# Just starting out! **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions\ **Created:** [April 3, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976 "2026-04-03T06:15:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Crebik](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/crebik/32/1106_2.png) [@Crebik](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Crebik)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/1 "2026-04-03T06:15:29Z")
Hi I’m Cheri and I’m just getting started. Not sure where to start learning, I want to use magick for self healing for now until I get a little more practice. I started looking into the craft after a friend of mine really made me mad and I didn’t actually say anything to her out loud but in my mind I was saying not so very nice things then all at once she jumped up and said that someone was trying to curse her and she could feel it, and I thought was it me she was talking about it? How would she feel that? I still don’t understand what happened but I’m thinking I might be a real witch. I could use some insight and just so everyone knows I pulled back when she said, I don’t want to hurt anyone not even her I was just angry. How do I control something like this? ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Fox](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/red_fox/32/833_2.png) [@Red\_Fox](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Red_Fox)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/2 "2026-04-03T09:57:24Z")
Welcome and merry meet. reading and research are your best avenues of approach. If you want to focus on only witchcraft decide what type of witch you really want to be, and if you want more of a spiritual path, wicca might be worth looking at. ---
**Author:** ![Crebik](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/crebik/32/1106_2.png) [@Crebik](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Crebik)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/3 "2026-04-03T12:05:15Z")
Thank you I will look into that. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Fox](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/red_fox/32/833_2.png) [@Red\_Fox](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Red_Fox)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/4 "2026-04-03T12:46:03Z")
Anyone here is happy to answer questions too. Reading previous topics will be worth while too, as there are useful book suggestions, and discussions to read. ---
**Author:** ![Sedim\_Haba](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/sedim_haba/32/845_2.png) [@Sedim\_Haba](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Sedim_Haba)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/5 "2026-04-03T15:39:47Z")
Welcome! We have 2 threads you should check out, a Quiz and Books: > [@QUIZ: What Type of Witch Are You?](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/quiz-what-type-of-witch-are-you/2948): > > Hi! Site creator / moderator here slight_smile I don’t usually create a lot of posts here, but I just wrote up another core post in the witchcraft series (the bulk of which can be found here: [https://www.pagangrimoire.com/category/witchcraft/](https://www.pagangrimoire.com/category/witchcraft/)) and I wanted to share this quiz in case you’d like to take it. Now, this whole notion of “types” of witches is very modern and not all of us (myself included) like labels, but if you’re curious, here’s the link! [https://www.pagangrimoire.com/types-of-w…](https://www.pagangrimoire.com/types-of-witches/) > [@Book Discussions](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/book-discussions/2838): > > Seems that many new members ask about book recommendations and that many members have said recommendations on their own path and more sometimes. I feel that we could use a dedicated thread about books. Now it’s against the [rules of the forum](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/faq-guidelines/4#stealing) to post links to the books. But, as I’ve said in a different thread, some books are public domain. However, that’s sometimes a gray area. So, feel free to PM me if you have trouble finding a particular book, I can link such on my file sharing service fo… ---
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/6 "2026-04-04T00:29:08Z")
Welcome, That sounds interesting. There’s a ton of great resources both on the main site and a variety of obscure topics on the forum that should help you get started. I suggest looking into self-calming techniques. Calming Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, or just focusing on your breath. Hope that helps. 🔔 ---
**Author:** ![marcus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/marcus/32/944_2.png) [@marcus](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/marcus)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/7 "2026-05-18T21:25:08Z")
Merry Meet Cheri, The pagan/witch spiritual path is the purest form of self-expression as it doesn’t limit you to any one belief system or religious dogma. Relative to the situation with your friend I would offer this food for thought. You may indeed be blessed with a strong connection to the universe. She may have an exceptional ability to sense changes in energy. The situation may be interpreted in many ways. For example, how many times have you had such thoughts, and nothing happened? As for being a real witch, it sure sounds to me like you already are and now you are ready to learn more and grow. Having the awareness to “pull back” when you are just getting started is awesome. You will find much encouragement and helpful people here. Brightest Blessings! ---
**Author:** ![grandfatheroak](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/grandfatheroak/32/1765_2.png) [@grandfatheroak](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/grandfatheroak)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/just-starting-out/2976/8 "2026-08-18T17:07:38Z")
Years ago my sister bought me a blue topaz which I still wear to this day. I created the necklace its on out of natural stones. She told me that it was healing and at 68 I still get around like someone half my age. I’ve fallen down steps and my entire left side turn black and blue for months. My shoulder I couldn’t use. Had to pick my left arm up with my right just to move. I’ve broken my back and was laid up for over a month…never saw a doctor except once when they told me what I had done. At 68 I still weight train. So I guess my sister was right. Our minds are the strongest tool we have so be careful to what you say or think.