Reclaiming Witchcraft: Embrace Your Inner Witch This Spooky Season

"At her core, the green witch is a naturalist, healer, and guardian of the Earth’s wisdom." - Arin Murphy-Hiscock, The Green Witch

Witches have long been misunderstood, feared, and persecuted. Yet their deep connection with Nature’s cycles carries wisdom that is urgently needed today. For centuries, women who lived as healers, midwives, and herbalists were targeted simply for working with the Earth’s gifts. Their practices, rooted in care and reciprocity, became threats in a society increasingly disconnected from Nature.

In many cultures, witches were once respected for their knowledge and guidance. But as Christianity spread through Europe, they were recast as dangerous, accused of dark magic and devilry. The persecution peaked during the Middle Ages, when thousands, mostly women, were condemned and executed. Many were guilty of nothing more than defying societal norms or tending the sick with plants. This fear and superstition endured into the 17th century, with the Salem witch trials marking one of history’s most infamous witch hunts.

As Halloween approaches, often wrapped in images of pointy hats and cauldrons, TreeSisters invites you to look deeper. To reclaim the witch not as a figure of fear, but as a symbol of reverence for the land. Witches honoured the Earth, recognised the interconnectedness of all beings, and lived by Nature’s rhythms.

Uncovering Your Inner Witch

Here are some simple, nourishing ways to weave that wisdom into your own life:

Connect with Nature – Spend time outdoors, feel the earth beneath your feet, notice the changing seasons, observe plants and animals, and let the natural world guide your attention.

Keep a Nature Journal – Record dreams, moon phases, reflections, or sketches inspired by the natural world. Capture what you notice about the seasons, plants, or local wildlife.

Grow Herbs – Start with rosemary, sage, or lavender. Even a small windowsill pot deepens your connection to the land and its healing traditions.

Create a Nature Altar – Gather stones, leaves, shells, flowers, or other natural objects. Use the space for reflection, meditation, or setting intentions.

Follow the Moon – Track the moon’s phases to guide intentions, growth, and release, and notice how your own rhythms mirror Nature’s cycles.

Rituals of Connection – Light a candle, plant a seed, share a seasonal meal, or practise gratitude. Small rituals help you feel grounded and aligned with the Earth.

Learn and Share – Explore local herbal remedies, folklore, or ancestral practices, and share your discoveries with others to keep the connection with Nature alive.

Celebrate the green witch as a reminder of how deeply human thriving depends on our relationship with Nature. By reclaiming this wisdom and living in alignment with the natural world, we can nurture balance, resilience, and care for ourselves and the planet.

How will you embrace your inner witch this Halloween and beyond?

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