The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum

Hello there

I'm a 25 year old living in the English countryside. Forgive me if this all sounds a bit silly, but I thought I'd just be honest and give you some idea of how I feel! :eek:

I have described my religion as 'Eclectic Pagan' for the meantime as I wouldn't otherwise know what to call it! I would have considered myself Wiccan for a while, but I'm not sure it fits anymore.

I've been a lifelong instinctual pagan - for as long as I can remember, I have just known that I was a little different and that the universe was not as black and white as it might first appear.

I have always done small little rituals, spells, observances, etc, without ever having been told or shown (before I even knew such a thing as 'paganism' existed, or before I ever really understood religion and spirituality) - they just felt right to me. I rarely follow set rules or templates - I just let the words and actions come to me. I've always had a real sense of the ancient running alongside and with the present, and I've just tapped into that and done whatever came naturally. Thankfully I have an incredibly accepting and supportive family!

I'm very much based and rooted (if you'll excuse the pun) in nature. Ancient woodland and forest just hums with energy and sings to me. I am also very drawn to water, particularly lakes and rivers. Standing stones and other ancient sites feel magnetic, and thunder storms fill me up with a real sense of power and energy!

I'm also very drawn to animals and wildlife, and can feel a real connection to a particular species at any one time. I also like working with herbs, plants, crystals and earth.

As a side note, I'm also fascinated by the history of witchcraft and witch trials. I love to visit old houses and buildings around the UK and find little traces of old folk magic (or preventatives against it!!)

Anyway, like I said, I'm sorry about the waffle...

Basically just wanted to say hello!

Hello there

I'm a 25 year old living in the English countryside. Forgive me if this all sounds a bit silly, but I thought I'd just be honest and give you some idea of how I feel! :eek:

I have described my religion as 'Eclectic Pagan' for the meantime as I wouldn't otherwise know what to call it! I would have considered myself Wiccan for a while, but I'm not sure it fits anymore.

I've been a lifelong instinctual pagan - for as long as I can remember, I have just known that I was a little different and that the universe was not as black and white as it might first appear.

I have always done small little rituals, spells, observances, etc, without ever having been told or shown (before I even knew such a thing as 'paganism' existed, or before I ever really understood religion and spirituality) - they just felt right to me. I rarely follow set rules or templates - I just let the words and actions come to me. I've always had a real sense of the ancient running alongside and with the present, and I've just tapped into that and done whatever came naturally. Thankfully I have an incredibly accepting and supportive family!

I'm very much based and rooted (if you'll excuse the pun) in nature. Ancient woodland and forest just hums with energy and sings to me. I am also very drawn to water, particularly lakes and rivers. Standing stones and other ancient sites feel magnetic, and thunder storms fill me up with a real sense of power and energy!

I'm also very drawn to animals and wildlife, and can feel a real connection to a particular species at any one time. I also like working with herbs, plants, crystals and earth.

As a side note, I'm also fascinated by the history of witchcraft and witch trials. I love to visit old houses and buildings around the UK and find little traces of old folk magic (or preventatives against it!!)

Anyway, like I said, I'm sorry about the waffle...

Basically just wanted to say hello!

 
Hello and welcome!

 
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