Me: takes notes for my midlife crisis. *With a club of like minded people, not a cult.

sources: x x x x x x x x

Poems that the earth writes upon the sky.

the best thing about soup is that you make it once but you can have many many bowls

the second best thing about soup is that it’s warm and when you have some you are warmed

the soup lovers have found this post. welcome <3

Mush

i’ve stopped trash talking comic sans after learning the font is actually one of the only dyslexia-friendly fonts that come standard with most computers and i advocate for others doing the same

In the event that you would like to continue hating Comic Sans, other dyslexia-friendly alternatives include Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic and Trebuchet.

thank

Random fact: Verdana is one of the few fonts which was specifically designed to be as easy to read as possible, even at smaller type sizes. It was designed this way for use on screen, but the same principles apply in print too. This is part of why some Universities use Verdana as their default font for documents.

“In the event that you would like to continue hating Comic Sans” is one of the best things I’ve ever read on this website

@pedeka @lunariagold @darklittlestories

I’ll take Comic Sans over Arial any day. 

Century Gothic and Trebuchet are both quite handsome typefaces.

I’m partial to Century Gothic as well. It’s serif, but not boring.

There’s also a dyslexic font designed especially for dyslexic people to read.

You can install on your tablets, laptops and browers etc, so not only can you change things like documents into it, you can change websites into that font as well! 

I’m sure you’re bright enough to do a google search, but since I’m dumb enough to forget to post a link, here it is. Better late than never

https://www.dyslexiefont.com/en/dyslexie-font/

I default to arial for this reason, but I will now be defaulting to verdana or dyslexie. nice.

I don’t think I have dyslexia but that dyslexie font was the easiest fucking thing to read ever. Books should be written in that shit.

ALSO!!!

For computer reading, when you mix up lines of text, there’s a web browser app called Beeline Reader. It looks like this

The colors are also customizable, to an extent and while I don’t have dyslexia, I have adhd which makes reading large amounts of text harder and this helps A LOT.

This is dope. I freaking love how much more accessible this information is nowadays.

for our dyslexic ravens.

I always thought I was a decent reader, but holy crap that BeeLine made reading enjoyable lol

Beeline reader also has a built-in setting for changing the font to the OpenDyslexic font, so not only will it help with tracking via the gradient color changes, it can alter the font to help without a second app/extension. I use both together and it’s wonderful!

the unholy trinity of piss-poor caretakers, tag yourself:

Major Arcana Tarot Meanings

The Fool  – 0

Upright: Innocence, freedom, originality, adventure, travel, foolishness, carelessness, idealism, youth, spontaneity, lack of commitment, new beginnings Reversed: Recklessness, carelessness, negligence, stupidity, distraction, apathy, irrationality, lack of fun, hope or faith

The Magician  –  I

Upright: Power, influence, willpower, resourcefulness, skill, ability, logic, intellect, concentration and psychic powers Reversed: Manipulation, greed, unused ability, untrustworthiness, trickery, conniving, cunning, lack of mental clarity

The High Priestess  – II

Upright: Desirability, unattainability, mystery, sensuality, spirituality, thirst for knowledge, mystery, subconscious, higher power, creativity, fertility Reversed: Repression of intuition, blocked psychic powers, unwanted attention, uncontrolled outbursts and sexual tension, lack of self-belief, fertility issues

The Empress  –  III

Upright: Pregnancy, fertility, motherhood, sensuality, nurturing, creativity, beauty, femininity, nature, harmony, art Reversed: Insecurity, infertility, lack of confidence, lack of growth, overbearing tendencies, disharmony, negligence

The Emperor  –  IV

Upright: Older man, stability, dependability, fatherhood, father-figure, structure, protectiveness, authority, logical, practical Reversed: Abuse of power, excessively controlling, rigidity, stubbornness, lack of discipline, lack of control, absentee father, paternity issues

The Hierophant  –  V

Upright: Traditional institutions, traditional values, conventional, conformity, marriage, commitment, religion, beliefs, knowledge sharing Reversed: Challenging tradition, unconventional lifestyles, unconventional relationships, reversed roles, non-conformity

The Lovers  –  VI

Upright: Love, soulmates, kindred spirits, perfect unions, partnerships, relationships, major choices, romance, desire, sexual connections, shared values Reversed: Disharmony, trust issues, imbalance, conflict, disconnection, lack of accountability, disunion, detachment

The Chariot  –  VII

Upright: Victory, overcoming obstacles, success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, hard work and focus Reversed: Forcefulness, lack of direction, lack of self-control, powerlessness, aggression, coercion, being blocked by obstacles

Strength  –  VIII

Upright: Inner strength, courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, taming, control, overcoming self-doubt Reversed: Vulnerability, self-doubt, weakness, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, feeling inadequate

The  Hermit  –  IX

Upright: Spiritual enlightenment, soul searching, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, inner guidance, solitude Reversed: Loneliness, paranoia, isolation, reclusiveness, withdrawal, anti-social, restrictive, paralyzed by fear.

The Wheel of Fortune  –  X

Upright: Good luck, destiny, change, karma, soulmates, decisive moments, cycles of life, fate, fortune, upheaval, chance Reversed: Bad luck, upheaval, disorder, external forces, lack of control, disruption, unwelcome change, delays, set backs, karma

Justice  –  XI

Upright: Justice, karmic justice, consequences, legal disputes, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect, life lessons Reversed: Injustice, karmic retribution, dishonesty, corruption, lack of accountability, dishonesty, unfairness, karmic avoidance

The Hanged Man  –  XII

Upright: Feeling trapped, confined, self-limiting, uncertainty, lack of direction, needing release, letting go Reversed: Discontentment, apathy, disinterest, stagnation, impulsiveness, negative patterns, detachment

Death  –  XIII

Upright: Spiritual transformation, new beginnings, letting go, endings, change, transition, sudden or unexpected upheaval Reversed: Inability to move forward, fear of beginnings, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, dependency

Temperance  –  XIV

Upright: Balance, peace, patience, moderation, inner calm, perspective, tranquillity, harmonious relationships, soulmates Reversed: Imbalance, self-indulgence, excess, clashing, lack of perspective, discord, antagonism, recklessness, hastiness

The Devil  –  XV

Upright: Addiction, depression, mental health issues, secrecy, obsession, cheating, dependency, bondage, materialism, sexuality, powerlessness, hopelessness, abuse, violence, assault Reversed: Detachment, independence, overcoming addiction, freedom, revelation, reclaiming power, reasserting control

The Tower  –  XVI

Upright: Chaos, destruction, sudden upheaval, trauma, unexpected change, disaster, loss, tragedy, revelations, confusion, pain, divorce, abuse, violence, bankruptcy, natural disasters, inevitable endings Reversed: Resisting change, averting disaster, avoiding tragedy, delaying the inevitable, avoiding loss, lack of insight, codependence

The Star  –  XVII

Upright: Hope, inspiration, creativity, calm, contentment, renewal, serenity, spirituality, healing, positivity Reversed: Hopelessness, despair, focusing on the negative, lack of faith, lack of inspiration, lack of creativity, boredom, monotony

The Moon  –  XVIII

Upright: Intuition, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious, insecurity, clouded Reversed: Releasing fear, unveiling secrets, subsiding anxiety, truth, regaining composure, self-deception, blocked intuition

The Sun  –  XIX

Upright: Positivity, freedom, fun, success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence, self-expression, good luck, enthusiasm, happiness, truth, openness, pregnancy Reversed: Lack of enthusiasm, excessive enthusiasm, sadness, pessimism, unrealistic expectations, ego, conceitedness, oppression, infertility

Judgement  – XX

Upright: Judgement, self-evaluation, awakening, renewal, composure, decisiveness, homesickness, snap judgements, apportioning blame, forgiveness, judgemental Reversed: Indecisiveness, self-doubt, malicious gossip, lack of self-awareness, unwillingness to learn karmic lessons, unfair blame, false accusations

The World  –  XXI

Upright: Success, achievement, accomplishment, travel, completion, fulfillment, sense of belonging, wholeness Reversed: Lack of success, stagnation, lack of achievement, disappointment, burden, lack of completion

u ever wish u could just shed ur skin and bones and become an ethereal weightless being that travels anywhere and everywhere

Witchy things to do when you’re low on spoons

As a witch with a chronic illness that can leave me extremely low on energy for weeks at a time, I’m always looking for witchy things to do that won’t leave me exhausted. Even simple spells draw from your own energy pool so these are the things I do when my pool is running dry.

-Light some incense -Fill a spray bottle with water (moon water would be handy for this), herbs of your choice (I usually use sage), and some salt. Then go around to each room and spray some into each corner -Cleanse yourself by taking a bath or shower and using gorgeous smelling products -Open a window and let the fresh air blow positive energy into your house

 -Put a sigil on your pill bottles for a little boost (although magic is NOT a replacement for medicine and you should never completely rely on it for any health issues) -Put a sigil on your heat bags/hot water bottle -Draw them on your wrist -Draw them at the bottom of your tea mugs with honey

-Rosehip oil spray. It smells amazing, has many magical benefits including health and feeling calm and sensual, and is super refreshing with the added bonus of being rly good for your skin -Scented lip balm for when your lips are feeling dry and sore eg I have pomegranate lip balm for when I want to make an offering to Persephone but have absolutely no energy. They come in sooo many flavors and scents, just pick which ones resonate with what you need! -Perfume/essential oils. Just use a scent that corresponds with what you would like to do, like tea tree oil for health or lavender for relaxation. Also, smell pretty=feel pretty.

-Adding herbs for intent -Leaving a crystal in your mug overnight so your mug and tea is charged with intent -Blowing away the steam and visualize blowing away negative energy

-Sewed cute tarot bags to hold my cards -Used thick cotton to make my own little necklace crystal holder -Bought gemstone beads and made my own jewelry

So these are all I can think of right now, feel free to add on so we can all help each other out! Much love to every one of you 💕

-Auoria

I like many of these things but

Please remember not to use essential oils (especially as perfume) unless you are fully trained in their use.

so nice😍

dress details in paintings

Vittorio Matteo Corcos // Édouard Bisson // Heinrich August Georg Schiøtt // Édouard Bisson // Carl Timeon von Neff

Witchcraft does not try to invalidate science.

I often receive anonymous messages online (which I usually delete) saying that I’m a “special snowflake” who is just trying to escape reality. Or that witchcraft is fake because it breaks the laws of science.

Now, I’m working towards my engineering degree. When I was six I went up to my parents and said, “Santa Claus isn’t real. None of those are other things are, too. It’s impossible.” (Sorry kids). Trust me, magic and witchcraft are not trying to ignore the laws of the universe.

Witchcraft is a spiritual practice, an exploration into the unknown. We, as humans, will never be able to explain everything in our universe. Phenomena can occur repeatedly and still be deemed unexplainable by science. And once we find the answer to one question, we are only left to face those newly arisen.

For me, witchcraft is a way to escape that side of my humanity. Magic is how I stop asking “Why?” and begin to appreciate the wonders surrounding us. One of my favorite ways I’ve heard it being described is as “interactive prayer”. Now, I’m not religious, but it is a way for me to work with the unexplainable energies of nature and the universe in a way the science I so dearly love cannot. (And, yes, you can be a witch and be athiest/agnostic. However, that’s a subject for another post.) Magic is freedom of expression, a way for me to declutter my mind and appreciate the parts of it I rarely use in my line of study.

Witchcraft is also a way for me to connect with nature. I am usually surrounded by computers, walls, and electric lights. Witchcraft is how I dedicate part of my day to the natural world. Maybe some of those natural energies do have certain effects on my life; maybe some rituals and spells are truly world hanging. Throughout our lives we will encounter things that science cannot explain, and, to me, witchcraft is a method to connect with them.

Science can’t explain everything, and neither can magic. However, magic does allow me to appreciate and develop an understanding with the mysteries of the universe we cannot yet grasp. Now, that I believe is truly meaningful.

I like the idea of witchcraft as “interactive prayer.” Personally, I’ve sort of called it “ritualized prayer” or “ritualized goal-setting.” In either case, the rituals of my craft help me be intentional about setting and reaching personal goals. Whether it’s to develop a little spell to help me have the confidence to approach a difficult topic with someone, or to manifest peace in my life, engaging the creating of a spell is like making a plan to reach those goals. Whether a spell involves finding the corresponding herbs, meditating with particular crystals, or doing a tarot reading, researching for a spell involves recognizing the skills and attributes I’ll need to reach that goal (ex, peace: banishing negativity, attracting positivity, letting go, relaxation, mindfulness, etc.), which lays the groundwork for me to actually reach it. Regardless of that science says about magic, there is magic in being intentional and mindful with your life. If witchcraft helps you reach your goals, then don’t worry about science and so mote it be!!

Little Blessings ✨🌿🦋🌿✨

✨ May you be loved deeply by those around you

✨ May your energy flow with ease

✨ May your voice and vision be amplified by that of your ancestors, spirit guides, and guardian angels

✨ May your life regain balance and harmony

✨ May you make fruitful and lasting connections and friendships

✨ May you attract wealth and abundance

✨ May you soften a little more with each passing day

✨ May you thrive in your current environment

✨ May you cultivate and create lasting foundations

✨ May you attract fulfilling energies and connections

✨ May your bills be paid on time

✨ May you prosper beyond your wildest dreams

✨ May you receive good news this week

✨ May you heal your wounds

✨ May you enjoy your free time

✨ May you breathe more easily this month

✨ May you radiate calm and loving energy

✨ May you invoke the prayers and blessings of your ancestors

✨ May you nourish your mind, body, and soul

✨ May you unlearn harmful behaviors

✨ May you grow a little with each passing year

Something I love about Ghibli films is how much care they put into animating the normal world. It makes everyday things like household chores seem so beautiful. After watching a Ghibli film, I feel more enchanted with the world, everyday tasks like cooking pasta or taking out rubbish feel more special. It’s honestly one of my favourite things.