Gundula Blumi - Fata Morgana

hi there 💕 I’m JAF♒️, I️ have been struggling what to do career wise, could I️ get a reading for that? Thank you so much

Hello there! I pulled Seven of Cups Reversed! This particular card is telling me that you are surrounded by choices and are relying on your inner wisdom instead of choosing what others want. You need to ground yourself and truly reflect on what you want in the long run, take a step back from everything around you and truly look at your options and your desires. Work out what benefits you and gives you the most opportunities. You may be feeling rather overwhelmed by all of these choices, so much so that you cannot move forwards. It is time for you to pick what you need. You have what you need and it is time to make your choice and move on. Thanks for your question, I hope all goes well for you!!

when Oscar Wilde said “There seemed to be something tragic in a friendship so coloured by romance.” i felt that.

So, you want to be a witch? #6

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This post is all about how the mundane can broaden your craft, and what topics you might consider researching!

Why bother with the mundane?

The mundane is the base for witchcraft. It includes basic skills, information and abilities. One must have an understanding of these things before influencing them/incorporating them into magic. For example: you need to have know your way around the kitchen if you want to be a kitchen witch.

It tends to be less biased. Any resource with information on witchcraft will be influenced to some degree by the person’s experiences, view of the world, and the way they built their craft. It can sometimes appear that there is only “one true way” to be a witch—this is not accurate! There is great value in learning from experienced witches, but there is also great value in learning things for yourself!

Where to research?

Please do not rely on tumblr for accurate information! It’s an excellent place to hear about personal experiences and to get ideas, but it often lacks sources.

How to find credible sources: (here) and (here). (Links are for finding academic sources, so they may be a bit more strict than what you need)

Websites

Published books

Videos (Online lectures, YouTube, TedTalks, etc.)

Free classes/information sessions

Are you a student? Be strategic with which electives you choose!

Also consider: clubs, talking with people who are experienced on the subject, etc.

What to research?

This highly depends on you and where you want to take your craft! These are just a few starting points to get the ideas flowing. I always recommend starting with whatever called you to the craft, and letting it naturally flow from there!

The natural world:

Learn local plants (natives, “weeds”, etc.), and how to ethically forage them.

Get a small calendar and note the dates of phenological changes. This can be helpful if you use the plants in your craft/life.

Learn local wildlife. Get to know your neighbors! Look at range maps.

Do they stay all year or move with the seasons? Some animals make startling noises. Do you have any of those in your area? (Think: wildcats, owls, foxes)

Learn geology, or at least how to identify some common rock types in your area.

Here’s a post on using rocks you find in your craft.

Learn weather patterns and some ways you might predict them.

Find a moon phase calendar for the year. Learn the moon phases and the science behind them if you aren’t familiar with it!

Same with the sun! What time does it rise and set? Where will it be in the sky this time of year? Learn the science behind it.

Constellations, and which ones you’ll see as the seasons change.

What natural phenomena might occur in your area?

Do you live near the ocean? Find some tide charts. What knowledge gaps do you have?

Live near a different type of water? Where is its source? Can you trace it on a map?

Do you garden? Pay attention to your zone and frost dates. Learn which plants are beneficial for your area and which may be invasive. How can you benefit the beings in your area with your garden?

What is the natural history of your area?

In the home + odds and ends:

The basics of tea: how to make your own blends, what temperature the water should be, etc.

Herbal remedies: how herbs can boost your health, which ones can already be found in your kitchen, and herbal interactions/side effects.

Cleaning and tending your home: learn how to safely make your own cleaning supplies, create routines to keep your home feeling clean and comfortable.

How to fix things and build things, how to use basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.), how to mend clothes and simple sewing.

Crafts: learn how to make your own supplies (candles, wands, etc.)

Kitchen: learn some basic cooking and baking skills.

Crystals: how to identify them, how to ethically source them (and their properties).

The flow of your world; familiarize yourself with the routines of life around you. Orient yourself, begin creating a map in your mind of the area. What routines do the birds have? The people around you? The bus schedule?

What is the human history of your area?

How much do you know about your personal/family history?

LAWS: know what’s legal and what isn’t. Can you harvest here? Is it okay to have those animal bones or feathers? Are you allowed to be in certain areas? It’s on you to be informed.

There are so many more things I could’ve included, but I didn’t want this post to go on forever!

Hopefully this has given you some ideas; you may be surprised by how much newly acquired information can begin to influence your craft. Go forth, and enjoy learning something new :)

A Little Midnight Baking!

Tonight with the first quarter moon I decided to make the moon spell cookies from this post. I did change a few things because I wanted to make them more of a shortbread (which basically entails adding a lot more butter!) Also, in order to have a bit more fun I did it all by candlelight! Let me just say that I had the most wonderful Mood™ going on in my kitchen. Very witchy *happy sigh*

This is basically the recipe that I followed:

1 cup (two sticks) of butter

1 egg

½ cup sugar

1 ¾ cup flour

1 cup of milled almonds

powdered sugar to garnish

I wanted to start baking the cookies in the oven right at midnight so I made the dough around 10 pm and then put it in a glass bowl with saran wrap to cover it. I put it outside to charge the dough in the moonlight for about 1.5 hours (thankfully it is still cold enough outside to chill the dough out there!) I also set a few crystals on top of the covered bowl.

The moon shape was fairly easy, nothing fancy, just used a coffee mug and then a tiny plastic bowl to make it. It was such an enjoyable experience and having taste tested several of them I can confirm that they are delicious! 

(P3) I’d really appreciate the input!! Also, my initials are PH, for reference. Thank you for doing these free readings, and I wish you nothing but the best. 💖

Hi! Thank you so much for your question! Before I get into what card I pulled, I’m going to give you my thoughts on what this dream could mean. I feel that perhaps this man is trying to reach out to you through your dreams, maybe he is trying to start up a connection. He could be wanting a relationship with you or to simply get in contact again. I also feel that perhaps you are subconsciously holding your emotions back, I feel that you may not have fully gotten over your feelings for this man and your subconsciousness is bringing those to light. Due to the vagueness of this dream, there are definitely two sides of what this could mean. I pulled the Six of Wands Reversed, this card talks about reaching a certain milestone, but simply not making any light of it. You are keeping this to yourself. My advice to you would be to try to contact this person if possible and talk to them, my understanding of this dream is that you still have feelings for this man whether you recognize them or not. I would suggest opening up to yourself or others about how you are feeling instead of ignoring them and keeping them locked inside. To be successful you need to bring this to light, to once and for all either let go of these feelings or indulge in them. I hope this helps!

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free tarot readings! (again!)

it’s been a while, but my free tarot readings are open once again! feel free to send in questions. my inbox was cleared, so if you sent a question i never got around to last time, please send it again. 

some rules and guidelines: 

-include your name or initials! please! 

-one question per ask, however, you may send multiple asks 

-i will pull one card per question, to avoid getting as drained as i was last time i opened free readings

-i’ll answer anything that isn’t intrusive, time sensitive, medical or law related.

-you are welcome to pm me if you’d prefer, although messages tend to get buried sometimes

-i would really appreciate feedback or follows in return for my readings 

that’s all, so go wild! 

Free Tarot Readings !

g’day all! i’ve been doing tarot for about a year now and to help myself improve i have decided to do some readings for those in need. here are my guidelines! rules/guidelines: - please give me your name! if you aren’t comfortable with giving your full name you can just use your initials. - one question per ask! i am only pulling one card for each question (for now!) - please do not DM me! i will not give you a reading if you DM me, please use my ask box! - i do not answer law/medical related questions. - please give some feedback! if you have not given me feedback i won’t read for you again. feedback not only helps me improve but it also helps me reach others. please tag me in said feedback. i also can help with dreams! if you have had a dream and are unsure as to what it means feel free to send an ask about it!  i may take some time for me to get to your question, please understand that tarot can be rather draining and i sometimes need breaks! i will eventually get around to your reading! 

tarot spread for a soul who feels lost:

feel free to save, share (please tag me), and to use this for your own purposes 🖤 i used this spread with a client today and it was a beautiful and insightful message.

moon water.

what is moon water? moon water is water charged under the moonlight, typically during a full moon but this doesn’t always have to be! how do i make moon water? to make moon water, you leave out a clear jar (or any container) under the moonlight. bring it in before any sunlight touches it. if the moon is in a zodiac you can use this to your advantage during spellwork or other things. make sure to keep your moon water in a dark, cool place! what do i use moon water for? moon water is used in a lot of stuff! you can use moon water in spells, cleansing, protection, etc. you can also cleanse, enchant or anoint your crystals/candles with moon water. add moon water to your tea or bath! moon water can also be added to cleaner, you can put vinegar, moon water and rosemary together to use as a cleaner. moon water is good for plants. put some moon water on your sigils to activate them. moon water can be used as an offering for your deities. moon water is definitely good for beginner witches, it can be used in place of anointing oils and various other things. overall moon water can be used to give things an extra umph, pairs nicely with clear quarts. extra! salt, rosemary and moon water makes a good protection spray.

oh to be in a forest listening to the birds and hozier with my gay lover, the dream