a little bit of everything

“I wish it need not have happened in my time.”

“So do I, and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

I love these and finally decided to make one myself! Please send some and I will be sending some too 💜

Do you have a favorite or signature ingredient? What is it?

What's your favorite element to work with if you work with elements?

Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?

When did you get into your craft?

What's your weirdest tip/piece of advice?

Do you have a cozy witchy ritual?

Any opinions on rocks or crystals?

Do you do any forms of divination?

What's a topic that you wish was talked about more in this community?

Is music a part of your practice?

Any kitchen magic recipes that you want to share?

Do you like to play as a mage/spellcaster/wizard/[insert other magical class here] in video games?

What is your favorite book genre?

How do you feel about the way witchcraft is portrayed in movies/TV?

Do you have any strong opinions on tea? Care to share if you do?

Are you more of a moon or sun person?

How do you like to restore your energy?

What's something that you wish someone told you when you first got started?

How long have you been practicing?

Do you forage?

Do you incorporate magic into your daily life?

Do you have a type/style of craft that you favor?

How would you describe a witchy aesthetic?

Is there a specific time of day that you like to practice?

A moss witch and her little will o the wisp friend.

Wonder

I have vultures on the brain. I taught a writing workshop yesterday and one of the attendees told me he first discovered my work though my poem “Clergy,” which is about turkey vultures. I’ll include the poem in the next section. Beyond being smart and social (I’ve met a few and this reputation proved true), they serve their ecosystem communities in numerous ways. I think their role as “purifiers” is particularly poetic. Vultures have specialized immunity to diseases lurking in carrion, so their simple act of feeding removes dangerous pathogens from the environment.

Whimsy

Thinking about words and vultures side-by-side, I’m reminded of how much I love the scientific name for turkey vultures. It’s Cathartes aura, which means “purifying breeze.” This is a lovely bit of found whimsy and I would like to hunt for more examples of poetic scientific names. If you know any, please share!

As promised, here’s the poem I mentioned above.

Clergy

Vultures are holy creatures. Tending the dead. Bowing low. Bared head. Whispers to cold flesh, “Your old name is not your king. I rename you ‘Everything.’”

Writing Prompt

Imagine a human filling in for the role of a plant or animal. What would you call that person’s job? How much work and technology would be needed to approximate the ecological benefits of your chosen organism? Would the human’s attempt to fill that role be possible or efficient?

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Sure some of the stereotypes may work out okay. Everyone knows roses symbolize love or sunflowers are joy/solar energy. But can you tell me about the red clovers, acorns, and maple leaves in your town? What energy do they hold, and what folklore or physiological propreties tell you about that energy?

There's no shame in using what's popular, but truly knowing what you're working with makes all the difference! Same goes for tools such as scissors, coffin nails, mirrors, cords, and so on.

I found the perfect frame for my one Saint-John’s Wort harvest of the year! It’s a great way to have protection year-round thanks to the summer solstice’s and the saint’s energies!