Xandra the Witch

First Quarter Moon project setting ritual!🪄 Lunar Logbook: https://lunarlogbook.com📸 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/xandrathewitch/ 📝 Substack: https://xandrathewitch.substack.com/ 📹 TikTok: / http://tiktok.com/@xandrathewitch 🕸️ Website: http://xandrathewitch.com

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How to live, plan, and create by the moon’s phases 🌙

I’m Xandra Sunglim Burns, the Witch, and artist of everyday life. This blog, The Priestess Diaries, is about reviving ancient ritual in modern times. Lunar Logbook, my moon planner for creating the magic story you wish to live, is now available to order online! I live in Edinburgh, prefer the title Mx, and use all the pronouns.

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As a theme park enthusiast, I wish I could be excited about Epic Universe and Universal Great Britain. But I can’t shake the fact that theme park licensing for HP is the largest source of [my former favourite author turned raging transphobe] JKR’s income. Is that the only reason I feel icky about these projects? In this video/episode I explore the balance between enjoying IP in theme parks with calling out fan exploitation.

I made this for YouTube, then realised I can also post it here, hooray!📝 Substack: https://xandrathewitch.substack.com/📸 Instagram:   / xandrathewitch   📹 TikTok:   / xandrathewitch   🕸️ Website: http://xandrathewitch.com 🪄 Lunar Logbook: https://lunarlogbook.comSources:

* Forbes reports on JKR’s income

* How to Fire JKR

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My self-development hobby has me podcasting about my favourite habits of the moment 😍. I love hearing examples of what daily practices others are focusing on. Here, I’ll go first:

* Daily movement or rest - and how I’m organising my wellness YouTube playlists

* Daily Correspondence (Half) Hour - and reducing messaging overwhelm

* Mini cleaning ritual - for resetting my space and deep cleaning my home

Apologies for the weird beeping sound in the audio :( It’s never happened before!

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* Summer Glow Up List (Paint Nails Read Plato)

* Life Lessons from Gossip Girl podcast

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Every week I paint my nails and watch an episode of Gossip Girl. It’s like my church. Whatever episode I’m on, the themes are spot on to set me up for the week ahead. The timing is always uncanny.

Watch the show and see what stands out to you: what inspires you? What disgusts you? Let your emotional reactions to the characters show you what to focus on in your own life. 

And if you’re inspired, join me in my rewatch! We’re jumping straight in to where I happen to be this week:

Season 2 Episode 6: New Haven Can Wait

This is the episode where they visit Yale, culminating with Serena and Blair’s show down and the dean’s reception. 

Life Lessons from Gossip Girl:

Flip that chip on your shoulder.

When you’re frustrated, who or what do you blame for holding you back? What’s in your control? What’s not? How can your perceived setbacks be an advantage? Don’t be like Dan and blame it all on being from Brooklyn. Look at Nate, who pretends to be Dan, because anonymity is a privilege. How can you navigate your current situation with pride and authority? 

Nobody actually cares about how much effort you’re putting in.

It’s an ugly truth, but think about it: you won’t get rewarded for trying. Dan and Blair  mould themselves to fit the perceived formula. What’s the magic word that will please the Yale gatekeepers? 

Craft over Contrived Connection.

Jenny focuses on bringing her artistic vision to life. Create the best fashion show, and others will follow your lead. Others might fire you, reject you, or stand in your way, but it doesn’t matter. When you’re creating in service to the vision - not just yourself but for everyone who will enjoy it - the work will speak for itself. Invite people in to witness it, knowing that it’s irresistible. 

Get comfortable being yourself, and you won’t have to try so hard.

Leaning on a persona or manipulating others to get your way is an exhausting method to keep up. But if you’re used to being authentic, you don’t have to try. You just have to show up, relax, and be present. Serena and Blair have the same privilege. Serena embraces her It Girl positioning, basking in the magnetism that comes with letting things be easy. Blair doesn’t leverage the privilege she has, trying to ‘earn’ her way where she doesn’t have to. She misses opportunities to connect in surprising ways. That fashion show that impressed the dean? Serena took credit, but it was Blair’s family’s event. 

Don’t worry about what Serena Van Der Woodsen is doing.

What does Serena have that you wish you had? Use jealousy as a tool to inform what feels missing from your life. But if you’re too overwhelmed by envy to be curious, simply look away. 

xoxo, X

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I have something a little deeper and weirder today. If you are feeling the intensity of this moment in time, this message is for you. 

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* My Fringe of Colour Response: Charlene Kaye: A Rockstar breaking generational moulds

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🌒 It’s a Waxing Crescent Moon today 7 August, 2024. This Monday, 12 August is the first quarter moon.

This is a call to see the signs of positivity, affirmation, and magic on difficult days. Train your brain to respond in a way that serves you moving forward. It’s time to get specific about your dreams. I talk about the most common forms of resistance around wishing, and what to expect as your dreams come true.

Mentioned in this episode:

* The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life by Dr Tara Swart

* My blog post, The Spell is Working:

the magic moth i met:

⬇️🌚 Share your New Moon wishes in the comments section 🌚⬇️

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🌘 It’s a Waning Crescent Moon today, Wednesday 31 July, 2024. This Sunday 4 August at 12:12 BST is the New Moon in LEO!

I’ll be honest - I’m recording back-to-back episodes. This leads to a reflection on how we view time in our creative and expressive lives. What rhythm feels best to you? What’s the balance between polish and authenticity?

There are a couple retrogrades this week, so allow time for reflection. Retrogrades are not trying to rob you. They’re trying to help you.

Own your process. Decide where you’re headed. Allow the retrogrades to reroute you in a way that ultimately aligns with your vision.

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🌖 It’s a Waning Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 24 July 2024. This Sunday, 28 July is a last quarter moon. What do you want MORE of, in your daily life? Where are you making space for it?

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* My Summer Glow-Up List

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🌔 It’s a Waxing Gibbous Moon today, Wednesday 17 July 2024. This Sunday, 21 July is the second Full Moon in Capricorn of the year. We’re talking about one of my favourite subjects: CONTAINERS! I bring up old school pencil storage pieces that they still sell at Staples, I have just learned!

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