Cailleach Alex

Wait, is this why throwing dirt on caskets is a thing?!

Not part of any of these groups but we were chatting and I wanted to share 😂 Definitely going with the theme of one being more pronounced than the other

👀 I’m interested

I forgot this existed..

Today we’re honouring the land spirits and appreciating my new tattoo of the Salmon of Wisdom from Scottish folklore and myth.

The stories of everyday animals in our folklore play an important part in understanding Scottish animist practice and perspective.

#folkmagic

Hey! I’m Alex, I’m a practicing Eòlaiche around Glasgow 😌 Always lovely to meet new folks

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If you consider yourself a charmer, ask what you do for your community? Does your practice form from a need in the community of a vain need for perceived power? The spirits of these traditions know who is authentic - be authentic.

In this post we see many items geared towards protective practices (silver pennies, elf-arrows, rosary beads). We see the role of the charmer as a protective force against the evil of witchcraft and other malignant spirits (and ails).

The folk healer, charmer, or cunning person would have a variety of tools used within their craft — calling on God, the saints, angels, and sometimes other spirits and devils too. The lowercase ‘d’ in ‘devils’ being an intentional act.

🌲 Juniper: A new addition I created yesterday. This adaptation of the ‘sop seile’ (spittle wisp) from Scottish saining practices which I will use to sprinkle water on people and places for saining.

🐝 Bees: Bees are a beautiful omen for me, and I also work with their spirit a lot. I recently found a 3rd bee thus completing my adaptation of the ‘Three Bees Charm’ to bring joy, happiness, and abundance.

🧿 The Trinkets: I use numerous trinkets and bits in my practice as well. Here we see a silver sixpence (for uisge-airgid), elf arrow, and a quartz rock all for saining. There is also a medal of Mater Dolorosa that I have also used in related charms.

🃏 The Playing Cards: I use playing cards and cartomancy for many acts of healing and blessing (and cursing if I need to😉). From simple blessings of protection, love, and prosperity to road openings and commanding spirits.

🦷 The Deer Teeth: The teeth I keep on me are from a deer skull I own, and serve the purpose of healing the toothache.

🤲 The Prayer Card: I use many prayer cards to many saints and spirits in my trade, but most notably I use this card to Our Lady for healing, giving offerings, and petitioning her, and the Goddess Diana, who I’ve come to syncretise with her in times of need.

Tools of the trade 📿🌲📜

In this photo you will see numerous items I use within my craft as a Eòlaiche (a charmer). What tools do you use in folk healing?

#folkmagic #witchcraft #healing #devil #mary #saining #scottishfolkmagic #diana

I definitely will 🥰

Hello Blue Sky!

My name is Alex, I’m a folk witch and diviner based around Glasgow, Scotland.

My practice is informed by the land, lore, and spirits around me as well as Scottish culture, folk Catholicism, and native Fairy Faith.

Hopefully this place is nice!