Kurt HohmannJan 3, 2025

#fedicoven Q15
How has your understanding of Paganism/Witchcraft matured or evolved? In what ways has it stayed the same?

30 years ago, I was certain that to be a Pagan/witch, I needed formal coven training/initiation by a HPS who could trace her magical lineage back to Gardner or Crowley. I needed just the right athame, chalice, besom...

Today I know that I need only be in tune with the nature surrounding me. If I need a wand, I pick up a stick and make one. My rites are simpler but stronger.

Show threadSiobhán Greaney (Shivers)
@KurtHohmann There's a wonderful Terry Pratchett quote in his book Witches Abroad about tools - "the common kitchen breadknife was better than the most ornate of magical knives. It could do all that the magical knife could do, plus you could also use it to cut bread."
Similar quotes in other of his Witches books about using ink in a puddle to tell the future cause who could afford a real crystal ball/needing to hide tools when inquisitors came.
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Jan 3, 2025 at 9:09pmWeb
Show threadKurt HohmannJan 3, 2025
@shivers I never grow tired of his Witches. He crafted them in such a way to make their traits recognizable and endearing to all of us who know and love witches living here outside the Disc. Practicality is near the top of those traits, IMO.