#campus witch

[hawthorncoven]

[witchbookshelf]

I love your idea for this account! Do you have any book suggestions for new witches who are soon going to be dorming?

Unfortunately, I only just started in witchcraft a year ago so I do not have a vast knowledge of books yet (sadly!) I intend to post about the books that I have read and will be reading in the future as time goes on, but at this point I am just starting out, sorry!

Having said that I did a google search and the only book I could find is one called Rocking The Goddess: Campus Wicca for the Student Practitioner. I am not sure if that will jive with your perspective as a witch and I have not read it so FYI I am not sure how good it is.

I did find this article and after reading it - it seemed practical and helpful so perhaps it might help you if you haven’t seen it yet?

https://www.thoughtco.com/surviving-campus-life-as-a-pagan-2561525

I wish you all the best!

[the-seedling-witch]

College witch friends?

Ok so... I want and need real life witchy or pagan friends. Are there any pagans, heathens, druids, or witches, ect at UIC (university of Illinois at Chicago) ? Message me and be my friend please ❤😂😎

[thepaganstudygrouppage]

Hey, I looked through the tags, FAQ, and some asks and I didn't find anything (I'm really sorry if I just missed it) but I was wondering if anyone has information on any gods or goddesses associated with fashion? Beauty in general is okay, but geared specifically more towards luxury and clothing would be cool. I'm really just looking for some deities with interests related to mine, so if anyone knows anything that would be so cool

I can think of a number of weavers and spinners from different religious groups, but not of fashion specifically.  ‘Beauty’ tends to get lumped in with love and lust, and luxury seems to coincide often with prosperity and fertility.  It may be easier if you found a religion whose structure and ideals suited you, and then looked for a deity: deities often overlap in what we consider ‘domains,’ the differences being in how each deity approaches a particular subject.  For example, Ares and Athena are from the same group and have war associations, but they go about war in very different ways for different reasons.  A deity who usually has nothing to do with fashion may take an interest in yours if your purpose for it matches up with the deity’s interests; it may be that a deity who is more conventionally associated with weaving in the ‘household industry’ sense could be perfect for you because they not only have the textile thing but also prosperity and comfort (i.e. luxury) of the home as a priority.  Does that make sense?  So ask yourself:

Why do I want a relationship with a deity or deities?

To what extent do I currently want religion to be a part of my life?

Is there a religion I feel interested in already, and does its structure and priorities match my life/resources/needs/goals?

What deities seem to share my interests, at least in essence if not in literal form?

Alternately, perhaps you might look at entities other than deities.  What about the fae, with their tricksiness and fondness of shinies and glamours?  (As an Irish polytheist I tend to have a kneejerk reflex against inviting the Good Folk in any further than they already are, but YMMV and “fae” covers an enormous category of beings.)  Are there household or ancestral spirits who share your interests, especially ancestors of tradition - the designers or weavers or fabulous queens who came before you?  (A Dionysian friend of mine who’s queer and big on aesthetic works extensively with the queer and activist dead.)  Determining to what extent you want to engage in religious practice, in what ways, and especially for what reasons may make entities other than deities more effective allies.

I’m sorry I can’t give you a detailed list, but I hope this helps you find a fruitful direction.  Does anyone have anything to add?

- mountain hound

[hawthorncoven]

[electricannie]

some decidedly Un Aesthetic pictures of the campus barred owl, who likes to hang out with me and make all his owlly noises at me. i think he’s part of the way my protector.

[i-smooch-monsters]

My brain: finish college, go to grad school, be a psychologist

My heart: open a motherfucking metaphysical shop in your conservative ass hometown

[i-smooch-monsters]

Practicing magic on campus is so nice. There are plants everywhere, plenty of fountains to use or stare into, lots of spots to relax and meditate, so nice. Also everyone’s too tired to give enough of a shit to ask what you’re going or what the heck you’ve drawn on yourself.