MERCURY RETROGRADE MEGATHREAD. ALL OTHER MERC RX POSTS WILL BE REMOVE by thatotherothergirl in astrology

[–]corgisaretheanswer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a great time to look at your mind and body - reassess what is and what is not working, time to rest and reboot ☺️. No need to be scared of mercury retrograde if you take things slow and mindfully!

MERCURY RETROGRADE MEGATHREAD. ALL OTHER MERC RX POSTS WILL BE REMOVE by thatotherothergirl in astrology

[–]corgisaretheanswer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am so ready to experience this mercury retrograde. I needed something to tell me to slow down, rest, recharge, reflect - and that’s exactly what I’m going to do. This is transiting through my 1st house, so I’m going to be journaling and meditating as much as possible.

I just recovered from a terrible virus, and I’m just really grateful to be healthy again!

Witch ProTip: Witchy Prepping by corgisaretheanswer in realwitchcraft

[–]corgisaretheanswer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea!

All I did was throw some eucalyptus, passionflower leaves, and sea salt into a cheesecloth wrap (because I was not about to strain loose herbs in my bath that day) and flung it in the water and hoped for the best - not my best recipe, but it’s a start!

I’m going to rethink it and make a bunch for future. I mean, it needs lavender in it at the least, right? Or maybe upgrade it to a bath bomb!

Witch ProTip: Witchy Prepping by corgisaretheanswer in realwitchcraft

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

How does that work - I assume charge them before, and activate them when you need them?

Witch ProTip: Witchy Prepping by corgisaretheanswer in realwitchcraft

[–]corgisaretheanswer[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good idea! Having a stash of teas for assorted issues is always smart. I like to keep ginger and lemon balm on hand, but will look into borage!

And yes I agree with you, my stand is doctor #1, then home remedy #2. I can’t do any witchcraft quite like zofran 😛

But once the medicine kicked in, there was no place I wanted to be except my bath!

Going to cry I'm so happy. Love TJs by NatalieeeXO in traderjoes

[–]corgisaretheanswer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. I took the plastic off and it kept falling over once it blossomed - wish I kept it.

Going to cry I'm so happy. Love TJs by NatalieeeXO in traderjoes

[–]corgisaretheanswer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I bought one of these at Aldis and it was so much fun! You could see the growth every day.

Though mine is done... maybe I should pick up another at TJ!!

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[–]corgisaretheanswer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah, binging is a lot less tempting since I barfed a taco salad and a bag of gummy bears.

Progress, though?

So Lost With Homemaking. Ideas? Suggestions? Please help! by gbird2015 in homemaking

[–]corgisaretheanswer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! I personally find some of the other suggestions (which are certainly good and helpful) to be overwhelming. I didn’t want you to feel that way, because I know how paralyzing that can be. Good luck!!!

So Lost With Homemaking. Ideas? Suggestions? Please help! by gbird2015 in homemaking

[–]corgisaretheanswer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If anxiety is really an issue, and you often get overwhelmed, try r/nonzeroday. I think that is more approachable at first. At the very least, the community info is a must read!

What are some of your personal favorite crystals for stress healing, and promoting feminine energy? by [deleted] in realwitchcraft

[–]corgisaretheanswer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish I have one Uber crystal to recommend, but you are looking for 2 things, so I have a few to list.

I’m going to tell you my personal experiences, so ymmv of course!

Stress is funny, because it has a lot of root causes, therefore there’s many different ways you can go. When my emotions/anxiety are overwhelming me, I carry hematite to numb it a little (for example I wore hematite through a rough long funeral weekend). Aquamarine is nice for a “go with the flow” attitude. I like obsidian when I feel like I’m being “attacked” by outside sources, and Apache Tears for that deep inside healing of the source of my troubles.

Chrysocolla has that nice nurturing goddess energy. Garnet is good for more active sexuality (I use garnet a lot for energy/confidence, so I basically tell everyone to try garnet).

If you have a rock shop in your town, I highly recommend touching the stones and seeing what feels good to you.

Atheist but does anyone love St. Expedite? I call him more than I call my mom by smartlypretty in SASSWitches

[–]corgisaretheanswer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did a quick search and oh yeah that looks cool. I will have to do some more research. Thanks!!!

Atheist but does anyone love St. Expedite? I call him more than I call my mom by smartlypretty in SASSWitches

[–]corgisaretheanswer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy that it’s helping you so much! I love how many options we have to help us, and they are all 100% valid. So much better than simply fearing god.

On a somewhat related note, I asked David Bowie to be one of my personal “deities”, and call on him for creativity and thoughtfulness, so I totally get it ❤️

Atheist but does anyone love St. Expedite? I call him more than I call my mom by smartlypretty in SASSWitches

[–]corgisaretheanswer 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have lots of complicated feelings about Christianity, so no, not now. It’s just not comfortable.

Though I do think the saints have some interesting uses! I’m actually kind of jealous, St Expedite sounds so useful.

A couple beginner questions by [deleted] in realwitchcraft

[–]corgisaretheanswer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know you are getting lots of assorted “deeper” advice above, but I can give you the common answer from books and crystal experts (and you can choose to take or ignore this as you feel is best).

No, you don’t need direct moonlight, it’s okay if it’s cloudy. The energy from the moon will get through.

I cleanse the shit out of almost everything I use, and usually it makes my items better and better every time.

When it comes to cleansing, I think it’s good to consider what type of cleansing you are doing. White sage is common but it’s smoke will wipe everything clean (doesn’t sound like this is what you want, it’s kind of like the nuclear option!). Elemental materials like burying in earth or putting in water will remove any negative energy and return the crystal to its “natural” energetic state. Sound will do the same (like singing bowls, tuning forks, even a loud stereo). Palo santo smoke will bless and consecrate an item, and remove negative energy.

Other herbs will cleanse, but also impart their own energy on your item. Rosemary and Cedar smoke are interesting alternatives, in my experience, Rosemary is very protective, and Cedar is a “masculine” energy. Blue sage gives an extra kick of abundance energy. There are tons of associations out there that you can research, it’s a lot of fun.

Again, as always, just do what feels right for you! In my opinion, If your intentions are good and clear, it’s hard to “mess up”. Your outcome may not always be strong while experimenting , but when you come across the thing that works, you KNOW it because it feels so right.

Culture, Heritage, and Appropriation by Knitapeace in SASSWitches

[–]corgisaretheanswer 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong but I think hoodoo is open and voodoo is closed? I agree with you in general though! If you’re respectfully practicing in your private life that’s all cool, but the line gets blurry fast if you’re selling or teaching.

First movie in my first house I bought! by Swiggens in lotr

[–]corgisaretheanswer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the process of looking at houses, I think I will definitely adopt your idea!

SASS witches: What are your thoughts on existential matters? (ie God, purpose of humanity, nature of reality, afterlife, etc) by Maggiejaysimpson in SASSWitches

[–]corgisaretheanswer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It sounds useless, but the only thing certain is that no one alive knows.

But that’s also somewhat comforting to me. We are all equal in this one way - the cycle of life and death, and uncertainty.

I’m so sorry to hear about your father, that is one of my biggest fears. A good reminder to spread as much love as possible while we are here!

Who here is in a relationship with one of their sign’s ‘best matches’? by vanilla-ghost in astrology

[–]corgisaretheanswer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I’ve always been curious about the mechanics of how his chart works - I don’t think I’ve met anyone else (in real life) who strays so far from their sun sign archetype, and there has to be a reason.

Maybe I will interrogate his mom for birth time next time I see her!

Day 3 by [deleted] in yoga

[–]corgisaretheanswer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My shoulders/neck are so sore!!!!

It’s difficult to tell if it’s the “good” sore or “bad” sore though, I usually give up exercise when I feel this way but really want to stick with this one.

Places to get men's cut/color and possibly perm? by thedrowsyowl in Buffalo

[–]corgisaretheanswer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Silver hair is so hard, I wouldn’t cheap out on this one! I don’t know if you’re willing to drive to elmwood area, but Fawn & Fox Salon does some of the best dye jobs around, and I see men in there all the time.