My appearance in the Wiccan community

                                         

Good morning guys! So I told you in my little bio post that I'm a Wiccan. I've been practicing for a couple years but just recently got about as serious as I can get. I'm slowly branching out in to the community and I'm reaching out in Instagram to fellow believers. It's been an utterly enchanting experience! That's the best adjective I can give. Now, I am in no ways trying to beat my faith in to anyone. I just thought I'd share a bit of who I am with you guys and answer any questions you have. DMing me on Instagram @taylortragedy is prob the best way to reach me. 

For first things first, I practice a branch that focuses a lot on personal development. I'm trying to  be the best me I can be. I have a list of 13 goals, like eating properly and getting exercise. I have a few goddess I call upon to help me throughout my day, which focus on the Greek pantheon and the Celtic. My patron (the one who guides me the most) is Hecate, the Greek goddess of moons, witchcraft, and crossroads. (I'll include a link to her down below as well as some cool instagrams to check out). She protects from murder, theft, and the pain of childbirth. Now really, who wouldn't want to be protected from those? She came to me while I was casting my circle and calling for the goddess I believe in the most to come. 

Next, circles.  A lot of people like to detail out their rituals and have complicated alters. I have some candles I keep in my closet. I practice in a household where my roommates are Catholic. They haven't said anything but I just kinda keep my stuff out of their way. I haven't figured out my whole "I'm a witch" speech yet. Anywhoosies, my circle consists of a while candle, a blue candle, a red candle, and a gold candle, each representing an element. I anoint them with my homemade cinnamon oil before lighting them. When I have salt I can use, I'll pour a ring around the candles. Once that's done, I call on the mother goddess or Mother Nature to some. Then I start whatever I'm doing that night, even if it's just venting. 

When I remember, I say my morning and night blessings. So far, I've done some communication spells, a good luck one for work, and some divination for a friend. They've worked out in my favour, but I take what I do as 50% me putting out these good vibes and prayers and 50% fate. But like my bae Merida, I do have wishes to change my fate, and I've tried stuff I don't really want to talk about because it's just so embarrassing. I had to learn the hard way that whatever you put out in the universe with triple and come back to you. 

My favourite magic is kitchen magic. I love to cook, just not doing the dishes. I usually get Dylan to do those. But I try to keep my kitchen clean and well stocked. I grind a lot of my own herbs and make my own oils. I make my own bread when I can. And I less everything I cook and give thanks to the goddess and Hecate and Hestia, the goddess of the hearth. I'll probably edit this later on but I do hope that I can make this a conversation with my followers. You guys know how much I love you. 

Follow them for more: 

@hestias_hearth

@grungewitch

@thefire_witch

@moonsofhekate

@briar_heartwood

@northern_skies1

@so.much.beauty.in.a.storm

http://www.neokoroi.org/religion/gods/hecate

http://thepaganraven.tumblr.com/post/74553202852/witchcraft-paganism-wicca-master-post

http://gardenofthequeen.tumblr.com/post/74589955477/witchcraft-paganism-wicca-master-post

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Cinnamon and Basil Oils

Hey guys! It's all about kitchen magic for me today. First up, two of my favourite ingredients. I use the cinnamon when I make sweet quick breads and basil for meats. Recipes for the oils to follow later :) 

Now I'll say it: I am lazy. Really really lazy. So after messing around, I found the easiest and less-messiest ways possible. Enjoy 💖

Basil Oil

Ingredients

1 cup torn basil leaves

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Wash basil leaves and roughly tear them, this will start to bring out the basil juices. Place the oil and basil on a jar and tightly seal. Place in a cool dark place for a week before using. Works really well when used to roast chicken. 

Cinnamon Oil

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions 

Place oil and cinnamon in a glass jar and warm in the microwave for 1 min. I usually make it when I need it, but it'll keep. It's ready to go now, or to save. It's amazing in cinnamon breads and pumpkin spice muffins. Recipe can be doubled or tripled. 

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I see myself here in your eyes

"I need your love to guide me back home..."

Can I just say that Never Be hits me in the feels every time? And that's become one of my life mottos: "Don't let the colours fade to grey." I just want to say I am extremely proud of these boys. That is all. 

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What's in my makeup bag...

Hey guys! So about a month ago, a lot of my makeup expired and was just old or worn out and I decided to try a bunch of products that had been recommended to me via instagram, tumblr, and twitter. So I have bunch of mismatched products right now when usually I buy from just one brand, which is Rimmel or Benefit. 

Some of the products are no longer sold in stores, so I went on eBay and Amazon to get them, which you might have to do as well. And please excuse the ugly pics 😜

So my makeup bag is from Natural Life. I got this from my mom's friend in a bag of stuff and this was one of the only things I ket. It's canvas and durable and it holds a lot more than you might think.  

For tools, I use a Target brand eyelash curler and a brush set from Ecotools. Right now, I'm using the mineral powder and eye shading brushes. 

For foundation, I've been using Covergirl Natureluxe in flax but I got a sample size of Dr. Brandt Pores No More and that stuff is magic. I may or may not be ordering the full size. 

After curling my lashes, I put on two coats of Maybelline Pumped up Colossal mascara. 

Then I line my eyes with the black eye shadow from Maybelline Eyestudio Palette Sapphire Siren. 

As for extras, sometimes I'll line my upper lashes with Urban Decay glitter liner in Distortion or swipe on Rimmel lipstick in Red alert. They both make me feel so fancy and I always seem to get compliments when I wear them. 

If I need to dress up, I'll add Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Rose Petal or one of the eyeshadows from the smokey brun palette by Rimmel. Obviously, I have had them both a long time. 

Alright! So if you guys use any of these products or have any recommendations for me, hit  me up on instagram or tumblr! And if you guys think I should do a makeup tutorial on what I do everyday, comment down below! Love you, sugar plums! 

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The first post...

Hi, I’m Taylor-Marie.  

I’ve been alive for 18 years now, and I am finally happy with who I am. I’m terribly excited about this... and just really excited by anything else that's new and exciting. My lucky number always has been and always will be 11 (my birthday is June 5, 06/05, 6+5=11). It pops up in front of me in the most obvious and undeniable ways, like when something good is about to happen. I’m a Gemini. I think that means I’m bubbly and friendly and sometimes irrational. My moods change rapidly. It also means I feel much, much older than I actually am. My favorite colors are crimson and evergreen. They're the colours of autumn, which is my season. 

Having coffee alone at a coffee shop makes me feel sophisticated and big crowds make me nervous. I like twirling in dresses and spending a day at the library. I like the smell of books and roses. The ocean is my home.

I am a Wiccan, I believe in the power and energy of the universe. I believe this power is inside me. I give all thanks and pain and love and trust to a god and goddess who have shown me these things. And I am glad to have found beautiful people to share what I believe in. 

Halloween is a state of mind. Red lipstick is battle armour. I walk around in a pair of Toms that have seen superglue more than they've seen the sidewalk. I blog from a beach-themed room with Christmas lights to remind there are stars and I should reach for them.

I'm Taylor-Marie. Welcome to my blog. I love you already. 

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