oh... my... goodness. i felt this one soo deeply! i definitely identify... let's... i guess I'd gravitate to (but/and hey, i'm open!!).... alchemize and/or compost the walls!! tear 'em down, let's go!! (i love the idea of doing this together, in community, because even though I've been in touch with spirit since i was little, and see many signs of my connection to it often, i too sometimes feel magical imposter syndrome, and would love some company 😉)... it's also because, though i escaped relatively unscathed decades ago, i was raised in a very conservative religion, what i consider, a cult really which told me my spirit connection was either in my mind, or evil, never anything good - and that lingers in my subconscious here and there i know - working to clear any final layers from that... to cut any little threads i find here and there that remain from that cord... and, pretty sure i was persecuted for spirit connection in at least one other lifetime.
these arrive at the exact moon phase time...ummm...🤗... that's so fabulous!! 🌑
I love the idea of making ever more sacred space to slow down and listen to the unity and divinity around us. Thank you for helping me remember all the ways and practices that are possible to hear this cosmic conversation. Thank you for sharing your courage to say these ideas out loud! So much love to you.
The timeliness of this is unreal. I feel myself awakening to the truth of my ancestors' voices, and I am deeply called to continue creating a sacred space for them in my life.
"May we each discover our own way into the truth of the inherent ensoulment and enchantment of the world." - May it be so, Sebene.
It is as if you wrote this essay to me! And I can see by the comments that I am not alone, which just makes my heart expand even more and makes me feel just a little bit more courageous. Thank you thank you thank you for naming this so beautifully. So grateful for this community 🙏💜
I'm deeply touched by your words, your honesty. Owning what longs to be owned. Your insights resonate strongly with me and it gives me hope and inspiration to see and feel, that we are many that long to grow into spiritual maturity. Thank you from my heart.
Thank you for sharing this! I grew up with a shaman and my mom took over some of the lineage and made it something that no longer felt aligned when I was growing up. I ran and still at times feel like I'm running from any woo woo I built firewalls of skepticism to keep me safe but the deeper I dive into my own practice, the more I feel like I cant outrun it, it's all around me and I just keep reminding myself that I get to choose what woo woo looks like in my world. That I get to honor a lineage while also creating my own version of it.
I always appreciate the permission to be messy because I am tired of being told to be otherwise lol. Great piece and definitely feeling these energies.
The richness and resonance I feel is reflected in your words and in all the heart filled comments. I started germination for skullcap and motherwort in honor of this watery new moon stellium. Throwing out, "this sounds woo..". It feels old, apologetic, and a discounting of my true experience. My hearts desire is to continue moving towards an awareness of one sentience of magic.
Trust me, I'm very new at this! I use these 2 herbs as tinctures quite a bit, so I thought I'd try growing my own and making my own tinctures. There are some herbs, like these that apparently grow better when they're in a cold environment. It's called stratification whereby you first soak, then wrap seeds in a dampened papertowel, then plastic bag and place in the refrigerator (so everytime I open up the fridge door I can say "Hey girls!") for up to a month or when they begin to bud, then....into soil, then into the garden. It's a whole new vernacular and another way to attune myself to the planets, moon and sun. It's a new world and I'll keep you posted! Another way to generate HOPE.
Thank you! I love this permission to be a messy witchy weirdo. Write on!
Messy witchy weirdos unite!! 💕🔮💕
i'm in.
oh... my... goodness. i felt this one soo deeply! i definitely identify... let's... i guess I'd gravitate to (but/and hey, i'm open!!).... alchemize and/or compost the walls!! tear 'em down, let's go!! (i love the idea of doing this together, in community, because even though I've been in touch with spirit since i was little, and see many signs of my connection to it often, i too sometimes feel magical imposter syndrome, and would love some company 😉)... it's also because, though i escaped relatively unscathed decades ago, i was raised in a very conservative religion, what i consider, a cult really which told me my spirit connection was either in my mind, or evil, never anything good - and that lingers in my subconscious here and there i know - working to clear any final layers from that... to cut any little threads i find here and there that remain from that cord... and, pretty sure i was persecuted for spirit connection in at least one other lifetime.
these arrive at the exact moon phase time...ummm...🤗... that's so fabulous!! 🌑
keep being witchy and weird Sebene... love it!!
Thanks for sharing Sonya. Yes so many of us carry wounding around this! Let’s heal it!! For the revolution! 💕💕💕
You are a special and beautiful human. Grateful for your presence and honesty.
That's so kind. Thank you Rachel.
I love the idea of making ever more sacred space to slow down and listen to the unity and divinity around us. Thank you for helping me remember all the ways and practices that are possible to hear this cosmic conversation. Thank you for sharing your courage to say these ideas out loud! So much love to you.
Thank you for reading April! xoxo
The timeliness of this is unreal. I feel myself awakening to the truth of my ancestors' voices, and I am deeply called to continue creating a sacred space for them in my life.
"May we each discover our own way into the truth of the inherent ensoulment and enchantment of the world." - May it be so, Sebene.
Yes Laura! Your ancestors are proud of you!! 💕✨💕
It is as if you wrote this essay to me! And I can see by the comments that I am not alone, which just makes my heart expand even more and makes me feel just a little bit more courageous. Thank you thank you thank you for naming this so beautifully. So grateful for this community 🙏💜
I did Ann!! 💕😘💕
I, too.. am a mess and require spiritual maturity. Thank you for sharing your lovely words. 🫶
Haha! Messes unite! Thank you! 💕
“Magic imposter syndrome” — that resonated ✨💕
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So grateful for you and your writings❤️❤️❤️
Love you Melanie! xox
I'm deeply touched by your words, your honesty. Owning what longs to be owned. Your insights resonate strongly with me and it gives me hope and inspiration to see and feel, that we are many that long to grow into spiritual maturity. Thank you from my heart.
Thanks for sharing Francesca. To more!! 💜🔮💜
Thank you for this eloquent post and explanation of the moon cycles too! 💗🖤
Thank you for reading Lindsey! 🫶🏾
Thank you for sharing this! I grew up with a shaman and my mom took over some of the lineage and made it something that no longer felt aligned when I was growing up. I ran and still at times feel like I'm running from any woo woo I built firewalls of skepticism to keep me safe but the deeper I dive into my own practice, the more I feel like I cant outrun it, it's all around me and I just keep reminding myself that I get to choose what woo woo looks like in my world. That I get to honor a lineage while also creating my own version of it.
Beautiful Janna. Thanks for sharing. 💕🔮💕
I always appreciate the permission to be messy because I am tired of being told to be otherwise lol. Great piece and definitely feeling these energies.
Messy power! 💜🔮💜
Indeed!!
I so resonate with believing others are magical, just not *me.* Glad I found my way here to your Substack!
Thanks for reading Loren! 💕
I’m also emerging into more weird and witchy visibility. On the wave with you, so here’s to that! Also, that collage IS pure magic, Sebene. 🩵
Yay us!!! Much love to you Jax. xox
So much back! 💙
The richness and resonance I feel is reflected in your words and in all the heart filled comments. I started germination for skullcap and motherwort in honor of this watery new moon stellium. Throwing out, "this sounds woo..". It feels old, apologetic, and a discounting of my true experience. My hearts desire is to continue moving towards an awareness of one sentience of magic.
Thank you.
Oh. I don't even know what's involved in germinating those and now that's all I want to know!! No more apologizing for us!! xoxox
Trust me, I'm very new at this! I use these 2 herbs as tinctures quite a bit, so I thought I'd try growing my own and making my own tinctures. There are some herbs, like these that apparently grow better when they're in a cold environment. It's called stratification whereby you first soak, then wrap seeds in a dampened papertowel, then plastic bag and place in the refrigerator (so everytime I open up the fridge door I can say "Hey girls!") for up to a month or when they begin to bud, then....into soil, then into the garden. It's a whole new vernacular and another way to attune myself to the planets, moon and sun. It's a new world and I'll keep you posted! Another way to generate HOPE.
I love this. I use motherwort a lot too and would love to be in more relationship to herbs in general... you're inspiring me! Thank you!!