Obviously, it's moving energy around which is how I define magic (harnessing and manipulating energy), but I'm curious if others see it this way or not. I also think cars, tv and radio are magical too. Lights, the internet, and so many other things.

Okay, I’ve been cooking something and I need to know if it’s just me. A year-long witch school. Before you picture robes and a final exam, it works pretty differently from most courses out there. I read a book last year that has stuck with me. It was a woman who started trying witchcraft for herself with little understanding of it. She began through trial and error- asked people how they did it, tried many different paths, and eventually came to understand herself though the process. That is where my idea of a school comes from. Most witchcraft programs hand you one teacher’s way of doing things and ask you to follow it. That’s great if you already know you’re a Wiccan, or a hedge witch, or whatever. Most of us don’t, though. Most of us have three half-read books on the nightstand, 400 saved pins, and a nagging feeling that we aren’t “real” witches yet because... well, a million reasons. So, this is a little "choose your own adventure" and a little "here's some history info and safety practice" and a little "this is what worked for me". What’s potentially inside: - Door 1: Foundations, Intention & Grimoire Setup — Overcoming the "witch identity gap" ("Am I a real witch yet?"), setting up a personal grimoire early, introducing the Witch's Pyramid, and launching the study altar lab. - Door 2: Ethics, Discernment & Frameworks — Comparing ethical frameworks (moving beyond standard Wiccan defaults) and practicing source-checking on beginner blogs and herbal sourcing. - Door 3: Energy Work — Understanding personal energy, grounding, and boundary work. - Door 4: Spirit Guides & Traditions — Exploring folk, devotional, and diverse witch paths. - Door 5: Divination — Introduction to divination methods and intuitive discernment. - Door 6: Elements & Correspondences — Working with directional, elemental, and natural correspondences. - Door 7: Moon Magic & Cycles — Working with lunar phases, esbats, and cyclical timing. - Door 8: Spell Basics & Craft — Foundational spell mechanics, intention setting, and practical magic. - Door 9: Tarot & Oracle — Working with cards, symbolism, and personal interpretation. - Door 10: Crystals & Tools — Exploring physical tools, crystals, and practical alternatives without dogma. - Door 11: Shadow Work & Inner Work — Deepening self-reflection, addressing inner blocks, and personal integration. - Door 12: Reflection, Rest & Integration — Seasonal pause, reflection, and a final path-naming or self-dedication rite.

I have walking pneumonia. I'm in the 2nd week of this and it has sucked the life out of me. I have stuff to add here for members but my energy only comes in bursts.

I'd not really thought of doing this before. But, the relationship that ended in the last couple weeks prompted me to realize this might be useful and maybe needed. I mean, why not try it, right? So, here's what I did after looking at options. I had a small, empty jar with a lid. On a piece of paper I wrote the following. - Whenever my name is spoken, written or used, that energy becomes calm, peace, abundance and opportunity for me. - then wrote the common versions of my name that the person might use - along with the words "or any version". - circled the names. Then, I added a layer of salt, then black pepper to the jar. Then, I folded that piece of paper three times toward myself and added it to the jar. I dripped candle wax from a white and black candle on top of the paper, and then a little more salt and pepper. Put the lid on and put it on the shelf with my crystals. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿? 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘁? Come tell us about it!

It sure has. Both physically and emotionally, and maybe spiritually too. When my dad died, I had a visit from him after. It was in the form of a dream and the dream was so vivid that I remember parts of it even now, more than 20 years ago. My recent relationship end has changed what I believe I deserve and what I want from my life - currently still rearanging the whole mindset, nervous system, ect...