Dr. Alexis Turner
@surliertexan.bsky.social
Taking the scenic route through life. Formerly: PhD in the history of science @Harvard. Currently: exchanging crappy US fascism for crummy UK fascism
Tarot, historical research, writing & editing, tutoring & consulting at drturners.com
Tarot, historical research, writing & editing, tutoring & consulting at drturners.com
Mamdani is gonna implement sherry law. No more crying alone in the pantry like a secret alcoholic. All drinking will be done in public at state sponsored communal dinners with halal tapas.
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Mamdani is gonna implement sherry law. No more crying alone in the pantry like a secret alcoholic. All drinking will be done in public at state sponsored communal dinners with halal tapas.
You know what to do.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
You know what to do.
I have been told by @swilua.bsky.social that today is astronomical Samhain AND it's a full moon, to boot. So some morning blessings are being cast here in the somewhat rather pretty Edinburgh
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I have been told by @swilua.bsky.social that today is astronomical Samhain AND it's a full moon, to boot. So some morning blessings are being cast here in the somewhat rather pretty Edinburgh
Anyway, please enjoy this rather nice street at night.
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Anyway, please enjoy this rather nice street at night.
Edinburgh is kind of pretty
November 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Edinburgh is kind of pretty
These are the shoes that meta keeps advertising me again and again that run too big for me to wear and it is a gets me every time.
October 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
These are the shoes that meta keeps advertising me again and again that run too big for me to wear and it is a gets me every time.
If you see this, post a vampire who isn't Dracula.
October 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If you see this, post a vampire who isn't Dracula.
(here is a thank you tarot pull for S, who requested one) Sorry for the terrible light quality in here!!
October 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
(here is a thank you tarot pull for S, who requested one) Sorry for the terrible light quality in here!!
Folks, I need to ask for some help this month.
My US testosterone scrip has run out & I can't wait the 7+ years it takes to get seen by the UK NHS to renew it. I've been working w private practitioners to fast track getting hormones & this has been an extra £500 this month
Any help is appreciated
My US testosterone scrip has run out & I can't wait the 7+ years it takes to get seen by the UK NHS to renew it. I've been working w private practitioners to fast track getting hormones & this has been an extra £500 this month
Any help is appreciated
October 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Folks, I need to ask for some help this month.
My US testosterone scrip has run out & I can't wait the 7+ years it takes to get seen by the UK NHS to renew it. I've been working w private practitioners to fast track getting hormones & this has been an extra £500 this month
Any help is appreciated
My US testosterone scrip has run out & I can't wait the 7+ years it takes to get seen by the UK NHS to renew it. I've been working w private practitioners to fast track getting hormones & this has been an extra £500 this month
Any help is appreciated
Cards for C:
Your inner child might not have been getting everything she needs lately! She may need a little extra attention, security, and permission to be playful and follow after her passions.
Your inner child might not have been getting everything she needs lately! She may need a little extra attention, security, and permission to be playful and follow after her passions.
October 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Cards for C:
Your inner child might not have been getting everything she needs lately! She may need a little extra attention, security, and permission to be playful and follow after her passions.
Your inner child might not have been getting everything she needs lately! She may need a little extra attention, security, and permission to be playful and follow after her passions.
Reading for C.
You've married both your heart and your mind in your quest to find the most rational, logical, enjoyable path that will let you indulge your passions. What's making you doubt yourself now?
You've married both your heart and your mind in your quest to find the most rational, logical, enjoyable path that will let you indulge your passions. What's making you doubt yourself now?
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Reading for C.
You've married both your heart and your mind in your quest to find the most rational, logical, enjoyable path that will let you indulge your passions. What's making you doubt yourself now?
You've married both your heart and your mind in your quest to find the most rational, logical, enjoyable path that will let you indulge your passions. What's making you doubt yourself now?
Buckle up for Witchy Wednesday (yes I can do this all week)!
For the next 4 hours, I'll be doing tarot reading, candle blessings, and custom spellwork for anyone out there who wants it!
Drop a tip to user surliertexan on Venmo or PayPal and a note about what you'd like, & I'll make it happen!
For the next 4 hours, I'll be doing tarot reading, candle blessings, and custom spellwork for anyone out there who wants it!
Drop a tip to user surliertexan on Venmo or PayPal and a note about what you'd like, & I'll make it happen!
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Buckle up for Witchy Wednesday (yes I can do this all week)!
For the next 4 hours, I'll be doing tarot reading, candle blessings, and custom spellwork for anyone out there who wants it!
Drop a tip to user surliertexan on Venmo or PayPal and a note about what you'd like, & I'll make it happen!
For the next 4 hours, I'll be doing tarot reading, candle blessings, and custom spellwork for anyone out there who wants it!
Drop a tip to user surliertexan on Venmo or PayPal and a note about what you'd like, & I'll make it happen!
Currently doing a long distance ghost chat from this pub.
October 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Currently doing a long distance ghost chat from this pub.
Blessing candle to help a teenager grow into themselves with good mental health, grace, and unwavering confidence.
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Blessing candle to help a teenager grow into themselves with good mental health, grace, and unwavering confidence.
Need some ancestral work done? I've got you
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Need some ancestral work done? I've got you
For those looking for a special Samhain blessing or spell, I'm going to be in Edinburgh, Scotland on November 05 (astronomical Samhain). I'll perform a ritual for you there based on your needs -- just DM me with the details!
Just look at this witchy ass place.
Just look at this witchy ass place.
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
For those looking for a special Samhain blessing or spell, I'm going to be in Edinburgh, Scotland on November 05 (astronomical Samhain). I'll perform a ritual for you there based on your needs -- just DM me with the details!
Just look at this witchy ass place.
Just look at this witchy ass place.
I'm also offering blessing candles for whatever you need a blessing for.
I don't do hexes, but I ~will~ ask the universe to send people whatever teachings the universe thinks they need to create a healthier, more just world around them. Interpret that as you will.
I don't do hexes, but I ~will~ ask the universe to send people whatever teachings the universe thinks they need to create a healthier, more just world around them. Interpret that as you will.
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I'm also offering blessing candles for whatever you need a blessing for.
I don't do hexes, but I ~will~ ask the universe to send people whatever teachings the universe thinks they need to create a healthier, more just world around them. Interpret that as you will.
I don't do hexes, but I ~will~ ask the universe to send people whatever teachings the universe thinks they need to create a healthier, more just world around them. Interpret that as you will.
New Moon offerings all day!
Drop me a word or topic via dm or in the comments along with a tip, and I'll perform the service of your choice! Options in 🧵 below.
Users with PayPal or Venmo can tip me there with username surliertexan. UK folks: dm me for a sort code.
First up: tarot readings!
Drop me a word or topic via dm or in the comments along with a tip, and I'll perform the service of your choice! Options in 🧵 below.
Users with PayPal or Venmo can tip me there with username surliertexan. UK folks: dm me for a sort code.
First up: tarot readings!
October 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
New Moon offerings all day!
Drop me a word or topic via dm or in the comments along with a tip, and I'll perform the service of your choice! Options in 🧵 below.
Users with PayPal or Venmo can tip me there with username surliertexan. UK folks: dm me for a sort code.
First up: tarot readings!
Drop me a word or topic via dm or in the comments along with a tip, and I'll perform the service of your choice! Options in 🧵 below.
Users with PayPal or Venmo can tip me there with username surliertexan. UK folks: dm me for a sort code.
First up: tarot readings!
It's Metaphysical Monday, y'all! From now till the end of the day, I'll be doing tarot readings and candle blessings!
Drop me a note about what you'd like and a tip to user surliertexan at Venmo or PayPal and I'll get with the blessings and readings! (UK followers can dm for a sort code)
Drop me a note about what you'd like and a tip to user surliertexan at Venmo or PayPal and I'll get with the blessings and readings! (UK followers can dm for a sort code)
October 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
It's Metaphysical Monday, y'all! From now till the end of the day, I'll be doing tarot readings and candle blessings!
Drop me a note about what you'd like and a tip to user surliertexan at Venmo or PayPal and I'll get with the blessings and readings! (UK followers can dm for a sort code)
Drop me a note about what you'd like and a tip to user surliertexan at Venmo or PayPal and I'll get with the blessings and readings! (UK followers can dm for a sort code)
First set of cards for the day!
October 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
First set of cards for the day!
We're doing more blessings and tarot readings in the lead-up to Samhain!
Drop me a tip at Venmo or PayPal and I'll light a candle and/or pull some cards for you. You can also request a special spell to be performed in Edinburgh, Scotland on astronomical Samhain (Nov 5)!
Drop me a tip at Venmo or PayPal and I'll light a candle and/or pull some cards for you. You can also request a special spell to be performed in Edinburgh, Scotland on astronomical Samhain (Nov 5)!
October 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We're doing more blessings and tarot readings in the lead-up to Samhain!
Drop me a tip at Venmo or PayPal and I'll light a candle and/or pull some cards for you. You can also request a special spell to be performed in Edinburgh, Scotland on astronomical Samhain (Nov 5)!
Drop me a tip at Venmo or PayPal and I'll light a candle and/or pull some cards for you. You can also request a special spell to be performed in Edinburgh, Scotland on astronomical Samhain (Nov 5)!
A blessing for financial stability and health.
October 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A blessing for financial stability and health.
Tarot reading for K.
There is a promising new opportunity in front of you. Things have been terrible, but don't let your despair over what has been let you overlook what will be. Let yourself come up for emotional air so you can keep moving forward.
There is a promising new opportunity in front of you. Things have been terrible, but don't let your despair over what has been let you overlook what will be. Let yourself come up for emotional air so you can keep moving forward.
October 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Tarot reading for K.
There is a promising new opportunity in front of you. Things have been terrible, but don't let your despair over what has been let you overlook what will be. Let yourself come up for emotional air so you can keep moving forward.
There is a promising new opportunity in front of you. Things have been terrible, but don't let your despair over what has been let you overlook what will be. Let yourself come up for emotional air so you can keep moving forward.
Two blessings for financial justice and stability.
October 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Two blessings for financial justice and stability.