Impractical Witchcraft: LBGT+ Self Love and Confidence

Impractical witchcraft, if I've said it once I've said it before. Witchcraft is absolutely nothing like we see on TV. And like all my posts thus far, I find myself being asked a bunch of things from people all over the world. This time though it's been question regarding transgendered individuals. I have been asked things such as can you do a spell to change me to look like a man, can you make my family support my change (more on the financial spectrum but I've gotten both), and my personal favorite a breast reduction.

I often answer their request with a question myself. If magic could do that, don't you think I'd be making some serious bank, and wouldn't plastic surgery be non-existent? Not to mention people would accept witches and pagan. I imagine not too many people want to be cut open to fix whatever it is they want to be fixed.

Ultimately magic like anything else has its limitations. So, what can't magic do? To put it simply unrealistic things, such as but not limited to making anything happen with a snap of your fingers. I mean sure you could stop the growth of yourself, but you can't reverse what has already grown. Unless we are talking about weight loss. But don't expect to just sit back and drop weight as you lounge on your couch eating potato chips. You still have to put for the effort.

Now you are probably also wondering how it can help trans people then. And though I am specifically covering transgender individuals, does not mean these things can't apply to everyone else as well. I simply chose them for the sake of the many who have been coming to me in desperation to be who they were really meant to be. Also, to show that this blog, just like myself, is inclusive of everyone no matter the things that make you different.

Confidence. Witchcraft can make you confident. This seems to be a thing many people struggle with. Just because they don't look like those celebrities on tv showing off their money. There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence. Confidence is the result of your shadow work. You have embraced yourself for who you are, flaws and all. And have a sense of pride for the things that make you uniquely you.

Cockiness on the other hand is more on par with pretty much saying "People will love me" rather than "I am okay if people don't like me." I understand everyone wants to be acknowledged. I mean I do too. Sitting here taking the time to write this all out with the mindset of someone being grateful for my efforts, for people to read and react to it. So, I am fully aware of the fact. I am confident someone out on the vast internet will find it useful and that is my sense of seeking acknowledgement.

I feel like it's also a great time to mention that you shouldn't use magic to force people against their wills. That's wrong. That is no different than slavery and you're taking away basic human rights. I've had a few people finding their ways into my DM's asking me about doing a spell to make people except them and to that I respond with a who the fuck cares if they do or don't. Okay. I know. I am fully aware we tend to care too much about what others think and honestly unless you ask them, what they think in regard to you, you should not give them the time of day.

You be you. It matters not what that random person you have never met thinks. And if those closest to you can't accept you for you, well know that I will, quirky flaws and all. Though I am a person who has never really cared what others think it doesn't mean I want to see nasty comments. I want to support those who have nowhere to turn but I will not use magic to force another against their will.

If you are a trans person or anything else and you feel outcasted it's fine to seek help. Magic can help you feel confident in yourself. You can do a spell for self-love, and help you feel good about yourself. Now I am not a trans person so I can't say what all magic can do to help. However, when I started writing this several months ago, I reached out to an androgynous witch who found confidence and self-love through witchcraft. They (Aédan Mercury Hybrid) inspired me to write this. I was initially supposed to do an interview with them, and you know one of these days I will but for now here is what I've got for you. I hope reading this inspires you as much as it did me when I was writing it.

Blessed Be Beautiful Witches 💜