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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

Rituals and Spellwork The dictionary meaning of ritual is a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. If its something you do repetitively every day (or practically daily) then that's pretty much a ritual. Many of us have a morning coffee ritual of making that first cup of the day. Not all rituals are spiritual, or ceremonial in fact. It also can happen daily, weekly, annually, etc. In my view, if there is a repetitive structure it can be considered ritualistic in nature. I'm sure you may be able to think of other rituals that already take place in your life, whether it be morning/evening rituals, bedtime rituals, birthday rituals, hygienic rituals, romantic rituals, etc. Sooo, why magick rituals? One example of a magickal ritual, would be a self love ritual bath. If you think of your bathtub as a massive cauldron, surround with candles, add water and charge with intention using scented oils, herbs, or other ingredients while literally sitting within the spell itself. The focus can be cleansing, self love, healing and empowerment, Or, what ever intention for yourself. Rituals help us to ground with ourselves and connect with an intention. This is why I believe that spellwork is ritualized so successfully. After all, ...spellwork is powered by human intention! Spells generally have a ritual component to them for the reasons mentioned above. If desire is to manifest from raising energy within a spell, it has to invoke emotions and intentions to put forth that energetic force. The wording of an incantation encourages the energy trying to be raised by a witch (or group of witches). By repeating incantation of a spell witches can associate more with the intention and build upon it with each round. By rhyming incantation of a spell witches can then focus more on the raised intention and desire and less concentrating on the wording itself. It's also much easier to remember if repeating 3 or 9 or 13 times in rounds (depending on the spell) if it rhymes. The ingredients and what is done with those ingredients, or any actions beheld are all associations to represent a symbol for the intention of the spell being carried out. ... all symbols and associations of intention. Some examples of spells and magick: https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/categories/spells Example of a ritual: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/opening-closing-a-circle Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

About Sacred Meadow Circle The Sacred Meadow Circle tradition focuses on the individual development and exploration of one's self for each member. We believe that anyone and everyone as human beings are capable of intuition, expression and empowerment of themselves. We practice the rites of Humanist Wicca to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of nature marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal quarters and cross quarters and acknowledge that one day concepts like synchronicity, manifestation, and consciousness will be further explained through science. There is no requirement to identify as Wiccan to participate. The status of development of initiation is merely for one's own reflection and tracking of their own progress for those who dedicate. Self dedications and self initiations are encouraged with guidance to help each along their own way in the craft. Coven membership and member positions or initiation status, etc. do not extend beyond the Sacred Meadow Circle. Even the status of "Priest(ess)" and "High Priest(ess)" in the S.M.C. tradition only references to the gained experience required to support gatherings or to facilitate and lead in ritual. Each are not considered elevated in membership to the coven in anyway, and are no more higher than, nor more powerful than any other member. Just as each and every member is no more higher than, nor more powerful than each other. We all have the same potential in the craft complimented by our own unique developments, skill sets and abilities. Respecting each other for each other's differences lay the foundation within this coven's workings and rituals together. Development of each individual member: Non-Members: (Theow) Sometimes those who have not committed to the coven may be invited to remain outside of the circle boundary during ritual gatherings. This may include potential members, spouses or family of members, or invited guests, etc. Occasionally, the Sacred Meadow Circle may invite special guests or speakers to attend remote gatherings online or at in person gatherings as outer-circle guests. Speakers are invited to discuss witchcraft related topics that are of interest to the coven members, and do not partake in ritual or tradition related activities, etc. Other invited guests are welcome provided that they are approved in advance by the participating group's members. This could include a spouse, youth (child of a coven member), or friend of a coven member, or a potential new member curious to learn more about the group before they join. Younger children are not acceptable invitees to Esbats. However, younger children are welcome to attend Sabbats under the supervision of their parent or guardian. Spouses and significant partners of the coven members may be invited to observe as out of circle guests (with advanced notification to the group involved). Please note that only coven members partake in ritual. Member at Large: (Coerl) Members of the Full Moon Sacred Meadow Circle are those who identify as witches comes to meetings regularly, take part in rituals and gatherings, etc. and have been familiar and comfortable with the group structure and dynamics. It is not required to dedicate to the tradition of the Sacred Meadow Circle in order to be a member. Nor does each member need to identify as Wiccan. The Sacred Meadow Circle supports anyone who considers themselves a witch and encourages self dedication and self initiation as individual rites and responsibilities of each Gesith under the guidance of a High Priest or High Priestess of S.M.C. It should be mentioned that members whom are also spouses should attend gatherings as individual witches and separate members of the coven. Each represents themselves in the craft and is respected as an individual that has separate trajectories and initiations in the tradition. At no time should any one unknown to the group be present at gatherings! This includes remote gatherings that take place online, (usually over Zoom) as well as in person gatherings. And so, it is expected that each invited to the gatherings will not disclose the location to others, and will not share the join link used to attend remote gatherings. Those who participating in the gatherings will be considerate to their surroundings that which may be visible within your camera's view range and to be sure that there are no "ease-droppers" within hearing range of the computer or device being used. Each member or guest should use their own camera and mic to attend. Cesith: If one joined the coven after doing the Rite of Dedication with another coven previously, or within another Wiccan tradition, no further dedication is necessary. If accepted by the coven, would be accepted as a Cesith (Basically a Gesith from another Wiccan denomination or separate tradition from the S.M.C. Gesith: A Gesith is able to act as an advisor to other members based on experience in the craft. One is only considered a Gesith if completed a dedication ritual and the initiation has begun within the tradition of the S.M.C. The preferred path to becoming a Gesith is: Theow -> Coerl -> Gesith Gesith Initiation process and development: No one can truly say that any one view of worshipping or acknowledging the deities is more correct than others. The Wiccan religions are a very personal thing and each Wiccan must discover what is exactly right for each. If it is right for you, it is right! "To consider whether Wicca is right for you, you first need to consider whether you are right for Wicca. Can you view deities as described? Can you relate to the closeness to all nature? Do you feel energetic influences of magick? " - From Raymond Buckland, Seax Wiccan Founder. The Challenge: Is this really what you want? Can you learn about this path? Can you really live this life? Are you really committed? Can you support others in their own path? If you answer, "Yes" to all of the above, then you may perform a personal self dedication ritual. To learn more about personal dedication to the Sacred Meadow Circle tradition, please visit the coven page or contact us! Reading recommendations at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/book-recommendations About Sacred Meadow Circle

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Astrological Divination Look to the stars! Western Astrology It's really about understanding the earth's positions in relation to the sun, and the Moon, and the planets and bodies of the solar system and how they energetically impact eachother. Western Astrology is a form of divination based on a horoscope for a specific point in time. The day of birth can often predict life traits, events, struggles, passions, etc. across an entire lifespan. The current positions and movements of the planets in the moment can basically tell you how you may be feeling or how your day may be going to go. The planets/bodies Luminaires The Sun Planet Sun in Astrology represents the soul, masculinity, authority or government, power, and how other people are felt with. The Moon The Moon represents our our intuition, basic habits and reactions, our deepest personal needs, and our unconscious shadow selves. Mercury Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System and the closest to the Sun. Mercury represents communication, mentality, thoughts, reasoning, adaptability and variability. Venus Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is sometimes called Earth's "sister" or "twin" planet as it is almost as large and has a similar composition. The planet of romance, love, beauty, art and money. Venus in a birth chat speaks to the way you express your desires, your passions, what you value, and how you relate to and experience pleasure. It also influences how you socialize, relate to, and attract others. Earth The Earth represents your physical location and sense is purpose. It's the mirror image of the sun, in the same degree but the opposite sign. If your sun sign is in Aquarius, your Earth sign is in Leo, and vice versa. If your sun sign is in Pisces, your Earth sign is in Virgo, and vice versa Mars Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, being larger than only Mercury. The planet of action, energy, and desire. It represents the survival instinct and can be thought of as primal in nature. Mars rules our animal instincts for aggression, anger, and survival. Jupiter Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar System. It is a gas giant with a mass more than two and a half times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined, but slightly less than one-thousandth the mass of the Sun. The planet of expansion, healing, growth, good fortune and miracles. Jupiter governs long distance and foreign travel, big business and wealth, higher education, religion, and the law. Saturn Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System, after Jupiter. It is a gas giant with an average radius of about nine and a half times that of Earth. The planet of authority and moral obligations. It comes up in the way you handle responsibility, create boundaries, and do other mature activities in life. Uranus Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. It has the third-largest planetary radius and fourth-largest planetary mass in the Solar System. The owner of looking forward. It reaists tradition and celebrates originality and individuality. Uranus is associated with technology, innovation, discovery, and all that is progressive. On the upside, Uranus is associated with enlightenment, progressiveness, objectivity, novelty, and ingenuity. Neptune Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and the farthest known solar planet. In the Solar System, it is the fourth-largest planet by diameter, the third-most-massive planet, and the densest giant planet. The psychic planet of intuition, ideals, spirituality, compassion, and is the domain of dreams and delusions. Within the birth chart, the influence of Neptune is determined by the zodiac sign in which it falls, as well as the astrological house it occupies Pluto Pluto is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt, a ring of bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is the ninth-largest and tenth-most-massive known object to directly orbit the Sun. The planet of transformative rebirth and regeneration. A new approach and a new perspective is what Pluto is all about. It helps an individual look at things differently, transform or evolve their views and emerge with new outlooks in life. Chiron Chiron is a comet with a unique and erratic orbit. Chiron represents our inner wounds and how we can overcome them. The Houses Each of the twelve houses of a chart rule certain areas of life, types of people and relationships, ideas, and life circumstances. Both time and location of birth are needed in order to determine the first house. This is because the first house of a birth chart is determined by the zodiac constellation that was rising on the horizon at the moment of birth. Once the first house is determined, the other houses line up in order of the number of the house one through twelve as described below: I The cusp of the first house is a special angle, the Ascendant (also known as the rising sign). The first house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Aries and its natural planetary ruler is Mars. The image we project to others, the first impression we make, how we start things, our defense mechanisms, our relationship with our immediate environment, our general outlook on life, and our physical appearance. II The second house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Taurus and its natural planetary ruler is Venus. Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions. III The third house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Gemini and its natural planetary ruler is Mercury. The lower mind, communication, interactions in our immediate environment, siblings and early environment, neighbors, thoughts, short trips, writing and speaking, how we formulate our thoughts, language skills, media and communications. IV The cusp of the fourth house is a special angle called the Immum Coeli and is also known as the nadir. The fourth house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Cancer and its natural planetary ruler is the Moon. Our psychological foundations and roots, family, home life, instinctive behavior, the mother or the more “maternal” parent/caregiver, ancestry, our connection with our past, our sense of security, domestic life, real estate. V The fifth house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Leo and its natural planetary ruler is the Sun. Creative self-expression, pleasure and entertainment, all forms of “play”, speculation and gambling, pastimes, hobbies, attitude towards romance, romantic relationships, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun, drama, adornments and costumes. VI The sixth house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Virgo and its natural planetary ruler is Mercury. Work and job (as opposed to career), techniques and methods, daily life, order, self-improvement, health, nutrition, attitude towards food, service, attitude towards service and co-workers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how we refine and perfect ourselves, aptitudes. VII The cusp of the seventh house is a special angle called the Descendant (DSC). The seventh house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Libra and its natural planetary ruler is Venus. Companionship, the alter ego, partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, our “shadow self”, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts. VIII The eighth house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Scorpio and its natural planetary ruler is Pluto. Transformation and crisis, our attitude towards crisis and change, sexuality, sex, death and rebirth, personal growth and transformation, regeneration, our partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, others’ money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance. IX The ninth house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Sagittarius and its natural planetary ruler is Jupiter. Our personal belief system, our sense of adventure, exploration, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce. X The cusp of the tenth house is a special angle called the Midheaven. The tenth house is an angular house. Its natural sign ruler is Capricorn and its natural planetary ruler is Saturn. Career and profession, contribution to society, position in society, social standing, reputation, material success and position, how we carve out an identity for ourselves, achievement, authority figures, paternal figures, the father or most “paternal” parent/caregiver, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, attitude towards abiding by the law, desire for achievement. XI The eleventh house is a succedent house. Its natural sign ruler is Aquarius and its natural planetary ruler is Uranus. Acquaintances and friends, groups, organizations, hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals, our sense of our true inner purpose, our sense of the group, humanity. XII The twelfth house is a cadent house. Its natural sign ruler is Pisces and its natural planetary ruler is Neptune. That which is hidden or below the surface, karma, self-undoing, soul growth, hidden strengths and hidden weaknesses, dreams, private affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, spiritual studies. The Zodiac In astrology, a sign of the zodiac refers to one of 12 specific constellations of the zodiac that the sun appears to be going through at different times of the year, from the perspective from watching the skies on the surface of the earth. A person's particular sign of the zodiac is the one that the sun was in when they were born. It is a belief in astrology that a person's personality can be predicted using their sign of the zodiac. Understanding the energies of each and energetic impact of other heavenly bodies mentioned above. Submit a question or comment Read the response blog entries

About Stafford Tarot The messages within await! AskaGreyWitch.com does not currently produce it's own income. There are however costs associated with maintaining a website with blog features. And so, this website has been mostly paid for by my profession as an intuitive reader. Therefore, this website is made possible thanks to Stafford Tarot www.staffordtarot.com The messages within await: Offering intuitive readings. Here are some details about the main services which are offered: to see all services available and fees, please visit the website at www.staffordtarot.com for more information. STAFFORD TAROT MAIN SERVICES: Tea Leaf Reading Tea Leaf Reading, also known as Tasseography, is a divination method that interprets patterns and symbolism in tea leaves within the teacup after the client has drank the tea. The reading can either be general or can be based on a particular question if you so choose. Intuitive Rune Casting Rune reading is done either by selecting individual runes from a bag and interpreting their meanings based on positions in a layout or by casting all the runes at once and reading them according to how they land. Readings can be general or based on a particular question. Intuitive Charm Casting Different from rune casting, the charms are not read from a layout. But, rather they are read from how the charms land in relation to eachother, whether they are touching, atop of, connected to or based on how far apart they are from eachother. Each charm holds a special meaning and when read together the messages can be interpreted based on a particular topic or specific question asked, or can be left as a general reading. Astrology Reading By analysing the positions of the stars in the sky at a specific reference of time, I am able to illuminate on the effect the planets have on the different aspects of the living. For a relationship compatibility analysis, I just need both person's birthdates. For a personal life analysis, I just need one's birthplace, birthdate, and if the time of birth is known. A written description of the analysis can be sent via email from bryantarotreading@gmail.com Intuitive Tarot Readings Sessions are usually about a half hour in length ($50). During a 30 minute reading I typically will do a one card draw (which gives me an impression and energy of the client) and then a 10+ card spread full reading (which can either be general or can be based on a particular question if you so choose). I have multiple spreads that I can suggest depending on the querrent or question. There's are many Oracle decks available that can refine the reading if helpful. I also offer a shorter 15 minute session ($25) which I can do a 5 card day spread, or a quick dilemma/solution spread, etc. Psychic Mediumship During a mediumship session I will take a moment to connect with the energies and spirits around you. Whilst requesting confirmations through out, I will interpret the messages that come through. Once validated, questions can be asked. Tarot cards may also be used as a comunication tool. Quite often the messages wont make sense to me. However, make absolute sense to the sitter of my readings. Messages are often what is needed to be delivered by the spirit themselves. Area Cleansing Using several energy cleansing techniques involving smoke, sound, water, crystals and salt, I am able to assist with the removal of negative energies and set the right intention for your home or workspace. It usually takes about 30 minutes depending on the size of the area. In extreme cases, energy protections can be set up to ensure a nuturalizing environment. Please be upfront if there are pets sharing the space being cleansed. If so, smoke cleansing should be avoided which can have unhealthy effects on some animals (especially birds in particular) Consultation and workings More and more, I find myself providing advice or guidance to other practitioners in my craft. Due to the amount of time that this can require, I do include these hours as work. Mentorship is considered a pro bono service and casually happens for free through online interactions or by posting within online communities that I participate in. For more extensive one on one assistance, I do charge a fee for consultations and any workings. There may be additional costs associated with any requirement or necessity of supplies. Groups, Events, or Parties During an event, I can bring my own tarot reading table (2.5' x 2.5' fold up table) on which I will set my crystal ball and several tarot and oracle decks. If outdoors, I can setup my own small 6'x6' tent as seen in the picture and to make individual meetings a bit more private if necessary. I can use several different decks for multiple trans-dimentional tarot readings to do collaborative group sessions, conjoint couple sessions, as well as individual sessions. Self-readings Workshop - Limited space available. Offering a 90 minute workshop on learning to do self readings. Each participant will be introduced to objective-ness, intuitive-ness, and have an opportunity to work directly with a Rider-Waite tarot deck. Feel free to bring your own personal tarot structured deck (no oracle decks please). We'll run through an activity which can be continued afterwards to build on a practice to do your own self tarot readings. Contact me for availability or if there are any questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 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Please join The Grey Witch, from AskaGreyWitch.com while we discuss witchcraft together. 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. Register (for free) to join the Astral Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gatherings Thank you for your interest. After submitting your information you are automatically registered. An invitation email will be sent out before the next meeting date which will include a join link that can be clicked on at the start time of the scheduled meeting. Virtual gatherings start at 8 PM ET until about 9 PM ET on Wednesdays . Check the Upcoming events section for dates. Click Here for more information about the Sacred Meadow Circle . Once registered, please check your spam/junk folders for messages from: 'Sacred Meadow Circle | Ask a Grey Witch ' Or from 'greywitchbryan@gmail.com '. Registration helps to prevent scammers or other insincere entry into the virtual gatherings. These meetings are not recorded. However, please be prepared that other meeting participants as well as myself will be able to see you when your camera is on. And so, I just ask for consideration to your surroundings that may be visible within your camera's view range. Registration: Name Email Thank you! - YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED! Please check your SPAM or em ail inbox for confirmation. Invitation links are sent separately before gathering dates. Register See more information about the gatherings

Covens (in general) Before committing yourself, it's always best to do your research to be sure that any group is right for you. ~ Always Safety First! In case unaware: a coven is a gathering or community of witches. It is composed of a group of practitioners who gather together for rituals and ceremony or celebrating the Sabbatts. The place at which they generally meet is called a covenstead. The number of people involved may vary. Although some consider thirteen to be ideal, any group of at least three can be a coven. A group of two is usually just referred to as a "working couple" of witches. Many believe that a coven larger than thirteen is unwieldy, creating challenging group dynamics and an unfair burden on the leadership. When a coven has grown too large to be manageable, it may split, or "hive". In Wicca, this may also occur when a newly made High Priest or High Priestess leaves to start their own coven. Wiccan covens are usually jointly led by a High Priest or High Priestess. Many covens follow a Wiccan structure, many involve prerequisites, many involve an initiation process, many no not involve skyclad meetings, many do not do any of the mentioned above... Each group can be different. It is very important to learn about the coven first to be sure it sounds good for you (or safe) to join. FYI: Not all witches are Wiccan. However, most Wiccans are witches. Although some covens are led by only one or the other, and some by two of the same. In some forms of neopagan witchcraft, covens are sometimes managed with a rotating leadership. Personally, amongst my coven members, each and every member is considered equal (including the High Priestess or High Priest and within my covenstead anyone is able to teach and help the rest of the group from their own individual perspectives, strengths and seperate areas of knowledge and workings in the craft. Most covens operate in secret, or within some form of discretion which can make them harder to find. Some metaphysical stores may advertise coven groups looking for members. In more recent years it has become very popular for some witches to create "online covens" which remotely teach tradition-specific crafts to it's members. No matter what you are considering, please be sure that any group's intentions align with your own before beginning any kind of commitment or membership. There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions, or getting information ahead of joining. If a group is not being uofront or forthcoming with its practices and traditions DO NOT JOIN! Only consider doing what you are comfortable doing. Be sure that any group you consider participating in compliments your interests. Be safe, and blessed be! More about the Sacred Meadow Circle coven Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

The Wheel of the Year Wolf/Storm Moon January Full Moon Dark Quiet Moon January New Moon Imbolc February 1st. The first signs of spring in which are celebrated and dedications are made for the next full turn of the wheel. Also known as Ground Hogs Day Snow/Ice Moon February Full Moon Dark Hunger Moon February New Moon Worm/Crow Moon March Full Moon Dark Seed Moon March New Moon Ostara March 21st. Light and darkness are again in balance during the spring equinox, with light on the rise. It is a time of new beginnings and of life emerging further from winter. Hare/Pink Moon April Full Moon Dark Planting Moon April New Moon Beltane May 1st. Celebrating the power of life in its fullness, the greening and blooming of the world as spring flourishes. Flower/Milk Moon May Full Moon Dark Ninth Moon May New Moon Mead/Strawberry Moon June Full Moon Dark Strawberry Moon June New Moon Litha June 21st - 24th. As the summer solstice this time is considered the turning point at which summer reaches its height and the sun shines longest. Hay/Buck Moon July Full Moon Dark Blessings Moon July New Moon Lammas August 1st. A feast of thanksgiving symbolizing the fruits of the first of three harvest festivals. Sturgeon/Barely Moon August Full Moon Dark Harvest Moon August New Moon Corn/Harvest Moon September Full Moon Dark Singing Moon September New Moon Mabon September 21st. During the time if the autumn Equinox, a feast of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them during the coming winter months. Blood/Hunter's Moon October Full Moon Dark Falling-Leaf Moon October New Moon Samhain October 31st. A time to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on, and it often involves paying respect to ancestors, family members, elders of the faith, friends, pets, and other loved ones who have died. Beaver/Oak Moon November Full Moon Dark Dead Moon November New Moon Cold/Long-Night Moon December Full Moon Dark Snow Moon December New Moon Yule December 21st - 24th. During the winter solstice, there is feasting, and gift giving as common elements of Midwinter festivities. Bringing sprigs and wreaths inside to decorate the home as well as the decoration of a Yule tree are also common in celebration. Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

Shadow Work 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. 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. Journaling prompt exercise examples: https://www.askagreywitch.com/shadowwork Shadow work expanded on further: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/shadow-work-expanded Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

Stafford Tarot is hosting a special Spirit Talk Live Event Please join me while we discuss spirit communication together and during, everyone will learn to receive general messages from spirit for themselves. Hosted by Stafford Tarot. Registration Info Learn to do intuitive self tarot Online Workshop Sometimes, assistance may be helpful to get started and doing your own divination practice of self readings using tarot cards. Offering self tarot workshops that explain intuitiveness, objectiveness, and retrieving messages from cartomancy. This is a workshop for those who would appreciate a learning experience using the tarot divination technique called, "The Path". Always, trust your instincts and follow your intuition. Event Information: What: Self Tarot Workshop (Virtual) Discount price: $60 each participant (paid before April 21st, 2025) Regular price: $65 each participant (paid after April 22nd, 2025) Who: with Bryan Stafford, Intuitive Tarot Reader from www.staffordtarot.com Why: Tarot can be an excellent self analytical tool When: Friday May 16th, 2025 Starts at 8 PM EST (~90 min) INCLUDES a post-workshop reading session afterwards!!! (to be scheduled for each participant) See details below: Where: Zoom Video Conference (Online) Private Group Video Conference - Paid access only. How: Send payment to register. When you register to attend you will be sent a zoom join link that can be clicked on at the start time and date of the event. Please note: that this will be a live event (It will not be recorded) and so please be prepared that other participants as well as myself will be able to see you when your camera is on. And so, I just ask for consideration to your surroundings that may be visible within your camera's view range. Join me while we discuss the symbolisms of tarot together and during, everyone will learn to receive general messages from spirit for themselves. Each participant will be introduced to objective-ness, intuitive-ness, and have the opportunity to work directly with a rider-waite-Smith tarot deck. Feel free to bring your own personal tarot structured deck (no oracle decks please). The group will together run through an activity which can help to build on associations and a relationship with the cards. This activity can be kept and continued afterwards individually to work on the practice of doing self readings. Post workshop, each participant will be able to schedule a separate individual remote one on one tarot reading session with me, Bryan Stafford, to see the technique of reading learned during the workshop as example and to ask any follow up questions there may be. Questions or comments can be sent to bryantarotreading@gmail.com or connect with me at www.staffordtarot.com via a message or by filling out an online contact form. So excited!!!!! Very much looking forward to what I know will be a special evening!!! More Information: Registration info About The Host/Organizer About Bryan Stafford

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Stafford Tarot is hosting a special Spirit Talk Live Event Please join me while we discuss spirit communication together and during, everyone will learn to receive general messages from spirit for themselves. Hosted by Stafford Tarot. Registration Info Spirit Talk Online Virtual Event Our loved ones are with us for support and guidance, even in spirit. Join me as I discuss how this is possible and some of what my experiences have been as a professional psychic medium. The previous online Spirit Talk even that took place on April 30th, 2024 was very well received. And so, In honour of my own ancestors I would like to host another online virtual event "Spirit Talk" on Saturday November 9th, 2024 to begin at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time (5 PM Pacific Standard Time). Please join me while we discuss spirit communication together and during, everyone will learn to receive general messages from spirit for themselves. Event Information: What: Live Spirit Talk (Virtual) Discount price: $20 each participant (paid before September 30th, 2024) Regular price: $25 each participant (paid after October 1st, 2024) Who: with Bryan Stafford, Intuitive Psychic Medium from www.staffordtarot.com Why: My mother was an inspiration to me as a psychic, and so I wanted to hold a Spirit talk remote group mediumship session to help others in honour of her. When: Saturday November 9th, 2024 Starts at 8 PM EST (estimated 2 hours max) Where: Zoom Video Conference (Online) Private Group Video Conference - Paid access only. How: Send payment to register. When you register to attend you will be sent a zoom join link that can be clicked on at the start time and date of the event. (After October 1st, 2024 the price will increase to $25! ) Please note: that this will be a live event (It will not be recorded) and so please be prepared that other participants as well as myself will be able to see you when your camera is on. And so, I just ask for consideration to your surroundings that may be visible within your camera's view range. The previous online Spirit Talk even that took place on November 1st, 2023 was very well received. And so, In honour of my own ancestors I would like to host another online virtual event "Spirit Talk" on Tuesday April 30th, 2024 to begin at 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (4:30 PM Pacific Time). Please join me while we discuss spirit communication together and during, everyone will learn to receive general messages from spirit for themselves. Questions or comments can be sent to bryantarotreading@gmail.com or connect with me at www.staffordtarot.com via a message or by filling out an online contact form. So excited!!!!! Very much looking forward to what I know will be a special evening!!! More Information: Registration info About The Host/Organizer About Bryan Stafford

About Sacred Meadow Circle Coven Legal Status: In Canada, the legal status of Wicca and Paganism is varied. The rules in each province or territory may differ from each other. Traditionally, Wicca is a religion practiced only by its priesthood in small groups (covens). The biggest difference between a coven and a church, is that a coven is private and usually closed to it's members. Where as, a church is open to the public. Established Policies: Correctional Services of Canada has recognized and thereby given status to Pagans within federal correctional facilities. A priest of a Wiccan tradition can be employed to serve as a Wiccan chaplain in the Ontario region of Correctional Services Canada. According to the most recent information Pagans and Wiccans reserve equal rights to their holidays in the military, just as members of every other religion does. However, in the event of war any worship may have to yield to military necessity, and Wiccans and Pagans reserve the right to have their religion appear on their identification discs or tags, as well as tomb stones, death notices, etc. Wicca is in fact a recognized religion by the government of Canada. Please refer to: http://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/385123/publication.html for more information on Religions in Canada published by the Directorate of Human Rights and Diversity (DHRD) In Canada, the legal status of Wicca and Paganism is varied. The rules in each province or territory may differ from each other. Traditionally, Wicca is a religion practiced only by its priesthood in small groups (covens). The biggest difference between a coven and a church, is that a coven is private and usually closed to it's members. Where as, a church is open to the public. Established Policies: Correctional Services of Canada has recognized and thereby given status to Pagans within federal correctional facilities. A priest of a Wiccan tradition can be employed to serve as a Wiccan chaplain in the Ontario region of Correctional Services Canada. According to the most recent information Pagans and Wiccans reserve equal rights to their holidays in the military, just as members of every other religion does. However, in the event of war any worship may have to yield to military necessity, and Wiccans and Pagans reserve the right to have their religion appear on their identification discs or tags, as well as tomb stones, death notices, etc. Wiccan Recognition: Wicca is in fact a recognized religion by the government of Canada. Please refer to: http://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/385123/publication.html for more information on Religions in Canada published by the Directorate of Human Rights and Diversity (DHRD) More about the un-established policies in Canada About Sacred Meadow Circle

You are invited!!!! Thank you for visiting and for your involvement with AskaGreyWitch.com! An invitation to the Astral Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering was previously sent to you. However, it may have ended up in a spam/junk folder. And so, I am attempting to send it again from my personal email. Please feel free to join us! Only those who register will receive the meeting join links required in order to attend the meetings. About AskaGreyWitch.com Hosted by: Read the Blog Submit a Question View Submitted Questions

About Sacred Meadow Circle My Humanist Wiccan practice by Bryan Stafford. Writing this allows me to reflect on how I strive to make my own positive impact in the world by facilitating in person and online gatherings called Sacred Meadow Circle. These gatherings are where I advocate my secular perspectives and atheist points of view with people who are aligning older mystic beliefs with modern developing scientific understandings. Or, are rethinking a traditional Wiccan way of life. What was once referred to as “Mystic” long ago is now studied as “Science” today. Such concepts like “magick”, “spell work” and “divination”, for example, can be mostly explained by psychology. Our thoughts and emotions can influence our actions and behaviours, which can influence the results from what we achieve within the physical reality of our lives. In my view a successful magickal experience described by most who identify as witches or Wiccans alike can be explained by this indirect connection between the mind and the body. This has been demonstrated in the teachings of the prominent psychologist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung. Wicca and Humanism both include many diverse perspectives: I recognize from my involvement with the Sacred Meadow Circle group gatherings that there are many different kinds of Wiccans. Most rely on personal experience, intuition and instinct. Generally following a rede which emphasizes non-maleficence (“an it harm none, do what ye will”), those who identify as Wiccan try to do no harm and support others looking for guidance or help. In conversations I am often discussing and advocating secularism to others and regularly demystifying certain concepts of the supernatural. From my interactions with Humanist Canada I’ve learned that there are many different forms of Humanism. While some humanists accept some concept of human spirituality (in a non-religious sense), others do not. Most Humanists value ethical living, doing good for others, and placing emphasis on experience, logic and evidence. Conversations tend to focus on equality, justice, and those in need of support in the world. Throughout each critical thinking is encouraged as well as using reason to guide one’s actions. My traditions have taught me a great deal in the ways in which I relate and identify as a Humanist-Wiccan. While most Wiccans have strong beliefs in deities, I do not. I have always viewed deities as symbolic representations of different aspects of one’s own human nature. When one mentally personifies the different inner-parts of themselves, for example, it may provide an easier way to relate to and get to know that specific piece of their subconscious self more clearly. It's all about the ability of the human mind, not special supernatural powers. Dedicating myself to this secular form of Wicca was a personal choice eight years ago. Over many years before that I had explored practices from different traditions and continually not feeling accepted for my atheistic perspectives. And so, I eventually found for myself a unique developmental path that resonated with me personally as someone who's humanist beliefs emphasize logic, reason, and ethics, with reverence for nature, humaneness, and balance between all genders. The concept and principles of humanism have shaped the foundations and structure of my life. I have always lived on the value that people should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of background or belief. Learning from my own experiences have taught me to use reason and logic as my primary tools for understanding and solving life's challenges. My framework for understanding the world is hugely informed by scientific research. It is my personal and strong belief that one day science will be able to explain and help better understand such concepts as instinct, intuition, meditation and manifestation and legitimize their benefits. I place my faith in science and in the spirit of reason. While I very much still value and appreciate rituals, symbolism, and nature connectedness, I also embrace values of critical thinking, appreciation for knowledge, individual liberty, and empathy for others within my day-to-day life. Personal Opinion: In my personal beliefs and practices, my focus has always remained on ethical self empowerment as human beings, nature and centers on the inherent worth of myself as a citizen as well as each and every other individual fellow person that I interact with. I feel that these values strongly align with Humanist's focus on equality, living in harmony with nature, and personal responsibility. After researching and realizing more about the historical movement with this philosophical stance, I discovered Humanist Canada over two years ago and became a member in May 2023. I approach the role of a Humanist Wiccan Devotee of the Sacred Meadow Circle tradition with a sense of honour, a strong acceptance of diversity and a compassionate nature. I maintain a relatable and approachable demeanor during ritual and ceremony to reflect the moments, seasons, life’s passages and personal milestones, etc. It is understood that whether it be during conversation, consultation, crafting a symbolic ritual or leading in ceremony, there deserves a special acknowledgement of the importance of each moment. Not from a religious perspective. But, from an empathic outlook and affirmation of human empowerment during life’s developmental stages. I incorporate a complimentary mix of Wiccan and Humanist principles to create meaningful and personalized transitions that resonate deeply with the special occasion whether it be a naming ceremony, handfasting or commitment ritual, memorial or celebration of life event, etc. It is understood that while incredibly rewarding, the role also comes with challenges. However, my ability to remain calm and maintain boundaries while dealing with unexpected, difficult or emotional situations compliment the continuous learning and development for everyone. Ultimately, my journey as a Humanist-Wiccan is one of constant exploration and growth. It is a path marked by a profound respect for both the natural world and being human. By merging the critical thinking of Humanism with the reverence for nature and community found in Wicca, I have cultivated a worldview that centers on empathy, ethical living, and personal empowerment. Sacred Meadow Circle: My involvement with the Sacred Meadow Circle has provided a platform for me to share these values with others, fostering a community that embraces diversity, encourages intellectual curiosity, and invites Humanism. As I continue to learn and evolve, I am excited about the potential to contribute to the Humanist movement celebrating the human experience. About Sacred Meadow Circle

About The Grey Witch My name is Bryan Stafford and I live in Guelph, Ontario Canada. I am an empathic male and an intuitive pagan with many years experience with metaphysical workings, including spell work, astrology, mediumship, and divination such as tea leaf, rune and tarot readings. By describing myself as a secular practitioner, I signify both my pagan background that nature itself is holy, thus the planet we live on and the plants, animals and bodies we live in are all sacred and my role as a complex person who works with energetic properties. In my personal non-theistic practice, deities are percieved as common architypes created to symbolize different aspects of our own human nature and are not actually external entities or supreme beings, etc. Sometimes my perspectives are confronted by other practitioners with disdain. Whereas I say, "to-each-is-own". I strive to do what is felt to be right from a humanistic approach and to speak my mind. Secular humanism is that I, myself can live a good and moral life without the existence of having a belief in a supernatural deity within my practices and traditions. But, rather I connect with aspects of my own human nature. When referring to my craft, I'm actually speaking to my personal independent practice involving manifestation and an affinity with nature within my pagan traditions. As I get older, my craft becomes less about trying to cause specific outcomes and more about focusing on helping to become more purposeful and compassionate in my own life. While I still do rituals of the more traditional sort, my magick has become something which I carry with me in all areas of my life. Always learning along my path and relying on my intuition, I personally scrye and work with runes, tarot, pendulums, palmistry and tasseography. With many tools, crystals and herbs to aid me in various workings, I also make my own infusions, potions, salves, candles, and oracles. I dedicated to a Seax Wiccan way of life in 2016 and completed initiation in 2019. More about my Wiccan practice can be read at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/secular-wicca In 2022, I became co-founder of the Sacred Meadow Circle. More about the coven can be found at www.askagreywitch.com/coven Devoted to working with all kinds of energies, and finding balance, I am often referred to as grey witch. This means my practice has involved learning as much of the baneful ways in the craft as I have to heal and help, giving me a unique perspective in magick allowing me to work in 'grey' areas in order to bring balance. For example, undoing a hex. Other intuitives have referred to me as a light worker as I am so often drawn to helping others. I offer guidance based on intuitive readings to those who feel they may benefit from another perspective. Random strangers at times unexpectedly sought me out to tell me about their problems or ask me for advice in public places such as in a store or at a bus stop, etc. Quite often I find myself offering guidance, answering questions, providing information and giving advice to other practitioners of magick. Practice suggestions and Advice More information about my coven About AskaGreyWitch.com About StaffordTarot.com

The Witches Gathering is an educational gathering of modern witches who are seeking to improve their personal craft, and connect deeply to their intuition. Register for free More about The Gatherings The Sacred Meadow Circle Astral Chat. The S.M.C. Astral group is an o nline international diverse assortment of witches that keep in contact and seek support in their discovery and learning of witchcraft. Anyone can participate! There is no requirement other than looking for help or support in setting up a meaningful practice in the craft, or meeting other witches. 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. Join us for this magickal chat experience! Starting in January 2025 Virtual gatherings will happen each week on Wednesdays, to start at 8 PM ET until about 9-10 PM ET. Check the Upcoming events section for topic and details. It should be mentioned: All else that is permitted to be revealed to non-members is that the Sacred Meadow Circle exists as a collaboration of separated gatherings of witches. No in-coven business is discussed outside of the circles such as but not limited to about what is discussed, the magickal workings that are involved, traditions explored, any trainings or lessons that take place within, or whom any of the other members are, etc. Since witches and witchcraft face so many misconceptions and misunderstandings in the world today, revealing identities of witches or other coven information could result in the jeopardization of wellness or saftey for others. Please be respectful and considerate of one another. - Blessed be! About Remote Gatherings: Please join us for the next upcoming online gatherings! Only those invited to the specific group's remote gathering will receive the meeting join links required in order to attend. First, one attends the Astral S.M.C. virtual gathering to find out what's new and upcoming in the coven and participate in introductory discussion topics. From there one may be further invited to get more involved! Starting in January 2025 Virtual gatherings will happen each week on Wednesdays, to start at 8 PM ET for a variety of witchcraft related topics of discussion and planning future events together. In person Full Moon S.M.C. gatherings may be mentioned (However, no locations nor members nor itinerary information is shared) in order for local witches to show interest and possibly be invited to attend. Witches whom show interest to attend in person gatherings are then presented to and approved by the Full Moon S.M.C members before any other information is shared with the potential member such as the gathering location and meeting details. The Astral Sacred Meadow Circle serves as a support for an online international diverse assortment of witches that keep in contact and seek guidance in their discovery and learning of witchcraft. Anyone can participate! There is no requirement other than looking for help or support in setting up a meaningful practice in the craft, and/or meeting other witches. 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. Join us for this magickal chat experience!!! During the gathering, please feel free to use craft-names and to express your witchy-selves as you see fit. These virtual meetings are not recorded, nor broadcasted. However, please be prepared that other meeting participants will be able to see you when your camera is on. And so, we ask for consideration of your surroundings that may be visible within your camera's view range. Stafford Tarot is the sponsor of the AskaGreyWitch.com host website. And so, there will be an opportunity to receive a free short divination reading with either Charms, Runes, Tarot or other oracle during the remote gathering. An A.I. companion IS used during remote gatherings for participants to ask it questions during, and create meeting summaries afterwards which may be shared with registrants as a follow up (Please note that the A.I. generated meeting summary is often not 100% accurate). For more information about the Sacred Meadow Circle gatherings, please visit: https://www.askagreywitch.com/gatherings Registration is free, and helps to prevent scammers or other insincere entry into the meeting. Once registered, please check your spam/junk folders for confirmation and for invitations to the next upcoming virtual gatherings which contain the meeting join link required to attend. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or have any concerns. We look forward to seeing you there! More Information: Register for free More about The Gatherings About The Host/Organizer About the Grey Witch Group Rules: Kno w... ...when TO KNOW Do research and exploration of the craft in the areas of your own interests. Everyone has a different point of view. This path is a lifetime of development. Please be kind and courteous at all times. ...when TO DARE Do what feels right and stay true to your own practice. Please respectfully disagree if doing so. Bullying, targeting, or attacking a member of this group is not allowed and will not be tolerated. ...when TO WILL We can support each other in finding your own way in the craft. Manifest your own will's desires. Be mindful of the Law of III if part of your practice. No selling to or spamming other members. ...when TO BE SILENT Revealing identities of witches or other coven information could result in the jeopardization of wellness or saftey for other members. 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The Deep Dive: Summaries Below are the audio recordings of The Deep Dive Audio Overviews summarizing the information available on the www.AskaGreyWitch.com website which also includes an overview of the Sacred Meadow Circle coven and gatherings, as well as Bryan Stafford. The Deep Dive are episode structured podcast like discussions created using A.I. powered conversation leveraging advanced language models to help summarize information, generate insights, and explore connections on a particular topic. Powered by NoteBookLM by Google. AskaGreyWitch.com was submitted to The Deep Dive podcast discussions featuring the practices, traditions and structure of the Sacred Meadow Circle, as well as about the answers to submitted questions of the blog at AskaGreyWitch.com The Deep Dive summaries to the information submitted from AskaGreyWitch: About AskaGreyWitch About the S.M.C. coven About Bryan Stafford About S.M.C. membership The information source for The Deep Dive episodes above is the www.askagreywitch.com website. NotebookLM offers a personalized AI collaborator that helps do your best thinking. After providing it an information source, NotebookLM becomes an instant expert in those sources so you can read, take notes, and collaborate with it to refine and organize your ideas. All of the information and ideas shared in these episode structured videos above are provided by the AskaGreyWitch website's blog and information pages. Each blog entry has been fitted with a "NotebookLM" button which when clicked on will load the related blog entry into a Deep Dive Audio Summary for your listening pleasure. Please note that the audio overviews are not exactly 100% accurate with some of the minor details. For example, in some of the audio overviews available on the blog entries, there are a couple of summaries that refer to Bryan Stafford as a women, or uses incorrect pronouns. However, in these specific blog entries gender is not fully revealed in the content. And so, it is understandable that the A.I. Language Models involved would assume either "He", "She", or "They" based on how the particular blog post is written. Each audio overview is personally reviewed and approved by Bryan Stafford himself to confirm that the informative content is presented in an accurate way and the audio overview portrays the concepts of the related topics regarding witchcraft and Humanist Wicca. The program or platform used to create these recordings is primarily a research and note-taking tool developed by Google Labs that uses artificial intelligence, specifically Google Gemini, to assist users in interacting with their documents. It can generate summaries, explanations, and answers based on content provided by users. It also includes "Audio Overviews", which summarizes information in a conversational, podcast-like format. The target source for the audio overviews provided on AskaGreyWitch are the website URL and the content of individual blog entries themselves. It is in hope that these videos help to summarise the information and support that is available at www.askagreywitch.com Please feel free to submit any questions! NotebookLM is available to all users (18+) More information is available at: https://notebooklm.google.com/

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

www.AskaGreyWitch.com About this website: Thoughts. Experiences. Inspiration. Home I’m so glad you’ve come! Grey: An ill-defined topic, situation or area of activity not readily conforming to a category or set of rules. Grey Witch: Working within the "Grey Areas" of Witchcraft and finding balance within the spectrum of energies. AskaGreyWitch.com is where I share with you what interests me most as a Humanist Wiccan, my personal practice! I hope to spark excitement so that you can nurture your own passions and projects. For years, I have served as a useful source of motivation, assistance or advice. I finally decided to own that role and be more intentional about it. I started Ask a Grey Witch: with a mission to give others a taste of my thoughts and experiences by answering submitted questions. What started as occasional posts has evolved into a rich site filled with a variety of information about various topics that are near and dear to my being. Take some time to explore the blogs and find what sparks your interest. Submitted questions are very much appreciated! The main focus of this website has become to serve as a support platform for the Astral Sacred Meadow Circle. More about that can be found at: www.askagreywitch.com/coven As a Wiccan male and practitioner of energy work and manifestation, I share my perspective and experience in a way that I hope makes sense and is helpful to others. I want to be clear that what I say is not what goes. I'm not trying to say that what I think is the only way... each and every one of us has our own way of thinking and individual beliefs, traditions, etc. Quite often I find myself offering guidance, answering questions, providing information and giving advice to other practitioners of magick finding their own way. This website is maintained as a safe place where perspectives are shared, ideas can be explored, and submitted questions can be answered honestly without inquirers made to feel centre staged, or stereotyped, or discriminated against, etc. like what can happen in online communities or on social media these days. Lots about workings and experiences can be shared by simply answering submitted questions in a short blog style format. By doing so, together we may be able to help break some of the misconceptions that still exist out there about modern witches, wiccans, or other interesting folk. The blog appears in the order that the questions were asked. Therefore, the newer more recent posts are found at the top of the blog entry list and the older blog entries can be found below in the list with the oldest/first entry at the bottom. There is a search option if that helps to narrow down the subject of the blog that you are interested in reading about. It is my hope that by sharing some knowledge of my own perspectives in this way that it's convenient and helpful to others determining what's best for themselves and will allow me to divide my time more evenly for those requesting mentorship. Enjoy your visit and the information that is shared about beliefs, experiences, and manifestation. All of the blog entries are written to answer a submitted question in a short, yet informative post (the blog entries have an average reading time of around five minutes. The videos have an average length of about 6 minutes). We all need something to motivate us. Take a look around; perhaps you’ll be motivated to discover what exhilarates and fits best for you. After all, the more personally satisfying workings feel to the practitioner, the more likely manifestations will materialize into reality. AskaGreyWitch.com does not currently produce it's own income. There are however costs associated with maintaining a website. And so, the hosting service and domain registration associated has been mostly paid for by my profession as an intuitive reader. Therefore, this website is made possible thanks to Stafford Tarot , Intuitive Readings. At the request of a couple of website visitors, I have decided to add additional pages that will focus on workings advice and witchcraft related information. This is where I can share examples of some of the suggestions and recommendations for certain topics such as cleansings, protections, self empowerment, and other 'high magick' or non baneful topics at https://www.askagreywitch.com/witchcraft Please feel free to share any concerns, suggestions, or comments that you may have as I always appreciate feedback. Thank you for visiting my website! 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