Updated: October 30th, 2014

My Beginnings:

I was raised Catholic. I lost faith in a Christian God by seventh grade. I was 12. I was atheist for a while, until a friend of mine brought Teen Witch by Silver Ravenwolf to school one day. I borrowed it, but made the mistake of reading it in front of my parents. We had the “You know this stuff isn’t real, right?” talk, and I was ordered to return the book. Instead, I kept the book in my locker, and read it only at school. It opened up a whole new world of discovery for me. I had never really known there was a whole set of beliefs and philosophy centered on the Earth and nature. I was hooked, and could not get enough information. It’s been that way ever since. My most defining moment, I remember, was in the spring during high school. I was walking home from school, and saw a blooming flower. I don’t know what it was about this flower, but I stopped and looked closer. I was overwhelmed by a sudden sense of majesty. It was beautiful. It was magical. It. Was. Alive. I’ve never doubted since then. There is a power in everything, if you only have the desire to see and embrace it.

Personal Exploration:

Mostly I  have just read. I have always been very hesitant to ever produce a practical application of what I’ve read. I’d like to change that. I’d like to find the courage to not only dream, but to do.

Schools and Spiritual Callings:

N/A

Energy Work:

Energy ball play.

Spells and Rituals:

• Minor healing spell
• Finding and acquiring new work spell
• Eclectic Sabbat and Esbat rituals

Divination/Dreamwork:

Mystery Experience:

Gifts:

Community Service:

• Crocheting/knitting blankets/hats/scarves/mittens for the needy

Books Read:

Currently:

• Dedicant: A Witch’s Circle of Fire – Thuri Calafia
• Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner – Galina Krasskova & Raven Kaldera
• Pagan Every Day – Barbara Ardinger

Have Read:

• Witchcraft: Theory and Practice* – Ly de Angeles
• Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft* – Raymond Buckland
• Wicca for Life – Raymond Buckland
• Oak, Ash, and Thorn – DJ Conway
• Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner* – Scott Cunningham
• The Craft* – Raven Grimassi
• Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions* – Joyce & River Higginbotham
• Magic Shield – Francis Melville
• Grimoire for the Green Witch* – Ann Moura
• The Simple Sabbat* – M. Flora Peterson
• Teen Witch – Silver Ravenwolf
• Solitary Witch – Silver Ravenwolf
• The Magician’s Table – Alan Richardson
• The Spiral Dance* – Starhawk
• The Runes Book – Horik Svensson
• Candle Magic* – Richard Webster

*Recommended Reading

 

Want to Read:

Astral Travel for Beginners – Richard Webster

Flying Without A Broomstick – DJ Conway

– Alfrún