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adipocere: Psychopomp [noun] A conductor of souls to the afterworld. Etymology: from Greek psukhopompos, from psukhē ‘soul’ + pompos ‘conductor’. Hand embroidery on natural linen. Source: adipocere

victoriousvocabulary: ULULATE [verb] 1. to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl. 2. to utter howling sounds, as in shrill, wordless lamentation; wail. 3. to lament loudly and shrilly. Etymology: from Latin ululātus, past participle of ululāreto, “howl; shriek”. [Cristina Penescu] Source: aserenadebythedevil

If something is destined for you, never in a million years will it be for somebody else.

of witches

phoenixandfoxwitchery: Be proud you’re a witch. Even if you can’t proclaim it outwardly, let it exist in everything you do. Write it in your book of shadows, or spellbook, or whatever you have. Walk on the street letting your witchyness show in your walk. Listen to podcasts and music. Let the sun absorb into yourContinue reading “of witches”

victoriousvocabulary: SMOULDER [aka SMOLDER] [verb] 1. to burn without flame; undergo slow or suppressed combustion. 2. to exist or continue in a suppressed state or without outward demonstration. 3. to display repressed feelings, as of indignation, anger, or the like. [noun] 4. dense smoke resulting from slow or suppressed combustion. 5. a smoldering fire. Etymology:Continue reading

moonlight69: jellie-bells: My therapist told me something meaningful yesterday, she said “It’s important to remember that when you’re depressed you have to nurse yourself and be extra gentile towards yourself. Just like an athlete wouldn’t break an ankle then force themselves to run that ankle. They rest as it heals and do not think “IContinue reading

victoriousvocabulary: CARDIALGIA [noun] 1. pain near or in the heart; suffering from or exhibiting overwhelming sorrow, grief, or disappointment, particularly due to romantic love. 2. heartburn. Etymology: from Greek kardia, “heart” + algos, “pain”. [Shannon Bonatakis – Frida Kahlo (So Often Alone)] Source: victoriousvocabulary

orphic (ˈɔr fɪk), adjective | Categorized as something deeply mysterious, orphic encompasses anything, which is enchanting, subliminal and beyond human comprehension. (via wordsnquotes) Source: wordsnquotes.com

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zodiac signs as lovely words

kairostrology: aries: duende (n: a quality of passion and inspiration; the mysterious power of art to deeply move a person) taurus: vagary (n: an unexpected and inexplicable instance or change; a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild, or unusual idea/desire/action) gemini: augenblick (a decisive moment in time that is fleeting, yet momentously eventful and incredibly significant… ‘inContinue reading “zodiac signs as lovely words”