I’m a baby witch, despite having read and studied about the Craft for many years. Glad to be here, especially in time for Samhain! I haven’t yet found my way around here… for example, I haven’t yet figured out how to send a private message to the mods. (Help! I want to change my username!) Don’t yet know what kind of witch I am, though I’m inclined to go with eclectic. Anyway, looking forward to joining in here and meeting lots of folks!
BB
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Hi, @Oakthorn! I’m Amethyst from Southern West Virginia. Welcome to the forum! 
I see that on the name post, the lovely and talented @BryWisteria is helping you with your name change! A lot of things you’ll find just by searching the forum, but you can always ask for help!
Have you found the Courses yet? They’ll help you figure out what you’re doing and get you started on your studies.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you!
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Merry meet!
My name is Kat and I practice green magick and am interested in tarot, runes, ogham, herbalism, and moon magic.
We’re glad to have you here. 
Make yourself comfortable, explore, and feel free to ask questions!
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Hello @Oakthorn 
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!
We can do that for you! I see you already opened a post in Site Feedback & Announcements (which is great - that’s a perfect place for that question!) and as soon as you let us know what you want your new username to be, we will get it changed for you.
I hope you’re finding everything else alright around here - please, feel free to hop right in and make yourself at home!
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Hello and welcome I’m Tracy from England. 
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Hello and welcome @Oakthorn I’m Amanda from Oklahoma We’re so excited you have joined us
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Thanks to everyone who reached out to help, or just welcome me to the Forum! It’s great to hear from so many people so quickly, and to see that everyone is so eager to help! Thank you for making me feel so welcome here; it truly feels like home already. To introduce myself, I’m Oakthorn, baby witch. Don’t know what type yet, but am inclined to say eclectic. Interested in most everything at this point, but especially runes, ogham and moon magic. Don’t have a green thumb, but I am interested in green witchcraft too. Just recently returned to Texas after a 28 year sojourn in Washington state. (So wonderful there… I miss it already!) I love the site! I’ve found the courses and intend to take advantage of them soon. And I’m sure there’s lots more to discover, and I look forward to doing so. Also to meeting everyone I can here! Hope to get to know you all!
BB,
Oakthorn
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HI I’m John from Chicago iv been practicing for over 30 years need anything just ask
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Hi John! Thanks! Good to meet you; I hope we’ll be friends!
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Of course bro
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Welcome @Oakthorn ! Glad you have joined us! I’m from Minnesota and have been practicing many aspects of the craft for 35+ years. I currently am practicing chaos magick and voodoo.
I love the courses here. I frequently go back just to refresh on things.
There are a lot of great discussions going on where you can also learn many different things. The weekly challenges are a great place to learn about different aspects of the craft!
Never hesitate to ask any questions, there is always someone that can help you.
Look forward to learning from and with you!
Blessings
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Merry meet @Oakthorn!
Wishing you a warm welcome to the forum - I’m Bry, another one of the Moderators and an Eclectic Witch. It’s a pleasure to meet you 
No worries and no rush! Like all new things, the forum has a bit of a learning curve. I think you’re doing amazing! 
Have you seen a welcome message from Discobot yet? He’s a friendly little robot who reaches out to all new members. If you follow the instructions in the message, he will guide you through a tutorial of how to use the forum. The tutorial is private (it happens in your private messages). For more information, here is a little guide about Discobot and how to do the welcome tutorial:
→ Start the Interactive Forum Tutorial with Discobot!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! You are among friends here 
Blessed be!
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Hi @Oakthorn , welcome!
It’s reassuring to know that there is a nice mix of babies and more experienced practitioners here from multiple different traditions. I have learned soo much here in the few months I have been a member, and I’m sure you will get much from this forum and site too.
@BryWisteria @MeganB @Francisco
On another topic, I didn’t know it was possible to change username once this was set up, so I would like to also request a new name, please 
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MM @Nova_Espero You’re right about that! It is reassuring! And I know that I will learn a lot from all the experienced folks here. Nice to know there’s a helping hand available at the click of a button, if you need it! And nice to know everyone is so warm and welcoming too. Truly feels like home!
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Absolutely, @Nova_Espero! I’m sending you a PM now. We’ll get you set up with a new username
Blessed be!
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Thanks @BryWisteria
Just replied to your PM now
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Hello 
and welcome home @Oakthorn
It’s nice to meet you, Paul! I’m Marsha, an eclectic solitary witch from Colorado. Welcome to the family! 
With love 
and magick 
always
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Hi Marsha! Merry Meet!
It’s so nice to meet you. Thanks so much for the welcome! It does feel like home and like a family to be here. Look forward to getting to know you better!
Love and Blessings,
Oakthorn
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@ Oakthorn welcome to the family of wizards and witches!
I am Airram from Greece
I wish you a nice stay!
feel like your home!
here you will find a big hug from everyone!
I’m glad you’re with us!
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