2026-04-14T04:52:26Z https://yabu.me River Crow https://yabu.me/npub172x4h0vtn0mhsakpugx5dnpxssu8pk982fuaclwwwdaa5wadfuqsd5jfxl https://bardicperspiration.club/system/accounts/avatars/114/539/388/605/411/920/original/5e1ff1e8bd1a68b6.png https://bardicperspiration.club/system/accounts/avatars/114/539/388/605/411/920/original/5e1ff1e8bd1a68b6.png https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfeaj2qguzqxmpz9j3vhgp0g9fcvy88eye8wycv0005r3uq9lfqlszyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448sz3w762y In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd35kr665w3jwnxne9q7qnx2gy0xnludw354m8ux78vmltyraz02cp4xyvq'>nevent1q…xyvq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I mean, same. I&#39;m trans (and a lot of the other things above too!) and it&#39;s not always safe to be visibly &#34;other&#34; in some places but I&#39;m damned if I&#39;ll be forced into hiding again. 2026-04-14T08:00:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszampgflkd73gyjx45yhcvsw47dwecveg0lrsvadfscnz5dfw80eczyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szjuat2s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrqx72zvtuj6dh9kpng6u24err8mm2vr65p6zrzc3ww5hray84x5qgmva9h'>nevent1q…va9h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>cultural differences are for sure a thing, is your area more Christian culturally then? Magic tends to thrive openly in less religious areas, but goes underground otherwise. <br/><br/>Heh, I try anyway! Been booping around witchy stuff long enough to have seen the trends come and go - the people who want to learn more always stick around tho. <br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1f7rdxl657y5sugqkr4ppvgw24h882rzm9xaf599e8dv307zwuyasejcfnk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Diotima</span> (<span class="italic">npub1f7r…cfnk</span>)</a></span> 2026-04-09T12:35:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp9nka4ht5m2pah0u09kr67zh34tazyn73u5eg3vcqnthhcfzu7wgzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szgqsnuc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsplsj6lfqf2qzdg8gmm7epf9e70m9rg524n4etwfmv4hnz7kjff6cfh8y69'>nevent1q…8y69</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>divine justice won&#39;t do anything, people need to counteract misinformation with accurate teaching, hence why gatekeeping is a bad thing because people turn to social media for answers.<br/><br/>The camping path analogy is, frankly, ableist. There are lots of reasons someone may not be able to (literally or metaphorically) traverse such a path. These people still deserve to camp, or to practice magic which in my opinion is everyone&#39;s birthright. <br/><br/>To create a distinction between &#34;real&#34; seekers and everyone else pretty elitist, everyone has to start somewhere. I&#39;d rather see the WitchTok people have access to better sources, so they can go beyond social media trends. <br/><br/>It seems we&#39;re at an impasse, so thanks for the conversation and I wish you well on your path.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1f7rdxl657y5sugqkr4ppvgw24h882rzm9xaf599e8dv307zwuyasejcfnk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Diotima</span> (<span class="italic">npub1f7r…cfnk</span>)</a></span> 2026-04-08T06:37:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqd2jpjzpn0spscuu4uqtkcxl7t5kgl8welefg7hgjv3xgwsvg2zczyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448sz6tlj9e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs20uw8j6cf7cnkmxzehxd8dpyu4hzcthc3h0s2fdxqk676pak7wvqe4309m'>nevent1q…309m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Fwiw, also not Wiccan but have studied it and trained in the craft with teachers who were wiccan. <br/><br/>And a witch who cannot curse cannot heal. 2026-04-07T18:59:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy05d6fu6ssfk2ydgzjch5wm76pc0xfljqmd7merzmytp7r8xp6lqzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szlhe2c3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxxnrgdtkhtk8nvv7n62jltfrl0e528qg53cxd5chwkzh6fteyq2stqamra'>nevent1q…amra</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t think having the craft (wicca or anything) locked behind a filter is helpful. There was a time when that was needed (satanic panic and all) but now the world needs magical practices more than ever. Sure, there&#39;ll be some people who&#39;ll do it for the aesthetic or fling curses around without understanding but thats precisely why we need accurate and accessible information as opposed to whatevers happening on WitchTok and tumblr. <br/><br/>And perhaps people who start out paddling in the shallows will get deeper with learning. <br/><br/>Gatekeeping never helps a movement. 2026-04-07T18:58:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs26us2qzl3d8mrmekzl86d9nj5mxqhas7l77qceuysgvxnngmat4qzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szw2thz6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs969huhd8amnpjw6zx2mahskd36j0323qaf0v02nxu0y72denrh9g5a5eyk'>nevent1q…5eyk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>all excellent points too, and I agree that its a tactic to delegitimise certain beliefs and reinforce others. And for us to assert our power and right to our religions/faiths/paths. <br/><br/> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1zspp7pymvr37fcut6pszpm3x60zz5xvfmc0hpmrfsmq4exggdsasj7s2rs" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Yavo</span> (<span class="italic">npub1zsp…s2rs</span>)</a></span> 2026-04-07T14:30:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw2vpt4svvf7ajuwzez0mr02fxjfl8kz7wykpy5ggqw4tvxsypewgzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szxduefv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs86tlv0ur7mxdlfj6p43nnsujppeupx4pq5ae8r4h36sz5s7wrshcqn8z07'>nevent1q…8z07</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Chiming in, not to be a reply gal, but there are benefits to Wicca being recognised and categorised correctly as a religion in bookstores. It helps to decentre Christianity as the default paradigm of religion, helps people find books they&#39;re looking for by being placed in the logical section, introduces Wicca to people who may not know of it, and creates a culture of religious plurality and equality, which also lets people of minority religions feel included and safe. I&#39;m a librarian and I know the battles being fought over what books should be allowed to go where. 2026-04-07T10:00:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqezgkcdh9y80ev7qq8x5xzgjqxam9dnw6hdqkccar5zfwcv9cnuszyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szjw5dhp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8hy73jraldy46nn9ayn3h6e6ctj4n7kq5nfgs2wtyzeeuym8ps9qd9gx6e'>nevent1q…gx6e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>as a reader, thank you. There&#39;s nothing worse than reading a story and suddenly being surprised by stuff like that. 2026-02-24T08:39:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqkcm9yhhh0uevvqrdjdzycz02qwgdtfdauxssxesjelyh0akd4rqzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szrc3y24 I&#39;m not on the tiktok but if you are, delete it.<br/><br/>New ToS gives permission for it to track citizenship status, religious beliefs, mental health diagnosis, sexual orientation and if you&#39;re trans. <br/><br/>It&#39;s a surveillance tool. Get rid of it.<br/> <img src="https://bardicperspiration.club/system/media_attachments/files/115/949/049/576/212/832/original/0212d17cf3a581c9.png"> <br/> 2026-01-24T08:12:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsra93krx9vjaxyk9e4djgynf5hnjqmwmkzggtpkpxrf2s9m5224ugzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szw4f4aj I don&#39;t normally do #FollowFriday because I never want anyone to feel left out, but if I were to theme it around creative, magical, writing type friends:<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1f7rdxl657y5sugqkr4ppvgw24h882rzm9xaf599e8dv307zwuyasejcfnk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Diotima</span> (<span class="italic">npub1f7r…cfnk</span>)</a></span> , [@Ink_Soul](<a href="https://writing.exchange/@Ink_Soul">https://writing.exchange/@Ink_Soul</a> ) , <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub165n9ggp4a7fzkuc28v89ec82fns4vtp3aa79qud9phplrrfw7avsedkjw4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Lydia Vvinters</span> (<span class="italic">npub165n…kjw4</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1r95fmsff5e63dhluwvgm87mjdrlts08g6x58rkpggktkh54yw3gqtz0u9c" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Spooky Panda 🏳️‍🌈</span> (<span class="italic">npub1r95…0u9c</span>)</a></span> would of course all be on the list :) 2025-12-12T11:47:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8ddytg56fvgf8506sduf40q4cs2nlypsr6947rau6w05y74qsd7qzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448sz08me2f As seen on tumblr:<br/> <img src="https://bardicperspiration.club/system/media_attachments/files/115/407/912/472/934/390/original/0c075dbb4e8c1424.png"> <br/> 2025-10-20T18:30:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2adc00s5ln9p08p9zznkl2c3d35svfjczz26976x9ju8tqu3gksgzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448sz66lkj8 Equinox blessings, folks!<br/><br/>May the turning wheel of the year bring you autumnal magic, change, and transformation. <br/><br/>#AutumnEquinox #FallVibes #Pagan #Fedicoven<br/> <img src="https://bardicperspiration.club/system/media_attachments/files/115/249/123/704/218/234/original/3e7eeeb78cf19902.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-22T17:29:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxtlyfw6an0tya0sle79mzk0mwsy3qpaxket27xnr4f9vd7pst5lczyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szfk767x Sharing for my many writer friends. Heads-up that AO3 is dealing with an AI spambot wave of fake &#34;comments&#34;. <br/><br/>Delete, block, ignore.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.tumblr.com/hexhomos/792186949092950016?source=share">https://www.tumblr.com/hexhomos/792186949092950016?source=share</a><br/><br/>#AO3 #FuckAI 2025-08-19T16:16:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspcasq4ke2tn6qanq5jhjqqg70ykkc2z3hu9h6wzxk2cg4yq5jrcczyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szwsv8gk Yes, the UK is institutionally transphobic. But most UK people are not.<br/><br/>The people I see at work, in the shops, in cafes, on public transport, generally just leave me alone or are politely professional. Sometimes they&#39;ll misgender me but almost always apologise. More ppl are supportive than not.<br/><br/>The most fear mongering about trans people I see comes from two sources - the rightwing media and...other trans ppl and &#34;allies&#34; who turn every conversation into an infodump about the latest awful thing JKR said. Or trans accounts online who just post about transphobia 24/7 and tell us UK folks to flee the country (like it&#39;s that easy to uproot your entire life). <br/><br/>And I know I live in a liberal bubble part of the country. I&#39;m aware of that and grateful for it. But honestly, day to day, I&#39;m mostly just getting on with my boring life. Most people don&#39;t care that I&#39;m trans - and I&#39;m very visibly &#34;non passing&#34;. <br/><br/>Despite the headlines and doomposters, trans ppl in the UK are not going anywhere. There is good here and it&#39;s worth fighting for. <br/><br/>I&#39;ll leave if and when I have to but I&#39;m going to fight every step of the way. This is my home too. <br/><br/>🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 2025-08-15T06:40:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9fhjjvcz0y9ugx3r6alc70kk3udrxqs39l095nrtvhhhhwm3tn0gzyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szdkj88k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrdkewxh2hch3hxmxzh29h78dsml79a6fh5jf5x9qrquja5umklaq4mjpx2'>nevent1q…jpx2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Don&#39;t know if you&#39;re following them already but:<br/><br/>[@Ink_Soul](<a href="https://writing.exchange/@Ink_Soul">https://writing.exchange/@Ink_Soul</a> ) for dark fantasy writing and imagination<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub165n9ggp4a7fzkuc28v89ec82fns4vtp3aa79qud9phplrrfw7avsedkjw4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Lydia Vvinters</span> (<span class="italic">npub165n…kjw4</span>)</a></span> for witchy creativity and all round loveliness<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1r95fmsff5e63dhluwvgm87mjdrlts08g6x58rkpggktkh54yw3gqtz0u9c" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Spooky Panda 🏳️‍🌈</span> (<span class="italic">npub1r95…0u9c</span>)</a></span> for penned possibilities and for being one of the nicest people on fedi<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1350svnp07rdzmcxpvg54zdl2tk637qrph6a624kpmdg4e3f2wkes6w6la3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Saoirse Dulip</span> (<span class="italic">npub1350…6la3</span>)</a></span> for being a kind and caring friend<br/><br/>There&#39;s probably a whole bunch more but this is the &#34;off the top of my head&#34; list. 2025-08-08T14:19:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszzshhs8m6fgg9gxmnt5kefu0k2uk6ec2klhmgkqfc8n4rywkjq2czyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szyps4hv This week has been an exhausting month. I definitely need to head to the woods at the weekend. 2025-07-04T08:27:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswvjv2d8f097hgc2s8r0cfzh2qm4820k9qqd0yedn2w9na2mnh49szyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448sz9c5vyw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9g2sx3f3pr5t7vxp6wqcektukv2n3cty3gy8956dafvl95mpf7wqh80u66'>nevent1q…0u66</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah, that&#39;s horrendous. Hope you can find something better. 2025-06-07T06:27:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs83qkjkdrwnr63g8gcttft00yl6lhuhu420p9hq6z4xepz5qupn0szyreg6kaa3wdlw7rkc83q63kvy6zrsuxc5af8nhraeeehhk3m448szew2af4 New instance, new #Introduction post!<br/><br/>Here we go again...<br/><br/>I&#39;m River, and I&#39;ve booped around a few places here on the fediverse, currently hanging out with my friends <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1f7rdxl657y5sugqkr4ppvgw24h882rzm9xaf599e8dv307zwuyasejcfnk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Diotima</span> (<span class="italic">npub1f7r…cfnk</span>)</a></span> :diotima: and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1j8qjpgvtx6mgnc939zegpe96kgsgt8lh98swrqq74ej88zgjp8eszmcazz" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>🌳Vulpine Druid🌳</span> (<span class="italic">npub1j8q…cazz</span>)</a></span> :vul: to chat about stuff and things. <br/><br/>I&#39;ve been gaming since the heady days of OG #BaldursGate, and am currently obsessed with #BaldursGate3 and #DragonAge #TheVeilguard. <br/><br/>When I&#39;m not gaming, I&#39;m an academic #librarian, a practicing #witch and #Selunite, an occasional #writer and #poet and a general all-round nerdy type.<br/><br/>I&#39;m also queer and trans, so I will post about #LGBTQ stuff, but I will content warn anything political.<br/><br/>You can find my blogging, fiction, poetry and stuff via the linktree in my bio. 2025-05-20T10:32:49Z