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![]() Hello and welcome to another episode of Problems and Prophecies: a show where I, Seamus, will give you insight into the life of a modern witch. All advice is for your interpretation and should be taken with a grain of salt. SPACE! I LOVE SPACE! And you should too. Why limit yourself to the energies of the trees around you when you can tap into giant toxic balls of fire? There are literally endless possibilities when it comes to the “great beyond”, so this post will be more of general tips and practices you can do to get your cosmic groove on. It’s easiest to start with the biggest thing in the night sky: the moon. The moon can be incorporated into spells and other ritual work based simply on its current phase. For example, the full moon is a wonderful time for healing and cleansing magic, while the new moon is better for curses and divination. Combine the new moon with our previous techniques for hexes for a STELLAR spell that will ROCK your world. The moon is commonly used in the craft, based somewhat on the fact that it creates ocean currents. This also explains why the moon is usually connected to symbols of water, and why moon water is an everyday tool in rituals. Making moon water is as simple as charging a jar of water with your desired intent, and letting it sit in moonlight overnight. However, people may think you’re a little odd for casting spells with the moon; they may even call you a LUNATIC. Just remember to stand your ground and remind them this isn’t a PHASE. Expand your reach past the moon and you’ll come to our next range of celestial energies: the planets in our solar system. Each planet has general attributes assigned to it based on basic astrology: Venus, for example, represents money and love. This explains Bananarama’s famous line, “I’m your Venus, I’m your fire. At your desire.” Incorporate planets into spell work to give your spells a kick, and, thanks to NASA, you can even listen to what each planet sounds like to really put you in the mood. My personal favorite is Jupiter (linked below); it will take you to ANOTHER WORLD. Dive even further into the vast wasteland of space and dip into the energies of stars and constellations. Stargazing is by far one of my favorite space related activities, and there’s nothing better for grounding yourself than relaxing as you stare into the night sky. (Oh the irony.) If stargazing starts to get a little boring, star maps are a great way to turn your dull affair into a puzzle game. There’s also a solution to the oh-my-god-it’s-15-degrees-outside-I’m-never-leaving-my-house problem: crystal grids. You can channel the energies of certain constellations by laying them out with crystals or with some rocks you found lying around your house. Use whatever works for you, because your spells will only work if you think they will work. Have fun with all the energies space has to offer. Hit up Jupiter, hit up Venus, don’t cry over spilled moon water, and I’ll see you next time on Problems and Prophecies. Goodbye! The Sounds of Jupiter P.S. Comment what planet you are. I'm Saturn.
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![]() Hello and welcome to another episode of Problems and Prophecies: a show where I, Seamus, will give you insight into the life of a modern witch. All advice is for your interpretation and should be taken with a grain of salt. Today we will be discussing tarot cards and the basic knowledge you need to read the cards. Tarot cards are prefect for all sorts of problems you may be facing. Need to know if you need to study more for your next test? Pull a card. Trying to find a place to hide a body? Ask your deck, and then kindly report that information to your local investigator, please. But before you can dive right in, it’s important that you have a general background of what each of the cards mean. While there is no concrete evidence as to where tarot cards originated, most sources agree that they surfaced in the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe for card games (1*). These decks then came to form the most popular version of tarot: the Rider-Waite tarot deck. Most decks are based on its format. The 78-card deck is first divided into two groups: the Major and Minor Arcana. There are 22 Major Arcana, and they can be viewed as your important details. If you draw one of these cards in a spread, you best believe you’re going to be focusing on it. The Minor Arcana are split into four categories: wands, cups, swords, and pentacles. These categories are then set up very similar to that of regular playing cards, with cards one through 10, a page, a knight, a queen, and a king. Now that you know how the tarot deck is set up, you can begin to read the cards. But if I hear someone start screaming because they drew Death, your deck is going in the trash. Tarot cards are not to be taken literally; for example, Death is associated with rebirth and a changing of times. So no, your exams won’t literally kill you. Each card has meanings that are usually universally associated with them, but it’s also important to take into account the symbolism in the artwork of the card. It helps individualize a card to what you are asking; therefore, a card can have different meanings for different readings. You can even read into the cards further: for each Minor Arcana there is symbolism behind the numbers and categories. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, so feel free to use the pamphlet each deck comes with during readings. That way, you are learning while you practice. Linked below is a free website you can use to practice reading the cards. Use one of the spreads provided to start, or just ask a question and pull one card. Pro tip: ignore reversals (upside-down cards) to start; it’s easier as they are not altogether necessary. And if you don’t like tarot, you didn’t waste any money on something you wouldn’t use. Have fun with all of the readings you can do with tarot cards. Read your future, read your past, don’t hide a dead body, and I’ll see you next time on Problems and Prophecies. Goodbye! Free tarot website Sources: |
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