Dive into the ethics of spiritual practices as the host tackles a listener's question about integrating elements from diverse traditions. Explore the intricate world of closed practices and discover the importance of cultural roots. The conversation highlights respectful spiritual exploration, balancing ancient beliefs with modern witchcraft. Plus, hear about exciting new resources like 'The Red Mother' and astro cartography, inviting listeners to engage with a vibrant witchy community.
Recognizing closed practices is essential, as they require deep cultural understanding before engaging to avoid spiritual consequences.
Eclectic witches should approach honoring deities from different traditions thoughtfully, ensuring respect for cultural contexts and avoiding appropriation.
Deep dives
Understanding Closed Practices in Spirituality
It is crucial to recognize that certain spiritual practices are deemed closed, meaning participation is restricted to those who have been initiated. Closed practices, such as Vodou and various Indigenous religions, mandate a deep cultural understanding and respect, as jumping into these traditions without proper knowledge can lead to spiritual consequences. This discussion emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding cultural appropriation and the ethical responsibility of individuals within the spiritual community. Practitioners must understand the significance of initiating into a closed practice properly, respecting the rituals and the communities of those traditions.
Navigating Personal Ancestry in Eclectic Practices
Eclectic witches often grapple with incorporating elements from diverse traditions, especially when feeling drawn to deities outside their ancestral background. The podcast addresses a question regarding the appropriateness of honoring Greek and Norse deities, highlighting that modern Hellenism is not a closed practice, thus allowing individuals from various backgrounds to engage with it. However, it is essential to approach this eclecticism thoughtfully, ensuring that one does not inadvertently engage in cultural appropriation from practices that are closed to outsiders. By starting with one specific deity and appropriately researching their tradition, practitioners can navigate their spiritual journey with respect and understanding.
The Fluid Nature of Spiritual Exploration
Spirituality is inherently non-linear and allows for exploration and personal mistakes, which are fundamental to growth in this realm. The podcast stresses that individuals should feel free to experiment with their spiritual practices, understanding that it's acceptable to feel called to deities and traditions outside one's heritage. Furthermore, participants are reminded of the value of being open to learning through trial and error, as misconceptions can often lead to deeper insights. Engaging with spirituality should be a mindful process, balancing curiosity with awareness of cultural context and respect for diverse practices.
In this episode I answer a listener question from Anonymous about using elements, deities and more from other practices This conversation covers deities, closed practices, ancestory and appropriation.
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WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Hana the Suburban Witch, an ex-vangelical turned Witch and I've been guiding people through their spiritual, witchy journey for many years now. Through my podcast, my youtube and writing, I share Tarot, Astrology and other Divination tips to help you connect deeper to yourself, your guides and the universe. I also help folks deconstruct from evangelical christianity and write fictional supernatural novels that address deconstruction themes.