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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.

Understanding Energy When you feel energy, what you’re really feeling is the impact that the energy is having on your own energy. The key is noticing the change to your own energy created by that 'reflection'. When working with or reading people's energy, most people’s energy is changing all the time. If you think of energy as a symphony, with dozens of musicians playing at once. It’s beautiful, but it’s hard to pick out a single musician. When listening for energy, that’s like trying to hear a single musician, a soloist amongst the orchestra. Just like how the other instruments have to become quiet to allow the soloist to be heard, you must quiet your own energy in order to sense the energy of others. What specifically do I mean? Quieting energy is remaining steady, smooth, and calm. Being flexible and responsive, not rigid or tense. Energy can move, keeping it slow and gentle. Above all, quieting energy means listening and responding. Energy is everywhere. It is a part of us and every item and object that surrounds us. We can interact physically and energetically with our environment. The balancing of energies is an important aspect of all workings in my craft. Energy work is used within many different practices, such as mediumship, metaphysical healing, working with nature or wildlife or deity, sensing or scrying and also includes ritual, ceremony and spell work. Even beyond our planet's surface there are astrological influential energies that impact our day to day lives and can be used in divination to gain clarity of a situation, or to foresee a lifespan of someone's life, from simply observing the positions of specific astrological bodies in our solar system. Some examples of energetic charging would be the process of making moon water by leaving it in moonlight; or similar to making sun water; or during the casting of the runes; or similar to during the shuffling of tarot cards. Etc. While doing so, there is an energetically charging of intention taking place (for example the question of a psychic reading) and feeling the reflection of that energy return is how to know how to read the answer. When casting runes it's the energetic draw of the symbols and their positions in the layout used that guides a rune reading, or when shuffling tarot cards it's the energy of the cards that makes aware when to stop or which card to choose. Again, just like runes it's the energetic draw of the symbolism in the tarot card's design and spread used that guides a tarot reading. To know which runes or cards to choose to work with, you should select the one that energetically "feels" right to you. The same can be said in regards to spellwork. The use of associations and energetic properties of ingredients and supplies of spells are important to make the purest connections with our true intentions. Each of us have different associations that we have developed since the beginning of our lives. And so, no one else can be more clear about your intentions than yourself. The more personal satisfying a spell is to the caster the more likely the desire will manifest from magickal workings. More about astrologic energy: https://www.askagreywitch.com/astrology Energetically read tarot: https://www.askagreywitch.com/tarot Energetically read runes: https://www.askagreywitch.com/runes Energetically work with pendulums: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/working-with-pendulums Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

Thank you to everyone who has submitted your questions to AskaGreyWitch.com! Together we can break misconceptions about Wiccans, witches and other magickal folk. All information shared in my responses within the blog posts are written from my own personal experiences, perspectives and practices only. Suggestions and advice Growth, Development, Sustainability Witchcraft 101 page Workings, Traditions, Practices Feeling confused, lost or stuck!? 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. Below, you'll find information, examples of advisable workings and suggested rituals to help to setup an informed practice that is personally meaningful to you. All writings are partaining to my perspective relating to specific non baneful (harm-free) topics. Shadow Work Up Close and Personal. It's called Shadow work because it involves getting to know every part of ourselves that can not be seen by others and sometimes not even realized by ourselves. It can be difficult to explore darker sides of our personalities, or parts of ourselves that we try to hide from the world. But, learning to face all emotions regarding past experiences or feelings that are kept deep within can be empowering in itself building confidence and inner strength. One way to get started that I recommend is by keeping a journal or diary where the entries are meant to create little reflections of yourself over time. Given this purpose, I like to call this a book of mirrors. In it, entries can include written stories, activities or exercises, or whatever you can use to personally analyse thoughts or feelings on a particular topic. A good example of one of these activities is the creation of what's commonly known as a bucket list. Generally speaking, a bucket list is a sort of checklist of things to which one wants to accomplish or experience in their life before they die. Looking at how many of those items remain unchecked can help to create a plan of action before opportunities are missed. Another example would be writing all the things that you do not prefer about yourself, or wanting to change. Whether it's laziness, or lack of passion, or other vices. This can help to understand the alterations or changes needed from our own behaviour in order to make ourselves healthier or happier. Check out the Blog section on this website by clicking the button below to see postings with more ideas for shadow work exercises. There are so many ways to which this can be applied. Exploring and understanding the hidden truths of ourselves allows us to know our true and pure intentions. In my opinion, this makes Shadow work an important place to get started for any practitioner of magick. This is powerful when working with and directing energy, or within spellwork. It is also my opinion that shadow work is important for divination such as tea leaf sessions, rune casting, or tarot reading, etc. Click the button for shadow work journaling examples, if you're interested. Some shadow work journaling examples Shadow work expanded in further More information about witchcraft and Wicca Suggestions and tips ... how?! Read, read, and read some more As mentioned previously, there is so so sooo much information out there. Whether it's in books, online articles, as well as other sources of information such as videos, documentaries, etc. Start with your interests in witchcraft and then go from there. If interested in Wicca, research and discover the different branches of Wicca to be sure that you are comfortable with the traditions and practices you've learned about. Research can help to decide what is the best fit for you, personally. "An' it harm none, do what ye will." Don't just beleive whatever you read or learn about when it comes to Witchcraft. Go with what mostly connects with you. I can't reiterate enough that what works for you may not work for others (and vice versa) and that each and every witches practice is different from eachother. There is no wrong way to setup a practice, and there certainly is no wrong way to beleive what it is that you beleive. Go with your instincts, and follow your intuition. Document your path One of the things that I often hear/read other witches say A LOT is to journal your progress. This is something that was and still is hugely important in my own practice. I write in a Book of Shadows: details of rituals and practice information, a Book of Mirrors: where I write reflections of myself, a Book of Spells: also known as a grimoire, and a Book for my coven's information called The Tree (pages considered the leaves that come and go) which each of my coven members will be invited to take from or add too for/from their own knowledge. Each book is kept up to date regularly (when I'm able). It's important to acknowledge the changes that constantly happen as one grows with their craft. Prevent burn-out Understanding that energy is all around us existing in everything, in every stone, twig, flower, plant, tree, ...all creatures, etc. We can interact within our surroundings in an energetic way through spellwork. It's my advice to not only depend on your own energy. But, make use of the energies around you to avoid feeling exhausted. Also, don't rush - take your time. Witchcraft is a spirituality and has a lifetime worth of learning! Be confident Free will can not be controlled. Your free will is always your own. The more confident you are, the more empowered your free will is. Protection spells allow us to feel more confident. And so, in return our free will is then empowered to not be as influenced by negative energies around, or directed towards. The more confident a witch is in their craft, the less effect and influence any external negative energy will have. Knowing your innerself well, also known as the shadow, will help to know what will work for you, and what won't. Expensives NOT REQUIRED! There are actually no tools required to start doing witchcraft. Most practitioners can direct energy with simply using their index and middle fingers. Nature can provide most to all working ingredients. Find pebbles, rocks, and crystals outside near forests, paths, meadows, beaches, or where-ever your surroundings. Sticks, stones, grass, vines, flowers, herbs, dead insects, bones from victims of prey, etc. Collect the rain water. Charge under the full moon, ... There really are no costs required. HOWEVER, Tools can help Tools are not required. That being said, they can help. Some practitioners find they feel more directive with energy by using an athame or a wand. Although a wand could be selfmade from a thin branch there may be some tools many can't selfmake themselves, such as an athame. It would be my suggestion to start with naturally provided tools. However, when you feel ready and if affordable, there is also nothing wrong with purchasing craftsmanship from others. Just be sure to first cleanse away others' energy and to charge the object with your own energy with intention before implementing it into your practice. Trust your instincts! Don't let anyone else tell you that you're not doing something right, or that you are doing something the wrong way. There is no wrong way for you to express your spiritual. Each and every one of us has different associations to everything based on our own experiences in life. No one walks the same exact path. ...Be you! Do it your way! Manifestation is much more likely when spellwork is personally satisfying to the caster. Follow your intuition We all have guidance we can connect to whether it be ancesters, deities, spirit, or what ever your beleifs. Requesting assistance is always ok. However, do your own spellwork. No one can associate more with your desire than yourself. If a spell is found online, or provided by another practitioner of magick, feel free to change anything: the ritual; ingredients; incantation; etc. so that it resonates more with your own intentions for the workings. Make it your own. About Witchcraft and Wicca More information about witchcraft and Wicca Witchcraft 101 page Submit a question or comment Read the response blog entries

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