What does life as a practising pagan witch mean in the 21st century? | May Moon Coven 

I really enjoyed hearing about your beliefs. I'm Native American (Lakota) and we have similar beliefs about nature and all forms of life being interconnected. We were basically forced to convert to Christianity several generations ago but that was only at the end of the 1800s because there were still people living who could remember the old ways before the law changed in 1978 that allowed us to hold our traditional ceremonies once again. My family always secretly practiced our ceremonies because our reservation is big and there were places to go where no one from the govt could monitor or interfere. I don't live there anymore but I have been introduced to different pagan practices and ceremonies and the spiritual aspect is something that I am very drawn to. Thank you for sharing 💚🌱

thank you for this lovely, honest, refreshing video. When the Roman Christians made their way north through the rest of Europe and into the British Isles, they robbed us of so much. We became a people bereft of our native spirituality. We’ve been hungry and searching for our connection to nature ever since. Nothing weird about pagan practice-yours or anyone else’s. It’s what we’re born for. We’re just finding our way back.

Love it, I only just came across your channel. I've been practising witch craft for decades, and whilst I don't think of it as a religion, it is definitely a spiritual practice. The fact that people practising mainstream religions, which are based on faith and made-up ritual, call witchcraft and paganism made up is hilarious to me. Most witches/pegans I know are down to earth people, not filled with arrogance and self-righteousness but acceptance and humility. ❤

Please do the series ❤ I love you for being you and sharing your honesty with us. I love the power of nature and how it makes me feel. From the sun on my face to walking in stormy weather, there is nothing more refreshing and grounding. ❤❤❤

Thank you for your video! I am 61 and have been interested in this pagan path for around seven years. Used to live on a narrowboat with hubby for ten years,something we decided to do once our children had grown up! We enjoyed it but got a bit too much eventually, wishing you all the best on your journeys, canal wise and spiritually!

I'm a nature worshipping celt with a smattering of the paganism, Huna, wicca, taoism and hinduism thrown in! Whatever touches my heart and soul is absorbed into my life. I also love how quantum mechanics is now opening us up to a new scientific paradigm, a magical, non local world where everything is connected and energy is everything. I LOVE how you articulate yourself. You're like a storybook come to life. And finally I LOVE how you said bollocks to the naysayers and shared YOU. I set my intentions too but in a different way...I write them daily and on my early morning dog walk, I bury the bit of paper they're written in the roots of a tree. I literally feel grounded and set for the day. Yes please to more of this! The great thing about getting older (I'm 54) is that you really don't give a flying feck what people think of you! Huge hug fabulous bird. Tracy 🙏

What a genuine and honest account of your craft. As a male witch myself I totally loved hearing about your practice and what a great job you`ve done of making the video, thank you for sharing.

Brilliantly articulated! Waving my little 🧹 full of well wishes in your direction from Nova Scotia and looking forward to more of your videos! 🧙🏻‍♀️

Please please do more pagan themed videos! Watching you do spells, rituals and baking are some of my favorite scenes! I would classify myself as a nature-based spiritual with intense fascination with the occult. I have alwasy been attracted to wicca and traditional folklore. I find it intimidating because the history is so compex and can stem from so many different cultures. I would love to hear your experience, adivce on rituals, and even tales that you have been taught regarding where certain traditions come from

Love this video. Your lifestyle is beautiful and wholesome, something to be proud of. As a male witch in my 50s, i am proud to be a Hekatean witch, we all walk our own paths and should be left alone and allowed to do so. Have a blessed day✌️

I understood 0 seconds of this and enjoyed every second of it! Witching you all the best!

Thank you 🙏 What a beautiful vlog, I really enjoyed the content and felt your love for the things you believe in. I have a wonderful friend with a beautiful soul who shares the same passion as you. More please 💜

Late to the party but let me please say this was the most coherent and no frou-frou frills attached explanation of a modern day witch and believe system. THANK YOU for sharing!

Yes, yes, YES!!! Yes to all of it! So well spoken, with no apologies, arrogance or judgement! This is the first video of yours that I have seen and I am thrilled that you popped up in my feed! More witchy goodness please! (Although I’ve always wanted to live on a boat so I’m eager to see all those videos as well!) Keep being your most authentic self! Blessings to you and yours!

I am 76 years old and I think you are one of the most down to earth persons I have ever listened to. I think it is great that you have found a lifestyle that suits you. Continue on and please make more videos like this one.

I just came across your channel and I love it ! This is the first time I have ever found someone who thinks and feels the way I do about being a witch and in practice. Keep doing what you are doing . I loved when you were talking about burying your hair to give to a tree when you were little and thinking you were a weird kid but I also have done these things as a child and believe that it is ancestral memory . We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Thanks for the inspiration ❤.

Hello sister boater I've subscribed ❤ What a very enjoyable vlog - thank you - very refreshing Wishing you success. I too am learning to open up and display more of who I am so this was nice to see. Loved your gentle & very artistic presentation - plus your very creative use of your craft (esp the firelighters - might try that!) I'm not a Pagan - Tarot is my "pracrice" and has been since my 20's when I was initiated in a dream by the spirit of my grandmother - over 50 years ago now - so yes I'm old 😊 I'm interested in herbs and simple, natural living. So more please! Much love from Narrowboat Frobisher - hope to see you on the Cut ❤

I'm a warlock. I too lived on a narrowboat. Rather than buy a house I purchased a woodland. Anything I need is always provided. If you throw yourself to the wind you can ride it.

Hi Laura loved hearing your story, anything that can help calm your life and make it meaningful is a wonderful xxxxxx

Hi Laura. What a great vid. More please! Don't worry or concern yourself about what others think.... at the end of the day your beliefs are yours alone! If it helps you navigate and bring some sense of order to this crazy world then that's fantastic. I wish more people in this world were open to different viewpoints and beliefs. You go girl!!!!

It's so refreshing to hear that you are being true to yourself, and who cares what anybody else says, thinks or does, personally I've always believed in the power of nature

This has been my favourite video so far! Everything you have said has resonated so much with me from your beliefs and practice to the reluctance to talk openly (but so glad you did). Please, more videos like this. I do love learning about boat life but adding in the magick and pagan lifestyle is something I really enjoy seeing ✨💚🌲

Thankyou for this, I to class myself as Pagan, I love the natural world, my "weirdness" I have lived with all my life, I just new there was something else. My relationships failed due to my beliefs, I live alone now, I'm happy, and free. I love your fire story, I have 2 stoves, I often do rituals, friends that visit just think it's my spiritual side. Your Pagan ways drew me to you, thankyou please do more it makes me feel not quite so alone in my journey. 🖤

I really enjoy watching your videos. My ex is a pagan and loved learning all about that so please continue being you and showing your beliefs to others. I’m also about to buy my first narrowboat, I suffer with anxiety so this is big for me and definitely what I want. Your vlogs really hit home for me xx

Thank you for posting this. I have been very interested in herbal healing, rituals and moon magic I guess some call it for much of my adult life. I used to frequent a metaphysical shop in the neighboring ciy every weekend in my early 20s searching for anything I could find, pagan books, stones/crystals, candles, herbs, music, tarot that I suppose was going to help connect back to nature and possibly myself. I felt an odd one out to even talk about it back in the early 90s, always drawn to it silently. I hope you continue to share on your channel this part of you life because it should be more widely recognized as a spiritual and religious practice in my mind. I also think your perspective is a breath of fresh air.

I just discovered this channel and I'm so happy it was this vid I found. I've been an eclectic witch for about 35 yrs and love hearing about others' beliefs & practices. I thought you did a beautiful job of describing how you view the world & what your practice is. Be careful though, you might actually gain a following of more witches by accident. That's okay, most of us are secretly very nice (as I'm sure you know). Blessed be, hon!

Laura, loved this vlog, I’ve been practicing as a witch for over a year and agree our practice needs to become more mainstream. When I tell people I’m a witch I get a mixed response, but once I explain the connection to nature, working with the rhythms of the seasons and the moon phases people are definitely more receptive. I’m sure a few still think I’m a nutter though. 💚🦋💚

Absolutely.... i really felt this video. Your take on your beliefs (of which i share a lot of ) was very well put. Its difficult to explain to people who don't get it so i tend to not talk about it myself either but you explained a lot of what i have in common with you very well. If you choose to do more of these types of videos then i for one will be a very happy. Keep up the great content !

I really enjoy your life and videos, I’m drawn towards the boats name for very personal reasons. Your witch life is so interesting I’ve never been a religious person but always drawn in this direction, like yourself I haven’t spoken about this to many people, it came up in a conversation with my ex wife 18 months ago. I’m guessing that’s why she’s now my ex wife. I’m drawn to rivers streams and any open fire I can sit and think for hours. Thank you for your openness and please continue. 💕

please speak more about this. my practice was neglected for years and now I am building my relationship with nature again so for me this is so important. plus you seem lovely and if you're ever up north, I walk along the canal nearby and it would be lovely to see you

Really loved your video. Always like hearing other people's thoughts/beliefs in the craft. Maybe find a new rabbit hole along the way. Many Blessings on your journey.♥️

I think it's wonderful that you opened up about yourself and beliefs, there's not enough of people willing to do this. Keep up the good work and enjoy life on your terms. 🙂

Yes please! I’d love to learn more about your rituals and setting intentions etc…. I love the fire-starters…what a beautiful way to release good into the world. More please!!!

This was lovely to watch! Thank you for sharing about your craft. Sending you a big hello from a witch across the pond in New England🤍

I really enjoyed this video and agree with what you say, i dont know much about pagan rituals as such but am very interested in our spiritual side. My interest began after some experiences when i was a child that left me with a lot of questions. i have studied a lot of aspects of spirituality and the paranormal, i at one point carried out paranormal investigations around the country, and have gone into everything from spiritulism, angel work, and crystal work. I have never used tarot cards but do work with angel cards, i go camping in Cornwall every year and always visit St Nectans Glen, you can actually feel the energy there. The universe is vast and there are many hidden elements, agree with what you say about intuition ive had many a good deep discussion about that. What i love about camping is that connection with nature which is what pagans also experience, nature itself is a powerful force.

Absolutely fantastic,…. Nowt wrong with one being in tune with the universe and living beings born from it,, Beautiful,,,,,… Great vlog,,,, ❤️👍

A lot of what you said really resonates with me and is similar to things I’ve thought myself. You seem very intelligent and I think your path sounds great.

Extremely interesting video and definitely a show of confidence to be able to put it out there… a wonderfully coherent and direct explanation of your beliefs so that anyone can understand, not something that just anyone can do in the context of an average length video. Though I must say that whenever I hear ‘I’ll put a spell on you’ in any variety, the songs hook jumps into my mind so a fondly sarcastic and huffy ‘thank you’ for that.🙂

'or maybe I will just put a spell on you' lol, loved that.. hey, everyone has their own beliefs, faith etc. Do your own thing.. I'm quite happy to follow along and maybe learn something

Yaaaaaaaay! It's great to see you - I was worried!

I love your video. I’m a Witch, my great grandmother called herself a Wise Woman. I love that you are so closes to nature too perfect 😊

Was cool hearing your story and what you are into. Love it when people are just themselves and aren’t afraid to be different.

what a honour to move through the world with you 😚 oopps just tripped over my darn broom stick again 🧹

can't wait to see your next witchy video!!!

Just found your channel! Thankyou for being brave, fellow witch here who would love love love to know about your practice and life style! Witch boldly my love, can't wait to explore more of your videos.

Great vlog cheers for sharing i love your dimple very nice you cone across as a lovely caring person keep well thanks for the great vlogs xx

Hello Laura, lovely video. I always enjoy your content. You are stunning. Keep being you and enjoy yourself ❤

I’m in!!! I would love to have a discussion with you!!! I have been a witch as long as I can remember and so hoping to find like minded boaters! Blessed Be x

I personally have zero belief in "woo woo" but the people I've known who were into it are some of the lovliest people I've ever met

Interesting vid I take it you're a good witch, thank you for sharing your beliefs love a bit of tarot xxx

Hello Laura I never commented before but always enjoy your videos, you always seem so open and straight, and say what you believe, I consider myself to be agnostic but never really talk about it, I went for a cycle ride along the River Lea towpath a couple of weeks ago, and while I was watching your video I kept seeing shots that looked so like where I had been and then I see a shot from the bridge and I paused the video, I knew the spot and looked at the time stamp: 19 50, I was born in 1950, I had stopped there on my bike ride, and had a pint in the Jolly Fisherman just to the right out of shot, Lovely sunrise... Ken

I’m pagan too ❤ totally out of the broom closet 🧙🏻‍♀️

Above all, you are beautiful. Anyone who can't see that, doesn't deserve to occupy space in your life. Thanks for the video.

Love this, definitely would like to see more videos from you on this. So interesting x

I really enjoyed hearing about this part of your life Laura, fascinating to hear your take on it, yes please more on this would be very welcome 😊

The Craft on a craft. Love it and loved your video. Your personality and honest, down-to-earth presentation. Please, may we have more? 🌖🌕🌔

This is my first video of yours I watched! Loved it and subscribed! 💕 Thank you for sharing and looking forward to learning and watching future videos. So grateful 🥰

Love that u shared it’s brave and I will subscribe to ur channel bc I always want to learn bc u can’t become better without learning different things and that’s how u grow in your practice B.B sweetheart ❤❤❤

Well said magical woman 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I loved the statement, "Do I want them...YES I do". That was great.😊

Thanks so much for putting this out. Good to hear your prospective.

Lots of self analysis here....thanks for sharing 👍

“I believe that rituals are more important than habits”. That resonated with me, based on my life experience up to this point - and a certain decision in which I’m in the process of making.

Hi Laura, what a lovely vlog. Your definitely the most beautiful witch ive ever seen 😉 but seriously i could listen to you all day anyway and this subject. I became very spiritual from something that happened to me since i was a child. I used to read tarot cards and got good results from it. I don't now but im still into mediumship and meditation. I could already feel you have a loving heart and a very emotional person which attracts a lot of spiritual things to you. Im sure you will get a lot of people that will enjoy this subject xxx

Blessed be love,I myself am a solitary witch,I would love to learn more about witchcraft I love learning to incorporate others in my craft...

I am very interested and would love to hear more. I love being connected to nature and love the Tarot. Lovely video 😊thank you

Those interlude screens look soooooo cool! Would love to see more of that! What a talent!!

Very interesting video Laura x

I love watching videos made by all my witchy sisters and brothers, makes me feel more loved even when we don't necessarily know each other. LOVED your story!!

Hi Laura. Good for you, keep making interesting video's. Thank you for allowing us a glimps into your life.

I've never been very spiritual but my old neighbor practiced what I guess was witchcraft and actually helped me out with it when I first moved in to that apartment. The place was filled with what I can only describe as a very dark and oppressive vibe that I didn't notice until after moving in. It just felt evil in a way that I had only felt once before when I stupidly tried crystal meth in my younger days. I bumped into her one day and she offered to burn (sage I think?) To cleanse the place. Seemed nutty but I said why not bc I was locked into a year lease in a new city. I'll be damned if that place didn't have a whole new positive vibe after she was done with the ritual. She was retired and did it while I was gone to work and when I came home I felt like i was actually home and had some of the best sleep ever that Night. Never did get an answer on what mightve caused that negative energy whether it was maybe a former tenant that was evil or what.

My thoughts are that you are fabulous and I can’t wait to see more of your content!! ❤

I just happened upon your channel last night and this was the first video I watched. I couldn't have asked for a better or more simple explanation. I'm dabbling but I've known since I was very young what I was. Your discussion was exactly how I feel and how I aim to be...living simply and grounded. I hope you decided to do more content like this because that video had a major impact on me and I need more from someone like you. Thank you for doing it.

Hi from the US! I just found your channel! We have a lot of the same beliefs. I enjoyed your video. Your boat looks nice! Looking forward to more of your videos! 🔮🧙‍♀️💜

Yes! Awesome!! I would love to hear more please!

My daughter and I are Pagan witches also. We manifested the cottage we live in when literally there wasn't a single property for sale in my budget as well as several other things. I am very new to your channel and really loving your energy. Blessings from Wales

Yes please - I'd love to learn to sharpen my intuition and ritualistic practice!

A truly beautiful & honest video. Thank you for sharing and being brave enough to do so. Catch you next time around.

Thank you i find paganism, wicca witch craft very interesting . I do use tarot , and pendulum have tried setting intention would love to learn more . I love nature look forward to you doing more on this subject ❤

Thank you ever so much for such a lovely vlog! I have considered myself to be Pagan for nearly 40 years, ever since meeting with some historical reenactors. I found that, when I started looking into the way of life in past times, the belief systems just seemed to resonate more with me than anything else had even done! (BTW - my mum described herself as a Christian but, when I asked her about what sort, she said that she had not found any that really suited her - and I think that I followed the same path, but I just took it further! 😊) I have been reading in different ways, and meeting different people, and I often find that I get on better with people who are more open to life, than those stuck in one path. One thing that you said - never apologise for being weird! I am weird (described by some as 'Silly Uncle Paul' , a name that I adore! 😁) My opinion is that there is no such thing as weird - only interesting, and interesting people are a friend who i haven't met yet! 😁 So please make more videos on your beliefs as I would love to see your way of living within the natural world, and seeing how you conduct your life within the old ways! Blessed Be!

I loved this and how well you carried across exactly what you meant. I felt every word of it and am extremely envious of your boat, haha! I would love it so much if you would do more of these. Thank you. Your voice and way of speaking is a lantern in the fog. Many Blessings to you xxoo

I’m looking forward to seeing more videos in this series ✨

Brilliant video - somehow I missed this one but more videos on this theme would be brilliant

This was a very interesting video.

I am definitely a natural witch but it's not something I've ever really explored yet. Your video fills my heart with joy, warmth and inspiration thank you. I walk this path mostly alone as experiences have made me wary of being labelled as insane and also being scared to influence anyone else's beliefs. It sure would be lovely to meet others with similar beliefs.

This is fab! Well presented and I love your approach to explaining something extremely personal ( I know little about the subject tbh - but it fascinates me) 👍🙏 ( I spent so long writing this comment the first time… my auto-play thingy went onto another video - I had to delete it from that video… which was about some random ‘how to get thro’ a lock … 🫣🤯 - tho’ it would’ve been interesting to see the reaction, if any from that channel… 😂anyway… thank you!

❤I am in love with your aura ❤ i love the boat life ! You are beautiful!

VERY well said....Please keep up the good work....

Kept looking out for your blog , was worried about you. Glad you are ok.

I think this was great, I am interested in alot of this too. Well done on speaking about this and I'd love to hear/see more of this. ❤🙏

Just came across channel today and love the video. And I would definitely love to see more of this side of your life. Fellow witchy person here.

Nature is the best and connecting with it is so cleansing and powerful. I also absolutely do the crystals and smudging. I also do reiki and acupressure

I knew i was drawn to you for a reason, i couldn’t have put it into to words like you did so thank you, when i need to explain to people my beliefs I think I’ll just show them your video 😊 ..oh and id love for you to do more on this on your channel

That was a brilliant vlog and very well explained, along with a bit of humour. I would love to learn more xx

Blessings Laura! loved this video. thank you for sharing your life and path and how you see the world with us. Many blessings always. Looking forward to seeing more videos. )O(

Thank you for opening your heart...I enjoyed listening to you...oh that I was 40 years younger...I totally understand where you were coming from...as a child ..I was taken under the wing of an old man who lived in a forest and he taught me wood lore and I have always revereared the green man of the woods...keep up your good work my lovely....

Loved your vlog, would like to learn more as I find these topics so interesting 😊

Looked up Pagan on RU-vid. Found this video. Love it . Beautiful! Also entertaining as well.

Very well described. Keep doing what you choose to do. Likely many are drawn to the infusion and reflection of your practice in what you show. A past conversation on religious cultural appropriation brought up the similarities of modern practices taking from Native Americans being a helpful framework to rebuild the practices that were stamped out. Understanding and lack of offense resulted. The convergence of science and practice beliefs continues. There is no conflict between in my veiw.

I love the aesthetic of your interior decorating, and I love how you explained the bits about the related history. I agree that people generally wouldn't make open criticisms toward religions until it comes to one that appears, to them, to be controversial. If we look at what the beliefs are, their roots, and how each person celebrates their beliefs -- it's just like any other belief system and there are common concepts we can find from beliefs universally. I personally love nature and just admiring it in general. I'm so glad I found your channel, can't wait to keep watching more of your content! 💛