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Rick Silfies Potter

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I love watching the old British comedies. (There are many on YouTube). No drama, no imminent collapse of society. Just simple fun in a place I'd much rather be. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

23.02.2026 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A non-fiction book that I have been brainstorming for months has suddenly lost its appeal, and I am feeling more focused on the witchy novel that I started last year. All characters have been fleshed out, and storylines are outlined. This will be my first novel and I'm excited about it.

16.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Loving this album by Iggy Pop. I had it on repeat today. #IggyPop

16.02.2026 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Antique botanical models of poisonous plants: foxglove, wolfsbane, belladonna, and bittersweet nightshade.

Before microscopes, models of enlarged plant parts were once used at universities to teach botany from the 1800s-1900s and are highly prized today for their beauty.

15.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
art: Jaco Putker

art: Jaco Putker

In Druidry, Owl is a bird of magic; prophecy; wisdom.

Owl is a symbol of the divine feminine; of the moon; and light in the darkess of night.

art: Jaco Putker

08.02.2026 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Welcome Brigid: A Sacred Imbolc Chant
YouTube video by James Stone - Topic Welcome Brigid: A Sacred Imbolc Chant

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03.02.2026 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we celebrate Imbolc and honor Brigid, a Goddess of poetry, healing and smithcraft, let us remember she is also strongly connected to fire. We can call on the fires of Brigid to "melt the ICE" and bring us into a time of renewal and healing.

01.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Being A Witch Is Political It is because of politics that you can live and practice openly as a witch. During the Salem Witch Trials, (before the United States were formed), witchcraft was considered a felony. This is no lon…

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24.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Re-Introducing The ICE Sigil Re-Introducing The ICE Sigil Today I am bringing the ICE sigil back to the forefront, along with some crucial resources for protecting those who would be targets thanks to systems of injustice, racism, and bigotry. Today I am bri...

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24.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

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24.01.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Old Ways Witchery: Nature, Magic and Service Old Ways Witchery: Nature, Magic and Service [Silfies Potter, Rick] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Old Ways Witchery: Nature, Magic and Service

You can now purchase my latest book on Amazon. This course in Old Ways Witchery is presented in twelve monthly lessons, and is a blend of Celtic Paganism, Druid Philosophy and the Old Ways of Witchcraft. a.co/d/j4sbEXy

17.01.2026 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So nice to have a fireplace on a cold night.

16.01.2026 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Worn papyrus with drawings of figures, symbols, and writing in Coptic. More here https://smarthistory.org/coptic-magical-text/

Worn papyrus with drawings of figures, symbols, and writing in Coptic. More here https://smarthistory.org/coptic-magical-text/

Coptic spell to Acquire a Beautiful Voice, 6th–7th century CE, Egypt, ink on papyrus, 37.3 x 25.4 cm (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University, New Haven)
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10.01.2026 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 692    πŸ” 254    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 36
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Deity and Devotion I once read a Facebook post that said β€œTonight we’re doing a ritual for protection. What god should we use?” This made me cringe a little, as the gods are not there to be β€œused”. This practit…

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11.01.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Karoline Leavitt lies.

11.01.2026 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Really enjoying music by Twin Tribes, a darkwave band with lyrics about "the undead, the occult and parallel universes". Great music.

05.01.2026 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your daily fortune:
Never stop growing. Grow new antlers, tentacles, fangs, & talons, and outgrow all human limitations.

28.12.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Not all super powers are noble and strong. Some are downright weird. So harness your dark freaky weirdness and do some good if you can.

20.12.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

You don't need to be great at everything.
Specialize instead.
Become known for writing erotic haiku about moon ghosts, or folding life-sized origami lions and animating them with dark magic.

19.12.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Old Ways Witchery: Nature, Magic and Service This course in Old Ways Witchery is presented in twelve monthly lessons, and is a blend of Celtic Paganism, Druid Philosophy and the Old Ways of Witchcraft. While not belonging to any one tradition, O...

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06.12.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Cailleach: An Introduction to the Ancient Goddess of Winter (Celtic Mythology Explained)
YouTube video by Moon Books Publishing The Cailleach: An Introduction to the Ancient Goddess of Winter (Celtic Mythology Explained)

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04.12.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.12.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ancient Art of Cord Magic Cord Magic, or what some refer to as a β€œWitch’s Ladder”, is a very old practice of witchcraft that consists of knotted cords. As each knot is tied into the cord, an incantation is…

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03.12.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snowflake Obsidian An aptly named stone to wear during the winter months, Snowflake Obsidian brings balance to the body, mind and spirit. It helps to keep us centered and focused in chaotic situations. Obsidian is of…

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28.11.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Those solitary stones that keep silent watch, that persist across the rise and fall of our own petty kingdoms, are storytellers. When we learn the language of the Long Neolithic they speak across time. It is beholden on us to listen. – Dr. K. Brophy #StandingStoneSunday

23.11.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 294    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Incense offering (my own blend) to Cernunnos in our woods. It burned for quite a long time, and I had the sense that it was being deeply received. #cernunnos #oldways

02.11.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pumpkin wine on a Saturday night.

02.11.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Altar from our Samhain ritual last night. It was outdoors and rather windy, but that only added to the magic. #samhain #oldways

01.11.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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