The berry pickers creed

I will leave unripened berries untouched

A ripe berry need only be negotiated with, not fought

I will reasses my surroundings after every step, for my new perspective could reveal a berry patch previously hidden to me

The plant gets excited and happy when a barry is picked

The bug is not to be feared or killed, but gently celebrated, for it facilitated in the creation of the beloved berrys

I will not allow myself to be bullied by sharp thicket and I will retrieve even the most protected barry

General Advice for Beginner Witches

A brief masterpost of some of my advice posts for beginner witches and the episodes of my podcast dealing with the same. (There is UPG here, particularly where marked, as I base a good deal of my advice on my own experience and observations of other witches.)

Hex Positive Podcast Episodes

General Tips & Advice

Additional Tips For Developing Your Practice

UPDATES:

Additional Resources

Additional Episodes of Hex Positive

My home town is destroying a homeless encampment and refusing to give any of the displaced people any resources or other options

I find this incredibly inhumane, and if you do, please flood their homeless reporting site with how you feel(it allowes you to submit anonymously)

I can't describe how angry this makes me please help me do something about it

https://denvergov.org/Online-Services-Hub/Report-an-Issue/issue/new-report

Just a Hebrew article confirming IOF killed 10 hostages while knowing their location. These stories are never shared in English or western media.

has any mainstream american media at all reported on the confirmed facts that the idf was responsible for many deaths on oct 7 and killed a bunch of hostages over the past months? its been reported in israeli media frequently but almost as a rule never appears in corporate american reporting

Nothing is more devastating than this. The UN World Food Program has officially suspended aid delivery to northern Gaza, citing violence and lack of safety as major reasons the aid trucks aren’t getting through. Israeli officers are liberally shooting at Palestinians who try to approach the trucks in hopes of getting even the smallest morsels of food, despite the fact that Israel has allowed only one crossing for the already woefully low numbers of aid they’re permitting entry. Reportedly this number has fallen from 140 a day in January to just 60 a day this month, and now 16% of all Gazan children under 2 are “acutely malnourished.” Meanwhile, the US vetoes a call for a ceasefire for the third fucking time. It’s so inhumane in its cruelty it’s actually shocking to see it being allowed to go on and on, and on an international level no less.

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IF YOU HAVE STRUGGLED TO GET YOUR ADHD MEDICATION, YOU HAVE 60 DAYS TO TELL THE FTC YOUR STORY FOR CONSIDERATION IN THIS INQUIRY AT THE LINK BELOW! The FTC must read all responses. So tell them about having to call multiple pharmacies, being unable to get generics, your struggles with insurance coverage, everything!

As someone who has self diagnosed adhd but has this platform ALL neurotypicals of you care about your adhd friends send them this link!!!

We're in a national shortage!!!

mod ali (my doctors know i think I'm adhd but they kinda don't care that i might need more meds they think i function OK... which is a whole other matter)

Because my last post about this didn't get much traction, I'll say it in a text post.

There is an upcoming global strike for Palestine. February 18th to the 25th. Talk about Palestine and other injustices, call your representatives and email them, boycott companies and limit spending during the week. Get your grocery shopping in now and only buy essentials during the week, please. Limit interaction on posts other than injustices around the world. If you can, skip work or school, though this is a privilege not everyone has.

Edit: It is 18th-25th not 18th-24th!! If you've already reblogged this, please reblog this version instead, edits don't show on past reblogs

in light of israel's looming invasion on rafah, south africa implored the icj to call for the protection of palestinians with new preliminary orders. the icj denied this request, insisting that its january orders would be sufficient enough in ensuring the safety of people residing in rafah.

we have all seen how israel responded to the icj verdict earlier this month. they have all but intensified their attacks on palestinians, their favorite of whom seem to be children. this will end in a bloodbath. palestinians, already malnourished and living in literal tents, will be bombarded, they will be shot, they will be slaughtered. and when i say palestinians, a lot of them are actual toddlers. the videos coming out of this are proof enough.

at this point, it has been made amply clear that palestinians will never experience safety in their own homeland. a lot of the families in gaza are trying to raise funds to get out of it, because there's nowhere left to go.

there is nowhere left to go. if these people don't get the funds necessary to escape, they will die.

it's vital that you go to operation olive branch's spreadsheet, choose a family that resonates with you, and donate as much as you can to their gofundme. every last dollar counts. one dollar could be the difference between life and death for a family. please don't fall victim to the bystander effect. your contribution counts, however little it may be. and whether you're able to donate or not, spread this to as many people as you can. each second we stay silent is a second an entire family is brutally massacred.

to put things into perspective--just yesterday it was reported that 112 palestinians were killed, and 157 were left injured. in the last 24 hours. this is quite literally time-sensitive down to the last second. i would not be able to sleep at night knowing i lived through a literal genocide and did absolutely nothing about it.

While we are on the subject - financial abuse is not always just physically taking money away or not having a savings account or escape stash. For a lot of people it is the other spouse sabotaging your credit score, constantly overspending, and you being unable to trust that joint household bills and loans are paid. Did you know that once you add an authorized user to your bank account it’s nearly impossible to remove them without their permission? Did you know that your spouse, who likely knows your birthday and SSN, can often gain access and reset passwords for any online accounts and create new ones?

Financial abuse will ruin your life and there’s really nothing except significant time that fixes it. If you are in a situation where you think this might happen to you you should freeze your credit with all three major agencies. You can find info on how to do this at USA.gov/credit-freeze

This is not something that only happens to tradwives. You are not exempt because you are independent or competent.

hey gang, the cdc wants to do away with the (already more than inadequate) 5 day isolation period for covid

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO!!! BLOW UP THEIR FUCKING LINE!! YEA THEY HAVE PUBLIC COMMENTS OPEN!!! BLOW UP THEIR INBOX!!!

wwwn.cdc.gov/dcs/ContactUs/Form

if you think the cdc gives a shit about actually controlling and preventing disease, you havent been paying attention. knowing how covid is also a class issue, with most low income families and workers not having enough sick leave to afford getting sick in the first place, this is disgusting.

basic info: people should be isolating until they have gotten (ideally) 2 negative rapid/home tests. masking is also essential, as even after clearing the acute phase, you're still primed for rsv, flu, and even other covid variants. wastewater covid levels in the us are still staggeringly high, with biobot still being one of the only reliable sources to tracking surges left.

the cdc has said before that repeated covid infections increase your risk of long covid. long covid is debilitating. long covid is keeping millions out of work, and according to a recently released us census home pulse, oklahoma leads with a horrific 34% of adults reportedly suffering from long covid.

if the cdc can admit that your risk of long covid increases with each infection, then why the FUCK are they spewing this bullshit about "immunity" and reducing the isolation period to just "whenever you feel like it man." if you can keep getting covid even with multiple vaccinations and infections, you are not immune.

you can still get 4 free tests delivered to your home . save these for when you are sick. consider delaying your first test to about 3-5 days, and wear a kn95 or better in public.

we need improved vaccines, clean indoor air, and paid sick leave for all right the fuck now. please consider masking if you do not or have not been for a while, its never too late to start

reblog to cast level 5 spell: everyone who reads this gets a full night sleep

And in these next 50 years you will eat so many delicious meals, laugh so many times with so many people you love, shout and scream and sing and cry and smile so hard your face hurts. And you will see such beautiful sunsets and feel fresh cold air on your face and feel warm and safe wrapped up in your favourite winter coat.

I wrap this blessing around you like a shroud, so that no ill can find you, and every warmth is held close

Get Thee Hence Powder

For getting rid of stubborn ex-lovers, or would-be suitors who don’t understand the meaning of “no.” Counters Come Hither Powder, should the need arise.

Ingredients:

Optional: If the lover in question was attracted by magic, add ½ part Turmeric.

Materials:

Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.)

For the Pistachio Shells, retain the leftover large pieces that don’t make it through the strainer. You can use this for loose incense or charm bags later. Remember, witchlings: waste not, want not!

Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately.

To rid yourself of a persistent ex, bind up three generous pinches in brown paper upon which is written your ex-lover’s name, tie with black string, and bury the packet under a flat stone somewhere off your property. If you can do so under a thorny bush or shrub, so much the better.

If your problem is harassment at school or in the workplace or a social setting, carry a small packet or bottle of the powder with you, or sprinkle several pinches where you know the person is certain to walk over it. To sever the attachment and put an end to things, dust your hands with the powder and firmly shake hands with the target while saying goodbye in some fashion. (Make sure it’s “goodbye” or “farewell,” not “see you later” or the like. Do not wash your hands until after the handshake.)

If your problem is unwanted attention at your home, sprinkle three pinches at each corner of your property, then mix a spoonful of the powder with 2 cups of vinegar and use it to wash your doorstep.

Note: Remember always that magic is no substitute for practical action. If you are being harassed or if you feel you are in any way endangered, contact the authorities or your local emergency hotline, and take all practical measure to ensure your personal safety.

[Image: On a gray wooden porch sits a brown coir door mat reading “GO AWAY” in black block letters.]

Attention Business Witches!

I'm currently putting together the 2024 schedule for my monthly show, Hex Positive (a proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network), and I'm looking for witchy businesses to promote during the midroll ad segments.

If you have a witchcraft-related business, shop (online or brick-and-mortar), publication, or event that you would like to promote to a wider audience, I offer 1-2min custom ads with narration and music. Creation of ad copy is also available if you do not have something pre-written, or I can run an existing ad if you have one. Rates will vary accordingly.

If you're interested, please send an ask or contact me by email at BreeNicGarran@gmail.com.

Happy Witching!

🙏 - Which pantheon(s) do you actively worship?

🌞 - Which deity(ies) are you closest to/do you worship the most often?

✨ - Do you believe in patron deities? If so, do you have any that you know of?

🌍 - Which pantheons do you believe exist?

📜 - Have you ever made an oath, vow, or contract with a deity? If yes, how did it go (you don't have to share)?

📿 - What are three things you're grateful to your deity(ies) for?

🖋️ - If you could say anything to your deity(ies) right now, what would you most want to say?

💌 - What is your favorite form of deity communication?

🎭 - What is an emotionally impactful or a silly worship-related experience you've had?

❤️ - What's one memory of your practice that you reflect the most fondly on?

🥂 - What is your favorite devotional act or offering to give?

🎉 - Do you celebrate any festivals? If so, which ones?

🫂 - Do you syncretize any pantheons with one another? If so, which ones?

🔮 - Do you delve into topics like the occult or the mysteries? Do you do anything esoteric?

⭐ - What is something you wish people outside your practice knew more about?

📖 - Do you like the way your pantheon is most often portrayed in media? Why or why not?

🏛️ - Do you have a favorite statue or temple to your deity(ies)? If yes, what is it?

🔥 - Do you have a favorite myth or tale from your pantheon or others?

🧭 - What led you to your practice?

🧿 - Did you have any other spiritual beliefs before discovering your current practice?

🪽 - Do you believe in angels and/or demons? If yes, do you worship or work with any?

🪄 - Do you practice witchcraft? If yes, do you keep it separate from your deity worship?

🪦 - Do ancestors or human spirits play a big role in your practice?

🐾 - Do animal spirits play a big role in your practice?

🌱 - Does nature - plants, nature spirits, etc. - play a big role in your practice?

💀 - Do you believe in ghosts? If yes, have you ever had an experience with one?

☄️ - Do you believe in astral travel/the astral realm? If so, have you been there before?

Quick feet, sharp as a hare

Quick-witted, clever with care

Just the right gesture to make you smile

Just the right words you needed to hear

In the spirit of who travels, he’s always near

{ Original Poem for Hermes }

wjen i graduate and they strip me of my free database access im literally going to walk into the ocean

Psssst: You can access up to 100 free articles per month using your personal email!

Here's more info.

And just for my fellow witches and amateur historians....

Here's a (nonexhaustive) list of articles on JSTOR that deal with witchcraft, occultism, superstition, folk magic, witch trials, and the history and beliefs surrounding all of these topics.

A bit of light reading for the holidays. 😁