oh welp that was something unexpected… 

now ima take a nap, hopefully an actual nap not a travels nap…

alls i do lately when i “sleep” is travel

(Source: backsforyou)

Banishing Spell #1

by faerielypsychic:

So I wanted to post more about some witchy stuff. Usually I just randomly on the spot use what I have and make up a spell. I usually don’t use the same one twice, or I just modify it to be more convenient for me in that moment.

What you need:

• A “you can’t fuck with me so I’m just gonna be happy and laugh at you” attitude
• Your favorite scented spray, one that makes you feel and smell awesome
• Rosemary
• Salt
• An open window or door

This is what I do:

1. So basically I have my empowered, confident, happy attitude on.
2. I take my spray, and I go around my room looking absolutely silly cuz I was in my underwear and had a towel on my head, doing a sing-songy voice, and dancing around, I basically sing-say the entire time “This is my house, you feel icky, you need to leave”
3. After doing so, I basically gesture at my window for it to go, or at my door. Just doing this for good measure.
4. If I still feel like it’s there, I’ll basically take some salt, put some “get ouuuut” energy into it, and chuck it at it where ever I see it, until it goes.
5. Still feel icky? I always feel better after putting some rosemary leaves around my room in an area where I feel they need to be.
6. Thing comes back? Repeat 2 and 4. Though honestly all I had to do was 1-3 and it worked. I think I confused/scared it away. Which is good.

So its the forgetful aliens on doctor who….. *hides under blanket*

well in celtic fairy tradition, basically everything, from banshees to fairies to pooka to will o the wisps, is trying to kill you all the time

thesancta (quoted from http://thesancta.tumblr.com/post/49927846447/im-really-weirded-out-that-the-greeks-dont-have-a)

Casual reminder that the Celtic Fairy Tradition apparently follows the same game plan as Australia.

(via broomsticksandspellcraft)

thecakebar:

Chocolate Cupcakes in a Jar

thecakebar:

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes 

thecakebar:

only 3 ingredients and no bake

foodandwinephotos:

© Con Poulos

Icebox Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Contributed by Grace Parisi

Click here for full recipe

thecakebar:

Chocolate Cake S’mores Cookies Recipe/with video

• made with cake batter so they are chewy/soft!

bastcatgoddess:

Egyptian Fig Roll Cookies

INGREDIENTS

~8 ounces dried figs (I used a combination of Black Mission and Calimyrna)
~1 tablespoon honey (I like Manuka)
~1/4 cup water
~1 pinch nutmeg
~1 pinch cardamom
~1 pinch cinnamon
~2 ounces flour
~3 ounces spelt flour
~1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
~1 pinch baking soda
~1 pinch salt
~1 ounce salted butter, room temperature
~2 ounces non-hydrogenated shortening
~1 ounce brown sugar
~2 egg whites
~1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
~1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Prep Time: 4 Hours    Cook Time: 15 Minutes

DIRECTIONS

Filling:.

~Mix the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring up to a gentle simmer.
~Cook for 30 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and figs begin to turn into a “paste”.
~Transfer to a food processor and purée a thick consistency.
~Cool completely, then transfer to a plastic zip-top bag and set aside. (Note: you can make this up to 3 days in advance).
Dough:.

~Whisk together the flours, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
~Cream the butter, shortening, sugar, egg whites and extracts in a bowl.
~Add the dry ingredients, beating to combine into a dough.
~Wrap well in plastic and chill at least one hour.

Assembly:.
~Preheat the oven to 325 and line a baking sheet.
~Roll the dough into a thin layer (less than 1/4”) on a floured surface or between sheets of waxed paper.
~Slice strips about 3 1/4” wide, and pipe the filling along the centre of each.
~Fold the sides over the filling, lightly pressing down to seal (add a brushing of water if necessary to stick).
~Slice into “two bite” sized pieces (about 1”) and place on the lined sheet.
~Bake, one sheet at a time, for 12 minutes. Keep unbaked cookies in the fridge between bakes (or freeze for later baking).

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/egyptian-fig-roll-cookies-499008

lunasalix:

The Tuatha De Danann/Sidhe

The Tuatha De Danann are known throughout ancient Ireland as the people of the goddess Dana/Danu (also known as mother). It’s important to note that throughout history she became known as Brigit, who then got absorbed into Christian beliefs as a saint. According to the Annals of the Four Masters, the Tuatha De Danann ruled Ireland from 1897 to 1700 BC.

“It is said, in the Book of the Dun Coe that wise men do not konw the origin of the Tuatha De Danann, but that it seems likely they came from heaven, on account of their intelligence and for the excellence of their knowledge.” It is said that their hold on those in Ireland was so strong that not even the Christian transcribers could deny their existence as a non-human race of intelligent being in Ireland (although they frequently put them in league with evil demons).

The Tuatha De Danann were in full control of Ireland when the Sons of Mil (Irish ancestors) came to the island. The Tuatha lost their island, but became known as the Fairy-Folk or the Sidhe of Irish Mythology and Folk Lore. When many talk of Ireland they talk of the human race the Celts as well as the invisible race of Fairies. There are many who treat this race as fiction and as “stories,” but there are Irish seers who today still say they see the Sidhe.

“The term (Sidhe), is always applied in old writings to the palaces, courts, halls, or residences of those beings which in ancient Gaedhelic mythology held the place which ghosts, phantoms, and fairies hold in the superstitions of the present day.” In modern Irish tradition, ‘the People of the Sidhe’ or Sidhe, refer to the beings themselves rather than to their places of habitation. They are often described as gods of the earth or dei terreni, as in the Book of Armagh; and since it was believed that they, like the modern fairies, control the ripening of crops and the milk-giving of cows, the ancient Irish rendered to them regular worship and sacrifice, just as the Irish of today do by setting out food at night for the fairy-folk to eat.

The palaces to which the Sidhe went to after the fighting with the race of Mil were hidden in the depths of the Earth. The Dagda controlled the distributions of these palaces and domains. He then gave on to Lugh and retained two for himself (Brug na Boinne, or Castle of the Boyne, because it was situated on or near the River Boyne near Tara, and the other called Síd or Brug Maic ind Oc, which means Enchanted Palace or Castle of the Son of the Young). Mac ind Oc was a most enchanted castle that contained three trees which always bore fruit, a vessel full of excellent drink, and two pigs—one alive and the other nicely cooked ready to eat at any time; and in this palace no one ever died.

Aside from these beautiful palaces the Sidhe were known for their own beauty as well as loving the beauty of others. There are many stories in history which talk about the “taking” of a beautiful mortal boy or girl to be taken down into the palaces of the Sidhe. Mortals could live in the world of the Sidhe forever if they willed it. There have been many in history who found life in Fairyland so plesant that they decided to enjoy it enternally. Not only did these people have majestic palaces and beauty but they also had a rare music to which our world’s music could never compare. Patrick even said that it would equal the very music of heaven if it were not for ‘a twang of the fairy spell that infests it.’

The Sidhe were said to have come from four mythical cities: Falias, Gorias, Finias, and Murias. It was their that they learned all of their magic and skills from the druids (Morfesa from Falias, Esras from Gorias, Semias from Murias and Uiscias from Findias), and were given four great treasures or talismans that showed these skills. The first treasure was the Stone of Fal, which would scream whenever a true king of Ireland would place his foot on it. The next was the Magic Sword of Nuada, a weapon that only inflicted mortal blows when drawn. The third was the Sling-shot of the Sun God Lugh, that never missed its target. The last was the Cauldron of Dagda from which a constant supply of food came forth.

The Sidhe have always had a very distinct social organization with regards to rulers and territory. In Munster Bodb was king and his enchanted palace was called Sid of the Men of Femen; and the overall king Dadga and his wife Boyne has a palace near Tara. In more modern times, Eevil or Eevinn of the Craig Liath or Grey Rock is a queen of the Munster Fairies, and Finvara is the king of the Conaught fairies. There are also the Irish fairy-queens Cleeona and Aine.

While much of the story of the Tuatha de Danann has been distorted over time, there is growing evidence that the story is based on fact. Remains from some of the battlefields have been found which cast a different light on the story as a whole. No longer are the Tuatha considered just Irish legend and fairies. Although three of the treasures are obvious stories proclaiming the glories of their Kings, the fourth item sounds very much like the legendary Stone of Scone that sits in Edinburgh today.

The picture above is of the second battle of Maige Turedh in which the Tuatha de Danann and the Formhoire fought for Ireland. It includes the images of Lugh, Balar, Stonehenge, and Morrighan. The image was painted in 1966 by A. Fantalov.

Unwanted Suitors Warding Powder

gardenofthequeen:

Items needed

• chili plant ashes
• red pepper
• chili powder or lemon pepper
• garlic
• ashes of your hair

steps

1. properly dry and burn the chili plant, garlic, and a lock of your hair together. Make sure only ashes remain

2. add the red pepper (properly grounded) to the mix, then add the chili powder/lemon pepper

3. Hold the powder in the container and say/think these words, keeping in mind you want to drive off unwanted suitors 

what ails me

is no more

what chases me

shall no more

4. When you need to use the mix, you will rub it upon your heels to drive away the unwanted attention.

Merely wash it off when you do not want it to affect you anymore

Storm Witch’s “In All My Dreams I Drown” Curse

by brynja-storm:

A nightmare jar worthy of the Devil himself.

You will need: 

• sea or storm water (mix salt with water if all else fails)
• flotsam (bits of wood, nails, glass etc)
• Mugwort
• flames (hot sauce, pepper, etc.)
• Something to represent the target
• a black or red candle
• a jar

The goal here is to drown your target in nightmares. First, place the object that represents them into the jar. Fill it about three quarters of the way with your storm water, or until the object is completely submerged. Add your shipwreck flotsam, mugwort, and your flames. Melt the wax of the candle over the lid of the jar to seal it. Imagine the nightmares you wish your target to have, and shake the jar. Keep it as long as necessary.

*crosses fingers* i hope i dont have to work today, its raining which is my creation day

ok so now ima watch the last game of thrones episode & eat bbq chips. mmmh a good saturday morning if i do say so myself