Michael Blackthorn

@thedeviantwitch.com

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✨ Astro Witch. Tarot Dom. Saturn's gold-kissed prince. 🖤 The Deviant Witch: stirring shit, hexing bigots, & licking taboo clean. 💍 Married. Queer. Still feeding MAGATS to familiar spirits. 🧹 I'm your favorite Witch's favorite Witch.

A moody, gothic-style image of an open book spread titled “Malediction” from The Deviant Grimoire. The pages are decorated with layered junk-journal collage elements, including torn parchment, black and cream lace, handwritten scraps, poison-herb labels, dried botanicals, black berries, thorny stems, skull imagery, and dark occult ephemera. The left page keeps the “Malediction” title and quote visible, while the right page features the bold heading “Ignorant Shit McWitches say!” with a block of text beneath it. The book rests on dark, mossy green fabric with black lace and baneful botanical details, creating a shadowy witchcraft grimoire aesthetic.
Oracle of Visions oracle card deck by Ciro Marchetti (2011 self-published first edition), showing two editions of the box and three face-up cards displayed on a white fluffy surface.
A stylized photo of an open book page titled “Witchlings” from Blackthorn & Spirit. The first few lines of text are visible beneath the title, discussing ritual and magic with children. Most of the page is covered with layered junk-journal collage elements, including torn parchment, vintage paper scraps, botanical illustrations, lace trim, moon imagery, pressed-looking leaves, handwritten fragments, and muted rose petals along the left edge.
A stylized photo of an open book page titled “Intent is Bullshit!” with the line “Made ya look” beneath it. The lower half of the page is covered with layered junk-journal collage elements, including torn parchment, blackthorn botanical illustrations, moon imagery, handwritten scraps, vintage paper textures, a dark rose on the left, and a small black bat sticker near the bottom. A torn black paper label reads “Rooted. Resilient. Untamed.”
A close-up selfie of Michael Blackthorn, The Deviant Witch. He has curly, tousled blonde and brown hair, a full beard, and striking pale blue-green eyes with an intense, direct gaze. He is wearing a black v-neck t-shirt and a long layered bead necklace featuring rose-toned and dark stones. The expression is cool and unapologetic.
A vintage childhood photo of two young children standing indoors. On the right, a smiling boy (ME I'm that bitch) with dark hair wears a black Batman sweatshirt and dark pants, standing with one hand on his hip. On the left, a young girl in a pale oversized shirt or dress holds a small white purse and looks toward the camera. The image has a warm, nostalgic, slightly faded family-photo quality.
Square cottagecore/faerycore-style “Ask the Gloam” graphic with a soft mauve, sage green, parchment, and antique gold palette. The background shows an enchanted grimoire flat lay with aged paper, botanical textures, ivy, dried flowers, a glowing candle, small glass bottle, ornate green book, antique key, feather quill, compass medallion, crystal, and faint celestial diagrams with moons and Saturn-like imagery. A large pink translucent text panel sits over the parchment area. The text reads: “ASK THE GLOAM. What’s the ONE spell or practice that most witches think is dangerous but you think is actually totally misunderstood?” Small website text appears near the bottom: “gloamandpestle.com” and “patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
A warm beige collage-style graphic with torn paper textures, a Saturn illustration in the upper left, and a tarot image of the Three of Wands at the bottom. A typewritten note on lined paper reads: “The Three of Wands asks us to look ahead, but Saturn reminds us that expansion needs structure. A blocked number, a locked door, a stated policy, a warded threshold: these are not signs of fear. They are signs that the witch knows what they are building and refuses to leave the road ahead unguarded.”
A dark, gothic collage framed in muted purple. The top row shows a snarling monstrous witch-like face on the left and, on the right, an occult altar scene with a skull marked in black symbols, feathers, and a dark book. The middle row contains three intense selfies of a person with styled dark and silver hair, a lip piercing, and a moody expression, including one image with fully black eyes. The bottom row features horror stills of a dark-haired woman, including a close-up smirk, a panel of distressed and screaming expressions, and another monstrous witch-like face. The overall mood is visceral, occult, feral, and confrontational.
A GIF of the evil queen from Once Upon A Time giving that cunty look with the words at the bottom saying 'When they say they're a practicing witch but ask you for a basic protection spell'
A grainy, '90s-style GIF (from the movie Clueless) shows two stylish teens strutting through a busy outdoor walkway, looking unbothered and confident. On-screen text says, “When negative forces try to attach but you’re a Witch!”
Sabrina the teenage witch with a pineapple saying I hate being a witch then moves into Alaska Thunderfuck with the words Your Witchcraft is... Terrible! A parody of her song Your Makeup is Terrible.
A richly textured digital art collage in deep reds, burnt orange, magenta, and gold. A dark-haired woman in a black dress crouches with fierce intensity, her expression sharp and knowing, against a layered background that suggests crumbling architecture, flame, and ghostly urban imagery. The overall effect is raw, witchy, and combustive. At the top in white handwritten-style font: "It's what's inside that makes you beautiful." Watermarked faintly in the upper center with "The Deviant Witch." Across the bottom, on a rough dark brushstroke banner in the same white font: "The Hag riding my body blushes" — a darkly humorous and knowing response to the quote above.
A richly layered collage of polaroid-style photographs arranged on a textured dark background with autumn leaf and blue organic shape accents. Images include: a stone stepping path extending into a grey sea, a shirtless androgynous figure in black avant-garde clothing posed against a deep red backdrop, a single hand rising from dark water, a lone figure standing on dark coastal rocks beside bioluminescent blue water at night, a city glowing on cliffs above a churning sea, a misty moody forest, a dramatic lightning strike over flat farmland, a cluster of glowing teal jellyfish against darkness, and a close portrait of a shaggy Highland bull. At the center, a torn and taped paper note reads "The Future Rises From the Deep" in elegant script. Credits read gloamandpestle.com and patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
A lush, sensual food photography graphic with a deep pink background. Golden honey and crimson syrup cascade dramatically downward from the top of the image. In the foreground sit two glazed donuts — one white-frosted, one honey-glazed — alongside stacked honeycomb pieces. A semi-transparent pink text box overlays the lower half with the words: "IT GOES DOWN EASY. THAT'S HOW IT GETS YOU. HE DOESN'T FROST, HE CONSUMES!" in bold dark pink capital letters. The image is credited to gloamandpestle.com and patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
Dark, moody graphic featuring a person dressed in an elaborate, gothic-inspired black outfit with gold baroque detailing across the chest, adorned with ornate jewelry and a dramatic feathered headdress that obscures their face. The background is deep and textured, enhancing the shadowy, ritualistic atmosphere. Centered below, a soft gray rounded panel contains the text: “When’s the last time someone actually held space for you the way you’ve held space for them?” Small text at the bottom reads “gloamandpestle.com + patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.”
Dark, gothic-style graphic featuring a bearded person (ME!!) with styled dark hair and a steady, intense expression, dressed in black layered clothing with ornate jewelry and a high collar. They are surrounded by deep burgundy and black roses, leaves, and botanical elements against a textured gray background with ink-like splatters. To the right, a black rounded panel contains the text: “Raise hell when something’s not right and dance through chaos like it’s foreplay.” At the bottom, small text reads “gloamandpestle.com + patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.”
Graphic with a cosmic, celestial theme featuring a bearded person (yours truly) with long, wavy dark hair and a calm, grounded expression, looking directly forward. They wear layered necklaces including a crescent moon pendant and rings, with a softly glowing, dewy complexion. The left side blends into a star-filled nebula in shades of purple, pink, and deep blue, with faint constellation details. To the right, a dark panel contains the text: “The Maiden does not harvest illusions. What is ripe remains. What is performative is cut away.” A detailed cicada illustration appears near the bottom, and small text reads “gloamandpestle.com + patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.”
Graphic with a dark, moody aesthetic featuring a bearded person (ME! I'm that person lol sort of.. thank you filters filters filters) with styled, voluminous dark hair and a confident, slightly defiant expression, resting their head against one hand. They wear a black leather jacket, layered necklaces including a pentacle, and a fingerless glove, giving a punk-meets-occult style. The background is a collage of vintage newspaper clippings and textures, with a lit candle on the left. To the right, a dark panel with a translucent blue overlay contains the text: “Forgot an ingredient, burned the candle too fast, whole thing was a mess. But here’s the thing…” Small text at the bottom reads “gloamandpestle.com + patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.”
Graphic in earthy green and sepia tones featuring a bearded person (ME! Michael Blackthorn - The Deviant Witch) with styled dark hair and a calm, self-assured expression, holding a crystal near their face. They wear layered necklaces and textured, witch-inspired clothing with natural and metallic elements. Subtle translucent wings appear behind them, blending into a collage background of vintage sheet music, handwritten text, and botanical textures. To the right, a rounded green panel contains the quote: “Anyone who needs you to stay the same so they feel comfortable isn’t actually rooting for you.” At the bottom, small text reads “gloamandpestle.com + patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.”
Graphic in soft pink and rose tones featuring a bearded person (Me! Bitch lol) with long, wavy dark hair styled half-up, resting their face against one hand and gazing forward with a calm, confident expression. Their skin has a dewy glow, and they wear a mauve, draped garment that evokes a Venusian, romantic aesthetic. Behind them is a collage of pink roses, petals, and vintage botanical textures. To the right, a rounded brown panel contains the text: “What’s a part of your practice that people love to judge or misunderstand?” A gold key overlaps the panel, and the bottom corner includes the text “gloamandpestle.com + patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.”
a graphic of yours truly basically stating I am offering my mentor services for a limited time at this moment so DM if you'd like to book a session or a bundle.
Graphic from Gloam & Pestle. A bearded person (ME!! Thank you FILTERS from every place I know LOL) in dark fantasy warrior armor holds a dramatically yawning orange tabby kitten on their shoulder. The background is peach/terracotta with a distressed texture. A large dark rounded rectangle contains bold peach-colored text: "Aries season just walked in and called me out. What's the one thing you've been stalling on that actually just needs you to start?" A quotation mark icon appears in the top corner.
a cute pic of yours truly with pinkish hair and bigass fake filter glasses lol
A bold quote graphic in deep charcoal black and sandy beige tones. A man with dark curly hair styled up, a full beard, and layered rope necklaces gazes directly at the viewer with a steady, serious expression. He wears dark roughspun layered clothing. A crumpled dark star shape sits in the lower center as a collage element. The quote reads: "Witchcraft works differently when it is clear enough to root. Speak the truth your body can actually believe." Attributed to Saturnus Pater. A pill-shaped tag in the upper right reads "Saturn Demands." Website and Patreon links appear at the bottom: gloamandpestle.com and patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
A bold quote graphic in deep warm brown and sandy beige tones. A man with tousled blonde hair, a beard, and dark lace fingerless gloves rests his chin thoughtfully on his hand. He wears dark layered clothing with a statement ring and has an intense, contemplative expression. A roughly sketched black star shape sits in the upper center as a collage element, with a crumpled dark star shape in the lower foreground. The quote reads: "The body is not a dumping ground for every fear moving through the collective. Guard your peace, tend your threshold, and remember that rootedness is also a form of power." Attributed to Saturnus Pater. A pill-shaped tag in the upper right reads "Saturn Demands." Website and Patreon links appear at the bottom: gloamandpestle.com and patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
A bold quote graphic in deep purple with warm sandy pink tones. A man with tousled blonde hair and a beard wearing a purple t-shirt points upward with a direct, intense expression. Large glossy red lips float above him as a collage element. A dark crumpled star shape sits in the lower foreground. The quote reads: "You are not waiting to be chosen. You are deciding." Attributed to Aphrodite Pandemos. A dark pill-shaped tag in the upper right reads "Aphrodite Moves." Website and Patreon links appear at the bottom: gloamandpestle.com and patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
A bold quote graphic in deep burnt red and warm sandy tones. A man with curly hair and a beard is shown in profile with flames bursting from the side of his head. He wears a caduceus necklace and a dark draped top. A gold crown floats above him. The quote reads: "Stop flirting with your own power and ghosting yourself." Attributed to Mercury Diaktoros. Decorative lace-pattern borders frame the left side. Website and Patreon links appear at the bottom: gloamandpestle.com and patreon.com/michaelblackthorn.
a picture of me a million years ago
a Square graphic with the words: Not Every Breakthrough Arrives Like Thunder.
This is such a cute graphic, a rendition of yours truly with my cute hair and shit.... looking all thinky and shit lol but truly the most important thing here is the message which is: MERCURY’S DAY MESSAGE: not every desire deserves your devotion. Today has a sharp little hunger in it. You may want more attention, more reassurance, more pleasure, more proof, more now. But wanting something badly and wanting something wisely are not the same thing. Shooot, don't we know it but still... lol anywhoo let's keep it going... Before you chase it, buy it, text it, promise it, or romanticize it, ask yourself: Is this desire clean... or is it just loud? Some cravings are truth. Some cravings are a wound wearing delicious lip gloss. Don’t let urgency run your mouth today. Don’t let excess dress itself up as intuition. Sit with it. Name it. Then move/navigate accordingly. What are you refusing to overfeed today? Tell me below. 👇
Yet another square graphic lol with seaweed this time as the backdrop and the text saying: The ocean remembers every shoreline it has ever touched. Under this Pisces New Moon, emotions rise from deep waters, carrying memories of where you have belonged and where you have drifted too far. Let the tide reveal which shores still hold you—and which you are finally ready to leave behind.
My Dudes. It's a square graphic. the background is a cake with honey drizzling all over WHICH if I'm honest is doing something to me and not in a good way lol my anxiety is like THAT'S TOO STICKY AHHHHH but it is very much Moon in Pisces feels... anywhoo more importantly the text: Compassion is sacred, but without protection it becomes exhaustion. This New Moon reminds us that empathy must be paired with boundaries. You are allowed to care deeply without dissolving yourself for everyone else. The heart can remain open while the gates of your sanctuary remain guarded.
A spiral-bound notebook or journal with a black coil spine rests on a highly decorative engraved silver tray, with lush green foliage visible in the background. The book cover has a rich purple and black watercolor-style background. At the top center is an illustration of a radiant sun with detailed rays inside a circle. Below it, the title reads "Moon Water Grimoire" in elegant white serif font, with the words arcing around the sun symbol. Flanking the title are small starburst or compass-point illustrations. The author name "Michael Blackthorn" appears in the center in spaced capital letters. The lower half of the cover features a geometric illustration of concentric circles with small spheres positioned around the rings, resembling a solar system or orbital diagram. The entire design is framed by a thin rectangular border with small circular ornaments at the corners, giving the cover a mystical, celestial aesthetic.
What says the New Moon is up in Pisces like Figs, Honey and some fresh Cheese? Yeah that's the image background here but the text? Oh honey the TEXT!! : Your ancestors often speak in the language of dreams. Under this Pisces New Moon, the veil between memory and intuition grows thin. Pay attention to the symbols, the emotions, the quiet messages rising from the subconscious. Sometimes the guidance we seek arrives while the waking mind is finally silent.
OMG Witches lol the background is a block of Feta because why not? We know y'all love a good FETA anywhoo the text reads: Home is not only a place; it is a feeling your spirit recognizes. You are invited to build the kind of emotional sanctuary where your heart can soften without fear. Protect the spaces, people, and practices that allow your soul to finally rest.
A Square Image - the background is one of those gay agenda images you know the ones the beautiful queer cakes lol rainbow cakes also if you are reading this, understand it's a joke.. lol anywhoo the words: Excellent day for protection work tied to autonomy. Ward the mind. Bless the threshold. Cut cords to collective noise. Shut the door on psychic static, groupthink, and every dusty voice that taught you belonging mattered more than truth.
Square Graphic with a background that has a block of chocolate with a chili pepper on top of it and the words: Aquarian current can make you detach too hard. Don’t become so cool, clever, or guarded that you sever yourself from your own humanity. Magic is not just vision. It is voltage with a pulse. Keep the mind sharp, but let the blood stay warm.
A Square graphic that says: If you need a working for today, do one for the future self you are building. Not the wounded self begging to be saved. Not the fantasy self dripping in glitter. The self with discipline, discernment, and enough backbone to hold real power.
A Square Image with dark cherries in the background and text : Saturday’s lesson: make your rebellion useful. Not all disruption is liberation. Break the habit, not your foundation. Challenge the pattern, not your own stability. The best magic today is strange enough to free you and solid enough to hold.
a promo image basically saying michael blackthorn is the deviant witch and a link to his website gloamandpestle.com and patreon at patreon.com/michaelblackthorn and it is an image of Mercury Rx Trine Jupiter Rx
“Blue graphic showing a triangular crochet shawl layout with a grid overlay and labeled measurements: approx. 98 inches across the top, approx. 60 inches down each side, and approx. 53 inches in depth at the center. A photo of the finished blue variegated shawl sits along the bottom, with a small close-up stitch inset in the top right.
Photograph of the Three of Pentacles card from the Ludy Lescot Tarot standing upright on a textured metallic surface, with crystals blurred in the background. The illustration shows a dark-haired artist seated at a wooden table, turning to look over their shoulder while painting. They hold a paintbrush in one hand and a palette layered with vivid colors in the other. On the table in front of them are small bowls, tools, coins, and art implements. Behind the artist, two figures in robes stand inside a gothic-style archway adorned with pentacle symbols, appearing to observe or commission the work. The number “3” is centered at the bottom of the card, framed by decorative borders.
Close-up selfie of ME! Michael Blackthorn, The Deviant Witch with wavy, tousled light brown and blonde hair and a short dark beard and mustache. He has a small lip ring on the lower right side of his lip and striking light blue-green eyes opened wide in a playful, exaggerated expression. Bright sunlight washes over the left side of his face, creating a soft, overexposed glow. He wears a dark V-neck shirt. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor living space.
Overhead view of a vintage wooden printer’s drawer divided into dozens of small compartments, each filled with crystals, minerals, fossils, and small spiritual objects. The left side features polished towers and points of clear quartz, rose quartz, amethyst, fluorite, and green stones, along with carved figures, a small crucifix, and Scrabble tiles spelling “CRYSTALLINE.” The right side contains raw mineral specimens, tumbled stones, agate slices, geodes, a carved stone cross, ammonite fossils, and various blue, green, black, and earth-toned stones, some in small plastic bags. The drawer rests on a patterned blue-and-white textile, and the entire arrangement resembles a carefully curated crystal collection displayed like a cabinet of curiosities.
A cool blue gradient graphic with a crescent Moon on the left, the Sagittarius glyph at the top center, and the Libra glyph on the right. A translucent hourglass filled with glittering sand sits in the center. Overlaid in white serif text is the quote: “Truth doesn’t just liberate, it obligates.” The words “Gloam + Pestle” appear faintly at the base of the hourglass.