Jessica Karels

Something I discovered - I had the same profile text on my Tarot app profiles for ages

Changed the profile to something fun and relatable. Brought up how I understand being overwhelmed with possibilities (ADHD) and that I provide a judgment-free space.

I've been busy since that change.

Saw a "whoa" moment synchronicity.

Cory Booker took over the Senate floor for 25 hours and 4 minutes to make us aware of the BS going on

25:04
2+5+0+4 = 11

The 11th numbered card in the Major Arcana is Justice.

Whenever I mess up going forward, I can tell myself, "At least I didn't add a journalist to a top secret Signal chat where government officials were discussing war plans & making Burn-Book commentary about other countries"

Ok, how many of you witches saw the news about the leak and then looked up how this Mercury Retrograde would affect those with a Cancer sun sign (like the United States)?

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I haven't started recording for my occultist podcast series.

Was initially going to play off Minnesota vibes and the interest in community/praxis over fixation on history. Now I'm leaning towards mimicking Fallout/post-apoc meets witchcraft vibes.

Glad I made it to Paganicon (hosted by @tcpaganpride.bsky.social) - the closing plenary was ❤️❤️❤️ - now is the time for us pagans to connect with one another, and for those of us who can be visible & take a stand to do so

My handmade Kermit puppet is guarding the swamp witch room at Paganicon

What I am doing two days before Paganicon: Making sure that the queer friendly swamp witch themed party room has a Kermit mascot... because 🎵Rainbow Connection 🎵

kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage . ALT: kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .

Right?

I think I'm on the same hotline... and yeah - Some of the questions the clients write in could easily take 15 minutes to scratch the surface, and we're having to come up with an interpretation we can relay in 3 minutes 😅

New fave phrase to describe my gender identity:

I’m a non-practicing woman

Yesterday was the 333rd anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials.

I don't have strong feelings about it because they didn't kill witches - they killed innocents due to a fear of witchcraft. It's a reminder of how dangerous large groups of fearful, biased people can be.

We're dealing with that now 😪

This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.

Sometimes all you need to do to make your desires real is to write them down.

99% of the time - yes you need to work your ass off between planning, facing your feelings, and doing the work.

That sets you up for those moments when you write down your want, and *boom* it happens.

taking black kids away from their parents and putting them on farms seems really familiar to me! what could it be?

Struggles as a fantasy writer - getting TOO MUCH inspiration from current events.

On my to-do list - deconstruct the "metaphysical properties" of crystals. How much is at least minimally scientifically based (lepidolite and mood balancing), how much is from folklore, and how much is based on ROYGBIV-chakra color psychology?

Folks keep telling me they love the energy I put into my beaded bracelets.

I didn't realize how MUCH energy I was putting into them until I finished stringing up 23 bracelets and felt as exhausted as I do when I do Tarot back to back for hours at an event.

It's a lot.

My new tool for identifying whether a collection of beliefs has a discernable lineage or if someone just took a little bit of everything to form their worldview.

The 🔗 to each offering is listed in the pic, or you can check out the 🔗 in my bio for all my offerings and goodies.

Let's find ways to support one another ❤️
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And for my fellow biz witches

🖥 20-minute 1:1 consults where we will identify five action items to get you from feeling stuck to getting back into the flow of sustainably serving your community

I'm doing 111 of each offering this year, which in total are going to be 444 acts of magical service
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Here's what I'm giving to the community
🃏 Personal 3-minute recorded video Tarot readings to provide clarity and insight

🪄 Bespoke spell recipes to help you bring more magic into your life

💎 Made-for-you crystal recommendations that align with your intentions
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🧙‍♀️ Witches Supporting Witches 🪄

Specifically talking to my folks who are looking at the world and see 🗑🔥

I see you - you are not alone. We need to lean on community to survive (and thrive) in these times. Rather than create some "one side fits all" pdf, I'm offering connection and 1:1 support
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With everything going on, sometimes you need a little guidance

Rather than make a "obe size fits all pdf I'm offering a service to the community: three-minute Tarot readings, with the video emailed to you. I'm committing to doing 111 of these for free. Get yours at themysticgeek.com/444-acts-of-...

Have you ever had a conversation that can only last for a finite time, but simultaneously you wish it could keep going and going? That's what it was like to chat with @falkensmage.bsky.social!

Curious what two spiritual geeks end up talking about? Stay tuned 👇

Also, if you plan to burn candles overnight for magical workings - either on the Senate confirmation votes or otherwise - put them in a fire-safe area. Like the kitchen sink or laundry room basin. That way if they tip/break/???, the worst you have to worry about is cleaning up a mess of wax & glass

Call upon elements of whatever magical system you use to guide 2-3 Republican Senators to choose what's right over what's easy or convenient - to pick saving America from fascism over maintaining their illusion of comfort.

The Democrats in the Senate are taking over the floor for 30 hours to hold up the confirmation vote for Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget

He's one of the architects of Project 2025

Call upon whatever system you use to give these Senators resilience & visibility.

It may work, it may not. At minimum, I hope this exercise gives you hope as you do your best in these uncertain times.

Which, when you come to think of it - that's a form of magic: changing your inner world.

One commonly held principle in magic is "as above, so below / as within, so without". If people collectively believe someone should be above the law - guess what's likely to happen? Same with if they collectively believe in guilt.

Which ultimately wins: perception, or justice?