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CW: esoteric and witchy, body art, plurality
Setting aside my depression and self loathing for a second to try and think of less self destructive things.
I am so drawn to the imagery of birches and magpies.
Why does it matter?
My 40th birthday is coming up and I still hope to somehow be able to get a tattoo. I've even finally settled on a tattoo artist I like, which took me a while.
And I want the tattoo to reflect my spirituality and path I'm taking into witchcraft. I want it to be intensely personal, meaningfully symbolic and like... real.
Incidentally, I've heard a lot of people say they were like that with their first tattoo and then they've mellowed out and just started putting pretty pictures that they like on their skin.
But I don't feel it's gonna be me. And I low key resent the frequent implication that this desire to have a meaningful tattoo is kind of a phase. I don't think I want tattoos for the sake of having tattoos. Or ever will.
But, I digress.
I want my first tattoo to be very "me", to reflect what kind of woman and what kind of witch I aspire to be (honestly, those two things are so intertwined they might as well be the same thing). And I definitely have *some* ideas, like getting tattoos of three supernatural women that I find meaningful, that being the goddesses Marzanna and Dziewanna and the mermaid of Warsaw.
But those are not first tattoo ideas, I don't think.
So I keep looking for things that feel right, that reflect me and my magic. Especially plant motifs, because my magic is very closely connected to forests and plants. Plus, I want to honour a former headmate of mine who basically thought of itself as a plant spirit. It's a whole thing.
So I looked up many trees and herbs and what-have-you and their significance in Slavic mythology and religion and magical practice and folklore and medicine. Same with animals, to a lesser extent.
But my mind keeps going to magpies and birches. They feel right.
But the symbolism isn't there. The only meaning that somewhat fits me is magpies' affinity to shiny and beautiful things (I've actually described myself as a magpie in this context, many many times), and the general connotations of femininity for birches.
But it seems so tenuous? It's not strong symbolically.
I know I could just say I like the imagery of magpies and birches for aesthetic reasons. Which I do. They're pretty!
But I have this desire for meaning. A tattoo feels like a big deal. And I've wanted my prospective tattoos to be spiritually important for years. Really.
On the other hand... maybe this draw IS an indication that there's a spiritual pull I'm feeling. Maybe birches ARE my plants and magpies ARE my birds, spiritually.
I just don't know.
Yes, I'm a massive overthinker, sue me xD
Thoughts and comments and Boosts welcome. Maybe I need an outside perspective.
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Happy solstice, everyone! 🌟🌞🌻
#solstice #HappySolstice #SummerSolstice #Pagan #Paganism #Neopagan #Neopaganism
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CW: gardening; neopagan
My prayers have been listened to. It's hard to tell because they're a tangled mess and who knows which branch belongs to which root, but by my count six out of seven birches planted on my balcony are now sprouting living leaves.
Praise Marzanna, who listened to my plea to let them be. Praise Mokosz who graced them with fresh growth.
And gods aside, I'm happy my own work has paid off as well. As well as my wife's work when I was away.
I am thinking how to properly honour the Goddesses for their gift.
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Addendum to the above:
* Frigg probably is the best alignment to the Mórrígan as Mother, Prophet, Weaver, and consort of the Fionn-type (Ódinn), even if the traits of Harvester-Of-Slain-Warriors instead aligns with Freya.
* She is probably also then the Goddess of May-Day if calendar customs were aligned between Germanic-Norse and Celtic in this way, as I would guess them to be.
* Frigg is the origin of Friday: Frigg-Day. I have no lore to suggest any day-association for the Mórrígan.
* May Day this year falls on a Friday (and a Full Moon)So, make of that what you will - It's probably an especially auspicious day for all you Frigg peeps, as it always would be for Mórrígan peeps.
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17 years ago on this day Kathryn, my second wife, exited this world. She was an award winning feline health writer, middle eastern dance and yoga instructor, Arabic hand drummer, neopagan witch, an artist and music community leader. I had the privilege of her presence the last ten years of her life. She struggled with bipolar II, PTSD, anxiety, agoraphobia, Lyme disease, and chemical dependency. She gave much love, and needed more love than any one could give her. I am still wrecked how her health challenges distorted her views, how she treated herself and how she chose to leave this world, but ultimately I am grateful for all the love she gave me and others, helping us be better, wiser people. I miss her. Love hurts and love heals. Blessed be. #memorial #grief #obituary #death #companionship #love #music #neopagan
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The Irish whiskey is what provides that fire. I'd like to say it's like the mead of inspiration, so crucial for poets, but... no, that'd be mead. Whiskey isn't mead. But it's Irish, and you can light it on fire.
The cinnamon reinforces the fire symbolism, both by being a "fiery" spice (e.g., in Red Hots candies or Fireball liquor), and also by providing pretty sparks.
8/8, end
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There's symbolism in this drink, natch:
• it has 3 ingredients, befitting the famously triple goddess, Brighid
• one of them is dairy-based, connecting with the name #Oimelc, "ewes' milk", for the holiday
• the hazelnut liqueur connects with the usual Celtic symbolism of hazelnuts as bringers of knowledge and wisdom, necessary for a smith, a poet, or a healer
• then we set the whole thing on fire, as is only right and proper for a fire goddess 7/8 -
You can drink it all down in one shot, or sip it, or stir it around and then sip it. Any of those three options should be enjoyable.
I'd never drink one without saying "Hail Brighid!" either before or afterward, but I suppose it isn't an ironclad requirement.
For that matter, the plate isn't required, either, but it catches the cinnamon sprinkles and makes cleanup easier. 6/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
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Light the hot whiskey. As the flames flicker, sprinkle cinnamon over them from about 30–40 cm up (12–16 inches). It'll make pretty sparks.
You can blow out the flame after a few seconds, or let it burn out on its own. Especially if you choose the latter, *carefully check the temperature of the glass before you put it to your lips!* 5/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
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Layer the whiskey on top of the Bailey's. This part is a bit more delicate than the first float was, but the heat of the whiskey should help.
Dim the lights so you can see the flame better. (Alcohol flames are dimmer and bluer than you're used to in movies. Yes, Hollywood's been lying to you.) 4/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
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Put the shot glass on the plate. Pour the Frangelico into the bottom. Then use a spoon to gently layer the Bailey's on top of the Frangelico.
Heat the whiskey until it's hot, but not overly so. Depending on your whiskey amount and microwave wattage, probably 10–15 seconds. Whatever container you heated it in should feel hot, but it should still be touchable, not scalding. 3/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
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You'll also need:
• a large, sturdy shot glass (capable of having something on fire in it)
• a medium-sized plate
• a source of flame, like a lighter or matchI put tildes meaning "approximately" on all the amounts because the really important thing is that each amount of liquid be just over a quarter the volume of your shot glass. You want to mostly fill the thing. (Size your glass appropriately, if possible.) 2/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc #Brighid #Pagan
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Honestly, I should just post this recipe for any #Pagans who like booze and want to celebrate #Brighid with an appropriate cocktail.
I call it a Triple Brighid. You'll need:
• ~½ oz Frangelico*
• ~½oz Bailey's Irish cream
• ~½oz Irish whiskey
• powdered cinnamon* or any hazelnut liqueur, but are there any others?
🧵 1/8
#bartending #mixology #Neopagan #Paganism #cocktails #Imbolc
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Happy Imbolc, everyone! 🌟🐑🥛🌱🕯️
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BTW, I'll post something Imbolc-related tomorrow. Not today. I'm one of those #Pagans who observes it on the 2nd, not the 1st.
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There's such a tiny sliver of New Moon above the western horizon in the fading light! I'm glad I was here to see it, rather than out running errands. 🌚
(I mean, I still need to run at least 1 or 2. But I'm so glad to have seen this.)
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Happy solstice and blessèd midwinter, Fediverse! 🌟❄🕯🌌
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Blessèd Samhain, Fediverse! 🌟💀🕯🍂
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Happy Lughnasadh, Fediverse! 🌟🌻🌞🍞
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Happy Litha to those observing it!
#litha #summer #summersolstice #summersolstice2025 #neopagan #witch #wicca #stations #paganism #neopaganism -
Amongst my YouTube suggestions today was
FAUN -- Walpurgisnacht.
https://youtu.be/nLgM1QJ3S_I?si=Jg_rm4jF4LrP15KiThis German neopagan group reminded me strongly of the older British group Steeleye Span.
Although I'm sure some people love this MV, I can also imagine it evoking a strongly negative reaction.
#FAUN #Walpurgisnacht #Neopagan #Folkpop #SteeleyeSpan #Folkrock
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Happy Beltane, everyone! 🌟🌸🌹🌺🌞
#HappyBeltane #Beltane #Beltaine #Bealtaine #Pagan #Neopagan
