Colors and their meanings and uses

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So, we always hear about what colors correspond to what types of holidays, rituals, and times of year. However, what do the colors themselves mean?

Well, buckle up because you’re about to find out.

Black

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Many people associated black with evil or malintent, however it can mean quite the opposite. Some common meanings and uses of this color include:

– Removing Negativity, Banishing, and Cleansing

If you feel there is a negative energy or spirit in your or someone else’s house, life, mind, or anything else you can think of, black is the color to use. Even though black is usually seen by TV shows and books as the “evil” color, it is actually quite useful when it comes to removing negativity.

– The Unconscious

Think of your mind as a house. Your conscious being is illuminated, similar to a kitchen, living room, or bedroom. You know where everything is and you can see it. Your unconscious would be the attic or the basement: dark, mysterious, and sometimes you’re afraid to delve deeper. Black represents the darkness found in the unconscious, helping connect you to the mystery of the untouched parts of your mind.

– Releasing

If you have pent up emotions that you need to release, black can help you get there. I personally think of it as a vial of ink, bottled up words yet to be written with countless stories and possibilities, that is knocked over, spilling ink all over, releasing everything it holds within it’s black sheen.

– Focusing and Finding Your Center

Black is a firm color, remniscent of deep, rich soil. It is a firm ground you can always turn to whenever you feel lost. Within it you can find yourself and countless reasons to hold on.

White

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– A Substitute

So, this is kinda basic. Yeah, I know. But white makes a great substitution for any color you don’t have access to, as white light is the combination of all colors. Essentially, don’t feel like you have to spend money to procure, let’s say, an orange candle for a specific ritual. As I like to say, if you have white it’s alright.

– Purification and Innocence

White is a pure and innocent color, simple yet powerful. Use it when you want to clean energies—not banish negative energies, but rejuvinate old, positive energies—or when you want to reminisce on simpler days.

– Spirituality, Higher Power, and Enlightment

White is the color to go to when seeking guidance from general spirits and general higher powers/energies. However, if you are working with specific entities or deities, make sure to check to see if they have their own color correspondences.

Silver

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– Stability

If you feel your life is chaotic and just want to have some stability in your life, silver is the color to go to. A spell or a ritual involving the color, or visualizing it while doing a ritual, can help bring a balance to whatever you are working with.

– Neutralizing and Removing Influences

Silver is another good color when it comes to removing any influences in your life, whether they are negative or just plain annoying.

Gold

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– Wealth and Financial Gain

If you want to bring luck to your life, especially when it comes to money, gold can help you get there. Creating a sigil with a gold marker or pen can help add that extra financial flair you’re looking for.

– Persuasion and Confidence

When I think of gold I think of warmth, excellence, and golden rays of sunlight. These remind me of a certain confidence we all hope to have one day; we can become our own beams of sunshine. Using the color gold can help boost your confidence and your persuasion skills by showing people the light within you.

Pink

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– Love, Romance, and Friendships

When performing a love spell, whether it deals with self love, romantic love, platonic love, or familial love, use pink. It is a color that just pours its love and affection out, and using the color can help your harness that energy.

– Anxiety and Depression

Now, when you see anxiety and depression as two of the meanings, you may be confused. However, pink is a color that heals the soul, and it can help lower the feeling of dread that can overwhelm you at times. (Please know, that going to a professional therapist and doctor is ALWAYS the first step, not a spell, no matter what medical affliction you may have. Witchcraft is an aid, not an answer.)

Purple

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– Magical Abilities

Purple is the color often used to represent magical abilities as a whole. With it comes an energy that feels unlike anything you’ve felt before, something truly amazing. Embrace that energy and you will find that a whole new world will open before your eyes.

-Sleep and Dream Magick

If you want to create a spell to cause certain dreams or to aid your sleep, purple is the color to use. It is reminiscent of the many worlds our subconscious creates for us when we let the curtain of sleep take over us, an endless world of possibilities.

– Meditation and Astral Projection

When meditating or trying to astral project, it may be useful to visualize the color purple flowing throughout you like a cosmic energy. Let it bring you closer to what you once thought was too far away to access; let it bring you closer to the stars.

– Wisdom and Inspiration

If you require wisdom or inspiration, whether it be in witchcraft or some other aspect of life, the color purple can help you get there. It is a creative color, as shown through it’s association through dreams and overall magic, let it guide you to a solution. Often if I am working on homework that requires a little bit of creativity and hit a block, I’ll get out one of my purple pens and start doing the work with that, letting the ideas flow through me and onto the paper. This isn’t limited to just writing or art, however, as even math and science require a creative mind.

– Power

Purple has long been the color of royalty and power, and it can be used as such in your spells. Use it to increase the power of any spell that you wish to perform.

Blue

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– Water and Weather

When working with either the element water (whether in a symbolic sense or you’re working with an elemental) or working with the weather, use blue to connect you to these wonders of nature.

– Harmony and Peace

These meanings trace back to water, taking water’s calm and sharing it with the world. Think of it as sitting on the beach, letting the cool water gently caress your legs as you think about the amazing life you’ve been given. Within the blue seas you find peace and harmony, let is seep into your soul and your life.

– Loyalty and Protection

Blue represents loyalty and protection. Use it in spells involving protecting yourself and others, as your loyalty to your friends goes hand in hand with protecting them.

– Mind and Inner Light

Almost a cross between purple and gold, blue is another great color to connect to your mind and share your light with the world.

Green

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– Earth and Nature

If you wish to connect more to our planet in a ritual, use the color green. Think of the grass, the forests, and all of the other life sprawling across this planet.

 – Money and Abundance

If you want to make sigils or spells to draw money to you, use a green candle, pen, paper, or whatever tool you may be using.

– Headaches, Colds, and Nervousness

Green can help remedy ailments. Think of the Earth taking you into her arms, soothing you of all of your pain. Use green when doing spells and rituals to calm your mind and sense. (If you have chronic migraines and headaches, please go see a doctor. They will give you prescription medicine to help, and it’s what I use whenever I get a bad mirgraine, not a spell.)

Yellow

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– Spirits and Realms

If you need to contact a spirit or any entity from another realm, yellow can be useful. I will say that personally I rarely use yellow when contacting spirits, however I know many people who do and it significantly helps.

– Air

Since air is something that we cannot literally see, yellow is the color often used to respresent the element.

– Intelligence and Learning

Yellow is a great color to use for spells when it comes to studying for school and doing well on tests. Sometimes I’ll draw sigils in my yellow pen when I’m freaking out about a test.

– Skin, Stomach, and Menstrual

If you’re doing any spells or rituals dealing with these parts of the body, use yellow in your tools to enhance its effects.

Orange

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– Control and Authority

If you need to increase your control over certain parts of your life, orange is a great color to use. It’s a powerful color with a mind of its own and you can use it to show others you have those traits, too.

– Sudden Change and Adaptability

Orange can help you deal with change, similar to the season fall, where the temperatures drops and all of the green changes to orangey hues. Imagine yourself as a strong oak who is not going to deny change and embraces it instead.

Red

– Fire

Strong, powerful, and unpredictable, red is the color representing the element fire.

– Passion and Sex

Being two of its most common associations, passion and sex are fueled by red’s flame. Any spells and rituals dealing with increasing passion in your love life can use red to help increase its effectiveness.

– Life, Birth, and Death

Red also represents the phases of life, so if you want to make a spell dealing with age or death, red is the color to use.

– Blood

Any blood magic should include the color red. However, blood magic is VERY advanced and VERY dangerous, so please wait until you are very experienced and make sure to stay safe when doing any such magic.

– Health, Strength, and Vigor

Any general spells dealing with someone’s well being and strength can use red to help increase it’s effects. This ties in with blood, as it is the key to our physical bodies.

Well, if you’ve read through all of this thank you so much! I just want to state that these are not the only meanings, just some, and everyone has their own personal correspondences.

Have a great day!

A Big Witchy Guide on Palmistry

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Palmistry shows how your entire life is mapped out in the palm of your hands. Even Julius Caesar used palmistry to help him make decisions. The future is read in your right hand and the past in your left hand. The hand revealing your past gives information about the inner you and the influences in your life when you were growing up.

The history of palmistry dates back thousands of years and has been spoken of in the Hindu scriptures and the old testament. Palmistry most likely originated in China or India and was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Philosophers astrologers, alchemists and theologians studied the art of palmistry. The Romani also adopted palmistry and it was used in fortune telling.  Palmistry became a serious study for scientists and scholars who considered palmistry to be a valid and accurate science. Palmistry is also known as Chiromancy.

Your entire life and can be read with incredible accuracy, all information about you is contained in your palm such as your strengths and weaknesses as well as your past, present and future. Each person  has a unique palm, no two are the same, according to palm readers, the shape, texture and lines contain everything about the person’s life. A palm reader will examine the entire hand, including fingers, nails and back of the hand. Police will often use fingerprinting in their work and this could be seen as a practical use of palmistry.

Your hand has four dominant lines, fate, head, heart and life lines. The size of your hands, the length of your fingers and thumb, is taken into consideration. If one of your lines is missing, your fate line for instance, this is not a sign of foreboding, it actually means that you will have many changes in life and adapt well to them, you will be one on your own, you will be unique. Whether your fingers are close together or spread apart reveals what kind of employee you will be, those with fingers close together tend to be more stable in work than those with splayed fingers. Although do not be alarmed if you have splayed fingers it just means that during your life you may well find it worthwhile to consider carefully before making any changes in your work environment.


LIFE LINE

The life line is the curved line around the padded area located at the base of the thumb, do not be perturbed if there is a  short or broken line as it doesn’t mean an early death. The life line actually reveals the quality and the vitality of your life. A life line that is deep denotes  fewer problems than a line that is fine and difficult to see, the difficulties of life are easier for the person with a deep set line to cope with and they are usually more resilient mentally, emotionally, and physically. If the life line is deep and red is shows a more aggressive personality. The life line is often joined to the head line which runs parallel. The point of separation between the heart line and  head line reveals when you became independent from your childhood home. If there is a faint line within the life line this is called the line of protection. Breaks in the life line show times where there are challenges.


FATE LINE

Fate Line Missing

  • The fate line runs vertically up the middle of the palm. Sometimes the fate line runs from the bracelet lines on the writs to the mounts of the fingers thus revealing influences in your life. Don’t worry about a missing fate line as this means you have control of your destiny.

Extra Long Fate Line

  • An extra long fate line means it goes past the heart line. This denotes a very, very long and active life and you will find success early in life by being ambitious with a will to succeed. The difference between your active and passive hand is how you have developed your natural potential. A strong fate line means you have taken charge of your life and learnt how to maintain balance. A weak fate line shows there may be a lack of control and you need more balance in your life.

Fate Line Beginning On Your Life Line

  • If your fate line begins on your life line it reveals a close bond to your family in your childhood. You will have influence over others if your fate line ends on the mount of Jupiter. The mount of Jupiter is located at the base of your index finger.

Fate Line Beginning On The Mount Of Jupiter

  • You will be a formidable person of great influence if your fate line ends on the mount of Jupiter.

Strong Fate Line

  • With a strong fate line you know early your rhythms and settle into a pattern of life.

Fate Line Ending On The Mount Of Apollo

  • If you fate line ends on the mount of Apollo you will be drawn to the arts and achieve success in this field.  The mount of Apollo is located at the base of the ring finger.

Fate Line Ending On The Mount Of Mercury

  • If the fate line ends on the mount of Mercury you will have a good head for business, you will also have an eye for the stock market. The mount of Mercury is found at the base of the little finger.

Fate Line Branching To More Than One Of The Mounts

  • When the fate line branches to more than one of the mounts it is a very auspicious sign and reveals you will be successful in life.

Breaks In The Fate Line

  • If there is a break in the fate line it means that a career choice will be interrupted for some reason, if parts of the line overlap there will be a straightforward transition from one thing to another.

Weak Fate Line

  • A weak fate line can reveal some instability in life and work, and difficulty settling into a suitable work environment, there may be several career changes.

Fate Line Starting From Bottom Of Palm

  • A fate line starting from the bottom of the palm denotes someone who matures early and settles into their life path easily.

Fate Line Ending At The Head Line

  • If the fate line ends at the head line it means there is a stumbling block, a challenge that needs to be met and overcome, it can denote those who experience emotional difficulties, approximately between their late twenties and their early forties.

Fate Line Tied To Heart Line

  • If your fate line is tied to your heart line it can mean that during your early childhood there were certain tensions or restrictions placed on you.

Two Fate Lines

  • Two fate lines means some duality regarding career choice as though a choice has to be made between one direction or another alternatively, you manage to balance two careers at once, this will all depend on your personality.

HEART LINE

Curved Heart Line

  • A curved heart line reveals a sensitive and demonstrative person, very romantic and forthright in love, the curved heart line starts under your little finger and curves up to between your middle and index finger.

Strong Heart Line

  • A strong heart line reveals confidence and emotional stability, someone who is self possessed and able to make astute emotional decisions with clarity.

Weak Heart Line

  • A weak heart line reveals someone is likely to have difficulty in relationships due to insecurity, if revealed early in life they are able to work on self worth issues to foster self confidence.

Straight Heart Line

  • A straight heart line reveals someone who is more reticent to show emotion, a passive romantic who needs the other person to make the first move.

Heart Line

  • The heart line can reveal not only what has or is happening in your life, it can also reveal why things happen the way they do.

Heart Line Steep Curve

  • If your heart line curves steeply and dramatically ending in between your middle and index finger, you will have an active libido. If the line curves up towards the index finger you will choose a partner very carefully.

Heart Line Curves up to the middle finger

  • If your heart line curves up to the middle finger you may be quite needy and insecure in love relationships and by knowing this about yourself you are able to work on and through your anxieties.

Heart Line Straight And Short

  • When the heart line is straight and short the person will have a rampant sex drive and be short on romance.

Heart Line ending On The Mount Of Jupiter

  • The heart line ending on the mount of Jupiter belongs to someone caring, a humanitarian who will pursue this end, some with this line step away from society at some point in their life and lead an alternate lifestyle.

Heart Line Meeting Life Line

  • Those with a heart line that meets the life line can be fragile in love and they are easily hurt by others, they are sensitive souls.

Two Branches Of The Heart Line

  • Two or more branches of the heart line reveal a changeable emotional nature.

Similar Lines As Your Partner

  • A relationship where both partners have similar lines often works very well.

HEAD LINE

Short Head Line

  • The head line is located in the upper part of the palm, it reveals your intelligence and gives an indication of your approach to problems. A short head line denotes a no nonsense thinker who comes straight to the point and they don’t bear fools lightly.

Long Head Line

  • A long head line reveals that you are a deep thinker with a rational approach to problem solving.

Straight Head Line

  • A straight headline denotes a deep and thoughtful thinker.

Curved Head Line

  • A curved head line belongs to a person who is imaginative and has an intuitive approach to problem solving, this line belongs to a creative person.

A Sloping Head Line

  • If you have a sloping head line you will be artistic and creative and will be less practical in your approach to problem solving, writers often have this line

Horizontal Head Line

  • If you have a horizontal head line you will possess a straightforward no nonsense manner.

Forked Head Line

  • If you have a forked headline you will be full of ideas possibly with entrepreneurial abilities, also an excellent mediator.

Floating Head line

  • If you have a floating head line which is not anchored to any other line you possess a carefree attitude towards life and are always ready to help those with a less than relaxed approach.

Head Line That Starts Under The Index Finger

  • If you have a head line that starts under the index finger you possess a quick mind and are extremely intelligent, you love to read and are always ready to learn something new.

APOLLO LINE

  • The Apollo line runs vertically from the bottom of the palm around one centimeter in from the edge of the palm up to just below the ring finger, it indicates fulfillment and success, possibly acclaim for something you do in life.

SIMIAN LINE

  • The simian line is a line that runs straight across the hand replacing the heart and head line, it is very rare, people with this line are often found to be extreme in their thoughts and ideas. Those with a simian line are proactive and determined. No challenge is too daunting for them. The learning curve for those with this rare line is to learn to be flexible as it isn’t always necessary to do things your way.

WHAT A STAR DENOTES

  • If you have a star on the mount of Jupiter, Mercury or Apollo, or at the top of your fate line, you can expect serendipitous happenings in your life, you will also find success, those drawn to the theatre often have the star. Correctly placed the star is a money magnet, abundance is associated with this mark.

MEDICAL LINE

  • Medical line is the name given to fine lines underneath the little finger, these are so named as it is usually the hand of a doctor or medical person such as a psychiatrist, psychotherapist or counselor. Those drawn to healing and massage therapy also have these markings.

MARKINGS ON THE WORRY LINE

  • Fork At The End Of The Worry Line Crossing The Heart
  • The worry lines are the fine lines radiating from the base of the thumb. If there is a fork line at the end of the worry line that crosses the heart it reveals some tension that needs to be worked on in a relationship or marriage.
  • Worry Line From A Star On A Mount Of Venus
  • This sign is indicative of tension with relatives and diplomacy may be needed especially regarding in-laws.
  • Island Worry Line
  • Extreme difficulty within a relationship is revealed when there is an island on the worry line. 

LINES OF INFLUENCE

Line Of Influence Crossing The Life Or Head Line And A Red Dot

  • With this sign you are urged to pay attention to your health and to be sure you are taking care of yourself.

Worry Line From A Star

  • If a worry line starts from a  star on line of influence and crosses the life line it reveals health concerns within the family.

MERCURY LINE

  • You will find a canny business person has a mount of Luna line branching from the mount of Luna, entrepreneurs often have this line.
  • Those with a mercury line across the Venus mount will often be drawn to something in the medical world, doctor, dentist, nurse, psychiatrist and psychotherapist.

MARS LINE

  • You will find the mars line runs inside the life line and offers protection throughout your life.

MOUNTS

Mount of Jupiter

  • The mount of Jupiter is located at the base of your index finger. If it is well rounded it denotes that you are an extremely gregarious, confident personality, the mount is to do with your self-worth.
  • If the mount covers a wide area it reveals you are a giving person with spontaneous acts of generosity, you give of your time also.
  • If the mount of Jupiter is high you are an organised person who always seems to be telling others what to do.
  • Mount of Saturn

    • The mount of Saturn is under the middle finger. A large mount suggests a somewhat serious and dour personality.

    Mount of Venus

    • The mount of Venus is found at the base of the thumb, if it is well developed (fuller mount) you possess an extremely healthy libido.
    • An underdeveloped (flatter) mount of Venus means it is necessary to look after your health as you may be prone to ailments.

    Mount of Neptune

    • The mount of Neptune sits in the middle at the base of the palm, if is well developed you are a charismatic and charming entity, drawing people from all walks of life to you. If the mount of Neptune is undeveloped a person can often have difficulties expressing feelings.

    Mount of Apollo

    • The mount of Apollo is located at the base of the ring finger, if well developed it reveals a very artistic and creative nature. A person with an undeveloped mount of Apollo is usually down to earth.

    Mount of Mercury

    • The mount of Mercury is found at the base of the little finger. A well developed mount of Mercury denotes a very gentle, sensitive and giving nature, someone who bruises emotionally very easily, they need to surround themselves with like minded souls.
    • An underdeveloped mount of Mercury reveals someone who would rather keep to themselves, the loner.

    Mount of Luna

    • You will find the mount of Luna in the bottom corner of the hand under Mars negative.
    • Well developed mount of Luna reveals someone who is spiritual and very likely psychic, they often become involved in all manner of esoteric practices.

    PLAIN OF MARS

    • The plain of Mars lies in the center of the nine mounts, if overdeveloped it is necessary for you to watch your temper as you may have a short fuse.
    • If you have an underdeveloped plain of Mars you are not particularly at ease with others and may be quite shy.

    Mars Positive

    • Mars positive is inside the thumb crease. If your Mars positive is well developed you have a get on with it manner and show courage in the face of adversity, others look to you for guidance.
    • If your Mars positive is underdeveloped you may be very judgemental towards others and be a harsh taskmaster.

    Mars Negative

    • Mars negative is found on the outside edge between Luna and Mercury.
    • A well developed Mars negative means you never give up and never give in, you always follow something through to the end, any blocks in your life you view as challenges to be overcome, you are also a very good motivator.

    FINGERS

    THUMB

    • A persons attitude , their determination , their focus, their ambition  is shown by the shape of the thumb as it reveals how they will approach things. The top of your thumb reveals your willpower and the bottom of your thumb tells you how much effort you will put in to attain what you want.

    Large thumb

    • If your thumb is large this denotes a dominant personality, if this is you, you know what you want and will put any amount of effort to reach this end.

    Small thumb

    • Small thumbs show a gentle sensitive personality.

    Long wide thick thumbs

    • Long wide thick thumbs show drive, motivation and ambition.

    Small wide thumb

    • A small wide thumb belongs to a person who lacks drive and motivation.

    Long narrow thumb

    • A long narrow thumb belongs to someone who wants to succeed, and who needs encouragement along the way as they may lack the follow through.

    Thumb with a very wide top

    • An aggressive person has a thumb with a very wide top.

    Very narrow thumb tip

    • A very narrow thumb tip shows a person who doesn’t like to push, and they may have a tendency to hold back.

    Thick top thumb joint

    • The person with a thick top thumb joint, is straight to the point and doesn’t spare anybody’s feelings.

    Slim top thumb joint

    • A slim fine top thumb joint reveals the absolute diplomat.

    Thumb close to hand

    • A thumb that stays very close to the hand indicates that the person may need to learn generosity.

    Thumb not close to hand

    • A thumb not close to the hand that sticks out away from the hand reveals a light-hearted gregarious soul.

    LITTLE FINGER

    Small little finger

    • Those will small little fingers have likely been told on more than one occasion they are immature, if this is you, take heed.

    Long little finger

    • A long little finger denotes the writer, the creator, they have a healthy libido and are very intelligent.

    Low set little finger

    • A low set little finger may denote some difficulty communicating with one parent.

    Little finger sticks out

    • If the little finger sticks out you may be in a relationship that needs some work to allow better interaction, alternatively you may not want to be in the relationship at all.

    FINGER SIZE

    Long middle finger

    • The person with a long middle finger values life and all it has to offer they take a serious approach to most everything and usually succeed as they are not easily deterred.

    Short middle finger

    • A short middle finger denotes someone who needs to learn the lesson of self-motivation.

    Long index finger

    • If the index finger is long it shows someone who will work hard to succeed in everything they do, they are self-starters full of confidence. They are ambitious and like to do things their way, they make excellent business heads.

    Short index finger

    • A short index finger reveals someone who may need to work on their self-confidence and may consult with someone to help them to be more outgoing.

    Curved index finger

    • People with a curved index finger have a tendency to try many things in their life, every time you see them they have started something new, it can be anything from fly-fishing to cartomancy, to interior design, to gardening.

    FINGER SETTINGS

    Arched Setting

    • Those with an arched setting practice what they preach they are the deciders and the doers they have a pleasant calm demeanor.

    Fingers Evenly Set

    • People with evenly set fingers are very confident and find success in most everything they tackle, they are often independent business entities.

    Uneven Setting

    • If someone has uneven set fingers they may be shy or lack confidence they need to work on what they are good at to help them believe in themselves, they like to be around sensitive people.

    Teacher Setting

    • If you have a square under the index finger you will be involved in teaching of some kind, it can be in any field. You will find there is a need to help others to learn.

    FINGERPRINTS

    Whorl fingerprints

    • Whorls on your fingerprints reveal someone who is charming, charismatic and talented they often specialise in something creative.

    Arch fingerprints

    • Arch fingerprints these people are not afraid of hard work, they are determined they roll up their sleeves and get on with it. They can also be quite sceptical.

    Composite print

    • A composite print denotes someone who is not easy to get along with and has the tendency to be argumentative, but of course if you know this about yourself you will be able to temper this trait, this is a rare fingerprint.

    Tented arch

    • A Tented arch belongs to those who throw themselves into life, anything they do they give it their full attention. People with loop fingerprints are fantastic communicators and are very social.

    NAILS

    Half moon overlarge

    • Half moon overlarge indicative possibly of thyroid problems.

    Pale Nails

    • Pale nails can mean you have an iron deficiency.

    Almond Shaped Nails

    • Those with almond shaped nails have an active imagination, the dreamy poet.

    Fan Shape Nails

    • Fan shaped nails reveal that you may be suffering from stress, look at what in your life is causing this and endeavour to do something about it.

    Broad Nails

    • Broad nails denote a fiery temper and a larger than life personality.

    Narrow Nails

    • Narrow nails reveal an egocentric person.

    Square Nails

    • Square nails mean you are someone who is easygoing and social, liking harmony in all situations.

    Red Nail

    • A person with red nails wants things to happen quickly and can be quite impatient if they don’t.

    Wrap-around Nails

    • Wrap-around nails may reveal a smoker or someone who is prone to respiratory problems.

    JOINTS AND KNUCKLES

  • Those with smooth knuckles rely very much on their instincts and are sensitive and highly intuitive, they have empathy and are genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others.
  • People who have uneven knuckles are easy going and have a calm approach to life, they like to maintain balance in all things and you will find they are extremely organised.
  • Those with pronounced top and bottom knuckles are deep thinkers they take their time making decisions and have a philosophical approach to life. They are astute managers with money and possess the ability to invest successfully.
  • ELEMENT HANDS

    Fire Hand

    The Fire hand has a long palm and short fingers, this hand belongs to the extroverts of the world, often found on the hand of someone who talks a lot and is always the life and soul of the party. Those with fire hands are creative, enthusiastic and need to be busy, they often go from one project to another and their learning curve is to complete what they start.

    Earth Hand

    If you have an earth hand you will be very creative, someone with an earth hand has square palms and small fingers. They like to establish themselves and security is extremely important to them, they are organised and may be carpenters, also artists and  photographers possess these hands. Someone with an earth hand is likely to be reserved in demeanor.

    Air Hand

    The person with an air hand has a square palm and long fingers the lines are thin and the prints are loops. They are the orators and writers of the world and they are optimists. You will always feel uplifted spending time with a person who has an air hand. This person loves to learn and is likely a traveler. Those with an air hand have a quick active mind and some are positively eccentric but always entertaining to be around, they are warm  hearted and generous with their time.

    Water Hand

    Water hands are rectangular with long fingers, they are highly intuitive and very sensitive. They usually follow a creative career path they are the writers, artists and designers of the world. They are highly emotional and empathic and have a colorful imagination, when in a relationship they are loyal and loving and always feel at their best with an honest and trustworthy partner.

    HAND FLEXIBILITY

    Flexible hand

    • A flexible hand means  you are open-minded and will always listen to the point of view of others. Someone with this hand adapts well to new situations they are the ones who learn how to dance on a shifting carpet. They are very intelligent and usually well read, they are self possessed and know what they want out of life.

    Firm Hand

    • This hand belongs to someone who likes their own way and usually gets it, they are strong-minded and very sure of themselves.

    Stiff Hand

    • A stiff hand reveals someone who is more rigid in their thinking and it is difficult to change their mind. Someone with a stiff hand doesn’t like change and has difficulty adapting if it is thrust upon them.

    PSYCHIC HAND

    Crescent Of Intuition

    • The crescent of intuition lies in the center between the head and heart line this is indicative of an evolved psychic, those with this line have a heightened sense of intuition.

    Crosses On The Hand

    • Crosses on the hand reveal psychic ability.

    Triangle Mount Of Saturn

    • A triangle on the mount of Saturn reveals psychic ability and often those with these markings work using their abilities.

    Spidery Lines On Hand

    • Those with spidery lines on their hands are often psychic and form businesses along these lines.

    INHERITED MONEY

    • The inherited money line  is a curved line that runs from the base of Apollo on the side of the mercury finger, it indicates you will come into money via a windfall or inheritance although no time frame is given.

    PALM READERS

    • Palm reading in this century seems to be more scientific with rules and guidelines, it is certainly an intriguing and engaging way to learn more about yourself, your friends and loved ones.

    I hope this helped you, my Witchy Darlings! Sorry it’s a little long, I wanted to make sure I got EVERYTHING in there. Please let me know if I may have missed anything! 🙂


    What other Witchy Guides would you like me to do? Let me know! 😀


    Brightest Blessings to you all! )0(

    reblogging for future reference

    I’M NOT INTO THE SUBJECT MYSELF, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A FINE OVERVIEW.

    tarotprose:

    TAROT DECK CHECK UP.

    So many things in our lives are given check-ups; our cars, the health of ourselves or pets, our computers and digital devices but sometimes we need to check up on our divinatory tools. While the idea of divination checkups is nothing new, I have created my own thorough methods that work for me. It is my greatest hope that this post can help you on your journey. As with all my posts, use what resonates, and dismiss the rest.  If you find this post useful, I’d greatly appreciate you reblogging this post.

    TAROT DECK PHYSICAL

    This portion of the check-up is where I physically inspect the deck.

    Working With A Full Deck:
    Sometimes we misplace cards after a reading, our pet hides them or we lose them during our travels. I find it best to periodically count that I have all the cards in my deck.  I like to count the deck three times just to make sure and then if I have the time, reorder it.  My counting method is having three sets of twenty cards and one set of eighteen.

    The Upside:
    If you are someone who does not read reversals, now would be a great time to ensure that all the cards in your deck are upright.

    Rip And Repair:
    With heavy use, our cards can get a fair bit of wear. I look at the physical condition of the deck in question. I then determine if there are any minor repairs I can do and proceed accordingly. If your deck is warped because of conditions like high humidity you may want to place your cards in the darkest coolest place of your house, preferably wrapped tight. This isn’t ideal for everyone but being someone who has dealt with this issue, it has helped me.  I like to ask myself these questions during the physical check-up.
    Are there any cards that are damaged or are wearing badly?
    Has the deck warped from conditions such as humidity or accidental water damage? How can I help prevent this?
    Are there chipping, bends, creases that affect my reading ability or ability to shuffle?
    Can tape or light adhesive salvage the card?
    Should I ask for a replacement card from the deck company in question?
    Should I put this deck out of commision and get a backup copy?

    Deck Bowing:
    If you have dealt with deck bowing, you know how frustrating that “popping” is when you try to shuffle your deck or leave it on a table and it curves oddly. If I find that a deck is bowing badly, I wrap it in a cloth and clamp it down with binder clips or place it under a heavy book for 24 hours. Another way to help with bowing is to shuffle the deck backwards than how you would normally shuffle so that the deck evens out.

    Icky, Sticky And Smelly:
    Again, with heavy use, our cards can collect a lot of grime, dirt, and oils from our hands and the hands of others. I like to take a moment to inspect the deck and its shuffling ability.  I like to use a microfiber cloth and go over the fronts and backs of the cards. If the cards or deck boxes are collecting dust on a shelf, you may want to dust off your shelf and the cards. If the cards are particularly sticky, fanning powder works wonders to help solve this issue. If the deck is smelly, I like to do two things. I like to put the deck in a ziplock bag with some baking soda. This helps to neutralize the smell. Another option that I do quite frequently is to put my decks inside the basket I keep my incense in. After about a week, my deck smells divine!

    Home Inspection:
    I like to look at and inspect the box, bag or wrap that my deck is in. I determine if the deck needs a new home. Unicarton or cardboard deck boxes can be reinforced with tape, glue or adhesive. Just make sure they are dry before placing your deck back in them. Wooden or plastic deck boxes can be wiped down with a lightly damp cloth. Sometimes my decks like a change of scenery so I like to switch up their deck bags. If you find that the deck bag you are currently using is a little snug, you may want to get something a bit bigger to accommodate your deck better. Just like our decks, our deck bags and cloths get dirty over time. If it is safe to do so, wash your deck bags and cloths, and spot treat them if that is an option for you.


    TAROT DECK CHECK UP SPREAD

    Now that the physical checkup is complete, we can move on to the more traditional method of checking up on your deck. This is a spread that I created that can be used in two ways. You can use the deck you are checking up on to answer the questions or have a secondary tool like another deck, or a pendulum answer the questions for the deck and have the main deck be its own huge signifier card. It is up you. I have used both methods with success.

    Position One and Two: Cleansing Analysis
    Sometimes our decks can hold on to a lot of energy. This spread position helps you determine if your deck needs to be cleansed.

    1. Does my deck need to be cleansed?
    2. If so, what would be the best method to cleanse my deck?

    Position Three and Four: Energy Gauge
    Just like us readers, our decks can become tired and burned out from reading marathons or repeat use. This spread position helps you see the energy levels of your deck and how to replenish it.

    3. What is the current energy gauge of my deck?
    4. What can I do to help recharge the deck of its energy easily and effectively?

    Position Five, Six and Seven: Deck Purpose, Compatibility And Usage
    Sometimes we use our decks for one purpose or in a specific period of our lives and as we evolve as readers our decks become extensions of ourselves and practices. Some decks become more suitable for one type of reading over another or the deck evolves to serve a different purpose for you and your practices. This spread position allows you to see if your deck’s purpose and uses are still appropriate at present.

    5. What is the current purpose for my deck/What does it want to be used for?
    6. Does my deck still want to be used for (insert subject here)/ is it still compatible with those types of readings/uses?
    7. How can I use my deck to its best ability effectively?

    Position Eight, Nine and Ten: Deck Bonding
    There are times when we put the cards aside and live our lives away from divination. I have had times when I didn’t use my cards for months at a time. This spread position helps see if your deck needs some bonding time and how to better your relationship with it.

    8. Does my deck need me to renew our bond?
    9. How can I bond with my deck in the best possible way?
    10. How can I improve my relationship with my deck?

    PARTING WAYS

    As I mentioned before, sometimes our decks are there for us during certain phases of our lives. Sometimes certain decks bring up triggering memories or parts of our lives we are moving on from. Some decks no longer speak to us the way that they used to. Some decks we just never got a chance to connect with no matter how much we tried. This is all normal.

    The last part of the deck check-up is to be done privately between you and your deck. Take some time to really think about your relationship and if it is a deck you want to continue using or keep in your collection. There is no right or wrong answer or a time limit for this. Once you have decided, you may want to ask your deck a final question of “What is the next step on its journey?“It is perfectly okay to pass on a deck that no longer serves you. It is okay to gift it or dispose of it. You may also want to consider trading it for another deck with someone else or give it to someone as their first deck.  You may wish to cleanse the deck and part ways of all energetic ties before removing it from your life. 

    Deck Parting Method

    Step One:
    Tie a ribbon around your deck.

    Step Two:
    Visualizing the bond you had closing.

    Step Three
    Take scissors and carefully cut the string while saying aloud:

    It is with
    my highest intention
    I part ways
    and sever all connections.
    You are reset
    from being my deck.


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    Tarot Deck Check Up by @tarotprose
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    murmaiden:

    The Elements and their correspondences


    E A R T H


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    Earth represents strength, grounding, prosperity, the material, wealth, success, foundations, death and rebirth. Focus on this element if the goal of your spell is about fertility, prosperity, business or stability. Earth spells may take longer to work, but they’re also more firm and are good if you’re looking for long-term solutions.

    GENDER: Feminine
    SEASON: Winter
    DIRECTION: North
    HOUR: Night

    COLOURS: Green, Brown, Black
    ANIMALS: Bears, Deers, Wolves, Badgers
    HERBS/PLANTS: Ivy, Ash, Vetiver, Wheats, Oats
    INSTRUMENTS: Drums (Percussion instruments)

    STAR SIGNS: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
    STONES/GEMS: Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Salt
    RITUAL TOOLS: Stones, Dirt, Bones, Pentacle, Salt, Crystals 
    RITUAL FORMS: Burying, Planting, Imprinting to soil or sand
    TAROT SUIT: Pentacles


    A I R


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    Air represents intellect and the mind, wisdom, knowledge; logic as well as abstract thought, intuition and higher consciousness. If you’re seeking freedom, travels, or to enhance your memory and focus – focus on Air spells! Air is whimsical and amiable, personally I haven’t found it useful for more serious spells, but it does wonders for my studies. 

    GENDER: Masculine
    SEASON: Spring
    DIRECTION: East
    HOUR: Dawn

    COLOURS: Yellow, White, Sky Blue, Pastels
    ANIMALS: Birds, Spiders, Butterflies
    HERBS/PLANTS: Lavender, Birch, Vervain, Dill, Aspen
    INSTRUMENTS: Flute (Wind instruments)

    STAR SIGNS: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
    STONES/GEMS: Amethyst, Opal, Alexandrite, Beryl
    RITUAL TOOLS: Incense, Wand
    RITUAL FORMS: Fanning, Tossing into air, Suspending in a high place 
    TAROT SUIT: Swords


    F I R E


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    Fire represents energy, passion, purification, love, inspiration, desire, will, courage, power, leadership, sexuality. In spellcraft, focusing on Fire is good for purification, healing and love spells; it’s the best element for quick, strong spells. Although, Fire is fierce in essence, and Fire spells are susceptible – they should be well thought out.

    GENDER: Masculine
    SEASON: Summer
    DIRECTION: South
    HOUR: Noon

    COLOURS: Red, Orange, Gold
    ANIMALS: Snakes, Lions, Horses
    HERBS/PLANTS: Cacti, Cinnamon, Pepper, Basil
    INSTRUMENTS: Guitar (Stringed instruments)

    STAR SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
    STONES/GEMS: Amber, Citrine, Ruby, Tiger’s Eye
    RITUAL TOOLS: Athame, Candles
    RITUAL FORMS: Burning, Smouldering, Heating
    TAROT SUIT: Wands


    W A T E R


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    Water represents purification as well; though it’s focused more on the soul and the subconscious rather than the physical, material world. Water stands for emotion, intuition, wisdom, eternal movement, reflection, lunar energy. Focusing on the Water element is good for psychic abilities, getting in tune with your inner self, mysteries, friendships, love, dreams and sleep.

    GENDER: Feminine
    SEASON: Autumn
    DIRECTION: West
    HOUR: Dusk

    COLOURS: Blue, Indigo, Silver
    ANIMALS: Otters, Fish, Sea Mammals, Frogs
    HERBS/PLANTS: Lotus, Water Lilies, Aloe, Gardenia
    INSTRUMENTS: Cymbal, Bell (Resonant instruments)

    STAR SIGNS: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
    STONES/GEMS: Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl
    RITUAL TOOLS: Cauldrons, Chalices, Seashells
    RITUAL FORMS: Diluting, Placing into water, washing away, bathing
    TAROT SUIT: Cups

    thegnosticdread:

    “Theurgy is a type of magick that deals with perfecting the Self through the invocation of deities and the inner working of the archetypal energies they are associated with. If that sounds confusing what I mean is instead of using magick to acquire material or external things (like money spells), you use magick to cause change within you. To me this is the most important, most effective, and most lasting form of magick as it puts you in line with your True Will and the accomplishment of your “magnum opus” or “Great Work”. Read the rest here – https://thegnosticdread.com/a-brief-breakdown-of-theurgy/

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    heavymetalmedia:

    Whenever August 28 rolls around, we — along with the rest of the comics-loving word — reflect on the greatness of Jack Kirby, who would have been 101 years old today. It was our great fortune to publish blacklight posters of his Lord of Light images a few years back; here are some of them to refresh your memory. Pictured are “Brahma’s Pavilions of Joy,” “Planetary Control Room,” “Science Fiction Land,” “North East Corner,” and “Hostel of Hawkana.” #jackkirby #lordoflight #sciencefictionland #kirby100 #blacklight
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