Like any other niche religious movement, paganism attracts cult personalities. Any leadership position is going to be appealing to these narcissists, and our community is not immune. Learning how to spot cult groups should be included in any basic 101 education for new Pagans.
The first lesson is coming to terms with the fact that intelligent, reasonable people get drawn into cults. It's not weak or gullible people that fall for it, it can happen to anyone. It can happen to you. Accepting that is the first step toward protecting yourself. Here's a link to a good list of red/green flags to look out for:
My curses and hexes are always in response to something. For me it's not about causing some harm to the target, although that is part of it. Instead, it's been a powerful moment of me drawing my line in the sand. Sending a message to my brain and to the ether "You may not treat me and mine in such a manner without repercussions."
They've been moments where I take back my power and acknowledge my self worth.
My name is Amy, and I'm a writer and folklorist specialising in the interplay between history and folklore, with an emphasis on the Folklore and Ghosts of Shropshire.
QUESTION: Is there a gay pagan group on Mastodon that you can join, where you can find newbies and more experienced people in their crafts to chat with and learn from? If not, then there needs to be. #pagan#wiccan#witchcraft#Druid