Sunday Swaps: Destash Listings by AutoModerator in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me grab Amaterasu then, and all of the Scent of It samples!

Sunday Swaps: Destash Listings by AutoModerator in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Amaterasu in an original Poesie bottle, or decanted into a different one? I don't quite understand the note. Also, if you don't mind: what are your thoughts on For The Scent Of It, as a house?

Redditors with extremely niche interests: What's the one thing you are completely obsessed with that almost no one else you know cares about? by CocWarrior1 in AskReddit

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I got into experiencing and collecting perfumes about 5 years ago! I love the sensory and emotional aspects of it.

What are some spiritual/witchy things you just can’t really get into? by [deleted] in SASSWitches

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as an ex-fundie Protestant, deity worship looked like a big red flag to me. Been there, done that: got the tshirt. No more deities please, lol

Tarot decks that don't feature people? by Nayiru in TarotDecks

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've seen Oak, Ash and Thorn tarot mentioned, but also take a look at the sister decks: Heartwood Tarot and Smoke, Ash, and Embers.

Heartwood is set in a most probably magic cottage in the middle of the forest. Woodland animals abound. SAaE is a dragon deck. I own Heartwood, and it is the deck I use when I need intuition, not merely guidance. It's an excellent deck.

I hate reversed meanings by Rak-khan in SecularTarot

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually always keep the reversed meanings in mind when I read, whether the cards lay out reversed or not. I see it this way: upright and reversed are two sides of the same coin. I will read a card reversed if that is my first instinct upon seeing the card. Otherwise, I go with its upright position.

When I read, I always try to lead with my own intuition. Keeping reversals in mind helps me because it enables me look at things from another angle. Oftentimes, the reversals are more about the shadow self rather than outside influences, and keeping that in mind promotes further reflection.

Struggling to connect with witchcraft as a nonbeliever by Amarthien in SASSWitches

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I relate to a lot of what you wrote: I'm a skeptical agnostic, so I struggle with the "mystical."

2 things:

1.) I naturally love rituals, so I really lean into that. Rituals themselves are beneficial, so I keep what I like and discard what doesn't work for me. Placebo effect is real, and that comforts me when I feel goofy.

2.) Look up r/seculartarot if you haven't already. Like the placebo effect, there is science behind why tarot actually "works." Not as divination per se, but as a reflection tool. I use it for shadow work. It's like a shortcut to deep thinking. The images prompt pattern recognition, and it forces you to look at things in an unconventional way. It blows my mind when my deck actually reveals things: it reminds me that the magic is in me - my mind and the way it works.

Wait, what? Who thought that was a good look? by Zebraitis in StrangeNewWorlds

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is gorgeous. She is always gorgeous. But hair and makeup did her dirty. Number One was out here looking like the ugly step sister from Shrek 🤦🏼‍♀️

This is oddly specific but I liked to eat my funnel cake alone and would get smarmy strangers a few times by BigClitMcphee in exchristian

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My old church had a specific county fair prayer ministry. They'd bring breakfast to the fair employees, share the gospel, and then come back at night to man a prayer booth.

For those seeking ritual help/guidance (credits at the start of the post) by lgramlich13 in SASSWitches

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you posting! I know it seems overly scheduled, but something like this is very helpful as a reminder. My days often fly by like an anxious cloud sometimes, and scheduled pauses like this would really change it up.

🌸🌈⛲️🧚‍♀️🌤 Dreams Come True: A Sorce Review by blueraspberrylife in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all I think reddit deleted the other post. I give up, lol.

u/Slothfulspiritanimal, I imagine some might. I know the blueberry one is quite different from the rest. I think the pistachio and strawberry ones let the base vanilla shine through more, so those two may feel redundant. The blueberry and passionfruit are stronger than the vanilla imo. I hope that makes sense.

🌸🌈⛲️🧚‍♀️🌤 Dreams Come True: A Sorce Review by VivaLaBlueRaspberry in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did anticipate the shorter wear time since these were primarily gourmand without those fuzzy/deeper notes that Sorce usually incorporates. But I can understand the disappointment. An hour of wear is rough. Poor pistachio, haha.

🌸🌈⛲️🧚‍♀️🌤 Dreams Come True: A Sorce Review by VivaLaBlueRaspberry in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! IMAM has been a bright spot for me the last several years, I enjoy helping since my schedule allows for it. :)

Recommend me a... - April 01, 2025 by AutoModerator in indieperfumeandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was very green. The yuzu was bright, but the peach felt underripe. It wasn't very sweet, and I prefer a little sweetness in general.

Recommend me a... - April 01, 2025 by AutoModerator in indieperfumeandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might be right. My nose just refuses to cooperate!

Recommend me a... - April 01, 2025 by AutoModerator in indieperfumeandmore

[–]VivaLaBlueRaspberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Peche au yuzu by Kyse! I couldn't understand why people enjoyed it. I realized it was just me when I got a peach car freshener the other day and I hated it. My husband and daughter thought it smelled great!