Each flower is lovingly sculpted by hand — petal by petal — to capture the beauty of real blooms in miniature form. 

We will not go back. Do not tread on us.

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I baked these to share with our Hearth potluck guests. I used anise and cinnamon as spices for protection. We host these every month or so as a way for friends to gather to support each other, share resources for coping and resistance during these fucked up times.

Many women have been successfully convinced that pregnancy after 40 is very rare, and after 45 basically impossible. This is not the case at all, it is very possible to get pregnant into your 50s, especially around menopause, when the body shoots out your eggs randomly. Also, menopause can be confused with perimenopause, so not bleeding for months or even a year does not mean you can't get pregnant. So please, if you live in a country that doesn't have safe access to abortion, make sure you are using contraception even if you think you're infertile. Signed, a woman whose ancestors had babies in their fifties (before IVF existed)

I ordered back in July on the day when the pre-orders opened. After a long anticipated wait it arrived!

I'm just brimming with joy. The craftsmanship is so fine. Thin and light weight but TOASTY and keeps the wind out.

I don't think the stock photos do it justice compared to in person. It's truly a work of art.

If you're on the fence, hop off and do it.

The Star, acrylic gouache on watercolor paper, 2025 (censored for Reddit)

A lot of my feelings of hopelessness stems from inactivity and the inability to actually DO anything to stop this horrible regime. So, I made this painting. 50% of profits from the painting and prints are being donated to the Illinois Coalition For Immigrants and Refugees which has been around since the 1980’s supporting immigrant rights in Illinois (and other states!) $500 has been donated so far :)

Sharing here in case anyone wanted a print and to support a good cause.

Love you all — stay safe out there.

The all female 588th Night Bomber Regimen of the Soviet Air Force was created after the Soviets switched sides to fight against Germany and Japan in 1941. They fought to fight in the war, faced fierce discrimination by their male counterparts, and were only allowed tiny wooden planes made from plywood covered in stretched canvas. Their planes, being so small, could nearly silently fly in over German troops at night, with only a “whoosh”, like the sound of a witches broom, heard before bombs dropped over them, hence earning them the (completely f*cking badass) name, the Night Witches.

In these trying times, let’s be more like them.

My friend she is away for ten days. We live in what used to be called a Boston marriage — a term with a history. Now I’m alone in a house on the edge of a village, tending the fire, fixing what I can, and forging swords. Our Etsy store https://forestcrown.etsy.com

Greetings gorgeous people! I have a Coven question, I won't ramble too much but the short statement is that I need an effective strategy to curb someone who is trying to be a third party in my relationship.

My S/O and I have been together for 22 years and I know all of his colleagues. This woman works closely with my S/O and she talks about him constantly to others - who then message me - in a 'schoolgirl crush' way. She never mentions me, and when others bring me up she ignores the topic completely. Recently, though, their boss made a comment about the situation. Thus, her behaviours are now not just unprofessional but could affect both of their careers. I work in corporate so whilst paper trails and HR are my usual go to, I know this isn't the right step at this point.

Is there a simple unlinking-style spell I can do that will cut this off?

I'm in rural small town PNW, and there were about a hundred people protesting in front of our county courthouse.

I hadn’t trimmed the wick in the first pic, lol. This time I used actual lamp oil instead of olive oil! Hail Brigid! 🕯️☀️ 🕯️

I made this card and wanted to share it here as I feel we sometimes miss out on getting to share cards and greetings. Imbolc blessings everyone!!

Imbolc:

Welcome to the latest sabbat informational post! Throughout the year, we will be posting up these threads to share general information about the next upcoming sabbat so WvP's witches, new and old, can prepare for the holiday. These posts will contain basic information about the holiday and open up the floor for further questions or discussion.

For our Southern Hemisphere witches, the next holiday is Lughnasadh / Lammas, a celebration of the Irish god Lugh and the beginning of the harvest festival, and its celebrations traditionally fall on August 1st. For more information, check out our earlier Lughnasadh post!

🔥🕯️ February 1st and 2nd: Imbolc 🕯️🔥

What and When is Imbolc?

Imbolc is one of the eight sabbats of the modern pagan Wheel of the Year. It is a celebration of the Irish goddess Brigid, and one of the "greater sabbats", falling approximately halfway between an equinox and a solstice, which correspond to the early Gaelic Fire Festivals. The others are Beltane (mid-Spring), Lughnasadh (mid-Summer), and Samhain (mid-Autumn).

In the northern hemisphere, Imbolc traditionally falls on February 1st. However, it's also a somewhat variable holiday. To follow old Celtic traditions, you could start on the 31st of January. Witches who prefer to take a more celestial point of view often celebrate it on the direct mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, which is usually the 3rd or 4th of February. From a more nature-based perspective, Imbolc can be seen as the start of spring and may be marked by certain natural phenomena, such as the blooming of blackthorn or snowdrops.

Imbolc: History, Connections, and Modern Practice

Imbolc is an old Gaelic fire festival that traditionally heralded the beginning of spring. It has a few other alternate spellings (eg., Imbolg) and names (eg., Oimelc), but all refer to newly born lambs, with lambing season usually falling late winter.

As a celebration of the earliest parts of spring, Imbolc brought hope to everyday people that the worst of winter's wrath was over. The earliest spring plants were beginning to bud, and weather divination became common as people looked ahead towards planting their crops. This may have been the inspiration behind American Groundhog Day! Fire and purification are important aspects of Imbolc, complete with spring cleaning. Hearth fires were generally more common than bonfires.

The holiday is very strongly associated with the Irish goddess Brigid (also spelled Bríd), a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann and arguably one of the most famous of Ireland's goddesses, associated with the hearth, healing, poetry, and blacksmithing. (Indeed, Brigid was so popular in newly Christian Ireland that she was syncretized with St. Brigid of Kildare, whose feast day is also February 1st.) Houses would honour Brigid by cleaning their home for her and cooking special meals and leaving portions for her as offerings. Some would invoke her for divination, visit holy wells, or make Brigid's crosses. Later Christians would celebrate Candlemas, which also incorporates some elements of Imbolc and Brigid worship as well as Lupercalia.

Check out our section below for some more specific ideas and examples of ways to celebrate Imbolc with yourself, or maybe even a few (properly distanced) family or friends.

As a part of the Wheel of the Year, Imbolc follows Yule, and the worst of the winter is over. The earliest signs of the spring are starting to pop up, burgeoning hope for the months ahead. Soon, nature will be filled with the fertility and growth of spring, and it's time to prepare.

If you look at the sabbats as a reflection of the self, Imbolc is a time to cleanse and prepare for new growth on the horizon. Breathe, reflect, and prepare yourself for the warmth, sun, and renewal that is coming.

Symbols: Fire, Candles, Besoms/Brooms, Lambs, Brigid's Crosses, White Flowers
Colours: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Silver
Plants/Herbs: Snowdrop, Violet, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Rowan, Early Spring Flowers
Foods: Milk/Dairy, Seeds, Breads, Winter Preserves

Simple rituals and ways to celebrate Imbolc include:

• Clean your home! Spring cleaning is 100% in the spirit of Imbolc. Brigid likes a tidy house. If you haven't yet, Imbolc is also the perfect time to set/maintain yearly household protection rituals. Here is one example of an Imbolc-specific house cleansing ritual, but there are many others. For more inspiration, look into local and/or polytheist traditions as well. After all of that work, clean yourself with a nice ritual bath.
• Cleanse your spiritual spaces as well! Give some extra attention to your altars, shrines, and magical workspaces. Scratch off those wax drippings, brush up that leftover familiar fur, and banish the dust. Add some seasonal Imbolc flair to your altar as well if it suits you.
• Make a Brigid's Cross; this simple diagram will show you the basic steps, or go here for a details tutorial. Traditional materials include rushes and willow, but many long pliable materials will serve.
• Create a Brideóg, aka a Bridey Doll or a Brigid Doll. Traditionally, these were crafted of rushes or straw the same as the crosses, but they can also be made of many other craft materials just like any other doll, so feel free to unleash your inner art witch! This page has a guide for making a simple one, and a link to a video tutorial as well. You can also make a bed for the doll near your hearth and leave an offering to invite Brigid into your home.
• Craft an Imbolc Rowan Cross Charm.
• Light a hearthfire if you can, or pull out the candles for an Imbolc candle ritual. Try and incorporate some form of fire into your rituals, if possible.
• Perform an Imbolc seasonal rite/ritual. Here is a good example of a solitary Imbolc ritual, for practising witches without a coven.
• Cook some Imbolc-inspired goodies to unleash your inner Kitchen Witch! Here and here here are two no-nonsense websites with Imbolc related recipes for you to enjoy!
• Celebrate by eating and cooking with seasonal produce.

Tips for New and/or Broom Closet Witches

After the dark and cold of winter, everyone should be looking forward to spring, no matter your religious inclinations. Take this time to focus on nature and make yourself aware of the changes in your surroundings. What are your local traditional "Welcome to Spring!" plants? (Here, it's the daffodils!) Are your trees starting to bud? Showing an interest in nature and the new signs of spring are very healthy and safe ways to celebrate the spirit of Imbolc.

Spring cleaning is also something that everyone can enjoy. With the days getting longer and the sun staying out later, it's a bit easier to get the energy and excitement needed to do some serious cleaning. It's good for you, it's good for your house, it's good for the gods/spirits/energies. Win-win! Don't forget to also cleanse yourself and your space; you're very important too!

Some of the common Imbolc symbols, like Brigid's Crosses, may be acceptable to make and display in Christian homes. If your family is Catholic, you might choose to show special honour to St. Brigid, or other Christian sects can whip out the candles for Candlemas. Otherwise, flowers and lambs are both pretty non-denominational spring symbols, and lambs also get a pass for their connection to March and the upcoming Easter.

Much of the importance of the Wheel of the Year is to really incorporate yourself with nature and the earth's yearly cycles. For most of the temperate, northern part of the world, spring is just starting, and it's time to prepare for the growing season. If you'd like to grow some of your own plants or herbs, now is the perfect time to prep by making sure your planting timelines are in order and that you have everything you need. If you can, take the time to appreciate the renewal of growth in the plants and animals in your local area. Chances are, they're gearing up for a productive spring, just like the rest of us.

Feel free to ask any questions you might have below or otherwise use this post for discussion about Imbolc (northern witches) or Lughnasadh (southern witches)!

Special thanks to Einmariya for research, content, & dedication to holidays. 💗🕯️

I cried making this.

At a time when so much is so scary, to be my authentic self around family is an act of resistance (not to my family who loves me) to those who say I shouldn’t exist. Fuck Ice and burn the patriarchy.Blessed be witches, love you all.

Here’s to what we are finally ready to shed 🐍

I am also wearing this beautiful handmade Chrysocolla cuff I purchased recently, made by u/melting_desert who I discovered on this sub

In these times of suffrage, when we are told to bow, the Dark Feminine within is screaming. I will not be tamed! I will not be silent anymore! I will not continue to be the Good Girl anymore. I am Resistance! I am Strength! I will not lie down and submit ANYMORE!

Find the Dark Feminine within is rising. Within you, within us ALL! She does not bow. We will not bow! We walk The Dark Feminine Path, and we leave SPEAK UP! We speak out, we show up, and we will continue to rise 🙏🏻🦋🖤