Ludwig Black Magic Snare Drum is a popular choice among drummers for its exceptional sound quality and unique design. The term "black magic" refers to the dark and mysterious nature of this snare drum, which is known for its deep and powerful sound. The Ludwig Black Magic Snare Drum is made from a black nickel-plated brass shell, which gives it its distinct and eye-catching appearance. This shell material is known for producing a warm and rich tone, making it suitable for various musical genres, including rock, jazz, and funk. The snare drum features a 10-lug configuration, which allows for precise tuning and maximum resonance. It is equipped with Ludwig's P85 Supra-Phonic snare strainer, known for its smooth and responsive action.
Witch Hands
I t’s a common misconception, that palmistry is about telling fortunes by interpreting the lines on the palm. Modern palmistry instead looks to the marks and characteristics of hands to gather information about an individual’s personality and life path. Hands can tell us about the level of emotional sensitivity of a person, if a person is rational or open-minded, a realist or a spiritualist. Palms also describe one’s innate archetypes and record formative life events. Anyone can learn to read palms. It’s a visual art, learned through practice and play. I recommend making a print of your dominant hand, the hand that you write with, in order to clearly explore its design. That’s the inspiration for my book Handful of Stars Guidebook and Hand-Printing Kit, to make the process of printing and reading your own palm accessible and easy.
I myself am a self-taught palm reader. I’ve been reading palms for two years out of a vintage camper, at festivals, shops, and pop-up markets in my hometown of Atlanta and around the United States. Atlanta has a wonderful and close-knit metaphysical community, so I regularly read the hands of mediums, psychics, astrologists, and witches. Over time I noticed patterns I hadn’t read about in my palmistry books. For example, lines on the outside of the hand in the few centimeters directly underneath the pointer finger represent spirit guides. Typically, a hand will have two or three lines living in this location, signifying a handful of spirit guides—angels, people who have passed, fairies, or whatever your interpretation of Spirit. One day I read the palms of two mediums and noticed both of their hands held a forked line in this area, resembling the letter y laying on its side. I interpreted this forked line as a marker of an opening to the spirit world, and now call it the mark of a medium. I’ve validated the meaning of this mark in many palm readings since.
More recently, I’ve coined the term witch hands after reading the hands of many magic-practicing friends whose hands broke the mold of what I would have expected to see knowing their personalities. Witch hands exude multiple markings of intuition, healing gifts, and a spiritual life purpose. The handprint shown here is of a good friend, Leah Tioxon. An esteemed tarot reader, Reiki practitioner, astrologer, herbalist, healer, and empowered woman—Leah is a fine example of a modern-day witch with witch hands. Use this guide and the handprint to uncover the mystic marks held in your own hands!
SHAPE OF THE HAND
When most people think of palm reading, they envision a study of the lines on the hand, but a hand analyst may begin a reading by observing the shape of the hand as a whole. The shape of the hand can be categorized as representing one of the four elements—earth, air, fire, or water—dependent on the proportion of the fingers to the palm. The elemental shape of the hand often aligns with the weight of one’s astrological chart toward one of these four elements. Earth hands have square palms with fingers of similar proportion, representative of someone with a grounded nature. Fire hands have short fingers and a rectangular palm, belonging to one who is active or restless. Water hands have a square palm and long fingers, communicating an emotional and sensitive person. Air hands are the longest type, with a rectangular-shaped palm and long fingers, representative of an intellectual and adaptable person. Leah’s hand is a great example of how a witch hand breaks the mold. Leah is a loud and proud Leo, a fire sign, so we would expect to see a long palm and short fingers, but notice how long her hands are in the print. It is believed that the longer the hand, the more empathetic and energetically sensitive the person, which also explains why water and air hands are the longest hands of the elemental shapes, as they are the most sensitive signs in the zodiac. Some hand analysts believe the lines flowing vertically up the fingers represent the energy in a hand connecting to its surroundings.
QUALITY OF THE LINES
The visual quality of the lines on the palm indicate the overall energy of a person. Lines that are deeply etched suggest someone with a grounded and intentional approach to life. Alternately, a multitude of light lines that web across a palm indicate a person driven by emotion, one who is sensitive. The lines on Leah’s hand are a unique combination of both types. The lines are deep but move in interesting ways. Her lines seem to snake across the hand, resembling knotty branches of an old tree, growing and exploring. This type of energy appears as both of the world and out of this world.
MARKS OF THE HAND
Marks of the hand that relate to intuitive ability include the Mystic Cross, Healers Marks, and the Mounts of Luna and Apollo.
Mystic Cross
The Mystic Cross is the most common mark of intuition. Resembling an X, this mark sits between the top two major lines on the hand, the heart line and the head line. A Mystic Cross represents an interest in the unseen and intuitive gifts. Some hands will have more than one cross. If you have many Mystic Crosses in this area, this suggests extremely active intuitive energy.
Healers Marks
Four or more vertical marks on the mount of Mercury, the padding located directly underneath the pinky finger, are called a Medical Stigmata, or Healers Marks. These marks can be on the hands of doctors or nurses, but more commonly they belong on a person who simply holds space for the healing process of others. Often career healers will have a double set of Healers Marks.
Mount of Luna
Mounts in palmistry refer to the fleshy pieces located just below the fingers and on the sides of the palm. The mounts represent the various archetypes inspired by their namesake mythological gods and goddesses: Jupiter, Saturn, Apollo, Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Luna. The most magical of the mounts is Luna, which occupies the bottom two thirds of the palm on the pinky side. The fleshier this mount, the more intuitive its owner. To discover how developed the mount of Luna is in your hand, push down on its surface with one finger. If the area appears fairly flat, it may be challenging for you to tap into and trust your intuition. However, if there is noticeable bounce back after pushing downward on Luna, that demonstrates deep connection to intuition.
Mount of Apollo
The mount of Apollo is located underneath the fourth finger. Apollo is the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and medicine; accordingly, this mount embodies the archetype of a creative person or a healer. To see if this mount is developed in your hand, hold your palm facing upward at eye level, like you’re balancing a tray, your fingers facing away from your face. If you notice two small bumps underneath your fourth finger, this is the mount of Apollo, and the talents associated with Apollo are yours, whether they have been realized or not. What I love most about Leah’s handprint is the heart shape on her mount of Apollo, a happenstance occurrence.
Witch palm lines
- the index finger: blessings from jupiter/zeus. wisdom, and a great capacity for knowledge. often destined to teach or impart.
- the middle finger: blessings from saturn/cronus. intuition, and a great capacity for visceral power. often has natural ability working in dreams and meditations.
- the ring finger: blessings from sun/apollo. attraction, and a great ability to naturally draw in your needs and desires. often powerful with enchantments.
- the little finger: blessings from mercury/hermes. instinct, and a great natural ability for practice. often adopts new methods with ease and natural talent.
the psychic triangle.
triangular shape located beneath the ring finger.
indicates that in this life, or another, you have chosen to suppress your abilities. they are likely powerful, but potentially caused harm- intentionally, or not. (this does not mean they are unreachable, it more likely encourages you to work very consciously.)
the healer’s mark.
a series of parallel lines located beneath the little finger.
indicates powerful healing abilities; the more lines, the greater the gift.
the traveller’s mark.
a series of parallel lines located beneath the mount of the moon.
indicates that there is an innate talent and drive in travelling both the physical and the astral planes. a natural ability for astral projection; the more lines, the greater the gift.
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Palmistry: How To Read Palms For Beginners
Palm reading is a fun practice to add to your witchcraft. Plus, you already have all the tools you need to explore this magical discipline—two, actually!
Palm reading is sometimes called palmistry or chiromancy. It’s a form of divination where you look at the creases, bumps, shape, and coloring of a person’s hands to gain insight into a person’s behavior, personality, and general life path.
Palm reading is believed to have originated in India before spreading to China and Greece during the days of Aristotle. Because palm reading has found roots in a variety of cultures, there are many methods and ideologies behind how to do it.
We’ll be going over the most commonly used practices in modern palmistry, but be aware, this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you want to go deeper into this art, there are some excellent books and YouTube videos that discuss this topic.
What Palm Reading Can Tell You
Similar to other divination techniques, such as scrying, tarot reading, or reading runes, palm reading has its limitations in terms of what it can tell you. It can’t tell you specifics like who you’ll marry or when you’ll die.
Palm reading is best used for identifying a person’s strengths and weaknesses, natural tendencies, personality traits, and general guidance on love, relationships, career path, and emotional or physical health.
How To Start Reading Palms
Though I personally believe everyone is at least a little psychic, you don’t have to be psychic, clairvoyant, or experienced in channeling to learn this magical skill. Anyone can master the art of palm reading, so don’t be afraid to give this a try! Everyone was a beginner at some point.
Before you begin, make sure you feel comfortable and grounded. If possible, create a sacred space for yourself by lighting candles or incense—whatever your preferred method is to prepare your space for magic.
You may want to begin by reading your own palm. Then once you know what to look for and the specific meanings behind each identifying feature, move on to reading the palms of your family and friends. Ask for feedback and see what resonated with others and what didn’t.
Right Hand Or Left Hand?
You have a few options here, so try them out and see which way gives you the best results.
Option One: Always read the person’s dominant hand.
Option Two: Read the person’s dominant hand for information regarding their outward image, how they like to be perceived by others, their conscious mind, and career information. Read the person’s non-dominant hand for insight into their subconscious energies, personal relationships, home life, hopes, and fears.
Option Three: Read the left hand to learn information about a person’s childhood and read the left hand to learn about who the person will become as they grow.
Option Four: Read whichever hand the person gives you without guiding them.
Again, as you experiment with different palm reading techniques, you’ll discover even more ways to pick which hand to use.
The Signs To Look For
It is equipped with Ludwig's P85 Supra-Phonic snare strainer, known for its smooth and responsive action. The snare wires are high-quality, providing crisp and articulate snare response. The Black Magic Snare Drum is available in different sizes, including 5x14", 6.
Hand Shape
Each hand shape is associated with one of the four elements and a general personality type. As a witch, you might be familiar with the different characteristics and energetic associations with earth, air, fire, and water.
Earth Personalities: The Pragmatist
Hand Shape: Square hands with palms and fingers of equal length
Character Traits: Practical, grounded, stable, a hard worker. These people make decisions based on logic over emotion.
Air Personalities: The Thinker
Hand Shape: Square hands and long fingers
Character Traits: Intellectual, excellent at problem-solving, a philosopher. These people make decisions after analyzing all sides of an issue.
Fire Personalities: The Enthusiast
Hand Shape: Large wide palm with shorter fingers
Character Traits: Passionate, adventurous, tenacious, a “doer”. These people make decisions quickly, trusting their gut instinct.
Water Personalities: The Creative
Hand Shape: Long narrow palm and slender fingers
Character Traits: Intuitive, artistic, a dreamer. These people make decisions based on emotion.
5x14", and 7x13". Each size offers a unique tonal character and projection, allowing drummers to choose the one that best suits their playing style and musical preferences. Despite its name, the Black Magic Snare Drum is not associated with any form of black magic or supernatural powers. The name was chosen to reflect the drum's captivating aesthetics and its ability to create a mesmerizing sound that captures the listener's attention. In conclusion, the Ludwig Black Magic Snare Drum is a top-tier instrument suitable for both professional and aspiring drummers. With its dark and mysterious appearance, exceptional sound quality, and versatile design, this snare drum has become a go-to choice for many drummers seeking a powerful and captivating sound..
Reviews for "Understanding the Distinctive Sound of the Ludwivk Black Magic Snare Drum"
1. Jessica - 2 stars -
I recently purchased the Ludwivk black magic snare drum and I have to say, I'm not impressed. The sound quality is just average and it lacks the depth and resonance I was hoping for. The drum also feels a bit flimsy and I'm concerned about its durability in the long run. Overall, I think there are better options available in the market for a similar price range.
2. Ryan - 3 stars -
While the Ludwivk black magic snare drum is aesthetically pleasing, I found the sound to be lackluster. The drum lacks the punch and sensitivity that I was looking for in a snare drum. Additionally, I experienced some tuning issues, which made it difficult to achieve the desired sound. The build quality is decent, but I expected more from a drum in this price range. I would recommend trying out other options before settling on this one.
3. Sarah - 2 stars -
I was really disappointed with the Ludwivk black magic snare drum. The drum lacks versatility and fails to deliver a distinct and dynamic sound. No matter how I adjusted the tuning, it always seemed to fall flat. The snare wires also felt a bit cheap and didn't provide the crispness and sensitivity that I was hoping for. Overall, I regret my purchase and would not recommend this snare drum to others.
4. Michael - 2 stars -
I had high expectations for the Ludwivk black magic snare drum, but unfortunately, it fell short. The sound quality is mediocre at best, lacking the richness and projection I was hoping for. I also found the drum to be quite heavy, which made it uncomfortable to play for extended periods. The build quality is decent, but considering the price, I expected better performance. I would advise looking into other options before investing in this snare drum.
5. Emily - 2 stars -
The Ludwivk black magic snare drum didn't meet my expectations. The sound lacked warmth and depth, making it difficult to achieve the desired tone. The snare wires felt loose and didn't respond well to adjustments, resulting in a lackluster snare sound. Additionally, the drum felt quite heavy and unbalanced, making it uncomfortable to play for extended periods. Overall, I would not recommend this snare drum to others.