I am still a beginner in witchcraft but I could already notice how much my life changed. Before discovering witchcraft, I am easily angered, frustrated, and stressed out. I always felt lost and my self-confidence was low. Ever since I started practicing, my mental state became so much better compared to the past few years. Even my mother noticed that I no longer get easily stressed and angered. I became much more consistent with self-improvement like exercising. I now stand up taller and no longer bend my neck to look down in shyness. I became more positive in life and felt more aware with the world around me. I no longer feel alone and sad all the time. I feel very lucky to have discovered the craft! I also feel lucky to have discovered you as well :) You inspire me a lot!
That reads so beautifully! I practise witchcraft too, but sometimes -like in the moment- my connection to it seems blurry. Have you some ritual or other tipps for me? What do you, to feel more calmly? Greetings ☺️
It absolutely has changed mine as well I was homeless addicted to drugs and in very bad mental state and it has really turned my life around I'm have my own apartment job and have been clean for 3 years in October so witchcraft has definitely changed my life for the better
@@stormfire1995 congratulations on your 3 years of sobriety!! I believe I'm going on two right now. Love that your craft has brought you healing as well. I've learned to look at the world in kinder eyes.
I am a beginner at witchcraft too. My children have grown and are leaving home. This has always been part of me but I didn’t realise. My daughter told me “do what makes you happy” so I did. I’ve been watching your videos and loving and learning so much. Witchcraft brings me closer to nature and closer to myself. My days have more purpose and I am so much happier. Thank you xxx
Part of my Craft studies has included studying herbalism, wildcrafting/foraging, gardening, and ecology. When I'm out and about and see an edible/medicinal plant, I'll point it out to whoever is with me, and they're just astounded that I know this stuff. So many people think they just need to learn the material for their job/career, but so often that information is boring or stressful or useless outside the confines of the job. Learning about herbs and other plants is fun and beneficial. I am thankful that being a witch has helped me to be a lifelong learner.
After practicing for over 2 decades. I've finally began to truly understand what it means to be YOUR craft. It is a mirror. A compilation of our experiences, personality, world view, time and place. The world reflecting on us and us reflecting it right back through our craft. It is a deeply personal act. After all these years I've also come to realize how crucial my craft has been In all times in my life. It saved me and strengthened me in dark times that I didn't even realize at the time.
I love the dog visits! Dogs are always always mindful, and they can be great teachers for us in helping us learn to notice and experience the world around us.
These should not be lesser noted! These are huge and are some of the biggest reasons i started witchcraft... So beautiful... I'm saving this video in case I ever need to explain why i love the craft.
I love this one Annie. I think I've really revisited my childhood concoction-making and painting with natural elements, due to my lack of purpose these last 9 years. My daughters are grown, my work skills and motivation are down due to stroke. I've really been reaching for something, and this has perfectly begun to fill that void. You've really helped and inspired positive things in my life.
I came to the craft very late in life….I’m so glad! Your discussions are so very helpful. Your lovely gentle spirit has enriched my life. Thank you for that….☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️❤️
I feel like it may be connected to mindfulness, but my self-love has gone through the roof since i began practicing witchcraft. Something about adoring nature and knowing im a part of it has made me look at myself as something truly beautiful and worthwhile❤️ also being able to help nature and people around me is a great benefit!
Little unrelated to the video but I work for a meadery that has a location on Whidbey island. It's called the Hierophant meadery and the owners have a background in herbalism and it really shows in the meads they make. They specialize in metheglin meads which is all botanicals rather than fruits. Some of the stilled meads are rose cardamom, poplar vanilla, lavender citrus, and hawthorn berry basil. The owners hold witchy and herbalist workshops every now and then and thought it might interest you 😊
Your video has a great message. I'm trying to connect more with old germanic traditions and celebrations, since they were established in Europe long before the big religions came. It feels more natural to me because of the connection with plants, animals and seasons. ❤
Annabel, what a beautiful and thoughtful collection of the many benefits of the practice. You are bringing me and many others much peace and feelings of connection through your videos. Thank you! 🌿
You just echoed basically my thoughts that you have to practice your craft and keep learning. Some think a once a month full moon night is enough to call themselves witches.its not enough
I’ve found in the two months since I began practicing witchcraft that I feel more grounded in the world around me. I’ve always felt a bit detached, like I’m letting life happen to me rather than actually existing. I’ve been researching the plants in my garden for witchy purposes, but from there I’ve become more interested in identifying plants and animals from a purely non-spiritual perspective. It’s like I’ve fallen in love with being alive all over again.
With the planetary alignment we've been experiencing this month, what a great time to reflect on ourselves. Thank you for reminding us of the firstly things forgotten, in approaching the craft. You are evolving, and revolving..... Universal mind !!!
i love this video and you hit the nail on the head with the subjects you brought up. This makes me think of something Fairuza Balk said once that's always stuck with me, she said something to the effect of: I used to think you're born, you live,you die and witchcraft gives you a different perspective on life. ❤ and I live by that. There are so many beautiful things in life and I hope you all enjoy them and really live because if you don't, then you're just existing. Everyone have a lovely wonderful day 😊🧡🔮🌻🎉
I love this. Witchcraft truly has changed me, and not just spiritually. Emotional and physically too. I rlly related too when you said about being able to make more clearheaded choices and stuff. And it's helped me to truly want to grow as a person. I used to be so afraid of change but magic rlly changed that for me, and i am always wanting to grow and change now, and conquer my fears, and just to be able to be more levelheaded and positive in challenging times. And it also made me realize that i needed too (and that it's okay too) set up personal boundaries and to stand my ground when they are challenged. I could go on and on rlly, it's just helped me so so much 😭 and it makes me so happy to know it's been that way for all of us ❤
Thank you for this. I've identified ss a witch for at least 2 years now but since new years my focus has been on work and arts and crafts. Feeling inspired to get back into The Craft
I have been practicing for about 5 years now, it has helped me like life more and appreciate the little things. I found a new love for nature and the space, finding the beauty in the things around, taking care of myself has become so much better also. Though my practice has been on and off where sometimes I wouldn’t do witchcraft for half a year and I barely know the meaning of colors and herbs, I can still see the difference from before and now
The greatest benefit I've noticed in my experience is the power of herbal relationships. Plants are so special and their presence can truly be lifesaving.
Practicing has allowed me to get in touch with my culture and nature. I am much more motivated to garden or go out to nature for a specific purpose. 🥰 I find your videos very relaxing and informative. Thank you for sharing. 🥰
Hey! Thanks for this lovely video! I suffer from depression and anxiety and the craft helps me lot to focus on myself, learning how to follow my intuition, listening to my body and how to connect with nature. It gives me sort of a purpose... or direction in life, just like you said.
This is great! I've missed your old school back to basics of witchcraft videos. Even though I don't practice witchcraft, I've always found them captivating. Hope you're doing well! 😊
I agree with everything you said, especially since this is a lifelong journey! I first dove deep into witchcraft with a class I took in college; it was one of my first classes, Botanical medicine; The best course I ever took:) Thank you so much for your incredible knowledge; Blessed be XO!
Helps me cope with my mood swings. The daily meditation helps keep at least one thing consistent. Traveling to my astral temple is better than sleeping. When i choose to sleep over meditate/read about the occult, thats when I know things are bad and I need to re-evaluate my mental health approach.
I have been following all of your videos and has helped me a lot with my study and practice in witchcraft. I think you are very knowledgeable and skilled in what you do. You are a wonderful teacher
it is fulfilling! It can also be unpleasant at times, Nature throws many curveballs & Far Seeing doesn’t have a filter. But it’s those times when a Heart Centered Jinx hits home, & obliterates some pesky Darkness. Like making a bullseye. I guess those times make it all worth it
I’m a beginner of witchcraft! I’ve known for a while that I am a green witch! I’m actively working with herbs gardening, and divination currently and want to thank you for your videos, because they help me learn more about the craft.
It helped me a lot to work on my mental health and through tough times, one being, when I had to go to the hospital. I have grown as a person and found a safe place to be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Have a wonderful week. Greetings from Germany😊
I had little time to my craft these months and i felt it right away. Along with the calmness and focus, with shadow work i've managed to better my mental health(which is why i have to revisit meditation and such) Since my beginner days i got a partner and he asked me if witchcraft helps me in some way. I didn't even think about the answer without saying "yes". I love creativity, nature, i love learning new things and bettering me and my world. Witchcraft is something i needed and it makes me so happy to see myself less angry and sad. I still have so much to go but my craft and what we share is a powerful knowledge.
For me it's clarity. I spent my childhood wanting to know "the truth" (religion, spirituality). When I delved into witchcraft, I never felted so connected to a "truth". Now I feel like my beliefs are clear and help me move forward in life with less doubt.
I feel I am still VERY MUCH a Witchling and I feel as woman that practice the Craft we are ever evolving and always learning, THIS is normally My drive .... BUT it feels like the Mundane has become so very overwhelming... I have Chrons disease which leaves Me VERY ill when it flare's it's ugliness. Loosing loved one's makes ALL THAT spin outta control for me... I love my Witchy hero's of YT lol my girl's I watch are Annie The Green Witch, Frankie The Chaotic Witch Aunt, Olivia The Witch of Wonderlust, Bex The Witches cookery, ALL of whom are ladies I have grown to respect an knw as much as the YT allows 💜👑👑💜 I have learned so much in the past few yrs watching all of U AMAZING ladies, along with a few others all while forever listening too Stevie cuz music above ÀLL helps Me deal. I have hit SUCH a ALL time low lately and IDK how to dig myself outta THIS ONE... I identify so much with the Green Witch way's, I have a garden that is usually my happy place BUT lately I've been so low I'm afraid of going in my garden cuz I knw my plants feel my tention or more less depression and I DNT want my garden to suffer frm it.... So I honestly don't know how to move past this an help myself feel better, I feel everything around me as far as emotions and my clarity has NEVER been so clear!! It JUST feels like when my Mom passed away almost 3 yrs ago, it was like she left something behind and I found it, if my clarity wld have always been THIS way.... Lol I SURE as hell WLDNT of made a few LIFE choice's that I HAVE lol... I spent so much time away frm ppl during the time I was taking care of my Mom that I just don't fit where I used to..... Is there anything I am missing that cld possibly HELP me magically deal with the Mundane?? Lol I VERY WELL know there is not a spell to make it all better... I've looked 😂😂 but I'm open to anything... I just feel so numb at time's and completely overwhelmed other time's.... I identify the BEST with the Green Witch way's, I've not only had a green thumb my whole life but a green HAND at time's lol myself and my bestie Payton my therapy fur baby/bestie that I've had the honor of having in my life for 8 yrs so far 💜👑💜 lol his company truly CAN BE BETTER then MOST humans. I hope this makes sense as I am TRYING NOT to write a novel here. I just feel stuck I guess, I dnt have another way to put it in word's... Any ideas or word's of wisdom?? Thanks for Ur time Annie so much love frm Florida 💜🌴🌴💜
🌲🍀🐾I'm not a witch, but I know of the "Rule of 3". MAYBE trying to help others, will return to YOU 3 FOLD? Sounds like you're heading in the right direction. Hope it gets better 4 U. 🐾🍀🌲. 🌲P.S. If you don't have pet (familiar), consider getting 1 they're anything but "mundane". 😉🌲.
Sending you healing energy! 🤗💚 Also, just wanted to send a nudge not to be afraid to go to your garden! Remember, just like physical poop becomes rich manure, all our psychic and emotional gunk is food that the plants can take and turn into something positive and life-giving. No need to be afraid, just set that energy down, give it to the plants as an offering and thank them for their transformative power.
You have a lovely, unpretentious energy. I enjoyed the atmosphere of your video and concur with all you said. Happy to have found you in this space. I hope this comment finds you well.
Thanks Annie! I love 💕 how you keep reminding me how practicing mundane things has value. It keeps me grounded in mindfulness. Glad it has profound healing for you as well! 💐 🧴 🐚 🏔 🌲
🌲🍀🐾🦉💚l so love it when Green Witch Forest Goddesses share their Insightful, Medicinal, Words of Green World Wisdom with us. Thanks Dr. Annabel, and to all the other "Protectors of the Land". 💚🐾🍀🌲. 🌲P.S. That rosemary looks so fresh, just like my plant. Good stuff.🌲.
Dear Annabel, what a beautiful name and soothing video. I love reflecting on all these benefits you shared... And it's interesting that these lesser noted benefits are actually very profound and life-changing. Thank you for helping me see that clearer. I also love that you mentioned your heritage. If you don't mind sharing, what is your heritage/culture? I am Indian but I grew up far away from India so I have been discovering rituals from my native country and culture that I was not taught about growing up. I also was born in England so I feel very connected to certain European cultures' spiritual rituals and music... Especially Celtic. 💚
I learned from a water witch on some demmison she was a guest on Olivia show a small amount of running water will help keep your drains from cloging and home cooler
I’m currently on my journey to becoming a ‘spinster’ witch… In both senses of the word lol! I love the meditative, calming, ancient craft of spinning. I’m learning how to put my intent and energy into yarn as it forms between my hands… Mostly protective energy, because that’s what comes the most easily to me. I want to start learning sigils to carve on my whorls and shafts; mantras to help me focus my energy as I spin. I might even try corespinning special ‘herb-yarns’ to loop into bags, or hang up somewhere! I am currently trying to spin my way out of my fluff-stash… And I just got moar fluffs! Please send help… XD
After leaving my previous religion and getting more into witchcraft and a little bit of paganism, my mental health improve astronomically. It hasn't even been a full year yet, but my anxiety has decreased so much, and I actually want to be alive. Granted I still have problems, but they aren't near as bad as they used to be.
I've been practicing for a long time but it had been mostly surface level for years, small charms and little things just to help move things along in my life. Since 2020 I've really dived harder into witchcraft (and Heathenry) as more of a life mindset, and its helped me reinvigorate my life. I turned 30 last November, and have taken up hiking, am eating better, my garden is gorgeous. I feel like I've awoken from a dream where life just sort of passed me by into something better. Your videos have been a part of that, along with other witches on TH-cam. But also finding a strong Heathen community online that is so so welcoming to people like me (LGBT mostly).
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
Hi Annie! All the things you mentioned in the video are actually some of the main reasons I started practicing, especially after leaving Christianity behind for a few years. No regrets on that decision, but it did leave me feeling spiritually restless, and it wasn't long before I recalled all the times I was pulled towards the Craft (since childhood, but I repressed it hard back then). The points you talk about learning are 100% true! It's actually quite overwhelming haha, but through the craft I've learned so much and it's helped me reconnect with my heritage a little more by encouraging me to research our cultural folklore, and has been a point of self reflection regarding my own self identity as a mixed culture person. Another thing the craft has done for me is heal my relationship with reading. I use to love reading, up until studying literature for over a decade ruined my ability to enjoy books. Part of me getting back into reading has been because of reading occult/witchy books for research. Overall my mental health and general sense of stability has been really helped by my practice, and it's great hearing that it does the same for you and other witches :)
Hello! I just wanted to say I highly appreciate the effort you put on the lovely content you always create and share with us, it's very helpful... personally it's always helped as some sort of guidance since the beginning of my path into the craft and spiritual awakening, it also helps me to remind me how special, magical, and artistic we all are, and to find strength and inspiration on those days when it all can be gone for no reason... you have such a beautiful energy and vibes. Thank you!!! x
Im curious to know if you have worked with prunella vulgaris aka self heal or heal all. It seems to have similar properties to plantains. Do you think mixing the two would make a good salve/balm for minor wounds or bug bites? A video on this plant might be nice, if it's available where you are. Thank you! Love your content!
This is one of my very favorite plants and one of my first and primary herbal allies! It's not very well known in western herbalism, so I'm always excited to see someone mention it. Yes, it would be perfect in a healing salve. Gerard says, 'There is not a better Wound herbe' and 'The decoction of Prunell made with wine and water doth join together and make whole and sound all wounds, both inward and outward…' It's a very powerful little herb with many hidden secrets to it! My favorite of its folk names is heart-of-the-earth. 💜💚
Any spells to cleanse toxic patterns of family, parents in own behaviour and life, clean out negative repetitive patterns and influence of parents in us?
St. John's Wort - _Hypericum perforatum_ (which is blooming right now in the northern hemisphere), has been used for ancestral and lineage healing, and the healing of generational wounds and negative patterns passed on from those before us. It's very powerfully protective and cleansing.
Random Question: I know you've talked about this in the past but I cannot for the life of me remember...but your necklaces/talisman's...what are they/what do the represent...do they have any special properties/have you put any spells/enchantments on them?
Hello! I am searching for your video where you chat about how you were going through a little burn out and you were making some perfume with buddleia? I can't find the video now though and would love to make that perfume with my daughter. . could you point me in the right direction? Thank you!
Oo first to comment? Hiiiii hope y’all are doin okay! Love the videos! Stat safe in these…trying times as certain parties are going after witches and alike.
Hello good day. So I am very slowly learning about working with herbs and so on. I have have to admit I am struggling with which herb I want to work with first. Because I can recall you mentioning to pick an herb and work with it. Learn all I can from that herb. Take it slow in learning. So want to thank you for these beautiful videos you make. When feeling a bit wonky on things and looking for advice I always look back on something you may have posted. Thank you for your guidance.
Sometimes it's easier to ask which herb wants to work with you. Is there one growing around you that has been catching your eye? One that you keep seeing mentioned in your readings or even unrelated places? Often we can begin to discern who wants to work with us by paying attention to these kinds of coincidences.
Most intention is if the source of orgin gives it a foundation than the demmison of your creation will achieve the best outcome its also called thought creation??
I know a number of people who have found it necessary to pay for classes & seminars on mindfulness, meditation, and incorporating spirituality into their daily lives. Oddly enough, I've never met a witch who needed to do that. :-)
Hi little witch sorry I've not talked to you in while and also to clarify the past think of the universe as a creation of birth and we are like blood cells we are born at 3 5 million a minute and the one's that we see as dying goes to the 90% of the brain we do use in for example if we both wanted to get to the top of our house in our language we would probably say the best way is to use a latter now keeping that in mind I say demmison like we would say latter and in the other demmison we are truly good friends I'm even married in a sort of way to Olivia the Wonderlust witch on this demmison reminds me so much of her before she got smart and ruined everything na just joking they allow females to do the thinking and their existence is in the hands of thier choices and men sleep like a baby in a mother's arm.
For your safety since we are in a time of extremest groups maybe don't say your practicing witchcraft maybe just use another name since ppl always get hung up on names and really what your doing is just ways of healing with nature
I am still a beginner in witchcraft but I could already notice how much my life changed. Before discovering witchcraft, I am easily angered, frustrated, and stressed out. I always felt lost and my self-confidence was low. Ever since I started practicing, my mental state became so much better compared to the past few years. Even my mother noticed that I no longer get easily stressed and angered. I became much more consistent with self-improvement like exercising. I now stand up taller and no longer bend my neck to look down in shyness. I became more positive in life and felt more aware with the world around me. I no longer feel alone and sad all the time. I feel very lucky to have discovered the craft! I also feel lucky to have discovered you as well :) You inspire me a lot!
That reads so beautifully! I practise witchcraft too, but sometimes -like in the moment- my connection to it seems blurry. Have you some ritual or other tipps for me? What do you, to feel more calmly? Greetings ☺️
Yes Yes. I m Not There Yet But I Must And Will Get to Where U R Fellow Witch 😙😆
It absolutely has changed mine as well I was homeless addicted to drugs and in very bad mental state and it has really turned my life around I'm have my own apartment job and have been clean for 3 years in October so witchcraft has definitely changed my life for the better
Thiss, i noticed this change within myself as well :)
@@stormfire1995 congratulations on your 3 years of sobriety!! I believe I'm going on two right now. Love that your craft has brought you healing as well. I've learned to look at the world in kinder eyes.
I am a beginner at witchcraft too. My children have grown and are leaving home. This has always been part of me but I didn’t realise. My daughter told me “do what makes you happy” so I did. I’ve been watching your videos and loving and learning so much. Witchcraft brings me closer to nature and closer to myself. My days have more purpose and I am so much happier. Thank you xxx
That's so beautiful, I'm glad you found this part of yourself, and welcome to the world of witchcraft
Part of my Craft studies has included studying herbalism, wildcrafting/foraging, gardening, and ecology. When I'm out and about and see an edible/medicinal plant, I'll point it out to whoever is with me, and they're just astounded that I know this stuff. So many people think they just need to learn the material for their job/career, but so often that information is boring or stressful or useless outside the confines of the job. Learning about herbs and other plants is fun and beneficial. I am thankful that being a witch has helped me to be a lifelong learner.
I love how witchcraft has encouraged me to take much better care of myself
After practicing for over 2 decades. I've finally began to truly understand what it means to be YOUR craft. It is a mirror. A compilation of our experiences, personality, world view, time and place. The world reflecting on us and us reflecting it right back through our craft. It is a deeply personal act. After all these years I've also come to realize how crucial my craft has been In all times in my life. It saved me and strengthened me in dark times that I didn't even realize at the time.
I love the dog visits! Dogs are always always mindful, and they can be great teachers for us in helping us learn to notice and experience the world around us.
These should not be lesser noted! These are huge and are some of the biggest reasons i started witchcraft... So beautiful... I'm saving this video in case I ever need to explain why i love the craft.
I love this one Annie. I think I've really revisited my childhood concoction-making and painting with natural elements, due to my lack of purpose these last 9 years. My daughters are grown, my work skills and motivation are down due to stroke. I've really been reaching for something, and this has perfectly begun to fill that void. You've really helped and inspired positive things in my life.
I came to the craft very late in life….I’m so glad! Your discussions are so very helpful. Your lovely gentle spirit has enriched my life.
Thank you for that….☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️❤️
Speaking from a male standpoint, its the sense of inner peace that meditation and ritual brings that stands out to me.
I feel like it may be connected to mindfulness, but my self-love has gone through the roof since i began practicing witchcraft. Something about adoring nature and knowing im a part of it has made me look at myself as something truly beautiful and worthwhile❤️ also being able to help nature and people around me is a great benefit!
Little unrelated to the video but I work for a meadery that has a location on Whidbey island. It's called the Hierophant meadery and the owners have a background in herbalism and it really shows in the meads they make. They specialize in metheglin meads which is all botanicals rather than fruits. Some of the stilled meads are rose cardamom, poplar vanilla, lavender citrus, and hawthorn berry basil. The owners hold witchy and herbalist workshops every now and then and thought it might interest you 😊
Your video has a great message. I'm trying to connect more with old germanic traditions and celebrations, since they were established in Europe long before the big religions came. It feels more natural to me because of the connection with plants, animals and seasons. ❤
Annabel, what a beautiful and thoughtful collection of the many benefits of the practice. You are bringing me and many others much peace and feelings of connection through your videos. Thank you! 🌿
You just echoed basically my thoughts that you have to practice your craft and keep learning. Some think a once a month full moon night is enough to call themselves witches.its not enough
I’ve found in the two months since I began practicing witchcraft that I feel more grounded in the world around me. I’ve always felt a bit detached, like I’m letting life happen to me rather than actually existing. I’ve been researching the plants in my garden for witchy purposes, but from there I’ve become more interested in identifying plants and animals from a purely non-spiritual perspective. It’s like I’ve fallen in love with being alive all over again.
With the planetary alignment we've been experiencing this month, what a great time to reflect on ourselves. Thank you for reminding us of the firstly things forgotten, in approaching the craft. You are evolving, and revolving..... Universal mind !!!
Thank you for sharing this✨🖤✨ I feel that my craft has helped grow and become a better mother and person over all.
i love this video and you hit the nail on the head with the subjects you brought up. This makes me think of something Fairuza Balk said once that's always stuck with me, she said something to the effect of: I used to think you're born, you live,you die and witchcraft gives you a different perspective on life. ❤ and I live by that. There are so many beautiful things in life and I hope you all enjoy them and really live because if you don't, then you're just existing. Everyone have a lovely wonderful day 😊🧡🔮🌻🎉
I love this. Witchcraft truly has changed me, and not just spiritually. Emotional and physically too. I rlly related too when you said about being able to make more clearheaded choices and stuff. And it's helped me to truly want to grow as a person. I used to be so afraid of change but magic rlly changed that for me, and i am always wanting to grow and change now, and conquer my fears, and just to be able to be more levelheaded and positive in challenging times. And it also made me realize that i needed too (and that it's okay too) set up personal boundaries and to stand my ground when they are challenged. I could go on and on rlly, it's just helped me so so much 😭 and it makes me so happy to know it's been that way for all of us ❤
You have a talent with style and clothes too :)
I love your outfits
Thank you for this. I've identified ss a witch for at least 2 years now but since new years my focus has been on work and arts and crafts. Feeling inspired to get back into The Craft
I have been practicing for about 5 years now, it has helped me like life more and appreciate the little things. I found a new love for nature and the space, finding the beauty in the things around, taking care of myself has become so much better also. Though my practice has been on and off where sometimes I wouldn’t do witchcraft for half a year and I barely know the meaning of colors and herbs, I can still see the difference from before and now
The greatest benefit I've noticed in my experience is the power of herbal relationships. Plants are so special and their presence can truly be lifesaving.
Practicing has allowed me to get in touch with my culture and nature. I am much more motivated to garden or go out to nature for a specific purpose. 🥰 I find your videos very relaxing and informative.
Thank you for sharing. 🥰
Hey! Thanks for this lovely video! I suffer from depression and anxiety and the craft helps me lot to focus on myself, learning how to follow my intuition, listening to my body and how to connect with nature. It gives me sort of a purpose... or direction in life, just like you said.
This is great! I've missed your old school back to basics of witchcraft videos. Even though I don't practice witchcraft, I've always found them captivating. Hope you're doing well! 😊
🌿Never stop learning🍄💚
I live by that! 🍃🐝🐞🦋
I agree with everything you said, especially since this is a lifelong journey! I first dove deep into witchcraft with a class I took in college; it was one of my first classes, Botanical medicine; The best course I ever took:) Thank you so much for your incredible knowledge; Blessed be XO!
Helps me cope with my mood swings. The daily meditation helps keep at least one thing consistent. Traveling to my astral temple is better than sleeping. When i choose to sleep over meditate/read about the occult, thats when I know things are bad and I need to re-evaluate my mental health approach.
I have been following all of your videos and has helped me a lot with my study and practice in witchcraft. I think you are very knowledgeable and skilled in what you do. You are a wonderful teacher
It makes me happy to listen to you 🙂 amazing ty 😇🙏❤️
Thank you for this video, am currently recovering from work burnout and reconnecting to my pagan path. Hugs from the UK x
Glad to see you getting back into the groove!
You inspired me to become an herbalist and have assisted me so much in my craft. Thank you from a newbie witch/herbalist.
it is fulfilling! It can also be unpleasant at times, Nature throws many curveballs & Far Seeing doesn’t have a filter. But it’s those times when a Heart Centered Jinx hits home, & obliterates some pesky Darkness. Like making a bullseye. I guess those times make it all worth it
I’m a beginner of witchcraft! I’ve known for a while that I am a green witch! I’m actively working with herbs gardening, and divination currently and want to thank you for your videos, because they help me learn more about the craft.
I Am a Norse Pagan and believe in Animism, thst is why I enjoy Your vids.😀
I needed a peaceful space for today, especially after hearing the news. Thank you
Really enjoyed this video. The constant state of learning is also important to me.
It helped me a lot to work on my mental health and through tough times, one being, when I had to go to the hospital. I have grown as a person and found a safe place to be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Have a wonderful week. Greetings from Germany😊
You articulated this in such a beautiful way. I really appreciated it. Thank you ❤️
I had little time to my craft these months and i felt it right away. Along with the calmness and focus, with shadow work i've managed to better my mental health(which is why i have to revisit meditation and such) Since my beginner days i got a partner and he asked me if witchcraft helps me in some way. I didn't even think about the answer without saying "yes". I love creativity, nature, i love learning new things and bettering me and my world. Witchcraft is something i needed and it makes me so happy to see myself less angry and sad. I still have so much to go but my craft and what we share is a powerful knowledge.
I was able to discover my worth a lot better after stumbling into the craft, and your videos have been very helpful to me! Thank you,
I just love your videos, they are so well made. Just beautiful and calming. Thank you 😊
For me it's clarity. I spent my childhood wanting to know "the truth" (religion, spirituality). When I delved into witchcraft, I never felted so connected to a "truth". Now I feel like my beliefs are clear and help me move forward in life with less doubt.
Beautiful. Thank you. 🌼🌹🌲🌻☀🌙
I feel I am still VERY MUCH a Witchling and I feel as woman that practice the Craft we are ever evolving and always learning, THIS is normally My drive .... BUT it feels like the Mundane has become so very overwhelming... I have Chrons disease which leaves Me VERY ill when it flare's it's ugliness. Loosing loved one's makes ALL THAT spin outta control for me... I love my Witchy hero's of YT lol my girl's I watch are Annie The Green Witch, Frankie The Chaotic Witch Aunt, Olivia The Witch of Wonderlust, Bex The Witches cookery, ALL of whom are ladies I have grown to respect an knw as much as the YT allows 💜👑👑💜 I have learned so much in the past few yrs watching all of U AMAZING ladies, along with a few others all while forever listening too Stevie cuz music above ÀLL helps Me deal. I have hit SUCH a ALL time low lately and IDK how to dig myself outta THIS ONE... I identify so much with the Green Witch way's, I have a garden that is usually my happy place BUT lately I've been so low I'm afraid of going in my garden cuz I knw my plants feel my tention or more less depression and I DNT want my garden to suffer frm it.... So I honestly don't know how to move past this an help myself feel better, I feel everything around me as far as emotions and my clarity has NEVER been so clear!! It JUST feels like when my Mom passed away almost 3 yrs ago, it was like she left something behind and I found it, if my clarity wld have always been THIS way.... Lol I SURE as hell WLDNT of made a few LIFE choice's that I HAVE lol... I spent so much time away frm ppl during the time I was taking care of my Mom that I just don't fit where I used to..... Is there anything I am missing that cld possibly HELP me magically deal with the Mundane?? Lol I VERY WELL know there is not a spell to make it all better... I've looked 😂😂 but I'm open to anything... I just feel so numb at time's and completely overwhelmed other time's.... I identify the BEST with the Green Witch way's, I've not only had a green thumb my whole life but a green HAND at time's lol myself and my bestie Payton my therapy fur baby/bestie that I've had the honor of having in my life for 8 yrs so far 💜👑💜 lol his company truly CAN BE BETTER then MOST humans. I hope this makes sense as I am TRYING NOT to write a novel here. I just feel stuck I guess, I dnt have another way to put it in word's... Any ideas or word's of wisdom?? Thanks for Ur time Annie so much love frm Florida 💜🌴🌴💜
🌲🍀🐾I'm not a witch, but I know of the "Rule of 3". MAYBE trying to help others, will return to YOU 3 FOLD? Sounds like you're heading in the right direction. Hope it gets better 4 U. 🐾🍀🌲.
🌲P.S. If you don't have pet (familiar), consider getting 1 they're anything but "mundane". 😉🌲.
Sending you healing energy! 🤗💚 Also, just wanted to send a nudge not to be afraid to go to your garden! Remember, just like physical poop becomes rich manure, all our psychic and emotional gunk is food that the plants can take and turn into something positive and life-giving. No need to be afraid, just set that energy down, give it to the plants as an offering and thank them for their transformative power.
I love how grounded I am practicing witchcraft🖤💫🤍 great video
I love your videos. I’ve learned quite a bit and your voice is so soothing, I could listen to you all day.
You have a lovely, unpretentious energy. I enjoyed the atmosphere of your video and concur with all you said. Happy to have found you in this space. I hope this comment finds you well.
Thanks Annie! I love 💕 how you keep reminding me how practicing mundane things has value. It keeps me grounded in mindfulness. Glad it has profound healing for you as well! 💐 🧴 🐚 🏔 🌲
🌲🍀🐾🦉💚l so love it when Green Witch Forest Goddesses share their Insightful, Medicinal, Words of Green World Wisdom with us. Thanks Dr. Annabel, and to all the other "Protectors of the Land". 💚🐾🍀🌲.
🌲P.S. That rosemary looks so fresh, just like my plant. Good stuff.🌲.
Thank you, very inspiring! ~Blessings
Dear Annabel, what a beautiful name and soothing video. I love reflecting on all these benefits you shared... And it's interesting that these lesser noted benefits are actually very profound and life-changing. Thank you for helping me see that clearer. I also love that you mentioned your heritage. If you don't mind sharing, what is your heritage/culture? I am Indian but I grew up far away from India so I have been discovering rituals from my native country and culture that I was not taught about growing up. I also was born in England so I feel very connected to certain European cultures' spiritual rituals and music... Especially Celtic. 💚
I learned from a water witch on some demmison she was a guest on Olivia show a small amount of running water will help keep your drains from cloging and home cooler
Thankyou for your wonderful videos! I completely agree, I love tinkering with my plants it creates such wonderful mindful moments for me ☺️
Thanks loved your talk
I'm in a BHS group & will post this for all to see...
I’m currently on my journey to becoming a ‘spinster’ witch… In both senses of the word lol! I love the meditative, calming, ancient craft of spinning. I’m learning how to put my intent and energy into yarn as it forms between my hands… Mostly protective energy, because that’s what comes the most easily to me. I want to start learning sigils to carve on my whorls and shafts; mantras to help me focus my energy as I spin. I might even try corespinning special ‘herb-yarns’ to loop into bags, or hang up somewhere!
I am currently trying to spin my way out of my fluff-stash… And I just got moar fluffs! Please send help… XD
This was excellent! Thank you!
After leaving my previous religion and getting more into witchcraft and a little bit of paganism, my mental health improve astronomically. It hasn't even been a full year yet, but my anxiety has decreased so much, and I actually want to be alive. Granted I still have problems, but they aren't near as bad as they used to be.
I've been practicing for a long time but it had been mostly surface level for years, small charms and little things just to help move things along in my life. Since 2020 I've really dived harder into witchcraft (and Heathenry) as more of a life mindset, and its helped me reinvigorate my life. I turned 30 last November, and have taken up hiking, am eating better, my garden is gorgeous. I feel like I've awoken from a dream where life just sort of passed me by into something better. Your videos have been a part of that, along with other witches on TH-cam. But also finding a strong Heathen community online that is so so welcoming to people like me (LGBT mostly).
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
Thank you for this video! 😀💐
Happy Friday and weekend, everyone!
So happy to watch this video!! ♥️
Hope you're having an amazing day, week, month, and year. You're a magical human being yourself and your channel is so soothing to watch. Take care. 🙂
Awesome!!!
Walking with the Goddess makes me happy.
can you do an altar tour video 💜🌿
Hi Annie! All the things you mentioned in the video are actually some of the main reasons I started practicing, especially after leaving Christianity behind for a few years. No regrets on that decision, but it did leave me feeling spiritually restless, and it wasn't long before I recalled all the times I was pulled towards the Craft (since childhood, but I repressed it hard back then).
The points you talk about learning are 100% true! It's actually quite overwhelming haha, but through the craft I've learned so much and it's helped me reconnect with my heritage a little more by encouraging me to research our cultural folklore, and has been a point of self reflection regarding my own self identity as a mixed culture person.
Another thing the craft has done for me is heal my relationship with reading. I use to love reading, up until studying literature for over a decade ruined my ability to enjoy books. Part of me getting back into reading has been because of reading occult/witchy books for research.
Overall my mental health and general sense of stability has been really helped by my practice, and it's great hearing that it does the same for you and other witches :)
Your videos are so soothing...I like to listen to them while I work 😍
Thanks 😊
Hello! I just wanted to say I highly appreciate the effort you put on the lovely content you always create and share with us, it's very helpful... personally it's always helped as some sort of guidance since the beginning of my path into the craft and spiritual awakening, it also helps me to remind me how special, magical, and artistic we all are, and to find strength and inspiration on those days when it all can be gone for no reason... you have such a beautiful energy and vibes. Thank you!!! x
I love you so much you’ve helped me so much, wishing you the best in life 💕
Your voice is so soothing.
Im curious to know if you have worked with prunella vulgaris aka self heal or heal all. It seems to have similar properties to plantains. Do you think mixing the two would make a good salve/balm for minor wounds or bug bites? A video on this plant might be nice, if it's available where you are. Thank you! Love your content!
This is one of my very favorite plants and one of my first and primary herbal allies! It's not very well known in western herbalism, so I'm always excited to see someone mention it. Yes, it would be perfect in a healing salve. Gerard says, 'There is not a better Wound herbe' and 'The decoction of Prunell made with wine and water doth join together and make whole and sound all wounds, both inward and outward…'
It's a very powerful little herb with many hidden secrets to it! My favorite of its folk names is heart-of-the-earth. 💜💚
I absolutely love when you do your take on these topics🧡🧡🧡 absolutely just love you and tour channel 🌼🌼🌻🌻
I always love your videos. Thank you.
Any spells to cleanse toxic patterns of family, parents in own behaviour and life, clean out negative repetitive patterns and influence of parents in us?
St. John's Wort - _Hypericum perforatum_ (which is blooming right now in the northern hemisphere), has been used for ancestral and lineage healing, and the healing of generational wounds and negative patterns passed on from those before us. It's very powerfully protective and cleansing.
Hlo miss I have a question does the spells we find on Pinterest work or if not then can you suggest any spell book 😊
Random Question: I know you've talked about this in the past but I cannot for the life of me remember...but your necklaces/talisman's...what are they/what do the represent...do they have any special properties/have you put any spells/enchantments on them?
Hello! I am searching for your video where you chat about how you were going through a little burn out and you were making some perfume with buddleia? I can't find the video now though and would love to make that perfume with my daughter. . could you point me in the right direction? Thank you!
what did you make in this video? it was such a lovely blue-violet color!!!
Hi! Did you do a recipe for a honey cream pie once? I made it all the time last year but now I can’t find the recipe 🥲
Your subscribers are at 333k how very magickal 🗝️
Oo first to comment? Hiiiii hope y’all are doin okay! Love the videos! Stat safe in these…trying times as certain parties are going after witches and alike.
Hello good day. So I am very slowly learning about working with herbs and so on. I have have to admit I am struggling with which herb I want to work with first. Because I can recall you mentioning to pick an herb and work with it. Learn all I can from that herb. Take it slow in learning.
So want to thank you for these beautiful videos you make. When feeling a bit wonky on things and looking for advice I always look back on something you may have posted. Thank you for your guidance.
Sometimes it's easier to ask which herb wants to work with you. Is there one growing around you that has been catching your eye? One that you keep seeing mentioned in your readings or even unrelated places? Often we can begin to discern who wants to work with us by paying attention to these kinds of coincidences.
Hey Gurl!!! I M Still.Loving Your Work 😘😙
Cool 😀
You are also able to find magic in daly life!
Hi Annie! Now I watch the video!🙏🤗
Most intention is if the source of orgin gives it a foundation than the demmison of your creation will achieve the best outcome its also called thought creation??
That is where you start a thought mostly of desire that you don't have words for
Yes I'm promoted to thought is the best reflection of life and the office of higher understanding 😌 ✨
Mostly because I deal 95% of my life to other demmison
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I know a number of people who have found it necessary to pay for classes & seminars on mindfulness, meditation, and incorporating spirituality into their daily lives. Oddly enough, I've never met a witch who needed to do that. :-)
I love the dog cameos, they remind me of my puppers.
your necklaces are beautiful :)
I said the same thing. I need to no where she get her accessories they are beautiful 😍
Hi little witch sorry I've not talked to you in while and also to clarify the past think of the universe as a creation of birth and we are like blood cells we are born at 3 5 million a minute and the one's that we see as dying goes to the 90% of the brain we do use in for example if we both wanted to get to the top of our house in our language we would probably say the best way is to use a latter now keeping that in mind I say demmison like we would say latter and in the other demmison we are truly good friends I'm even married in a sort of way to Olivia the Wonderlust witch on this demmison reminds me so much of her before she got smart and ruined everything na just joking they allow females to do the thinking and their existence is in the hands of thier choices and men sleep like a baby in a mother's arm.
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For your safety since we are in a time of extremest groups maybe don't say your practicing witchcraft maybe just use another name since ppl always get hung up on names and really what your doing is just ways of healing with nature