Welcome! I get a lot of questions on “where to begin” when looking to either open up to your inner witch, or to make contact with this part of yourself again after some time away from the craft.
It doesn’t matter what kind of witch you are. If you feel the call to tap into this part of yourself, then it is completely valid. If you feel drawn to a particular path, this is also valid. During my life I have walked different paths and found my own way. You don’t need to be part of a coven, certain group or set of beliefs in order to explore and experience this side of yourself.
What you do need to be is respectful and use common sense. I don’t choose to invest my energy in revenge or polarities of “good vs evil”, because I know that these paths are limited. But I do protect my own boundaries and say no (loudly and often) when I need to.
So where to start? Reorienting yourself to the earth is a great start. Get a compass, pick a room in your house and figure out where the 4 directions are (NSEW). Sit in each direction and just feel that. Become area that each of these directions has an element – East= air, West=water, South=fire, North=Earth.
Next, look out your window and take the time to consciously walk your property. Find out what is growing there. Trees, plants, flowers? Look up their names and if they have any properties. Often what we need is growing right outside! Does something need water? Do the birds need seed? What can you tend to? Can you pick up litter?
Start to see yourself as part of a larger whole – connected to all life. Nature sees everything we do and your efforts will be noticed.
Give these tips a try and leave me a comment about your experiences!
