I have created this blog to house a series of posts I have been writing for a Facebook group I admin and create content for, A Kaleidoscope of Magical Perceptions. It was originally intended to be a weekly post, but it ended up being something I do when I feel moved to speak on certain witchy topics. I will upload the posts in the order I wrote them, and then when I run out, I'll compose them here and post them to the group.
The First Post:
Hello all! I am going to begin a weekly post called ‘Twilight’s Insights’, with the hashtag #Twilight. No, it has absolutely nothing to do with the books or films. Twilight is my witches’ name, chosen in the 1990’s. It happens to be my favorite time of day/night.
My first post today will serve as an introduction to me and my path, and next week I will try to find something interesting to fill your brains with.
I am a 40 year old Eclectic Omnist Kitchen Witch living in Tulsa. I eat cheeseburgers, don't work out enough, paint, illustrate, make jewelry, write, have five cats, three children (19, 11, and 9), love bats, rabbits, nature, and my fiancee of 13 years. I have been using and studying the Tarot for 23 years, and lead/teach the Tulsa Tarot group. I (sporadically) write a tarot blog: ouroborostarot.blogspot.com, do readings at special events and for private clients, and my artwork exploring spirituality, regular art, and all things geeky/nerdy can be found at my ‘The ADD Artist’ page here on Facebook. I am currently studying and exploring voodoo, hoodoo and rootwork, and am also a student of human psychology enrolled at TCC, seeking degrees toward becoming a counselor/therapist. I look at being a witch as just something I am, not something I do. My specialty in spell work is in the crafting of talismans, sigils, and jewelry; usually as a kick-start to physical or emotional healing.
I have been a pagan my entire life. My parents, both from England, are atheists, and during my upbringing in Dallas, Texas, I was allowed to go to church with my friends, but only twice to any one church, just in case extended exposure might ‘brainwash’ me. I remember quite clearly dancing with tiny rose garden fairies in England one summer when I was 6 or 8 years old, and up until my late teens, was able to see and read auras. I am an empath of the amplifier/ground variety, and use my grounding skills as part of my healing work.
I had my first experiences with witchcraft as a teenager in a coven of peers, which sadly collapsed. I took the name ‘Twilight’ as my witches’ name around that time. The coven broke up when a member died via vehicular suicide. She spoke to me in the moment of her death, (telepathically, astrally? I don’t know) asking I tell everyone to remember her, and in fulfilling her request I somehow managed to alienate myself from the group. Later, after graduating from high school, I led another coven, mostly of friends from school who were younger than I was. This group also failed, but this time because I refused to allow the group to ignore school and their grades, and would cancel coven meetings and circles and sabbats if they had other responsibilities they were not fulfilling. They voted me out, then simply faded into nothing with no organization.
It was around that time that I decided that Wicca was not for me, and also that solitary craft was more my thing. To this day, I am a solitary witch. I like being around other witches, but I prefer to practice my craft and follow my path on my own.
When it comes to magick and all things woo-woo, I am a skeptic and cynic. There is much overlap in the worlds of the metaphysical and science, and I tend to lean on the side of science first.
I am a huge proponent of the concept of SAFETY FIRST. You will see me often commenting when I see spells or teas or other things that involve herbs, warning people about this or that ingredient. I don’t do it because I am an insufferable smart-ass, but because I have a deep concern for everyone, and I always worry that we do not research our ingredients enough when it comes to herbal ingredients. Just because it’s posted on the internet does not mean that it is legitimate or safe, and we must always protect ourselves by double checking everything.
I do not see magick in black and white terms, either. To me, it all boils down to your intent. If you intend harm, or if you intend good will - that is what drives a spell or working or directs a path. One thing that is universal across basically all religions (yes I know there are exceptions, but bear with me) is that we all treat one another as we would like others to treat us. Following this guideline does not make us a ‘white witch’ or good witch - just a good person. I will endeavor to follow that rule in my interactions with all of you here: I will treat you in the same manner I hope you will treat me; with respect and kindness.
The First Post:
Hello all! I am going to begin a weekly post called ‘Twilight’s Insights’, with the hashtag #Twilight. No, it has absolutely nothing to do with the books or films. Twilight is my witches’ name, chosen in the 1990’s. It happens to be my favorite time of day/night.
My first post today will serve as an introduction to me and my path, and next week I will try to find something interesting to fill your brains with.
I am a 40 year old Eclectic Omnist Kitchen Witch living in Tulsa. I eat cheeseburgers, don't work out enough, paint, illustrate, make jewelry, write, have five cats, three children (19, 11, and 9), love bats, rabbits, nature, and my fiancee of 13 years. I have been using and studying the Tarot for 23 years, and lead/teach the Tulsa Tarot group. I (sporadically) write a tarot blog: ouroborostarot.blogspot.com, do readings at special events and for private clients, and my artwork exploring spirituality, regular art, and all things geeky/nerdy can be found at my ‘The ADD Artist’ page here on Facebook. I am currently studying and exploring voodoo, hoodoo and rootwork, and am also a student of human psychology enrolled at TCC, seeking degrees toward becoming a counselor/therapist. I look at being a witch as just something I am, not something I do. My specialty in spell work is in the crafting of talismans, sigils, and jewelry; usually as a kick-start to physical or emotional healing.
I have been a pagan my entire life. My parents, both from England, are atheists, and during my upbringing in Dallas, Texas, I was allowed to go to church with my friends, but only twice to any one church, just in case extended exposure might ‘brainwash’ me. I remember quite clearly dancing with tiny rose garden fairies in England one summer when I was 6 or 8 years old, and up until my late teens, was able to see and read auras. I am an empath of the amplifier/ground variety, and use my grounding skills as part of my healing work.
I had my first experiences with witchcraft as a teenager in a coven of peers, which sadly collapsed. I took the name ‘Twilight’ as my witches’ name around that time. The coven broke up when a member died via vehicular suicide. She spoke to me in the moment of her death, (telepathically, astrally? I don’t know) asking I tell everyone to remember her, and in fulfilling her request I somehow managed to alienate myself from the group. Later, after graduating from high school, I led another coven, mostly of friends from school who were younger than I was. This group also failed, but this time because I refused to allow the group to ignore school and their grades, and would cancel coven meetings and circles and sabbats if they had other responsibilities they were not fulfilling. They voted me out, then simply faded into nothing with no organization.
It was around that time that I decided that Wicca was not for me, and also that solitary craft was more my thing. To this day, I am a solitary witch. I like being around other witches, but I prefer to practice my craft and follow my path on my own.
When it comes to magick and all things woo-woo, I am a skeptic and cynic. There is much overlap in the worlds of the metaphysical and science, and I tend to lean on the side of science first.
I am a huge proponent of the concept of SAFETY FIRST. You will see me often commenting when I see spells or teas or other things that involve herbs, warning people about this or that ingredient. I don’t do it because I am an insufferable smart-ass, but because I have a deep concern for everyone, and I always worry that we do not research our ingredients enough when it comes to herbal ingredients. Just because it’s posted on the internet does not mean that it is legitimate or safe, and we must always protect ourselves by double checking everything.
I do not see magick in black and white terms, either. To me, it all boils down to your intent. If you intend harm, or if you intend good will - that is what drives a spell or working or directs a path. One thing that is universal across basically all religions (yes I know there are exceptions, but bear with me) is that we all treat one another as we would like others to treat us. Following this guideline does not make us a ‘white witch’ or good witch - just a good person. I will endeavor to follow that rule in my interactions with all of you here: I will treat you in the same manner I hope you will treat me; with respect and kindness.
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