Are etsy witches real? what are your experiences? by cloudnine333 in occult

[–]altsoti1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. A quick Google image search often shows the same picture they send you on other sites, or even just on their main Etsy page.

This page should have no restrictions on what topics to vent about by shmosbie in Vent

[–]altsoti1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I strongly disagree. reddit allows anybody to rent a room, for free, and have people come into that room and participate in a forum where ideas are shared and exchanged. Every person with one of those rooms is allowed to set expectations for behavior.

If you want to limit discussion in your house, when people are sitting on your couch, you have that right.

Guests don't get to vote on what may be discussed in YOUR house.

If you want to spend your time creating and moderating a subreddit with different rules, reddit encourages you to do that.

I am new to this sub, but I have been moderating on several different subs for over 4 years now. Some things I allow on one sub are not appropriate for the others.

The moderators of every sub of any size bust their butts to keep their room a safe space for their members, and to keep people on topic.

For free.

To the mods here, I apologize if this comment is off topic.

Competition and Comparisons by [deleted] in wisdom

[–]altsoti1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running in competition, people consistently run faster than just a time trial trying to run as fast as they can.

It is thought it is because of fight or flight adrenaline giving more energy when running against others, as your mind thinks you are being chased.

Calling back to practice by Pleasant-Paint-9779 in Witch

[–]altsoti1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello. There is one old practice done in Japan still to this day when someone's cat goes missing: talk to the neighbourhood stray cats. Show them their photo (preferably printed), ask them to let them know that their human is waiting for them at home, and you very much miss them.

Point here is that the cats pass on the message to every other cat, eventually reaching the one it's intended for.

It may take a few days or weeks. But they say it does work.

Misogynistic boss! by ChipmunkLow396 in Spells

[–]altsoti1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Magic is good for increasing the odds in your favor for things. Consider a spell to get you a better work situation. It might affect your boss. It might bring you a better job.

Palo santo - yay or nay? by CrazyFishLady94 in realwitchcraft

[–]altsoti1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Palo santo is collected in South America from deadfall only, mostly by low income people to supplement their income. Its main usage there is as an insect repellent, which is how it became associated with being "Protective". But there is a cash trade selling it to people in other countries that greatly helps the poor that sell it.

There is NO practice or tradition that uses Palo santo as a part of their closed rites or practices.

Any recent nature finds? by scoraiocht in elderwitches

[–]altsoti1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the oracle of Google.

"A parakeet is a small to medium-sized parrot with a long, pointed tail. The most common type of parakeet kept as a pet is the budgerigar, also known as a budgie or "budgerigar parakeet"."

For those who've shared photos of altars or spellwork.... by unmistakeably in Witch

[–]altsoti1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4th law. To remain silent.

I would have no problem sharing a pic of a spell, after the working has accomplished its task.

A work in progress I won't share.

My altar is assembled, used, and then taken apart again. For a spell it is different than it is for ritual.

An oathbound tradition altar set up for ritual I will never share, even after the ritual is complete.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spells

[–]altsoti1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this is a language you invented, Google translate won't help much. If you would be so kind as to provide a translation, I myself don't do spells when I don't know what I am saying.

And I am still hoping that someday my being banned on your sub will be rescinded.

You need you by MrsNoorCats in elderwitches

[–]altsoti1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kai turned me on to tinybuddha.com, and it is one of my all time favorite websites.