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3 Signs You Are on the Right Path (A Witch’s Perspective)

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At fourteen years old, I met the God and Goddess. It was a big surprise. Especially because I was on a retreat for a “conventional religious path.” The retreat leaders sent the attendees into the forest to have quiet time alone. (Well! They would have been surprised to hear about MY experience.)

I didn’t see the God and Goddess. I felt Their Prescence. The big difference was that my depression symptoms quieted down. Peace flowed over me.

Every day, my depression symptoms were like a rake clawing my arm. (But worse.)

Then, when the God and Goddess appeared … it was like I let out a big, cleansing sigh.

I have three insights for you.

Here are signs that you’re on the right path …

1. The Gods introduce themselves to you.

    In my experience and that of others I know, the Gods appear in the time of silence. Some people get “auditory Guidance.”

    My friend, Tiana, gets an “intuitive zing” up her back.

    From experience, she knows that the Gods are supporting her and guiding her.

    2. You see signs of affirmation.

    Imagine you actually see signs that you’re on the right path.

    You may see certain animals that represent the God and the Goddess. Perhaps, you’ll see a mature buck, raven, owl, white heron, or hawk. These animals are good signs that the Gods are guiding you.

    3. You have a knowing or intuitive sense of what to do.

    Sometimes, the Gods lead you through your intuition.

    The first time I encountered a book about Wicca in a bookstore (I miss you Borders!) … I felt like I was coming home.

    You may observe nature and feel a direct connection to something going on in your mundane life.

    Have you suddenly felt relief? – like a weight lifted from your shoulder?

    Or has your chest felt warm and full?

    It can be different for each individual.

    What we do observe is that one often needs to “go quiet” and “make space” for the knowing to appear.

    Learning the Craft is a path.

    Do you feel at home on this path?

    May these insights support your journey.

    Blessed Be,
    Moonwater

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    How Witches Fill an Inner Need

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    At night, I cannot eat enough. What?

    Have you had this experience? You eat something—something good like a dessert.

    Then it’s chips.
    Soda.
    Cookies.
    Cashews.
    Peanut butter M&Ms.

    (Not you? Am I alone here?)

    Recently, I said, “You can’t satisfy an inner need with outer stuff.”

    (But I’m willing to try.)

    I have three insights for you.

    1. What is your inner need?

      Some researchers suggest that we are 95% motivated by things in our subconscious mind.

      So how do you make the subconscious stuff visible to your conscious mind?

      You can meditate and ask the Gods about some of the driving factors.

      But, one of the most important things is to observe your actions.  

      Ever open a cupboard door looking for something to eat?

      You know that hunger—that no matter how much you eat—is never satisfied? Just close that cupboard door.

      It’s Halloween time in the United States. Or for us witches Samhain.
      How do you feel when you see the green-skinned, cackling caricature of a “so-called witch”?

      What does this cackling, green caricature need? Popcorn?

      Chocolate? Definitely chocolate.

      Let’s pull back. Away from that… What could be the inner need?

      Wanting comfort.

      So, how would you like to be comforted?

      (I do rely on my coffee in the morning…)

      2. Step on the path of “centered and whole.”

      Have you attended a ritual with other witches and felt at home?

      Or…

      You’re a solitary witch and your personal ritual came together well. You felt calm, but also invigorated!

      To get to “centered and whole” you need to push away distractions.

      So, what is distracting you?

      3. Ask the Goddess for clarity in the face of distractions.

      To me, cookies, pastries, and other treats are a plea for comfort. What about you?

      Here is a prayer you can use.

      Goddess, clear my mind,
      Free me from the mud of distracting thoughts and feelings.
      Flush me clean with the spring waters of Your love.
      Hold me close with Your arms around me.
      So Mote It Be.

      May these insights support your path.

      Blessed Be,
      Moonwater

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      Where is the Wiccan Wisdom?

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      Direction

      Nina bit her lip. I could tell she was angry.

      “Edna’s not wise; she’s just older!” Nina said.

      It can work the other way. Have you ever met a young person with an old soul?

      What about someone with a title? Does that make a big difference?

      This is on my mind because I was talking with a friend who asked about my accomplishing the third degree as a Gardnerian priestess. Yes, I’ve studied for years with fine mentors. I’ve put in many hours and much effort into earning the third degree designation.

      It’s a strange thing about human beings. We expect certain things. Some of us expect that people would put effort into becoming wiser as they aged. Still, we’ve seen people who just seem to stop in their maturity level.

      We expect, or at least hope, that someone with an advanced degree would show superior knowledge.

      My mentors whom I’ve admired have demonstrated two traits: kindness and humility.

      “The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” – Albert Einstein

      Wicca, to me, is a life-long journey in which I learn new things every week.

      Recently, I wrote about the 4 elements of the Witches Pyramid—which also includes Spirit.

      The great thing about meditating in the Wiccan way is that often we are given insights from the Gods and Goddesses.

      In essence, the more often you meditate, the more opportunities you have to receive guidance from the Gods and Goddesses.

      One of my favorite insights given to me is I am loved. This gave me higher self-esteem, and this gave me an understanding that I was not a horrible person which was a faulty idea that depression had slammed upon me.

      I invite you to keep meditating or to start a meditation practice. Open the door to a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.

      Blessings,

      Moonwater SilverClaw

       

      P.S. I will be away camping to connect with my Gods and will be returning Monday the 18th of May. Thank you to all my readers.

       

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