Hi there! I'm going by Erys here on the Forums, and I'm new to the witchy practice and community. I started allowing myself to look into spiritual practices that I had never experienced before. (Mostly due to an Evangelical Christian background, to be honest.) I believe that spiritual truth can be found anywhere and in any tradition, including the one I was raised with. (I do still identify as Christian, Quaker specifically.)
I've been into crystal meanings for years; in late September 2019 I started looking into tarot, too. By January, I had my own decks and had done some readings for myself when no one was home. I had a serendipitous moment with an online Witchcraft 101 class, as well as finding Olivia's channel. Little by little, I started dipping my toes into the craft.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot here, and making new friends. (I'm very much broom-closeted at the moment. Only two people know I'm into tarot; just one knows about the "witchy stuff," lol.)
Hi Erys,
nice to meet you!
Just like you, I am very much broom-closeted, even though I have been fascinated by everything witchcraft since a very young age. I was raised in a Catholic Christian village, which is one of the main reasons I did not allow myself to fully get into witchcraft back then. At the age of 10 I was so excited and telling other girls about witchcraft, which led to a grown man getting me into trouble and "insulting" by calling me a witch (lol). I was extremely shy, so it really hit me!
I have been on and off for several years, feeling very connected to crystals and tarot cards as well. I am here to truly focus on my path, find what works for me and what doesn't and same as you, to get to know people to share experiences with!
If you'd like to connect, feel free to message me! :)
Thanks, Viola! :) Good to meet you too.