What is a witch?
I figured the first place I should start on my journey is perhaps better understanding what even a witch is. What does a 21st century student do? Take to YouTube, of course. Here is a list of videos that I've watched along with some sporadic notes I've taken while watching. Ideas that stuck out or are worth remember.
A while back I also bought a humble bundle on witchcraft, when frankly, I was scared to admit that I might be interested in these topics. I will also post some notes here as I read.
Video
Video 1, From Persephone's Sister
| Title | The one true authentic way to know if you're a witch |
|---|---|
| Link | YouTube Link |
| Age | 3 years old |
| Rating | 4 ⭐️ |
- being a witch is not something that happens.
- gender-inclusive
- being a witch is awakening to your inner power that comes from your humanness and a creature of the earth
- also connecting with the sacred feminine.
- Should we identify with a witch, and what are we saying when we do?
- "My craft was my participation with the divine in the world"
- You are a witch if you decide you are.
- Being a witch is a being a person of power
- Be willing to heal the wounded feminine in you
- Chooses magic
- magic is expression with the earth
Overall Thoughts
I really liked what was said in this video. The person seemed genuine, enthusiastic and helpful. I really liked this idea of being an authentic witch is healing the wounded feminine in you. Good stuff.
Books
As mentioned above, I have some PDFs from Humble Bundle. Currently reading two from the bundle:
Spellcrafting: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating and Casting Effective Spells by Gerina Dunwich[1]- personal magic: A Modern-Day Book of Shadows for Positive Witches by Marion Weinstein
I guess I will pick out something else in my humble bundle.
Turns out this book seems to have some inherent racism in it. I think I will skip it for now. ↩︎
