I am a priestess, a teacher, a stargazer, a healer, a lover of caves and forests, waters, stones, herbs, and flowers. I am sister to all animals but have an affinity with serpents, deer, cats, owls, and ravens. I am not separate from others, be they human, animal, vegetable, mineral, or ethereal, rather I acknowledge the life force, the Divine, that connects us all. I am a worker of magic, a singer of incantations, a prophetess of signs and omens, of augurs and portents. I am a layer of tricks and caster of spells. I am a weaver of energy and the elements, a daughter of the infinite and Walker Between the Worlds. I am a rootworker and cunningwoman. I craft charms and enchantments. I know how to curse as well as cure. I walk in balance between light and darkness, knowing that both are necessary and knowing that to forsake either one entirely for the other leads to blindness and incapacitation. I descend into mystery and arise with new thought and knowledge for myself and others. I am passionate, charismatic, intelligent, creative, poetic, strong, flawed, insightful, communicative, confident, loving, and deeply spiritual. I love life and respect death because I am conscious of the cycles of all things. I dance the Spiral Dance. I am a Witch.
“What do Wiccans believe?” That’s a pretty straightforward question. The answer, however, is never as straightforward. “Ask ten different Wiccans that question and you get twelve different answers.” To some people, that’s a sign of what’s wrong with the Wiccan path when compared with other religions, faiths, or spiritual paths. For others, being unable to … More “O” Is For Orthopraxy vs. Orthodoxy
The Nine Woods of Wiccan lore have a bit of variance to them, but if we go with the trees specifically mentioned in the long-form poem “The Wiccan Rede” we at least have somewhere to begin. Just know that this isn’t an absolute listing and depending on where you look, you will come across different … More “N” Is For Nine Woods
Early on in my practice of Wicca, I had no teacher. I didn’t even really have the internet because I started my journey before that became a big thing. I did have the library. I was very fortunate that my library had a decent selection of books on Wicca, Witchcraft, Magic, and Paganism. Some city … More “M” Is For Meeting The Morrígan
Our world, our cosmos, is full of splendor. It’s both beautiful and terrifying and I’m completely in love with it, but few things compare to the power, allure, and magic of a full moon. At its core, Witchcraft is a natural path of magic. It relies upon a deep love for and understanding of nature, … More “L” Is For Lunar
Few things call to mind the images of witchery more than bubbling cauldrons, jars of herbs, bottles of potions, and rustic cottage kitchens. The most natural place in the home for brewing and working magic is the kitchen. It’s where all the elements meet (fire in the stove– or if you’re lucky enough to have … More “K” Is For Kitchen Witchery
Juveniles in the Craft is a touchy subject. I’m going to talk about young people who have an interest in learning Wicca for whom it’s not the ‘family’ religion. Juveniles growing up within Pagan families is another topic for another time (and possibly another blog post). For many people, our years as a teenager are … More “J” Is For Juveniles in the Craft
Integrity is closely bound to some other words like morality, truth, honor, steadfastness, consistency, and strength. In Witchcraft, integrity is important on several levels. Because there is no single universal constant code of morality held to among all Witches, it is for each Witch to determine their personal code of ethics and morals. While … More “I” Is For Integrity
Handfasting has taken on a couple of slightly different definitions, but all of these include the same basic elements: People come together to ‘pledge their troth’ (make a promise) to one another to be joined, if not by legally-binding marriage, then as if they are married and all the attendant expectations that come along with … More “H” Is for Handfasting
Festival season for Pagans basically begins in early spring (March) and wraps up in late summer (August), though there are other things going on in the winter as well, and Halloween is especially big with Witches, but I’m sure you knew that already. Festivals can be enormous gatherings with thousands of people attending from all … More “G” Is For Gatherings
“Is [Serpent] coming out to eat with us?” My boyfriend’s mom asked as the family arrived together for a dinner. “No, she is on a fast for tonight and tomorrow.” He told her. His cousin then asked, “A fast? I thought she was a Witch.” “Fasting isn’t just for Christians. Lots of people fast for … More “F” Is For Fasting
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