Meet the witch tag?? ig??
So here goes, I striked-through some corrections and whanot but all of it is there, feel free to send an ask if you have any questions! Here's the link to the og post which I found on @knockaines 's blog uwu
Fair warning it’s LONG so like, open at ur own risk lmao
Link to questions is here ↘︎
Do you use runes as a written language? -No, I dont actually use runes for much. That may change in the future Do… by brelynnbjoyfull
Do you use runes as a written language? I used to back in the day, but not so much nowadays!
Do you feel you have natural gifts such as (premonitions, and hearing spirits) and if so do you think this is what led you to this path? I believe my divination is a gift, it's just how it is and how I learned it.
What deity do you work with if any and why? Hades, Persephone and Hermes. I do like working with other gods on behalf of others and figuring out who is what (I call it deity telephone) so I end up invoking and briefly working with a bunch of gods, pretty cool!
Have you always worked with this same deity? I've worked with Hades since 2019, Persephone joined us in 2020 and Hermes in 2021! It's been wonderful working with them.
Do you use any personal items in your practice, (blood, semen, tears, urine, etc)? I don't, but I am not wholeheartedly against using them.
Do you do past life readings or have ever had one done; who were you or how did you die? I never really dwelled into it, but I know of one instance I saw in a dream before.
What is your favourite magical tool? Tarot and Oracle cards are my favourite!
What is a song or type of music that gets you into a witchy mood? Music that gives you power, I know that's super vague but that's how I explain it lol.
Where is the most magical place you have ever been? According to my mum, she's brought me to some kind of ritual with fairies when I was young, that must've been pretty coolio.
What animal is your familiar if any? - N/A
If you have a familiar, did you choose them or did they choose you? - N/A
What in the craft are you best at (tarot, spells, ritual,) etc? Definitely Divination!
What in the craft would you say you are weaker at? Ritual making or spellwork, I have a hard time following a recipe lol.
What is your most favourite part of your craft (spell writing, divination, etc)? I wanna say divination, but that'd be way repetitive, so I'm gonna go with worship? That aspect is pretty cool!
What was the first tool you ever purchased? Purchased, was a Tarot Deck I believe. Otherwise probably candles or something?
What was your first homemade tool for your practice? You're gonna think I'm annoying, but it was a tarot deck of only the major arcana!!! XD
What are your feelings on raising kids in the craft? I think that so long a child can consent and is aware of what they're taught and given the choice to pursue it, it's okay! Anything culty where there's no consent, awareness or general choice I think is absolutely wack tho!
If you were a goddess or god, who would you be? Anderou or Andras, god of a pantheon from Sorcèllerie, with aspects focusing on gender, kindness and divination.
Do you use astrology in your practice? In what ways? I have a great focus on astrology as a hobby actually! In my practice it's present in spellwork when it includes other people and symbolism!
What if any ways could you practice dark magic and still respect the beliefs of Wicca? Technically I think I'm a 'Death Witch' which goes into dark arts(?) and I do not follow the rede (heck I wrote my own version of it lol) but I personally do not believe in Light & Dark Magic dynamics.
Do you have any witches in your family? I consider my mum a witch in certain aspects and I believe my grandmother was yes a devout Christian but she also read tarot according to my mom so I don't know lol.
What item can you not witch without? I believe that a witch can do with the bare basics and even thin air if that's all they have access to. So nothing I cant say anything on this one!
What is your favourite sabbat festival or time of year ritual? I find Samhain and Yule really nice, but I have been trying to branch out into more greek rites and festivals that celebrate my patrons!
Have you ever had a YouTube burnout? I don't do videos so nope!
What is your fav witchy shop, and do they have an online store? Sadly my favourite store closed a few years ago... I do like one of my local shops in my area tho!
When buying witchy items, do they choose you or do you choose them? I tend to choose lol, however pendulums and things of the sort I try to see which one compliments my energy best!
How do you organize your herbs/ingredients? I'm not gonna lie, most of my herbs are in little pre-packaged boxes from the store and lil glass jars haha
Do you have an interest in other deities that you don’t work with; if so, which ones? Technically, the entirety of the Greek Pantheon is cool, but I wanna say Pop Culture deities seem pretty chill!
Do you have a fav time of day to do spell work; if so, why? Night-time, it's more quiet.
Are you solitary or do you work with a coven? Technically, I'm part of an online coven but I consider myself solitary IRL :))
If you could pick a certain witchcraft tradition that fits your practice most what would it be (Druid, Celtic, Wicca etc)? I guess greek shrines and temples are pretty coolio?
What was the most creative spell you have ever done? What did you use? The curse I did to my friend's ex, I used an old zucchini lol.
What do you prefer for divination (tarot, oracle, runes, etc) and why? I'm quite fond of tarot!
What are some ways you keep yourself grounded? Journalling and rational thoughts mostly!
Have you ever had a spell go horribly wrong? NOt yet! HOpelly none of my spells go haywire haha!
What are your opinions on initiation rituals? I think it has its time and place in certain practices? But initiatory rites that give off cult or sorority/frat vibes are absolutely wack lol. I would also veer off anything that has weird dynamics.
Have you ever had full contact with your deity; if so, what happened? Not yet, I assume it's something tho that's for sure!
What about you is un witchy? My use of modern technology I guess XD
For the dating witch, how do you tell a new love interest that you are a witch? I'm upfront about my practice, it's an aspect of me that I feel is important to share and it's my religion. I take no shit and if you don't feel comfy with me practicing that's your problem I'm just gonna leave haha :) Who is a past witch that has inspired you, famous or not? I can't say anyone really, except maybe my best friend who no longer practices but who gifted me her entire set of tools! <3 How do you handle rejection from a fellow witch that refuses to do a reading or spell for you? So far it's not happened, but I understand consent and I think unless it's a life or death situation I should be okay haha! Do you think it is necessary to cast a circle when you do spell work or any magical working? I like to do my own circle, out of habit. I don't think it's necessary but it's a nice thing to do in my opinion! I think my circle is probably more of a symbol of my power than protection haha If Steven Spielberg called and wanted to make a movie of your life, who would you want to play as you? NGL,,, I would want to play my own role lol there is one actress who I believe played arya stark who could play younger me though What is some advice that was given to you that you pass along because it made an impact on your path? There are no rules when it comes to personal practice, reclaim your power in the forms that it feels comfortable and just do what you wanna do in the measure of consent, respect and security! What is some advice you would give someone who has not found their diety? Sometimes it takes time, not everyone works with deities, don't rush it and if it happens, it does :))
Where do you buy your herbs? Esoteric shops or the grocery store lol--
How did you feel casting your first circle (silly, scared, stumbling, etc)? Powerful I believe, I felt very in touch from what I remember!
What was your first successful spell? I'm gonna be honest, I don't remember! Probably a playful jinx of something though XD What is your general practice for meditation? Journalling my feelings technically, otherwise I just focus on a yoga sesh!
Are you a day walker or a night comer? Daywalker, I love the night, but I also love the comfort of my bed lol
How and when did you know you wanted to be on this path? I think I always kinda knew? But if we wanna speak numbers I wanna say when I read my first book about witchcraft in 2012!
What type of witch are you (Pagan, Wiccan, eclectic, hedge, etc)? oh boy you're in for a spin-- I don't have a specific one-word term in English, but I do have one in french! It's "Sorcier". The full name is:
Solitary-Grey-Neo-Wiccan. But I also identify as a Hellenic Pagan, A Diviner and a chaos-death witch! (Sorcier just means male witch)
What candle colour do you use most? Currently, emerald, I bought a big pack of them at the thrift store lol
What area would you like to see your craft grow in? I'd like to see my worship get some growth!
What is your preference, to buy or make your tools? Generally buy, but it really depends on what's the tool!
What fictional witch book/screen inspired you the most? The Series "Witch" by Cate Tierman, (which I mentioned somewhere above!)
With your first spell were you alone or in a coven? I never really joined a coven-coven, although I take part in an online coven, so I was alone :))
What is your favourite candle, or incense scent for magical purposes? I'm a big fan of Patchouli and everything woodsy! But most of my spells use unscented candles and cedar(?) or cinnamon to cleanse! :))
Where is your favourite place to go to reconnect with nature? Any place outside, although there used to be a creek close to my hose where I go every once in a while! :))
Do you believe in fantasy creatures (unicorns, gnomes, elves, fairies, etc)? To an extent? I believe that some of these are spirits, that some are beings with otherworldly or alien forms and some I think are completely unphysical as far as our reality goes! I do believe in some cryptids tho
Do you believe in ghosts/spirits? Yup, I'm assuming in this context we mean something that has died/passed on and has ties to our world still, yeah definitely.
Would you ever teach the craft? I wouldn't say I'm a mentor, but I've definitely taught before. It' something I take pride in when I do.
What if any legal herb do you use for moods? 🌿Mary Jane! Canada babey, it's legal here!!!
What is the most recent spell/ritual you have done? The most recent like full-on thing I've down would be a cord-cutting I did a couple months back?
Do you have a happy place you go to during meditation? Not really that I know of! 🤔
What is your favourite witchy book? I don't really have one tbh!
Do you have a ritual to get ready before a ritual or spell? Yes! I cast my own circle every time, it's a mental boundary that generally sits on the ground under me.
Do you always use your own spells or do you tweak others? Depends, I wanna say it's a mix of both most of the time! :))
Do you prefer spells/rituals inside or outside? I love doing them outside! However I rarely get to...
If you are coming from a Christian/catholic background. Did you find the transition hard with family and the whole going to Hell thing? Basically leaving all you've been told was right? - N/A
What are your totem animals? - N/A
What are some things you reuse after spells/ritual work? Jars, Ribbons, Crystals, and sometimes offerings, depending on the situation.
Who helped you most when you started on your path? My best friend gave me motivation, and books really helped too UWU...
Do you know any good witchy phone apps (like moon phases)? #Self Care, Labyrinthos, apparently there's also Moonly!
What is your favourite magical study? Asssocitaion research!
Outside of the YouTube and Facebook community, do you have a lot of witchy friends in the physical world? No sadly only a handful, but some friends have started to practice which I find pretty cool!
Do you feel that the deities we work with are a force from one higher power and that all beliefs and religions are from the same one God/place? I think they're sperate per se! I kinda vibe with the egg theory for every thing human but I consider gods separate from us, but their energy works the same way ours does just on another scale, ie we are the same because we are all atoms, so theres probably every entity ever and theyre part one and part another, it's complicated but I'm not paid to figure this out lol
