Introduction: Thea

Welcome to SpellCrafting!  My name is Thea and I'm one of the resident witches here.  I'm a Pagan and a witch, and I consider those to be two separate things.  However, I do view witchcraft as part of my spiritual path because my matron goddess is a goddess of (among other things) magic.  I live in New York City, so while I'm as Nature-loving as the next Pagan, I'm definitely a city witch.  And a Water witch.  And a crossroads witch.  Hey, I'm a multitasker!

My spells are usually pretty straightforward--a carved candle dressed with oils and herbs, salt and stones, and occasionally backed up with a few more props.  I like to raise energy with the help of good music.  My iPod has turned out to be an invaluable magical tool, although sometimes I rely on my own voice.

One of my favorite aspects of spellcrafting is finding spell components in everyday places such as the supermarket, the home goods section of my local department store, the office supply store, and of course the natural world.  I don't believe it's necessary to spend buckets of money on making magic, and I find that having to hunt around a bit helps me to be more creative, which is a fun challenge.

Speaking of creativity, despite being one of the least craft-y (in the non-magical sense) people I know, I really enjoy magically and spiritually themed craft projects such as making spell boxes and--still in the planning stages--deity masks.  Being able to totally customize spells and magical items in such a way makes them feel more personal.  And, if I'm being really honest, I have to admit that I'll take just about any excuse to throw some glitter around.