During this Covid-19 world we live in it has changed how we do things in our daily lives. But for us as witches we are use to a world of seclusion and secrecy . As witches we have always adapted to our environment and now is no different. After spending months as a Quarantine witch, I've watched the witch world evolve once more. Even though meetups and events around us all have been cancelled we have adapted. The modern witch has become more dependent upon the world of online. Many of us have attended zoom chats , Hosted by our favorite witch/pagan groups during this time. But this isn't anything new for the technology witches among us. For decades we have seen videos, chats and forums come and go on the online world. But more so now than ever have we had the need for such things in our modern life.
Many covens have started doing virtual rituals as a way to stay connected and still be able to hold ritual. Which some have said has lost the energy that you get when gathered in person versus online. But as witches we know energy and its vast capabilities to reach far beyond what we can comprehend. It's like when you do a spell , You don't set there and wonder if its gonna work because the person isn't in front of you. No, We realize the intent and energy can go the distant as long as the focus is on point. So i do see this a great alternative not just during this times.Weather or illness can come at anytime and ruin plans we had once set out to do. But using zoom or another chat can still allow that plan to happen and in the comfort of our own home.
As time went on during my months of self quarantine, many wondered what the fate of the year would bring. Would we ever be able to meet up? would we still be able to attend those yearly events in the summer? What do we do to secure safety when the stay at home orders are released? Will people even want to meet up anymore or would it change the way we do things? So many questions are still left unanswered and in time we will find the answers we seek. But in the meantime it's hard to plan or re-plan especially with tensions being so high due to fear. Its something we have to figure out for ourselves and our community as a whole and its not going away anytime soon.
One thing that seems like the norm across the board is using this time for shadow work or reflection of oneself. We had been so busy with life and everything in between it never gave us enough time to focus on ourselves. Shadow work in itself is a process that is emotional and uplifting at the same time. I know for one i've made many discoveries and promises to myself . Once this is over on how i want to act , respond and what energies i allow to occupy my time. But also to remind myself of the times i would've done something but didn't feel like it was necessary . This time i've spent as i'm sure many others as well , Is to remember things come and go in a snap. What we choose not to do today can be something we wish we could in a quarantine situation.
During this time no matter which way it goes from this point on remind yourself to have balance. Set aside time for yourself and allow yourself to be in the moment and to enjoy that moment. Take this time to learn something new to connect to the deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us.
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