I filmed this video in 2020. I then only edited it last year, and I've sat on it since November. Why? Because I sat on it thinking, "Do people really need this video again?" But I thought about it, ran it across all my friends, and figured, yeah, we do. It never hurts to go over basics again, and it also never hurts to have a better, new and improved version of something that many people stated that they felt helped them so much early on. Hopefully, it's still helpful. Best of luck~ Some interesting reads: news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2002/04/meditation-changes-temperatures/ mindmatters.ai/2019/09/tibetan-monks-can-change-their-metabolism/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_geometry { b o o k s } Mysticism and Mathematics amzn.to/3uAVDBF The Body: A Guide for Occupants amzn.to/3L0IQhs Conversations With Plants: The Path Back to Nature amzn.to/3upgMOT Astrophysics for People in a Hurry amzn.to/3s9ZClx

@Butterfly-dg8ei

2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful, Thank you so much... 😌😌😌💫💫💫🪄🐉🧚‍♀️🧡

@randolphfriend8260

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! ❤ One DOES need to revisit the basics now & again. Great Masters practiced the basics often; to remember our source, and to know ourselves better. 😁

@joyyyeee5923

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we do need this video! 😍😍😍

@icelandicfaeinPNW

2 жыл бұрын

I really am so happy and grateful you posted this now, I actually kinda started researching in 2020, but I loved having this video now. Especially with how beautifully crafted it is and how much artistry and hard work you put into it. I feel like you are creating stuff that is brand new and will inspire people to create more and more :)

@da2357

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Olivia! This was a really helpful video that I even watched twice to get as much out of it as possible. Lovely video!

I've been practicing witchcraft for 17 years but I'm still interested in tips for beginners. I always learn something new with other practitioners and with myself. That's the beauty of this path.

@CadeD679

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Beginners have a fresh perspective, which can be very helpful. It is always beneficial to hear a different point of view, or see a different way. Magick is no place for stagnation!

@WhisperzVerse

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been practicing for nearly 20 years as well and I agree : )

@terrylafauci791

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@kashleywilliams5204

2 жыл бұрын

3rd that same here!!

@krissblissteav

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I feel like I never stop learning! It's a continuous craft that never stops bringing something new ❤️🙏🏻

Olivia: I´m not a professional... Also Olivia: Procedes to freaking Nuke a poor spirit in a table at Green Witch´s house

@TheWitchOfWonderlust

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Myke_thehuman

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! That spirit was terrifying Annabel! “Poor spirit” my ass. 🤣🤣

@terrywrae7235

2 жыл бұрын

Bahahaha

@KatyReminiec9399

2 жыл бұрын

Did you even watch the video ? Have you ever lived in a Haunted house ?

@paulainsp

2 жыл бұрын

She didn't say she didn't know what she was doing, she said she wasn't a professional! She said she doesn't do spells for money. If you look up the definition you will see what I mean. I also do not do spells for money because it is not my profession.. but I will help people when I can.

I’m new to the practice and I used the term “baby witch” to a priest of a coven and he said “no you’re not helpless you’re not a baby, you’re just new.” And that totally hit me. I learned that term online and I realized I have been keeping my socializing with witches digital. Now that I’m finally opening up in person it’s so different! That’s one of my biggest tips is find like minded people and learn from each other! Talk to them in person and raise your energy and theirs it’s so life changing. Thank you for this video, I found it at the perfect time

@andreasmith6330

Жыл бұрын

I hate the term baby witch. No one here are babies, young maybe, but not babies. If you're new to practicing say you're new, but don't call yourself a baby. The only baby witches are those babies being raised in the craft.

@bustamantenx

Жыл бұрын

​@@andreasmith6330 how I wish I could meet some like minded people. It would be so exciting to be with others who live it and wouldn't mind a new witch in the mix.

“Science chases fact.” -My husband’s go to phrase to explain things not yet backed by empirical scientific data.

@whatabouttheearth

2 жыл бұрын

Science is essentially the scientific method.

I've been practicing since I was 14, I'm 30 now. I can pretty comfortably call myself not a beginner, however sometimes these videos are a nice reminder to keep ourselves grounded, or on what beginning practitioners need to hear from a studied witch like myself. Also it was *beautiful* so always worth the watch.

@dmitreeeee

Жыл бұрын

Hello!! Fifteen year old aspiring witch here- I just wanted to say that it's so lovely to hear this? All the witches I meet online always seem to be in their 20s to 30s, and it does sometimes make me feel small, so just knowing that someone did start at fourteen, and then did keep the craft is just... Very reassuring. Wishing you an enjoyable day

@ouevilz6575

Жыл бұрын

@@dmitreeeee sksk I'm also 15, and wanted to be a witch

Any time I feel less witchy, all I need to do is watch one of your videos. They inspire me, and make me feel more magickal. Thx Olivia.

i turn 60 this year....came out of the "broom closet " last year...have felt the stir since childhood, was always the weird kid that picked up bones, rocks, feathers, etc...after living a lifetime with the organized religious yoke on me, after an awakening, Im back on the path i always felt / knew. So much to learn, understand, practice...these videos are a tremendous help & support. Family and most friends don't understand , but oh well....

This is the earliest I’ve ever been to a video, and I just came here to say the vibe in this video is immaculate. Especially saying “hello” to what I can only assume was a crow or raven

I grew up in a spiritual household and I've been practicing witchcraft for about a year and a half. I wouldn't call myself a beginner witch but i am definitely still at the beginning of my witchcraft journey. This video was a lovely reminder as to why i started practicing in the first place. This video is truly magical and fills me with so much wonder.

the moment when the raven/crow caws after you said "hello"... 🥺🖤

I. LOVE. YOUR. COAT! 😍 and I do in every video I see it in lol. I hopped off your videos in the beginning for a while because, well, I was young and dumb and rushing into it and felt like your videos weren’t what I was looking for (though I was still subscribed I just didn’t watch as often). Now, as my own craft has grown and I realize where I was…approaching it all wrong, I’ve found my way back to your videos and really appreciate them for what I should have in the first place. Thank you. Also, I love how your cinematography and editing has changed and grown as well. Your content is wonderful.

This was such a beautiful video! In this, it is easy to see how much you love your craft, magick, and the Earth. I love seeing how your artistry has developed as well with filming. Take care & enjoy the snow! 🥀🖤

I'm a crone so I been practicing for years. I learn something new everyday and that is the beauty of witchcraft I do believe...We never stop learning..I have to agree with writing everything down..In the past I never did this and I have many regrets. We didn't have all the resources that there are now. We just learned by trial and error. Right!! We didn't have all the places to get our tools..I guess this is why I don't use so many of them. I mainly just use myself and my intention..I have always loved herbs..I make oils for a shop in our town..I truely love my job..I love helping people by crafting so many things. Making oils just come natural to me. It has taken years for me to put my knowledge to work for me and everyone else who buys them.

I actually was just checking KZread for something to watch and then you Uploaded Perfect timing

Girl I everything you said about science and magic is on point! I’m working on a science major and I am constantly making connections between what I learn in class an in my practice. 🥰 this is probably my favorite video so far.

the council of little people inside my brain that make dumb choices and ruin my life has decided you are my comfort person now.

Loved this !!! Some practitioners get mad when I say a witch is a witch no matter the gender. They call male witches “warlocks” and they’re two different things. Some don’t understand. And even correct me.

@mikemars4028

2 жыл бұрын

A psychic once told me I was a wizard in a past life but idk I don't like pointy hats lol...I do have tons of energy pouring out of my hands though and I just starting learning tarot and crystal healing. I also have played around with magic for 10 years so maybe I was 😆 I like anything mystical...nothing is real, but your experience is!

Olivia, THIS WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO! Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved the crow cameos in the background. 😂 Phenomenal tips and advice. Thank you! ❤

I think "refreshing" some of the older videos is very needed across KZread. I think "refreshing" videos, especially beginner videos, shows how creators evolve and have more relevant information and experience to share! I love this type of content!

First I was like “nice choice of music, I love Trevor kowalski” and I realized that he makes music for epedemic classical. Also great fucking video

Love that the crow/raven came by. They are part of my spirit totem and they always comes when im on the right path. thank you olivia

I seen a lot of Annabel Margret/The Green Witch channeled into the cinematography. Absolutely stunning. Well done Miss 💖

@TheWitchOfWonderlust

2 жыл бұрын

It's the drone shots that sold it! hehehe

@YourRoyalMajesty.

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWitchOfWonderlust it was an absolutely fantastic video. I sent it to everyone LOL I'm excited for your next one!

Yes! This video is great, in so many ways. I have an obsession with combining science or more specifically, quantum physics, with sacred geometry and energy frequencies and patterns to create a greater understanding of how magick actually works. My goal in my KZread channel is going to be to try to put into words the interconnectedness of our multidimensional reality that we are of. Thank you for being inspiring in your videos.

For me it just came naturally and since I was young...5,6,7 and it was interesting to watch my daughter, without any encouragement, never even saw me do anything, but started to practice on her own quite young which at that point I had to step in and warn her to be careful and teach her that from now on everything she says or thinks will have power behind it, so she needs to control herself, her moods, thoughts and words.

The contrast between your black cloak and hair with the snow is just stunning!

This video is poetry: Beautiful, conveying truth, shifting us into a better space. 💎 Thank you.

IM ACTUALLY CRYING THIS VIDEO IS NOT ONLY INFORMATIVE BUT SO BEAUTIFUL OMGAAAAASHHHHHHH

I believe science and magick go hand in hand, science is there to explain the mundane things that we can, and magic exists to show that not everything can be explained. 🖤 Although science is finally catching up to us, crystal energies have been proven, astral projection has been proven etc.

@thepeopleslibrary8673

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t want to say anything, but “crystal energies” and “astral projection” have not been “proven”. Indeed, a lot of practitioners themselves don’t like those concepts as they are, they’re pretty New Age. What is indeed proven is that everything material is energy at different rates of vibration. Yes, this is true and we know that scientifically today. The fact that time doesn’t really seem to exist in a subatomic level (very small scale) is probably the most recent interesting discovery that magicians hypothesized and predicted correctly many years ago. The “astral projecting” thing is a little odd. You don’t leave your body, you are connecting through your inner worlds to receive information from the outside world. But yeah, this hasn’t been fully tested or proven. Though I believe it’s very likely to be true that all minds and matter are literally connected by some underlying essence that we can’t yet measure.

hi, i read the pinned comment and i’d just like to thank you for publishing this video

Thank you so much! Great great video! Much love for you beautiful being! ❤️

When you talk about magick being science that we don't understand yet, I immediately think of the placebo effect. I know many people use it as a way to discount the effects of drugs and treatments, but witchcraft fully embraces the importance of one's mindset. Other than that it exists, the field of psychology hasn't really established how it works, only that it can be surprisingly strong (sometimes as strong as morphine in studies on pain).

Hi Olivia! I just wanted to reach out to you and just give you a huge thank you! I am a new baby witch and your videos on KZread have helped me so much. I just turn your videos on relax and take notes. Your energy is so beautiful and it's like you are in my bedroom with me teaching me while a learn so many new things. Again thank you so much for being such a beautiful person! Blessed be!

As a Grey witch, I love that you spoke on this! The idea of separation is the illusion. Also, remaining mindful of cultural practices is always advised 🥰

For me I have always loved magic and fantasy but because of mainstream media I thought witches are mainly bad. But I always kind of knew I was a witch. A subconscious voice or well my faery companion telling me I will find out in the right time when I am at my lowest. Which happened last year. Now I remember how I used magic to heal from mental wounds. And to be strong and independent. And I still do that now while also trying to help people. And I always worked with fairies/faeries/spirits/mythological creatures and nature. But I also always did Lucid dreaming/ outer body experiences (but I am very sceptic of the outer body experience part) and I like to work with divination. Now I am celebrating Imbolc. all these years I always wondered why I used to feel so powerful and happy in around this time (and around Ostara). why could I sense the spring coming while it was still snowing outside? With witchcraft everything starts making sense.

Freedom, that's why I searched, and still search for witchcraft. The more I precticed witchcraft, the more I felt that the whole porpuse of this practice was to be completely, gloriously human. I had a few spiritual/religious crisis so I am not constant with my practice and study, but I always enjoy witchy content, they give me lots of knowledge to explore myself, I have an emotional bond with this kind of spiritual path. Also, ps: That's one nice coat

Thank you so much for this. You're amazing for doing this. I am 35, lost. I have it in my blood from my ancestors but due to the other religion practiced in my home growing up I was not allowed to do what I felt I wanted to. Wicca is considered the devils work in my family. Few years later..married a person who slowly prevented me from practicing. I haven't had much support. My grandma passed before she could teach me. Thanks for this. I've been so lost and been guided to so many wrong places(I get feelings). You explain everything so well here. Thanks young lady

The background & scenery was breathtaking. Looks like you made a crow friend too. Lol. Really glad you decided to upload the video.

I'm a 15 year practitioner & really enjoyed this, thank you. Well done.

Lovely. I seem to bump into your videos now and again, at specific moments. Old High Priestess and educator here, now very sick, and needing healing energy from others. Your thoughts are practically evolved, and evolving, and I find your introspection and acceptance of growth encouraging, with your online coven appropriately named. Please continue on your path, and may it be blessed.

Great video Olivia :) This is THE video every beginner needs. Many beginner videos are "How to", "What to buy" or "What to read" videos..and those are awesome videos for new practioners . However, THIS video speaks to the self doubt and feelings of confusion that a beginner often has. I remember when I started on my path I thought I was doing it all wrong and comparing myself to others. I couldn't afford all the fancy tools. I didn't live in a nicely wooded area where I could sit under a huge tree and journal. It made me very discouraged. With tons of information at your fingertips. It’s important to know that everything you need is right where you are and what works for you is what's best. Blessings

"Just because we're able to explain something shouldn't make it any less magickal." For a while now, some jaded part of me has held me back from learning things in general (very uncharacteristic of me) because it believed I "would lose that magical feeling of wonderment" for whatever it was. I now firmly believe I was drawn here to hear that. Learning is what keeps the magickal feeling alive. Thank you and looking forward to learning from you.

I,m doing , awe connecting to my angels and guides, plus ancestors moving slowly, with my craft .

I absolutely loved this video! I can definitely see how far you've come, you're so much more confident now. I love it!

Hi Olivia really like your channel. I'm a scientist, but finding many conventional explanations aren't explaining what is happening around us.

My favored description of magick is "Spirituality connected with a Craft". Especial if you talk with people that never got in touch with it.

Thank you so much for making this!! Your videos are always so beautiful and help me to feel calm and grounded as well as helping me along in my craft. Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful!! I'm so glad you finally decided to release it.

This was a beautiful video. Thank you for your tips. I like the fact that you tell people you don’t need “fancy things” to practice. Being resourceful makes so much more sense. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

It's all one and ruled by the universal laws once these are understood truly...youre unlimited to the dreams you can manifest into fruition! Gratitude and love for the balance and seeking perspectives from every single person, place, experience or being for there is ALWAYS a piece of gold to grow your soul. Children often understand that we should be in awe and wonder of all unknown and newly encountered experience and view. We all have gifts to offer in some form or another

I love you! Most people tell beginners not to try spells. You are like spells for dummies! You make me feel like it is possible for me to try. Thank you so much! Just use what you have! I love that!

WOW! I love this video. You really did a great job in making it. Just the visuals alone are amazing.

Thank you, Olivia! I think so much of this is advice for all of us no matter where on the path we are. To recenter is so important sometimes! With so many distractions in the world, it's important to remember what we started for and where we are going

You look so happy! Thank you for this video! I feel like I’m ready to start!

This is beautiful. I'm not new to the craft but, it was a wonderful reminder on how to be in the craft. I'm so glad you decided to share.

BEAUTIFUL short film! I've always enjoyed your work but wow! This one is a step above the rest. Way to go sister!

You have a very intense gaze... I feel like you are holding my soul in your eyes. I love it. 💚

I loved this one! Thank you so much for taking the time, effort and patience to explain the magic of the world as you see it. I really resonate with the way you talk about the practice since that first version of this video and it feels like you helped me opening the door of my own path. I'll be forever grateful.

What a visually beautiful video. I’m glad that you did post it. Thank you

I absolutely ADORE this video!!!

You are amazing. Thank you Olivia.

Excellent video, Magickal as it gets . Chefs kiss!

Olivia you're such an inspiration like truly ❤️ thank you for even taking the time to redo this because even though I've been trying to gather stuff and figure out where to learn I still got overwhelmed and needed a where to begin 😅

I love remake of videos, thanks for sharing it with us. The way you exist on the internet inspires me to be better in so many ways

Olivia you have come SO FAR! I’m so happy I stumbled across your moon water video a few years back your outlook is HEALING. Please know you’ve helped SO many of us find our way. I hope your plans are manifesting on a harmonious path. Blessings from Australia ✨💙🐨

I LOVED this video. It’s so beautifully done, and exactly the information I think so many newbies need. Stay safe!

Simply beautiful! Thank you. So very much. Your perspective is so balanced and truly precious. It helped.

Oooo I like your cinematography! Really does make your videos all the better to watch. Just a bonus that your informative. Thank you! 💓

Yay more study material I love it💚 and I’m so glad you address labels! It seriously stresses me out to where I don’t want to talk with many people about it because I feel I have choose a title of witch when I just want to learn and practice what calls to me.

I love this so much, I always learn something new from you. Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned and encouraging me to continue on my magickal path of practice 🌈🍄❄️

Wow. A stunningly beautiful video, and the single best commentary I've seen. A classic work. Thank you.

I am awstruck! This is such a beautiful episode ♡ I've been watching some of the first videos you posted and this could not have come at a better time. It is snowy here in Texas and this is the perfect pairing! Thank you for always reminding us to be open minded and to never lose our curiosity. I feel those traits are so rewarding and I hope we all do!

I'm so glad you remade this video. The first one helped me significantly and this one did just the same

So much wisdom and beauty. Thank you for this as it really resonated with me. 🙏🏻

Thank you so much for this video. I can't explain how on point it was to exactly what I needed

I really needed to hear all this! Thank you so much! I was actually on your channel and clicked on the search icon to see what you had on Knot magic, and not too far down the list, this video came up. Thank you again for making and deciding to post it. p.s. Love the outfit!

Beautiful video! I appreciated how you touched on things that most videos don’t; the scientific aspects, how your practice will change the longer you work at it, and taking it all with a grain of salt. I will be sharing this with others. Thanks so much for posting this, I love it. 💖

I am just now exploring this journey that I have felt called to for years. This video helped me ALOT...thank you for choosing to post it.

As always, Simply Beautiful

Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing your insights to this craft. 🩵🤩

Thank you for this video, Olivia. I have been practicing for over a year now, but have felt somewhat lacking on motivation after a spell that took a lot of preparation and effort didn't work out. After watching this video and some introspection, I feel excited to continue down my path. Thank you!

Gahhhh! The gorgeous aesthetic of this video! 😍✨❄️ Thank for you your knowledge and always explaining everything so articulately. Girl, you should write a book... with lots of your beautiful photography included. 🙌✨🖤

I remember watching your original video and it was very informative and very well done but I also believe that it was necessary for you to make this video not so much as a remake but more of a update of progress in your talents and also because it was beautiful. You have grown so much in the past few years and I enjoy your content always thank you very much

This is the best introduction I've ever seen! ALL THIS, from how science doesn't take the magic away to your crow friend :D Thank you. Not to mention beautifully done

I’m only two years into my practice… and I’m so glad I found your channel. This video was much needed. 🌻

Absolutely beautiful video, Olivia. Both in the scenery and in the way you present the information. Be blessed!

Thank you so much for this video! I needed to hear some type of advice because I've been so confused. The feelings inside me overwhelm me because I am anxious and yearning to learn my craft but it has been very confusing and mind-boggling and I end up with more questions than answers at the end then I did in the beginning. You have made things a lot more clearer for me. Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thank you so much for this beautiful and impactful video. Going to share this for sure!

I loved the simplicity of the video. I also loved the way the birds seem to want to connect to your presence.

Thanks for this info again,glad to see your back ,your looking well,it's a lifetime journey a magikal life always learning ,blessed be

This was an absolutely fantastic video, and seeing stuff like this over and over again helps me build my foundation in witchcraft more solidly. But I also have to say, I'm absolutely jealous of the setting you chose to record this video in. The forest with its trees, the almost-frozen river, the mountains, and the weather gently snowing without being too harsh, and the bird that arrived to contribute their own commentary. It feels like there's almost no places like this where I live anymore, that haven't been claimed as private land.

I love this. This is exactly what I was looking for Ava exactly what I needed to hear. Thank goodness because I have recently felt so overwhelmed starting my journey.. to the point that I halted it completely.. so thank you so much for posting

I love the snow, the music and vibe of this video.

I just watched this right after watching the original. I needed it. Thank you

This video is gorgeous and so helpful, thank you!

❤ Lovely! Thank you for enriching our lives. May your light continue to shine brightly. ❤

OMG the production quality is top notch!! (As always - but I’m floored by this video)

normally i do not comment on any videos but i have to say that i am so in love with your videos, you share so much of your experiences and i have honestly learned a lot as a beginner from your videos. i just wanted to say thank you for your work. you are truly a beautiful person! blessed be!

Very well articulated in my opinion. Thank you.

Everything about this video is just so beautiful and magical.