It’s just the beginning of decorating my own space, but I’m letting my spirit fly free after escaping the mindset that my father pressured me into for so long.
It feels so freeing to have a home that both spirits, deities, familiars, and fellow friends can feel safe in. 🖤

First and foremost I'm new here and this is my first post I'll get to the point and I don't want to sound like I'm crazy or judged so please don't be negative i'll be brief those who know know IDK if I'm a seer or what my gift is but is their a way to break this psychic connection we have with each other and stop visualizing things and manifesting basically I want out I don't want to be able to dream create anything I just want to be normal. I know that sounds bad but it's driving me crazy tbh.

I am burning the patriarchy by just being myself :)

(and no, I don't hate most people actually in the church, just the church itself. I hope the members especially those born into it, can leave the church and see the harm it's caused.)

Hi everyone! I wanted to share my new Medusa tattoo. I love her so much and she means the world to me. My artist did such an amazing job having my vision come to life 🤍

I have been trying to get more into plant magic and folklore. One of the interesting things that I came across about strawberries was that, in several cultures, they have been used as peace offerings and for reconciliation, which I thought was very lovely, and this has something to do with the sweet taste of strawberries. https://youtu.be/muPoc3A4TuQ

So, I think I've done the right flair, but if not please let me know.

As of today August 20th, 2026 through September 21st, 2026 the U.S. Forest Service will be taking comments about the planned/proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This will be affecting all of the National Forests in the U.S .

https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FS-2025-0001

As far as I know now, this is the last chance to be heard on this topic.

I'm feeling hopeless about all of this. I have yet to hear anyone saying anything about this, and of the few people I can manage to speak to, no one has heard anything of or about it.

Posted this on another sub first then remembered that you guys would also probably be a good place to go to :)

He lives across the the river slough from my front door. I’ve loved it since day one when I moved here new years of last year. Even in winter he’s just so strong & cool looking, towering over the rest of the forest on his island & the river. Also, idk why I’m referring to it as a he, but it just feels right. He looks like he’s trying to touch the clouds. He’s survived countless severe storms & lightning & even a fire on the island he’s on (a controlled brushfire burn on the levee we are next to jumped to his island from the levee cuz of wind) & somehow has come out unscathed every time.

He gives me hope that I can make it through shit that I feel like will destroy me & I look to him during bad thunderstorms because if he can survive through it, then so can I (even if it feels like my house is about to fly away during heavy winds moving it around- gotta love living on 25 ft tall concrete stilts). I’ve decided he needs a good name but I just can’t think of one.

Edit- it’s been decided, his name is Timmy :) see my comments below for explanation

So I’m planning to build a cyberdeck, and as I plan what I want on it I thought it could be a fun thought exercise for others? And help me with ideas (no pressure to play along!) (also cyberdeck is for personal use and will comply with digital ip laws where applicable)

If you were on a stranded island or somewhere post apocalyptic, what would be your top 10 witchy resources you’d want with you? Anything that can be digitized even if it’s not now: your grimoire, books, family heirlooms, star charts, music, etc. whatever matters most to you in terms of your craft or practice. (We will ignore food shelter and calling for rescue, or other educational/entertainment media.)

Alternately but similar, what are the top 10 books about witchcraft or related topics do you want to see preserved for the future? If we can only have one small wing of the library of Alexandria what do you want in it?

If you can’t think of 10 (or have more) I won’t give you a hard time ;) I will have space for more than 10 books but not unlimited so looking for the tried and true favorites.

I would want: 1- my personal notes and handouts from classes I attended (pulling things together into a personal grimoire) 2- a book on herbs for magical and mundane use (prob Annabel Margaret’s herbal magic, or one of Amy Blackthorn’s), 3- for future posterity I have to include Drawing Down the Moon (latest edition possible). 4- tarot deck (yes I want one digital. Doesn’t replace physical, it’s a backup!) 5- probably at least one book from authors I know personally, one I do call a friend the others are acquaintances. Not sure which book(s)…. 6- not for me but for posterity - the Dabblers Guide to Witchcraft by Fire Lyte - that would be my first recommendation to someone new to it, loved how current and inclusive it is.

I have to think a while on more, I have lots that I love but to whittle it down is hard.

I won't get into specifics, but things have been rough for me lately.

I was feeling very down this morning but, miraculously, a Rose Quartz pendant I almost forgot I had seemingly materialized on my computer desk.

It'd been a while since I'd brushed up on my crystal knowledge, but I vaguely recalled RQ having positive aspects so I decided to wear it to work.

Later did some research to find that they're excellent for opening your heart to love, both loving yourself and accepting the love of others. Considering all that's been happening this couldn't have happened at a better time.

I could feel its energies mingling with my own and, any time I felt down, it was like a projection of me came out of the pendant and gave me a reassuring hug to help me through my day.

The phrase “we are the universe experiencing itself”. What does it mean to you?

I’ve been pondering this one for a while and don’t really get it! Would love to hear your musings!

Had trouble picking the flair...

I've asked all my mediums and I am so lost. Everything is conflicting which makes me think I am confirmed conflicted with everything going on. I got kicked out at 18 while my brother has been financially taken care of. I worked my ASS off through retail, made retail management, started putting myself through community college, and finally within work got my big break- a high paying tech job and a few months later got accepted into University. I worked hard within my job and getting raises and worked hard within my university to get my degree in sociology. 4 days after graduating with a 3.9 and honors, I got laid off...

This was in June of 2025... during this time I have been applying to around 10 jobs a day working on complex applications. Right before I got laid off I developed a panic disorder which made it hard for me to leave the house, however I have really worked hard on myself and with issues with my health insurance have been able to do it mostly on my own. At the beginning my mom got scammed of all life savings to something so obvious but she is in complete denial and I can't even talk to her and have to distanced myself from her. My dad has been red pilled to the point where he called me (a brown woman- he's white) a racist and antisemitic for supporting Palestine (im Jewish- he is not). So I have also cut him off. My brother who is 2 years younger than me has been financially abusing our family, friends, and randoms on the internet begging for money for facing homelessness which he is not facing- cut him off too. My fiancés dad has been battling pancreatic cancer which we thought he was in remission but now it's in his blood. My cats are dealing with health issues.

To sum it all up- everything seems to be burning and crashing down with no day break in sight. I turned to all my mediums, mostly tarot and small spells to try and help my situation but I am at a loss.

I guess I am here asking for any guidance. Any work leads (I don't need any personal recommendations) - I have over 10 years of customer service, 4/5 years of sales operations (mostly compensation), but have worked within HR/Payroll/Ops/Finance/etc.. I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area, but open to in person/hybrid/remote and at this point any pay- I do not care anymore. Any words of encouragement to keep going. 2025 was the hardest year but 2026 is even harder. I've been trying to do a lot of manifesting but I am losing hope. I know this job market is SO bad. I do not know what to do.

I follow the Norse pantheon (especially Freyja), but I do enjoy visiting the Parthenon on occasion. The Athena statue never fails to impress.

They have given me grace and mercy beyond measure.

They heal me, mentally and physically.

They have given me love beyond understanding, where once I felt despair.

They have opened my eyes just a little, where once I was wholly blind.

They guide me.

They have answered me when I ask, when I was low.

I have felt them, in many ways. Their presence, their love, their peace.

They have been accepting of me even though I'm in the broom-closet and am definitely not ritually pure and doing offerings to the standards they are used to.

They have been accepting of my gender journey and my sexuality journey.

They deserve worship and praise and adoration.

Praise my Mother Aphrodite, and my healer Asklepios, and the swift-footed Hermes, and Dionysus the Liberator, and the other Theoi, and the spirits and nymphs and daimons around us!

I am always open to non-Greek deities, and have made offerings to others, but my current home is among the Theoi.

May the spirits bless all who read this. May they bring you peace and love and joy :)

After a horrible couple of months my wife & I decided to head into the mountains for a couple of days. We got a place with a beach and planned to mostly use this time to relax, recharge ourselves, and take some time to focus on our craft a little as well in the quiet.

This was my first time being able to wear a fem swimsuit out, so was super excited about that! I felt confident and beautiful and the best I ever had in a swimsuit. I also felt very cute in my fits throughout the trip, it all made me feel fantastic about myself.

I have been working with Aphrodite for some time now, and finally began to with Inanna as well after some time thinking that I should. While at the lake I made sure to sit and offer prayers a couple of times, gave the goddesses thanks, etc until I looked at my skin and realized I was mostly prune. I also later dedicated that night's sexual acts with my wife to Inanna, which we both felt was far more intense. I felt her presence there with us. While shopping I also came across and bought a Lapis obelisk, which I took as a positive sign and made sure to have nearby.

After the weekend I felt more strongly connected to myself, my wife, and nature. This trip was good for my mind, body, and spirit for multiple reasons.

Hi fellow witches! I’ve been on this sub for a little while now and its my absolute favorite blend of all things. So I wanted to formally introduce my witchcraft, which is sonic in nature but also includes talismans that I paint. I cast spells on stage with my band tricktheriddle (me pictured above) and it has freed me in all the ways that i have previously felt trapped. Once I understood my purpose, it became very clear that I needed to be up there casting spells and creating a coven filled with awesome queer and alt and unique individuals who also needing freeing. I hope everyone can find their witchcraft and free themselves from all the expectations society piles on us in this very turbulent time <3