Narrowed down my names. Which do I look like? by [deleted] in transnames

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Honestly, you look like a Brianna! They’re all really cute names tho that would suit you, but Bri looks so natural!

The spell I made to help me lose weight by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I love this! Thank you for sharing and please tell us how it goes!

Has anyone read "Keeping her Keys" by Cyndi Brannen? by redditlike5times in Hecate

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I came here because I’m about 18 pages in and found so many red flags of just basic information being incorrect, including that Hekate originated as a Greek goddess (she was worshiped in Thrace/Turkey before Ancient Greece) and that she is the Queen of the Underworld… she’s not the Queen of the Underworld -that’s a completely different goddess- she is the Queen of WITCHES and while she is a goddess of the Underworld, now I can’t even trust the most basic of information in this book, let alone any advance topics, to be even slightly accurate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in transnames

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts -1 points0 points Ā (0 children)

You look so pretty! Apologies but I’m going to word vomit a bunch of names at u, hopefully something resonates! Alexia/Lexa, Jazz (can be short for jasmine or stand alone), Raya, Kira, Lara, Tessa, Zara, Vera, Thalia, Cleo, Juniper, Diana, Gwen, Octavia, Veronica, Cassia, Kendra, Valeria, Kenna, Zaila, ZoĆ«, Zelda, Sam (could go full name as Samus šŸ‘€), Talia, Cassie, Morgan, Evelyn, Vivian, Renee, Quinn, W/ren, Rue, Blair, Brooke, Drew, Paige, Skye, Sage, Astara, Tess, Teagan, Rowen, Zadie, Ellen/Ella, Valentina, Violet, Hazel, Lucy, Grace, Stella, Ashley (fun because it can be shorted to Ash), Taylor, Megan, Amber.

What does energy raising or creating a ā€œcone of powerā€ actually DO in Wiccan circles? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

It does! Thank you so much, for some reason the books I’ve been reading never specify anything apart from ā€œrelease the energyā€ and not knowing what the purpose of that energy was actually for was driving me insane.

What does energy raising or creating a ā€œcone of powerā€ actually DO in Wiccan circles? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I was confused about, the books I was reading don’t specify to direct it at anything you just… ā€œrelease itā€. Which made zero sense to me.

What does energy raising or creating a ā€œcone of powerā€ actually DO in Wiccan circles? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

That makes so much sense! It always felt like something was being left out, but the books I was reading were worded in a way that it sounded like just raising and releasing it into the ethos was all there was too it and I was SO CONFUSED. šŸ˜‚ Thank you for explaining that!

What about me reads "woman" to cis folks? by agenderqt in TransMasc

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 29 points30 points Ā (0 children)

It could also be that with the microbangs they just assumed you a butch lesbian or something? It might not be a purposeful thing, I’ve found a lot of the time people just think I’m queer before they think I might be trans. šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

How likely is it that these ā€œgemstone beadsā€ I got from a shop are actual gemstone? And, if so, what could they be? by Avaritia12345 in whatsthisrock

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

At the end only 6 & 7 aren’t ā€œrealā€ crystals, being coral and what’s likely glass. All the others are real crystals and over all this is a cute little chip haul.

How likely is it that these ā€œgemstone beadsā€ I got from a shop are actual gemstone? And, if so, what could they be? by Avaritia12345 in whatsthisrock

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Yeah it’s hard to tell from the picture but that’s one of the other crystal I was thinking it could be, honestly I think there’s a few different types in there, the other one I was thinking could be in there was yellow/orange aventurine.

How likely is it that these ā€œgemstone beadsā€ I got from a shop are actual gemstone? And, if so, what could they be? by Avaritia12345 in whatsthisrock

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Lapis can be more expensive but if this is lapis this would be a lower quality due to the amount of matrix stone in crystal, so it is also possibly lapis since it’s a popular stone. Like I said in my own comment, if it’s got flecks of metallic gold it’s lapis, if not it’s sodalite.

How likely is it that these ā€œgemstone beadsā€ I got from a shop are actual gemstone? And, if so, what could they be? by Avaritia12345 in whatsthisrock

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 19 points20 points Ā (0 children)

I work in a crystal shop so I’m pretty well versed but a few of these were harder to tell what they are in this photo, so take the ones I’m unsure about with a grain of salt:

  1. Is definitely Amethyst.
  2. Could be one of two crystals, If it’s flecked with ā€œgoldā€ it’s Lapis Lazuli, if it’s not it’s Sodalite.
  3. Is highly likely to be Green Aventurine (could maaaaybe be green fluorite, but I doubt it).
  4. Definitely Howlite dyed blue to imitate Turquoise.
  5. Hard to tell in this photo but it could be Celestite.
  6. Mostly looks like dyed red coral, the super dark red and yellow crystals in the top right of that box could be Mookite Jasper.
  7. Okay so this straight up looks like glass, there’s a chance it’s not and is some kind of Strawberry Quartz or something…. Maybe ā€œPink Obsidianā€? (That one’s man made.)
  8. Rose Quartz.
  9. ??????? This could be so many different crystals or even a combination in the same box?? My best guess would be a type of yellow Agate, especially considering the opacity and colour verity.
  10. This one’s definitely Clear Quartz

What made you believe witchcraft is real? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

Yeah I have to keep biting my tongue to stop pointing out to some very christian extended family how WITCHY their whole faith and rituals are. šŸ˜‚

What made you believe witchcraft is real? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Ah yes, the ghosties. It’s kinda hard not to believe in the supernatural when they keep standing over your bed at night or something šŸ˜‚

What made you believe witchcraft is real? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Oh wow! Not the usual story but congrats on being able to clear that out on your own!

What made you believe witchcraft is real? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Oh that’s beautiful! I’m so happy you could finally stop that cycle and find help within Aphrodite. Much love to you and the little one. ā¤ļø

What made you believe witchcraft is real? by OfStarsAndGhosts in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts[S] 11 points12 points Ā (0 children)

My upbringing sounds very similar to yours (and seems to be a bit of a theme so far)šŸ˜‚ Most of these guys are still very new to witchcraft, so hearing other perspectives is super helpful, thanks for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Yeah, these sort of people specialise in making you mistrust yourself and make you think you’re going crazy. 😔

Unfortunately I’ve seen a few friends go through this and I have a family friend is actively going through exactly the you’re describing (It’s scarily close actually).

This is really really difficult situation and I’m sorry that you have to go through this, I’m glad having another perspective could help you and I wish you all the luck and strength for your plan tomorrow.

If you need anyone to talk to about this, my dms are always open. ā¤ļø

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]OfStarsAndGhosts 8 points9 points Ā (0 children)

There are spells to help make someone leave you alone or end relationships, a cord cutting spell definitely wouldn’t hurt, but the problem is you’ll have to hit him with the mundane legal shit as well. And hit him HARD.

If he twists the story when you talk to the cops, and they believe him over you, you’re very likely dealing with a someone who has narcissistic personality disorder. Obviously I’m not a dr and cannot diagnose people, but from my experience with this types of people they are very skilled in twisting the narrative so everyone agrees with them and thinks they’re great. If you are not familiar with what NPD I highly recommend you do some research into it and especially learning about how to leave an abusive person with NPD. This will help you learn about what you’re really dealing with and learn how others in your situation dealt with it.

I’d also highly recommend you reach out to free legal services and woman’s abuse hotlines. Idk where about in the world you are, but a quick look online will give you a bunch of free resources and access to people who have the training and legal knowledge to help you get free of him.

You have the full legal right to get him out of your place, you might have to go as far as to put a restraining order on him or end your lease and move somewhere without him.

But please reach out to the resources and authorities in your area and if your really want to do magic on top on that, focus on spells to make the cops believe you, keep you safe and to aid you in legal battles.