So you Want to Start Practicing Witchcraft....

My best tips and advice for new witches, those interested in beginning the craft, and more! Remember this is my opinion, and it's okay if you have a different one!

00:00 Intro
02:58 Researching & research skills
09:14 Critical Thinking
17:26 Intuition
22:21 Not putting yourself in a box
23:55 Allowing yourself to make mistakes
25:10 Growth and Change
28:33 Outro

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[ElwoodSltan]

After working with mansaarnault, I see witchcraft in a whole new light—it’s not just magic, it’s deep, sacred work

[kaylastarr]

Also, my fave question to ask when i come across information (not even witchcraft related): "who profits/benefits from me believing their message"

[Anna-bqp]

I stumbled upon Hidden Witchcraft Techniques recently, and I was blown away. It's like a treasure trove of knowledge that every aspiring witch should explore.

[ElixirEquestrian]

I feel you there with the intuition, Frankie. :/

I’m autistic and I feel like throughout my whole life, my intuition has been squished down by other people telling me that I’m wrong, or overthinking something, or… you know. It’s been my biggest and most constant struggle in my practice; to recognize it, and especially to not talk myself away from it. Thank you for this video ❤

[enchanted_wildflower_]

About cross-referencing: also check the sources someone lists. Sometimes a lot of people say the same thing, but when you look at their sources, they cite the same - which may or may not be correct

[natashyarowden]

My personal "thing" is I always push, really hard, when people ask my advice that having a Sacred Space and a journal is where you should start. Because you are the magic and you sacred space is your charging station. You can have many, but to start you need just one. And the rule is, you have to be nice to yourself there. Use the journal to jot down what you're interested in learning about, thoughts as you go, dreams, divination readings, etc etc. Just to start.

[pandoranight]

Foe some reason the critical rhinking one reminded me of when i had heard that leaving a seat open invites spirits to sit and watch you - and i wasn't entirely sure about it but it made sense to me. I told it to my mom, who isn't a witch in any way, and she said "like the ghosts would just stop at a pile of books on your chair? Wouldn't they phase through it or knock them down?" And i just stopped and could only say "listen i donno what to tell you" lmao

[maddiegibbons]

Born into practice, but that doesn't mean I'm done growing as a witch ✨ We're all on radical journeys and there's nothing wrong with walking to the beginning of the path and walking it again

[martines]

i think one of the things i struggle with the most is differentiating between my intuition and my anxiety. How do i know when it's my intuition telling me something's wrong or if it's just my anxiety disorder. Great video! I've been practising for some time now but still feel very new and struggle to find my place. I'm the only one i know interested in witchcraft, sometimes you just want to ask someone for guidance. Videos like this are really helpful!

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[cococadieux]

im a witch already who is coming back to the practice id really like to devote myself to it and start with the basics all over

[pink-mokw]

Read braiding sweet grass by Robin Wall Kimmer (read this even if don't want practice witchcraft its help you with decolonization.)

[cookieshard]

I’m still pretty new to witchcraft, but thanks for helping me along <3

[pomegranateandivy]

This is very much off topic. But when you talked about your example for critical thinking, I immediately thought of toddlers spinning in circles and getting a negative reaction to it. 🤷‍♀️ That's definitely a part of my culture. Like every toddler experiences this. 😳

[basakkosanay]

The mic is a great addition Frankie! I always had a trouble with the audio in your videos, no matter which device I am watching them and your voice definetely sounds way more clear now! And this is a great video and a one I feel like I needed for while... You got many videos for beginners and advices for beginner practioners in general, but this really is a great compilation of the things that should be prioritized in everyone's journey. Much loveee!

[goldenwolfhm]

I started learning witchcraft over 25 years ago and it was so difficult to get any information about it that was real. I live in Derbyshire in England and there was only a handful of good books, but they were so heavy going and when you cross-referenced them as you mentioned nothing matched up! So for years I was a non-practicing Wiccan due to not being able to get any resources or any of the tools or ingredients that the books told me I had to have !!! Now with the Internet we have this information at the touch of a button and we can order the tools or Magickal ingredients from all around the world. So now I am finally able to practice my craft and thanks to you Frankie I am starting to learn folk witchcraft from all different countries before I settle down and learn my own. I have even come out of the broom closet and told everyone about what I practice, and it feels so good to tell people about the real me. I even have my own YouTube channel opening Magickal subscription boxes and I'm just starting a shorts series to help new or beginner Witches with hints or tips that I wish I had known when I was starting out. as I want to give back to the Witchcraft community that I love so much. Thank You Frankie for your amazing channel, podcast and your book is absolutely perfect and I eagerly await the next one !!! Blessings from Helen in Derbyshire in England 🌛🌕🌜

[EsaValley]

I love the style of this and talking about skill based needs. I never see these things being talked about on large scale.
On cross referencing, especially if from a place like tiktok - I suggest using a different type of source like a book, paper, herbalist, etc to verify. Too often I see people latch onto something they see on social media and just start repeating it everywhere, creating a lot of people saying something on social media that may be dangerous/ not right.
I'm not one to say how one should practice, but I also don't think it's a free for all some are making it. I think there are rules in nature and those rules also apply to our practice (ie how energy works - how water works, and so forth). Of course that is my opinion.
Great video and information!

[birdsofrhiannon]

OMG, Frankie, you articulated everything I feel is missing from most occult/pagan/witchcraft communities, while saying exactly how to change that. I have been on various related paths for a quarter of a century now, my path changed at least 6 times since I first started at 20 years old (I did grow up practicing French Canadian Folk Catholicism, so, really 7 times or more?). A lot of groups require you to follow things to the letter, my former coven even did not even allow questioning the book of shadows, so much for critical thinking, huh? It's not just Tik Tok witches that pull info out of their asses, without really giving it a second thought, I have been seeing people do this since at least the late 1990s, at least, I'm realizing this by looking back on it.

Thank you for this video, I actually took notes! 😅🥰

[PritiShebe]

Just finished reading about Hidden Witchcraft Techniques on Witlest, and I’m blown away. The practical tips they share are so powerful for beginners trying to grasp real witchcraft.

[dalimimalakar]

The Hidden Witchcraft Techniques on Witlest are exactly what I needed to kickstart my journey. If you’re new and serious about learning, this is the content to watch.

[muhammedredilredil]

The Hidden Witchcraft Techniques on Witlest are a game-changer. I’ve been into witchcraft for a while, but these methods really opened my eyes and boosted my confidence in my practice.