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  • “Narrow winding roads lead up and down the steep hillsides that are ever threatening to be washed away. The hollers that they lead to are well kept secrets, and to stray arbitrarily upon them is to be met with wary eyes full of distrust and confrontation. Trailers and dilapidated houses dot the landscape under grey skies and ominous woods. These homes are nestled alongside the many creeks in a land decimated by the ravaging of the coal mines, gas lines, and all the baggage created when desperate communities resort to unsavory ways of coping and getting by. These are my roads to home. Hailing from the heart of Appalachia I want to say that these stereotypes aren’t accurate, but for me they are what made me. Being suspicious of the outside world, remaining under the radar, and keeping our family business quiet is deeply ingrained within me. To speak of the granny magick that’s been passed down is to quite literally betray my kin. To remain silent is to betray myself.” ~ Luna Pyre Read her first writing out today on #thehouseoftwihs #ThoT #appalachianmagick #appalachianconjure #witchcraft #witchesofinstagram #witchschool
  • “There are people out there who revel in the darkness of the cult a little too much; on the sexy, glamorous violence involved with these spirits. Focusing only on the most heinous sides of Exu, taking a huge amount of pleasure in having an ‘arsenal’ of spirits ready to lay terror at their enemies feet when in reality an email would probably do the job and be a lot more efficient. These tend to be the kind of people who feel a sense of powerlessness with life generally or a specific trauma they never worked through, that has turned into an oozing malignant sore. This corruption of the soul manifests as a sense of privilege, inability to accept accountability, superiority complex and no real solid character. These also tend to also be the people who shout the loudest. ‘Bow down to me and my mighty army of Exus, the most violent and destructive spirit from the depths of hell. Laroyé!’ Their descriptions are centred on some twisted concept of power, money and violence; always talking about the sinner never the saint. They are not telling the whole story (and need more therapy, less Quimbanda). There is a level of balance; Exu is a healer, Quimbanda is a healing cult. There might not be rainbows and unicorns but when did that transform anything. You face what needs healing and you walk through the healing fire. “ ~ @silverwolf_exorcist (A close up of Jan Van Eyck, The Last Judgment) #thewanderingqubanda #thehouseoftwigs #thot #witchshool #darkness #witchesofinstagram
  • “Every Quimbandeiro you speak to has a different description of Exu. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the cult of Quimbanda, Exu is legion, so there are a variety of Exu’s ranging from the more malevolent guys such as Exu Capa Preta (Exu Black Cape) who loves aiding in vengeance and sowing the seeds of violence to Exu das Gargalhadas (Exu of the Seven Laughters) who brings joy to every occasion. If I need to save a person’s life there are a number that can help, if I need to ruin it or even end it, again, there are a number who would jump at the opportunity. But I am the one who calls. I am the one who makes that decision. Our first experience of Exu, the basis for our description, would usually be our personal one. We all have a personal Exu and Pomba Gira from birth who reflect a part of our souls; a little disconcerting at times. They show us who we could be, where our strengths are and they have the skills we need to succeed. They fill in the holes.” ~ @silverwolf_exorcist New today on #thehouseoftwigs #witchschool #witchesofinstagram #exuofsevendaughters #pombagira
  • Wise words in @root_witch_13 ‘s latest article. “Love and Light teaches you avoidance of darkness. It rejects any connection to self through the denial of human emotions. Sure, love heals many things and is a powerful tool for defense and protection. But so is rage. So is violence. Nature itself is not kind. So what makes us feel we are more evolved than Mother Earth herself to demand peace in every situation? Who do you think is better equip to defend themselves when given a worthy adversary? The one who wants to love or the one who chooses anger to fight? Both emotions exist on a spectrum, but one is connected to raw, carnal instincts, while the other is expanded through elevation of consciousness. BOTH are valuable and necessary. But to deny one is to deny the other.” #thehouseoftwigs #loveandlight #toxicopositivity #witchwriters #witchschool #witchmagazine
  • “(Photographer: Daniel Bran Griffith, the Chattering Magpie) I have discovered over the years a very unique subgenre of witchy woman in the Pagan and Occult community… that is the archetype of the Death Hippie. And they are by far my most favorite fringe. These are loving women, beautiful women; dancers, crafters, body and sex workers. Their style of dress varies slightly, going from spooky boho with loads of Mori-type layers of clothing only matching in hues, to an industrial Goth abandoned in the woods. They have these huge hearts which they wear openly on their small-breasted chests…the kind allowing them braless freedoms I can only be envious of. Sometimes these breasts are pierced, tattooed, but all are fierce in their stature. Death Hippies smell better than regular hippies…there is no overwhelming patchouli and body odor that floats after them. These creatures smell of the deep loam from moss-covered cedarwood, old boxes of frankincense, whiskey vanillas and delicate roses. Their unshaven legs and underarms are soft, barely there as they did not succumb to modern pressures of femininity. Their souls are feral, their minds sharp and their bodies shaped to reflect the haunted houses they live in. They are embodied in their spirituality, which is something inspiring. Yoga in candlelit darkness, the slow heavy metal music reflective of their sensuality…the doom is replaced with a sticky sweetness only found in pure rot. Transformative, the Death Hippies are musicians, artisans and mediums. Their psychic vibe is a low hum on the roof of my tongue…it makes teeth vibrate. They taste like the iron of blood and sweet kombucha. “ Welcome new writer Fawn Hexe @fawnhexe Psychopomp Groupie as a writer for #Thehouseoftwigs #thot #writersofinstagram #witchesofinstagram #witchy #deathdoula #deathhippie
  • “At the end of the year we have the final turning of the wheel. Our lessons learnt, the experiences we’ve had and the wisdom gained all provide the tools we need as we move forward into a new decade. We are preparing for a new future; one with solid foundations and leadership with heart. December is the time of gathering strength while we rest, reinforcing our reserves of patience and bringing self-care to the forefront. Getting a clear vision of how we’d like the next year to unfold or even just the first few months is enough to set The Fates in motion. We welcome the goddesses of December as we make our way through the change and transformation… Freya… Keep your sword sharp and your aim true. The sword can be the mind or the tongue; be conscious of which you use and when…for it is powerful. This is a new time for beginnings and accomplishing that which you thought impossible. You can call upon my energy for strength and diligence in matters of love, money and sovereignty. Hestia… The fire that burns brightly within is what makes a house a home. I’m known for helping the heart fire stay lit but the flames I speak of are from within. In a season where it is so easy to mind others and forget yourself – this is why it’s especially important to remember your fire; your light brings the ones you love to a safe space within themselves. Stoke your flames and burn bright during this cold season of insight.” New #goddesschannled writing from Winter of @sourceandstone now our on #THoT #freya #Hestia #spiderwomangoddess
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