King of Swords This card represents logic, truth, authority, and clear communication. It asks you to think rationally, set firm boundaries, and lead with integrity rather than emotion. Someone (possibly you) must act from wisdom, not impulse. Temperance Temperance brings balance, patience, moderation, and spiritual alignment. It signals the need to blend opposites, find the middle path, and allow things to unfold in the right timing. This card says: don’t rush—integrate. Ace of Wands The Ace of Wands is new passion, inspiration, desire, and creative or sexual fire. It marks the spark of a new beginning, an idea, or an energetic push forward—but it is raw and needs direction. A new opportunity or desire is emerging, but it must be guided by clarity and balance to succeed. - The Ace of Wands brings the spark - Temperance stabilizes and refines that energy - The King of Swords directs it with intelligence and truth This is not a reckless leap. It’s a measured, intentional initiation. How this can show up: - Love: A passionate new beginning that requires honest communication and emotional maturity - Career/Projects: A strong idea succeeds only if planned logically and paced wisely - Spiritual path: You’re being asked to align will (fire) with wisdom (air) and balance (alchemy) Shadow Warning If ignored, this spread warns against: • Acting on desire without thinking • Overthinking and killing inspiration • Losing balance between passion and control

If you have a topic of interest or something you want us to discuss as a community, please share or participate in the poll. Please vote and don't be afraid to comment or even port your questions in our community. Read This: Understanding Your Path & Practice Everyone who walks the Old Ways comes from a different beginning, carries different gifts, and works magic in their own way. This space exists to honor that diversity while helping you deepen your practice with intention and awareness. Take a moment to reflect and share what feels right for you. Your Path: What first called you to witchcraft or the spiritual path Do you work alone or within community Do you follow a tradition or work intuitively Which path feels strongest for you right now Spirit & Entity Work Do you work with ancestors spirits or deities Have you explored demonolatry or the Goetia you use enns chants or spirit names How do spirits communicate with you if they do Spellwork & Magic What kind of magic do you practice most often Do you prefer candle work jar work or energy work Do you cleanse or ward before your workings Have you experienced a spell manifest clearly Shadow & Inner Workfare you actively doing shadow work What has been the hardest lesson on your path Have you explored ancestral or generational healing How has inner work affected your magic Psychic & Divination Which psychic sense is strongest for you What divination tools do you use regularly Do messages come through dreams signs or visions Do you trust your intuition Beliefs & Ethics Do you believe magic has consequences What are your thoughts on baneful magics protection a daily practice for you How do you define responsibility in magic There are no right or wrong answers here. This is about awareness growth and connection. Share what you feel comfortable with and remember this is a space of respect learning and power. 🜏 Welcome to the work.

Your home is an extension of your energy. If it isn’t protected, anything can wander in emotional residue from others, spiritual interference, or stagnant energy that causes tension, exhaustion, or bad luck. Protection isn’t about fear. It’s about boundaries. Start with cleansing. Protection doesn’t hold if the space is already heavy. Smoke cleanse, floor wash, sound, or prayer use what aligns with you. Focus on corners, doorways, and windows. Seal entry points. Doors and windows are energetic gateways. A light salt line, protective oil, or herb sachet near these areas sets a boundary that says: only what means me well may enter. Use protective herbs. Common ones include rosemary, basil, bay leaf, rue, sage, and cinnamon. These can be placed in bowls, sachets, jars, or added to floor washes. Work with fire. A white or black candle set with intention reinforces protection. Speak it aloud. Protection responds to authority, not silence. Set wards. This can be as simple as stating: “This home is guarded. Nothing harmful may remain or return.” Spoken intention is powerful when repeated. Maintain it. Protection isn’t one-and-done. Refresh weekly or monthly, especially after visitors, arguments, illness, or spellwork. When your home is protected, you’ll notice better sleep, calmer emotions, fewer arguments, and clearer intuition. That’s how you know it’s working.