Original screenprints about Witches’ Night (April 30th) and Beltane (May 1st). From top to bottom: Mayday’s Magic Circle, Jumping the Fire, Crowning of the May Queen, and Witches’ Night
More sigils! I’ve been unsure whether to share these here since they’re more a part of my magical/spiritual practices than they are of my professional artist life, but I figured I’d batch them together and post them in case anyone here has followed me out of an interest in sigils. Explanations for these sigils as well as more to come over on my witchy side blog, https://www.tumblr.com/blog/smokyopals
Combining the energies of shapes and colors is a powerful practice within art witchcraft. You can look for these combinations in your color castings, or other artistic forms of divination, or use them to boost your intent in spells.
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Mostly I’ve been painting dogs for people, but I’ve done some other stuff as well. I’m trying to make art my main source of income because I’m sick of working pointless jobs. So.
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My little hotline to the goddess of love, beauty, and desire <3 For more info read below the cut!
This is what I cooked up for my first ritual involving the deity Aphrodite (who I also refer to as Venus). To cast this circle, I got a piece of newsprint paper and chalk pastels that I had from various art projects. I knew I wanted to use a pentagram shape, meaning a five pointed star symbol used in many forms of wicca and witchcraft, but as I was designing it I felt like putting in a twist. The five pointed aperture-like rose shape definitely draws inspiration from Steven Universe. Inside the “petals” I drew roses and myrtle leaves, which are both associated with Venus.
Its been said that the five points of a pentagram represent the four elements as well as spirit, so I acquired five items to help summon Aphrodite’s presence.
Air - A pink toy wand I got from a dollar store a while ago. I have since added a ribbon and stickers to it. I sometimes use it for love related magic, so I thought I’d include it in the ritual to associate it with Venus. Now I intend to use it for quick communication with her.
⭐Spirit - I made this little totem of Venus out of oven-bake clay. It’s modeled after the famous sculpture “Venus de Milo”. It’s hard to capture with photographs, but its coated with very iridescent glittery acrylic medium over a soft pink base. I keep it on my desk!
Water - Perfume I got in Paris. I mean yeah, it’s from a convenience store in Paris, but Paris nonetheless. I dabbed a little of it on before the ritual.
Earth - My rose quartz crystal. It’s a lovely faint shade of pink. I usually keep it right next to my Venus de Milo statue.
Fire - A tea candle that’s always around, called “Under the Sea”. It is said Aphrodite was born from sea foam so she’s often depicted with ocean associated things. The candle smells fresh and nice. I didn’t actually light it due to my building’s restrictions, but I found that it suited the fire element all the same.
Once I was done setting it up, I turned on some pretty music and sat down on a pillow in front of it and started meditating. The actual contents of the ritual is more lengthy so I think I might save that for a future post. If you wish to recreate this set up, I encourage you to! The newsprint I used is 18x24in, and it’s super convenient to just roll it up when you’re done to save for future rituals (or recycle or burn it safely, if you needed to for whatever reason) For ways to customize this pentagram, think about:
Instead of roses and myrtle, draw the pentagram with other things you think Venus would like!
Of course you can think of your own items to associate with the elements. I think it could be interesting to even deviate from the “air, spirit, water, etc.” model and follow your heart in choosing items.
Colored paper would look beautiful!
You can spend as much time decorating the pentagram as you like. It didn’t take me too long to draw with chalk pastel, but if you wanted you could totally take your time with different materials (think glitter glue) and intricate designs. Aphrodite would appreciate your aesthetic consideration!
Offerings could be placed in the center area, or any items you wish to show her.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my ritual space! :) Let me know your thoughts, questions, or share your own Aphrodite altars and prayer spaces!
