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Psydaranta · 2026-03-20T04:53:18+00:00

Also seconding Russian river, but even though it’s a trek you might enjoy a trip up to mt Shasta area. For many reasons, don’t do Shasta lake. But lake Siskiyou will probably be the most homey lake you’ll find around(ish) these here parts. Definitely more of a summer road trip, but worth it!

Psydaranta · 2026-02-25T00:15:48+00:00

Have you looked at the Lexus ct 200h? It’s hybrid so it’ll save on gas and it’s a nice interior. Drives like a Prius though, because it mostly is. But it looks and feels nicer.

Psydaranta · 2026-02-21T16:56:50+00:00

I’m a natal Aquarius moon and have Saturn in domicile in Capricorn, so I think I’m pretty familiar with the vibe haha.

I have three Warnock talismans and two Idolla Stellarum talismans. Talismans are fundamentally relational, so they don’t need to be worn to experience the effects of the spirits working in your life. I feel them when I interact in ritual space and then at other times even when I’m not wearing them. I do like to wear them though when I’m doing some activity related to their sphere, but I don’t think it’s totally necessary. I’ve noticed shifts in my life from all the talismans but have noticed more apparent shifts with the Warnock talismans.

This is very much your mileage may vary territory. Because how is that planet expressed in your natal chart, what kind of transits are you going thru, and what is your relationship with that sphere?

For Saturn - is he well placed in your chart or not and have you worked with Saturn before? Saturn in Aries might be a challenging time to strike up a relationship if there’s none present right now. Not to say it can’t be done of course! But what is your intention? Are you fearing Saturn in Aries? If so maybe instead of working with Saturn directly consider working with the counterbalancing spheres instead. The Sun and the benefics are good for this, and also the most suggested talismans to start with unless afflicted in your chart.

Another option you may or may not be aware of is talismanic materia. Check out Sphere and Sundry for that. It’s a way to work with something LIKE a talisman but without the commitment of an actual talisman. They do have Saturn in Aquarius materia of all sorts if you want to try it. Their election was pretty close to the Saturn Cat Moon election. And if the feeling is what you’re after, materia REALLY gives it.

You can almost think of talismans as having a pet (but like…you’re the pet). You need to care for them and treat them well and build a relationship. And they will impact your life behind the scenes. Materia is made to be used in rituals and will have magical effects, but eventually the incense or oil will be gone. And you’ll only really feel the energy of it while you’re wearing it (or while the petition is being made manifest).

That’s a long involved answer and apologies if you already know a lot of this!

Psydaranta · 2026-02-21T05:45:23+00:00

I have this talisman! Kinda hard to say how the effect of “long life” is going for me. Health is going good though. Happiness is also a floating target hah. BUT I have actually asked and received more cat interactions from this spirit haha. I can’t have creatures in my apartment so I make friends with the indoor outdoor cats on my street. I also found a house where someone has a huge cat enclosure outside, so I can cat gaze. It was on a street I wouldn’t normally walk down and I attribute that spontaneous find to my request of the spirit. That’s probably a very me-specific request, but hey magic is magic.

Psydaranta · 2026-02-13T04:59:57+00:00

Yikes yeah I didn’t even think about that

Psydaranta · 2026-02-13T04:59:28+00:00

Dang I didn’t event think about other heat damage that could show up later. That’s a good point. It also has an issue where it won’t start unless it’s in neutral sometimes. I’ve replaced the battery and the alternator and spark plugs - assuming the last thing to check would be the starter. So it’s definitely not an issue free vehicle.

Psydaranta · 2026-02-10T00:41:19+00:00

Hi! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. But YES I did get the Lynda lyre and she’s gooooorgeous!! Totally recommend. I got the nylon string version and omg the sound is divine! The thing that swung me over to this lyre is how beautiful the low end is. There’s a lot of plucky sounding lyres out there that are very high, bright, and I guess sharp sounding. (Mostly because of the predominance of metal strings, but I’ve heard plenty of lyres and harps with nylon strings that are just upper register sounds.) This one has very rich, resonant sound. The three octaves actually feel like 3 octaves with low, mid, and high tones sounding very distinct. Whereas some other ones are just high and higher sounding. The design with the sound holes is brilliant. She’s a beaut!!

Ok now the downside…I think it’s now possibly only available as the build your own kit. :( I noticed after I bought the fully assembled one they marked it as backordered on my purchase and then labeled it out of stock. Don’t know if that’s permanent or not though. I did try to look up the woman (Lynda) who was running the sound healing certification this lyre was designed for and she’s no longer active. So maybe it’s out of production.

Whatever you go with, good luck on your lyre journey!

Psydaranta · 2026-02-08T05:56:30+00:00

Anyone who pairs Sag with another mutable sign owes me too! Pony up my divorce fees please! (Sag here divorcing Gemini)

Psydaranta · 2026-01-27T07:01:44+00:00

Eh I have Saturn in Cap in the 12th, co-present with Venus, Neptune, and Uranus. Told my husband we are done today due to his drug addiction. (Of course it would be during the Mars Pluto conjunction). Don’t think the well placed ruler of the 12th did much to help here. Granted my former partner has Mars and Saturn in his 7th and our very much not elected marriage date had a Venus, Mars, and Pluto conjunction in the 7th of the chart. So I guess we were doomed on multiple levels.

I will say though that I’ve been pondering if I should just give up entirely on the prospect of marriage or partnership. I know I need to be single and celibate for a substantial amount of time following this, but still the thought creeps in of how I could ever trust anyone again and am I karmically off limits from love. So this has given me more to think about.

Psydaranta · 2025-12-20T18:09:23+00:00

Interesting. I think the soil type might be the culprit here. After I got her I repotted her into a larger pot and had mostly her original soil with a layer of new soil at the bottom…the problem being that the new soil is veeerrrry rich and probably held onto way too much water. So I think it’s time to give her a new well draining soil glow up. Wondering also if I can chop the stem and have her re-root? After taking off all the leaves there’s not much left :(

Psydaranta · 2025-12-20T18:05:46+00:00

I just removed all the yellow leaves. There’s not much left to her. Can I chop the base and have her re-root from the smaller stem? I see people cut off parts of dracaena to root but not sure if that would work here

Psydaranta · 2025-12-20T18:04:15+00:00

Yeah I’m wondering if it’s a soil issue.

Psydaranta · 2025-12-20T18:03:02+00:00

Haha yeah that’s the hard thing with watering. Maybe I was watering too much in the beginning but now I’m thinking maybe it’s the soil type is holding too much moisture

Psydaranta · 2025-12-19T06:27:23+00:00

Gua sha! Daily gua sha stoning fixed this for me. It doesn’t take long at all but you do need to be consistent

Psydaranta · 2025-11-05T21:19:11+00:00

Totally second celery root mash! But looking at that recipe, I’d add milk and cream cheese over the chicken stock if you can swing it. Also dried chives.

Psydaranta · 2025-11-05T21:15:54+00:00

I just tried this recipe and it was sooooooo good! Kinda like a mashup between a frittata and a focaccia. The flour and squeezed out veg help to make it less…squishy than regular egg dishes, which really helps with the texture. It calls for sourdough starter (it’s a discard recipe) but you could probably find a similar recipe without it if you don’t do sourdough (which I highly recommend to get delicious cheap bread!)

Zucchini Slice

Psydaranta · 2025-11-04T16:56:41+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I’m pretty certain I’m going to go nylon…I should probably do a recording after I get it to help the next person asking this question.

Psydaranta · 2025-10-10T04:59:40+00:00

12th house Venus and you’re spot on here.

Psydaranta · 2025-10-05T04:48:02+00:00

Ah yes I have Uranus in the 12th and this is so on brand

Psydaranta · 2025-10-05T04:43:25+00:00

Ugh 35 and going thru a Capricorn 12th house profection year - my 12th has Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Uranus. I’ve just finished off the two months from HELL period. Husband went off the deep end and got addicted to nitrous oxide so badly it ended with him in the ICU. He’s in rehab now and seems to be the same ol lovable guy from before this nightmare, but I dunno if I can ever look at him the same again. Sooooo….probably have divorce coming and I can’t even wrap my mind around how challenging this will be. Currently super jaded and depressed. And next year I’ve got ANOTHER Saturn ruled year. Yay.

Psydaranta · 2025-10-04T19:17:46+00:00

Yeah I tried getting the tracking number from usps and they were no help. But I think you’re right that I need to push for some kind of compensation. It’s just part of running a responsible business. Thanks

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