maleficis-artibus:

jakerichards13:

thefrogsapothecary:

fuckinggoldstein:

Hey tumblr I was wondering if you could tell me what these are? I found them on my walk this morning. All I can guess are that they are seed pods from a tree.

I remember them having a tie to witchcraft. Witch’s something? I’m not sure.

They’re called witch burs but are properly sweet gum burs. They can be hung above the bed to avert nightmares “from sitting on you” and over the front door to keep away haints. Cut the stem off and break a piece into it, load it with blessed salt, red brick dust, etc. then seal with wax.

I have them hanging in my ritual space to protect against any ill-willed spirits. I didn’t actually know their name or use in magic but I figured they’d work that way 🤷🏼‍♂️

And if you’re feeling devious, but don’t want to dirty your hands with any malefica, simply toss a handful of them on an enemy’s bathroom floor while they sleep. So when they wake up they’re met with a lovely, pointed, foot surprise.

Additionally, they can be hurled at others. But then, so can most things.

srednod:

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A Bischari Warrior

1872

Got a new pot. She needs some love, but luckily, I’ve got nothing but time, determination, steel wool and oil. It’s scrubbin’ time.

thatbrujobitch:

brujadelfuego:

Light reading #pombagira

Can’t wait to get this book,Ik it’s gunna be a good read

Great book! But I also recommend Searching For Africa in Brazil by Stefania Capone. Fantastic book, and contextualizes what Frisvold writes for those unfamiliar with gender, race, and ethnic dynamics in Brazil and Brazilian religion.

And Don Kulick has an article (I can’t remember the title right now, and I’m on mobile) regarding gender in Brazil and Latin America, suggesting a male/not-male binary. Fascinating read, mostly concerned with travestís.

qedavathegrey:

Red Queen Recitation

RA — KA — LA
RA — KA — LA

RAKALA is the name upon the tongue,
Of all who seek the Venusian Knowledge,
RAKALA reigns,
Red of flesh, capricious and serpentine,
She is the Lubricious One,
Defier of Stretched-Fingers,
RAKALA — the RED QUEEN,
Youngest of those born at the time of Creation,
It is she who ignites the fire of life,
It is she who bore humankind and gave unto it,
The esoteric wisdoms — the forbidden knowledge,
That which drives man to vice.
She is the tempest,
She is the temptress,
And she is that which cannot be confined by the mind,
For she is form and formless,
For she is magnanimous and consuming,
She is dichotomous,
In her singularity,
Defined only by her ineffability,
Yet manifest is she in Desire:
Infatuation,
Addiction,
Greed and Gluttony,
Fear and Anguish,
It is she of blazing banners
Who draws first blood,
For she is feral and refined,
Queen of Love and War,
She is the incitation of atrocity and charity,
She is the Lady of Innumerable Tongues,
Who breeds discord through miscommunication;

RAKALA —

Who is Lust, who is Power,
Who is the most Human of all Divine Appellations,
Come now in your radiant beauty,
Illustrious and confounding,
Red flesh bare,
Recite the Knowledge in unerring splendor,
Subdue yourself so that the Hanged might see the face of God in half its grandeur:
The Forgiving One,
Who is and knows at once temptation,
The one who Rights the Way.

RA — KA — LA
RA — KA — LA

There’s also a dedicated Spotify playlist, now! Expect additions to come.  

Working on a ceremonial mask. There’s still quite a ways to go, but I figured I’d record my progress so far!

therathseries:

@qedavathegrey taught me Cauldron safety

Heading back to Wissahickon Creek

THIS IS MY LEGACY ❤️❤️❤️

Painting. Again.

chaliceandsword:

samhain readings ft. @qedavathegrey’s left hand sigil 🗡

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏