I have joined this site today with many questions, an inquisitive spirit, and a completely open mind. I'd like some insight from you all regarding what path of education would be most conducive to my beliefs, direction, goals, etc, as I am fairly new and uneducated in the many varying forms of magic.
First, allow me to tell you all a bit about myself. I am a 27 year old female, who resides in NJ, but spends most of my time in Philadelphia. I am just three months shy of graduating from culinary school, with the goal of opening a successful special occasion cake shop. In my spare time (which is very limited), I enjoy reading, charcoal work and sketching, animals and nature, etc.
Spiritually, I have never felt attached to any formalized religion, and have always questioned the more "traditional" paths. From a very early age, I have been attracted aesthetically and spiritually to more "morbid" and "darker" images, with those types of images evoking a powerful sense of belonging, power, life, and direction. I have always respected what little I know about voodoo, and medieval withcraft, and have believed in the human ability to draw upon nature, spirits, inner strength, and Gods to conjure spells. Thus, I would like to begin the process of educating myself about a particular type of magic/belief that would suit those interests.
I believe in learning the history of a belief, its core values and beliefs, and ideology before committing myself fully, and would like your feedback regarding what choice could be appropriate based on this insight.
I would like to thank you all for your consideration of me, and any light you may be able to shed. I am greatly looking forward to exploring an entirely new world, and delving into recognizing my own potential.
Welcome to spells of magic Klaudia! I would suggest that you take your time and look at various paths before focusing on one in specific. While I do not believe that magic has a color, perhaps the more "dark" forms as some see them would be a good place to start given your interests. However remember this, hexes and the like may be used for good as well as healing may cause harm if done with bad intentions or without proper knowledge. At least that is how I see it. Once again, welcome to SoM :) L.L.B ~Angie
Thank you both for your insight. I am often humbled and appreciative of the opinions of those who are knowledgeable.
I do agree that I have much searching ahead, and am looking forward to an education that brings me close with those who share similar attractions, beliefs, and spirit. In the same sense, I look forward to being educated, and hopefully welcomed into a community I can call home.
So once again, I'd like to thank you both for your comments, and hope to hear more from you in the near future.
