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  • All the reasons why getting out of the broom closet is the best thing you can do for your happiness :) #witchcraft #witchcraftretreat #broomcloset
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  • @gallerymanager2040
    @gallerymanager2040 2 месяца назад +19

    You are correct that in the US calling yourself a witch can be problematic, especially in areas where very conservative Christians dominate. I am not all the way out. I tend to tell anyone who asks (and believe me, in the South they ask all the time) that I practice an earth based spirituality. This puzzles them but will usually prevent further questions. I've been a solitary practitioner for a long time and an happily so, but I appreciate your channel very much.

  • @TheMagickofMuinthistle
    @TheMagickofMuinthistle Месяц назад +5

    As a southern Alabama usa "Witch", in what is called the "Bible Belt" of the south. I have seen the prejudices of even being openly occult interested (watching charmed lol) let alone practicing, lol aggressive is the right word.. I struggled for years in biblical fear and guilt until really studying the bible and researching the magickal principals and traditions found and hidden or removed scripturally (from my Biblical raising) and my own found beliefs (at first wiccan then my own eclectic paganism) and while It can be very difficult to find others who share in even acceptance of my beliefs now. I stopped living for others and started finding my peace. today I find more loving and supportive witches online than ever before, in the future I hope to come out of the broom closet. I just don't care to hide anymore. I too would enjoy a witchy missionary, I picture a Molly Weasley.

  • @chandastilts5771
    @chandastilts5771 2 месяца назад +72

    I'm a new witch. I live in Ohio, USA 🇺🇸. I've been practicing for 3 years now. I have no one to learn from, and it can be overwhelming. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

    • @LadyWiggin
      @LadyWiggin 2 месяца назад +12

      I’m a new witch in Florida. I agree. I’m struggling with trying to create a practice that I can keep up with

    • @moodymakeup8512
      @moodymakeup8512 2 месяца назад +7

      I’m in Ohio also❤❤❤

    • @terriestapley5475
      @terriestapley5475 2 месяца назад +6

      Utah here and I Understand🔮

    • @bear_cmcv
      @bear_cmcv 2 месяца назад +6

      I'm also from Ohio and a new witch!

    • @LadyWiggin
      @LadyWiggin 2 месяца назад +2

      @@terriestapley5475 I will be in Utah in October. Beautiful state.

  • @camillespann6281
    @camillespann6281 2 месяца назад +9

    I started crying while watching this video. I’m still delving into why, but I can guess that it has something to do with seeing all these proud witches gathering together and enhancing their spirituality together. I can’t afford to do the retreat right now, but even this online community is very important to me. Thank you so much for being here ❤

  • @nathaliacardoni
    @nathaliacardoni 2 месяца назад +6

    Brazil here! 🙋
    I'm one that doesn't have a religion. I tried a few religions when I was younger, but found out that I don't really fit in a specific one, in fact, I don't wanna fit. I believe that there are some amazing beliefs, gods, rituals and knowledge around the world that I want to be open to everything that makes me feel good and happy. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your retreats, I really appreciate it. I've been following you and watching your videos for a long time and love every one. Magic is everywhere and you are truly magical ❤

  • @catejordan9267
    @catejordan9267 2 месяца назад +28

    I'm a 3rd generation witch in my family. I use to hide it when I was younger because I was afraid how my Catholic mother and friends would think of me. Now that I'm grown and 51 I'm very proud of a being a witch and don't care what others think of me. My daughter is proud of me and is possibly following in my foot steps. 💜💜💜

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      Yaih! So happy you found the courage to just be you. This is what I wish for everyone else too ❤

  • @jenniferouellette7350
    @jenniferouellette7350 2 месяца назад +16

    "Witch" is a good word in my circle❤️ Whenever I go to the local grocery store I often here from another aisle..."Hi witch Jen" ....be your authentic self with or without titles my friends✨🇨🇦

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      That is so lovely!!! The village witch hahah

    • @StevieScarlett
      @StevieScarlett 2 месяца назад

      Whereabouts are you in Canada Witch Jen? I’m in Rockland On. 🇨🇦🍁

    • @jenniferouellette7350
      @jenniferouellette7350 2 месяца назад

      @@StevieScarlett Luskville QC....not for from you!!! My ancestors from Hawkesbury ❤️

  • @melodyyoung1996
    @melodyyoung1996 2 месяца назад +22

    As someone who lives in the U.S., I'm in a place where I'm halfway out of the broom closet (like I don't try and hide it, but I don't flat out tell people I'm a witch). Some people know, a few I think kinda know (like they know I'm spiritual, but don't know the full extent), and the rest still think I'm Christian and wondering when I'm coming back to church. I'm hoping to be fully out and able to show my true self soon (especially when I get my dream job, and maybe start my own business). But for now there's still a lot I need to learn and practice, both in my craft and in myself.

  • @margarethall1625
    @margarethall1625 2 месяца назад +22

    Thanks for sharing as always. I'm not a witch but am a "muggle". I always enjoy learning about others beliefs. I know it can help foster understanding and acceptance of those who have different beliefs than I have. I know a number of people who have different beliefs and I'm always seeking to understand. You are amazing for all the wonderful work you do to bring people together to heal. Plus all the food keeps me coming back. You are truly magical!😍🥰

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +4

      And I want to say a big thank you for following along (even as a muggle) since years by now! I love people who love to learn and have it in their heart and minds to be understanding, discover more and let others be themselves ❤

  • @kathleenroberts7972
    @kathleenroberts7972 2 месяца назад +16

    How wonderful of you to provide a safe space for witches to grow.

  • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm
    @ClaireGreen-wd2gm 2 месяца назад +12

    I live in a small Christian college town in west TN. You can imagine how well being openly a witch would go here. I know there are witches on the other side of Tennessee in Appalachia. I do in a way envy witches in the UK and the rest of Europe because many folkloric and pagan traditions never truly died out and big celebrations still happen. Lucky I'm so accustomed to being solitary anyway.

    • @jennifersmith3709
      @jennifersmith3709 2 месяца назад +2

      Same!! Merry meet! I too, live in TN and it is sooo difficult to outwardly share here. I balance my mind out with Bealtaine Cottage, in the West of Ireland, on RUclips. Colette is a very deeply rooted Celtic Pagan woman, sharing her journey. I am so over the moon that I found Bex and her channel too!! Learning a lot and finding lots of like-minded witches. Blessed be! You are not alone🖤💜🖤 xx

    • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm
      @ClaireGreen-wd2gm 2 месяца назад +1

      @@jennifersmith3709 Oh hello. That's a lovely comment thank you. I always wanna say don't get me wrong I do love a lot of things about Tennessee. Our forests waterfalls, clear streams and mountains are so nice for nature loving people. I'll have to check out those channels. A recommendation I'll drop but you probably already know her is Alwynn Oak. She's enchanting. 🧚‍♂️

  • @alexfuar
    @alexfuar 2 месяца назад +8

    ah, I watch your videos from Belarus with an automatic translator because I can’t really understand the language, but everything I watch is amazing! I dream that I could be with you in this wonderful place, I probably would not understand much, but I am sure that I would feel everything with my soul. Love you

  • @LadyWiggin
    @LadyWiggin 2 месяца назад +8

    I love seeing the updates of the retreats. I long to attend one. I’ve had a pull to witch craft since I was young but it’s taken me decades to deconstruct the teachings of my youth to open me to accepting and receiving my power

  • @KitchenOracle
    @KitchenOracle 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm in california new to this journey out in the open as of recently, I did experience a lot people silently disappear, witch turned out to be most beneficial as it gave more time to study 🤍 thank you for a most comforting words & videos.

  • @user-jt2nb6bz3w
    @user-jt2nb6bz3w 2 месяца назад +7

    Warm greetings from Western Siberia! I've been watching your videos for a long time. We have a lot of witches in Russia. Lots of real witches. My city is Omsk.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      Hello to Russia!! I would love to travel to Siberia one day - aside current politics Russia has a part of my heart ❤️

    • @user-jt2nb6bz3w
      @user-jt2nb6bz3w 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery This is criminal politics and a struggle for power. People dream of living peacefully and prosperously.

  • @stephanieocamb4012
    @stephanieocamb4012 2 месяца назад +4

    I've thought more about coming out of the Broom closet to more people. Most of my inner circle knows and are very respectful. My immediate work supervisor knows and is very protective of me. Of course, my Husband is respectful, curious, and just got a tarot deck!

  • @2blackcatz426
    @2blackcatz426 10 часов назад

    From australia we love your channel im a solitary water/sea and nature worshipper

  • @AJR99
    @AJR99 2 месяца назад +1

    It was a real eye-opener when you mentioned the statistics on pagan populations. Sometimes it's hard to remember that we're not the extreme minority vs the Judeo-Christian overwhelming majority everywhere like it is in the U.S. I had to struggle with a minute of envy at the thought of a 60% pagan population base......just wow. That would be amazing!

  • @jennifersmith3709
    @jennifersmith3709 2 месяца назад +6

    Hello Bex🌼
    I am so glad i found your RUclips channel~ It is very hard to express my beliefs and lifestyle here, in Tennessee USA...I am finding such a beautiful refuge here with all you do. Practicing solitary hearthwitch here and offering an abundance of blessings to you and all you offer here to everyone, so mote it be!🌼🧙🏻‍♀️
    🌛💜🌜

  • @xK0RKST3Rx
    @xK0RKST3Rx Месяц назад +1

    I'm a new witch, I started learning and practicing in January of this year. A US citizen currently living overseas. Always had a bit of an interest in it though. There is so much to learn but it is so awesome. Hopefully, one day I will be able to go to one of your retreats, it would be so wonderful to learn from other individuals in person

  • @waaurufu
    @waaurufu 2 месяца назад +5

    Greetings from Southern California! I currently live with my very Christian mother who has made me feel unsafe when I show even a brief interest in anything she deems occult, so the broom closet is the only place I can be at the moment. Your videos are like a lifeline for me, thank you so much.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +2

      I am so sorry to hear about your experience 😢 I so wish yoi freedom one day where you can just be ❤

  • @amandamacabre
    @amandamacabre 2 месяца назад +7

    I love this! I think it's important to be true to yourself and let people see you as yourself. I don't really advertise myself as a witch but if you come into my home, there's definitely signs. I was kind of nervous about my fiance's family because they're all Catholic (to the point he went to a private Catholic school), but not only are they accepting, I learnt his mom dabbled in it and she gave me all her old books, and his grandmother spent mother's day dinner telling me about her fortune teller friend and their dumpster diving adventures - all of which I wouldn't have expected or learnt if I wasn't open with them. Not everyone will be accepting but there will always be people who surprise you in the best ways ❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +2

      If being a RUclips witch wasn't literally my job, it would probably be the same for me 😄 and yes - people more often than not will suprirse you positively if you let them. Oh, and I have also been to private Catholic school (and my dad is a deacon) 🤣✨️

    • @amandamacabre
      @amandamacabre 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Thewitchescookery my fiance and I talk a lot about how lowkey witchy Catholicism is! There's so much symbolism and ritual in both.

    • @jennifersmith3709
      @jennifersmith3709 2 месяца назад +2

      Love this!! I met all of my husband's colleagues at Christmas. I handmade gifts for all the wives. They all loved them... except for one or two. When my husband was asked if I was a florist, he said, "No, she's a witch." I thought I was going to die. Nevertheless, I did make two very nice friends who have welcomed me. And one of them loves tarot readings! Blessed be!!
      🖤💜🖤

    • @amandamacabre
      @amandamacabre 2 месяца назад

      @@jennifersmith3709 that's so sweet! It's funny the range of skills you develop as a witch!

  • @ljdiben7774
    @ljdiben7774 2 месяца назад +3

    Italian folk witch here and I am out! Was too tired to be in the closet-this is me this is who I am those that are accepting and have questions, I am always happy-those who are not accepting don’t pay my bills or walk in my shoes and I let them go….Great video Bex! 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @martyvanbaak5542
    @martyvanbaak5542 2 месяца назад +5

    I love seeing a variety of ages at your retreats, maybe someday I’ll be able to attend. Love your videos ❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      I love that too!! It really adds so much to the experience as everyone is in different stages of their lifes with their own wisdom and view ❤

  • @mariachijazmin3970
    @mariachijazmin3970 2 месяца назад +4

    Hi closet baby witch 🧙 in Texas… my husband wouldn’t understand or accept this path for me. I consider myself folk Catholic witch. I am drawn to Catholic Saints. Funny enough witchcraft drew me closer to the Catholic faith. It is very lonely at times. My daughter is definitely gifted but we don’t always get to bond together. Thank you for all your videos ❤

    • @kittysoftpaws3677
      @kittysoftpaws3677 16 дней назад

      He's a shitty husband if he can't accept you for who you are

  • @captnkyras.571
    @captnkyras.571 2 месяца назад +5

    Your retreat videos are always very uplifting and heartwarming. It is incredible that you manage to be such a positive influence on the life of others (including me). Around where I life (somewhere in northern Germany), there is no official witches community (at least I could not find any). I am rooting for the next city :D I am semi open with me being a witch. Means I do not talk about it when I am not specifically asked. One reason is, that I am studying biology and philosophy so I am surrounded by scientists and they tend to be very biased even if I am a witch that - like you - likes a scientific basis for her craft. However, you have convinced me, that I should be more open about it. Have a wonderful witchy summer 🌹🌿🍓

  • @jessangel9756
    @jessangel9756 2 месяца назад +37

    Me belly laughing because im dealing with Jehovah witnesses knocking at my door alot lately though ive explained politely my beliefs ...this lasttime they woke my special needs daughter and i may have yelled "sir im a Witch" 😂🤣😅❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +11

      ugh I despise anyone that rings the bell unannounced hahah especially when they wake you (or your kiddos) up. Love your outburst - at least you said sir

    • @francineh.7825
      @francineh.7825 2 месяца назад +4

      How did they respond lol?

    • @jessangel9756
      @jessangel9756 2 месяца назад +5

      @@francineh.7825 lol quickly turned around and walked away.. And I was tempted to break out into Justin Timberlakes song "dont be so auick to walk away "🤣🤣 but i left well enough alone.

    • @jessangel9756
      @jessangel9756 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Thewitchescookery hahah thank you ❤

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 Месяц назад +3

      there's no law that you have to answer your door just because someone knocks, just ignore it and theyll get the message

  • @user-gt1rd9yr3w
    @user-gt1rd9yr3w 2 месяца назад +4

    I was there ❤and the love and supportive energy was palpable. Wishing you all magical blessings and a huge thank you to Bex for everything ❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      Awwww thank you ♥️ from your account name I have no idea who you are hahaha but regardless I am glad we got to make magic together 🙌✨️😀

  • @jeffrey-825
    @jeffrey-825 2 месяца назад +10

    Thanks for the video. I wouldn't say I'm stuck in the broom closet, I'm actively trying to pursue my pagan lifestyle but it's pretty hard. I live in the industrial area of the Netherlands (Rotterdam), and it's a way off to arrive into nature, or to find ingredients or objects that could help me with some crafts. Space is an issue and the Dutch laws to not be able to make bonfires or be able to harvest from nature as an individual, not to mention the expenses. Moving out is the main priority but it's not the time yet to move. Applying little traditions, adding knowledge and finding bits to help thus far is the beginning of the journey.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +5

      Luckily the Netherlands are very witch friendly 😄🧹✨️🌙 but yes - space is definitely hard to come by there 😅 didn't know about those foraging laws - I always just gathered whatever I needed during my years there 😅 oopsie

    • @jeffrey-825
      @jeffrey-825 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Thewitchescookery Close to where I work, there's a park with some brambles. During late summer going for break walks, sneaking a few picks won't be noticed ;)
      Your experience and knowledge is great to have, my partner loves cooking and some of your recipies are saved :)

    • @junipercrow3535
      @junipercrow3535 2 месяца назад

      Hello from The Hague! Yeah, being a witch here is weird. I'm less nervous about safety than I was in the middle US, but folks here are very practical, and I live in a "traditional" neighborhood, so I feel like I have to keep a lid on it so folks don't dislike us.

  • @maitai3678
    @maitai3678 2 месяца назад +5

    Hey lovelies, last week I was at a LARP convention and played the role of a healer that works with herbs. And there I got to know another herbal healer. And she told me that she is on the Spiritual path. It was like omg!!! My first real life witch!!! I had to change numbers and now we call often and share our experiences with our practise. I am so glad she was so openminded to share who she is. It enriched my life so much in just one week.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      Awwwwww how super cool!!! And yes - that is the magic that will happen if you are openly and unapologetically being yourself ❤

    • @maitai3678
      @maitai3678 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery ❤

  • @Megan-e6f
    @Megan-e6f 6 дней назад

    I think we practice woodcraft everyday we use words sometimes and words are magic sometimes and I believe that and I'm not religious at all I am mostly spiritual I'm a pioneer and I love animals I love to be out in nature I appreciate your channel I find it very uplifting❤❤❤

  • @susans5296
    @susans5296 2 месяца назад +2

    Love you all... Thank you for being here and sharing ✨💫🌱🌿☺️

  • @iriswimmer6332
    @iriswimmer6332 2 месяца назад +3

    I was a participant and this was absolutely one of the most beautiful and special experiences of my life! Thank you Bex for making such meaningful connections possible, and for all the hard work you have put in ❤️❤️
    100% recommended to anyone in search of a supportive witchcraft community or practice

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      It was soooo lovely to have you there ♥️♥️🔥🧚‍♀️ and thank you for those lovely words!!

  • @DesertRecesses
    @DesertRecesses Месяц назад

    Oh, this is so spectacular. I appreciate all the work that you put into your channel and it’s so special to hear how your mission is including people in a diversity of ways. This is deeply invaluable magic you are creating by connecting people locally, online, and across the world. So powerful and beautiful, you have a lot to be proud of! This footage is so lovely, and thank you to the participants for courageously consenting to sharing their vulnerable experiences with your audience. The couple and the "muggle" mama especially brought me to tears.
    I’m also someone who, despite being hella introverted/unapologetically autistic, is passionate about connecting other marginalized people like me at the intersections of Blackness and Queerness to make sure we are seen, expressing ourselves authentically, and relentlessly supporting each other! I definitely can't hop on a plane to Germany any time soon, nor come fully out of the broom closet where I live where it might risk my career and even my safety.
    It is kinda funny tho, I'm obviously terrible at concealing my practice within my family because the other day I was watching a basketball game with my mother, and I lit a candle-literally just for ambiance and nice scent-and happened to set it on the mantle above the TV, and she was like “oh, is that for good luck for the team?” I was like *who taught you about candle magic?!!* I’ve been clocked!
    Anyhow, I've been trying to reach out to others of the witchy realm by attending classes and community gatherings centered around herbalism and Indigenous knowledge and culture, as well as supporting small businesses that sell the magical tools and trinkets that we all love. This type of community is truly blooming as people reconnect with spirit, and especially in the African American community our return to ancestor veneration and magical survival systems is absolutely spreading like wildfire. As someone who grew up in Christianity but never had any relationship with the divine or true conscious connection to spirit, it is kind of crazy to witness a whole spiritual revolution happening around me, but I am very so delighted and grateful. Together around the world I too believe witches can abolish the broom closet 😆

  • @sidhedances8582
    @sidhedances8582 2 месяца назад +4

    Well done. ❤ We are everywhere. Joy in community! 🎉

  • @elizabethtrieu1446
    @elizabethtrieu1446 2 месяца назад +3

    Bex, wow, this was so therapeutic to hear this! I definitely am needing this in my life currently. Synchronicity is at work here! Thank you for making this video and sharing how to be your most authentic self! ❤❤❤
    The retreats sound healing, magikal, and down right lovely! ☺️ I am glad to see these kinds of retreats happening! As more step out of the broom closet, I hope the stigma will lessen on witches and witchcraft. I’ve come to see this as a beautiful practice in my short time of studying. ❤
    (More retreats from more witches is needed! 😅)
    Maybe one day there will be a collaboration for retreats with @miamagik?? 😮 She has some very healing sounding ones too.
    If not, not to worry! 😊
    Thanks for all you do and share!! ❤

  • @dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032
    @dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032 2 месяца назад +2

    You were so chaotic in this video 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣I love it. These retreat videos are some of my favorite videos of yours.

  • @Zennna
    @Zennna 2 месяца назад +3

    Hello! Greetings from Estonia! Sending a lot of love!

  • @l.o.2639
    @l.o.2639 2 месяца назад +3

    Watching from Newfoundland Canada. 😊

  • @Wickedwitch000
    @Wickedwitch000 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm so greatful I came across you. My life revolves around the feelings and beliefs of very repressive Christians and pandering to how they feel that's what's kept me in the broom closet. Now I do it and I do things in front of them and they don't even notice it's witchcraft thanks to watching you.

  • @yvonneloveland4214
    @yvonneloveland4214 2 месяца назад +2

    I so wish one day I could join you all.. I use to have quite a group but the last few years it has dwindled due to life an now I have one or two people who I connect with. Miss it for sure ❤ sending blessings

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +2

      Oh that is sad! Maybe one day you can make it to Germany and join the fun ♥️ (or one of the online group workshops are also nice, if you want a month of magic and community)

  • @knotqueen2419
    @knotqueen2419 2 месяца назад +3

    Bex, keep sending the invites. I will attend soon. Best.

  • @tinalundy7858
    @tinalundy7858 2 месяца назад +4

    Apparently I have never been in the closet I had a child look at me and say(mommy she's so old and I'm not ) blessed are the children for they can see!!!

  • @ellieeckhardt7620
    @ellieeckhardt7620 2 месяца назад +3

    It sounds wickedly wonderful

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      That's the best way to describe it 😄✨️🧹

  • @curlyhappy-ju5cn
    @curlyhappy-ju5cn 2 месяца назад

    oh that looked so magical im a disabled wheelchair user witch i dont know anyone thats close by where i live.love your videoz

  • @kaatmuls1869
    @kaatmuls1869 2 месяца назад +3

    I am always so happy to go to your retreats and meet amazing people!
    It was a magical time with lots of laughter.
    Lots of love

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      By now you are part of the program hahaha I loooooved that you came and shared your magical self with us again!!!

  • @Rmystixmarshall
    @Rmystixmarshall 2 месяца назад

    Hello from the Southern Hemisphere. I'm from New Zealand.

  • @lucypumkinjack2984
    @lucypumkinjack2984 2 месяца назад +1

    I worked for a local hospital in my town and was fired when it came out that I practice witchcraft. When the EEOC investigated, my coworkers concocted a story that I was chasing men around the hospital and that I threatened them with an axe handle. It was preposterous and my job was gone. All of this because my supervisor was Christian.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      😱😱😱 oh wow! That is horrible- I am so, so sorry

    • @coraclouden2506
      @coraclouden2506 2 месяца назад

      @lucypumpkinjack I hope you have been able to find a job where you are accepted 🤎

  • @someonerandom256
    @someonerandom256 2 месяца назад +6

    I have to stay in the broom closet until my parents and in-laws pass away. It's just too controversial. Also, I don't trust people to understand the atheistic aspect of what I do, and to some people, that part would be the worst part. My husband knows, and my kids would be fine with it, and I do have a good friend that knows. America is really screwy with religion, especially lately, and it's just not safe or prudent.

    • @christineslocumbarry304
      @christineslocumbarry304 2 месяца назад

      I’m sorry that you are in that position. There are some people I don’t talk to about my practice but I’ve totally come out of the closet now, as I started a side gig selling witchy items. So far, I haven’t had any negative feedback. I lost my religion about twenty years ago and have had a lot of issues about it even before fully devoting myself to this practice. I don’t know what you would face if you opened up, but I do hope you can find people to connect with.

    • @kittysoftpaws3677
      @kittysoftpaws3677 16 дней назад

      The fact one of our laws is freedom of religion and its something that was so pressed during the fiundations is so incredibly ironic.

  • @Hellenicleo
    @Hellenicleo 2 месяца назад +2

    Well this video helped me a lot , though most people in my neighborhood know that I practice the craft. Nowadays I struggle to reconnect with my craft, I’ve been taking a break from the craft for a year now, because of mental health, I am getting better and I’ll still take some breaks until I’m ready. This video has found me and really just helped me , it inspired me to “reconnect” with my craft. Really amazing video❤

  • @Lynnzberry
    @Lynnzberry 2 месяца назад +3

    I've been watching you for a little over a year now, and I am so fascinated. I am definitely a baby witch, I know VERY little and lack community and direction. I'm just not sure where to start. ❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      Start with what interests you most and do the simple stuff that you feel has an impact 😊 and if you every feel lonely, come and join a retreat for so much extra knowledge from lovely people and an awesome community ❤

    • @Lynnzberry
      @Lynnzberry 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery that's literally a dream of mine! Maybe someday 😊 thank you for responding 🙏✨️❤️

  • @WoodlandApothecary
    @WoodlandApothecary 2 месяца назад +2

    Bucket list!

  • @esthertadesse132
    @esthertadesse132 2 месяца назад +1

    Recently me and my best friend of more than 30 years discovered that we are both witches! 😱😅 I have been practicing much longer than she has but it is cool to have someone to share those little things with, that only another witch can understand. Hopefully I will be bale to make it to one of your retreats next year. 💖

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      That is soooo cool!!! I am excited for you - and when you come to the retreat, bring your friend along 😄✨️

  • @jayneelinor
    @jayneelinor 2 месяца назад

    Fabulous work you are doing in the world!!!! Wish I lived closer. xoxox

  • @julievanarends3702
    @julievanarends3702 2 месяца назад +1

    I plan to come to your retreat in 2025! So excited!

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      Ahhhhh!!!! So cool haha which one?

    • @julievanarends3702
      @julievanarends3702 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery the summer one

    • @julievanarends3702
      @julievanarends3702 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookerywhen is final payment due for next summer if I put my deposit down now?

  • @rowanstarling3816
    @rowanstarling3816 2 месяца назад +1

    I have always been drawn to Germany and want to visit do me day. I have lots of Germany ancestors from the Alsace region. I am heavily Scottish & English too, so very American :) I like to call myself a witch, but really, I just cook with lots of herbs, garden, read tarot and don't really make a ritual out of it anymore. I'm looking forward to bringing sacred ritual back into my life. I like to do everything with love, gratitude and mindfulness.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      Come and visit! It's magical here and Alsace has THE BEST wine and cutest houses ❤

  • @joandrummond524
    @joandrummond524 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for all your hard work x

  • @vannesagannon4555
    @vannesagannon4555 8 дней назад +1

    Verry dangerious here as a witch espeshally here in the north of IRELAND I HAVE RECEVED DEATH THREATS XXX❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @discofeverish
    @discofeverish 2 месяца назад +2

    Oh how I wish I could come to a retreat but I'm in Australia and I am broke.
    Give me a couple years maybe hahah
    Such an informative video, thank you :)

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      You wouldn't believe how much can change in a year! Sending you some good money magic energy 😂 hope to meet you one day ❤

  • @Megan-e6f
    @Megan-e6f 6 дней назад

    I would love to live in your town it looks so fun❤❤❤

  • @RoanThorrson
    @RoanThorrson 2 месяца назад +2

    Yes, absolutely
    Blessed Be

  • @susankmiotek6121
    @susankmiotek6121 Месяц назад

    I wish we lived near each other!!!!!. I’m crazy about cookery, herbs, flowers, veg and nature.. sound a little familiar and need a friend who’s like minded. 🤗 always wanted to visit Germany ….

  • @barbarafrings9231
    @barbarafrings9231 2 месяца назад +1

    Wieder ein schönes und informatives Video.
    Dein Walpurgisnacht-Retreat sah wieder nach sehr viel interessanten Austausch und Spaß aus.
    Shibari.. cool! 👍🏼
    Für dein neues Projekt wünsche ich viel Erfolg und Freude.
    Hoffe, du hattest erholsame Feiertage und noch eine schöne Woche. 🌻

  • @KatieShepherd-bi9lc
    @KatieShepherd-bi9lc 2 месяца назад

    Your are amazing. I love your videos!

  • @athenafernandez9058
    @athenafernandez9058 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. 💙

  • @Wildflower_Sage
    @Wildflower_Sage 4 дня назад

    I was out as a witch and I kept getting mocked and told to be silent. I went Agnostic

  • @annaazzopardi4625
    @annaazzopardi4625 2 месяца назад +2

    Love the video! Big hugs from Florida. 💐

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +2

      so glad to hear!! Big hug back from Germany :)

  • @LuckyNK19
    @LuckyNK19 2 месяца назад +4

    I was waiting for this video!!! Thanks anlot for posting ❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      It took aaaaged to edit (because of all the footage and because everyone in my familie took turns being sick 😅🫠)

    • @LuckyNK19
      @LuckyNK19 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery aaaa no worries! I hope you all are doing well now! Take a lot of care & thank you for doing these retreats, hoping to join you this samhain!!

  • @marthap.5178
    @marthap.5178 2 месяца назад +1

    I feel so blessed every time I watch your videos❤🙏

  • @CrimsonWolff
    @CrimsonWolff 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for a wonderful and beautiful retreat!

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      And thank you for once again gracing us with your glitter magic and hip swings 😄♥️ excited to see what the future holds for you!!! 🏞

  • @terrilyn2
    @terrilyn2 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello from Southern Florida, USA! I love your videos. Thanks for sharing a video of your retreat, it makes me wish I could do the same without the massive travel expenses though, I'm a broke witch! lol Looks like an amazing time was had by all!!

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      Hellooo!!! The travel is a bit of an Obstacle for sure! Sending you some good juju for money magic hahah so you can come and witch with me

  • @mariamia2472
    @mariamia2472 2 месяца назад

    Ihr habt scheinbar eine Menge Spaß, weiter so!

  • @marilynmeyer1619
    @marilynmeyer1619 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Amy-ou4hk
    @Amy-ou4hk 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm watching your videos now for 2 years. It gives me so much joy and I want to start my own witch journey. But I feel very overwhelmed with all the things you can learn and I often feel like there are many sketchy websites on the Internet.
    Do you or other witches in this comment section have book- or other recommendations where you got your knowledge from?

    • @waaurufu
      @waaurufu 2 месяца назад +3

      I would start with the Internet Book of Shadows, it's a completely free resource from all sorts of practitioners. It's formatted in that janky geo sites way from the late 2000s, but it's got a lot of old foundational reads for the public to peruse! Good luck!

    • @Amy-ou4hk
      @Amy-ou4hk 2 месяца назад +1

      @@waaurufu wow thank you 💕

  • @svealusmagi4165
    @svealusmagi4165 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the video.

  • @K.Lovelace1968
    @K.Lovelace1968 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh how I wish there were something like this where I live, but there isn't.. I have searched high & low and can find nothing close to me... Look very therapeutic & fun as well...

    • @Brodmann312
      @Brodmann312 2 месяца назад

      Search Meetup or Eventbrite for your local area and there may be something related.

  • @andreatonz6078
    @andreatonz6078 2 месяца назад +2

    Hallo liebe bex wie geht’s euch denn so ich freu mich immer auf ein neues Video von dir das ist sehr lehrreich Dankeschön liebe Grüsse aus Bern von Andrea❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад

      Liebe Grüße an dich aus der Oberpfalz 🌙🧹✨️🙃

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesomeness ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

  • @diegooland1261
    @diegooland1261 2 месяца назад +3

    I don't think I can come out at work. My co-workers are very nice and supportive people, but I think witch is a step too far for them. I wouldn't lose my job but I think I'd lose all credibility. And if I fully presented at work, I know some would laugh at me. And I'm not going to open myself to that. But I will starting using my Witch Gone Shopping tote to bring in my lunch. Small steps I guess.

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 Месяц назад

    Cool 😀

  • @TC-mb2dl
    @TC-mb2dl Месяц назад

    I'm working up to it. I'm peeking out. lol

  • @fernrmmeador4026
    @fernrmmeador4026 2 месяца назад

    oh I want to host a retreat. I will see you in the 2005 retreat yeah 2004 is full love you stay Awesome

  • @terrafallow
    @terrafallow 2 месяца назад

    Hi from Australia ❤

  • @LewisCoxIII
    @LewisCoxIII 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh shoot I want to make dandelion cake!!

  • @katie8369
    @katie8369 2 месяца назад

    Australia ❤

  • @ladymeow1226
    @ladymeow1226 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm a witchy atheist, and lucky 2 have a sister who is also!...and we are vegans, unlike them birds!😜

  • @aariley2
    @aariley2 2 месяца назад +1

    Two things:1) Oh yeah in the American South you can't even dance the Maypole. It's "the devil's" work.🙄
    2) I am curious if you find most people drawn to witchcraft are simply outcasts from mainstream? I mean, those ostracized by society before they gravitate to witchcraft. It's all very interesting. I do my own thing. I was always ostracized though. I'm actually used to it now. Thank you for your great channel.

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      I heard that the South is tough 🫠 as for people into witchcraft - no, I would say it is a pretty good crosssection of people throughout society - but of course only those with an open mind

    • @aariley2
      @aariley2 2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. That's very interesting. Many blessings to all!​@@Thewitchescookery

  • @laurenhepp4681
    @laurenhepp4681 2 месяца назад

    I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @vannesagannon4555
    @vannesagannon4555 8 дней назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @sandraanzer
    @sandraanzer 2 месяца назад +3

    Hallo! Wo kann man sich denn darüber informieren, was du in deiner Stadt eröffnen wirst? Da bin ich jetzt richtig neugierig geworden 😊. Danke für deine Videos!

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +5

      Ich werds ganz bald auch hier teilen :) Werd dann regelmässige vor Ort Workshops, Jahreskreisfeiern, Frauen- und Mondkreise anbieten und noch ein paar zauberhafte Sachen. Am Juni hab ich die Räumlichkeiten und dann muss ich die mal herrichten, einrichten und die Website schreiben

    • @sandraanzer
      @sandraanzer 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Thewitchescookery cool, danke!

    • @captnkyras.571
      @captnkyras.571 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery Hört sich so an als sollte ich schon mal eine Reisespardose aufstellen. Das klingt fantastisch!

  • @moisesgutierrezjr.2921
    @moisesgutierrezjr.2921 9 дней назад

    Question: What powder is in that bowl that you cast into the fire? What does the ritual symbolize/ward off?

  • @vannesagannon4555
    @vannesagannon4555 8 дней назад +1

    A lot can not come out

  • @KatieShepherd-bi9lc
    @KatieShepherd-bi9lc 2 месяца назад

    I was never in the broom closet. I have been a witch for a year now.

  • @garryrushworth2362
    @garryrushworth2362 2 месяца назад +2

    Hi I am a 70 year old male living in Scotland and wishing to find out more about witchcraft. I have no real interest in perusing a "religion" like Wicca. Could you give me some suggestions please?

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  2 месяца назад +1

      I would suggest reading up on it and of course using social media - like RUclips- for more info. And I believe in the UK there are quite a few non-religious practitioners. So maybe you can find witch meetups near you 😊✨️

    • @garryrushworth2362
      @garryrushworth2362 2 месяца назад

      @@Thewitchescookery Than you

  • @sarahrenee3050
    @sarahrenee3050 2 месяца назад

    I live in CT USA

  • @nineblackgoats
    @nineblackgoats Месяц назад

    Pleeeeease I live with pet pigeons and they are strict granivores. City pigeons with eat bread and meat because they're starved but it's not good for them. If you want to feed your local city pigeons, please bring a bag of birdseed and feed them that 😅

    • @Thewitchescookery
      @Thewitchescookery  Месяц назад

      That is super fascinating (and sad!) to learn. I thought they were, just like chickens - omnivors. Nowadays I don't get to go to a city a whole lot but I will remember this piece of knowledge the next time I see a pidgeon

  • @livinglifetothefullest22
    @livinglifetothefullest22 2 месяца назад

    Do you know Simone too?

  • @deanna7942
    @deanna7942 2 месяца назад +1

    You had me at döner 😋

  • @z-knightferguson8181
    @z-knightferguson8181 2 месяца назад +3

    Loud and proud to be pagan

  • @vannesagannon4555
    @vannesagannon4555 8 дней назад

    I am out xxx