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Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming - USA (by James Marvin Phelps) 

Bust of Satyr, 1621, Jacob Jordaens

Medium: oil,panel

Mushrooms I found while hiking in Georgia.

Lugh Lamhfada

Lugh is a god of every skill and many domains, I was determined to make this the most accurate depiction of Lugh possible, based on Celtic mythology, history, and archaeology, with the generous help of Kevin MacLean, a master of mythology and Lugh in particular.

Every detail has symbolism, and his weapons and attire are historically inspired.

Lughnasa Blessings!

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Mud Season Witchcraft ❄️☀️

So in my state, before we get “Spring”, we get mud season. This is when all the runoff of the melting snow completely drowns the roadside, resulting in huge puddles of mud everywhere, increased traffic, and many, many wet socks. In honor of this oddly early storm that’s not yet ruined my day, I’ve collected a few things from around tumblr to try to combat what’s about to become a waaaay bigger problem than it needs to be:

Safe Travels Spell from @magickspellrequests

Safe Travels Sigil from @thatgayguywitch

This very simple spell to protect one’s car from @visardistofelphame

Safe Travels emoji spell from @emojispells4u

This general use “Strength” sigil from @teapartyforthewitches, ideally sharpied onto your tires or the body of the car

Additional ideas:

sigils for finding a stable path written onto your tires

sigils for clear sight on (or taped to the corner of) the windshield

tokens of protection in the glove box

a generic ward against harm on the body of your car

spelling your shoes to avoid water, or to dry quickly. Could be sigils, but if you aren’t well versed in those, it could be knot work, enchantment, or your specialty

May the roads be clear and may you spend little time on them!

-Blessings!

Samhain Witch Tips - 🎃 Pumpkins 🎃

Carving pumpkins is definitely not just for little kids. Carve sigils, spells, significant imagery, or anything you want into your pumpkin and fill it with your intention with each cut.

If you’re a closeted witch, carve your witchy stuff (sigils, spells etc) into the inside of the pumpkin, and make the outside just a fun design.

Anoint your tea light or votive candle with herbs and oils to match your intention for the season or year. I personally like to make a couple of these and have them lit while I carve as well as use them in the pumpkin/jack-o-lantern.

Before setting your candle into your pumpkin, sprinkle the insides with herbs that match your intentions and maybe some that have some anti-microbial action as well to help your pumpkin last longer before rotting. Cinnamon and cloves are great for this. The warmth from your candle will release your intentions as well as a lovely scent.

If you want to really absorb all the lovely goodness of the work you’ve put into carving this pumpkin, buy a pie pumpkin (sometimes called sugar pumpkin) carve it the night or day before your Samhain celebration, only use safe, culinary herbs inside and keep an unscented candle lit in it (make sure you only use either a soy or beeswax candle with a cotton, unleaded wick,) and the next day you can roast it in the oven (350*F for about an hour usually does it, or until it’s soft enough to easily sink a fork into) And then share this lovely squash with your spirit friends, witchy friends, family etc at your Samhain meal. 

Pumpkins and all other winter squash actually keep for a very long time if stored properly. So you can buy a bunch from a farmers market now while they’re in season. Give them a rinse in a diluted bleach and water solution to kill off any mold spores that might cause premature rotting. Then make them part of your Samhain decor to imbue them with your good intentions and then store them in a garage or somewhere else that stays between 50-60*F and you’ll have delicious, enchanted squash all season long! I’ve had some last for up to 4 months before.

Enjoy this lovely seasonal fruit and may it nourish you all season long 

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