And yes, you ARE unlocking an understanding of yourself that you previously did not see or thought you could be. How animals always seem drawn to me, butterflies always landed/followed me, how ravens/crows flew near my home, ect. Much of this information can be found in other resources too, but even those who have been studying for years are likely to learn something new. Eclectic paganism contrasts with reconstructionist paganism: whereas reconstructionists strive for authenticity to historical religious traditions of specific groups or time periods, the eclectic approach borrows from several different cultures, philosophies, and time periods.

The Triad is solely responsible for extending or withholding membership of CUEW to both individuals and groups. There is no need for a ‘middleman’ to tell you how to do things, nor do you require degrees, initiations, and the like. They focus on ceremonial magic or “high magic,” which often involves more elaborate or specific rituals than everyday magic. Monthly newsletter featuring hot new releases, special sales offers, and informative articles and tips on emotional and physical wellness, holistic living and healing, and personal growth. You'll create your own spells, connect to the energy all around you, and explore more than two dozen exercises.Eclectic Witches may also include herbalism in their spiritual practice, but this will vary by each practitioner. Crystal witches are deeply connected to the vibration and power of crystals, gems, rocks, and stones, and they practice crystal magic to manifest, amplify, and attract energy. I am reminded of two of the maxims carved within the Temple of Apollo at Delphi: know thyself and surety brings ruin. The work of the witch is never done, and the most effective witches out there know that continual learning and a healthy relationship with our egos is the recipe for success.

So, one is not a Gardnerian Witch until they have learned their specific traditions and have gone through proper initiation. This was the starting place of my exploration, and if there is anything my current surplus of reading material has shown me, this was not an unusual place for most practitioners of my era to start. In Eclectic Witchcraft, every Witch is their own ‘High Priest’ or ‘High Priestess’, if one chooses to use these designations. Calendar arrived safely in plastic-free packaging - which I've not seen before with a calendar, so kudos for that.

Witchcraft is something you do, like ritual or spellwork, and it’s not necessarily a belief system in of itself. It is in this quiet stillness that we become fully aware, not only of our surroundings but of the power we hold within ourselves. Universal' because "Wicca is universal because it can be used by all, and anything can be used in Wicca"; and 'Eclectic' because "UEW is based not on one or two sources, but an infinite number of sources".