where to start????

[[new_witch]]

hi i am sorry for being so stupid but i really want to know from where i should start. i mean i have read in many articles you have to feel you are a witch to be one so i did it but i dont know what to do new how to start i meditate every day and i have been doing it since a month or so i have also learned reiki so i can feel the power with in me but dont know how to use it and what to do to enhance it please tell me what should i do how to practice and which exercises should i do.


thanks...

[Alicat]

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[[new_witch]]

thanks alicat that webpage was really helpful

[Moon_Stone]

Merry Meet, new_witch. :28:
First of all, you're not being stupid at all by asking questions- that's what we're all here for- so please don't feel that way.

So, you're not sure where to start with learning about the craft? No worries, everyone feels this way to start. The first step is to get some books and read different author's perspectives on the practices. Keep in mind that everything you read is written in the author's personal perspective, so even though they're putting out that their way is the way, it's not necessarily so.

Next step is to find out what calls to you and feels like the path that best suits your style and what you're looking for. Magically speaking, it seems you may already know- you mentioned your interest and studies into Reiki, so that's obviously a clear direction to begin with- healing. I'd recommend you start out dabbling with energy and magic by doing some purification and cleansing spells first for yourself, then for your home and perhaps pets, etc. as well. Then move toward sending some healing energies to the planet as a whole (don't try to focus too much to start, go broad)-- and then I'd suggest taking some more time to find the right manner of healing that fits you best-- there are many. If Reiki already resonates well with you, learn more on reiki, then try taking on a subject for some light healing/cleansing. Don't expect too much from yourself though, just go with it. It'll take a while to develop your personal healing style, so it's not always going to pop into place when you first begin.

The next best thing to do is look into a means of divination that fits you as well- there are also a lot of these, but generally divination helps a new (or experienced) practitioner see and understand more things that they need to know along their path; both magically, and in life as well.

Hope that helps a bit!

Bright Blessings to you!
~MoonStone

[[new_witch]]

thanks moonstone i will try to mediate , use reiki and try to develop it as much as i can .that was really helpful.

[Moon_Stone]

Glad to help, new_witch. :28:

Also, have you seen the new forum section for the upcoming/current Witchcraft School? It's new, but it may be just what you're looking for.

Just remember, you should enjoy traveling down your path- take it at whatever pace feels comfortable to you. You shouldn't feel that you have to study a certain number of hours per day or work on certain exercises- you'll have your entire life to grow, feel free to take it as slow or as fast as you like.

Also, if you're a healer, you're going to want to become very accomplished at Shielding, Grounding and Centering. Check out this post by Travis Sanders for more on that. :28:

Bright blessings!
~M

[[new_witch]]

yeah right i have downloaded some books for it i am also learining about auras.