r/WitchesVsPatriarchy

Hi fellow witches! I’ve been on this sub for a little while now and its my absolute favorite blend of all things. So I wanted to formally introduce my witchcraft, which is sonic in nature but also includes talismans that I paint. I cast spells on stage with my band tricktheriddle (me pictured above) and it has freed me in all the ways that i have previously felt trapped. Once I understood my purpose, it became very clear that I needed to be up there casting spells and creating a coven filled with awesome queer and alt and unique individuals who also needing freeing. I hope everyone can find their witchcraft and free themselves from all the expectations society piles on us in this very turbulent time <3

She’s my reminder that I can be as soft as I am discerning. Sweetness is a strength. If you’re struggling too out there, I hope you realize it’s okay to have a soft heart in a hard world. Don’t let this world scare you into hiding, it needs your softness

After a horrible couple of months my wife & I decided to head into the mountains for a couple of days. We got a place with a beach and planned to mostly use this time to relax, recharge ourselves, and take some time to focus on our craft a little as well in the quiet.

This was my first time being able to wear a fem swimsuit out, so was super excited about that! I felt confident and beautiful and the best I ever had in a swimsuit. I also felt very cute in my fits throughout the trip, it all made me feel fantastic about myself.

I have been working with Aphrodite for some time now, and finally began to with Inanna as well after some time thinking that I should. While at the lake I made sure to sit and offer prayers a couple of times, gave the goddesses thanks, etc until I looked at my skin and realized I was mostly prune. I also later dedicated that night's sexual acts with my wife to Inanna, which we both felt was far more intense. I felt her presence there with us. While shopping I also came across and bought a Lapis obelisk, which I took as a positive sign and made sure to have nearby.

After the weekend I felt more strongly connected to myself, my wife, and nature. This trip was good for my mind, body, and spirit for multiple reasons.

Just finished a small installation made to inhabit a ledge. The pigeon is needle felted wool, with clay beak and feet, and clay and resin eyes. The twigs are clay, wire and paint.

This piece is about soft things in hard places, and comfort built in inhospitable conditions. As a disabled person, I often feel my comfort is built in an environment of inhospitality. I am drawn to the images of birds who have used the harsh steel of bird spikes as structure to build their nests. Ironically, the steel wire makes a strong warp on which to weave the weft of a home.

That my sister was with me in this healing. She also has her own practice and her own scars. I am respectful of that, but I do so wish she would find a way to join me. Mental health and alcoholism make it feel like my elder sister is lost to her own void. Alas! Her path is not for me to walk. My workings call back to every woman of blood or chosen bone in my line, and I ask nothing of them but to protect my sister and listen to the joys and sorrows I share with them. I don’t have a name for my practice, but I know I cannot be the only one ❤️

Man is it rough out there today. I'm stuck in an IV infusion so please drop some positivity here.

My ex-gf is a witch and a medium and while we were living together she said she saw a giant golden centipede curled up on the shelf of my hallway closet.

I did some research and found that centipedes are considered symbols of resilience and prosperity, particularly in Korea and Japan, so we joked that this guy is eating all the other ghosts and keeping the rent low. I call it an Aurum spirit cause centipedes can ick people out.

The little cup is for offerings of sake and the leaf plate is for coins cause a spirit of prosperity has to have shinies.

I posted this picture to my social media recently and got a lot of lovely heartwarming comments from friends. Unfortunately, it broke out of my normal circles and got thousands of very, very hateful and transphobic comments. And well, I don’t know them and they don’t know me. It still hurt me a lot. When I posted a bunch of pictures showing all the comments so people would understand. I got even more comment, saying if you deleted it they won. Not true. So in my continued, the act of rebellion and resistance here is a picture where I felt incredibly hot and joyful for yall!

Trans power and burn the patriarchy! Your sister always

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Collective Moon Blessing Ritual last night. 🌙

There was something incredibly special about knowing that so many of us, in different places and in our own different ways, were taking time to focus our intentions together.

For me, the whole experience carried this overwhelming feeling of peace, empowerment, and oneness. It was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when we come together as a community and put our energy toward something we collectively care about.

I hope everyone who participated felt even a little bit of that same connection. Thank you for being part of it. 🤍

I’d love to hear how everyone else spent their time, too! If you feel comfortable sharing, tell us what you did, what you included, or even just how the experience felt for you in the comments.

And since I’m asking everyone else to share, I’ll go first! Here’s how I spent my time with the Moon last night: 🌙

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I bought this “moon magic” tea cup a year ago, and it’s been sitting on my altar ever since. I’ve been waiting for the right time to use it, and this collective ceremony felt like it was made for this!

I lit a white candle and surrounded it in sea salt. In my moon magic cup, I poured rain water I collected, jasmine, lavender, lemon balm, rosemary, mugwort, sage, and more sea salt. I set out a quartz point on the tea cup saucer and I put my moonstone engagement ring on a mirror laying beside it.

I started by just meditating, and focusing my intention on blessing and thanking the moon. I reflected on all the moon has done for me personally, and cultures across the world. I finished with doing some tai chi, and at the end I was surprisingly called to repot some of my plants into bigger pots under the moon and bat song! I really just went with the flow.

At the end I felt totally at peace with myself, empowered knowing I was doing this with my sisters from all over, and a deep connection to the divine feminine.

Again, thank you to you all! This community really made this one of the most special workings I have ever done. I will hold last night close in my heart forever ❤️

I’ve been struggling lately with what to add to my Book of Shadows. I want to eventually pass it down to my children. What do you put into your Book of Shadows? I’ve added spells and notes, advice, and even affirmations. However, I’m struggling to not be redundant. Thanks in advance ✨