I cannot believe there are still witches out there claiming to be from a long line of “hereditary” witches since before Gerald Gardener. Cringe. I really hope none of the kids are falling for this.
The witch-cult hypothesis has been robustly studied for nearly a century, and has been thoroughly disproven. This is common knowledge within the Pagan community.
There were many growing pains along the way, but now, we've accepted that we are re-creating and re-building paganism inspired by the ancients, not continuing any hidden unbroken traditions. And that's okay. It’s actually really special, being the first in your line, and creating traditions that might last into future generations.
@Cat_LeFey I love seeing people start their line. Clearly I'm second, I've said this many times. My mom has been a witch for a very long time she was a teenager when she started and she's still quite the witch now. Though I'll not be having children it's never been something I've desired, I'm happy to see other people starting the tradition and passing it on. It's one of the few things that give me hope.
@Cat_LeFey I always adlib. I've read a lot of witchcraft books when I was a youth, and so I know a number of ways to go about doing rituals. I always go with my gut.
I strongly advise those who hold Anti-Capitalist principles to think deeply about how they participate in manufactured divisive discourse. So much of this is content crafted to advance the goal of colonizing your mind and time. The more you become entrenched the more revenue they generate off your outrage and participation. Exercise good discernment.
It's been over a year since my original introduction, so I'm going to write up a new one. An update introduction if you will.
Just some facts.
I'm a 45 year old witch, born and raised pagan, I'm polyamorous, living with my two trans partners. My favorite pronoun is dude. I'm biromantic, and demisexual. I run a small farm, with lots of animals, and I'm absolutely obsessed with my rabbit. He is my soulmate, and I would defend him with my life. I'm a pescatarian. Meaning I only eat sea food and eggs for my "meat" intake. I am a disabled content creator, making no money. A stay at home house wife.
When I say I'm a witch born and raised, I mean it. My mom is in her mid 60's and started her pagan path well before I was born. I was raised with pagan holidays, and regular lessons in witchcraft.
I am pro LGBTQP, pro BLM, and Pro feminist. I am ACAB, ALAB, and anit-capitalism.
I'm pro science. I took 4 classes in astrobiology and passed all of them with a B grade or higher. I know why Pluto isn't a planet, and it's ok.
I'm a psy-fi nerd, gamer geek, DM, and Minecraft addict. I'm fitness certified, and nutrition certified, but can't do jack squat with either of them. But I can help people when asked. No big.
My partners and I are childfree on purpose. I don't believe our society is worthy of my children. Also children creep me out, are unpredictable, uncontrollable and loud. I have sensory issues, and need a quite space. It's why I live out in the boonies.
I think that's an appropriate update. I'll see about doing another one next year.
@deeraiken thank you I tried to edit it to give it alt text but it doesn't save it. The space painting in the background I did myself. It's oil pastels.
Hi! A bit of an introduction here. I’m Dawn (she/her). I’ve always loved nature but recently discovered #paganism and I’m currently on a path to try and incorporate it into my life. I’m reading ‘Path of Paganism’ by John Beckett and it’s such a refreshing read. I’m also a beginner Tarot reader. So happy to be here on this server. Looking forward to getting to know new people! Have a wonderful day.
Remember kids, if your school mandates you participate in prayer, there's nothing stopping you from leaving class every day between noon and 1 (it changes every day!) to perform Resh vel Helios in a loud voice.