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“When Texas sought to enter the Union in 1845 as a slave state, federal law in the United States, based on the Missouri Compromise, prohibited slavery north of 36°30' parallel north. Under the Compromise of 1850, Texas surrendered its lands north of 36°30' latitude.”
Tell me more about how critical race theory shouldn’t be taught in school.
I am a grown ass man and I just learned about this 5 minutes ago. Fuck everything about trying to hide the sins of our past.
I'm rebuilding/reworking my own grimoire atm and, in poking around for inspiration here and there, I've seen a bit of a trend regarding indexes and tables of contents.
A lot of posts for Beginner Witches have looong lists of things you Absolutely Must(TM) include in your grimoire. These read almost like a super extensive syllabus that covers what seems like every topic under the sun, and are, quite frankly, completely unnecessary.
Part of the reason why I never finished my last couple grimoires were the fact that I felt pressured to write extensive entries on things I wasn't interested in, or on things I already knew and thought redundant to include. I had dozens upon dozens of unfinished pages, and the knowledge that I was expected to write things on each of them filled me with such anxiety and dread that I just... stopped opening my notebook up altogether.
This time around, however, I'm taking a different approach to my grimoire. I have limited time and energy to commit to my craft, and I'd rather not spend it on shit I didn't really care about. In my new grimoire, I have not and never intend to include notes on the 'basics', or overviews of every pantheon and every deity, or summaries of the different types of witches or spells or what have you. I'm including only what I think is important to me.
Your grimoire is supposed to be your personal journal, documenting not only the things you've learned but the things you're actually interested in. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do research -- it's very important to expand your education, especially regarding different worldviews and outlooks to your own. But!!
i waited 4 days without power to be able to show you guys this
The gods are going to love you even if you cant do much. The gods are going to love you even if you can do nothing. The gods are going to love you even if your sick and cant get up. The gods are going to love you even if youre struggling and getting food is more important than getting offerings. Your devotion is what matters. If you love the gods they will love you
"Dear Ed...Things are terrible..."
Our unicorn friend is here! -
It’s great that a lot of people understand the nature of closed practices but they aren’t just closed bc of colonialism/racism. Yes some are closed bc of it but there’s some that aren’t closed for that reason.
A lot of them have always been closed, closed for thousands of years actually and doesn’t matter if your family has existed in a specific area for generations where there’s a closed practice there. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re welcomed to initiate. Ancestral ties or not.
I’m black with West African ancestry and I can give you a long list of ATRs I cannot initiate into- whether or not I have a specific ancestral tie to it or not.
It’s important to know this distinction because some folks are under the impression being anti racist, being with a person from a closed practice and the hypothetical “if racism didn’t exist anymore” doesn’t mean the cultures will open themselves up to them.
The oppressive systems could disappear tmr. And closed practices will still be closed. Point blank.
Ready your gathering baskets and your best shoes for traipsing, witches - it's time to greet the Flower Moon!
Flower Moon
The Flower Moon gives us the fulfillment of the first flush of the Pink Moon, with fragrant blossoms greeting us at every turn and heralding the merry month of May. The floral name for this particular cycle is shared by a number of indigenous nations, include the Algonquin, Anishnaabe, and Dakota. Other names include Budding Moon and Frog Moon (Cree), Planting Moon (Dakota and Lakota), and the Moon of Mulberry (Choctaw).
European names for this moon include Milk Moon (Anglo-Saxon) and Hare Moon (Celtic, allegedly). Modern pagan circles sometimes call it the Grass Moon as well, since the flourishing of grasslands is more common in some areas than the appearance of flowers.
Notes: This year, there is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse accompanying the Flower Moon. This is a barely visible shadow on the full moon which will be visible largely in the Eastern Hemisphere. Check your local astronomical forecast to see if it will be visible in your area.
This full moon peaks during daylight hours in the Western Hemisphere (around 1:35pm EDT), so the moon may appear to be full on both the nights of the 4th and 5th. It also falls about three-quarters through a Mercury Retrograde, so take whatever steps you deem appropriate.
What Does It Mean For Witches?
As we pass the spring rites and move toward the summer season, it's the perfect time to celebrate your growth and the ways in which you want to flourish. This is the season for romance and love, and not just that which comes when we put on flower crowns and go a-Maying. This is a time to love ourselves as much as each other, and to be reminded of our own beauty and strength. Remember the things you love about yourself and consciously take a moment to remind your loved ones how much you care for them.
It is also a time to celebrate fertility, be it animal, vegetable, mineral, or spiritual. Put new plans into action, start that project you've been meaning to do, embark on that new hobby or activity you wanted to try. If you have a long-term goal or a big project, now is the time to outline your path to completion and plan how to direct your energy so you don't burn out halfway through. Don't hold back - break through the walls of imposter syndrome and anxiety, indulge in your creative urges, and let your inspiration soar. What you choose to plant and nurture now determines what you will harvest later in the year. And above all, remember to have FUN!
What Witchy Things Can We Do?
If you've been feeling the urge to do some flower-related magic, now is the perfect time! Familiarize yourself with the wildflowers in your area and if possible, maybe grab your basket and scissors and go on a foraging trip. Remember to properly identify flowers before picking them, don't overharvest, and don't take anything from private property without permission or from national parks full stop. You can press the flowers with a notebook and something flat and heavy, or you can dry them in hanging bunches, in a cardboard tray, or in a low-temp oven for later use.
This is also a good opportunity to get your hands in the dirt and connect with the land where you live. If there are plants in your care, take a little time to do some pruning and watering. Check them for spring pests and treat where needed. Give them some love - talk to them, sing to them, encourage them to grow tall and strong and abundant. Bless them as you tend their plots and reaffirm your commitment to be a good caretaker.
As an exercise, try making flower crowns, garlands, bouquets, wreaths, or centerpieces using plant correspondences, flower language, or color magic for a desired effect. This can be done with real flowers or silk ones, depending on how long you want to keep them around. Try your hand at making flower water with roses or other blooms - it makes a wonderful base for moon water!
Experiment with recipes for dishes and drinks that use edible flowers too! Whether it's color-changing butterfly peaflower tea, sweet and peppery nasturtium, adorable pressed pansy shortbread cookies, or the tried-and-true comforts of chamomile, flowers have many tasty secrets to offer. Don't be afraid to add botanicals to your health and beauty routine as well! (Just make sure nothing's going to negatively interact with your meds or irritate a pre-existing condition. Safety first!)
Whether you do so with your near-and-dear, your witchy circle, or by yourself, celebrate everything that blooms - including you!
Further Reading:
Flower Moon: Full Moon in May 2023, The Old Farmer's Almanac
Moonrise and Moonset Calculator, The Old Farmer's Almanac
Flower Meanings: Symbolism of Flowers, Herbs, and More Plants, The Old Farmer's Almanac
Floriography, the Language of Flowers, AllFlorists.co.uk
Flower Moon: The Astonishing Full Moon of May 2023, The Peculiar Brunette
How to Dry Flowers 5 Ways, MasterClass, June 7, 2021
DIY Floral Water or Hydrosol, Patti Estep, Hearth and Vine, July 4, 2021
17 Edible Flower Recipes, Better Homes and Gardens, March 8, 2022
Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison
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They got a temp job at an interplanatary panaderia 💖
in love with my self love bowl actually
(literature girl summer) we’re back to finishing a book in two days
They’re betrothed! She’s royalty! 👑💖
do you want a tarot reading where you get to keep the cards? shoot me a message!
i’m offering physical tarot readings where i send you the cards pulled along with a hand written description of everything! i can send these worldwide so don’t be shy if you’re not from the united states!
these readings are $3 for a single card reading or $5 for a three card reading. if you’d like the reading to be on something specific, let me know! i can do general or specific readings :)
i will be using the harmonious tarot and the aquarian tarot,, please let me know which deck you’re drawn to or if you want me to choose for you!
You deserve the patience u give to so many others
