When you hear the word “witch,” what comes to mind? A cackling woman flying on a broomstick? A villain in a fairytale with a wart on her nose and a potion brewing in a dark cauldron?
Let’s clear the air: real witches are not evil, and witchcraft is not what Hollywood or history books from certain religious perspectives have made it out to be. In truth, exploring your inner witch is a deeply personal, empowering, and often healing journey. It’s about reconnecting with nature, trusting your intuition, and embracing your own unique magick.
So… What Is a Witch?
A witch is someone who walks in tune with the natural rhythms of the earth, moon, and stars. A witch is someone who listens to the whispers of their intuition and respects the unseen energy that flows through all things.
Witches come from all walks of life. You don’t have to wear black, cast spells, or practice any specific tradition to explore your inner witch. Being a witch today might look like:
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Collecting crystals that speak to you
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Brewing herbal tea with intention
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Journaling with the moon phases
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Creating altars for personal empowerment or Ancestor Altars
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Trusting your dreams, gut feelings, and energy shifts
Rewriting the Narrative
For centuries, witches have been misunderstood, feared, or demonized—especially powerful, intuitive women who challenged authority or lived outside societal norms. Many were healers, midwives, herbalists, or wise women. They were not evil. They were feared because they were free.
Religion and colonization tried to erase these sacred practices, labeling them “dark” or “wrong.” But the truth is, witchcraft in its pure form is rooted in reverence—for life, for cycles, for energy, for the Earth.
How to Explore Your Inner Witch
Here are a few gentle ways to begin:
Get to know the moon. Track her cycles and how they affect your energy. Try setting intentions with the new moon and adding extra power to spellwork with the use of the full moon.
Create rituals. Light a candle with intention. Speak kind words to yourself. Burn rosemary or incense to shift the energy in your space.
Listen to your body and intuition. Your body is wise. Your intuition is your internal compass. Trust it.
Connect with nature. Walk barefoot, gather stones, speak to trees, honor the seasons. This is where magick begins.
Explore tools if they call to you. Tarot cards, pendulums, herbs, spell jars—use what resonates. It’s not only about the object, but the action and intention you place behind it.
Witchcraft is a Path of Empowerment
At its core, being a witch is about coming home to yourself. It’s about realizing that you are not separate from the universe—you are a part of it. Your thoughts, energy, and actions ripple outward. You are not powerless. You are a healer, a guide, a creator. You are magick.
Final Thoughts
Exploring your inner witch doesn’t mean you’re turning against religion or entering something “dark.” In fact, it often brings more light, clarity, and peace than you may expect. So light that candle. Speak to the moon. Hold your crystal close. Trust your gut. And remember: You were never too much. You were always magick.
