![]() Mortar and pestle for combining and blending Journal or a sketch pad- write down your thoughts and observations or draw them Sprouts are a great thing for an urban green witch to grow for some nutritional energy! This can be a journal or sketchbook, Book of Shadows, or grimoire. Have some kind of book where you can write down things you learn, questions you have, and spells to try. Your altar is a place to put all your treasures and embrace natural magic. You can read our article Altars: A Beginners Guide to help you think about ideas. If you are not familiar with organic gardening you will want to learn how to grow your plants without harmful chemicals.Īn altar space can be inside or outside or definitely one of each! Altars are deeply personal and reflect the gods and goddesses you choose to honor, animals you connect with, and plants for healing power. You can grow houseplants, herbs, even vegetables inside or on a balcony. Growing plants is a fabulous way to connect with nature. I like them because they are laminated pamphlets that are easy, light resources to carry around with you. I also like the guides written by zoologist James Kavanagh which you can get for a variety of US states and different countries. If you are interested in birds the Sibley Guide to Birds comes in an east and west USA version. Invest in one or two guidebooks to help you get started. Even if you live in an urban area there are plenty of places to connect with nature. Take long walks around your neighborhood and out in nature. Study and learn to identify plants, animals, rocks, or other natural objects in your local. If you are new to paganism or witchcraft and want to become a green witch you can follow these steps to get started. The green witch celebrates life in the cycles of the moon, the seasons, and the agricultural calendar.ĭancing, playing music, creating, are all part of the green way. Read our article 167 ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU Celebrating Life You may connect with them because you have common traits or because they have a lesson to teach you. They may come to you in a dream, meditating, or when you are out in nature. Green witches are often very connected with one or more animal guardians. Keep your eyes, ears, and heart open and you will find them. The Fae such as elves and fairies, often live in natural places such as among trees, waterways, and rock outcroppings. Today you often hear the term applied to architecture and landscaping design. In Southeast Asia, an outdoor shrine is often built to honor the protective spirits of the place. The genius loci are protective spirits of a location such as a home, a forest, or a river.Īncient Romans often dedicated altars to a specific genius locus. Communicating With SpiritsĪs green witches, we want to respect and honor the various spirits that we interact with. It is about a life choice and a way of participating in the natural realm. This is because being a green witch is not just about magic. In her book, The Green Witch, Arin Murphy-Hiscock uses the term “living the path” instead of practicing witchcraft. What makes a green witch a green witch is his or her affinity with nature and natural energy. A green witch may identify as a Wiccan, a Norse, or a Celt to name just a few. Green witches are pagans and Wiccans are pagans. The modern green witch uses understands the healing power of plants and uses spells to bring harmony to the world.Īnyone can incorporate “Green” practices into their path and magical life. The earth is intimately connected with the moon so the green witch is in tune with lunar cycles. They work with the elements and connect with Druids and Shamans to learn from them. Many green witches are active environmentalists. Today a green witch is more defined by their relationship with the natural world.Ī green witch has a relationship with the natural world - animals, plants, and rocks - and is passionate about their protection. Traditionally a green witch is someone who works with plants such as trees and herbs for her/his craft. This past year I relocated from a very rural to an urban environment and am learning all about being green in the city! What is Green Witchcraft? I’ve spent the past ten years as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. I spent 29 years living off-grid, teaching science, and selling organic produce in summer. I consider myself an eclectic pagan however I do feel my strongest pull on a green path. The green witch learns to use the power of nature to heal, protect, and harmonize. Learning to work with the energy and wisdom of the earth is an exciting process. Green witches feel a deep connection to the earth, in touch with plants, animals, rocks, and water.
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