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Submitted question covered in this blog: "How would I summon or call to a deity?" There are many views, from Wiccans and Witches, of the gods and goddesses. It should be mentioned that there is no wrong way to honour and show respect to a deity. Or, which deity, etc. What works for you, works . But first, what is a deity? Most witches will agree in that there are devine omniscience energies in which one can receive wisdom and knowledge. In order to connect with this energetic existence, it is common to attempt to relate to it by assigning it a human form representing what we want to learn or gain. Different deities are often symbolized by different aspects of human nature. This is referred to as a Deity. For example, A Goddess or God would act as a representation to the specific qualities one wishes to develope or enhance within themselves. As mentioned in this previous blog entry https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/working-with-deities  working with deities: Deity worship in my own practice as a Seax Wiccan involves connecting with the different aspects of human nature. Each aspect is represented by specific related personas. In my case, this would include such personas as Woden (creativity and magick), Freya (tough love and romance), Thunor (strength and bravery), Saturn (business, money, and finances), or Ty (patience, hardship and sacrifice), etc. These deities mentioned are based on Anglo Saxon traditions.   The interactive responses from these representations of each diety is based on synchronousities that can be noticed throughout my life from day-to-day interactions of my surroundings. If you resonate with, I don't think it's wrong to explore the different pantheons of Goddesses and Gods, etc. Working with deities involves building a relationship with as working with developing a part of ourselves. Most deities have archetypal representation to different aspects of our own human nature. To work with a specific deity, decide what are you hoping to acheive within yourself? ...and then, decide which deity's portraited charector, history and lessons connect most with what you hope to acheive. No matter what deity you are attempting to create a relationship with, from any culture or traditions, working with the personifications that is associated with or represented by each will draw that particular deity to you from within. A popular way to connect with deities is to create an alter in honour to them. An alter can be designated in honour of any specific deity that you're hoping to connect with.  Offerings can be laid on the alter as a form of respect and acknowledgement specifocally to them. Think of it as building a relationship with that specific aspect of human nature that is being represented. In choosing which deity is right for you to work with, first decide which aspect of your own human nature that it is you wish to enhance or develope for yourself personally. Then, research a representative to symbolize the aspects within you. The more you can relate to the mythology and background of a specific god or goddess the more impact it will have on your practice. My suggestion would be to compare it to inviting a stranger into your home. How well do you know the entity you'll be working with? Be sure that the reason for doing so goes hand and hand with the summoned forces and that a relationship with such has been established before requesting (or demanding) assistance from, depending on the aspect of evocation (Deity/Demon/Spirit, etc.). In my experience, I've spoken with many pactitioners who 'think' they know who they are evoking or invoking until they do and realize the entity their trying to work with is not like what was seemed or what they thought would be like... turning their workings in directions the witches did not anticipate due to not building a strong relationship with enough beforehand. You wouldn't invite a stranger into your home. So, be sure to get to know who you are inviting into your practice to with with you in the craft. Offerings can be presented to deity to show honour, respect and gratitude. Take the time to learn about the deity you're going to be working with, so that you can figure out what is a good idea for an offering. Different types of goddesses and gods have different expectations that you should consider when being an offering. Some offering examples: Ancestors - Any herbs, foods or drinks from your family table in which the spirits enjoyed while living. Prosperity and abundance - grain, dairy or eggs, milk, beer or wine, mint, catnip, etc. Love and Passion - eggs, honey, apples, wine, fruit juice, lavender, sandlewood, etc. Nature/Garden - bread, cornmeal, fruit, berries, milk, water, bay leaf, etc. Heath and home - grains, cooking oils, salt, cider, milk, rosemary, thyme, etc. And, so on... What resonates with the goal or diety that you work with? As you may have noticed, basic items such as milk, bread or wine are nearly always appropriate. 😉 Thank you so much for submitting this question! And also, for reading my blog. It is in hopes that your visit to my website has been helpful. As always, questions are welcome at AskaGreyWitch.com

Submitted question covered in this blog: "Is Witchcraft totally safe?" This submission is very much appreciated as there are huge misconceptions about what it means to practice witchcraft safely. This is why one of the first advice that you'll hear from other witches is to learn about and do energetic protections, wards, shields, guides, etc. before casting spells. First, I just want to point out that the number one rule that most Wiccans and witches alike have expressed important to their practice is, "If it harm none. Do what ye will." However, not everyone follows this magick-guideline. This is a very open question as it is my opinion that witchcraft and magick are just as they are and is neither good nor bad, etc. It is the workings of the spell caster in which makes a spell baneful or not. And so, can spells be baneful? ...Yes! So then, could witchcraft actually be dangerous? ... Absolutely - Due to the fact that spell casters and magickal practitioners can be dangerous themselves! Especially when not taking the time in knowing what is being done before doing it. This is why I consider Shadow Work so very important in my own unique practice. Before any magickal workings myself, in my practice I reflect and observe before and after all spells to be sure that my workings are actually necessary and worth doing. And, that the risks are understood and the outcomes are acceptable. More about that is available in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/think-about-one-thing-that-bothers-you  The importance of shadow work. There has been a common trend with beginner witches, and some whom call themselves "baby witches", that doing spells is "cool", or just a fun way to pass the time, or a way to seem more clever, etc. With this kind of approach to Witchcraft, what may not be realized are the exact energies and forces that are being invoked or envoked. Without having an understanding of what it is that is being channeled, or what it is that is being interacted with, there can be unforeseen results or consequences. This ignorance in itself can be dangerous. Taking the time to do personal exploration and research first may be crutial in creating safe and secure magickal workings within the craft. Just dressing in black, painting your face and nails or wearing a hood or pointy hat, does not actually make you a witch at all. It is the practice of implementing magickal intention so to lead to manifestation is what makes one an actual witch. Witchcraft can be freeing, constructive and intense. It can also be intoxicating, mesmorizing, and consuming. In my opinion as a grey witch, finding the appropriate balance of right/wrong, good/bad, dark/light, etc. is key to finding the neutral areas of magick that can be worked with successfully for each practitioner and will be most benifitial to any witch's experience, even if just starting out. While witchcraft is so much about intention setting, i feel the need to reiterate that magick itself is not bad, nor good. It just is!!! It is the intentions being set within a spell that can lead a magical working to be deemed benifitial or baneful. Otherwise, sometimes a witch can have good intentions in which their workings may still lead to unexpected termoil. This is most likely due to misunderstanding the effect in which their magickal workings will have on a particular situation. Not having all of the details of a situation can lead to the wrong approach to be taken even when the outcome was meant to be positive. Understanding yourself, your shadow, energetic vibrations and your true/pure intentions should avoid negative outcomes within spells, so to be positively successful. Most witchcraft, high magick or otherwise, is about self improvement, self discovery and exploration, and self development as a human and spiritual being. Most witches find connections within nature and their energetic surroundings of the natural environment to ground and find balance for themselves. How can THAT be dangerous? It's really all about the approach of the practitioner. Trust your instincts, and follow your intuition. Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog, and for submitting your questions! ✨Blessed be. UPDATE: I also discuss the topic, "Witches in Danger" the title of this more recent blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/witches-in-danger which expands on this subject further. Journey safe!!!

The submitted question covered in this blog: "Can you explain how to do fire divination?" There are many different forms of fire divination. If you are familiar with candle magick, you may already be familiar with fire scrying. Thank you for submitting this interesting question! Generally, scrying is done by staring into something and concentrating for the purpose of divination. Visions and images within the mind's eye are interpreted intuitively during a scying season by the individual doing the scrying. Many people prefer to scry using shiny surfaces like a mirror, a crystal ball, or even a bowl of water, and another popular method is that of staring at a fire's flames. During a candle spell, the flame of the candle can sometimes be read with scrying to get a sense of the spell's outcome or chance of success. Some witches that I know will also scry the shapes of the remaining wax observed after a candle has completely burned out within the use of spell work. Scrying with fire can be done with any flames whether a large bon fire set outdoors, or the flame of a candle indoors. Whilst taking time to watch the flames. Let the fire grow taller and bolder and brighter, as each bit of kindling (or section of wick) catches fire. Allow yourself to relax by breathing evenly with deep breaths becoming comfortable as the fire continues to blaze. When you have a good strong fire going, focus your vision on the center of the dancing flames themselves. Don’t worry about staring too intently, just relax and rest your eyes and focus your sight where it is most comfortable. Drawing the energy of the flames toward you, allow yourself to feel the energy and your strong will power. Fire is often associated with action, creating or destroying, healing or harming, strength and power. While watching the fire flicker, dance and flash, what images do you see in the flames? Some can see very clear images, while others may only see shapes and hints of what is being expressed. Look for images that seem familiar to you and what stands out or take notice of any repetitive patterns. You may hear the crackling of the wood, the roar of larger flames, the snapping of embers. Listening carefully, some have said they hear faint voices speaking or singing in the fire. Pay close attention to the thoughts and ideas that enter your mind, which may seem unrelated until you ponder it's meaning further. If there is any information that is received which doesn't quite make sense, sit on it for a few days and let your unconscious mind process it. Journaling or writing down your experience can be helpful for self reflection afterwards. Chances are, messages that seem unclear may make sense eventually, if not right away. Be sure to review your notes later on, and reflect on the things that have come up during the fire scrying sessions. If you scry regularly, be sure to compare your notes from one session to the next, and take notice of messages or images that seem to repeat or appear often. If something doesn't seem to apply to you, think about those close to you, and who the message might be more appropriately meant for. Spend as much time as you need watching the flames. However, if you start to feel uncomfortable or anxious, or fidgety, etc. then stop, relax and ground yourself, and purhaps try again another time when you are more centered and focused. Meditation beforehand can assist with maintaining a calm and relaxed, grounded state of mind. When you feel ready to end your fire scrying session, simply look away from the fire, relax your eyes and take a few minutes to calm yourself. You may feel a high sense of energy, or an unusual sensation of clarity, or you may feel neither or nothing at all. Each may experience a different sensation during or after. Listen to and trust your intuition. It is ok to leave the fire burning afterwards if you wish and if it is safe to do so. Or, feel free to extinguish the flame, or to snuff the candle out when you are done. Sniffed candles can retain their charged energies to be re-lit with the same intentions for another time. Thank you for visiting my website and reading my blog! Do you have questions? Please consider submitting them at AskaGreyWitch.com and a response will be posted shortly after. Bright blessings,

Ask a Grey Witch was a guest on the Witches of Eastview! This live broadcast was recorded the evening of December 22nd, 2023. Aurora Moon, Athene Noctua and Bryan Stafford celebrate Winter Solstice and Yule together. Thank you for having me as a guest on your channel, Aurora Moon, and for helping to bring light during the darkest days of the wheel. More information about the Witches of Eastview Empowerment Group can be found on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thewitchesofeastview Or, on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3327584573951645 Bright Blessings

The submitted question covered in this blog: "...is that a sign that it [my spell] is working?" Thank you so much for submitting this question and including the spell workings described within the original submitted message. When completing a spell it is extremely important that the workings are personally satisfying to you. And, you alone. Especially with candle magick, sometimes a spells outcome can be foreseen by scrying the resulted working. For example, reading the ways in which a candle burns, or by scrying the flame during or scrying the wax afterwards, etc. This can be a great confirmation that your spell appears to be in fact " working ". Confidence is key! You have to believe in yourself and in your magick in order for it to succeed. Otherwise, you are working against your own intention. Many times online, I have seen witches post their spell working results either as a picture to be interpreted by looking for symbols or references of the intention involved. Or, by providing written descriptions of their findings or results. Then, asking for other's interpretations. Personally, i tend to not respond to these kinds of posts online in social media because no one can tell one about their own working better than themselves! For example, If you are performing a candle spell, it is up to you to determine what the final results may mean to you personally. No one else has your experiences, associations or intentions that went into the spell during your workings, ritual or technique of manifestation. Others may be able to provide general clues to the meanings of symbolisms, etc. However, only you can finely interpret the associations and synchronistic messages that may be noticed during a spell working. More information about this can be found in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/unexpected-outcomes-from-spells Unexpected Outcomes from Spells. As well as this previous blog entry about love spells: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/love-spells-good-vs-bad Love Spells: Good vs Bad. Some questions that come to my mind for you to ask yourself are: What did the results of the workings of your spell say to you? What was the significance to you in what happened during the spell's ritual? How did it make you feel while it was happening? What were the intuitive messages being received at the time? Or, when an outcome of the spell was first noticed? Meditating, or Journaling about your spells, before and afterwards, can assist in understanding our own personal associations better. Short and simple written shadow work exercises can also be helpful in not only determining where spells may have gone wrong, what could have been done differently, or what went well, what could be repeated again next time, or changed to increase success based on your own energetic personal associations. More about shadow work is available at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/shadowwork It is in hopes that this is helpful.   In short, No one can fully tell you what it means, other than yourself.    What does it say to you?   Spell work is powered by intention. Being confident is important with any divination. Trust your Instincts , and Follow Your Intuition . Blessed be. Thank you for reading my blog! It is in hopes that it has been helpful. If you have questions, please consider submitting them at AskaGreyWitch.com

Submitted question covered in this blog: " My ex is casting spells against me... Can you help?" Thank you for submitting this concerning question! The best advice that I can give for situations like this is to cleanse, ground and protect yourself from external negative influences that may be directed towards you. This previous blog entry may help: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/protections Protecting yourself further. In my personal experience, I find cleansing ritual baths very helpful for this purpose, and can be done before initiating other spellwork, meditation, journaling, etc. Or, especially before skyclad ritual! Afterall, we are most powerful as our natural selves. As long as you resonate and personally connect with the intention of your working, it doesn't really matter how your desire is symbolically implemented. Just as long as the ritual feels successful and is personally satisfying to you... That confidence, mental structure and grounding will empower your free will to not be influenced by your ex's workings against you any longer. This previous blog post explains more about ritual baths: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/ritual-baths feel free to change and tailor this ritual bath description to your intention to instead removing influences. Here is an example: Spell removal ritual bath: Sprinkle some black salt or dirt in a bathtub as a neutralizer. Place a mirror near the bathtub. Sit in the bath and chant, “Dirt [or salt] that fell, cleanse well, reverse any spell, that may dwell." ... Repeat three times. Light both a pink and white candle. As you do so, place the picture of yourself or a representative sigil, or symbolic object, between them. Hold rose petals as a symbol of peace and love. As you do this, chant, “I release me, myself from this burden” ... Repeat three times. Place the rose petals in the bath water as well. Sit in the spell watching yourself in the mirror while cleansing and washing away the effects of your ex's workings against you. When you feel the bath finished, drain the water and clean the tub of everything. Take any remains of the peddles/dirt/etx. outside and bury them. Place the mirror under a tree and face its reflection away from your house (i.e. away from you) reflecting any other external influences away. Keep the mirror in place into you feel the influences have faded to nothing. After you feel the work is completed and successful, smoke cleanse and clear yourself and your home and recharge or setup new protections to be sure that your ex's every doesn't creep it's way back in again somehow. Here is a provide blog entry in smoke cleansing and black salt: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/smoke-cleansing-and-black-salt in case helpful. Thank you for visiting AskaGreyWitch.com Please feel free to submit any other question or provide suggestions or feedback. Many blessings✨

Submitted question covered in this blog: "Being a male witch, doesn't that make you a Warlock?" Thank you for this question. With the rise of relevance of male witches in modern practices of witchery, there also seems to be an external encouragement to separate the genders within witchcraft. In Wicca, as in nature, gender has a balance. As mentioned in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/hollywood-misconceptions The term "witch" is actually gender neutral and is used by both men and women who identify as a practitioner of witchcraft. Many mistake the term "Warlock" as a male witch term. However it is not and actually originates from Christian beliefs, not Wiccan or witchcraft. Either a man or a women can be a witch. The term "Warlock" was originally used to describe a man or women who betrayed their oath of baptism. Hanse, the meaning of the word warlock to be: "Oath Breaker". This was a term used by Catholics to determine the weakening of ones' bond to their oath of a baptism ritual. It is my understanding that the term originally began to be used in Ireland as a description for either a man or a women who fit the circumstances. However, over time and across other countries, for some reason, the term merged to mainly include men. A Catholic baptism is a first sacrament, meaning the beginning of an initiation process into that particular faith. It is like making a promise to follow that specific religion and that particular belief system and is usually performed on one who is under the age of six. Those who have been baptized and then swear themselves to another religion without first renouncing their Catholic roots, was considered a "Warlock" in the eyes of many from the Catholic church. Now a days this term is used in attempt to be reclaimed by male practitioners from many backgrounds and is becoming more widely used in modern practices. I believe that this is in part due to an attempt to step away from some of the common misconception about witches. Especially misunderstandings that witches can only be old women, and not men. Coming into balance and understanding with your own gender is so important as a practitioner of magick! Understanding both your masculine side as well as your feminine side together, and the traits and aspects that come from each (no matter how you identify yourself) can be extremely empowering! A man's awareness of his femininity does not determine his sexual orientation. And, contrary to common societal belief, also does not make him any less of a man. In fact, I would argue that he is MORE THAN a man than most! Understanding ourselves, our true selves as human beings is the only ways in which we can relate to and connect with the different aspects of our human nature. The same can be said for empowered women who are in touch with their masculinity. Balance is key. There are so many different opinions on this topic and this topic does cause some controversy within online communities. I would like to quickly point out that the above is from my own perspective and may not reflect others' beliefs or practices. Thank you for reading my blog. It is in hopes that this is helpful and is clearly written. If I can clarify anything here, please do not hesitate to ask. Submitted questions are always appreciated. Many blessings.

Submitted question covered in this blog: " Do you have any advice or suggestions as to what I should look out for when hiring someone? " With the number of magicians for entertainment available in person, or fraudulent practitioners and scammers online these days, I very much appriciated this question!!! Thank you for submitting it. In this blog, I'm not referring to magicians for hire, or those who do "magic" for for stage tricks or entertainment. I'm referring to "magick" done for intented manifestation. If helpful, the difference has been explained in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/magick My perspective of magick. The very first advice that I like to share in this area of exploring magick is always to consider to do your own spellwork for yourself. The more personally satisfying a spell is to the caster, the more powerful, the more likely to manifest. Spells are empowered by intention and that intuition is raised by the associations created within the working. No one knows your own associations better than you. However, were time and knowledge may restraint, witches are sometimes hired for their particular skillsets. It's worth mentioning that most wiccans consider their practice a call to service and therefore would not usually collect fee nor charge compensation for assistance in magick. But, not all witches are Wiccan. There are a few main reasons off the top of my head why a magickal practitioner may be hired (for a fee): Some magickal practitioners offer psychic readings with the use of a divination tool, such as a bone oracle, or a tarot deck, etc. and so, the time and effort that it takes often has a fee. Others may offer to perform spellworkings on behalf of a payer who covers any expenses involved according to the ingredients and time to complete. Or, to perform ritual or lead group through ceremony. Such as a Hand Fasting ceremony, or a Wittan naming, etc. And, perhaps there's more that I'm just not thinking of at the moment. Please feel free to add more ideas in the comments ;) Experience is everything!! In consideration to exploring witches for hire, here are some "red flags" to watch for if seriously considering to hire another witch or magickal practitioner: First, you need to be comfortable with the practitioner for hire, that they seem relateable, trustworthy and knowledgeable in what you're asking them to do for you. It should be considered a red flag if someone avoids answering questions about themselves, who they are, their qualifications, or anything that you'd be interested to know about them beforehand. A good practitioner should be open and honest. Someone who isn't empathetic or caring may not have your best interest at heart. You could say the same as above for someone who is not going to be objective in their workings. You don't want to work with someone who doesn't agree with you, is rude to you, interferes with their own personal opinions, or isn't open and honest about their findings. If there isn't a lot of history available or information about their background, website, testimonials, reviews, etc. then, they may not be as experienced as they may appear. Or, they may not in fact be upfront with who they are... Be sure the practitioner is known for their workings. Another red flag telling you to choose someone else is if wording starts to be used involving "cursed", "hexed", or "jinxed", etc. Unless you yourself originally feel under some negative influence and that's what you're seeking assistance with from the practitioner, there's really no reason to bring it up otherwise. If the practitioner's fee is not upfront, or the payment system seems confusing, or is left open for interpretation, or there seem to be hidden/added fees throughout, or if the workings of sessions seem to be money focused, ...t Do you have other stipulations to consider when/if allowing another to do spellwork on your behalf? Please feel free to share in the comments! Take time to analyze for yourself why exactly you need someone else to do the spell workings for you. Is it because of confidence in your self, or purhaps you're still in a "broom closet" so-to-speak, (more about that is available in this orbits blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/out-of-the-broom-closet Out of the broomcloset), or maybe you just feel like you don't have the exact skill or energy to complete it... this previous blog entry in shadow work may study be helpful: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/think-about-one-thing-that-bothers-you The importance of Shadow Work. Either way, to make the choice to hire another practitioners is yours, and yours to make alone. No one should judging or being critical to you, etc. about that decision. Always follow your instincts, and trust your intuition. It is in hopes that this short blog entry is helpful. If I can elaborate on anything here, or for any other questions, please let me know at AskaGreyWitch.com/contact Blessed be.

Submitted question covered in this blog: "Is there a spell that could help with an Acne problem?" The skin condition of Acne is actually very common. And so, this submitted question is greatly appreciated. It is caused when follicles of hair in the skin become clogged with oils that can lead to a blemish, also known as a pimple or zit, and although usually appears on the face, can exist or break-out anywhere on the body. Many skin conditions can be treated with specially made skin salves which contain plant material that encourages healing and healthy skin. This previous blog entry talks about one kind of salve that may be helpful: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/creating-a-salve Creating a salve. This skin salve can also be used to treat bug bites, sun burns, and other skin irritations. However, although this salve will help with clearing and tightening of the skin and can make a great skin toner, a stronger cleanser may be required first to remove access oils which can cause the clogging of pores. Pores are little tiny openings in the skin that release oil and sweat from glands under the surface of the skin. Whilst using skin cleaners and cleansers, intention can be implemented to assist with it's purpose, making the experience magickal. Incantations can be applied to enchant the action and the solution. Charge it surrounded with crystals, or on your alter, or under the full moon before it's used. - Make the experience as personally satisfying as possible. A strong skin cleanser that I use, and would recommend, is made by simply mixing 2 cups of water with one teaspoon of sea salt and one teaspoon of apple-cider vinegar. The solution can be contained in a spray bottle or liquid dropper for easy application. However, please be advised you do not want to get any of it in your eyes as it will irritate or cause a burning sensation. The sea salt helps to deep cleanse pores from oils and dead skin that become trapped, and the apple cider vinegar helps relieve the blemishes and removes inflammation. By applying regularly, perhaps in ritual, and focusing on the intention involved can help to make yourself appear younger, turning a very simple mundane action in to a magickal working or glamour spell. More about that is available in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/glamour-magick Glamour magick. It may be surprising to learn by some that sea salt can be used in a variety of simple ways to enhance our health and appearance. It's ability to cleanse, control excessive oil production and simulate circulation in the skin makes it ideal for scalp scrubs for treatment of dandruff, toe nail and finger nail brighteners, teeth whitening agents, other types of body scrubs, as well as skin cleaners, toners, etc. It's worth reiterating: Magical workings do go great hand in hand, or alongside medical practices. However, magick should never be treated as a substitution for medical advice of a doctor or direction of a health practitioner. Always seek the help that you need when you need it. Always follow the advice and suggestions of medical or health practitioners! Thank you for reading my blog, and for visiting my website! Do you have questions you would like to submit? please feel free to do so at www.askagreywitch.com/contact . The more we can break common misconceptions that may exist about witches, Wiccans and other interesting magickal folk, the better!

The submitted question covered in this blog: " Would you like to join me in a conversation on my channel?" Thank you to The Witches of Eastview for hosting this live conversation regarding protections. This is one of the most viewed topics in my blog on AskaGreyWitch.com . And so, I very much welcome and appreciate this shared discussion. Here is the recorded conversation: A special thank you to Aurora Moon for inviting me to partake in this discussion, and thank you also to Athene Noctua for your involvement as well. For more information on protections, check out these other several related blog entries at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/tags/protection Questions or feedback are very much appreciated and can be sent to greywitchbryan@gmail.com , or submit them at AskaGreyWitch.com More about the Witches of Eastview can be found at their website: https://www.thewitchesofeastview.com/ , on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3327584573951645/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT or their Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@thewitchesofeastview?si=jt50nF1xGYbheiS- Thank you for visiting www.AskaGreyWitch.com and for checking out the blog. Bleased be.

Submitted question covered in this blog: "Is it a conflict to be a wiccan and a humanist at the same time?" This very open question is welcome and very much appriciated. Thank you to whom submitted it after reading my previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/secular-wicca Secular Wicca. Being both Wiccan and Humanist may seem like an interesting combination, it is indeed possible without much conflict. Here is my view on both belief structures: Wicca: Wicca emphasizes reverence for nature, the cycles of the seasons, and the worship of various deities. Traditionally, Wiccans are polytheists, meaning they believe in and invoke numerous gods and goddesses. (For me, deities are representations of the aspects of our own human nature. This makes me a secular practitioner.) Wicca places great importance on the natural world, celebrating the changing seasons, moon phases, and the elements (earth, air, fire, water). Wiccans often perform rituals, cast spells, and work with energies of themselves and their surroundings. Humanism: Humanism is a secular worldview that focuses on reason, ethics, and compassion without reliance on supernatural beliefs. Humanists generally are atheists, agnostics, pantheists, or polytheists. The emphasis is on individual exploration and personal beliefs of one's self. Humanism places humans at the center of ethical considerations, emphasizing human rights, social justice, and critical thinking. Unlike traditional religions, humanism does not have an official doctrine. It encourages individuals to find their own spiritual path. In my personal practice, I blended elements of both belief systems. While I very much appreciate Wiccan rituals, symbolism, and reverence for nature I also embracing humanist values. Being both Wiccan and Humanist was a personal choice of my own while I explored practices from both traditions and create a unique spiritual path that resonated with myself. More about my own personal perspective is written here: https://www.askagreywitch.com/humanist-wicca-what-it-means-to-me about what Humanist Wicca means to me. Both Wicca and Humanism each include many diverse perspectives. There are many different kinds of Wiccans, and there are many different kinds of Humanists. It is my beleif that, one day, science will be able to explain intuition, manifestation, and magick. Or even consciousness. My incorporation of humanist principles into my Wiccan practice has even inspired some humanists that I've met. I am accepted as an active and involved member of Humanist Canada. One can certainly explore and integrate aspects of Wicca into many other belief systems, including Humanism. This previous blog entry is a good example: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/catholic-witches Catholic Witches. However, it’s always essential to follow your own spiritual journey with what resonates with you, yourself while respecting your own beliefs as well as those of all others. It is in hopes that his has been clearly explained. Please do not hesitate to reach out at AskaGreyWitch.com/contact if there are any more questions.

Submitted question covered in this blog: "...quit lieing to the world and tell the world what kind of religon you guys really are..." Although this is more of a hate filled rant submission rather than a particular question, I felt it necessary to share here with everyone as example of the misconceptions that continue to exist. These misunderstandings continue to be spread by some people through messages of hate, usually driven by fear. Wicca is a nature based pagan polytheistic belief system that worships nature often personified as feminine and masculine aspects of nature and can be symbolized by archetypal representations, usually in the form of deities. It is a earth-centered religion and is often also referred to as, "The Craft". As outlined as well in these previous blog entries, there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about witchcraft: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/hollywood-misconceptions Hollywood Misconceptions. And, https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/misunderstandings-that-continue-to-exist Misunderstandings that continue to exist. Fear is often driven by the unknown, or misunderstanding. It is definately an intense and unpleasant emotion in response to what is perceived or recognized as a threat or danger. Fear causes psychological changes that can produce behavioral reactions such as becoming aggressive, responding with violence, or attempting to escape by fleeing. The four general responses to fear may include Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. The main sources of fear tend to include (but not exclusive to): Fear of death (at any age) Fear of growing old or becoming frail Fear of ill health (mental or physical) Fear of love loss or relationship hardship Fear of criticism or banishment Fear of poverty or status Some considerations when analyzing personal fears could be: Why is this so upsetting to me? What am I afraid will happen next? What am I afraid that I will lose, miss or be lost? It would appear to me that the individual whom submitted this particular message explains that they may feel lost themselves, or that they are/have been hurt by or attacked by a magickal practitioner of some kind, and that perception has caused fear of being helpless or perhaps anger has compelled them to attack me on my website. I can only speculate. Here is the full submitted message for reference: "witches are witchdoctors and witches are not a innocent religon there a satanic cult that sacrifices people and animals and have zero remorse while they do it quit lieing to the world and tell the world what kind of religon you guys really are my lifes taken over by witches im being attaccked constantly by you f#@$ers witches are evil possessed f#@$ers that are more eviler than 100 serial killers you guys are mass murder criminals trying to cover your ass caklung yourselfs just another religon well you already know where your heading and its in the bible and it aint heaven god hates witchdoctors and it doesnt matter how hard you witches repent to god the evil youve done is permanent and unforgivable to god and will send you witchdoctors to hell for eternity" Let's debunk some of the accusations from the above message: The term 'witchdoctors' actually originally is a type of healer who treats ailments believed to be caused by witchcraft, not the cause of witchcraft itself. Satanic traditions come from traditions aside from Witchcraft and Wicca (there is no devil in the religions that respect witchcraft) Wiccan based witchcraft does not involve animal or human sacrifice of any kind. Most witches live by a strict rule of, "If it harm none, do what ye will". Many witches believe in the "Law of III" which acts as a mora compass to only do good, and that whatever you do in life comes back to you three times fold (good or bad). The Bible is from Catholic religion origins and does not have involvement with Wicca or witchcraft. Although the bible does consist of positive stories involving witchcraft and magick, the practice is generally frowned upon by Catholics alike. A witchcraft spell is considered similar in rite to a catholic prayer. Many catholic traditions where shaped from pagan culture as an attempt to convert people of other nature based religions into the catholic faith. Some witches work with deities rather then an almighty supreme supernatural being that many refer to as 'God'. Many pagans believe in a all grand and mighty spirit however don't give it much attention since it does not interact. An interesting observation that I would like to note is that this individual has visited my AskaGreyWitch.com  site and seems to have read at least one or some of the blogs available. I find it interesting that someone who does not agree so strongly with the practice of witchcraft would find themselves exploring a support platform for witches. With many similarities between witchcraft and Catholicism (as also mentioned in this popular previous blog entry, https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/catholic-witches Catholic Witches), it often surprises me the conflicting perspectives and aggressive overtones that manifest from interactions between these groups of people. We are all people; we are all human. Witches are just wise to natural ways of working with nature. I wish this individual well in their own unique journey in life and hope that they find happiness and sound mental health that they so deserve as a fellow human being. Many bright blessings.

Submitted question covered in this blog: "I heard spring cleaning should be part of a witch's practice, is that true?" In my opinion, Absolutely! Thank you for submitting this question! To be honest, any symbolic action made magickal can be made part of anyone's personal practice. Afterall, it's all about intention. I can mention about how common spring cleaning is related to witchcraft practices. Thank you so much for inquiring! First off, spring is considered a special time for Wiccans and Witches alike as it is the process of nature awakening again after the winter slumber. It becomes a time for awakenings, new beginnings, and cleansing. Hibernations are ending. After being shut up through the winter to maintain heat and comfort, homes can now be aired out and refreshed. Many witches will tackle this with a good spring cleaning! Some very simple and easy ways in which to cleanse during cleaning magickally is to energetically sweep of a broom, create a lemon/vinegar infusion, and clean with intention of protection and energetic charging, add moon water to your floor wash or window cleaner, mirror cleanser, etc. Some witches like to sprinkle salt or black salt into the corners of their dwelling in order to alleviate negativity and discourage unwanted energies (which can be vacuumed afterwards and then disposed of). The options are endless! During spring time can be an excellent time to do cleansing practices as a refresher to the home removing any energetic stagnance. Whilst, getting in some good spring cleaning. The most common way of cleansing a home is with the smoke from burning bundles of specific herbs in order to disburse negative energies and/or encourage positive energies through out the home. I personally like to do this by moving widdershins (counter clockwise) around my home and in each room with the wafting smoke. This previous blog entry mentioned smoke cleansing, and the also mentions how that is different from smoke smudging: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/smoke-cleansing-and-black-salt smoke changing and black salt. There are so many other ideas that also come to mind. Such as, but not limited to: sound, like ringing bells, chimes, or clanking pots & pans, etc. which can help to disburse energies allowing a witch to then build upon the desired energetic environment of their home. Or, spraying around blessed moon water in a magickal spritz around the home, (more about working with the moon phases is available at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/working-with-the-moon-phases  working with the moon phases). Or, the use of a cleansing tool, such as selenite crystal wand, creating a witches ladder, negativity wards, protective talismans, Etc. placed around the home, or on yourself, property, in your vehicle, and otherwise. And, so much more! There are so many ways in which energetic cleansings can be completed depending on your practice, magickal associations, and techniques that feel satisfying to you. As the spring time progresses closer towards the summer season, picking flowers to be placed inside the home is also a cleansing technique amongst some witches. Using the energies of the selected plants to build upon and change the 'feeling' of a room, for example. Popular choices tend to be Lilac, tulips, paperwhites, daisies, hyacinths, and many other spring time bloomers. Planting specific plants bushes and herbs around the home outside can also help to change the energies of the home inside and property surrounding. For example, planting rosemary in a garden near the entrance of the home can be a very protective ward for incoming negative intentions sent your way. There are also many natural plants that grow back every spring (that some refer to as 'weeds'). These can spread into a property to create their own layer of protection around a witches dwelling. More information about protecting yourself is available in this previous blog entry at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/protections  protecting yourself further. It is in hopes that this is helpful. Please, feel free to submit any questions, or let me know if I can elaborate more on this topic. Comments are always welcome!!! Thank you for visiting my website and for reading my blog!

The submitted question covered in this blog: " What is your coven like? " Thank you for submitting this question as each coven can be different from the next just as each witch can be different from each other. a Coven Based Practitioner  is a witch that prefers to work with other witches in their practice and may or may not involve deities, demons, gods or goddesses, etc. This would be someone who get's together with other witches at gatherings and performs magick together as a group. Usually these groups align in their beliefs and traditions working close together in ritual and/or magick. From this previous blog entry, https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/solitary-vs-secular-vs-coven-based My coven is called the Sacred Meadow Circle The Sacred Meadow Circle (SMC) is an international online community of witches that holds weekly virtual gatherings and periodic in-person gatherings in South-Eastern Ontario for self-initiation guidance, ritual, celebration and empowerment. The structure of the coven is divided into three main aspects of membership and participation: The Astral SMC the Full Moon SMC; and the New Moon SMC. All members are equal without any elevated status or power. The focus of the SMC tradition is centered on individual development and is based on Seax-Wicca influences. The New Moon SMC is a coven-stead of Wiccans in which each member can be a founder, Elder or High Priest(ess) of a full moon empowerment group, assists with initiations, and/or acts as an advisor to the other Sacred Meadow Circle High Priestesses and High Priests. It is a requirement that each practitioner individually follows their own traditional structured approach to their own rituals and practices in witchcraft. This in-person group also requires a strong commitment, there are ranks involved and members must undergo an initiatory process which involves three degrees of growth and development in the coven's practices.  Each devoting to a Gesith Priesthood of Humanist Wicca which the Sacred Meadow Circle was originally formed, influenced by an Anglo Saxon tradition.  The New Moon Sacred Meadow Circle provides teaching and learning opportunities for all of the other members. The Full Moon SMC is an in-person eclectic empowerment gathering of diverse witches whereas no ranks exist and each is equal to teach or learn with no initiation process to join.  The only requirement is that each is invited when membership allows. Each must walk at least one path within witchcraft and seeks to connect and support other witches. It is each's individual choice to dedicate to a self initiation on the SMC tradition. Meeting places are kept confidential to the group and vary depending on the time of year, celebration, event and/or festival.  Each gathering is lead by a Gesith High Priest(ess) of the New Moon Sacred Meadow Circle.  However, all decisions regarding the group's activities and interactions are mutually governed and agreed upon by the Full Moon group's members themselves. High Priest of the Sacred Meadow Circle. Occasionally, the New Moon SMC will also host a virtual gathering referred to as the "Dark Moon SMC Remote Gatherings" that  participants are invited to attend.  These online meetings are an opportunity for the Full Moon SMC members to teach and share to others something of which they have learned that is a topic of interest for those who are invited to join.  Future discussion topics are suggested by the gathering attendees.  Only those invited to attend the Dark Moon remote gathering can decide on and be participating in the discussion topics. Guests are usually invited from the virtual Astral SMC gatherings. The Astral SMC is an online international diverse assortment of witches that get in contact and seek support in their discovery and learning of witchcraft.  Anyone can participate in this group!  There is no requirement other than looking for help or support in setting up a meaningful practice in the craft.  AskaGreyWitch.com serves as a support platform for this group by submitting questions, and posting short blog-style responses. By sharing as example, it is in hopes that it inspires or helps others to setup a unique magickal practice for themselves and trust their own way of thinking, individual beliefs, etc. We all need something to motivate us. After all, the more personally satisfying workings feel to a practitioner of magick, the more likely manifestations will materialize into reality. The core principles of the coven emphasize the inherent worth and equal potential of each member, respect for nature, rejection of hierarchical authority, and commitment to personal accountability. Non-members, including family and guests, may be invited to attend gatherings as outside of circle observers. Only members should partake in rituals. There is a focus placed on supporting self-education as individual rights and responsibilities of each member. Self-initiations can be guided or supported by a High Preist(ess). Craft names are welcome. Who the members are as well as gathering locations (including join links to online activities) are kept confidential for the privacy and safety of members and friends of the coven. Since witches and witchcraft face so many misconceptions and misunderstandings in the world today, revealing identities of witches or other coven member information could result in the jeopardization of wellness or safety for others. If you're interested to get involved, please join us for the next Astral SMS virtual gathering by registering at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/registration-astral-chat For more information about the coven, check out: www.askagreywitch.com/coven and for more information about witchcraft, visit: www.askagreywitch.com/sacred-meadow-circle Blessed be.

The submitted question covered in this blog: "Do you use angles or guides to do mediumship?" This question is so very much appreciated, thank you to whom submitted it! Because, there are different types of 'psychics', and different kinds of 'mediums' and also different ways to do mediumship. I believe you mean, " angels " ;) Firstly, in no way am I saying that one way (or my way) of practicing mediumship is right, or better than others. Just like witchcraft as a whole, there is no right or wrong way to connect with your intuition or intention. Secondly, a medium is a psychic that helps interpret messages associated with the spirit of past loved ones. More about spirit mediumship in this previous blog entry at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/spirit-mediumship  Spirit Mediumship For me, in answering this question of using angels or guides, I can answer, "No" and "yes" depending on how I look at it. I can explain... Personally, I do not believe in angels as heavenly beings. So, my answer is "no". In my personal practice I am a secular practitioner. It is a fundamental belief of mine that each and every one of us as human beings have an ability to use our intuition and connect with energies we carry with us. When I practice mediumship I believe that I am connecting with my sitter's energy (that is the best way that I can describe the experience for myself) in an empathic fashion. I look within myself for guidance. Looking within myself to the aspects of my own human nature are my guides. And so, I feel like I can also answer, "Yes". I do allow my instincts to guide me through a reading. Although, I wouldn't describe this as guiding myself. Finding and creating relationship with the different parts of my inner self and what makes me human is my way of working with deities in my Wiccan practices. As an archetypal representations and not as external supernatural beings. In reference to "angels", I would look at this like energy we carry with us of loved ones. Their 'spirit' in the sense of what their presence felt like when with them. We cherish our memories and we remember the presences of the ones that we love. Within my mediumship readings, it is the messages within the sitter that is the most impactful. Within a mediumship reading with me , there is no expectation to share any information beforehand, no need to bring any objects, nor pictures with you, etc.  As a sitter of the reading session, we will quickly meet, i will explain what it is that I do. And then, I will take a moment to connect with the energies of my sitter and try to interpret what I receive whilst requesting confirmations through out. Once validated, questions can be asked. Quite often the messages wont make any sense to me. However, make absolute sense to the sitter of my readings.  Messages are often what is seemingly needed to be delivered through the associations held of our past loved ones. There are many misconceptions about mediumship and also about those who identify as psychic in general. These misconceptions are unfortunatly commen and often driven by fear generated by movies, fictional novels, and other forms of entertainment. As mentioned in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/hollywood-misconceptions Hollywood misconceptions There are many kinds of ways in which to practice mediumship naturally. Whether through the use of meditation, or aids or tools, such as spirit boards, pendulums, tarot cards, oracles, etc. I can only speak to my own experiences as a professional intuitive reader. For me, mediumship is one of many parts of my practices as a grey witch. More information about my profession is available on the sponsor page. Thank you so much for asking this question. Please feel free to submit more witchcraft related questions at AskaGreyWitch.com

Submitted question covered in this blog: "Can I create a spell to banish something other than a person?" Thank you for this question, which I believe may be referring to this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/petition-to-remove-banish Petition to remove/banish. This mentioned blog and video describes and demonstrates a petition working to remove someone from one's life or situation. It can also be comparible to cleaning up the garbage of what remains afterwards when we go through something traumatic. The above mentioned blog and video contains just one example of a simple banishing ritual. This same working could be personally configured for a variety of intentions whether it be removing a specific person from your situation, ending a bad habit or banishing a vice from yourself, etc. The petition used can represent anything and can be represented by any tag such as an image, an affirming word, or a symbol or a sigil, etc. Banishing spells can look like whatever you resonate with most, just like most spells. Which, is why it is often said, "there is no wrong way". The more personally satisfying the working is to the caster, the more likely it will manifest. This previous blog entry also contains another example of a banishing ritual: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/spell-to-assist-quitting-a-bad-habit Spell to assit quitting a bad habit. You could even intend to banish the weeds from your front lawn! Basically, any spell that is with intention to remove something or someone is a form of banishment. The most simple form of banishment is to pick up a stone, charge the stone with resonating as symbolically representing what you want to let go of, and then throwing the stone, casting it away from you or down stream, etc. Watch the stone leave and disappear just like the resonated association. A very common spiritual phrase that is often used when removing things from ourselves or from our lives, or even from our subconscious, is referred to as "cord cutting". Cords being depicted as connections we hold emotionally, intellectually and/or spiritually to things in our lives or from our past. By visually 'severing' these connections by imagining yourself cutting away the 'cords' that connect you with what it is that you are letting go of, can be a powerful meditation exercise and motivator of intention. The ritual itself can become a rite of passage to move forward without whatever is left behind. However you visualize, or symbolize, or associate with your intention is not the point when creating your own spell. The point is the intention itself that's going into that working. The rituals, tools, supplies, incantations, etc. used in spellwork all help to build on the focus to increase the intention desired. It is intention that powers spellwork. It is in hope that this makes sense. Please reach out if i can clarify or please feel free to submit further questions! Best,

Submitted question covered in the blog: "Since your practice is about self empowerment, why are you not Luciferian?" This is a very interesting question as there are some similarities between these two traditions even though each are very different from each other. Some of the ways in which Luciferian Wicca and Humanist Wicca are similar is that both traditions share some common ground, despite their contrasting ideologies on the divine. They are practitioners witchcraft and incorporating magick into their spiritual beliefs. Individual autonomy and self-empowerment are valued. And, each celebrate nature and often hold reverence for the earth. Both traditions encourage critical thinking and morally doing the right thing. Art of combined traditions Some of the differences between Luciferian Wicca and Humanist Wicca can be found within the core beliefs about the divine, which differ significantly. Luciferian Wiccans may revere Lucifer, a rebellious figure, as a symbol of individualism and pride. This symbolic figure is not related to nor connected with the Christian fallen angel Lucifer, nor the devil, Satan, etc. Lucifer is meant as the first known reference to the morning Star. The name means the light bringer. It was the original name for the planet Venus long ago, before knowing that it was a planet. Humanist Wiccans, on the other hand, are generally non-theistic and focus more on personal growth as a human being and their connection to nature. Luciferian Wicca often draws from Satanism, emphasizing nonconformity and self-interest. Whereas Humanist Wicca aligns more with humanist philosophy, promoting reason, compassion, ethics and supporting others. Luciferian Symbolic Figure Rituals in Luciferian Wicca may focus more on self-empowerment and achieving spiritual goals. Humanist Wiccans on the other hand often celebrate nature-based holidays, may practice meditation or visualization, and focus on connecting with each of the aspects of their own connections with humanity. More about Humanist Wicca can be read in this previous blog post: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/humanist-wiccan Humanist Wicca. Practicing Humanist Wicca was a personal choice of my own based on preference and how I've always viewed my place in the world long before I considered myself Wiccan. It felt and feels right to me. My Humanist philosophy has shaped my Wiccan practices. That's not to say that it should be right for everyone. Each and every one if us must find what path resonates with ourselves most as individuals. Trust your instincts and follow your intuition. Art with Humanist symbology Thank you to whom submitted this very appreciated question! Please feel free to submit your own questions at: www.askagreywitch.com Blessed be.

Submitted question covered in this blog: "I was verbally bad mouthed on phone to new employer do you see that persons name please?" Thank you so much for this submission. I felt I should be sure that some proper time and consideration has been given so that your question can be addressed appropriately.  This question IS greatly appreciated. Many people experience the feeling of being betrayed, usually by someone considered a friend or ally. It usually involves dishonest or disloyal behavior that undermines or harms another person. This can take many forms, such as spreading rumors, gossiping, taking credit for someone else's work, or saying bad and untrue things about someone, etc. it can feel like the term 'backstabbing' which can be very hurtful and damaging to relationships. First off, I'm sorry to hear that someone has "bad mouthed" you as you've described.  That must be difficult, or frustrating or perhaps infuriating depending on the situation.  This website is setup to help and support others to learn to do witchcraft for themselves. For more information about the intuitive services which I offer, please visit my other website at www.staffordtarot.com . I should mention that it is a fundamental belief of mine that each and everyone one of us as human beings is capable of intuition, divination and other psychic abilities. Giving yourself the time to really process the different aspects involved within your situation is important and can help you to determine who it is that's involved. My recommendation would be to consider the shadow work that may be helpful to you.  Considering the motive or intention of the other person. Here are some example questions you may want to consider: Is there anything that you may have done to warrant this action taken? Who would even want to do this? What would be the benefit of such actions? What do you suppose has compelled them to do what they did? Did their actions make them look admirable in the eyes of your employer? Is there some sort of potential promotion, raise or benefit involved for that other person connected to the actions taken? While allowing your intuition to guide you through the shadow work process, you may be able to actually narrow down for yourself the person who is responsible as you consider these or similar questions. Use your mind, follow your heart and listen to your gut. And finally, to also consider what will you do with the name(s) of the other(s) involved? Is your desire to inflict harm in return for a wrong done? Or, are you willing to consider positive moral qualities? forgiveness, compassion? Or perhaps it's about justice? Shadow work can affirm your pure intentions to be sure that you remain true to yourself and no further negative influences can be involved. Here are some previous articles regarding shadow work, in case helpful:  https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/tags/shadow-work Shadow Work blog entries. Another factor to consider - if part of your practice - is the 'Law Of Three'. It is believed by many practitioners (not all) that generally the intention of our actions return to us three times more impactful then originally intended during our lives. While other religions may believe in reward after death, or in rebirth, Wiccan's typically believe we are rewarded while still alive. In other words, someone who is kind, generous, or intending to be helpful would see returned to them kindness, generosity and help from others around them. However, if someone is cruel, malicious, intending to be harmful to others then they would receive cruelty, malice, and experience further harm from others around them. Some practitioners refer this as an effect of the 'Law Of Attraction'. This belief is that what you attracted to yourself energetically from the universe is based mainly on what you energetically put out to the universe. As the suggestive expression goes, " Do unto others the way you want done unto you." This is considered to be a rephrase of what's known as the popular "Golden Rule", to treat others the ways in which you would like to be treated. This is called the Golden Rule because this philosophy exists in almost every religion of the world today. That being said, if this other person was actually acting in bad faith, it may help you to feel better knowing that it will return to them three times fold. What goes around, comes around! Also, protections may help to feel more grounded, focused and empowered: When I was young and learning how to swim, I would be more confident of a beginner swimmer with the use of a learning aid or strategy, such as water-wings or a life jacket. Water wings were air filled looped and sealed pouches that children fit their arms into so that the water-wings sit directly below the shoulders which helps a child to keep their head afloat while learning to swim (see image above). Protections work in a similar way by providing guidance, support and grounding for a witch to stand in their own power more comfortably. More about protections can be read in these other blog entries: https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/tags/protection I hope that this has been helpful. Thank you for visiting my website, viewing my blog and submitting your question! Blessed be.

Submitted Question covered in this blog: "Would you like to discuss Psychic Mediumship as a guest on TWOE?" Special Thanks to Aurora Moon from The Witches of Eastview  (TWOE) for inviting me to this special live event which took place on Thursday July 11th, 2024 started at 8 PM EST where we discussed the topic Psychic Mediumship and explored the question, " Can YOU be a Psychic Medium? " As an Intuitive Reader from StaffordTarot.com  and Practitioner at AskaGreyWitch.com ,  I was invited by Aurora Moon to participate in a discussion about Psychic Mediumship on The Witches of Eastview channel. Here is that recorded conversation: For more information about The Witches of Eastview (TWOE) please visit their website: https://www.thewitchesofeastview.com/about-1   Or visit TWOE on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3327584573951645 Or visit TWOE on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_witches_of_eastview/ Or visit TWOE on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewitchesofeastview?lang=en For more about me or the intuitive services which I offer, please visit: https://www.staffordtarot.com   To submit your own questions regarding witchcraft, please visit: https://www.askagreywitch.com /contact to submit your inquiry. & Thank YOU for visiting my website and for checking out the blog! Could YOU be a psychic medium?

Submitted question covered in this blog: " What is a Skyclad ritual?" Thank you for submitting this question referring to what's mentioned in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/cleansing-negativity about cleansing incoming energy In my personal experience, I find cleansing ritual baths very helpful for this purpose, and can be done before initiating other spellwork, meditation, journaling, etc. Or, especially before skyclad ritual! Afterall, we are most powerful as our natural selves The word Skyclad in neopaganism refers to the practice of ritual nudity during religious ceremonies. A skyclad ritual is a ritual in which is performed while each participant is wearing no clothes, jewelry, nor make up, etc. There is a widely shared belief amongst the magickal community that being as naked as possible connects us with nature as we are closest to our true authentic self. Afterall, that IS how each of us entered the world through child birth. There should be nothing suggestive or sexual about performing a skyclad ritual, even when more than one person is involved. A group of Skyclad ritual magickal practitioners are each intently focused on the intention of the ritual itself that is being performed. In most covens, intimate interactions between members is very much frowned upon and highly discouraged. Even handfasted or married couples attending coven gatherings attend as individual practitioners and should keep any gestures of affection between eachother private and outside of circle gatherings. Skyclad ritual can easily be incorporated into bath times for any individual solitary practitioner. It can be a simple way to cleansing away negatively whilst also cleaning ourselves. There are visual meditation techniques that are meant to assist with this, such as an Astral Shower visualization where a witch visualizes a serene scene in which the water is washing away and cleansing away any negativity from the body while standing under the water in the shower. A witch who is also a parent may perform a skyclad ritual with a baby or enfant as a blessing of good health and strong development. Long ago, catholic baptisms were performed with the person being baptised in the nude and deliberately dunked under the surface of the water by a priest of the faith, to then allow the baptised person to rise from the water anew. Either performed in a bath tub or in a river or stream, or along the shore of a lake. This is another example of skyclad ritual. A coven who has decided to practice Skyclad rituals must have first established a high level of comfort and trust amongst each of it's members first and should be completely voluntary. No one should ever feel pressured or forced to participate in skyclad ritual. Or, any ritual for that matter! That is a huge red-flag that what's happening is not in a safe environment. More information about that is available in this previous blog entry: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/where-to-start answering a question about covens. Since the topic of nudity can generally cause some discomfort or awkwardness within today's modern society, in the tradition of the Sacred Meadow Circle, my coven specifically only encourages individual skyclad ritual for each member to be done privately in the confort and privacy of their own home. It is never suggested during coven gatherings nor amongst other coven members. More information about the Sacred Meadow Circle is available at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/coven Thank you for viewing my blog! If there are any questions please consider submitting them. I may expand on what I've written in this or an existing blog or I may write a new blog entry depending on the topic of the submission. Bright blessings!

Submitted question covered in this blog: Synchronicity "... Mediumship with an animal after death " Thank you so much for submitting this question "On the multiplication of an animal after death." I believe this may be an autocorrected typo and that you're actually meaning about mediumship, not multiplication, given the context of the complete submitted message. Submitted full message for context: "On the multiplication of an animal after death. After death, my cat appears everywhere, on the Internet and in different countries, in a village outside the city. How can I get her home?" From the translation of this message and for the purpose of this blog entry, I'm going to assume that what is meant by "...appears everywhere..." is referring to symbolizing or moments of synchronized messages which remind of the cat. From a spiritual viewpoint, synchronization is often referred to as synchronicity. It's the experience of meaningful coincidences that seem to connect unrelated events. Unlike mere chance, synchronicities are believed to be guided by an inner awareness, or higher power or collective intelligence. Common concepts of synchronization: Synchronicities often occur when an individual is deeply aligned with their higher self or soul purpose. In this case, these events may act as confirmations or guidance. Some believe that the universe is a vast interconnected web, where everything is related. Whereas Synchronicities highlight this interconnectedness. These events are not random but carry specific messages or insights as meaningful coincidence. They often serve as wake-up calls or confirmations of one's path. While many others believe synchronicities are a form of divine guidance, offering support and direction. Is it possible that when your "cat appears everywhere" to you that your subconscious self is reminded of, or trying to tell you something in the moment? Are there confirming details regarding your cat from the details which you've noticed? What specific messages or insights do you feel you may have received during those moments? Did there seem to be any form of support, comfort or guidance during the experience? Journaling about the experience afterwards can be very helpful to retain all the details for later analysis. Examples of spiritual synchronization Recurring numbers: Seeing the same number sequence repeatedly can be seen as a message from the subconscious or spirit or the universe depending on your practice. Meaningful encounters, such as the presence of a spirit, or meeting someone who unexpectedly provides crucial advice or support in the moment. Usually unexpected. Synchronistic dreams: Dreams that align with life events or seem to be visits from spirits, or offer prophetic insights, etc. Your intuition plays a crucial role in recognizing and interpreting the symbolism and messages received through synchronicities. It's about knowing intuitively that something is significant beyond what may appear as mere coincidence. Ultimately, the spiritual perspective of synchronization invites us to view the world as a tapestry of interconnectedness, where every event has meaning and purpose. My personal practice as a Humanist Wiccan emphasises more on the human experience. The focus is on personal growth and understanding within one's existence rather than supernatural intervention. Ultimately, the interpretation of synchronicities is a personal journey. It’s about finding meaning and connection within one's own worldview and life experiences. This experience might come across more as: A meaningful coincidence. When not attributed to divine intervention, they can still hold personal significance. Psychological Patterns. It could be understood as reflections of the individual's subconscious mind or the collective unconscious. Opportunities for Growth. Synchronicities might be viewed as chances to learn and develop. Connections to Nature. Some Humanist Wiccans might see synchronicities as reflections of natural patterns and cycles. Trust your instincts and follow your intuition. Please let me know if there are any more questions about this, or about other witchcraft related topics by submitting a message at www.askagreywitch.com . Thank you for visiting my website and for reading my blog! Many blessings!

Submitted Question covered in this blog: "Can you please explain scrying as a guest on TWOE?" Special Thanks to Aurora Moon from The Witches of Eastview  (TWOE) for inviting me to this special live event which took place on Thursday August 16th, 2024 started at 8 PM EST where we discussed the topic Scrying and Fortune Telling with and explored " Scrying for beginners " As an Intuitive Reader from StaffordTarot.com  and Practitioner at AskaGreyWitch.com ,  I was invited by Aurora Moon to participate in a discussion about my experience with scrying on The Witches of Eastview channel. Here is that recorded conversation: We would like to apologize for the technical issues we experienced towards the beginning of this recorded video with the sound. Eventually (after about five minutes in) the issue gets resolved and we begin our conversation. For more information about The Witches of Eastview (TWOE) please visit their website: https://www.thewitchesofeastview.com/about-1   Or visit TWOE on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3327584573951645 Or visit TWOE on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_witches_of_eastview/ Or visit TWOE on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewitchesofeastview?lang=en For more about me or the intuitive services which I offer, please visit: https://www.staffordtarot.com   To submit your own questions regarding witchcraft, please visit: https://www.askagreywitch.com/contact  to submit your inquiry. & Thank YOU  for visiting my website and for checking out the blog!