Avalon K. Norton

A cockroach laying on its back, holding a clear glass marble in the palm of a hand. The caption reads "Whatever man *ponders my comically oversized orb*" Originally posted to Xitter by Shadoo (@ShadooCreature).

Hello there, St. Gulik

A pink and blue idol of Baphomet, with an offering plate covered in herbs (chamomile and lavender), three crystals (plain quartz, labradorite, and black tourmaline), and a tiny jar half full of an amber liquid (honey liquor). To the left, an unlit white votive candle, to the right a half-size white novena candle jar with a hand-drawn label depicting baphomet's face, a labradorite serpent, and a resin crow skull. The background has a pitted thyme plant, a pitted bear paw cactus, and a window partially open to a blue sky with wispy clouds.

I did, at least, spruce up my patron's corner of my altar and doodled a label for a mini novena candle for them.

It's a start.

Hi there #witchsky. How are we recovering from burnout and keeping our practices sustainable?

I was checked out for most of February, but I'm trying to claw my way back.

Make your rituals silly, make them fun, make them joyful. Allow Fun into your heart to help you worship as best you can
#witchsky
#chaosky
#occultsky

Earl grey with honey and half and half.

I love coffee but I can't drink it every day :(

My evening study book is Condensed Chaos by Phil Hine and my Morning relaxing book is The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic by Alan Moore and Steve Moore.

Vent art.
#furry #empathy

Having a consistent routine is key.

Cut off screens an hour or so before bedtime. I use the time for reading and doing my nightly tarot journaling, and keep other lights low to help signal that it is sleepy time to my brain.

Chamomile with honey and milk helps with relaxation. Stir with intention.

I use Moon Phase Calendar to track the moon.

What app do you use for the stars?

This video is what pushed me over the edge and back into the occult about 6 years ago (it was shortly before Imbolc 2019).

Thank you for the sweet reminder :)

I have an obsidian ball, but I've only tried to scry once.

I think it kinda worked? Though I'm still not sure lol.

For all trans and non-binary witches and all others affected by Trumps excutive orders the spirits are with you. Especially the queer mysterious ones. And as humans we need to help bring that magic through into daily reality with our actions. #Witchsky #Heathensky #Occultsky

This.

Magic to gather the reserves needed for mundane action. Ritualizing the mundane to give it some extra oomph.

(Ex: for a job hunt, divination and reflection on what you're looking for, followed by ritualizing sending out however many applications each week until a new job is found)

My understanding is Imbolc is about celebrating the first signs that winter is ending/spring is beginning.

Decorate with early flowers to crop up (snowdrops are a big one, where I am oxalis is more common), and candles for light.

Clean and take stock of what you have and need for the year.

Feast.

YouTube video by TurkeyFriction Earth - The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull

For a long time, this was my go-to album for meditation and ritual work.

youtu.be/wEiRKpflgQA?...

New moons are more my jam than full moons (which probably means I need to lean into full moon energy more, to get out of my comfort zone, but still...).

Alright #witchsky

What are we doing for the new moon in Aquarius this week?

I'm looking forward to making new moon water (some of which will go into a protection spray) and generally tidying up before Imbolc rolls around.

I have the memory of a goldfish, but I will try to remember to circle back lol

I am told they do well indoors, but I cannot yet confirm. I guess mine hasn't died since I got it last month, which is a start lol.

This has been in by TBR for a hot minute, I'm excited to see it reccomended by someone else!

PSA: #ShadowWork isn’t about banishing your demons. It’s about inviting them for tea and offering support: “I know you’re just trying to protect me. So what do you need in order to rest?”

#secondhandtherapy #witch #spiritualhealing #mentalhealth #awakening #witchsky

Yes! I've burnt quite a few with sigils, a couple always go in my money bowl, and it's a major component in my manifestation oil.

I just picked up a bay sapling as well, so hopefully I'll have home grown leaves in the next year or so 😁

A whole cake, frosted in white and topped with a ring of halved cherries.

A slice of cake on a light blue plate. Two layers of chocolate cake with a layer of whipped cream and cherries in between, frosted with more whipped cream.

A fairly rustic black forest cake I made for my Aunt's birthday. #kitchenwitch #madewithlove

CAT POEM

Most cats have floof
(including beneath)
With fiercely sharp claws
And pointy white teeth

They push things off tables
And like catnip treats
They have cute li'l beans
On their fuzzy small feets

They barf on the rug
And shred all your stuff
But a cat in my lap?
I can’t get enough

Extremely accurate.

I generally prefer birthday candles for spellwork, because I can't focus for the time it takes a chime candle to burn out (and they're cheap). I haven't timed one in a while, but I would guess less than an hour of burntime, where my chimes burn for a couple hours.

This is my actual everyday mood #witchsky #caffeine

#witchesoftheresistance
#resistdefendbuild
#witchsky

I genuinely don't know. I come from an materialist/empiricistic background and run very skeptical, but too many people I respect do believe for me to completely discount the idea.

I want to believe.