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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 4, 2017 23:18:11 GMT -5
That's good! I think I get weird looks just because its a very uncommon practice here. People certainly don't understand what it is.
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 4, 2017 23:22:21 GMT -5
I was talking to my cousin about my vision and he says one of the fighting gods might be trying to tell me something
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 4, 2017 23:23:11 GMT -5
What did you see in your vision?
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 4, 2017 23:27:06 GMT -5
What did you see in your vision? It was relatively short, but it was basically like this: First there was just thunder and rain. Nothing else but an endless downpour and lighting strikes. Then there was a sword, which seemed to be just floating through the storm, as if it wasn't even there. Then right before it ended, there was a man in armor wielding the sword. And at the end of it I felt some sort of weird energy wash over me.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 0:29:23 GMT -5
That seems pretty interesting, Sour.
Coming from a southern baptist family, me being found out as a pagan went over about as well as a sack of flaming dog crap. My mom threw a fit. Thinks I like demons and the devil. Literally set my first book of shadows on fire in the backyard. Sent me to the mental hospital. Told me I was going to hell. Banned me from going to some peoples houses (who frankly had nothing to do with it, I found it myself and a few of my friends were just curious or supporting me that I was becoming a healthier person.) My obsession with learning about vampires as a hobby led my mom to tell all her friends i believed i was a vampire and was sucking blood and worshiping satan. She had a pastor come over and start chanting verses at me and touching me really uncomfortably by putting a crucifix in between my chest that i kept smacking until I shouted at her that she was being insane and if she didn't have him stop i'd report both of them to the school and the police the next day for inappropriate touching. She still gives me looks of like complete sadness or disapproval and makes nasty comments every time I wear something even remotely paganish or goth. (Which is my whole wardrobe at this point because I love the aesthetic.) I got nearly the same reaction from her when I came out as trans, too... whoo boy... but anyways... My stepdad disapproved but mostly didn't care. He put his foot down and said he didn't want anything of that nature under his roof. Which is acceptable.... but I hid my books from then on anyway since I only had roughly 4 months left being at their house. My grandma either made an abstract comment one day, or knew outright, made her point, and then let it be and turned a blind eye from there on. I never told her though.
I have three more local friends who are also pagan. We hang out rarely from time to time. One of them is more of a wiccan/witch and magic based in practice, and the other calls himself a lorefinder, he gathers notes and studies and even writes spells and has the tools, but does almost no magic at all himself. The third I actually helped come into practice and take time to teach him from time to time. I have a christian friend who's dad is actually a part of a pagan priesthood or something somewhere and she doesn't mind and we like to swap ideas. The friend I'm living with/my boyfriend doesn't really mind or care, and asks me questions about it frequently. He's curious but not really into it. When I was first coming into practice, my ex supported me because he saw that it was actually helping me do better in school and aiding my mental health. Then when he decided to ditch me and go back to his mom an break up with me he decided I was a satan worshiper too and going to hell. Still don't know why the sudden change for the worse happened with him but oh well.
The rest of my friends either don't know or don't care.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 5, 2017 1:19:57 GMT -5
Ah... that feeling when you have nothing to say.
Anyone want to see some random pieces of art?
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 5, 2017 10:54:43 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 18:22:30 GMT -5
She's crazy but she's still my mom.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 23:34:55 GMT -5
I talked to Loki today. I actually feel a lot better about the whole thing now.
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 5, 2017 23:36:20 GMT -5
I've been feeling like garbage all day >.> it's like my energy got ripped from me or something
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 23:37:38 GMT -5
Do you have an idea why that happened? I'm sorry you feel so bad. Maybe try grounding and centering.
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 5, 2017 23:58:24 GMT -5
I might have to try and fix it tomorrow if it persists...I've gotten really tired. And no, I'm not sure why it happened >~<
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 0:03:55 GMT -5
Also, if anyone can do so, I'd really like to learn more about the powers of crystals and stuff like that. Anyway, goodnight everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 0:06:32 GMT -5
Goodnight Sour. I'm gonna go to sleep here soon too.
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 6, 2017 4:01:24 GMT -5
I Am In Your Walls: Well, I'm glad you're feeling better about the experience! Did Loki have anything interesting to say?
Sour Candy: Aw, I'm sorry you're not feeling great :c On the other hand, if you want to know about crystals - I'm your girl. Do you have any questions, or do you just want me to type up some general info? I'll do my best to help out!
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 5:39:47 GMT -5
Dingoleap just some general info would be nice
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 6, 2017 14:30:22 GMT -5
I'm on it!
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 14:31:05 GMT -5
Nice!
Also my energy is still completely gone...ech I feel like I'm about to collapse
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 16:24:31 GMT -5
I just realized something
It seems that each time I made an offering to Odin, it snowed the next morning
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 6, 2017 18:03:49 GMT -5
I just realized something
It seems that each time I made an offering to Odin, it snowed the next morning O.O Okay, yah, that's really cool and awesome.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 6, 2017 18:07:20 GMT -5
I talked to Loki today. I actually feel a lot better about the whole thing now. Oh, I'm interested. What happened?
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 6, 2017 19:48:51 GMT -5
This took me forever, but here's a basic rundown on crystal healing Crystal magic is essentially the manipulation and channelling of natural energies. They're primarily used for warding off sickness, shedding negative energy or absorbing positive energy. The idea is to release spiritual blockages in order to allow positive Englert to flow freely through your body. In order to function, they're commonly placed under pillows or are worn as jewellery, but I find that they're also affective when used in meditation. I typically arrange my stones in a circle, based on what I am trying to achieve. If I'm looking for something specific, I sometimes hold the crystals - usually quartz, which is a natural amplifier of energies. Crystals can be used for spiritual, emotional and mental healing, as well as helping with physical ailments (people may dispute this, but it's worked for me). They can be charged or purified by the power of moonlight - a simple method, leave the stones in moonlight overnight - or buried, but I've never done this, so some more research will be required if you pursue this path. It's a good idea to purify crystals soon acquisition, or if you suspect they've drawn negative energy. Different crystals are commonly tied to star signs, the elements and the zodiac signs, meaning different crystals are more effective for different people. Sometimes, experimentation is needed to find what is effective for you. A good way to choose crystals is to pick and choose the ones that call to you - for example, I have always been drawn to goldstone, and I find it very effective, and I later found out it was closely linked to both the element fire and my star sign, which is Leo. Each crystal is used for something specific, and often colours have slightly different meaning. You can find a pretty comprehensive list of what each crystal is used for online, but I'd recommend following your instincts, as well. If you have any specific questions, just let me know! I hope this is of some help to you c:
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 20:03:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 20:17:56 GMT -5
Dingoleap - im linking that post to the front of the thread. Sour Candy - Did you try grounding and centering? And that's super cool about Odin. Do you think it's a response from him? :0 Also everyone guess what. I HAVE RUNES. ACTUAL, REAL, SOLID, PROPER RUNES. They're green aventurine and I am so pleased. Full report on Loki in a minute.
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 20:21:24 GMT -5
I haven't tried grounding or centering yet, no. Mostly because I'm not really sure what is
Awesome! Welcome to the rune club xD
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 20:54:57 GMT -5
Bisssh I already been in the rune club. I'm just also poor.
Grounding and centering is a technique to pull energy from the ground, hence grounding, and into yourself to help you get back the energy you lost. (Usually from doing a spell, but it works if you're just energy-low in general too.) Sometimes people also take it as a time to balance their chakras or focus on the root one specifically to "center" themselves. Different people do it different ways. Most of the time when I do it i just sit down outside when it's not too bad and close my eyes for a few minutes while I focus on my breathing and feel the energy come to me by itself. Of course if it's snowed you might want to sit in a chair instead. Nobody likes frosted buttcheeks buns.
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Post by Sour Candy on Feb 6, 2017 20:56:52 GMT -5
Ah. In that case I might either try it later tonight or sometime tomorrow if it persists. Idk if I've said this already but I just love being a part of this thread, I'm learning so much
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Post by ⭐ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍-𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖊𝖓 on Feb 6, 2017 21:01:28 GMT -5
I really need to talk to Persephone and Hades but I don't have the energy to ugh
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 21:11:17 GMT -5
I actually don't want to share too much about my conversation with Loki, so I will sum-up.
I was lighting a candle and trying to talk to Vesta when suddenly I see something sizzle. I blow it out and there's a hecking SPIDER IN my candle. So finally I just can't ignore him anymore. This is too much. He's taken to interrupting me while I'm trying to have my quiet time, so I kind of just explode. "What the (inappropriate language) do you want Loki!?" And to that, I was actually greeted by a response. I was kind of on edge at first but as we talked some things were clarified, I've sort of eased my opinion of him slightly, and I realize now what he wants to help me with. By the end of the conversation, it had gotten a bit silly, and he left. Right after he left, I had an emergency. Suddenly diarrhea. While I'm sitting there on the toilet I hear his voice out of nowhere again. "Oh yeah, by the way I thought I'd help get things moving for you BYE!" And he promptly left again.
So that's the story of my first time interacting with Loki, and he gave me the poops. :////
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2017 21:16:38 GMT -5
Ah. In that case I might either try it later tonight or sometime tomorrow if it persists. Idk if I've said this already but I just love being a part of this thread, I'm learning so much I feel the same way so much? And I don't think I have the right words to describe just how much I appreciate you all as my secondary family. I'm comfortable here. I'm glad I made this thread.
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