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But I’m still doing these readings for the rest of the weekend (also the first part of Monday because time zones)

Sailor Moon and Nails: An Easy Way to Connect with the Senshi

Whether you’re a pc pagan or just a witchy fan of Sailor Moon, nail polish is a simple way to feel connected to your favourite Senshi, and even draw on their strengths. Under a read more for length!

The Lady of Destruction and Destiny

Sailor Saturn/Tomoe Hotaru/Princess Saturn/'Messiah of Silence'

part 2 of the Serenitism Pantheon

so I realized that i have actually been working with this particular Lady a lot recently!  i don't know what exactly is drawing me to her on such a deep level, but i'm going to take this time to do a write up of her while i still feel inspired.

this will be done in a similar structure to my initial post about The Silver Lady/Sailor Moon, so: long post ahoy!

tonight is a full moon!  more specifically a Quickening moon- known to signal the coming of the good things of Spring, such as the flowers still nestled in the earth as seeds, or the unborn young of animals.  as such, it is a symbol of great things to come, to plan our goals and to work towards them.  it's also a symbol for us to let go of our past baggage- especially the things we are responsible for- and to walk boldly into the new destiny awaiting us.

i'm writing about it tonight because i can't shake the feeling that this is all an act of Providence on behalf of the Silver Lady.  Five days ago, as I awaited consul after being fired and fearing that all of my plans were up in smoke, I read my horoscope in the daily paper:

Pisces: "Put the past behind you and start again with a more positive attitude.  Get over any guilty feelings you have about things you should have done."

Once is happenstance.  Once more is something deeper.  This is no longer coincidence.  This is Divine Light.  For surely She has faith in me, that this is to be my season, despite my obstacles- why else would the same message appear to me twice within a week?

So hear my Lunar Benediction- use this as a new start.  Make your goals, cast aside your doubts, your 'what-ifs', make peace with your regrets.  Have faith in those around you and beside you, for as the Ladies of the Pantheon are the sisterhood to my Silver Lady, they are your source of strength and power.   Walk boldly into your Purpose with confidence, for regardless of the shadows and Chaos behind you, you are a star, burning brighter with every step.  The best is yet to come!

i don't know if such a thing is actually necessary for the average Serenitist, obviously, and i am certain there will be some who are offended by the very idea, but as an illustrator who tries her best to specialize in the concept of Adaptation, i feel like it's still something that can be considered and celebrated with the reverence it requires, no matter who one chooses to venerate.

- Sailor Saturn -

Sailor Saturn is the Messiah of Silence and Sailor Soldier of planet Saturn. Also known as The Soldier of Ruin and Birth and The Soldier of Destruction, Sailor Saturn can bring about the end of a planet or entire star system with the drop of her weapon, The Silence Glaive. Unlike the other Outer Sailor Soldiers, Sailor Saturn's Glaive is not a talisman, but an ultimate weapon which she uses to channel her reigning powers of destruction and rebirth through.

Sailor Saturn is mostly seen as the darker side of the Sailor Soldiers. She is the Grim Reaper of the Solar System, and only awakens when the Universe is in critical condition and/or near evil domination. If the situation is too dire, Sailor Saturn will drop her Glaive without a word and all things will cease to exist. This includes Sailor Saturn herself, for that amount of power must come with a price. After this, there is gradual rebirth and natural evolution process, which differs from The Silver Crystal's near-instantaneous revival powers. Sailor Uranus also mentions at one point that it was actually Sailor Saturn that destroyed the remnants of The Silver Millennium after the fall of the Moon Kingdom and before they were all reborn on Earth. Despite being the Goddess of Death, Sailor Saturn is a kind and gentle spirit, who also possesses the power to heal wounds.

When working with Sailor Saturn, you should consider the following things that she can help you with:

Closure - whether you want you tie up old relationships or finally be at peace after someone's death, Sailor Saturn can really help begin the healing process needed to feel closure. There is a Closure related ritual I really need to write-up set around her Death Reborn Revolution attack.

Barriers - Related to her attack Silence Wall, Sailor Saturn is very skilled with barriers. This can be very useful to you if you are an empath, or sensitive to aura colours or other-worldly sights and sounds. You can ask Saturn to help you set up a bubble or barrier of Silence around you. Also can act as a protection barrier.

Renewal/Rebirth - working with Sailor Saturn can help you find new paths in your life that you may not have noticed before. You may find that a tie you have broken or bridge you have burned may renew into something you may want to look back on. Learn from your mistakes and rise from the ashes.

Curses - Although I do not really practice them myself, I can see where Sailor Saturn's ties to death and destruction could wreck havoc in someones life if used in a curse. Please be warned, the Glaive is a double edged blade and may turn back on you - much like how Sailor Saturn must die when she unleashes her full power.

Offerings and Altar pieces for Sailor Saturn can include any pop culture references you have of her; a prop Glaive, figurines, etc. I personally have the Death card from my old tarot deck on my altar for her, since they both represent death and rebirth. Sailor Saturn does not like bright light and her civilian forme Hotaru Tomoe collects lamps, so any small source of light would be kind (tealight candles are my go-to, usually in a purple colour). Some form of blade or knife to represent her Glaive, violet flowers, and Hematite for a stone for healing ,grounding and calming. Buck-wheat noodles are listed as her favourite food.

Dark Purple candles are best for Sailor Saturn, and any choice of incense you feel suits her (I'm still working on that aspect myself, but I use floral or vanilla for the time being.)

- Sailor Neptune -

Sailor Neptune is the elegant Sailor Soldier of planet Neptune. She is known as the Soldier of Deep Waters, the Soldier of the Sea, and the Soldier of Embrace. Her reigning power is over the oceans.

Sailor Neptune also possesses amazing intuition, such as to sense when danger is stirring and see through enemy illusions. Some speculate that this power could be given or influenced by her talisman, The Deep Aqua Mirror, which reflects only truth. It is said that Sailor Neptune awoke as a Sailor Soldier on her own through visions in her dreams, earning her another, unofficial, title of Self-Awakener. The majority of the Sailor Soldiers were awakened by Luna; or by other Sailor Scouts such in the case of Uranus and Saturn.

Sailor Neptune is very true in nature to her reigning element of the Sea, for she is calm and breathtakingly gorgeous, but also dangerously powerful and cold at times. She is fully dedicated to her missions as a Sailor Soldier and will risk anything and everything to accomplish them. Paired with her main partner and lover, Sailor Uranus, they become an unstoppable duo.

When working with Sailor Neptune, you should consider the following things that she can help you with:

Seekng the truth - using divination tools (tarot or pendulum are my go-to's) Sailor Neptune will respond and help guide you to see the truth in whatever situation you have. Her mirror sees all.

Inner awakening - Sailor Neptune can help you find and awaken parts of yourself that you may not even know you have. Meditating to ocean sounds usually brings out mental clarity piece by piece.

LGBTQA+ Relationships - As I've said in my post about Michiru, I see Sailor Neptune as a Love Goddess for all those who don't really connect to Sailor Venus. Sailor Neptune is the Soldier of Embrace, and being in a gay relationship herself really shouts "I am here for all love". This can be so comforting to those who are not heterosexual.

Water/Mirror Scrying - Scrying with water or a mirror is simply a good way to communicate with Sailor Neptune. Sometimes I pray to a mirror and can just sense it going through her aqua mirror, it makes me feel so much closer to her. It's a good way to work on your scrying skills!

Sea Witchery - If you are a Sea Witch, Sailor Neptune would be the perfect Soldier to work with to boost your craft :)

Offerings and altar pieces for Sailor Neptune are quite numerous! Anything you've collected from a beach, like seashells and sea glass, a vial of sand, or even some nice beach stones. Like I mentioned having a mirror on hand is always a great idea to either represent her and her mirror, or as a communication device. Of course any pop culture items you may have collected over the years. Predictably enough, the stone Aquamarine is a stone I relate to Sailor Neptune because it helps you get in touch with your inner spirituality and with deep meditation.

If your usual shop sells teal candles, you could use those for Sailor Neptune like I do. If not, just use any candle you associate with her. I actually have another candle that is white but in a teal glass holder that is sea salt & vanilla scented! I use this as my "incense" for Sailor Neptune as well since it works so well, but any incense you associate with the sea would be appropriate.