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Yeah, like the bird.

@yeahlikethebird

Pigeon, 33 (nonbinary, they/them). I recently changed my name and pic on here to keep my nonsense/personal tumblr separate from my attempt at making an art account, but we'll see if it sticks lol. If you need me to tag specific triggers let me know.
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Spontaneous sigil creation in my workspace. Going for more uplifting things, but less peaceful joy and more excitement and jubilation. Everyone could use some every once in a while.

Think of all the recipes that say “transfer your dough onto a floured surface”. The possibilities….

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sylvaetria

A question for my Jewish magic workers...

How do you feel about people incorporating the Star of David into sigils? I feel like this can be seen as upsetting to certain people, but then others can also argue it is meant to be used only as a star in that particular instance and not as the Star of David… Thoughts and opinions?

@cephalopodvictorious / @polar-solstice, I am really hoping to get your opinion on this one, if you would care to grace my post with your amazing presence. <3

Let me start by saying that if you are Jewish, go for it, full stop. 

There’s a temptation to say that you cannot own an entire section of geometry, but then again, we’ve been using this for some 5,000 years and when you see it, you know its us. Some Wiccans get tetchy about the pentagram, and they’ve only been using it for some 60-odd years. Before that it was open source, and before that it was Christian, while the six pointed Star of David has long been ours, since at least the 3rd or 4th century BCE. It is associated with us. Therefore, if you want to use it, and you are not Jewish, ask yourself why. 

Why use the star when there’s the hexagon? Maybe you have a good reason. maybe you’re using the seal of Solomon. I get it. And in that instance, I, personally, am ok with it. It exists. Its cool. But if you’re woking it into a sigil, what significance does it hold with you, and why are you using that symbol? 

Most of the time its because you think its “ancient” and “mystic”. It is, but that doesn’t make it yours. I’ve also, God help me, heard people say that its such an old religion that its ancient and therefore fine to use. No. Its not. Also we still exist and do not proselytize. Its a pretty clear sign that we’re not open and you can’t just take things. SOME sects of Christianity use it, but always in reference to us, and in remembrance that they came from us, so still, its ours. 

I’ve also seen versions of it used in pop-culture. Look, I don’t want to step on pop-culture pagan toes here, but do you know how upsetting it is when one of your holy symbols is straight up equated with evil or weird cults when you’re a kid trying to watch cartoons? (I’m looking at you, Yu-Gi-Oh, but lord knows you’re not alone here)

Long story short: if you’re using something established or have a very good reason for using it (you’re making a sigil for a Jewish person, you’re trying to represent six specific points, you’re actually Jewish, you’re using an established, Biblical symbol) then I get it. But if you’re using it because you think we’re nifty or exotic, or if you think for some weird reason that its completely open source, than no, you can’t have it. Anti-Semitism and ignorance does not entitle you to take what is ours. 

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sylvaetria

A question for my Jewish magic workers...

How do you feel about people incorporating the Star of David into sigils? I feel like this can be seen as upsetting to certain people, but then others can also argue it is meant to be used only as a star in that particular instance and not as the Star of David… Thoughts and opinions?

@cephalopodvictorious / @polar-solstice, I am really hoping to get your opinion on this one, if you would care to grace my post with your amazing presence. <3

I don’t speak for all Jewish magic workers, let alone all Jewish people, but I personally think that it can be done in a way that is acceptable. If it’s meant to represent a star, or someone wants a star with six points for numerology or symbolic reasons, then it’s fine. If you’re doing it to represent some concept you associate with Judaism/Jewish people and you yourself are not Jewish, then it’s probably either appropriative, antisemitic, or both. Don’t do it. 

Like I said, I don’t speak for everyone. There are definitely people who would feel it would be appropriation regardless of intent, so when in doubt leave it out. If anybody wants to further discuss this or other intersections of Judaism and witchcraft, feel free to send me a message!

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“Homophobics cannot see / find me”

In light of the recent legalization of gay marriage in the United States, I have decided to break my no sigils rule to make this quick one for all of you LGBT+ witches! It is meant to be used in a glamour spell that will help hide you / make you “invisible” to people who don’t want to see you. You can also use it in make up applications, like writing it with foundation before blending it in. It’s best used with another glamour spell, to amplify it, but I’m sure just writing it on your skin while visualizing people glancing over you and not noticing you will do as well. Stay proud and stay safe!

Almost a full year ago, gay marriage was legalized in the United States, and to keep members of the LGBT community safe, I made this sigil. Now, I’m bringing it back around again, but for a vastly different reason. To all my LGBT friends, especially those in Florida, please do all that you can to stay safe. This may prove very useful to anyone who will be attending Pride events this month.

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w-itchling

“My plants will be protected against destructive pests”

This is a custom that @endlessroadhome requested! I do have a few plant sigils but using something more specific is always a good idea~

Feel free to use for your own purposes (try drawing it on the bottom of a flower pot, or on a rock in your garden!). If you do use it please like/reblog~

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