So a “friend” on Facebook, who’s big into the YouTube community
posted a 12 Pagan Question thingie. The original “rules” for it was the
person was to make a video of themselves answering the 12 questions,
but I don’t do video. But I thought it would be fun to still answer her
questions. Honestly, they are pretty shallow (damn, I’m in a snarky
mood at the moment), but interesting enough.
1. What is your Witchy Name?
First off, I don’t really care for the whole “witchy” word to refer to
my personal practice. Witch is just fine. I personally feel that
calling it “witchy” is a way to “sweeten” the image, and I no longer
find that necessary for my practice. ::shrugs:: As for my
Magickal/Pagan name, I am a collector of spiritual names. My two public
Pagan names that I use are
“Walks” (short for Walks with Wolves, which is the shortened version of She Who Walks With Wolves) and
“Manitou Wolf”.
I do have another private spiritual name that I only use in ritual and
that only a handful of people know. My private one is one I guard
quite jealously. I feel that names do have power, especially ones that
you have created yourself and that you use to sum up your spirit. That
one will not be up for public consumption ever.
2. What is your Fave Subject in the Craft
This refers to the various things one can study within Paganism…which,
let me tell you, it’s practically unlimited. I personally love studying
anything to do with animal magick (ie totems, using animal
fur/bones/teeth/antlers/claws/feathers/etc in ritual, honoring those
spirits that show up in my mundane life, etc). Gemstones are also a new
interest of mine, along with the Tarot.
3. Fave Witchy Song or Group
Ug, again with the “witchy” adjective. My favorite Pagan song would be
“Walpurgisnacht” by Faun or “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia. My favorite group
would the Omnia or Brule Airo (though they are Native American, not
necessarily Pagan).
4. Last Witchy Item You Purchased
Le sigh. The last “true” PAGAN (ie, it is made by a Pagan for Pagan
use) item I purchased was this GORGEOUS Solstice Sun Candle by
The Briar Wood for the upcoming Sabbat, Litha/Midsummer. Can’t wait to use it.
But the last item I purchased that will be used for Pagan
rituals/ceremonies, even though it is not specially made for Pagan usage
is a custom painted extra-large galaxy coyote skull by
Divya Taxidermy.
And I’m not usually big on painted skulls. I prefer them to be
natural. But I utterly fell in LOVE with her galaxy painted skulls and
knew I had to have one. I’m sad that New York has a wolf ban, or I
would have had her paint a wolf skull. But an extra-large coyote skull
will work as well. It’ll be a few weeks before I will receive it, but
know that once I do, I’ll be sharing photos for damn sure. Can’t wait!
5. Fave Witchy Book ( Fiction or Non Fiction)
Is it possible to strain one’s eyes from rolling them so much? My
favorite Pagan book is “Book of Shadows” by Phyllis Currot. It’s a
lovely, embellished, fluffy “memoir” of her journey into Witchcraft, but
I just adore it. I reread it quite often, when I’m just needing a
re-enchantment of my own spiritual Path. I’m counting this book as
Non-Fiction, though it is a good mixture of fiction and non. As for my
favorite Fiction book – “The Cheysuli Chronicles” by Jennifer Roberson.
Gimme those shapechanging Natives! ::grins::
6. Fave Color
Not sure why this is a thing, but ok. Favorite color – lavender.
Though I am also very partial to black, red, blue, and silver/gray.
7. Do You have a Familiar
Nope. Honestly? I’m not even sure I believe in these when people claim
their pets are their familiars. I work with spirit animals, so could
those be called familiars? I have a wolf spirit that I’ve worked with
for my entire time on this Path – (does the math) – which means I’ve
been working with her for 20 years now. But honestly, I don’t call her a
familiar. That, to me, implies a level of domestication, that will
NEVER be present in her.
8. Fave Witchy Scent
Favorite
Pagan scent – this “Artemis” incense I purchased from
Harvest Moon Haven
that I will TOTALLY be purchasing more of. I also love her “Black
Crow”….and her “Dragon’s Blood” is to DIE for. Such amazing strong
aroma. Love, love, LOVE it. Can’t sing her praises high enough.
9. Fave Sabbat
My knee-jerk reaction is to immediately claim Samhain (aka Halloween).
It is one of my top Sabbats and holidays. I just love it. But if I
stop and really think about it, I like Mabon (Autumn Equinox) better.
It’s the signal that summer is truly coming to a close. The nights will
grow longer. The weather will turn cooler. Just love it.
10. Are you in a Coven or Solitary
I would say that I’m a Solitary that occasionally dabbles in Coventry.
::chuckles:: I’ve been a member of four covens (Ancient Paths,
Withywind, Rose Hollow, and Hearthstone) and am a member of a lil group
of local women that occasionally get together. But given that Hazel’s
life has been completely turned inside out and upside down, we haven’t
met up in a while.
11. Fave Witchy Shoppe
Geez, I think next time I’ll just replace the damn “witchy” adjective
with a not-so-friggin-fluffy adjective. My favorite Pagan shops are
typically online. The ones in my area are just too damn expensive. And
while I would love to support local Pagan businesses, I’m not paying
$30 for a gemstone I can get for $3 online. Just ain’t happening.
12. Fave Food / Drink for Before, During Or After Ritual
Depends on the ritual. Like Mabon and Samhain (especially Samhain), I
have pomegranate juice to drink. Most of the time, it’s whatever I have
in the house. Used to, I would cook fried honey cakes for my previous
Covens’ rituals (Ancient Paths and Withywind). Maybe I should get back
into that habit once again.
Now, the final part of this is to “tag” other people to answer the same
questions. But I figure, if you want to answer them, feel free.
