Born in deepest Cornwall, now living in wild Wales, Bev has been practising her personal brand of eclectic witchcraft for years and years.
Modern witchcraft doesn’t bear much resemblance to the commonly held ideas of evil people cavorting with an imaginary devil. It’s not about bubbling cauldrons and flying on broomsticks. Neither is it connected with cursing your neighbour’s cow or suckling a familiar.
No, today’s witch is far more integrated into technology and fashion. She (or he) is socially aware and knows her power and limits. She embraces her intuition and cultivates the magical concept of her connection to the universe and everything in it.
Ever wondered if you have a smidge (or more) of witch energy flowing through your veins? Here are 15 signs that you may be a modern witch - perhaps you will recognise yourself in some of them.
1. You Feel at Home in Nature
Like really at home.
You happily eschew city life for a forest, a beach and the sight of the starry night sky. Your houseplants feel like your pets. You collect ‘pretty things’ like unusual pebbles and autumn leaves. You observe the seasons, delighting in the changing light, temperature and weather. Nature is your sanctuary, your source of healing energy and you just know there’s magic in the trees, streams and air around you.
2. The Moon is Your Love
She’s a friend, a beautiful, shining friend.
You can’t help saying ‘hello’ when you see her sailing in the sky, whether night or day.
When she is full and round she fills you with inspiration and love. When you see her as that beautiful crescent it's a rebirth; time to begin anew.
Lunar energy speaks to you on a deep, intuitive, primal level.
3. Your Intuition is Freakishly Spot-On
It’s a gift, not a curse.
It might be scary at times but you need to accept that occasionally your foresight is 100% correct. It’s your personal life GPS. You can develop it further by writing down those random thoughts, ideas and feelings about any future event or premonition.
If you don’t keep a record, they may slip past you. So pay attention to those seriously witchy instincts.
4. You Manifest Like a Pro
Yes, you do.
Ever think about something in this way… “It would be so nice if that happened” or “I would love one of those”? Then sometime later it happens.
And you may even have forgotten that you’d wished for it. Well, you put it out there, let it go, and the universe delivered. It wasn’t random; it was your manifestation.
You can do this more deliberately by journaling your desires, creating a vision board, day-dreaming, or spellcasting. But, you must, must not forget the magical ingredient of manifestation: letting go and releasing it to the universe.
If it comes back to your mind, just say to yourself, “I’ve already turned that over to the universe, there’s nothing for me to do”.
5. You’ve Always Been Drawn to Mystical Knowledge
Real witches are knowledge-hungry.
Maybe it started with fairy tales as a child. It might have been your brother’s Terry Pratchett novels when you were older. Perhaps it guided your choice of studies later on. Now, you’re drawn to subjects like astrology, tarot, herbalism, or folklore. You love taking a deep dive straight down a rabbit hole of mystery and magick.
For me, it was definitely Terry Pratchett and tarot.
6. Rituals Make You Feel Centred
Those little moments of magickal intention get you through the day.
Lighting a candle before your bath. Blowing dandelion clocks. Stirring your coffee seven times clockwise. Thanking… someone or something for some serendipitous event. Mentally blessing a co-worker or friend.
All those little things, and I bet you can think of more, mean you are performing tiny rituals. You should try some more - maybe learn how to cast a circle?
7. You Are Attracted to Magickal Tools
Ooh, the shiny.
You feel as if you neeeeed them. The athame, the intricately carved wand, the newly released tarot deck, pendulums, runes, incense, crystals...
Well, apart from the tarot deck (my vice), you don’t need any of them to be an authentic witch. They are lovely to have in the beginning but know that a lot of these things are mass-produced. If you have to have a witchy tool, then search out hand-crafted versions.
Better yet, look for the things you need in nature - they are there, I promise. For example, for objects to represent the elements, collect: a vial of spring water, a stone to represent earth, a stick for a wand/fire, and a leaf to represent air.
8. Herbs and Essential Oils Are Your Go-To Remedies
More tea, dear?
For those minor problems, you turn to natural remedies like teas, tisanes, a herbal salve or an oil diffuser.
You know the Earth provides healing for human and animal ills. While not turning your back on conventional treatments - after all the Earth has provided those too - you feel able to deal with the bothersome small health issues by yourself.
Besides, witches do love their brews.
9. You Feel Energy
Even if you can’t define it.
You sense the vibe as soon as you walk into a room, a bar, a party, or any kind of gathering. Certain places and groups of people make you feel ‘off’ while others energise and invigorate you. If you are with friends, you can feel the subtle shifts constantly. Even when no one’s around, your super-antennae are always picking up the energy.
10. You Love Animals
And they love you back.
You are always the one who stops to say hello to a cat in a garden or a dog on a leash (always asking permission to approach, of course).
Cats purr and dogs wag when you give them your special witchy attention. And cute birds and those slightly scary crows appear to follow you on your walks through the woods. Sometimes you feel like a real-life Disney princess.
11. You’ve Always Felt “Different”
You don’t follow the expected path.
You observe your friends and colleagues and wonder why they are so interested in their hair and nails, why they bemoan their bodies and their looks. And why they don't like the things that you like?
You wonder why some people have authority over you. You feel like a rebel when you choose authenticity over conformity.
12. You Love Symbols, Sigils, and Sacred Objects
They feel like a secret code.
You find the language of symbolism fascinating. How can something so small mean so much? How can a sigil enhance your personal power? You wear a pentagram on a chain under your shirt and a special silver moon ring on your finger.
Make a journal entry whenever you discover a new symbol.
13. You Feel Connected to the Past
Like way past.
When you visit, or even read about certain places, you feel familiar with them. It’s as if they feel like home. Or the complete opposite. Some places hold vibrations of ill-doing and you can sense them.
Occasionally, you get that deja vu experience that ties you to a place - good or bad.
14. Magick Just Makes Sense to You
Even scientific principles like quantum theory feel like magick.
It’s not fantasy. You have experienced those moments of synchronicity too often to not believe in the power of thought and emotions on circumstances. Universal energy is a thing and you know it can work for you. Magick is not sparkles and instant results, it takes time and you are willing to let it unfold as it will.
15. You’re Reading This and Thinking, “Oh My Goddess, That’s Me!”
It is.
If you recognise some of these traits and if you are nodding along as you read this, guess what? You probably have witchy potential.
Rounding Off With a Final Thought
You have a choice now: fully embrace modern witchcraft and take a deep dive or simply sprinkle a little magick into your daily life.
Either way, many blessings. Be happy.
Originally published by the author at the HubPages network.
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