owlkeyme:

“Anyone can do spells. But Witches do more than spells – they work the threads that interconnect worlds, the seen and unseen, the known and unknown, the shadows and the luminous. We are more than jars of herbal ingredients, lists of lunar and solar alignments, and pretty arrangements of skulls and crystals. We weave the liminal.”

— Laura Tempest Zakroff, from The Witch Who Hated Spells on A Modern Traditional Witch 

avenge-my-ghost:

5/11/18

Also check your moon and rising.

Aries: If you have been waiting for the other shoe to fall, perhaps the time has come for the wait to be over. However, contrary to popular belief, it is highly likely that the situation is not going to play out as catastrophically as you’d imagined it. As a matter of fact, there is a great chance it will even allow much light to enter into your life. To put things simply- often times, we anticipate an event going truly horrific, but it ends up to be not such a bad thing after all. It’s safe to say that this is probably one of those times.

Taurus: You have been fighting super hard recently- whether that fight is within yourself, for a cause, on behalf of another, or anything of the sort. Trust in the fact that you have done well, and you have done well honorably at that. Let the others take it from here. You have truly set the tone, but rest assured, you have set the tone for a better future. You should not be ashamed to enjoy a period of relaxation.

Gemini: You may be waiting for a “thank you” from someone whom you have recently performed a large favor for, or perhaps even just some tiny acknowledgment or gesture of gratitude from said person. But you shouldn’t hold your breath here for much longer. This individual may not be fantastic at expressing appreciation or emotions- however, this doesn’t mean they aren’t grateful for what you have done. Yes, you deserve praise, but remember- some show their gratitude in unconvential ways. And just because it’s vocalization is delayed, doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

Cancer: Now may be a good time to make an effort to understand someone close to you that you may have trouble relating to on an emotional level. Whether you have to work with, live with, or even simply communicate with this person for any reason- you will find it is a far simpler task when you clear up some of the miscommunications fluttering between the both of you. You can accomplish this feat by plainly listening to what they have to say- and taking a moment to put yourself into their shoes.

Leo: You may, at this time, begin to recognize a strength within yourself you may have believed to be dormant or even had no idea existed. The recent upswing your life may have taken can and should last. Build on the power you have been exhibiting, and remember to share it with those most important to you.

Virgo: Of all the perplexing concepts the world frequently advertises, to many of us, love is one of the most confusing of them all. You may often ponder what exactly defines love. If it genuinely exists. Even if there truly is “someone” out there for everyone. In total honesty, no one may ever fully grasp the answers to any of these complex inquiries- but if you are feeling any true, burning passion toward anyone or anything right now, surely you will find that it is possible to have love in your life after all.

Libra: There is no “correct” or “incorrect” way to spend your time on Earth- there are only different standards set by different people. There is no “moving too slow” or “moving too fast” through life- there are, once again, only different paces taken by different people. Don’t shame yourself for how quickly, slowly, hesitantly, or excitedly you yourself are progressing through existence. You aren’t doing anything the “wrong” way. You are simply trying to find your place, and everyone does this differently.

Scorpio: There is much you haven’t seen and much you haven’t done. You need not be in a rush to see or to do all these things- but planning for them may be a beneficial way to pull you out of your temporary doldrums. Gather research on the places you want to go or the feats you wish to accomplish. You will find that the grandest sense of hope is the one you create for yourself.

Sagittarius: You do not need to change your demeanor to suit the needs of others- however, when you approach a situation set on bringing forward a sense of negativity, people are not always going to react to that energy favorably. You can be angry- and you may very well have a right to- but remember, not everyone in your presence has done you wrong. And they don’t deserve backlash for sins against you that they have not committed. Surely, there are healthier ways to combat your aggression than to take it out on those who care for you. Avoid this at all costs if you are able to.

Capricorn: A recent choice you have made in hopes of renewing and positively changing the course of your life may seem to be backfiring now. You are likely overburdened with worries and regrets, and perhaps you are pondering whether or not you have made the healthiest decision. You will have to, first, approach the predicament intuitively. Can you sense something wrong in your gut? Next, analyzing the situation may be beneficial as well. If you could erase everything that has led you to where you are now, would you do it? If the answer to either is yes, maybe it is time to go back to the drawing board. If not, perhaps these discomforts will pass in due time.

Aquarius: With the billions of people wandering around the Earth plain, you may be wondering why it can at times be so difficult for you to relate to so many of them. This points directly toward a difference and originality in your way of thinking. Nobody was joking when they compared snowflakes to human beings- each is different in some way. But rest assured- connections can always be made, and similarities are often found. You will meet others who are similar to you- and they will find you dazzling.

Pisces: You may find yourself wishing the human race could be just a little bit gentler. It is highly likely that all the discord, and the arguments, and the combat that you have to witness too often irks you and bothers you down to the core. Take comfort in the fact that you desire kindness, and that deep in your soul, you are disturbed watching others be treated like garbage. You have much, within yourself, to be proud of. And you could very well set an example for others if you so choose.

astroalive:

the Moon in Fire feels with everything. her body is full of light and flame. she is full of possibility and passion. she is creation, and art. she is emotion through action, through the sparks and flames and ashes. she burns like an ember. she burns like a star, never put out for long, a phoenix. her emotions are a blossom like a firework.

the Moon in Earth feels with her body. she traces her fingers over emotions like one traces the spines of books. she labels them. she masters them. she expresses them through gold and her hands. they carve her jaw, shape her brow. her emotions sculpt her as much as she sculpts them.

the Moon in Air appears before you as a tabula-rasa-heart. she’s the sky when it’s clear, and yet sometimes, when you least expect, that sky fills. she gathers up the emotions of others and clumps them into downy clouds – angry clouds – tearful ones. she feels, but she feels the most with others.

the Moon in Water feels from the tips of her toes to the top of her head, from her lips to deep in her soul. emotion fills her like a cup, then spills over. she feels and feels and feels. her waters stir when the earth shakes and the breeze comes and sparks alight. she feels with you. she feels for you. her passions mount like the building waves, and shape those around her just as the ocean shapes the shore.

nerdgal-dorkski:

gimme the peat boys and free my soul I wanna lay down in a mossy hole and drift away

guidetogaelicpolytheism:

edderkopper:

guidetogaelicpolytheism:

So I don’t know of any good books on Scottish Polytheism/Paganism… but I know they exist ‘cause I came across one at one point but I totally forget the name of it. 

For Celtic cosmology, rituals, and beliefs… that’s a very broad subject. Did you want specifically Gaelic cosmology, rituals, and beliefs? There isn’t much in way of prime sources that discuss that, but I can recommend some blogs that have some ideas and modern perspectives on the topics. 

For Fairy Faith, I’d recommend “The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries” by W. Y. Evans-Wentz and “Fairies:

A Guide to the Celtic Fair Folk” by Morgan Daimler. I haven’t read either, but I heard good things for the former and Morgan Daimler is also amazing.

– Allec

For Scottish folk traditions,
The Gaelic Otherworld

by John. G. Campbell and
The Silver Bough

by F. Marian McNeill are super useful. And a lot of GaelPols seem to forget that the
Carmina Gadelica was also compiled in Scotland.

Thank you for responding! These titles totally slipped my mind!

– Allec