Further tips from a gutter mage for #WitchMadness day two. This is a personal favourite. Try to prioritise subversion over creation. No matter how well designed the spell it must still occur within the rules of the wider reality, and while they may not be as inflexible as most ... (1/3) - ThreadSky

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gavinfoxauthor.bsky.social • 4 days ago

Further tips from a gutter mage for #WitchMadness day two. This is a personal favourite. Try to prioritise subversion over creation. No matter how well designed the spell it must still occur within the rules of the wider reality, and while they may not be as inflexible as most ... (1/3)

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taionthegnome.bsky.social•4 days ago

This is why I love the PGM spells. They have existed for a long time they have a groove, but are flexible enough to redirect.

jaqdhawkins.bsky.social•3 days ago

Love the term Gutter Mage!

gavinfoxauthor.bsky.social•3 days ago

Aye, it's low magick at its most visceral and honest for sure. No bells or whistles required, just good instincts and a strong will. I used to call it grunge magick (I was a teen in the 1990's so it was a call back to that) but it lacked the sharpness that Gutter Mage carries. And words have power.

winterlady1.bsky.social•4 days ago

This is a really good suggestion/thread. It makes so much sense to structure your magic to work along with an existing system instead of having to world-build.
I also really REALLY like your comment about putting in the work yourself.

gavinfoxauthor.bsky.social•4 days ago

... state they are definitely unbreakable. So it is better to take something that already exists, a groove that the flow of fate is known to run down, and apply some esoteric grease the wheels in the mundane world to have it run smoothly for you rather than build a whole new scenario out ... (2/3)

gavinfoxauthor.bsky.social•4 days ago

... of imagination. For money magick remember to send those job applications or there is no path for manifestation within your sphere of influence. Health spells work best if you take your vitamins, protection is easiest when you are grounded and centred. Reality is not the enemy, but an ally. (3/3)

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