Every time you call yourself a 'baby witch,' you’re giving away your power.
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As I wrap up another busy year of engaging with practitioners of all levels and interests, I’m once again saddened by how many nervous beginners feel the need to introduce themselves to me as “just a baby witch” before they ask a question, inquire about products, make a purchase, or even simply walk into my space. (This does not apply to those who use the term because they find it cute—that’s a separate topic altogether.)
It saddens me because these individuals are essentially apologizing for being new to a subject—for being novices—to the point where they feel scared or embarrassed to ask what they truly want to know or to purchase what genuinely interests them.
I do my best to create a comfortable, safe space where curious beginners can lower their guard and find confidence in their intuition. But so many questions run through my mind when I hear this kind of self-belittlement: Did someone in the magical community make them feel ashamed of their path? Does the magical community at large foster a sense of unworthiness, discouraging people from embracing their power before they’ve even had the chance to explore it? Do they feel pressured to present “x” number of years of study, certificates, or specific levels of attainment to be considered worthy of belonging? Or is this simply a reflection of low self-esteem in general?
Everyone has their own opinion on this subject, but here’s mine: Please stop apologizing for your interest in exploring your personal power! Every time you call yourself a “baby witch” in this context, you’re not showing respect or deference; you’re giving away your power, placing yourself in a position of trembling submission. It’s the energetic equivalent of a cowering creature awaiting judgment from its master.
In doing so, you become easy prey for vampiric gatekeepers who feed on the weakness and subservience of others to grow their followings (and their egos). In my opinion, a peer or elder should never make you feel bad about being a beginner. When people want to step onto a path of energetic and magical enlightenment, it is an honor and a positive sign for the future. We should all lift each other up along the way. If someone makes you feel ashamed for asking questions or pursuing an intuitive path, please walk away. They are likely not someone who deserves even an ounce of your energy or resources.
Being a novice and having confidence in your curiosity are not mutually exclusive. That said, it’s important to highlight a distinction: being reckless and willfully naive is not the same as being a curious beginner excited to learn about your power.
Should beginners consider themselves experts simply because they’re interested? Of course not. Are there traditions that require progression from novice or apprentice to Wise Elder, Priest/ess, or a similar role? Certainly. But you can pursue these paths without the pre-loaded self-deprecation of being “just a baby witch.”
I encourage you to step into a position of empowerment and confidence as you explore and deepen your practice. As you consider how you want to grow your power and personal practice, always remember: You are a source of power and magic. Any tool or ally—whether a tarot deck, crystal, sigil, or herb—simply guides the power you already possess as an energetic ally. You are the battery. You are the source. Trust your gut and your intuition, and allow yourself to feel the excitement and joy of discovering a more holistic way of interacting with the energies and the universe around you!
It saddens me because these individuals are essentially apologizing for being new to a subject—for being novices—to the point where they feel scared or embarrassed to ask what they truly want to know or to purchase what genuinely interests them.
I do my best to create a comfortable, safe space where curious beginners can lower their guard and find confidence in their intuition. But so many questions run through my mind when I hear this kind of self-belittlement: Did someone in the magical community make them feel ashamed of their path? Does the magical community at large foster a sense of unworthiness, discouraging people from embracing their power before they’ve even had the chance to explore it? Do they feel pressured to present “x” number of years of study, certificates, or specific levels of attainment to be considered worthy of belonging? Or is this simply a reflection of low self-esteem in general?
Everyone has their own opinion on this subject, but here’s mine: Please stop apologizing for your interest in exploring your personal power! Every time you call yourself a “baby witch” in this context, you’re not showing respect or deference; you’re giving away your power, placing yourself in a position of trembling submission. It’s the energetic equivalent of a cowering creature awaiting judgment from its master.
In doing so, you become easy prey for vampiric gatekeepers who feed on the weakness and subservience of others to grow their followings (and their egos). In my opinion, a peer or elder should never make you feel bad about being a beginner. When people want to step onto a path of energetic and magical enlightenment, it is an honor and a positive sign for the future. We should all lift each other up along the way. If someone makes you feel ashamed for asking questions or pursuing an intuitive path, please walk away. They are likely not someone who deserves even an ounce of your energy or resources.
Being a novice and having confidence in your curiosity are not mutually exclusive. That said, it’s important to highlight a distinction: being reckless and willfully naive is not the same as being a curious beginner excited to learn about your power.
Should beginners consider themselves experts simply because they’re interested? Of course not. Are there traditions that require progression from novice or apprentice to Wise Elder, Priest/ess, or a similar role? Certainly. But you can pursue these paths without the pre-loaded self-deprecation of being “just a baby witch.”
I encourage you to step into a position of empowerment and confidence as you explore and deepen your practice. As you consider how you want to grow your power and personal practice, always remember: You are a source of power and magic. Any tool or ally—whether a tarot deck, crystal, sigil, or herb—simply guides the power you already possess as an energetic ally. You are the battery. You are the source. Trust your gut and your intuition, and allow yourself to feel the excitement and joy of discovering a more holistic way of interacting with the energies and the universe around you!