Magics For Anger

somewhere in the world

a mother is singing her baby a lullaby for the first time, a shelter cat is going home with an excited family, a kid is starting the first pages of what will be their favorite book series, a couple in a long engagement is finally having their wedding, a gardener is stepping outside to see their produce flourishing and almost ready to be picked, a father is becoming a grandfather eager to hold his new little love, a teenager is putting the keys into their first car, someone is moving on from a break up and walking past a place they used to go with their ex without feeling an ache, a patient is taking their first steps forward after a long surgery, a child is getting all giddy with anticipation for their birthday party

because life all around us is beautiful even though there is chaos and sorrow that can often overshadow it.

absolutely no empathy for women

good things to pay attention to more often

the color of trees

clouds and how they look different throughout the day

the different colors the mornings can have. sometimes it’s an orange hue and sometimes pink and sometimes it’s too misty to tell

pretty color schemes in random places (the trees and your neighbors wooden patio and the color of their car)

the states of the vehicles passing you by, dents and scratches and the different trinkets suspended from their rearview mirrors

the sound of silence

the shadows the lights cast in your home, like how sunset looks different than sunrise, and the shadows the sun casts look different than those of your lamps and candles

pretty details in buildings and houses like certain types of windows or doorknobs or archways

the movement of things in the wind. flags, leaves, flowers, people’s hair and coats

Solar return observations ☀️🔁

Solar Return Ascendant in the 6th House:

Focus on health, wellness, and daily routines.

Emphasis on self-care.

Service to others.

Potential for new job or work responsibilities.

Solar Return Moon in the 8th House:

Emotional intensity, depth, and transformation.

Exploration of subconscious patterns and desires.

Potential for financial or relationship changes.

Solar Return Mercury in the 12th House:

Inner reflection.

Intuition, and spiritual growth.

Communication with self and others may be indirect.

Potential for secrets, mysteries, or hidden information.

Solar Return Venus in the 3rd House:

Social connections, networking, and community involvement.

Emphasis on communication, creativity, and learning.

Potential for new relationships or hobbies.

Solar Return Mars in the 9th House:

Adventurous spirit, exploration, and expansion.

Pursuing higher education or philosophical interests.

Potential for travel, relocation, or legal matters.

Lost or wandering mind.

Too many people around you can put you off.

Solar Return Jupiter in the 2nd House:

Financial growth, abundance, and material security.

Emphasis on values, self-worth, and personal resources.

Potential for increased income or wealth.

You're likely gonna eat whatever the hell makes you happy.

Solar Return Saturn in the 5th House:

Responsibility, discipline, and creativity.

Focus on personal expression, romance.

Potential for challenges in self-expression or relationships.

I've also seen, people around you compare you with someone else with this placement.

Solar Return Uranus in the 4th House:

Unpredictable events, changes in family or home life.

Emphasis on emotional foundation and inner stability.

Potential for innovative solutions or unexpected opportunities.

Solar Return Neptune in the 7th House:

Spiritual connections, intuition, and empathy in relationships.

Potential for mystical or artistic experiences.

Emphasis on partnership, harmony, and balance.

Solar Return Pluto in the 10th House:

Transformation, power struggles, and career changes.

Emphasis on public image, reputation, and authority.

Potential for intense personal growth and transformation.

Solar Return Sun at 26° Sagittarius:

Cosmic alignment, spiritual awakening.

Connection to collective unconscious.

Solar Return Moon-Vertex conjunction:

Activation of fateful events

Unexpected relationships, life-changing encounters.

Emotional awakenings.

Solar Return Chiron on the Ascendant:

Wounded healer theme, self-awareness.

Spiritual mentorship, guidance.

Solar Return North Node in the 3rd House:

Karmic connections through communication.

Spiritual growth through learning.

Solar Return Juno in the 7th House:

Sacred partnerships, spiritual connections.

Feminine power, relational harmony.

Need for a partner. Falling for someone very quickly.

Neptune in the 1st House:

Spiritual awakening, mystical experiences.

Ethereal, hidden aura, but still seen.

Frequent "on the clouds" feeling.

People projecting on you or vice versa.

Attraction to hidden, deep, unknown things.

Pluto in the 12th House:

Intense spiritual growth, transformation.

You could be someone's transformation, triggering them to change.

Frequent thoughts about changing a specific pattern of yours or adding a pattern you need.

Chiron in the 10th House:

May realize that your career wasn't for you.

Not receiving help in your environment.

Apart from career, your loyalty to yourself is tested.

Part of Fortune in the 12th House

Spiritual help.

Randomly getting wisdom from the universe.

Angel numbers.

Vertex in the 5th House:

Fateful creative encounters.

If you aren't creative, this can trigger it.

Being around babies alot or being childish.

Randomly having crush on someone or you becoming someone's crush randomly.

North Node in the 6th House:

Spiritual growth through daily routines.

Something related to your aunt and uncle.

Very much possible that you'll realize what you had kept deep inside, your emotions. They'll be pouring out badly. Frequent anxiety attacks.

South Node in the 12th House:

Karmic release, spiritual liberation.

Unstable and foggy mind.

Frequently forgetting things or words. Even if you just said it.

This is the time to just relax and keep the things that stresses you out even a slightest bit, aside.

Mercury Square Saturn in Solar Return:

Communication challenges, expect obstacles or delays in expressing yourself, potentially leading to frustration.

Mental clarity, you may struggle to focus or make decisions due to self-doubt or criticism.

Learning opportunities, this aspect can prompt you to refine your communication skills, listen more attentively, and think critically.

Responsibility and duty, Mercury Saturn emphasizes the importance of fulfilling obligations, possibly feeling overwhelmed.

Self-criticism or perfectionism.

Difficulty articulating thoughts or feelings.

Feeling restricted or limited in expression.

Increased responsibility or burdens.

Need for careful planning and attention to detail.

Moon Opposite Mars in Solar Return:

Emotional intensity, inner conflicts between emotions (Moon) and actions (Mars) may arise.

Inner tension, opposing forces can create stress, irritability, or mood swings.

Passion vs. Emotional Comfort. Desire for independence (Mars) may clash with need for security (Moon).

Relationship dynamics, emotional reactivity in relationships; potential for conflicts or misunderstandings.

Emotional impulsiveness.

Inner conflicts between heart and head.

Assertiveness vs. emotional vulnerability.

Balancing independence and emotional connection.

Passionate pursuits or creative expression.

Venus Square Saturn in Solar Return:

Relationship challenges, expect obstacles or tensions in personal or professional relationships.

Emotional restraint, you may feel hesitant to express emotions or receive love.

Self-worth issues, doubts about your value or attractiveness.

Financial constraints, potential difficulties with finances or material security.

Feeling unappreciated or undervalued.

Fear of rejection or abandonment.

Difficulty receiving love or affection.

Perfectionism in relationships.

Venus Sextile/trine North Node in Solar Return:

Positive relationships, expect supportive, loving connections with others.

Inner harmony, emotional balance and stability.

Values alignment, clarity on what truly matters to you.

Creative expression, inspiration for artistic pursuits.

Spiritual growth, deeper connection to your inner self.

Nurturing relationships. Emotional healing.

Values-based decision-making.

Creative fulfillment. Spiritual exploration.

Venus trine/sextile South Node Solar Return:

Karmic relationships: Past-life connections, familiar bonds.

Emotional release: Letting go of old patterns.

Inner wisdom: Trusting intuition, emotions.

Creative roots: Tapping into ancestral talents.

Spiritual inheritance: Honoring past experiences.

Reconnecting with old friends or lovers

Emotional healing from past wounds

Discovering hidden talents

Increased intuition, emotional wisdom

Resolving karmic debts

MC (Midheaven) Conjunct North Node in Solar Return:

Career advancement, opportunities for professional growth and recognition.

Public recognition, increased visibility and reputation.

Life purpose alignment, clarity on your path and destiny.

Personal growth, enhanced self-awareness and self-improvement.

Spiritual evolution, deeper connection to your higher self.

Career transition or promotion.

Increased responsibility.

Public speaking or leadership.

Personal branding or reputation.

Spiritual awakening.

(All or any of these) Mercury, Venus, North Node, Saturn Conjunction in 7th House Solar Return:

Relationship dynamics, intense focus on partnerships, collaborations.

Communication challenges, potential misunderstandings, conflicts.

Emotional complexity, deep emotional connections, vulnerabilities.

Responsibility and commitment, serious relationships, long-term bonds.

Personal growth, self-awareness, emotional intelligence.

Intense relationships with deep emotional connections.

Communication challenges, misunderstandings.

Increased responsibility in partnerships.

Self-awareness, emotional growth through relationships.

Karmic connections, soulmate encounters.

(All or any of these) Mercury, Venus, North Node, Saturn Conjunction in 11th House Solar Return:

Unconventional relationships, non traditional partnerships, friendships.

Innovative communication, progressive ideas, humanitarian pursuits.

Future oriented vision, long-term goals, collective growth.

Intellectual exploration, philosophical discussions, mental stimulation.

Personal freedom, embracing individuality, nonconformity.

Unconventional relationships or friendships.

Innovative ideas, progressive thinking.

Increased responsibility in group settings.

Self-expression through creative pursuits.

Karmic connections with like-minded individuals.

(All or any of these) Sun, Neptune, Chiron Conjunction in 12th House Solar Return:

Spiritual awakening, increased sensitivity, intuition.

Emotional healing, processing deep wounds, vulnerabilities.

Self-sacrifice, letting go of ego, embracing humility.

Inner guidance, trusting intuition, inner wisdom.

Spirituality, mysticism. Inner world, subconscious work.

Heightened intuition, psychic abilities.

Emotional vulnerability, sensitivity.

Self-doubt, ego struggles. Increased empathy, compassion.

Past life or karmic themes emerge.

Uranus on ascendant Solar Return:

Personal revolution, sudden changes, unexpected events.

Unpredictability, expect the unexpected.

Innovation, new ideas, progressive thinking.

Self-reinvention, transforming identity, self-image.

Embracing individuality, autonomy.

Sudden changes in life direction.

Increased desire for independence.

Transformative personal growth.

Embrace change, flexibility.

Cultivate independence, self-reliance.

Focus on personal growth, self-awareness.

Explore innovative ideas, progressive thinking.

Uranus brings unexpected events and surprises. Stay open-minded and receptive to change.

Uranus Conjunct Jupiter in 1st House Solar Return:

Rapid growth and expansion.

Innovative ideas and opportunities.

Increased optimism and faith.

Personal freedom and independence.

Unexpected windfalls or benefits.

Expands knowledge, wisdom.

Supports personal growth.

Sudden opportunities for growth.

Expanded social circle, networking.

Expect the unexpected.

Venus in the 12th house

Just a little advice, try to stay at home as much as possible, because you are very very very prone to falling in love immediately.

Expect alot of dreams about your exes, the friends who hurt you, the ones who made you feel so good.

It also gives you a beauty that attracts everyone. You may see people staring at you ALOT.

Expect ALOT of crying and anxiety. The healing is inevitable here, bring chiron in it, again inevitable healing. Your soul will SHOW you all the times you neglected it, all the times you said yes but wanted to say no. Your soul will try to become best friends with your physical body, don't neglect it this time, please.

Bedridden witch: Discreet edition

I realize not every witch has the luxury of being open about their craft, and this can be doubly hard when you’re restricted to your bed and often reliant on others. Not all of these may work for you, but may they inspire you all the same!

*If you are reliant on a caregiver who may not approve of witchcraft, please be extra cautious.* There are plenty of ways to practice that don’t put your care and health in jeopardy, and some of the things listed may put you at risk. Please use common sense! <3 

Online:

Keep your grimoire in a document or on the notes in your phone.

Make an altar on Pinterest, a tumblr sideblog, in a video game, etc.

Apps! Keep track of the lunar cycle, look at the night sky, use a candle app, pull some tarot cards, draw some sigils.

Emoji spells.

Witchy playlists.

Cleansing:

Open your window

Let the sun or moon wash over you

Manipulate the energy with your hands

Burn incense (or a scented candle), as the smoke wafts around the room let it push away any unwanted energy.

Visualization.

Listen to music that makes you feel calm, channel that. 

Lots of ideas on this post (Bedridden witch: Stale energy edition)

Warding:

Draw sigils using water

VISUALIZATION + energy manipulation

Make a witches bottle that looks like something else

Make/enchant a room spray that boosts protection (and smells good!)

Keeping magic items nearby:

Slowly changing your interests can allow you to have many things without raising suspicion. (Herbal remedies/tea blending = access to herbs, geology + the love of pretty rocks = access to crystals, jars of dirt, etc.). Additionally, the New Age/witchcraft aesthetic seems to be all the rage these days, which normalizes it as a thing many people just incorporate into their interior design!

Keep sigils in your pillowcase or under your mattress

Keep crystals in your pillowcase or nearby (crystals are becoming a common thing to just have/decorate with)

Herb/spell sachets under your pillow/nearby. I used to have one that was stuffed full of lavender but had crystals and sigils hidden in the center.

Make and keep sun/moon water in a waterbottle.

Ways to connect to the elements (often through decorating/mundane objects) can be found in this post!

Candles are great, real or fake! I like the fake ones because if I forget about it/don’t have the energy to access it, the worst thing that happens is the battery dies.

EO diffusers and Himalayan salt lamps.

Plants!!

Performing magic and the like:

Meditation, dream magic, astral projection.

Energy manipulation: Keep an energy source nearby and draw from it when you need it/to cast small spells, enchantments, blessings, etc. Manipulate the energy in the air.

Visualization can be a powerful thing. 

Enchant items in your room.

Plant magic! Bedridden ideas in this post.

Drink magic and enchantments are great, and teas often have correspondences already based on their blends!

Divination:

Tarot: use a mini deck, an app, playing cards or small two card spread that are easy to conceal under a blanket.

Scrying: use a small picture frame with a black background, a small bowl of water or your phone screen. 

Pendulum: they can be pretty easy to conceal! But you could also use one that doesn’t look like a pendulum, a necklace, or anything tied to a string.

You could also do automatic writing, shufflemancy, dice divination or stitchomancy.

Lots of ideas for bedridden divination in this post!

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HOW PLANETS AFFECT THE APPEARANCE✨

so we all know that our ascendant has to do with our appearance. But having planets aspecting the ascendant also does a lot, so lets have a look how each planet affects us physically!

Each house represents a certain body part, so having a planet in a house affects specifically that one thing, but I will get into that in another post. Now we are looking at overall appearance bcs of the aspects.

(look at all aspects to the asc)

⭐️Sun: Makes things radiant, noticable and more masculine. Usually tall, athletic people with bright eyes and smiles. Beautiful thick hair. Gives off very bright and positive energy and people often gravitate towards them.

⭐️Moon: Makes things softer, rounder and cute. These people can have full cheeks, big dreamy eyes and youthful expressions. Also makes the body curvier and rounder. They are usually the mom friend.

⭐️Mercury: Makes things longer and leaner. Fox-like face. A person with these aspects might have a longer face, nose and overall be tall and skinny with long limbs. They appear smart but also mischevious.

⭐️Venus: Makes things more feminine, soft and ‘beautiful’. Gives a symmetrical face with bright eyes. This people appear very sensual and have beautiful feminine features (doesnt matter if a man or woman). People see them as traditionaly beautiful.

⭐️Mars: Makes things more masculine and rough. These people have this fire in their eyes that you cant really describe. Gives a strong jaw, nose and eyebrows. They have masculine features (again doesnt matter if its a man or a woman). Also makes someone very athletic.

⭐️Jupiter: Makes things bigger. These people might have bigger facial features (forehead, eyes, lips..) and they usually look much younger than they are. Comes off as friendly and approachable.

⭐️Saturn: Makes things smaller. Can make someone appear older than they are. Usually smaller eyes, lips etc. Gives also some ‘bony’ body parts.These people come off as serious and mature.

⭐️Uranus: Makes things unique. Unusual features, this can manifest in any way. Usually bigger forheads, may have some unique freckles or marks.

⭐️Neptune: Makes things dreamy and fluid. There is always something unique about their appearance. Big dreamy eyes and full lips. Soft skin. They are probably daydreaming 24/7, so they look distracted a lot.

⭐️Pluto: Makes things darker, sexy and ‘intense’. Darker eyes, skinny noses and darker hair. People with these aspects come off as intimidating and kinda unapproachable but also super alluring. Very intense gaze. Resting bitch face.

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The sordid tales of the dark zodiac.

What is the Dark Zodiac?

The Dark Zodiac is an eldritch take on the western zodiac with dark archetypes of each sign, which are shown in "Thirteen Ghosts" (2003).

In the film, a twisted millionaire has found and trapped 12 Earth-bound spirits (ghosts stuck on Earth) in a lavish mansion basement. An unsuspecting family inherits and moves into the mansion, thinking they have struck gold. But, the ultimate goal is to acquire God-level power.

Each spirit captured by the millionaire has their own creepy backstory to match the archetype. Today we will explore those spooky stories & learn some shadow traits! 🎃 TW: Death, Self-Harm, SA

Let the spooky stories begin...

aries

“The First Born Son”

Life was all about gunpowder clouds and sunlit horse rides for young Billy Michaels. The shadow traits of Aries are depicted in a literal child for the “child” of the zodiac. Billy was a very proud Texan, enamored with the bullet-riddled tales of Cowboys and Indigenous peoples. He would play pretend all day long with his toy gun, truly believing he was a real cowboy with a real gun. An only child, his family allowed the delusion. One day, Billy was challenged by a neighborhood boy to an Old Western style duel. Unbeknownst to Billy, the boy had recently discovered a real bow-and-arrow in his father’s closet and perhaps saw a rival in Billy’s cowboy persona. In a bid of childish innocence, Billy steps up to shoot.

Tragically, Billy was shot in the head. The boy was sent to juvenile detention center. This archetype can be compared to the sacrifice or loss of the first born son in scriptural texts or Icarus who flew to close to the sun. We can see the comparison to shadow Aries traits of being a daredevil, bully, reckless, and one-track minded. Youthful arrogance and immaturity. Probably the least frightening of the ghosts, but pretty sad ):

taurus

“The Torso”

The shadow traits of Taurus are cleverly depicted in the form of an actual torso. This particular torso belonged to a New Orleans man named Jimmy "The Gambler" Gambino. A money man through and through, he was about his bucks. With a keen business mind, he opened his own booking operation, which flourished amid the abundance of the Roaring Twenties. Unfortunately, Jimmy was also a compulsive gambler, addicted to the thrill of fast money.

These traits highlight the shadow aspects of Taurus, such as greed, laziness, materialism, and a reactionary nature—much like a bull seeing red. One day, scheming mobster Larry "Finger" Vatelo approached Jimmy with a hefty bet on a boxing match, having heard of his reputation. Greedily, Jimmy accepted the bet, but his fighter lost, and he found himself unable to pay up, as expected. It had all been a setup, just like a bull charging in anger. Vatelo had his men take care of Jimmy, chopping him up and disposing of him in the ocean. This serves as a cautionary tale about the cost of succumbing to carnal desires.

gemini

"The Bound Woman"

The shadow traits of Gemini show up in a popular teen with the gift of gab. Susan LeGrow was the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest family in town, a cheerleader, and the most popular girl in her school—an '80s It-Girl. Having met little adversity in life, she garnered tons of friends and admirers, earning a reputation as a "heartbreaker." It seemed almost destined for her to pair up with the captain of the football team, Chet Walters, during her senior year. However, Susan's yearning for attention prevailed, and Chet was not her "one and only."

This portrayal obviously pulls from the shadow traits of Gemini being deceptive, a trickster, opportunistic, and an eternal adolescent, etc. Tragically, Chet would discover Susan with another guy on their prom night. In a fit of rage, he bludgeoned the young man, bound Susan's hands, and strangled her with his prom tie… breaking her neck. Chet would bury Susan underneath the 50-yard line on the high school's football field. A cautionary tale of entertaining just one too many guests...

cancer

"The Withered Lover"

Cancer is depicted as maternal spirit, of course. Jean Kriticos is a wife and mother of a family that does not fully appreciate her until she’s gone. Her husband is overworked, and her children are disconnected. But she is the glue. On a fateful December night, a log rolls out of the fireplace and starts a blaze that claims her life. Her husband saves the children, assuming his wife made it outside. Her archetype embodies maternal energy, sensitivity, and protectiveness. Jean is probably the least malicious spirit, with her death being an actual accident.

She also guides her family to safety throughout the film, protecting them while they are stuck in the "home," similar to how the moon guides one through a dark night. However, the shadow side of Cancer here is the smothering mother and the invisible man. She spoiled those she loved, gave all of herself, and was unappreciated until she was gone. The weight of her loss can be felt in the script, as the protagonist must almost instantly hire a live-in nanny. Upon her loss, the family is broken in a way that can only inspire transformation. Perhaps her love was hindering this.

leo

"The Torn Prince"

We have probably all seen the tragic fall of a "Golden Boy." The shadow side of the prideful Leo is depicted in a harrowing tale of arrogance and pride set in the '50s—James Dean vibes all the way. Royce Clayton was an exceptional high school baseball player, gifted in every way. He was born into a well-off family and had a prized hot rod that only added to his social status: the big fish in a small town. His baseball skills attracted college prospects from all over the country, guaranteeing him a ticket out of his humble hometown. He felt like a god amongst men and could taste the glory. Unfortunately, his gifts also fueled his unchecked and developing narcissistic complex. This plays into the shadow traits of arrogance, pride, and megalomania.

An envious and shady greaser named Johnny challenged Royce to a race, baiting him through Royce's obvious inflated pride. Royce knew he would win, but he did not know that Johnny had cut his brake line. Upon a sharp turn, Royce's car went airborne off a cliff, flipping three times before bursting into flames. His face is torn (part of his pride), and he can also be seen with his favorite baseball bat in the film. The prince who never was.

virgo

"The Angry Princess"

The shadow traits of Virgo are depicted in a sordid tale of perfectionism and sorrow. Dana Newman was a stunning beauty, even considered one of the most gorgeous women in the world—a model in the business capital of the world. She was surrounded by fast living and even faster trends. Tragically, she lost sight of her own beauty. A slew of abusive partners fueled her secret addiction to "finding" her flaws. I think of Eve, the maiden who was content before the serpent insinuated that she was missing something. Dana sought the friendship of a plastic surgeon, undergoing several facial and body operations to "fix" her perceived flaws.

She even went as far as working for the surgeon as a form of payment for her unnecessary operations, trying to obtain perfection. On one tragic night, Dana flew into an anxious frenzy and attempted to perform an operation on herself. This left her blinded in one eye and permanently disfigured, which was unbearable for poor Dana. Her self-loathing consumed her and she sliced her entire body wildly with a blade while in the bathtub. These shadow traits clearly reflect the Virgo qualities of perfectionism, martyrdom, hyper-fixation, and an insecurity that stems from the mind (Mercury) but does not actually exist.

libra

"The Pilgrimess"

I cannot help but think of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Ma'at (of Libra) when analyzing the story of "The Pilgrimess." Not to mention, Libra is a cardinal sign and the exalted placement of Saturn (Osiris). This archetype is incredibly threatening to a patriarchal society. Enter Isabella Smith, a woman just arriving in New England in 1686. The locals did not welcome her and did not take kindly to her presence. After the livestock of the colony falls ill, they use this as an ignorant excuse to accuse Isabella of witchcraft. The preacher also fell ill while she tried to plead her case. This makes the townspeople form an anrgy mob. She flees into a barn for safety, but they set it aflame.

Unbelievably, she emerges unscathed, and they are convinced she's a witch. Isabella is imprisoned in the stocks, stoned, and left to die of starvation. It is not confirmed whether she was a witch, but my analysis of the story would say yes. This underhanded power move of vengeance, fearlessness in coming to a new land as a single woman, and surprising knowledge of magic screams shadow Libra. Libra placements are also often victims of the negative side of pretty privilege, with rumors spreading like wildfire concerning their romantic nature.

scorpio

"The Great Child"

Scorpio and Sagittarius are depicted as a duo: child and mother. The raw energies of these archetypes are embodied here. The Great Child is Harold Shelburne. A product of sexual assault, he is born to a little person within a traveling carnival. There, he does not receive the proper social conditioning of a developing child. He never learned how to take care of himself properly, still wearing diapers into his young adulthood. This creates an unnatural attachment to his mother. Harold also does not develop a proper understanding of consequences, making him a very spoiled and clingy soul (think: Dandy from AHS: Freakshow, isolated and clinically insane, meets Twisty the Clown).

One fateful day, some of the carnival workers cruelly kidnap his mother. Harold panics, searching for her until he finds her lifeless body—having accidentally suffocated in the bag they held her in. He goes into an unbridled rage, slaughtering the workers and others who laughed at him in the past. As a final note, he places the bodies on display for paying customers, prompting his seizure and execution. Harold embodies the Scorpio shadow traits of emotional immaturity, complacent stagnation (fixed sign energy), possessiveness (of his mother), and primal rage (Mars). One must know when to separate from emotional connections when they are hindering the soul's expansion.

sagittarius

"The Dire Mother"

Harold's mother, Margaret, is chosen to depict the shadow side of Sagittarius. Margaret was a little person who worked as a sideshow attraction for the carnival. She was sexually assaulted by the carnival's Tall Man and left to raise her child, Harold. She is a very active mother, but almost too active. She coddles her son, spoiling him in every way, while also neglecting to teach him to be independent.

I think of the Jupiterian energy of abundance, hyper-optimism, idealization, and overbearingness. It would appear she did not have a clear grip on reality. I also see a shadow trait of control. I think of Zeus, king of his pantheon. What kingdom would you have without subjects? She hindered his growth, intentionally or subconsciously… We may never know. But, she also chose a life on the road instead of settling down to build stability. A cost of seizing the day and living in the moment.

capricorn

"The Hammer"

Hands down, the most visually frightening spirit (in my opinion) is that of "The Hammer." It is also the saddest story (also, in my opinion), which isn't surprising, given that this is the shadow of Saturn-ruled Capricorn. George Markley is a melanated man living in the racist South of 1887's United States. (Slavery was out in 1865 on paper.) Already, the limitations of race and systemic delays give off Saturn vibes.

George is an exceptional blacksmith, making an honest living while supporting his wife and children. George's success angered the bigots in the town. A white man named Nathan accused George of theft, threatened him, and demanded that he leave town. George fought the accusations, maintaining his innocence. In return, Nathan gathered a gang of imbeciles, ambushed George's home, and hanged George's wife and children. GASP. This is an accurate reflection of the disgusting underbelly of American history & culture that prevails quietly today—horrifying and repulsive.

George flips out, hunts them down, and murders them with a sledgehammer. Equalizer style. In a haunting turn, the townspeople formed a mob, seized George, and brought him to his store. Tied to a tree, they pounded railroad spikes into his body with the sledgehammer, sliced off his hand, and replaced it with the literal hammer (thus the name). This dark archetype plays into the darkness of an underworld god like Osiris while also hinting at the "power-tripping" tendencies of Capricorn that led him to his demise.

aquarius

"The Jackal"

As an Aquarius, this one is just like, WTF, lol. Enter Ryan Kuhn, born to a single mother and sex worker in 1887. No known father, no stability, and surrounded with sketchy characters. Exposure to this lifestyle definitely had an effect on Ryan's ability to fit into society later in life. He grew to be a TOTAL psychopath, attacking, sexually assaulting, and murdering unsuspecting women on the streets of London. Most often, he targeted sex workers like his mother figure. Jack the Ripper vibes. Ryan's animalistic nature scared him the most, and he committed himself to an institution for help.

Unfortunately, mental institutions often fall short of actually helping the human condition. What he needed was love, but he got machine. I think of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". Isolation, heavy medications, and "cutting-edge" treatments only made things worse. Within the cruelty of the asylum, he lost every ounce of humanity and morphed into a literal monster. He soon became a high-risk inmate after attacking a nurse. He was placed in an ever-tightening straitjacket that contorted his limbs, and as punishment for biting, he was forced to wear a dehumanizing head cage.

In the end, the asylum caught fire, and Ryan was believed to have burned within it, forgotten in the bowels of the mental healthcare system. This is definitely a part of the Aquarian shadow: rebellion, extremes, and rejection of popular culture or society at large because one sees its faults. At what point does the rejection of humanity lead to its complete diminishment? Beware of cynicism. The god complex evident here teeters on the serial killer spectrum, whether you see it or not...

pisces

"The Juggernaut"

Speaking of serial killers… I save the most dangerous for last! The combination of the isolating primordial waters of Neptune and the ever-expanding nature of Jupiter clash to create a very dark archetype: The Lost One. The Addict. THE JUGGERNAUT. Dun Dun Dunnnnn! Abandoned by his mother and raised as a single child by his father, Horace "The Breaker" Mahoney never had much in his early years. He was teased for his abnormal facial features and lanky limbs, spending most of his time alone. His father gave him a job in his junkyard, chopping and crushing old cars, and that was all he knew. When his father passed, Horace was left with no one and went criminally insane. Standing 7 feet tall, Horace felt like an alien on Earth; he felt like he did not belong. Anger and rejection consumed him.

Horace fell into the habit of killing unsuspecting hitchhikers and stragglers. He would lure them in under the guise of a ride or kind gesture. He'd take them to his junkyard, tear them apart with his bare hands (like the car crusher), and feed the parts to his dogs. This method earned him the name "The Breaker" among law enforcement. His killing spree continued until he picked up an undercover police officer.

SWAT ambushed Horace's junkyard, and he was able to kill three officers before five were finally able to gun him down. He is probably the most violent and vengeful. The shadow traits of Pisces are evident in his addictions, delusions stemming from extended isolation, and feelings of helplessness or disconnection from humanity entirely.

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Beauty Magic Masterpost

A masterpost of all things glamours, potions, diys and spells to do with beauty.

Spells

“I’m damn hot” fire charm

“Life of the party” glamour charm

“You’re beautiful!” spell

Milk drink (pokemon inspired spell)

Honey gatherer (pokemon inspired spell)

Baby-doll eyes glamour

Venus transformation glamour

Pink sugar heart spell

Moon mermaid “beauty lies within” spell

Siren allure spell

Simple beauty sea spell

Aphrodite spell sachet

Beauty charm bag

Goddess glamour

Forever sunkissed spell

Shine like the sun glamour

Glow like the moon glamour

Godly beauty glamour

Magic mirror beauty spell

Beauty spell bath for witches

Beauty and love bath spell

New moon beauty bath magic

Mermaid’s bath spell

Siren’s bath

Rose bath spell

Rainy’s beauty bath glamour

Glamour bath spell for beauty

Glamour to attract comments (on a selfie)

Powerful spell to enchant someone

Sailor moon glamour

Glamour chants/spells

Basic glamour spell

Potions

‘Strawberry sweet’ beauty potion

Ocean potion for beachy hair

Vanilla milkshake beauty spell

Vegan glamour eggnog

DIY beauty spell tea bags

Acne fighting tea

AJ’s attraction oil

Body

Bath/body product magic

Witchy hygiene tips

DIY natural deoderant

Crystal deodorant 

Aphrodite whipped body mousse

Ode to persephone body oil

Persephone sugar scrub

Honey sugar scrub

Starlight sugar scrub

Glamour shower disks

Cleansing facial toner

Beauty magic: skin cleansing routine

Face wash affirmation

Nail polish ritual

Hair

Hair magic & the moon phases

“Don’t touch my hair” hair growth oil

Aphrodite hair mask

Luscious locks hair mask

A spell for beautiful hair

Enchanted hairbrush

Makeup

Palettes for the witches

Lipstick magic

Siren’s lipstick spell

Beauty magic: lipstick

Beauty magic: eye makeup

Encanto - a makeup glamour to enchant your words

Sigils

The mark of lazea

“I am attractive to those around me”

“Beauty radiate from me and my words captivate”

“Clear skin”

“I do not forget to eat”

“I have a healthy relationship with food”

“My piercings do not get infected”

“My eyes appear lighter” + “My lips are full and luscious”

“My nails grow fast and strong”

“My hair grows long and healthy”

“My hair stays short and does not grow”

“I do not have bad hair days”

“My eyebrows appear full and even”

“My eyeliner is on point”

“I look good in my clothes”

“I am photogenic”

“I am aesthetically pleasing”

“I am beautiful”

“Aesthetically beautiful”

Emoji Spells

Glamour spell

Natural beauty

Blessed by aphrodite

“She was made of sunlight” emoji spell

“Bloom with the flowers” emoji spell

Extra Info

Beauty magic: the basics

Beauty magic

How to - glamour spells

Honey magick

Witch tip

you see me on the front lawn in a short skirt and pom poms whooping and hollering and performing a complex cheer routine—the whole time staring straight up at the night sky. several quadrillion miles away, a black hole starts sucking in stars just a little bit faster