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"Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." – Roald Dahl

"Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." – Roald Dahl

What Is Your Elemental Alignment?

(Note that the arrangement of names in the hybrid houses is based solely on sound, not house dominance.)

Sort Yourself into an Established Wizarding or Hybrid House.

Pick a color detail from a classical painting that best describes your magic.

If given the chance, would you summon the dead? Why or why not?

Choose a Halsey song to play while your elixir brews.

A dark mirror promises a truthful reply to your most burning question. What do you dread that it might whisper?

All the world's a stage. Yours just happens to have bars in front of it.

Which of the following dramas are you most likely to go to jail for?

You move after your release from jail. Where to?

Emotion is the source of magical ability.  
At their WORST, my emotions...

You're done! Which candle are you blowing out to bind your spellwork?

Your personality is swayed towards the element of fire. People of this element (_pyromancers_) are creative adventurers with a passion for conversation. Quick to draw your wit, you are easily adaptable to the ever-changing world, and often find yourself seeking out new places and faces. It's not that you're bored; if anything, you're the restless opposite. You have the same outlook on your passion-fueled hobbies as you do the people in your life. As much as you love them, if they aren't up for the adventure you may hit a snag, at least in terms of the time you can dedicate. Your particular expression is that of creation. People of this effervescent alignment are talented at summoning of raw flame (pyrogenesis) and can often communicate through the medium of fire, sparks, coal, or magma. You enjoy the finer things and certainly the finer parties, but you are prone to anxiety, even dread, when the beauty or the night comes to a close. Perhaps because of your fear of endings, you are better at starting projects than finishing them. But everything you do, you bring your unique joy and fervor to. Spirited magicians like you should beware burning too bright too fast, and you might look to grounding practices if you find yourself overworked, overwhelmed, or anxious. It may feel like too much sometimes, but emember: fire is not just the end – it is the beginning, too. Don’t be afraid. If you are in the market for a familiar, try a salamander or a phoenix, and should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Page of Wands or the Fool will steer you straight.

Fire (Creationary)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of fire. People of this element (_pyromancers_) are creative adventurers with a passion for conversation. Quick to draw your wit, you are easily adaptable to the ever-changing world, and often find yourself seeking out new places and faces. It's not that you're bored; if anything, you're the restless opposite. You have the same outlook on your passion-fueled hobbies as you do the people in your life. As much as you love them, if they aren't up for the adventure you may hit a snag, at least in terms of the time you can dedicate. Your particular expression is that of _balance_. People of this rare alignment are talented at unique arts such as _pyrokinesis_ (fire-shaping) and _igniphoresis_ (flame-bearing). Yours is a tricky alignment to balance, but like a well-built bonfire, your mastery of it indicates a bold personality tempered by a good foundation of common sense. You are not as inclined to 'fight and flight' as your destructive and creationary counterparts are, and you know that a flame that burns too hot or too fast is the first to go out. These powerful magicians are often very welcoming, but should beware those who may be attracted to their warmth for selfish reasons. Look to self care rituals to prevent toxic relationships. If you are in the market for a familiar, try a salamander or a long-haired cat (if you aren't clumsy with your candles), and should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Queen/King of Wands or Strength will steer you straight.

Fire (Balancing)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of fire. People of this element (_pyromancers_) are creative adventurers with a passion for conversation. Quick to draw your wit, you are easily adaptable to the ever-changing world, and often find yourself seeking out new places and faces. It's not that you're bored; if anything, you're the restless opposite. You have the same outlook on your passion-fueled hobbies as you do the people in your life. As much as you love them, if they aren't up for the adventure you may hit a snag, at least in terms of the time you can dedicate. Your particular expression is that of _destruction_. People of this forceful alignment are talented at _pyromachy_ (the art of fire warcraft) and even _igniphagy_ (the consumption of flame to augment one's own power.) Extroverted and audacious, you feed off of the energy around you and make it brighter. These dauntless magicians should beware falling into a lack of self-awareness or the traps of vices, and should look to athletic activities or creative expression to release pent-up aggression. If you are in the market for a familiar, try a small variety of dragon, a phoenix, or a desert-dwelling lizard. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Knight of Wands or the Devil will steer you straight.

Fire (Destructive)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of water. People of this element (hydromancers) are soulful artists with a unique talent for adaptation. An excellent problem-solver, your solutions may not be the flashiest, but they are often the cleverest. You likely find deep satisfaction in stories, whether brought to you from the page, the screen, the frame, or the people you meet on your adventures. Your particular expression is that of creation. People of this youthful alignment are talented at summoning rain (pluviagenesis) and can often use calm liquid mediums such as fountains and lakes as scrying screens. Do not attempt with toilets, please. Luckily, as people of this alignment are among the most chivalrous of the bunch and have a refined sense of aesthetics, you don't need to be told that. Though called to the idea of peace and tranquility, you are more comfortable imagining, creating or visiting paradise than you are relaxing in it. On this note, these bright magicians should beware minimizing themselves. Remember that a stream is constantly flowing, but every stream has a source and a destination. Try using a planner or decorating a personal space if you find yourself feeling listless or lost. If you are in the market for a familiar, a swan, a dove, or a turtle should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Page of Cups, the Lovers, or the Star will steer you straight.

Water (Creationary)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of water. People of this element (hydromancers) are soulful artists with a unique talent for adaptation. An excellent problem-solver, your solutions may not be the flashiest, but they are often the cleverest. You likely find deep satisfaction in stories, whether brought to you from the page, the screen, the frame, or the people you meet on your adventures. Your particular expression is that of balance. Unlike their creationary and destructive counterparts, people of this anchored alignment tend towards magic involving the ocean, with talents ranging from wave-walkers to the rare _vox mare_, who can calm the sea with a word. The creatures of the sea are comfortable around you, and you likely find both energy and peace in trips to the seashore. Yours is a tremendous element to balance, but like the ebb and flow of waves, your mastery over it indicates a deep and inherent power, tempered by a strong sense of self. These formidable magicians tend to care deeply, and should beware those attracted to their magnetic, tidal pull for their own gains. Luckily, you are already a cautious soul. But, do remember to surface from your thoughts occasionally – give people a chance! Remember that others show their depths in different ways, and practice communicating openly to avoid the escalation of resentment. If you are in the market for a familiar, try an octopus, a sea serpent, or a small marine mammal. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Queen/King of Cups or The Moon will steer you straight.

Water (Balancing)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of water. People of this element (hydromancers) are soulful artists with a unique talent for adaptation. An excellent problem-solver, your solutions may not be the flashiest, but they are often the cleverest. You likely find deep satisfaction in stories, whether brought to you from the page, the screen, the frame, or the people you meet on your adventures. Your particular expression is that of destruction. Unlike your counterpart creators and balancers who find their power in the streams and the sea, people of your intense alignment draw theirs from storms, the junction of water and aether. Hurricanes and thunder bring forth no fear from magicians such as you, who discover their energy and purpose amidst chaos. The frenzy of your thoughts finds an outlet in humor and physical connection, and those around you may call you fearless. When the mercurial magicians of your alignment learn to practice mindfulness, the discovery of what lies at the eye of your storm will allow you to steer, unstoppable, towards your goals. If you are in the market for a familiar, a horse, a falcon, or an eel should serve you well. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Knight of Cups will steer you straight.

Water (Destructive)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of aether. People of this element (aeromancers) are visionaries who possess the rare skill of interweaving dreams and logic. Whether introverted or extroverted, you have a talent for the social, and a gift for making others take notice of your vision. Aetherian magicians are often drawn to music, and quite often gifted at it. Your particular expression is that of creation. People of this whimsical alignment are as quick-minded as the breezes they can summon via aethergenesis, and their sparkling wit is often supplemented by clairvoyant or other psychic tendencies. Some might call you a daydreamer, and they would be correct. On this note, these clever magicians should beware self-consciousness. Remember that you have the capability of making your dreams a reality, and for someone like you, your dreams are no small matter. Don’t let fear of judgement or failure prevent you from seeking practical outcomes. If you are in the market for a familiar, a dragonfly or a hummingbird should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Page or Ace of Swords or the Wheel of Fortune will steer you straight.

Aether (Creationary)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of aether. People of this element (aeromancers) are visionaries who possess the rare skill of interweaving dreams and logic. Aetherian magicians are often drawn to music, and can be very talented in this area. Whether introverted or extroverted, you have a talent for arranging words or notes, and a gift for making others take notice of your vision. Your particular expression is that of balance. Yours is a rare alignment, and as such the glimpses others catch of your internal world may appear to them a delicate balancing act. But you are made of sturdy stuff. Like the keeper of a great library, your magic is well-protected and boundless, with skills ranging from bibliomancy (book magic) to the rare _animus vox_, the art of communicating directly with the soul of another. Yours is a vast element to balance, but your mastery over it indicates a worldly, relationship-oriented power, and a skill for reading people which can be dangerous if not tempered by a strong hold on morality. On this note, beware of judging others before allowing them to open up to you. Practice listening rather than looking, on occasion, and be open to changes of opinion. If you are in the market for a familiar, try a hawk or an owl, and should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Queen/King of Swords, the Hermit, or Justice will steer you straight.

Aether (Balancing)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of aether. Often drawn to or accomplished at music, people of this element (aeromancers) are visionaries who possess the rare skill of interweaving dreams and logic. Whether introverted or extroverted, you have a talent for words, and a gift for making others take notice of your vision. Your particular expression is that of destruction. A tumultuous alignment, your world is directed by strong opinions and equivalent actions. You practice magic as voraciously and eagerly as you communicate and learn, and your elemental powers lie in the realms of tempests and tornadoes, which you start as easily as you finish. Some among your number can practice _vox venti_, the art of spreading your ideas to others through the air. To others the flow of your thoughts may seem chaotic, but it is rooted in determination and ethic. You are not afraid to speak your mind, and like the wind, you will journey far and go through any obstacle to make yourself heard. Take caution of your quick temper; others may need a moment to catch up to your ideas. Practice explaining yourself with the same fervor and realism that you dream in, and you may find more satisfaction in your conversations. If you are in the market for a familiar, a bird of prey or a desert-dwelling snake should lend meaning to your magic. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, Judgement or The Tower will steer you straight.

Aether (Destructive)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of earth. People of this element (terramancers) are peace-seekers with incomparable treasuries of love and loyalty. You have a talent for all things humanitarian, and a gift for improving your environment. Your particular expression is that of creation. Like the spring season, people of this vital alignment are talented in the raising of plants and flowers, (_floragenesis_ and _faunamancy_,) and the magic of herbs. Like the plants that likely fill your windowsills, you are constantly seeking to grow, and always reaching for what is bright. And like the crystals that likely accompany them, you simply gleam with magic. These youthful magicians should take caution of being too hard on themselves. Remember that you are stronger than you look, whether you bloom with flowers or prickle with spines. Don’t let self-doubt prevent you from speaking up, for your moral compass has a more accurate magnet than many! If you are in the market for a familiar, a moth or a bumblebee should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Page of Pentacles or the Sun will steer you straight.

Earth (Creationary)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of earth. People of this element (terramancers) are peace-seekers with incomparable treasuries of love and loyalty. You have a talent for all things humanitarian, and a gift for improving your environment. Your particular expression is that of balancing, and your power expresses itself in garden magic, herbalism, _tasseomancy_ (the art of reading tea leaves), crystallomancy, and the weaving of protective and prosperous charms. Strongest at the winter and summer solstices, your firm and unyielding alignment means that you are not only talented at interpreting the world around you, but highly skilled at improving it. You thrive in charitable work and take pride in your home. As your power flows from the hearth to the world, generous magicians like you should take caution of focusing too much energy outwards and forgetting to nurture the source. Take a day for yourself, and keep up on your cleaning! If you are in the market for a familiar, a canary, a finch, a fox, a hare, or a short-haired cat should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Empress or the Queen/King of Pentacles will steer you straight.

Earth (Balancing)

Your personality is swayed towards the element of earth. People of this element (terramancers) are peace-seekers with incomparable treasuries of love and loyalty. You have a talent for all things humanitarian, and a gift for improving your environment. Your particular expression is that of destruction. A world-shaking alignment, you share the humanitarian streak of your fellow creators and balancers, but unlike their tendency to avoid conflict, your gift to the world is an active force of unstoppable change. Your magical powers lie in the realms of _terramachy_: earthquakes and avalanches. But like the Death tarot card, no matter what you appear, you are no mindless force of destruction. Drawn to cycles, you encourage the new growth that springs forth after a fall. Your home is in the revolution and the rising, and your voice cannot be silenced. Beware of those who would encourage you to be less than what you are, and don’t allow fear to make you question your own ideals. However, always recall that you are a citizen of the world, and be sure to listen to it while you change it. If you are in the market for a familiar, a wolf, a bear, or a stag should lend meaning to your magic. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Knight of Pentacles or Death will steer you straight.

Earth (Destructive)

Your personality is swayed towards the rare element of darkness. These magicians (umbramancers) are electric souls with a talent for seeing, (and even traveling) beyond the boundaries of the physical world. You are pulled to the strange, the arcane and esoteric, and your power is drawn from energy. Your particular expression is that of creation. People of your extraordinary alignment can practice fulgergenesis (the creation of lightning,) wield electrical energy, and summon souls from the afterlife via séances. While your talents may lie beyond the gates of death, unusual magicians such as you brim over with the spark of life, and it is this vital source that you draw strength from. Your weakness is likely that of imposter syndrome, and you must always remember not to doubt your achievements or allow your success to be attributed to luck or fate. Like a young star, most people missed the moment you began to shine, and are tempted to bottle your unmistakable radiance as a part of their personal mythology. Never forget that regardless of what you symbolize to others and your part in their stories, you are your own person, and your power is your own. If you are in the market for a familiar, a bat, a black cat, or a lightning bug should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the Magician or the Star will steer you straight.

Dark (Creationary)

Your personality is swayed towards the rare element of darkness. These magicians (umbramancers) are electric souls with a talent for seeing (and even traveling) beyond the boundaries of the physical world. You are pulled to the arcane and esoteric, and your power is drawn from energy. Your particular expression is that of balancing. Those of your unique alignment are skilled in seeing hidden truths, _scrying_ with crystal balls, _cartomancy_ (the reading of tarot cards,) and can often guide restless souls to the afterlife as psychopomps. Magicians like yourself are keenly aware of the balance in the world. You see the shadows behind the light, and you know well that every coin has another side. Because of this awareness, life is precious to you, and perhaps it sometimes appears fragile. You experience it to the fullest, whether through spiritualism, communication, or your impressively loyal relationships. Be careful, though, of how much energy you put into your balancing act. Day and night will continue on without your influence, and sometimes it’s okay to just let things happen. If you are in the market for a familiar, a black dog or a raven should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, the High Priestess, the Moon, or the Hierophant will steer you straight.

Dark (Balancing)

Your personality is swayed towards the rare element of darkness. These magicians (umbramancers) are electric souls with a talent for seeing (and even traveling) beyond the boundaries of the physical world. You are pulled to the arcane and esoteric, and your power is drawn from energy. Your particular expression is that of destruction. The rarest of the rare when it comes to magic, people of your commanding alignment are revered and often feared for their skills in luxorphagy (the consumption of light) and their influence over the souls of the dead. These fears are not entirely unfounded, as this elemental alignment is the most prone to necromantic tendencies. But you know yourself. Lightning runs in your veins, and your heart is made of thunder. Your greatest weakness is likely to be your intense emotions, which can be dangerous to yourself and others if not tempered by self-love, as well as an appreciation for the physical world and those in it. This can be hard, as you have seen what people can do at their worst. Try your best not to become jaded by the darkness you have seen, and don't let those who are afraid of your power get to you. Celebrate your life and remember that, like the realm of death you walk beside, you are ultimately a natural force of inevitable renewal, and necessary to the world. If you are in the market for a familiar, a hyena or a serpent should suit your needs. Should you need a signifier for your next tarot reading, Death, the Chariot, or the Tower will steer you straight.

Dark (Destructive)

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