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Things to put in your book of shadows
Of course, only put in your book of shadows/grimoire what you want. If you don't want to put certain subjects in your book then that's fine. It's your book, utilize it how you want. This is just a masterlist of ideas that I've put together. Feel free to add anything else to the list that I may have missed, because there's absolutely no way I included everything.
And for the love of all the gods, if you come across a closed entity or practice, don't try to work with the entity or practice if you're not already part of that group or tradition. You can research it but don't practice it.
+ A blessing and/or protection
+ A table of contents
+ About you:
Your current path
Your personal beliefs
Your spiritual journey
Favorite crystals/herbs/animals
Natal chart
Craft name
How you got into the craft
Astrology signs
Birthday correspondences (birth tarot card, birth stone, etc)
Goals (if you have any)
Anything other relating to your personal practice
+ Safety
Fire safety
What NOT to burn
Plants and oils that can be toxic to your pets
What crystals shouldn't be in water, sunlight, etc
Things that shouldn't be put out in nature (salt, glass, etc)
Potion safety
How to incorporate blood safely
+ Core concepts:
Intention and how it works
Directing energy
Protection
Banishing
Cleansing
Charging
Shielding
Grounding and centering
Visualization
Consencration/Blessing
Warding
Enchanting
Manifestation
+ Correspondence
Personal correspondence
Crystals and rocks
Herbs and spices
Food and drink
Colors
Metals
Number
Tarot card
Elemental (fire, water, air, earth)
Trees and woods
Flowers
Days
Months
Moon phases
Zodiac
Planets
Incense
Teas
Essential oils
Directions (north, south, east, west)
Animals
Local plants, animals, etc
Dream symbology
+ Different practices
Practices that are closed to you (some examples below)
Voodoo and Hoodoo **Closed**
Santeria and Brujeria **Closed**
Shamanism and native american practices **Closed**
Wicca and wiccan paths
Satanism, both theistic and non-theistic paths
+ Different types/practices of magick
Pop culture magick
Technology magick
Chaos magick
Green witchcraft
Lunar magick
Sea witchcraft
Kitchen magick
Ceremonial magick
Hedge witchcraft
Death witchcraft
Grey witchcraft
Eclectic witchcraft
Norse witchcraft
Hellenic witchcraft
Animism
+ Deities
The deity/deities you worship
Different pantheons (the main five are Celtic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Norse, all open)
Deities and pantheons that are closed to you
Common offerings
Their epithets
Their mythology
Their family
Deity worship vs deity work
Prayers and how to make your own
Deity communication guide
Devotional acts
Ways to get closer to them
+ Other spiritual entities
Angels
Ancestor work
Spirit guides
The fae
Demons
Familiars
House spirits, animal spirits and plant spirits
Other various folklore entities
Spirit etiquette
Cemetery etiquette
Setting boundaries with the spirits
Communication guide and etiquette
Grounding, banishing, protection and cleansing, aka: "Spirit work safety guide"
How they appear to you
Common offerings
Circle casting
+ Divination
Tarot cards
Oracle cards
Tarot and oracle spreads
Pendulum
Numerology
Scrying
Palmistry/palm reading
Tasseography (Tea leaf reading)
Rune stones
Shufflemancy (Shuffling of a playlist)
Dice divination
Bibliomancy (Randomly picking a phrase from a book)
Carromancy (Melted wax)
Pyromancy (Reading flames)
Psychic abilities
Astrology
Aura reading
Divination via playing cards
Lenormand
Sacred geometry
Angel numbers
+ Other types of magick
Candle magick
Crystal magick
Herbalism/herbal magick
Glamour magick
Hexing
Jinxing
Cursing
Weather magick
Astral work
Shadow work
Energy work
Sigils
Art magick
Knot magick
Crystal grids
Color grids
Music magick
Charms, talismans and amulets
+ Spellwork
What makes a spell work
Basic spell structure
What NOT to do
Disposing of spell ingredients
Revitalizing long term spells
How to cast spells
What to put in spells (See correspondence)
Spell mediums- Jar spells, spoken spells, candle spells, sigils, etc
Spell timing
Setting up a ritual
Taglocks: What they are and how to use them
+ Holidays and Esbats
Yule
Imbolc
Ostara
Beltane
Litha
Lughnasadh/Lammas
Mabon
Samhain
The 12 full moons (Esbats)
How to celebrate
Deity specific holidays
+ Altars and tools
What they are
The different types and their uses (travel altar, working altar, deity altar, ancestor altar, etc)
What you can put on your altar
What you use your altars for
Common tools in witchcraft
How to use the tools
Food and drink
Common herbs in recipes
Sabbat recipes
Moon water: What it is and how to use it
Potion bases
Tea magick
How to get your herbs
Foraging
+ Mental health and self care
Bath magick
Affirmations
Burnout prevention
Aromatherapy
Stress management
Mental health coping mechanisms
+ History of witchcraft
+ Dream records
+ How to differentiate between the magickal and the mundane
+ Calendar of celestial events (Esbats, retrogrades, etc)
+ How to dry herbs and flowers
+ What chakras actually are and how they work within Hinduism
+ History and traditional uses of reiki
+ The witches' alphabet
+ The runic alphabet
+ Common witchcraft terms
+ Common symbols in witchcraft
+ Your own witch tips
+ Good witchcraft books and authors to avoid
+ Any online resources you utilize often
Reblog if you're an active witchy account!
I need some active witch blogs to follow! <3
Shielding
Psychic Shielding Visualisations
Here’s a list of psychic shielding visualizations to help protect your energy and create a strong boundary against unwanted influences. These visualizations are useful for creating energetic shields that block out negativity, drain, or harmful influences.
These visualizations offer a variety of methods to create psychic shields that block out negative or harmful influences. You can use whichever one resonates with you or mix and match them depending on your needs!
Golden Bubble Shield
Visualize a large, glowing golden bubble surrounding your entire body. This bubble repels negative energy and only allows positive, loving energy to pass through, keeping you protected and safe within.
Mirror Shield
Picture a reflective shield or sphere around you, like a mirror. Any negative energy that approaches you is reflected back to its source, while positive energy is absorbed and welcomed within the shield.
White Light Shield
Imagine a brilliant white light radiating from your heart or crown, expanding out to form a protective shield around you. This pure, divine light blocks all harmful energies while keeping you connected to higher, positive vibrations.
Elemental Shield
Choose an element (fire, water, air, or earth) and visualize it forming a protective barrier around you. A wall of flames, a flowing water vortex, a gust of wind, or a strong stone wall will create an elemental shield that protects you from harm.
Rainbow Shield
Picture a multicolored rainbow bubble surrounding you. Each color represents different layers of protection—red for grounding, orange for emotional balance, yellow for personal power, green for healing, blue for communication, indigo for intuition, and violet for spiritual protection.
Iron Fortress
Visualize an impenetrable fortress made of iron or stone surrounding you. This fortress is strong and unbreakable, keeping you safe from any external energies, attacks, or unwanted influences.
Glass Dome
Imagine yourself standing inside a clear glass dome. The dome allows you to see and interact with the outside world but protects you from any negative energies or psychic intrusions that may try to enter your space.
Shield of Feathers
Picture a soft, gentle shield made of feathers surrounding your body. The feathers absorb any negativity or harmful energy that comes your way, diffusing it before it reaches you and keeping your energy light and protected.
Spider Web Shield
Visualize a shimmering spider web around you, made of strong, fine threads. Any negativity or harmful energy that touches the web gets caught and dissolved, leaving you unharmed.
Crystal Shield
Picture a protective shield made of your favorite crystal (like amethyst, quartz, or obsidian) forming around you. The crystal's energy amplifies your protection, keeping you shielded from harmful or draining energies.
Fire Ring
Visualize a circle of protective flames surrounding you. The fire burns away any negative energy that tries to come near, purifying and protecting your energy from psychic attack or emotional drain.
Silver Armor
Imagine yourself wearing a suit of silver armor, protecting your entire body. This armor deflects any negative energy or harmful intentions directed your way, keeping you safe from psychic harm.
Moonlight Shield
Picture soft, silvery moonlight forming a shield around your body. The gentle but powerful energy of the moon creates a protective barrier, soothing and guarding you from unwanted energy or influences.
Waterfall Shield
Envision a flowing waterfall surrounding your body, acting as a shield. The water continuously washes away any negative energy or psychic attacks, leaving your energy field clear and protected.
Diamond Shield
Visualize a brilliant diamond-like structure around you. Its multifaceted surface reflects and disperses any harmful energy that approaches, while its strength and clarity provide powerful protection.
Lotus Flower Shield
Imagine a lotus flower blooming around you, its petals forming a protective shield. The flower symbolizes purity and peace, guarding you from any negativity while allowing you to remain calm and centered.
Starry Night Shield
Picture a vast starry night sky surrounding you. Each star represents a point of protection, creating an infinite shield of cosmic energy that deflects negativity and keeps you safe within your own energetic space.
Shield of Sunlight
Visualize rays of sunlight forming a protective barrier around you. The warmth and light of the sun dissolve any dark or harmful energy before it can reach you, leaving you enveloped in warmth and safety.
Electric Shield
Imagine an electric field of energy buzzing around your body. Any negative energy that comes close is zapped and neutralized by the electric charge, protecting your personal space from intrusions.
Cocoon of Silk
Visualize a cocoon made of silk threads wrapping around you. The threads are delicate yet strong, forming a protective barrier that shields you from any harmful influences while keeping your energy secure.
Violet Flame Shield
Picture a violet flame surrounding your body, burning brightly and protecting you from any negative energy or psychic attack. The violet flame transmutes negative energy into positive energy, keeping you safe and empowered.
Phoenix Wings
Envision the wings of a phoenix wrapping around you, their fiery energy shielding you from harm. The phoenix’s regenerative power protects you and helps you rise above any negative or harmful influences.
Aura Shield
Visualize your aura expanding outward, growing bright and strong. As your aura expands, it forms a protective barrier that deflects negativity, preventing any harmful energy from entering your personal space.
Holographic Shield
Picture a holographic shield that adapts to any threat, changing color and texture as needed to block negative energies. The shield responds automatically to any psychic attacks or unwanted energy, keeping you protected at all times.
Rooted Forest Shield
Envision yourself standing in the center of an ancient forest. The trees around you create a natural shield, their roots and branches intertwined to protect you from external energies, grounding you and providing powerful energetic protection.
Tarot Cheat Sheets!! (Minor Arcana)
Hi everyone! I made these tarot cheat sheets just in case anyone needs them :)
MAKING NORSE HEATHEN ABRIEVIATIONS FOR MESSAGING AT 12:15AM.
isto = I Swear To Oden
istt = i Swear To Thor
omo = Oh My Oden
omt = Oh My Thor
(y'all know the saying ''burn in hell''? well did u know in Norse heathen hell is actually an ice land because Norse heathenism originated in the north, [imagine that.] so here's what i say)
Freeze in hell
omg im so smart :000
My bone necklace looked better...
In Ukraine, people are commonly religious, specifically belong to the Orthodox or Catholic churches. There are also Muslims and Greek Catholics, people of Judaism and occasionally Protestants and Buddhists. Nevertheless, (several sources say) there are 0,3% of (mostly neo-) pagans among other. It was claimed neo-paganism was chosen by people: a) to act against modern and traditional Christianity; b) to recreate traditions and culture of the past (it can also be strongly related to the nationalism); Unfortunately, Ukrainian traditional paganism and some aspects of everyday life (before the baptism of Rus) remain unknown. Iceland, for instance, had saga tellers, writing and was a more cohesive country. That doesn't stop, however, people from believing in what they've been able to piece together and reinterpret. To condemn them for the fact that they are trying to step into the future and not forget the past would be great ignorance (it means I am normally tolerant, though...as an atheist, I have a hard time understanding any beliefs).
Do You Believe in Fate/Destiny?
I have gone back and forth on this question for over 15 years. I used to think like this: when the good fate happens, yes! When the bad fate happens, no. I find that the words Fate or Destiny are rooted in positivity and materialistic values, and I think many others will currently (or used to!) have the same belief that I once did that the Fates only arrive on the breeze with good news, never the bad or ugly. The more I delved into my practice by pouring time and soul into research, meditation, spirituality and witchcraft, the more I understood that fate or destiny isn’t always the light side of life, it encompasses the dark too. Do I now believe it exists? Wholly.
At this stage into my practice and reading, I have become aware that there are certain soul milestones we want to achieve before we come to Earth, but I don’t think these lessons are linear. They aren’t “supposed” to happen in a certain way at a specific time with the perfect people. They occur when they can, based on the choices that form the paths we take in life. Every choice we make matters. Each one makes an impact in one way or another, which means they can change the course of our futures and therefore the way in which we receive Divine Timing. The lessons will come either way, but the circumstances around it may change to lean more heavily into the positive or even perhaps the negative. We must learn the lesson either way. If we’re clever about it, we will able to check a few teachings off in one fell swoop and make a great leap forwards into greater circumstances than thought possible. A destiny that aligns with our heart and soul.
I don’t believe that fate works to give us what we want, I believe it does so to give us what we need. They are two very different things. For example, we may want a big, beautiful house in a big, beautiful neighbourhood, but what we need may be a small, rickety cabin where our soul feels comforted and warm. We may want lots of money to buy the things we think we “need”, but what we actually need is basic financial security to traverse safely through the human experience. It is wise to look between the lines of wants vs needs and act accordingly. Can we take a step back and ask ourselves what life lesson do we need to learn right now? Is there something we can do to change what our brains want into something our souls crave? Are we able to see so clearly that we can take charge of the smaller lessons too in the shadows of the large?
Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out what our current life lesson is, as it can arrive seemingly out of nowhere - this is where practices such as Tarot and Meditation come into play to help work it out. Sometimes it can takes weeks, months or even years to go through a soul milestone and it won’t always appear in the preferred way. But when it does arrive, it’s imperative to welcome it in and embrace the changes whether there are highs or lows; it’s an opportunity for growth no matter what. We are also able to ask the Universe to speed these fates along to aid us in reaching our highest good, and it will do so promptly! We are the Universe experiencing itself come alive; it wants us to traverse unknown territories, explore our feelings and wonderings, achieve great things, fall down in self-pity, move forwards, step backwards. Ask for help to speed things along and see where you end up.
For many big “fate/destiny” stepping stones, it can leave you feeling weak, blindsided and sat at rock bottom. But from the ashes rises the phoenix. Your plumage will be brighter, healthier, thicker. Your spirit and energy will be stronger, resilient and more capable of setbacks. Our soul will be craving knowledge which means we will want to experience more, get lost more, accept challenges more, step out of our comfort more. It’s a funny thing because at some point in the future unknown, we will find ourselves smiling through it all. We will know that we can join the predestined as an equal, a willing participant and a master of our fate.
There’s no such thing as the Devil.
The Devil is a Christian invention; the Christian invention used to put a stopper in the Old Religion and propel the massacre of 9 million people on its way to power. It succeeded. Almost.
It’s 2023 and I am seeing more and more Pagans and Witches rise from the ashes, and so this post is for you.
Witchcraft, Mediumship, Energy Work and Spiritualism do not need nor want this Christian lie in their teachings. It has been put there to STOP us from working with Spirit/Source. If you work with Source, you will receive abundance in this life for yourself AND others. Why would the self-appointed select few want the majority to access this wisdom? It would stop their own power in the form of control that they firmly believe is theirs for the taking. This idealism is a folly.
Fear is unnecessary for stepping through the veil, as the “Hell” or “Demons” that we are conditioned to expect is already occurring here on Earth by those who taught you them. The invention of organised religion has created ways in which to perpetuate fear - this manifests what we are scared of. Slavery, trafficking, famine, disease, senseless murders, conquer & divide - this is the Hell that we, as a collective, have produced over the centuries under the guise of false religions and what they are propped up by; Capitalism, Corporate Greed, Money.
The Hell that so many are afraid of is already here and now to millions of our people. Because we create it. We allow fear to seep into our lives and eat us alive. We allow the toxic drips of Capitalism and Elitism by simply paying attention. Demons? They are already in Congress, multi-billion dollar companies, Churches. They lurk in your banks, in your shops, in your workplaces, in your homes. Demons are the 1% who control the Citizens of this planet by one simple tool, fear. It works so well that beings from one country will ignore the beings of another. We ignore what is happening to our one true God; Gaia, Earth, Home. We allow the murders of our collective selves because we have different skin colours, different genders, different ideas.
Fear can bring the strongest to their knees and weep.
So if we create our own Hell by succumbing to fear and accepting the global rules applied, is it possible, then, to create our own Heaven? We manifest what we want to see in our world. If most are scared, it comes to reason that most would inadvertently manifest fear of Hell right here. Can we change the narrative? There is nothing to fear in Spirituality, Witchcraft, Energy Work. The powers that be would like you to believe so as it ensures their futures in power. It’s Christian hogwash designed specifically for them. To keep you subservient.
I find that many beginners who come into these circles are afraid due to what we are sold throughout life regarding The Veil - it’s here that I want to say that there is nothing to be frightened of. If you approach your way of life and your practice from a place of positive energy, you will manifest great things. Approach it from a place of fear and this is where Hell begins.
Don’t be afraid of the facets of this movement. Why be afraid of the Witches and Sensitives? Be afraid of the ones who burned us alive.
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I’ve felt crappy all day and ended up skipping class and laying in bed. I got up and finally did a protection candle I’ve been wanting to do and it made me excited to do more.
I’m really tired of feeling like garbage.
Polytheist asks!
To spice up the end of your Yuletide season ^^
Were you born into your faith? If not, how did you discover it?
What draws you to your Gods? What do you like about them?
Is your practice more ritualistic or casual? What does it look like?
How do you picture the universe? What is your idea of its cosmology?
Do you believe in spirits, angels or demons?
Are there Gods you willfully don’t follow? What are the reasons behind this choice?
What does your ideal altar look like?
What are some of your stronger UPG’s?
Do you have a patron/matron? How did you choose them?
If you could have a direct conversation with your deity/deities right now, what would you tell them?
Do you pray? If so, what do your prayers look like?
How important is mythology in your practice? How much credit do you give it?
What are some devotional acts you actively engage in?
How would you define your Gods? (have fun with that one)
Are you faithful to one specific pantheon or is your belief more eclectic?
How do you communicate with your deities the best?
Do you associate certain Gods with specific songs? Share them!
What are your thoughts on godspousing?
How have your Gods affected your life?
List a few of the deities you worship and associate each with a quote your think represents them best!
Feel free submit any of these questions in my ask box too, I do want to share in the fun! 🥺
Artwork
Always have to be REAL specific with my tags LMFAO
the struggle
“Paganism is dead”
No man it’s just not organized and that’s the way it should be, creating a monoculture for paganism is potentially extremely dangerous to its themes of individualism and personal practices . Yeah we don’t have temples or pilgrimages but that’s because the grace of the natural world/ our deities can be found anywhere and everywhere we don’t need temples our own bodies are pagan temples. Our own flesh and bones are structures of divinity to us, we make altars in our houses and make those our blessed places. Most of paganism is heavily private of course you think it’s dead that and anytime western culture is faced with a polytheistic system it has an absolute hissy fit.
Dark Prince
— by Betty Jiang
…It’s an interesting idea… 🤔
modern version of egypt gods: anubis
“There is only one way to fight, and that’s dirty. Clean gentlemanly fighting will get you nowhere but dead, and fast. Take every cheap shot, every low blow, absolutely kick people when they’re down, and maybe you’ll be the one who walks away.”
2025 Witches' Calendar
January 13 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 29 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 2 ● Imbolc February 12 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 27 ● New Moon in Pisces March 14 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 15-April 7 ● Mercury Retrograde March 20 ● Ostara March 29 ● New Moon in Aries April 12 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 27 ● New Moon in Taurus May 1 ● Beltane May 12 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 26 ● New Moon in Gemini June 11 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Strawberry Moon) June 20 ● Litha June 25 ● New Moon in Cancer July 10 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Buck Moon) July 18-August 11 ● Mercury Retrograde July 24 ● New Moon in Leo August 1 ● Lammas August 9 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Corn Moon) August 23 ● New Moon in Leo September 7 ● Full Moon in Pisces (Harvest Moon) September 21 ● New Moon in Virgo September 22 ● Mabon October 6 ● Full Moon in Aries (Hunter's Moon) October 21 ● New Moon in Libra October 31 ● Samhain November 5 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Beaver Moon) November 9-November 29 ● Mercury in Retrograde November 20 ● New Moon in Scorpio December 4 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Cold Moon) December 19 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule
2024 Witches' Calendar
For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2024 dates for the solstices, quarter days, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom.
Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area. Enjoy!
Solstices, Harvests, and Quarter Days
February 1-2 - Imbolc / Candlemas
March 19 - Spring Equinox / Ostara
April 30-May 1 - Beltane / May Day
June 20 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer / Litha
August 1 - Lughnasadh / Lammas / Summer Harvest
September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Fall Harvest
October 31 - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest
December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule
Full Moons
January 25 - Wolf Moon ♌
February 24 - Snow Moon ♍
March 25 - Worm Moon ♎
April 23 - Pink Moon ♏
May 23 - Flower Moon ♐
June 21 - Strawberry Moon ♑
July 21 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑
August 19 - Sturgeon Moon* ♒
September 17 - Harvest Moon* ♓
October 17 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon)* ♈
November 15 - Frost Moon (or Beaver Moon)* ♉
December 15 - Cold Moon ♊
*- Supermoon
Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. Once again this year, that month will be September.
New Moons
January 11 ♑
February 9 ♒
March 10 ♓
April 8 ♈
May 7 ♉
June 6 ♊
July 5 ♋
August 4 ♌
September 2 ♍
October 2 ♎
November 1 ♏
December 1 ♐
December 30 (black moon) ♑
Special Celestial Events
January 3-4 - Quadrantids meteor shower peak
March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
April 8 - Total solar eclipse
April 22-23 - Lyrids meteor shower peak
May 6-7 - Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak
August 11-13 - Perseids meteor shower peak
August 19 - Sturgeon Supermoon / Seasonal Blue Moon
September 17 - Harvest Supermoon / Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
October 2 - "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse
October 17 - Hunter's Supermoon
October 21-22 - Orionids meteor shower peak
November 15 - Frost Supermoon
November 16-17 - Leonids meteor shower peak
December 13-14 - Geminids meteor shower peak
December 30 - Black Moon
(Check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what will be visible in your area!)
Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)
April 1 - April 24
August 4 - August 27
November 25 - December 15
Happy Witching!
SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
Bree's Lunar Calendar Series
Bree's Secular Celebrations Series
Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2024
Calendar-12 - 2024 Moon Phases
Full Moonology - 2024 Full Moon Calendar
AstroStyle - All the 2024 Full Moons
Your Zodiac Sign - Astrology Calendar 2024
Old Farmer's Almanac - Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023-2024
Lonely Planet - Best Star-gazing Events of 2024
Sea and Sky - Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2024
DarkSky International - Dark Sky Placefinder for Stargazing
Pagan Grimoire - Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar (2024 Edition)
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EDIT: Mercury is stationed direct on Jan 1st, 2024. The source I used which stated it was in retrograde until the 18th had a typo.
EDIT: Fixed the zodiac signs for the full moons using a new source.