[2]it’s something i found on the article “For Fear of Flying” of Sarah Anne Lawless. When i read about traditional witchcraft, i feel like shit for being a “modern” witch, cause it seems it’s a “false” witchcraft. Without talking about this kind of comments “So tired of empty rituals and new age fuckery and what I call, “Disney Witches.”” or “There aren’t a lot of us who do this. I gave up Wicca and newage fuckery years ago.”
Hello Witches,
We got these two anon messages today and we’d like to share our opinion on this matter. The theme of invalidating other Witches based on people’s feelings seems to be a huge thing nowadays. So the best way to respond to respond to this kind of hate is by the form of a letter!
Edit: We were contacted by the lovely anon, informing us that they were, in fact, a witch too. They were merely showing us something that made them feel invalidated and wepoorlyread the message and reacted without taking the time to properly read it. However, the message still stands for those who oppose us, modern witches!
We support you, Anon! We apologize for jumping to conclusions but our message stands for all those who oppose us as a community!
All changed words will have an asterisk beside it to properly represent what we were trying to convey. ( * )
Dear Gatekeeping People*,
Personally, to hear such a negative view on Modern Witchcraft is actually sickening, there is so much more to witchcraft than the belief systems of others. *People* shouldn’t be discouraging young Witches or even Witches who identify as Modern Witches solely on the fact that *they* feel that it’s invalid.
Reading someone’s opinion on the matter doesn’t make it gospel either, the author is entitled to feel the way they do. Though, the hatred that oozes with each word and the insulting manner *they* speak to the Witches of the 21st century isn’t exactly encouraging.
It’s safe to assume that I strongly disagree with the *author*, Anon.
Yes, Witchcraft perhaps is not what it used to be but to demean the craft of those who are now carrying the torch of Witchcraft, in general, is not the way to go.
Telling others that their craft is invalid due to your closed minded views, is actually doing more harm than good. *They* are effectively telling these people that they are living a fantasy are frauds and *they’re* discouraging them from learning what *they* want them to learn.
I don’t understand why people think this way, it really leaves me absolutely gobsmacked. Witchcraft is free-flowing and * since you read that negativity from a negative author, here is a positive one to combat that!*
“ The law of change means that our religious forms and visions must evolve as society evolved and changes. New situations create new spiritual needs. The old temples must be rebuilt, the old forms of religious revived and revised.
Symbols that have become mundane and meaningless refreshed by a return to the source of religious inspiration – contact with the Gods themselves. This means that we must all go deep into ourselves, into the storehouse of collective memory which is our human inheritance and meet there with our gods and hear their voices.
The Pagan traditions are not religions whose promulgated by religious leaders who believe their thoughts and deeds are infallible– incapable of being wrong. Pagans take a humbler view. ” – Principles of Paganism by Vivianne Crowley
That being said, to force people from the modern age to follow practices created for and by people of the past is absolutely wrong. Times are changing, crafts are evolving. This isn’t to say that we are ignoring the roots, on the contrary, we are reviving them and breathing a new life to these practices.
We learn from the past in order to create a brighter future and the next generation will do the exact same. We as Witches, should encourage the future generation of Witches to carry the torch of Witchcraft and encourage the adaptations and new life that each hand that touches it brings.
We are Modern Witches, brought up in the age of technology and breathing out the new era of Witchcraft.
Witches from all paths, races, sexualities, and belief systems are VALID and your opinion doesn’t change that.
Sincerely yours, The Modern Witches of the 21st Century.
A group of rough looking boys walked past me today and all I heard of their conversation was “he’s got that anxiety disorder bro so I went with him so he’d be more comfortable” and it made me realise the world isn’t all that bad
The pet store I worked at had a pen with rabbits near the front door. On every side of the pen were huge signs saying “You can pet me, but don’t pick me up!” One day two absolutely huge guys came in and one immediately reaches into the pen to grab a rabbit. Before i could say anything his friend grabbed his arm and asked him “did you see the sign?” He said “yeah! it says that you can pick them up but don’t pet them!” Then he went quiet for a moment and softly said “I didn’t read it right did I?” And his friend just puts his arm on his shoulder and said “its ok, i know you’ve got that thing where words get mixed up. Let just pet these cute lil shits” And I still haven’t gotten over that interaction.
I was walking my dog through Boston bc he likes the likes car rides. He’s a little thing tbh we call him short and long. So this huge scary man with a full beard approaches me like “hey can my buddy and I pet your dog? He gets nervous around dogs but your’s is so small I think it’s a good place to start.” Ofc I was like “yes he’s very friendly!” So this guy brings his equally big friend over and they sit on the floor while this man looks terrified of my tiny dog so big man number one asks “can I pick him up?” And i say yes so he picks him up and puts him on man number two’s lap and man number two is abt to freak out and his friend straight up just goes “hey man, it’s okay just relax I’d never let anything hurt you. He’s a good boy.” I’ll never forget it ever bc I know that man looked at me (5’3 , glasses, probably wearing a sweater vest) and my dog (kinda goofy looking little thing) and was like ‘ah yes the two least intimidating living things I’ve seen in Boston all day he’ll feel relaxed around them’ and went out of his way to help his friend. It makes me so happy
My husband had this Dungeons and Dragons group ages ago, and one of the guys was TERRIFIED of cats. The moment he sees one he freezes up and can barely breathe. Said guy is almost seven feet tall and solid wall of muscle. Whenever he came over I’d put the cats in the bedroom and chill out with a book because my cats don’t like being shut away without one of us.
One of my cats was pawing at the door and meowing loudly, an indication she REALLY needs to use the litter box. I let her out and decide, hey, I’m hungry, and decide to the kitchen. I forgot to shut the bedroom door.
Next thing I hear is the group going completely silent. My husband very calmly asks me to come over and help him gather our two cats up. I go over to where the group is and my black cat, Cacoa, is rubbing up against the guy’s leg, purring, and doing her “let me on your lap” meow. The other cat, Jasper, is sitting at the window, chilling out. I go over and pick up Cacoa and tell the big dude she’s harmless, loves laps, and would be thrilled if he pet her. Very slowly he touches my cat’s face, and she leans right into his hand. He then pets her back and sighs because she’s really soft and purring like mad. After a few minutes he asks how to pick her up and if it’s okay if she sits on his lap.
He spent the next six hours spoiling my cat. The next week he showed up with cat treats and toys because he fell in love with the cats. He told me he was doing some research on house cats, and even talked to a vet about them. A couple months later he adopted two cats and was as thrilled and excited as a new parent.
Oh no a new one!!!
Blessed post.
I used to work at this stable for icelandic horses and every now and then this man would turn up by the field to just watch the horses. One time I walked by him as I was going to get the horses inside, and he went ”I always wanted to learn how to ride but I’m afraid of horses because they’re so huge. If I could ride ponies like this, maybe I’d dare but now I’m too big and heavy for them.” You should have seen his face when I told them that actually they’re not ponies, just small horses and they could totally carry him. His face just lit up. Next thing I’m helping him to get on back. Today he knows how to ride.
Magickal Uses/Correspondences: wishes, dreams, meditation, spirit communication, travel (especially by air), creativity, psychic development and energy
Medicinal Uses: Ingesting dandelion is said to help with digestion and ease stomach cramps and upset stomachs. It was used for ages to relieve bowel issues as well. Was used in the past to help relieve cramps due to periods.
Historically: Historically dandelions were mostly used as a medicine, sometimes even a cure all with some doctors stating it could cure liver failure, relieve the side effects of alcohol, fight infection, ease pain and induce fertility in women. It was a popular trend to plant dandelion to attract good luck and good fortune to your home as well as good health. It was said burning dandelions in a fire will ward away bad dreams.
Now this is a number combined into one. The meanings of 1- masculine energy, origins, victory, new beginnings, ancient knowledge/energy, leadership, strength. The meanings of 7 – wisdom, research, knowledge, mystical energy, magick, solitude, loneliness
What this means for you:
Combined these numbers indicate that right now is time for you to start a new project, begin a new learning experience and put some energy into it. You need to do this task, for it is a growing opportunity. Whether its a small project like learning a new recipe, casting a new spell or reading a new book to a larger task like researching a topic, working on a literature piece or taking up a new hobby it does not matter; do what feels right for you!
Basics of this number: order, form, restrictions, work, security, stability, and loss.
What this means for you:
With this number it means this week you need to focus on getting tasks done, it is not time for you to put them off or ignore your responsibilities. You need to bunker down and make a game-plan. Address things that you know you have to do, even if you don’t want to. Its okay to take breaks, but you can’t let those breaks last longer than the work. Focus and work, you got it!
(and yes I have quite a few… I have about 12 treats I cant do due to being at work, I have a few others Im trying to do and still about 200 asks left in my inbox)
(which is why trick or treats are so slow ive been flooded with check outs guys, help the line goes out the door and then we get through it and then it goes out the door five minutes later)
Seriously. What on earth could a 3 yr old do to “warrant” a gun to the chest???
Apparently they were in the process of arresting her mother (whom they beat while handcuffed, naturally), also pointed the gun at the head of the child’s grandmother, and pointed the gun at her when she did what any toddler would do and started wailing. The incident gave her one of the worst cases of child PTSD the expert they assigned has ever seen and she’ll need therapy well into her adult years.
Anyone with even a passing knowledge of gun safety knows that you do not point a gun at anyone you are not willing to kill. So best case scenario these officers were grossly incompetent and worst case they were willing to kill a child for crying. This settlement is the least they deserve.
I personally go as a witch in the media all the time for halloween so I think it depends on the person. witch costumes I don’t think anyone is really too insulted by
Prehistoric women had super strength.
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A simple potion to help invoke the energy of the sun before spell casting to help the caster with energy used and to bring the fun energy of the sun as well.
You will need:
-Marigold Tea -Spoonful of Honey -Safely made sun water
Steps: Make tea as you normally would while using your sun water that was properly and safely charged so it is consumable. Once the tea has steeped to the amount you like, take a big spoonful of honey and stir it clockwise into the cup. While stirring chant or think “Sunlight, sunshine potion of the sun, give me energy, give me fun” or whatever other chant you prefer. Drink and enjoy!
Ah yes, one of the colors I think as a very good one. It is a mix of yellow and white when it comes to colormancy. It is a color of good things to come, inspiration, clarity when it comes to thinking and emotional warmth. It is a color of ease and relaxation as well.
This color brings a simple message for your upcoming week: “Relax, don’t overthink things and find some time for yourself. You are in for some you time, and its okay to enjoy it.”
Use: this incantation can be chanted in times of feeling ungraceful or like you’re fumbling about. This could be either physically or mentally. Use this chant to help you remember to think light and help invoke some energy from air itself. Use when casting Glamours for added elegance and grace.
3 tall pillar or tapered candles in white or cream set up along the back of the altar to represent the number 3 and all it brings for it is the number of witches, magick, creativity, creation and inspiration. At the center of the altar or where you feel it most belongs place a bowl of salt, whatever kind you have available to keep your altar cleansed and to absorb any negative energy about it. I suggest if you have these crystals available to add them to the altar and if desired to make your own crystal grid: Clear quartz (for strength, cleansing and energy enhancement), Citrine (creativity, inspiration), Aquamarine (purification, cleansing) and Sunstone (cleansing, energy). Keep a bowl or glass of moonwater or purified water as well, to welcome freshness, magick and even spirits if you feel comfortable but be sure to change it out regularly! (mildew is not good for any altar) Lay out a few black tea bags out to help bring in some more energy to the altar. Some incense (if you can burn it) that I recommend would be rosemary (cleansing), dragon’s blood (energy) or Jasmine (purifying).
On your altar some symbolism you may find that you’d like to add would be: rabbits – relates to the moon, inspiration and energy; Horse – freedom, energy, wind, air, creation; White Rose – purity, self love, cleansing, new beginnings, ending the bad; Ace of Swords – power, triumph, inspiration, energy, air energies
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