Witches In Tune With Their Lands

To me, being a Witch means having a relationship with the place I live in. It means knowing the season not because of what the wall calendar says, but going by what the plants and animals are doing.

I used to think being a Witch meant casting spells.

Now I think spells are just one aspect of what Witches do.

I used to lug lots of tools outside for rituals- a small table, candles, salt, water, sword, broom, paper copy of my ritual, lighter, offering, stones to mark the Quarters...then I'd worry about someone coming along and seeing all my stuff. Of course, afterwards every thing had to be dragged back inside.

In case you're wondering, no, you don't need stuff to practice Witchcraft. You need to be still, to pay attention, and to listen.

I spend some time outdoors every day no matter what the weather.

If you go outside enough, eventually you will become one with your land.

The land will tell you what it needs. It is the Witch's job to do want the land says- to pick up trash, to plant trees, to feed animals, to retell the history of a place so it is not forgotten.

You can have a small garden, even just a few plants, you can hang one bird feeder, you can recycle, and you can go outside every day. It doesn't need to be complicated. The land doesn't ask for much.

Some lands just want you to be there.

 

 

When the land is happy, you will be happy.