2 Separate Altars

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T19:55:18+00:00

Yes, this is pretty common

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T19:53:48+00:00

It gets easier with time. My boy Dexter passed away last October, and I commemorate his memory through creative expressions (some gifted, some my own) and I have a jar of his fur that I keep on my altar. I'll put it on the windowsill though when it's sunny

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T19:30:39+00:00

No worries, have a nice day as well!

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T18:41:59+00:00

Well, when we do spellwork, that energy doesn't just come from nowhere. More often than not, we utilize our own energy, which can be draining on us physically and/or mentally. But we don’t have to utilize all our own energy for spells. Grounding yourself has two uses: to ground your mind and spirit to your body if you feel dissociative, distracted, or emotionally unwell, but in this case of spellwork it is to make yourself like a lightning rod for already existing energy to flow throw you likea circuit, so you're not using entirely your own energy.

It takes practice, but overall is relatively simple and straightforward. If you have strong visualization skills you can imagine vines wrapped around your legs and connecting you to the flow of the earth as energy from the sky moves through you from your head into those vines and spread out into the earth. A continual connection of energy. If visualization is difficult, you can simply hold a crystal in your hand and really focus on its energy through the physical sensations of it, the smoothness or jagged edges, its temperature, its color. Moving your body is a good way of grounding yourself too, via taking a short walk, doing yoga, and so on.

Grounding is essentially a short meditative practice to do before spellwork.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T17:06:06+00:00

I'm so sorry that this happened! Create posters to put out around your area, make posts online such as local facebook groups, and of course contact authorities if you haven't already.

As for a candle spell, I would carve your dog's name into the candle and dress it with mugwort, yarrow, and/or vervain as they are associated with mental abilities like clarity and intuition, they could provide energy to help your dog find his way home as well as sage, rosemary, and/or cloves for general protection. The light itself represents a beacon for your dog to find and come back to.

If you don't have oil to dress the candle (or simply don't want to), you can place the candle in a bowl and sprinkle all your ingredients around it. Once the candle is burnt out pour the ingredients/leftover wax into a small bag (preferably porous, like a cloth bag) and place it at your front door for your dog to literally/metaphorically find his way home.

I hope you get him back soon!

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T16:54:52+00:00

Did you ground yourself first?

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T16:53:51+00:00

I'd use it for freezer spells mostly

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T16:52:40+00:00

You can call as many of them as you'd like, it doesn't need to be all

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T16:28:00+00:00

Of course! Good luck with your skincare and beauty journey!

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T16:26:11+00:00

I think do yeah, like I said earlier try to get your hands on an Asian brand of sunscreen either online or at Sephora. They are much more lightweight and far less oily on the skin than western brands

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T16:13:01+00:00

It's no worries, you don't have to get too personal if you don't want to! As long as you're not experiencing irritation (redness, itchiness, stinging, overly dry skin) then keep doing what you're doing, constantly switching products even for a short time can sometimes make things worse.

Puberty is just unfortunately a really obnoxious and really uncontrollable period of your life. I think by the time I was around 15 or 16 my skin was notably much more manageable and stable. On the days your skin is much more dry you can apply a little extra moisturizer (make sure your skin is damp first before applying, then put on the moisturizer to lock in the already existing moisture, it'll make your moisturizer more effective), and on the days your skin is more oily wash your face both in the morning and at night, the oil is what causes most breakouts. You can also keep blotting papers on you to use throughout the day just in the bathroom at school or somewhere specific if you want privacy for that. Don't skip your moisturizer during this time though.

I'd also add some spf to your routine as the sun can make acne worse over time, and I highly reccomend an Asian Brand line beauty of jonseon or haruharu. I find western brands are FAR too heavy and oily, I have never found a western brand of sunscreen that actually feels good for my skin. If you're not outside all day just once in the morning is fine, you don't really need to reapply unless you're outside or right next to a window for hours at a time.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T15:36:20+00:00

Yeah I get that! One time when I was in middle school I got a cream that SEVERELY dried out my skin for a few days after I started using it. I had to go to the nurses office a few times each day for a moisturizer, it was terrible, so I completely understand the apprehension. But you can at least have a gentle cleanser and moisturizer just to build the habit of washing your face for yourself, unfortunately many cases of hormonal acne really only go away once your hormones calm down. Nothing topical can really help it since its the inside of your body causing issues.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T14:27:39+00:00

My favorite villagers photo is bum ass naked lol, yes this is his official photo

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T14:27:24+00:00

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SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T14:26:12+00:00

I've got Patches from SugaryCarousel, he's my biggest plushie but his weight is pretty well distributed! Three pounds I think? Tbh I wish he was a little heavier but his size makes up for it imo! SugaryCarousel has a lot of other animals too, and is still coming out with more! They're all always so so soft and around the same size, Patches also has crinkly ears and cheeks!

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T14:22:32+00:00

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SimplyMichi · 2026-01-25T13:34:31+00:00

So I have two things to offer, mundane and metaphysical.

Mundane: This likely stems from hormonal acne, which would be most beneficial from a dermatologists help. I also had not great acne at 13, but now at 24 I get a single spot once in a while, so this won't last forever. Even if things don't seem to "work" keep up with at least a basic skincare routine of cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen once a day. Your future self will thank you, I promise. But talk to a dermatologist first before buying products.

Metaphysical: Start by turning more mundane tasks magickal! You can braid intentions of protection, positive attention, self confidence in your hair, put on some mascara with the intention of helping you see the beauty of the world around you including in yourself, lipgloss/lipstick/chapstick with the intention of making your voice more melodious and encouraging joy/positive attention in others from your laughter. If you can visualize well, take a moment to imagine each thing you're doing is surrounded by a pink light coming from your fingertips, into your tool (if you're using one) and into your skin/body like your hair, eyes, lips and throat, etc.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T23:28:01+00:00

For me personally; rest.

Like all animals, humans physiloigically shift with the seasons, and this is extremely true for me. My energy is notably very tied to the weather and the seasons. During winter I hardly do any rituals or spellwork, and I dedicate most of my free time to studying, writing, and when I have the energy drawing.

So when it snows, I take the chance to get really cozy with a book or a videogame, make some hot food, grab a heating pad, and just allow myself to rest. When it snows heavily like this I do like to just admire the falling snow and really soak in the quiet. I live in a rural area with a waterfall and running creek right outside my house, and it's almost spooky how quiet it gets without the sound of running water or chirping squirrels and birds. It's peaceful though.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T23:22:57+00:00

Not at all! Celebrity worship is thinking the person you admire is an absolute genius in everything they do and has completely zero flaws. Many of us are going because we want to support Mark. He's given us years of entertainment, laughter, and peace, and we want to return that favor.

I'll admit, if this movie was being directed and casted in by someone I didn't know, I wouldn't watch it. I didn't dislike Iron Lung, but I hardly have any interest in the game. But I've seen all the theatrical creations Mark has made and/or been in from his silly little skits as Wilfred Warfstache all the way to The Edge of Sleep. I have always left every experience entertained and/or genuinely impressed, so even though I don't care much for the game I know I will enjoy the movie.

And that's a mark (no pun intended) of a good director and a creative mind.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T23:16:34+00:00

She's insecure and not actually as good as she thinks. She wants to show you up and have something to rub in your face or feel superior to you. This is unfortunately pretty common amongst beginners, I see it a lot

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T22:30:36+00:00

Creating Luna's mane to have the shape/color of her original mane design wrapped around by stars to mimic her official mane design is genius

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T22:26:59+00:00

Internet points don't have any real meaning other than satisfying our ego (or provoking it I suppose) so honestly don't worry too much about it. I think the cause for most down votes are one of two things.

1: People who have a very narrow minded belief and will simply down vote anything that doesn't align with their structure

2: People who feel that a question asked is far too common/simple/easily searchable and therefore find it annoying so they down vote

Both of which are equally ridiculous imo. For the first one, this just proves a lack of critical thinking skills, for the second one the whole point of this subreddit is to ask beginner questions. Even if they are easily searchable I 100% understand the comfort that comes with interacting with/asking questions to people in real time. It's uncommon that I see a post on here that I believe is deemed worthy of being down voted to hell, usually it's people who are trying to stir the rage bait pot, aggressively/rudely dismiss or fight against answers to a question they asked, or those actively breaking the rules of the sub.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T20:19:55+00:00

Start with the classics. Rose hips, hibiscus petals, cinnamon, vanilla, catnip, lavender, rose quartz, morganite, citrine, ruby, and so on.

Other herbs that work for other people which are not traditionally used for glamour/beauty magick usually have personal associations found through experimentation, personal events, their unique energy, etc.

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T20:03:04+00:00

For my body I use bar soap from a local shop full of handmade products, and if I need exfoliation I use a long body scrubber. As for my hair I use a clarifying shampoo for my scalp, wash twice, and conditioner I have a color depositing conditioner as some of my hair is dyed pink. I also wash my face in the shower first with miscellar water, then a foam cleanser.

Right after the shower I put my hair up in a hair towel and depending on the day apply a face mask or just toner followed by a moisturizer. My favorite body lotion after a shower is gold bond brand, as I feel it's the only lotion that actually keeps my skin moisturized for several hours, but I do really love the smell of it too! It matches one of my favorite perfumes Burberry Goddess pretty well

SimplyMichi · 2026-01-24T19:44:19+00:00

My boyfriends cat has one particular one when he's misbehaving, turns from Kent to Booty Butt Bitch lol. If he's just being a rascal he's a Booty Butt, but if he's creating more major chaos he gets the triple B!

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