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Hello Hello!

As I'm re-creating my tumblr account I thought I'd give a quick intro!

I'm Sham, a 29 year old witch - I've been practicing off and on for about 10 years now. Currently more of a kitchen/eclectic witch, though I'm always learning new things so who knows!

LOVE embroidery and specifically cross stitch - its so satisfying and comforting. I've been dabbling in adding my craft into my craft (hehe) Aka witchy - stitchery. I cross stitched my husband a protection charm recently + charms for both our kitty cats on their carriers.

I'm originally from the USA but currently living in Italy for my husbands work (though we have a move coming up! - will give more details as things are finalized).

Life has not been easy this last year. Last May I lost my twin daughters at 20 weeks pregnant and have found it difficult to keep up with any of my interests. So this blog is mainly to help me feel connected to others in the craft(s) and to keep track as I go.

Adding in pics of my fur babies: Elena (black & white cat), Rhiannon (calico), Theo (18y/o pup - he's back in the US w family since he couldn't move internationally with us)

#intro post #introduction #practicing witch #baby loss #witchy and stitchy

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Seeing people I know and like using AI is making me understand the protagonists of those old time sci fi dystopia's.

"Oh I don't normally use AI, I just wanted it to plan my trip"

You lived on this planet for decades, you know what you like, there are hundreds of websites where you can type into any search engine " things to do in [area]" and have at least a hundred different options.

"Oh I only use it so I can figure out what to make during the week with what I have"

The most popular website as you type in "recipes" into google have sections where you click dinner- quick and easy and those usually rely on staples + 1 or 2 items. I found 30 recipes on chicken alone.

"I had a writing idea, so I typed a few sentences into Chat GPT and I was able to write 20 pages with it."

Youdidn'twriteit.Youdidn'twriteit.youdidn'twriteit.youdidn'twriteit.YOUDIDN'TWRITEIT.YOUDIDN'TWRITEIT.YOUDIDN'TWRITEIT.

witchystitched

It's so frustrating. I know someone who is so capable. Has owned and ran multiple businesses. Traveled the world. And now uses AI to tell them what to wear each day. To navigate a new city. To run aspects of their business. I hate ai so much

nolaplantdaddy

I love when people ask "how did you learn this skill?" I just started, there's no secret. that's it. a vast majority of the time the only thing holding you back is your trepidation to start.

aureat

I love the kind of tired that comes from a lot of fresh air and a little too much sun

thecupidwitch

Herb's Properties

Basil: money, luck, prosperity, happiness

Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention

Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness

Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick

Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property

Chilli flakes: Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion

Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty

Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck

Dill: sexual love, luck, protection

Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort

Fennel: hate, anger

Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings

Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power

Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness

Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep

Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty

Oregano: comfort, love, warmth

Paprika: Pride, confidence, power, strength

Parsley: Cleansing. purification

Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity

Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing

Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction

Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection

Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing

Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing

Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy

Thyme: beauty, strength, courage

Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy

Vanilla: love and sexuality

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crazycatsiren

You know what?

My ancestors would have wanted pasteurization, vaccines, antibiotics, disinfectants, birth control, psychiatric medications, pain management, anesthesia. My ancestors would have wanted to be able to keep their loved ones around longer, and not lose them too early/too soon to childbirths, injuries, bacterial infections, mental illnesses, and diseases that are curable and/or preventable in our modern day life.

Modern medicine saves lives.

bewitched-moonlight

🌞 Sun magic 🌞

Correspondences

✨ The sun is associated with success, power, empowerment, ambition, health, vitality, joy...

🌱 Plants: pine, walnut, witch hazel, sunflower

🌿 Herbs: chamomile, yellow Roses, marigold, eyebright, laurel

💨 Scents: amber, cinnamon, citrus fruits

🔮 Crystals: tiger’s eye, citrine, gold

🍊 Food: Sun tea (that's tea that's been warmed in the sun's heat), cider, orange juice, sunflower seeds

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Simple ways to work with the sun

💛 Prefer practicing at sunrise. For extra magical intent, wait until the sun is at its peak in the sky.

💛 In the summer months, try to sunbathe every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. It will help you absorb the sun's energy. You'll be able to redirect it in spells or rituals.

💛 Research what kinds of offerings are most appropriate for the sun, and leave them outside for a blessing.

💛 Make sun water by placing jars of water outside at midday.

💛 Wear its colours: any shade of yellow or orange will do.

croaksac

HUGE developments in the big silly baby wearing fluffy pajamas fandom:

Oregon Zoo 05/30/26: This flouf is one of 15 healthy California condor chicks to hatch at our conservation center this season. A new record! #Condorable #KeepCalmAndCarrion

rosslynpaladin

When I was a child there were

of these magnificent ancient creatures still alive on this world. and I was aware of this at that age because nearly half of them were in a very secretive building on a hilltop near my house, in a last ditch effort by conservation scientists to breed and raise babies.

fifteen. Just born. this season. I cry tears of joy.

You did it. You're doing it. Keep fighting for a future, everybody- it's working.

wetheurban

Praying for a joyful July.

wetheurban

May we all receive good news in July.

May we all smile more in July.

May we all experience ease in July.

May we all worry less in July.

May we all get good sleep in July.

May we all choose ourselves in July.

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Clover and daisy

Shop print INPRNT | Scarves & Bandana: Ko-Fi

I'm still working on my Bastet stitching project (haven't made any progress since the last update because I've been SICK) but I just got confirmation to be a test stitcher for a different design! Ugh, I'm so excited.

I don't work right now (outside of ya know, caring for my home and family) so being able to test stitch for designers gives me so much motivation? Or something. I'm used to being so much busier, to have goals and tasks and getting results. When I was in college I worked two jobs, as a child I went to school and then came home to help care for my disabled father and 4 youngest siblings. Heck, even when I only had my one job when my husband and I first started living together I made other work for myself ya know? Kept BUSY.

I'm just not used to things being so slow. Even if I genuinely think it has been very good for me these last 2 years (I was on bed rest during my pregnancy for the complications & then of course - the loss & grief). Plus, I'm just starting to understand where my chronic pain and health issues are coming from, and I REALLY need to learn to slow down.

Anyway, what I'm saying is I love to be apart of something outside of my self, to have tasks and goals (and deadlines ngl). Test stitching has definitely given me that. I don't get paid (I don't think my current visa allows it, and my next won't either) but I get the feeling of accomplishment and pride and get to help small businesses.

ANYWAY I am excited and wanted to share. It can be difficult for me lately to find those feelings so even if its small I want to celebrate.

#cross stitch #embroidery #fiber art #xstitch #hand stitching #pattern testing #test stitching #mental health #learning to slow down #idk how to relax #give me more work please #but fuck capitalism

fabledforestmarket

Many people think witchcraft starts with spells, but historically it started with observation. Knowing when turtles nested, when certain flowers bloomed, or how streams changed after rain helped people understand the rhythms of the land. That knowledge became folklore, seasonal celebrations, and eventually magical practices. And it’s still very helpful to learn these things. Go outside today and observe something about where you live. Write it down, then go observe that same thing tomorrow or next week, and write down any changes. This is how you can begin to flow with the rhythms of where you are.

Strawberry full moon today! To celebrate, a project I stitched recently for Needle and Nonsense Co (linked here!)

I've actually been so sick this past couple of days so I won't be doing much for the full moon today. 🤞🏻 If I feel better tomorrow ...

#cross stitch #embroidery #xstitch #full moon #strawberry moon #strawberry

witch-hot-takes

There should be a Witchy app version of Supercook, that tells you (or gives an idea) of certain spells you can cast given the items you have at home.

Granted, I know associations are personal, but damn it would be nice to sort by existing ingredients.

When are you dropping the Kickstarter link, anon???

space-queen

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if so, coffees are always appreciated. 😘

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When the first of the month rolls around, many witches, folk practitioners, and spiritualists alike take time to both physically and energetically cleanse their space, recharge wards, renew their offerings, and other once a month rituals.

But it's important to know you don't need to do all of your monthly rituals in just one day!

Unless the first of the month is energetically or symbolically meaningful to you, you can do everything you need to do across multiple days!

Tomorrow (the 29th) I plan on cleaning my new altar and adding consecrations to it, as well as recharging my wards and charms. The actual first of the month I'll blow cinnamon in my door and be doing my monthly tarot spread. Three or four days afterwards I'll be setting out a new candle for my spirit guides and doing a personal monthly ritual. All that matters is the important/meaningful things get done roughly each 30 days, it never has to be exact!

witchystitched

Sometimes I do it all on the first, but this month I'm also spreading it out! We have SO MUCH going on in early July that I know I won't get it done otherwise.

I feel this way about Sabbats as well. You don't HAVE to celebrate on a specific day for it to be "right". Go based on your energy, time, or how the seasons feel to you! Spread it over a couple of days. It's a celebration not a chore. (& Witchy chores don't have to be a drag either!)

witchystitched

Over the last 6 or so years I've felt very drawn to Bastet, but didn't explore it much because of my own anxiety etc. Recently I've decided to jump straight into it!

As I research and educate myself I've decided to start a project cross stitching Her likeness. I've chosen Quaternion Creation's "Bastet" pattern. It's gorgeous I swear. I'll link the Etsy page here.

With my ADHD I often find it difficult to meditate, so often my stitching allows me to do so and stay on track. Stitching Bastet this way, ruminating on what I learn - just feels right!

Pic for progress tracking! I'm having to substitute quite a bit with the DMC colors (either because some colors are retired or because I'm not able to buy MORE floss rn). Also, I may have cut my fabric just a little too short. 😔 I always do this. You'd think I'd have learned by now.

witchystitched

Day 3 and 9 hours & 35 minutes in! I'm really enjoying stitching this pattern. (A good 30 mins of this was frogging but I'm counting it!!)

I'm also really enjoying researching Bast. Some of Her mythology I already knew, from my previous peeks into Her story but so much I missed or forgot. Looking back, I think she's appeared for me strongest during times of difficulty. 2020 (no explanation needed I'm sure), my ectopic pregnancy, my (early) stillbirth, around the time I had to go no contact with family. It's funny how much I'm learning about myself as well rn. Didn't ask for THAT 😂

I will say plenty of the mythology is a bit confusing though! To be fair, Ancient Egypt was around for SO LONG. Makes sense that the myths change a bit through time right??

#fiber art #witchy #xstitch #embroidery #hand stitching #cross stitch #bastet #bast #Bastet xstitch #ancient egypt

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