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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Merry Winter Solstice/Yule 🌞🎄 I hope The reborn Sun will bless you all with Healing, Joy and Peace 💗 #WitchSky #WinterSolstice

Winter solstice altar. A statue of the God Cernunnos has a lit candle flame between his horns. Above the statue there’s a red ribbon decorated with dry lemon slices. On the altar there’s a red and green lit candles, pine cones, a chalice of milk and a couldron with a lit candle in it

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Happy Saint Lucy’s Feast Day! I baked these traditional italian sweets called Saint Lucy’s Eyes and prayed to the Saint last night to bless them as she passed through my home, as tradition goes. #WitchSky #Folkmagick #FolkWitch

There is an image of Saint Lucy in a frame, lit by a beeswax candle, set above a plate of traditional Italian cookies called Saint Lucy’s Eyes. Next to the plate, there is a crystal goblet filled with water.

There are traditional Italian cookies called Saint Lucy’s Eyes on a baking tray, ready to be baked

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Update on the big book! I wish I had more time to draw, paint and write! The process is very very slow. I love how it’s turning out tho and can’t wait to show you more of my grimoire 💗 #WitchSky #Artsky #occultsky #Artistsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Have you ever wondered why certain saints or night creatures bring gifts during the Christmas season? Every country has its own traditions, and Italy is no exception. As witches I do believe that we can weave them into our solstice practice! #Witchsky #FolkMagick #Witchcraft #Folklore

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Long time no see witches of Bluesky! How is it going? I’ve been working on my new handmade grimoire and it’s looking pretty good so far! #WitchSky #ArtistSky

Open grimoire on a Hekate’s altar. The pages shows an hand-drawn image of witches summoning rain while throwing a snake and a chicken in a blazing cauldron

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Protection Charm Bag for Driving: work on a waxing moon, on a Tuesday, during Mercury's hour. Take a red bag and put in lavander for calm, mint for mental clarity, rosemary for protection and laurel for luck. Add a taglock or any protection sigil of your choice. 🧵⤵️ #witchsky #witchmadness #folkmagic

Velvet Red Charm Bag sitting on an ardesian plate with a sigil written on it with white chalk

Open grimoire on a bed. The pages are decorated with drawings of a road disappearing behind the mountains and road signs pointing to different directions

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Day 2: #WitchMadness Italian Witchcraft is a set of practices based on Italian history and folklore, which varies from region to region. It includes animistic and shamanic elements and a syncretized heritage of the pagan religion that were present on the peninsula, especially Greek, Roman and Norse

Witches flying on brooms and goats in the night. They're followed by two bats and the waxing moon is shining. They fly over an asleep town

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Day 1 #witchmadness: What is Italian Witchcraft? Let's start with what it isn't. It is not a clearly structured body of practices and beliefs because each region of Italy has its own traditions, folklore, and history (continues below 👇🏻)

Young woman with a laurel crown, a little scythe in ther hand, pointing to the sky.

Italian traditional folk amulets: cornicello, le corna, garlic and an iron horseshoe

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

"By the goddess I worship most of all, my chosen helper Hecate, who dwells in the inner chamber of my house, none of them shall pain my heart and smile at it!"-Medea, Euripides #witchsky #pagansky #occultsky

A domestic shrine for Hekate. On the shrine lays offerings of onions and garlic, two red candles, a cauldron, a sea shell, a rosary, a key, a chalice of red wine, dog bones and the statue of a snake. On the wall there's a clay rapresentation of the goddess

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Bellezza Orsini was an italian folk healer who was tried for witchcraft in 1528. Although her confessions should not be taken literally due to torture, this remains one of the most beautiful descriptions of what witchcraft truly is #witchsky #pagansky #occultsky #witchcraft #italianwitchcraft

English translation of a passage from Bellezza Orsini's witchcraft confession.

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Rose: sacred to Venus, perfect in workings of love, romance, passion and beauty. Its thorns and spiky leaves serve as powerful wards for relationships #witchsky #artsky #pagansky #occultsky #folkmagick

Four beautiful roses are on both sides of the page. At the top center there's a flaming heart and at the bottom center there's Venus planetary symbol

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Dandelion: a powerful plant associated with both the Sun and Saturn, a symbol of strength and resilience, grants wishes, and is connected to the Underworld #witchsky #pagansky #artsky #occultsky #artistsky

At the top center of the frame, the Sun is depicted. Two dandelion plants serve as a frame

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Thyme: traditionally associated with Mars but it also has saturnine qualities. Great for protection, inspires courage and productivity #witchsky #pagansky #artsky #occultsky

Grimoire page depicting six branches of Thyme. At the top center there's an helmet with Mars planetary symbol. At the bottom of the page there's Saturn scythe with his planetary symbol

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

In honour of Pisces Season here a mermaid illustration from my Siren Ritual Oil grimoire page 🧜🏻‍♀️🐚 #witchsky #pagansky #occultsky #witchcraft #artsky #artistsky

Illustration of a mermaid combing her hair and looking at herself in a mirror

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Sage (Salvia Officinalis): traditionally associated with Jupiter, its spirit is great for keeping evil at bay, purification, good fortune and good health #witchysky #pagansky #artsky #folkmagick #artistsky #occultsky

The page of a grimoire is decorated with two sage branches. At the top center, there is the Hand of Jupiter holding the thunderbolt. At the bottom center, there is an eagle with the planetary symbol of Jupiter beside it.

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Basil: plant associated with Mars and Jupiter. Great helper with prosperity, abundance and protection #witchsky #occultsky #pagansky #folkmagick #artsky

The page pictures two branches of Basil. At the top center there's a crown with Mars and Jupiter symbols. At the center bottom there's an open bag showing golden coins

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to cloves: associated with both Mars and Venus, it has protective and aphrodisiac properties #witchsky #pagansky #folkmagick #artsky #occultsky

The grimoire page is decorated with three sprigs of cloves. At the top center, there is a flaming heart, with flags on either side. In the bottom left corner, there are three cloves, and in the bottom center, the symbol of Venus

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Stinging Nettle: plant associated with Mars, protector against lightning, aids in exorcisms, inspires action. One of my favourite designs! #witchsky #pagansky #artsky

The page is decorated with two nettle sprigs. At the top center, there is a helmet symbolizing Mars; at the top right, a war flag; and at the bottom center, a shield with Mars' planetary symbol

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Mint: an herb linked to Mercury, known for sharpening the mind, offering protection, and aiding in cleansing. Also associated with the Underworld, it can serve as a potent aphrodisiac #witcksy #pagansky #occultsky

Page of an open grimoire with an illustration depicting two sprigs of mint, a caduceus at the top center, and pomegranates in the top left and bottom right

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Laurel: solar herb, bringer of success and victory. Helps with purification and prophetic knowledge. (I edited out the text because I'd like to keep it private, but still wanted to show you my design) #witchsky #occultsky #pagansky #artsky

Grimoire page dedicated to Laurel: on top center of the page there's a sun rising, on the top right and left two branches of laurel, on the bottom left there's a Pithya sitting on a tripod holding a bowl and a branch of laurel while fumes rise from the bottom of the page

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to the Spirit of Lavander: herb traditionally associated wirh Mercury; spirit of purification and bringer of calm to the mind and spirit #witchsky #occultsky #folkmagic #artsky #pagansky

Open grimoire on a bed with an illustration of the plant Lavander, a caduceus and the planetary symbol of Mercury

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

My Goddess Diana pendant just came in the mail, I'm so in love with it 😭 #witchsky #pagansky #occultsky

A pendant portraying goddess diana on a velvet background

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I call it the Sea Witch's Protection Amulet: get an empty seashell, and on a Tuesday during the waxing moon, place inside it a mixture of protective herbs of your choice, a few strands of your hair or a nail clipping, a personal protection sigil, and seal it all with wax. Then bless it! #witchsky

A screenshot of the charm I personally wrote: "Shell from the depths of the sea,
hear my words and do as I plea
By the strength of your resilient shield,
protect me with skill, let no harm be
revealed
Guard the new life you hold within,
and cast out negativity, three times three
As I will it, so mote it be!"

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Offerings for my ancestors of home made italian "Frappe di Carnevale", a traditional sweet that is typically enjoyed during the Carnival season 🎊 #folkwitch #witchsky #occultsky

A plate with a traditional italian sweet called "Frappe di Carnevale" and a cup of coffee on it

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

My Candlemas so far: baked a honey cake, blessed the candles, and made an incense blend with herbal allies for purification🕯☀️🥮 #WitchSky #FolkMagic #OccultSky

Open grimoire and a black plate with candles on it

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

While translating "The Gallic War" for my exam, I came across this passage, which made me reflect on how important divination was for ancient civilizations and how they acted according to the correct lunar phase, not only following the prophecies of religious figures but also those of the matrons

Latin excerpt from the 50th chapter of De Bello Gallico by Julius Caesar

Translation in english of the excerpt from chapter 50 from De Bello Gallico by Julius Caesar

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

"Circe poisoning Scylla's lair" didn't finish this one and don't think I ever will but still wanted to post it #artistsky #witchsky #artsky

Open sketchbook with a drawing of Circe poisoning Scylla's lair

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Getting ready for Candlemas this Sunday! 🕯 it's time to turn to folk magic, bless the candles and cleanse the house in preparation for spring #witchsky #folkmagic #candlemas #occultsky #imbolc

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Just me pretending to be a river spirit 🧚‍♂️ #WitchSky #PaganSky #NatureSky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

"Circe, Lady of The Beasts" illustration from my sketchbook. I've always been fascinated by her story #witchsky #pagansky #occultsky #artsky #artistsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Grimoire page dedicated to Goddess Diana. Do you know how she became the patron goddess of witches in medieval Europe? 🧹🕯 (I edited out the page's text on the left cause it's kinda personal) #witchsky #pagansky #occultsky #artsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Lake Nemi was called "Speculum Dianae" which means "Diana's Mirror." I am very lucky to live just a few minutes' drive from such a sacred and enchanted place. #pagansky #witchsky #occultsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

throwback to this summer when I visited the Temple of Diana Nemorensis in Nemi, Italy. It warms my heart to see this goddess still being honoured after thousands of years by pagans, neo-pagans, and witches #Pagansky #witchsky #occultsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here is another page from my grimoire dedicated to Hekate, to whom I am very devoted ✨️ #witchsky #pagansky #hekate #occultsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Did you know that the first women accused of witchcraft in Europe would leave offerings on specific nights for a mysterious goddess who flew from house to house with her retinue of spirits to eat, drink and leave blessings? #witchsky #pagansky #folkmagic #artsky

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Dianus Le Fay @dianuslefay.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Sneak peek of one of my favourite pages on my grimorie. For my illustrations I love taking inspiration from medieval woodcut and Renaissance illustrations. Do you also draw on your grimoire/book of shadows? #witchsky #pagansky #folkmagic #witchcraft #magic #artsky #artistsky

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