Any Witches Here?- Part 19

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Or Wiccans. or Pagans? Or anyone who is interested in a magical path or feels some magical stirrings.
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Thank you for the warm welcome and compliments

EmmaEmerald I'm not sure about a herb for anger but for me Lemongrass is a boost of positive energy, the smell of it quite literally makes me smile...

I felt angry and down at work last week too (long term issue with no immediate solution). I'm battling it with physical work at the weekend/evenings, cooking, I painted the kitchen yesterday. I'm determined to not let it come back this week.
Incidentally, I overslept today - highly unusual, I tend to be early bird...

Hello everyone, I would just like some opinions, please. I read Tarot sometimes online and sometimes at venues. I am in my sixties and have read for a long time. Often people are just a little bit lonely or worried about things and want to talk. If someone contacts me and I can see that they are struggling or vulnerable I will do the readings for free. I believe that we should always give something back. Anyway, this last week, I have been abused by three different men online. I have been called a fraud, a scammer, and worse. I have had one man wish that both me and my cards were dead, And one man linking me with Elon Musk and we are both trying to rule the world! I know that being online can be risky although I never give my real name or address (I am registered as self-employed). I can smile about nonsense now but at the weekend it really was upsetting. It has made me think about how quickly things can snowball. I have removed myself offline for a while but I am very angry. These men know nothing about me, I even offered them free readings and asked if they wanted to chat about Tarot. Two of them probably using false names anyway. I will always go my own way but feel that I need time to process this behaviour, I am becoming very disillusioned with some types of people at the moment. Has anyone else had to deal with this sort of thing, am I simply being naive?

There is a movement in the states with the strong push towards extreme religious views to bring back the satanic panic. There is a whole heap of people pushing back against this but i do feel that we may be in/heading towards a time where people are emboldened to be extreme - particularly on line.

Customer service in a post covid world is still so much worse than prior to it, i really feel sorry for workers in this industry as there are so many examples of people just being unpleasent in their expression of entitlement and their opinions of their entitlement.

I am sure that there are times when you have to tell someone something that they weren't necessarily ready to hear, or didnt match their expectation of what they wanted to hear. I would not be surprised if people just extra in their expression of it.

I do personally feel that we are in a society where other people's emotions are no longer their emotions, but they are shifted onto the people around them and made to be other people's problem. I am not sure that i am so keen on this version of society.

Sorry you had a bad experience.

Love the idea! In fact I have the first question on that topic if I may - digging through the pantry yesterday I found a jar of macerating dandelion roots at the very back. I was making tincture last year and must have strained all jars but one. Do you think it can still be used? It will be superstrong...

Thank you 'Hills by the Sea' On the one hand, I am angry, but on the other hand I feel that there must be a lot of unhappiness behind this sort of thing. What struck me the most was the anonymity of the men and the fact that I am a woman who could perceived as being alone. There is an element of scapegoating behind it all. But as with many women, I will not be beaten.

The tincture will be very strong. What do you use it for? I have tried dandelion root tea/ coffee but found it very bitter. Personally,I would chuck it,but I tend to err on the side of caution with these things as I'm still learning as I go.

Hi SeaEssence love your usernameI think I will try and do something physical today.

peacock I'm really sorry to hear that. Oddly enough I had thought about doing that for work. I think there's probably a group of people who think we are fundamentally bad and will even set up a reading with the intention of abusing the reader. I think maybe take some time off from that.

Hills I didn't know that. I have a Hecate pendant which I wear under my clothing, when I wear it. I don't really want people asking about it. There's still a strong belief in certain things being "wrong".

interesting thoughts re emotions - yes, I feel as if there's a trend of forcing or dumping emotions on others, to the point that I'd say I miss stiff upper lip.

@Hedjwitch I use it for stomach issues, I'm not a fan of the taste of dandelion root in any form, but found the tincture easiest to mask. I'll take your advice and chuck it, not worth the risk.

peacocktail welcome- I am sorry you had such a bad experience online, also glad that you will not be beaten.

I agree with hillsbesidethesea there are some very extreme fundamental christians groups which breed a nasty type of intolerant christian. Usually homophobic, anti choice, often racist too, they are fixed and rigid in their views.

I have such fundamental christians in my own close family.
These people live in fear, quite literally. Their lives are battle grounds, Satan is on every street corner waiting to pounce, they often see their devil in movies, pop music, books, dollar bill notes, crystals, tarot, astrology, santa claus, yoga, meditation, CBT.
Their church fuels their fear, and in typical gaslighting fashion provides a safe haven, tools to fight evil, a rhetoric and stance of military flavour.
All insidious and nasty, they start to see the enemy as people, those who "dabble" in the "new age" become targets of their hyped up emotions.

Not too dissimilar to the witch hunting times and that dynamic of fear and othering sits just below the surface in our societal psyche, easy to ressurect and use to control others with promises of righteousness and piety.
The church developed systems to seek and prick and fuel hatred, and these mechanisms are still used in the fundie churches to fight us heathens.

Block and move on. It's not even worth engaging with these people. Rise up knowing that despite their sptting of feathers and fury these people are not happy. They live in constant fear, this earthly plane is satan's playground, they live in a hypervigilant state.

Stand firm, know that you are livng an authentic life.

And of course primarily these fundie churches are misogynistic.
Female power scares the biggest shit out of them.
Women brought the fall of mankind, they are devious, untrustworthy, and succumb more easily to satans powers.

These fundamental churches don't allow women in their ministry team, women can lead children, or other women, but not preach to men- as is advised in the bible.
Women in fundie churches are there to do admin and make tea.

Hello. I’m tentatively de-lurking after reading the previous threads (only up to 6 so still loads to catch up on!). These threads have been invaluable, and the knowledge and wisdom imparted by you all is inspiring and empowering.

I would never have called myself a witch but in the past couple of years I’ve definitely felt a shift and become much more attuned to nature and energy, and realising that things I had once put down to coincidence, weren’t. I feel much more in tune with and accepting of myself, and also realising the power in that.

After reading these threads I was inspired to take action (I don’t know if I can call it a spell?) as I was having a hard time in that I couldn’t seem to get over an ex from years ago. I lit a candle, closed my eyes and pictured myself walking away from him and not looking back. I then wrote his name on a piece of paper and set it alight using the flame from the candle. I woke up the next morning feeling so much lighter. I’ve scarcely thought of him in the weeks since and feel genuinely ready to move on.

I think I also may have cast a protection spell? My work can be incredibly stressful due to various toxic colleagues and one night I was sitting in the garden under the stars and felt an indescribable pull towards something. Again I closed my eyes, feeling the breeze on my skin and I swear I was connecting with my ancestors, my paternal Gran in particular. I asked her to protect me and I could smell her and feel her arms around me. I’ve had a sense of calm since that night that no matter how hard things get, I’ll be ok.

I’m slightly embarrassed even sharing those stories as I’m such a novice (to say the least!!) but both times it just felt totally intuitive, like it was the right thing to do.

Glad you have posted Weechookiebirdie.
So happy to have you here.
Thank you for sharing your spellwork and the powerful manifestations. No need for embarrassment or doubt.
You performed a banishing spell and a powerful protection spell, which also connected to your ancestor.
You were in touch with your intuition and your power.
And that is wonderful.

Please don't diminish yourself, your workings or power.
One of the wonderful things about walking a magical path is that there is no heirarchy. Certainly here on this thread there is no one in charge, no one on a more important path, whether we have been practicing for decades or weeks- all valid, all equal, all powerful.

Great to read your post, we are always here with a listening ear and a cuppa.

Sorry to ask when I barely contribute but if anyone could please keep a thought for my lovely puppy.

She is currently in intensive care at the animal hospital and very sick. My dogs are my world and I’m sad and scared. I dont know what to do with myself. Our ds and dp are also distraught. Any healing thoughts would be so appreciated. Sorry to post here.

Thank you so much for your kind words @speakout. I have a lot to learn but I’m so excited to have started my journey. I’m planning on visiting my local witchy shop soon as well as trying to get my hands on the every day witch tarot deck; I’m very drawn to them after seeing them in previous threads. It all feels like a new beginning.

I’m so incredibly sorry to hear about your puppy @OfTheNight. I can only imagine how you’re all feeling. Sending love and strength.

OfTheNight I have lit a candle to send healing to your puppy and strength to you and your family.
I know how much our animals are part of our family.
Today I picked up my DDs cat from the animal hospital as she was working.
A few weeks ago things looked very grim for the animal, we were told he had only days left. The animal hospital was amazing and with care, treatment, rest, investigations and medicines he has a bright future he is home with many years of happy life ahead.

I will send some optimistic energy.

Thank you so much. I hugely appreciate your kindness. The nurse called this morning and she seems a little brighter. Not out of the woods but a step forward. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.

@OfTheNight hope your pup gets well soon, I can't imagine how you must feel, something happening to my pup is one of my biggest fears...sending healing energy x

@OfTheNight I'm pleased to hear that your little pup is a bit brighter this morning. Will continue to send healing. I've got a dog who has been seriously ill in the past so I understand what you're going through. Sending lots of love.

@Weechookiebirdie thank you for sharing. You used your intuition and that's where the magic lies. There are books and tools to help and guide us, but the power comes from within. The Everyday Witch tarot is my favourites deck. The imagery is beautiful and very relatable. Let us know how you get on.

I've had the last couple of days of work and took myself down to the beach on Thursday as I was feeling the pull of the sea. There's something about walking barefoot in the sand, swimming in the sea and the feel of the salty air that revives the soul.

Morning sisters. Yoga class done,now for a bracing sea swim before getting back to weekend chores.

Ofthenight I will send good vibes to your puppy.

Weechookiebirdie thank you for sharing that. I've had a couple of instances recently where I wondered if I had summoned a bit too much of something. Positive things but it can be a bit scary.

@OfTheNight sending love and healing energy to you and your animal companion.

@Weechookiebirdie as others have said, you have worked some strong energy magic, and these things operate on so many levels including ‘headology’ (thank you, Terry Pratchett). If we have armed ourselves with our strength in holding boundaries and visualised the love and care we have experienced in life, we are accessing a deep power within ourselves.

I realise the word ‘energy’ cropped up a bit there - could be that I am seeking it for myself! Mr C is doing very well physically, just the balance and orientation issues caused by the stroke. However, he is struggling with memory at the moment. Hard to say how much he is being affected by being on the ward rather than in the home environment, and hard to say how much further he may go in the healing journey. I have found my own energy ebbing and flowing in recent days as I shuttle between accepting each day as it comes and trying to plan for the future.

Morning yoga and a sea swim sounds an absolutely divine way to begin the day, @Hedjwitch

@Catherines are you still coming to the herbal workshop on Tuesday?

Sorry,@catherineofaragons

@Craftycorvid pleased to hear that MrC is doing well physically. I know that being in hospital can take its toll mentally and emotionally on people, so this may well be affecting his memory. Have they given you any indication when he is likely to come home? I'm sure you must tired, hospital visiting is exhausting. Sending healing energy to you both.

@Hedjwitch it must be lovely to live close enough to the sea to be able to swim regularly. I've only recently discovered the magic of sea swimming and I love it, just wish I lived a bit nearer to the coast!

Following the crochet conversation, I've been following a YouTube video and trying to teach myself. I did the first row of chain stitch easily enough but can't seem to pick up the second row as the chains are so small I can't see where I'm meant to be putting the hook! I wonder whether it would be better to use thicker yarn and a bigger hook...any advice would be much appreciated!

Thank you all for such a warm welcome, I feel very reassured that I’m on the right path.

I totally understand what you mean @EmmaEmerald. It’s incredibly empowering but realising what you’re actually capable of can also be quite sobering. I think following the advice on previous threads about being clear in your intentions is super important. Can I ask what sort of experiences you’ve had with spells or energy work?