Howdy from West Texas

Hello! I’m from West Texas. I work mainly with energy, art and the moon. I’ve been on this path for a long LONG time but took some significant detours along the way. Several losses in the past couple of years brought me to my knees and when I looked up, I saw my spirit guides reaching out to me. They kept whispering something and finally I said “Say it. Just say what I am!”

“Bog witch.” was the clear reply.

I was hesitant to get back into the things I had stepped away from but … maybe because my defenses were so depleted, I don’t think I had a choice. It’s been WILD! Wooo!

I’m all about the vibes. I know how this sounds but I walk along life’s strings of energy and watch where it goes.

I work with tarot and oracle cards (oracles are my favorite), meditation, and have just stepped back into divination. I practice meditative art, mostly watercolors. My husband thought he needed to be concerned when he found all the wine bottles in my closet but nope … that’s just my selection of moon water to use in art and in spells :joy:

Joining this forum and making the financial commitment was a hard decision for me. I think I was unsure that I could justify the cost. But then, I asked “justify to who?” and took the leap. I am looking forward to getting to know the community better and learning from all of you!

Very excited to be here :slight_smile:

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Magickal Monday BogWitch,

Welcome to our pack :wolf:. Many of us here are returning to the craft after “life got on the way” so we completely understand.

We have crafty witches here, you will find someone to connect with.

Exactly, we do not need “permission” to be our wacky, wonderful, witchy selves!!:witch_moon:

We have a Lenormand and a Tarot thread where we do daily draws; please come by!! We also have runes and other divinations.

Where in W.Texas are you? Well, I was Mrs. El Paso 1999 :flushed_face:.

I’m in Vegas, and this is my home, I’ve been here since 1969, with forays to other states and countries, but I always come back.

:rofl: :rofl: That is tooooo funny!!

Well, welcome and have fun, you will find much that you did not realize you were missing.

Glad to “see” you.

Lady Gene :moon_water:

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Welcome to Spells 8 @BogWitchLisa . We’re glad that you have joined us. I’m Jayne, an eclectic witch originally from the UK, but have lived in Texas over half my life (other end of the state from you, I’m in the Houston area) My practice leans towards earth and nature magic. Like you, I enjoy tarot and oracle cards, and I also enjoy painting and crafts.

Feel free to jump into any conversation that interests you, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

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Hello @BogWitchLisa,

Welcome to the forum! I’m Bry, one of the moderators and an Eclectic Witch. Just wanted to pop by and say hi. Thanks for sharing your introduction!

This gave me a chuckle. Gotta love our jars and bottles! Most of mine are sitting empty in the basement. Sounds like you’re putting yours to good use! Any fun plans for the moon water? :blush:

We’re blessed to have you here! Please make yourself right at home. The forum is yours to explore! :star2:

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Hi, @BogWitchLisa! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! :infinite_roots:

Hey there, West Texas! I don’t think we’ve had a Bog Witch before. Swamp Witch, yes, but not bog. Very cool! I hope you find the group worth the price! I was hesitant at first too, but I’ve been here six years now and don’t regret a bit of it! This is a great group that can really lift you up when you’re down.

If you have any questions, just ask, and someone will pop up and give you a hand. I look forward to getting to know you!

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Greetings from New Mexico!

Welcome @BogWitchLisa!

I have no definition of who I am, partly because of changing circumstances in life. I’ve been practicing since 1990, though only in the forum a short while. I’m glad your Spirit guides were able to let you know your definition.

Sending happy vibes!

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Welcome, @BogWitchLisa and Merry Meet! We’re so glad you decided to join us. Hope you’re beating the heat in West Texas!

I love this so much - it really resonates with me. :heart: I hope you share some of your art with us in the Art forum - lots of beautiful things in there from our members!

I’m Feathertip, from SE Michigan. I’m a lifelong Pagan, with a very Nature orientated practice. I love gardening, growing herbs, and caring for all of my back yard community of non-human residents. I practice Yogic meditation and use Lenormand cards for divination.

I’m glad you took the leap and made the financial commitment - I understand this completely as not an easy choice - but the right one for you. Yay!!

Love it! :rofl:

Looking forward to seeing you around the forum and getting to know you better. Enjoy your time here, lovely. :heart: :sparkles: :feather:

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Hello @BogWitchLisa and welcome to the forum! :sparkles:

:laughing: I do that, too. I also like to add a crystal to my paint water for energetic programming.

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.

If you want, take a look at the [13 Goddesses Thread](https://forum.spells8.com/t/13-moons-13-goddesses-a-year-long-journey-to-female-power/66099), it´s a project I´ve started this year to deepen the understanding and connection to female archetypes and how they are represented in deities.

Feel free to join the creative fun!

Brightest blessings! :dizzy:

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Merry Meet @BogWitchLisa

I just wanted to welcome you the Forum.

What a lovely way to make your first introduction by way of your Challenge Entry - Healing Magic. I enjoyed reading your entry very much. I have never heard of a Bog Witch and it would be wonderful to learn more.

I would love to see some of your art work if you are comfortable to share.

I am from a small village in Lancashire, England. :united_kingdom: and a Hedge Witch my divinations are the 5 Elements. I am drawn to the Moon in particular but also align with the Sun, Astrology, Crystals, Candle Magic, Oracle, Tarot, Anglo-Saxon/Runes, Angel Numbers, nature, plants and growing herbs, garlic. I am learning about Tasseography, Ocean and Weather Magic. I write and create my own spells which is both exciting and rewarding

Blessings to you :full_moon::green_heart: