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Any Witches Here ? Part 3

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speakout · 15/09/2018 18:03

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.

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EnchantersNightshade · 18/09/2018 20:07

Well, who needs water Elphame Grin Wine

I enjoyed being on Anglesey on a windswept beach with you. And with PP, in Glastonbury & looking at ancient trees & landscapes. Thank you everyone for sharing.

Clouds just parted out there -very quickly!- & was treated to a beautiful moon. Have a very peaceful 'all will be well' feeling. Which doesn't happen often with the difficult circumstances here.

Hope you're finding your way through these new emotions speakout. I struggle with transitional times to be honest.

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speakout · 18/09/2018 20:17

Thanks EnchantersNightshade

I have been listening to this short youtube video by an American witch/artist.

It has been very comforting through my transitions.

I may have posted it here before- so apologies if you have watched it before.

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SecretWitch · 18/09/2018 20:43

@speakout, you hit it on the target! The transition from Maiden to Mother was almost brutal fo me. My son arrived 8 weeks early. I had planned on enjoying my last two months of pregnancy at my leisure, reading, enjoying a few days away with my husband, assembling the nursery. Imagine my surprise and shock when my water broke on the floor of the bank (I gave an audible gasp, the line parted quickly to allow me to the head of the line..)
My dh and I were flung headlong into parenthood, caring for a preemie baby. I felt as if I were moving through a fog for a long time. The changes to body, mind and soul were insane.

Sending you thoughts of peace.

VioletCharlotte · 18/09/2018 21:45

I don't think I transitioned into Mother straight away. I had my children relatively young, I was 23 when I had DS1. I always felt like an intruder, like I wasn't really a proper Mother, although of course I loved my DC to bits. I didn't really feel like a Mother until I was about 30. Does that make sense

Bellecose2 · 18/09/2018 22:39

@Blanktimes.. Thanks for that information on skin balm. I will try that out.

@Elphame as Enhanters said, who needs water.Wine

@secretwitch... Personally, I prefer the mental stage of being this age. I struggled too with the transition but I am much happier on the other side. I've always had an enquiring mind and I haven't noticed that has changed. There's been a lot reflection and a few regrets but a lot of people have those I guess. Given the choice, I wouldn't want to go back. Less pressure to be perfect/conform.

MrsST · 18/09/2018 22:51

Yay!!! I have found my people. I've been a witch since being 14, I'm 32 now. I was trained by Raven Grimassi in Italian Witchcraft and I'm now doing my Isis Priestess training with the Fellowship of Isis. I'm off to catch up on the threads and then I can join in Smile

sockportal · 19/09/2018 07:52

@SecretWitch I feel the same as you about the transition to motherhood. My daughter came 5 weeks early. I had taken my maternity leave early as my instincts told me that DD would be eager to come into the world. I was expecting her that early though. All my nice leisurely plans went out the window. My grandfather was coming towards the end of his life and he said he believed that DD arrived early to spend more time with him, with her early arrival they had 6 months together and loved each a great deal.

I've found the transition to motherhood easier since the beginning of Autumn where everything has been slotting together. As my DD is nearly a year old I feel that I understand her a lot better and I've got time to nurture myself a bit too. I go to yoga once a week. It's important to ground yourself a mother and look after yourself. I think far too many mothers forget to do this.

queenrollo · 19/09/2018 09:23

I'm another one who's transition to motherhood was earlier than anticipated! Then, thinking I had a handle on this motherhood lark - my next child took 3 years to conceive and then rushed into the world bringing a whole new level of learning with him.
This second child has taken me to the edge of sanity (sleep deprivation really can make you very mentally unwell) and taught me that I am stronger than I ever imagined.
I am still healing from those wounds though and he is nearly 6. It's hard to heal and metamorphise when you have a family to look after.
I feel like a deep, intense submersion in solitude and spirituality would do me the world of good, but life isn't like that!

It's very autumnal here today, and windy which is making me edgy.

It's the 13th anniversary of my beloved Grandmother passing. It feels important somehow, I have always been drawn positively to the number 13 - and I can never adequately describe the closeness of my realtionship with this beautiful woman. She left this earth only 10 weeks after my first born made me a mother and it was a time of deep grief and yet profound joy and was the catalyst for some big changes in my life.
Today I'm honouring her.

boldlygoingsomewhere · 19/09/2018 10:03

queenrollo Flowers
Lovely that you are honouring her today. Becoming a mother at the same time as losing a loved one is very tough. It happened to my sister - my nephew was born a few short weeks after our mum died. It was a rollercoaster of emotions for her.

I also found the transition to motherhood tough. Being a mother without my own mother there was a challenge. So many questions, I wish I’d asked her. Not ready for any transition to cronehood though. I had a child late in life so will be dealing with teenage hormones when I go through mine!

Loyaultemelie · 19/09/2018 11:15

Aha found you all again and been catching up after not being well (my own fault I think I put too much into others and not enough into myself and just ran myself down).
I love autumn also, we are right in the middle of a huge storm and somehow it's energising me. I know what people mean about the crackle I've had that many times, often in autumn.
This storm has got me thinking too about elements. When I was younger I always identified with and worked well with water however after taking a break and coming back to my craft I feel much more drawn to earth and seem to be much stronger working with related items. I'm also wondering (or maybe wandering!) if this is because I transitioned from maiden to mother?

boldlygoingsomewhere · 19/09/2018 13:26

Sounds similar to me Loyaultemelie- I was very connected to the Water element and now am much more Earth. In Tarot terms I’ve supplemented the Queen of Cups with a heavy dose of Queen of Pentacles practicality. I think you have to be more grounded when you become a Mum. Also, our physical body becomes much more of a focus during pregnancy/birth/breastfeeding. Our children are a strong anchor point.
Perhaps we’ll move back to our natural element as crones?

FilledSoda · 19/09/2018 13:52

I hope you are all safe and sound in this storm .

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speakout · 19/09/2018 13:57

FilledSoda

I echo that- the winds are very strong here- my feathers are well and truly ruffled.

I have to go out to the post office, I'm hoping it calms down soon

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YashmisCrone · 19/09/2018 14:03

I was just going to come on and say the same about the storms. I'm working from home today but also need to go to the post office.

Stay safe all Brew

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speakout · 19/09/2018 15:56

MrsST

Welcome- all pagan paths are respected here.

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PawneeParksDept · 19/09/2018 17:34

My Psalter came today and it's EXACTLY what I wanted - thanks so much @Elphame - I think it was you recommended it. Can't wait to use it

EnchantersNightshade · 19/09/2018 17:42

Storm Ali is flapping the curtains around my bed! Shock I'm loving the fresh air and dynamic change in the room, but it's rather tiring. The woodland I watch from my bed is getting a right battering and I want the trees to have a break Blush

Interesting listening to all the challenges you share between maiden, mother, crone. I've found them extremely challenging. Like as soon as I think I have a handle on one, it changes & throws another load of learning opportunities I don't feel ready for. Always on the back foot IYSWIM.

EnchantersNightshade · 19/09/2018 17:47

Struggling with the transitions could have been because I wasn't nurturing myself enough though at the time. Which may have partly contributed to this severe chronic illness/disability now.

I hope you all find time in your busy roles to take good care of yourselves Brew Flowers Halo Can't pour from an empty jug Smile

SecretWitch · 19/09/2018 19:11

@queenrollo and @sockportal, thank you for sharing your birth stories with me. It some how makes me feel less afraid of other transitions, knowing there are other witches with shared experiences.

The air is cool and damp here. I can feel and smell fall. I feel calmest and safest in autumn and winter. Maybe because it’s a time of reflection and hibernation? I am not a fan of summer. The heat and humidity bother me. I feel upset when I’m not doing summer things..like I’m somehow shorting my family of all those fun outdoorsie stuff.

Hope everyone has a lovely evening...✨✨

SecretWitch · 19/09/2018 19:16

@EnchantersNightshade, you hit on it exactly. I feel like I didn’t focus enough on being a Mother because I was too busy being a mother. Somehow, in all those busy mothering years, I wasn’t able to focus myself on the spiritual side. The letting go makes me sad.

EnchantersNightshade · 19/09/2018 19:28

Dash it. Lost a post. Reckon it was swept away by Storm Ali. Thank you SecretWitch

The sky is darkening here already. Hope everyone is warm & comfy. I'm moving a little closer to the Aga Smile

KizzyWayfarer · 19/09/2018 19:44

I love the winds, when they sweep through the trees it make me feel like I’m on a wild cliff top instead of in safe suburbia. I needed that extra energy today!

Elphame · 19/09/2018 20:05

PawneeParksDept - glad you like the psalter. It is a super resource for the heretical witch. Have you read the Apocrypha? There is a lot in there too of use to a witch - I like the demon banishing method outlined by Raphael in the Book of Tobit.

Ali really hit with a vengeance here last night. The water came back on late last night but I was really surprised we still had power this morning. I know Colwyn Bay was off. I was even more surprised that my broadband still worked. Still we should expect equinoctial gales - it's the same most years.

A nice day of self care here - I met some friends for lunch in Llangollen and found some more charms for divination. A lovely walk along the canal with great views of Dinas Bran ( too windy to climb up this time) and a chance to collect some pine cones for an autumn project I have in mind.

YashmisCrone · 19/09/2018 20:08

Me too Kizzy

I'm joining Enchanters by the aga.

I don't have much to contribute but it's always good to be here. Lovely to follow the conversation- always thought provoking insights and ideas.

Hope those in the wilder places storm-wise are safe and warm indoors Brew

VioletCharlotte · 19/09/2018 20:30

We've not really felt the impact of Storm Ali here in the south east. I hear the wind is really strong in other parts of the country, so please take care everyone.

I went out for a dog walk earlier, really enjoyed the energy from the wind. Love this time of year, with all the colours and berries on the trees. Like others have said, I feel the 'crackle'. It makes me feel alive.