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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:29 -0400

bonesofaphoenix: The Use of Feathers in Folklore and...

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:11 -0400

The Use of Feathers in Folklore and Magic

Similar to Bones, Feathers were most commonly used as talismans and hair adornments.

In some cultures, finding a feather meant that your most recent prayer would be answered. In others, finding a feather on the ground shortly after the death of a loved one was often taken to mean that the person who recently passed away was thinking about you. The feathers of Crows, which are notoriously symbolic of Death and Change in most cultures, were sometimes carried or worn during mourning in an effort to help one let go of the pain and move on.

In Naval lore, particularly that or the British Women’s Royal Navy, Wrens were said to protect against shipwrecks and drowning, and their feathers were often worn as talismans to prevent against such things. It was common custom during WWII, though the practice was said to have originated before or during the Boer War, to present a white feather to a man who escaped or fled from the draft, showing that you found them cowardly or dishonest and disloyal. Split Goose feathers were symbolic of protection and it’s said that anyone in East Anglia who wore was was automatically to be granted help and protection under the Fenmen. The feathers from Raptors and other Birds of Prey were usually ranked among the most valuable of feathers to some Native American Cultures, whereas in some Amazonian cultures others were considered much more valuable.

Because of the eye-like pattern on the tail feathers of Male Peacocks, they’re commonly associated with darker things such as imminent death and the Evil Eye in most Mediterranean cultures. Opposite to the Mediterranean associations, however, Peacock feathers represented Good Luck, Patience, and Kindness in Indonesian and South Asian cultures, and in Roman mythos the feathers of Peacocks symbolized the Vault of the Heavens and the All-Seeing knowledge of the Gods. Sewing a Swan’s feather into the pillow of your spouse was used as a charm to ensure that they would remain faithful in the marriage, whereas Pigeon feathers placed under the pillow of the dying was believed to prolong their pain and suffering.

Feathers are seen as symbols of Flight, Travel, Swiftness, Cunning, Communication, Wisdom, Spirituality, and Spiritual Power, and the feathers of specific birds may mean certain things as well. For instance, the feathers of Blue Jays were said to bring light into darkness, and those of Robins were said to do the same whereas the feathers of Kingfishers were said to ward against Negativity and bring one Good Luck and Health.

Colors are also a major component in the effectiveness and use of feathers, with White feathers being associated with love, peace, and good luck. red feathers symbolizing courage, danger, or strength, blue feathers symbolizing communication, so on, and so forth.

In Tasseography readings the symbol of a feather often means an artistic or mental block, lack of concentration, and instability, but In Dream Interpretation, feathers symbolize travel or the ability to move freely in life. Augury (divination through observing the behavior of Birds), Alectryomancy (divination by observing which grain pieces of letters in a circle a rooster crows at or eats), Apantomancy (divination through chance animals you encounter), and Orinithomancy (Divination by studying omens and symbols associated with Birds), are all divination methods that may involve birds in their live states, whereas Spatilomancy (divination through skin, bones, etc) may sometimes include the use of feathers in the collection of items to be read.

Similar to bones, they were also commonly used components in earlier Witch’s ladders, Spirit Bottles, to create Fetches, and other things.

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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:54:04 -0400

the—personal—quotes: my—teen—quote: Are you a...

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:53:13 -0400

the—personal—quotes:

my—teen—quote:

Are you a teen? This blog is just for you!

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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:14 -0400

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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:48:06 -0400

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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:16 -0400

purebeachboho: awww

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:32 -0400

purebeachboho:

awww

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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:26:54 -0400

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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:19:24 -0400

life-is-just-meant-to-be-lived: ♥

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:18:51 -0400

life-is-just-meant-to-be-lived:

♥

justdilla: OMG the fifth one hahahah

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:12:51 -0400

justdilla:

OMG the fifth one hahahah

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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:28:54 -0400

ohgoditsrabid: crisium: sweetyhigh: This is what happens when...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:05:06 -0400

ohgoditsrabid:

crisium:

sweetyhigh:

This is what happens when you fill a tub with packing peanuts… and ferrets.

Today I will be as happy as a ferret in a tub of packing peanuts.

OMG. ;w;

awklicious: Best post on tumblr i had to reblog this

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:04:28 -0400

awklicious:

Best post on tumblr

i had to reblog this

jethrocane: the-hatred-machine: hungrygrox: no-this-is-jarod: ...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:02:40 -0400

jethrocane:

the-hatred-machine:

hungrygrox:

no-this-is-jarod:

oneofamillionvoices:

witherd:

how can you not reblog this tho

Shot in the water.

Holy shit.

Wow that’s awesome. But not going to risk my dad’s 1911 doing this. Or maybe I will

Don’t even fucking think of firing a 1911 underwater.

A Glock (Glock 22 in this particular case) can because it has maritime spring cups attached

You CAN shoot underwater but you are exposed to multiple risks, and you can even blow the gun, your arm, or a lung (water pressure)

Use ONLY 9mm FMJ ammunition

Don’t even THINK of using hollow point, .45 or any other caliber, unless you want to lose an arm, OR your life.

Don’t even shoot near a wall

Soak and submerge the pistol for a long period to prevent the gun having air in the chamber because that can literally make the gun explode.

Seriously, owning a gun is a great responsability and if you’re to attempt this you better be fucking trained for it and know all the hazards and know-hows

Trying to copy what you saw in a gif could cost you your life.

thank u smart gun guy

disneytreblemaker: miss-atomicbomb: the-beauty-underneath: har...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:01:08 -0400

disneytreblemaker:

miss-atomicbomb:

the-beauty-underneath:

harbek:

David Tennant what are you even part of this universe.

but, I love you.

One of the very few things I will instantly reblog every time probably.

I will always reblog this XD

never not reblogging this

how the hell did he jump that high

he’s david tennant that’s how

pleatedjeans: [watch the video]

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:04 -0400

pleatedjeans:

[watch the video]

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:56:47 -0400

togetherwecanrecover: sammneiland: mybuttisaurus: i-justreal...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:56:01 -0400

togetherwecanrecover:

sammneiland:

mybuttisaurus:

i-justreally-like-cats-okay:

Calming CAT!

oh my god it is calming

i think we could all use some calming cat right about now.

He’s back! Welcome back, calming cat. You are always welcome here.