Any witches here?

[speakout]

Or Wiccans. or Pagans?

I was raised as a witch- my grandmother was born in 1890 and taught me how to scry, knotwork, many magical activities. She was a dresser of the dead and a lay midwife ( before the NHS).
I now practice my craft with enthusiasm.
A little tricky as my extended family are not supportive.

queenrollo I love the sound of your rain dancing- what a treat.

Re the homesick.

Buy a little glass bottle and fill it with some earth from your garden and take it with you.
Hold it in your hand if you feel homesick while you are away- it will give you a connection to home and comfort you.

queenrollo - do you know the White Spring in Glastonbury? If you don't it is well worth a visit for the authentic Glastonbury experience. It's in Well Lane just past the Chalice Well garden

Glastonbury sounds amazing- I have never been- it is so far from where I live- a 7 hour 400 mile drive.

Couldn't do any rain dancing here, but I did stick my head and arms out of the window during a particularly heavy downpour

elphame I have been to the White Spring, but only very briefly as our past visits to Glastonbury Town have been fleeting and always when the festival is on. With no festival this year we are arranging to meet friends (we actually have two separate sets there) and hopefully a little time to enjoy the town. I'm not counting on it though as with two kids to factor in, holiday plans often go awry.

At some point in my future I would very much like to have a full week in the town child free!

Very odd day today.
OH lost his wallet three weeks ago- not much cash and since cancelled his cards so not a massive problem.
We were chatting in the living room this morning for an hour or so, drinking tea etc.
We were watching rain and our eyes suddenly stopped at his wallet - lying in the middle of the floor. we just looked at each other- it was in the middle of the " traffic " area, near the door. I know for a fact it was not there last time we were leaving or entering the room. Very unusual.

Would it be your Brownie who took/found it, speakout? Not sure exactly what they do, but that is very odd, and out of the common way.

I’m glad the wallet is back. I’ve had similar happen in the past! I generally blame Liz, the previous owner of our house!!

ShovingLeopard totally!

Wow speakout!
That's amazing!
Did you 'ask' for it back from the brownie?

Been a really upside down weekend.

Had a lovely message today from a woman using my fertility spell kit- been trying for a baby for 3 years, fertility treatment etc,
Cast a spell 3 weeks ago- found out she is pregnant on Friday.

My mother received a small birthday gift through the post yesterday, with a small piece of parchment paper written " Happy birthday from Catherine".
The only women called Catherine she knows is her late mother - who died many years ago. Quite strange.

Wow, speakout, that's a lot of movement/magical happenings in a short space of time. I am envious - currently in a very stuck phase, and trying to grease the wheels!

Do you think your DH offended your Brownie and he took the wallet, or more that he has done you a favour by finding it?

Also, there's a lot being given to you/your family, speakout, which is lovely.

Blimey speakout that is an awful lot of upside down.

How wonderful about the fertility spell

Do you think all these strange planetary conditions have caused it all?

Do you think all these strange planetary conditions have caused it all?

Absolutely!!

ShovingLeopard

You are a woman who understands- how lovely.

OH and all of us are respectful towards our brownie, it;s not the first time this type of thing has happened.

We are giving people, and the last few months have been particularly challenging, but we have decided to throw love and understanding at situations which is now really paying off.
It has been a struggle, but empowering to deal with things through love and strength.

ShovingLeopard

If you are stuck I would say nurture yourself.
Use some of that female nurturing energy to care for your own spirit.
Lots of simple things work for me, I like to sprinkle essential oils in the bottom of the shower to give myself a fragrant drench, sleep with a crystal under my pillow, drink peppermint tea, give myself a foot massage, go to a yoga class, burn incense, light a scented candle, cleanse the home with salt, listen to something inspiring on you tube.
Love and respect yourself.
All these small things will make you realise you are unique and important.
XX

Can I ask for some help?

A year or so ago I was in a very negative job, I was being bullied by a so called friend there. We have both moved on from there, but I keep crossing paths with this woman.

Every time I see her it's a reminder of how she treated me and the negative spiral I was in. I nearly had a breakdown in the end, as it culminated me losing a baby and being made redundant.

I need to move past this, but feel like I can't as we keep almost bumping into each other, even in places far away from home. How can I rid her from my life? I don't want to wish her ill as I believe in karma but just want her to go far far away!

Sorry you're going through this sockportal if it were me, I'd 'freeze her out'- a photo or her her name written on a piece of paper, folded into a small sealed tub filled with water and put in the freezer whilst visualising her walking fat away from you. Waning moon is good for getting rid.
I'm sure others here have some good ideas for 'binding' too. That's just a simple one I've found effective.
Best of luck to you

And don't underestimate what you've been through. It sounds absolutely awful , and losing a baby is a terrible thing.
Give yourself time to grieve and administer self care as much as you are able.
Love to you

Hi ladies, I'm taking a deep breath and plunging into this thread - please be kind!!!
I've never really considered myself to be a witch but have always been interested in healing/energy/etc. No family gifts (that I know of) but a lot of what's been written about here are what I know intuitively and instinctively.

I'm certainly a lightworker, Reiki (only level 1) but I don't feel I've really fully lived to my potential yet.

Motherhood has been TOUGH - I've found it so draining even though my kids are amazing. I had an incredibly tough time after my first where I encountered true evil - perhaps a story for another time. Lots of self-protection, mirrors, sage and prayers to St Michael used! It's only now, 5 years later, that I'm able to go through another transformation/re-birth and move my beliefs and practice on.

I'm reading 'rise sister rise' by Rebecca Campbell - all about reclaiming the sacred feminine (it's fab!). Synchronicity then led me to this thread. I was not sure whether to join in the thread but I dearly wanted advice and when I came along tonight I see that the advice given to ShovingLeopard was almost exactly what I was looking for. So here I am! Not sure if I exactly fit (how do you know if you're a witch?!?) but regardless enjoying reading your posts.

Could I kindly ask for your advice on 2 points? 1 - similar to shovingLeopard, I'm stuck! I'm clearly going through some kind of spiritual transition but I feel so depleted, overwhelmed - not even sure how to fully describe it. Self-care is hard with 2 young kids and the 'motherload' often feels too much. Is there anything I can do to move this block? Or help ease the process?

Secondly - I have crazy problems with my house plumbing despite it being only few years old. Blocked pipes, dripping taps and random leaks through my kitchen ceiling. Any mystical reasons or solutions for this?

Thank you @Zapholdbeeblebrox! How long do I keep it in the freezer for?

sockportal so sorry things have been so difficult.
I agree with Zapholdbeeblebrox in the binding/blocking intentions.

I also have a karmic return return spell which works for me.

Yes, l am! We're nice, honestly. :D

sockportal when I've done it, I've left it there till I'm certain it's worked then buried it (minus the plastic tub which goes in recycling) in the earth away from home with thanks.

Nice to meet you ButterflyWitch glad you found us if the advice here resonates then it's for you too! Have a read back if you have time, there's a lot of wisdom here which has helped me a lot. IME, even the smallest act of self care done regularly and with intention will have an impact.

When I read about your pipes etc the first thing I thought was that water links to emotion, which feels apt with what you're going through. My intuition would say find something that works for you to balance your emotions a bit, along with the practical things you need to do about it of course.