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13/01/2022

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This is an introductory video to give you basic information on protective magic: the three main categories, what you need it for, and the main ways to apply ...

New Moon, new projects! Working on something I'll be announcing at the end of the month, and here is a big, fat hint!
04/11/2021

New Moon, new projects! Working on something I'll be announcing at the end of the month, and here is a big, fat hint!

04/11/2021

As I mentioned in last night's video where I made a witch ball--linked here: https://youtu.be/ns0zJttpJzM --this is the lore behind the symbolism of the hippopotamus.

Ancient Egyptians both revered and feared the hippopotamus. Many ancient paintings depict pharaohs slaying a hippopotamus—an act that was considered courageous—and as they also represented chaos, this was symbolic of the king’s victory over chaos and his ability to maintain order. From 1550 B.C. on, the hippopotamus was connected to the god Seth. In mythology, Horus was the prototype of the king and in the story of Seth and Horus, Horus defeats Seth.

However, hippos also lived in the Nile River: the ancient Egyptian’s source of life. So as much as the hippopotamus was associated with chaos and danger, it was also associated with life. Their habit of submerging in water, resurfacing to breathe, and then sinking back into the water linked them to regeneration and rebirth. So did their way of roaring at sunrise and again at sunset, echoing the opening and closing of the lotus flower and the life-cycle symbolism of the sun.

Female hippos fiercely protect their young. The goddess Taweret, one of the most widely venerated goddesses in ancient Egypt, had the body of a hippo, the legs of a lion, and the face of a crocodile. She was said to protect mothers and children and promote fertility. In fact, it was Taweret who held Seth down as Horus killed him. (This myth was altered over time as the cult of Horus grew and Taweret was omitted from later versions.)

Ipet, Reret, and Hedjet were also deities connected to the hippopotamus. They all played similar roles as Taweret and may have been aspects of the same deity. Ipet, specifically, is believed to be a forerunner to Taweret and in theban theology, is the mother of Osiris.

In ancient Egypt, almost every home with children or a pregnant woman had some depiction of a hippo in it. The Egyptians also carried talismans with a hippopotamus so that they would be imbibed with the animal’s positive qualities, and many hippopotamus figurines have been found in tombs and sarcophagi, presumably used to grant the deceased with eternal life.

In this ball, the hippopotamus is captured—as opposed to slayed—and can transfer its positive qualities to its owner while still keeping its chaos and danger in check.

17/10/2021

As discussed in today's live stream: Please post pictures of your ancestral altars, spirit altars, and Samhain decor in the comments below! I love seeing them!

https://youtu.be/ifdw8SJKI08
17/10/2021

https://youtu.be/ifdw8SJKI08

Let’s start a discussion about some of the ethics of witchcraft and talk about why the phrase “witchcraft has no rules” can be twisted into a very harmful th...

12/10/2021

Went to edit this week's video only to find that the latest update for my editing software renders the program completely unusable. The company is aware of the issues, but keep your fingers crossed that they get it fixed soon! Otherwise, there will be a delay in releasing this Wednesday's video. Just wanted to give everyone some notice just in case, but hopefully it doesn't come to that!

September's simple spell and the video schedule for October are now posted for my Patrons! The blooper reel from Septemb...
29/09/2021

September's simple spell and the video schedule for October are now posted for my Patrons! The blooper reel from September should be up in a few days. Thanks for your support, as always

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You know those days...
28/08/2021

You know those days...

16/08/2021
21/07/2021

Wanted to share with everyone: IONS webinar on Manifesting is available to stream for free until Friday July 23rd. Definitely worth a watch!

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Bridging scientific exploration and experiential discovery to better understand a timeless truth — that humanity is deeply interconnected.

My friends would need a horror film playing in the background, a milk chocolate offering, and a puppy (not for sacrifici...
20/07/2021

My friends would need a horror film playing in the background, a milk chocolate offering, and a puppy (not for sacrificing!)

For anyone who was curious about the perfume talked about on yesterday's livestream 📚📖https://altfragrances.com/products...
19/07/2021

For anyone who was curious about the perfume talked about on yesterday's livestream 📚📖

https://altfragrances.com/products/novel

A scent as comforting as snuggling up in your coziest blanket while rain trickles down your bedroom window as you slowly turn the pages of your favorite book is what makes up the fragrance we call Novel. Subtly sweet, dry, and warmly atmospheric. The wood notes and the pepper (which is mild) combine...

I was really excited to touch back on the basics with this one. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/ef2B9DK-n7s
14/07/2021

I was really excited to touch back on the basics with this one. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/ef2B9DK-n7s

Two of the basics of magical practice are grounding and centering. Here is what they are and my techniques on how to develop your practice.New Energy Ways Re...

https://youtu.be/1vr33R7sJdw
04/07/2021

https://youtu.be/1vr33R7sJdw

We are all familiar with (or have at least heard of) the Wheel of the Year and our annual Pagan sabbats, but we don’t often discuss where the Wheel came from...

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