Well, I go across like a book. Like reading a paper! You can go in whatever order makes sense to you (weird huh I’m of unpopular divination opinions).
Hi guys, it’s Mai, and I happen to have a special post today!
Today we will be learning why deck interviews are important- for tarot and oracle cards. You see, every deck is different. Even tarot decks. Even mass produced decks! Each deck has its own individual personality, and I don’t think a lot of people realize this.
Each time I get a new deck of any divination card, I conduct a simple deck interview:
(Thank you @dailygrimoire for your wonderful spread; they also have a great post on bonding with your decks!)
As you interpret the cards, write it down, like you’re writing a paper for work or school. You’ll find it’s easier to understand when it’s not “reversed magician, upright 3 of swords?? What????”
Remember, each deck is different. My Silmarilion Oracle deck is a very pessimistic deck, but it gives you straight facts. My demonic arcana deck (by @crimson-chains and @kaizuart ) is very eager to please, but might try too hard sometimes.
(But seriously go look at the art for the demonic arcana deck it’s gorgeous)
I learned these things about my decks by asking them. You won’t get anywhere with them without making an effort!
I’m back, friends!
This time, we’re going to explore the wonderful world of
Crystals and Minerals!
Since everyone likes shiny rocks, and since crystals and minerals are found literally everywhere, I figured this was the next logical step in this undertaking.
When you go out looking for crystals at a specialty store, make sure you get ethically sourced, wholesale rocks, or rocks grown in a lab. I know witches on both sides, and I get where each are coming from.
If you get rocks you know are ethically sourced (i.e not through unpaid labor like *blood diamonds*), then good for you. Sometimes, witches are broke, and can’t drop a crap ton of money on rocks. That’s where lab grown rocks come in. 1000% cheaper, same rocks (arguably). Regardless, know where your rocks are coming from.
It might be helpful to have a little guidebook on rocks to help you identify what you have, especially if you’re going for cheap tumbled rocks like what you find in a gift store. Then you know what you have!
I hope this was helpful, and not some incoherent rambling. If you have any requests for the next installment of the Eco-Friendly Ingredients, please let me know!
Hello I’m Winnie your new follower. Can I please request a free reading regarding how Zeus and Ares feel about me? What’s energies are between us? Thank you in advance I’ll leave feedback!!
Hey there! Sorry it took so long! Here are two readings, one for each deity!
Here’s Zeus’s:
The Ace of Cups and the King of Swords!
The Ace of cups is a card of new beginnings and emotional fulfillment, while the King of Swords cuts through lies and deceptions, and is a pillar of strength in a chaotic mind.
Zeus is offering you a new journey, or a new path; one that will lead you to a place of fulfillment. He will guide you, and give you the strength to stand tall amidst lies and chaos.
This is the reading for Ares:
The Page of Cups and the Magician in reverse!
The Page of cups is telling you that the unconscious or the spiritual is trying to contact you, though you may not know why. The reversed Magician can mean you are being deceived by someone using their powers for their own purposes at the cost of others, and that you are drifting further and further from the truth.
It appears Ares is trying to tell you someone near you is deceiving you, and that he can help you find them. HOWEVER, this could also mean that it is someone pretending to be Ares, and you are unaware. Whatever the meaning, please be careful!!
Hope it was helpful!
Hi there I am fae witch human
Hello peeps, Im Dion and Im 21 years old from portugal. I consider myself a baby witch but i accept friends from any level!! Do reblog and maybe follow if you:
do fae work
work with Persephone, Lugh, Aphrodite, Hades, Hekate, Artemis/Diana
are working on a book of shadows or grimoire
are above the age of 18
belong to the LGBTQ+ community
are an artist of any sorts
do divination work
do spirit work
are a polytheist
are a pagan
are a kitchen witch
are a garden witch
are a grey witch
are into subliminals/manifestation
are into astrology and numerology
I need to fill my dashboard full of beautiful peeps!! May Mother Nature bless you
It’s going pretty well for me so far! I rarely have time for complex spells, but they help when I do. If you want to know what kind of far are around, you could just ask. They won’t be offended by that.
Also- they will probably hide your stuff. Ask for it back nicely and they’ll give it back.
I’m always happy to answer any questions you have!
Hi, I have a quick question about the fae. Are they known to leave people gifts of shiny things? I haven’t done any work with the fae, but for about a few months now I’ve been finding coins nearly everywhere I go, when I almost never find them normally. Today I was on the train and I looked on the seat next to me, where no one had sat after I sat down, and there was a coin there that definitely wasn’t there when I got on. I’ve also been finding keys and even a ring (which fit me perfectly, too), and it’s at the point where it’s a little too coincidental to ignore. Do you have any insight/thoughts?
Hey anon! Yeah, the fae tend to leave shiny objects around- especially if they like you or want to get your attention. I once found a whole sugar spoon, and that was how I met our garden faerie. I recommend reaching out, and seeing if they want something, and mayhaps leaving an offering. See what happens!
I’m going to do this for Midsummer! Let the beautiful sun soak into my lovely oil!
Essential oil free!
1. A sudden burst of sunlight, as through broken clouds
I just made my batch for this winter and I thought I'd share this recipe with you!
Good for: Physical Healing, Protection, Divination, Happiness, Love, Creativity, Prophesy, Truth, Solar Deities
Medically: cools and softens skin, helps heal small cuts, burns, irritations, SAD, breaking fever, purifying, anti bacterial, helps relieve anxiety and depression
Grapeseed or sunflower oil
Dried hibiscus
Dried juniper berries
Dried Bay leaves
Dried citrus peel
Dried dandelion root
Rosemary
A cinnamon stick
If you want to add essential oils you can, I didnt for this batch but In the past I've used frankincense, lemon, orange, cinnamon, vetiver, black pepper, sandalwood, and juniper
Best to grind the ingredients before adding them to the oil (except the cinnamon stick)
Makes a great offering for any solar deity like apollo, sol, helios, sekhmet
Let infuse in the sunshine for a few weeks-months depending on how much oil you're making, or if you want it faster & stronger you can heat it up until it turns red from the hibiscus
It smells so good so it's an excellent natural perfume, and it's great for your skin!
I tend to go heavy on the hibiscus and juniper in this but the amounts used are up to you.
Crystal infusions: citrine, garnet, carnelian
I am always willing to answer questions! My inbox is dead, and I have nothing but time, so fire away!
If you baby witches need advice, don’t be afraid to message me! Or send me an anon ask. When I started out, I didn’t even think of asking for help. But I should have. I should have asked multiple people lots of questions. I now want to give babies the opportunity to do just that.
The first 5 cards in my oracle deck, taken at 11pm- behold! The Silmarilion! I’ve already lore dropped on another post, so I won’t dump my nerdiness on y’all.
thank you for the pics of your silmarillion deck!! they’re so cute! can i ask how you decided on what messages to put on the oracle cards?
Hey sure! Basically I read that book like seven times and tried to think on their ‘purpose’ in Arda. They were out there for a reason. Some were easy (Manwë, for instance). Some…. I struggled (Melkor). But in the end, they all had lil messages, and they worked.
This is my homemade pendulum made with a prism and a nice chain
• Mai • They/them • 18 • A safe space for witches who are in the same boat I was, not super long ago. Divination, plants, and faeries are my specialties!
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