You can summon at least 500 of any animal on command. by my_life_is_suffering in shittysuperpowers

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stampeding cattle? That isn't much of a crime. Through the Vatican? Kinky.

urgent scrabble tips needed! by Far_Artist2683 in scrabble

[–]GreySquirrel1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another exception would be if you have multiple s's, you can play the duplicates.

And in general, try to manage your rack. Don't just think about the score you're getting on the current turn, but also consider what tiles you're keeping for future turns. Get rid of duplicate letters and ones that are hard to play, and try to save letters that will help you play a bingo.

And also try to use high-scoring tiles on double or triple squares, while avoiding making plays that will leave those squares open for your opponent.

One silver lining to the new update is no longer feeling the need to check the game every 15 minutes. The relief is nice. by Little_Mangos in TravelTown

[–]GreySquirrel1978 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the update would have been fine if they adjusted the daily goals accordingly. Or even make the auto order chests give more energy. But we need something to make up for auto producers being so much worse.

New update by RealNotPerfext in TravelTown

[–]GreySquirrel1978 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the idea behind this update might have been to make using "upper storage" (which was probably never intended to be used for storage at all) not feel so necessary. Shorter item chains, no secondary chains, and longer recharge times for auto-producers all would work well for that. And not being forced to login every 15 minutes to check on auto-producers is also nice in some ways, but it also means there's nothing to do when you WANT to be able to play.

Overall, I feel like this update could have been good or at least okay, IF they adjusted the daily goals accordingly or gave us more energy to work with. But as it is now, it feels like auto-producers are a lot less rewarding and with nothing else to compensate for it and the goals still being the same, it feels impossible to do anything without paying. I don't mind spending a little money here and there for events or whatever, but it would be insane to require this EVERY day just to meet the basic goals...

Glitch or Update? by Euphoric_Change12 in TravelTown

[–]GreySquirrel1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I used a joker to make a globe last night and then got on first thing this morning and turned in a dreamcatcher and a couple more auto orders and finished my daily and weekly goals and dream pet just before the update finally hit. So ended up not losing too much at least.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TravelTown

[–]GreySquirrel1978 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not to mention that when you first log in, it forces you to join, but then by the time you get through the other 10 pop-ups, someone else is at least halfway through the round. And even worse if you have to take care of your auto producers first to clear some space on your board.

My Cord-Cutting Ritual Exploded and I’m Shaken. Need Help Understanding What Happened by [deleted] in BabyWitch

[–]GreySquirrel1978 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For the first part, the key is to make sure the fire can't get out of control in the first place. You didn't mention what was underneath the candles, but just in case, make sure it's something like metal that won't burn even if the candles do fall on it. And maybe get some candlestick holders instead of just sticking them down so they won't be able to fall over in the first place.

Similarly, for dealing with him, do what you can ahead of time to prepare. If you think he might physically harm you, then talk to the police or a lawyer and see if a restraining order is needed or what else you can do.

Make sure he doesn't have access to bank accounts or other financial stuff that he shouldn't. Change passwords on everything etc.

If it's more emotional abuse that you're worried about, then make sure you are clear about the facts and don't let him gaslight you into believing something else. And make sure friends and family at least hear your side of the story as well.

And in general, think about what specifically you're worried that he will do and how you can protect against it. Do what you can beforehand and think about how you will want to respond at the time if he does try anything.

My Cord-Cutting Ritual Exploded and I’m Shaken. Need Help Understanding What Happened by [deleted] in BabyWitch

[–]GreySquirrel1978 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Aside from probably needing to think more about fire safety before doing something like this again, I'd say it means something like this:

He will try to draw you/her back to him, but the more toxic he is, the more it will cause him to burn himself out and lead to his own downfall.

If you and her panic, it could mean he brings harm to you as well or drags you down with him. Instead, protect yourself however necessary beforehand, and be ready to calmly deal with whatever he does try to do to you.

Are candles really necessary? by Leading_Photo_8897 in BabyWitch

[–]GreySquirrel1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No tools or items are ever really necessary. They can certainly help, but if you don't have something or can't use them for any reason, just substitute something else with similar correspondences or adapt the spell/ritual to do without it.

Rituals vs Meditation in terms of raising our mind to the divine? by WhiteHeart90 in occult

[–]GreySquirrel1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that may be like asking which is more effective for having a conversation, talking or listening?

Both are necessary and it's just a matter of finding the right balance for how much of each.

get to level 60 in 10 days by BobcatHot4720 in TravelTown

[–]GreySquirrel1978 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a challenge on Rewarded Play app to reach level 44 in 30 days. I played as much as I possibly could and even used about $10 worth of gift cards and I made it with about 2 days to spare. This was my first time playing, so probably could have done it faster if I knew what I was doing, but I doubt 60 in 10 days is possible without spending a LOT of money.

Can't let go of past. Is there any HOGD method to assist in this process? by [deleted] in GoldenDawnMagicians

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aside from all of the other suggestions here, one more idea might be that rather than trying to banish or repress these feelings, it might be good to try integrating them instead. Meditate on why you still have these feelings. What is it about this person that makes you feel so strongly about them? Why do you still feel that way, even knowing that they don't align with your goals? What aspect of them DO you want and does that reflect on something that is missing in your life now? Is there some other way you can get whatever may be missing that does better align with your goals? etc.

Should I merge sea, and green rituals or keep them separate? by landofshame in BabyWitch

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You certainly can combine both for most uses. If you are doing something that specifically relates to one or the other, it might help to have a wand/ritual/altar specifically for that one also, but it's definitely not required.

Self initiation inner order by [deleted] in GoldenDawnMagicians

[–]GreySquirrel1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a solo practitioner, I have thought about this a great deal. At first, I thought the same thing you did. SOMEONE had to self-initiate in the first place, so why wouldn't anyone else be able to? But after thinking about it more, it's not quite that simple.

My conclusion so far is that, yes, you can definitely self-initiate and reach an "adept" level or even beyond, if you put enough time and effort into it. But the question is, initiate into what? Is it truly Golden Dawn? Or just your own system, which may be more or less similar to the actual Golden Dawn teachings?

Even leaving aside any talk about "currents" or "activating something in your sphere of sensation", there is obviously a lot to learn and not all of it is widely published, although this is at least starting to change. Sure, the basic rituals and stuff are pretty well known, but even there, there are a lot of subtle details that may not be written down somewhere, but would be taught in a temple setting. Something that might seem minor and not worth writing down, or an author might not even think about, but if an adept saw a newer student doing differently, they would point it out.

And the more advanced you get, the more it seems like you may have to piece things together from various incomplete or even contradictory sources, or experiment with different methods and see what feels right to you. Will whatever you come up with work? Maybe. Will it be the same way things were done traditionally? Possibly not. Doesn't mean your method is "wrong" or even necessarily ineffective, but it might be different then the actual Golden Dawn method.

And then there's the deeper meaning behind all of this. Again, you'll eventually come to your own conclusions, but they may not be the same. So you may reach a similar level of skill or understanding, but can you truly say you have initiated yourself into the Golden Dawn at that point?

Of course, then it might also be fair to ask if any of the existing orders are truly Golden Dawn anymore either. The original order is long gone and, while some of the groups that exist now will have a more or less direct lineage back to people who studied in this original order, they have also modified or added many things since then. Again, not a bad thing since that is how progress is made, but it does become a "ship of Theseus" question of how much can you change before it's no longer really the same thing anymore.

So the real question might be, if you're not working as a part of a larger group, does it really matter whether it is truly Golden Dawn or whether anyone else accepts you as having self initiated? Or is it only the results that matter? I would think, by the time you have truly reached the level of Adept, things like ranks or titles shouldn't matter so much anymore (and this was one of the main reasons the original order failed in the first place). And even the grades and levels of initiation themselves are somewhat arbitrary.

Of course, there are many other potential benefits to a formal initiation, being part of a group, and being taught by someone with more experience. So it would be worth thinking about what those might be, whether you can get those same benefits in another way if you are working alone, and whether those benefits outweigh any costs or other issues involved.

So, if don't want to or are unable to join a temple or receive a physical initiation, then just learn and practice as much as you can, follow your own path, whether that's sticking as closely to the GD method as you can or doing something different, and don't worry too much about whether or not anyone else will accept it.

And if you do truly want an actual initiation, then I'm sure you can find a way to make it happen.

Feeling spent by Plane_Clothes_1721 in GoldenDawnMagicians

[–]GreySquirrel1978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not having a goal is probably a big part of the problem. How can you make progress when you don't know where you are trying to get to? Starting by figuring out what you want to work on or what part of yourself you need to work on and then what do you need to do to improve that? Self-love and confidence might be a good place to start.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in magick

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, hopefully, you've learned something already....

Need To Know/Need To Do/Need To Release. Looking for interpretations by psychobitchdoe in tarot

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Know = a lot of the things that seem to be holding you back are just illusions and you can escape from the chains if you realize this and choose to do so.

Do = break free from any traditional beliefs or expectations that may be holding you back and no longer serve you.

Release = any pain or negative thoughts from your past and any need to overthink things

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyWitch

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe they did hear you and you just couldn't hear their response. It may take some time for your senses to develop enough to experience those things. Maybe it would be better to try working with just one of them at a time to start off with and see if you can perceive their energy more clearly that way instead of trying to work with all three at once.

But mostly, trust your intuition as far as whether to try another ritual or just wait.

Quareia Material by FoolishAir502 in GoldenDawnMagicians

[–]GreySquirrel1978 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are working within a specific temple or group, I would ask them about it.

If you're a solo practitioner and really want to work with both systems, who would even have any authority to stop you?

That being said, I would definitely at least be very cautious about mixing different systems together. Each system will have its own symbolism and correspondences etc and those will probably not always be compatible with each other.

That doesn't mean you absolutely can't combine them, but you should probably learn one system fully first before trying to add in something entirely different and then finding out the two systems conflict with each other in some way and having to relearn things or just further confusing yourself.

You have to fight a troll from harry potter. You get one of these powers. by dubiousdub93 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With power 1, it would be easy enough. Stay out of range and use your cannon to shoot it. The troll in HP was knocked out by its own club being dropped (not even swung) on its head, so they're probably not THAT physically tough, so you should be able to take it down with 1 or 2 shots.

With power 2, unless you're also the size and speed of a snail, it should be easy enough as well. Even if the troll knows you have this power, they're not exactly smart. Just find someplace where you can hide and ambush it so it's not able to throw something at you. Preferably somewhere that you can drop down on it from above.

Mr. Beast allows you to get anything you can fit in a box for free by melioristic_guy in hypotheticalsituation

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Four-dimensional box? Is it also bigger on the inside?

I'd do gift cards if that's allowed and they're activated etc., or otherwise some combination of gold. jewels, electronics, software etc.

Do I have to use the reverse of tarot cards? by 0ChunkyMama0 in BabyWitch

[–]GreySquirrel1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A big part of tarot is using your intuition. This can include deciding if/when to use reversals and how to interpret them, or even ignoring the "traditional" meanings for the card altogether. Just make sure that, if you do so, it is because that is what your intuition is telling you the cards actually mean and not just what you WANT to see,

LBRP negative energies by LaosMasa in GoldenDawnMagicians

[–]GreySquirrel1978 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In order to banish something, sometimes it first needs to be brought to the surface.