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This is all about putting energy and intention into this post.

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If you are doubting your path, take a step back and take a good look at it. Is it healthy? Does it make you happy and fulfilled? Are you safe? Do you feel like it is the right path for you?

“Modern-day witches, healers, Wiccans, Druids, spell casters and visionaries, channeling the pagan and shamanic beliefs of their ancestors” (by photographer Katarzyna Majak)

Inspiration from the start of books where the author dedicates their work to someone(s). This would be your person dedicating these lyrics, cards and quotes to you at this time.

I hope this resonates. 🖤

We are so excited to be hosting this event!

Join Frankie Castanea (ChaoticWitchAunt), author of Spells for Change, and J. Allen Cross (Oregon_Wood_Witch), author of American Brujeria, for an afternoon of witchcraft and magic.

Prepare for a day of witchy fun, book signings, Q&As, and more!

Saturday May 28th, 2022 2 PM Turn! Turn! Turn! 8 NE Kilingsworth Portland, Oregon 97217

Free! All Ages! Mask and proof of vaccination required!

Click here for the facebook event page.

Frankie Castanea is a writer, content creator, and practicing pagan and folk witch more commonly known on the internet as “Chaotic Witch Aunt.” They are on several platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, where they create both comedic and educational content. They have been interviewed about being a witch on the internet by Bust and Nylon.

J. Allen Cross is the author of “American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic”. He lives in Oregon, and works as a professional witch, psychic medium, and paranormal investigator.

"-it was supposedly believed that if a girl wishes to become a boy all she had to do was to eat nine unripe persimmons. She would surely change her sex within two weeks!" - Cunningham Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

Focusing on Performance. Having our practice abide by an aesthetic can be empowering, but it’s not our goal. A lot of folks find that beauty becomes a mental obstacle later on. Not every magical thing will look and feel ultra mystical, and chasing the feeling/aesthetic distracts us from why we’re really here. Antidote: Take a moment to step back from the emotions and focus instead on the results. Start small. What’s something little you want to achieve? Find a way to do it with magic and then just do it. 

Avoiding Struggle. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is your craft. Witchcraft is a lifelong study, that takes serious practice. All skills take time to develop. Nobody likes to struggle at something, but avoiding all struggle shrinks your potential and opens you up to be manipulated by sketchy “quick fixes.” Antidote: Treat learning magic like you would any skill. Heck, maybe even pick a new mundane skill to learn alongside your practice to keep things in perspective! Make peace with the idea of being a student. 

Not Asking “Why?” Roses are associated with love. Chamomile relaxes. Don’t eat food you give to the Dead. But why? What is the underlying aspect of the Universe at play in these? If we just accept stuff at face value and never look into why, we’ll only get surface level knowledge. Antidote: Find out why! Study science and folklore along with your magic. Look for patterns.

Cherrypicking Truth.  If we only accept what supports our current worldview and write off everything else as fake news, then we miss critical opportunities to learn and grow. Antidote: Research critically, read from other perspectives, and listening to a diverse set of voices! 

Self-Isolation. Humans are social creatures. Sometimes we get SO focused on the personal aspect of magic that we forget we have allies or people we can talk about all of this with. Antidote: Join online communities, seek out your local witchy gatherings, get in conversations with people about your craft! 

Your local forest hag is here to give y'all a pick a card reading. I felt like doing one that might weigh a bit heavier, but may also be needed for some. Today's question: What harsh truths do you need to hear right now?

From left to right: Honeycomb [Pile 1]; Mushroom [Pile 2]; Wasp Nest [Pile 3]

New skulls available, all featuring moonstone~

It can be a hobby. It can be a casual thing. It can be something fun they do every now and then.

“Putting spiritual enlightenment beyond your grasp only perpetuates the false idea that you are separate from your divine nature and one day you might attain it (as a badge of honor, trophy or future goal). Do not put off for tomorrow what can be done in the now.  Surrendering to your true nature is enough, no time is required.”   

Voices and lyrics of the universe. By Anon I mus (Spiritually Anonymous).

—  Juan Francisco Palencia.

Ásatrú refers specifically to the worship of the Æsir Gods, with it literally translating to “Æsir belief”.

Vanatrú refers to the worship of the Vanir Gods as it translates to  “Vanir belief”.

Norse paganism does not always refer to polytheism, as some of the people who identify with the term don’t practice deity worship. Norse paganism can be better described as a general spiritual mindset which often encompasses the worship of spirits of the land and ancestors, among others.

Heathenry is similar to the last term. It appears often in older historical sources such as the sagas. Of course, it was originally used in a somewhat derogatory way since it was mostly passed around by Christian monks/scholars. However, heathens today loosely use it to label themselves since the old Nordic and germanic religions didn’t really have names. Atheists have also been using it from time to time, namely in podcasts or atheism-centered talks.

Odinism = white supremacy, moving on. Ok no seriously, I’ll just dive into that one real quick. It was supposedly first used in the 1820′s and was later claimed by american folkish groups such as the OR (Odinic Rite). At its core, the term refers to the worship of Óðinn— but let’s be honest it’s a symbol of bigotry and archaic discriminatory social stances. Ok moving on.

Are techniques important? No.

Can you pick more than one? Yes.

Can you still pick and choose what's best for you? Also yes.

Take this as a blueprint for yourself 💙

To book a personal reading with me DM or email me at [email protected] with your name and query 🌙

Not everything is restricted in the same way.

We're not all restricted for the same reason.

Some are closed to protect their traditions from being erased.

Some are closed because the traditions just don't make sense when taken out of context.

Some are closed because they require high-level understanding the average person just won't have.

Some are tied to a specific culture or ethnicity. Others aren't.

Sometimes you just need to be initiated properly.

Sometimes you need to be part of a specific group AND be initiated.

Sometimes there is NO way to join if you're not already in it.

Sometimes being "born into it" doesn't have an easy definition.

Sometimes you need to deassimilate first. Sometimes you can jump right in.

Our boundaries, traditions, and philosophies are ALL unique.