A witch is a witch

Labels are all around us. Once you finally find a “witchy” group, it’s all about labels. Kitchen Witch. Wicca. Hedge Witch. Heathen. Druid. Pagan. Non-spiritual Witch. Don’t even get me started on Baby Witch.The list goes on. And on. And on.

Why do we insist on putting labels on ourselves and our practice?

It’s a comfort thing. We as human animals tend to fear, or at least mistrust, what we do not know. Having everything and everyone in neat categories is comfortable and makes it easy to decide who and how to associate with others. Oh, she’s another kitchen witch – we should be friends. or He’s a hedge witch – I don’t know anything about plants, – he won’t like me.

Balderdash!

That’s one of the reasons I consider myself an eclectic (composed of elements drawn from various sources) witch. My interests are incredibly varied. Even my ethinic makeup is pretty varied (at least as far as Europe goes). I have Irish, English, Dutch, German, Polish, Scandinavian, Slavic, Ukrainian, Scotish, and Native American ancestors. I don’t consider myself Wiccan, but there are great things to be learned from the Wiccan community. I tend towards honoring the Norse pantheon, but I have a deep connection to Hecate.

In practice, most witches identify with several different categories. Perhaps you are a green divination witch that likes to use crystals. Perhaps you are a white storm witch. Maybe you are a kitchen witch that loves the sea. Claim it all. For ultimately, divinity and power is infused in our world – the more we explore and embrace it, the closer we come to our own inner understanding.

Labels can be useful, but should not be limiting.

And, so, if you are a Witch of any shape or kind, welcome. If your are curious, welcome. As long as you come with pure intention and an open mind, you are welcome.

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