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.

@BeyondAdultHumanFemale

That definitely looks an interesting read. It will go on my ever increasing list of books to buy.

Starhawk was one of my earliest influences in my adult spiritual journey- I see the author comes from the same reclaiming community.

I enjoyed Starhawk’s writing too. One of my favourite books starting out was A Witch Alone by Marian Green. Very practical.

Went for a walk in my local woods this morning. So peaceful and got treated to a heron flying very close by. The atmosphere in the wood was interesting - sort of watchful waiting, sentient but withdrawn. Got the sense that the wood is readying itself for Autumn/Winter and turning inward.

Sorry for not responding - the mobile site wouldn’t let me post!

Thank you all. You’ve affirmed my own thoughts. I too believe that Death is a transition and I hope to support them in their journey. I guess only time can help them to accept it. The support on this thread is wonderful. You’ve helped me tremendously

And yes I will do my best to take care of myself - it’s a bit of a struggle but I have good friends and @Speakout’s Tarot pick the other day was a good reminder of that.

Thank you all for your thoughts and words. You’ve made a difference.

Veterinari

I am glad this thread has given you some support. Many of us are thinking of you.

Up early today, I have to go fetch my daughter from her University flat- it's not far, 9 miles or so, she has been called to the dance school ( in our home town) to provide cover as two of the dance teachers have called in sick late last night. So she has to be at the school for 8.30 to teach six dance classes today.
I am secretly pleased to be able to help her like this!!

That's worked out nicely then speakout. Hope you enjoy your time with her. My DS has just started uni too but living at home. He's away Thursday to Sunday this week staying with a friend at another uni. The house seems very quiet! Is your daughter enjoying uni life?

VioletCharlotte

Yes she is enjoying it so far- only a couple of weeks.

How are you feeling about your son away? Is he far?

Morning all - it’s a beautiful Autumn day here and supposed to be the start of a few days off with family.

Unfortunately another sad trip to the vets last night has rather squashed all that. Another familiar is seriously ill and we may have to make another difficult decision. 😢

Oh I'm sorry Gee.

So sorry to here that @GeeIneverthoughtofthat

*hear

Oh Gee. So sorry. Sending love

Gee that's so sad. So sorry

So sorry to hear that Gee

so sorry Gee

Thank you all.

Its hard just to believe. He looks so well and yet the vet says that it’s incurable. Going back later today to see how he is.

Sending you strength gee

What an awful shock Gee, we’re thinking of you. Look after yourself as best you can x

I wanted to say that I love the look of that book- I haven’t seen it before. Reading about it, I was reminded of this film

For me, this path is intrinsically linked with feminism. Owning and embracing my power as a woman. I see it in my work with women- those moments where women connect with their own power, commit to themselves and to supporting each other. There’s such a profound energy to it. Like an ancient wisdom bubbling to the surface. I think my path helps me in my work in this way. I’m very grateful for the support I have here on this thread.

I’ve been reflecting on the self care discussion we’ve been having. I feel like my energy is different today having made a conscious decision to spend yesterday afternoon in self care.

I feel more myself somehow and have the motivation to tackle some tasks I haven’t been able to face for a while. It’s interesting because there have been lots of times over the last year or so when I just haven’t been able to face doing much- I’ve been kind to myself and given myself permission not to. But that feels different.

There’s something about deliberately carving out space for self care and calling it that that’s very beneficial. Is it Buddhist philosophy that talks about ‘creating a container’? I think it’s something like that. I guess it’s about intention. I think it gives a different message to my inner self that receives it as nurturing and good for the self worth if that makes sense.

Not explained very well- it’s hard to put into words what I’m trying to describe but I wanted to try and share it!

YashmisCrone

Your words resonate with me.

Yes for me this is a very feminist path too.

What a horrible shock for you, Gee.

Yashmiscrone, I agree that the connection to our own power makes it a very feminist path. There is a long history of the suppression and belittling of women’s traditional strengths. Being in labour is an endurance event which requires great physical and mental strength. Crochet, sewing and knitting are creative and skilled hobbies.

I would recommend having a read of the Suppressed Histories Archive Facebook page.

Thank you both.
boldly I’ll take a look at that

Hello all. I'm very interested in hearing some of you saying that they see the witchcraft path as a very feminist one. I feel the same way, and I've been reading this book lately.

sharonblackie.net/if-women-rose-rooted/

I'm finding it a really thought-provoking read. It feels at times as though the words have been written especially for me.

It's funny how the Goddess seems to send what we need our way at precisely the right time.

It's funny how the Goddess seems to send what we need our way at precisely the right time

Yes!! I love that

That book looks amazing btw. Like Bellecose, I have an ever increasing ‘to read’ list and that’s another one to add!

I agree that women’s power has been (and is) systematically belittled and quashed. I see a witch’s path as an act of (often quiet) defiance against this status quo.

When I think of my female ancestors, I can see a matriarchal model within the family despite this, juxtaposed with society at large; within a working class northern English family. It’s about what’s valued isn’t it?

The women were the healers, seers, the wise ones, skilled crafts women, and of course, mothers.

They wouldn’t have called themseIves witches but the traditions were there. I see it as a deep honour to carry these traditions forward in some way.