Hi! My name is Alisha and I’m new to Spells8. I practiced 25 years ago and remember the joy and peace I got out of it. So, with that said, it feels like I’m new because it has been so long. I am looking to renew confidence, peace and self love by practicing magic. I can’t wait to get started and learn all I can. I am glad I found Spells8. I live in Texas, am 43 and am married with 4 stepchildren.
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Hello @alisha3 welcome to Spells 8. We are glad you found your way to us. I’m Jayne, originally from the UK, but have lived in Texas over half my life. I adopted the witch name Greenbriar as I feel it aligns more closely with my practice, which leans toward earth and nature magic. You will find a welcoming group of diverse witches here, from around the world. Feel free to jump into any conversation that interests you and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
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Greetings from New Mexico!
Welcome @alisha3!
Feel free to share whatever you remember from your earlier studies. Things may have changed over the decades, but the older information is still valuable. I’ve been studying since 1990, though I’ve only been here on Spells8 just over a year.
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Welcome, @alisha3 and Merry Meet! I’m Feathertip, from SE Michigan. I’ve been practicing for less than a year though I’ve always been a pagan - I’m just more of a witchy pagan now, staying close to the natural world. My favorite divination is Lenormand cards and the ongoing study of spiritual beliefs.
There’s definitely a lot of information here on the site - don’t let it overwhelm you! Read a bit here and there, and please join whatever discussions are of interest to you here in the forum. Your coven is full of kind and helpful people, who are glad to answer anything you may ask about.
I’m looking forward to seeing you around the forum! Blessings. 
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Hi @alisha3
Welcome to Spell8! There is a great number of kind and helpful people in the coven. Whatever your path is, you will find company. Your previous experience will help both you and the coven.
I’m Dan and I study belief systems. My path falls loosely under the Chaos umbrella. Meditation is my bag but I also like cards, runes and new ideas.
Jump in and enjoy!
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Hi, @alisha3! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! 
It’s great to have you here! I was just about to post a spell on Self-love and Self-worth, maybe I got the idea to post it for you?
Anyhow, it’s nice to meet you! I hope you find what you are looking for here, but I’m pretty sure you will. We have a great coven of witches here! If you have any questions or anything, just ask, and someone will pop up to give you a hand. I look forward to getting to know you!
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Welcome, Alisha! 
It’s so wonderful to have you here! How beautiful that you’re reconnecting with your practice after so many years — it truly sounds like your path is calling you home again. Seeking confidence, peace, and self-love through magic is such a powerful intention, and you’re in the perfect place to nurture that energy. 
I’m Stephanie, an eclectic witch from sunny California 
, and I completely understand what it feels like to return to the craft after time away. The magic never really leaves us — it just waits for the right moment to rise again.
Spells8 is such a supportive and welcoming space for learning, sharing, and reconnecting with your inner light. Take your time, explore what resonates, and let your practice unfold at your own pace.
Merry Meet & Blessed Be! 
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Hello @alisha3,
Welcome to the forum! I’m Bry, an Eclectic Witch and one of the moderators. Just popping in to say hi and that it’s nice to meet you. I hope you’ve been finding everything you’ve been looking for!
Those are wonderful goals! And as a happy coincidence, if you didn’t already come across it, @Amethyst just posted a really nice spell that you might be interested in. It is here: Spell to Increase Your Sense of Self-Love and Self-Worth
The coven community is blessed to have you here! Make yourself at home, Alisha - blessed be 
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Greetings @alisha3 and welcome!
My name is Kat, and I started practicing the craft in 1993. I lost my way for some time but came back magick in 2018. I practice nature magick with a bioregional focus, working closely with the natural world and drawing inspiration from plant and animal spirits. I’m drawn to herbalism, gardening, and various forms of divination - tarot, throwing bones, kipper and ogham.
There is a wonderful search function that will help you dig for more information in the forums!
We’re glad to have you here. 
Make yourself comfortable, explore, and feel free to ask questions!:
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Hello and welcome. I’m Tracy from England. My practice involves the runes, I work alongside Loki and anyone else he feels will guide my spiritual path, currently the Infernal Divine - such fun. 
Make yourself at home lovely, this is a fabulous coven 
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Hello, my name is Jenna. Im a little late to make my introduction, but I wanted to do it nonetheless. I hope you are finding eveything to your delight.
I feel like while you may have stopped the big things, you probably did small rituals without even thinking about and even if you weren’t, that’s okay. You did what you had to do and your soul is still just as witchy as the rest of us. I hope you enjoy your reconnection. Blessed be!
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