Being A Black Wiccan Witch | How It All Started 🧙🏽‍♀️

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[@Red_Fox_07]

For those in the back *Paganism* is an ‘umbrella’ term used to refer to non Abrahamic religions like Judism, Christianity, and Islam. They are usually earth based and polythiestic (meaning they worship 1 or more gods outside of the Abrahamic religions). Wicca falls under this umbrella but just like an apple is a fruit but not every fruit is an apple, Wiccans are pagans but not all pagans are Wiccan. *Wicca* is a modern earth based pagan religion established by Gerald Gardner in the 1950’s with a strong emphasis on the metaphysical that incorporates european witchcraft and occultism. Gerald Gardner is often referred to as the Father of Wicca. As time went on many traditions branched out to create their own variations. Some of these include Alexandrian, Blue Star, Correllian, Dianic, Seax, and Faery. Gardner founded the Gardnerian Tradition, which all Wiccan traditions can be traced back to. *Witchcraft* is not a religion, it’s a craft. It revolves around the occult and the practice of magick to influence or change events and circumstances for a desired outcome. A witch can be atheist or religious, the important trait is that they study and practice the art of magick and the occult. There are many different types of witchcraft traditions such as green witches, hedge witches, kitchen witches, Stregaria, and Appalachian Granny Witches to name a few. How one becomes a witch is somewhat controversial. Many believe that to become a witch you must be initiated into a coven. There’s an old saying, “Only a witch can make a witch” however, there are solitary witches who use books, the internet, and other resources to study witchcraft. So there’s a lot of controversy and strong opinions when it comes to who is a witch and what makes a Witch. I identify as a Witch BB 😊

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much for this Red! A very concise and accurate breakdown of the difference between paganism, wicca and witchcraft. I did a video on this topic but you definitely summed it all up in a very understandable fashion. I'm sure your comment will help people, so I'm going to pin it! Blessed be!

[@markmauer2793]

Paganism is nature worship. Witchcraft is the practice of manipulation using meta-physical energy. Wicca is 'the way of pagan witchcraft', as a religion (which is technically represented by the pentacle) though, witchcraft and religion are opposite concepts. "Religion" is, technically, just arbitrary order, not dependent power, so is not pro-life, as if it's artificial.

[@nneoma4472]

As a black woman, I'm seriously intrigues by the Wiccan path and I've been searching tirelessly for other black women who have experience and are willing to share it. So far you're the only black woman wiccan I have encountered so thank you for being here 😭🖤

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you Nneoma! I know how you feel. That's why I started the Witches of Color Support Group. We meet every month via zoom to get to know each other and support each other through our unique experiences. Meetings are open to all BIPOC coven members who join at the Friend level or higher. There's more info on my website bronwitch.com/memberships. Maybe we'll see you at a meeting soon! Thanks for being here! Blessed be!

[@lightturner2712]

@Nneoma believe me sis it's an open religion alongside Haitian Voodoo Dominican Voodoo and Santeria! I completely understand and so she and if you're comfortable with being a wiccan how I am with being a devout Fullbringer (a Voodooist who's not Haitian or African at all) then enjoy your path and let no one steer you from it! Good luck and stay safe!

[@jnx6359]

Why is this even a stereotype. You don’t have to be white, or black just to like something personally.

[@BronxWitch]

Hi Jinx! Thanks for your question and comment. I'm going to first respond to the original question you posted before you edited it, which was "why is this even a video idea?" I chose to make a video about this topic because it is a question that I get quite often. I thought addressing it in a video would help to answer the question for the widest audience. Second, I am not sure if you watched the video, but I don't think anyone who has asked me this question is asking whether you have to be a certain race to "like" something. I think it's pretty obvious to everyone that you can be any race and "like" something. But, I do not "like" Wicca. I am a witchcraft practitioner and a member of the Wiccan community. And I think what people want to know is, how do I, as a person of African descent, feel in regard to being comfortable and welcomed in a community that is exclusively European in origin. That's a very different question than "can a black person like Wicca." I don't think that's what people are asking me and that's not what I was addressing in this video. I hope that clears things up for you. Thank you very much for tuning in! 🙏🏾

[@antongrim666]

@@BronxWitch Merry meet sister. I live in Atlanta, GA and I can tell you that there are very few black Wiccans or any Wiccans of color. Myself, I'm a Solitary Practitioner. I can relate to everything you have said. I've been a Solitary Practitioner for over 30 years. I have a few questions for you if you don't mind me asking. Have you ever belonged to or visited any covens? Do you practice the Old Ways or are you a Neo Pagan? Have you ever watched the Donahue show? I have sent you a link of Gavin and Yvonne Frost all they way back in the 1980s that you might want to see. When I was growing up, Satanism was equated with Witchcraft and people were doing obscene things claiming that they were witches and worshipping the Devil. archive.org/details/WalterMartinVs.GavinAndYvonneFrostFoundersOfTheChurchOfWicca

[@BronxWitch]

Hi Antonio, thanks for commenting! Yes, there are not a lot of us. And as a solitary Wiccan of 20 years, I know how lonely this journey has been for us. But that is changing and the amount of Wiccans of color grows daily, which is great and makes me very optimistic about the future. As for your questions, I address this in the video so if you haven't gotten a chance yet definitely check it out. And of course I remember Donahue, lol he and Sally Jessy Raphael were the only things on TV when you stayed home sick from school. I actually think I remember this particular episode. There were many similar ones on the other daytime talk shows as well. There have always been misconceptions about Wiccans and witches and following this path is definitely a difficult one. As society grows and changes I think more people are better educated, and that is refreshing. Thanks so much for watching!

[@neftana8]

@@antongrim666 do you know of any covens in atlanta? All i know are two groups that are ifa (yoruba religion) based one in decatur and Savannah

[@kaydenhagg6924]

@@BronxWitch preach it

[@Darkmoon103]

As someone who also feels more at home with Wicca, I really appreciate your channel. I started reading about it at 20 and it was because I didn’t feel like my Christian upbringing was telling everything. I was not allowed to watch any witch craft shows and that just stoked my curiosity. Coupled with the imagery of powerful women and the celebration of nature and the Divine feminine I was sold. It took me a long time to finally shed my former upbringing but I love where I am now. Black people are not a monolith go where spirit leads you, not where people think you should. Blessed Be.

[@BronxWitch]

I totally relate and completely agree. Thanks for checking out my video and sharing your experience! Blessed be!

[@ne1745]

Wiccan of color here! I never once thought of where my place would be in the Wiccan religion as a biracial woman. I have experienced nothing but acceptance from the Wiccan community and it’s honestly so lovely.

[@BronxWitch]

Isn't it!? That is one of my favorite things about being Wiccan. It's a cosmic perspective that doesn't try to limit anyone. And I also never really thought about my place in the community growing up. But it's a question I get from folks who are curious, so I thought I'd address it. Thank you for watching! Blessed Be!

[@KK-hw2hr]

I would love to know your opinions on the above comment I personally wrote as I am a biracial woman also.

[@richardlevy1459]

Really good to hear as I worry about this

[@charisdean1832]

When you mentioned Charmed, I said YES super loud and scared my kids. 😂😂 That's when I knew I wanted to be a witch too.

[@BronxWitch]

hahaha!! lol! That's so funny. Sorry kids! Yea it had a really big impact on a lot of us in that generation I think.

[@shannadaniels1387]

BronxWitch for sure they had characters you could relate to because of their real life problems plus who doesn’t want to be a multifaceted badass women

[@brittnirenaud2989]

Wicca is for everyone, any color or gender!😀

[@victorialozi4955]

Thank you 😊

[@empressnkzoo]

I am a black Wiccan from Michigan. We are rare in my area. People of color in the fantasy realm. My goal was finding black fairies. Because it was a rare. Thank you for your video. Now wiccan meeting places or "church" are becoming more visible. We have one in my area.

[@BronxWitch]

Things are definitely changing and I'm happy to be in community with another black wiccan! Welcome and blessed be!

[@SartoriallyBlack]

I have been trying to come into my own with this,...I was a Christian ever since coming out of my mother's womb. I have been in church the majority of my life, led worship, etc, a similar story to you. Since I was 5, I was called to witchcraft, as I was led to the occult section in the library at that age, and found a book on witchcraft--and when I was found with it, I was told it was Satanic. I was also audibly called by Spirit in my late teens, which scared the crap of out me, lol--as I was told I was a "High Priestess." That was around the time, I discovered my "seer/prophetic" gifting. I have gone back and forth with flirting with the idea of Wicca my whole life, and am now deciding on not suppressing the desire to do so anymore, and just do! (Scorpio & Pluto in the 5th House here, lol). But for me, it was American Horror Story: Coven (Marie Laveau) and Salem (Tituba), that really made my curiosity itch even more....I don't want to deal with deities, as to me, they are only a personification of the Planets, the luminaries and the Stars that encompass the Universe. To me, I would rather deal specifically with the polarities of those energies directly, and finding a balance, as well using their elements, with herbs in order to heal not harm--than going through something else...to me that is similar to Christianity. I would rather go directly to the Universe and Spirit. I am also drawn more so to Vedic/Indian astrology and am currently trying to learn Tamil, as I see similarities in some of my studies. This video is so inspiring and encouraging, and it's nice to see other black women, specifically in the practice!! I can't wait to freely be who I've always wanted to be, and not care about how others perceive me! I literally told my mom a week ago, "This is who I am, and I don't care if you don't like it!" I can't wait to embark on this Eclectic Wiccan journey this year and I look forward to watching more of your videos!✨🖤

[@Grace-gw1qb]

Amazing, I'm 15 and I've been exploring diffrent types of spirtuality and religions since december of last year and I can definitively relate to not connecting with African gods and goddesses and I felt bad because of it but i knew it was not for me. My family is christan and I have not told them about me not believing in what they do because I've brought it up before and they did not take it well and in a black household they're not very openminded. Please continue to make more videos, they're really helping me find my way, thanks babe 💖🖤💛

[@BronxWitch]

Oh wow Grace, first thanks so much for watching! I totally know where you're coming from. I am 33 and I still don't talk to my family about my spiritual path lol. Not that I keep it from them. But it can be very difficult to have open conversations with christians about alternate spiritual paths, even when they are family. It's unfortunate. All you can do is be a great person and hope that they see through your actions that you aren't engaging in anything that they should have a problem with. But I'm happy that my video helped! Especially when it comes to not working with the African deities. I think there's a lot of pressure to work with your ancestry or your ethnic lineage and that seems kind of small-minded to me. All is energy and we are all connected and an African deity is as appropriate a choice for me as a deity from any other culture if I come at it with respect and education. IMHO anyway. I have a lot of thoughts on this because I am adopted and don't know my biological family, so I will definitely do more vides on these topics. Thanks again for watching!

[@neftana8]

Yea i understand mate. I dont really feel any connections to african deities (and specifically the yoruba kind sense they are common ones in the americas) though at the same time they have grown on me. I believe your own personal views on thing plays a part as well. Like for me i believe (for example) we have one ocean right, but everyone has a different name for it. The same goes for deites. We all have the same ocean deity but give it different names and view it as masculine or feminine. I connect more to nature or the source than anything else. So, find what connects to u. For me i want to establish and ancestral ancestor cause that feels right to me. Also, im in the broom closet too

[@LoveAndHeartMatter]

I relate to this post!

[@krispalermo8133]

@@BronxWitch In short my ethic far as I know gene background is mom's side Scot/ Turkish, with English " Anglo "/ German " Prussian. Dad's side Dutch/ Irish, Sicilian. Back in 1987 being nine years old I was sent to live with my mom in Florida and she drag us children in a Southern Baptist cult that tried to make me believe my grandparents were going to hell cause they were Catholic. Due to my .. tan .. the church though I was an adopted .. Cuban .. child. So I learn what it is like to be treated as I was not " white " enough. My mom was no help so I made an effort to be as brown tan as I could. The nice part was that a few of my Black co-students started to learn Italian and Catholic rituals to join me in bucking the teachers. Thank G*D that only lasted a couple of years. By the age of 13 I started to academic learn about magic/ religious cultures with my first two books being Tales of Power/ Mexican shamanism and Catholic mysticism " Realms of the Living Dead " which is not sanction by the Catholic Church cause it promotes reincarnation and the book deals with the astral plane. My aunt gave us kids a Catholic sanction book on Communing with Angels & Saints which in my view a waste of time. So when Wicca and Riding on a Silver Broomstick came out in my area, I was not impress. And my local public library had nearly nothing regarding African gods other than a few names and what element they govern. When I was 16 and being a country boy I drew a lop sided circle on the peak of my grandparents two story country house. And just hang out with the raven, crows, and turkey buzzards talking to them. I was talking out loud to myself and the birds working through " aspect relations of the gods," as listed by the Romans. They identify the Greek Hermes to Roman Mercury to the traits of the German Wotan which is also refer to as Odin. So I was trying to figure out which African gods equal to Mercury or Odin. Then I heard a voice of well, a Black man. The Black Man, " Why are you surprise ?" Me, " I didn't hear you come up on the roof." T.B.M. , " Point being ? Why stop talking, it is entertaining to listen to you speak to yourself." Me, " It is minus ten below zero, and you are nude other than your skirt you are wearing. I am seen zhit at the moment, I've been out in the cold too long." T.B.M. , " But you are trying to learn .. knowledge .. " Me, " Why did you show up now ?" T.B.M. , " You offer home made wine & spirit and burnt food, so I joined your learning." Then I notice half the birds on the roof sitting in the snow with me were not .. birds. They were the people that played golf near my home, I talked with them for five years in grade school from four to nine years old, they were the same people in Florida with different faces for two years, and from 12 to 16 they were coming in an out of my life. I inherit a bit of my .. witch .. blood from my grandma " Scot/ Turkish." She knew the whole time. They were her old friends from childhood. Turns out her auntie as a child was into her own form of voodoo. The dead do look after the living. As a small town country boy I worked with .. rural .. farm/ garden and wild animal energy. Along with martial arts, needless to say due to dealing with .. totems .. too often, they left me burnt out for a good 20 years of my life. As a teenage I had some amazing abilities but they/spirits: gods hinder the practices of " Wicca " magic as most people practice. Now I spent close to four years arguing with my Sicilian fore fathers when I was learning sword training. They still see the multiverse through the Christian Catholic view of pre 1700's aristocrat city state republic fighting against everyone else. Think of all those times you are having a problem in life, and when you was out running errands who did you .. bump .. into that help you solve your problem ? God bless.

[@krispalermo8133]

Hardest thing in life to learn, is .. just .. relax. I still have a problem with that. Along with over thinking on something till I figure it out enough till I hit a dead end. Good luck and God bless.

[@blessingsfromthecrone3261]

One of the reasons Wicca "appears to have" a European background is because Gerald Gardner was British. But he traveled the WORLD for a long time before he brought Wicca to the UK. His BOS is based on World Cultures - with a great deal of Eastern mysticism. Then he met a British Coven, and suddenly all his worldly notes came to together, and he created Wicca as we know it. Of course, Wicca is a religion that is and will always be growing and developing as time moves on. I'm so happy for you that you found a pantheon that you feel you can work with.🤗 One of the beauties of this path is that you do you, and no one will question it, because we all have to find that which speaks to our heart.💜 Coven life is beautiful too. It's a gift to have a group you can work and socialize with that understands you. And you will learn things in a Coven you will not learn elsewhere. We Witches still have our secrets. 😉 Peace & Blessings!

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much for this comment Blessings from the Crone! You're absolutely right about Gardner and Wicca being based on worldly philosophies and practices. It's one of the things that attracted me to it as well. I also appreciate the perspective on coven life. It's always interesting to hear how other folks approach their practice. Thank you for your insights and encouragement and for watching! Blessed be!

[@tyson7687]

Your journey is absolutely wonderful to hear. Wicca isn't tied to race in any way and I can't say how much we welcome everyone. Different ethnicities can only enhance and build our community and I look forward to Wicca's future. :) Great job!

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you! Yes, it has been very important to me not just to be a proud Wiccan but a proud black Wiccan because I want more people of color to know that this community is so wonderfully accepting and excited to have people of color in its ranks. Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@BronxWitch]

@@innerselfhealing8720 Not at all my love!! I am so glad you found this video and Tyson's comment. It is open to all walks of life. It was made for all walks of life.I am looking forward to making more videos about what Wicca is and how you can explore it more so I hope you stay tuned for future videos. Thank you for watching!

[@tyson7687]

@@innerselfhealing8720 You're so kind to say this. I mean every word. Paganism, as a whole, benefits so much from cultural experiences. Beyond religion, I firmly believe that society as a whole can only grow from understanding other people's experiences in life. This might be all we have and there is no time or room for hatred in any form. Just love and acceptance.

[@kirstencorby8465]

Wicca is a true world religion. There are Wiccans in South America, New Zealand, India. And I bet they don't all worship Aradia and Cernunnos either. The Lady has ten thousand names.

[@richardlevy1459]

I really would love to see more of a presence in the witchcraft and Wicca communities with people of colour. This is crazy important

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you. I want to see more people of color too. I'm just happy to share my experience. Thanks for watching! Blessed be!

[@andriessedotson587]

Hi, I’m a hoodoo practitioner. And I really like Wiccan views. I’ve been figuring out how to combine and create a practice perfect for me. Love this video

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much! Im glad it spoke to you. Wicca and hoodoo fit together quite well actually because hoodoo is a style of magickal practice while Wicca is a religion. You can be any religion and practice hoodoo and as a black American, I find hoodoo magick really makes me feel connected to my roots. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@Amber-tk8hd]

@@BronxWitch that is so interesting. i am still learning about wicca and witchcraft. i was also interested in voodoo but never heard of hoodoo. i thought hoodoo was a religion was well. learning so many new things! thank you for this video

[@karolynpolite4658]

@@BronxWitch Hoodoo is a religion as well. It depends on so the person, because people carry it differently.

[@CCTH-86]

From one Bronx native to another, THANK YOU! Blessed Be! 🌛🌕🌜

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you! Blessed be!

[@lemongirl4307]

Thank you for this video. I'm just learning about wicca and I am a black female. I never met anyone just like me so this relieved me alot.

[@BronxWitch]

Oh you are so welcome!! Wow, I love hearing that seeing me made an impact on you. We are out here! lol. Thank you for tuning in and blessed be!

[@kaylascales2658]

It's so refreshing to see another black Wiccan!!!!! There is so few of us out here. I'm also currently studying in a MacFarland Dianic coven. The way I have balanced out my path is while my religion is Wicca, my spiritual practice is Conjure (also called hoodoo). I highly recommend that you look into this if you haven't, especially since your family is black and from South Carolina ( a very major place in Southern conjure), because hoodoo is a magical path born out of African American chattel enslavement. So I have balanced my beliefs with my actual culture, the culture I was raised in.

[@BronxWitch]

Kayla, thank you for checking me out!! We are a small but mighty group aren't we? Lol. I'm so grateful to be acquainted with you and that is so amazing that you have found a coven to grow with. Dianic Wicca is fascinating to me. I am very familiar with hoodoo, thank you. That is awesome that you have struck this balance for your practice. All the best in your journey!

[@neftana8]

I've been trying to learn hoodoo, and alot of the folks are all about other blacks learning it. But, when I try to appeal to folks i only get silence. I'm tryin to learn how to do some roots 😩😩😩

[@BronxWitch]

Hey! that's a great question. I think you may need to re-evaluate your approach. Ever since I started my BronxWitch IG page, I have been getting requests from people to mentor them or answer their questions. And the thing is, as much as I would love to do that, I just can't. So you may be getting silence from people for that same reason. You have to take your education into your own hands. There are TONS of books on hoodoo as well as TONS of KZbin videos on hoodoo and hoodoo spells/ practices. A simple google search will get you started in the right direction. You got this!

[@neftana8]

@@BronxWitch Thank you! I'll do that

[@jackjonas1699]

Queen, I urge you to research Ancient Africans in Europe. And the Sibyls (learned African women).

[@Rah_mulann]

I’ve been on a path on finding myself and you’ve really helped with the information you’ve given thank you.

[@BronxWitch]

Yeah! Thank you Sarah! I am so glad you liked this video. I know what you're going through and I'm glad you feel this helped could help! Stay tuned for more!

[@bradnolan8558]

Say luv me 2 real shit

[@BronxWitch]

@@bradnolan8558 Thank you!

[@bradnolan8558]

@@BronxWitch what's up beautiful

[@blacbat4187]

I’m glad I came across this video... I’ve been struggling with finding “my place” so to speak with Wicca, and struggling with being African American; looking into Euro gods and goddesses or should I look into my ancestry and go with whom my ancestors followed. But after watching this I feel more comfortable knowing that I wasn’t the only one who had the same questions and now am even more excited to continue my journey. Blessed Be🖤

[@BronxWitch]

Wow love, thank you for sharing that! Yea, you are totally not alone. I think all black Wiccans have this question and it was so eye opening for me to realize that honoring my ancestors, working with the deities that resonate with me, and following a Wiccan path are not mutually exclusive ideas. They can all live in one person and one practice. I am sooo happy that my story could be of some help to you. Thank you for watching and Blessed Be!

[@charisdean1832]

Ive always been drawn to Wicca but I've also been afraid that I might offend my African ancestors. This video has been so helpful. Thank You!!

[@BronxWitch]

You are very welcome!

[@DarkHeartRebel]

Be yourself do whatever feels right to you.... You live your life for yourself

[@devanshepard9118]

I love your lipstick omg

[@irishcladdagh3]

I am Latina my family comes from the Caribbean and many practice Santeria & Spiritism and I found my connection with deity to be Celtic...I wasn't looking for it but it just came to me and I have never had issues in my practice 💜

[@BronxWitch]

That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing and watching this video! Blessed be!

[@user-pg3ef1vm8e]

I’m Mexican in heritage and I have a connection with the Celtic goddess Brigid. I don’t connect with Brujeria or anything consider Mexican witchcraft practice.

[@whatsonmymindtarotconversa1247]

Great video 😃 you have made me not feel alone in my path , I’m a woman of color and a Wiccan .

[@BronxWitch]

Oh wow, that really means so much to me. That's why I made this video. I know how important representation is and I just like letting other people of color know that the Wiccan community does have people of color who feel at home in it. Thanks for watching!

[@DhamaniAlexis]

Im so late but finding out there is a community of black wiccans im literally in tears i wanted to stop a couple months ago im so glad that i found this channel 💯🥰

[@BronxWitch]

OMG yayyy!! Welcome witch! I'm so glad to hear that. #witcheshelpingwitches is my whole thing and it means a lot to know that you feel safe and seen in this space. If you want to meet the other witches, you can join our virtual coven! Blessed be! bronxwitchhq.thinkific.com/products/communities/Coven?ref=9f8ad9

[@PJAmmonds]

I have felt magic in my family since young, and have always read about it, even tried practicing in middle school, but there was a block, fear, life. Now this is about discovering who I am, connecting to my ancestors, knowing where I came from, and a deep desire to use magic to heal (me, my family, my community). I want to connect to nature and call all the beautiful magic of my family home to be cultivated, brightened, loved.

[@BronxWitch]

This is so beautiful. And then I looked at your name and see you are a poet and it made sense. Are all of your comments on the internet this well written? Lol. Thank you for sharing that with us. Embarking on a magickal journey is so deep and profound and beautiful and I am excited for you. Thank you for watching and blessed be!

[@StarLove1976]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve identified as an eclectic/Celtic/solitary witch. I was told by a male witch that I can create my own religion. I was also tod by a psychic that my energy resonates with the Yoruba goddess Oya. I had no idea who she was until I did research and was like wow that’s me!! I also love dragons so I just incorporated all of my beliefs into one. I am still learning and researching and researching and learning. I enjoy this journey so much more as years pass by. Blessed be Sister

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you for being here and sharing your story. I think each person's spiritual journey is personal and should reflect them inside and out. There are no rules in Magick and, as long as you are respectful, I think incorporating aspects of any path that resonates with you is beautiful. Thanks for watching and Blessed Be!

[@krispalermo8133]

Please look up the recipe for home made play doo, self made and name dragon figures draw dragon spirits to you home. Well, it is a guesting game to the name of the dragon as you shape it. Good luck and G*D bless.

[@kirstencorby8465]

When I was coming up that was called "eclectic witchcraft."

[@tyejohnson7469]

same sis!! i'm glad we all have a seat at the table.

[@theliterarywitch]

Why do I have to search so hard to find black witches. I’m not Wiccan, just a secular witch but I’m here for this and life learning about other religions.

[@BronxWitch]

IDK :( I would definitely like to see more black witches on KZbin. Not necessarily teaching, but just sharing their experiences. But there's more and more every day, so I'm glad you found me. Welcome to the community! and blessed be!

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

I quite agree. The internet has really created a world of intercommunication among many pagans. What a beautiful time to be alive!

[@BronxWitch]

It sure is! Things have changed so much since I first became a pagan and it's a beautiful thing how much we can interact now. Thank you for watching!

[@mslovleykatz]

I can't thank you enough for this post. I've been watching Wicca from afar so afraid to be apart of it because of things such as you discussed and I wondered how I would fit in, this has been most helpful. Thank you.

[@BronxWitch]

You are so welcome Danyel! Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm glad that my experience is helpful to you in some way! Thanks for watching and blessed be!

[@KK-hw2hr]

It’s nice to see that people say Wicca is a religion for everyone. And in the reality it is, but I believe to me Gerald Gardner comes off as someone who took from indigenous tribes and made something his own. This story is all too similar (the white man taking from colored peoples etc.) Which makes him questionable to me because some people don’t even know his story as to where this began for him. Secondly, though I have many Wicca-based friends and they are continuously welcoming, I personally still feel Wicca is a tad white-washed as you spoke to saying, you didn’t relate to Mother, Maiden & Crone. Being that it was “ a white lady “. And you walk into any metaphysical shop and the Mother Maiden Crone statues are of white women. But in reality this is the entity of divine feminine and the three stages of female journey within divine self. In my personal opinion there should also be black statues of Mother, Maiden & Crone. I don’t think Wicca communities are trying to separate anyone, but I do believe that the continuous statues, pictures and white images of the God & Goddess so to say is a miss. This is no different then black families who believe in a Black Santa Claus in versus to a white Santa. At the end of the day, I believe personally, there should be more fluidity. But that’s just my opinion

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much for your comment Kionna! You make a lot of really excellent points! I agree that Gerald Gardner the man has alot of problematic areas of his practice and history. He definitely did not do enough to properly credit and explain the sources of many of the practices and philosophies that he adopted. And I believe that has caused alot of unintended cultural appropriation by Wiccans who don't realize that. And I think that's why most Wiccans (aside from Gardnerian and more traditional Wiccans of course) are often adamant that while he laid the framework for modern day Wicca, he doesn't hold a place of reverence beyond that. And I totally agree, Wicca is very white. There's no way around that. It was def established BY Europeans IN Europe with European ancestry and traditions in mind. The good news, in my opinion, is that it wasn't intended to be FOR europeans. It was intended to be an inclusive path that recognized all spiritual paths as valid and welcome. And if that is the case I also agree that the Wiccan community needs to make a better effort to diversify and reflect that inclusivity. I think one great example is Brina: A Pagan Picture Book by Andrea Stein and Cayce Matteoli which is book for small children about a little girl who has to decide what kind of witch to be: Wiccan, kitchen witch, etc. Brina is brown skinned with purple afro puffs while the authors are white. And the book is published by Moon Dust Press which is a new publisher aiming to increase representation in children's Pagan books. So, it's happening, but we definitely need to see more of this kind of representation and diversity. Thanks again for your comment and for watching!

[@KK-hw2hr]

Thanks so much for your response!

[@countesslove1752]

BronxWitch ...are you still in Bronx, NY?

[@NrdySage]

Love it!!! I’ve always tried to express magick in life to my wife (who’s black) and to look into other religions but she never connected until I found your video!! Thank you so much!! You’re awesome!

[@BronxWitch]

oh I love that Tom, wow thanks for sharing that. and hi to your wife! That's so crazy, my husband is not black (he's half jewish and identifies as white) and I'm definitely the magickal one lol. So I feel like I can totally relate. Thanks for checking out my channel! and blessed be!

[@Okalanigypsy]

I absolutely agree, an love your journey as well I'm Trinidadian an have been Wiccan for years its very much due to my upbringing ❤️

[@BronxWitch]

I'm so glad you stumbled on my page! I love that you can bring your Trinidadian culture to the story of your spiritual practices as a Wiccan. Thank you for sharing that. Blessed be! 💜

[@ketofitforlife2917]

Wicca was first given a name in Gerald Gardner’s 1954 book Witchcraft Today, in which he announced it as “wica,” the extra “c” being added in the 1960s. According to Gardner, the word was derived from Scots-English and meant “wise people.” Gardner, considered the founder of Wicca, was born in 1884, north of Liverpool in England. A world traveler with an interest in the occult, Gardner first heard the word “Wica” used in the 1930s when he became involved with a coven in Highcliffe, England. He was initiated into the group in 1939. If whom it is for, is who it's from; then no. Regardless the heinous picture that Hollywood painted on Voodoo; just like the Native Americans, Incans, Mayans, Egyptians, Sumerians and Olmecs, the Mantic arts and Persian mythology, "black" people, not just those of African descent, have their own culture from which religious and spiritual practices are derived, especially, pre-conversion to Christianity. Most of today's generation of blacks are largely disconnected from their indigenous roots. I have even met people who are of African descent, but reject any connection to that heritage. Psychological suggestion, implicit bias and Asch conformity are tough to deal with I guess -- especially if we are unaware of our passive confirmation over 400 years of American history. Nature vs. Nurture? You might as well say perception is reality, though we know that is not true. It's all nurture, because nature has form, form is a result of order and order is mindful; otherwise, we'd have nothing but chaos and mindlessness. Wicca is for anybody who appeals to a nature-based religion.

[@astralweekend9947]

Thank you soooooo much for this video! I’ve been struggling with identifying what deities to work with or even what path to go down because I’m a witch but I started with Wicca studies... (really hard to find books for strictly witchcraft) But I keep feeling kind of outcasted on this journey because I don’t resonate with the Orishas and African spirituality but then Wiccan studies are very Eurocentric so I’m kind of in this place of limbo trying to figure out my path... completely forgetting I can create my own! So thank you so much for this video!! The same reaction you had to the Wiccan info when you first found out about was literally the same reaction I had when you said you worked with Hindu. I was like YES!YES! Lolol

[@BronxWitch]

Oh you are so welcome! I love that me sharing my story can be of some help to you in some way. And I know what you mean when you say it's like you forgot you can create your own because when I realized that in my head I was like "why didn't this occur to me before?" Now my path is a mix of Wicca, Hindu deities and Hoodoo magick and it works for me. And I'm glad that you are on a path of finding what works for you. Thanks for watching my love and blessed be!

[@devanshepard9118]

While I do connect somewhat with orisha wicca always fascinated me 2 lol

[@mikesunworshipper2283]

I'm glad I found this video as a black male who considers himself wiccan I wondered if it was the right place for me

[@BronxWitch]

I'm glad you found us as well. Welcome and blessed be!

[@acewinters3855]

Wicca is a framework, and you can use any Pantheon, including African ones

[@matthewminix9367]

PS Bronxwitch - I'll always be your friend no matter what religion you follow

[@shirleyprincetta-jeaneking5430]

Thank You!!! Thank You! Thank You!

[@BronxWitch]

you are very welcome!!

[@rosaelinav8036]

Wow my sister love your history story of your life as little girl, and from there to now. Thank you for sharing this video, I find it’s very understandable what’s your saying of the meaning of wicca. And most thing is to have that feeling of wanted be a wicca, especially if you already have it’s in your blood too, coming from these kind of Culture. That’s even a blessing too. Thank you my sister have a gorgeous day.🖤🙋‍♀️🖤

[@chrisgiddens787]

Nice video im happy to see yourself happy with what you comfortable in im a Christian and wiccan my family were christian based but i feel more connected to wicca not only it's of celtic origin but i love nature. Blessed be

[@BronxWitch]

thank you! and thank you for watching! I love that you are blending your two paths and happy that you found this video. Blessed be!

[@lexi0683]

This was great and thorough! I call myself simply a spiritualist because of all the conflict between the religions. I started off as Wiccan but as you did, found a disparity between what I saw and what I connected to. Funny enough, the deities I feel a bond with are Isis, Hathor, Aphrodite and Kali. It crosses several pantheons lol! This content was very relatable so please continue with more info on your journey.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you!!! I am so glad this connected with you. I think that's what is so wonderful about a spiritual path, being able to tap into the energies that feel right for you regardless of your culture, ethnicity or origin. I am glad you liked it and I hope you enjoy what's to come. Blessed be!

[@lindamcdowell7069]

Though I am not Wiccan, I thought this was a good video. I have more of an eccletic practice though I believe in a lot of Wiccan principals.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you Linda! I really appreciate you checking out my video!

[@nelliajanellia]

Sounds like you're neo-wiccan. I love it!! This video was perfect. 💓 Traditional Wiccan here... Traditional covens do work with a set of main deities. However, you are encouraged to find your own deities (out of circle) and honor them. As you said, if you are uncomfortable working with deities that you don't want to owner outside of circle, don't.

[@BronxWitch]

Merry meet Janellia! Thank you so much for watching and your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my little story lol and I'm really grateful for your comment and perspective as someone in a traditional coven. I expected that covens would probably have their main deities while also fostering your personal relationships (or they should anyway) but I wasn't certain, so I appreciate you teaching me that! 💜 Blessed be!

[@nelliajanellia]

@@BronxWitch Absolutely!! I'd love to have a tea date sometime when I'm in the city to talk Craft and such! Blessings

[@adrianwest6917]

Exactly what I needed been tryna find black wiccans info a lot lately

[@Josherpoodle]

I found your channel after Mickie Mueller recommended it and this was the first video I watched. Really enjoyable. I love hearing how different people find the path that works for them. You are so articulate and have a great energy. Can't wait to watch your other videos.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much! Mickie has been so sweet to me. I'm happy to hear you've come my way thru here. Welcome to my little world lol!

[@VanessaMarieBooks]

This video (and reading so many people's comments who feel the same) has really helped. I've always been drawn to witchcraft ever since watching Charmed as a kid too (I got excited when you mentioned Charmed, LOVE Piper! 😁). As a Haitian American (who left Christianity a few years ago), I was learning more about Haitian Vodou and while it is interesting to study/learn about, I just couldn't connect with any of the deities. I consider myself an agnostic atheist, so I didn't think I'd connect with any deities from any culture, however, lately I've been feeling drawn to learn more about the goddess Freya (Freyja). And from what I've learned about her so far, she's a total badass so I think it's understandable why I'm drawn to her. But I also learned that some say Freya is connected to Friday the 13th and since I was born on a Friday the 13th (October), that might also be why I'm drawn to her. 🤷🏽‍♀

[@Witchy_Cheree1982]

Thank you so much for making this video. Blessed be!

[@BronxWitch]

You're quite welcome! Thank YOU for being here! Blessed be!

[@AngelaLochCross]

I am so glad you found something that speaks to you so strongly and that is malleable to your personal inner belief system. It's beautiful that you can use this platform to empower others who might need to see someone who looks like them practicing something that might have been calling to them, but not knowing if they had a place within it. Love and blessings.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you Angela for those kind words. I believe representation is important and I'm glad and honored to do my part in being visible. Thank you for seeing me and for being here 💜. Blessed be!

[@themelanatedmystic2328]

This is so needed and appreciated

[@BronxWitch]

thank you 🙏🏾 that's really nice of you. i appreciate you! Blessed be!

[@chythebeautiful]

I’m a Wiccan of color!! ❤❤

[@BronxWitch]

💜

[@chythebeautiful]

I love you 🥹 and seeing other black witches are so beautiful 🙏🏾 I don’t want to feel left out lol 😂

[@thefreedomfairy]

I loved hearing your journey ❤️

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@kaitlyn3588]

This video was both informative and interesting!! Thank you 😊 I will be doing more research about Wicca

[@lajeanaphelps-davis7226]

I am almost 65 years Crone born and raised in TX and being practicing since a teenager or really before, raised as Christian somewhat. I am not Wiccan but have work with some of Wiccan's beliefs. When I first seen your video and as s practicing Wiccan I did not see you out of place at all, must less because of the color of your skin. I wish that you had never felt that beautiful lady. A Witch is a Witch what ever path they choose or if they want to support a Higher Power or not whether to be Spiritual, Religious, or Out side of any of that. I believe in the Christian God and many other Gods and Goddesses but I follow no Religion so consider myself Spiritual. Many call me a Hippy Tree Hugger. LOL.

[@deonwhite201]

I just happened to stumble upon this KZbin video channel and thank you for sharing

[@BronxWitch]

thank you for being here! blessed be

[@mrswiggles2012]

This was totally quite informative. I totally agree. Love this.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much for watching. I'm really glad to hear that!

[@jessiesebastian1492]

Thanks for making this video. I'm fairly new to everything and found you through witch of wonderlust. I am also black and from The Bronx. This was super informative and encouraging :)

[@BronxWitch]

Hi Jessie & Sebastian! thank you for sharing that. I love Olivia, I'm so glad she led you to me. Welcome! Im glad you liked this video, definitely more to come. Blessed be!!

[@js966ac]

moved to GA in 98, born and raised in Charleston SC, very much situated in nature and am recently stepping my "looking to nature" game up. I feel compelled to say much more to you as well as have much to ask. later I am sure. thank you for opening my mind further until later

[@gogogetter]

I’m from South Carolina as well. Thank you for posting this.

[@BronxWitch]

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and blessed be!

[@GamerGirlBlitz]

I hate this had to be a question but who am I kidding? We are never gonna be looked at as equal with mindsets like these. THANK you BLACK BEAUTIFUL Queen for spitting knowledge to the simple minded.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you for your kind words LeeNesha and for watching! Blessed be!

[@theastrobuddhist4348]

I appreciate this video you have a good spirit I can hear it in your voice bless you🙏🏼

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the love!

[@jessicaconcord6385]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a very similar story to you. I've also grown up in a very religious Caribbean-American family in the South. I was never a fan of Christianity but I do enjoy the structure associated with religion. My first introduction to witchcraft was Wicca at 12 years old and I was drawn to it deeply but have not actually started exploring the New Age and my spirituality till my early 30s. I have not resonated with ATR traditions such as Vodou (my ancestral one), Santeria, Ifa, or even Hoodoo. Something about Wicca just clicks for me but I always felt hesitant about involving myself as it is very white and European. Your video confirms that there is a space for everyone so thank you for this.

[@BronxWitch]

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing this!! yes our stories are very similar and Im so happy to hear that you're feeling more confident in exploring Wicca or other magickal paths. And Im even more happy that my story can be a part of that. I totally understand that hesitance. I do completely understand that Wicca is of European origin and a path that is still predominantly white and I know that can take some getting used to as a black person. But I can say from my personal experience, Ive never felt anything but love and acceptance from white Wiccans. And I give you props and kudos for being brave enough to go where you feel called rather than where you are told you belong. Blessed be!

[@MizzweetsTarot]

I'm so glad that I found your video Thank you for sharing the information 💗

[@BronxWitch]

Thank YOU! Blessed Be!

[@kimberlyzworld]

Well ... there are non * Africans that are learning about, incorporating & practicing traditional African Spirituality into their paths. I see absolutely no problems.

[@manugominola3728]

I just discovered your chanel and I love your content. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us💕✨️

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you! Welcome! I hope to see you at my free webinar on Wednesday! That would be so dope! Register here: nor.by/rxPzOX

[@nnillc8899]

This is sooo helpful! Thank you for this! Also, random thing, I really like your transitions. It’s much better than the constant cuts that you see on other KZbin videos.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you!! I appreciate that. I've been teaching myself the whole video editing thing so that really made me smile that you noticed my little transitions lol. Thank you for watching! Blessed be!

[@nnillc8899]

@@BronxWitch Absolutely! It makes a difference and I love it!

[@Kdmud]

Oh my, I am so happy I found your channel! Thank you so much! 🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BronxWitch]

Yayy!! I'm happy you found my channel too! Welcome!

[@MadamePamita]

love this!!

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much!!!

[@DeeVination]

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this. xoxo

[@BronxWitch]

Art and Tarot by Dee thank you my love! Im so glad you liked it! 💜💜💜💜

[@gingersnap8790]

I was born and raised in The Bronx, and my parents are from Charleston, SC too! 😁💜🧙🏿‍♀️

[@akashicsong9904]

Namaste sis and nice to meet you/your channel 🙏🏾

[@BronxWitch]

Namaste and merry meet sister!! Wow, subscribed and excited to binge all of your videos lol! Funny side note, my magickal name is Akasha. Thank you for finding me soul sister. Please keep in touch and blessed be 🙏🏾

[@deborahpitcher5162]

I am glad you're happy with your religion of wicca. I'm using mom's account and I have to say that is ok to practice any religion no matter what race you are. For example I am a white boy who practices Haitian Voodoo and I'm happy in life and I wish nothing but the best for you and your gods. And I hope you wish the same to me. And I hope you are blessed plus Ms...I think you're a very beautiful and bright woman and I think that any man...Voodooist or wicca or something else has someone like you as their girlfriend is purely blessed!!! And I hope one day if we ever meet in real life we can be friends. Good luck and have a nice life

[@BronxWitch]

Thanks for the lovely comment and for watching! My husband (married 9 years) is very lucky indeed lol. I do want to take a quick moment and say that as much as I vibe with the sentiment behind your statement on religions being open to everyone, I want to offer one small clarification. Which is that no, it is actually not ok to practice any religion no matter what race you are. Some religions are closed practices and that is absolutely to be respected. Wicca is not a closed practice and is therefore open to all, but it is uncommon for black folx to choose Wicca as their religion so I thought it would be interesting to some to hear how I was led to that path. It is not my place to speak on Haitian Voodoo or your decision to practice it, and I'm sure that you went through the proper channels/initiations to be invited into that community before claiming it, but I just want to be clear that I do not agree with the idea that all religions are open to everyone. There are some that are expressly not open to everyone and I believe that is to be respected. Just wanted to clear up my views on that in case I didn't mention that in the video. Thank you again! Blessed be!

[@deborahpitcher5162]

@@BronxWitch you're welcome....and no I wasn't invited to practice it but ever since late 2020 I just felt comfortable about practicing haitian voodoo....but some reason Ms...I don't know was it is but ever since I converted to it in late 2020.....it was a beautiful life changing experience.....I mean yeah some religions are closed and open practices and i agree...and so far you are one the coolest wiccans i've ever talked to...but the thing of it is though ms It's like the religion of haitian voodoo was attracting me like a magnet to a nickel coin......and I respect your opinion in most areas ms and I like as a friend so far.....and yes you are entitled to your opinion and I am too. My name is Matthew and you my friend have a good life,stay safe,and may your gods bless you and most of all miss.....I hope I can meet a beautiful kind hearted woman like you someday.... Good luck and goodbye New friend😇

[@deborahpitcher5162]

@@BronxWitch The thing of it is Ms is a agree in most aspects in priesthood or priestess hood but that's the thing.... I'm just a practitioner of Haitian voodoo......And plus ms I have severe autism and my gods are awesome and plus ms I just feel comfortable with my religion and for your kindness and honesty I'll tell you this much Ms..... Whoever you are you have a big heart and that's a good thing and that's true strength and because of your kindness and honesty. ....I'll always be your friend and your husband is very lucky to have someone as smart, beautiful and kind hearted as you in his life.....and most of all - You have earned a high amount of respect from me. Good luck and may your gods bless you,your husband and your marriage. Good luck in life friend

[@louiserobinson8770]

Am so happy I came across your channel , your open and knowledgeable . Looking into Greek mythology was extremely entertaining for me . Reading about all the escapades of the Gods and Goddesses, it just seemed like a season of love and hip-hop 😅 had to get that off my chest 🤣 because deeper into my research I discovered that the Greeks tied themselves into Egyptian culture and adopted their gods and goddesses Early Egypt was Nubian the culture religion came from Nubia . I’ve worked with Aset , Oya , Hecate ma’At , I’ve even worked with the arch Angles Michael and Raphael it’s about a good consistent flow of energy for me , and finding a balance these day I just draw power from my DNA instant results 🤗👌🏾

[@BronxWitch]

Thanks for sharing this Louise! Lmao Love & Hip Hop! I know right, so scandalous. And yea, the Greco- Roman gods definitely overlapped with Egyptian gods as their cultures collided. Their practices and magick blended as well. I think all of these energies are available to all of us and I'm glad your finding a way to blend all of the energies that call out to you. Thanks for watching and blessed be!

[@louiserobinson8770]

@@BronxWitch thanks for your reply, I enjoy your videos

[@devanshepard9118]

Greek mythology is nothing but a soap opera and I love it

[@hilly8705]

thanks for sharing this. ✨

[@BronxWitch]

thank YOU for watching!

[@matthewmurdock3037]

Instead of doing just amv's I am going to do what you do on yours - talk about your religion and interview others via like literally videos of either being contacted directly (face to face) and indirectly (just videos of me talking about what me want to being a white voodooist and aspects of other religions) alongside talking about spells rituals prayers and what I know about my religion and what I don't know not as a gag or parody but that of an homage to YOU! I mean truthfully BronxwitchCoven nobody knows everything about their religion think about though I don't believe everything is meant to be known to mankind! Thank you for Ally for YOU are now being MY greatest KZbin idol is a truthfully a blessing and an Honor! Good luck and may your gods give you a wonderful Ally

[@geekfreak2000]

I saw the cat and loved you immediately❤

[@BronxWitch]

Haha! Thank you. Ms. Eartha Kitty makes quite an impression.

[@euphratesjehan]

You speak so very well, nice tone warm welcoming and a good instructor and communicator Your aura or energy (for a lack of a better description) is so strong and reflects peace and joy I'm not into Wicca etc Just happen to come across your video Like you I like religion and rituals liturgy etc hence, in my case, I converted to Roman Catholicism 21 yrs ago

[@BronxWitch]

Wow Zealous 1, I really appreciate that! Thank you 🙏🏾.. I try to keep it peace and love as best I can over here. And that's totally fine! All are welcome here! I love catholicism. Lol. Seriously. I went to a catholic school for a couple years in middle school and it's so wonderfully witchy. The singing in latin, the candles and incense. It's all Jesus, but with a lot of drama!😋💜 Thanks again for watching! Blessed be!

[@FRHumphrey]

Great information.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you!

[@DarkHeartRebel]

Heyyy black green witch here 👋👋

[@BronxWitch]

heyyyyy🧙🏾‍♀️

[@neftana8]

I dont lean towards wicca, but i loved your video. One thing i liked the most is you looked around for what clicked for you. There are so many deities out there with different values and morals. There is bound to be one that sticks out to you

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you! You are so right! There are so many spiritual paths out there and often times we are raised to think that there is one "right" path. If you can get out of that mindset and focus on learning as much as you can about what's out there, you are bound to find something that speaks to your soul. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@starish9715]

Thank you

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you for watching!

[@ariesgoddessoffire9314]

Very interesting i need more info on wiccan

[@tyejohnson7469]

btw i love your mini twist and make up lol i feel like you're my cousin. i think theres a difference between the south and the north with ATR. also i feel the same way about hinduism, when i first learned about it, it was a vibe. please make more vids like this please.

[@BronxWitch]

haha awww thank you! mini twists for the win lol. I'll definitely be making more videos about my experiences as a witch of color. Much more to come, so definitely stay tuned. And thanks for watching! Blessed be!

[@BrianDodl1]

Based on what I know about Wicca, it seems that it makes sense that people of color would enhance the religion and be a welcome part of it. It is a welcoming community.

[@BronxWitch]

It really is. Thanks for watching Brian! Blessed be!

[@Toneclark-kk6kt]

hello my name is tone clark im a bronx person as well and im slowly studying the art form and divinity of the craft you are so beautiful and i hope to meet you one day bless it be .

[@BronxWitch]

Thanks Tone! Check out my shop bronxwitch.com and come visit us. We're located on the Grand Concourse near Yankee Stadium. Hope to see you soon!

[@KrazyKiyla]

Love this 🖤💖✨

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you!

[@tubifexgod]

Hey Ms. Aly, good video. I just wanted to agree with you and say that Wicca is for anyone and the Gods made us all. “For behold, I am the Mother of all Life and my love is poured out upon the earth.” Thanks and blessed be.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you so much for this comment. What a powerful statement. And I know that other people feel differently, but i agree with your statement. I truly believe that we all come from one source. We all have the same ancestry and differences in our practices are far less important than the common energy that unites us. Thanks for your comment and for watching! Blessed be!

[@tubifexgod]

@BronxWitch When I look out at nature I think about the first cells that were born in the ocean and how all life comes from these distant ancestors. Evolving into a being that has differentiated and expanded over many millions of years, all of us part of one great organism. If we could only remember that...

[@samanthataylor4163]

Thanks agin Blessed Be ❤️🐝

[@nyxarie6197]

thank you so much for this video! i am a baby witch and i have been struggling with figuring out how i can fit into wicca culturally while being half black. i so want to learn more about orishas and other deities from brown cultures, but i feel like there is so much less information!

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you for watching love! I know what you mean. There is much less widely available info when it comes to the ATRs or indigenous practices. But I encourage you to keep searching because it sounds like that's where you're being pulled. That information is harder to come by, for good reasons, so it's on us to look a little harder. I've found IG alot more helpful in terms of finding black and ATR practitioners. Use hashtags and the like to help you find teachers. Also I would say, if you haven't already developed a relationship with your ancestors then that should be your first step. They will help you answer all those questions about your path, where you "fit" etc. Blessed be!

[@SabertoothTiger911]

I really enjoyed this video so much, thank you so much for creating this 🙏 Although I am a white woman, I grew up with a fairly diverse group of people, so, when I got older and started looking into other religions it bothered me a lot that all the authors I found were white males with a few females. For me I always saw Wicca as dealing with gods and since I never believed in a god or a goddess or both, it wasn't for me. But it's interesting to note that I went the more Druidic route and also turned to a religion that originates from India, Buddhism. These two also go extremely well together so I think that is really fascinating that Wicca and Hinduism go so well together for you. I only know bits of Hinduism as Buddhism has roots in it and also because I have been learning about where yoga came from. I don't know all their gods and goddesses though. If you are looking for Pagan books by BIPOC there are some pretty interesting finds that I found in an article titled BIPOC Pagan Reading List by Yvonne Aburrow on dowsingfordivinity.com 😊 Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@BronxWitch]

Thanks so much for the book list! I will definitely be getting into some of these titles! And thank you for watching my video and sharing about your path. That's really interesting to hear about the similarities in Druidic practice and Buddhist philosophy. It doesnt surprise me that our ancestors had similar views on the world even though they didnt live geographically near each other. I think as a people, no matter what race or location, we just understand nature and our role in it alot better. And I can totally see that about your perception of Wicca. There is a lot of focus on deities as well as alot of formal ritual which feels very deity based even if it isnt. There are alot of Wiccans who dont work with deities at all, but you're right that I would say most do. Thanks again for the book list and for watching! Blessed be!

[@maldito_sudaka]

Hey! Im a polytheist from Brazil, and I've just made my History graduation paper "The Inclusion of Non-Western Deities in Witchcraft: Representation or Cultural Appropriation?". I'll translate the whole thing into English one day. I just wanted to say your video is very important to me! I might be white, but I practice afro-brazilian religions with friends, whom I care for a lot. Hugs, blessed be ♥

[@BronxWitch]

Oh wow Maldito, that sounds like a great paper. If you ever translate it, feel free to send it to me. I'd be happy to give it a read! [e-mail] Thanks for watching and blessed be!

[@marx_dissent]

I just started my path as a Celtic Polytheist, there's some information surrounding it but it's kind of lacking because of Christianity (just like a lot of pagan paths). So I'm using Wicca as a basis for some of my practice. I am a white male, so I know my experience is going to be a bit different from yours, but I can already tell I'm going to love your channel and that it's going to help me. Thank you, so much.

[@BronxWitch]

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing that and for being here! I love the diversity in this community so welcome! And facts. It is very said how much of pagan practices and history, especially in Europe, was completely wiped away due to the takeover of christianity. I'm happy to hear that you are reclaiming your practices and that Wicca is helping you to do it. Welcome witch and thank you for watching!! Blessed be!

[@Thesigilhex]

Well I’m very different, I grew up more with comic books and the scarlet witch stood out to me lol not to mention one of her twins of course named Wiccan lol and brother voodoo/doctor voodoo got me very interested in magick.

[@kawaiitaiki5605]

I appreciate you so much. I really need to start branching out myself, because most of the European gods/goddesses do not call to me either. Blessed be!

[@BronxWitch]

thank you so much, that is really sweet! and im happy that this video was useful for you. Thank you for watching and blessed be!

[@tarquwanakendrick3576]

Before that there was the Craft 💪💪🧘🧘🧘🧘✨✨✨✨

[@CosmicEremite]

I have been Wiccan for 22 years, since I was 15, and I don't think I've ever met another BIPOC Wiccan. I've only recently begun to be asked the black and wiccan questions, and I find it obscenely offensive and incredibly ignorant. First of all, there's the assumption that all people who are "black" or classified as black are of African descent. That's completely untrue. More of my ancestors and my more recent ancestors, are white and indigenous. Even if I did have African ancestry, why tf would you assume I'd automatically be interested in that or have some connection to it?? Black people haven't had an African ancestor for hundreds of years (I still haven't found one)...I don't understand at all the assumption that black people would gravitate to that more than anything else. People are so ignorant it makes my head hurt. That said, it's great to see another brown wiccan after all these years. Please don't stop sharing. 🐈‍⬛🌙🖤

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you for sharing that Indigo Moon! It is so great to be connected to you. It's definitely not the norm to see BIPOC Wiccans so I'm happy that my video, if nothing else, can tell people "hey we're out here!" lol. That was actually one of my motivations to creating the Witches of Color Support Group - I wanted to meet more BIPOC witches and Wiccans specifically. And I totally agree with the thoughts you express. Black people are not one dimensional. Especially black Americans. I honor all of my ancestry, including my European ancestry, and I feel strongly that the spirits of all of my ancestors - black, white and other- are delighted that I found the path for me. I'm glad you resonated with this video and that you left a comment. Thanks for watching! blessed be!

[@theilluminatedkingdom267]

Great video, glad that 👁️ became an open minded individual. 🐛🦋

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you for watching! Blessed be!

[@theilluminatedkingdom267]

My pleasure Beloved 💜

[@CatLover7112]

Lol..! I Still watch & like Bewitched, & I Dream Of Jeannie.. Still apart of my favorite old school Shows.

[@devanshepard9118]

Im 24 and I love watching this reruns

[@thalanation2537]

My religion is Yevaism and the spirituality is very similar to Hinduism and Wicca, almost like a mix in a way. I love my religion and my Goddess

[@BronxWitch]

That's beautiful Zazzirah, thank you for sharing! Blessed be!

[@zenkaipaganguardian658]

Hello my beautiful sister I like to thank you for your info. Many blessings to you.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you Denzel! Im happy to share it. Thanks for watching! blessed be!

[@hermeticbear]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I really enjoyed your presentation and sharing your spiritual journey. For my understanding, some of the core ideas of Wicca was the Great Mother and the Horned God. They don't really have names per se, but are reflected in a myriad of goddesses and gods throughout human history. I have always felt that they exist in any form, even ones that can be unique and specific to individuals that are not historical. The Great Mother can definitely be presented as a woman of color, as the Horned God can also be represented by a man of color. If you can't find deity of an existing culture, or one of the past, you can definitely reach out to just that essential spirit of them both, and they can give you a face(s) and image(s) to work with.

[@BronxWitch]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked my video and hearing my story. Yes, that's my understanding as well. The Great Mother and the Horned God, or sometimes referred to the lord and lady, are representations of the dual forces of divinity. The masculine and the feminine. And this balance of energy has been given many different names and personifications by different cultures thru time. The divine is genderless, colorless, formless. But it makes sense for us humans to want to try to translate the divine into something that we understand. And being that human life on this planet began with people of color, it makes sense to envision the progenitors of all universal life as beings of color as well. But I too like the idea of connecting with the essential spirit of divinity and letting it guide you on an image to work with. Thanks for your comment! Blessed be!

[@ladydede88]

Where the same age and I have the same story as you. Right down to Hinduism

[@BronxWitch]

Aww yayy it's a pleasure to be connected to you Ladydede. Thank you for sharing that! We out here! Lol blessed be!

[@cupofmilo659]

I spent the whole day anxious about the pantheon I would look into and feeling like I wouldn't be able to connect with my goddess and god because they weren't from my biological ancestry. I must say though, i do feel it right for my self to look in to my history and the ancestors from where i'm from. (THANK GOODNESS FOR THE INTERNET). thank you so much :) blessed be.

[@BronxWitch]

You are so welcome! I’m glad my story helped to clear some of your anxieties. Wishing you luck in your journey! Blessed be!