The Rede of the Wiccae Made famous by Doreen Valiente, Initiate of Gerald Gardner. Being known as The counsel of the Wise Ones: Bide the Wiccan laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust. Live and let live, fairly take and fairly give. Cast a circle thrice about to keep the evil spirits out. To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spake in rhyme. Soft of eye and light of touch, speak little, listen much. Deosil go by the waxing moon, sing and dance the Wiccan rune. Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the Werewolf howls by the dread Wolfsbane. When the Lady's Moon is new, kiss thy hand to Her times two. When the Moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek. Heed the Northwind's mighty gale; lock the door and drop the sail. When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss thee on the mouth. When the wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast. When the West wind blows o'er thee, departed spirits restless be. Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them quick a' burn them slow. Elder be ye Lady's tree; burn it not or cursed ye'll be. When the Wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane fires burn. When the Wheel has turned at Yule, light the log and let Pan rule. Heed ye flower bush and tree, by the Lady Bless'd Be. Where the rippling waters go cast a stone and truth ye'll know. When find that ye have need, hearken not to others' greed. With the fool no season spend or be counted as his friend. Merry meet and merry part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart. Mind the Three Fold Law ye should, three times bad and three times good. When misfortune is enow, wear the Blue Star on thy brow. True in love ever be unless thy lover's false to thee. Eight words ye Wiccan Rede fulfill: An' it harm none, do what ye will. Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

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Tarot card divination The messages within await Cartomancy is divination or fortune taking using a deck or cards. They're are different forms of cartomancy since suit cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or just as readers. One form of caromancy is Tarot card reading. A tarot card reader uses messages received from the cards to gain insight or new perspectives into the past, present or future. A question is formulated and then cards are drawn to interpret the messages. Message can very depending on the card itself and also the direction of the cards in which it lands, and if a layout or specific card spread is used it will also depend on where the cards land into which position. Intuition is generally taken advantage of to clarify the meanings of the messages. The ways in which the messages are related and associated to the different aspects of ourselves and our lives is how insight and new perspectives are drawn out from within us. Hence, "the messages within await". Helpful suggestions Are you interested in doing your own self readings? Here are some tips to get started: F Find a tarot deck that you like. There are many different kinds of cards that can be used for excellent readings. The most common tarot deck is the Rider Waite deck. There are many other tarot decks the use the same or similar symbolism and meanings as the Rider Waite illustrations. There are also other decks that are completely different and have their own design. Take your time to find the tarot deck that speaks to you. When you have purchased or obtained your new cards, keep it in a special pouch, or wrap them in a special clothe, and somehow make them your own. Some sleep with them under their pillow for the first few weeks to charge with their energy. Others place certain types of crystals with them when not in use. Always keep your's covered to remain dust free and they will last longer. Do what feels right to you in creating a relationship with your own personal tarot deck. Spend some time getting to know the cards. For tarot, lay out the entire deck. You can separate the Higher Arcana cards, Court cards, and Lower Arcana cards at first if that helps to focus on the differences between these groups within common decks. Go through the deck and familiarize yourself with each's symbolisms. What does each card 'say' to you? Whether you are working with runes or tarot cards, be objective, and trust your instincts. Most tarot decks will come with an instruction book that can be used at first as a general guideline. However, eventually you should reach a point when you feel confident to read the cards without these descriptions. As you go through the cards more you'll begin to form a kind of relationship as you learn the cards meanings, including your own interpretations. Follow your intuition. Consider how each card may mean something different according to where and how it is placed in your layout or spread. If the interpreted meanings of your cards do not seem to fit with your subject or question, write down those details and watch for events to unfold over the next few days or so - sometimes meanings can make more sense afterwards. Some forewarnings may not make sense until 'it' happens. In the beginning, you're going to have difficulty reading a complicated layout or spread. Especially, if you haven't built a relationship with the cards (getting to know them well). I'd suggest to start with a simple layout or spread first (1 rune/card draw, or a 3-5 runes draw or cards spread for example). Then, when you feel confident learn the more challenging methods, such as a full card casting, or full tarot spreads (5-9 cards spread, or the commonly used 10 card Celtic Crux spread, or others) A great way to start readings is to give yourself readings on a regular basis. I STILL do daily readings for myself to know what to expect that day. Each time you'll learn more and more about your own interpretations of the cards and layouts or spreads used. This allows you to become more comfortable and confident before giving readings to others. Knowing yourself well enough is key to remaining objective while giving readings. Our inner-selves can sometimes throw us off in self readings, which is why some books do not recommend it. The more objective you are in self readings, the more accurately you'll be able to interpreted the messages for yourself, and as well for others. The "Do's and Don'ts" of readings To do? or not to do? DO's: ------ DO create a relationship with the cards or runes and get to know their meanings on a personal level. For simple questions or topics, DO use a simple spread or layout. DO choose a spread or layout to use first, even before shuffling the cards or holding the runes. DO focus on the use of the spread or layout chosen with the intention of the reading while shuffling the cards or holding/casting the runes. DO be objective through out the reading, and remain subjective. DO keep an open mind, and accept the messages received. DO hear what you need to hear, (not what you want to hear). DO expect the unexpected DON'T's: -------- DO NOT read for others while haven't taken the time to get to know the cards for one's self. DO NOT read when emotional DO NOT drawing "classifiers" or extra tarot cards beyond the chosen spread DO NOT do multiple readings on the same question or topic without allowing time to pass in order to offer a new perspective. DO NOT do Readings in hopes for specific meanings. DO NOT use complicated spreads or layouts for simple questions or topics. Personal associations Getting to know the cards Below are some associations to begin reading from tarot spreads, and then allowing intuition to guide fine-tuning the messages of each card according to the energy of the quarrent or sitter. It is important to understand that the interpretations of the meanings of each tarot card will change slightly according to its spread/layout position and also, whether it has been placed right side up, sideways or reversed will further refine the message from the reading, as well as the intuition of the reader. Tarot Reading and The Cards: For the following, these are general associations according to Rider Waite symbolism. Card Suites The Quarrent - Spirit, Within, subject or question Pentacles or coins - Earth, North, money and achievement Swords or blades - Air, East, intellect and decision Wands or rods - Fire, South, and action Cups or chalices- Water, West, and emotion Higher Arcana 0 The Fool - a fresh start or leap of faith I The Magician - power, skill II The High Priest(ess) - intuition, higher wisdom III The Empress - fertility, abundance, creativity IV The Emperor - authority V The Heirophant - religion, group identity VI The Lovers - union, binders VII The Chariot - victory, assertion, momentum VIII Strength - cottage, self control IX The Hermit - solitude, soul searching X The Wheel of Fortune - Karma, turning a cycle XI Justice - fairness, cause and effect XII The Hanged Man - letting go, suspension XIII Death - endings, beginnings IXV Temperance - balance, healing XV The Devil - bondage, restriction XVI The Tower - sudden change XVII The Star - hope, spiritual, guidance XVIII The Moon - illusion, Merry, dreams IXX The Sun - success, vitality, youth XX Judgement - Inner Calling XXI The World - completion, accomplishment Court Page - messages, enthusiasm, synchronicity, curiosity, youth Knight - motion, passion, romance, haste, adolescence Queen - creativity, vibrancy, nurturing, astute, women King - vision, emotional self control, truth, man Lower Arcana Pentacles / coins I prosperity II balance III teamwork IV budgeting V poverty VI charity / giving VII making investment VIII patience IX independent wealth X culmination, ancestry Wands / rods I inspiration II choice III foresight IV community V conflict VI recognition VII standing your ground VIII travel / news IX resilience X burden Swords / blades I clarity II decision III pain IV rest V defeat VI transition VII making a break for it VIII isolation IX anxiety X endings/ defeat Cups / chalices I intimacy II love III friendship IV apathy V loss VI youth VII dreams / fantasy VIII moving on IX fulfillment X marriage / happy home Positions from spreads: Target Environment Quarrant Subject Rival/against Ground Past Present Future Many come to pass Will come to pass Fear Family opinion Hope Outcome Path Dilema Advise Resolve Action Tool Considerations Reversed Oracle Working with the cards An energetic exchange with the deck Energy is everywhere. It is a part of us and every item and object that surrounds us. We can interact physically and energetically with our environment. The balancing of energies is an important aspect of all workings with tarot cards, in my opinion. Energy work is used within many different practices, such as mediumship, metaphysical healing, working with nature or wildlife or deity, sensing or scrying and also includes working with rune casting and tarot card readings. Especially during the shuffling of tarot cards. While doing so, there is an energetically charging of intention that is taking place (for example the question of the querrent) and feeling the reflection of that energy return is how to know how to read the answer. When shuffling tarot cards it's the energy of the cards that lets the reader know when to stop or which card to choose. Again, it's the energetic draw of the symbolism in the tarot card's design and spread used that guides a tarot reading alongside the intuition of the reader. Aside from oracle decks, there are many different tarot decks to choose from when you are ready to purchase your own and get started with doing your own readings. To know which to choose, you should select the one that energetically "feels" right to you. For more information... ... visit the Stafford Tarot website reading tips blog: Visit StaffordTarot.com for more information

Suggestions and Tips 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 believe 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 each other. There is no wrong way to setup a practice, and there certainly is no wrong way to believe what it is that you believe. 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. Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

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

Magickal Workings It is a fundamental belief of mine that everyone and anyone, as human beings, has the ability to work with energies, and to do "Magick". The common use of magick evokes some sort of change in the physical world through intended manifestation. In occult and esoteric communities, it can take a wider meaning involving spiritual change. There are so many kinds of witches depending on the type of magick studied and practiced. For example, but not limited to: a green witch harvests and uses plants and herbs in their practice; a cottage witch focuses on the household and family; a hedge witch works with spirits and ancesters bridging the boundaries of the viel between life and death; Astro witches study astrology and incorporates it into their practice, ...and there are many others. It's not necessarily about choosing a type of witch that you want to be. But, moreover the type of witch describes briefly the realm of magick being explored. Some practitioners believe their individual practices have very little in common with other witches. Explaining the various types of magick is just as complicated as defining magick itself. Not all magic has the same intention and each magickal practitioner will use different associations and approaches. It was actually Aleister Crowley who began using the word "magick" instead of "magic" for several reasons and the use of the term spread over time. The most often mentioned reason is to differentiate what witches do from stage magic done for entertainment. Crowley gave several other reasons why he used the term "magick," even though these reasons are often ignored. Contradictory, he considered magick to be anything that moves a person close to fulfilling their ultimate destiny, which he called one's True Will. With this idea of practicality, magick doesn't have to be metaphysical. Any action, mundane or magickal that helps fulfill one's True Will, is magick. The spelling was not chosen randomly. Crowley expanded a five letter word to a six letter word, which has numerical significance. Also, hexigrams are six-sided shapes and are prominent in his teachings. “K” is the eleventh letter of the alphabet, which also has significance. Other spellings that also divert from the word "magic" include "majick," "majik," and "magik." However, there's no other specified reason that I'm aware of in regards to why some people use these spellings. It should also be mentioned that there are also main types of magick: Folk magick has all kinds of practical purposes: healing, attracting luck or love, driving away evil forces, finding lost items, bringing good harvests, fertility, etc. Rituals were simple and then probably evolved over time. They involved everyday items: plant material, coins, nails, wood, and so forth. Folk magick is sometimes called low magick because of its practical nature and due to the fact that it's traditions and customs are passed down through generations of family heireticy. Ceremonial magick is a type of magick that depends heavily on learning precise, complicated ritual and intricate sets of correspondences and associations. Ceremonial magic is also high magick. It is meant to have a spiritual purpose rather than a practical one, although there could be some overlap. It involves improving the soul, which might include gaining divine knowledge, purification, the attraction of proper influences, self empowerment and embracing one's destiny, etc. Knowing where your interests lay and what your intentions are with magick will help you to determine what rituals, customs, and workings are best suited for you and your new practice. Some examples of magical workings: https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/categories/workings Workings vs spells: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/workings-vs-spells Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

About Sacred Meadow Circle S.M.C. Group Rules: 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. Please be respectful, supportive and considerate of one another. The Power of Self - Pure intention of the different areas of one's self is the key to manifestation. Magick Tools A Wand A stick or rod thought to have magickal properties used to direct energy A Staff or Spear A magick wand that is substantial and large enough to act, oppose, resist or withstand. A Mortar and Pestle A cup-shaped receptacle made of hard material, in which ingredients are crushed or ground, used especially in cooking, medicinal and magickal workings. A Seax or Magick Blade A medium blade larger than a knife and smaller than a sword used to direct energy simular to a wand. A Sword Only for ritual purpose used to direct, cut/splice or remove/sustain energy. A Cauldron A large metal pot with a lid and/or handle, used for containing ingredients, burning or cooking over an open fire. An Alter A raised structure or place used for worship or prayer upon which several symbolic and functional items are placed for the purpose of worshiping the God and Goddess, casting spells, and/or saying chants and prayers, etc. A Table Similar to an alter. But a larger work space. Often referred to as a Harvest Table, a large flat surface for magickal workings or collecting and organizing a harvest of ingredients and/or supplies, and organizing spell work contents. Basic Rites Erecting the Temple The meeting place is designated and marked, usually in the shape of a circle which is where the members take their positions. Dedication Ritual of commitment to the Seax Wiccan ways and rites in which a witch dedicates herself/himself. Initiation Guidance and assistance in the areas of knowledge, development and training of the ways of the Sacred Meadow Circle Anglo Saxon tradition Esbat A general meeting of the coven aside from a festival or special occasion. Sabbats Main festivals or special occasions when the coven celebrates together. Clearing the Temple The end of the meetings the meeting place is cleared and cleansed and members are free to go. About Sacred Meadow Circle

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Manifestation Do you remember YOUR first spell? Chances are, you've already done spells whether you consider yourself a witch, or not. Many non magickal people of the general public do witchcraft regularly, at least annually, without even realizing it. For example: Wishes on flying parachute-seeds caught in the wind. - hmm, could it be witchcraft? Placing a buttercup under someone's chin to determine if they are lieing when asked, "do you like butter?" - Seems alot like Witchcraft! Picking off the pettles of a daisy flower one by one in order to determine the answer to a yes/no question. - That looks witchcraft to me! Making a wish on candles and then blowing out the candles on top of a birthday cake after circling friends and family sing and chant. Then, everyone shares the cake together. - That's definately witchcraft!!! Sooo... that being said, I ask again: "Do you remember YOUR first spell?" Spellwork is powered by intention. Intention can be defined by associations and that energy of the workings built upon in the craft to be released to manifest. The more personally satisfying a spell is, the more likely that it will be successful. This is why many do spells unsuccessfully and do not experience anything to come from it, or do not see any results right away. If you do not even beleive in the magick that you are casting, you will NOT be successful. CONFIDENCE IS KEY! Always, follow your instincts. Trust your intuition. Blessed be. It should be mentioned, that many witches try to obey what's known as, "The Law of Three". This means that anything sent out can reflect back three times fold (3x stronger). So, for example, sending a blessing if healing to a friend may return to you healing blessings tripled in strength. It also works the same way with negative energy. Sending out a curse, as another example, may return negativity back to the caster in a way that is worse then the intention sent out. Whether believing in the Law of The or not, witches generally believe in doing what they will causing no harm to anyone. The primary rule or law that most witches follow known as the Wiccan Rede Basically, this text is often minimized to the final two lines: "...Eight words ye Wiccan Rede fulfill: An' it harm none, do what ye will." Examples of spellwork: https://www.askagreywitch.com/blog/categories/spells Example of a ritual: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/opening-closing-a-circle Blog entry about 'The Power of Witchcraft': https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/the-power-of-witchcraft Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

Shadow work journaling exercises Suggestions and examples So, you may be wondering, "what does Shadow Work have to do with grey witchery?" Well, in my opinion getting to know yourself best, including your shadow-self, is absolutely essential in order to recognize and separate your own energies apart from others. This can be instrumental to being truly connected with inner pure intentions within castings, charms, potions, and spells, as well as rituals, ceremonies, and other workings. About Shadow Work Prompts to help start journaling Prompts are questions that promote self analyzing deep within our inner selves. Here are some examples: What are your triggers and what caused them? Is there anyone you hold a grudge against? If so, what is holding you back from letting go and moving on? Do you feel misunderstood? If yes, what misconceptions do people have of you? What do you dislike about yourself most? What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done and why did you do it? Are you happy with where you are in your life? Is there anything that you can do to improve it? Was your childhood negative or positive? Outline the most prominent memories that you have of your younger years. What is your relationship like with your family? Has your connection strengthened since you were a child or has it gotten worse? What are your parent’s best and worst personality traits? Do you see any of them within yourself? Who are you closest to in your life and do they positively reflect who you are? Are you holding on to people that don’t deserve your time and affections? Are you honestly happy in your relationships? Are you comfortable in your skin? If there is something that you would like to change about yourself, what is it and why? Do you lie to yourself to avoid addressing your fears? What characteristics and traits do you dislike in others? When are you hardest on yourself and why? What emotions do you tend to avoid? Do you enforce boundaries with others or are you the type to let people cross lines? How did you deal with trauma in the past and what do you do to combat it in the present? Are you 100% yourself around others? Do you put on a persona or mask to blend into the crowd? Do you know who you are? Do you forgive yourself when you have done something wrong? When you make mistakes can you move on from them or do they continue to hurt you? What are your toxic traits? Are you happy to be alone in your own company? Do you use other people to fill a void? Do you respond well to constructive criticism? Are you over-sensitive to any form of feedback? Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable in your romantic relationships? Do you put up walls around yourself and your partner or are you completely open? Do you accept yourself as you are? What is your deepest, darkest fear? Is there anyone in your life that you are competitive with? If yes, what caused this rivalry? Do you feel as though people respect you? What is your biggest regret and why? Do you have any unhealthy attachments or habits? What are you doing to curb them and why have you continued to entertain them? Do you practice self-care? Is there more that you could be doing for your wellbeing Think about one thing that bothers you One good place to start with shadow work would be to think of one thing that bothers you, and reflect on what it is about that specific thing or person that might also be a part of or within you. To figure this out, you could ask yourself gentle questions like: What is it about it that I don't like? Do I find that I have some of those same traits sometimes? What makes it so difficult to be in that situation, or around them? What parts of me create it as to the situation? Or what does that person not like when I'm around them? How do I feel about that part of myself? Contemplate on the answers and journal any interesting realizations. Choose one thing at a time to work on. Take note of any discomforts, fears, or disturbances while rationalizing and analyzing the responses to the questions above. Do this exercise as many times as necessary. Each time choosing a different thing that is bothersome whether it be a trait of yourself, or a characteristic of another, or of a situation or issue, etc. Quite often this type of reflection can lead to some kind of growth. For example: the realization of a resolution to a problem, or acceptance of something, or of ourselves or of someone else, or the evolution of one's own weakness eventually becoming a strength. Look at your family tree Another starter exercise to dip your toes into shadow work would be to analyzing your family tree. Make a family tree of your two sets of grandparents, all of your aunts and uncles, and your parents because they're the generations above you whose attributes—good and bad—might be in you. This practice is all about getting honest enough to say, "I love my family, but one of my uncles drinks too much," for example. The next step is to really look at all those qualities that exist within your family, and ask if any of those things are in you. Analyse caregivers' traits Write down five negative traits for each of your parents/caretaker or the people who raised you. Notice which ones you really can’t stand. Then write down five positive traits for each of your parents/caretaker or the people who raised you. Notice which ones you really admire. Then answer these questions: ? - How do these 10 traits live in you? ? - How do you exhibit them or what’s your version of them? ? - How do these 10 traits show up in your life? Advice VS Judgement For one week, observe your own judgments about other people. Whenever you’re upset by another person’s behavior, notice the quality in him or her that is most upsetting to you. Write down any opinions you have of the people who are closest to you. Be sure to include your friends, family, and co-workers. Then... Make a list of advice you give to other people. What are you telling others to do to make their life better? Reflect on whether the advice you give to others isn’t just advice to yourself. Sometimes we tell other people what to do as a way of reminding ourselves of what WE need to do. Realize that your advice to them may be a way to remind yourself. Create a "bucket list" If you don’t live your days by goals and plans, chances are that you spend most of your time caught in a jumble of day to day activities and tasks. Ever felt that your days are passing you by without any tangible output? ? - What did you accomplish in the past month? ? - What are your goals for the next three months? Look at the things that you have been doing and the things that you’re planning to do next — do they mean anything to you if you are to die today? Having a bucket list reminds you of what’s really important to you so that you can act on them before opportunities to do so are lost. Take note of emotional reactions An emotional activation is the response you have when you’re not engaging reason and logic to understand your feelings accordingly. This can come from unaltered emotional wounds from our past experience. Like, in the way how a scent or sound or specific sight can remind of a sudden memory from deep within our minds, bringing it to the surface for a quick sudden moment. This can cause emotional outburst.Like a reflex. It’s important to notice, because – if you pay attention to that quick moment – it may provide you with important information.If you have the courage to examine your emotional activators, also known as triggers, then you can find out a lot about your inner self that is subconsciously hidden from us (also known as the shadow self). First, begin to notice when big feelings and strong emotional reactions occur. It can happen unexpectedly. You’re looking for patterns, so that you can begin to identify the activator. For example, what brought on the strong emotions? Was it a certain sound? Or a specific smell? Or does it revolve around another person? or as you enter an uncomfortable place? or maybe the texture or touch of an object? Etc.You will need to be objective and dispassionate -- which is not easy to do. Try to journal the answers while asking yourself the following questions: ? - What specific words, actions, situation, or person caused your reaction? ? - How did you react? Consider not only the physical manifestation, but more significantly the feeling(s) driving that physical manifestation. ? - How did you feel? Why? ? - Where have those feelings come from? Or, during the emotional activation what can you recall, if anything? 3 - 2 - 1 exercise First choose what, or who, ‘it’ is going to be in this exercise. Keep in mind that for this particular technique it’s easiest to work with another person with whom you have a troubled connection, perhaps a friend, colleague, spouse or relative for example. You might be rankled simply by being in the company of this person, or perhaps you feel intimidated by them. Alternatively you may be infatuated or jealous of them.Whatever your reasons, whether positive or negative, the objective is to choose somebody with whom you have a strong emotional resonance and an intense relationship. 3. Face it Picture the person you chose in your mind’s eye. Really try to conjure up their appearance, and then zone in on the feelings that evokes in you.You can do this next bit verbally, or you can return to tried and true journaling. Using third person pronouns (s/he, they), describe the traits and qualities that most irritate, fascinate, or attract you. Don’t overthink this, just feel it and then either say or write it – there’s no need to censor yourself, this is completely private and nobody is judging. 2. Talk to it Now, communicate with the person directly, as though they were in front of you. Use second person language this time (you).Again, you can speak or write, whichever you’re most comfortable with.Tell this person the things you need to say to them, how they make you feel. Ask questions such as:? - Do you know you make me feel this way? ? - Why do you behave that way towards me? ? - What do you want from me? ? - What do you want me to understand? Now imagine their answers to these questions, and either say them out loud, or write them in your journal. Have a ‘conversation’ if you feel you have more to say in response.Shadow Work Exercises Pin 1. Be it If you feel uncomfortable then that’s no surprise – the theory is that these traits are the very ones you’ve been repressing or denying in yourself.This step may feel awkward. Become the person you’ve been in dialogue with. Embody their persona.Take on the traits you identified and described earlier as your own; use first person language this time (I, me), and make ‘I am’ statements:I am angryI am hurtI am frightenedI am jealousI am vainIf you feel uncomfortable then that’s no surprise – the theory is that these traits are the very ones you’ve been repressing or denying in yourself. The final step in this process is to acknowledge that you possess these qualities inside of you, and to actively begin to notice them.Reject feelings of guilt or shame, that’s not the purpose of this exercise. Simply recognise that these traits exist in you, and accept them as part of you, with compassion. Try also to extend the same compassion to the person you were focusing on.Remember, your choices are half chance, and so are everybody else’s. The value in this technique is that you should be able to unify your unconscious shadow with your conscious self, thereby reaching a sense of harmony and peace. Write a letter, from yourself to yourself As the title suggests, whether it's written on paper with a pen into your book of mirrors or typed out in a document or email, write to yourself. You don't actually need to send it. The act of just writing the letter can help to analyse or uncover feelings from within the subconscious bringing them to the surface. Which can then be worked through. You could also write a letter to someone else to express your thoughts and help to discover your true feelings. Then destroying the letter afterwards. Personally, I have written letters to a passed relative and then to send it I put the letter into the fire of my chimney. Knowing my loved ones witnessed me writing the letter and aware of it's contents. Another way that I do the above exercise is each and every year on a specific day of the year, I write a letter to myself from myself. Within the first half I write about my impressions of the year that just past. About the hardships or good times had. Then within the second half I described my desires and thoughts for myself in the next year to come. About my dreams and goals that I hope to achieve. When completed I place the letter in a special small box that is stored and saved until the day comes again a year later when I open the box when I read my letter to myself and again respond in kind. Becoming an annual tradition to reflect and wish for myself, it's interesting to compare what I have hoped for and how things turn out afterall. All the letters are kept in the box and I can look through the letters on that one day of the year when I reflect on my growth and see my progressions and lessons in my life, etc. The day of the year to do this exercise annually could be any date, like your birthday or new years or any anniversary, etc. Meditation as assistance Helping to relax your inner self, meditation can assist to gain answers about behavior and inner feelings. It allows you to dig deeper for utmost healing and better understanding of your inner self. While meditating and exploring, it's important to feel the emotions which are discovered. You can not confront your shadow self without realizing and acknowledging it's there first. If you are scared of anything, then don’t turn your back. Instead, face it and own up to your emotions. Journaling about them will enable you to explore more about them and can lead to finding ways of healing. For example, when I was a young boy I was very affraid of spiders. With meditation, researching and journaling of my fears, I gained a new understanding of the eight legged creatures that for some reason terrified me. After further reflections through meditation I became less and less afraid of them. Now, I haven't been afraid of spiders since. I'm also not triggered by others mentioning them or taking about the topic allowing me to comfortably discuss it in detail when appropriate. This type of shadow work can be very useful to a tarot reader regarding any personal issues in order to remain objective during self readings and when doing readings for others. It's extremely important to remain objective during readings and not allowing your own thoughts or ego interfere with the messages received. Meditations can be solo, or guided. There are many guided meditation videos available online through YouTube that may be useful as a way to get started. 3, 6, 9 exercise Think of something which you would like to have brought into your life. What ever it may be: Be it perhaps a trait of yourself that you'd like to improve? or maybe to achieve a better position in your work? or gain better job? It really can be about absolutely anything whatsoever which you want to change about your life. Focus on whatever it is that you would like to change, and try to come up with a short sentence that describes the success of those changes. For example, for someone wanting to increase their success in finances, one's affirming sentence might be, "I'm grateful for the promotion received". In the morning tell yourself that sentence which you came up with that describes the success of the desired change, and repeat it three times. In the afternoon tell yourself that same sentence six times repetitively. And in the evening tell yourself that same sentence nine times repetitively. Each time that you say the affirmative, day it with intention and confidence. Repeat until desired changes have reached you. So not Shame the Shadow Your shadow self as a whole are made up of many different parts of yourself that have been hidden beneath the surface of consciousness. We may have pushed traits deep down inside or rejected aspects of ourselves, or viewed parts of us as noncompliant in society. Once you start to know and understand these traits of your shadow (of your innerself) it is extremely important in my view not to shame yourself for having shadows. Pushing away aspects of yourself will only cause your shadow self to grow and interfere with your life even more. One way to describe Shadow work is to bring your dark to the light. Experiencing these strong feelings and confronting past trauma is a very uncomfortable and sometimes hurtful experience and so, take your time give yourself patience and try to heal from old wounds. Embrace all aspects of yourself. As a human being it is normal to be different and unique in our own ways individually. Show your shadow self kindness and understanding and give yourself compassion, support and most importantly, love. Love yourself for who you are, inside and out. The confidence that can be gained from doing shadow work will aid all areas of life. Example if a shadow Many shadows are formed early in life by ourselves rejecting aspects of our own character. The reason these aspects of personality are rejected may go back to early childhood. When we're young, we depend on main caregivers for everything. As a result, we become very attached to them and their way of doing things. For example, if a caretaker disciplines a young child for being outspoken, there's a chance that as a young child, that person won't feel safe speaking their mind from that point on, even as they get older or even as an adult. That message becomes internalized, buried within the subconscious, and can therefore become an emotional activator for seemingly no reason. In the example, if one's shadows is around speaking their mind or truth, it might bother one to see other people doing so. Every time somebody is outspoken, it might bring up unexplainable feelings of anger and resentment since believing that speaking up is not a safe thing to be doing. One way that this type of shadow can be discovered is through writing down answers to related questions and exploring the memories, feelings, emotions, etc. that are brought to the surface while doing so. Have compassion for yourself Be gentle with yourself in doing shadow work. Especially as you are first getting started -- start off slow and don't feel like you need to dedicate too much time to it. Don't rush the process. After all, it can be very draining and an emotional process to do and can feel heavy to do.Make peace with what you discover about yourself, and be as positive as possible. Work at not retaining more negativity by your reactions as this will just increase your shadowwork to be done. Remember that the goal of shadow work is to know yourself better internally and create acceptance in whatever you find within yourself as you are reflecting. It is important to trust the personal journey that you are on and know that there may be some kind of spiritual purpose involved with lessons learned or past experiences. Through Shadow work activities and exercises negative past experiences can be addressed and worked through in a productive and healthy way. The process can definitely be challenging and does take time to work through. Using prompts to jump-start reflection can be a helpful tool to get started (as mentioned above). Using Shadow work to confront and heal my own shadow self has been an essential step for me as an intuitive reader. In knowing and understatement my true inner self well enough, I am able to maintain focus, remain objective and disallow my own ago or personal thoughts or past experiences to reflect on, interfere with or disrupt my ability to connect with my true intentions within spellwork, and deliver clear messages during intuitive, tealeaf, rune or tarot readings. Please feel free to submit a practice related question. If I am able to help you on your path in your own journey as a practitioner of magick, or as an intuitive reader, I definitely will. Be confident with yourself, and have compassion for your journey. Our Shadow Selves can be our best ally Dark unknown qualities of our shadow selves can be elusive and mysterious to us. It's referred to as "dark" or "shadow" because it is unseen. Not necessarily because it is somehow bad or evil as some tend to imagine. Discovery of the unknown from a glace can appear frightening or confusing at first. After all, fear is most often built on the bases of missunderstandings. But, not all of these unknown shadowy traits are disadvantages, from trauma nor wounds from our past. Even though parts of our shadow, not all of them come from a dark place. Positive qualities can also elude us. A couple of examples of this that come to mind are, Bravery and Courage. These are qualities that are often hidden within, unknowingly there until circumstances awaken it from within to act in the moment. Quite often when a person is declared a hero, they may say somethings like, "I'm not a hero, I'm just an average person who did the right thing.", Or "I didn't even know I had it in me!", Or "It was an impulsive reflex and I just reacted without thinking". These are examples of the shadow self reacting or taking control in a positive way. Other examples that comes to mind are, instincts, or intuition. We may not fully understand our instincts at times as human beings, aspects of our inner selves, or even human nature for that matter. But, when instincts kick in, these messages are usually understood -- loud and clear. You can't silence a mother's intuition about their crying baby's needs. These feelings come from deep within our subconscious, our inner selves, the unknown recesses of our mind, ...our shadow. Beginning to learn about, understand and know the unknown parts of ourselves allows to understand our soul and life path or soul contacts more clearly. Growing from doing shadow work Tarot reading requires objective-ness, intuition, and self confidence to be able to assist others effectively. This is why i strongly recommend Shadow work to those learning to give themselves self readings, as well as those hoping to offer readings to others. Shadow work can be a gateway to enlightenment and spiritual awakening. The value of these kinds of workings is that you are able to unify your unconscious self and mind with your conscious self and mind. This allows you to come closer to reaching a sense of peace and harmony within yourself. We are all human and possess aspects of human nature within us. It is important to acknowledge that these qualities and traits exist, and to remain confident when noticing them.Any feelings of guilt or shame should NOT be tolerated. Recognise that these traits do exist and accept them as a part of your whole being. This is a healthy part of doing shadow work, and should be approached with compassion, respect and self love. Individual growth upwards can not progress of you are putting ourselves down. The way to be confident is to understand and accept yourself for who you are internally and externally. If you are not yet confident during tarot readings, the value, potential and opportunity to help others can be missed. Trust your instincts and follow your intuition. Energy recognition The types of journaling exercises described in this blog are just one way to help with getting to know the "inner self'' well, and to acknowledge and accept what is found within our own shadows which is very much a part of our energy. There are so many ways to get to know our inner selves better, be it journaling, meditation, exploring ancestry or childhood history, or perhaps though counseling or therapy, - it's really about getting to know our whole selves better - inside and out. Nobody is perfect, and that's ok. We often repress attributes that don't quite fit into the conscious image we have of ourselves. For one lite example: some who may pride themselves on being highly organised may also find that sometimes they do not live up to that image of perfection for themselves. There’s nothing wrong with being very organized and there’s also nothing wrong with being a bit scattered at times either. To get to know your own energy, you must know and accept yourself fully, and be able to face and embrace all aspects of yourself. Recognizing our own energy is how we can begin to distinguish our own from the energy of others, leading to more in-depth readings. Turn negative to positive Within Shadow work, you may discover hidden traits about yourself which seem negative. Perhaps this manifests as a "pet peeve" of some kind, or an intolerable behavior which you just can't stand to see from others, or from yourself for that matter. Without realizing it, we often make assumptions about others, and also ourselves that are negative from our own point of view. For example, if you've always felt shy growing up, then speaking up in front of a crowd may feel like something you'd rather avoid later in life. You may view yourself a not being good at or able to do such a thing. The negative beliefs that you have about yourself can be challenged. It can be reversed. One way to do this is with affirmations. Something as simple as saying to yourself every day: "I am an excellent public speaker, and people want to hear what I have to say." Keep repeating it in your head or saying it out loud. Try speaking to yourself in a mirror, or writing your thoughts down in a journal. You'll find yourself feeling less anxious and more prepared over time the more you do it. Also, another good exercise is to try to pay close attention to the words that you use to describe the events that happen throughout your day. If you can catch yourself, swap out negative words and phrases for positive ones. For example, if you have done something incorrect, instead of saying something negative like, "Damn, i screwed that up!" Rather, try to say something in a more positive light, like, "That could have been done better!". If the situation happens at work, this will make you come across as more capable, or professionable. When talking to others, avoid starting or ending sentences with "I think" or "I'm not sure." Instead, use "I believe," which puts you in charge of the thought and conveys more confidence. Other phrases like "in my opinion" also make you sound less confident. Just get to the point and remove any unnecessary verbosity. Be yourself. It's always appropriate to own up to your mistakes, apologize for wrongs, or to try to make things right again. How you do that can make a huge difference in the impression that is made. Think positive! The less negative we look at and experience life with, the higher vibrations we can acheive towards enlightenment. How did this connect with giving tarot readings, you ask? Well, even negative messages to be delivered should be explained in a considerate and compassionate way. At no time do I suggest dulling down any messages from a tarot reading, and I certainly would not avoid saying messages that are received because they may be negative. As a tarot reader one can not foresee how messages will be perceived or be related to. And so, messages should be delivered appropriately and to the point avoiding extra wordiness that may confuse or influence the messages received. Explaining that sometimes going through something negative can lead to a positive outcome, can help to hear harsh messages from the cards. Build confidence When not feeling confident, or when feeling burnt out or low on energy, is not the best time to do divination, such as tarot readings. If this happens to you, i'd suggest to simplify - When feeling tired, sometimes the smallest ritualistic expressions can be the most moving. If still wanting to refer to tarot, instead of doing a full reading spread for yourself, try a three card spread, or a one card advice pull. It doesn't need to be elaborate or complicated when you don't have the energy. It's very important that you feel confident during tarot readings and that you trust your intuition. Here is a simple visualization exercise in which you can build on previously gained confidence. Close your eyes and calm your mind. Think back to a previous experience when you felt confident in what you weren't doing. When you may have had more energy and focus. Or maybe the last time you achieve which you desire. Remember that time and hold that image in your mind's eye. Think about what it is that you were doing? Who was with you there? What was the reaction that you got from others? How did you feel during? - feel that now. Or when it was over, did you feel proud of yourself? - feel that pride again. Focus on that positive energy and confidence from the past experience. Hold on to that feeling. Hold it and while you open your eyes, bring it back with you to the present. As you may have been able to tell by now, I very much support and appriciate journaling. Try writing down how you feel. Make note of your strengths and what you are proud of. Remind yourself that you've done it before, and can do it again! Know that each and every one of us are unique and all have different qualities. Now when you feel some confidence again, you can build on that confidence. It's so easy to feel less confident when wasting time on social media platforms watching others focus on the positives and rarely mention the negative. This really encourages comparing yourself to others and vise versa. Always keep in mind that most posts or videos you see on YouTube or Instagram, etc. don't actually reflect reality. Most only share the good, or possitive, or 'the shiny side of the coin'. Nobody's life is perfect. Confidence comes from believing in yourself, trusting your own abilities, and understanding where you are in your own path or in your own personal journey. Comparing yourself to other people who only sharing the "good" things in their lives can make it more difficult to recognize the reality that life os hard. But, we have our own personal achievements! Due to this, it would be my suggestion to avoid social media when you're feeling unsure of yourself or if feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, or when you're about to do something challenging. Instead, grab a journal and write about the things you've done that you're proud of. Or write comments and feedback to yourself, or redo the visualization exercise above. Keep and boost your confidence! There are also some studies that have shown that our appearance, and how we represent ourselves, can effect how we think of ourselves. What we do to improve our look, do our hair, or the clothes that we wear, etc. can increase feeling protected and secure in ourselves, as well as heighten other people's impressions. There may be "that outfit" perhaps a dress, or suit, pair of jeans, piece of jewelry, or a certain crystal in your pocket, etc. that make us feel amazing or powerful. Wear these things when you need a quick confidence boost or if having a dull day, in order to maintain your confidence levels. Do what feels right to you and be proud of yourself. Look back at your accomplishments and be proud of what you've done and who you are. I can guarantee you've taken steps on you path away from where you started, and moving you forward to where you are today - reflect on that journey and occasionally take a moment to celebrate yourself! Spend some time honouring yourself. Perhaps a self-love ritual bath would help. Witchcraft is a study. Even professors take sabbaticals!Cut yourself some slack. When you're ready, you'll immerse yourself once again. Be confident. Trust your instincts, and follow your intuition. Other forms of shadow work It should be said that the information on my website, in my blog or received during reading sessions do not substitute for medical or professional advice and is meant for personal self reflection. It's a guidance tool that works with intuition to help solve problems by looking at potential outcomes. Although I do highly recommend and share many journaling exercises that can be used to Shadow Work, writing activities is not the only way to get to know your inner self. In fact, it is just one of so many different ways to get to know your inner self better. Other examples of the different sources for shadow work that come to mind include (but, not limited to): Self Reflection Energy work Yoga / Tai Chi / Karate etc. Therapy Counseling Recreational activities Life Coaching Singing / Choir Meditation Dream work Dieting Exercising Learning a musical instrument Spending time within nature Ancestry research ... Etc. (Basically, anything that examines the "inner-self"). There are so many ways in which to explore your subconscious aside to journaling. Submit a question or comment Read the response blog entries

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Witchcraft & Wicca Growth, Development, Sustainability For anyone hoping to start their journey into witchcraft, It is my hope that this website helps make your journey less overwhelming. Not sure what Witchcraft even is? With the amount of misunderstanding and misleading information that there is amongst the general public about witches, it's no wonder many people don't believe witches even exist, or think Witchcraft and Wicca the same thing, (they're not). On this webpage you'll find lots of information, some background, and proof that magick is used all around us in every day life, whether a witch or not. Anyone who knows anything about witchcraft knows that there is a current stereotype of witches that has been based on misunderstandings, misconceptions and down right untruths. Let’s be honest, witches don’t fly on brooms, wear big pointy hats or have green skin, etc. In fact, witchcraft is a much more complex and in-depth practice that has many different branches that can be explored. Witchcraft can be overwhelming at first due to the vast amount of information published or available online. Finding what path you want to go down can be difficult at first. There is an enormous amount of different kinds of witches out there. The definition of a witch is, basically: "Anyone who does Witchcraft". It should be mentioned that witchcraft is a form and expression of intention. Where as Wicca is usually referred to more as a religion that involves witchcraft in its traditions. These two terms are not the same. When referring to my craft, I'm actually speaking to my spiritual practice involving magick and an affinity with nature within my pagan traditions. Wicca usually involves magick, nature and the worship of deities. It is a newer set of beliefs in comparison to many of the world religions, starting in the early 20th century and takes much of its practices from Pagan traditions. It's my understanding that paganism dates back to before the Renaissance period, is a bit more broad, and it also typically follows the worship of deities and centers more around ceremonies or festivals. The most important thing to do when starting out with Wicca is to do your own research. For the origin's of, one great place to look is in any books written by Gerald Gardner, who is nicknamed "the father of modern day witchcraft." The main text many Wiccans follow is Gardner’s “The Gardnerian Book of Shadows”. Another important figure in the history of Wicca is Aleister Crowley, who Gardner knew and drew inspiration from, to start the new religion. Raymond Buckland adapted Gardnerian Wicca into an Anglo Saxon perspective. The main text that a Seax Wiccan follows is Buckland's "The Tree". Several more branches of Wicca also eventually formed to express other differences in beliefs, such as but not limited to Alexandrian Wicca, Agard Wicca, Dianic Wicca, etc. Wicca is the largest group within the modern rise to neopagan practices, with nearly half identifying as Wiccan. I, myself, dedicated to a Seax Wicca tradition in my secular practice (involving aspects of my own human nature), beginning in 2016 and completed initiation as a Gesith in 2019 with the founding of the New Moon Sacred Meadow Circle. Becoming dedicated isn’t something one does overnight and does take time. It is a path of constantly learning over an entire lifetime. Research, looking into yourself and getting to know your inner self better is a big part of starting the journey and can be widely implemented through Shadow Work. Other Book Recommendations: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/book-recommendations More about where to start: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/where-to-start Wicca in more detail: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/wicca-in-more-detail About the Sacred Meadow Circle: https://www.askagreywitch.com/coven Purchase on Amazon Introduction to Witchcraft Submit a question

his is an opportunity to meet me as we talk a tarot topic and do some readings together for those who are interested to participate or just come and watch. It is a free online live event which will feature free readings for those who join and would like to participate. Come join me online on my Facebook page for a fun hour or so from 8 PM until about 9 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on the date of the event. See more details about the host at www.staffordtarot.com/ More Information Visit Facebook Tarot Talk Live Event Happening Monthly!!! See event announcements at www.StaffordTarot.com for dates and times. This is an opportunity to meet me as we talk a tarot topic and do some readings together for those who are interested to participate or just come and watch. It is a free online live event which will feature free readings for those who join and would like to participate. Come join me online on my Facebook page for a fun hour or so from 8 PM until about 9 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on the date of the event. The broadcasts sometimes go later depending on the amount of interest to receive a free reading. Please understand that I may need to cap the number of free readings in order to keep the broadcast under 2 hours. During each live event a topic regarding tarot is talked about and then free short distant remote readings are offered to viewers who show interest to receive a reading in the chat during the broadcast. Please feel free to join the live during recording at: www.facebook.com/bryantarotreading . Remaining objective, I will point out any symbolisms and tell you what messages I receive according to the cards and spread that is used. Asking questions is always encouraged through out readings. Free readings are usually capped to 6 free short readings (about 10-15 minutes each). I look forward to seeing you there! Please feel free to contact me: Bryan Stafford, Intuitive Reader 5 1 9 - 8 3 5 - 1 7 4 9 bryantarotreading@gmail.com www.staffordtarot.com Keep watch for more live broadcasts! More Information: More Information Visit Facebook About Bryan Stafford About Stafford Tarot

About Sacred Meadow Circle History of Wicca that Influences the Sacred Meadow Circle Tradition. One of the earliest known beliefs was Animism, which held the belief that everything possesses a spirit, including the wind, rivers, mountains, and animals like bears and squirrels, etc. Even abstract ideas such as leadership and hunting were thought to have spirits. This belief is reflected in ancient cave paintings featuring horned figures and small carvings. A significant spirit for early humans was the God of Hunting, often represented as a horned figure in cave art, who was honored through rituals before hunts to gain his favor. This deity, known as the Horned God, appears in various cultures under different names, such as Cernunnos, Pan, and Freyja, who is depicted with antlers. The survival of Paleolithic hunters and gatherers relied heavily on reproduction, both of their own kind and the herds they hunted. Consequently, the Goddess of Fertility became vital, as without her, both people and animals would perish. This Mother Goddess is often represented in ancient carvings, like the Venus figures, which feature exaggerated reproductive traits. As agriculture emerged, her significance grew, and she appeared in various cultures, sometimes multiple times, as figures like Freya, Demeter, and Isis. Humans eventually conceptualized an afterlife, particularly evident among the Gravettians, who practiced burial rituals, often using red ochre and positioning the deceased in a fetal stance, symbolizing rebirth. One theory suggests that dreams influenced this belief; when a loved one died, they appeared to be sleeping, leading people to think that death was a transition to a dream world. The God of the Hunt also evolved into a deity of Death and Rebirth, seen in figures like Woden, Cernunnos, and Osiris. As these early religions evolved, they became more intricate, establishing hierarchies among spirits. The God of Hunting and the Mother Goddess typically occupied the highest positions, but as societies became more autocratic, the primary god often represented sovereignty and nobility, such as Odin or Jupiter, while the God of the Hunt remained associated with the wild. The Mother Goddess retained her prominence, seen in figures like Frigga and Juno. As civilizations advanced, the roles of gods grew more complex, embodying multiple aspects, with Thunor representing Protection and Harvest, and Woden encompassing Death, Wisdom, War, Poetry, and more. At the lower end of the hierarchy, land spirits were viewed more personally, still rooted in animism, and known by names like Elves, Alfar, Dryads, Nymphs, and Fae. While not necessarily considered gods, these spirits were still regarded as divine. This belief in the divinity of all things, from higher gods to common spirits, remains a core principle of Wicca today. The intricate spirit world led to the emergence of individuals who could better understand it, becoming priests of Nature, known as shamans, medicine men, druids, and in Saxon times, wicce (female) and wicca (male). Today, we identify as Wicca or Witches, reflecting our belief in being priests of nature. The ability to harness the divine qualities of herbs or connect with land spirits defined this priesthood, but these abilities were later turned against them during the rise of Christianity and the ensuing witch trials across Europe. Recommended Reading: The Witch - Cult in Western Europe By Margaret Murray Witchcraft Today by Gerald Gardner Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland More reading recommendations at: https://www.askagreywitch.com/post/book-recommendations Inspirations of modern practices: It’s essential to recognize that the work of Dr. Margaret Alice Murray, The Witch Cult in Western Europe, was not intended as a historical account but rather a theoretical proposition, like those of other scholars, which faced significant scrutiny. Despite its flaws, her theory provided a valuable foundation for further exploration of the origins of religion. In 1951, England abolished its last witchcraft law, and in 1954, Gerald Gardner published Witchcraft Today, detailing his initiation into a coven of witches. He depicted them not as malevolent figures but as practitioners of an ancient, nature-based faith, the true age of which remains uncertain and arguably irrelevant. Gardner's findings were incomplete, drawing from various sources, including Ceremonial Magic and Aradia, Gospel of the Witches by Charles Godfrey Leland, which culminated in Ye Bok of Ye Art Magical, the cornerstone of Gardnerian Wicca. Gardner aimed to preserve this religion for future generations, but the secrecy oath binding coven members posed a challenge, similar to other ancient secret societies. To navigate this and the existing witchcraft laws, he penned a fictional work, High Magic’s Aid, in 1949. Following the law's repeal and with his coven's consent, Witchcraft Today served as his declaration of this ancient faith, later followed by The Meaning of Witchcraft in 1959. Opinions on Gardnerian Wicca and it's assertions vary widely, both within and outside Wicca, with some traditions claiming greater antiquity. While some suggest Gardner collaborated with the notorious occultist Aleister Crowley to fabricate the religion, substantial evidence counters this claim. Ultimately, the legitimacy of Wicca does not hinge on historical accuracy, and we owe a significant debt to Gerald Gardner; thus, Witchcraft Today deserves respect from all, including those outside the Gardnerian tradition. Historical Influence: Most of Gardner's influence was felt in England, while it remained relatively unknown North America. Raymond Buckland, an English scholar of the occult became intrigued by Wicca after reading "The Cult in Western Europe" and "Witchcraft Today." Following a correspondence with Gardner he traveled to Scotland was initiated into the Craft by Gardner's Priestess, Monique Wilson. He then introduced Wicca to the United States, becoming the first person there to identify as a Witch. By this time, Gardnerian Wicca had expanded, leading to the creation of daughter covens and the emergence of new traditions that either claimed to predate Gardner's or were simply different. Many of these traditions implemented a degree system akin to that of the Masons, which Dr. Buckland observed often resulted in power struggles, with those of lower degrees relegated to mere observers of rituals led by the High Priestess and High Priest. Recognizing that history alone does not validate a religion, Raymond established his own tradition, eliminating the Ceremonial Magic introduced by Gardner (originally from the Golden Dawn tradition) and replacing the Celtic/Welsh elements with Saxon ones. This led to the founding of the Seax-Wica tradition in 1973, marked by the publication of "The Tree: The Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft." Seax-Wica also abandoned the concept of an Oath of Secrecy, embracing the idea of solitary practice. By this time, other traditions such as Frost Wicca, Alexandrian Wicca, and PectiWita had also developed over the years. Modern Witchcraft: The emergence of new traditions continues, leading to 'typical' Wiccan often practices alone and in their own distinctive manner, fostering a personal relationship with personified aspects of human nature without compromise. This widespread eclecticism can be both a strength and a weakness, but it has become the new norm with traditional denominations like Alexandrian, Frost, Gardnerian, and Seax-Wica now in the minority. Nevertheless, the Wiccan community is more united and open than ever, and the legitimacy of the religion has been established through numerous court cases worldwide. Pagan festivals have been held for decades, and both prisons and the military have developed guidelines for practicing Wiccan faiths within their institutions. Given the eclectic nature of modern Wicca, it can be challenging to define the beliefs of most Wiccans today. Some individuals seem to intentionally reject traditional Wiccan teachings while still identifying as Wiccan. In my view, this is as contradictory as someone denying Jesus' existence while claiming to be a Christian. To truly identify as Wiccan, one should respect the core principles and beliefs of the tradition. Everyone should remain true to their spiritual identity. Always trust your instincts and follow your intuition. About Sacred Meadow Circle

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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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