The Oake Raven

Magic in paganism is deeply rooted in nature. It often uses rituals, symbols, & the energies of the earth, moon, & stars to connect with the divine, manifest intentions, & bring about healing & transformation. Pagan magic often involves practices like casting circles, invoking deities, working with elemental forces, & harnessing the power of herbs, crystals, & sacred objects…but sometimes the magic happens purely within the energies of dreams & thoughts.

I have been waking from dreams & meditations these last few weeks watching the magic unfold in my life. The thing is, it’s not *fun* things happening–my own situations have been frustrating & draining, & I feel very much like the gods or the fae or whatever is out there are enjoying their time with me more than I am! I feel like the little sister being picked on by her older siblings or something lol

My experiences *are* moving me toward positive change for the better, yes, & for that I am thankful. It’s just not like you hear people talk about when they cast a spell & what they wanted to happen happened. My “magic” has been more along the lines of asking for help, & being given help in a way “they” find entertaining. (I’ll make a video explaining further soon)

This isn’t new to me. It’s been more specific & bizarre lately, but the magic in my life has always started in dreams & visions & then transcended into reality. A part of me believes it’s because of my treatment of the mystic realms as a real thing rather than something beyond the veil or in my head. I talk to the trees & the wind. I thank nature & I even give them a sarcastic “haha, very funny” when something ridiculous happens. But I have never been the ritualistic type of pagan or the type to do spells with herbs & other ingredients. My pagan path is fully within–except for when I’m out loud about it.

This is what I do, & you can try it yourself! Go outside & say hello to the trees. Do something special like offering the bees some water or giving your vegetable trimmings to nature. Then, ask for presence in your life…& then gird your loins because you never know what mood you’ll catch the other side in! 

Diana Cael Robertson