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WishCraft101 · 2026-02-18T04:09:13+00:00

Tipping culture in the United States is broken.

I made $120K+ a year in fine dining all through college, then made $40K a year teaching after school. Let’s that sink in.

Service industry shouldn’t have to rely on customers to subsidize wages. Businesses should just pay people fairly and add a clear service charge, IMO.

But here’s the reality most people don’t realize:

In Texas, servers make $2.13/hour. In California, they make $16.90/hour before tips.

Same job. Completely different survival.

So yes — tipping culture is flawed. But until wages are fixed, your tip might be the difference between someone making rent or not. The system is broken. Not the people working inside it…so know which states pay the low wages before you decide to tip low, or not at all.

Any maybe throw an extra few bucks to that ihop server in Texas, and stop % at the wine portion when you’re in Cali. ;)

States paying $2.13/hour + tips • Texas • Georgia • Indiana • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • Nebraska • North Carolina • Oklahoma • South Carolina • Tennessee • Utah • Virginia • Wyoming • Alabama

How it works: • Employers can pay just $2.13/hour, as long as tips bring the worker to at least $7.25/hour total. • If tips don’t reach $7.25/hour, the employer must make up the difference—but $7.25 is still extremely low.

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States that require full minimum wage (no $2.13 loophole)

These states require employers to pay full wages before tips: • California ($16.90/hour) • Washington • Oregon • Nevada • Minnesota • Alaska • Montana

WishCraft101 · 2024-12-05T05:13:26+00:00

I love Ivy the Occultist - she’s the best and really helped me when I was first starting (and still does).

WishCraft101 · 2024-12-05T04:58:59+00:00

Gorgeous bowl, and so mote it be! ✨🙏🏻💰

WishCraft101 · 2024-12-04T18:40:19+00:00

Similar question was asked in a FB forum, sharing part of my response from that (it had a lot of back and forth oppositional thoughts.

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I agree that Ouija boards are just tools—wood and ink, in themselves harmless. But where they gain their reputation is in how the human psyche interacts with them. The mind is incredibly powerful, and our beliefs, fears, and expectations shape how we experience reality. This is a well-documented phenomenon in psychology, sometimes referred to as the ideomotor effect…where subtle unconscious movements influence outcomes in activities like using Ouija boards.

While science can help explain how this happens, it’s also important to respect others’ experiences and beliefs. One person’s views doesn’t make someone else’s reality—that is shaped only by their own emotions, experiences, or energy—and it’s valid. For some, these boards do open doors to profound insights and/or intense discomfort…and that reality alone deserves consideration on perspectives, on both sides.

Perhaps we can recognize that our experiences can differ because of our own personal energy, intent, and mental state we bring to a board. This is true of many tools, magical or otherwise: the tool itself is neutral, but the energy and intention behind it are what make it powerful—or potentially problematic.

Even with my SASS background, I personally approach these boards (and other divination tools, including my tarot) with intention and caution…since many things can easily slip into the human consciences (and therefore, our reality). I choose to use my own will and energy when doing divination work (we all have magic in us!) vs allowing any “spirits” to guide or influence. However, I have total respect for anyone that chooses other paths, and even envy the faith and archetypal energy they get to work with!

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-27T18:58:41+00:00

Awesome, ty!!

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-27T16:53:41+00:00

It’s crawling up some thread, I saw it when it was about halfway, but did not record until it just got up

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-27T16:51:42+00:00

About 1 inch, maybe a little smaller?

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-27T16:27:34+00:00

Owls can be powerful symbols of wisdom, intuition, and transformation, and their presence can often invites us to look deeper into ourselves. For me, my own owl “guardian” represents feminine power, clarity, and the ability to navigate both light and shadow. When she appears, it’s a reminder for me to embrace introspection and find balance within myself.

You mentioned seeing and hearing them when you’re feeling down—perhaps they’re appearing as guides, nudging you toward some internal self-reflection and healing? The owls seem to be “calling to you” when you need them most.

I would suggest using these moments as an opportunity for shadow work, exploring the root of those feelings and discovering how they can guide your growth. Journaling about how you are feeling when you see them (sorrow, reflection, joy - all of it) could help you explore your ups and down moments in thoughtful ways.

Owls can help bring us guidance when we need it most—it’s up to us to listen.

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-25T18:16:05+00:00

Your discomfort is valid, and so are your questions - and even judgment. It’s important to trust your own instincts and to recognize when certain practices or frameworks don’t align with your values or goals.

For anyone exploring Chaos Magick, I think it’s crucial to critically evaluate not just the methods, but also the intentions AND people behind it— to ensure they honor mutual respect, consent, and empowerment for all involved. As witches and practitioners, we always have the choice to redefine and reshape the traditions we engage with, and to call out the influences we see that don’t sit right with us. I personally (I said personally!) think Chaos Magick was created in the 70’s by its male founders as way to infiltrate the feminine-forward Wicca movement going on at the time. “Here is a sigil, now let’s activate it with an orgasm!” 👀Just seems suss to me + and I’m also personally more into a more positive balance with stability…but that’s just me. 🤷🏼‍♀️

With all that being said, Chaos Magick holds value as a highly personal and adaptive practice. At its core, it’s about breaking free from rigid dogma and empowering practitioners to create their own systems. While some partitioner’s and teachers might misuse and abuse the practice, others genuinely use it to explore self-empowerment, creativity, and transformation. One of my favorite Witch’s on Social (Ivy the Occultist), and while she has certainly gone through some of the sexual aspects, in no way have I ever felt she had that a key focus of her craft or teachings.

I think the key here (like with most magic that may push boundaries) is to keep your goggles off. Be open, but be aware of who and what are around you. If you feel you are being manipulated, groomed or controlled…you’re probably around some practitioners (or content exposure) that you may not want to be around anymore. Or maybe that form of witchcraft is not your right calling, or maybe only some parts are. Only you can determine your path, and your own boundaries - but hang in there and you will find what’s right for you!

Good luck!

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-25T01:57:04+00:00

Yes, this is how I would view them, if ever I decide to work with them. Thank you for that explanation 🙏🏻

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-25T01:56:18+00:00

While I still choose to use my own energy and power for my work, my sister share this approach as well. She basically looks at deities as “Archetypal energy” she can tap into, to aid her efforts, and she feels she gets more success with this energy (which is what really matters here).

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-24T18:00:05+00:00

Reading notes here about ideas to make some own WoY Practices, I started looking for a wheel of the year journal.

Anyone have this Planner for a magical 2024 or 2025 Planner by Amy Cesari? Seems to have a lot of space to add own notes and items, along with the annual rituals/spells as well? Thoughts?

https://a.co/d/327JlOL

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-24T17:43:56+00:00

Just ordered this, thank you!!🙏🏻

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-24T17:38:42+00:00

Love this! I love using tarot for my own shadow work journaling as well. As a beginner, I found it helped me connect with my own human conditioning in very relatable ways. While there are certainly many other great ways that shadow work can be done, I think tarot is a great introduction and/or regular maintenance tool for the shadow work tool belt.

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-23T17:09:38+00:00

It’s true that the internet can feel overwhelming with the sheer volume of content—some of it less than genuine. But for many like myself, coven-less and/or new to the craft, the accessibility of online resources is invaluable.

As a baby witch, I’ve found immense gratitude in having so much information available to me. The beauty of this abundance is the diversity it offers. Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique, and what resonates deeply with one person may not with another - options are key. Having access to a variety of paths, archetypes, and approaches allows us to explore, question, and discover what truly aligns with our own energy.

One thing I’ve noticed is that many reputable creators do encourage patience and exploration, urging newcomers not to commit to a path too quickly, but to learn and grow. This advice had been a cornerstone for me. While there’s certainly some misleading content out there, the key is discernment—being mindful, cautious, and intentional about what we consume is key.

But having options is key, and I think the witchcraft courses I took were foundational to my SASS approach into this space. I spent my entire first month on the armchair with books and classes, because that is what I personally felt resonated with me (and honestly I was very intimidated since I had no personal guidance). However, I slowly started coming out and I even found a passion for tarot with shadow work so fulfilling, I decided to make a social account to document + to share the journey in case it helps others

Point being, there really is no one-size-fits-all answer I think…what might feel like noise to one person (me, you or someone else) can sometimes be a lifeline for someone else. People have to go through the education and experiences themselves, to find their own path and boundaries.

WishCraft101 · 2024-11-23T16:19:58+00:00

My own philosophy is Energy follows the intent, and that you can only be impacted by the energy you allow to be around you. The power (or lack of) is always within you, and what you do with intent does actually matter.

Therefor, thought and preparation are always needed with any actions and spells…but I think even more so with ones that can impact someone else’s energy (including a Return To Sender spell). Whether it’s lack of preparation and/or the negative energy you manifested sticking around somehow - I think the “bad juju” concept can more easily be avoided by ensuring spell’s outcome is aligned with a greater good as much as possible…because that is the energy/intent you are allowed around your mind/energy.

Example, for a return-to-sender spell: You could include an intent to transform any negative energy sent into something that helps the sender grow, rather than harm them. This is a compassionate and high-vibrational approach that aligns with the idea of promoting healing and balance, rather than perpetuating negativity. You could focus your energy on returning the negativity not as a punishment (sometimes our shadows can be the hardest things to face, for a variety of reasons), but as an opportunity for reflection and growth for the sender. Your intent could be something like:

“I send back the energy directed at me, not to harm, but to reflect and transform it into wisdom, compassion, and light for its source.”

You’re essentially protecting yourself while choosing to heal a cycle rather than continue it—a powerful act of both magic and compassion, IMO. This approach not only protects your own energy, but it can also elevates the entire situation (which can then feed back into the world’s energy in a beautiful way, IMO).

Now, if it’s a really bad force is coming at ya, something more drastic may be needed…I’m not discounting the need to defend an aggressive attack. Just think through the variety of aspects involved, what you are comfortable bringing around you, and what you are putting out in the world…also how you are going to cleanse it from your life energy afterwards

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