I Am A Witch. Now What?

I Am A Witch. Now What?

Author: Randy
I am writing this in response to an increasing number of people young and old who have something in common. They are all new or inexperienced in the Ways of the Wise, Wicca, Shaman, Witch, etc. They all have a similar question, “ Ok I’m a witch. What now?” They all have a yearning for a purpose or direction. As far as I know there is not a handbook, or instruction manual with illustrations that will lead a person down their life’s path. A person’s path is very personal and each person chooses the direction whether it was a conscious choice or not.

So my intent is to give anyone who is interested the tools necessary to at least make an informed choice. Also an idea of how to find out what to do once they have chosen to be a Witch. The opinions and advice here are just that, and should be taken in that light. I am not all seeing, all knowing, but I am a third generation Witch with some experience.

To start with I use the term Witch to refer to all the nature-based practices, as there are so many and they each have their own name. Most people these days use parts and pieces from many to form their own path, which is completely fine. Just for comparison my own path is a mix of Shaman, Wicca, Egyptian, Celt, with a little Chaos thrown in for fun. I also use Magick to refer to the changes made by the Witch, to his/her own self, and to the world in general. I list the two separately because you can practice one without the other although they both have always worked together for me.

Being a Witch is being sensitive to and caring about the world and all of the living things in it. That includes people, animals, plants, rocks, water, air, …etc. I hope you get where I am going with this: everything has a life force. Scientists have proven that there is an energy that ties and binds the universe and everything in it together. That energy is known as life force. The energy can even be measured, and seen, if you allow yourself to see it.

The life force is made up of positive/negative or male/female currents, which can be felt and used by anyone who allows him or herself to recognize it. Not an easy thing to do when you consider that we as a society are programmed to only believe what we are told is ok to believe in.

If you allow yourself to make the choice for yourself and open your mind to the possibility that your cat or dog or bird or horse or flowers or whatever really does communicate with you, and you are not crazy. You will have made the first step toward understanding one of the great mysteries.

The male/female life force is an example of the duality in everything. This is where we get God/Goddess, and the names we use for them are a personal choice, because after all we are talking about a religion and/or way of life. Since we touched on a way of life I think it would be good to mention the Wiccan Rede, which I feel, is very valid. Although it’s ideals can be very difficult to live up to.

One of the main values is “Harm none, Do as you will” The other is the rule of three, “What you send out comes back to you, times three”. The life force is a give and take thing, positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative, again another choice. As a Witch you are the keeper or protector of all living things. But remember above all, your spiritual path should make you happy and feel good about yourself.

Magick is the use of the energy or life force that is all around and in everything around you. All knowledge is there also, if you learn how to see. Which is why some can tell the future, some the past, some can travel to other places and times (astral projection) . Don’t worry I’ll explain.

Human beings are gifted with the ability to focus and receive/direct energy with their minds, scientifically known as psychokinetic, or more simply to alter and effect change according to their will. Change to themselves but also change to things around them. One general rule my family has always tried to follow is that if you use Magick, you replace Magick.

What I mean by that is, energy borrowed must be returned either in kind or by actions. I cannot stress enough that Magick is very real and powerful. The only limit is the Witch. If your intent is weak, the Magick will be weak. But if your intent is absolute, the Magick will be also. So please be careful, and remember the rule of three.

I have tried to be general and non-specific but still open the door to “the good red road” as the native shamans call it. But this is a very basic start and there are a lot of books, web sights, groups, etc. out there with good information. Be curious and research whatever interests you.

If you meet someone who can help guide you, make sure you trust him or her and use what fits for you and discard the rest. In fact the only person I can recommend completely is you. Listen to the little voice inside; it doesn’t lie. Remember no one has all the answers for you, your path is your own and your choices are your own.

My grandmother once told me “ If you follow your heart while listening to your soul you will never be lost”. Your path through this life should be fun and an adventure, remember to stop and admire the beauty and wonder along the way, whichever path that may be.

I hope our paths cross some day. If by chance they do not, we can all discuss the adventure on the other side. The “Old Ones” are with you to help guide your steps. So it is said, so it is done.