Let's Decorate for Summer! | Alirien Crafts a Wreath for Midsummer
Hey, y'all! Summer is officially here, as the Solstice has come, so let's make a new wreath for my door! I found some beautiful pieces to use this time, and judging by how bright the Sun was when I hung the finished piece, I think it was pleased!
Have a cinnamon roll and a glass of sun tea for me. Happy Litha!
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Changing with the Summer Solstice | Alirien Reads Midsummer Tarot Readings 2022
Happy Litha!
Today I have 12 readings, as usual, for each of the Western Zodiac signs for the season of Midsummer, which lasts until the beginning of August. I'm using the Tales of the Mystical Cats by Lunaea Weatherstone and Mickie Mueller and the Halloween Oracle by Stacey DeMarco.
This sabbat, I felt drawn to a bit of a theme: Transformation! How do you need to change, or what do you need to keep in mind, to transform into the best version of yourself?
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Chapters:
Opening 0:00-3:10
Cancer 3:10-8:03
Leo 8:03-12:11
Virgo 12:11-14:46
Libra 14:46-17:54
Scorpio 17:54-21:13
Sagittarius 21:13-23:34
Capricorn 23:34-26:52
Aquarius 26:52-30:25
Pisces 30:25-33:25
Aries 33:25-35:51
Taurus 35:51-39:06
Gemini 39:06-41:03
Closing 41:03-42:42
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May Day Guidance | Alirien Reads Beltane Tarot 2022
Hey, y'all! I hope you are faring well in this season of Beltane.
Herein are 12 tarot readings for the 12 Western Zodiac signs using 3 cards from the Waite-Smith tarot and 1 card from the Isis oracle. I do hope at least one reading will give you any guidance you desire or require as we move toward Midsummer.
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Regarding the time skip: As I explained the Sagittarius reading, I was hit with a severe wave of nausea and became quite ill for the remainder of that evening. The rest of the readings were done a few days later as a result. The lesson learned is never to leave the door to my craft room completely shut while I burn incense within, as the room has poor enough air circulation, even with the AC running, to cause a problem.
Chapters:
Opening 00:00-03:02
Taurus 03:02-05:26
Gemini 05:26-08:17
Cancer 08:17-10:59
Leo 10:59-13:31
Virgo 13:31-17:41
Libra 17:41-20:20
Scorpio 20:20-23:52
Sagittarius 23:52-25:45
Two Days Later... 25:45-25:52
Capricorn 25:52-29:18
Aquarius 29:18-33:14
Pisces 33:14-36:47
Aries 36:47-39:52
Closing 39:52-41:41
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Here Comes the Sun! | Alirien Crafts a Wreath for Beltane
Hey, y'all! I hope you all had a wonderful Beltane celebration!
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Beltane (also spelled Bealtaine or called May Day) is an old European festival celebrated in many places and cultures. The name "Bealtaine" comes from the Gaelic for "May."
Beltane is a celebration of life, love, light, and fire that marks halfway between the Vernal Equinox (Spring) and the Summer Solstice. Many mark it as the beginning of Summer, as the Solstice to come is often called Midsummer. The holiday also celebrates the returning light and warmth of the sun as it continues to spend more time in the sky each day.
There are many sources available for Beltane correspondences, including a book from LLewellyn Publications. I used a list from Flying the Hedge: https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2019/04/beltane-correspondences.html
The beverage I refer to that I made for last year's celebration is May Wine (also called Maitrank, Maiwein, Maibowle, and Waldmeisterbowle), a traditional German drink for this time of year that primarily involves white wine, woodruff (a European ground cover flowering herb), strawberries, and citrus, such as lemon. Woodruff can be difficult to find in the US due to FDA rulings, but you can find syrups meant for alcoholic use, so check any liquor stores for your best chances. If you can't find woodruff, which I didn't last year, I've seen its flavor described as an "earthy, herbal vanilla," so consider vanilla as a substitute. Here's one article with more information on May Wine: https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2019/04/beltane-correspondences.html
I, of course, recommend doing more research than just reading a single source on all things spiritual and pagan, as practices naturally vary from person to person and place to place.
Happiest Beltane, loves, and I'll see you soon with tarot readings!
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Alirien Attends Dragon Con 2021
Content Note: Mention of Physical Harassment
It's finally here! Thanks for your patience, loves. Here is the vlog from last year's Dragon Con.
In spite of the things that went wrong, I'm looking forward to the 2022 convention.
My account of the harassment: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTd56tYsoZz/
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What will Spring bring YOU? | Alirien Reads Tarot Horoscopes for Ostara Season 2022
Herein are 12 horoscope readings from the Modern Witch Tarot and Psychic Tarot Oracle decks for the Western Zodiac signs, beginning with Aries and ending with Pisces. These readings cover the span of time between Ostara, the Vernal or Spring Equinox, and Bealtaine, the first of May. As always, take what resonates, loves!
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Intro 00:00-02:13
Aries 02:13-04:40
Taurus 04:40-09:18
Take What Resonates 09:18-09:36
Gemini 09:36-12:10
Cancer 12:10-14:45
Leo 14:45-19:58
Virgo 19:58-24:16
Libra 24:16-28:17
Scorpio 28:17-30:54
Sagittarius 30:54-33:32
Capricorn 33:32-36:24
Aquarius 36:24-38:57
Pisces 38:57-41:58
Wrap-Up 41:58-43:38
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A New Wreath for Spring! | Alirien Crafts a Wreath for Ostara
It's finally Spring, and to celebrate, I have made a wreath for our front door themed for Ostara, the ancient celebration of the Spring Equinox. I used only materials I already had that matched the correspondences of springtime, including an animal figure that made my inner child quite happy!
This was a super simple project, and I hope it inspires you to make something similar for your own home.
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Alirien Attends Mechacon Omega
Mechacon sent themselves out with a blast of a final convention! Here's what we filmed of our experience at Mechacon Omega
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I'm so BUSY this year! | Alirien Vlogs Project Plans 2022
Hey, y'all! Here's what I'm currently planning to do in the year 2022! (Did that rhyme?)
3 costumes, 5 photo shoots, and 30+ videos await us in the coming months. Be sure to follow and subscribe to my exploits in all social planes so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/alirien
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Happy Imbolc! | Alirien Reads Horoscope Tarot and Rune Readings for Brigid's Day 2022
Hey, y'all! Blessed Imbolc to you! May the returning light of the sun cleanse and renew you for the coming Spring!
Welcome to a new format of tarot readings! Within are 12 tarot spreads and rune pulls for the Western Zodiac signs intended for the Imbolc or Brigid's Day season. No matter the existence or position of the sign in your birth chart, if a reading resonates, then it is meant for you to consider in the context of the placement's concerns or through the eyes of the sign in question. Take what resonates, and leave the rest.
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Intro 0:00-2:10
Aquarius 2:10-6:25
Pisces 6:25-9:51
Aries 9:51-13:57
Taurus 13:57-18-31
Gemini 18:31-21:47
Cancer 21:47-25:40
Leo 25:40-27:53
Virgo 27:53-31:59
Libra 31:59-35:14
Scorpio 35:14-39:03
Sagittarius 39:03-41:54
Capricorn 41:54-47:01
Wrap Up 47:01-48:51
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Alirien Crafts Custom Ita Bag Inserts
Here's a quick little DIY to help your Ita Bag, or "painful bag," stand out even more! What fandom will you put on display?
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Time to SAVE the WORLD! | Alirien Builds Kim Possible
Kim is finished! This was a long and sometimes tricky process, but we got there in the end! You can find photos of the final costume on my Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and for ALL the photos, consider becoming a Patron! You can find all the links at the Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/alirien
Shirt Pattern: https://thefoldline.com/product/nikko-dress-top/
Cargo Pocket Tutorial: https://sewguide.com/cargo-pocket-pattern-tutorial/
Kim Possible belongs to the Walt Disney Studios. This video was not sponsored.
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We Flew to BOSTON for Our First Anniversary! | Alirien Visits Boston, Salem, and Lowell January 2021
To celebrate a year of being together, Chris and I traveled to Boston for a week! We're both history nerds, and neither of us had been up that way before, so it seemed like a perfect destination! It certainly was cold, but the trip was so worth it, and I highly anticipate returning in warmer months- perhaps with some period costume!
Chapters
00:00 Day 1 (Arriving)
00:20 Day 2
04:42 Day 3 (Freedom Trail)
10:25 Day 4
18:09 Day 5 (Salem)
27:56 Day 6 (Lowell)
29:02 Day 7
29:36 Day 8 (Going Home)
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PIRATES and Heroes Weekend! | Alirien Attends Louisiana Renaissance Festival 2020
We were able to visit Louisiana Ren Fest in Hammond on a few weekends this year, and we even camped onsite for our first outing! Enjoy our escapades!
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This Ren Faire is Enormous!! | Alirien Attends Texas Renaissance Festival 2020
We visited Texas Renaissance Festival in the Houston area back in October, and it was such a lovely time! The 1001 Dreams weekend was spectacular, and we will definitely be making the trip out again this year!
Which TRF theme is your favorite?
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Dragon Con Plan B: We made our own! | Alirien “Attends” Cabin Con 2020
Since Dragon Con was canceled this year, several friends gathered at a campsite in Kentucky for Labor Day weekend. We did so safely with a small group, and it was so much fun to meet and hang out with all these fellow nerds! Here's to Dragon Con's return this year!
Which convention are you most anticipating return? Let me know in the comments!
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2020 was a dumpster fire but at least christmas wasn't | YuleVlog 2020
After various technical problems and a general end-of-the-year slump, I decided it would be easier and better to compile my clips for YuleVlog into a single video, rather than trying to record, edit, and upload twelve days in a row. I will succeed at doing this vlog every day thing next time.
I hope you all had a merry Yule, a happy Christmas, and a lovely New Year, and I wish you all well for 2021. May it bring you all the joy and none of the sorrow that 2020 despondently lacked.
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The Skirt | Alirien Builds Wednesday Addams [2]
I bring you part 2 of the making of Wednesday Addams! My letters to Wednesday have yet to glean a response, but I honestly feel I embodied the character quite well. What do you think? Do leave your thoughts in the comments for me!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Outer Skirt
03:15 Skirt Lining
04:12 Waist Seam
04:29 Hems & Plackets
06:54 Buttonholes
07:22 Process Talk
08:54 Placket Folding
12:39 Process Talk
14:58 Buttons
16:37 Reveal
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YuleVlog 2020 Day 2
We actually made cookies this time!
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The Bodice | Alirien Builds Wednesday Addams [1]
It's finally here! Enjoy the first part of the making of Wednesday Addams!
I put this together with *new software(tm)* and some new music so let me know your thoughts in the comments! There was quite a learning curve, hence the delay in finishing and uploading this. My next videos should be up much more quickly!
Happy Halloween and Fairest Samhain, everyone! May this last turning of the wheel, on a blue moon no less, bring you much-needed cleansing and energy to face the new year, and may this new year be better than last. May the challenges you face ahead be the only ones you've chosen for yourself, and though you may struggle, may you only know victory in your trials.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Pattern Cutting
1:37 Pattern Alteration
2:39 Fabric Cutting
3:50 Applying Interfacing
4:08 Process Talk
5:27 Setting the Mood
5:41 Yoke Contrast
6:06 Darts
6:48 Process Talk
8:26 Pressing
8:58 Serging
9:12 Attaching Trim
10:09 Shoulder Seams
10:55 Lining Seams
11:21 Moar Pressing
11:46 Inserting Lining
13:39 Armscyes
13:57 Sleeves
15:55 Outro
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YuleVlog 2020 Day 1
Hey y'all, and happiest Yuletide! I bring you Day 1 of YuleVlog from the Winter Solstice itself! I had a rather rough day emotionally yesterday, and I'm not sure how well that translated on camera, but I shall have better and more uplifting content for the remainder of the season! Enjoy, and I shall see you tomorrow
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Dark Dreams | Alirien Opens Spooky Box Club
This spoopy unboxing featured several items curated for delightfully spoopy sleepytime fun. Let me know in the comments which item was your favorite!
Apologies for the poor audio quality, my phone microphone must have been obstructed, which is why it sounds muffled. However, I think that adds to the quiet, dreamy feeling I wanted for this video. Either way, I'll work out those sorts of kinks for the future.
Just to clarify, I HAVE NOT been sponsored or sent this box by Spooky Box Co. I found out about this subscription through another vlogger, I paid for the subscription myself, and I wanted to share it with y'all because I enjoy the service and the products.
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Let's Get Lost | Alirien Opens Spooky Box Club
Hey, y'all! We've got another spoopy unboxing! Enjoy this delightfully travel-themed box, and let me know in the comments which item was your favorite!
Just to clarify, I HAVE NOT been sponsored or sent this box by Spooky Box Co. I found out about this subscription through another vlogger, I paid for the subscription myself, and I wanted to share it with y'all because I enjoy the service and the products.
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The Witches' Garden | Alirien Opens Spooky Box Club
Hey, y'all! Here's another witchy unboxing! I really loved the items from this one (what else is new, haha), but which is your favorite? Be sure to let me know in the comments!
Just to clarify, I HAVE NOT been sponsored or sent this box by Spooky Box Co. I found out about this subscription through another vlogger, I paid for the subscription myself, and I wanted to share it with y'all because I enjoy the service and the products.
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Alirien Attends Dragon Con 2019
It's done! Here's the vlog from last year's Dragon Con in Atlanta to tide us all over while we anticipate a return to travel and conventions. Here's to this year's Dragon Con in September~
Here's the video that was the original impetus to visit this event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtqCJSdDydg
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:57 Thursday
02:40 Friday
04:14 Saturday (Parade)
08:58 Sunday
09:08 Monday
09:38 Outro
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