I should probably back up a bit. Just a bit.
Advice for baby witches and baby Pagans at the end!
I have a feeling that because this tumblr will be very very very personal to me, that it will be important for me to try to open up a bit and do a multitude of things! I'm very open to suggestions!
I guess this will mostly be a blog? Maybe it'll be full of my rambles related to Paganism and Wiccanism? I'm unsure. For now...
My advice to baby Pagans and Baby Witches is this:
Keep in mind that everyone has a different experience with spirituality! It's okay if some things are harder for you than others. I personally have poor spell work and poor ritual etiquette. Heck, I can't even write a rune to save my life and I've been doing this for a long long time! Not to be cliche or anything, but what matters is that you don't give up what you're passionate in. Don't give up what you're interested in. If you aren't ready to do something, or if you feel like you aren't as good at something as others, don't worry! It takes time and patience, and the rewards? Immaculate!
You don't have to serve a god, goddex, or goddess if you don't want to. I personally am not a fan when I see a vastly diverse community try to force others in a box. There are many types of Paganism and Wiccanism that have nothing to do with serving a god/goddess/goddex. I personally did not believe in the gods for a very very long time until two or three years ago. Please do what you're comfortable with! Go for what you find to be cool!
Someone's advice if it's good or bad is up to you. Unfortunately, gatekeeping is a thing that's in every community somehow. Your experience should be what you'd like and how you would like to craft it. Fuck other people's opinions. Really.
If someone is forcing a practice on you that's not absolutely essential, I recommend you reconsider their advice and take time to think about if that is what you would like. Good people do not judge if your practices are a bit different. Most of us in the community do what we can and how we can.
Having a connection with plants is not stupid. Period. I cannot tell you how many times I've been disheartened at hearing a baby witch or a baby pagan say that they are being discouraged to care for their plants based off of an opinion. Your connection with your plant children? Precious. I love it. Keep doing it if it makes you happy!
It's not silly to have an obsession over: tarot decks, gemstones, candles, plants, mythology, cultures, moon phases, seasons, incense, astrology, spell work, etc. Point blank. If someone tells you otherwise, I think they suck in honesty.
I hope this helps! My questions box is open (I hope) if you'd like to contribute or ask anything!
