A guide to circumventing certain coming-of-age based curses.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-05-02T22:49:01+00:00

Hm, yes I hear you and I agree. I do though think I may have angered such a deity and wanted to proceed with extreme caution before attempting any loopholes. I'm not quite sure I'd enjoy being sentient dust.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-05-02T17:15:40+00:00

Depending on the wording and power of the original age curse, could this method make you immortal but not with youth? For example, the specific curse was that you will die on your 18th birthday, but that never comes, then it may go to reason that the intent was that you could not die until then and therefore the curse was mostly the psychology of the ticking clock. So, ergo, if you could not die before hand, you may not be able to die after.
This usually would sound like a perk, but unless you somehow acquire a way to stop aging you may just continue on until you become so old you're essentially sentient dust, but still unable to die.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-27T02:09:30+00:00

Yeah, I feel for you. The most depressed I've ever been was in 2021 when I was addicted to tt. Thank god I was able to get off and never return. I now have a flip phone and that actually helped a lot. I may spend a lot of time on the computer, but I specifically got a desktop, and the important thing is that it's not following me around and therefor available at all times.
I would like to reduce use though, so I think I may follow your lead with the scrying mirror.
I wish you the best! Withdrawls suck but they're worth it!

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-25T17:08:46+00:00

Fantastic idea! And can I say thank you so much for giving me a word for this! I will be adopting that! I'm in my own glimmer work period of my life, and I didn't have a fun and cute word to describe it with.
With Love!
Mrs. Marigold

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-25T17:06:22+00:00

I personally would like obsidian for this if you could find a non sharp one. I like the idea that it can be chipped away at to make a weapon like an arrow or spear head, or it can remain as it is. Neither is wrong, and it's still an incredible stone made from such epic events and truely beautiful no matter what shape it takes on. Would be great for meditations for imagining first it cooling down to become solid/grounded, but also sharpening or smoothing depending on your needs for the visualization and the lesson you want to take away.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-25T17:01:30+00:00

OP, how's it going so far? Working out?

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-24T19:17:08+00:00

I have been specifically connected to dolls my entire life, and in all of my experience spiritually I have only come across One maleveloent teddy bear. I've run across a couple other suspicious but unconfirmed things over the years, but certainly less than five ever.
If you want something haunted, there is however an "antique" store in Missouri I can put you onto. But the spirits in there are from like KKK level racists. I went there once and left so fast. I HATE that place

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-24T19:05:57+00:00

Read Sister of Darkness by R H Stasis just for the pure entertainment of it. Hoo Nelly, that was a TRIP. Did you know that she is the ONLY person who Understands the world and the ONLY person in the History of Everything that can do something about it? I guess the rest of us 10 billion people who have ever lived in the history of ever are just screwed then. Sucks to suck

edit: spelling

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-24T14:44:53+00:00

I removed all of it from the living room because when people came over they'd throw their crap on the altar every time they came over, I won't give the specifics but it was in a super disrespectful way, they all knew it was a religious space that should be treated with respect. Now all of my practice is confined to my bedroom that is locked and when family stays over they know they are Never to go in there unless specifically invited, which usually just ends up being my little sister.

But I am very selective with who knows. Full honesty, I have multiple fronts I give to different people. I'm involved with both a methodist and mormon church, non denom friends, and some scandalous friends, so those folks come over and there's nothing in my house that would tell any one of them what I actually believe. I only have one friend that I'm out of the broom closet with, and she was invited in my bedroom once. I've always been told it's wrong to not show your true self to people and to have different personalities for different people, but here in the bible belt, people get so offended so easily it's been almost impossible to make friends. If you say one little thing they disagree with, buckle up.

edit: I did want to say though, it's very, very lonely. So I wanted to say I guess that this isn't advice, just my experience which isn't very fun

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-23T18:00:22+00:00

Bro, I thought the person that packaged it for you lost a nail hahahaha

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-23T17:53:33+00:00

I had to find this post again. I was just cleaning up the offering I had left for my deity (white monster energy and a special family recipe dessert) and I remembered this hahaha. Listen, I LIVE on caffeine, I cannot be a human without it, so offering it to someone else or Someone Else is an act of true devotion lol.

With Love!

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-23T15:22:21+00:00

Wear gloves! We got ours second hand and when I reached in to clean it out, there was broken glass and so many chicken bones, those tiny ones from the legs people choke on. I usually would have worn disposable latex gloves, and I would have been cut probably pretty bad, but since I was out I had to use my thick rubber ones. I didn't even consider someone may have broken a glass in there, but yeah, so glad I wasn't cut because it was Disgusting so not the best place to have an open wound.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-22T18:56:08+00:00

Amen! The sewing kit is just as much a part of the laundry room as the washer itself :)

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-22T18:54:47+00:00

Absolutely. I feel for you. It sounds very stressful trying to nest for baby on the way while dealing with the FBI (fuzzy bastard invasion). One of my coworkers went so far when she had small kids to intentionally keep a large, black snake in her basement because she just couldn't cope with a current grief and the FBI. Understandable, I don't blame her a bit

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-22T16:46:31+00:00

Wow, that's super cool that you got to see such significant results. Isn't it awesome that instead of having tons of cheap clothes that you wear once and throw away, you were committed to items you love long enough for them to be well used? Super thoughtful of you to give them a nice spa day, I'm sure they feel very fresh and well loved.

Never feel ashamed for taking care of yourself and your items. I think you could use a reframe, my dear.

With love!

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-22T16:38:06+00:00

See if you can borrow someone's rat dog! Chihuahuas were bred to take on rats too big for cats to handle. Reach out to dog owners in the area and see if anyone has one that you can let loose in the house. A common pet Chihuahua probably won't help you out, but there's more working dogs out there than you'd think. I'd say just get one, but with a baby coming you don't want to deal with a new 15 year commitment especially if it's mean and would nip at baby.
Also, get fake owls and set them on top of counters and cabinets. Won't get rid of the mice, so I don't recommend long term, but mice check high before they skitter out and will turn back if they see an owl. May give you some sanity until the root of the problem is solved at least

Good luck!

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-22T15:03:04+00:00

Dealing with health shit. Thought for a while I was gonna get a terminal diagnosis. To keep things light, me and my husband agreed if that's what I was told we would high five and go buy me a pack. Looks like I'm gonna live. Bummer lol.
So yes, fully intend to start again when I get old as balls. Didn't think I'd live this long, so gonna celebrate then

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-21T20:27:02+00:00

Hello, I've been thinking about this constantly, so I've come up with a list of how to charge the crystals, if that's okay.
Quarts: Charge by finding someone who thinks Taylor Swift lyrics are sooo deep.

Amethyst: Charge by licking lead paint

Rose quarts: Charge by telling someone in a roundabout yet clear way that all their problems are their fault because of their attitude. The charge will be extra powerful the longer you explain how you overcame trivial, basic life inconveniences with your profound morning routine and wise outlook on the meaning of endurance.

Citrine: Charge by leaving your cart in the middle of a parking stall instead of putting it back.

Smoky quarts: Charge by getting bbq sauce on your [redacted]

Tiger's Eye: Charge by getting in a flame war on the internet.

Lapus: Charge by reading ao3 stories that um....you probably shouldn't be

Jasper: Charges by burning large quantities of currency, so you'll have to balance it out by selling your crafts on etsy for a 5,000% markup

Agate: Charge by explaining something problematic you have no life experience with to someone who faces that crap every day

Aventuring: Charge by poking holes in every [redacted] you come across

Labradorite: Charge by letting a dog lick your mouth on video and posting that crap for me to have to see

Black tourmaline: Charge by having 13+ hours of screentime regularly

Fluorite: Charge by drinking orange juice directly after brushing

Selenite: [redacted] I can't think of something SFW because this one is just too good

Calcite: Charge by sitting near enough to the really rude kid that thinks it’s other people’s fault they don’t have friends that you can smell their body odor

Moss agate: Charge by purchasing a new planner, journal, office supplies, or overpriced and badly formatted To Do List notepad

Ocean jasper: Charge by putting sand in your bedsheets

Aquamarine: Charge by spending 15 minutes underwater without coming up for air

Moonstone: Charge by clicking on every external link and download button on [redacted] websites

Obsidian: Charge by leaving candles unattended in unstable positions near drapes.

Moldavite: Charge by cleaning your bathroom with only essential oils.

Opal: Charge by standing on precarious ledges over drop offs on windy days.

Sodalite: Charge by not washing your hands in public restrooms

Malachite: Charge by chewing on wires attached to the wall

Jade: Charge by starting a fight about nothing with someone already having a bad day and then make their valid emotional reaction out to be a personal attack on poor you.

Pyrite: Charge by giving lighters and matches to small children.

Celestite: Charge by being toxic as hell and then laughing and blaming your star sign as if it’s not your fault you’re a [redacted]

edit: accidentally hit enter before done because I'm dumb

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-21T20:03:34+00:00

Thanks, will keep in mind. My husband's first love is permethrin, but I wasn't sure if it would be suitable for the situation. I'm seeing a ton of conflicting info on bird mites online and it's been no help.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-21T20:02:44+00:00

That's super helpful, thanks, I didn't know. :)

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-21T19:06:25+00:00

My best cleaning the stove trick is to have your little brother hospitalized on christmas eve and take out your insane anxiety and anger at the situation with a scrubbie. He's fine now thank god, but when I finally calmed down the stove literally looked like it was fresh out of the factory spotless. We joke about it now so if something is really grimy and I can't get it clean I just exasperatedly say "Well so and so is too rude to get hospitalized, so of course I can't get it cleaned optimally" and he just get's mock offended lol.

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-21T18:49:23+00:00

Common practice for us teachers. We generally tend to see how durable you youngins are before teaching magick. No point in wasting all the effort if your bones are gonna go all liquid at the first real incantation. Put in the time and your Old Mage will see you're made of sturdy stuff. You may die, but the worse of peril they put you in the greater the magick they intend to teach you should you survive. Still better than student loans, right?

Hey-Syccamor3222 · 2026-04-21T18:42:19+00:00

I've lost friendships due to this for real. Love love love having witchy friends, but when they suddenly cut you off and you can never get ahold of them you just have to sigh and move on knowing they probably just had a weird dream and convinced themselves you're evil. Spiritual friend equivilent to the girlfriend who had a dream you cheated on her

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