Shimmer
@leafshimmer.bsky.social
Vegetarian Witch, book obsessive, Mid-century fan, lover of the Living Rainbow, lewd appraiser of the unclothed male human form.
As seen in the Mediaeval Cats with Crowns calendar for 2026. Rock on, kitteh!
December 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
As seen in the Mediaeval Cats with Crowns calendar for 2026. Rock on, kitteh!
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“Moominmamma cooks a real magic potion following Grandmother’s infallible recipe”, by Tove Jansson, as used on the cover of 1989’s exhibition catalogue of Jansson’s work as shown at Finland’s Tampere Art Museum.
December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“Moominmamma cooks a real magic potion following Grandmother’s infallible recipe”, by Tove Jansson, as used on the cover of 1989’s exhibition catalogue of Jansson’s work as shown at Finland’s Tampere Art Museum.
Mercury goes Direct today in the "balanced and diplomatic sign of Libra," as it says in the Times of India. Patience is a virtue and a helpmeet.
November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Mercury goes Direct today in the "balanced and diplomatic sign of Libra," as it says in the Times of India. Patience is a virtue and a helpmeet.
There are Faeries in the Garden of my Bottom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0riW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0riW...
'There are Fairies at the Bottom of Our Garden' - Michael Aspinall, the Surprising Soprano
YouTube video by adam28xx
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November 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
There are Faeries in the Garden of my Bottom.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0riW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0riW...
Myself in New York around 30 years ago.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Myself in New York around 30 years ago.
"The mischievous Mari Lwyd visiting Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire." National Trust (employing photographer Paul Harris) publicity pic for upcoming Mari Lwyd events in Newton House, Llandeilo, Wales, on 31 December & 3 January (6pm - 7pm).
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"The mischievous Mari Lwyd visiting Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire." National Trust (employing photographer Paul Harris) publicity pic for upcoming Mari Lwyd events in Newton House, Llandeilo, Wales, on 31 December & 3 January (6pm - 7pm).
This archival selection from the BBC dated 1976 includes interview footage with Dr Anne Ross, author of the book Pagan Celtic Britain, which had a significant impact in the period of the 1960s and 1970s. It was on many coven reading lists even in recent times.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WX...
1976: Lost HEXHAM HEADS Werewolf Report REDISCOVERED | BBC Archive presents...
YouTube video by BBC Archive
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November 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
This archival selection from the BBC dated 1976 includes interview footage with Dr Anne Ross, author of the book Pagan Celtic Britain, which had a significant impact in the period of the 1960s and 1970s. It was on many coven reading lists even in recent times.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WX...
Boudica's Revenge as embodied by Clan An Drumma. I'd love to fling about with a couple of these laddies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhcr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhcr...
Boudicas Revenge
YouTube video by Clann An Drumma
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November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Boudica's Revenge as embodied by Clan An Drumma. I'd love to fling about with a couple of these laddies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhcr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhcr...
Hail Elen of the Ways! I feel Her Presence in this Fallow Tide. Art by Chesca Potter.
November 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hail Elen of the Ways! I feel Her Presence in this Fallow Tide. Art by Chesca Potter.
Standing in solidarity on this Transgender Day of Remembrance. Speak their names, hold them in your heart, fight for justice.
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Standing in solidarity on this Transgender Day of Remembrance. Speak their names, hold them in your heart, fight for justice.
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Yep, this is me. This is how I sit down. I stay like this until I choose to gently slide down onto a surface. We are all different, aren't we? #Hedgewatch #catsofbluesky
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Yep, this is me. This is how I sit down. I stay like this until I choose to gently slide down onto a surface. We are all different, aren't we? #Hedgewatch #catsofbluesky
Thelemic (OTO) altar created by artist Steffi Grant, the real talent in the Grant family. It is said to be based upon a description written by Aleister Crowley.
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Thelemic (OTO) altar created by artist Steffi Grant, the real talent in the Grant family. It is said to be based upon a description written by Aleister Crowley.
Shimmer in the kitchen.
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Shimmer in the kitchen.
A friend found this. She speaks my mind. And Old Hallows approaches, 11th day of the 11th month.
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
A friend found this. She speaks my mind. And Old Hallows approaches, 11th day of the 11th month.
So much love for this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Xv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Xv...
Witches' Reel
YouTube video by Release - Topic
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November 7, 2025 at 5:37 AM
So much love for this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Xv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Xv...
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@butserancientfarm.co.uk has been book Festivalling like only Butser Ancient Farm can. 😍🤩
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@butserancientfarm.co.uk has been book Festivalling like only Butser Ancient Farm can. 😍🤩
Loreena McKennit inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame playing "The Lady of Shalott" with some talented friends a few evenings ago. Magical. Legendary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4c...
Harp Magic: Loreena McKennitt Sings Tennyson's Lady of Shalott
YouTube video by CBC Music
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November 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Loreena McKennit inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame playing "The Lady of Shalott" with some talented friends a few evenings ago. Magical. Legendary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4c...
Witchcraft in 1960s rural Norfolk. I'm not familiar with F. R. Buckley's work. It mentions that he was a screenwriter, and he clearly had quite an imagination.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTw...
1964: A Curious Case of Black Magic in Norfolk | Tonight | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
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November 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Witchcraft in 1960s rural Norfolk. I'm not familiar with F. R. Buckley's work. It mentions that he was a screenwriter, and he clearly had quite an imagination.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTw...
Reposted by Shimmer
@crimsonleather.bsky.social, Vancouver, 2023. Happy Halloween!
#man #male #dudeoir #portrait #photography
#man #male #dudeoir #portrait #photography
October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@crimsonleather.bsky.social, Vancouver, 2023. Happy Halloween!
#man #male #dudeoir #portrait #photography
#man #male #dudeoir #portrait #photography
Samhain for me is a season and a tide, not a day. But tonight is special for so many. Hope those who seek may feel the Blessing. I love this photo of my German Craft brother Kevin's Samhain altar from 2021.
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Samhain for me is a season and a tide, not a day. But tonight is special for so many. Hope those who seek may feel the Blessing. I love this photo of my German Craft brother Kevin's Samhain altar from 2021.
Witch Hazel wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Witch Hazel wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!
Photo by @3dbill.bsky.social . Magic, beauty, joy.
October 30, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Photo by @3dbill.bsky.social . Magic, beauty, joy.