“A witch is born out of the true hungers of her time.”

ALL Witches: Born of Hunger, Agents of Change

The word "witch" conjures up images of cauldrons, pointy hats, and broomstick rides. But a quote by Ray Bradbury (American Author and Screenwriter) peels back the stereotypical layers, revealing a deeper truth: "A witch is born out of the true hungers of her time."

Bradbury's words paint a powerful image. Witches aren't just pretending to be something out of boredom or spite; they're products of their era. They embody the deepest desires, frustrations, and needs of society. In times of plague, a witch might represent the yearning for healing. In periods of oppression, she could be the rebellion against injustice.

In my own life, I rebelled against repulsive sexual predation against children and divorced a Seventh-day Adventist minister to finally claim my power as both a woman and mother. I became a Witch DECADES ago and I'm meeting many witches who have left the religion of their childhood to embrace the witchy philosophy, which celebrates women and honors the social impacts that they have on society.

Witches become the embodiment of whatever societal hunger is needed in their lifetime. They are the ones who defy the perverted status quo to pursue something more logical, fulfilling and confirming.

What are the social "hungers" of our time NOW except for environmental concerns, social inequality, and technological anxieties?

Witches can be reclusive or they could be activists, healers, and innovators who address the social things that alarm them. Some quietly withdraw from oppressive relationships to pursue peace into the far recesses away from so much manufactured stress. The solitary witches often live in harmony with the Forest and/or with Mother Earth; alone and happy. 

The idea of the witch being a product of her time is more than just a literary concept. It's a reminder that change comes for those brave enough to question the status quo. Who are these witches of our time?  And what hungers are they trying to satiate?

The Magic of Deep Listening: In the absence of constant chatter, a solitary witch hones the art of deep listening. The rustle of leaves becomes a whisper of secrets, the gurgle of a stream a cryptic message. Nature becomes her constant companion, with animal spirits and spirit ancestors whispering ancient spells in the wind.

Unfettered Experimentation: Free from judgmental eyes, a solitary witch is a boundless wellspring of experimentation. Potions simmer for days, and herbal concoctions brew under the watchful gaze of the moon. Rituals for protecting loved ones might unfold with uninhibited creativity, fueled by intuition, messages from both the spirit realm, and from the unfiltered whispers of her own spirit.

The Symphony of Self: Isolation allows a witch to delve into the deepest well of power – herself. In the quiet, she hones her connection to her inner Fire, the source of potent magic. Here, self-discovery becomes a key ingredient, a necessary element for weaving spells that resonate with the very fabric of existence.

Blessed be!