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Authorβs Note: The content of this blog reflects my personal experiences and perspectives on magic. Witchcraft is a deeply individual practice, and my approach may not align with everyoneβs beliefs or traditions. I encourage readers to explore, question, and adapt what resonates with them. Nothing shared here is meant to serve as absolute truth or professional advice. Trust your intuition, do your own research, and walk your own path.
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Tradition, Tradition: Why I Hesitate to Call Myself a Traditional Witch
For 25 years, Iβve walked the path of a practicing witch, shaping my craft through folklore, folk magic, and personal experience. While I appreciate the structure of Traditional Witchcraft, I hesitate to claim the label outright. Too often, it comes with assumptionsβof strict adherence to specific traditions, of working with the Witch Father or the Witchβs Devil, of following a path that isnβt mine. My magic is rooted in history but ultimately personal, and Iβve learned that labels, while useful, should never define me more than my own practice does.
The Compass Round: Forged Rings as a Tool in my Magical Practice
Inspired by a dream and shaped by necessity, my magic rings are more than just toolsβthey are portals, focal points, and protective boundaries in my craft. Inspired by the Witches' Compass of Traditional Magic, these iron and copper rings enhance my workings, allowing me to reach beyond the physical and into the unseen. Through trial, fire, and intuition, I forged a practice that balances tradition with personal revelation, crafting rings that are both practical and deeply magical.
Rekindling the Old Fire: Returning to the Materials of My Magical Predecessors
Magic is not just about what we doβitβs also about what we do it with. A year ago, I began rewilding my witchcraft, shifting away from mass-produced supplies and returning to historically appropriate materials and crafting methods. This meant trading store-bought candles for hand-dipped beeswax, synthetic cords for hand-spun thread, and glass bowls for earthenware and wood. In doing so, I found a deeper connection to my magical ancestors, a richer engagement with my craft, and a renewed sense of authenticity in my spellwork.