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T-Mann Tarot @tmanntarot.bsky.social · 18h

Rune Pull of The Day #runes #runeoftheday

Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 12h

The most simple things can alao be the most challenging. Slowing down, being fully present, noticing what truly matters... what makes these so elusive or tricky on an average day? #mindful #witchsky #selfcare #bethechange

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Everything you see is an interpretation. The play of light intermingling with the dance of neurons and expectation. It takes very careful consideration and reflection to truly see anything at all. /|\ #pagan #musings

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

If you feel like you can, slow down today. If you feel like you can't, maybe explore why not... where is that pressure coming from? #rest #selfcare #witchsky #knowthyself

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I am deep into learning mode again it seems; reading and listening more than posting. I used to see these quiet fazes as a sign something was wrong; now I know it is a sign of processing before a fresh growth spurt. #Healing #StayCurious

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This guy always gets me thinking deeply 💜 www.tiktok.com/t/ZTSo5UaQo/ This time it is much more straightforward, since he's speaking to events vs. inner work, but it's an important topic to consider.

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When no one can see the watchers, where is the power? #4thofjuly #freedom #politics #usa #watch

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

ADHD makes meditation deeper. We only think it makes meditation hard, because we've learned to see it as a problem. We struggle to build new habits or commit to meditating when we try to get around the ADHD instead of harnessing it. buff.ly/4OsHULp #ADHD #MentalHealth #Meditation

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Phil Rowling @unclebooger.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It was not meant that the soul should cultivate the earth, but that the earth should educate and maintain the soul. #margaretfuller #lovemothernature #thanksandpraise #lightandlove #liminalspace #shinrinyoku #walkthebeautyway #underthelindentree #pagansky #heathensky #occultsky

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Things are finally beginning to settle again. Not to become easier though; it is more about finding the center of the storm again, as I navigate change and challenges. The eternal life lesson it seems. May we all find our center /|\ #Pagan #Blessing #MentalHealth

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Wild Urban Priestess @wildurbanpriestess.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

When you spend Saturday evening seeking magic in the forest.. #NatureSky #WitchSky

The Forest of Dean. Green bracken on the ground. A number of trees. Long shadows of the trees in the early evening sun.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Beltane sits across from Samhain on the wheel, and while it feels like a celebration of sunshine and blooms, it's also a fitting time imo to remember that life comes from death and death from life. That is where my head is at rn: buff.ly/LIggi7C /|\ #Beltane #Pagan #Death #Hekate #TheMorrigan #Grief

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I have been listening and learning a lot again lately. Today I found wisdom here: youtu.be/Mva20Z_o-LA?... /|\ #pagan #firstnations #landback #bethechange #story #moon #esbat

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Changer: The Radio Play

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Savoring the sunshine today and contemplating how gratitude lists never seem to work for me - they feel forced, hollow, and limiting. I prefer to simply enjoy and say thanks in the moment, the same way I embrace my pain or upset. substack.com/profile/1171... #Spring #Pagan #MentalHealth

A siamese cat nestled into the remains of a raspberry patch - a tangled thicket of skeleton-like stems which crack the sunlight into dappled streams and blotches across the cat and ground.

This mostly white cat wears a blue harness has a matching leash which stretches out and loops over a stretch of grass to the right before anchoring back into the soil.

The new grass glows bright and cheerful as it soaks in the early Spring sunshine spilling over it.

In the bottom center, a grey shoe peaks into the scene - revealing the photographer-author's presence.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I needed this small moment of space to explore my own heart; for anyone else out there feeling rushed, lost, or disconnected from their truth and in doubt of their next steps: substack.com/@asoulcalled... Thanks to Joel Cross for creating this space today ❤️ #MentalHealth #HeartChakrah #Mindful

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Joel Cross (@asoulcalledjoel)

Heart Check: You Will Succeed

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Runes are not just for divination; in fact, I used them more for spells, meditations, and therapy than anything else for the first 15 years of our relationship. Runes are alive in ways words cannot capture, and they can be powerful companions in healing or growth if you let them. #Heathen #Pagan

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The more rooted I become, the less time I spend on screens, and the more quality I find in those moments where I do choose to engage electronically. Regular spiritual and inner self-care opened the door to better balance and alignment with the physical and digital worlds. /|\ #MentalHealth #Pagan

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The beauty of Imbolc is how it lights a small flame, kindling hope and warmth, in the depths of a lingering winter. These days can be dark, cold, and challenging. Brigid reminds us to notice the small signs of Spring, and keep our heart's fire burning. /|\ #Pagan #Brigid #Imbolc #BeTheChange

A silver light rises off a pewter cross of St. Brigid (also a symbol of the Goddess Brigid and an example of where Christian and Pagan can unite in love and light) brightening the wall of red brick where it sits above the altar on my fireplace mantle.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

We change society by transmutation - shifting the value system. One person at a time; beginning with ourselves: 1. Know your own values. 2. Recognize the values of your culture, government/systems, and local community. 3. Open dialogue to share, explore, and understand. One. heart. at a time.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Waking up is not the hardest part; staying awake and persisting in your awareness with disciplined practice and deeply rooted compassion is the real challenge. At least in my experience. /|\ #Pagan #WitchSky #MentalHealth #Mindful #Awake #Shamanic

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

You don't have to have it all figured out and put together. In fact, if you do, I am honestly worried for you. Sure it might be easier to follow the set path, but then what was the point of drawing breath at all? Life is messy. You are singular. Embrace that chaos! #MentalHealth #Mindful

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Those who serve The #Morrígan will recognize this call to the front lines. Those who know #Buddha, will see the value of mud in supporting the bloom of a lotus. And children of #Hekate will embrace the sacred decay and underworld work needed right now. substack.com/@angelldeerw... /|\ #Pagan

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REWEAVING: Living Our Sacred Work as the Old World Unravels with Angell Deer

A recording from Angell Deer and Rosa Alicia Santoyo's live video

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Unity, embracing the other and standing in solidarity or understanding, threatens dictatorships. Divided we fall. #USA #Pagan #Christian #BeTheChange

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Creativity is a threat to control and dictatorships. #FoodForThought #BeTheChange #USA

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Baby WItches and folks considering work with Brigid: A simple (tradition based) way to start would be to light a candle (e.g. a tealight or whatever is handy) for 19 nights. On the 20th night, make time to learn about or be with Brigid as She tends the flame. /|\ #Pagan #Brigid #Imbolc #WitchSky

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Soul Inquiries @soulinquiries.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

✨️ Shadow work is a psychological and spiritual practice focused on exploring and integrating the unconscious or repressed aspects of the self. It involves examining those parts of ourselves that we may not readily acknowledge, including negative emotions, hidden desires, and unresolved traumas

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a young boy wearing a shirt that says " big " is walking down a street

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Soul Inquiries @soulinquiries.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

✨️ For me personally, this was only possible after doing inner work Releasing copious amounts of supressed fear Those who try to manipulate me with fear (As is the low-consciousness way to control) Find no purchase here That's liberation 🕊 ✨️

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I loved it so much, I made two more this year, to have one at my desk for Her "Fire in the Head" as well as one in the kitchen (plus the larger version on my hearth-altar). Molaimis go ler í /|\ #Brigid #Imbolc #Pagan #WitchSky

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Another Imbolc has come and gone; my altars have been cleaned and re-concecrated. My home is being deep cleaned and purged as the moon wanes. And I am re-commited to my efforts in planting seeds of change for both my own life and my community. /|\ #Imbolc #BeTheChange #WitchSky #Pagan

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Hate capitalism? Normalize: not using hair products (other than essential cleaning), not wearing makeup, DIYing haircuts, clothes, games, and any other form of fun, self-expression, or entertainment. #BeTheChange #WitchSky #AntiCapitalism #USA

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

It's not that history repeats so much as that lessons must be learned before new things can be experienced.

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Soul Inquiries @soulinquiries.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

✨️ Parts/shadow *integration* can't be rushed. The body and subconscious has to process the changes And that just takes time 🕑 Too much too fast isn't the answer, it's counter-productive Sometimes slower is faster ✨️ Credit: the Power Ark

Integration can't be forced or rushed. Parts that have spent years protecting us won't suddenly trust new ways of doing things. Creating safety - both inside ourselves and with any therapist or coach - lets these protective parts slowly relax and trust the process.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Walking the path begins with seeking. Learning wisdom from it relies on noticing. Again and again you notice. You return to noticing, and the lessons gradually unfold. Patiently, persistently, we grow closer to the divine Truth. /|\ #pagan #spiritual #mindful #withsky

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Sometimes we find ourselves striving to be understood or fending off assumptions and misunderstandings. This is a clue that we've given our power away. You know you. You understand you. Those who truly care will come close enough to see and listen long enough to hear. #MentalHealth #Pagan

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I am contemplating Fehu again; seeing it from new perspectives and deepening our relationship. The lovely thing about Runes is how many layers of secrets they hold and the cycles we must tread before we can begin to see the next. Happy Woden's Day 🌳 #WitchSky #Runes #Heathen #Odin

Close up of two runes sat on a backdrop which appears roughly black and golden. The leather has been decorated with organic vines and geometric shapes.
The rune centered and most in focus is Fehu.
From the upper left corner, Ansuz seems to look upon Fehu - suggesting contemplation and reminding viewers of Odin as well as the sacrifice given to discover these powerful symbols.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

A dark anniversary with potent lessons; I like to spend this day reflecting generally. This year, I will add some ceremony and recite a favorite invocation. In the words of Badh: Sith co nem, nem co doman, doman fo nim May there be peace and justice where sought. #Pagan #WitchSky #TheMorrigan

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

For the seekers, Finding your inner guide and that gift you were meant to bring into this world takes a lot of patience and silence. The guide can only speak when we are truly listening. /|\ #Pagan #WitchSky #MentalHealth #SoulCraft #Shamanic

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

You cannot ever know how much you've been impacting others. Sometimes complete strangers come across your words or encounter people you unwittingly influenced and walk away changes as well. Being your true, full self is powerful magick. #WitchSky #MentalHealth #lgbt+

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

"The unraveling is painful, but it leads you to you." - Elliot Page in 'Pageboy' #lgbt #ftm #ShadowWork #Self

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Winter Solstice reminds me of lessons learned from grief, shamanic work, druidic practices, and my healing journey all at once. It has become a favorite of mine, but not for being festive; I prefer to quietly sit in the darkness alone /|\ buff.ly/xitJ0KF #Pagan #Yule #Winter #Solstice #depression

A blog post cover with brown back drop behind white San sarif font at the top reading "Three Nights of Solstice Dark" followed by a link to "Mental Magick" at MarcusWard.Substack.Com

Below, an image of an owl set on a slice of wood framed in bark is illuminated by multicolored lights and framed in the branches of an evergreen tree brought in doors for the winter holidays.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Artists use lies to tell the truth and often it is the trickster who conveys the deepest truths (to those who know how to listen). Tonight I revisted one unexpected source of such truth; all is lost before it can be found: open.spotify.com/track/5EeQQ8... #Frozen #Wisdom #MentalHealth #Pagan

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All Is Found - Kacey Musgraves Version

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Sometimes the mundane leads you to the magickal; other times, the magickal lead to the mundane; in either case, the two are so connected in surprising, subtle, and potent ways. That is the real magick to me. /|\ buff.ly/iL9Yr6B #WitchSky #Pagan #Chakra #Karma #Healing

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Mundane meets Magickal - Sacral Finances

Blending energy work with emotional processing to address real world issues.

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Wayward Witchery @waywardwitchery.com · 25/11/2025

Rest is a form of magick. Giving yourself permission to pause strengthens both spirit and spellwork. ✨💫 (More on our Blog & YouTube) #WitchSky

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Istari @istaricosplay.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Music and witchcraft go hand in hand in my practice. Singing a spell aloud makes all the difference, transforming my intention into a dagger. #witchsky

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Paulo Coelho is one of my favorite authors, because he imbues his stories with so much Truth. This one reads like Druidic wisdom /|\ #Brida #PauloCoelho #BookTok #Quote #Pagan

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sometimes we don't have any idea why or any logic behind what drives us. Sometimes we simply feel called or passionate. Sometimes intuition, blind yet certain, guides us forward. Following it has always worked out for the best in my experience. /|\ #Pagan #MentalHealth

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

"What will you do... when the rain stops?" - Becky Chambers #BookTok #Quotes #Pagan #LGBTQ+ #NonBinary #NatureLover #SciFi

Screen shot of a book's cover.

The title "A Psalm for the Wild Built" is written in bold, pale yellow, san-serif font with letters of varying thickness to give it a wild, imbalances feel. The words bounce from center to left of center then right of center, one at each level - cascading down the cover.

In a smaller version of this odd font, at the bottom and right of center, is the author's name "Becky Chambers" and above that, but below the title, are smaller and paler plain sanserif font of even size and thickness which read "A Monk and a Robot Book" giving a subtitle and hint of a series.

Behind the letters, a curved path winds up from the bottom right to the top left, frames by flora, and curving to suggest ascending up hill.

At the top end, stands a grey, robot figure.

At the bottom end, the end of a wagon with a little porch where a human sits holding a steaming mug and gazing down at the dirt path.

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Marcus Ward @marqsward.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Healing has taken me from therapy and psychology into energy and body work then to financial literacy and back again, because everything is connected, and my poor sacral chakra has a lot of wounds to tend. Money, Sex/SA, Trust Issues, and Fear or Trauma reponses all live here. #Healing #Witchsky

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