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Submitted question covered in this blog; "What is the biggest manifestation you've done as a witch?" This is an interesting question, as I'm not really sure of it's pure intention. It seems at first glance that this question was originally worded to legitimize spell work in general. However, I decided that I would still attempt to answer it. Magick is very much real and even if you don't believe that, it's existence through out history is hard to deny. To first clarify what is meant by spell work, I'm referring to a process of manifestation for a desired outcome to be materialized into reality. Manifestation generally refers to the belief that by intently focusing your thoughts, beliefs, and actions on a specific outcome, which that goal can be brought into reality. It's based on the physiological concept that your thoughts and energy have a powerful influence on your experiences. A central tenet of manifestation is the Law of Attraction. It's definition suggesting that we attract into our life what we put out into the universe. Positive thoughts and feelings are believed to attract positive outcomes. And, the same goes for negativity as well. Imagining and visualizing your desired outcome is a key component to manifestation and can be symbolized within ritualized spell work to strengthen that focus. Repeating positive affirming statements in incantation is thought to reprogram your subconscious mind. While thought and belief are important, many advocates of magick emphasize that taking inspired action is crucial for manifestation to occur. More about manifestation is available at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/manifestation As a witch, I have achieved manifestation through many of my own workings. The 'biggest' that I have accomplished in my perspective would really depend on the true meaning of "biggest". For example, biggest in size? Or, biggest outcome? Or, biggest impact? Or, biggest prosper? etc. In my opinion, the most impactful and prosperous manifestation that I've accomplished would be what i called my "castle spell". Also mentioned in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/making-money-from-spellwork Making money from spellwork. Essentially, when I was younger i dreamed of living independently when I got older. I imagined living in and owning a large million dollar home (referred to as a castle to represent stability and structure and status) included with tall white pillars, placed on top of a large hill, certain features, with a large wild naturalized yard with wildflower gardens, surrounded by trees, and i even joked that I would one day maybe consider hiring my brother to work on my property, or mow my lawn, etc. (yes, it was kinda mean.... my brother and I did not get along well, as children he stole from me, we disagree and we fought a lot). As a teenager, I re-formulated this dream and desire into a poetic incantation and set a ritual to correspond my will with my words intertwining my intention for the future. An example of what I imagined Now adays i can't quite recall the exact spell and component of the workings or ritual since it was composed so long ago. Afterall, the most successful spells are the ones that are out out of sight, out of mind with confidence that the desire will be fulfilled. Several years later I did eventually live in a large house on the top of a hill in a neighborhood named after the forest that surrounds it amongst its wild flower naturalized yard. My spouse called it, my castle, unknowing about my spell I did previously. Once they mentioned that, I was reminded of my castle spell when i was a youth and the desired parameters of it: The house does have tall white pillars (although not exactly how i imagined them), it is located at the top of a large hill, specific features mentioned with a large wild naturalized yard with wildflower gardens, surrounded by trees! However, a million dollar valued home does not look nearly the same today as it did over thirty years ago! I don't live in the extraordinary large mansion that I envisioned as a youth. However, my home does contain all of the features and details explained in the castle spell from a long time ago. Perhaps i should have been more specific. AND, the only time that my brother had ever visited me at this house was once when he helped me with some yardwork as we dug post holes in order to build a fence (i wasn't actually that far off from my premonition of hiring him to do yard work either!!!). However, This house was not purchased for a million dollars. In the past ten years, certainly since the recent pandemic, the housing market has increased over 30% unexpectedly (at least, i didn't expect that) bringing my home closer to a one million dollar value evaluation based on the area where it's located and the size of property, etc. In my opinion, that's manifestation at its best! It is in hopes that this is described clearly and is helpful. If there are any questions, please feel free to submit them, or reach out to me at greywitchbryan@gmail.com or at www.askagreywitch.com Thank you for visiting my website and for reading the blog!

The submitted question covered in this blog: " What does it mean if your pregnant and a spirt or demon tries to engage sexual intercourse with you " Thank you submitting this question and being upfront about sharing such a personal experience! The interpretation of this can be complicated, drawing from both your personal spiritual beliefs and other broader personal contexts. Pregnancy is known to sometimes make witches feel more energetically open or sensitive to various energies. You are likely more attuned to some subtle energies and may be drawing them to you Is it possible that you are perceiving a strong or invasive energetic presence and your mind is interpreting it in a sexual context? ...especially if you are feeling vulnerable or stressed. In some spiritual practices involving shadow work manifestations, disturbing or uncomfortable experiences can be manifestations of your own subconscious "shadow" aspects that need to be acknowledged and integrated. More about shadow work in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/shadow-work-expanded Shadow work expanded on further. As a Humanist Wiccan, I wonder if your pregnancy might be bringing something subconscious to the surface, perhaps? Does the experience hold any symbolic meaning for you or within your spiritual journey? Consider what intercourse, intimacy, power, and vulnerability within this context represents to you personally. The spirit or demon might actually be a symbolic representation of an internal conflict or an external force you can subtly feel is trying to control or making you feel violated. Some witchcraft traditions may view your growing power as a pregnant witch a source of attraction for certain entities, both benevolent and malevolent. In that case, this could be a negative entity reacting to your increasing energy. Regardless, the experience signifies a violation of your energetic and personal boundaries. My advice is to reclaim and strengthen your boundaries as a crucial next step. An evil eye amulat is often worn as a protective symbol against psychic attacks Depending on your cultural background, there might be existing folklore about spirits and pregnancy that you may find helpful. If you feel psychically attacked, you should immediately reinforce your spiritual protections. This could involve casting protective circles or shields, or calling upon your deities, guides, or guardians for protection, using protective sigils, crystals, or herbs, performing cleansing rituals for yourself and your space. More about protection in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/protections protecting yourself further. Try to discern the nature of the experience. Does the spirit feel malicious, opportunistic, or something else? Trust your intuition and maybe trying a divination practice that you use might be helpful. Your protective instincts for your unborn child are likely strong. Incorporate protections for your baby into your spiritual workings. Energetically and intentionally set firm boundaries. Clearly communicate (mentally or verbally) that such interactions are unwelcome and will not be tolerated. If you feel the entity is negative or attached, perform thorough cleansing and banishing rituals for yourself, your home, and in your aura. If you are part of a coven or have trusted fellow witches, reach out for support, guidance, and potentially collaborative workings. While approaching it from a spiritual perspective, don't entirely dismiss the possibility of vivid dreams or psychological factors. Hormonal changes and stress during pregnancy can lead to vivid and disturbing dreams that feel very real. Anxiety and fear related to pregnancy or other factors can manifest in unusual experiences. I can imagine that experiencing something like what you've described may be deeply unsettling. Trust your instincts, prioritize your well-being and the well-being of your baby, and don't hesitate to seek support from both spiritual and mundane sources. If the experience is causing significant distress, seeking support from a therapist or counselor who is open to magick or understanding of spiritual experiences could be beneficial. Explore any underlying fears, vulnerabilities, or unresolved issues that might be contributing to these experiences. Regularly ground your energy and center yourself to maintain stability and connection to the earth. It is in hope that this is helpful. Please don't hesitate to reach out again if you have any questions or further concerns. Of course, if you have other questions about witchcraft related topics, can also be submitted at www.askagreywitch.com Blessed be.

Submitted question covered in this blog: "What dangers are present to those who identify as witches today?" Thank you for submitting this question as this is a huge concern internationally. The answer to this question will depend on where you live in the world. This question may have derived from the previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/dangers-of-witchcraft Dangers of Witchcraft. Most of whom are affected by witchcraft related prejudice unfortunately usually belong to vulnerable or marginalised groups such as women, children or people with abnormalities or disabilities. Witches are sometimes used by their communities as easy excuses or scapegoats for all kinds of problems such as but not exclusive to illnesses, misfortunes or poverty. "If something goes unexpectedly wrong, a witch must've been involved" and accusations can spread like wildfire. It is my understanding that this was the basis behind the European and North American witch trials, also known as the witch-hunt, in the mid 1600s. This radical movement has been memorialized within the popular colonial town of Salem in Massachusetts, USA. This is where in 1692 to 1693 more than 200 people were prosecuted for suspected witchcraft related activities and many perished under torture, in unsanitary prisons, or while being hung when found guilty. ... And, that was just one town! In Europe this was known as the Burning Times in the 16th and 17th centuries as witches were often burned at the stake. The historical persecution of witches are complex and tragic events that collectively encompass the misunderstandings, misconceptions, and prosecutions that led to the deaths of countless innocent people. Unlike the United States and Canada, unfortunately this fear and prosecution is still very prevalent in some other countries around the world today, such as in India, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Within these countries it is extremely dangerous to be considered a witch due to the amount of fear, misunderstandings and misconceptions that still existing today. The many number of churches that preach about sorcery and witchcraft being tied to evil contributes to the rise of witchcraft related abuse and discrimination. The ways in which witches are often portrayed in movies and television shows doesn't help either and also contributes to this fear factor. The many misunderstanding that still exist today has lead to many witches to feel unsafe to publicly identify as a witch, or any kind of magickal practitioner. More about that can be read in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/out-of-the-broom-closet Out of the broom closet. Proper education and training on the subject of witchcraft as well as cultural and social changes may be what's required in order to tackle these epidemics of panic driven fear. As a North American witch who resides in Canada, I am fortunate enough and privileged to express myself without the worry or fear of prosecution. It is not dangerous for me to be a witch as it is for others in other areas of the world, as I mentioned above. As a citizen of Canada, I am protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Particularly: the Freedom of Religion; Freedom of Thought Belief, Opinion, and Expression; and Equality Rights. However, I do still occasionally experience some discrimination from others based on my individual beliefs that differ from the more common belief systems and general public view. It should be mentioned that while the Canadian Charter provides these protections, there are limitations on these rights. Such as when these rights infringe on the rights of others or are contrary to public safety. The Witchcraft laws in Canada were officially repealed in 2016. This means that it is no longer a crime to practice witchcraft or to engage in related activities. This is when I, myself began to openly express myself as a grey practitioner of magick. While the specific laws against witchcraft have been removed, other laws, such as those related to fraud or harassment, may still apply if someone uses witchcraft-related practices to deceive people. It should also be mentioned that many witches and Wiccans generally follow a "harm none, do what ye will" guideline in their magick. More about that can be read in this recent previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/the-law-of-iii The Law of III. Thank you for reading my blog while visiting my website. Do you have questions related to magick and witchcraft? Submit them at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/contact Stay safe! And, bright blessings.

About Sacred Meadow Circle What is Witchcraft? An exciting and vibrant practice that harnesses the power of magick, often rooted in pagan or nature-based traditions! It's a wonderfully diverse journey, unique to each individual. Whether you view it as a spiritual path, a philosophy, or a way of life, there's so much to explore! Unveil the true essence of Witchcraft and dispel the common myths surrounding witches and magickal practitioners. For more info, select a section below or press play to listen to an audio summary: Witchcraft and Wicca Manifestation Rituals and Spells Wheel of the Year Understanding Energy Types of Practitioners Suggestions and Tips The Wiccan Rede Magickal Workings Shadow Work Covens (in general) Visit the SMC coven webpages Witchcraft 101 - Suggested research topics: Introduction to Witchcraft for beginners. Witchcraft = a practice, not a religion. PAGAN vs WICCA vs WITCHCRAFT (...not the same) SOLITARY vs SECULAR vs COVEN BASED (...not the same) Common misconceptions -You don’t have to be a certain gender to be a witch -Magick is not inherently evil, nor tied to evil, etc. -All witches are not satanists, …But, some are!!! -You don’t need to be in a coven. -You don’t actually need any specific tools. -You don’t need to spend money to get started! MAGICK is different from what is seen in most books, movies, television, & other media. It is a series of techniques used to manifest by harnessing energy (both internally and externally) in order to change yourself and/or your surroundings. How do I get started? My advice is to meditate! Self reflection is going to be so important in your craft. As you dive into your journey, reflect on what it is you are drawn to about witchcraft and what you’re hoping to get out of it. Go slow and start with the basics! Common Practices and Symbols: Deasil, Widdershins Invocation, Evocation Elements: Spirit, Water, Earth, Fire, Air Types of Magick: Low, Neutral, and High Pentacle Witch’s Knot Goddess of the moon Realms of Witchcraft: Green, Hedge, Cottage, Kitchen, Psychic or Chaos, …and so many others. Spiritual Assistance: Deities (aspects of human nature), Ancestors (energy of past loved ones), Spirit (energy of creatures, objects or surroundings), Guides (Spiritual influences), The Fey (Nature spirits), …and many others. “There are just as many types of witches as there are witches.” - Unknown. For more information about Witchcraft, Wicca and Magick please feel free to submit your own questions. Together we can help to break current misconceptions! Search your own topic Submit a question A Humanist's point of view About Sacred Meadow Circle

Types of Practitioners It's important to note that each and every witch is different from the next. There are just as many types of witches, as there are witches. Each is unique in the ways of the craft. The dictionary definition of a practice is the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something or to perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency. Practices can look like what ever you want it to. The whole point is to create habits and rituals that better ourselves in our skills and self development. For example, someone who considers themselves a green witch (meaning they primarily work with plants) their practice may involve a regularly done routine of harvesting and gathering herbs to make potions and teas that assist with health or some day to day tasks alongside the maintenance and care given to the plants and trees around them. There are non Wiccan practitioners that follow folk traditions which vary depending on the area, country, traditions, etc. Much folk magick is passed down through generations teachings. However, in recent years has become much more accessible to the general public through books, websites, YouTube channels, etc. There are Wiccan practitioners that follow religious guidelines in which involve magickal workings within the traditions, rituals and customs. Most Wiccan traditions usually involve the worship of a Goddess, and/or God. There are also some who have interesting mixes of folk practices and religious beliefs and traditions. I myself, am a non-theistic Wiccan which means I'm secular in my practice (Instead of working with supernatural deities, I work with symbolic representations of the aspects from my own human nature). ...to-each-their-own. There are many eclectic magickal practitioners and eclectic religious practices. In these cases, a person borrows from multiple sources to construct a new, personal practice that personally speaks to them specifically. There are also chaos magickal practitioners who never develops a personalized practice. In this case, what applied yesterday may be irrelevant today - All that matters today is what is used today. Eclectic and Chaos practitioners are never confined by the concept of tradition. As much as there are these and many more "lables" for types of witches this doesn't actually matter! Try to setup a practice that is personally meaningful and spiritually satisfying to you. If you see a ritual or spell described here or on www.askagreywitch.com please feel free to change and manipulate the workings so that it personally fits best with your own associations and intentions. What works for me may not work for you in the same ways, and vice versa. We all have our own experiences in life which gives us all different associations. No matter what your path is in the craft, we can all do similar magick in our own ways. Research and Experience are really key to helping any practitioner of magick to figure out what would most likely be useful and work best for them. Find what speaks to you! Examples of practices: https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/categories/_about Different realms of my craft personally, as example: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/different-realms-of-the-craft More about myself as example of personal practices & traditions: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/but-first-some-background Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

Quite often an example or reference to a starting point is all that's required to become grounded within beginning to set up your own witchy practice. Hosted by: The next Astral S.M.C. virtual gathering About AskaGreyWitch.com Read the Blog Submit a Question View Submitted Questions