Oh I agree. there is so much toxic "opinions" that if you don't find something right off that fits for you it is harder to find later, because you keep getting told everything is bad or culturally appropriated "even when you have a blood line to something or culture line" and have to unlearn that certain things are good or bad. when in reality all Magic is Grey.
Yes, specifically there are a lot of persons acting snootily. They always try to act as if they are the only persons knowing what they are doing. I have seen this a lot with peolpe asking questions how to do a working and then a nother persons just tells them, that such working shouldn't be done by them or they should work on their shadow instead. I totally agree to do shadow work or to think twice abt. a working, but if they ask for information why do they need to lecture them all the time.
I agree I've met some toxic witches while I was on Twitter and said many awful things about how I wast taught with my practices and my ways of doing spells
Oh definitely! I got yelled at online for cultural appropriation because I incorporate a lot of Celtic beliefs and mythology into my practice, the thing is I'm actually Irish born and bred. I've seen so much hate for people practicing 'black magic' as well. The problem is there are toxic spaces in every community which is a shame
My unpopular opinion is that just because a certain colour is used for a specific purpose ( such as purple = psychic abilities, wisdom and calmness ) doesn’t always have to be that way. I think that if you are doing a particular working and you need to use a yellow candle but your gut is saying “ no use the orange candle “. I say use the orange candle. I believe that your intuition and gut feelings is stronger than anything else
Same, while I will often check the correspondances of herbs before starting my spell, I will often just grabs what feels right and maybe later see if I could use this for something exact related to the working. Nutmeg for me is one of my go tos, I don’t even remember what it’s suppose to do, but it goes in a lot of my spells and I feel like that works better than an herb someone says I need
Yup. Just like sound/vibration. It's in the use and intention and what works for the situation. A particular tone/note/vibration isn't actually going to focus on one 'chakra' or another... How different brains hear sound and the eyes see colour is just like how every body and soul are different. Though I WILL say that while Koya is totally right for the most part, I'm sure we all double check on the herb substitutions if we're ingesting the plant or smoke or tea. :D Just sayin'.
Unpopular Opinion: Most things that happen to people actually have mundane reasons & not magickal reasons. That's why I feel it's important to eliminate the mundane before moving to the magickal.
yes! I'm so tired to see people always thinking that every little thing happening must be supernatural, magical or spiritual when is often just mundane. you can read things as magical, but it doesn't mean it's all magical whatsoever. it's the Occam razor, and a lot of people would need to learn about it
It is not as unpopular an opinion as you may think. In fact it is a proper course of discernment. And yes...the stream of Causality follows the path of least resistance mostly... if you hear hoofbeats think horses, not zebras...If you get zebras it is s pleasant surprise. To not have them when you have hoped for them, it usually a disappointment...
THIS THIS THIS I've seen so many people in and out of the spiritual literally lose their shit over the smallest things. it reminds me of ghost shows where they scream at every little sound that could be from literally anything other than a ghost. Not every dream is a sign, not every animal you see is a deity reaching out. Sometimes a black cat crossing your path is just getting somewhere.
It's EASY to blame 'the other' for everything... it's also an ego boost. Humans don't like the fact that we aren't MORE or SPECIAL. We are a part of all that is and all that is is a part of us. If something normal happens to us, that makes us normal. Something 'other' makes us special. *yawn.
I agree with the ancestors thing! My grandmothers would both kill me! 😂. A priestess I used to know told me, “you can still work with them. Now that they’re on the other side, they know Christianity is fake.” And I was like ehhhhh. Nah. It wasn’t fake to them. And they abused my parents. I’ll pass.
I feel you on that, like first I don't wanna work with a couple of assholes, like it doesn't matter if they're related to me. Also I currently believe that what you believe in is true for your reality, so if you believe in Christian heaven, there might be an afterlife like that for those people or even a reincarnation that fits their description, like there is infinite dimensions.
Danii, What if there's a lot of hatred flashing around in your family ? I had to go all the way back in my ancestry to Vladimir the Great....but I asked him a few very good questions when I spoke with him...
I think that most people who are "no love spells" usually think of "obsession spell" that is often refered as "love spell to get your crush" - one you put on person of your desire and if feelings are unrequited it is quite unpleasant to the said person. Most of people interested in using this will be teens, unaware of consequences, both for object of their desire and high backfire rate. But I also think that education is better deterent than making this taboo...
I've cast a spell to a guy I had a crush on before with an intent to send him courage and confidence to ask me out and *it worked!* This is a huge taboo amongst modern practitioners and I was even told by my friend to *never ever* even try that. I've told the guy about the spell years later and he was completely okay with it. Forcing people to do something or doing things to them that they wouldn't agree with is dangerous and wrong, but the "never do love spells" or "never do spells on other people" sounds way too dogmatic for me.
I believe what matters the most is the intention you put out there during spell casting. I don't think there is such strong set of rules, it's unnecessary. I prefer using my intuition as guidance.
Intuition is a wise Witches treasured tool...and yes the Will is often the stronger component for it dictates the Word....a weak Word can be effective with a strong Will...the converse is unlikely...
I agree to an extent. for most people intention is just a step toward a result. for me, the process of refining and rewording my intention has often led me to reconsider if I want to cast the spell or do the ritual. I also have the opinion that the more deserving I feel of the result the quicker it comes to me, so a subtle change in the wording of my petitions brings about a mindset change that brings quicker results. I cannot overstate the importance of a well-thought-out intention.
Ex-Wiccan here. 🙋♀️✨️Thank You So Much✨️ for addressing that You DO NOT have to be Wiccan to Practice or learn about Witchcraft. As an Indigenous Practioner, I was luckily warned about staying Wiccan by some very Magickal Aunties that Wicca "borrows"/steals several different ancient Indigenous traditions & festivals from different cultures & countries to homogenize it into their own accessible religion. Thanks to my Solitary Witch Elder Aunties, They were able to help me understand that it was actually Indigenous Shamanism that I was growing up into, but nowhere in Wicca is that even addressed. Old Habits die hard, & I still observe the Sabbats & the Esbats, but with a greater connection to the actal Elementals, deities, & lands where the traditions originated vs relying on what other Wiccans or Covens interpret it to mean for them. Wicca can open the door, but ultimately it is You who has the *Choice* of what Path or Paths of Craft & Magick You want to Practice. 🔮✨️💖✨️🔮
YES! And I love you post. My fience is indigenous Cherokee from his Dad and Intuit from his Mother. I have mostly a Celtic family heritage but I do have a bit of Inuit and two others indigenous DNA as well. And I to started off as wiccan. But he believes in the great spirit as do I but I don't know if it would be proper for me to as well. I was raised christain but I do not fit in that box far from it actually. My I as respectfully your or your elders opinion on this because I have Great Respect for the indigenous people and I have always been VERY drawn to there spiritual beliefs and ways my mother always took me to Cherokee North Carolina as a child I think she wanted me to learn my cultural people's ways. I hope you don't mind me reaching out and asking I do so with nothing but pure love and respect and honesty. And I do know there where blonde haired blue eyed Cherokee I was told that by and really nice indigenous man there and he said he could see it in me and made me have happy tears.🙂
@@pamelasavage5157 fall oi w your own path. Do what feels right and brings you peace. Spirit doesn't care what race you are. Our bodies are a vessels and superficial.
I had the exact same experience and as soon as I stopped calling myself wiccian and searched more into my indigenous roots I understood why I was drawn to wiccia to begin with. Sadly some will never even hear it. "To each their own" I wish they took literally 🤣
Unpopular opinion: finger pointing at "cultural apropriation is elitism and gate keeping. One culture learned a skill from another who learned it from another who learned it from another. There is nothing new under the sun.
Man made things: An Athame is a forged dagger, or knife. Forging is a man made process. But it's used in Magick all over the world. So in my opinion, man made items are usable
I feel like the soulmate idea can be damaging I have heard there are the idea of platonic soulmates which is great but I feel everyone talks about romantic ones and that hammers in the idea of “the one” and that everyone feels romantic attraction which is directly harmful to the aromantic community
I totally love this video especially on the topic on man-made vs natural crystals. As someone who work on crystal healing in my practice. I see man-made crystals as an alchemic process which is apart of elemental magic as a hold. So with this I feel all crystals have strong properties.
I listened to a podcast guest (perhaps on the Fat Feminist Witch) where the interviewee was a geologist and spoke about how on lab made crystals have the same make-up as natural ones.
Absolutely! Personally, I steer clear of most man made crystals, BUT that doesn’t mean they are without merit. For thousands of years, witches used what was available and that was all there was. Unless you’re gathering every single element you use in your practice from around your home or within walking distance in nature, take a seat and think about why you’re being so judgy. All of this said, there is *something* in opalite that really sets things off for me. I react very strangely to it and plan on further study.
Agreed! I mean for anyone that utilizes crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids and merkabas in of itself is manmade but utilizes silicon! These are 99.99% silicon [quartz], but it's lab created. The composite of Si [Silicon] and the chemistry does.not.change.! It would behoove our community to get a basic understanding of how chemistry and geology actually works. Poo-poo'ing "manmade" crystals is a farce and all should be accepted! xo
I believe one of the unpopular opinions is that young witches or new witches or the term baby witches comes to mind cannot teach us anything we can teach them. I find this to be completely faults I have learned so much from new witches. They have fresh ideas sometimes we are stuck in our old ways. Especially if we've been practicing for 50 plus years like I have. I think we should be more open to learning from everyone and every source.
That "deep cleanse" comment struck a chord (in a good way). I've been doing purification, cleansing, banishing and protection rituals for the past months or so to clear out the mountains of negativity I have been dealing with over the past few years: job issues, money problems, constant self-hatred etc. In doing so, I tried to reach out to someone (of the opposite gender) who I thought was friendly, then promptly and innocently told my partner of nearly 4 years about it, as I simply wanted to make a friend; and ended up getting dumped by one, then given a list of rules, expectations, excuses, caveats etc from the other (who thought I was looking for something else). Long story short, over the weekend I manifested my goals to clear out the negativity, cleansed my home of the residuals (with the salt-filled shot glasses cleanse from the smokeless cleansing video) and my protections prevented me from getting caught in another toxic web of puppet strings. So yes, magic works but it can hit like a Mack truck on a freeway. Life hasn't been this comfy and positive in YEARS
The point on man-made items being "bad for magic" I feel also misses the fact that there are witches who can't afford, and it def needs to be talked about more.
I so so feel the " your world can feel it's crashing down but that doesn't mean your work backfired " a few years ago my world came " crashing down" legit lost my partner to suicide, all my friends, the house , ect.. . But it lead me to a place now I realize I always had been asking for . It actually led me into my practice after. Thank you for sharing
Like the Tower and Death cards... change, transmutation takes change and transmutation. :D 'A snake determined to avoid risk and pain will die within the confines of what it finds comfortable.'
i'm so sorry those things happened to you, its okay to feel sad about what happened even if it ultimately led to what you wanted, but either way im so happy things worked out in the end!
I would think that man made crystals can sometimes have better energy because sometimes they aren't coming from harmful mining conditions that traumatized the crystals themselves. Or hurt the land or people involved.
Great video! My unpopular opinion is that if on one hand the fact that witchcraft and the occult have become easilly accesible to anyone has lead to the pagan renewal and the possibility to rediscover spirituality, on the other this very thing has had many negative consequences, for example the oversemplification of spirituality, or bringing it down just to a "cool" instagram post for some likes, and in general loosing sight of the real purpose of it... not to mention the fact that wicthcraft/pagan community online is often very toxic.
Not all vines will bear good fruit or Flower as we would wish...but Nature and the Gods are not denied....Flower and Fruit arise...sometimes even from the Trash heap...
During my spiritual awakening I manifested whom I thought was my best friend. It would later turn out this person was an effective and pivotal teacher and enduring lesson but ultimately temporary presence in my life. We have parted ways, but I hope that what we taught each other will be of mutual benefit, even if we no longer speak.
It’s so important too, to just let your magic flow naturally and not feel obligated to do things a certain way. I let ancestors that are helping and kind speak to me by themselves and they still do… and I can hear them clearly when I’m not stressing about it…
Happy I found this video. I’ve struggled with the idea of working with my ancestors (once I’m more settled in my practice). My lineage is heavily rooted in the Baptist Church & may even go back to one of the first Baptist preachers in Virginia. There is also a line that we’re Quakers. I could never see how reaching out to them would be a good thing when I no longer want anything to do with any of the Abrahamic religions beyond reading about them in history.
Great video. Most of my opinions about modern witchcraft would be unpopular, but I've been practicing for over fifty years. I guess if I wanted to rub most people raw, I'd say witchcraft isn't a religion. It can be spiritual; it can be positive or negative depending on the disposition of the witch, or it can involve relationships if one works with entities. By my research, every religion had/has its witches, and they were always on the margin rather than mainstream establishment.
You ate ever Wise Elder One...tis true I have found..there is Craft...and there is Faith....and the two are not by necessity interdependent but can exist togeather as well ..
I view magick as a tool sort of like meditation, yoga, taking walks, clean eating, or even money. It's something you can use to make your life better/easier. I feel like a lot of it is accessible to anyone, but some people may have an easier time with it than others.
My unpopular opinion. I think it's quite good that spells need some time to work. I can adjust to it better when I have time, and it doesn't happen instantly.
Unpopular opinion: materials do actually matter. It’s not all about intention. Materials act as a way to focus your intention and the effort of performing the spell is part of the give and take of performing magic.
I bought a tarot deck from Books-A-Million because I really liked the art and it made me really happy. One of my friends looked at it and said, "oh...you got it from BAM?" and I said "yeah I don't think that matters as long as it works for you." IDK why but her hesitance offended me a bit because it was, and still is, a deck I love.
Unpopular opinion: So many other practitioners so that you aren't a witch if you order your ingredients for a spell, that real witches harve there own ingredients and while picking your own herbs is better because you have it at it's most powerful you do not have to pick your own herbs for a spell!!!!!!!!!!
Do you call yourself Witch...? Do you claim it to the World? Is it the name that you utter in your Heart for who you are? Then Witch, no matter what you do or do not...you are my Child...those that would tell you otherwise? Fuck em....
As a green witch, who would love to harvest and grow everything i use, wich is alao defently my goal. But i also order herbs, because even tho i try to work with the herbs and traditions of my area and adapt my magic to the season, there are just some thing i cant grow or harvest safely. And for some witches, who may live in citys it may be even harder to grow and harvest, so i soooooo agree with that you dont need to harvest and grow things to be a witch :)
Agreement and commentary on the first opinion: As someone who has been very 'left-brain' capable with magick but only recently, after years of shadow work, have arrived at a place where I know myself and can communicate with Spirits, I can attest to the "fake it til you make it" approach. I found myself in a tough place. I learned chi through martial arts when I was young, so I understood the basics of raising and redirecting energy. I've always been decent at meditation and dreamwork. With those, I found that I could go pretty far in any magickal training I undertook, technique-wise anyway. Communicating with Spirit was always difficult as I was still rejecting many parts of myself. Butthurt by the rejection of a community that did not accept the ways that disparity manifested, I moved half across the country to a totally new climate. It took years of digging through PTSD, self doubt, and judging myself by the standards of those who did not Love me before I finally found acceptance and Love for my Self in all my Parts. I found within what I was seeking in community, teachers, traditions, and texts. With that, energies that I only worked with through my mind now spoke to me through my heart. Even though my mind was strong enough to 'muscle' the energy into doing what I wanted (especially with rage behind me), it's only recently that I've learned to communicate with the relevant Spirits and make offerings/requests. So much better than just using rage and ego to twist it into what I wanted and then wondering why even the most positive intentions had negative results. Considering I broke away from christianity and moved towards magick and paganism almost 30 years ago, I can honestly say without doubt, without need for human validation, that today I am a Witch. If you feel the call to magick, it's deep down and does not go away as you grow up like childish things naturally do, then perseverance and trusting your feelings (more than emotions) will help get you there.
I love the bit about man-made materials. Some of the most magical things I possess and use in my workings are things like porcelain shards that I found in a river. Even stuff like fake moldavite can be highly magical.
I plant my herb seeds in plastic water bottles until they grow big enough to repot. Takes up minimal room, can be hung in windows, and I can see the herbs growing!
Re: plastic, I'd also point out what petroleum products ARE. Fossils. Many plastics are made of truly unfathomably old living things, some of the very first living things of this world. Nothing is truly "man-made," only assembled or re-shaped from the natural world. Disdaining plastic in favor of glass or ceramic, etc., is like disdaining paper because you prefer to chip your words into stone. It's just more work - which is a valid preference, but not inherently superior for any given project.
Well done! You're so well spoken. best point IMHO: bad and good/dark and light is all about opinion and perspective. The work starts with understanding perspective and exploration of intention. THEN add huge doses of humility and introspection. Know thyself, do the work, don't assume you know, be open to surprise learning. Next best: yes, everyone can learn and practice but not everyone should. Nor will everyone have the ability to do it safely. Maybe it's not the right time in their life, maybe something is blocking it on purpose, who knows. Everyone can and should dance and sing... most of us know we shouldn't be doing it to influence the world around us. Side Bar: social media is the bane of solitary practice... you started out by doing the work and learning for yourself, THAT is why you are able to see these opinions for what they are... noise. *Just my opinion, since you asked. :D 'Opinions are like genitals; They are best kept private unless interest is shown and you are specifically asked. '
I wanted to watch this when it came out but obviously wasn't able to. In thinking about the unpopular opinion that some people just can't be a witch or anything else...my possibly unpopular opinion is this: it's none of our business who supposedly can or can't do x, y or z. Practicioners need to focus on their own practice and stop putting people in boxes or labeling them. And in my experience yes it is true that some of us may be naturally more psychic or able to manipulate the subtle energies and be very good at it. It is also true from what I've seen and experienced in many areas, that when someone is passionate about something they do, even if they aren't very good, they will improve and achieve in time if they retain their passion And are willing to learn, change their mindset and themselves where needed and grow. Too many people are overly concerned about what others are doing, can or 'cannot' do and that reflects a controlling, judgemental nature at best, narcissism at worst. No one should limit others or make assumptions about their potential or lack of it. The only exception is if someone is doing harm. Blessed Be!
Unpopular (?) opinion: when you start working with a deity you have to be really respectful with the religion they belong to and the people practicing that religion, i've seen a lot of witches working with deities, gods and godesses basing only Wicca practice, you can't work with every deity the same, You are obligated to learn about the religión and THE PEOPLE that follow that religión, maybe you are worshiping the deity wrong, maybe it's a close practice, maybe you are commiting cultural apropiación, your primary source on a deity has to be always the religión that deity belongs to
@@crystalseeder Here's my (?)unpopular opinion. That term gets used waaaaay too much. Last week I read a comment from someone going off on someone else who said they had a relationship with Freya. The first lady was angrily accusing the other of "cultural appropriation" because she "didn't even live in Scandinavia". I think that's just absurd.
I can only speak as a Hellenic pagan and of a non-Hellenic pagan wishes to approach one of our Theoi with cleanliness and respect, I do not see the issue. It is a religion that is older than most of our bloodlines; it is a religion based upon dozens of individual city-states that fought and traded with one another; it is a religion that has changed over thousands of years. I do understand when it comes to religion that has been oppressed and disenfranchised, of course; like the various religions of indigenous Americans. But Hellenism? It's much more nuanced than "use primary sources."
And if that God wishes to have that Witch to be Thiers...and They wish the relationship to be not as They would have with others? Would you tell Them how They are wrong? Is your aquiesence of another's relationship with that God even to be considered in this? Careful child...do not dictate for Them and think it Wise...Most who seek Diety are Called and pay it the Honor of where it comes from and the People who it arises from. Any overstep of this, the Gods are better at correcting than us, remember that....
Every time people discover I’m a witch they ask if I’m Wicca, it’s like the Catholic Church of witchcraft, I’ve never practiced Wicca I’m like my grandmother and mother, a solitary witch but more into many other practitioners than they were, some that they would not approve 🧙🏻♂️
I know it is likely a distraction, but try to be patient...the nuances we understand amongst ourselves are new to those outside the Circle...they understand the referential piont as it's the one that the world understands now ...try to see it as I'm sure you do opportunity to give them more than this small understanding...but this you already know...I nearly echo what is in your thoughts ..
In regards to the rules for love spells versus other spells, that lack of understanding seems to come from a lack of reflection on how casting these spells will work. I realized very quickly casting spells to get promotions or pay raises are just a form of manipulation. To make that happen, you have to directly influence the person capable of giving you that promotion or pay raise, and that's not cool. At that point you have to completely rethink what it is you want out of the situation. In which case if you want a promotion, maybe put in extra effort at your job, work extra hours, work on your customer service skills if thats what you do. All of these are things you can work on mundanely and with minimal magical workings, but they directly affect you. Maybe you use magic to give you an energy boost to work that extra hour or two. These issues I think do just stem from a lack of contemplation.
This was such a fun idea to further explore the varying opinions. I’ve had some interesting comments on the few toy animals on my altar, due to them being plastic. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a lover of supporting the over consumption of plastic, but it’s unlikely anyone can fully avoid it. The animals on my altar are valued presences intentionally included. I appreciated your comments about reusing too, and agree with the need for community to work on understanding that people can have budgetary, need or even access based differences that are then reflected in their practice or tools too.
My resin foo dogs that I originally purchased as tea pets (to test water temperature for tea) gradually migrated their way from my kitchen to protecting my altar. They're doing great with their reassignment. 😁
My unpopular is if your using blessing on other people to make someone else feel bad about themselves or insecure you're still using bainfull magic. It's the reason or intent behind the blessings. Just because you're using a blessing on many people doesn't mean you're any better or worse then someone who put a hex or curse on one person.
Oh Preach Sister! I love this and agree. if you are doing anything in anyway to punish some one, "including bless those around them but not them" it is a form of baneful magic. More people think that by blessing those around your EX instead of cursing or hexing your ex it is better. but in reality your just spreading your ill intent to more people effecting more lives, instead of just going ahead and cursing one person.
Preach it I'm sick and tired of these as I call them love and light hypocrites acting like they are better than people who practice baneful or darker magick
@@NeloBladeOfRanni after all a Witch who Blesses at some point will desire instead to Curse a thing..and a Witch who Curses will at some moment wish to Bless a thing....Light and Dark exist inseparable, they need one another. It is Balance that brings a synthesis and uses both to Thier best potentials...set against one another they only have the struggle and are dissolute by it...
Well put on the love spell v job spell you're absolutely right I think movies have a lot to do with people cringing when it comes to love spells I never thought about comparing a job spell to a love and makes a lot of crazy sense
Love Spells: I think one of the reasons people get worked up about love spells is 2 fold. One, media representations of love spells have narrowed our view of a love spell to just being something that forces someone to fall in love with us. Two, because of media people interested or starting out in the craft that want to cast a love spell are more likely to cast it like in media, on a specific person.
I only use plastic for freezer spells, it’s very useful for that. I don’t like the idea of the plastic toxins leeching into other types of magical workings. The “you must work with your blood ancestors” on line pressure got on my nerves for years! Really isn’t necessary in my experience. And it is totally legitimate to be a secular witch with no deity stuff in your practice. I grow an entire garden of baneful magical plants 🌱 but extremely rarely do what is considered baneful magic. Banishing being the “darkest” spell I’ve done in nearly 40 years. I actually hate the dark/light distinctions. Intention is everything. I find the banefuls are great for protection allies & healing helpers when grown by yourself as you develop a very personal relationship with them. Also I find they are less toxic than their wild counterparts. I have wondered if a newer witch looked in my garden if they’d assume I was busy hexing all day long 🤣
Love this video! Intention, intention, intention. No one can can tell other witches how to use tools, no one can tell others how to preform intentions. If it feels right, then it does! Just stay safe out there!
Completely agree that not everyone is meant to be a witch. Not everybody holds within themselves the capacity to be a witch. Just like not everyone can sing, not everyone can be a witch no matter how bad they want to.
And sometimes us that are witchs people will think we're not and following trends everytime I say I'm a witch there is always someone who says me too and do not know basic knowledge of the craft and say they like the aesthetic (that is fine and no hate here just talking lots of love and blessings sisters)
There's a technique to harnessing the universal energy, the power, that humans have access to that makes witchcraft work. Otherwise it's just words and trinkets. If you think you are having trouble making it work, step away from witchcraft and go deeply learn the Law of Attraction. It is the same exact energy. But LOA people are phenomenally better at teaching how to work this energy than witch people are. Don't come at me. That's just a fact. I was a Law of Attraction manifester before I combined it with my witchcraft.
I particularly agree with the not everybody can be a witch. It isn't very convenient sometimes, cause as a baby witch it's easy for me to fall into the imposter syndrome and become insecure, but it's definitely how it is. Some people just are less self-aware and self-connected and it isn't really something you can learn easily
Oh I agree to some degree on this. But it was my siblings that were an example for me. I only recently realized my practices, habits, thoughts, etc technically were witchcraft and finally gave a label to it. However my two younger sisters (only one is blood related), my cousin, and my aunt have all practiced witchcraft in a more conscious manner than me for years. My aunt is pretty compatible but my cousin and my sister that is genetically related to me find it difficult. I, on the other hand, found it intensely easy to understand and use. I know I still have a ton to learn but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s obvious to me that I seem ahead of the curve here, more so than those practicing longer. But who knows, maybe this is just the time before it clicks for them. No harm in letting them try and work at it. If they put the work in, I’m sure they will get results. They may just need to find a more compatible method or new way of thinking about it. The well trodden path isn’t always the best one for all travelers to get to where they need to be.
yess to the wicca opinion, i had a situation with an irish wiccan in the online community and she was on about her beliefs are the right way because im eclectic pagan that includes celtic beliefs as well as others but mostly celtic
In my (unpopular) opinion, any magic practice tainted by Crowley's teachings - and that includes Wicca, as Gardner was a student of Crowley - should be left well alone.
Unpopular opinion: witches who compare crystals (fake/real) are like those Karens who compare wedding /engagement rings, they demand diamond and bigger rocks, and when they find a ring that's smaller than theirs they'll mock them even though they already on their third divorce.
How I was taught was that plastic and manmade materials can be charged etc but lack the innate qualities that "natural" materials have. I've always guessed that more "manmade" materials still have their own innate properties and have been curious as to what they are. Not enough people talk about or experiment with this imo.
So, I've been trying to dip my toe into practicing witchcraft for the past year. Making moon and sun water, meditating, using beginner crystals, sigils etc. I even started on my Book of Shadows. But battling a severe depression that has been going on for almost 4 years, it's so hard for me to find the energy to uphold my practices.. Maybe it's just a bad time to start practicing idk. Does anyone have any advice? I am being medicated, but we're still trying out antidepressants. I know books are a good place to start, but being unemployed on sick leave, I don't have much money.
I am pretty new to this practice myself, and I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I feel like having the Craft to focus on and getting my mind on other things has been very helpful for the most part. I do still go through bouts of more severe depression, and then I do whatever feels most nurturing for myself. That may be staying inside with all the blinds closed, sleeping or whatever else. It's not easy to switch your mindset when you're on a strong downward spiral. Journaling has also helped me a LOT! You are never alone, though it sure as hell feels that way sometimes. Remember you have support from me and I'm sure tons of others as well! Sending hugs and hope to you! Save it in a little space in your heart and access it when you feel down. 💜
I think that to get to good places in life you have to struggle first. You are in a dark place now but you will come out of it so much stronger and better. I started practicing witchcraft around last year and honestly my mental health issues still affect me but witchraft has genuinely helped me and it is a good thing to give you motivation. If you think that witchcraft is for you, it probably is :) I wish you the best in life 💕
Do not question or fret or force or say to yourself you are not measuring up....Majik is a flow and you can only work from where you are now. To grasp at it is like ...chasing a cat...it will defy your reach. To sit and be patient and without driven need..it will come to you. And Dear Heart, let the Majik and the practice be your solace and respite...you will find it helps with the state of your Being. I too am non-neuronormative and medicated...I have been a Witch for 30+ years...and it has been a gift to my most troublesome moments. Because I let the cat come to me, and allowed it to bring it's gifts to me, and took what it offered and was thankful...Humility is often a thing we must give over, and in this there should be only joy and not shame at being it's recipient.after all one cannot hear the Song until one is still and quiet to appreciate it..Blessed be Child always...
Honestly, something that has helped me is small things or small spells. I am used to using a bunch of herbs or things in spells, but I just did a bath with herbs in it, and I feel like it worked as well as a spell. Small things like doing a meditation or making a cup of tea every morning and setting a intention or affirmation can help. A lot of mundane stuff can be magical too, and you never need to force yourself if you don’t feel like you can practice. Honestly, doing meditation or listening to your favorite songs can help and then you might be able to go from there
I struggle with the same thing!! But I have advice for you. If ur not up to do something, don’t do it. It’s that simple. Most witches don’t practice everyday. I suggest maybe work smaller things into ur practice such as magick with skin care. Cleansing in the shower. Wearing a color to attract its meaning into ur day. Things like that help a lot! You do NOT need to worry about doing spells every day bc I promise you nobody does that. Witchcraft is more of a tool for you instead of a full on religion and lifestyle
I always have “ unpopular “ opinions😂 I was a searcher for many years of my life..feeling like I never quite fit in anywhere in physical life and spiritual life. Over a decade ago I met my partner, one of the things that attracted me to her was her calm kind vibration. She practiced Wicca. I inquired about her beliefs as I had only practiced Christianity ( for over 15 years)and I just wasn’t very good at it …. I thought it was because I wasn’t “faithful or worthy enough” so many questions i had about teachings in the Bible went unanswered. The biggest sign for me was my deep sense of people. I had always carried this ability to somehow already know certain ppl before they ever even spoke. It was this internal knowing wether it was good or bad it was ALWAYS correct. Most would call it intuition but it was beyond that and I can’t properly articulate this knowing. Some days I’d be sitting in church and the preacher would be preaching the entire congregation would be getting fired up agreeing with this man spewing these words and suddenly his face would take on a animalistic shape in this specific example it was a wolf. It was not holy or good. It was calculating & evil yet welcoming and attractive. Now let me say for most of those ppl in the congregation this was their life …. Their path and it helped them be the best person they could be so that’s great. It just wasn’t for me. Ppl need to understand that behind all religions are leaders or teachers and they are human and humans error. They are teaching what they have read perceived or have been taught. In my humble opinion witchcraft or anything you choose to practice is all about what you put into it. If it doesn’t sit right with you then it may not be for you. I personally do not do well in organized religion regardless of what it calls itself. I enjoy learning about different religions and in my own solitary practice I take bits and pieces from many different sources and make it my own.I follow the path that feels right for me, a path that I can grow and evolve to be a better human there’s no right and wrong in my life just lessons. As far as materials ( plastics / crystals/tools)no one can tell another what is or isn’t acceptable as it’s not truly about the object yet your intention behind it. I would never be so bold as to be upset or shun another for what works for them. If someone has to convince others that their way is the only was I’d suggest you run the other way😂 When it’s your path you will know … it will be a feeling of rest a feeling of knowing that your safe and can be who you are without judgment or trying to “fit in” ❤️
Unpopular opinion: Spells with materials from the dollarstore may have their place, but some people absolutely overuse it and become dependent on (or even addicted to) cheap materials rather than using what they have already or finding things in nature or even in the trash.
agreed... again, it's easy... why is everything going so quickly towards what is easy?? Take the time, invest the effort (*and maybe the $$) and make it the best work you can do. within reason, of course, but yikes... shoddy work is shoddy work. If something simple from the dollar store is every bit as functional, great... if it's just going to give you a half-arsed result because you put in half-arsed efforts, well...
I think their place is within people starting out and people who don't have that much money but want to start taking it seriously. When you start a hobby it's good to be reluctant and cautious about price because you don't know what you're doing yet and you may not even like the hobby or project. But once you get deep into the hobby and want to take it seriously maybe even start selling stuff or something, then you buy better materials. (This is not to imply witchcraft is a hobby this is just an analogy)
I found a large manmade crystal that is a by-product of steel treatment called slag stone but has the exact same properties as obsidian, its very sentimental to me because it was a gift from the woods for litter picking, even though it is manmade it still has a lot of energy and should be respected
Unpopular opinion: "You're not considered a true witch if you haven't done a single spell" I'm still studying and I've been accused of being a poseur because I wear crystal pendants all the time
it is probably wise to wait. Study follow the path you are on. Wisdom, humility, patience, self inspection etc ... magic should not be performed lightly or to prove anything g to anyone....if you study 13 moons for example and are be initiated that's another matter....I am practicing about about 20 years. the first 2 years I asked for 1 thing and spent time exploring relationships with the Goddesses.... take your time "poser" is just rude ... better perspective would be, novice, ininitiated, newcomer, ..... 😃
Good job at least you care enough to learn and study. I dislike no heart and no Direction dabblers. If you feel it in your heart and soul as you study and you're connecting to it then this is your path. Congratulations you have the witch Soul inside. You're just taking the time to learn what you need to do to be safe and effective. that's smart 👍😇
I've been a Rootworker for 5 years but only practicing 2 1/2 I didn't start until my ancestors and my spirit let me know I was ready. I'm so glad that I did because now I'm able to teach others in a confident way instead of rushing into it and telling others mistakes 😊
I have been a witch for 2 years now and i have so far cast like maybe 2 spells xD I also feel like its wiser to just follow your intuition and your path and maybe first learn and study before doing spells, until you really feel called to it.
Unpopular Opinion: Symbolism is personal. In my experience the perception of the exakt same symbol can vary dramatically from one person to another. How the symbol is going to affect your working depents first and formost on how you personally perceive it (meaning how you actually do perceive the symbol, not how you want to see it). I, for example, had a quite heated conversation with someone about a drawing of a snake in a book. For her is was a symbol of betrayal, poison and overall toxic behavior whilst for me the first thing that comes to mind when I see a snake is healing, espacially mental healing, support and change for the better. Those different perceptions probably go back to what you said about early learnt things: The person I talked to comes from a very catholic family and though she's been distancing herself from this particular religion for decades now, there still is kind of a catholic filter on her way to look at the world. (Which I don't mean in a bad way, we all have those filters and most of us probably cannot name them - including me.) But in the end it comes down to the fact that I successfully use snake-related items for healing whilst said person would probably not get the same result even if she put a snake in for healing, just because she doesn't feel about this exakt symbol like I do. And this, in my opinion and experience, goes for everything that is used symbolically. Symbols work in the way that they are perceived by the person who uses them, not in the way someone else says they can or should be used.
I have a bit of a long question but I would greatly appreciate it if someone could read it and reply. I was raised in a pagan, not wiccan, family but i was always told to hide our practice because it's dangerous to tell people. Because of that I never had a witch community to talk to and expand my knowledge so the only form of practice I know is the one I was raised with. Since getting out into the world I have started talking to other witches and pagans and one thing that I noticed is that a lot of people who identify as pagan seem to hold on to aggression, hate, and unempathetic(I hope that's that's word) views. To clarify I am talking about people who still enjoy the suffering of people they don't like or cast spells without thinking of who they may affect or use pesticides in their garden. I was always told this is wrong and goes against the very fundamental basics of witchcraft. Those basics being an understanding that all beings are part of one whole and what affects one affects all. Is this a normal belief to hold or am I just over sheltered?
No...you are not...but I think rather what confounds you is the thoughtlessness of these Castings...it was more than just the ramifications you were being taught..it was to Cast with Wisdom and forethought. To Cast without consideration is both harmful and ineffective. You know this is true from your experiences and teaching...many need to find this out for themselves and lack the structure of your teachings... I did..... I know you fret, but try to be at ease...we cannot do this for them. Some lessons, even some you had to learn or I , are hard won and indeed must be LEARNED, for they cannot be TAUGHT. AND we cannot do this thing for another, true? They learn or they don't. When they don't the saving grace often is the Casting is of no effectation....this I vouch..and we cannot see all the moving parts. Something's are beyond or ken, and so we must accept things as such. The Weave has taken care of itself long before we came along and long after we are dust, trust in that and it's Nature to find it's own Way...
My unpopular opinion: nothing you can do in witchcraft or in life can take away another person’s free will. Just like no one can take away yours. People can influence one another but we always have choice and autonomy and the universe is working on behalf of all of us. I’ve never resonated with the paranoia about love spells or anything. How is me wearing a sexy dress different than doing a love spell? Technically I’m influencing the world around me to respond the way I want it to, but ultimately people have choice and free will.
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I LOVE unpopular opinion videos, the provide a Lot of knowledge, and material for growth. I've never understood the special hesitation around love spells and am glad you spoke about how they're no different from other spells. Thank you.
“What you learn first is often what you learn best," is probably one of the best ways to understand our biases and conditioning on not only witchcraft but life in general. Two unpopular opinion: 1. Breaking down our conditioning is very hard, and now people are learning witchcraft mainly from social media. Tumblr, discord, facebook, and instagram are the modern grimoires. You can learn a lot from discourse, but you need the intuition and time to develop skill in anything. Things like emoji magic, selling sigils for exorbitant prices, and doing purely online covens are (my bias) not the way to learn and attune with actual magic and the forces of ancient nature. Put your hands on the dirt and scream to the storms. Meditate in a graveyard, push the boundaries of your beliefs and conditioning. Love and be kind to yourself, but challenge yourself as well. Getting out of your comfort zone breaks your conditioning. 2. The religious Devil is not the same as the folkloric Devil. Witches can work with the Devil with powerful results, and does not make you a bad person or even a Satanist. A Satanist is a Satanist, witches that work with the Devil are witches… that work with the Devil.
I am overly not a fan of Wicca because many in North America who are Wiccans often take from other cultures and religions that are closed to outsiders and completely alter how others understand them It deeply bothers me because there are open religions and cultures so when you encroach upon closed ones it just leaves an overall bad taste in my mouth
Child....would you call any Majik yours soley and arisen apart from the collective Well? If a practice is closed, then it's Ways could only be available by theft I water qnyboracticevir Wisdom you believe is singular to you and yours is not the originator. Look at Voudun, it was made stronger by inclusion...it took in many shared wisdoms and was made more powerful...we Witches have shared knowledge and Wisdom that was not "Secret";from first gathering of shamans long before man new what History and Civilization meant. Wicca is not alone with inclusive Wisdom...it is benefit to all to share what is allowed..We learn and grow and make new Ways for these Days. You cannot stand before Gods or Powers or the Spirits and lick them up...not if you want to stay in one piece. What is Secret They allow, not us...don't gatekeep or you will find it the Death of your Majik...Majik is a wild thing, to cage it is cruel and harms it greatly...
Hearing about love spells reminded me of the New Craft movie legacy something like that. High school girl wants certain boy,boy not interested,she uses magic spell to get said boy,then said boy wants to date blah blah,then said boy dies in accident. That really reminded of that movie.
I love the unpopular opinion and reaction videos. I could listen for hours. I put you on and just listen while I work on my diamond art. Keeps my hands and my brain busy. I look up when it seems I may need a visual on what you are covering, or if a ritual catches my attention in a reaction video, but id have zero issue with longer videos. I also love that u added extras at the end of this one lol
I saw a comment on TikTok recently that said something about getting mad over people using cheaper options is a red flag, and I agree. Personally, I like to use natural materials wherever possible, but I also recognize that it may not always be possible and that some people don't have the desire or the means to use the more expensive natural products and have to use the cheaper man made options out of necessity, and still others may use the cheaper options because it feels more right for them. Everyone has their own reasons for what they do and each one is equally correct, because there is no single "correct" way to do these things
Unpopular Opinion :. Two different magickal traditions can not be combined... I've seen this assertion on social media To this I say Hogwash! When I start practicing the old religion I'm going to combine Karilian ,Slavic & Russian Black Magick with Wicca...My path will be called Karilian Wicca If you'd like to work with a ancestor.( Especially a ancient ancestor ).Please ask the ancestor these two questions 1). Were you a pagan before your baptism into Christianity ? 2) would you like to work with a witch ? The most important question for you to ask a Ancient ancestor is: Are you one of my ancestors ?
I agree with all these comments. You cannot have light without darkness. My unpopular opinion is when starting out in witchcraft don't run head first into a belief system or deity worship. Just because you decide to become a witch doesn't mean that beliefs like wicca is the right path. To me witchcraft can be described as being like a tree. As such, wicca is merely a branch of it, same with kemetic and Nores. I believe in we are chosen to go down a path. That being said we still have the free will to follow it or not. With me I am a kemetic I serve the Egyptian pantheon. This is because I was chosen to serve them. I cannot be Nores or Celtic as I have not been chosen by them. Even though I am the closest anyone could be of being an indigenous Britten. Another thing is about wicca, is that not all wiccan's are witches and not all witches are wiccan.
My opinion on the first subject is, Just as taming animals and practicing a skill..It'll Take Time. Once you find the circle hole for the circle block..it'll fit just right...(Spiritual Shadow Works are important)
My opinion for a beginner is step back from active practice for the first few months and really research your family line. The more you learn about your family line the more you might be surprised, or not, about the bloodline you might be in. Magic honoring who you are and your heritage in some cases helps you have a closer tie to your family, ancestors, natural forces, natural spirits, and abilities you didn't think about. This might lead you to look in a different direction than first thought. As Hearth pointed out what you learn first stays with you and is harder to unlearn. Do you have Celtic or ties to Druids? what about Scandinavian countries? look into some of their older religions and magic, Druid, Asatru, or Traditional English Folk Magic might draw you more. But if you see everything through what is easy to get your hands on it will be harder to unlearn or relearn in a different way. by learning who you are and the heritage that you where born from it helps I think. I hope that helps.
Your path is your path my child, you'll become a better person by learning what your path is and where your strengths and your weaknesses lie of this I promise...
Thank-you for bringing up dark magic, seldom do you hear a full witch ( not Wiccan) honestly talk about this part of craft workings. We all have a shadow self, denying that is denying growth. Darker magic is effective in protecting, pushing back negative energy, blocking the energy of a contentious person and working with recovery of your shadows. I find it to be an amazing empowerment to embrace the full circle of energy. For me if you are coming from a religious background Wicca is good for those people. Some of us rebelled from the patriarchy based religions and embraced the olde witchcraft path easily. Having early powers that may push you forward into study, might be the reason we choose to explore all the workings to understand your powers.
Just want to thank you and the person who commented about the ancestor work bit. I have no idea who my ancestors are. I’m adopted and know nothing about anything other than where I was born, and I have no attachment to that place. So it always kinda feels like a punch to the gut when people constantly talk about “you should contact to your ancestors” or in a reading “your ancestors are coming through.” That means nothing to me and honestly makes me sad because I don’t feel like I fit in anywhere. So thanks for talking about that opinion.
Cool video, good info! Although my own personal practices have taken me from beginning Wiccan/ witchcraft to ceremonial to LHP I found the transition rather easy, a few bumps along the way but that was expected.
UO: you must be a vegan to be a respected witch. Witches 500 years ago used leather. Ate chicken, eggs and drank milk. Why have we adopted the belief that all of that is now wrong?
I started with Wicca (that I thought was witchcraft also) but something didn’t feel right about it. I’d practice spell crafting and not draw the quarters, talk to deities or any of the other stuff Wicca practices. A few years ago I discovered what I mainly practiced was conjure magic. So I dropped Wicca all together and went eclectic. I draw from what ever I feel is appropriate at the time. Thank you for all of your videos 🥰
unpopular opinion: while historical associations do matter to a certain extent, what matters more is your personal associations with the herb/crystal/other tool. if you feel like rosemary would work well in a money working compared to basil, go ahead. if you associate yellow with love more than red/pink, then use a yellow candle instead. your own intuition on the associations of tools is more important than what others say.
I learnt wicca first. And I find it hard to drop some teachings. But I’m also grateful for some teachings like the sabbats it helps me to always reconnect when I fall out of practise. X
I am not sure how I stand on the first unpopular opinion as you gave so many good points that the person could be struggling with the wrong area of witchcraft and they might be better suited for another area. You give such an open minded point of view that I feel I am agreeing with so much of what you are saying that I no longer feel that not all people should practice witchcraft. I wonder if some of those people studying witchcraft maybe are just studying an aspect of witchcraft through their own beliefs. That being said, I feel it is not my place to say if someone should or should not practice. It is each person's individual decision and it is not for me to 'call out' someone as not magical enough. My own purpose is to work with the elements that I feel most in tune with.
You cannot do this for another any more than another can do for you.. and it's always best to follow what is in you to follow rather than listening to another's opinion of what one should.. going with the flow rather than against it as always better..
Unpopular opinion: I hate crystals. I don't like how most of them are mined and how it's almost impossible to know if they were sourced ethically (I can't imagine that a stone sourced using child slave labour has positive vibes). I do use minerals in my practice, but as a rule I ONLY use those that I find in nature. My favourite stone to use is flint. It has had such an amazing relationship with humans for thousands of years and the energy in creating them alone is glorious. My local forest also has iron ore just lying around everywhere and I like to use that too. Less buying and more collecting is my motto 😉
And sand! Sand is literally billions of microscopic crystals that have become such via the ocean. It could be quartz, obsidian, and others I'm forgetting.
Honestly I would love if you could give some books recommendations about dark magic I’m honestly interested in the topic but don’t know which books are appropriate or truthful enough to someone who is new to this specific topic
So to piggyback off two of the opinions in the video 1) having an ancestral practice and 2) love spells; I believe that the push for ancestral practice comes from BIPOC creators where ancestral reverence is already part of our cultures, in varying degrees and in differing ways of course. For white people it may seem weird to incorporate ancestors when there's no cultural frame of reference. I.G. it makes more sense for a Taiwainese person to practice ancestral reverence and accompanying folk magic plus some Western esotericism (this is literally what Benebell on YT does) vs. a white person who is unfamiliar with ancestor reverence. But I agree that your ancestors may not like that you're doing witchcraft, BUT I still don't think that's it's a reason to ignore them completely. You can have a good relationship with your ancestors, even if they were Christian. Like I have an ancestor altar with a Bible on it even though I'm not Christian but I went for a spiritual court reading with an espirista and they said that's what they wanted. I just don't call on certain ancestors to help with my spells, I have other spirits for that. And as for love spells, I do think they get a bad rap. As a Libra I LOVE love! I feel like a spell to attract a new partner or to love yourself more fully isn't hurting anyone. I think the problem lies in people not knowing the difference between obsession spells and love spells. Here's my unpopular opinions: 1. Eclectic does not mean you can take whatever you want from cultures that are not your own. You need to have respect for the people and spirits you're borrowing from. Ex. smudging with white sage. Some things are closed for a reason. 2. Hoodoo is NOT witchcraft! ATRs/ADTs (African Traditional Religions/African Diasporic Traditions) are not witchcraft either. I see way too many uninitiated white folks writing about Vodoun or Hoodoo and mashing it up alongside Wicca and I cringe. I even read a book that made my blood boil because it didn't give a correct definition of Hoodoo. Hoodoo is a magio-religious tradition that stems from an mishmash of Africanisms and Protestant Christianity practiced by enslaved Africans that were brought to the U.S. South. You will see African American witches that practice Traditional Witchcraft and Hoodoo but *do not* mix them up! 3. Periodic reminder that familiars aren't your pets. (And no the medieval church did not solely make up the lore surrounding familiars; there was already pre-existing lore about witches, animals spirits, demons, and fairies consorting. And it's not European specific either. Read Emma Wilby's Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits if you want to learn more.) 4. People spend way too much time pandering to non-witches/mundanes and trying to make everything love and light but the reality is , is that witchcraft is dual in nature. It's about hexes and cures, baneful and beneficent. No matter what you say or do you're not going to get accepted anyway so stop trying. 5. Too many of the books on Traditional witchcraft are just watered down Wicca. 6. You don't have to celebrate the sabbats. As an African American, the sabbats as Celtic and Germanic holidays don't even vibe with me, and that includes the lore surrounding the holidays. (I'll still dress up for Halloween/Samhain though lol)
All things being equal...these things you find disagreeable usually are things a Practitioner will work through with time.... However I would like to point out that you want to talk about close practices but then you want to complain to the books are watered down wake up do you see how that's potentially contradictory.. and I'm going to be respectful and not give you the speech about standing in the way of gods when they call others that I gave some of the younger witches considerate a nod of respect....
@@LucianCorrvinus "and I'm going to be respectful and not give you the speech" as you say "wake up" and then point out how supposedly respectful you say you are being. Also OP didn't say anything about "standing in the way of gods when they call others". People CAN have respect for closed practices and still agree that the gods can call who they wish --if the gods call a person outside the usual circles, that person doesn't need to go flashing it around or acting like closed practices mean nothing. There can be more nuance in the equation.
I believe in temporal or time magic which can involve astral projection through time or to other timelines whether it be through meditation or dreams or something else I have personally spoken to my past life through dreams
I have to say that this was so well articulated and I couldn't agree with you more. These may be unpopular opinions, but they needed to be said. Also to your point about reusing plastic. It is part of the main 3. It is the part that is forgotten. The part that is most useful. Reuse.
I agree with all you said 💯 which brings me to another maybe unpopular opinion and that is ‘eclectic witches’ which is what I am. I joined a coven many years ago but was kicked out coz I remained eclectic in my path due to not resonating with just one path. The witch heading that coven was Fery Trad (although she maintained the coven was open to all paths) ultimately though she was training her Witchlings up to be Fery Trad. Which is fine if that’s your thing but it wasn’t mine. Even the great Laurie Cabot says “choose a path and follow it, don’t be eclectic” 🧐 I don’t agree with that but that’s her opinion. I will stay eclectic as that’s what suit me. I feel witchcraft is a personal journey and what others think of your chosen path is their opinion and their opinion only 😉
What being a witch affords us as a gift is the ability to define and follow her own past.. it's fine to listen to the opinions of others but only you know your own heart....
Unpopular opinion: All deities exist and co-exist. This includes the Abrahamic God. I know that cosmologies and mythologies often overlap and clash across different religions and pantheons, but I don't mind. I am of the belief that deities exist by virtue of the belief in them, so as long as people believe in a deity and associate certain myths with them, that deity and their associations are 100% real and valid.
I think with the first one it’s unlikely that they have zero magickal aptitude but haven’t found a way to channel it. There are so many ways to do magick, you could do it through creating art, poetry, singing, dancing, cooking, etc. You can use your hands, you can use tools, you can infuse it in programming, fashion, make, technology, things like metal welding, farming, husbandry, landscaping etc. Even some of the more classical ceremonial magick could be applied to sex or hunting and fishing. Fishing in particular for some people is like meditation. I think the biggest problem is that learning how to do that and what might actually be feasible isn’t readily available. One of the first spell books I’ve ever had luckily showed correspondence to things like numbers, vowels, musical notes, arcane alphabets, runes, sigils, mudras and western counter parts and the like. I luckily never got bogged down with the idea that every spell needed to be done in the context of ceremonial Wiccan magick with circles and calling the elements every time you spell cast
What about prosperity magic? If you want to attract more money or wealth, there must be someone who gets less money or wealth because it's all connected. If all the money would be yours, there is no more for the rest. And that is widely accepted 😂but no love spells 💖
I think you actually have to love the Earth and care about nature. If you are just thinking what about what you want all the time you might be able to get it if your will is strong enough but you will never experience the richness of the wisdom that comes with fully connecting through love, especially love of creation, the uninverse etc.
It is a natural course of action that should you tap into the energies the forces and powers that be is inevitable you will find yourself tied to our mother earth and the cosmos around you other than that what you do to the macrocosm you do the microcosm.. so love in its many forms is both a tool and a gift and must be both honored and used wisely..
Actually before I started practicing I was not a nature kind of person I always had a fascination for trees lol but as the years went by things came to me naturally planting flowers taking care of them. Now I love nature!
Hearth, could you make a video about spell backfires versus negative outcomes of extremely effective spells? I think it's difficult to draw the line between the two 😟
I work with all sorts of things. Some of those things are: a car antenna, a plastic bowl and knife for those times when I cannot bring metal with me. I've used a placemat as an altar cloth. I've used the /image/ of a candle that melts down as a tool. Your computer, after all, is still a product of this earth. The elements are processed, combined with other things, but they can /still/ be considered natural things. Never be afraid of trying something new. Never be afraid of making your practice your own, especially if you have to stay in the broom closet.
I have one of those cutting craft boards for when using an art scalpel or hot glue gun and use that on my altar when making spell bottles, so easy to clean after and stops candle wax ruining the table or cloth
I love all of your videos even if I don't agree with everything. That's the joy of being a human witch, we can all believe whatever fancies us ✨️ you are fab. I love the content in all of your videos.
I do agree if someone is forcing their style because They want to practice in a certain way and find it is not working, that is the issue. If I really want to practice cottage style and the faeries keep showing up and knocking me upside the head, perhaps I should listen to the faeries. I believe that's how this works. We may want, but, as in life, it's not always what we want. Be you, not someone you want to be like.
As I made this metaphor elsewhere magic is like a cat.. if you chase it it will defy your reach if you sit quietly and let it come to you it will bring itself right into your lap....
I agree with many but don't agree with all the opinions here; but, I do love how you are open-minded, intelligent and thoughtful. I enjoy your videos and find a lot of value in them as well. Thank you for sharing. This was an interesting topic! I have so much to share on these topics but will save my thoughts for another day.
My personal use of to build upon existing love interests. Build communication with couples that are fighting or not fighting, just to help them deeper connect. Lust and passion for eachother at the end of the day. Seeing eachothers true spirit, intentions on understanding the other person's views. I've tried to bind my own quick tongue 👅 🙃 to speak after pause and understanding. Let down ego and misunderstandings. Growth with self and with partner. Keep outside influences away.
I love your videos and I really enjoy your long ones because I use them as educational podcasts while i do things around the house like cooking or while I work in the background instead of music. I find your voice really calming and peaceful. Please continue doing these sort of videos too (the unpopular opinion ones) because I find them very interesting too xx
The natural material one is funny because it's so subjective and they would need to have been mined somewhere. Drastic example but if there was a cave in and several people died at the site you wouldn't know but that could impact the energy. Furthermore my unpopular opinion is that plastic will last for thousands of years which is actually something you can tap into with your spells. Also very much agree with the love spell vs other spells, my suggestion to others which also can apply to the deep cleanse one is don't start off by wanting something specific instead ask for guidance. Really good video please do more
I use a lot of heat treated citrine in my practice, and, IMO, the human influence on this stone makes it EASIER to work with. I COMPLETELY agree with you on the "transformative" properties of human influenced crystals.
Unpopular opinion: there are so many toxic spaces within the witchcraft community and it's honestly a serious problem.
Oh I agree. there is so much toxic "opinions" that if you don't find something right off that fits for you it is harder to find later, because you keep getting told everything is bad or culturally appropriated "even when you have a blood line to something or culture line" and have to unlearn that certain things are good or bad. when in reality all Magic is Grey.
Hard agreee, I feel like this community has a particular problem with "toxic positivity" :')
Yes, specifically there are a lot of persons acting snootily. They always try to act as if they are the only persons knowing what they are doing. I have seen this a lot with peolpe asking questions how to do a working and then a nother persons just tells them, that such working shouldn't be done by them or they should work on their shadow instead. I totally agree to do shadow work or to think twice abt. a working, but if they ask for information why do they need to lecture them all the time.
I agree I've met some toxic witches while I was on Twitter and said many awful things about how I wast taught with my practices and my ways of doing spells
Oh definitely! I got yelled at online for cultural appropriation because I incorporate a lot of Celtic beliefs and mythology into my practice, the thing is I'm actually Irish born and bred. I've seen so much hate for people practicing 'black magic' as well. The problem is there are toxic spaces in every community which is a shame
My unpopular opinion is that just because a certain colour is used for a specific purpose ( such as purple = psychic abilities, wisdom and calmness ) doesn’t always have to be that way. I think that if you are doing a particular working and you need to use a yellow candle but your gut is saying “ no use the orange candle “. I say use the orange candle. I believe that your intuition and gut feelings is stronger than anything else
Intuition is a Wise Witches treasured and often best tool...
Same, while I will often check the correspondances of herbs before starting my spell, I will often just grabs what feels right and maybe later see if I could use this for something exact related to the working. Nutmeg for me is one of my go tos, I don’t even remember what it’s suppose to do, but it goes in a lot of my spells and I feel like that works better than an herb someone says I need
Yup. Just like sound/vibration. It's in the use and intention and what works for the situation. A particular tone/note/vibration isn't actually going to focus on one 'chakra' or another... How different brains hear sound and the eyes see colour is just like how every body and soul are different. Though I WILL say that while Koya is totally right for the most part, I'm sure we all double check on the herb substitutions if we're ingesting the plant or smoke or tea. :D Just sayin'.
Agreed
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Say It louder , Our fellow Practitioner.
Unpopular Opinion: Most things that happen to people actually have mundane reasons & not magickal reasons. That's why I feel it's important to eliminate the mundane before moving to the magickal.
yes! I'm so tired to see people always thinking that every little thing happening must be supernatural, magical or spiritual when is often just mundane. you can read things as magical, but it doesn't mean it's all magical whatsoever. it's the Occam razor, and a lot of people would need to learn about it
this 100%.
It is not as unpopular an opinion as you may think. In fact it is a proper course of discernment. And yes...the stream of Causality follows the path of least resistance mostly... if you hear hoofbeats think horses, not zebras...If you get zebras it is s pleasant surprise. To not have them when you have hoped for them, it usually a disappointment...
THIS THIS THIS
I've seen so many people in and out of the spiritual literally lose their shit over the smallest things. it reminds me of ghost shows where they scream at every little sound that could be from literally anything other than a ghost. Not every dream is a sign, not every animal you see is a deity reaching out. Sometimes a black cat crossing your path is just getting somewhere.
It's EASY to blame 'the other' for everything... it's also an ego boost. Humans don't like the fact that we aren't MORE or SPECIAL. We are a part of all that is and all that is is a part of us. If something normal happens to us, that makes us normal. Something 'other' makes us special. *yawn.
I agree with the ancestors thing! My grandmothers would both kill me! 😂. A priestess I used to know told me, “you can still work with them. Now that they’re on the other side, they know Christianity is fake.” And I was like ehhhhh. Nah. It wasn’t fake to them. And they abused my parents. I’ll pass.
I feel you on that, like first I don't wanna work with a couple of assholes, like it doesn't matter if they're related to me. Also I currently believe that what you believe in is true for your reality, so if you believe in Christian heaven, there might be an afterlife like that for those people or even a reincarnation that fits their description, like there is infinite dimensions.
Felt. I tried to talk to my VERY southern Baptist grandfather once who passed and I got an image of him screaming in my face so 😂🤷♀️
Danii, What if there's a lot of hatred flashing around in your family ?
I had to go all the way back in my ancestry to Vladimir the Great....but I asked him a few very good questions when I spoke with him...
I think that most people who are "no love spells" usually think of "obsession spell" that is often refered as "love spell to get your crush" - one you put on person of your desire and if feelings are unrequited it is quite unpleasant to the said person. Most of people interested in using this will be teens, unaware of consequences, both for object of their desire and high backfire rate. But I also think that education is better deterent than making this taboo...
The love spells I've cast is to express love out into the world. Love is needed.
Facts
I've cast a spell to a guy I had a crush on before with an intent to send him courage and confidence to ask me out and *it worked!* This is a huge taboo amongst modern practitioners and I was even told by my friend to *never ever* even try that. I've told the guy about the spell years later and he was completely okay with it.
Forcing people to do something or doing things to them that they wouldn't agree with is dangerous and wrong, but the "never do love spells" or "never do spells on other people" sounds way too dogmatic for me.
I believe what matters the most is the intention you put out there during spell casting. I don't think there is such strong set of rules, it's unnecessary. I prefer using my intuition as guidance.
Intuition is a wise Witches treasured tool...and yes the Will is often the stronger component for it dictates the Word....a weak Word can be effective with a strong Will...the converse is unlikely...
I agree to an extent. for most people intention is just a step toward a result. for me, the process of refining and rewording my intention has often led me to reconsider if I want to cast the spell or do the ritual. I also have the opinion that the more deserving I feel of the result the quicker it comes to me, so a subtle change in the wording of my petitions brings about a mindset change that brings quicker results. I cannot overstate the importance of a well-thought-out intention.
I agree with this.
Ex-Wiccan here. 🙋♀️✨️Thank You So Much✨️ for addressing that You DO NOT have to be Wiccan to Practice or learn about Witchcraft. As an Indigenous Practioner, I was luckily warned about staying Wiccan by some very Magickal Aunties that Wicca "borrows"/steals several different ancient Indigenous traditions & festivals from different cultures & countries to homogenize it into their own accessible religion. Thanks to my Solitary Witch Elder Aunties, They were able to help me understand that it was actually Indigenous Shamanism that I was growing up into, but nowhere in Wicca is that even addressed. Old Habits die hard, & I still observe the Sabbats & the Esbats, but with a greater connection to the actal Elementals, deities, & lands where the traditions originated vs relying on what other Wiccans or Covens interpret it to mean for them. Wicca can open the door, but ultimately it is You who has the *Choice* of what Path or Paths of Craft & Magick You want to Practice. 🔮✨️💖✨️🔮
YES! And I love you post. My fience is indigenous Cherokee from his Dad and Intuit from his Mother. I have mostly a Celtic family heritage but I do have a bit of Inuit and two others indigenous DNA as well. And I to started off as wiccan. But he believes in the great spirit as do I but I don't know if it would be proper for me to as well. I was raised christain but I do not fit in that box far from it actually. My I as respectfully your or your elders opinion on this because I have Great Respect for the indigenous people and I have always been VERY drawn to there spiritual beliefs and ways my mother always took me to Cherokee North Carolina as a child I think she wanted me to learn my cultural people's ways. I hope you don't mind me reaching out and asking I do so with nothing but pure love and respect and honesty. And I do know there where blonde haired blue eyed Cherokee I was told that by and really nice indigenous man there and he said he could see it in me and made me have happy tears.🙂
@@pamelasavage5157 fall oi w your own path. Do what feels right and brings you peace. Spirit doesn't care what race you are. Our bodies are a vessels and superficial.
I had the exact same experience and as soon as I stopped calling myself wiccian and searched more into my indigenous roots I understood why I was drawn to wiccia to begin with. Sadly some will never even hear it. "To each their own" I wish they took literally 🤣
Unpopular opinion: finger pointing at "cultural apropriation is elitism and gate keeping. One culture learned a skill from another who learned it from another who learned it from another. There is nothing new under the sun.
Man made things:
An Athame is a forged dagger, or knife.
Forging is a man made process.
But it's used in Magick all over the world.
So in my opinion, man made items are usable
Autistic Archer ,Can Czs be used in either a ritual or in spellwork ?
I feel like the soulmate idea can be damaging I have heard there are the idea of platonic soulmates which is great but I feel everyone talks about romantic ones and that hammers in the idea of “the one” and that everyone feels romantic attraction which is directly harmful to the aromantic community
I totally love this video especially on the topic on man-made vs natural crystals. As someone who work on crystal healing in my practice. I see man-made crystals as an alchemic process which is apart of elemental magic as a hold. So with this I feel all crystals have strong properties.
I listened to a podcast guest (perhaps on the Fat Feminist Witch) where the interviewee was a geologist and spoke about how on lab made crystals have the same make-up as natural ones.
Absolutely! Personally, I steer clear of most man made crystals, BUT that doesn’t mean they are without merit. For thousands of years, witches used what was available and that was all there was. Unless you’re gathering every single element you use in your practice from around your home or within walking distance in nature, take a seat and think about why you’re being so judgy.
All of this said, there is *something* in opalite that really sets things off for me. I react very strangely to it and plan on further study.
It take energy to make man made crystals
They're not the same tho.
Agreed! I mean for anyone that utilizes crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids and merkabas in of itself is manmade but utilizes silicon! These are 99.99% silicon [quartz], but it's lab created. The composite of Si [Silicon] and the chemistry does.not.change.! It would behoove our community to get a basic understanding of how chemistry and geology actually works. Poo-poo'ing "manmade" crystals is a farce and all should be accepted! xo
I believe one of the unpopular opinions is that young witches or new witches or the term baby witches comes to mind cannot teach us anything we can teach them. I find this to be completely faults I have learned so much from new witches. They have fresh ideas sometimes we are stuck in our old ways. Especially if we've been practicing for 50 plus years like I have. I think we should be more open to learning from everyone and every source.
That "deep cleanse" comment struck a chord (in a good way). I've been doing purification, cleansing, banishing and protection rituals for the past months or so to clear out the mountains of negativity I have been dealing with over the past few years: job issues, money problems, constant self-hatred etc.
In doing so, I tried to reach out to someone (of the opposite gender) who I thought was friendly, then promptly and innocently told my partner of nearly 4 years about it, as I simply wanted to make a friend; and ended up getting dumped by one, then given a list of rules, expectations, excuses, caveats etc from the other (who thought I was looking for something else).
Long story short, over the weekend I manifested my goals to clear out the negativity, cleansed my home of the residuals (with the salt-filled shot glasses cleanse from the smokeless cleansing video) and my protections prevented me from getting caught in another toxic web of puppet strings. So yes, magic works but it can hit like a Mack truck on a freeway. Life hasn't been this comfy and positive in YEARS
The point on man-made items being "bad for magic" I feel also misses the fact that there are witches who can't afford, and it def needs to be talked about more.
I so so feel the " your world can feel it's crashing down but that doesn't mean your work backfired " a few years ago my world came " crashing down" legit lost my partner to suicide, all my friends, the house , ect.. . But it lead me to a place now I realize I always had been asking for . It actually led me into my practice after. Thank you for sharing
Like the Tower and Death cards... change, transmutation takes change and transmutation. :D 'A snake determined to avoid risk and pain will die within the confines of what it finds comfortable.'
i'm so sorry those things happened to you, its okay to feel sad about what happened even if it ultimately led to what you wanted, but either way im so happy things worked out in the end!
I would think that man made crystals can sometimes have better energy because sometimes they aren't coming from harmful mining conditions that traumatized the crystals themselves. Or hurt the land or people involved.
Great video!
My unpopular opinion is that if on one hand the fact that witchcraft and the occult have become easilly accesible to anyone has lead to the pagan renewal and the possibility to rediscover spirituality, on the other this very thing has had many negative consequences, for example the oversemplification of spirituality, or bringing it down just to a "cool" instagram post for some likes, and in general loosing sight of the real purpose of it... not to mention the fact that wicthcraft/pagan community online is often very toxic.
Not all vines will bear good fruit or Flower as we would wish...but Nature and the Gods are not denied....Flower and Fruit arise...sometimes even from the Trash heap...
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During my spiritual awakening I manifested whom I thought was my best friend. It would later turn out this person was an effective and pivotal teacher and enduring lesson but ultimately temporary presence in my life. We have parted ways, but I hope that what we taught each other will be of mutual benefit, even if we no longer speak.
It’s so important too, to just let your magic flow naturally and not feel obligated to do things a certain way. I let ancestors that are helping and kind speak to me by themselves and they still do… and I can hear them clearly when I’m not stressing about it…
Happy I found this video. I’ve struggled with the idea of working with my ancestors (once I’m more settled in my practice). My lineage is heavily rooted in the Baptist Church & may even go back to one of the first Baptist preachers in Virginia. There is also a line that we’re Quakers. I could never see how reaching out to them would be a good thing when I no longer want anything to do with any of the Abrahamic religions beyond reading about them in history.
Great video. Most of my opinions about modern witchcraft would be unpopular, but I've been practicing for over fifty years. I guess if I wanted to rub most people raw, I'd say witchcraft isn't a religion. It can be spiritual; it can be positive or negative depending on the disposition of the witch, or it can involve relationships if one works with entities. By my research, every religion had/has its witches, and they were always on the margin rather than mainstream establishment.
You ate ever Wise Elder One...tis true I have found..there is Craft...and there is Faith....and the two are not by necessity interdependent but can exist togeather as well ..
I view magick as a tool sort of like meditation, yoga, taking walks, clean eating, or even money. It's something you can use to make your life better/easier. I feel like a lot of it is accessible to anyone, but some people may have an easier time with it than others.
My unpopular opinion. I think it's quite good that spells need some time to work. I can adjust to it better when I have time, and it doesn't happen instantly.
Unpopular opinion: materials do actually matter. It’s not all about intention. Materials act as a way to focus your intention and the effort of performing the spell is part of the give and take of performing magic.
I bought a tarot deck from Books-A-Million because I really liked the art and it made me really happy. One of my friends looked at it and said, "oh...you got it from BAM?" and I said "yeah I don't think that matters as long as it works for you." IDK why but her hesitance offended me a bit because it was, and still is, a deck I love.
All decks connect to whatever it is tarot connects to. That's my opinion anyway.
Unpopular opinion: So many other practitioners so that you aren't a witch if you order your ingredients for a spell, that real witches harve there own ingredients and while picking your own herbs is better because you have it at it's most powerful you do not have to pick your own herbs for a spell!!!!!!!!!!
Do you call yourself Witch...? Do you claim it to the World? Is it the name that you utter in your Heart for who you are? Then Witch, no matter what you do or do not...you are my Child...those that would tell you otherwise? Fuck em....
As a green witch, who would love to harvest and grow everything i use, wich is alao defently my goal.
But i also order herbs, because even tho i try to work with the herbs and traditions of my area and adapt my magic to the season, there are just some thing i cant grow or harvest safely.
And for some witches, who may live in citys it may be even harder to grow and harvest, so i soooooo agree with that you dont need to harvest and grow things to be a witch :)
Agreement and commentary on the first opinion: As someone who has been very 'left-brain' capable with magick but only recently, after years of shadow work, have arrived at a place where I know myself and can communicate with Spirits, I can attest to the "fake it til you make it" approach. I found myself in a tough place. I learned chi through martial arts when I was young, so I understood the basics of raising and redirecting energy. I've always been decent at meditation and dreamwork. With those, I found that I could go pretty far in any magickal training I undertook, technique-wise anyway. Communicating with Spirit was always difficult as I was still rejecting many parts of myself. Butthurt by the rejection of a community that did not accept the ways that disparity manifested, I moved half across the country to a totally new climate. It took years of digging through PTSD, self doubt, and judging myself by the standards of those who did not Love me before I finally found acceptance and Love for my Self in all my Parts. I found within what I was seeking in community, teachers, traditions, and texts. With that, energies that I only worked with through my mind now spoke to me through my heart. Even though my mind was strong enough to 'muscle' the energy into doing what I wanted (especially with rage behind me), it's only recently that I've learned to communicate with the relevant Spirits and make offerings/requests. So much better than just using rage and ego to twist it into what I wanted and then wondering why even the most positive intentions had negative results. Considering I broke away from christianity and moved towards magick and paganism almost 30 years ago, I can honestly say without doubt, without need for human validation, that today I am a Witch. If you feel the call to magick, it's deep down and does not go away as you grow up like childish things naturally do, then perseverance and trusting your feelings (more than emotions) will help get you there.
I love the bit about man-made materials. Some of the most magical things I possess and use in my workings are things like porcelain shards that I found in a river. Even stuff like fake moldavite can be highly magical.
I plant my herb seeds in plastic water bottles until they grow big enough to repot. Takes up minimal room, can be hung in windows, and I can see the herbs growing!
I'm going to try that when I start walking my path
Your take on the effects of job spells was really interesting to think about, damn
Re: plastic, I'd also point out what petroleum products ARE. Fossils. Many plastics are made of truly unfathomably old living things, some of the very first living things of this world.
Nothing is truly "man-made," only assembled or re-shaped from the natural world. Disdaining plastic in favor of glass or ceramic, etc., is like disdaining paper because you prefer to chip your words into stone. It's just more work - which is a valid preference, but not inherently superior for any given project.
Well done! You're so well spoken.
best point IMHO: bad and good/dark and light is all about opinion and perspective. The work starts with understanding perspective and exploration of intention. THEN add huge doses of humility and introspection. Know thyself, do the work, don't assume you know, be open to surprise learning.
Next best: yes, everyone can learn and practice but not everyone should. Nor will everyone have the ability to do it safely. Maybe it's not the right time in their life, maybe something is blocking it on purpose, who knows. Everyone can and should dance and sing... most of us know we shouldn't be doing it to influence the world around us.
Side Bar: social media is the bane of solitary practice... you started out by doing the work and learning for yourself, THAT is why you are able to see these opinions for what they are... noise. *Just my opinion, since you asked. :D
'Opinions are like genitals; They are best kept private unless interest is shown and you are specifically asked. '
I wanted to watch this when it came out but obviously wasn't able to. In thinking about the unpopular opinion that some people just can't be a witch or anything else...my possibly unpopular opinion is this: it's none of our business who supposedly can or can't do x, y or z. Practicioners need to focus on their own practice and stop putting people in boxes or labeling them. And in my experience yes it is true that some of us may be naturally more psychic or able to manipulate the subtle energies and be very good at it. It is also true from what I've seen and experienced in many areas, that when someone is passionate about something they do, even if they aren't very good, they will improve and achieve in time if they retain their passion And are willing to learn, change their mindset and themselves where needed and grow. Too many people are overly concerned about what others are doing, can or 'cannot' do and that reflects a controlling, judgemental nature at best, narcissism at worst. No one should limit others or make assumptions about their potential or lack of it. The only exception is if someone is doing harm. Blessed Be!
Unpopular (?) opinion: when you start working with a deity you have to be really respectful with the religion they belong to and the people practicing that religion, i've seen a lot of witches working with deities, gods and godesses basing only Wicca practice, you can't work with every deity the same, You are obligated to learn about the religión and THE PEOPLE that follow that religión, maybe you are worshiping the deity wrong, maybe it's a close practice, maybe you are commiting cultural apropiación, your primary source on a deity has to be always the religión that deity belongs to
Yes, You said it! 👏 Cultural 👏 Appropriation 👏
@@crystalseeder Here's my (?)unpopular opinion. That term gets used waaaaay too much. Last week I read a comment from someone going off on someone else who said they had a relationship with Freya. The first lady was angrily accusing the other of "cultural appropriation" because she "didn't even live in Scandinavia". I think that's just absurd.
I can only speak as a Hellenic pagan and of a non-Hellenic pagan wishes to approach one of our Theoi with cleanliness and respect, I do not see the issue.
It is a religion that is older than most of our bloodlines; it is a religion based upon dozens of individual city-states that fought and traded with one another; it is a religion that has changed over thousands of years.
I do understand when it comes to religion that has been oppressed and disenfranchised, of course; like the various religions of indigenous Americans.
But Hellenism? It's much more nuanced than "use primary sources."
And if that God wishes to have that Witch to be Thiers...and They wish the relationship to be not as They would have with others? Would you tell Them how They are wrong? Is your aquiesence of another's relationship with that God even to be considered in this? Careful child...do not dictate for Them and think it Wise...Most who seek Diety are Called and pay it the Honor of where it comes from and the People who it arises from. Any overstep of this, the Gods are better at correcting than us, remember that....
@@colt9836 Aye...
Every time people discover I’m a witch they ask if I’m Wicca, it’s like the Catholic Church of witchcraft, I’ve never practiced Wicca I’m like my grandmother and mother, a solitary witch but more into many other practitioners than they were, some that they would not approve 🧙🏻♂️
I know it is likely a distraction, but try to be patient...the nuances we understand amongst ourselves are new to those outside the Circle...they understand the referential piont as it's the one that the world understands now ...try to see it as I'm sure you do opportunity to give them more than this small understanding...but this you already know...I nearly echo what is in your thoughts ..
I think they are just familiar with the term Wicca. So they try to sound informed.
In regards to the rules for love spells versus other spells, that lack of understanding seems to come from a lack of reflection on how casting these spells will work. I realized very quickly casting spells to get promotions or pay raises are just a form of manipulation. To make that happen, you have to directly influence the person capable of giving you that promotion or pay raise, and that's not cool. At that point you have to completely rethink what it is you want out of the situation. In which case if you want a promotion, maybe put in extra effort at your job, work extra hours, work on your customer service skills if thats what you do. All of these are things you can work on mundanely and with minimal magical workings, but they directly affect you. Maybe you use magic to give you an energy boost to work that extra hour or two. These issues I think do just stem from a lack of contemplation.
This was such a fun idea to further explore the varying opinions. I’ve had some interesting comments on the few toy animals on my altar, due to them being plastic. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a lover of supporting the over consumption of plastic, but it’s unlikely anyone can fully avoid it. The animals on my altar are valued presences intentionally included. I appreciated your comments about reusing too, and agree with the need for community to work on understanding that people can have budgetary, need or even access based differences that are then reflected in their practice or tools too.
My resin foo dogs that I originally purchased as tea pets (to test water temperature for tea) gradually migrated their way from my kitchen to protecting my altar. They're doing great with their reassignment. 😁
My unpopular is if your using blessing on other people to make someone else feel bad about themselves or insecure you're still using bainfull magic. It's the reason or intent behind the blessings. Just because you're using a blessing on many people doesn't mean you're any better or worse then someone who put a hex or curse on one person.
Oh Preach Sister! I love this and agree. if you are doing anything in anyway to punish some one, "including bless those around them but not them" it is a form of baneful magic. More people think that by blessing those around your EX instead of cursing or hexing your ex it is better. but in reality your just spreading your ill intent to more people effecting more lives, instead of just going ahead and cursing one person.
Preach it I'm sick and tired of these as I call them love and light hypocrites acting like they are better than people who practice baneful or darker magick
@@NeloBladeOfRanni after all a Witch who Blesses at some point will desire instead to Curse a thing..and a Witch who Curses will at some moment wish to Bless a thing....Light and Dark exist inseparable, they need one another. It is Balance that brings a synthesis and uses both to Thier best potentials...set against one another they only have the struggle and are dissolute by it...
Daphne, What about the Evangelicals who say God Bless You & use the prayer emoji on Witchy channels ?
@@LucianCorrvinus facts sadly people fear the dark considering certain religions have completely demonised it.
Well put on the love spell v job spell you're absolutely right I think movies have a lot to do with people cringing when it comes to love spells I never thought about comparing a job spell to a love and makes a lot of crazy sense
13:55 so true, I did a cleansing and lost my job within 3 days of performing that spell, 2 weeks later I found a higher paying job.
Love Spells: I think one of the reasons people get worked up about love spells is 2 fold. One, media representations of love spells have narrowed our view of a love spell to just being something that forces someone to fall in love with us. Two, because of media people interested or starting out in the craft that want to cast a love spell are more likely to cast it like in media, on a specific person.
I only use plastic for freezer spells, it’s very useful for that. I don’t like the idea of the plastic toxins leeching into other types of magical workings.
The “you must work with your blood ancestors” on line pressure got on my nerves for years! Really isn’t necessary in my experience. And it is totally legitimate to be a secular witch with no deity stuff in your practice.
I grow an entire garden of baneful magical plants 🌱 but extremely rarely do what is considered baneful magic. Banishing being the “darkest” spell I’ve done in nearly 40 years. I actually hate the dark/light distinctions. Intention is everything.
I find the banefuls are great for protection allies & healing helpers when grown by yourself as you develop a very personal relationship with them. Also I find they are less toxic than their wild counterparts.
I have wondered if a newer witch looked in my garden if they’d assume I was busy hexing all day long 🤣
Love this video!
Intention, intention, intention. No one can can tell other witches how to use tools, no one can tell others how to preform intentions. If it feels right, then it does! Just stay safe out there!
Completely agree that not everyone is meant to be a witch. Not everybody holds within themselves the capacity to be a witch. Just like not everyone can sing, not everyone can be a witch no matter how bad they want to.
However I do believe that if the person has a willingness to bust their ass to learn these things, then they have all the potential
And sometimes us that are witchs people will think we're not and following trends everytime I say I'm a witch there is always someone who says me too and do not know basic knowledge of the craft and say they like the aesthetic (that is fine and no hate here just talking lots of love and blessings sisters)
@@ladyace7028 you get what it is you put into it. It is often not the end result that is what is truely wrong, but th expectation it is born of ..
There's a technique to harnessing the universal energy, the power, that humans have access to that makes witchcraft work. Otherwise it's just words and trinkets. If you think you are having trouble making it work, step away from witchcraft and go deeply learn the Law of Attraction. It is the same exact energy. But LOA people are phenomenally better at teaching how to work this energy than witch people are. Don't come at me. That's just a fact. I was a Law of Attraction manifester before I combined it with my witchcraft.
I disagree. I think that's gatekeeping. Anyone can be a witch. We all have gifts.
I particularly agree with the not everybody can be a witch. It isn't very convenient sometimes, cause as a baby witch it's easy for me to fall into the imposter syndrome and become insecure, but it's definitely how it is. Some people just are less self-aware and self-connected and it isn't really something you can learn easily
Oh I agree to some degree on this. But it was my siblings that were an example for me. I only recently realized my practices, habits, thoughts, etc technically were witchcraft and finally gave a label to it. However my two younger sisters (only one is blood related), my cousin, and my aunt have all practiced witchcraft in a more conscious manner than me for years. My aunt is pretty compatible but my cousin and my sister that is genetically related to me find it difficult. I, on the other hand, found it intensely easy to understand and use. I know I still have a ton to learn but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s obvious to me that I seem ahead of the curve here, more so than those practicing longer. But who knows, maybe this is just the time before it clicks for them. No harm in letting them try and work at it. If they put the work in, I’m sure they will get results. They may just need to find a more compatible method or new way of thinking about it. The well trodden path isn’t always the best one for all travelers to get to where they need to be.
yess to the wicca opinion, i had a situation with an irish wiccan in the online community and she was on about her beliefs are the right way because im eclectic pagan that includes celtic beliefs as well as others but mostly celtic
In my (unpopular) opinion, any magic practice tainted by Crowley's teachings - and that includes Wicca, as Gardner was a student of Crowley - should be left well alone.
Unpopular opinion: witches who compare crystals (fake/real) are like those Karens who compare wedding /engagement rings, they demand diamond and bigger rocks, and when they find a ring that's smaller than theirs they'll mock them even though they already on their third divorce.
How I was taught was that plastic and manmade materials can be charged etc but lack the innate qualities that "natural" materials have.
I've always guessed that more "manmade" materials still have their own innate properties and have been curious as to what they are. Not enough people talk about or experiment with this imo.
So, I've been trying to dip my toe into practicing witchcraft for the past year. Making moon and sun water, meditating, using beginner crystals, sigils etc. I even started on my Book of Shadows. But battling a severe depression that has been going on for almost 4 years, it's so hard for me to find the energy to uphold my practices.. Maybe it's just a bad time to start practicing idk.
Does anyone have any advice? I am being medicated, but we're still trying out antidepressants. I know books are a good place to start, but being unemployed on sick leave, I don't have much money.
I am pretty new to this practice myself, and I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I feel like having the Craft to focus on and getting my mind on other things has been very helpful for the most part. I do still go through bouts of more severe depression, and then I do whatever feels most nurturing for myself. That may be staying inside with all the blinds closed, sleeping or whatever else. It's not easy to switch your mindset when you're on a strong downward spiral. Journaling has also helped me a LOT! You are never alone, though it sure as hell feels that way sometimes. Remember you have support from me and I'm sure tons of others as well! Sending hugs and hope to you! Save it in a little space in your heart and access it when you feel down. 💜
I think that to get to good places in life you have to struggle first. You are in a dark place now but you will come out of it so much stronger and better. I started practicing witchcraft around last year and honestly my mental health issues still affect me but witchraft has genuinely helped me and it is a good thing to give you motivation. If you think that witchcraft is for you, it probably is :) I wish you the best in life 💕
Do not question or fret or force or say to yourself you are not measuring up....Majik is a flow and you can only work from where you are now. To grasp at it is like ...chasing a cat...it will defy your reach. To sit and be patient and without driven need..it will come to you. And Dear Heart, let the Majik and the practice be your solace and respite...you will find it helps with the state of your Being. I too am non-neuronormative and medicated...I have been a Witch for 30+ years...and it has been a gift to my most troublesome moments. Because I let the cat come to me, and allowed it to bring it's gifts to me, and took what it offered and was thankful...Humility is often a thing we must give over, and in this there should be only joy and not shame at being it's recipient.after all one cannot hear the Song until one is still and quiet to appreciate it..Blessed be Child always...
Honestly, something that has helped me is small things or small spells. I am used to using a bunch of herbs or things in spells, but I just did a bath with herbs in it, and I feel like it worked as well as a spell. Small things like doing a meditation or making a cup of tea every morning and setting a intention or affirmation can help. A lot of mundane stuff can be magical too, and you never need to force yourself if you don’t feel like you can practice. Honestly, doing meditation or listening to your favorite songs can help and then you might be able to go from there
I struggle with the same thing!! But I have advice for you. If ur not up to do something, don’t do it. It’s that simple. Most witches don’t practice everyday. I suggest maybe work smaller things into ur practice such as magick with skin care. Cleansing in the shower. Wearing a color to attract its meaning into ur day. Things like that help a lot! You do NOT need to worry about doing spells every day bc I promise you nobody does that. Witchcraft is more of a tool for you instead of a full on religion and lifestyle
I like how you touched on the concept of free will and trying to harm as few people as possible while practicing
I always have “ unpopular “ opinions😂
I was a searcher for many years of my life..feeling like I never quite fit in anywhere in physical life and spiritual life. Over a decade ago I met my partner, one of the things that attracted me to her was her calm kind vibration. She practiced Wicca. I inquired about her beliefs as I had only practiced Christianity ( for over 15 years)and I just wasn’t very good at it …. I thought it was because I wasn’t “faithful or worthy enough” so many questions i had about teachings in the Bible went unanswered. The biggest sign for me was my deep sense of people. I had always carried this ability to somehow already know certain ppl before they ever even spoke. It was this internal knowing wether it was good or bad it was ALWAYS correct. Most would call it intuition but it was beyond that and I can’t properly articulate this knowing. Some days I’d be sitting in church and the preacher would be preaching the entire congregation would be getting fired up agreeing with this man spewing these words and suddenly his face would take on a animalistic shape in this specific example it was a wolf. It was not holy or good. It was calculating & evil yet welcoming and attractive. Now let me say for most of those ppl in the congregation this was their life …. Their path and it helped them be the best person they could be so that’s great. It just wasn’t for me. Ppl need to understand that behind all religions are leaders or teachers and they are human and humans error. They are teaching what they have read perceived or have been taught. In my humble opinion witchcraft or anything you choose to practice is all about what you put into it. If it doesn’t sit right with you then it may not be for you. I personally do not do well in organized religion regardless of what it calls itself. I enjoy learning about different religions and in my own solitary practice I take bits and pieces from many different sources and make it my own.I follow the path that feels right for me, a path that I can grow and evolve to be a better human there’s no right and wrong in my life just lessons. As far as materials ( plastics / crystals/tools)no one can tell another what is or isn’t acceptable as it’s not truly about the object yet your intention behind it. I would never be so bold as to be upset or shun another for what works for them. If someone has to convince others that their way is the only was I’d suggest you run the other way😂
When it’s your path you will know … it will be a feeling of rest a feeling of knowing that your safe and can be who you are without judgment or trying to “fit in” ❤️
Unpopular opinion: Spells with materials from the dollarstore may have their place, but some people absolutely overuse it and become dependent on (or even addicted to) cheap materials rather than using what they have already or finding things in nature or even in the trash.
I think people are overly obsessed with the props of witchcraft, in general.
agreed... again, it's easy... why is everything going so quickly towards what is easy?? Take the time, invest the effort (*and maybe the $$) and make it the best work you can do. within reason, of course, but yikes... shoddy work is shoddy work. If something simple from the dollar store is every bit as functional, great... if it's just going to give you a half-arsed result because you put in half-arsed efforts, well...
I think their place is within people starting out and people who don't have that much money but want to start taking it seriously. When you start a hobby it's good to be reluctant and cautious about price because you don't know what you're doing yet and you may not even like the hobby or project. But once you get deep into the hobby and want to take it seriously maybe even start selling stuff or something, then you buy better materials. (This is not to imply witchcraft is a hobby this is just an analogy)
Just want to say I'm obsessed with your makeup today
I found a large manmade crystal that is a by-product of steel treatment called slag stone but has the exact same properties as obsidian, its very sentimental to me because it was a gift from the woods for litter picking, even though it is manmade it still has a lot of energy and should be respected
I’ve tested them and personally found natural citrine’s energy more effective than heat treated ones.
for the love spell portion of this video, love magick is actually a form a protection as well! lots of people don’t know this at all!
Unpopular opinion: "You're not considered a true witch if you haven't done a single spell"
I'm still studying and I've been accused of being a poseur because I wear crystal pendants all the time
it is probably wise to wait. Study follow the path you are on. Wisdom, humility, patience, self inspection etc ... magic should not be performed lightly or to prove anything g to anyone....if you study 13 moons for example and are be initiated that's another matter....I am practicing about about 20 years. the first 2 years I asked for 1 thing and spent time exploring relationships with the Goddesses.... take your time "poser" is just rude ... better perspective would be, novice, ininitiated, newcomer, ..... 😃
Good job at least you care enough to learn and study. I dislike no heart and no Direction dabblers. If you feel it in your heart and soul as you study and you're connecting to it then this is your path. Congratulations you have the witch Soul inside. You're just taking the time to learn what you need to do to be safe and effective. that's smart 👍😇
I've been a Rootworker for 5 years but only practicing 2 1/2 I didn't start until my ancestors and my spirit let me know I was ready. I'm so glad that I did because now I'm able to teach others in a confident way instead of rushing into it and telling others mistakes 😊
Studying is the biggest part ✨
I have been a witch for 2 years now and i have so far cast like maybe 2 spells xD
I also feel like its wiser to just follow your intuition and your path and maybe first learn and study before doing spells, until you really feel called to it.
Unpopular Opinion: Symbolism is personal. In my experience the perception of the exakt same symbol can vary dramatically from one person to another. How the symbol is going to affect your working depents first and formost on how you personally perceive it (meaning how you actually do perceive the symbol, not how you want to see it).
I, for example, had a quite heated conversation with someone about a drawing of a snake in a book. For her is was a symbol of betrayal, poison and overall toxic behavior whilst for me the first thing that comes to mind when I see a snake is healing, espacially mental healing, support and change for the better.
Those different perceptions probably go back to what you said about early learnt things: The person I talked to comes from a very catholic family and though she's been distancing herself from this particular religion for decades now, there still is kind of a catholic filter on her way to look at the world. (Which I don't mean in a bad way, we all have those filters and most of us probably cannot name them - including me.)
But in the end it comes down to the fact that I successfully use snake-related items for healing whilst said person would probably not get the same result even if she put a snake in for healing, just because she doesn't feel about this exakt symbol like I do.
And this, in my opinion and experience, goes for everything that is used symbolically. Symbols work in the way that they are perceived by the person who uses them, not in the way someone else says they can or should be used.
I have a bit of a long question but I would greatly appreciate it if someone could read it and reply. I was raised in a pagan, not wiccan, family but i was always told to hide our practice because it's dangerous to tell people. Because of that I never had a witch community to talk to and expand my knowledge so the only form of practice I know is the one I was raised with. Since getting out into the world I have started talking to other witches and pagans and one thing that I noticed is that a lot of people who identify as pagan seem to hold on to aggression, hate, and unempathetic(I hope that's that's word) views. To clarify I am talking about people who still enjoy the suffering of people they don't like or cast spells without thinking of who they may affect or use pesticides in their garden. I was always told this is wrong and goes against the very fundamental basics of witchcraft. Those basics being an understanding that all beings are part of one whole and what affects one affects all. Is this a normal belief to hold or am I just over sheltered?
No...you are not...but I think rather what confounds you is the thoughtlessness of these Castings...it was more than just the ramifications you were being taught..it was to Cast with Wisdom and forethought. To Cast without consideration is both harmful and ineffective. You know this is true from your experiences and teaching...many need to find this out for themselves and lack the structure of your teachings... I did..... I know you fret, but try to be at ease...we cannot do this for them. Some lessons, even some you had to learn or I , are hard won and indeed must be LEARNED, for they cannot be TAUGHT. AND we cannot do this thing for another, true? They learn or they don't. When they don't the saving grace often is the Casting is of no effectation....this I vouch..and we cannot see all the moving parts. Something's are beyond or ken, and so we must accept things as such. The Weave has taken care of itself long before we came along and long after we are dust, trust in that and it's Nature to find it's own Way...
I don't think you're over-sheltered, I think you are absolutely right and correct and should carry on as you are.
You're not sheltered, you're a decent human ❤
My unpopular opinion: nothing you can do in witchcraft or in life can take away another person’s free will. Just like no one can take away yours. People can influence one another but we always have choice and autonomy and the universe is working on behalf of all of us.
I’ve never resonated with the paranoia about love spells or anything. How is me wearing a sexy dress different than doing a love spell? Technically I’m influencing the world around me to respond the way I want it to, but ultimately people have choice and free will.
I LOVE unpopular opinion videos, the provide a Lot of knowledge, and material for growth.
I've never understood the special hesitation around love spells and am glad you spoke about how they're no different from other spells. Thank you.
“What you learn first is often what you learn best," is probably one of the best ways to understand our biases and conditioning on not only witchcraft but life in general.
Two unpopular opinion:
1. Breaking down our conditioning is very hard, and now people are learning witchcraft mainly from social media. Tumblr, discord, facebook, and instagram are the modern grimoires. You can learn a lot from discourse, but you need the intuition and time to develop skill in anything. Things like emoji magic, selling sigils for exorbitant prices, and doing purely online covens are (my bias) not the way to learn and attune with actual magic and the forces of ancient nature. Put your hands on the dirt and scream to the storms. Meditate in a graveyard, push the boundaries of your beliefs and conditioning. Love and be kind to yourself, but challenge yourself as well. Getting out of your comfort zone breaks your conditioning.
2. The religious Devil is not the same as the folkloric Devil. Witches can work with the Devil with powerful results, and does not make you a bad person or even a Satanist. A Satanist is a Satanist, witches that work with the Devil are witches… that work with the Devil.
I am overly not a fan of Wicca because many in North America who are Wiccans often take from other cultures and religions that are closed to outsiders and completely alter how others understand them
It deeply bothers me because there are open religions and cultures so when you encroach upon closed ones it just leaves an overall bad taste in my mouth
Heck yes the cultural and religious appropriation of active living groups is real within Wicca. They like to Steal and call it tradition!
Child....would you call any Majik yours soley and arisen apart from the collective Well? If a practice is closed, then it's Ways could only be available by theft I water qnyboracticevir Wisdom you believe is singular to you and yours is not the originator. Look at Voudun, it was made stronger by inclusion...it took in many shared wisdoms and was made more powerful...we Witches have shared knowledge and Wisdom that was not "Secret";from first gathering of shamans long before man new what History and Civilization meant. Wicca is not alone with inclusive Wisdom...it is benefit to all to share what is allowed..We learn and grow and make new Ways for these Days. You cannot stand before Gods or Powers or the Spirits and lick them up...not if you want to stay in one piece. What is Secret They allow, not us...don't gatekeep or you will find it the Death of your Majik...Majik is a wild thing, to cage it is cruel and harms it greatly...
@@LucianCorrvinus Some traditions are inherited. Like certain shamanic traditions.
(like how clairvoyancy can run in familes)
Hearing about love spells reminded me of the New Craft movie legacy something like that. High school girl wants certain boy,boy not interested,she uses magic spell to get said boy,then said boy wants to date blah blah,then said boy dies in accident. That really reminded of that movie.
I love the unpopular opinion and reaction videos. I could listen for hours. I put you on and just listen while I work on my diamond art. Keeps my hands and my brain busy. I look up when it seems I may need a visual on what you are covering, or if a ritual catches my attention in a reaction video, but id have zero issue with longer videos. I also love that u added extras at the end of this one lol
I saw a comment on TikTok recently that said something about getting mad over people using cheaper options is a red flag, and I agree. Personally, I like to use natural materials wherever possible, but I also recognize that it may not always be possible and that some people don't have the desire or the means to use the more expensive natural products and have to use the cheaper man made options out of necessity, and still others may use the cheaper options because it feels more right for them. Everyone has their own reasons for what they do and each one is equally correct, because there is no single "correct" way to do these things
Unpopular Opinion :. Two different magickal traditions can not be combined... I've seen this assertion on social media
To this I say Hogwash!
When I start practicing the old religion I'm going to combine Karilian ,Slavic & Russian Black Magick with Wicca...My path will be called Karilian Wicca
If you'd like to work with a ancestor.( Especially a ancient ancestor ).Please ask the ancestor these two questions
1). Were you a pagan before your baptism into Christianity ?
2) would you like to work with a witch ?
The most important question for you to ask a Ancient ancestor is: Are you one of my ancestors ?
I agree with all these comments. You cannot have light without darkness.
My unpopular opinion is when starting out in witchcraft don't run head first into a belief system or deity worship. Just because you decide to become a witch doesn't mean that beliefs like wicca is the right path. To me witchcraft can be described as being like a tree. As such, wicca is merely a branch of it, same with kemetic and Nores. I believe in we are chosen to go down a path. That being said we still have the free will to follow it or not. With me I am a kemetic I serve the Egyptian pantheon. This is because I was chosen to serve them. I cannot be Nores or Celtic as I have not been chosen by them. Even though I am the closest anyone could be of being an indigenous Britten. Another thing is about wicca, is that not all wiccan's are witches and not all witches are wiccan.
My opinion on the first subject is, Just as taming animals and practicing a skill..It'll Take Time. Once you find the circle hole for the circle block..it'll fit just right...(Spiritual Shadow Works are important)
That love spell take was so real! As a new practitioner I'm happy to hear your opinion on it
I just started witchcraft im new to this i know I need to work at it what will help me become a better witchcraft and as a person
My opinion for a beginner is step back from active practice for the first few months and really research your family line. The more you learn about your family line the more you might be surprised, or not, about the bloodline you might be in. Magic honoring who you are and your heritage in some cases helps you have a closer tie to your family, ancestors, natural forces, natural spirits, and abilities you didn't think about. This might lead you to look in a different direction than first thought. As Hearth pointed out what you learn first stays with you and is harder to unlearn. Do you have Celtic or ties to Druids? what about Scandinavian countries? look into some of their older religions and magic, Druid, Asatru, or Traditional English Folk Magic might draw you more. But if you see everything through what is easy to get your hands on it will be harder to unlearn or relearn in a different way. by learning who you are and the heritage that you where born from it helps I think. I hope that helps.
Your path is your path my child, you'll become a better person by learning what your path is and where your strengths and your weaknesses lie of this I promise...
Thank-you for bringing up dark magic, seldom do you hear a full witch ( not Wiccan) honestly talk about this part of craft workings.
We all have a shadow self, denying that is denying growth. Darker magic is effective in protecting, pushing back negative energy, blocking the energy of a contentious person and working with recovery of your shadows. I find it to be an amazing empowerment to embrace the full circle of energy.
For me if you are coming from a religious background Wicca is good for those people. Some of us rebelled from the patriarchy based religions and embraced the olde witchcraft path easily.
Having early powers that may push you forward into study, might be the reason we choose to explore all the workings to understand your powers.
Just want to thank you and the person who commented about the ancestor work bit. I have no idea who my ancestors are. I’m adopted and know nothing about anything other than where I was born, and I have no attachment to that place. So it always kinda feels like a punch to the gut when people constantly talk about “you should contact to your ancestors” or in a reading “your ancestors are coming through.” That means nothing to me and honestly makes me sad because I don’t feel like I fit in anywhere. So thanks for talking about that opinion.
Cool video, good info! Although my own personal practices have taken me from beginning Wiccan/ witchcraft to ceremonial to LHP I found the transition rather easy, a few bumps along the way but that was expected.
UO: you must be a vegan to be a respected witch. Witches 500 years ago used leather. Ate chicken, eggs and drank milk. Why have we adopted the belief that all of that is now wrong?
I started with Wicca (that I thought was witchcraft also) but something didn’t feel right about it. I’d practice spell crafting and not draw the quarters, talk to deities or any of the other stuff Wicca practices. A few years ago I discovered what I mainly practiced was conjure magic. So I dropped Wicca all together and went eclectic. I draw from what ever I feel is appropriate at the time.
Thank you for all of your videos 🥰
I am just beginning to learn about Paganism and Witchcraft. Your videos are so helpful.
unpopular opinion: while historical associations do matter to a certain extent, what matters more is your personal associations with the herb/crystal/other tool. if you feel like rosemary would work well in a money working compared to basil, go ahead. if you associate yellow with love more than red/pink, then use a yellow candle instead. your own intuition on the associations of tools is more important than what others say.
Everyone has potential to be a witch, you nailed it. You just have to play to your strengths. Love your content Hearth! ♥️
I learnt wicca first. And I find it hard to drop some teachings. But I’m also grateful for some teachings like the sabbats it helps me to always reconnect when I fall out of practise. X
I am not sure how I stand on the first unpopular opinion as you gave so many good points that the person could be struggling with the wrong area of witchcraft and they might be better suited for another area. You give such an open minded point of view that I feel I am agreeing with so much of what you are saying that I no longer feel that not all people should practice witchcraft. I wonder if some of those people studying witchcraft maybe are just studying an aspect of witchcraft through their own beliefs. That being said, I feel it is not my place to say if someone should or should not practice. It is each person's individual decision and it is not for me to 'call out' someone as not magical enough. My own purpose is to work with the elements that I feel most in tune with.
You cannot do this for another any more than another can do for you.. and it's always best to follow what is in you to follow rather than listening to another's opinion of what one should.. going with the flow rather than against it as always better..
Unpopular opinion: I hate crystals. I don't like how most of them are mined and how it's almost impossible to know if they were sourced ethically (I can't imagine that a stone sourced using child slave labour has positive vibes).
I do use minerals in my practice, but as a rule I ONLY use those that I find in nature. My favourite stone to use is flint. It has had such an amazing relationship with humans for thousands of years and the energy in creating them alone is glorious.
My local forest also has iron ore just lying around everywhere and I like to use that too.
Less buying and more collecting is my motto 😉
And sand!
Sand is literally billions of microscopic crystals that have become such via the ocean.
It could be quartz, obsidian, and others I'm forgetting.
Honestly I would love if you could give some books recommendations about dark magic I’m honestly interested in the topic but don’t know which books are appropriate or truthful enough to someone who is new to this specific topic
So to piggyback off two of the opinions in the video 1) having an ancestral practice and 2) love spells; I believe that the push for ancestral practice comes from BIPOC creators where ancestral reverence is already part of our cultures, in varying degrees and in differing ways of course. For white people it may seem weird to incorporate ancestors when there's no cultural frame of reference. I.G. it makes more sense for a Taiwainese person to practice ancestral reverence and accompanying folk magic plus some Western esotericism (this is literally what Benebell on YT does) vs. a white person who is unfamiliar with ancestor reverence. But I agree that your ancestors may not like that you're doing witchcraft, BUT I still don't think that's it's a reason to ignore them completely. You can have a good relationship with your ancestors, even if they were Christian. Like I have an ancestor altar with a Bible on it even though I'm not Christian but I went for a spiritual court reading with an espirista and they said that's what they wanted. I just don't call on certain ancestors to help with my spells, I have other spirits for that. And as for love spells, I do think they get a bad rap. As a Libra I LOVE love! I feel like a spell to attract a new partner or to love yourself more fully isn't hurting anyone. I think the problem lies in people not knowing the difference between obsession spells and love spells.
Here's my unpopular opinions:
1. Eclectic does not mean you can take whatever you want from cultures that are not your own. You need to have respect for the people and spirits you're borrowing from. Ex. smudging with white sage. Some things are closed for a reason.
2. Hoodoo is NOT witchcraft! ATRs/ADTs (African Traditional Religions/African Diasporic Traditions) are not witchcraft either. I see way too many uninitiated white folks writing about Vodoun or Hoodoo and mashing it up alongside Wicca and I cringe. I even read a book that made my blood boil because it didn't give a correct definition of Hoodoo. Hoodoo is a magio-religious tradition that stems from an mishmash of Africanisms and Protestant Christianity practiced by enslaved Africans that were brought to the U.S. South. You will see African American witches that practice Traditional Witchcraft and Hoodoo but *do not* mix them up!
3. Periodic reminder that familiars aren't your pets. (And no the medieval church did not solely make up the lore surrounding familiars; there was already pre-existing lore about witches, animals spirits, demons, and fairies consorting. And it's not European specific either. Read Emma Wilby's Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits if you want to learn more.)
4. People spend way too much time pandering to non-witches/mundanes and trying to make everything love and light but the reality is , is that witchcraft is dual in nature. It's about hexes and cures, baneful and beneficent. No matter what you say or do you're not going to get accepted anyway so stop trying.
5. Too many of the books on Traditional witchcraft are just watered down Wicca.
6. You don't have to celebrate the sabbats. As an African American, the sabbats as Celtic and Germanic holidays don't even vibe with me, and that includes the lore surrounding the holidays. (I'll still dress up for Halloween/Samhain though lol)
All things being equal...these things you find disagreeable usually are things a Practitioner will work through with time.... However I would like to point out that you want to talk about close practices but then you want to complain to the books are watered down wake up do you see how that's potentially contradictory.. and I'm going to be respectful and not give you the speech about standing in the way of gods when they call others that I gave some of the younger witches considerate a nod of respect....
@@LucianCorrvinus "and I'm going to be respectful and not give you the speech" as you say "wake up" and then point out how supposedly respectful you say you are being.
Also OP didn't say anything about "standing in the way of gods when they call others". People CAN have respect for closed practices and still agree that the gods can call who they wish --if the gods call a person outside the usual circles, that person doesn't need to go flashing it around or acting like closed practices mean nothing. There can be more nuance in the equation.
I believe in temporal or time magic which can involve astral projection through time or to other timelines whether it be through meditation or dreams or something else I have personally spoken to my past life through dreams
I have to say that this was so well articulated and I couldn't agree with you more. These may be unpopular opinions, but they needed to be said. Also to your point about reusing plastic. It is part of the main 3. It is the part that is forgotten. The part that is most useful. Reuse.
I agree with all you said 💯 which brings me to another maybe unpopular opinion and that is ‘eclectic witches’ which is what I am. I joined a coven many years ago but was kicked out coz I remained eclectic in my path due to not resonating with just one path. The witch heading that coven was Fery Trad (although she maintained the coven was open to all paths) ultimately though she was training her Witchlings up to be Fery Trad. Which is fine if that’s your thing but it wasn’t mine. Even the great Laurie Cabot says “choose a path and follow it, don’t be eclectic” 🧐 I don’t agree with that but that’s her opinion. I will stay eclectic as that’s what suit me. I feel witchcraft is a personal journey and what others think of your chosen path is their opinion and their opinion only 😉
What being a witch affords us as a gift is the ability to define and follow her own past.. it's fine to listen to the opinions of others but only you know your own heart....
@@LucianCorrvinus Absolutely 🙏🏻
Unpopular opinion: All deities exist and co-exist. This includes the Abrahamic God. I know that cosmologies and mythologies often overlap and clash across different religions and pantheons, but I don't mind. I am of the belief that deities exist by virtue of the belief in them, so as long as people believe in a deity and associate certain myths with them, that deity and their associations are 100% real and valid.
I think with the first one it’s unlikely that they have zero magickal aptitude but haven’t found a way to channel it. There are so many ways to do magick, you could do it through creating art, poetry, singing, dancing, cooking, etc. You can use your hands, you can use tools, you can infuse it in programming, fashion, make, technology, things like metal welding, farming, husbandry, landscaping etc. Even some of the more classical ceremonial magick could be applied to sex or hunting and fishing. Fishing in particular for some people is like meditation. I think the biggest problem is that learning how to do that and what might actually be feasible isn’t readily available. One of the first spell books I’ve ever had luckily showed correspondence to things like numbers, vowels, musical notes, arcane alphabets, runes, sigils, mudras and western counter parts and the like. I luckily never got bogged down with the idea that every spell needed to be done in the context of ceremonial Wiccan magick with circles and calling the elements every time you spell cast
What about prosperity magic? If you want to attract more money or wealth, there must be someone who gets less money or wealth because it's all connected. If all the money would be yours, there is no more for the rest. And that is widely accepted 😂but no love spells 💖
I think you actually have to love the Earth and care about nature. If you are just thinking what about what you want all the time you might be able to get it if your will is strong enough but you will never experience the richness of the wisdom that comes with fully connecting through love, especially love of creation, the uninverse etc.
It is a natural course of action that should you tap into the energies the forces and powers that be is inevitable you will find yourself tied to our mother earth and the cosmos around you other than that what you do to the macrocosm you do the microcosm.. so love in its many forms is both a tool and a gift and must be both honored and used wisely..
Actually before I started practicing I was not a nature kind of person I always had a fascination for trees lol but as the years went by things came to me naturally planting flowers taking care of them. Now I love nature!
Hearth, could you make a video about spell backfires versus negative outcomes of extremely effective spells? I think it's difficult to draw the line between the two 😟
I work with all sorts of things. Some of those things are: a car antenna, a plastic bowl and knife for those times when I cannot bring metal with me. I've used a placemat as an altar cloth. I've used the /image/ of a candle that melts down as a tool. Your computer, after all, is still a product of this earth. The elements are processed, combined with other things, but they can /still/ be considered natural things. Never be afraid of trying something new. Never be afraid of making your practice your own, especially if you have to stay in the broom closet.
I have one of those cutting craft boards for when using an art scalpel or hot glue gun and use that on my altar when making spell bottles, so easy to clean after and stops candle wax ruining the table or cloth
I love all of your videos even if I don't agree with everything. That's the joy of being a human witch, we can all believe whatever fancies us ✨️ you are fab. I love the content in all of your videos.
More importantly most of us try to respect another's Path and Thier choices...we might not agree , but Rexpect is the brightest coin of our Realm...
Re ancestor work, in my case the known ancestors were mostly pretty awful people, so this is a path I won't tread.
I do agree if someone is forcing their style because They want to practice in a certain way and find it is not working, that is the issue. If I really want to practice cottage style and the faeries keep showing up and knocking me upside the head, perhaps I should listen to the faeries. I believe that's how this works. We may want, but, as in life, it's not always what we want. Be you, not someone you want to be like.
As I made this metaphor elsewhere magic is like a cat.. if you chase it it will defy your reach if you sit quietly and let it come to you it will bring itself right into your lap....
I agree with many but don't agree with all the opinions here; but, I do love how you are open-minded, intelligent and thoughtful. I enjoy your videos and find a lot of value in them as well. Thank you for sharing. This was an interesting topic! I have so much to share on these topics but will save my thoughts for another day.
My personal use of to build upon existing love interests. Build communication with couples that are fighting or not fighting, just to help them deeper connect. Lust and passion for eachother at the end of the day. Seeing eachothers true spirit, intentions on understanding the other person's views. I've tried to bind my own quick tongue 👅 🙃 to speak after pause and understanding. Let down ego and misunderstandings. Growth with self and with partner. Keep outside influences away.
I love your videos and I really enjoy your long ones because I use them as educational podcasts while i do things around the house like cooking or while I work in the background instead of music. I find your voice really calming and peaceful.
Please continue doing these sort of videos too (the unpopular opinion ones) because I find them very interesting too xx
The natural material one is funny because it's so subjective and they would need to have been mined somewhere. Drastic example but if there was a cave in and several people died at the site you wouldn't know but that could impact the energy. Furthermore my unpopular opinion is that plastic will last for thousands of years which is actually something you can tap into with your spells.
Also very much agree with the love spell vs other spells, my suggestion to others which also can apply to the deep cleanse one is don't start off by wanting something specific instead ask for guidance.
Really good video please do more
I use a lot of heat treated citrine in my practice, and, IMO, the human influence on this stone makes it EASIER to work with. I COMPLETELY agree with you on the "transformative" properties of human influenced crystals.
I really like these videos! It's so interesting finding out what other people in the community think.