i don't even know...

And yeah as several people pointed out it isn’t even explicitly in the bible, but something some radicals pieced together in maybe only the last century. My uncles all believe it to the letter and they all believe it’s what the Bible is “supposed” to be communicating.

A lot of people are also confused as to why they would believe the peace and unity are villainous things and what the difference even is then between the “antichrist” and actual Jesus, which brings me to another thing I realize some folks CRITICALLY overlook about American Christianity, which is that they do not believe in good or bad deeds. They believe the same deed can be right or wrong strictly according to whether or not it’s performed by a believer with God’s stamp of approval. Like, they KNOW the Satanic Church and Witch Covens do community service or donate to cancer research and they are not confused, surprised, bitter or embarrassed by that at all. It’s exactly what they’re taught to expect. They believe the forces of Satan do primarily “good” things so people will think he’s just as good or better than God. So if a pastor heals a sick child with a prayer then that’s good, but if a “witch” heals the same sick child with “magic” (not something I believe exists, but they do) then that’s a false miracle from the devil and the child was better off dying because now everyone involved is a sinner who deserves hell. They’re taught to view you as a ridiculous fool if you don’t grasp this difference, and every single argument you might make is a part of the satanic trickery.

….And something I’ve heard before but still neglected to mention:

…..so that’s all pretty nightmarish confirmation of how pervasive this mindset is around here, but you know, if the majority of reactions to this information have been either “what the fuck are you talking about?” or “yeah I WAS taught this and I’m better now,” maybe that’s a sign that it’s slowly but consistently fading with every generation?

But they never talk about how assuming everyone is straight is harming people!!!

See, the thing with decentralised religion is that it adapts to its environment. Njord and Ägir aren't typically associated with farming, but to a farmer that is living on an island, they'll be incredibly important. In his environment, they're going to affect the harvest. (As will Frej, Freja and Tor, among others.)

The experience of being a farmer, or a fisherman, or a school teacher, or anything really, is shaped by the local area. And every local area is different. So you can't expect things to stay the same when you move to a different place.

Gårdstomten will stay behind when you leave your farm. Hyllemor won't leave her elderberry bush just because the land gets a new owner.

And this is one of the reasons why the notion of Norse blood/ancestry/whiteness/whatever BS bigots use nowadays doesn't make any sense.

Sacred beings couldn't care less about the way you look, or the language you speak, what gender you are, your sexuality, whether or not you have any disabilities etc.

You can’t magic away trauma.

You also can’t faith it away, bless it away, or pray it away.

The only surefire way to properly deal with trauma—especially complex traumas—is to work with a therapist who specializes in trauma therapies and trauma-processing.

After almost two years of research, experimentation, writing, and community feedback, I’m so excited to announce my first book! The ebook is available for preorder now on Amazon, and paperback and hardcover versions will be available on April 16th, 2022 (the Pink Moon/full moon in Libra).

My goal for this project was to create a simply-written, easy-to-read introduction to witchcraft that was truly accessible to all people regardless of gender, sexuality, race, culture, ability, religion, and income level. I’ve also tried to avoid the consumerism and pseudoscience that seems to dominate a lot of “Witchcraft 101″ books and to be as transparent as possible about my sources. This book isn’t meant to teach you how I do magic – it’s meant to give you the tools you need to build your own magical practice.

Witchcraft for Everyone is basically a revised, revamped, and expanded version of my “Baby Witch Bootcamp” series. It includes a basic guide to magical theory, creating your own spells, strengthening your psychic senses, connecting with spirits, and more! 

FAQ

Isn’t this just recycling content from your blog?

Yes and no. It’s true that “Baby Witch Bootcamp” provided the basis for Witchcraft for Everyone, so a lot of the content will be familiar to readers of this blog. However, the book has been revised multiple times, and the end result has more depth and nuance as a result. There’s also an all-new Book of Shadows portion containing some of my favorite spells, which is 100% original to the book. 

If I’ve already read all of “Baby Witch Bootcamp,” why should I buy your book?

You should buy the book if: 

1. You’d like to have all of the information gathered in one place, instead of in 35+ blog posts.

2. You want a physical book to work with. 

3. You want to read an updated version of BWB that reflects 2+ years of growth, experience, and further research, including intensive work on decolonizing my spiritual practice and divorcing spirituality from capitalism and consumerism.

4. You want a copy of my personal Book of Shadows.

5. You like me and would like to support my efforts.

Are you going to delete BWB?

Nope! It is and always will be a free resource.

How much does it cost? 

The ebook is $4.99 USD. When they’re released, the paperback will be $12.99 and the hardcover will be $19.99. I’ve genuinely tried to make this book as affordable as possible while still getting SOME royalties lol. 

Is there any way I can get a free copy? 

YES! I am currently looking for reviewers. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in receiving a free paperback proof copy or PDF proof in exchange for an honest review. (Physical copies are limited, and I’ll be sending them out on a first-come, first-serve basis. I am also only able to ship to people in the continental United States, but I’m happy to send digital proofs to international readers!) 

Honestly, this book would not have happened without the witchcraft/pagan community here on Tumblr, and I’m eternally grateful to you all. <3 Now if you’ll pardon just a little begging: