Being a Witch Loud & Proud ✨️🧹🌙 | Witchcraft Retreat

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All the reasons why getting out of the broom closet is the best thing you can do for your happiness :) #witchcraft #witchcraftretreat #broomcloset
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  • @gallerymanager2040
    @gallerymanager2040Ай бұрын

    You are correct that in the US calling yourself a witch can be problematic, especially in areas where very conservative Christians dominate. I am not all the way out. I tend to tell anyone who asks (and believe me, in the South they ask all the time) that I practice an earth based spirituality. This puzzles them but will usually prevent further questions. I've been a solitary practitioner for a long time and an happily so, but I appreciate your channel very much.

  • @susankmiotek6121

    @susankmiotek6121

    20 күн бұрын

    I know exactly how u feel.

  • @chandastilts5771
    @chandastilts5771Ай бұрын

    I'm a new witch. I live in Ohio, USA 🇺🇸. I've been practicing for 3 years now. I have no one to learn from, and it can be overwhelming. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

  • @LadyWiggin

    @LadyWiggin

    Ай бұрын

    I’m a new witch in Florida. I agree. I’m struggling with trying to create a practice that I can keep up with

  • @moodymakeup8512

    @moodymakeup8512

    Ай бұрын

    I’m in Ohio also❤❤❤

  • @terriestapley5475

    @terriestapley5475

    Ай бұрын

    Utah here and I Understand🔮

  • @bear_cmcv

    @bear_cmcv

    Ай бұрын

    I'm also from Ohio and a new witch!

  • @LadyWiggin

    @LadyWiggin

    Ай бұрын

    @@terriestapley5475 I will be in Utah in October. Beautiful state.

  • @camillespann6281
    @camillespann6281Ай бұрын

    I started crying while watching this video. I’m still delving into why, but I can guess that it has something to do with seeing all these proud witches gathering together and enhancing their spirituality together. I can’t afford to do the retreat right now, but even this online community is very important to me. Thank you so much for being here ❤

  • @nathaliacardoni
    @nathaliacardoniАй бұрын

    Brazil here! 🙋 I'm one that doesn't have a religion. I tried a few religions when I was younger, but found out that I don't really fit in a specific one, in fact, I don't wanna fit. I believe that there are some amazing beliefs, gods, rituals and knowledge around the world that I want to be open to everything that makes me feel good and happy. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your retreats, I really appreciate it. I've been following you and watching your videos for a long time and love every one. Magic is everywhere and you are truly magical ❤

  • @margarethall1625
    @margarethall1625Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing as always. I'm not a witch but am a "muggle". I always enjoy learning about others beliefs. I know it can help foster understanding and acceptance of those who have different beliefs than I have. I know a number of people who have different beliefs and I'm always seeking to understand. You are amazing for all the wonderful work you do to bring people together to heal. Plus all the food keeps me coming back. You are truly magical!😍🥰

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    And I want to say a big thank you for following along (even as a muggle) since years by now! I love people who love to learn and have it in their heart and minds to be understanding, discover more and let others be themselves ❤

  • @TheMagickofMuinthistle
    @TheMagickofMuinthistleАй бұрын

    As a southern Alabama usa "Witch", in what is called the "Bible Belt" of the south. I have seen the prejudices of even being openly occult interested (watching charmed lol) let alone practicing, lol aggressive is the right word.. I struggled for years in biblical fear and guilt until really studying the bible and researching the magickal principals and traditions found and hidden or removed scripturally (from my Biblical raising) and my own found beliefs (at first wiccan then my own eclectic paganism) and while It can be very difficult to find others who share in even acceptance of my beliefs now. I stopped living for others and started finding my peace. today I find more loving and supportive witches online than ever before, in the future I hope to come out of the broom closet. I just don't care to hide anymore. I too would enjoy a witchy missionary, I picture a Molly Weasley.

  • @jenniferouellette7350
    @jenniferouellette7350Ай бұрын

    "Witch" is a good word in my circle❤️ Whenever I go to the local grocery store I often here from another aisle..."Hi witch Jen" ....be your authentic self with or without titles my friends✨🇨🇦

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    That is so lovely!!! The village witch hahah

  • @StevieScarlett

    @StevieScarlett

    Ай бұрын

    Whereabouts are you in Canada Witch Jen? I’m in Rockland On. 🇨🇦🍁

  • @jenniferouellette7350

    @jenniferouellette7350

    Ай бұрын

    @@StevieScarlett Luskville QC....not for from you!!! My ancestors from Hawkesbury ❤️

  • @melodyyoung1996
    @melodyyoung1996Ай бұрын

    As someone who lives in the U.S., I'm in a place where I'm halfway out of the broom closet (like I don't try and hide it, but I don't flat out tell people I'm a witch). Some people know, a few I think kinda know (like they know I'm spiritual, but don't know the full extent), and the rest still think I'm Christian and wondering when I'm coming back to church. I'm hoping to be fully out and able to show my true self soon (especially when I get my dream job, and maybe start my own business). But for now there's still a lot I need to learn and practice, both in my craft and in myself.

  • @catejordan9267
    @catejordan9267Ай бұрын

    I'm a 3rd generation witch in my family. I use to hide it when I was younger because I was afraid how my Catholic mother and friends would think of me. Now that I'm grown and 51 I'm very proud of a being a witch and don't care what others think of me. My daughter is proud of me and is possibly following in my foot steps. 💜💜💜

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Yaih! So happy you found the courage to just be you. This is what I wish for everyone else too ❤

  • @alexfuar
    @alexfuarАй бұрын

    ah, I watch your videos from Belarus with an automatic translator because I can’t really understand the language, but everything I watch is amazing! I dream that I could be with you in this wonderful place, I probably would not understand much, but I am sure that I would feel everything with my soul. Love you

  • @kathleenroberts7972
    @kathleenroberts7972Ай бұрын

    How wonderful of you to provide a safe space for witches to grow.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    I love to to do so 🙃🧹

  • @KitchenOracle
    @KitchenOracleАй бұрын

    I'm in california new to this journey out in the open as of recently, I did experience a lot people silently disappear, witch turned out to be most beneficial as it gave more time to study 🤍 thank you for a most comforting words & videos.

  • @LadyWiggin
    @LadyWigginАй бұрын

    I love seeing the updates of the retreats. I long to attend one. I’ve had a pull to witch craft since I was young but it’s taken me decades to deconstruct the teachings of my youth to open me to accepting and receiving my power

  • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm
    @ClaireGreen-wd2gmАй бұрын

    I live in a small Christian college town in west TN. You can imagine how well being openly a witch would go here. I know there are witches on the other side of Tennessee in Appalachia. I do in a way envy witches in the UK and the rest of Europe because many folkloric and pagan traditions never truly died out and big celebrations still happen. Lucky I'm so accustomed to being solitary anyway.

  • @jennifersmith3709

    @jennifersmith3709

    Ай бұрын

    Same!! Merry meet! I too, live in TN and it is sooo difficult to outwardly share here. I balance my mind out with Bealtaine Cottage, in the West of Ireland, on KZread. Colette is a very deeply rooted Celtic Pagan woman, sharing her journey. I am so over the moon that I found Bex and her channel too!! Learning a lot and finding lots of like-minded witches. Blessed be! You are not alone🖤💜🖤 xx

  • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm

    @ClaireGreen-wd2gm

    Ай бұрын

    @@jennifersmith3709 Oh hello. That's a lovely comment thank you. I always wanna say don't get me wrong I do love a lot of things about Tennessee. Our forests waterfalls, clear streams and mountains are so nice for nature loving people. I'll have to check out those channels. A recommendation I'll drop but you probably already know her is Alwynn Oak. She's enchanting. 🧚‍♂️

  • @user-jt2nb6bz3w
    @user-jt2nb6bz3wАй бұрын

    Warm greetings from Western Siberia! I've been watching your videos for a long time. We have a lot of witches in Russia. Lots of real witches. My city is Omsk.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Hello to Russia!! I would love to travel to Siberia one day - aside current politics Russia has a part of my heart ❤️

  • @user-jt2nb6bz3w

    @user-jt2nb6bz3w

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery This is criminal politics and a struggle for power. People dream of living peacefully and prosperously.

  • @stephanieocamb4012
    @stephanieocamb4012Ай бұрын

    I've thought more about coming out of the Broom closet to more people. Most of my inner circle knows and are very respectful. My immediate work supervisor knows and is very protective of me. Of course, my Husband is respectful, curious, and just got a tarot deck!

  • @amandamacabre
    @amandamacabreАй бұрын

    I love this! I think it's important to be true to yourself and let people see you as yourself. I don't really advertise myself as a witch but if you come into my home, there's definitely signs. I was kind of nervous about my fiance's family because they're all Catholic (to the point he went to a private Catholic school), but not only are they accepting, I learnt his mom dabbled in it and she gave me all her old books, and his grandmother spent mother's day dinner telling me about her fortune teller friend and their dumpster diving adventures - all of which I wouldn't have expected or learnt if I wasn't open with them. Not everyone will be accepting but there will always be people who surprise you in the best ways ❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    If being a KZread witch wasn't literally my job, it would probably be the same for me 😄 and yes - people more often than not will suprirse you positively if you let them. Oh, and I have also been to private Catholic school (and my dad is a deacon) 🤣✨️

  • @amandamacabre

    @amandamacabre

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery my fiance and I talk a lot about how lowkey witchy Catholicism is! There's so much symbolism and ritual in both.

  • @jennifersmith3709

    @jennifersmith3709

    Ай бұрын

    Love this!! I met all of my husband's colleagues at Christmas. I handmade gifts for all the wives. They all loved them... except for one or two. When my husband was asked if I was a florist, he said, "No, she's a witch." I thought I was going to die. Nevertheless, I did make two very nice friends who have welcomed me. And one of them loves tarot readings! Blessed be!! 🖤💜🖤

  • @amandamacabre

    @amandamacabre

    Ай бұрын

    @@jennifersmith3709 that's so sweet! It's funny the range of skills you develop as a witch!

  • @jennifersmith3709
    @jennifersmith3709Ай бұрын

    Hello Bex🌼 I am so glad i found your KZread channel~ It is very hard to express my beliefs and lifestyle here, in Tennessee USA...I am finding such a beautiful refuge here with all you do. Practicing solitary hearthwitch here and offering an abundance of blessings to you and all you offer here to everyone, so mote it be!🌼🧙🏻‍♀️ 🌛💜🌜

  • @jessangel9756
    @jessangel9756Ай бұрын

    Me belly laughing because im dealing with Jehovah witnesses knocking at my door alot lately though ive explained politely my beliefs ...this lasttime they woke my special needs daughter and i may have yelled "sir im a Witch" 😂🤣😅❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    ugh I despise anyone that rings the bell unannounced hahah especially when they wake you (or your kiddos) up. Love your outburst - at least you said sir

  • @francineh.7825

    @francineh.7825

    Ай бұрын

    How did they respond lol?

  • @jessangel9756

    @jessangel9756

    Ай бұрын

    @@francineh.7825 lol quickly turned around and walked away.. And I was tempted to break out into Justin Timberlakes song "dont be so auick to walk away "🤣🤣 but i left well enough alone.

  • @jessangel9756

    @jessangel9756

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery hahah thank you ❤

  • @joejones9520

    @joejones9520

    Ай бұрын

    there's no law that you have to answer your door just because someone knocks, just ignore it and theyll get the message

  • @captnkyras.571
    @captnkyras.571Ай бұрын

    Your retreat videos are always very uplifting and heartwarming. It is incredible that you manage to be such a positive influence on the life of others (including me). Around where I life (somewhere in northern Germany), there is no official witches community (at least I could not find any). I am rooting for the next city :D I am semi open with me being a witch. Means I do not talk about it when I am not specifically asked. One reason is, that I am studying biology and philosophy so I am surrounded by scientists and they tend to be very biased even if I am a witch that - like you - likes a scientific basis for her craft. However, you have convinced me, that I should be more open about it. Have a wonderful witchy summer 🌹🌿🍓

  • @jeffrey-825
    @jeffrey-825Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I wouldn't say I'm stuck in the broom closet, I'm actively trying to pursue my pagan lifestyle but it's pretty hard. I live in the industrial area of the Netherlands (Rotterdam), and it's a way off to arrive into nature, or to find ingredients or objects that could help me with some crafts. Space is an issue and the Dutch laws to not be able to make bonfires or be able to harvest from nature as an individual, not to mention the expenses. Moving out is the main priority but it's not the time yet to move. Applying little traditions, adding knowledge and finding bits to help thus far is the beginning of the journey.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Luckily the Netherlands are very witch friendly 😄🧹✨️🌙 but yes - space is definitely hard to come by there 😅 didn't know about those foraging laws - I always just gathered whatever I needed during my years there 😅 oopsie

  • @jeffrey-825

    @jeffrey-825

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery Close to where I work, there's a park with some brambles. During late summer going for break walks, sneaking a few picks won't be noticed ;) Your experience and knowledge is great to have, my partner loves cooking and some of your recipies are saved :)

  • @junipercrow3535

    @junipercrow3535

    Ай бұрын

    Hello from The Hague! Yeah, being a witch here is weird. I'm less nervous about safety than I was in the middle US, but folks here are very practical, and I live in a "traditional" neighborhood, so I feel like I have to keep a lid on it so folks don't dislike us.

  • @martyvanbaak5542
    @martyvanbaak5542Ай бұрын

    I love seeing a variety of ages at your retreats, maybe someday I’ll be able to attend. Love your videos ❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    I love that too!! It really adds so much to the experience as everyone is in different stages of their lifes with their own wisdom and view ❤

  • @mariachijazmin3970
    @mariachijazmin3970Ай бұрын

    Hi closet baby witch 🧙 in Texas… my husband wouldn’t understand or accept this path for me. I consider myself folk Catholic witch. I am drawn to Catholic Saints. Funny enough witchcraft drew me closer to the Catholic faith. It is very lonely at times. My daughter is definitely gifted but we don’t always get to bond together. Thank you for all your videos ❤

  • @kittysoftpaws3677

    @kittysoftpaws3677

    19 сағат бұрын

    He's a shitty husband if he can't accept you for who you are

  • @ljdiben7774
    @ljdiben7774Ай бұрын

    Italian folk witch here and I am out! Was too tired to be in the closet-this is me this is who I am those that are accepting and have questions, I am always happy-those who are not accepting don’t pay my bills or walk in my shoes and I let them go….Great video Bex! 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @sagecatriona
    @sagecatrionaАй бұрын

    Canadian viewer here! Loved this video and would absolutely love to join a retreat if/when I can afford to travel!

  • @francineh.7825

    @francineh.7825

    Ай бұрын

    Fellow Canadian as well 😊

  • @lyndamarie1

    @lyndamarie1

    Ай бұрын

    Canadian here too! 🥰❤⭐

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Yeeeees!!! Come over here haha ❤

  • @waaurufu
    @waaurufuАй бұрын

    Greetings from Southern California! I currently live with my very Christian mother who has made me feel unsafe when I show even a brief interest in anything she deems occult, so the broom closet is the only place I can be at the moment. Your videos are like a lifeline for me, thank you so much.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    I am so sorry to hear about your experience 😢 I so wish yoi freedom one day where you can just be ❤

  • @xK0RKST3Rx
    @xK0RKST3RxАй бұрын

    I'm a new witch, I started learning and practicing in January of this year. A US citizen currently living overseas. Always had a bit of an interest in it though. There is so much to learn but it is so awesome. Hopefully, one day I will be able to go to one of your retreats, it would be so wonderful to learn from other individuals in person

  • @AJR99
    @AJR99Ай бұрын

    It was a real eye-opener when you mentioned the statistics on pagan populations. Sometimes it's hard to remember that we're not the extreme minority vs the Judeo-Christian overwhelming majority everywhere like it is in the U.S. I had to struggle with a minute of envy at the thought of a 60% pagan population base......just wow. That would be amazing!

  • @user-gt1rd9yr3w
    @user-gt1rd9yr3wАй бұрын

    I was there ❤and the love and supportive energy was palpable. Wishing you all magical blessings and a huge thank you to Bex for everything ❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Awwww thank you ♥️ from your account name I have no idea who you are hahaha but regardless I am glad we got to make magic together 🙌✨️😀

  • @maitai3678
    @maitai3678Ай бұрын

    Hey lovelies, last week I was at a LARP convention and played the role of a healer that works with herbs. And there I got to know another herbal healer. And she told me that she is on the Spiritual path. It was like omg!!! My first real life witch!!! I had to change numbers and now we call often and share our experiences with our practise. I am so glad she was so openminded to share who she is. It enriched my life so much in just one week.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Awwwwww how super cool!!! And yes - that is the magic that will happen if you are openly and unapologetically being yourself ❤

  • @maitai3678

    @maitai3678

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery ❤

  • @susans5296
    @susans5296Ай бұрын

    Love you all... Thank you for being here and sharing ✨💫🌱🌿☺️

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure ❤ have a magical day ✨️🌷

  • @iriswimmer6332
    @iriswimmer6332Ай бұрын

    I was a participant and this was absolutely one of the most beautiful and special experiences of my life! Thank you Bex for making such meaningful connections possible, and for all the hard work you have put in ❤️❤️ 100% recommended to anyone in search of a supportive witchcraft community or practice

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    It was soooo lovely to have you there ♥️♥️🔥🧚‍♀️ and thank you for those lovely words!!

  • @dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032
    @dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032Ай бұрын

    You were so chaotic in this video 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣I love it. These retreat videos are some of my favorite videos of yours.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    My natural state of being hahaha

  • @dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032

    @dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery Blessed by Dionysis 😂🤣😂🤣

  • @elizabethtrieu1446
    @elizabethtrieu1446Ай бұрын

    Bex, wow, this was so therapeutic to hear this! I definitely am needing this in my life currently. Synchronicity is at work here! Thank you for making this video and sharing how to be your most authentic self! ❤❤❤ The retreats sound healing, magikal, and down right lovely! ☺️ I am glad to see these kinds of retreats happening! As more step out of the broom closet, I hope the stigma will lessen on witches and witchcraft. I’ve come to see this as a beautiful practice in my short time of studying. ❤ (More retreats from more witches is needed! 😅) Maybe one day there will be a collaboration for retreats with @miamagik?? 😮 She has some very healing sounding ones too. If not, not to worry! 😊 Thanks for all you do and share!! ❤

  • @DesertRecesses
    @DesertRecessesАй бұрын

    Oh, this is so spectacular. I appreciate all the work that you put into your channel and it’s so special to hear how your mission is including people in a diversity of ways. This is deeply invaluable magic you are creating by connecting people locally, online, and across the world. So powerful and beautiful, you have a lot to be proud of! This footage is so lovely, and thank you to the participants for courageously consenting to sharing their vulnerable experiences with your audience. The couple and the "muggle" mama especially brought me to tears. I’m also someone who, despite being hella introverted/unapologetically autistic, is passionate about connecting other marginalized people like me at the intersections of Blackness and Queerness to make sure we are seen, expressing ourselves authentically, and relentlessly supporting each other! I definitely can't hop on a plane to Germany any time soon, nor come fully out of the broom closet where I live where it might risk my career and even my safety. It is kinda funny tho, I'm obviously terrible at concealing my practice within my family because the other day I was watching a basketball game with my mother, and I lit a candle-literally just for ambiance and nice scent-and happened to set it on the mantle above the TV, and she was like “oh, is that for good luck for the team?” I was like *who taught you about candle magic?!!* I’ve been clocked! Anyhow, I've been trying to reach out to others of the witchy realm by attending classes and community gatherings centered around herbalism and Indigenous knowledge and culture, as well as supporting small businesses that sell the magical tools and trinkets that we all love. This type of community is truly blooming as people reconnect with spirit, and especially in the African American community our return to ancestor veneration and magical survival systems is absolutely spreading like wildfire. As someone who grew up in Christianity but never had any relationship with the divine or true conscious connection to spirit, it is kind of crazy to witness a whole spiritual revolution happening around me, but I am very so delighted and grateful. Together around the world I too believe witches can abolish the broom closet 😆

  • @Wickedwitch000
    @Wickedwitch000Ай бұрын

    I'm so greatful I came across you. My life revolves around the feelings and beliefs of very repressive Christians and pandering to how they feel that's what's kept me in the broom closet. Now I do it and I do things in front of them and they don't even notice it's witchcraft thanks to watching you.

  • @yvonneloveland4214
    @yvonneloveland4214Ай бұрын

    I so wish one day I could join you all.. I use to have quite a group but the last few years it has dwindled due to life an now I have one or two people who I connect with. Miss it for sure ❤ sending blessings

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Oh that is sad! Maybe one day you can make it to Germany and join the fun ♥️ (or one of the online group workshops are also nice, if you want a month of magic and community)

  • @sidhedances8582
    @sidhedances8582Ай бұрын

    Well done. ❤ We are everywhere. Joy in community! 🎉

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Yes we are 💖🌙🧹

  • @sidhedances8582

    @sidhedances8582

    Ай бұрын

    🌖🌕🌔

  • @knotqueen2419
    @knotqueen2419Ай бұрын

    Bex, keep sending the invites. I will attend soon. Best.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Oh yeeeees please!!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Zennna
    @ZennnaАй бұрын

    Hello! Greetings from Estonia! Sending a lot of love!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Greetings back ✨️🧹🌙🔥

  • @l.o.2639
    @l.o.2639Ай бұрын

    Watching from Newfoundland Canada. 😊

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Hello there!

  • @Lynnzberry
    @LynnzberryАй бұрын

    I've been watching you for a little over a year now, and I am so fascinated. I am definitely a baby witch, I know VERY little and lack community and direction. I'm just not sure where to start. ❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Start with what interests you most and do the simple stuff that you feel has an impact 😊 and if you every feel lonely, come and join a retreat for so much extra knowledge from lovely people and an awesome community ❤

  • @Lynnzberry

    @Lynnzberry

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery that's literally a dream of mine! Maybe someday 😊 thank you for responding 🙏✨️❤️

  • @curlyhappy-ju5cn
    @curlyhappy-ju5cnАй бұрын

    oh that looked so magical im a disabled wheelchair user witch i dont know anyone thats close by where i live.love your videoz

  • @Hellenicleo
    @HellenicleoАй бұрын

    Well this video helped me a lot , though most people in my neighborhood know that I practice the craft. Nowadays I struggle to reconnect with my craft, I’ve been taking a break from the craft for a year now, because of mental health, I am getting better and I’ll still take some breaks until I’m ready. This video has found me and really just helped me , it inspired me to “reconnect” with my craft. Really amazing video❤

  • @kaatmuls1869
    @kaatmuls1869Ай бұрын

    I am always so happy to go to your retreats and meet amazing people! It was a magical time with lots of laughter. Lots of love

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    By now you are part of the program hahaha I loooooved that you came and shared your magical self with us again!!!

  • @someonerandom256
    @someonerandom256Ай бұрын

    I have to stay in the broom closet until my parents and in-laws pass away. It's just too controversial. Also, I don't trust people to understand the atheistic aspect of what I do, and to some people, that part would be the worst part. My husband knows, and my kids would be fine with it, and I do have a good friend that knows. America is really screwy with religion, especially lately, and it's just not safe or prudent.

  • @christineslocumbarry304

    @christineslocumbarry304

    Ай бұрын

    I’m sorry that you are in that position. There are some people I don’t talk to about my practice but I’ve totally come out of the closet now, as I started a side gig selling witchy items. So far, I haven’t had any negative feedback. I lost my religion about twenty years ago and have had a lot of issues about it even before fully devoting myself to this practice. I don’t know what you would face if you opened up, but I do hope you can find people to connect with.

  • @kittysoftpaws3677

    @kittysoftpaws3677

    18 сағат бұрын

    The fact one of our laws is freedom of religion and its something that was so pressed during the fiundations is so incredibly ironic.

  • @ellieeckhardt7620
    @ellieeckhardt7620Ай бұрын

    It sounds wickedly wonderful

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    That's the best way to describe it 😄✨️🧹

  • @KatieShepherd-bi9lc
    @KatieShepherd-bi9lcАй бұрын

    Your are amazing. I love your videos!

  • @discofeverish
    @discofeverishАй бұрын

    Oh how I wish I could come to a retreat but I'm in Australia and I am broke. Give me a couple years maybe hahah Such an informative video, thank you :)

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    You wouldn't believe how much can change in a year! Sending you some good money magic energy 😂 hope to meet you one day ❤

  • @tinalundy7858
    @tinalundy7858Ай бұрын

    Apparently I have never been in the closet I had a child look at me and say(mommy she's so old and I'm not ) blessed are the children for they can see!!!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    What a lovely encounter ❤😊

  • @esthertadesse132
    @esthertadesse132Ай бұрын

    Recently me and my best friend of more than 30 years discovered that we are both witches! 😱😅 I have been practicing much longer than she has but it is cool to have someone to share those little things with, that only another witch can understand. Hopefully I will be bale to make it to one of your retreats next year. 💖

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    That is soooo cool!!! I am excited for you - and when you come to the retreat, bring your friend along 😄✨️

  • @marilynmeyer1619
    @marilynmeyer1619Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @julievanarends3702
    @julievanarends3702Ай бұрын

    I plan to come to your retreat in 2025! So excited!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Ahhhhh!!!! So cool haha which one?

  • @julievanarends3702

    @julievanarends3702

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery the summer one

  • @julievanarends3702

    @julievanarends3702

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookerywhen is final payment due for next summer if I put my deposit down now?

  • @svealusmagi4165
    @svealusmagi4165Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @RoanThorrson
    @RoanThorrsonАй бұрын

    Yes, absolutely Blessed Be

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    🌙🧹🌼🔥

  • @Rmystixmarshall
    @RmystixmarshallАй бұрын

    Hello from the Southern Hemisphere. I'm from New Zealand.

  • @barbarafrings9231
    @barbarafrings9231Ай бұрын

    Wieder ein schönes und informatives Video. Dein Walpurgisnacht-Retreat sah wieder nach sehr viel interessanten Austausch und Spaß aus. Shibari.. cool! 👍🏼 Für dein neues Projekt wünsche ich viel Erfolg und Freude. Hoffe, du hattest erholsame Feiertage und noch eine schöne Woche. 🌻

  • @athenafernandez9058
    @athenafernandez9058Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. 💙

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!✨️🙃

  • @joandrummond524
    @joandrummond524Ай бұрын

    Thank you for all your hard work x

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your lovely comment ♥️

  • @CrimsonWolff
    @CrimsonWolffАй бұрын

    Thank you for a wonderful and beautiful retreat!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    And thank you for once again gracing us with your glitter magic and hip swings 😄♥️ excited to see what the future holds for you!!! 🏞

  • @jayneelinor
    @jayneelinorАй бұрын

    Fabulous work you are doing in the world!!!! Wish I lived closer. xoxox

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!! And you can always visit 😀✨️

  • @LuckyNK19
    @LuckyNK19Ай бұрын

    I was waiting for this video!!! Thanks anlot for posting ❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    It took aaaaged to edit (because of all the footage and because everyone in my familie took turns being sick 😅🫠)

  • @LuckyNK19

    @LuckyNK19

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery aaaa no worries! I hope you all are doing well now! Take a lot of care & thank you for doing these retreats, hoping to join you this samhain!!

  • @annaazzopardi4625
    @annaazzopardi4625Ай бұрын

    Love the video! Big hugs from Florida. 💐

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    so glad to hear!! Big hug back from Germany :)

  • @WoodlandApothecary
    @WoodlandApothecaryАй бұрын

    Bucket list!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    😀🙌

  • @mariamia2472
    @mariamia2472Ай бұрын

    Ihr habt scheinbar eine Menge Spaß, weiter so!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Auf jeden Fall ✨️🪻

  • @marthap.5178
    @marthap.5178Ай бұрын

    I feel so blessed every time I watch your videos❤🙏

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Awwww ♥️♥️

  • @Amy-ou4hk
    @Amy-ou4hkАй бұрын

    I'm watching your videos now for 2 years. It gives me so much joy and I want to start my own witch journey. But I feel very overwhelmed with all the things you can learn and I often feel like there are many sketchy websites on the Internet. Do you or other witches in this comment section have book- or other recommendations where you got your knowledge from?

  • @waaurufu

    @waaurufu

    Ай бұрын

    I would start with the Internet Book of Shadows, it's a completely free resource from all sorts of practitioners. It's formatted in that janky geo sites way from the late 2000s, but it's got a lot of old foundational reads for the public to peruse! Good luck!

  • @Amy-ou4hk

    @Amy-ou4hk

    Ай бұрын

    @@waaurufu wow thank you 💕

  • @rowanstarling3816
    @rowanstarling3816Ай бұрын

    I have always been drawn to Germany and want to visit do me day. I have lots of Germany ancestors from the Alsace region. I am heavily Scottish & English too, so very American :) I like to call myself a witch, but really, I just cook with lots of herbs, garden, read tarot and don't really make a ritual out of it anymore. I'm looking forward to bringing sacred ritual back into my life. I like to do everything with love, gratitude and mindfulness.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Come and visit! It's magical here and Alsace has THE BEST wine and cutest houses ❤

  • @terrilyn2
    @terrilyn2Ай бұрын

    Hello from Southern Florida, USA! I love your videos. Thanks for sharing a video of your retreat, it makes me wish I could do the same without the massive travel expenses though, I'm a broke witch! lol Looks like an amazing time was had by all!!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Hellooo!!! The travel is a bit of an Obstacle for sure! Sending you some good juju for money magic hahah so you can come and witch with me

  • @lucypumkinjack2984
    @lucypumkinjack2984Ай бұрын

    I worked for a local hospital in my town and was fired when it came out that I practice witchcraft. When the EEOC investigated, my coworkers concocted a story that I was chasing men around the hospital and that I threatened them with an axe handle. It was preposterous and my job was gone. All of this because my supervisor was Christian.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    😱😱😱 oh wow! That is horrible- I am so, so sorry

  • @coraclouden2506

    @coraclouden2506

    Ай бұрын

    @lucypumpkinjack I hope you have been able to find a job where you are accepted 🤎

  • @susankmiotek6121
    @susankmiotek612120 күн бұрын

    I wish we lived near each other!!!!!. I’m crazy about cookery, herbs, flowers, veg and nature.. sound a little familiar and need a friend who’s like minded. 🤗 always wanted to visit Germany ….

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647Ай бұрын

    Cool 😀

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgothАй бұрын

    Awesomeness ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks 🤗♥️♥️♥️

  • @TC-mb2dl
    @TC-mb2dlАй бұрын

    I'm working up to it. I'm peeking out. lol

  • @andreatonz6078
    @andreatonz6078Ай бұрын

    Hallo liebe bex wie geht’s euch denn so ich freu mich immer auf ein neues Video von dir das ist sehr lehrreich Dankeschön liebe Grüsse aus Bern von Andrea❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Liebe Grüße an dich aus der Oberpfalz 🌙🧹✨️🙃

  • @K.Swift1968
    @K.Swift1968Ай бұрын

    Oh how I wish there were something like this where I live, but there isn't.. I have searched high & low and can find nothing close to me... Look very therapeutic & fun as well...

  • @Brodmann312

    @Brodmann312

    Ай бұрын

    Search Meetup or Eventbrite for your local area and there may be something related.

  • @terrafallow
    @terrafallowАй бұрын

    Hi from Australia ❤

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Hello there!🦘

  • @diegooland1261
    @diegooland1261Ай бұрын

    I don't think I can come out at work. My co-workers are very nice and supportive people, but I think witch is a step too far for them. I wouldn't lose my job but I think I'd lose all credibility. And if I fully presented at work, I know some would laugh at me. And I'm not going to open myself to that. But I will starting using my Witch Gone Shopping tote to bring in my lunch. Small steps I guess.

  • @fernrmmeador4026
    @fernrmmeador4026Ай бұрын

    oh I want to host a retreat. I will see you in the 2005 retreat yeah 2004 is full love you stay Awesome

  • @katie8369
    @katie8369Ай бұрын

    Australia ❤

  • @ladymeow1226
    @ladymeow1226Ай бұрын

    I'm a witchy atheist, and lucky 2 have a sister who is also!...and we are vegans, unlike them birds!😜

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    That is awesome ❤❤

  • @LewisCoxIII
    @LewisCoxIIIАй бұрын

    Oh shoot I want to make dandelion cake!!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Go for it!! It's lovely :)

  • @laurenhepp4681
    @laurenhepp4681Ай бұрын

    I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Hellooooh! 👋 🦘

  • @aariley2
    @aariley2Ай бұрын

    Two things:1) Oh yeah in the American South you can't even dance the Maypole. It's "the devil's" work.🙄 2) I am curious if you find most people drawn to witchcraft are simply outcasts from mainstream? I mean, those ostracized by society before they gravitate to witchcraft. It's all very interesting. I do my own thing. I was always ostracized though. I'm actually used to it now. Thank you for your great channel.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    I heard that the South is tough 🫠 as for people into witchcraft - no, I would say it is a pretty good crosssection of people throughout society - but of course only those with an open mind

  • @aariley2

    @aariley2

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you. That's very interesting. Many blessings to all!​@@Thewitchescookery

  • @sandraanzer
    @sandraanzerАй бұрын

    Hallo! Wo kann man sich denn darüber informieren, was du in deiner Stadt eröffnen wirst? Da bin ich jetzt richtig neugierig geworden 😊. Danke für deine Videos!

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    Ich werds ganz bald auch hier teilen :) Werd dann regelmässige vor Ort Workshops, Jahreskreisfeiern, Frauen- und Mondkreise anbieten und noch ein paar zauberhafte Sachen. Am Juni hab ich die Räumlichkeiten und dann muss ich die mal herrichten, einrichten und die Website schreiben

  • @sandraanzer

    @sandraanzer

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery cool, danke!

  • @captnkyras.571

    @captnkyras.571

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery Hört sich so an als sollte ich schon mal eine Reisespardose aufstellen. Das klingt fantastisch!

  • @sarahrenee3050
    @sarahrenee3050Ай бұрын

    I live in CT USA

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    👋 hello to your corner of the world 😊

  • @garryrushworth2362
    @garryrushworth2362Ай бұрын

    Hi I am a 70 year old male living in Scotland and wishing to find out more about witchcraft. I have no real interest in perusing a "religion" like Wicca. Could you give me some suggestions please?

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    I would suggest reading up on it and of course using social media - like KZread- for more info. And I believe in the UK there are quite a few non-religious practitioners. So maybe you can find witch meetups near you 😊✨️

  • @garryrushworth2362

    @garryrushworth2362

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery Than you

  • @KatieShepherd-bi9lc
    @KatieShepherd-bi9lcАй бұрын

    I was never in the broom closet. I have been a witch for a year now.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    🙌🙃✨️

  • @KatieShepherd-bi9lc

    @KatieShepherd-bi9lc

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery I love being an witch.

  • @nineblackgoats
    @nineblackgoats18 күн бұрын

    Pleeeeease I live with pet pigeons and they are strict granivores. City pigeons with eat bread and meat because they're starved but it's not good for them. If you want to feed your local city pigeons, please bring a bag of birdseed and feed them that 😅

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    16 күн бұрын

    That is super fascinating (and sad!) to learn. I thought they were, just like chickens - omnivors. Nowadays I don't get to go to a city a whole lot but I will remember this piece of knowledge the next time I see a pidgeon

  • @livinglifetothefullest22
    @livinglifetothefullest22Ай бұрын

    Do you know Simone too?

  • @deanna7942
    @deanna7942Ай бұрын

    You had me at döner 😋

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    🤣🤤

  • @z-knightferguson8181
    @z-knightferguson8181Ай бұрын

    Loud and proud to be pagan

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    ✨️🙌🙌🙌🤩

  • @Serendipity11118
    @Serendipity11118Ай бұрын

    Jesus Loves You. Open the Bible and find him. Not the church him. Not the Jesus everyone claims. Find Jesus yourself then you can decide if you believe in him. ❤

  • @christineslocumbarry304

    @christineslocumbarry304

    Ай бұрын

    This really inappropriate. Would you appreciate people coming to you personally and telling you to look for ways to believe in their beliefs? What if I said to you open a book of spells and try some or find different deities to call upon, like Freya or Hecate? Then you can decide if you believe in them. You already have your beliefs, though, that you’re comfortable with and that works two ways. We have our spiritual beliefs, too. And btw, you are assuming that people haven’t found Jesus. There are so many Christian witches around you’d be totally surprised. Please let people come out of the “broom closet” as this video is about and not feel they have to be approached in this way. It’s really not cool at all.

  • @svealusmagi4165

    @svealusmagi4165

    Ай бұрын

    😂 I'm Estonian so no no no.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    There is nothing to add to what Christine said here ♥️ especially since many people on this path come out years and years of religious indoctrination and trauma. Or some might even be Christian (like you see in the video) but still witches.

  • @Serendipity11118

    @Serendipity11118

    Ай бұрын

    @@christineslocumbarry304 No I don’t mind if people come to my page and comment “their beliefs” because it’s their beliefs and we are all free to do so. It’s healthy to share and be open instead of aggressive and judgmental on what someone says or comments.

  • @Serendipity11118

    @Serendipity11118

    Ай бұрын

    @@Thewitchescookery I believe you are putting me in a certain box because of my beliefs. You can’t judge someone by one comment. That’s what is wrong with the world. My beliefs are mine. Your beliefs are yours. I do like to share my beliefs that I am passionate about and I’m sorry if I seemed pushy. Im not trying to change you, your mind, your beliefs, Im just happy to share. Now I can say I shouldn’t have come to your page with these additional comments because now it’s being intrusive.

  • @Fenrir-cf5rt
    @Fenrir-cf5rtАй бұрын

    Servus und wie geht's? :-) How is the popularity in Wicca or Witchcraft in Germany? Are their many male practitioners, covens, usw? I've attempted to search out information specific to Germany and, there seems to not be much information.

  • @Thewitchescookery

    @Thewitchescookery

    Ай бұрын

    As I am not Wiccan I don't really know about religious witchcraft groups in Germany (or Covens) - but you can find a ton of groups that do Kräuterwanderungen, Räucherungen, Jahreskreisfeste or Mondkreise :) I would say it is way more females than males but hey, why not set a trend?

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