Some kinds of spirits can and do lie. Some, including the Fair Folk, can’t or won’t. *However* ~ this is the important part here ~ Just because a being is utterly truthful doesn’t mean they can’t deceive you. Never assume that something telling you only the truth is the same as that spirit being honest with you. Telling the truth is saying something that is factually true. Honest is being free of deceit and sincere. *These* *are* *not* *the* *same* *things*
A long time ago I took a course on the sociology of marriage and my professor said “With compromise, you both lose. As a couple, you must collaborate on the best possible outcome.” Ever since, I never prioritize compromise in a relationship, only collaboration.
Hello and Merry Met fellow sea and water witches. A while back when I was snorkeling for shells for my altar I got asked, “is it really okay to take shells from the beach? isn’t that unethical and harmful?” So, heres my answer I gave to share with you guys in more depth. (DISCLAIMER: THESE RULES ALSO ARE UNDER THE ASSUMPTION IT IS LEGAL TO COLLECT SHELLS ON YOUR BEACH. ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK)
1. Know What Shells to Take and Leave – In Pensacola we have plenty of Olives, Augers, Whelks, and conches. Though so tempting and pretty its better to leave fully intact conches and spiral shells. These can serve as perfect potiential homes for any shore or tidal dwelling creatures. I’m sure youd be mad too if someone took your potential home cause they thought it looked cool. Also see what shells are most abundant. For me I saw piles upon piles of Olives snorkeling so they were my biggest grabs.
2. Make Sure They Are Empty – Hermit crabs and especially augurs are VERY good at hiding deep in shells. Always make sure you triple check and even if you still are unsure, leave it behind. Better safe than sorry. Another thing is if you come across a shell that is occupied in a crowded beach area try to move it so another diver or kid wont take it away.
3. Avoid Shells in Shops – If you can. Normally if they arent fake or plastic, the perfect seashells you see in stores were collected with the occupant ripped out. It’s just sad and not right.
4. Bring an offering for the Ocean – Before taking anything from the ocean bring her something and ask permission. If you ever take something from the ocean be sure to give something back to her in return.
divinity will stain your fingers and mouth like a pomegranate. it will swallow you whole and spit you out, wine-dark and wanting. you will reach for it again and again, greedy human fingers clutching at everything you can reach. the divine will curl its way through your veins and take you over, and it will not leave you quietly. i feel divinity in my bones like aching; like fire.
“fortune teller” costumes are really just antiromanyist caricatures based on false and ignorant ideas of our culture and if you wanna avoid being a racist dick this halloween you should
probably
pick a different costume
also, sorry to be a killjoy but the exact same goes for esmeralda from that disney film
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