#bay leaf

This sickly bay leaf tree is wasting away in the garden… and I painted its portrait a while ago, when I felt like I could relate.

Image description: a gouache painting of a small potted bay leaf plant. Some of the leaves are spotted, torn and curled. End ID

take back my power spell

sometimes, our energy gets so wrapped up with life that we forget to reign back in that power, that strong, positive energy. so a ritual to take it back is a great way to reset your energy, refocus, and revitalise your being.

black, white, or red candle (dressed if you want)

salt

black pepper

clove

coffee

cinnamon

sage

dried peony flower (although this time i used a dried rose since that's all i had on hand and i needed some self love)

choice: you can either burn a bay leaf as you speak your intention or you can write your intention down on parchment and burn it

place your salt, black pepper, clove, coffee, cinnamon, safe, and flower in a firesafe dish. place your dressed candle in the centre of the dish and light with intention.

⚘️ sickle cell resources :

• sickle cell masterpost •

• world sickle cell day masterpost •

• sickle cell facts + trivia pt 1 •

• sickle cell facts + trivia pt 2 •

• list of global sickle cell resources (tumblr) • direct link

• initiatives of equity for sickle cell anemia • tumblr link

other resources for awareness '25:

• Sunflowers For Sickle Cell • est. @chronicallyliv 🌻🤍

• The Anatomy of Advocacy Resource Guide •

• The Anatomy of Tea • for tea drinkers everywhere ☕️

• Brave Young Woman in Her Kentucky Blues 💙🖤🤍

• Herbs For Clotting • Chris Eon ft. @chronicallyliv

• Hoodoo Therapy : Activity Guide • est. 2025 🧡🖤🤍

rebirth and reclamation series:

part one - healing through trauma ('21)

part two - healing through trauma ('21)

part three - main character vibes ('24)

part four - main character loading ('25)

part five - grief and gratitude ('25)

special dedication issue '25:

• Aquarius 2025 • Feb "Let Her Cook" Photoshoot •

• Components of Tarot Live • 222 Energy Portal Live •

• Brave Young Woman in Her Kentucky Blues 🤍🖤💙

ancestral wisdom series '25:

capricorn ◇ aquarius ◇ pisces/aries ◇ taurus/gemini

know the reader / meet the writer:

• meet me on threads • meet me on insta •

• the olive tree resource center 🫒🖤🌈🔮✨️ •

Sunflowers For Sickle Cell // My Work // My Wishlist _____________ venmo: madamolive ______________

bay leaf! ⸻ a presentation that blurs that lines between genderless & masculine! this could be a mix of the two, not being able to tell the difference between them, etc!

symbol source (link)!

for 💤 anon!