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Cogito Ergo Sum — What Got Lost in Translation There’s a difference between saying “I breathe” and saying “I am breathing.” One is a label. A fact pinned to a board.The other is a pulse in motion — a truth that lives only in the moment it is spoken. That difference, small as it seems, is the same difference that has troubled me for years about the famous phrase: …

We’ve long inherited Descartes’ words as: ‘I think, therefore I am.’ But his own French breathes: ‘I am thinking, therefore I am.’ What shifts if existence is process, not possession? Read the full reflection on OnyxPonders. #PapaOnyx #WitchSky

Virtus Crescit Sub Pondere: Strength Grows Beneath Burden Virtus Crescit Sub Pondere A traveler once wandered into a mountain village and heard the same story repeated by every tongue. Nothing grows up there, they said, pointing to the ridgeline where the cliffs broke the sky. The soil is too shallow. The stones are too heavy. The wind strips the life from anything that dares to take root. Most nodded in agreement, for they had tried and failed, or else never tried at all.

Strength is not born in ease but in weight. The storm teaches wings. The stone teaches roots. Virtus Crescit Sub Pondere — strength grows under burden. What weight is shaping you now?

#PapaOnyx #OnyxPonders #VirtusCrescitSubPondere #MessengerEmbodiment #SacredResilience #WitchSky

Chickens, Chalices, and Cold Hard Cash There’s a curious quirk in modern Paganism that always makes me grin. We’ll gladly accept a handwoven dreamcatcher for spell work.We’ll happily take a bottle of homemade mead for energy healing.We’ll even nod approvingly if someone mows our lawn in exchange for a ritual. But—gods forbid—slip a twenty into the exchange, and suddenly the air grows tense. Barter? Noble.

Pagans will trade candles, chalices, or lawn care for spellwork—but balk at cash. Yet money is just barter in token form… and maybe the oldest enchantment of all. 💫 Read more: #ModernPaganism #SacredExchange #WitchSky #OnyxPonders

The Well That Dreamed of Rain There was once a well carved deep into the earth, lined with stone, ringed with moss, patient as centuries.Yet this well had no water. It was hollow, dry, waiting. And in the long nights when moonlight spilled down its dark throat, it began to dream. The well dreamed of rain—of silver drops cascading from the sky, of thunder announcing their approach, of the sweet ache of being filled to its brim.

Even emptiness remembers what it was shaped to hold. A well dreams of rain, and so do we. Longing is not proof of lack—it is invitation. What rain does your soul remember? #papaonyx #witchsky #mythicresonance

The Silence Between Two Bells There is a space the world seldom notices.A moment stretched thin—where one bell has ceased its ringing,and the next has not yet begun. The air still quivers.The ear still listens.The body still waits for what is not yet here. This silence is not emptiness.It is not absence.It is a threshold. In this breath between resounding and return, something lingers:

The world holds its breath when sound has ended but echo has not. What do you hear in the silence between two bells? #papaonyx #witchsky #mythicresonance

The Lantern That Refuses to Burn Out On the coldest night of the year, a lantern was lit.Its flame was meant only to guide someone home — a simple beacon, no more. But days passed.Snow buried the path, the wind carved its own rivers through the drifts, and still the lantern glowed. Weeks turned to months.The storms came and left again, and the flame… remained.

On the coldest night, a lantern was lit. Storms came, paths vanished, yet the light endured. Is it truly flame—or something else pretending to be fire? Some things are easier left burning. #papaonyx #witchsky #mystery #spiritualjourney #symbolism

Forgiveness Isn’t for Them Forgiveness isn’t about excusing the harm—it’s about freeing your heart from the weight of someone else’s choices. In this reflection, Papa Onyx invites you to explore what it means to let go without letting someone back in, and how forgiveness can become a sacred act of reclaiming your own becoming.

Forgiveness Isn’t for Them

Forgiveness isn’t about excusing the harm—it’s about freeing your heart from the weight of someone else’s choices. In this reflection, Papa Onyx invites you to explore what it means to let go without letting someone back in, and how forgiveness can become a sacred act of…

Brave to Burn, Strong to Fly: The Wisdom of Doing After the Fire You must be brave enough to burn, but strong enough to fly. This post explores how we can honor the lessons of pain without getting trapped in them—by embracing sacred action as a form of spiritual wisdom.

You must be brave enough to burn and strong enough to fly. 🔥🕊️ Stop circling the lesson. Start living the solution. The fire teaches—but motion transforms. #SpiritualGrowth #FirebirdWisdom #HermesWalks #PhoenixRising #TricksterTeachings #OnyxPonders #Witchsky

The Phoenix, the Spartan, and the Sacred Taco: Mythic Lessons from Demolition Man There are moments when the gods speak not through burning bushes or whispered dreams, but via action flicks laden with explosions, bleached hair, and the inexplicable presence of three seashells. Demolition Man, that glorious spectacle of '90s excess, is one such sacred transmission. Beneath its muscle-bound bravado and commercial absurdity lies a mythic parable: a tale of extremes clashing, of chaos and order out of step, and of a world that forgot how to dance the sacred rhythm between.

What if Demolition Man was a mythic parable? 🧊🔥 Trickster chaos, sterile utopia, sacred seashells, and Taco Bell as prophecy. Come dance the line between reverence and riot.

~ Papa Onyx
#DemolitionMan #SacredSatire #TricksterWisdom #MythicLens #witchsky #PapaOnyx #Quixilver

The Fire Behind The Veil The hearth may have seemed quiet, but behind the veil, the fire was alive—crackling, whispering, reshaping. This wasn’t a pause. It was a passage. I haven’t been idle, though much of what’s unfolded hasn’t been for public eyes. The Work has continued—deep, initiatory, and at times disruptive. Hermes has been close, stirring the coals, shifting the path beneath my feet. And in His way, with that wry smile and unexpected timing, He’s reminded me: not all revelations belong to silence forever.

The fire never went out—just burned behind the veil. 🔥🕯️ I’ve been walking deep paths in quiet, but the call to share has returned. Come sit by the hearth. Let’s ponder, reflect, and wander together. ✨👣 #PapaOnyx #Thoughtseed #OnyxPonders #Witchsky

High noon, Spring Equinox—balanced on the edge of new beginnings. 🌞🍃 Are you ready to dance boldly into the unfolding mystery, or are you still clinging to winter's shadow? Leap wisely, friends! 🌀🐇 #Witchsky #PapaOnyx

🌸 Spring calls for rebirth, yet some cling stubbornly to winter. What old stories still hold you back? Time to gently prune 🌿—make room for fresh blooms within. 🌷✨ #Witchsky #PapaOnyx

🌞 Midday, and the light stands at its peak—equal day, equal night. A moment of balance before the scales tip once more. How will you honor this turning? A breath, a step, a whispered intention? The Dance continues… and so do you. 🌿✨

#Witchsky #PapaOnyx #SpringEquinox #TheDance #SacredBalance

🌿☀️ The wheel turns, and the Equinox greets us—balance of light and dark, a pause before the next step. What seeds will you plant? What dreams will you nourish? Today, stand in the stillness and feel the Dance of the seasons move through you. 🌸🔥

#Witchsky #PapaOnyx #SpringEquinox #TheDance #Balance

Chasing the Laser: Reflections on Unity, Magic, and Meaningful Action There's tension in the air lately, isn't there? Anxiety ripples through our community, bouncing from person to person, amplifying fears until some of us freeze, some of us panic, and others just run in circles. It's understandable—we find ourselves in unsettling times, facing pressures from external forces that challenge the very foundation of our freedoms, identities, and spiritual paths.

🐾✨Ever tried herding cats? It's easy—just use the right laser pointer! Let's find clarity in unity, blend magic with mindful action, and chase a brighter path together. Read, reflect, and let's grow wiser as kith. #PapaOnyx #WitchSky #Unity #MagicInAction #BlessedBe 🌟🐈

Triquetra: The Eternal Weave of Three The Triquetra—a deceptively simple yet deeply significant knot—has woven itself into the fabric of history, myth, and magic. It carries whispers of forgotten wisdom, its looping form hinting at secrets hidden in plain sight. A bridge between ancient knowing and modern seeking, it beckons the curious to look beyond the surface, to follow its interwoven paths and listen for the echoes of lost voices.

Threads of past, present, and future intertwine in the eternal weave of the Triquetra. A symbol of balance, mystery, and the sacred dance of three. Where does its path lead you? 🌿✨ #Triquetra #SymbolsAndSigils #PapaOnyx #WitchSky

☀️ The day is unfolding, and so are you. Have you paused to listen? To breathe? To be? Magic isn’t only found in grand rituals—it’s in the moment you reclaim for yourself. Step into the Dance, even if just for a heartbeat. 🔥✨

#Witchsky #PapaOnyx #TheDance #SacredMischief #KindleTheFlame

🌞 Rise, breathe, and step into the Dance. Each morning is a whispered invitation—will you answer with wonder or weary routine? Choose presence. Choose magic. The world is alive with possibility… and so are you. 🔥✨

#Witchsky #PapaOnyx #TheDance #SacredMischief #KindleTheFlame

Ereshkigal: Queen of the Underworld’s Deep Transformation Introduction In the shadows of the Sumerian pantheon, where gods of light and sky take center stage, there reigns a queen beneath the earth—Ereshkigal, the ruler of the underworld. Hers is a kingdom of silence and inevitability, a realm where all must pass and few may return. Unlike her sister, the radiant Inanna, Ereshkigal does not dance in the heavens; she…

🔥 **New Deity Post!** 🔥 Dive into the depths with **Ereshkigal, Queen of the Underworld**—a force of transformation, endings, and rebirth. Ready to face the shadows and emerge changed? 🖤⚔️ Read now on *OnyxPonders.com*! #Ereshkigal #Transformation #Underworld #PapaOnyx #WitchSky

The Fool’s Path: A Consideration for Our NeoPagan Community "The Trickster laughs, the wise shake their heads, and the Fool walks the path no one else dares tread. The question is: whose Fool are you?" The Trickster’s Wisdom In our community, we often revere the Trickster—the sacred jester, the divine disruptor, the one who turns the world upside down to reveal hidden truths. Loki, Coyote, Hermes, Puck—these figures dance between wisdom and folly, reminding us that what appears foolish to the world is sometimes the only way to see beyond illusion.

🌫️✨ At the edge of the unknown, the Fool stands—will they turn back or step forward with purpose? The Trickster watches, the path sways, and the choice is yours. Dare to cross? 🌉🔮 #SpiritualJourney #TheFoolsPath #NeoPagan #TricksterWisdom #WalkTheUnknown #PapaOnyx #WitchSky

🌟 The sacred dance of Head & Heart guides us—logic & intuition entwined in divine rhythm. Are you leading with thought or feeling today? The balance is where wisdom lives. 💭❤️✨ #Pagan #Spirituality #Mysticism #NeoPagan #OnyxPonders #TheSacredDance #Wisdom #WitchSky #PapaOnyx

Brigid: The Forge, The Well, and The Flame Brigid, the luminous goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, has long been revered across the Celtic lands. She is the fire that sparks inspiration, the wellspring of wisdom, and the anvil upon which transformation is forged. Her presence endures beyond time, making her one of the most beloved and enduring figures in Celtic spirituality. Revered across Ireland, Scotland, and beyond, she embodies the fiery force of inspiration, the nurturing power of the hearth, and the transformative energy of the forge.

🔥✨ **Brigid: The Forge, The Well, and The Flame** ✨💧

Goddess of poetry, healing & smithcraft, Brigid inspires creativity, nurtures the soul, and forges transformation. 🔥🕊️ Her presence is ever-burning, ever-flowing, ever-renewing! 🌿✨ #Pagan #Brigid #Mythology #WitchSky #PapaOnyx #PaganSky

Cleansing the Well of Spirit They say the wellspring of the soul must flow freely, lest it become stagnant and brackish—but let’s be honest, sometimes it feels less like a flowing stream and more like a neglected birdbath in midsummer, coated with dust and just waiting for a good rain to clear it out. And oh, my dear wanderers, how true that is. Because when the waters slow and the flow weakens, it’s not that the source has dried up—it’s that something unseen is obstructing the way, waiting for us to notice and clear the path.

🌿 When the sacred waters feel blocked, it's not that the well has run dry—it’s time for a cleansing. What’s clouding your flow? Doubt, fear, distraction? Let’s clear the way and restore the magic. Drink deeply, dear ones. The well is waiting. 💧🔮 #SacredWaters #SpiritualRenewal #PapaOnyx #WitchSky

The Trickery of Anansi: A Web of Wit and Wisdom Ah, my friends, gather close and listen well, for today we weave our way into the mischievous world of Anansi, where trickery and wisdom are spun together in an intricate dance of fate and fortune. The spider trickster of West African and Caribbean folklore is a master of deception, a teacher cloaked in humor, and a reminder that sometimes the sharpest blade is a clever mind.

📖✨ Trickster wisdom awaits! Anansi, the legendary spider, weaves tales of wit, survival, and transformation. What lessons can we learn from his web of mischief? 🕸️#PapaOnyx #WitchSky #Anansi #Myth #PaganWisdom

The Elephant: Keeper of Memory, Strength, and Spirit There are few creatures on this earth that command as much respect and reverence as the elephant. If ever there was an animal that looked like it was sculpted from ancient wisdom itself, it would be this grand, wrinkled philosopher of the animal kingdom. You can almost see the universe pondering through those deep, knowing eyes—probably wondering why humans keep forgetting their own lessons.

Grace. Strength. Wisdom. 🐘✨ The elephant reminds us to move with purpose, honor our past, and embrace the journey ahead. What lessons do these ancient giants whisper to you? #ElephantWisdom #SacredSymbols #PapaOnyx #Witchsky #Pagansky

🔮 *The first step to thinking outside the box is realizing there is no box.* 🔓

We say we are free, yet we forge new chains. We reject dogma, yet create new rules. We claim to have no Devil, yet we invent new enemies.

The Spiral moves forward. Will we? 🌌

#PapaOnyx #WitchSky #PaganSky

The Box That Was Never There "The first step to thinking outside the box is realizing there is no box." Sit with that for a moment. Let it settle in your bones. What if the walls you’ve been pushing against were never there? What if the fight you’ve been waging isn’t against an enemy, but against your own reflection? We say we are free, yet we keep forging the same chains.

✨ The first step to thinking outside the box is realizing there is no box. 🔓 Break the illusion, release the chains, and step into the Spiral of becoming. 🌌 Who are you beyond what you reject? What do you create beyond what you resist? 🚀 #PapaOnyx #WitchSky #PaganSky #Wicca #Pagan

Beyond the Pendulum: The Pagan Path to Breaking the Cycle The Spiral calls us to action, urging us to break free from the endless pendulum of conflict. It’s time to lead with wisdom, transform the narrative, and create lasting change.

The Spiral calls us to action! 🔄✨ It’s time to break free from the endless pendulum of conflict, lead with wisdom, and create lasting change. 🌀🔥 Let’s transform, integrate, and evolve—beyond reaction, beyond division. Who’s ready to step forward? 💡🌿 #PaganWisdom #WitchSky #PapaOnyx #PaganSky

Liminal Tales “Here, in the spaces between waking and dreaming, between past and what has not yet come to pass, stories wait to be told. Some are echoes of forgotten myths. Some are whispers of what may ye…

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