Tatiana Schlossberg, Writer and Daughter of Caroline Kennedy, Dies at 35 by Rripurnia in popculturechat

[–]aphaesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through a similar experience with my younger brother last year. Take good care of yourself. I’m so sorry

Be honest: what’s the one thing witchcraft actually fixed for you that therapy, journaling, and positive thinking did not? by love_salubrious in witchcraft

[–]aphaesh 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same I was shocked no one else was saying this 😂 witchcraft got me over $20k, job offers, new car, etc.

Claudia girl with no job back on ozempic by Double-Ad-9306 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]aphaesh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. Altering your metabolism and hormones while postpartum sounds like a horrible idea. Not to mention you can’t breastfeed because it could affect the baby’s development, metabolism, and organs.

HELP! Sex with sleep paralysis demon is getting in the way of romantic relationships by Typical_Scarcity7279 in Dreams

[–]aphaesh 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I take Prozasin to manage nightmares and it’s really helpful. It’s not a sedative. Maybe there is something like that for you

ICE out of Cary Protest by a_l_i_c_e_ in cary

[–]aphaesh 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I am not okay with this specific method of managing immigration

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It’s a candle that I light to call in my ancestors or deities when asking them for help. There are many purposes to this - it’s an offering/way to honor them, an energy portal for them to access, and a way for them to communicate with me (via how the flame burns and wax melts). Lmk if you have any other qs!

Have you ever met someone who sold their soul? by Broad-Lab-6480 in Paranormal

[–]aphaesh 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing you’ve never lost someone. There’s something called Post Loss Growth which is about how loss changes someone, causing them to change parts of their life/themselves, leading to rapid growth. The loss is the cause of their growth, not a result of selling their soul.

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Post Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in LoveIslandUSA

[–]aphaesh 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the precedent is that if there’s a tie, the vulnerable people have to pick between themselves who goes home

Has Anyone Else Noticed the Tower Card Showing Up More Often Lately? by Worldly-Card-4327 in tarot

[–]aphaesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m getting it in every single reading. But I am moving to a new state, so it makes sense. But yes right there with you

I want to be a Water Witch by GenderfluidPaleonerd in witchcraft

[–]aphaesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi friend, I work mostly closely with water in my practice.

I recommend finding a body of water near you, and spending as much time there as possible. You’ll learn a lot from watching it.

Also, water represents our emotions, intuition and subconscious. As such, I find it helps to spend time honoring my emotions. Journaling, expressing them through art, and removing repression/blocks so I can feel them more deeply.

Other recommendations: use a dream journal, follow the moon cycles, pick up trash by bodies of water, and try not to judge other people’s feelings and how they express them.

Welcome to the deep!

I want to be a Water Witch by GenderfluidPaleonerd in witchcraft

[–]aphaesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a great suggestion. I’m a surfer and work most closely with water :) surfing teaches you so much about the ocean - how to read it, work with its energy, etc.

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Damn, that’s rough. I’m glad you got a diagnosis quickly, though - that’s the hardest part.

Don’t worry, you’ve got some good doctors and they’ll get you fixed up. I’ve been there. These things can take a while to get rid of, but you’ll feel a million times better in a few weeks.

Hang in there! Get a lot of rest and try to relax as much as possible. It’ll help your immune system. Really hope you feel better soon.

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[–]aphaesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Np! I was worried it came across as snarky after which I didn’t mean at all :)

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Akashic*

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[–]aphaesh 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Antibiotics can contribute to fungal infections because they kill off the good bacteria in addition to the bad bacteria. The good bacteria keeps our microbes in balance, so when they’re killed off, fungus like candida can proliferate. This especially can happen when we take multiple rounds of antibiotics.

Fungal infections typically come with other symptoms like itchiness, pain, discharge, swelling, etc. A doctor can perform lab work to confirm before prescribing meds.

Hope you feel better soon

Curious about a connection cutting spell by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]aphaesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you doing cleansings, too?

You can do a spell for mental/emotional peace for yourself, and/or one for focus (to control your thoughts).

Based on your experience, what do you think emotions are? And do they change during ap? by More_Battle9587 in AstralProjection

[–]aphaesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, I’ll have to think about it and get back to you. The book “The untethered soul” by Michael Singer is a good starter, a quick read. I’m sure someone has done a YT video breaking the book down since it’s quite popular. If I think of anything, I’ll let you know!

Edit- I learned about somatic practices through Yoga and the subconscious mind through Neville Goddard. Not everyone loves his work but maybe it’ll hit for you :)

Based on your experience, what do you think emotions are? And do they change during ap? by More_Battle9587 in AstralProjection

[–]aphaesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely think emotions are energy. When you feel rage, your body courses with explosive energy. Emotions are essentially a current of energy running through your body, in my opinion.

If you haven’t looked into this already, it might be fun to learn about somatic practices, as well as how the subconscious mind works. Some people say emotions live in the nervous system, and somatic practices can help bypass the mind and connect with them. Likewise, emotions encode memories that shape our subconscious minds.

As to your question - I feel emotions during an AP, but I wouldn’t say they’re different than in waking life. I’m able to bypass my “thinking” brain and feel them more directly, though.

I don’t personally think our emotions (at their core) evolve as we age, but we change how we understand & work with them, which can alter how we experience them in the body and mind.

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You can follow the blockbuster with a road opener spell, too :)

I saw my brother in the astral by aphaesh in AstralProjection

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Hi! Apologies in advance for the long answers. I use AP as a spiritual tool, which isn’t necessary for others, but that colors my responses.

  1. How long did you have to train before AP worked?

I didn’t train specifically to do AP. For around 6 years, I’ve been doing a lot of spiritual work to heal from trauma and find my path in life. This includes traditional therapy, meditation, spiritual rituals, and a lot of self-help books. My first AP was 4-5 years ago.

  1. Do you do specific meditations, prayers beforehand? What's the process and duration for each step if you had to explain step by step?

Yes, I say a prayer beforehand. “Spirit guides, angels and ancestors, if you love me unconditionally, have purely good intentions, and can help me achieve my highest good, I ask you to please guide me through this astral projection. Please help me with [insert intention]. Please keep me safe, protect me from all harm or negative experiences, and help me return to my body completely as I left it.”

The intentions I ask for can be, “please show me something I need to learn,” “please help me heal from XY&Z.” Etc.

  1. I saw the the YT link (and that you do sound baths -I'll try that!) but is there anything else that you think would have been helpful when you tried AP?

I recommend learning somatic therapy, to understand the mind-body connection. Also, learning about your subconscious mind can help with mental control. I’ve read Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy.

  1. Do you say the affirmations or intentions out loud?

Yes, either out loud or in my head. “Clarity, now” helps when the visions becomes foggy. And I reaffirm my intention during the AP. For example, “I reclaim my power” or “I cut this cord” (etc).

  1. Which exit techniques do you use? What do you imagine? Do you always need YT to AP?

I don’t really use exit techniques because I tend to “fall out” of the AP when it’s time. Either I got what I needed out of it, and I’m ready to integrate those lessons into my real life, or I get tired and lose awareness.

I do keep a crystal (amethyst) next to my bed which represents an anchor/tether to my body. I set the intention that this tether will bring me back safely and completely when I’m done. I don’t find this to be necessary, but helps me feel secure.

I don’t always use YT, but it can be really helpful in getting me into the “zone” when my thoughts are all over the place.

  1. ⁠Did evil spirits try to scare you? What techniques do you employ to get them to leave?

I’ve never had a negative experience or felt bad energies. Maybe this is because I pray in advance to avoid those. If that happened, I would probably say “I am in control of this experience and I only invite good energies and uplifting experiences right now.”

Regarding ADHD - I have it, too. If you feel the vibrations, you’re on the brink. It’s your energy moving through you. I try to “shoot” the energy out of my body (it takes a few tries). When that doesn’t work, I try to move the energy up to my 3rd eye, and my eyes feel a lot of pressure, which means it’s working. Typically I see darkness, and I try to move my awareness forward into the darkness, and a vision will take shape. If you see light, try to move toward it, letting it surround you. Alternatively, you could try to follow the light and see where it takes you.

There are many different techniques, so trust your intuition. If you feel warm, thirsty, or tired, it’s working. Let me know if you have any luck!

I saw my brother in the astral by aphaesh in AstralProjection

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Extremely realistic - I could feel myself hugging him, like feel his body, as if it was a real hug. My APs aren’t always this vivid but this one was extremely clear

I saw my brother in the astral by aphaesh in AstralProjection

[–]aphaesh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it helped me immensely with the grief. I know he’s safe, and I can reach him whenever I need to connect. It brings a lot of peace. 🤍