(if any others decide to read this book, they will be added in here as well)
This thread is for you to chat, share, and discuss the book you are all enjoying!
When this session ends, you are all warmly invited to share your final review of Year of the Witch in the communal Readersā Review Post when it appears at the end of this reading session.
I did my self dedication ritual 2 nights ago now and it was such a lovely evening <3 I really did feel the change in my path but it wasnāt scary it was peaceful and accepting <3 Iām also a Norse Pagan so I had worked with Deities before exploring magic through offerings and seasonal celebrations from September 2020. I look forward to learning together <3 Blessed Be <3
Thatās awesome that you felt such a powerful shift in your path! I look forward to learning together and getting to hear more about your path, if youāre willing to share! Blessed be!
Iām glad I have people to share it with <3 I have good friends and family but they donāt understand most of what I try to explain to them, Itās not their fault though and they are awesome about it bless them So much more yet to experience <3
Thatās awesome that you have such a supportive family! Iāve yet to step out of the two closets Iām in to my family: both the Broom Closet and the CLOSET Closet
These things can be hard <3 and as always the time is yours to choose <3 Iāve always been a little different and my family has always seen that even if they donāt understand it, Iām sure yours will too <3 From what Iāve seen of this community so far you will always find support and strength here <3
Yeah, Iām sure that at least my parents would be okay with my coming out of both closets, but Iām just not ready to open that can of worms quite yet lol
This community is AMAZING! The people on Spells8 are all so sweet and supportive! Iāve found the Pagan/Witchcraft/etc. communities to all be super welcoming and supportive in general too
Hi @Jewitch and @Liisa !
I am loving our book so far, Iāve jotted down a few notes of quotes I like. Iāve been discovering my path for over two years now, came to Spells8 last year. Iāve always had a sense I was not as many of the people I was related too, I was keen on my intuition and just embraced being out of the mundane circle of the so called āNormā. Both my parents have passed, and I have cut off any connection with my siblings. But that is a good thing, they all were toxic, (one in particular) once both parents were gone the masks came off.
So my family consists of my husband and our kids, and of course our Boston Franklinā¦
Any whoā¦I am so pleased to meet both of you and share this book with you. Also, Congrats on deciding your path or answering the call to it. @Jewitch when the time is yours to share your beauty with your family and the world it will be amazing! But that time is yours to decide and you know when it will be.
Woot Woot @Liisa for your ceremony being amazing!
Okay so this quote just seems appropriate for right now:
Your intuition is the guiding light of peace that will show you through stormy seas once you have learned to listen to it.
Alden, Temperance. Year of the Witch (pp. 7-8). Red Wheel Weiser. Kindle Edition.
The unique power of the witch is the ability to manifest with nothing more than their mind, magick, and the power of the universe.
Alden, Temperance. Year of the Witch (p. 3). Red Wheel Weiser. Kindle Edition.
Iām on chapter 3 so far, just started it today This post is beautiful it made me cry, but in a good way <3 Some family we are given and others we choose or create <3 I have always skirted on the outside of social society as well, Iām not sure but I think I might be an empath (or is that something everyone is and you have to find it?) and it makes it hard to be around large groups (which is fun working in retail). I love the simplicity yet deepness of the book so far, it was Noetic science that got me interested in energy, vibrations and the power of deep thought and intent a couple of years ago and I think finding spirituality an magick was the natural progression to that and this book reminds me of that notion <3 Blessed Be <3
Awww, glad they were happy tears.
I prefer the family Iāve createdā¦Lol. But youāre right.
Im finishing up Chpt 2 now, and definitely loving it! Itās an easy read for sure because it holds my attention.
I donāt believe everyone is an empath, I am. I have to āzip it upā when I go to crowded places, like grocery shopping, if not the chaos just sends me into overload. āZip it Upā in case you didnāt know is a method of envisioning a protective barrier around yourself for protection. Enclosed large crowded places are where I need it most. I also use peppermint on my lava stone bracelet.
Noetic Scienceā¦hmmm I will jot that down to look into, thanks!
Blessed Be,
Iāll have to jot down āZip it upā also Sounds very good for work, Iām always very drained when I finish a shift and have to ground and cleanse to shake it all off. I got a rare weekday without the kids and work today cause they went to dads for a bit so I powered through a few chapters while I had time to get me caught up, I love a good book highlighting session lol. I feel you, I have one family member who is toxic and I have to choose to stay away because of the negative aura a feel coming from them. There is too much light to bask in to be dwelling on darkness <3 Blessed Be <3
Yāall are so awesome! <3 Thank you for your kind, supportive words! <3 I teared up a little too
Iām just now getting ready to start the book Iām looking forward to it even more now that Iāve heard you guys are enjoying it so much so far!
Iām not familiar with Noetic science either ā Iāll have to do a bit of research
I 1000000% relate to the dislike of being around crowds Iāll have to try zipping it up next time I start feeling uncomfortable when Iām out and about