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