Latin phrases to use as incantations.

mothmaam:

This is gonna be a long list.

• ab intra - from within
• ab origine - from the source
  
• absit iniuria - “let insult be absent”
  
• absit invidia - “let envy be absent”
  
• absit omen - “let omens be absent”
  
• ab uno disce omnes - from one, learn all.
  
• abyssus abyssum invocat - deep calleth unto deep
  
• a capite ad calcem - from head to heel
  
• acta non verba - actions not words
  
• ad altiora tendo - “I strive to higher things”
  
• ad astra - to the stars
  
• ad fontes - to the sources
  
• ad meliora - towards better things
  
• ad oculos - to the eyes
  
• ad undas - to the waves
  
• ad victoriam - to victory
  
• adsum - I am here
  
• a fortiori - from the stronger/from strength
  
• a mari usque ad mare - from sea to sea
  
• audeamus - let us dare
• audentes fortuna iuvat - fortune favors the bold
  
• audi, vide, tace - hear, see, be silent
  
• beatae memoriae - of blessed memory
  
• bona fide - in good faith
  
• bono malum superate - overcome evil with good
  
• capax infiniti - holding the infinite
  
• carpe diem - seize the day
  
• carpe noctem - seize the night
  
• cave - beware
  
• ceteris paribus - all other things being equal
  
• circa - around
• citius, altius, fortius - faster, higher, stronger
  
• clavis aurea - golden key
  
• cogito ergo sum - I think, therefor I am
  
• compos mentis - in control of the mind
  
• concilio et labore - by wisdom and effort
  
• concordia cum veritate - in harmony with truth
  
• concordia salus - well-being through harmony
  
• coniunctis viribus - with connected strength
  
• consummatum est - it is complete
  
• corruptus in extremis - corrupt to the extreme
  
• crescit eundo - it grows as it goes
  
• de novo - from the new
• de profundis - from the depths
  
• dies irae - day of wrath
  
• dona nobis pacem - give us peace
  
• ego te provoco - I challenge you
  
• esse est percipi - to be is to be perceived  
  
• esse quam videri - to be, rather than to seem
  
• esto quod es - be what you are
  
• ex animo - from the soul
  
• ex luna scientia - from the moon, knowledge
  
• ex scientia tridens - from knowledge, sea power
  
• ex silentio - from silence
  
• ex undis - from the waves of the sea
  
• experientia docet - experience teaches
  
• fac et spera - do and hope
  
• fac fortia et patere - do brave deed and endure
  
• faciam quodlibet quod necesse est - I’ll do whatever it takes
  
• faciam ut mei memineris - I’ll make you remember me
  
• facta, non verba - deeds, not words
  
• fortis et liber - strong and free
  
• fortis in arduis - strong in difficulties
  
• gloriosus et liber - glorious and free
• hic abundant leones - here lions abound
  
• hic et nunc - here and now
• hic sunt dracones - here there are dragons
  
• hinc illae lacrimae - hence those tears
  
• hinc itur ad astra - from here the way leads to the stars
  
• igni ferroque - with fire and iron
  
• in memoriam - into the memory
  
• in nocte consilium - advice comes over night
  
• libra - balance
• littera scripta manet - the written words endure
  
• locus standi - a right to stand
  
• luceo non uro - I shine, not burn
  
• luctor et emergo - I struggle and emerge
  
• mare liberum - free sea
  
• memento vivere - remember to live
  
• more ferarum - like beasts
  
• natura non contristatur - nature is not saddened
  
• nec spe, nec metu - without hope, without fear
  
• noli me tangere - do not touch me
  
• ophidia in herba - a snake in the grass
  
• pro se - for oneself
  
• propria manu - by one’s own hand
  
• quaere - to seek
  
• quod abundat non obstat - what is abundant does not hinder
  
• resurgam - I shall arise
  
• semper ad meliora - always towards better things
  
• semper anticus - always forward
  
• semper apertus - always open
  
• semper fortis - always brave
  
• semper liber - always free
  
• stet - let it stand
• tuebor - I will protect
  
• vera causa - true cause

alrightanakin:

“im trying my best!!” i say as if my best didnt pack up and leave me in 2012 without any warning

I’m still sad for my sister and Shawn. I’m still sad for John + everyone else. I hate remembering death dates. October this year is going to be a ride. Hopefully not in the country but over there experiencing it will BE FUCK. Since more temples and night time in the middle of fucking nowhere I am not walking ANYWHERE

paula-marianne:

4.21.16 ~ Full Moon in Scorpio

technocraticglasses:

konradwerks:

Some fishies, for a friends birthday.

paul

finally a pisces artwork i can get behind

lauragarabedian:

vampireapologist:

Being a good person is a choice. Don’t let people fool you into believing that truly good people never have bad thoughts, are never tempted by the easier path, by the low road, never mess up or act out selfishly. Never believe a person can be good without making a conscious effort.

Every single time you do something good, you’ve made a decision to make the world a little brighter.

Goodness is not an inherent trait, it is a choice. Keep making it! I see you, I’m proud of you, and I’m rooting for you!

<3 Thought this was important enough it needed to go on my main art blog <3

sonypraystation:

*goes to a party/social function and consistently has a terrible time*

me: wow that was….not fun? guess im an introvert lol

*spends weekend with little interaction; struggling to not be overcome with anxiety and grief*

me: interesting that sucked…..as well.

Important Hindu Deities

paganaturewitch:

Since Hinduism is often not really talked about in terms of pantheon (”all the rage” is with Greek/Roman/Egyptian, MAYBE Norse, depending on the circle you’re talking to), I wanna take the time to discuss some important deities within the Hinduism pantheon. There are other important ‘mythical’ type figures in Hinduism, so this list does NOT include everyone.

My information for this list was taken from the amazing book The Little Book of Hindu Deities by the great author, Sanjay Patel.

• Ganesha: Best known for ‘good luck’, Ganesh/Ganesha is often spoken to when someone is asking for good luck. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He loves sweets! He is the brother of Karttikeya, and is the son of Shiva and Parvati

The Hindu Trinity (trimurti)

• Brahma: Creator of the world and all living things, he designed the goddess Sarasvati. She was very shy and when she tried to avoid his gaze, he sprouted another head (coming to four heads in total). He can commonly be seen riding a goose or swan. He is the keeper of the Holy Vedas (the story of how the world was created according to Hinduism)
• Vishnu: He is known as the ‘invisible protector’. He preserves justice and has 10 avatars. He is very popular in Hinduism
• Shiva: He is known as a meditator, yogi (someone who acts as an inspiration for all is the simplest way to describe this; the Bhagavad Gita, which is a famous holy piece of text in Hinduism, describes it as: fearlessness, purity of heart, strives for wisdom, studies Hindu scripture, is self disciplined, straight forward, is truthful, does not hold grudges against someone, promotes peace, shows compassion for all creatures, does not exhibit greed, is gentle and modest, is not restless, is forgiving and patient and does not hold onto hatred and is not conceited). Shiva is the god of destruction, transformation, and regeneration. Deer and snakes are often associated with him. He is the dad of Ganesha and Karttikeya and husband to Parvati. He can often be seen with a trident next to him, the trident symbolizing creation, protection, and destruction of the universe

Mahadevi (mother goddess)

• Sarasvati: Goddess of knowledge and arts, she was the first goddess ever to be worshipped in Hinduism. She is the sister of Lakshmi and Parvati. She is a symbol of being a great thinker, a gifted creator, and an independent woman. It is believed that mortal musicians, artists, writers, and students are part of her family. Her companion is a white swan. She is also NOT interested in romance with others.
• Durga: Shiva suggested to create a new god, and thus Durga was made. She is known to be pretty, fierce, and a great warrior. Hindus celebrate her with Durga Puja, which is a 10 day celebration. She fights suffering and injustice and brings harmony and kindness. She is known to feed animals and people and is a fearless goddess. She can commonly be found riding on lions or tigers. 
• Lakshi: She is the goddess of wealth and happiness. The Hindu gods fell in love with her when she emerged from the ocean. Shiva claimed her as his wife, but she was only interested in Vishnu. Shiva also already had a wife, so Lakshi became his consort (life partner). She is known for good luck, but she does NOT have tolerance for those who wish to use her for money (such as luck with gambling). Lakshi is known to gift prosperity and often carries an ancient symbol of well being. 
• Parvati: Parvati has numerous names: Uma, Guari, and Shakti. She was born into royalty. She fell in love with Shiva and visited him often, gifting him with flowers and fruit. Shiva, however, was deep into meditation and never noticed her. Parvati grew extremely frustrated and threw herself into seclusion, going into her own meditation. She wanted to create enough energy from the meditation to force Shiva to noticed her. It worked and he accepted her as his wife. Parvati is the mother of Ganesha and Karttikeya. Parvati is the goddess of fertility, love, divine strength, and devotion.
• Sita: Sita is said to be made from the earth and be the child of an earth deity because of that. She is an avatar of the goddess Lakshmi. Sita was kidnapped from her beloved. When she was returned to her husband, Rama, people questioned her “purity”. To prove it, she walked through fire, and remarkably, she went unscathed! 
• Kali: Known as the “black one”, Kali is known to encompass paradoxes. She is not the goddess death (this is a common misconception with her). However, she is the goddess of time, liberation, and is considered to be a loving mother goddess to her devotees. An extremely fierce fighter, Kali defeated a supposedly ”unbeatable” enemy that was causing the other Hindu gods trouble!

Animal Gods

• Nagas: they were semi-divine beings and were commonly depicted as half-cobra and half-human (and handsome!). Nagas held a dual identity - semidivine and semidemonic. They were known to protect the Earth’s treasures. They were commonly seen as symbols of creation, life, and fertility. They were known to help the Hindu gods on different quests and sheltered Buddha from a terrible storm.
• Garuda: Known of the kind of birds, he moved at the speed of light! Garuda was known as the messenger to rely messages between gods and humans. He is also known to have a huge appetite. So much so, that Vishnu asked him if he wanted to peck at his arm and eat his flesh. Garuda attempted to peck him, but saw that the god’s skin was impenetrable, and realized he was asked a question by a god! Since this incident, Garuda promised to serve Vishnu
• Hanuman: He is the son of Vayu and is known as the Monkey King. He can greatly expand his size or shrink to a very small size. He is known to be strong, clever, loyal, and a very faithful friend. He was good friends with Rama (an incarnation of Vishnu). Rama had a younger brother, named Lakshmana, who was injured in battle. Hanuman went to find herbs to help him heal, but was unsure of what to grab. To rectify this situation, he brought the whole mountain of what the herbs were on! 
• Surabi: She is the mother of all cows. She is a symbol of abundance, nonviolence, respect, prosperity, generosity, help purifies bodies, and blesses people with good health. According to Indian law (India), cows can NOT be harmed. 

I have left off the 10 avatars of Vishnu, demigods, the nine planets, and summaries of some important holy texts in Hinduism. I felt like this list served as a good general introduction to the Hinduism pantheon. This list was NOT supposed to be an ‘in depth’ review of the Hindu pantheon! Again, much thanks to The Little Book of Hindu Deities by the great author, Sanjay Patel.