Arts & Practices of the Witchy Woman - Astrology, Crystology, Herbology and more

[8reallybigbirds]

Any help is greatly appreciated.

To be honest, I know nothing about astrocartography. But it feels like your answer is already in the screenshot you showed. If people are responding negatively to your behavior then the only way to fix that (or at least mitigate it until you can move) is to change your behavior. Even if in the future you save up enough for a move to what should magically be your ideal placement and you're still doing the same thing - congratulations you've just trapped yourself into a karmic pattern!
Astrocartography has always seemed a little bit weird to me too because the energies and planets are still moving and shifting all the time, so there's no guarantee that it would solve anything. You might move there at the exact moment that pluto does some fucked up shit in the background and you die the moment you arrive. Maybe nothing so extreme but you see what I'm saying? There's so many moving parts we can't keep track of all the time. I mean if you want to move then by all means follow your heart, but I wouldn't go thinking everything is going to be fine and dandy, plus you could be getting yourself into a nasty escapism kind of pattern then. Work on what's in front of you now.
Then again I live on my venus line and my life is pretty fucking good at the moment so maybe it's true. Shoot for your venus line, kid.

 

[Vitrealis]

To be honest, I know nothing about astrocartography. But it feels like your answer is already in the screenshot you showed. If people are responding negatively to your behavior then the only way to fix that (or at least mitigate it until you can move) is to change your behavior. Even if in the future you save up enough for a move to what should magically be your ideal placement and you're still doing the same thing - congratulations you've just trapped yourself into a karmic pattern!
Astrocartography has always seemed a little bit weird to me too because the energies and planets are still moving and shifting all the time, so there's no guarantee that it would solve anything. You might move there at the exact moment that pluto does some fucked up shit in the background and you die the moment you arrive. Maybe nothing so extreme but you see what I'm saying? There's so many moving parts we can't keep track of all the time. I mean if you want to move then by all means follow your heart, but I wouldn't go thinking everything is going to be fine and dandy, plus you could be getting yourself into a nasty escapism kind of pattern then. Work on what's in front of you now.
Then again I live on my venus line and my life is pretty fucking good at the moment so maybe it's true. Shoot for your venus line, kid.

Oh, I've lived here for many years (I wound up back here in 2021 because of the scamdemic madness) and I've never been able to fit in, I've really tried, trust me. I've always felt like an alien here, never been able to be genuine with others without being cast out as the weird one, ever since I moved here at the age of 6 until I was 18 and left.
I decided to accept that this is my reality here until I can move, but it's still hard to accept. The loneliness I feel in this place can be soulcrushing at times. I yearn for deep connection with others, but it seems like people here and I just don't mesh. When I read that description I was so relieved, because I truly thought there was something wrong with me (and there are many things wrong with me that I'm working on, but at least it's not all just me). I know astrocartography works because I've read the description of other places I've been in (with more supportive influences) and the descriptions have always been an accurate description of my experience in those places.

I don't expect my life to be magically solved the moment I move somewhere else, and like you said, I might leave in the exact moment some nasty planetary event is taking place, but I know I don't want to stay here. Thank you though for your advice about not making this an escapism pattern and working on what I can now, it is very sound advice and I'm grateful for it.

It's funny you mentioned the Venus line, I'm planning on moving to a city where I'll have a Venus AC line 32 km away.

Venus/MC Line 32 km

More beneficial on the eastern side of the line.

These places are predestined for artistic and creative people. Here they are likely to receive praise, encouragement and social acceptance. Under very beneficial influences, this could even lead to being "discovered", and reaping substantial financial rewards. In any event, this placement is excellent for public appearances, presentations and successful gala nights.

Quite generally though, this influence can help you to discover how to enjoy "getting across" to the public. You enjoy being in the limelight, being admired by others and holding their attention just by being yourself. Your career can be greatly helped by this aspect. You develop your talents, enjoy an aesthetically pleasing and elegant lifestyle, and appreciate the value of a cultivated manner.

This placement strongly emphasises money, property and all material possessions. These areas lend themselves to every type of lucrative business and financial undertaking. However, a strong sense of ambition can tempt you to ever greater expenditure, and you could be drawn into a subtle form of competition for affluence and prestige.

Clothing, designer labels and luxury items become important status symbols and serve to reinforce your social position. There is a danger of placing too much importance on appearances, and you could become the victim of your own vanity.

Spoiler: other

These are the other (main) influences I'll have over there:

Neptune/AS Line 7 km

More beneficial on the eastern side of the line.

Changes which you experience under the influence of this line, happen unobtrusively and almost unnoticeably. You feel relaxed and easy, and pleasantly removed from the ordinariness of everyday life. Encouraged by idealism, sympathy and the limitless belief in the power of good over evil, you are happy to entrust your life to a higher presence.

By trusting only your feelings and intuition, you are in danger of losing sight of reality. Contrasted against actual reality, your sensitivity is stretched. You then tend to escape by dreaming, bask in romance and prefer to see the world through rose-coloured glasses.

Surrounded by a secretive and mysterious aura, it is hard to get a hold of reality, and you become the perfect mirror for the projection of unquenched cravings and repressed emotions of others. You may be idealised by some of the people around you, but it is also possible that you are deceived.

You should pay special attention to false promises, secrets or shallow friends, otherwise partnerships end as disappointments. These places are unsuitable for acquiring material possessions or speculating financially. On the other hand, creative pursuits, social services as well as becoming involved with transcendental, religious and spiritual subjects have a purpose.

Saturn trine/sextile MC 71 km

Aided by these lines, you are on a continued and stable path to making your goals come true. You are sure of yourself and demonstrate a healthy level of self-confidence. You have well-founded criticism for new innovations.

To build a solid social position for yourself, you rely on true and tried principles. You are unshakable and trust implicitly in the gradual unfolding of time.

Saturn trine/sextile AS 110 km

The effect of this line is not particularly spectacular, but very soon you will notice your situation stabilising.You are more self-assured, your health is stable and your relationships are generally more solid.

You gain advantage by clearly and realistically reviewing your current situation. You do your work with precision and in a routine manner, and demonstrate patience and endurance when faced with more difficult tasks.

Pluto trine/sextile AS 160 km

Under the influence of this line, you become more forceful.Influential and powerful people assist in your personalinterests and give practical advice in meeting yourpersonal demands.

In these regions, you become more trusting about thetransforming changes in your life. Your relationship toothers reaps the foremost benefit of this aspect. You makea conscious effort to engage in direct and open discussionswith your partner, and strive towards a new and moreintense type of interpersonal relationship. Theserelationships add fuel to your personal growth.

Crossing Venus/Neptune / 52 km

Staying here is like being part of a fictional film production. Your dreams and imagination are incited, and you are deeply moved by the intensity of life. There is a soft shimmering glow and boundaries fade away. Moved by sympathy, awe and empathy, all your emotions become more sublime.

You could experience some wonderful, sensitive relationships. You long for emotional connectedness, selfless surrender and the inner fusion with a loved one. You may meet your big love, but it is still questionable if reality matches your idyllic expectations.

Venus/Neptune is a pleasant but deceptive place, and you should be aware of the tendency to idealise and hide the truth. Special care needs to be taken with money and valuables, as the potential exists for thefts and other material losses. Artists, on the other hand, experience an unexpected creative phase. Their creativity mirrors the sensitivity and aesthetics of this inspirational and subtle region.

52 km to the eas tof the clicked point
(outside this map)

 

[pork and beans]

Would there be any interest in a tarot thread? (Or does it already exist? )


On a similar topic, do any of you use tarot? How often? What do you enjoy about it and why did you start? Has it made your life better in any way? Only asking this out of curiosity.

For me, I like Tarot because it reminds me of discourse analysis lectures. It’s very fun interpreting it all and I feel like it widens my own view on things.
I’ve been using my deck lately and it’s been a blast. I have a long way to go still. Additionally, the minor arcana remind me of the Spanish Card deck (not tarot), which makes me nostalgic.

The only things I currently practice are tarot, prayer and meditation

pretty much same

 

[Gorby-Chan]

@pork and beans
I'd be down for a tarot thread.
I'm in a similar boat when it comes to tarot, not too skilled but getting it. I personally see tarot as a way to get in touch with your subconscious and see problems from another angle, I also like trying to decipher the symbolism

 

[pork and beans]

I personally see tarot as a way to get in touch with your subconscious and see problems from another angle, I also like trying to decipher the symbolism

I completely agree
And thanks for the answer. After reading your message I decided to make a thread after all. I’ll go ahead and link it— I hope the spam is ok, since the subject is related to this thread.

Thread 'Tarot Chick Thread'
https://kiwifarms.net/threads/tarot-chick-thread.227549/

 

[Gef Mongoose]

The witchiest things that I partake in are tarot/Lenormand card readings.
I know for a fact that I’ve made a person jealous and angry of me, and shortly after that a lot of bad began to happen in my life.
I’ve been trying to put myself into a more positive mindset to ward off the negative energy, but are there any crystals that might help for when I can afford them in the future?

I can not buy nonessentials right now.

 

[swingbatta]

The witchiest things that I partake in are tarot/Lenormand card readings.
I know for a fact that I’ve made a person jealous and angry of me, and shortly after that a lot of bad began to happen in my life.
I’ve been trying to put myself into a more positive mindset to ward off the negative energy, but are there any crystals that might help for when I can afford them in the future?

I can not buy nonessentials right now.

You might want to look into things that can protect from the evil eye. I'm a big nazar fan, but you can also put some salt in a bowl and leave it out for a bit to absorb the the bad juju if you need something you already have at home. I also recommend putting small mirrors in your windows to reflect bad energy back out.

Do things work? Who fuckin' knows. But it can usually make you feel better to DO something, and that helps a lot with turning luck around in my experience.

I love witchy things and I'm very active in my city's pagan/witch community, and I'd love to talk more about it, but goddamn it's so full of exceptional individuals that I keep my practice and beliefs on the downlow. I'd love to talk about pagan gods without coming off like a Sapphire Crimson Claw wannabe.

 

[Gef Mongoose]

You might want to look into things that can protect from the evil eye. I'm a big nazar fan, but you can also put some salt in a bowl and leave it out for a bit to absorb the the bad juju if you need something you already have at home. I also recommend putting small mirrors in your windows to reflect bad energy back out.

Do things work? Who fuckin' knows. But it can usually make you feel better to DO something, and that helps a lot with turning luck around in my experience.

I love witchy things and I'm very active in my city's pagan/witch community, and I'd love to talk more about it, but goddamn it's so full of exceptional individuals that I keep my practice and beliefs on the downlow. I'd love to talk about pagan gods without coming off like a Sapphire Crimson Claw wannabe.

I have some salt. About how much would I need to put in the bowl? Would I just leave it out wherever in my house, or some place like my bedroom?

I’m still somewhat skeptical about it. And there are things that happened after encountering this person that I can’t change, like my grandfather’s death.
I believe that trying to keep a positive outlook right now is the most effective though. On top of logical things.

 

[swingbatta]

I have some salt. About how much would I need to put in the bowl? Would I just leave it out wherever in my house, or some place like my bedroom?

I’m still somewhat skeptical about it. And there are things that happened after encountering this person that I can’t change, like my grandfather’s death.
I believe that trying to keep a positive outlook right now is the most effective though. On top of logical things.

I'd say enough for a decent pile if you can spare it, and a week is a good rule of thumb--you can align it to lunar cycles (set intentions during the waxing period, execute on full moon, let it work for waning, and clean it up on the new moon). You can also sprinkle some near your door or in corners and then sweep it up when you feel like things are a little more stable (or if you have company coming over and don't want to explain why there's salt everywhere); be sure to immediately get the trash bag you dump it in outside your home, or dump it at an intersection (crossroads) gas station if you want to really go hard and get that shit out.

Also, sometimes life is just shitty, and it's not caused by anyone or anything. I've had my share of times where I was trying return to sender spells and nothing improved, which I take as it being the wheel of fortune ever-turning. There's no way to disprove that skepticism (I'm a hardcore skeptic by witch standards), but the most important thing is "Is this something that helps me feel better?" The way I see it, if things improve, it's a bonus.

 

[Gef Mongoose]

I'd say enough for a decent pile if you can spare it, and a week is a good rule of thumb--you can align it to lunar cycles (set intentions during the waxing period, execute on full moon, let it work for waning, and clean it up on the new moon). You can also sprinkle some near your door or in corners and then sweep it up when you feel like things are a little more stable (or if you have company coming over and don't want to explain why there's salt everywhere); be sure to immediately get the trash bag you dump it in outside your home, or dump it at an intersection (crossroads) gas station if you want to really go hard and get that shit out.

Also, sometimes life is just shitty, and it's not caused by anyone or anything. I've had my share of times where I was trying return to sender spells and nothing improved, which I take as it being the wheel of fortune ever-turning. There's no way to disprove that skepticism (I'm a hardcore skeptic by witch standards), but the most important thing is "Is this something that helps me feel better?" The way I see it, if things improve, it's a bonus.

I can set intentions for it now, and then execute it when the next full moon hits in a week. I track the moon cycles through my weather app on my phone.
I have enough for a pile; my mom is helping me out with groceries anyways, and salt is cheap if I buy store brand, which I have been doing.
I would do the salt on the floor if it weren’t for my two dogs that will lick it up, regardless of where it is in the house. My Chihuahua loves to hang out with me.

Like I said, I’m still skeptical about it.
But I know that I made this woman feel threatened in her love life, unintentionally, and if it weren’t for two of my family members who live in different states and across the country having their own car troubles at the same time that I had mine, I wouldn’t suspect any negative energy. Along with my grandpa’s surgery going wrong, when it was supposed to be the much less risky one. But there’s always a risk.
And the car troubles and surgery were all within a couple of weeks of myself meeting her.

Thank you for the feel better advice though.

 

[8reallybigbirds]

Charlie Kirk's shooter is still at large? Don't worry about it guys, I know exactly who killed him and it's this kike right here.
I mean who can say for sure, but the fact that this person booked a spell on the 23rd of August, the witch said it would take 2-3 weeks to work and um... well here we are smack in the middle of it. They even double boosted the dark magic, booking both a "POWERFUL HEX" and a "MAKE EVERYONE HATE HIM" and now he has been assasinated. That's some pretty powerful hate.
All jokes aside seriously what are the chances?? This article even mentions the fated utah gathering specifically.
I'm having fun. Saturday is looking keep your eyes on that UK protest in parliament square, Mars in libra in opposition to chiron in aries was a big player in the kirk shooting (he had a libra stellium if i'm not mistaken), it'll be even bigger this weekend.

 

[Valstrax]

I own a book on astrology that's like, I dunno a decade or two old? Does that count for something?

 

[Gay Sex Enjoyer]

My mother was really into this shit

 

[Stabby_Pencil]

I have an anime-themed Tarot deck.

Does anyone practice quantum leaping/reality shifting here?

 

[KifflomKween]

I have an anime-themed Tarot deck.

Does anyone practice quantum leaping/reality shifting here?

Lucid dreaming or that self-induced psychosis thing kids were doing on tiktok or discord?

 

[Stabby_Pencil]

Lucid dreaming or that self-induced psychosis thing kids were doing on tiktok or discord?

I think so?

 

[Safir]

I'm not too much into the witchy stuff, I'm too much of a soyentist / pretentious / picky, some things (numerology, anything to do with psychology, quantum woo -- be proud to be a sorceress!) just give me the ick. One yuuge exception is tarot, I love Pamela Colman Smith's card illustrations and I find it entertaining to look at different designs of the same card (actual card designs, not just pics "curated" out of an artist's body of work to sell merch).

Last week, I discovered these incredible decks:
Before Tarot
After Tarot
New Vision
All of these three are parodies of / plays on Smith's art. "Before" portrays the iconic scenes in the past, "After", in the future, and "New Vision" from the back. All three are hilarious (New Vision not consistently so, because a few of the cards are boring "people's backs" designs, with details that may be important to witches but do nothing for me, but a few are great!)

Some examples:

Smith - New Vision


Smith - After: look at these guys!

lmaooooooooo


Before - Smith


Before - Smith - After

(poast ur decks)

 

[Chertless Cyborg]

Did anyone do anything cool for Ostara?

I made a DIY simmer pot blend that stank like fuck. I tried making a bead bracelet with Spring-themed colors, but the surgeon's knot kept falling apart (no issue on any of my other bracelets), so I figured it wasn't meant to be. I started some lavender seeds in the freezer. Probably should have researched lavender seeds earlier, lol.

At least it's finally Spring.

 

[NoReturn]

All I remember is that it was purple.

Was this in the 90s? I have a vague memory of a similar book.

 

[NoReturn]

Okay sorry I'm a terminal deleter so it's already gone but. I am a zoomer.

Books can exist through time and space.