I grew up in a conservative religious home. Though she made sure I went to church every Sunday, my mother taught me how to be an independent thinker and how to follow whatever I truly believe is right for me, no matter what. I will always be so grateful for that. When I was young I was always fascinated by magic and myths. I always hoped and believed in my deepest of hearts that magic was real. I remember watching a Scooby-Doo movie where the culprits behind the spooky goings-on were actually Wiccans. I thought to myself "witches are real? And they are around today?" As I grew up, I let that revelation slip to the back of my mind. I was still very nature based, I loved to go camping and I learned about natural healing, at least to a small extent. I strove for an almost "hippie" lifestyle, but I had no one to share it with, no one to encourage me or teach me, so the flower girl in me lay in wait.
Three and a half years ago I met a wonderful man (I call him 'Z' in this blog) who helped me to uncover the layers that I had built up around the true me. He encouraged me to step onto my own path and he was behind me 100%, no matter what I decided to do. Every day my life get's closer and closer to what I want it to be. I rediscovered Wicca/Witchcraft only three months ago and have adopted it and made it part of my lifestyle.
The tradition I follow is one of solitary green practice. I do not belong to any coven, nor do I have any desire to do so. I see myself more of a Witch than a Wiccan, because I don't really worship any human image of a God or Goddess; I acknowledge the Earth as my Goddess and the Heavens as my God. My practice is completely nature based and informal i.e. I don't have a need to cast a circle every time I cast a spell, or go through elaborate rituals. You could also call me a "Kitchen Witch" because I rely so much on herbs and plants and even food to accomplish the things I need done. I also delve into the divination aspects of witchcraft (the Tarot, crystal ball gazing, pendants, palmistry) and practice energy healing.
Rediscovering the old craft and grounding myself in nature and the metaphysical have completely changed my life, and I am so grateful that I have been put on this path. My wish is that I will be able to help others with the knowledge I have gained and will gain.
Blessed be.
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