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nightshadeandroses:

Decolonize Witchcraft and Spirituality!

That means:

  • Respect closed practices! Either go through the proper channels to be initiated or leave them alone!
  • Respect indigenous and diasporic cultural traditions! Many of these cultures were nearly wiped out by colonization. Respect the boundaries of what you can and can’t practice as an outsider.
  • Purchase crystals from reputable sources! Some crystals are mined unethically and through minimally-paid or slave labor.
  • Stop supporting shops and authors who appropriate from closed cultures! It should be obvious, but don’t buy dreamcatchers from a non-Native person and avoid metaphysical authors who perpetuate racist stereotypes about marginalized religions and magical traditions.
  • Listen to and prioritize witches of color/practitioners of color in dialogues about racism, cultural appropriation, and exotification in the magical communities.
  • Examine your own craft and see if you are unintentionally appropriating any cultures
  • Educate yourself on practices outside of your own so you don’t unintentionally invalidate or appropriation marginalized religions and spiritual practices.

in-her-broomcloset:

Alternative Crystal Ball Stand Items

Average items you probably already have around to use for a crystal ball stand rather than spending money on one!

Small spheres/marbles:

  • Bottle Caps – round plastic, jagged aluminum, etc. (decorated)
  • Metal Washers (for crystal marbles)
  • Dish or Saucer
  • Small Tin
  • Seashell

Medium spheres:

  • Candlestick or Votive Holder
  • Shot Glass (fill empty space with magical items)
  • Small Bowl
  • Mini Flowerpot (decorate)
  • Sliced Papertowel Roll (cut to desired height and decorated)
  • Upside-Down Bell with missing clapper propped in a narrow vase or a tall candle holder (thrifted)

Large spheres:

  • Chalice
  • Mason Jar Lid
  • Mason Jar (fill empty space with magical items)
  • Vase

plentymood:

Queer witch moodboard 🔮

“A witch is someone who has dedicated her life to learning about the connections between things. She studies the different cycles and her place in them. She learns how to use the energy in herself and in the world to make changes. And most of all, she tries to make the world a better place for herself and other people.”

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youlooksosmall:

archiemcphee:

Tel Aviv-based OTOTO Design (previously featured here) continues to demonstrate that they are masters of whimsical minimal utensil and gadget design. Whether you’re brewing a potion or simply cooking some soup, Agatha the witch-shaped silicone spoon holder and steam releaser, will help make sure your simmering concoction turns out perfectly.

Click here to order Agatha from OTOTO Design.

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[via mental_floss]

I don’t cook but this is entirely too cute

thewickedcorvid:

“Why put a curse on someone anyway?
Why not? You’re tried everything else. You’ve asked nicely. You’ve been patient, willing to compromise. You’ve been so relentlessly reasonable–and so fed up!–you feel like a pushover. Now you’ve been shut out altogether. So, try a curse! It’s cheaper than a lawsuit and more civilized than punching someone out. (And you probably won’t have to explain it to the police.)”

— The Little Book of Curses and Maledictions For Everyday Use by Dawn Rae Downton (via nicstoirm)