The video I needed. When your in your 50's and realize that you have connected with nature and never understood religion and you now you understand that you're actually a witch. I'm so happy to have some clarity. I've always been a late bloomer, lol. Thank you for the videos. I am learning so much right now. ❤️
Yes, Bex, please do a deep dive! I would love to hear specifically about historic practices in the States, and current day witch craft, especially how it is perceived within the Christian community today. The Bible Belt in particular.
I shall definitely look into it! For me as an outsider (as I have never lived in the states) it is a bit harder to comment on contemporary practices and happenings over there as I can only derive so much from media and people stories and experiences and it seems very different than Europe but I will certainly try and gather some more info 🙂
I agree that Christianity has also been abused by man as political and persecution, which was far from its original purpose. Today as well, it can be so abused and used to cause dissention, and divide. The horrors done in the name of Christianity have been not only inexcusable, but the exact opposite of what Christ was about.
On a Personal.Note...I WAS a Christian for.40.years.. I thank Jeffrey Daugherty for.Saving me.from That Hoax...But Anyhoo, CHRISTIANS r 0 Tolerant and I WasOne Of those Judgemental 0 Tolerance people. Christians DonT Do Witchcraft PERIOD..JS I Love My New Freedom and This Vitch Here is one of my Favs 😘😘
ahhhh i needed this video thank you so much!! i’m in the “knowledge sponge” phase of being a beginner witch and am trying to learn as much as i can about the basics and fundamentals. i’m glad i came across this video!
I love how you point out some wanted control like the church, Hitler, (we would add Dump), but all unicorn-sunshine-and-marshmallows here. Okay, if I have to have a goddess, it'll be a unicorn, which absolutely cannot be confused with the horn god. I won't classify my faith and practice as anything but a marshmallow-believer. Phew, so glad to have figured out my label.
This was much easier to digest than instead of looking it up I’ve always been deeply connected to Wicca I have fallen in love with the belief to love nature
I really enjoyed this! 🌿 I'm Native Hawaiian and find it so interesting how many similar practices or crafts are woven into our culture. I'm also of Scottish, Irish and German descent, but again, the old practices just seem to overlap...one big, beautiful universe ❤️
First of all: great profile picture! 😄 Secondly: absolutely - when looking deeper into the topic, one quickly discovers how much similarities and overlap there is between ideas of different cultures ❤️
I usually don't comment, but I love when you include the historical & folklore info, so more history would be fabulous. Love your videos. So interesting!
Yes please go deeper I appreciate how you explain. I believe in the old folk lore tradition I even keep a box a salt for abundance still. Thank you for everything you do.
So happy to hear! I have a salt container on my 'hearth altar' too at all times :) I got it as the traditional house warming gift and it has moved with me ever since
That brings me smiles 😃, I keep so many of the old ways I raised the children in them too. I feel that it was important to me I have no one else In family who did this traditions
Amazing video! You presented this whole lecture so clearly. When I first got into witchcraft, I thought that witchcraft and wicca were one and the same. I'm so glad that witchcraft is actually a practice, not a religion. I'm just not a faith person but I can still embrace my witchy side 🧙🏼♀️
I remember all the books back when where all directed to Wicca - there was no real information on secular witchcraft out there. I am so glad that now that is changing - because just like you, I am not a faith person either 😄
Good, Bad, and Ugly of Witchcraft. I wonder if this video has already been made by you since a year ago when this video came out. I look forward to hearing more about it!!! :D. Thank you for this video!
I'm really happy you mentioned the amount of racist and white nationalist ideology that is unfortunately rampant in some pagan traditions. I have been cautious to tread in those spaces because of the vile beliefs. It is always a breath of fresh air to see people be up front about this problem. Thank you!
You have the perfect coffee cup...it's so perfectly huge! Thank you for the information & clarifications. You are a very positive force in the universe! 🌛🌚🌜
Thank you for this wonderfully clarifying video. I've been practicing witch craft for over 40 years, and in my younger days it seemed impossible to explain the difference between a craft (witch) and a religion (wicca) to the innumerable fluffy bunnies without getting the feeling that one was trying to punch fog. 😂
Haha I can imagine! I have been practicing for half that time but in my starting days too, everything was about Wicca. The differentiation was never really made and I think that still confuses a lot of people
I've only been practicing for about 11 years on and off, and I can definitely say just a decade ago, it was still mostly Wicca. As an omnist, I'm very grateful for having more access to a broader range of knowledge regarding the craft nowadays.
@@rokelle_2012 for me, one of the best definitions of witches (strange as it may sound) is given by Sir Terry Pratchett in his disk world series. I summarized it for myself as going from can to can't every day, in the attempt to leave the world a better place than I found it. Of course, every one has their own definition, but this works for me. 🌹
I just recently learned about Arminius and the Germanic tribes. I thought the tale was so awesome, but was very disappointed that some have co-opted that to feel superior to people who look different.
Thank you for the lecture. I heard about this word, eclectic,. Nowadays people derive their knowledge and practice from a number of sources. It is impossible to choose a specific path in today's given environment.
It is true - with the amount of information out there it makes it much more likely for people to pick and choose from different ideas. Personally I don't feel that is a bad thing - because like that lovely new things can evolve too 😊✨
I love these chats you have with us, they are informative, entertaining AND best of all, I always find them to be a great place to be inspired to do my own deep dive into certain topics that I may not have thought about before. I would really enjoy hearing you discuss in more detail different historical events, and folklore from all over the world. I was born in Salem MA, and though I have no ancestral ties (that I know of), and do NOT feel I am a witch simply because I was born in Salem, I do know that my love of the history is what has always drawn me to Witchcraft in general and I guess somewhat helped to guide me on my path of research and discovery. All this to say I would love to hear your perspective. :)
I am so happy to read this - and that you get inspired for your own research 🤓 and for me it was the same: always loved history and that also is one of the reasons I was so fascinated by these folk practices and witchcraft in general
This video uploaded right on time because I've been wanting to practice witchcraft and It seems that I'm going down the path of green witchcraft so please do more of this!! As a small child, It seemed like witchcraft has always been a practice I've done without even noticing like I connect with the moon, animals and nature, I love herbs, I'd collect rocks and sticks and in return I'd hang something on a tree that can feed the birds, I'd make my own spells and I absolutely love incense and candles, It made me very happy and even though people may say witches can't levitate and do aerokinesis, telekinesis I most definitely believe it is possible...if humans can telepathically communicate with eachother through the mind then imagine what else we can do.
There's so much history I've read too. Including witch meant wisdom, wit, and crone originates from crown; and that the Roman Christians came up with the witch term. So glad we are not so suppressed now and can choose what and how without any who's.
I'm at the beginning of my way and you're so helpful and warm. like a wise older sister. other practitioners seem scary sometimes (IM SORRY i respect them all) and the way you practice witchcraft feels really close to me 🌿 finally found my jam
I love your videos. I am German born in Munich...army hospital. My mother's side are all Bavarians. I tried getting into the Germanic pantheon, but it didn't resonate with me at all. Or any other pantheon. So just working with the elements and nature works just fine with me. Again love your videos. I truly miss my Oma's baking and love watching you bake. It brings back memories. 😊 I'm 63, so my oma is long been gone.
i absolutly love your bloopers they always cheer me up really liked this video made history fun and it was a really good explanation with lots of fun added in thanks for sharing
Mich interessiert, wie Hexen im deutschsprachigen Raum heute selbst genannt werden möchten- tatsächlich Hexen? And please, Bex, more deep info about just anything! It is rare to find a secular witch with such a knowledge who presents it in such a lively, humorously manner. I am not a witch, but I love to learn. Thank you!❤️
Ja, das ist so die allgemeine Bezeichnung hier. Ich benutze sie offline selbst nicht um mich und meine Spiritualität zu beschreiben (weder Englisch noch Deutsch) ☺️ and thaaaank you so much for your very, very sweet comment ❤️
THANK YOU for pointing out that the Salem witch trials did not persecute herbalists. I really really dislike that myth. If you want to dive deep into the Salem witch trials the first season of Unobsecured by Aaron Manhke will help. If you have the time I highly recommend listening to the whole season, it’s fascinating and well done. No one persecuted said they were a witch, unless they were threatened with bodily harm. A slave from a plantation traveled to Salem with her master. Her name was Tituba. Tituba lived and worked in the home of Reverend Samuel Parris, the minister of Salem Village. She came from Barbados. A child heard a rumor she used a folk cure to heal a sick dog. It got out of hand, to put it mildly. Land changed hands when a witch with no male heir died, I’m sure you get the drift. It is theorized that the grain stores of rye in Salem were contaminated. I can’t post the links to my references, sorry. Key phrases are “Resources: Season 1 Unobscured Aaron Mahnke” and “How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials | Britannica”
This topic drives me nuts!!! As someone who enjoys/needs a little clarity, thank you for taking this on. A much needed discussion. And I don't suppose you have a pro-choice spell you can send our way? I'll trade for a natural gas spell.
So happy to hear!! And noooo - I wish I had. And I definitely need that natural gas spell 😅 at least my bike is being used again... So it has some unsuspected perks
I'm a beginner witch, and the confusion/mish-mashing of witchcraft and Wiccan confused me greatly. (Especially as a Christian witch, and figuring out who the divine feminine and masculine would be within christian figures haha). But your video has cleared up a lot
Loved the video, Thank you. Germanic Cornish Celtic Pagan witch I am. Yes I could see myself in your rituals. That poppy seed made me hungry lol. I live in nature & the garden. So true finding your own path is a journey of a lifetime. Question everything . Thank you again. Sending many blessings your way!
I'm writing a research paper on the cultural diversity in witchcraft and I stumbled upon this video and I got to say, it was a great watch. So informative and you didn't cut any corners. Great job :)
Thank you so much for your easy, basic breakdown. All the witches in my family passed before I could get any guidance (in person), they visit me and help bring in what I need amd when I am ready for it/them!
Hello, i love this Video, thank you for going over the definitions of each .I now know that I’m a witch I read so many books I was so confused about Wiccan, Pagan. But i am 100% your definition of a Witch. ♥️🥰 THANK YOU.
I’m going to watch this again many times. Very helpful! It drives me nuts how the three get so jumbled together. I will be reading/watching your other info on this. Hope baby is doing well! And big brother. Thank you for all you do💕
So happy you found it helpful! It really all gets mixed up in books and social media and makes it really hard to understand and differentiate. Both little ones are doing great! Thank you for asking. Sending much love ❣️
I realize that I'm 9 months late but I recently became interested in wicca and watching this video really gave me a little "here ya go" moment on information so tytyty
I would LOVE some deep dives. Especially the Salem stuff, they kind of gloss over it here in schools, and most history/anthropology in this area (mid Atlantic US) is limited to the 1800s or more recent. Also, I've been researching my heritage lately and the majority of my great grandparents came here from Germany! I learned that my great great grandparents were from Bavaria (and Prussia). Do you have any recommendations for reading in terms of learning about older Germanic customs? :)
I shall dive into it!! My grandparents are from Bavaria and Prussia too :) The go-to book (collection) for German customs is probably Jacob Grimm's work 'Teutonic Mythology'. But it is suuuuuper scholarly and you should have a good understanding of Latin and at least one Scandinavian language to read it.
Thanks for this I have been on a twin flame journey and healing journey I am finding myself on witches etc . I wanna deal with healing stuff mainly at the moment.Great video .
I just found your channel last week and I am literally binge watching your videos! I absolutely love you! You resonate with me more than anyone else I have found on TH-cam. Thank you for this wonderful channel! I so want to join you in one of the classes you offer. Will you be offering more "In Your Element" options in 2023? I was so hoping to join you in Group 4 this month, but I don't know if I can make that happen at such short notice. Please continue to offer more classes!!
I would love a deeper look at the similarities between Wicca, The Golden Dawn, and Tantra. I was listening to some of Foolish Fish's videos and he kinda goes over it in his video "What is Magick?" but not really. He says he noticed a lot of similarities between Tantra and The Golden Dawn's setup and that it would seem that The Golden Dawn got their structure from Tantric practices and theories. Which would make most of what we do in many of the various forms of magick based in Hinduism's Tantric Practices. I'd love to do more research on it myself as well but I would be very curious to hear your point-of-view as well.
I ran across the band “Heilung” and fell in love with that Norse Shamanic movement but, I do worry about those right-wing tendencies. Hopefully, Norse/Germanic paganism can be reclaimed.
Witch stands for What is The Change. Starting with a question, and ending with a question , this historical origin is true to the point and enduring as long as the existence of question marks the psyche of mankind.
I love your take on things. Thank you for being yourself ❤ Unicorns and marshmallows, I can get behind that 🎉from this description I practice witchcraft but maybe not a wiccan per se :-)
really enjoyed the way you explained each practice, i love how informative you were explaining the history behind each practice, definitely really interested in learning more and i am definitely subscribing! :)
Just stumbled across this video today, thank you for this it was so well described & fun as well. Randomly also made me feel like I want to have you as a good friend - love creepy woman from the internet But seriously thank you, enjoyed that.
Thank you for this video!!! Very knowledgeable and enjoyable (even the oopsies 🤣) When I first started all the books were Wicca based. Thank goodness for people like you 💖. Really recommend to others your video with Ella and Scarlet. Very interesting and a great chat.
Hi! I'm wondering what the delicious looking dessert? with poppy seeds is called and is there a recipe? I only discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and am bingeing all your videos. I appreciate you and the content so much, it's really helping me to discover my path, thank you!
This is so informative and yes I'd like more deeper info on these subjects,you explained it all so well, thankyou, hope you and family enjoying being a family of four , you look well thanks from the uk
Oh and I may have said this in the past, but your home is fabulous. I love the natural brick and your blue chair. It’s my preferred color combination for my home😍
Good video, Bex. The differences between the three really can be very confusing, especially for beginners. I know it was a bit for me as well. A late Merry Midsummer to you. I don't know what you were making, but it sure does look delicious. Love and blessings to you and your family. Hope you are all doing well.
It definitely is confusing! Especially when words are being used interchangeably 😑 a late beautiful midsummer to you too!! I hope you had a magical solstice 🔥💛 the poppy cake was a litha sun I baked for the day (the recipe is in my litha vlog)
Hihi well I am happy it makes you laugh! I do edit out a loooot of mistakes though - otherwise the video would be 2 hours long jahah I misspeak aaaaalll the time
I want to address some things said about wicca that are very common misconceptions online in general. The most common is about the Gods. Wicca does have a set pantheon: The Mother-Goddess of the Moon and Stars and the Horned God of Death and Resurrection. They have specific names, lore and mythology that are kept as initiatory secrets. Regarding the wheel of the year, people often credit (or criticize) Gardner for its creation, when in reality it was a joint work between Gardner and Ross Nichols, founder of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Wicca and Neo-Druidry have a shared history since both of them were close friends and members of the AOD (Ancient Order of Druids). So the 2 movements have shared influences and inspirations. Which leads me to my next point: Many people don't actually know where Wicca comes from. The AOD existed in a time where historical reconstructionism wasn't a thing yet, so it was basically western occultism with Druidic aesthetic, and that's a huge part of wiccan heritage. Gardner was also a Rosicrucian and it's believed that the "New Forest coven" were made by member of the Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship. Cerimonial Magic, Crowley and Freemasonry are also part of Gardner's influence to build Wiccan Praxis. All of this to say that there isn't actually much of "Buddhism and Hinduism" going on in wicca. Gardner's Craft is basically a mix of his understanding of British and Witch Folklore and Western Occultism. The threefold law is also just a misunderstanding from one of his quotes from his fiction book (if I remember correctly). It's not part of original wiccan teaching.
Very interesting - and some of this I couldn't find in my research so thank you very much for sharing your knowledge ❤️👌👌👌 could you share some sources because I would love to look more into this 🙂
@@Thewitchescookery Philip Heselton is Gardner's biographer and an Initiate, so all of his work is a good source on these subjects. His most recent book is "In search of the New forest Coven" from 2020. The official site of the OBOD has some articles about the relationship between Wicca and Druidry too. Besides that, there are some online content about traditional wicca. Hex education is a channel by an Alexandrian Coven where they touch many topics regarding Wicca. Very informative but they are a bit extreme though. For a more moderate content there is Thorn Mooney too, but she doesn't specifically talk just about wicca.
I really appreciate your content. I don't know if you used stock videos or your own video clips, but if they're your own, I'd love to know what food you're making.
Hi Rebekka! I love that this video explains how the words Wicca and witchcraft do NOT mean the same thing. Would you like paper mail info about Wicca from within in the USA? Liturgical works are oath bound but I can give you a broad overview.
this is really good. i love your energy and tone. i love that you play with your messups. i must say that i am practicing Hellenism paganism and my goodness is Hekate. i live with my christian parents and they do know what i do and i keep "teaching" them new things all the time. can someone get me out of America please? jk... unless...
I love that you can have open conversations with your parents about this ❤️ this is how it should be - everyone practicing what they feel is right and having open and respectful dialogue. And I can imagine that the states doesn't feel like the most magical place to live at the moment 💔
Hiiiiii, I just found your channel via Alwyn Oaks, who I love. I had no ideal or thought about witchcraft, but it does make sense.....CRAFT.....that is was it is. Nonetheless, thank you so much for the educational video. It has really opened my eyes. Now, I'm going to back track your videos and start watching them. You fantasize me!
Hiii 🙂👋 and welcome to the channel! So happy you found your way over here - Alwyn is wonderful and absolutely enchanting! Hope you enjoy the other videos here :)
Interesting video, I find all your videos interesting 🤔 You mentioned the video between you, Scarlet and Ella, I saw it on Scarlet Ravenswood's channel and I had to know more about you. I don't remember how I learned about Scarlet, it might have been through Annie The Green Witch. Since I've retired I've been able to go back to the practice of my youth, my husband frowned upon the Craft. So keep up the videos, so I don't feel so isolated (I still live in a blue state with heavy religious leaning). Enjoy your summer and many Bright Blessings 💚
So that is how you ended up here hihi 😄 it was so lovely to chat with the both of them! I am super happy to hear that you are now finding time for this again - practicing solitary can indeed be very lonely.. glad the videos being you some joy 🤗❤️
@@Thewitchescookery You might enjoy this. My naturopath told me to spend some time exploring per-christian Germanic Paganism to start my generational healing. I realized I had already started doing this. Thank you for making this joyful.
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The video I needed. When your in your 50's and realize that you have connected with nature and never understood religion and you now you understand that you're actually a witch. I'm so happy to have some clarity. I've always been a late bloomer, lol. Thank you for the videos. I am learning so much right now. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your words, so many of us identify
Yes, Bex, please do a deep dive! I would love to hear specifically about historic practices in the States, and current day witch craft, especially how it is perceived within the Christian community today. The Bible Belt in particular.
I shall definitely look into it! For me as an outsider (as I have never lived in the states) it is a bit harder to comment on contemporary practices and happenings over there as I can only derive so much from media and people stories and experiences and it seems very different than Europe but I will certainly try and gather some more info 🙂
I agree that Christianity has also been abused by man as political and persecution, which was far from its original purpose. Today as well, it can be so abused and used to cause dissention, and divide. The horrors done in the name of Christianity have been not only inexcusable, but the exact opposite of what Christ was about.
I m German Too Gurl! I would.Love to delve into Germanic Witchcraft and gods
On a Personal.Note...I WAS a Christian for.40.years.. I thank Jeffrey Daugherty for.Saving me.from That Hoax...But Anyhoo, CHRISTIANS r 0 Tolerant and I WasOne Of those Judgemental 0 Tolerance people. Christians DonT Do Witchcraft PERIOD..JS I Love My New Freedom and This Vitch Here is one of my Favs 😘😘
Oh I think we know how being a witch is perceived within the American Christian community. They aren't fans, and I'm being polite.
ahhhh i needed this video thank you so much!! i’m in the “knowledge sponge” phase of being a beginner witch and am trying to learn as much as i can about the basics and fundamentals. i’m glad i came across this video!
So happy you found it helpful 😊 it is so fun to gather all that knowledge and shape your own magical path ✨
As a practicing witch for over 6 decades I love your videos. I am not wicca just a witch.
The history of Iceland and it's religious history is interesting, also the masculine and feminine is incorporated in everything.
I love how you point out some wanted control like the church, Hitler, (we would add Dump), but all unicorn-sunshine-and-marshmallows here. Okay, if I have to have a goddess, it'll be a unicorn, which absolutely cannot be confused with the horn god. I won't classify my faith and practice as anything but a marshmallow-believer. Phew, so glad to have figured out my label.
This was much easier to digest than instead of looking it up I’ve always been deeply connected to Wicca I have fallen in love with the belief to love nature
I really enjoyed this! 🌿 I'm Native Hawaiian and find it so interesting how many similar practices or crafts are woven into our culture. I'm also of Scottish, Irish and German descent, but again, the old practices just seem to overlap...one big, beautiful universe ❤️
First of all: great profile picture! 😄
Secondly: absolutely - when looking deeper into the topic, one quickly discovers how much similarities and overlap there is between ideas of different cultures ❤️
@@Thewitchescookery TY😁
I usually don't comment, but I love when you include the historical & folklore info, so more history would be fabulous. Love your videos. So interesting!
Yaih ✨ I love to talk about it - so I am always excited to hear when people enjoy it!!
Yes please go deeper I appreciate how you explain. I believe in the old folk lore tradition I even keep a box a salt for abundance still. Thank you for everything you do.
So happy to hear! I have a salt container on my 'hearth altar' too at all times :) I got it as the traditional house warming gift and it has moved with me ever since
That brings me smiles 😃, I keep so many of the old ways I raised the children in them too. I feel that it was important to me I have no one else In family who did this traditions
Amazing video! You presented this whole lecture so clearly. When I first got into witchcraft, I thought that witchcraft and wicca were one and the same. I'm so glad that witchcraft is actually a practice, not a religion. I'm just not a faith person but I can still embrace my witchy side 🧙🏼♀️
I remember all the books back when where all directed to Wicca - there was no real information on secular witchcraft out there. I am so glad that now that is changing - because just like you, I am not a faith person either 😄
This was wonderful! And I loved your bloopers and realness by keeping it in.you are so funny and so authentic!
Hihi I have soooo much fog brain at the moment with thesaleepdeprivation 😅
Yes, I would love a video on Salem Witches.
Will do one soon-ish 😄
Good, Bad, and Ugly of Witchcraft. I wonder if this video has already been made by you since a year ago when this video came out. I look forward to hearing more about it!!! :D. Thank you for this video!
I love your sense of humor 😂❤🧙🏼♀️
Glad you went into the specifics and details about your beliefs instead of only definitions and ideas behind the words. Thank you.
🤗 and I am happy to hear that you appreciate it! Have a magical day
I'm really happy you mentioned the amount of racist and white nationalist ideology that is unfortunately rampant in some pagan traditions. I have been cautious to tread in those spaces because of the vile beliefs. It is always a breath of fresh air to see people be up front about this problem. Thank you!
You have the perfect coffee cup...it's so perfectly huge!
Thank you for the information & clarifications. You are a very positive force in the universe!
🌛🌚🌜
It definitely has the perfect size for half the morning 😄 and thank you for this very lovely comment 💛
Thank you for this wonderfully clarifying video. I've been practicing witch craft for over 40 years, and in my younger days it seemed impossible to explain the difference between a craft (witch) and a religion (wicca) to the innumerable fluffy bunnies without getting the feeling that one was trying to punch fog. 😂
Haha I can imagine! I have been practicing for half that time but in my starting days too, everything was about Wicca. The differentiation was never really made and I think that still confuses a lot of people
I've only been practicing for about 11 years on and off, and I can definitely say just a decade ago, it was still mostly Wicca. As an omnist, I'm very grateful for having more access to a broader range of knowledge regarding the craft nowadays.
@@rokelle_2012 for me, one of the best definitions of witches (strange as it may sound) is given by Sir Terry Pratchett in his disk world series. I summarized it for myself as going from can to can't every day, in the attempt to leave the world a better place than I found it. Of course, every one has their own definition, but this works for me. 🌹
@@falasakari4945 yaaaaaaaas!!!! Fellow Pratchett fan here 👋👋👋
@@Thewitchescookery absolutely !!! The man was a genius 🥰
I just recently learned about Arminius and the Germanic tribes. I thought the tale was so awesome, but was very disappointed that some have co-opted that to feel superior to people who look different.
Thank you for the lecture. I heard about this word, eclectic,. Nowadays people derive their knowledge and practice from a number of sources. It is impossible to choose a specific path in today's given environment.
It is true - with the amount of information out there it makes it much more likely for people to pick and choose from different ideas. Personally I don't feel that is a bad thing - because like that lovely new things can evolve too 😊✨
I love these chats you have with us, they are informative, entertaining AND best of all, I always find them to be a great place to be inspired to do my own deep dive into certain topics that I may not have thought about before. I would really enjoy hearing you discuss in more detail different historical events, and folklore from all over the world. I was born in Salem MA, and though I have no ancestral ties (that I know of), and do NOT feel I am a witch simply because I was born in Salem, I do know that my love of the history is what has always drawn me to Witchcraft in general and I guess somewhat helped to guide me on my path of research and discovery. All this to say I would love to hear your perspective. :)
I am so happy to read this - and that you get inspired for your own research 🤓 and for me it was the same: always loved history and that also is one of the reasons I was so fascinated by these folk practices and witchcraft in general
This video uploaded right on time because I've been wanting to practice witchcraft and It seems that I'm going down the path of green witchcraft so please do more of this!! As a small child, It seemed like witchcraft has always been a practice I've done without even noticing like I connect with the moon, animals and nature, I love herbs, I'd collect rocks and sticks and in return I'd hang something on a tree that can feed the birds, I'd make my own spells and I absolutely love incense and candles, It made me very happy and even though people may say witches can't levitate and do aerokinesis, telekinesis I most definitely believe it is possible...if humans can telepathically communicate with eachother through the mind then imagine what else we can do.
How wonderful! And exciting that you discovered this path for you :) I wish you many lovely new experiences
There's so much history I've read too. Including witch meant wisdom, wit, and crone originates from crown; and that the Roman Christians came up with the witch term. So glad we are not so suppressed now and can choose what and how without any who's.
I'm at the beginning of my way and you're so helpful and warm. like a wise older sister. other practitioners seem scary sometimes (IM SORRY i respect them all) and the way you practice witchcraft feels really close to me 🌿 finally found my jam
I am so happy you enjoy the videos (also glad to hear that I am not scary 😅)! Sending much love
I love your videos. I am German born in Munich...army hospital. My mother's side are all Bavarians. I tried getting into the Germanic pantheon, but it didn't resonate with me at all. Or any other pantheon. So just working with the elements and nature works just fine with me. Again love your videos. I truly miss my Oma's baking and love watching you bake. It brings back memories. 😊 I'm 63, so my oma is long been gone.
Oh that is wonderful! Omas make the best cakes and bakes 😄❤️ glad it brings back happy memories
Bex, I’d love more deeper dives into this!
Shall do! Already diving into more research 🤓
i absolutly love your bloopers they always cheer me up really liked this video made history fun and it was a really good explanation with lots of fun added in thanks for sharing
Mich interessiert, wie Hexen im deutschsprachigen Raum heute selbst genannt werden möchten- tatsächlich Hexen? And please, Bex, more deep info about just anything! It is rare to find a secular witch with such a knowledge who presents it in such a lively, humorously manner. I am not a witch, but I love to learn. Thank you!❤️
Ja, das ist so die allgemeine Bezeichnung hier. Ich benutze sie offline selbst nicht um mich und meine Spiritualität zu beschreiben (weder Englisch noch Deutsch) ☺️ and thaaaank you so much for your very, very sweet comment ❤️
Thank you for the information and being transparent about the good, bad, and ugly.
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THANK YOU for pointing out that the Salem witch trials did not persecute herbalists. I really really dislike that myth.
If you want to dive deep into the Salem witch trials the first season of Unobsecured by Aaron
Manhke will help. If you have the time I highly recommend listening to the whole season, it’s fascinating and well done. No one persecuted said they were a witch, unless they were threatened with bodily harm. A slave from a plantation traveled to Salem with her master. Her name was Tituba. Tituba lived and worked in the home of Reverend Samuel Parris, the minister of Salem Village. She came from Barbados. A child heard a rumor she used a folk cure to heal a sick dog. It got out of hand, to put it mildly. Land changed hands when a witch with no male heir died, I’m sure you get the drift.
It is theorized that the grain stores of rye in Salem were contaminated.
I can’t post the links to my references, sorry. Key phrases are “Resources: Season 1
Unobscured Aaron Mahnke” and “How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials | Britannica”
This topic drives me nuts!!! As someone who enjoys/needs a little clarity, thank you for taking this on. A much needed discussion. And I don't suppose you have a pro-choice spell you can send our way? I'll trade for a natural gas spell.
So happy to hear!! And noooo - I wish I had. And I definitely need that natural gas spell 😅 at least my bike is being used again... So it has some unsuspected perks
I'm a beginner witch, and the confusion/mish-mashing of witchcraft and Wiccan confused me greatly. (Especially as a Christian witch, and figuring out who the divine feminine and masculine would be within christian figures haha). But your video has cleared up a lot
Loved the video, Thank you. Germanic Cornish Celtic Pagan witch I am. Yes I could see myself in your rituals. That poppy seed made me hungry lol. I live in nature & the garden. So true finding your own path is a journey of a lifetime. Question everything . Thank you again. Sending many blessings your way!
It definitely is a journey that involves constant learning and change 😊✨ sending bright blessings your way!
I'm writing a research paper on the cultural diversity in witchcraft and I stumbled upon this video and I got to say, it was a great watch. So informative and you didn't cut any corners. Great job :)
Thank you so much for your easy, basic breakdown. All the witches in my family passed before I could get any guidance (in person), they visit me and help bring in what I need amd when I am ready for it/them!
Hello, i love this Video, thank you for going over the definitions of each .I now know that I’m a witch I read so many books I was so confused about Wiccan, Pagan. But i am 100% your definition of a Witch. ♥️🥰 THANK YOU.
I’m going to watch this again many times. Very helpful! It drives me nuts how the three get so jumbled together. I will be reading/watching your other info on this. Hope baby is doing well! And big brother. Thank you for all you do💕
So happy you found it helpful! It really all gets mixed up in books and social media and makes it really hard to understand and differentiate. Both little ones are doing great! Thank you for asking. Sending much love ❣️
I realize that I'm 9 months late but I recently became interested in wicca and watching this video really gave me a little "here ya go" moment on information so tytyty
Hey Bex, I always enjoy and learn from your posts. Keep up the good work. You look healthy and vibrant. Blessings!
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for this comment 💕 sending much love
I would LOVE some deep dives. Especially the Salem stuff, they kind of gloss over it here in schools, and most history/anthropology in this area (mid Atlantic US) is limited to the 1800s or more recent.
Also, I've been researching my heritage lately and the majority of my great grandparents came here from Germany! I learned that my great great grandparents were from Bavaria (and Prussia). Do you have any recommendations for reading in terms of learning about older Germanic customs? :)
I shall dive into it!!
My grandparents are from Bavaria and Prussia too :) The go-to book (collection) for German customs is probably Jacob Grimm's work 'Teutonic Mythology'. But it is suuuuuper scholarly and you should have a good understanding of Latin and at least one Scandinavian language to read it.
@@Thewitchescookery Guess I better get studying!
Thanks for this I have been on a twin flame journey and healing journey I am finding myself on witches etc . I wanna deal with healing stuff mainly at the moment.Great video .
Interesting!!! I knew a little bit about the history of witchcraft, but really nothing about Wicca 😃 I feel very educated now ☺️
Hahaha I am glad to hear!! 😄 How is Croatia? Enjoy!! ✨
@@Thewitchescookery It was wonderful 😍 Sadly I'm already back home now 🥴
@@theartofnaturegermany it's always so sad when a holiday ends 😄
@@Thewitchescookery yes!!! 😭...😅
I just found your channel last week and I am literally binge watching your videos! I absolutely love you! You resonate with me more than anyone else I have found on TH-cam. Thank you for this wonderful channel! I so want to join you in one of the classes you offer. Will you be offering more "In Your Element" options in 2023? I was so hoping to join you in Group 4 this month, but I don't know if I can make that happen at such short notice. Please continue to offer more classes!!
Yes pls bex do a video on it in depth
I shall!! 😄
I'm definitely interested in a "deep dive" into the history of witchcraft and folklore! :)
I would love a deeper look at the similarities between Wicca, The Golden Dawn, and Tantra. I was listening to some of Foolish Fish's videos and he kinda goes over it in his video "What is Magick?" but not really. He says he noticed a lot of similarities between Tantra and The Golden Dawn's setup and that it would seem that The Golden Dawn got their structure from Tantric practices and theories. Which would make most of what we do in many of the various forms of magick based in Hinduism's Tantric Practices. I'd love to do more research on it myself as well but I would be very curious to hear your point-of-view as well.
Love it. Thank you for the information and your personality. 😊
I ran across the band “Heilung” and fell in love with that Norse Shamanic movement but, I do worry about those right-wing tendencies. Hopefully, Norse/Germanic paganism can be reclaimed.
Yes please would love u too deep dive that topic xxx
Salem you mean? I definitely will - and I hope to visit next year too for some research 👀
@@Thewitchescookery yes please x
I love that you left in the mishaps. 😂. I just love listening to you. So lighthearted and fun.
I am New to your Channel, I am asked thru my Guides to learn more about Wicca !! I am an old Soul ♓️ Wizard a Student in life ones again . Namaste 💜
Witch stands for What is The Change. Starting with a question, and ending with a question , this historical origin is true to the point and enduring as long as the existence of question marks the psyche of mankind.
I just like to hear you say the word Witch.
With a capital V 😅 German accent...
@@Thewitchescookery 😍 German ASMR LOL
i had my doubts about this video but you surprised me and im very glad i watched this. thank you so much. blessed be.
Tackled this subject like a boss!
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Always happy to see a new video from you Ms Bex ☺⚘
😄💪 thank you! So glad to hear 💛
I would like to know more on shadow/night/new moon entities or gods so I can get back to my guide
I love your take on things. Thank you for being yourself ❤ Unicorns and marshmallows, I can get behind that 🎉from this description I practice witchcraft but maybe not a wiccan per se :-)
really enjoyed the way you explained each practice, i love how informative you were explaining the history behind each practice, definitely really interested in learning more and i am definitely subscribing! :)
Just stumbled across this video today, thank you for this it was so well described & fun as well. Randomly also made me feel like I want to have you as a good friend - love creepy woman from the internet
But seriously thank you, enjoyed that.
I love learning from you! I am more drawn to Saints but love learning from others.
Love this channels. I’ve looked for some the the learning of all this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
I would love a deep dive on the history 💕
Shall do!!
Thank you for this video!!! Very knowledgeable and enjoyable (even the oopsies 🤣) When I first started all the books were Wicca based. Thank goodness for people like you 💖. Really recommend to others your video with Ella and Scarlet. Very interesting and a great chat.
🤗 so happy you enjoyed it!! Sending much love 💞
So liked this video, such good info. Would love to hear more history. You do a fabulous job with your info and explanations. Appreciate you!
Thank you! I will definitely make more ✨
This video was so helpful! I really appreciate how well you explained everything
You are Brilliant! I totally enjoyed it to the end! Blessings to you and the Fam💕
Hi! I'm wondering what the delicious looking dessert? with poppy seeds is called and is there a recipe? I only discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and am bingeing all your videos. I appreciate you and the content so much, it's really helping me to discover my path, thank you!
Yes there is! I think you mean my poppyseed sun - you will find the recipe under my latest Litha video ☺️ (the one from 2022)
I love your videos- so glad I found your channel 😊I'd like to know what you were making around 13:00 in the video, looked divine! 💖
So happy to hear!! That was my poppyseed sun cake for Litha - you will find the full recipe in my Litha vlog :)
Thank you so much for this. I love your videos and learn something every time🖤🖤🖤🖤🧙🏻🧙🏻🧙🏻🧙🏻
I really enjoyed your videos
Yes a love to see you a do a deep dive video on that! Please do! Blessed Be 💜
Will do ☺️🤓
This was so fun to watched and listen too.
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This is so informative and yes I'd like more deeper info on these subjects,you explained it all so well, thankyou, hope you and family enjoying being a family of four , you look well thanks from the uk
Love your videos!! They are as refreshing and rejuvenating as a fresh hot cup of tea!
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Very interesting and lovely color palette in this one!
Yaih - happy to hear ✨
So thankful for this video, cause Wicca or paganism is not my path. I wanted to practice witchcraft, not a (pagan) religion.
More vids like this pls, Bex❤️
With pleasure ☺️
To all your future videos suggestions: YESSS!
Oh and I may have said this in the past, but your home is fabulous. I love the natural brick and your blue chair. It’s my preferred color combination for my home😍
Thank you so much! Is definitely one of my favourite corners of my home 😄
Thanks! ❤️
Good video, Bex. The differences between the three really can be very confusing, especially for beginners. I know it was a bit for me as well. A late Merry Midsummer to you. I don't know what you were making, but it sure does look delicious. Love and blessings to you and your family. Hope you are all doing well.
It definitely is confusing! Especially when words are being used interchangeably 😑 a late beautiful midsummer to you too!! I hope you had a magical solstice 🔥💛 the poppy cake was a litha sun I baked for the day (the recipe is in my litha vlog)
I m Just gonna Coin a new Term for.green witches like me🤔 A Penny Witch😆WYT? It just means I do.shit My Way 😅
Hi there! First one to comment! Great video as always 💕
Thank you! And thank you for the comment too 😄💓
Another great video I’m following my ❤️ on my practice and love watching your videos for inspiration.
I think that is a wonderful way to practice 🙂
Hey there, chickpea! I love that you did this video ♡☆☆☆☆☆♡
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You're videos make me laugh! I love how you don't edit out mistakes...They're so fun =)
Hihi well I am happy it makes you laugh! I do edit out a loooot of mistakes though - otherwise the video would be 2 hours long jahah I misspeak aaaaalll the time
Thanks! Adore your Spirit.
I want to address some things said about wicca that are very common misconceptions online in general.
The most common is about the Gods.
Wicca does have a set pantheon: The Mother-Goddess of the Moon and Stars and the Horned God of Death and Resurrection. They have specific names, lore and mythology that are kept as initiatory secrets.
Regarding the wheel of the year, people often credit (or criticize) Gardner for its creation, when in reality it was a joint work between Gardner and Ross Nichols, founder of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Wicca and Neo-Druidry have a shared history since both of them were close friends and members of the AOD (Ancient Order of Druids). So the 2 movements have shared influences and inspirations.
Which leads me to my next point: Many people don't actually know where Wicca comes from. The AOD existed in a time where historical reconstructionism wasn't a thing yet, so it was basically western occultism with Druidic aesthetic, and that's a huge part of wiccan heritage. Gardner was also a Rosicrucian and it's believed that the "New Forest coven" were made by member of the Rosicrucian Order Crotona Fellowship.
Cerimonial Magic, Crowley and Freemasonry are also part of Gardner's influence to build Wiccan Praxis.
All of this to say that there isn't actually much of "Buddhism and Hinduism" going on in wicca. Gardner's Craft is basically a mix of his understanding of British and Witch Folklore and Western Occultism.
The threefold law is also just a misunderstanding from one of his quotes from his fiction book (if I remember correctly). It's not part of original wiccan teaching.
Very interesting - and some of this I couldn't find in my research so thank you very much for sharing your knowledge ❤️👌👌👌 could you share some sources because I would love to look more into this 🙂
@@Thewitchescookery Philip Heselton is Gardner's biographer and an Initiate, so all of his work is a good source on these subjects.
His most recent book is "In search of the New forest Coven" from 2020.
The official site of the OBOD has some articles about the relationship between Wicca and Druidry too.
Besides that, there are some online content about traditional wicca.
Hex education is a channel by an Alexandrian Coven where they touch many topics regarding Wicca. Very informative but they are a bit extreme though.
For a more moderate content there is Thorn Mooney too, but she doesn't specifically talk just about wicca.
@@paulogibaldi2411 that is awesome!! Thank you so much for all those tips 🙂 I do know Thorn but will look into all the others too!
Please do a deep dive. That sounds so amazing.
Shall do :)
Hi, I’m a new subscriber and I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for the information. ♥️
yes! more deep dives into history!!
Alrighty! 😄💪
Hey gorg missed your videos now i need to binge haha xx
Thank you great information 😊
I really appreciate your content. I don't know if you used stock videos or your own video clips, but if they're your own, I'd love to know what food you're making.
Love the historical content Bex! More history and origin videos please! Hope you are doing well with your new baby
Hi Rebekka! I love that this video explains how the words Wicca and witchcraft do NOT mean the same thing.
Would you like paper mail info about Wicca from within in the USA? Liturgical works are oath bound but I can give you a broad overview.
this is really good. i love your energy and tone. i love that you play with your messups.
i must say that i am practicing Hellenism paganism and my goodness is Hekate. i live with my christian parents and they do know what i do and i keep "teaching" them new things all the time.
can someone get me out of America please? jk... unless...
I love that you can have open conversations with your parents about this ❤️ this is how it should be - everyone practicing what they feel is right and having open and respectful dialogue. And I can imagine that the states doesn't feel like the most magical place to live at the moment 💔
Hiiiiii, I just found your channel via Alwyn Oaks, who I love. I had no ideal or thought about witchcraft, but it does make sense.....CRAFT.....that is was it is. Nonetheless, thank you so much for the educational video. It has really opened my eyes. Now, I'm going to back track your videos and start watching them. You fantasize me!
Hiii 🙂👋 and welcome to the channel! So happy you found your way over here - Alwyn is wonderful and absolutely enchanting! Hope you enjoy the other videos here :)
Interesting video, I find all your videos interesting 🤔 You mentioned the video between you, Scarlet and Ella, I saw it on Scarlet Ravenswood's channel and I had to know more about you. I don't remember how I learned about Scarlet, it might have been through Annie The Green Witch. Since I've retired I've been able to go back to the practice of my youth, my husband frowned upon the Craft. So keep up the videos, so I don't feel so isolated (I still live in a blue state with heavy religious leaning). Enjoy your summer and many Bright Blessings 💚
So that is how you ended up here hihi 😄 it was so lovely to chat with the both of them! I am super happy to hear that you are now finding time for this again - practicing solitary can indeed be very lonely.. glad the videos being you some joy 🤗❤️
Please go for a deep dive. Thanks for keeping it real.
🏊 getting those goggles on hehe
@@Thewitchescookery You might enjoy this. My naturopath told me to spend some time exploring per-christian Germanic Paganism to start my generational healing. I realized I had already started doing this. Thank you for making this joyful.