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Color Correspondences Masterpost

(All previously posted on my amino account)

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Purple

Pink

Gold

Brown

Black

Gray

White


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White, green, oolong, and black tea all come from the same plant (camellia sinensis) but are separated by how oxidized they are.

A lot of ‘tea correspondence’ lists make associations based on the *color* of the tea, rather than by the oxidation cycle. Correspondences are quite personal, of course, but as somewhat who quite likes tea I think there can be deeper meaning beyond the color.

I associate the four types of teas and other four step cycles: ages, time of day, elements, seasons. I’ve also included the health benefits of each type of tea.

Green Tea: Childhood • Morning • Earth • Spring. 
All tea starts out green. Green tea is not oxidized.
Nature, health and growth.
Interferes with the growth of cancers; prevents clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteracts oxidative stress on the brain, reduces risk of neurological disorders, reduces risk of stroke, and improves cholesterol levels.

White Tea: Youth • Afternoon • Air • Summer. 
White tea is 1-10% oxidized.
Cleanliness, purity and simplicity.
The most potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas. Good for skin.

Oolong Tea: Maturity • Evening • Water • Autumn.
Oolong tea is 10-85% oxidized.
Stability, balance, and variety.
Lowers cholesterol levels.

Black Tea: Old Age • Night • Fire • Winter. 
Red tea (known as black tea in the west) is 100% oxidized.
Rationality, formality, and energy.
Protects lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke, reduces the risk of stroke.

Unicorns are complex symbols. They are the ultimate representation of  innocence, as well as love an

Unicorns are complex symbols. They are the ultimate representation of  innocence, as well as love and devotion. They stand proud on coats of arms, emblems of courage and strength. They are also symbols of sacrifice, as we know from our tapestries, woven records of hunts for them. They are avatars of the sacred beauty of nature, and the curse of its fragility. They represent something older and just beyond humanity’s understanding- something pure, which we are not.

Tears too, are complex. Tears flow with any emotion felt deeply, wether it be elation or dismay, or rage, or fear, or relief. Crying is something deeply primal that we cannot control, like hunger and bleeding, yet what other animal cries? Tears are a cleanse, a chance to reset and try again, to become for an instant, something pure.

My first submission to this year’s Month of Love challenge! This week’s prompt was “Tears,” which got me all swept up in my feelings.

For more of my recent work, visit mywebsiteandinsta!


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A Tender Violation - Effy Winter-I had the pleasure of getting to design this piece for @fleurwomb,

A Tender Violation - Effy Winter

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I had the pleasure of getting to design this piece for @fleurwomb, writer and witch extraordinaire. This was such a fun piece to sink my teeth into - let me draw roses and snakes forever


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Y’all! My online shop is open NOW!! I have prints of some of my most popular pieces available as a s

Y’all!My online shop is open NOW!! I have prints of some of my most popular pieces available as a special Black Friday sale this weekend- 25% off AND free shipping in the US! New products will be coming soon, including tshirts and enamel pins, so go ahead and favorite the shop for those notifications too!

Here’s that shop link!


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Happy halloween, my lovelies! I feel so happy at the close of this October. Even though I didn’t draw as much as I was hoping, I feel like I made a lot of steps towards marketing my art (which is the part I’ve always been bad at ) I’ve met so many great people through the pop-ups I’ve done, and am on the verge of opening an online store, which will carry these little bunny block prints! I hope you all have a wonderful night!


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spirits of the harvest moon-Hey all! My apologies for the delay since my last update. October’s provspirits of the harvest moon-Hey all! My apologies for the delay since my last update. October’s prov

spirits of the harvest moon

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Hey all! My apologies for the delay since my last update. October’s proven to be a pretty bonkers month for me. I’m participating in Inktober, participating in two shows here in KC, and preparing to open an online store at the end of the month! These two mini-drawings (they’re only 2x2″!) will be available there in matching gold frames. And to keep up with my daily drawings this month, follow me on Insta too!


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they’ve always said, when you feel a random shiver, that a rabbit has run across your future grave(n

they’ve always said, when you feel a random shiver, that a rabbit has run across your future grave

(now in technicolor! happy fall equinox)


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Y’all I can’t believe it- I’m approaching 5000 followers. I’m so honored and humbled that so many of

Y’all I can’t believe it- I’m approaching 5000 followers. I’m so honored and humbled that so many of y’all have enjoyed my art and want to see more from me. So to celebrate all of you, I am hosting my very first giveaway!

Reblog this post and be sure you’re following me for a chance to win a signed giclée print of my piece “Gravesite.”

A winner will be selected at random once I hit 5000 followers. If you’re already following me, all you have to do is reblog the post to be eligible!  There is also a bonus prize that will be sent to my actual 5000th follower, but it’s a secret!

Thank you all again. It’s truly been a pleasure sharing my work with you.

EDIT:Giveaway has ended, and winners have been contacted! Thank you so much to everyone who participated!


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“Unicorns are for beginnings… for innocence and purity, for newness.” -Peter S. Beagle, The L

“Unicorns are for beginnings… for innocence and purity, for newness.” -Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn


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Welcome to the ARCHIVES—a collection of thousands of resources for witchcraft, spirituality, paganisWelcome to the ARCHIVES—a collection of thousands of resources for witchcraft, spirituality, paganisWelcome to the ARCHIVES—a collection of thousands of resources for witchcraft, spirituality, paganis

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Join us at discord.gg/occult


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Attention Writing Witches!

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is a wonderful event where writers connect with each other and support each other throughout the month of November, all in hopes of reaching a goal of 50,000 written words by the end of the month. This is a really fun month long opportunity to focus on your writing projects in the coziness of November. I am personally in need of the camaraderie this year to get to the finish line a couple of personal projects.

We have just built the a group on Facebook for witchy writers participating in NaNoWriMo. The goal of this group is to offer an inspiring and encouraging space for writers planning on writing witchcraft, magic, divination, metaphysics, and/or supernatural topics. Whether you plan on following the traditional path or have less conventional goals (like I do), I invite you to join!

This is so far a small group and a wonderful opportunity to work side by side with other writers. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comments or send me a DM.

Please click on this link to connect with the NaNoWriMo Witch FB Group. I hope you will join us!!!

This spell is to be done in a solitary setting but during synchronized times with magical practitioners and witches around the world. The intention of this spell is to offer protection, healing, and security in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is meant to be a simple candle spell ritual so that people of all traditions can feel comfortable performing this in a safe and private setting.

I would recommend reading and reviewing the following sources. 


Important Note

This spell is not meant to be a replacement for healthy lifestyle choices, impeccable hygienic practices, or professional medical attention. Follow trustworthy guidelines put forward by the CDC and the WHO. Currently, many people are practicing social distancing, which means they are staying home as much as possible and avoiding close interaction with large groups of people. Please be mindful to take care of yourself and your household. We are in difficult times and we need to look out for each other – this spell can help spiritually – but if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 please seek professional medical attention. Magic cannot make up for those not following the basic expectations of safety for yourself and others.


Synchronizing Timing Is Tricky

Finding a time that is inclusive the world-round can be a tricky thing to do. That in mind, I am going to suggest two times to do this to try this spell. If you can commit for one of these times, great. If you can commit to doing the ritual twice, for both of these times, fantastic. Or, if there is a different time best suited for you, then that’s fine too. The first time I suggest doing this is at the exact time of the upcoming Equinox where you are – simply begin your ritual at the time of the Equinox, which you can calculate at this site. This will be in the late evening on March 19th for folks in the US, the afternoon on March 20th for folks in Australia, and the wee hours of the morning on March 20th for folks in the UK. If this is too tricky a time to do a ritual, I would also recommend starting this on Sunday, 12pm UTC, when for many the sun is strong or rising.


Preparing for Ritual

Have a space that you can perform this in that is comfortable, clean, clear of clutter, and private. Prepare for your ritual as you would for any other – whether that’s with a purification bath or anointing oil, setting up an altar, burning incense, meditating, lighting candles, and/or creating a crystal grid: do what is appropriate for you to create a safe space to perform magic in. 


What You Will Need

You must have three candles and a piece – I recommend using spell candles if you have them. If you don’t have these exact items use modifications in their place: votive candles, homemade candles, birthday candles, etc.! The goal is to use what you have available.

  • 1 White Candle
  • 1 Blue Candle

  • 1 Green Candle

  • An anointing, blessing oil, or a blend you use for candle magic. For this spell I am using a blend of eucalyptus, rosemary, cedarwood, lavender, and frankincense – recipe to follow.

  • Candle holders for each candle

  • Something small to carve into the candles with (like a toothpick or safety pin – be careful!)

  • A piece of paper (letter size or larger) with a picture or drawing of Earth on it

  • A pen (I’d recommend using a gold ink, if you don’t have this use your favorite pen).

Opening the Ritual

Begin your ritual with the practices your tradition calls for, whether that is ringing a bell, taking deep breaths (very important right now), singing a song for protection and empowerment, calling your Ancestors, building a crystal grid to work within (I recommend jade, aventurine, larimar, green or blue calcite) , calling specific Gods and Goddesses you work with, calling the Watchtowers, and/or casting a circle. 


Part 1: Crafting Protection

In this part you are going to work with your white candle. Carve the word “PROTECT” into the candle or symbols that represent healing to you. Anoint the candle with your oil. You may also dress it with protective herbs. Hold the candle in your hands and breathe deeply and slowly, envisioning the candle glowing white. As you breathe in and out envision the light growing to encapsulate you, then your house, then your town, your country, and the planet. Hold in your mind’s eye the visual of a white light protective shield. Feel it creating a boundary between yourself and the virus. Open your eyes, light the candle, and say the following:

“I light this candle to protect those from harm. I see white light blocking Covid-19 from those I know, from those I love, from those I do not know, from those around the world. White light surrounds those who are vulnerable to illness, white light surrounds those who are concerned about becoming ill, and white light surrounds all of in need of protection from this virus! I am protected, together we are protected, so mote it be!”


Part 2: Crafting Healing

In this part you are going to work with your blue candle. Carve the word “HEAL” into the candle, or symbols that represent healing to you. Anoint the candle with your oil. You may also dress it with healing herbs. Hold the candle in your hands and breathe deeply and slowly, envisioning the candle glowing blue. As you breathe in and out envision the light growing to encapsulate you, then your house, then your town, your country, and the planet. Hold in your mind’s eye the visual of a blue light healing energy. Feel it creating a soothing and healing energy through your body. Open your eyes, light the candle, and say the following:

“I light this candle to heal those who are ill. I see blue light filling surround those who are sick, those who are battling Covid-19. Blue light surrounds those who are in need of healing energy. Blue light surrounds those who need to boost their immunity. Blue light surrounds all of those who desire peace of mind and a healthy body. And, blue light surrounds our planet Earth, which needs healing during these times as well. Blue light offers us soothing comfort and healing to prevail. I am healed, together we are healed, so mote it be!” 


Part 3: Crafting Security

In this part you are going to work with your green candle. Carve the word “SECURITY” into the candle, or symbols that represent security (financial, or otherwise) to you. Anoint the candle with oil. You may also dress it with herbs of prosperity and/or the element of earth. Hold the candle in your hands and breathe deeply and slowly, envisioning the candle glowing green. As you breathe in and out envision the light growing to encapsulate you, then your house, then your town, your country, and the planet. Hold in your mind’s eye the visual of a green security blanket. Feel it grounding you, rooting you into planet earth where you dwell in balance and harmony. Open your eyes, light the candle, and say the following: 

“I light this candle to offer security to communities who are in need during these troubled times. I see green light growing around those whose jobs were impacted and need financial support, around those who must continue to work in public, to those who are anxious about insurance coverage. Green light surrounds those who in the medical and service industries. Green light surrounds those who need financial prosperity. Green light surrounds all of those who need to feel comfort and security. I am secure, together we are secure, so mote it be!”


Part 4: Completing with a blessing

Take your piece of paper with Earth drawn on it. Using your pen, write well wishes, intentions for healing, personal needs, or expressions of gratitude to others. You can use the Immunity Sigil or enchant with others symbols that are important to you to protect against Covid-19, heal those suffering from Covid-19, and support those who are in need due to Covid-19. Or, you can write the words “Protected! Healed! Secured!” repeatedly. 

When you are done working with this paper, fold it trifold style (like a letter) twice. If you’d like to seal the paper it closed, pour a very small amount of wax on to the second-to-last fold. Fold the final flap over it. Tuck it somewhere important – whether it be on your altar, under healing crystals, or near your candles. If you are performing this outdoors by a bonfire or by your hearth you can cast it into the hearth.

Announce the following: “Even though there is distance between us I send you all blessings of protection, health, and security. Please accept this as a petition for global peace and healing. So mote it be!”


Closing

During your closing, take a moment to think about those you are grateful for. Look at your candles and thank those you are grateful for. Close your ritual as your tradition calls, whether this be with clapping, laughing, singing, meditation, deep breaths, opening the circle, bidding the Watchtowers/Gods/Goddesses/Ancestors farewell and thank you, or so on. Allow the candles to burn down on their own, ensuring they are in a safe space!


A special thank you:

Thank you to Tonya Brown, writer and editor of Witch Way Magazine, for reading this.

The photograph is creative commons, but from photographer David Boca

And, thank you to all of those who plan on doing this spell.

Written by Kiki Dombrowski, March 17, 2020

If you try this spread out to see what happens in 2020 please share your answers! I am curious to see what all readers pick up on for the upcoming year.

I apologize for my recent absence, I have been suffering a lot with seasonal depression but things a

I apologize for my recent absence, I have been suffering a lot with seasonal depression but things are starting to get better now that the sun is coming back out. I hope everyone is doing well. Here is a love and lust bath ritual.

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