…where the wind goes sweeping down the plains. Among other elements…
I’m obviously new here. Had the label of weird slapped on me by my mom, who was somewhat taken aback that I loved The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents more than Bonanza. Began dallying with tarot back in 1970 ( just turned 13) but didn’t take it seriously until the same time I went native (Pagan). Been ‘officially’ Pagan, rather eclectic path, since 1995. The last. oh, 15 years or so were devoted to ‘the career’ as it were. I’m retired now, and things have changed, oh, things have changed…Glad to be here.
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Greetings from New Mexico!
Welcome @GrumpyCrone!
A lot of people called me weird in my youth. Welcome to that club. I felt relieved when I first learned of the (at that time) amorphous “Sisters of the Wyrd.” It was then defined as a group of people who had special abilities which few could comprehend. There was finally a chance for me to fit in somewhere in life!
Many years later, I found this community and confirmed it. May you find what you seek, too! I’m glad you are here!
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Welcome, @GrumpyCrone and Merry Meet! We’re glad you’re here. I was also called “weird” by my mom, and I’ll never know if it annoyed her that I took it as a compliment and was cheerful when she said it. 
Seems like there was a lot of that going around.
I’m Feathertip, from SE Michigan. I’m also a lifelong Pagan (though I had no words for it when I was growing up) in my Crone phase. I have a very Nature-oriented practice, stay in my garden a lot to keep close to my backyard non-human residents. 
I use Lenormand cards for divination, and practice Yogic meditation.
This site is huge, but hopefully you’ll find plenty here to study and entertain you along your journey. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions about anything. We’re all following our own unique paths here, and we support and encourage each other.
You’ve come to the right place! I hope to see more of you around the forum. 
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Welcome @GrumpyCrone!! Love the name! I am Shanna, pretty new to my journey still even though I am heading into my crone phase. I am also in Michigan and also very nature oriented right now. I am still figuring it all out and see where the journey takes me. I love this place because I love learning. There are so many resources here!! From structured lessons, to daily moon magick, to the wisdom and strength of all of the wonderful and knowledgeable members. We have some incredibly well-read witches here!! It is impressive!
I hope you find this place as inviting and helpful as I have! Please let us know if you have any questions about anything. There is always someone to help!
Welcome!!
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@GrumpyCrone Merry Meet
I just wanted to welcome you the Forum.
your opening line was beautiful Thank you for sharing your path of being a Pagan and your past.
I am from a small village in Lancashire, England 
I am a Hedge Witch and my divinations are the 5 Elements. I am drawn to the Moon in particular but also align with the Sun, Planets, Astrology, Crystals, Candle Magic, Oracle, Tarot, Anglo-Saxon/Runes, Angel Numbers, Lenormand, tending outdoor, indoor plants and growing herbs, garlic. I am learning about Tasseography and Ocean and Weather Magic. I write and create my own spells which is both exciting and rewarding
Everyone is very supportive, caring and helpful with anything you need it is a wonderful coven to be a par. Enjoy looking around.
Blessings to you 
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Hello @GrumpyCrone and Merry Meet! 
The word weird stems from the old english word wyrd referred to the inescapable forces of destiny. It was heavily tied to ancient mythology, where the Wyrd (or Norns) were supernatural goddesses who spun the threads of human fate. Only in the 19th century the meaning changed into “odd” or “bizarre”. (Sharing facts is my attempt to connect with people, which is rather difficult for me. 
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Hi, I´m Katharina, an art-witch and art therapist from Vienna, Austria! I´m practicing magick very much through art making! I love altar craft, candle making, poppet work, spell boxes, jars and all kinds of creative magic shenanignas. Working in my Book of Shadows is a big part of my practice. I love all things tarot and practice this art since many moons.
The forum is huge and it takes time to get to know everything. The people here are very sweet and helpful, so just make yourself known if there´s any questions, someone will certainly show up to help you.
Brightest blessings! 
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