# Ask the Community **URL:** https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/c/ask-the-community/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Familiar - what am I missing?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/familiar-what-am-i-missing/2901)
**Author:** [@elhombrebruja](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/elhombrebruja)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/familiar-what-am-i-missing/2901 "2026-09-16T19:17:30Z")
Blessing to one and all. I am new to this journey, learning is a daily enjoyment, I have read several members speaking of “their familiar”. How do I attract one? What do I need to do to enable this? Blessings three fol… --- ## [Hi! Beginner witch looking for guidance](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/hi-beginner-witch-looking-for-guidance/4156)
**Author:** [@crushmysugar](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/crushmysugar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/hi-beginner-witch-looking-for-guidance/4156 "2026-09-14T14:11:48Z")
Hi! I’m new to this forum and to witchcraft as a whole. My name is Liora and I’ve been collecting crystals since I was young, partly because of my mother, who is somewhat spiritual. I grew up with her sageing the home, … --- ## [How do you tell if something negative is attached to your home or to you?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-do-you-tell-if-something-negative-is-attached-to-your-home-or-to-you/4104)
**Author:** [@terra](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/terra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-do-you-tell-if-something-negative-is-attached-to-your-home-or-to-you/4104 "2026-09-14T03:11:38Z")
I’m asking this from a place of honesty and not fear. We’ve lived in this house since my daughter was 4. She’s 18 now. When she was little she’d tell me there were two ghosts in her bedroom so clearly and consistently t… --- ## [Will banishing, warding, and shielding be enough to protect ourselves from two witches?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/will-banishing-warding-and-shielding-be-enough-to-protect-ourselves-from-two-witches/3911)
**Author:** [@Ensom\_Ulv](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Ensom_Ulv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/will-banishing-warding-and-shielding-be-enough-to-protect-ourselves-from-two-witches/3911 "2026-09-07T21:43:52Z")
I’ll go straight to the point. I’m afraid an ex-friend of both my partner and I is trying to cast something on us. The thing is though, she’s a witch, she knows our full names, natal birth chart, has “seen us” while as… --- ## [Should You Talk about Your Spirit Guide?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/should-you-talk-about-your-spirit-guide/4076)
**Author:** [@Luna21](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Luna21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/should-you-talk-about-your-spirit-guide/4076 "2026-09-04T01:54:16Z")
I’m wondering whether you should talk about your spirit guide with others, or is this something personal that one wouldn’t share much about. I was in a gong meditation session last week and had a flash that I think might… --- ## [What Spell or Ritual Do I Use To Empower Myself?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/what-spell-or-ritual-do-i-use-to-empower-myself/4053)
**Author:** [@TheChaosWitch](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/TheChaosWitch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/what-spell-or-ritual-do-i-use-to-empower-myself/4053 "2026-09-03T03:38:23Z")
I am looking for a spell or ritual of some kind, that empowers me. If anyone knows any, please reach out! :slight\_smile: Thank you, Ana --- ## [How could I embrace a future reading of a Reverse Eight of Pentacles?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-could-i-embrace-a-future-reading-of-a-reverse-eight-of-pentacles/4010)
**Author:** [@thenialas](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/thenialas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-could-i-embrace-a-future-reading-of-a-reverse-eight-of-pentacles/4010 "2026-09-02T19:41:24Z")
I’ve interpreted this in relation to the rest of the reading (I did a past-present-future reading on myself, it’s a monthly ritual of mine) as my prosperity and success wearing off in the future and I could end up with a… --- ## [What's the best means of finding tarot decks?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-the-best-means-of-finding-tarot-decks/3971)
**Author:** [@thenialas](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/thenialas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-the-best-means-of-finding-tarot-decks/3971 "2026-08-25T16:22:17Z")
Tarot is a major part of my practice, as my main form of divination, and I’m yet to get a tarot deck that really speaks to me if that makes sense. One that I resonate with. However in my search it’s been difficult to fin… --- ## [Hedge Witchery Book Recommendations?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/hedge-witchery-book-recommendations/3980)
**Author:** [@starsforeverdwell](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/starsforeverdwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/hedge-witchery-book-recommendations/3980 "2026-08-25T03:17:59Z")
Can anyone recommend any really good books on beginner hedge witchery? I’ve heard of many, but when I read the reviews they’re all pretty bad. Thanks :slight\_smile: :crescent\_moon: --- ## [How to bring up my witchcraft and paganism to a friend?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-to-bring-up-my-witchcraft-and-paganism-to-a-friend/3962)
**Author:** [@thenialas](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/thenialas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-to-bring-up-my-witchcraft-and-paganism-to-a-friend/3962 "2026-08-24T00:09:45Z")
So I casually brought up witchcraft today in passing, I can’t remember how it came up, and my friend immediately looked worried. I explained that I expressed interest in the community and explained my mama’s past with wi… --- ## [How do I tell my parents?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-parents/3967)
**Author:** [@Ac3InSpac3](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Ac3InSpac3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-parents/3967 "2026-08-22T23:29:39Z")
Hi! I’m ace and I’m thirteen. To start off my parents are really caring, and don’t mind if me and my brothers have diff religions. (I have 8 brothers btw) they are Christians, but are very interested in and welcoming to… --- ## [How Can a Spell Be Broken or Removed? Seeking Advice on Traditional Practices](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-can-a-spell-be-broken-or-removed-seeking-advice-on-traditional-practices/3965)
**Author:** [@paganaine](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/paganaine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-can-a-spell-be-broken-or-removed-seeking-advice-on-traditional-practices/3965 "2026-08-22T11:59:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about a situation involving a friend of mine. Her ex apparently put a spell on her for the second time. The first time, he actually admitted that he had cast a love spell on her.… --- ## [Need help im confused](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/need-help-im-confused/3788)
**Author:** [@PTCLIFL](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/PTCLIFL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/need-help-im-confused/3788 "2026-08-21T02:07:54Z")
Sometimes i want/need to cast spells but i cannot make spells work properly…most spells just won’t work at all, sometimes i just need a spell on stability but i need to be mentally stable to do this and i’m confused​… --- ## [New at everything - could use an expert eye](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/new-at-everything-could-use-an-expert-eye/3919)
**Author:** [@spindlecrow](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/spindlecrow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/new-at-everything-could-use-an-expert-eye/3919 "2026-08-19T19:45:46Z")
so, i always liked the idea of paganism and witchcraft but grew up in a very catholic family. when i was a preteen i realised, that in fact, i never actually believed or liked the catholic god. and that was around the ti… --- ## [Green witch books](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/green-witch-books/3490)
**Author:** [@Ivy](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Ivy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/green-witch-books/3490 "2026-08-11T02:02:06Z")
ive been looking for some books/guides about green witchery that are good and easy reads. if anybody has some ideas on books i can read to make my practices better and more connected, pls answer. --- ## [Re: Let's Get to Know One Another!](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/re-lets-get-to-know-one-another/1196)
**Author:** [@sophitsa](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/sophitsa)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/re-lets-get-to-know-one-another/1196 "2026-08-10T20:17:29Z")
Hi everyone! I’m looking to expand my social circle. I’m an introverted neurodivergent and find it quite difficult to maintain meaningful connections, especially when I haven’t told many of the people I do know about my… --- ## [How to utilize familiars](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-to-utilize-familiars/3810)
**Author:** [@Littlefield01](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Littlefield01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-to-utilize-familiars/3810 "2026-07-29T22:49:11Z")
So, I’ve been thinking of utilizing a familiar for my rituals. What are the most important things to know about dealing with familiars? --- ## [About protective entities?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/about-protective-entities/3803)
**Author:** [@PTCLIFL](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/PTCLIFL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/about-protective-entities/3803 "2026-07-26T18:27:18Z")
Hi friends, As i’ve mentioned before, i have some sort of “wall” which seems to protect and sometimes isolates me from the world outside (for good), It feels like a part of me but i’m not sure if it’s a kind of magical … --- ## [Crystals! Who Knows a Good Book?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/crystals-who-knows-a-good-book/3757)
**Author:** [@Garnet\_Heart](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Garnet_Heart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/crystals-who-knows-a-good-book/3757 "2026-07-22T21:42:48Z")
I am interested in a good book on crystal magick, etc. I’ve been using the Web to try and identify all the crystals I have. Some are simple, and some are so similar to each other, I’m pretty sure I’ve misidentified a fa… --- ## [Esoteric Book List](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/esoteric-book-list/3655)
**Author:** [@Saffronn](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Saffronn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/esoteric-book-list/3655 "2026-07-22T03:26:24Z")
I’m looking to put together a list of books and titles that are generally considered pagan or witchcraft related. I’m trying to rebuild my book library due to some that were stolen or just old and falling apart. My inter… --- ## [How would I start?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-would-i-start/3751)
**Author:** [@phoenixk711](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/phoenixk711)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/how-would-i-start/3751 "2026-07-18T14:57:52Z")
I would like to say hi first and ask what would be a good starter spell to learn because I know almost nothing, I’ve got a wand, a grimorie (that’s blank) and nothing else so it would be nice if someone could give me som… --- ## [Recommendations for offerings](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommendations-for-offerings/1708)
**Author:** [@Littlefield01](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Littlefield01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/recommendations-for-offerings/1708 "2026-07-16T14:11:08Z")
Okay, so I am aware that the God’s & Goddesses appreciate offerings like food(grain, honey or dog treats for Hecate’s dogs), and other symbolic things like incense sticks/cones, plants, feathers & even coins.(Coin for Ce… --- ## [Dreams that come true exactly as dreamed](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/dreams-that-come-true-exactly-as-dreamed/3714)
**Author:** [@AlysFlux13](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/AlysFlux13)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/dreams-that-come-true-exactly-as-dreamed/3714 "2026-07-13T09:27:27Z")
OK so I’ve been having dreams cometrue since I was 16 years old. Usually they are of general moments in my life. The dreams that come true are always exactly as I dreamed them except for 1 (out of literally thousands) wh… --- ## [New Witch with Questions About Ancestors](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/new-witch-with-questions-about-ancestors/3651)
**Author:** [@JennyWren](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/JennyWren)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/new-witch-with-questions-about-ancestors/3651 "2026-07-09T22:37:09Z")
Hello, I am brand new to the craft and just beginning to practice. I followed a recommendation in a book I’m reading about calling on my ancestors for help and protection. I started doing the ritual and while I was doing… --- ## [My unique conjure ability](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/my-unique-conjure-ability/3684)
**Author:** [@ukumm](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/ukumm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/my-unique-conjure-ability/3684 "2026-07-09T17:24:46Z")
im very new here and I don’t need gulash of lost information. I seem to be able to see static when my glasses are off and did a… I’ll just say candle lighting with it… I have always tried using my soul as the candle and … --- ## [What do you see?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/what-do-you-see/3416)
**Author:** [@Moon\_Shadow](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Moon_Shadow)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/what-do-you-see/3416 "2026-07-09T12:39:12Z")
I did a very cool protection spell for my kids. We are all under the same sky, but in different places. The spell was amazing and relaxing. It was done at night, under the stars. So I have been burning the candle and wat… --- ## [Does anyone else get a "supernatural high" sometimes?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/does-anyone-else-get-a-supernatural-high-sometimes/3417)
**Author:** [@seekingserenity](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/seekingserenity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/does-anyone-else-get-a-supernatural-high-sometimes/3417 "2026-07-08T21:43:12Z")
Hello! Jasper here! I noticed that when I do a tarot reading, afterward I get a “supernatural high” is the best way to describe it. It feels like I’m floating, I’m super connected to the universe, and I feel really happ… --- ## [Spell for clarity question](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/spell-for-clarity-question/3667)
**Author:** [@GreenCatLady](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/GreenCatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/spell-for-clarity-question/3667 "2026-07-06T10:05:37Z")
Hello! I’m brand new here and new to witchcraft! I have a friend who is in a toxic/unhealthy relationship. They have been increasingly sad and withdrawn over the past year. We have been BEST friends for over 6 years; I … --- ## [Want to feel connected but still nothing after a whole year](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/want-to-feel-connected-but-still-nothing-after-a-whole-year/3400)
**Author:** [@Crescentia](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Crescentia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/want-to-feel-connected-but-still-nothing-after-a-whole-year/3400 "2026-07-05T15:01:55Z")
I really feel like there is something for me in paganism but I’ve been trying to reach out and connect with several different deities for over a year now and I just don’t feel like I’m getting anywhere. I don’t even know… --- ## [Is it Brighid or someone else?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/is-it-brighid-or-someone-else/3653)
**Author:** [@seekingserenity](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/seekingserenity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/is-it-brighid-or-someone-else/3653 "2026-07-04T21:48:38Z")
Hello! Jasper here! I’m really confused about this one. I’ve been feeling a strong presence and call, and at first I thought it was from Brighid, goddess of hospitality, creativity, and fire. But as I explore my relati… [Previous page](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/c/ask-the-community/8.md) [Next page](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/c/ask-the-community/8.md?page=2)