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1. What's your moral stance on love spells?
Personally, I don't think they're morally wrong but I do think that people who perform them should do their research and be careful - I've seen some love spells backfire quite nastily, especially when they were performed for the wrong reasons.
However, I think love spells performed for the right reasons (these reasons may be subjective) that they're fine! I've even performed a spell that could probably be considered a love spell (sort of on the edge of that line) and it got me my current, wonderful boyfriend! 💚🌿🙏
2. Have you ever had a "paranormal" experience? If so, please describe it.
I've had plenty of "paranormal"-ish experiences! Some of them probably don't seem too impressive like a heron meeting my eye and sharing a secret with me, or listening to the whispers of trees and the secrets on the wind. It sounds silly and fantastical, but I really have had heard some wisdom in the rustling of leaves. Some of my experiences probably come across as more traditionally "paranormal" like feeling the spirit of a bird leave its body as I cradled it or having a nightmare the day before someone I care about went into hospital and similiar things!!
I've never had any "paranormal activity" types of experiences though!!!
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Who, if anyone, was the first deity(s) you worked with?
I actually first worked with Oðin, The Allfather, at the beginning of my practice. He definitely made me who I am today and was a huge part of my growth and witchcraft development. Forever grateful for him and all the work we did together.
Who, if anyone, is the deity(s) you’re working with now?
Mother Nature is the only deity I currently work with! That may change in the future, and I may be working more consistently with Animal and Nature Spirits.
What’s your favorite aspect of your practice? (Ex: doing tarot, celebrating holidays, casting spells, etc)
There's so much to choose from but honestly being out in nature, learning about the world and interacting with it on so many different levels!
What’s something you want to get better at?
Trusting myself and my intuition!
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I’m starting a tag game!
People are always saying they need more witchy/pagan mutuals so I thought this would be a fun way to find them while getting to talk about your practice!
Who, if anyone, was the first deity(s) you worked with?
Hermes was the first deity that I made the conscious decision to worship though I had always been drawn to paganism. I made a tiny altar, devotional drawings, playlists, and a journal to him. I quickly added Athena and Apollo after that, but it became too overwhelming, and I got burnt out. I stopped practicing for about four years until I started again this year.
Who, if anyone, is the deity(s) you’re working with now?
Artemis was the one who reached out to me this time. She had been sending me a bunch of incredibly obvious signs that took me abt six months to finally notice (my bad lol) but I'm very happy with her now. Athena has also been more present, whereas she was more in the background the first time I tried Hellenism, and now she sits with me at work. Hermes dips in and out and Apollo's the one who's been more in the background. I would like to strengthen my relationship with them because I miss them.
What’s your favorite aspect of your practice? (Ex: doing tarot, celebrating holidays, casting spells, etc)
I like getting things for my altar. It makes me so happy knowing that my gods will like whatever I'm getting; I love getting presents for ppl I care abt. I haven't collected everything into one central altar yet but I'm very excited for when I do.
What’s something you want to get better at?
I want to get better at tarot. I've been doing it for a few years now but I'm still 100% reliant on the guidebook the cards came with and am not very good at making my own interpretations. I'm hoping I'll get better at it with time but it has been quite a while...
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hi! when do u think it’s appropriate for someone to start calling themself a pagan? what do you need to do before u start using that label? how do u get started?
Paganism is believing in a non-mainworld religion. If you fit the definition then use the label as soon as you feel comfortable. There is no checklist or necessary steps to take - it's about belief and faith.
I can't tell you what to do because there are so many different pagan beliefs and religions that each have their own cultures and etiquettes. So go explore them!! Dive into this amazing, vibrant world of faith and gods and devotion and find your place.
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7) Is practicing, or wanting to practice witchcraft selfish? Is it necessarily wrong for it to be a selfish pursuit?
Selfishness is not a bad thing - everything we do is, in a way, selfish. Even kind acts can be argued as selfish: 'you helped that person despite it being inconvenient because you feel good doing kind things'.
Witchcraft can be selfish, and it should be at times. You should want your practice to be your own and benefit yourself above all others - otherwise it is martyrdom. I think that if it suits you, your practice can also be selfless; providing for and benefitting others at your own energetic cost but it does not have to be.
11) Are paradoxes or opposing opposites important to you? I.e. Fire and Water.
I'd say so. I work with and worship nature, and nature is full of opposites and paradoxes. I cannot revere the light of the sun, if I do not recognise how it also shines on the moon. I cannot worship the beauty of new sprouts, birth and life without also worshipping rot and destruction and death. We must appreciate both sides of the coin.
9) Do you find sensory engagement or deprivation more helpful in your magic?
I find that each has its place!
For example, if I want to meditate and focus on my inner eye and visualise, I will wear headphones and shut my eyes/wear a blind fold to help my focus.
However, sometimes I like to focus on all my senses, especially when I'm connecting to nature! What can I see, smell, hear, touch, taste?
Each have their uses and benefits!
10) Is breath or voice of particular importance?
I think breath is important for a number of reasons!
It is our connection to the element of air. It is our life force and a very real symbol of life and death (first and last breaths have poetic importance and are a clear reminder of our mortality). Our breath connects us to every part of our body and can help reset our nervous systems when in a distressed state.
Focusing on my breath is an important part of my spiritual practice, and also my generally wellbeing - I use breathing exercises for my mental health and magic.
Voice is also important to me. I think words carry a lot of power and we need to acknowledge that. No matter your intention, you can never take back the words you say or the impact they have on others.
I enjoy speaking my prayers and spells out loud, I enjoy singing and writing too, but speaking out loud has a different, special feeling to me.