Hi, Im Pauline from UK. I am a 59 years old and recently feel drawn to witchcraft. Currently i am learning and exploring and realise i relate in so many ways. I have always felt a spiritual connection and been told i am an old soul. I love being in nature and the solitude of fields and trees. I connect well with all animals ands birds. I live with my partner Steve and a Black Newfoundland called Ava and a spanish rescue dog called Benson. I am a empath and a natural leader. I can read situations well and predict outcomes. It has been said i am a witch!!! I have had a long career in nursing. At my highest point in my career i was a theatre manager in a private hospital managing a team of 56 people. Following the pandemic i decided i needed to stop looking after everyone else and practise self care. I started journaling and mindfulness. These helped my transition but i still felt i lacked something. I read about Wicca and witchcraft and pieces of a puzzle seem to connect and wanted to explore more. So here i am ready to embark on my journey. Any help or inspiration would be appreciated. I came across this site and thought it would be great way to discover more and see how i can develop. Looking forward to meeting you here.
Hello and welcome I’m Tracy from England Loki is my patron deity. I practice chaos and Nordic Witchcraft. I think the pandemic had a profound effect on alot of people and you gave as a nurse. May the craft bring to you peace and contentment. It has done this for me, along with a little chaos and wonders. Welcome home lovely 
Merry meet!
I’m Kat and I practice eclectic green magick and am interested in tarot, runes, ogham, herbalism, and moon magic. I work with Artemis, Selene and Hekate.
We’re glad to have you here. 
Make yourself comfortable, explore, and feel free to ask questions! 
Thank you Tracy, i am not familiar with Nordic witchcraft, will look it up. Glad you found peace and contentment. A little chaos keeps us on our toes and stops boredom. Best wishes for you x
Merry Meet Kat, thank you for your reply. I have been learning Tarot and had really accurate results. I love watching the moon and amazed by the powerful feelings it emits. Still have so much to learn and wish i acknowledged my path earlier in life.
Hi I’m John from Chicago iv been practicing for over 30 years need anything just ask
Hello and welcome! I’m Amanda from Oklahoma. I’m so glad you found this coven.
Hi, @pauline2! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! 
It’s always lovely to see a new face here! I’m glad you’ve joined us as part of your path. Have you found the Courses yet? They’re a great way to get started here on site!
If you have any questions, just ask and someone will pop up to help you! I look forward to getting to know you!
Welcome to the coven. My name is Devenne from Indiana.
Blessed be 
Welcome to the coven @pauline2 ! I’m a chaos witch from Minnesota, US. I work with Loki as my patron deity and am exploring working with Lucifer. I’m also studying the Fae and occasionally work with them. I do tarot, spell jars and oils. I’m also an empath and seer.
This is a fabulous place for learning and growth. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the courses. They would be a great place to start. Feel free to ask questions anytime about anything. There will always be someone who can help you.
Very glad to have you with us!
Blessed Be
Hello @pauline2 and welcome to the forum! 
My name is Megan and I’m one of the moderators here at Spells8 
It’s nice to meet you!
I hope you’re finding everything alright here in the forum and the main site. There’s a lot to read and learn, and even more friends to be made! Please, feel free to make yourself at home.
Hi Megan, thank you for your email. Certainly lots to learn but i am enjoying the site.
Thank you for your reply and lovely welcome. Great site to feel at home with you all. Blessed be
Hi John, thank you for your reply, look forward to learning from you all. I wish i had acknowledged my path sooner. But hey ho onwards and upwards.
Hi, thank you for your reply. I am working my way through the courses which are really great learning.
Welcome 
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You are safe and welcome 
here…
You’re welcome! I hope you have lot of fun learning!
pauline2 welcome to the witch family!
I am Airram from Greece
anything you need don’t hesitate to ask
here there are many wise witches and many wise wizards
I’m glad you’re with us!
Hi Amanda, im very glad i found you all. It seems to connect everyone throughout so many amazing countries.
Hello @pauline2,
Welcome! I’m Bry, another one of the moderators here in the forum and an Eclectic Witch. Just stopping by to say that it’s a pleasure to meet you 
Congrats to you, Pauline! I hope that you’ve been finding plenty of resources and information around the site. There is a lot to explore, but no fear - if you ever need help finding certain content or have questions, know that the coven community is here for you. We’re a very friendly and supportive group! 
Make yourself at home here! Blessed be 