Any Witches Here ? Part 2

[speakout]

Or Wiccans. or Pagans? Or anyone who is interested in a magical path or feels some magical stirrings.

A place for support, learning, swapping ideas and magical inspiration

All welcome.

Elphame I am enjoying hearing about your outdoor exploits- I have spent too much time indoors recently.

Yes I am enjoying that too Elphame. Anyone else been out harvesting & gathering? A tub of juicy blackberries appeared on our doorstep this morning

Hello everyone, just need to share...

One of my animals is sick. She is so special to me. Within days of having her, I felt not only love and awe for her beauty but also something I couldn't quite fathom... kind of similar to a deep respect.

In the early hours of last night as I comforted her in my arms, there was a moment when she stared deep into my eyes and I just felt that feeling again, but I also felt it emanating from her back to me. Only a moment, but so powerful.

We have been to the vet and she is calmer and should be back to normal in a few days. Coincidentally, before she became sick my oracle card for the day said I had a strong connection with animals. In particular, healing.

Ps Am missing the outdoors too but the chill and fresh smell in the air is making me happy... Blessings to all

Insomma hope your pet gets better soon :)

I think I’m going to make some blackberry gin!

Insomma1 that's lovely to hear of that connection, many of us feel that too.

I am sure with your healing powers your familiar will be strong and healthy again in no time.

Not a witch - but wish I was.

I watched The Ninth Gate today, more occultish but intrigues me all the same!!!

cheshireagain welcome.

I truly believe that we all have magical abilities.

If we listen to our hearts, trust our instincts, some learning, some practice, we can all perform magic.

Some are "born" witches, some start a magical path later in life.

The more we use our craft and our instincts, the stronger they become.

Hope your pet is better soon Insomma1 x

It’s been such a beautiful day, I love this time of year.
I’ve been relaxing with a book whilst my youngest made some refrigerator biscuits. He kept asking for help but I resisted and he managed to do it.
I ordered some linen bags which arrived today so tomorrow I’m going to make some lavender and oatmeal bath bags.

Lovely to hear all the relaxing things that people have been doing today and I hope that your companion feels better soon @Insomma.

I’m feeling very chilled. Ever since I decided to “go with the flow” I seem to have become much less stressed and yet also much more productive. My house kitchen and garden have all benefitted too. It’s loveky to potter and be grateful for air dried laundry, home cooked food and wee plants. I’m regarding all these things as an investment in myself and enjoying it.

Have a lovely evening all.

Learning and practice are a short way ahead on my path, I’m focussing for now on relaxing, cleansing, destressing so I can start to open up. I have a gift of a night home alone (much as I love my partner and son!). I’ve taken a brisk walk to the beach to take in my favourite vista and where I engaged in a tit for tat with some seagulls, laughed at a couple of jack Russell’s run the same stick in their mouths, and noticed some lovely new street art. Came home and made a healthy lunch for tomorrow, finally put away a pile of clean laundry, showered and now reading a book by a local author who signed it for me and inscribed “Listen to your heart”. How apt

Evening all and welcome to all those new to this thread.

A lovely vibe running through lots of the recent posts here, lots of harvesting, enjoying nature and feeling the ‘flow’ (technical issues aside, Speakout!)

Insomma I hope your pet is recovering well. I’m sure you do have a special connection. I’m typing this with a slinky black cat draped across my lap. Quite the cliche!

I was coming on to ask if anyone else was feeling particularly energised, positive and productive at the moment and it sounds as if some of you are! The change in seasons perhaps. Gathering up our resources and preparing ourselves for the cold and dark ahead whilst at the same time enjoying the last throes of nature in full glory.

I love this time of year. Especially the light.

I’d be interested to know more about how you all connect with this time of year. Do you find yourselves drawn to certain practices or rituals as we sink our selves into Autumn? What calls to you this time of year? Do you mark Mabon in any significant way?

psychedelia sounds a lovely evening.

Light a candle for yourself too.

Thank you speakout, I’ve just lit one.

Thanks to Fitz’s post, I’ve just started learning! I always feel energised by Autumn, I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember. The light, the scents, the colours. A new school year is a new beginning, even though I left school many years ago!

I love autumn, it's my favourite followed by the spring I've just pulled up my potatoes and still getting loads of tomatoes growing but I'm winding down in the garden and will start tidying it all up over the next few weeks.

Can't wait for cooler air, misty mornings and that beautiful heavy golden sunlight in the evenings!

Insomma I hope your animal is getting better xx

And welcome to new posters

I always feel more productive in the Autumn, my favourite time of year. I love the preparation for the winter. I tend to "Autumn clean" rather than "Spring clean".

I love the changing colours, the feel of crunch leaves under foot, the slight chill in the are tinged with anticipation.

I always feel more happy and comfortable at home in the Autumn, it's a good time to be reflective, it's warming enough to sit in the garden with a cuppa and do some pondering.

@Insomma1 I hope your pet feels better soon!

I have a cat that I have a special connection with. She misbehaves for DH, a few weeks ago she refused to come in when he called her. He came up to bed worried about her. I told him not to worry and that she would be back soon.

We went to sleep. Around 1am a heard a bang come from within our bedroom like something had fallen over. As soon as I sat up the back security light came on and I heard a meow. I went downstairs and she was waiting for me to open the window to come back in.

I can't explain the bang which woke me up, especially as I'm deaf and wear hearing aids. But I was confident that she would let me know when she was coming home.

Here is my little familiar...

Aw sock she’s lovely. This is mine. She found me and she taught me to look after my needs. She knows when we need extra comfort and she never fails us

What lovely animals.

I am up early, couldn't get to sleep for hours last night, but have set my alarm to get off to my 7.30am yoga class.
So quite tired.
But I will stop at the woods on my way back and see what treasures I can find.

Thank you for the good wishes. She is much better and we had a peaceful night.

@sockportal @psychedelia... they are so beautiful.

Such beautiful cats! I really miss having one around, with a rodent and a toddler I’m not sure it’s the right time for me but maybe one day.

So much change happening at the moment (new school year, I’m a teacher and my eldest is starting school), the weather, feel like I’m in a bit of a whirlwind. Will try and find some time today to be peaceful. Sending good thoughts to you all today :)

I pulled a Tarot for guidance today- as usual it was spot on- reminding me that I have to see my cup as half full rather than half empty and count my blessings.
It is EXACTLY what I need to be told right now.
If anyone else would like to have a card chosen for them today I have time.

If I could trouble you to pull a card for me speakout, I’d be very grateful x

Oh yes please speakout that’s just what I need today, if you have a minute. I need some direction!

I would be very grateful for a card if you have time. I am not expecting a good one