magic wont fix everything. i know that dosnt sound like a witch tip, but hear me out. magic wont fix what you can do on your own. want good grades in school? magic cant tell you the answers to you next test. fighting with a friend? magic wont make it stop. magic wont work unless YOU work for it too.
in hocus pocus when the sanderson sisters bust out a flawless rendition of I Put A Spell On You complete with modified lyrics, back-up vocals, AND choreography, in spite of having been dead for 300 years and otherwise having zero knowledge of the modern world and certainly no psychic powers either……………….. can only be rationalized by “they rolled a nat 20 on Performance”
now that i think about it, a LOT of hocus pocus makes more sense as a D&D campaign with the sanderson sisters as an Evil party (winnie is lawful, mary is neutral, sarah is chaotic)
DM: you see a guy dressed as–actually, can you all do a perception check for me? Winnifred: …3 Mary: i got a 4. Sarah: oh shit… 1. DM: okay, you see the actual devil. lucifer himself is here, in this modern suburban neighborhood.
also,
DM: everyone roll a wisdom saving throw for me pls *everyone rolls terribly* DM: okay so max has just cast ‘burning rain of death,’ and
just an fyi if you start randomly hearing sounds like a chain saw, beating heart or screams, its your chat function because tumblr randomly changed the sounds without any warning.
Update:
you can turn it off by opening any chat window, clicking the three dots, and clicking “Make the spooky sounds stop.” This should restore the normal notification sounds.
It will then look like this:
who the FUCK decided that was a good idea????
Sometimes I feel like Tumblr literally hates its users
Anyway this seems useful, make sure you turn this off if you need to
Flood my ask box, you guys!
1. What would you classify your path as?
2. What deities (if any) do you worship, study, honor, feel drawn to, etc?
3. Is there a particular element you seem to gravitate towards or work with most?
4. Is there an element you work with the least?
5. Are there any paths, practices or types of magic you are inexperienced, but very interested in?
6. What tools do you use?
7. Do you use altars or shrines?
8. If you celebrate the sabbats, which is your favorite?
9. Have you found any music that relates to your craft or that helps you work and express?
10. If you could live any three places, where would you live?
11. Are you open about your beliefs or are they mostly kept in the broom closet?
12. Have you ever run into any stereotypes or problems relating to your beliefs?
13. Do you have any ‘witchy’ things you do daily?
14. Is there a particular time you prefer to work? (Night, day, dusk, dawn, seasons, am, pm, etc.)
15. Do you work with others, by yourself, or sort of a mix?
16. If there was one thing you could change or have happen in the craft community, what would it be (if anything)?
17. Do you work with plants? If so, how do you use them? Do you grow your own or buy them? Fresh, dried?
18. Any familiars?
19. Are there any quotes, lyrics, poems or passages from a book that resonate with you in regards to your craft?
20. Is there anything in particular you study or know a lot about?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For many Witches, that is… Samhain is the holiday which follows Mabon (another wonderfully welcoming Autumn Sabbat)! It is during this time in which the veil is thinnest, sparking an aura of mystery in the air. The atmosphere is filled with exciting and potent energies; invoking inspiration, gratitude, and the desire for deep inner change. Honor those who have passed by creating an altar dedicated to Samhain!
Ideas for Objects:
✨ Colors: Oranges, reds, golds, blacks, yellows, and browns. Incorporate these colors into the candles, leaves, statues, stones, photos, fabrics, or flowers you use!
✨ Candles: Try scents that go with the season; like pumpkin spice, apple, and cinnamon, just to name a few. ~ 🙂
✨ Incense: Choose scents that invoke mysterious and warming vibes, such an Myrhh, Frankincense, or Potchouli. Oils work just as well, too!
✨ Crystals: Smoky quartz, black obsidian, amber, clear quartz, and ruby are just a few wonderful options to consider for stones!
✨ Divination Objects: Acknowledge the cycle of life and death by displaying your most loved divination tools/photos of these tools! This may include pendulums, ouija boards or planchettes, tarot cards or decks, a scrying mirror, or runes.
✨ Imagery: Skulls and skeletons should be the obvious choices! Many Witches like to decorate for their Samhain celebrations by displaying them and other Halloween staples – ghosts, witches, and black cats! Try also to incorporate feathers and/or bones/horns (if real, than gathered humanely/from beings who died of natural causes).
✨ Nature: Bring the outside, inside! Gather fallen leaves and sticks, and put together or purchase a bouquet filled with colors of the season. (Fake plants and leaves work perfectly, also)!
✨ Food: Leave offerings for those who have passed. A basket of apples, gourds, corn, nuts, and pumpkins is a wonderful idea, as is a special goblet of wine or freshly-baked bread.
✨ Deities: If you worship dieties, why not incorporate them into your sacred space? Add statues or photos of Gods and Goddesses such as Hecate, Hades, Anubis, and Freya!
✨ Sentimental Things: If you choose to honor specific fallen family members or friends, think about getting a little sentimental! Include photos of them, notes or letters, special objects they loved, or their favourite foods. If you do not have any of these things, consider playing some of their favourite music or writing them a letter and placing it somewhere special in your altar. 💛
Hoping that this guide is useful to those who plan on celebrating! Have a wonderful Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos/Samhain, and stay witchy! 🍂
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