Prof. Sindor Aloyarc

Desert Catalpa

Sea-buckthorn

Nogal Criollo

Upas

Poplar

image features lilac blossoms, with the text: “Fresh Lilac flowers can be used to repel the spirits that may linger in a haunted home. #magicalherbs eluneblue.com” The fragrant blossoms of a Lilac tree (or bush) express themselves in beautiful shades of bluish purples, reddish mauves, and soft whites, with properties that range from flirtations of new love and short-term romances, to aiding in exorcisms, though are predominantly used protectively to ward off or banish evil presences and harm. This early bloomer is associated along with those which represent perseverance. “Pushing through” the struggles of winter into springtime, further encouraging the idea of Lilac being closely tied to worlds of both the living and the dead. In some places, planting white lilac around your home or bringing it inside can be seen as drawing in bad luck. Quite the opposite of its more colorful counterparts which are believed to attract positivity, clairvoyance, and wisdom. Place a bouquet by your bed to enhance dream work; utilize in candles for love crafting; or scatter the ashes of leaves or flowers outside your home defensively against a hex. In addition to love spells, Lilac wood makes an excellent wand for Charms!

I’ve always wanted one of those wands! When I was younger I made some for me and one of my brother’s, but I’ve never gotten a real one. Always really loved Hermione’s, and second would probably be Luna’s. Given they’re two of my all time favorite characters from the series as well, I could see myself owning one or both of them someday Yay on your hubby for such a magical gift :D

Hearing Sky’s comment, Sin’s shiver turns into a shutter, remembering his own less-than-favorable experience with a tentacula in his student years. “Yeah,” he stammers, “about that... I think I’ll pass! I’ve done my best to avoid the things altogether for well over a decade.” Sindor laughs, then pinches and tickles Sky playfully behind the arm where others might not catch it amongst all the hubbub. ”You’re our hero, Alton!”

Prof. Aloyarc scurries into the castle from helping with some unexpected groundskeeping duties as the inclement weather came storming in. ”Brrr!” He shivers, waving his wand to give the slushy, snowy slop all over his robes a sensible dry-off before tromping through the entrance hall. “What a whirlwind it is out there.” Giving a shake of his hair and fixing it back into place, Sin looks around to see take note of who else is around.

Atlantis: The Lost Empire ”—A piece of cake, is it? Well, let's see how you deal with this little slice.”

Moana “—I love your eyebrows. We'll call them Frieda and Kahlo. If Brooke Shields married Groucho Marx, their child would have your eyebrows!”

The Wizard of Oz “—I cannot for the life of me understand why small children take so long to grow up. I think they do it deliberately, just to annoy me.”

Once in a while we go to send a text/email/chat message where we second guessing the words we’re writing and either edit or perhaps even completely delete. This spell could come in handy, perhaps, in a situation where something is said out loud without thinking where the message itself isn’t particularly constructive or useful to any party involved. Hard to say if this could become a slippery slope, abusing the ability to confuse somebody just because you’ve said something that you wish you hadn’t and want a little extra means toward keeping them from remembering all the details/convincing them they’ve misremembered. That being said, I do think there is a time and a place where it could be in everyone’s best interest, and if I ever felt that to be the case I would most certainly take advantage of the opportunity. While I understand it’s a very different matter: I’m recalling times when someone goes to say something, then pulls the “No, never mind.” At that point, the other person is usually curious and intrigued and really wants to know. Someone could argue this was “roping them in”, but often times I do believe people don’t realize until they’re midway through starting their point that maybe it’s not a great idea. Sometimes it’s hard for me to let it go when this happens, because I can be very curious, but I’ve learned over the years to just let people choose whether or not it’s appropriate for the time and place, staying silent if that’s what’s best for the current situation in their mind.

I have a tendency to rush through things. When people ask me my worst habit? Eating WAY too quickly (sorry, not sorry)! I have a big appetite — both for food and for life — and enjoy devouring anything and everything I love, post hastily. Many times this doesn’t bother me. In truth, there are times I try to do things (like eating) slowly, and I don’t enjoy the process as much. What can I say?! I really just prefer to gobble up the good I want and then sit back, relaxed and satisfied. One area I’ll write about here where I’ve chosen to slow down is showering. Like so many other aspects of my routine (even though I’m DEFINITELY a care free sing-in-the-shower kinda squirrel and don’t tend to feel “tense” when I’m showering), slowing down in this area is one way that I very much do appreciate. Taking a bath or shower is frequently associated with not only cleanliness and self care, but also self pampering. Slowing down this part of my routine has helped me really relax and appreciate that “me-time”, and it’s something I’d definitely be inclined to continue practicing in the future! <3

“— Ivory, alabaster, porcelain, snow, Cotton and parchment and eggshell and bone. Coconut, daisy, salt, linen and white. All cream colored pearl, like a moon in the night.”