If you haven't been on Donna's Monday Affirmation call, I strongly recommend!! To give a little background, I dabbled in wicca over 20 years ago, met my love, and drifted away, just life stuff I think. Due to work stress, mental health, and some other factors, the last 12 months have been kind of awful. I made some decisions at the beginning of this summer, first I chose to leave a toxic job, next I chose myself, and third I chose to reallign almost everything in my life. In a manner it was like a tornano rolling through. It has been quite a process, and a large part of my focus has been getting back to my spirituality, finding my joy, and considering what I actually want my life to look like moving forward. Scary, exhillarating, nerve wracking, relief, and hope are only a few of the feelings of the last few months. Honestly, I found this group randomly, not really positive at the time that I wanted this to be part of my life pivot focus. The affirmation call has been AMAZING! Its a perfect way to start the week and keeps me focused and in the flow. There are lots of things happening and my rediscovered intuition just knows I am on the path I am meant to walk (the woodsy one with twists and turns and lots of nature 🤣). Thanks you SO SO MUCH @Donna Conrad for creating this community, I always feel welcomed and a part of, and I am learing so much.

Welcome @Brandy Kirkland to The Odl School Paganism & Magic Community! Take a wander around, tell us a bit about yourself and feel free to ask questions. Then pull up a comfy chair and make yourself at home.

Welcome to Paganism & Folk Magic. Let's get to know each other! Please share where you are from, your path, and how long you have been on that path for. It's great to meet you!

The history of Halloween (not Samhain), has always confused me. Yes, like many of you, i've done the research etc. However, I've always found so much conflicting information. (such is the joys of the interwebs). For the most part we know about pre-Christian beliefs. We know that Jack-o-lanterns were originally turnips, and didn't become pumkins until the holiday came to North America along with some other now current Halloween traditions. Mainly the majority of North Americans (to my knowledge) beleive that "Halloween" specifically has it's origins generally in the UK. As with our UK Members here, and I've also been told by other various friends i've had over the years that parts of the UK didn't celebrate Halloween when they were growing up. So, honestly, I'd love to hear from our UK and area Members about their experience of the history and origins of Halloween from their persepctive. @Hannah Semple @Chloe-louise Mason @Rachel Harmsworth @Iyaraa Iam @Gwynne Conlyn I'm sorry if i missed anyone, not everyone has listed where they are.

One for Sorrow Two for Mirth Three for a Wedding Four for a Birth Five for Silver Six for Gold Seven for a Secret, never to be told. Do you know any other folk rhymes like this?