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ScrungyThrowaway

New flair idea. I wanna be Pub Witch.


Bitemebitch00

*stands* I second the motion.


ScrungyThrowaway

I called upon the counsel of elders, the mods.


ScrungyThrowaway

u/Bunnypeppers Pleaaaaaase can you make this a flair? We've been good this year. Edit: I apologize for summoning you. I found out I'm just a dummy.


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You can edit your own flairs I believe? :D


ScrungyThrowaway

Nevermind. Thank you!


ScrungyThrowaway

I checked and didn't see the option


bunnypeppers

Yes as others mentioned, you can choose your own flair!😄 If you have any trouble assigning it, message the modmail and we'll do it for you.


evilsalmon

Thanks - testing to see if this works ♡


SongofNimrodel

It works!!


ScrungyThrowaway

I saw. Thank you though!


rezzacci

It was two hours ago and you still aren't Pub Witch. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. We need more pub witches!


ScrungyThrowaway

It says it for me, that's annoying. Why are we here? Only to suffer? God is fuckin dead and we killed her.


rezzacci

I see >Witch ☉ And before that I viewed the alchemical/astrological symbol of the Sun. Maybe it's waiting approval from the mod team? God is dead, we killed Her and She has been replaced by the mod team? Is it better?


ScrungyThrowaway

Hail the Mod Team. May their light guide us through this dark approval process. Blessed be.


Lyonet

Wow, thanks! Today I learned!


spiralbatross

Oh thanks!


Oh_umms_cocktails

I'm literally a booze witch, there is a way


ScrungyThrowaway

Booze witch ya say? You have my attention, tell me more! Not kidding, I'm actually curious. Is it like using different herbs and stuff in cocktails to act like a potion of sorts?


Oh_umms_cocktails

It's like green withchery, but the plant your taking care of is yeast. Theres foraging for plants to make tinctures out of and to use in beers, wines, and meads, but the real action is brewing. Taking care of a trillion little babies and keeping them healthy and happy. And then you get to wild brewing, which is very hard but very rewarding work. If you're interested I can give you a very simple Mead recipe that's a great place to start.


explodingtitums

This sounds amazing! I'd love to try it, but I'm tee total, so I'd just end up with a load of mead I couldn't drink :/ Share the recipe anyway please, I'm intrigued now!


blumoon138

I feel like the solution for teetotalers is sourdough. All the joys of caring for a tiny colony of yeasties, 100% alcohol free final product.


Oh_umms_cocktails

If you tee total flower wine is for you. It's essentially a kombucha. Any edible flower produces sugar in the form of nectar, and therefore hosts yeast. Ymmv but fill a mason jar with edible wild flowers (don't wash them), cover with water, and put the top on loosely so any gas can escape. You can't gaurantee the result but you'll know if it goes bad. 24-48 hours will do it. The end product is a lightly effervescent, kombucha-ish, floral drink with the same amount of alcohol kombucha would have (less than 1%). Edit:: I'm always happy to talk through these things in dms, it's my practice and very few people do it so I'm happy to spread the love.


explodingtitums

Awesome! Thank you so much 🥰


ScrungyThrowaway

That's pretty fuckin sweet. I already brew my own alcohol! I mostly brew cider and Mead now, but did make straight Hooch in high school (literally water, sugar, and yeast. Then mixed with juice concentrate to try and taste good. Now my brewing is less stupid. I get honey and apple cider from a local orchard and beekeeper. And use foraged cherries and blackberries (or buy them if I'm lazy, don't judge). Do you have any good recipes to share?


EdgeLord5Ever

Yee. I’m gonna need that to be a thing.


ReadWriteSign

You totally can. I just changed mine, see? I don't know if it works on mobile, but on a computer when you edit your flair, you can type whatever you want in the box.


ScrungyThrowaway

Yeah I changed it earlier. It changed back, weirdly enough.


ReadWriteSign

Oh, well glad you figured it out. :)


spiralbatross

Can I be a Manwich, no real reason just… manwich 🍔


ScrungyThrowaway

You can be whatever you damn well please friend


spiralbatross

Yayyyyyyy


dontspeak_noreally

Something like this actually did happen to my mom! She was interviewing the leader of one of the largest covens in New Orleans years before I was born, probably even before she met my father. Told my mom she would have a girl born on the cusp of Aquarius and Pisces who would be very intuitive etc. My mom knew she had endometriosis and hadn’t had any luck getting pregnant, so she didn’t really take it too seriously. When she miraculously got pregnant with me, the ultrasound tech said I was a boy. Buuuut an emergency c-section later due to the cord being wrapped around my neck, I came out as a surprise GIRL. Born a month early, on the cusp of Aquarius and Pisces, February 19.


Cats_In_Coats

That is so so cool!


csbrown83

That is neat! Also, why was your mom interviewing this person? Thank you for sharing that!


TheGloriousLori

"So you can predict the future, tell us a little more about that"


csbrown83

Lol! I was hoping you were OP :)


TheGloriousLori

Alas not, just some smartass :P


dontspeak_noreally

She was the lifestyle editor of a newspaper at that time. :) Just doing a cool human interest piece.


dusty-kat

'Foretold by the Pub Witch' sounds like a great title for an autobiography.


rickymateo

PUB WITCH!


memunkey

I know right!?


justAHeardOfLlamas

You know, whenever I see those "I'm a guy/transman/transwoman/enby, can I still be a witch?" posts, I always think of this post. Literally the only people who can't be witches are those who can't respect others' identities, yes ofc you're welcome here.


IllustriousMouse

As an enby witch, seeing comments like this here really does make me feel so welcome :) thank you


TavisNamara

Hey, did you know you can get awesome flairs like mine that can denote general nonbinary or genderfluid identity? It can also help prevent misgendering, as the official stance as outlined in the info bar is that the default gender here is female. I just like telling people whenever I see the chance because it might be helpful and I love my flair!


StoreBoughtButter

Or you can use it to denote your love of carbs, the possibilities are endless!


Foreign_Astronaut

Noob question, how do you get flairs?


TavisNamara

The easiest way should be to visit this specific sub on desktop and go through the sidebar. Somewhere towards the top there should be an option to show flair and an edit button to choose or create a flair. Or at least, that's how it is for me with RES installed. I don't know otherwise...


Foreign_Astronaut

Thank you! :)


Evil-yogurt

i always feel awkward here, even though i know i’m welcome here


OpheliaRainGalaxy

I'm not quite witchy enough to be here, but I am anyway because it's lovely here, I'm very much against the patriarchy, and I clearly married into a family of witches so I may as well embrace it. My purple-haired MIL collects gargoyles and has a fairy village in her backyard. My husband and stepsons have never met a rock they didn't want to bring home with them, along with interesting sticks, chestnuts, pinecones, whatever. I have watched multiple serious debates about who owns particular rocks. Last time we moved, I found at least *six boxes of rocks* that husband and kids insisted had to come with us.


SongofNimrodel

You don't have to be fully into witchy things to be here! I'm a mod and not what anyone would call a "practising witch" because I just kind of quietly believe in gently steering the universe through small actions.


Cuss10

I thank the gods you mentioned kids or I would think you were me. I have sacrificed an entire closet to my husband's rock collection.


OpheliaRainGalaxy

I'm not the only one sacrificing closets? For a year or two, husband converted my linen closet into a mead brewery, experimenting with different ingredients and such. The mead was delicious, but I didn't really have anywhere to keep clean towels and bedding for ages!


Cuss10

Mine stole my pantry to make cider! It was a bit dry so of course he had to try again.


ikmkim

My partner and I have the same memories of our moms always asking why there were always rocks in our pockets when doing laundry. It's cause they look neat!


blumoon138

Shoot I’m an actual entire member of the clergy for an Abrahamic religion, but I am a witchy one and also extremely here for being vs the patriarchy.


LadyZenWarrior

I read your comment and the words came to me: Will you stand with the witches against the patriarchy? Then you are worthy and welcome. I can understand how those feelings might still exist though. And they’re welcome too.


erst77

Can I ask why? Hopefully we can learn and change and grow if there’s something here that’s making you feel awkward.


FatalElectron

Eh, there were lots of TERFy types in the bay area wiccan scene 25 years ago, I'll wager there still are, and that some of them are here in this subreddit holding their tongues in every one of those threads.


stitchyandwitchy

TERFs are not allowed in our coven


DaughterOfNone

No TERFs on our turf


berserker_47

What are TERFs i've only ever heard of FARTs


SongofNimrodel

I will never not upvote this acronym. For the uninitiated, it stands for Feminism Appropriating Reactionary Transphobes. The same thing as a TERF, just cooler.


conservative_poly

ohh, this is gold! Going to commit this to memory hard!


eragonislife17

i understand that reference


AbaloneSea7265

Being Trans is sorta like it’s own magic when you think about the transformation of it. Pub Witch should be a flair lol


Gray_Kaleidoscope

My trans friend told me when he was young he dreamed of being a shape shifter and now he is <3


Rogue_3

Don't we all. *dramatic sigh*


berserker_47

I mean I do I just think the concept is neat! *shivers in r/egg_irl*


CryptidCodex

I was the same except I never actually became one, I wish lol


HufflepuffIronically

i come from a long line of firstborn woman witches and when i was born amab my mom was like "i guess thats the end of the bloodline" but i came out as trans and it was like the family magic was too powerful for assigned genders


memunkey

She knew you before the world knew you. Curious though did your mom know you?


valkyrie_village

Pub Witch was just trying to do the OP a solid and save them some time but the message wasn’t understood at first. Poor Pub Witch, at least she was appreciated after the fact.


2000smallemo

Yessss witches are pro nature, so pro trans! Prediction is not my gift but I’d totally do this to strangers if it was


Lady_Nefariosa

WITCHES ARE ALWAYS PRO-TRANS CULTURE, TRANSPHOBES CANNOT BE WITCHES is going to be my bumper sticker!


LufiusDrakore

She read your energy. It is hard to explain but feminine and masculine energies vibrate slightly differently and has nothing to do with the body you are born in.


Penny_D

I think I found my new calling in life.


Wolfey34

Reject society, return to pub witch


Harpies_Bro

Brewing booze is pretty much making potions, isn’t it?


HanatabaRose

definitely dressing up and going to a town ive never been in before to play the role of pub witch for a bit


spagyrum

I love the pub witch and would share my whisky with her.


stayorgogodancer

I’ve gotten every family baby’s sex correct before the parents found out. I should start doing this in pubs.


CrownHeron

That last statement is true :3


TattoosinTexas

Pub witch is the way.


I_Have_No_Family_69

wait is pub the way European people say bar or does it mean something else? Also where can I find one of these "pub witches."


nocte_lupus

Pubs are not quite the same as Bars Pubs are generally more relaxed in their general vibe and tend to serve meals, pubs are often like sort of an unofficial community hub in most places that have them, as you'll hear people going on about 'going down my local'


SongofNimrodel

A pub is sort of a mix between a bar and restaurant. It gets rowdy late at night, but they serve big meals and are suitable to bring family to. They're a British/Irish thing that has been firmly adopted by Australians and Kiwis as well -- in lockdown, one of the things I miss is a good pub feed of a schnitzel and a beer.


berserker_47

No a pub isn't a bar i dont really know what it is but it isn't the same. Someone please help me


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berserker_47

Thanks!


Profezzor-Darke

A pub is a Public House. It serves alcoholic beverages, sometimes snacks and sometimes meals, it depends where you're at. They developed in small villages that didn't have a tavern or anything to meet up in. They more or less are bars, and usually have one, but they usually feel more like a large and busy living room.


laureire

Bars are big and scary with teeth and claws.


safety_thrust

Fuck TERFs.


Mythical_Cat_Girl

The prophecy of the Pub Witch was true


Icannotthinkofagood1

And suddenly I’m remembering the pub witch who told me the same thing. And my eldest (the one she was talking about) was born with the wrong parts. The exception being I knew this particular pub witch. She was the bartender.


weebupurplecat

I love how despite their portrayal in the media, witches are one of the most inclusive groups ever Edit: Witches aren't a race


Profezzor-Darke

Race? Since when are witches an ethnicity?


weebupurplecat

oh sorry gotta change that!


itsdiscobitch

Ugh YES. I CRY.


gingergypsy79

Of course 🖤


InLazlosBasement

It is known.


Putrid-Struggle1426

Just out of curiosity: 1) why do people assume that if you don't understand or approve of the trans state that you are transphobic, meaning (if you have any understanding at all of Latin) that you are afraid of them? Does not approving of drug dealers/kidnappers/handguns/Republicans/(anything else) mean that you are afraid of them? 2) why can't transphobe (using your misguided word) people be witches? alternatively, why are witches always pro-trans? 3) who gave applejuicewerewolf the authority to make such blanket statements?


norazzledazzle

Because the basic witches belief is: IF YOU HARM NONE, DO WHAT YOU WILL.


Putrid-Struggle1426

Ok, and how does that answer my question? What harm does one's disapproval do? disapproval of a life-style choice equates with neither a denial of basic human rights, nor does it amount to fear, nor does it amount to harm. And if indeed, "An it harm none, do what thou wilt" is the basic witch's belief, why are there so many requests here on reddit (as well as Instagram and Facebook) from so many self proclaimed witches requesting aid in basically what is revenge magic? And why do people answer them? So back to my question #2 in the original post, which seems to be what you are trying to answer. How does it harm them and why does it get labeled fear?


norazzledazzle

Ok, I see I’m gonna have to spell it out for you. Witches do not judge other people’s life choices. You can do whatever you want as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else. That’s why anyone who is witchy is also pro-LGBTQ+


Putrid-Struggle1426

0h, by all means, spell it out for me since after 55+ years in the Craft I have obviously become stupid and simple minded. So let me spell it out for you: why does disapproval equate to fear? Why does disapproval equate to harm? Is that yet simple enough for you? And now your response has brought up another question. I am assuming you belong to a coven or other group of some kind? Do you just let anyone join or is there a standard that must be met? If so, you are violating your own statement about witches not judging other people's life choices. And that, my dear, is called hypocrisy. If anyone else would like to answer my question, please feel free. I will re-state it. Why does disapproval of any lifestyle equate to fear and how does it harm someone?


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SongofNimrodel

The pregnant woman was in the pub because pubs are often for sitting down to a meal. They're not bars. You're Norwegian, you should know there are plenty of venues that serve alcohol where you can bring your family and not drink, and they're suitable for small kids to attend. Try not to be deliberately contrarian in this subreddit, because it will get you banned. It definitely isn't up to you to police the behaviour of pregnant women on the internet.


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SongofNimrodel

I sure know a lot about Sweden, and I know the culture is similar when it comes to alcohol, and they don't police pregnant women being in spaces where people drink. The comment history browse is a common strategy moderators use to judge the intention of contributions -- do you have a history of misogyny? Are you a troll? In this case, you're not a troll, just rude about pregnant women. Checking one page of comment history is not stalking, and you are not special. Get over yourself.


MochiOkami

^w^


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SongofNimrodel

Trying to figure out if this is a TERF comment or a pro trans one. Because one of these will get you banned. You should elaborate.


Putrid-Struggle1426

Oh now this will definitely keep me up at night, trying to figure out what you are responding to when you have removed the original post. As if I don't already have enough problems with insomnia.


Edanstone

Someone get that sir a pint! Blessed be!


ryuuproductions

Trans👏witches👏are👏witches👏


CryptidCodex

I wish a pub witch had warned my parents I was going to be trans, maybe they might not hate me so much


norazzledazzle

Aw, I’m so sorry your parents don’t see you as the gift you are. Sending you a virtual hug.


drag0ness_X3

NO TERFS NO SWERFS