Any Witches Here ? Part 3

[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.

Just stopping by quickly to share this witchy podcast I found simplecast.com/s/cb42c10b Interesting that the first episode is about Pamela Colman Smith- relevant to the current tarot discussion... I don’t know what it’s like yet- it’ll be my bedtime story

Ooh violetcharlotte I’m liking that quote. I too often feel it’s not that I’m discovering something new, more that I’m affirming something I already know.

Thanks Boldly that’s interesting- I feel drawn to it as well but I don’t know if that’s because it seems familiar from everyday representations. Ive downloaded that podcast Yashmis so that’s the drive home tomorrow sorted.

Up early this morning and managed to catch a lovely full Harvest moon peeping through the clouds

VeterinarWhat a beautiful photo.I'm still in bed, having coffee.I will et up soon - a busy day of work ahead, this morning I am making a batch of Aphrodite love candles with Rose oil, always makes the house smell so nice.

Loving the beautiful pictures of the moon! I love catching up on this thread, I feel like reading it before I start my day gives me energy and peace for the day ahead. It's a crisp, cold but sunny morning here. I have collected bottles and bottles of moonwater and plan to cleanse the house. Have a wonderful day everyone.

BelladonnaKebab Have a magical day.

Hello all.

I had an amazing weekend. I travelled to London and went to a gig all on my own. This is such a major achievement for me, having been held back by anxiety for most of my adult life.

It's all go, I had an MRI yesterday and have to have my eye pressures tested this afternoon.
I'm sending out a request for some quiet time! I feel like I am chasing my tail.

queenrollo

Glad you had a good weekend I have never been to a gig on my own- I think that's a very brave thing to do.

I hope your medical tests come back with good results. X

Elastica

You Tarot pick- sorry it took a while.

Queen of Swords. Sometimes you need to cut through the nonsense in and take control of your life. This card is about strength and taking control.
Don't be afraid to let your wisdom and intelligence shine out, these are attributes in a confusing worl.

Hello, lovelies!
@KizzyWayFarer...I so love your lavender! My favourite flower. Your picture touched me deeply. Thank you.

I’m going through a bit of an emotional thing right now. Any kind or positive thoughts would be very welcomed.

How thankful I am to have a space to read and discuss witchy issues.
Sending bright blessings to everyone..

Oh, @queenrollo, I just sent a blessing your way! Xx

@speakout, love your tarot readings. What a gift you have...

Hello all, I hope it's not too late to join in?

I stumbled across this thread and felt such a sense of joy and even calm at having done so. I developed an interest in witchcraft in my early teens, but didn't maintain it so it has not been part of my life for many years. I am now 30 and am going through an incredibly distressing and turbulent time in my personal life. I am going through a bitter and resentful divorce with an abusive husband and have had numerous upsetting events take place this year. I feel like I am at a crossroads and want to change my life and take control of it.

I have always had a belief in 'energy' and the effect, both positive and negative, that it can have in life. Certain things that have happened to me have left me wondering about magic and our own ability to will or influence certain events in our life. I can think of a couple of things that have happened to me, that at the time I desired greatly, even asked out loud for and focussed my 'energy' on. Does this make sense? Reading the thread has made me think of trying to increase the positive energy around me and find ways to block the negative.

I have always felt there is something 'more', although I am not religious in any way. I love nature and the changing seasons, Autumn is probably my favourite time of year as well. I feel I'm at the beginning of something new and would love to speak to others who have far more knowledge than I!

SecretWitch

Thank you .

It's not easy when life throws things that we find challenging to deal with.
When emotions are hard to deal with we need to find an anchor, something to ground us or hold on to.
Use some lavender oil to calm your mind, drink some herbal tea, ( chamomile or peppermint I find soothing.
Go for a walk, even stepping outside for 5 minutes will help release some negative energy.
Light a scented candle.
I have a big tree near me that I have been know to cuddle when things are hard ( I check no neighbours are watching!)
Use some essential oil on a burner, I simply put a couple of drops on a piece of tissue near me.
Wash your hands under lukewarm running water- this will remove negative thoughts.
Listen to uplifting music or poetry on you tube.
Ask the goddess for strength
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Remember life is only as real as our own landscape.
We often cannot change situations, but we can control our reactions to them.

Nurture yourself.

InTheTempest

Of course not to late to join- newcomers are very welcome.

I am sorry you have been having a rough patch- but I think you can see already that there are jewels once the dust clears.

Grab that thought of wanting to change your life and take control- it will heal you.

Pull up a cushion, listen, talk, ask questions.

PS this is the 3rd witch thread running, the first two threads are worth reading if you have time- full of really good information.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/philosophy_religion_spirituality/3241689-Any-witches-here

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/philosophy_religion_spirituality/3338025-Any-Witches-Here-Part-2

Thank you speakout, I'm glad I have posted here. I've had a look through the other two threads as well which are just fascinating and very inspiring too. I want to spend a bit more time reading them thoroughly.

I am definitely already finding some jewels-- not living with my ex is absolutely joyful and improves my state of mind massively, never mind what he continues to try and throw at me. I even wondered about what I can do to help myself (I plan on planting rosemary by my front door for starters!). And ways that I can protect myself from his negative energy. Would be fantastic to try and encourage some positivity into my life and a little happiness too. speakout I would love a PM of the details of your business as well if you wouldn't mind. Very excited about beginning this journey, I think it's the right time for me.

InTheTempest

I am so glad that you are starting to feel excited about your future. There is no reason that it should not be anything other than amazing.

Hi speak out

If you have time, please could you draw a card for me? Many thanks x

Thank you speak out

The card confirms my gut instincts on a current predicament

I am new to this although have had experiences throughout my life so far. It's only now that I feel ready to explore more.

Am not sure of School of thoughts but have a tarot deck and some crystals to learn more about yet. Pondering attending a local spiritualist group too.

Will read through the threads first though!

Already see. some lovely uplifting posts

speakout thank you so much for your kindness. I have lit my favourite fall candle. Took several deep breaths of orange oil. It is my happy weather here, cool and pouring buckets. I love to curl up in the dimness with a blanket and gaze at candle flame.

I haven’t resolved my issue. I don’t know how it will end but I know where to draw my strength and comfort from.

SecretWitch

Sending you calm and peaceful thoughts.

It is hard to find a peaceful state within uncertainty, but not impossible.
And easier if we focus on the moment, and not the time to come.

Life after all is simply a series of moments.

Tonight I will have a shower and put my pyjamas on early, it feels that type of evening.

We have a blood red sky here tonight as the sun is setting.

The sky was beautiful where I am too. I tried to take a photo but it just didn't do it justice.

@SecretWitch I’m glad!
You say you don’t know how your issue will end “but I know where to draw my strength and comfort from.” Which makes me think - that’s all any of us can aim for really?

Evening all !

What a beautiful moon tonight. Truly amazing.

I’ve been thinking hard about the “coincidences” that I mentioned at the weekend. I have realised that there have recently been some others. There were at least two other significant ones where things were so unlikely to happen that, when they did unexpectedly occur, I regarded them as great good fortune.

I thought about these for some time tonight and then drew out a Tarot card to see what it might highlight. The card was the Ace of Swords - when I looked up the meaning it talked of clarity of thinking and / or an “aha” moment.

Food for thought! I’ll mull that over round the Aga with ☕️.