspire you. The quiet ones. The wild ones. The ones that live between the lines of a poem, or in the soft silence after a good song fades out. I'm ready to listen.