10 Annoying Things About Being a Witch!

[@NeonCicada]

I've been thinking a lot about disabled witches. I bet that's pretty annoying to not be well represented in ritual spaces and mainstream magickal practices.

[@Donna.V]

Have you read any of the work of Eileen Holland? She is an amazing witch and quite disabled. When I was first learning, I gravitated toward her works. Her whole approach toward being disabled is enlightening. I know, in recent years, her disabilities have become more profound. I still consider her a powerful teacher. You might enjoy her work?

[@WitchonWheels999]

Agreed. Hello from a witch on wheels from Germany. That and a couple of other things,is the reason why I practice very solitary.

[@aprilanonymous7237]

I am in that category at 58 years old. It is quite an adjustment.

[@paperstorycraft]

@@Donna.V Thank you for some recommendations. I’m just starting this path but being disable and poor makes me feel so out of place in the community.

[@roach5367]

As a disabled witch, the notion that the best way to gain energy for magical workings is physical exercise is… a very tiring one.

[@kikiwylde]

My big one is when people act dismissive about my beliefs and practices. Or as though they are intellectually superior to me because I am "silly enough" to believe and work with tarot, astrology, spellcraft, etc. Especially when they've come to that conclusion based on misunderstanding of what I'm actually doing. That really grinds my gears.

[@jnlhansonian]

This is why I hide everything and surround myself with the evil-eye. It just isn't true that witches can "come out," but not because they'll be labeled heretics and tortured, but because they'll be called jugglers, cheats, and charlatans. (BTW one reason it was outlawed in many places in the past was to protect the commoner from being swindled.) At the root of the muggles' antagonism is their obstinate disbelief in the power and testability of witchcraft. Why, they wouldn't believe your testimony if you made someone rise from the dead, which don't do btw as it is black magic.

[@morganeoghmanann9792]

@@jnlhansonian ~ In that case, Jesus is in trouble.... just kidding.

[@jennoscura2381]

I used to be into the occult/magick/witchcraft in a serious way. I eventually figured out that there is no good evidence for anything supernatural. Now as a modern Satanist I have come to appreciate rituals and such. Even if there isn't anything supernatural going on; rituals still have psychological value. So yes I do think people are silly for believing supernatural stuff. But I came to that as someone who used to believe in magi k, psychic powers etc.

[@kikiwylde]

@@jennoscura2381 I think it's perfectly fine to disbelieve, or to think particular beliefs/practices are silly, SO LONG as one isn't rude/condescending/belittling to others who think/believe otherwise. I also think it's important to realise that engaging in particular practices doesn't equate to a belief in the supernatural and it would be a mistake to assume that it does. Definitely an error I have been guilty of in the past

[@jnlhansonian]

@@morganeoghmanann9792 lol. Right??

[@russellstephen6998]

My depression definitely hampers my ability to do daily practices like so many others. I feel insecure when people talk about meditating daily for like 20 minutes combined with tarot readings, witchy readings, and whatever spell they have cooked up. My only daily practice is journaling but sometimes it doesn't feel enough.

[@CricketsBay]

I can't do guided meditation because I fall asleep during the meditation. Every time. I generally don't do regular meditation either for the same reason. Don't feel bad.

[@Zullala]

I find it a little annoying that the mysticism of Tarot has lessened a bit since I started doing readings for others. Like I used to get sooooo giddy when receiving a reading from somebody! Watching the cards flip over and seeing the reader interpret them really made the hairs on my arms stand up! But now it feels almost more like going to see the doctor. Magic has become so real to me that it's sort of lost that elusive quality that it once had. I'm sure I can find it again though. There's so much to magic that we just don't understand!

[@chelseam7507]

I definitely relate to this! I've kind of discovered that I'm very much a Queen of Pentacles type, and that I experience magick in a different way. It doesn't feel as whimsical as it seems to feel for everyone else (or even for myself long ago), but I've come to appreciate that magick feels ancient and faithful and comfortable for me. It feels like something that I have a really intimate connection with as a part of me, the way that like, my arm may not excite me, but it is absolutely important to me.

[@ashenwalls3558]

Biggest irritation by far is when other witches judge each other for their path. When people make snide comments about Wicca, or eclectic, or more organized groups. Or hell, when people make snide comments/talk down about Christianity, either as it's own thing or within a witchy path. It's so hard to know what's going on within someone else's path, and all that's needed is to say "eh that's not for me." But I see people get all high and mighty, and I don't see how that's being helpful.

[@AnyaEsma]

The esoteric scene in Germany, in large parts, has reaaaally slipped into covid denial. I already didn't like being associated with that "brand" of esotericism to begin with, but with covid denial and conspiracy theories it's gotten even more annoying if I'm associated with that. 🤷‍♀️ I don't really talk to anyone about my practice, neither friends nor family, which is totally fine with me. It's a very private path and even though I talk about it online, it's only a very small portion of it that I share. Thanks for the video, great to watch throughout the day as little treats! 🔥

[@theinkyspoon]

oof hab ich gar nicht gemerkt. gut zu wissen danke für die warnung 😂

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Agreed- listening to the decrepit masked up/vaxxed up morons that need masks and countless shots so they don't die, while they deign to give US health advice, defo gets annoying af

[@InspiringAlien]

Oh I really dislike some of the lightworker communities going down that conspiracy path too... well I call my lightwork full spectrum work. But still, it makes us all look silly.

[@vegandolls]

covid denial? maybe open your mind to the possibility that you've been brainwashed by corporate media and that maybe the esoteric scene in your country have open minds and aren't a bunch of sheep that believe anything the glowing box tells them

[@vegandolls]

@@lockandloadlikehell i think you misread it- she IS one of those masked up morons

[@MermaidDreamsAstrology]

Not a single person in my life knows about this part of my life. I'm not ready yet, but you give me strength to be confident about this beautiful path.

[@hazelgardner957]

👏People leaving things on my altar like it's a regular table 👏 and someone (with a touch of the "tone") once asked me to explain to them how tarot works. Maybe a simple answer for some but personally, tarots pretty private and still quite a mystery for me.. was pretty demeaning not being able to answer 😓

[@CorpseBride64]

Kelly-Ann is the only youtuber that can call me a pet name and still live. Truly, I enjoy & respect her so much.

[@gengar6666]

Cosmic muster seeds lol miss being pop tarts 😆

[@TempestGetchell]

That's Unitarian Universalism which has a set of beliefs like, the belief in the interconnected web of being in which we are all a part. And the talks and sermons are based on whatever the belief structure of whoever is giving the sermon. I attend one and it is fantastic. There is a full moon circle, and we've done labyrinth walks, we've done chanting Sundays. we've done easter sunday. We've got christians, buddhists, pagans. sufis, witches, all sorts of folks from all sorts of walks of life. We've done solstice service where the choir became a drum circle and it was fantastic. I got to call the quarters. Now I would personally like to see more pagan aligned services more frequent in my personal congregation again, still though I'm very grateful to have a spiritual community where I can go and call myself a witch and talk about big life philosophy thoughts, and every sunday offers different things.

[@dhesyca4471]

Sounds like I've got to find a UU church

[@sarahawkins7104]

Is this happening in the UK?

[@TempestGetchell]

@@sarahawkins7104 I'm truly not sure. There are some in Canada and the US. if you search unitarian universalist church UK would be your best bet.

[@kelly-annmaddox]

Spoiler alert... Your TIME STAMPS are ready. Broom closet confusion 3:23 People expecting you to be on ‘witch duty’ too much 8:46 Just me being extremely passionate about my coffee, apparently 12:45 Misinformation and painting with broad strokes 13:03 Just give me some space, damn it! 20:18 Having workmen into your house 26:49 (I don’t mean to be gendered but workmen/tradesmen is just a really common way of saying it.) Mundane and magickal diary clashes 31:38 Conversion attempts 34:07 The same old questions 39:58 The lack of witchcraft churches on street corners 46:06 Feeling like you’re a bad witch 48:46

[@kikiwylde]

#9 sometimes makes me feel that way too 😏

[@ChezzaOuttaNowhere]

The guilt of not practicing enough is something i really resonate with. But I’ve learned that i can be just as strong when i just meditate, pray, chant, read tarot, read books, pay attention to astrology and commit to feeling and flowing along with the universe and practicing my faith in what im believing. One thing that’s really been getting on my nerves is how capitalism has gripped so much of our practice and that’s simplifying it. But we do so much spellwork around Earth-limited desires. Love. Money. Jobs. Homes. Stuff. Or emotional/mental work for self-work. But i know there is sooooo much more than that. I know i need to read more, but i feel limited by this reality in a sense.

[@aquamarine18]

Definitely relate to the tradespeople issue! I've given up trying to downplay things since my practice has sprawled out throughout our house. I'll add another weird annoyance: the presumption that everything relates somehow to my practice. Example: a new jewellery item -- "what does it symbolize?! what does it do?!" (when it's really just something I liked the looks of) -- same with "what does this plant do?!" (...give oxygen?) and "what is this candle doing?!" (smelling good!).

[@TempestGetchell]

I'm totally feeling this video. It doesn't sound bitchy, it sounds exactly like what I'd expect and experience when someone is continually asked things as you said based on misconceptions, myths, stereotypes, harmful information. I will always be annoyed when people ask questions like that.

[@Randompersonwhoknows]

“Cosmic mustard seeds” 😭😂 love it

[@lorrainethomas8797]

No shit!

[@Randompersonwhoknows]

@@lorrainethomas8797 ?

[@lorrainethomas8797]

@@Randompersonwhoknows I got a buzz off that line, too.

[@Randompersonwhoknows]

@@lorrainethomas8797 ohhh Lmaooo 😂😭

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@Randompersonwhoknows 😁😅💜🌱

[@Donna.V]

After learning that I was Wiccan, my brother tried to get me to attend the Christian church he attended. His big selling point was that they served donuts.

[@hazelgardner957]

That's definitely more convincing than the bible verses

[@tinybarabo]

Well at least he didn’t threat you with going to hell if you keep up the practice. 😶

[@Chamb3rMaid]

Not gonna lie, I would go just for the free donuts. Donuts are my weakness.

[@Donna.V]

@@Chamb3rMaid So funny! I think he thought it would be a sweet-tooth conversion. That could have been the priest's strategy all along!

[@Donna.V]

When you talked about messing with people by telling them the Simpsons were your personal pantheon, I laughed out loud. I have a couple of standard lines that I fall back on. For example, for years I kept a witch hat in the back window of my car. When asked about it, I would say, "Well, you never know when you're going to get called, and they like for us to be in uniform." Or, responding to the question about working with the devil, "I used to, but he pissed me off, so I quit," referring to a former boss. So fun!

[@schoo9256]

These are great!

[@zacharyryan484]

12:52 omg the place you took us with that drink!!

[@ericakeller8251]

Totally relate to this list, thank you! One annoyance that's been getting under my skin as of late is when nonwitchy friends or acquaintances introduce me to others as "that witch I was telling you about" like I'm some kind of novelty. It's all cool and interesting to know a witch but never take any real interest in what it is I actually do or believe.

[@caireannv1999]

What a delightful video, Kelly Ann! I absolutely gobbled up every minute. I’ve been a witch for nearly 34 years but, have waxed and waned with my practice because I allowed other’s opinions to color my beliefs. So much of this resonates with me and I can’t thank you enough for your continued transparency. In particular, the overall biggest issue I face is being in that grey zone of who I allow into my space. I simply don’t have the energy to expend on defending my choice on this path with those who genuinely don’t understand and have recently made it their life’s purpose to “correct the error of my ways” 🤗

[@roach5367]

That bit about the Unitarian temples for witches was so true! It would be so cool if I could walk into one of those places even just to learn more about certain practices and not for worship specifically.

[@belladora7139]

"No, you just can't get in there right now" "OMG, she has a dead body inside" XD

[@kelly-annmaddox]

😂🤔🤨😏

[@slowmotionsweet]

That’s exactly what I said out loud! 😂

[@ladyamalthea85]

I would go to that sermon. Also as a disabled witch, I feel this so much. I'm often too tired to do magic these days. I miss going to ritual.

[@marestellarum7894]

Your not letting the workman enter the boiler room made me laugh a lot. I would just love to know what he must have thought you were really keeping there...

[@kbrook7013]

'Serious occult tomfoolery'. That is a delish pairing of words. Well done and great video!!!

[@zelandkorth2639]

I just had people in my apartment for a water leak and they were in our altar room the whole time. It was so awkward 😂 We were just standing there waiting for the weird questions about the statues, decks, and pictures everywhere. We live in the Bible Belt too so that did not help lol

[@corncobpipe4]

I love the witchy church idea! 😁 (This channel feels like a sacred temple!)🏯💕

[@SerendipityWyrd]

OMGs Kelly-Ann!!!! It's so funny that you mentioned the desire for a sort of pagan/witchy unitarian temple space. I'm working on beginning to create something like this in a virtual online space (I announced it in my last video) with the long term goal of creating a physical space. I totally feel you on the lack of "worship" spaces for us pagan/witchy types.

[@malloryr4883]

Oh wow, 50 minutes! I am so thankful for this video today. Seems like everyone is having a tough time mental health- wise, and I have been feeling extra isolated lately Time to run a hot bath and settle in for a listen. ❤️

[@CorpseBride64]

in the bath as we speak, lol.

[@TaleRavenTarot]

Between being in the broom closet and being not out as trans--both because I work at a Catholic uni and bc my family is so fundamentalist Christian, I definitely deal with that annoyance. Also the requests for free spells (which I don't do for others) and readings--it's so frustrating! Totally relate to these annoyances!

[@geminigreywolf6655]

I’m not out per se , I am also not in the closet. Though so far everyone that I have either told or they’ve seen my Instagram page or KZbin channel, weren’t surprised. My ancestors, great grandma, grandma, mom, aunt , some in-laws have always done witchy stuff. I even go back to Sarah Good from the Salem witch trials. We just never called ourselves witches.I was the first one and now others have started to claim Witch. So by me coming out, it has helped my relatives to come out as well.

[@kelly-annmaddox]

I love your perspective on it! x

[@AislinnTaylor1]

It drives me crazy when people don't respect my altars or spiritual items. A boyfriend kept putting his cups on one of my dieties' altar. Or just grabbing my tools without asking if it was ok.

[@klownofkether6996]

Omg thats horrifying, i would feel so violated! I don’t even feel comfortable with almost anyone seeing my altar, let alone touching it.

[@sea_sorceress]

My brother would come over and load my husbands pipe On My Alter. Even my husband would remind him not to put "stuff" in my space...

[@jennoscura2381]

Even if you don't believe it; you should respect their religious stuff.

[@aprilanonymous7237]

Because of continuing disabilities, my kitchen window sill above the sink is my altar now; long and narrow but easily reachable to me. My husband constantly adds things to it (usually toy/novelty items.) I gently told him the Super Mario figures can go on the top sill, but not to add zombies or plastic penguins to my altar. He gets it but doesn't get it at the same time.

[@aimeeagatha7454]

Oh yes, yes, yes! I DETEST strangers coming into my home!

[@BlueCrescentTarot]

"We want everybody to stand well the fuck back while we do our witchy stuff..." LOL. Amazing. Yes. To answer a few of the questions you posed: my mother in law is guilty of a couple annoyances you mentioned. I once said (accidentally...because I forget that I have to filter myself around her) "my friend who is a Medium said I shouldn't have so much dairy; she said it would help my knee pain." And then later when she got my husband alone she said "I'm afraid your son might be possessed because Deanne is friends with blasphemers." * eye roll * Another annoyance would be back in high school, a woman I worked with told me "it doesn't work like that; what you're doing is evil/communicating with evil spirits" when I told her yes, I attend church, and yes, I routinely use a Ouija board. So, it wasn't necessarily a conversion attempt, but it was awkward to have to answer her/try to explain my beliefs.

[@shadowscalestudios]

Incredible video! I recently moved out of the bible belt and I'm slowly coming into the chaos witch I am. Being so scared to practice, on top of being gay, made it very difficult. Living in the Seattle area now, where people are a lot more relaxed, I feel like I'm able to be much more open and practice that much more easily. Coming out of Institutionalized Christianity myself, it's been freeing to see the world in so many new lights.

[@aprilanonymous7237]

Call me crazy but at 40 years old I moved to the Bible Belt. What was I thinking?

[@genesisc6281]

Thank you so much for talking about your issue with having workmen in the house. This has always been a very specific thing for me and its the first time I hear someone describe it the way I experience it. No one else I know feels the same level of violation when they have strangers come into their space. It throws me out of wack EVERY time. And not just when I have personal spiritual practice out in the open. In general, I do not fuck with strangers in the house lmao. Most of them don't even consider how they treat your space when they enter it and my brain automatically interprets it as a lack of respect.

[@skohtihamilton9443]

This video was such a happy trip down memory lane. Looking back at my own long strange one. You are a fizzy treasure!

[@allanallione4766]

Hello ! Kelly Ann ! I dld receive your notification ! Thank you so much ! Your insight and wisdom inspires me so much in my daily life ! I render all my best wishes for you ! May you have good health ! Be happy ! Be strong and confident facing the challenges of the world !Also may you always be successful in all your ambitions ! Live Long and Prosper ! With great sincerity ! Blessed Be !

[@allanallione4766]

Hello again ! Kelly Ann ! Just a little note ! I am also from a Catholic background ! However my family is unaware that I am a solitary practicing witch ! For now I must keep this secret from them ! By my own choice I would rather be honest with them ! But I fear condemnation if I told them the truth ! The fact is that I am contented being a witch ! My worship to the GODDESS makes me happy and at peace with myself ! Please ! Do you have any advice on the matter ?

[@vampiricconure]

I've been asked the 'are you a black/white witch' so many times! When I tried explaining to her there are generally shades of grey amongst witches, she said with a straight face 'if you had to describe grey as black or white, what would you be?' **Facepalm**

[@blaisebienvenue5117]

Yes yes yes on the workmen thing. Even before I figured out I'm a pagan. I have let so many problems go so long because I don't want strangers in my inner sanctum.

[@tarotmumma56]

Agree so much with these points you made. Thank you as always for your fantastic input. Really excited for your books arrival , not long now! 🙌🏻💜

[@SunshinyDay4423]

Yes, yes yes! I had issues with trusting coworkers so I don't even talk about at work now. Then on Facebook I have a few friends who think I'll go to hell. It's actually really held me back. Can you do a video on coming out in full?

[@naughtiusmaximus1811]

I like when people tell you to "read the bible" as if you never had heard of it before. There's some f'd up stuff in there! Yeah read the Odessey too.

[@aprilanonymous7237]

Right up there with, "I'll pray for you." Please, don't do me any favors. Praying is to make them feel better, not you. And why do they have to announce their intentions?

[@TheStitchinWitch]

3 years ago we replaced the carpet in our house. It was built in the late 70's and some of the carpet was original, or covered over original. So, we ripped up the carpet in the two upstairs bedrooms and on the stairs. We decided to also paint before the carpet was installed so we wouldn't have to put drop cloths down. I was altar-less for about a month. I am not being dramatic in the slightest when I say that it nearly drove me insane. Having no altar made me feel like I was being blown about in the hurricane with no safe place to land. It was awful.

[@ConnietheVirgo]

"Tell me what gets right up your jumper". Lmao! I will tell you crystals give me all the fizzies, followed closely by herbs. Maybe boring, but thats what I love.

[@goddessreverierosehawthorn3724]

I wish Hecate had a temple. Or the Morrigan. I wonder if there are places for Brigid in Europe. That would be awesome.

[@HazelJaneTarot]

There are places in Kildare in Ireland associated with Brigid. But there is that overlap with St. Brigid. Depends how you feel about that. But for me coming from a Catholic background visiting those places felt like the preservation of the goddess through the saint if you know what I mean. The eternal flame keepers at Solas Bríd, the fire pit in the grounds of the cathedral in Kildare, St Brigid's well... lots of nice places to visit.

[@mccaintiffany]

Kind of like being a nurse...everyone constantly asking for medical advice...it's exhausting 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@charlenehughes605]

Totally love this video. Love your ear rings....also love that they totally remind me of those French fries that are smile faces. Not meant in an offensive way....i legit love them

[@kelly-annmaddox]

OMG I remember them! No offence taken. But.. now I'm hungry. Haha!

[@charlenehughes605]

@@kelly-annmaddox right?! I was all like awesome! mmmm...french fries 🍟

[@wolfraven7473]

Omgz I went through a 9 month renovation. My Witchy spark is still off kilter. After 25 years I promise you nothing has ever thrown me off like that. So many workers in and out.

[@ErisElizabeth]

Oh I resonated with a few of these... definitely going to hop on this disgruntlement train and do a VR!

[@TITARNYA]

Great video :) I agree with a lot of these. The space and lack of altar space is real. I have a whole imagined space that’s like a Roman marble bathhouse that leads into a lush garden fantasy hahahahha and then there’s a labyrinth that leads to an underground cove fantasy hahhahaha For real, I’d love a space outside that I don’t feel on display or overlooked and can invite others to celebrate the festivals with. I try to keep as private about my spirituality as possible - I’m not in the broom closet but I’m wary of peoples energies and my inability to enforce strong enough boundaries when people get to draining (that’s my issue not theirs though).

[@lisarodriguez3228]

Thank you for another excellent opportunity to learn. You're the bees knees!! I'm in the broom closet for the most part. I was raised in a Baptist church where most of my mom's siblings attended. So to come out to all of my family means some will turn their backs and others will tell me how wrong I am. I'm just not ready for that yet.

[@Marizeye]

I'm so with you on the workmen, and related to that, the space! I can't bear for strangers to see my space so I generally dismantle everything and then put it all back afterwards. What I'd give for my own private sacred space room!

[@myoshi69]

Annoyances: people asking for readings or cleansings as if it’s a party trick/asking if ive put a spell on them/ dumbing down answers to questions someone might have about witchcraft and my beliefs because I know they aren’t really interested/ not enough room for all my plants, herbs, and candles/ always smelling like smoke from all the incense and herbs I burn 😂.

[@HavenGray]

No it is actually really annoying when people ask the same questions over and over. Another thing is "don't curse me" if I tell them I'm a witch. Like, I do curse. But I don't just go about cursing everyone? It takes a lot of energy, and it depends on the situation, but I'm just not about to curse someone for no reason. So it is really annoying when they assume that every witch curses, or that simply because I'm a witch it means I just curse everyone.

[@jonjackson5372]

I can really relate to many of the points you talk about in this video! I have found myself doubting my abilities and accomplishments and experienced the attendant insecurities that go along with that. Thank you so much for this brilliant video. Love and Blessings!

[@nightshadepurplebroom3516]

This whole video is so darn relateable!

[@ShadowSun922]

I am currently one of those Witches who is out, but I keep a lot of that separate unless where it comes up. So, I do have separate accounts, I find that it helps If someone else brings it up first or If I bring it up I bing it in the conversation more nasurally in passing If that makes sense. I get the second one a lot. So, I have found setting boundaries with people right away makes it easier! I love this video!! Thank you for this!! So inspiring!!

[@farrenadellestudio]

I'll add the one at the top of my list currently. When people talk about astrology as though it's idiocy with total condescension and you know they have done ZERO research. Yet the same people know nothing about quantum physics or advanced calculus and have no qualms or righteousness there. They have no clue that the gravitational pull of the moon has a major effect on crops, menstrual cycles, and more. I just can't.

[@a_wyrd_witch]

I've dealt with a few ppl who say Astrology is fake and harmful to people. One of them was a person who thought all Astrology was was Horoscopes 🤦‍♀️ Like there's more than that silly 😜

[@TabithaReminiec3399]

The most annoying thing about being a witch is living with relatives who try to push their faith in your face !

[@jeanajett2719]

Totally understand the space issue. Living with family right now and just had a baby so there is an altar in my room but not without little baby hands and the occasional item that doesn't belong.

[@keyontaysouthall2169]

You give me all of the feels! I love watching you! Your word play is the best!

[@lilykatmoon4508]

OMG, I just found out that my mom is not supportive of my being a witch. She wouldn’t even talk about it she just said it creeps her out and she’s 73 and don’t expect her to change her mind. I also have separate accounts for my personal life and others for my witchy life.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

“Occult Tomfoolery” is now going to be the title of a meditation and piece of artwork of some kind. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Also, if I ever form a band - boom! I really appreciate the words and phrases you use! Very clever and unique. Blessed be.

[@HavenGray]

Oooooo, if you ever get a place where you have like a yard, maybe you can invest in a shed type thing that you use for a temple.

[@ladysmall9853]

I don't have a seperate fb account, but I don't really post about my actual spirituality on my page. I will go into it on the posts of certain friends because they are not connected to the relatives and coworkers I don't want to discuss these things with. Early on, a (former) friend who I was in a witchy study group with mentioned an upcoming ritual to a mutual friend. This mutual friend attended my wedding at a church and was apparently startled that I am now Pagan. There was never a problem that came from this "outing," but I was rather uncomfortable about it for a time. I am currently quite mindful of who I am out with and to what degree.

[@naturalhealthpracticethedn7332]

I really LIKE you! Only found you a few days ago but so grateful for all your videos and teachings. THANK YOU.

[@suemattson1]

I like your diplomacy. All of this is perfectly reasonable to me. I was raised to be Christian, I was not born for that life though. Every early evidence pointed to that. I'm also non-binary, so lots of things wrong with the church, and things that they would not want to know about me. I'm glad I know that stuff though, in retrospect. I'm an out witch. I'm in groups. That's good enough for me.

[@Ælfgifu-1]

I know the tone well! I was recently told (by a woman who's daughter is a Wiccan, but, is not one, herself) that the term Pagan is a slur. And, that she told me that to educate me. Delightful! I (who was born and raised in a Wiccan/Neo-Pagan home) was schooled about my own religion by somebody who doesn't even practice it, herself. I educated her pretty well right there on the spot. She said, "So you don't mind being called a term that is synonymous with heathen and infidel?" She stopped talking after I mentioned that Heathen is the preferred term for many practitioners of Northern traditions, such as Asatru, and that it is not an insult. AND, the only person who would care if the Church called them "infidel" would be a member of the Church. So, it doesn't really matter to me.

[@wren1019]

workmen! as a "cottage witch" that is a serious thing. even people in general are a thing. the energy has to be right. that means a full reset.

[@lidu6363]

Great video. Especially point #2 is important and should be talked about more. I haven't told almost anyone that I sometimes read Tarot and I guess that about 90% of people ask me to do a reading for them immediately after hearing about it.

[@thesassyoracle6313]

Cosmic mustard seeds is by far the best greeting iv heard all week. It gets soooooooo irritating when you get belittled by other witchs for charging for my services. I love heibg the local witch at my job but iv had to put the boot down. So when they as for services i smile an say ok its X amount then smile!

[@crazy4catsRL]

I had an ex bf who was catholic ask me if I sacrifice. He said later it was a joke. we broke up (ages ago) because he couldn’t accept my spirituality.

[@loganashlee6494]

You should have told him you do. -And that you have a basement filled with dead ex's who also had little willies. Meh, no time, space or energy for these people. Your life will be better onwards. Find someone with a more open mind... and even if they don't have that, they don't need to understand, but at the very least find someone with more respect for you. You deserve better. x

[@crazy4catsRL]

@@loganashlee6494 lol!!! Yes I did! Don’t worry. I found someone worthy a few years later 🙂 Thank you for the kind words!!! I now answer the question with “only on Sunday’s “ 😜

[@schizorap]

I definitely keep my craft for the most part to myself, too much misinformation and I have been targeted by people convinced I am a devil child, if I was living in a larger city I would be more out in the open about being a witch, enjoying this video thanks

[@AstralLadyTarot]

Wow, witch sermon. Is there anything like that online? Like a podcast? Loved this video, so full of helpful advice and recognizing a lot of this ha! Kelly-Ann your first altar is so cute

[@palmskrymme]

I went down an Internet rabbit hole. I typed in documentaries and encountered murder, effing, and aliens. The witchy community is healing!! Altar tours, thrift shopping. Thanks for what you do

[@leilabalin3195]

Yes! I want a place for witchy worship too! That would be amazeballs!

[@messynaturedweller]

"Serious occult tomfoolery" Now that is an autobiography title if I ever heard one!💅🏻 . Edit: regarding the "What do you believe in then?" question, my advice to anyone having this problem is to simply start singing "I believe in a thing called love" by The darkness and merrily saunter away.😂

[@jessicadelgado8473]

Just listen to the rhythm of my heart!!

[@1113jace]

I officially love the phrase “Serious occult tomfoolery” 😂

[@certs743]

Great video. Having been around awhile myself I can relate to alot of this stuff either in the past or stuff I am still dealing with. And "the look" you mentioned is something I have come to recognize and well if they are looking for a confrontation I often mess with them for fun. As for alot of questions I suppose I have a bit less patiences with some of it. I mean asking some of this shit made sense in the 90s when there wasn't much info out there let alone good info but now there is kind of a "what's your excuse" kind of mentality in the back of my mind sometimes. Maybe that is a bit harsh but it is how I feel at times. I am also working on re-arranging my altar spaces and yeah being very particular about it but also still feeling a bit awkward when you share a home with someone who is not of the same faith is something that is a struggle and always has been. On another note it is cool to learn there is someone else out there who works with Hel. She came calling to me back around September of last year which was my first time in over 20 years of practicing that I experienced an actual interaction with a deity.

[@SkadiBella]

I think what annoys me the most right now is how for a lot of people witchcraft is associated more and more with a new kind of terrible stuff, not so much w devil worship and more like cultural appropriation, transphobia, outdated rigid gender norms, antiscience beliefs, ecofascism, conspiracy theories, and all sorts of similar bullshit and the problem is...well, this IS an issue in the community. And I honestly don't know what to do about it. It's the main reason nowadays why I don't tell ppl I'm a witch.

[@crafty_capricorn]

Oooh another great topic. You really nailed the dismissive/condescending attitudes of both atheist and Christian interactions I’ve experienced. Dismissing, trying to convert, or being judgmental toward someone for their beliefs is never ok to me, no matter how much you may disagree with them. Oh and the workers in your house, yes! I live on several acres as a homeowner, but am still very energetically disturbed by other people. Totally feel the same as you (maybe because my space was always invaded as a kid. My early secret pagan/Wiccan altars in my bedroom were ripped down and destroyed) so I’m extra sensitive to anyone being in my space. If I may add a seemingly unpopular opinion in this realm of annoying things in the witchy world: videos made by witches that have titles like “ask a real witch.” To me this seems like click bait for non witches, which is fine if that’s your intention. I think this also depends on the content of the video itself. I’ve seen witches I respect a lot, who are known with large platforms use this click bait video style to attract more subscribers and views and it really rubs me the wrong way. I’ve seen more of the same type of video making their own craft into this Hollywood glamorized fake production, and I feel this goes along with your stance on generalizing witch’s practices as a whole. No disrespect to anybody who wants to utilize their platform the way they see fit, but in my opinion it’s a cop out strategy. Cheers for another great video, Kelly-Ann. Xoxo

[@slowmotionsweet]

I laughed so many times! Yes on all accounts! For me right now is the guilt of not practicing enough or it seems something comes up when I have spell craft planned. To make up for it I will look down at whatever I’m cooking for the family in the instapot and counterclockwise stir in some love and harmony 😉. Loved this! Thank you Queen! ❤️🔮

[@HardcoreFoxy]

Hello. I'm new here. My name is Kat and I'm a witch from Wales. Our paths looks very different but I absolutely adore your energy and I feel really good here in your space so I'm gonna stay for longer. Lots of blessings for you and people here! Nice to meet you 🖤🥂 BB

[@enchanted_wildflower_]

i have never been asked if i'm a white witch, but i (as a PoC) would love to answer with a completely straight face "do i look white?" and watch their reaction (and probably discomfort haha). maybe that's just me and my weird humor xD Honestly though, a stupid question will get a stupid answer from me, it sounds like they are asking if you are evil or not. and also the whole concept of "black= bad or evil" seems pretty racist to me

[@jadetaylor8182]

It annoys me when people automatically assume you are evil because you practice. Like my family is like that and it really gets my goat because they don't even care to understand what it is that I actually do. The ignorance bothers me more than anything.

[@jadetaylor8182]

Also hate the conversions too. My mom and sister have tried even though I was raised Christian. Like I've read a LOT of the Bible and it didn't fit with my beliefs or my morals to be honest. They just don't seem to get that no matter how many times I say it. It's ridiculous, and I also find it quite disrespectful.

[@vabnsdtn]

Some of the most evil people I’ve ever interacted with were in the “Christian” church when I was a practicing Christian! (Large part of why I left the organized church)

[@TempestGetchell]

do you need help moving it/ ....no. no. you just have to come back later. OMG YES I love it!

[@chariswaters1900]

You're so encouraging ❤️❤️❤️ I just adore your spirit!

[@mageriver3388]

Loved this video and watched it at the right time when my landlord is expected for a walk thru in the coming week. The most tenderly sacred goes in drawers and a treasure chest. Your video made me laugh quite a bit especially about having enough space, attempts at conversion and dreams of witchy sermons. What was that drink by the way?💕

[@kelly-annmaddox]

Hey Mage, glad you could resonate with the video. I believe its one of KAMs most loved home made bambinoccino's, made with oat milk. As you can see she gets quite into it 😆 - Dani / KAM's Badger Admin 👨🏻‍💻🦡

[@AlexGreeneHypnotist]

The bit about the airing cupboard and the witchy stuff - you could have flat out lied to the worker's face and told them you had three big Mason jars of fermenting home brew, and they would need the rest of the month in the dark to complete fermenting or that would be a gallon of mead / beer / nettle wine / whatever, wasted.

[@taranian]

I'm not sure whether they exist in the UK, but there are CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) chapters scattered around the States. Not just a pipe dream! That said, their spaces are not just for their sole use; they share them with the rest of the congregations who may have beliefs that run the gamut just like typical UU churches do

[@AlexGreeneHypnotist]

There's so much I'd want to say, about my long journey. I heard the call of Chaos before I came out as asexual. Chaos is my jam. My matron is Eris Discordia. I venerate the Norns, Hecate, and Buddha. I really grok your love of Mary and Hel - I see one as being a Pole of Life, the other as a Pole of Good Death. I really grok you there. I recently came out as enby, and wondered if there was room in the world for a formerly male-presenting, male-identifying person to call themsevles a witch. Then I thought "Sod it, wysiwyg. Like it or lump it." Just doing my bit to bring more witchy energies to this comments section. "It's a strange world: let's keep it that way." - Elijah Snow and Jakita Wagner, Planetary

[@carole5648]

i think #8, the questions, is the reason i'm still in the broom closet, more or less (really i'm standing at the door peering out, and if someone notices me then fine). i don't think most of my family would seriously care, but they most certainly would challenge me on it if i came out and announced it, which isn't really my personality anyway. My husband is the only one who really knows, and he's learned enough to not really question me, the most he's said in comment to my alter is "hey there are boobs on that card!"

[@jamiegregg9211]

I have a small room jam packed with stuff but i have a large altar and its mixed between Viking Gods Worship and Wicca with skulls and other things for my wicca getting into tarot got a book and waiting for my deck of tarot to come from Amazon

[@Nyctophora]

You have a lovely, contagious smile, now I'm smiling too!

[@jenfries6417]

Stroppy, eh? Okie-dokie... The thing about people asking invasive questions - I can't tell which annoys me most: The ones who are seriously asking for magic on demand, the ones who are making an insulting joke of my beliefs with fake requests for magic, or the ones who are trying to be supportive but are really just inserting themselves into my spiritual experience as if they are somehow participants in it. Ugh. These sorts of people, of whom several are near and dear to me, are the main reason I keep up an awkward and obvious in-the-non-closet silence about my practice. Everyone can see my books, the work altar on my desk, the deity shelf in my studio, the imagery in my artwork, but if they say anything about it, they will be met by a silent stare and a pointed change of topic. Do I go poking through their desks or staring at their walls and questioning them about their stuff? No, I do not, and I'll thank them to be at least as polite to me as I am to them, which honestly, is not asking that much because I'm not that polite in general. Weirdly, I've never had a workman cop an attitude with stuff in my apartment, but then my workings tend to be small, contained and movable anyway. I keep cats.

[@wolfraven7473]

Hello! Can we get these international Witches temples done! ALL THE YES!

[@kelly-annmaddox]

Riiiight?! 🏩🧹🧙‍♀️🕯📿

[@HollarMoonMountain]

I literally spit out my drink laughing..."occult tom foolery"😆😆😆😆😅😂

[@bilboj1]

Great Video! I love the idea of Witchy temples.

[@QueenOfShovels]

Oh how I adore you!🤗🖤 Thank you for this🥰