I use the word witch to describe myself because it defines a way of living that really resonates with me and matches the way I move through the world better than anything else I have discovered.
It’s rooted in women claiming authority over their own lives, knowledge, and bodies. For a long time, “witch” was the label given to women who didn’t always follow the rules, women who trusted their instincts and didn’t ask for permission to be themselves. Using the word is a way of aligning myself with that inheritance of self-confidence and self-empowerment.
My practice isn’t religious, but it is spiritual. I don’t work with doctrine or hierarchy. I work with intuition, attention, the natural world, and the subtle connections between inner life and lived experience. It’s an experiential practice, not dogma. There is no script to follow.
Art is where this shows up most clearly. What I make isn’t just visual, it’s intentional. Each piece is a form of art magic, sometimes a spell, sometimes a meditation or a prayer. It is often a way of giving shape to something that may be hiding inside of me that wants to come out, be known and understood.
And yes, I appreciate the beauty of the witchy aesthetic. Symbols matter. Visual language matters. But I promise you, the pointy hat only comes out for the occasional Halloween.
For me, being a witch means honoring intuition, creativity, and lived wisdom as legitimate sources of power.
