Welcome to the Resource section of Faery Garden.
*My Divination Tools | *Library | *Altar Tools | *Potions and Brews | *Clothing | *Growing Things
In these pages you will find lists of everything from divination tools to books on herbs to witchy knick-knacks. It is worth noting that our current Earth population hovers just under 8 Billion humans. We come from all walks of life, across this planet, raised within various cultural, religious, social and familial contexts. If there are items in my lists with which you do not resonate, or agree with, simply move along. It will absolutely resonate with someone else. Each of us has our intrinsic right to self-governance and determination. Despite some of the pockets of control, dogma, legalism, which exist across most religious and spiritual pathways, all of these diverse approaches continue to exist, and in many cases thrive. Seek to understand, if you wish; and if it is within you to do so, do your best to co-exist and simply allow others to do their different thing. Blessings to all!
A note about the specific content here-in: I have spent over 30 years being able to actively pursue pagan pathways. In those years, my personal views and approaches have shifted more than once. If I found value in it, it will probably end up on one of these lists. Even if I no longer reach for it, those were bridges from an old version of me to a newer version of me, and someone else may need that bridge. I’m thinking of the early Silver Ravenwolf books as one example.
If someone out there tries to make you feel small, or belittles your approach, just let their words roll off (sometimes hard to do). You absolutely have the right to be as fluffy or hard-edged as you choose; to only ever use natural plant material gleaned from the wood or toss glitter with wild abandon. Ignore the gate-keepers. They are everywhere, especially on social media. (though…. It never really hurts to examine why something someone said upsets you, because you will learn something about yourself if nothing else. You may learn something truly important too.)
If there is one thing I would encourage everyone to do, it is to continue to seek new knowledge & deeper understanding of existing knowledge. Knowing things does not mean you have to incorporate them into your beliefs or to blend them into your practice. What it means is that your mind remains flexible. Your humanity and ability to express compassion are not lost.
Blessings,
Marigolde