Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this “wild witchcraft” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I wouldn’t call myself a “witch,” but I’m super curious about nature and feeling connected to, like, the energy of things, you know?
It all started with a walk in the woods. I was feeling kinda blah, stressed from work, and I just needed to get out of the house. I wasn’t planning on doing anything “witchy,” I just wanted some fresh air. I found this little clearing, with sunlight dappling through the leaves, and it just felt… peaceful. I sat down by a big old oak tree and just breathed.
Getting My Feet Wet (Literally)
Then, I started noticing things. The way the wind rustled the leaves, the sounds of birds chirping, even the tiny little ants marching in a line. I felt this urge to, I dunno, connect with it all. So, I did something I’d never done before. I took off my shoes and socks and just stood there, feeling the cool earth under my feet. Corny, I know, but it felt… good. Really good.
I started collecting things. A pretty feather, a smooth stone, a couple of acorns. I didn’t really know why I was collecting them, it just felt right.
Building a Makeshift Altar (Don’t Judge!)
When I got home, I had this little pile of nature treasures. I didn’t have any fancy altar cloths or anything, so I just grabbed an old scarf I never wear. I laid it out on my windowsill, and I arranged my feather, stone, and acorns on it. I found a small white candle (leftover from a power outage!) and lit it.
Again, I had no idea what I was doing. I wasn’t following any specific ritual or anything. I just sat there, looking at my little “altar,” and focused on the feeling I had in the woods – that sense of calm and connection.
Making It a Routine (Sort Of)
- More Walks:I’ve been trying to go for walks in nature more often, even if it’s just for 15 minutes.
- Gathering Stuff:If i find something interesting that I like,I’ll pick it up.
- My Little “Altar”:I kept my makeshift altar on the windowsill. Sometimes I light the candle, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I just sit and look at it, remembering how I felt in the woods.
It’s not like I’m casting spells or anything (yet!). It’s more about just… paying attention. Paying attention to nature, paying attention to my own feelings, and finding a way to connect with something bigger than myself. It’s still a work in progress, and I’m definitely still learning, but it’s been a surprisingly cool experience so far. I will record my experience next time.
