My roommate (a witch) was hosting a gathering once, and her brother, to tease her, arrived and greeted her with, "When are the human sacrifices?" She answered calmly, "Well, now that you're here, we can start."
My fiance is the best, he always asks if something is magic related before he touches something that could be. He's so amazingly supportive. I loved this video! And the eye make up is incredible.
Thank you for this video. I found myself nodding along at your first point. I had this particularly pushy friend who continued to ask me to do tarot readings about her future - which is not something I do. At one point I was doing a reading for her on the current state of her relationship. After we were done with that, she proceeded to demand a card reading about when her boyfriend would finally propose. I told her that I don't do readings like that but I would be perfectly happy to help her look into why getting married is so important to her. She declined that offer, grabbed my deck and pulled the cards herself. I stepped back from that friendship afterwards.
I really appreciated your video. As a beginner I have been trying to learn as much as I can on becoming a safe practicing witch. Your video was quite informative for me in learning proper witch etiquette.
Honestly, I feel like the first two points apply for witches and lawyers, I'm both, and I don't want to be asked constantly to make a spell for you, read this contract real quick, check my cards or that legal case you have, nor do I want to be asked why didn't it work yet. Magic and the legal system can be slow, okay? I have a real ob and my own practice to take care over here.
"Don't compare one witch to another" is the one I struggle with most. I get really tense because non-witches will try to relate to me in a well-meaning way. They're really supportive! But they'll mention the mainstream craft out there, like "oh look! they're representing your subculture pretty well here" or "Let's do something for the full moon! (while giving me an optimistic expectant stare like i am automatically into moon work as a witch)." and I will sweat in chaos magic. And I don't even feel comfortable getting into a whole explanation about how I actually primarily work with dragons and sigils. I could use a whole video on this.
Maybe i need to just say something like, "im super happy youre curious about it. every witch's practice is different. if you want to know more about my specific focus areas, feel free to ask me. but im happy to hear about what you're trying out."
@PandorasExecutioner Aww bless them, it seems like they're well-meaning but have a very narrow view of the craft. 😅 It's perfectly ok for you to explain that actually the mainstream/commercial use of witchcraft doesn't reflect your practices at all so they are basically always failing to recognise your beliefs every time they try. 😅😅
"every witch's practice is different, so that media representation is just one version. i'm pretty picky about it, so there are only certain representations I really enjoy that speak directly to my own practice."
@@kelly-annmaddox thanks so much for the idea. xD I'll say that from now on. I really like it. Solid blanket answer. we can get into the details and occasional overlap, but i like starting with "nah, commercial stuff doesn't represent me."
Witches have wonderfully thicker skin than muggles. The best response to a silly question or remark is to give a 'knowingly smile' and keep quiet. Hey, that method works for ANYONE!!
Love this list. I just picked up Witch in Darkness! 🎉I'm looking forward to reading it. Rebel Witch was wonderful. I will make sure to leave a review. Thank you for all you do. I have worked with you twice and your guidance and support made a great impact in my practice. Thank you.❤
With the first point, I'm typically happy to throw down for someone I have a genuine relationship with. What really gets me, though, are the people who refer to us as friends, but then I only hear from them when they need something. If you only have time for me when you need a reading or a working, let's call it what it is. You aren't a friend, you are a client, and we shall treat the exchange as such. I ran into the same issue when I was still in the hair industry.
All of these types of things are becoming somewhat of a concern for me since I'm slowly incorporating more and more obviously Witch-ey things into my life, clothing and living space. I guess I'll see how much of it becomes a problem as the years go on. I'm glad that I've never said any of these things to people around me in my life who have seemed Witch-ey or just spiritual in ways I don't understand, even when I was a lifelong Atheist I never saw fit to be an arse about it and just let people be even if I did think they were silly.
Oh you were definitely one of the GOOOD atheists, baby. There is nothing that makes me roll my eyes into my head harder than an atheist with an axe to grind about the fact that I believe some shit that doesn't make sense to their **superior** brain. 🙄🙄🙄 See how things progress as you become more 'out' as a practitioner. Things will come up from time to time because they always do when you've been a witch for a while, but I think it's all about being prepared to handle it the way you want to, and sticking to that plan. I hope this video has helped you with that all important prep work. x
Love it Darlin! Luv it, i think i clocked into a reminder of at least 1 of every 14 "Don'ts" Bloody perform! 🪄⚡️ Urrgh. You hit every ⚰️ 💅🏻 🔨 😂 Blessed Samhain 🙌🏻🎃🕯🌬🖤🌹✨️
I have both of your books now and I have to say that - Witch in darkness - is wonderful and so needed in our days! It's a fantastic idea and very well written! I highly recommend it to everyone who thinks that they are too troubled to do witchcraft. It could be of such big help for so many witches ❤ To all the people here: spread the word to your troubled witch friends. Also, I love the audiobook as well. Especially cuz you read it yourself. Thanks a lot Kelly - Ann🎉
I'm 22 pages into Witch in Darkness and I've already sobbed at least 6 times. This book is reaching into my soul and changing me and I've just barely begun. I can't wait to see what else it brings me
Lots of great stuff here. The part about not outing a witch is far more relevant now in the U.S. than I would have expected previously. There are people literally looking for excuses to Other people so that they feel justified in causing harm or just not giving a fuck about their needs. There was a guy fb stalking a friend of mine harassing people in the comments and asking if people were Witches. I refer to him as DV Dudebro, and he is (or at least was) running for public office. We'll see if he's still on a ballot since he has recently gotten into some rather public legal difficulty due to his own bad driving and decision making.🤭
The most annoying thing someone can ever say to a witch is call them a devil worshipper when the hard truth is that we don’t believe in the devil. Especially when you’re a Christian witch. There’s no freaking devil in the Craft!😤
Love this🖤I’m almost done with Rebel Witch and I do love it of course! I will definitely be getting Witch In Darkness as well♥️And hell yeah! Damn straight and all the things🎃
I already feel this! I get irritated with all of these and people just don’t know I have these witchy beliefs naturally esp when people try to “convert” me to religion
I'm still new to the craft, and around this time of year, I get called in to do and study more. I really don't have any friends or close family. Just my mom (who only knows I'm pagan) and my guy, who I live with. He's into the witchy things but doesn't practice (comes from a hippy family, though). But it was interesting to learn how people can be with someone who knows a witch.
For real. Far too many people are acting like they're ready to have a witch in their life whilst still hanging onto their ignorant prejudices and making them into the witch's problem. Like, nahhh.
I would say minimization and appropriation as I start my own practice. I spoke openly about being interested in studying the occult and starting to practice only to be told that it's not real, magic isn't real, holidays and Sabbats are the same things and certainly deities are principally the same forms no matter the differing systems... you don't believe it's real DO YOU?! Then to be told that they are now no longer celebrating Christmas but Yule and only Yule (with everything staying as it was on Christmas) as a Sabbat because, we're rebels yo'.
DON'T TOUCH THE ALTAR!!! (preach). Dear gods and goddesses I had to remind the neighbour's child umpteen times to not touch my altar!! It's there, it has meaning, everything has it's place, don't move stuff without permission.
Bought Witch in Darkness and going to start reading it on Halloween morning. I absolutely love Rebel Witch!!!😍 Thank you so much for your books, videos, insights and intelligence. You are truly amazing and inspiring! I stopped going to a massage therapist who very condescendingly asked, "Are you Wiccan? It's ok if you are." She was talking about thrift store shopping during my massage and I mentioned how I love Gothic style decor. Usually I would have brushed it off as just an innocent and curious question, but the superiority in her tone...🤮
I just want to say that, either because I'm not 100% out of the closet yet, or because I don't have people around me who know or care about witchcraft, I've never been a victim of the first ten of the points listed. And I feel a little left out! 😅
as a witch, why the hell does the third one only hurts me😭😭 (i've been out-ed by someone and they told so many people), while the other ones for me are unaffected or tolerated. i mean everyone get hurt or annoyed with different things.
Being outed is by far the most serious offense on this list without a doubt. You're obviously a very chill person but with some obvious and understandable limits. No one should be outing anyone. We all reach a certain age at which we should understand that there are prejudices against witches and it's only sensible to allow a practitioner to speak for themselves, only when they want to. Sorry that happened to you, love. 😔
I recently was asked to do a house cleansing and a reading by a client of my daughters, so we tag teamed and my daughter did the cleansing and I read her cards. At the end she says" should I give you some money or something"? It was so uncomfortable the way she Said it. Another time I was asked to do a spell for the woman's son to get a house. Agsin, no offer for reciprocity. I am no longer available to be used in this way.
This is such a great topic and video, I love it! 😂 About 5 years ago my younger sister became single, and not only was she at my place all the time (and I was glad to provide the company but I felt like I was also being used in that way), but she also asked me to do readings for her about every possible topic (love, healing, emotions, getting herself back together, work and whatnot). The most annoying of all was when I would gently and respectfully answer her questions with great advice honestly, and she would say "no but please pull the cards for me" and the cards would give the EXACT same answers I just did, and she would go "wooow, illuminating, thank you so much" blablabla, and never giving anything else in return like you also suggested. Facepalms all over 😂 Eventually she asked for the one reading too many, and I told her "please stop - I'm not your personal fortune teller". Of course she was mad at me, but she never asked for anything witchy ever again and I was glad I made my boundary clear. Sorry that was a bit of a ramble but I felt like sharing cause it probably happens to a lot of us. Thanks so much for the amazing video Kelly-Ann ❤
My husband's sister was visiting, and as she was leaving she stuck her finger in the offering water of my house protector... 😑. Said nothing. No questions. Just dipped a finger in it and left. It took a sec for me to gather my befuddled self, and then I offered him a fresh glass of water.
I'll come back here soon with a review of Witch In Darkness; but tonight, I just posted a Google Books review of Rebel Witch. I hope you like that review. Now onwards to Witch In Darkness. BTW, any chance of Witch In Darkness coming out as a Google Play Books epub some time? Much love, hon, and Blessed Be ❤
@@kelly-annmaddox So I have further good news. Witch In Darkness, in hardcover and ebook (epub) form, is available through Watkins. I have bought the hardcover /and/ ebook now, of both your books.
What I don't like is being with another witch and they start talking about witchy things when we are with a group of people who don't practice. It makes me feel really awkward. I'm not ashamed to be a witch but I don't want to talk about it around people who don't practice it. I'd feel the same way if someone in the group started talking about their own beliefs like Christianity or Catholicism.
@WitchBeLike Oh HARD agree. Time and place. I honestly don't like talking about **anything** that is going to exclude or confuse everyone else in the group.
My partner is the worst offender. First I am not out to everyone just a select few. The first time I met his cousin he says out of the blue “Linda is a witch” uhhhh, then family comes to our home for the first time he goes “hey did you Guys see the witchy room?. Just a week ago my friend was over and he says in front of her “why don’t you read so and so’s cards”. Jeesh I can’t win ‘cause I have spoken to him about this.
I agree with you about a lot of these however the most annoying thing people say is oh you're a witch do you call the quarters I mean really that's stupid cuz not all witches call the quarters. And my dad went from this Christian fear-monger to asking me what's this for what's that for what's the meaning of a white candle what's the meaning of the sun tarot card and of course I would tell him those are good questions and I really appreciate him asking however my mom was the kind that you tell her and she'll tell everyone she knows she told my aunt and my aunt actually bought me some tarot cards and some crystals for Christmas and I actually kind of appreciate that because I didn't even know that I would have at least one supporter
@@clarencemilton2191 I have never met a witch who isn't bothered by conversion attempts. 😅 They are such a boring headache. You have the patience of a saint!
The most annoying thing IRL that anyone ever said to me because I told them I'm a Witch is "Do you practice white magic or black magic?" So racist. And they totally didn't get it when I said so. It happened when I was really young though, and I didn't know how to just say, "Hey, that's f*cken racist! Knock it off!" Regarding the Jeezus-botherers, I show them my Pentacle and tell them I'm a Witch. They run away.
On the subject of your last point, is it equally annoying to be asked 'how do you know magic is real' or 'what proof do you have that your energy and intention have material effect'? Like, if they ask why you believe what you believe but don't ask you to prove it or anything obnoxious like that. Or is it along the same line of annoying questioning?
think if i'd put a blush that didn't blush me well on my eyelids it would ^ she's in my little vision altarbox hmm am i on or off the courtcase today just know i'm onto the tastee lifestyle for literal purposes so i guess mine is: don't sensorily ick me out on purpose: hmm unless it's a certain flavor of horror AND no punisher for me!
I've been watching your videos for several years now. They're always smart, passionate, informative and a great resource for those who practice and those who are curious (that would be me). I think this video is a bit of a miss. Here's why: for a video that elucidates the many ways in which peoples' biases and insensitivity can be patronizing and demeaning, the overall tone is, well, patronizing and demeaning. I've noticed that the majority of the comments thus far are from fellow witches, and I believe them when they say they've experienced the sting or anger caused by rude comments and actions made by those who are not part of the craft. But you're primarily addressing those who are not witches but are open-minded and at least somewhat oriented toward respect. As such, I wonder how many people in that group will take away an informed sense of respectful engagement from what amounts to a 40 minute scolding for behaviors they may have exhibited simply because no one has yet explained to them what *is* respectful. I don't think your true audience consists of habitual offenders, who are probably not listening, even though that seems to be the audience you're speaking to in the video.
Woah, scolding? Yeah, it's not supposed to come across that way. 🤣 Friendly chiding, I would say. It's supposed to be light-hearted. If someone finds it scolding, then it obviously hasn't landed for them. That's ok though - I can't win tnem all. I highly doubt many non-witches will actually come here to find advice anyway - I made this primarily with my key audience in mind, for a bit of a giggle.
@@kelly-annmaddox , fair enough...I guess I don't understand, but that's OK. I usually do, as someone who's not a witch, understand your videos, and I do appreciate them, this one included.
My roommate (a witch) was hosting a gathering once, and her brother, to tease her, arrived and greeted her with, "When are the human sacrifices?" She answered calmly, "Well, now that you're here, we can start."
Slick comeback ❤
That was an awesome comeback! Then they should have starting moving in on him. Heeee heeee!
Do. Not. Touch. The. Altar.
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My fiance is the best, he always asks if something is magic related before he touches something that could be. He's so amazingly supportive. I loved this video! And the eye make up is incredible.
Ok we LOVE your fiance. ❤ You chose well, darling x
Thank you for this video. I found myself nodding along at your first point. I had this particularly pushy friend who continued to ask me to do tarot readings about her future - which is not something I do. At one point I was doing a reading for her on the current state of her relationship. After we were done with that, she proceeded to demand a card reading about when her boyfriend would finally propose. I told her that I don't do readings like that but I would be perfectly happy to help her look into why getting married is so important to her. She declined that offer, grabbed my deck and pulled the cards herself. I stepped back from that friendship afterwards.
Ughhh, she broke two cardinal rules by not only pushing you to do work for her but then TOUCHING the cards without asking?! Yeah, good riddance.
I really appreciated your video. As a beginner I have been trying to learn as much as I can on becoming a safe practicing witch. Your video was quite informative for me in learning proper witch etiquette.
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I loved doing my housework with you this morning, excellent video. I appreciate you. 🧡🍃
Whenever someone trys to tell me how to witch, I tell them there are just as many ways to witch as there are witches.
Hi, I'm new! Hearthwitch fans informed me of you yesterday on the livestream. I love your attitude!
Awww bless Hearthwitch for the shoutout. ❤ Glad you're enjoying it here so far! X
Honestly, I feel like the first two points apply for witches and lawyers, I'm both, and I don't want to be asked constantly to make a spell for you, read this contract real quick, check my cards or that legal case you have, nor do I want to be asked why didn't it work yet. Magic and the legal system can be slow, okay? I have a real ob and my own practice to take care over here.
Oh honey, I can ONLY FUCKING IMAGINE 😅😅😅 Sending thoughts and prayers to your frayed boundaries. ❤
I work for an attorney and everything you said rings true! “It’ll be just a quick question/ quick review/ quick research” - it’s NEVER a quick. 😂😂
"Don't compare one witch to another" is the one I struggle with most.
I get really tense because non-witches will try to relate to me in a well-meaning way. They're really supportive! But they'll mention the mainstream craft out there, like "oh look! they're representing your subculture pretty well here" or "Let's do something for the full moon! (while giving me an optimistic expectant stare like i am automatically into moon work as a witch)." and I will sweat in chaos magic. And I don't even feel comfortable getting into a whole explanation about how I actually primarily work with dragons and sigils.
I could use a whole video on this.
Maybe i need to just say something like, "im super happy youre curious about it. every witch's practice is different. if you want to know more about my specific focus areas, feel free to ask me. but im happy to hear about what you're trying out."
@PandorasExecutioner Aww bless them, it seems like they're well-meaning but have a very narrow view of the craft. 😅 It's perfectly ok for you to explain that actually the mainstream/commercial use of witchcraft doesn't reflect your practices at all so they are basically always failing to recognise your beliefs every time they try. 😅😅
"every witch's practice is different, so that media representation is just one version. i'm pretty picky about it, so there are only certain representations I really enjoy that speak directly to my own practice."
@@kelly-annmaddox thanks so much for the idea. xD I'll say that from now on. I really like it. Solid blanket answer. we can get into the details and occasional overlap, but i like starting with "nah, commercial stuff doesn't represent me."
Witches have wonderfully thicker skin than muggles. The best response to a silly question or remark is to give a 'knowingly smile' and keep quiet. Hey, that method works for ANYONE!!
Idk if you've seen Hazbin Hotel. But Alister said a smile is a tool to keep your enemies guessing.
I haven't read the book, but I will. I have ADHD, and sometimes reading is a bit of a challenge, my mind wanders so badly ❤❤
❤ The audiobook is available on Audible if that helps, angel x
Love this list. I just picked up Witch in Darkness! 🎉I'm looking forward to reading it. Rebel Witch was wonderful. I will make sure to leave a review. Thank you for all you do. I have worked with you twice and your guidance and support made a great impact in my practice. Thank you.❤
Hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for reading Rebel Witch and for the review, and for working with me - all the thank yous! ❤❤❤
mines "arent you suppose to be all love and light positive?" balance is everything
Loved loved LOVED this! SO much good advice. I agree with all your points.
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤
All the above, relevant, and thank you for being awesome!
My partner ordered your new book for me today for my birthday I'm so excited
With the first point, I'm typically happy to throw down for someone I have a genuine relationship with. What really gets me, though, are the people who refer to us as friends, but then I only hear from them when they need something. If you only have time for me when you need a reading or a working, let's call it what it is. You aren't a friend, you are a client, and we shall treat the exchange as such. I ran into the same issue when I was still in the hair industry.
@allie_fallie Oooh look at you clocking the users. 😬🤭
41:05 thank you for this. ❤️
All of these types of things are becoming somewhat of a concern for me since I'm slowly incorporating more and more obviously Witch-ey things into my life, clothing and living space. I guess I'll see how much of it becomes a problem as the years go on. I'm glad that I've never said any of these things to people around me in my life who have seemed Witch-ey or just spiritual in ways I don't understand, even when I was a lifelong Atheist I never saw fit to be an arse about it and just let people be even if I did think they were silly.
Oh you were definitely one of the GOOOD atheists, baby. There is nothing that makes me roll my eyes into my head harder than an atheist with an axe to grind about the fact that I believe some shit that doesn't make sense to their **superior** brain. 🙄🙄🙄 See how things progress as you become more 'out' as a practitioner. Things will come up from time to time because they always do when you've been a witch for a while, but I think it's all about being prepared to handle it the way you want to, and sticking to that plan. I hope this video has helped you with that all important prep work. x
Love it Darlin! Luv it, i think i clocked into a reminder of at least 1 of every 14 "Don'ts"
Bloody perform! 🪄⚡️
Urrgh. You hit every ⚰️ 💅🏻 🔨 😂
Blessed Samhain 🙌🏻🎃🕯🌬🖤🌹✨️
I have both of your books now and I have to say that - Witch in darkness - is wonderful and so needed in our days! It's a fantastic idea and very well written! I highly recommend it to everyone who thinks that they are too troubled to do witchcraft.
It could be of such big help for so many witches ❤
To all the people here: spread the word to your troubled witch friends. Also, I love the audiobook as well. Especially cuz you read it yourself.
Thanks a lot Kelly - Ann🎉
@@sambucus.nox93 🥲😍 Thank you so much for these words, darling. I so appreciate it. Xx
Thank you Kelly-Ann for sharing this...somehow it made me feel validated...I agree with you on all you said 100%...😊😊😊
🐈⬛ this was fun Kelly and I loved all Thank you 😊 💗
Thank you, babe. ❤ I wanted this one to be fun. 🥸🥳🤠🤡
I'm reading your book during seasonal depression and it is like the warmest, most comforting hug from an older sister I never had 👭
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I'm 22 pages into Witch in Darkness and I've already sobbed at least 6 times. This book is reaching into my soul and changing me and I've just barely begun. I can't wait to see what else it brings me
🥹🥹🥹🥹 Omfg I am CRYING reading this comment. Thank you. Yes, that is exactly what you're feeling. ❤
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Lots of great stuff here. The part about not outing a witch is far more relevant now in the U.S. than I would have expected previously. There are people literally looking for excuses to Other people so that they feel justified in causing harm or just not giving a fuck about their needs. There was a guy fb stalking a friend of mine harassing people in the comments and asking if people were Witches. I refer to him as DV Dudebro, and he is (or at least was) running for public office. We'll see if he's still on a ballot since he has recently gotten into some rather public legal difficulty due to his own bad driving and decision making.🤭
The most annoying thing someone can ever say to a witch is call them a devil worshipper when the hard truth is that we don’t believe in the devil. Especially when you’re a Christian witch. There’s no freaking devil in the Craft!😤
YESSSSSSS to point 3! i’ve actually encountered this most with people trying on the identity themselves for novelty or clout.
Typical. 'Tourists' are often inconsiderate towards permanent residents. 🙄
Love this🖤I’m almost done with Rebel Witch and I do love it of course! I will definitely be getting Witch In Darkness as well♥️And hell yeah! Damn straight and all the things🎃
@@66she.wolf99 Thank you so much for supporting my humble writings, angel! X
I already feel this! I get irritated with all of these and people just don’t know I have these witchy beliefs naturally esp when people try to “convert” me to religion
I'm still new to the craft, and around this time of year, I get called in to do and study more. I really don't have any friends or close family. Just my mom (who only knows I'm pagan) and my guy, who I live with. He's into the witchy things but doesn't practice (comes from a hippy family, though). But it was interesting to learn how people can be with someone who knows a witch.
#13 was 🎯🎯🎯
For real. Far too many people are acting like they're ready to have a witch in their life whilst still hanging onto their ignorant prejudices and making them into the witch's problem. Like, nahhh.
@@kelly-annmaddox Honestly,, I've come to the conclusion that if they're scared, then maybe they should be 👀
My athiest live in human is always checking before they put stuff down on any decorated surface, bless em 😂💚
ADORABLE
I would say minimization and appropriation as I start my own practice. I spoke openly about being interested in studying the occult and starting to practice only to be told that it's not real, magic isn't real, holidays and Sabbats are the same things and certainly deities are principally the same forms no matter the differing systems... you don't believe it's real DO YOU?! Then to be told that they are now no longer celebrating Christmas but Yule and only Yule (with everything staying as it was on Christmas) as a Sabbat because, we're rebels yo'.
this was fun 💯
14! Honestly, at times a wish i could point my finger and make a flame soar across the room!😂😂
... Maybe i can, I'll keep practicing
Just wait for something to randomly fall over and then say, 'Oops, sorry, I was practicing my telekinesis.'
@@kelly-annmaddox OMG... That's friggin PERFECT!!😂
DON'T TOUCH THE ALTAR!!! (preach). Dear gods and goddesses I had to remind the neighbour's child umpteen times to not touch my altar!!
It's there, it has meaning, everything has it's place, don't move stuff without permission.
I absolutely hate to be told how I'm going to hell
And as a knitter let me just say that sweater is 🤌🏻chefs kiss
Yes, on all of the points.
Bought Witch in Darkness and going to start reading it on Halloween morning. I absolutely love Rebel Witch!!!😍 Thank you so much for your books, videos, insights and intelligence. You are truly amazing and inspiring! I stopped going to a massage therapist who very condescendingly asked, "Are you Wiccan? It's ok if you are." She was talking about thrift store shopping during my massage and I mentioned how I love Gothic style decor. Usually I would have brushed it off as just an innocent and curious question, but the superiority in her tone...🤮
Thank you for your honesty. Sometimes things and people annoy you and you are not sure why. This video cleared up a lot of situations for me.
I just want to say that, either because I'm not 100% out of the closet yet, or because I don't have people around me who know or care about witchcraft, I've never been a victim of the first ten of the points listed. And I feel a little left out! 😅
@anayrre2062 ❤️ Aww babes. 😅 Yeah this one is quite specific. X
You’re not alone. I prefer my solitude tho 😅
as a witch, why the hell does the third one only hurts me😭😭 (i've been out-ed by someone and they told so many people), while the other ones for me are unaffected or tolerated. i mean everyone get hurt or annoyed with different things.
Being outed is by far the most serious offense on this list without a doubt. You're obviously a very chill person but with some obvious and understandable limits. No one should be outing anyone. We all reach a certain age at which we should understand that there are prejudices against witches and it's only sensible to allow a practitioner to speak for themselves, only when they want to. Sorry that happened to you, love. 😔
Love this. All of this.
Ahhh, the Black Books insert! Love
I recently was asked to do a house cleansing and a reading by a client of my daughters, so we tag teamed and my daughter did the cleansing and I read her cards. At the end she says" should I give you some money or something"? It was so uncomfortable the way she Said it.
Another time I was asked to do a spell for the woman's son to get a house. Agsin, no offer for reciprocity. I am no longer available to be used in this way.
It's simple - read the room. LOL!
Won't someone PLEASE make them read the room?! 😂
Omigosh seriously don't touch my stuff. It's happened sooo many times. Grubby hands on my crystals, moving them...😮💨
To be honest, not much bothers me. I'm a witch, and I keep in mind that sometimes we're just dealing with morons. I just let it slide off.
This is such a great topic and video, I love it! 😂 About 5 years ago my younger sister became single, and not only was she at my place all the time (and I was glad to provide the company but I felt like I was also being used in that way), but she also asked me to do readings for her about every possible topic (love, healing, emotions, getting herself back together, work and whatnot). The most annoying of all was when I would gently and respectfully answer her questions with great advice honestly, and she would say "no but please pull the cards for me" and the cards would give the EXACT same answers I just did, and she would go "wooow, illuminating, thank you so much" blablabla, and never giving anything else in return like you also suggested. Facepalms all over 😂 Eventually she asked for the one reading too many, and I told her "please stop - I'm not your personal fortune teller". Of course she was mad at me, but she never asked for anything witchy ever again and I was glad I made my boundary clear. Sorry that was a bit of a ramble but I felt like sharing cause it probably happens to a lot of us. Thanks so much for the amazing video Kelly-Ann ❤
You said a word hun 🌻🌻🌻. 💯 On all of them
agree with everything you said here!! 100% don't move our stuff!!
Ugh was just hoping for a juicy KAM video for me today ❤❤❤
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Trying to convert me, trying to make me prove that I'm a witch, trying to make me choose over my craft. Those are big, fat No Nos.
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❤ This is exactly why people need to be told to watch their mouths and be discreet. Stay safe x
This is just good advice for respecting people in general - don't be an ass and don't touch other people's stuff.
@@narithil A lot of it is certainly applicable to all. 😁
My husband's sister was visiting, and as she was leaving she stuck her finger in the offering water of my house protector... 😑. Said nothing. No questions. Just dipped a finger in it and left. It took a sec for me to gather my befuddled self, and then I offered him a fresh glass of water.
I’m always back here for the lovely community
YESSS ❤ I love the vibes in the comments x
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I'll come back here soon with a review of Witch In Darkness; but tonight, I just posted a Google Books review of Rebel Witch. I hope you like that review. Now onwards to Witch In Darkness.
BTW, any chance of Witch In Darkness coming out as a Google Play Books epub some time?
Much love, hon, and Blessed Be ❤
I don't think it'll be on Google Playbooks but I will let you know if that changes. Thanks so much for reviewing Rebel Witch. ❤
@@kelly-annmaddox So I have further good news. Witch In Darkness, in hardcover and ebook (epub) form, is available through Watkins. I have bought the hardcover /and/ ebook now, of both your books.
@AlexGreeneHypnotist Thanks angel. I didn't know the audiobook was available through Watkins too! Oops. 🤭
What I don't like is being with another witch and they start talking about witchy things when we are with a group of people who don't practice. It makes me feel really awkward. I'm not ashamed to be a witch but I don't want to talk about it around people who don't practice it. I'd feel the same way if someone in the group started talking about their own beliefs like Christianity or Catholicism.
@WitchBeLike Oh HARD agree. Time and place. I honestly don't like talking about **anything** that is going to exclude or confuse everyone else in the group.
@ exactly!!
If you keep nagging Salome to dance for you, then you can probably expect a beheading in some shape or form.
My partner is the worst offender. First I am not out to everyone just a select few. The first time I met his cousin he says out of the blue “Linda is a witch” uhhhh, then family comes to our home for the first time he goes “hey did you Guys see the witchy room?. Just a week ago my friend was over and he says in front of her “why don’t you read so and so’s cards”. Jeesh I can’t win ‘cause I have spoken to him about this.
I agree with you about a lot of these however the most annoying thing people say is oh you're a witch do you call the quarters I mean really that's stupid cuz not all witches call the quarters. And my dad went from this Christian fear-monger to asking me what's this for what's that for what's the meaning of a white candle what's the meaning of the sun tarot card and of course I would tell him those are good questions and I really appreciate him asking however my mom was the kind that you tell her and she'll tell everyone she knows she told my aunt and my aunt actually bought me some tarot cards and some crystals for Christmas and I actually kind of appreciate that because I didn't even know that I would have at least one supporter
Did anyone ever tell you that you kinda look like ginnifer Goodwin? It’s mainly a compliment.
I HAVE had that one before, yes! And of course I do take it as a compliment ❤
Maybe I'm just to relaxed as magician 🎩 but non of these 14 things bothers me
@@clarencemilton2191 I have never met a witch who isn't bothered by conversion attempts. 😅 They are such a boring headache. You have the patience of a saint!
The most annoying thing IRL that anyone ever said to me because I told them I'm a Witch is "Do you practice white magic or black magic?" So racist. And they totally didn't get it when I said so. It happened when I was really young though, and I didn't know how to just say, "Hey, that's f*cken racist! Knock it off!" Regarding the Jeezus-botherers, I show them my Pentacle and tell them I'm a Witch. They run away.
On the subject of your last point, is it equally annoying to be asked 'how do you know magic is real' or 'what proof do you have that your energy and intention have material effect'? Like, if they ask why you believe what you believe but don't ask you to prove it or anything obnoxious like that. Or is it along the same line of annoying questioning?
think if i'd put a blush that didn't blush me well on my eyelids it would ^ she's in my little vision altarbox hmm am i on or off the courtcase today just know i'm onto the tastee lifestyle for literal purposes so i guess mine is: don't sensorily ick me out on purpose: hmm unless it's a certain flavor of horror AND no punisher for me!
I've been watching your videos for several years now. They're always smart, passionate, informative and a great resource for those who practice and those who are curious (that would be me). I think this video is a bit of a miss. Here's why: for a video that elucidates the many ways in which peoples' biases and insensitivity can be patronizing and demeaning, the overall tone is, well, patronizing and demeaning. I've noticed that the majority of the comments thus far are from fellow witches, and I believe them when they say they've experienced the sting or anger caused by rude comments and actions made by those who are not part of the craft. But you're primarily addressing those who are not witches but are open-minded and at least somewhat oriented toward respect. As such, I wonder how many people in that group will take away an informed sense of respectful engagement from what amounts to a 40 minute scolding for behaviors they may have exhibited simply because no one has yet explained to them what *is* respectful. I don't think your true audience consists of habitual offenders, who are probably not listening, even though that seems to be the audience you're speaking to in the video.
Woah, scolding? Yeah, it's not supposed to come across that way. 🤣 Friendly chiding, I would say. It's supposed to be light-hearted. If someone finds it scolding, then it obviously hasn't landed for them. That's ok though - I can't win tnem all. I highly doubt many non-witches will actually come here to find advice anyway - I made this primarily with my key audience in mind, for a bit of a giggle.
@@kelly-annmaddox , fair enough...I guess I don't understand, but that's OK. I usually do, as someone who's not a witch, understand your videos, and I do appreciate them, this one included.