✶ Observations:
A heavy silence lay over the garden tonight. Crows circled twice, but did not call. The air tasted metallic. Something is turning.
✶ Rituals/Practices:
Blood drawn from left hand. Three candles lit and allowed to burn down naturally. Whispered invocation to no one in particular.
✶ Signs & Omens:
Dead cicada curled in the shape of a crescent near the eastern window. Clock stopped at 3:33 AM. Felt watched.
✶ Internal Flame:
Flickering but steady. Dreams are closer to waking. Will remain still tomorrow and listen.
