New To Old World Witchcraft?
The first question you have to ask yourself, is what you are hoping to receive from following this path?
For many, witchcraft is an inner resonance of something long-forgotten but painfully missed. It is an inner knowing and inner awakening, usually starting in childhood.
For some, witchcraft is a means of acquiring great power and control over their lives. And frequently, the lives of others. This is a perfectly suitable reason to follow the path of Old World Witchcraft.
For others, following the path of the Witch is less about power and control, and more about authenticity and eccentricity. These are what I call "Armchair Witches". They may have the knowledge of witchcraft, but are not active participants. And of course, without active participation in magick (spells), it is impossible to have true power or skill of the craft.
If you resonate with one, or a bit of both of these descriptions, and have found your way to this page, chances are you have experienced 'otherworldly' occurrences in your life already.
Possibly on a regular basis.
This can range from lightbulbs exploding around you when you are upset.
Strong premonition/psychic abilities.
Telepathy and astral projection.
These are all normal occurrences and strengths of Witches. I counsel you to not fear these abilities, but rather embrace them.
Develop them. Learn to thrive with them.
If you are looking for a witchcraft/occult teacher to help you personally, I urge you to stop.
Do not rely on people, witchcraft "schools", any type of initiations or covens. Books will always be your best resource.
Read as much as you can on as many different theories, beliefs and practices of witchcraft. Never stop learning or developing.
The world of witchcraft is as vast as it is controversial.
Having said that, I urge you to stay away from bookstores (but only when it comes to witchcraft/occultism!). Why? Bookstores are very carefully curated to filter out the content that is likely considered "blasphemous" to the general public. Barnes & Noble is a horrible offender of this. Very little can be gained in the 'Spirituality' section of a big-box store.
For this very reason, we have compiled a 'Recommended Reading' section.
For many, witchcraft is an inner resonance of something long-forgotten but painfully missed. It is an inner knowing and inner awakening, usually starting in childhood.
For some, witchcraft is a means of acquiring great power and control over their lives. And frequently, the lives of others. This is a perfectly suitable reason to follow the path of Old World Witchcraft.
For others, following the path of the Witch is less about power and control, and more about authenticity and eccentricity. These are what I call "Armchair Witches". They may have the knowledge of witchcraft, but are not active participants. And of course, without active participation in magick (spells), it is impossible to have true power or skill of the craft.
If you resonate with one, or a bit of both of these descriptions, and have found your way to this page, chances are you have experienced 'otherworldly' occurrences in your life already.
Possibly on a regular basis.
This can range from lightbulbs exploding around you when you are upset.
Strong premonition/psychic abilities.
Telepathy and astral projection.
These are all normal occurrences and strengths of Witches. I counsel you to not fear these abilities, but rather embrace them.
Develop them. Learn to thrive with them.
If you are looking for a witchcraft/occult teacher to help you personally, I urge you to stop.
Do not rely on people, witchcraft "schools", any type of initiations or covens. Books will always be your best resource.
Read as much as you can on as many different theories, beliefs and practices of witchcraft. Never stop learning or developing.
The world of witchcraft is as vast as it is controversial.
Having said that, I urge you to stay away from bookstores (but only when it comes to witchcraft/occultism!). Why? Bookstores are very carefully curated to filter out the content that is likely considered "blasphemous" to the general public. Barnes & Noble is a horrible offender of this. Very little can be gained in the 'Spirituality' section of a big-box store.
For this very reason, we have compiled a 'Recommended Reading' section.
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