am i a witch Signs and characteristics that explain why you feel different

Bev was born in deepest Cornwall and now lives in wild Wales. She has been practicing her personal brand of versatile witchcraft for many years.

If you feel a little different than others. If you don’t quite fit in. If your interests seem very different from those of those close to you. When animals are attracted to you. When nature makes you feel at home and you are comfortable in the dark. . . It is entirely possible that you are a potential witch.

what is a witch

This is a difficult question as there are literally hundreds of different types of witches and traditions of witchcraft can vary greatly from place to place and from person to person. However, the kind of witch I’m talking about is pretty simple: A witch is a wise woman (or man) who uses energy to make things happen.

Be aware that people are rarely born into witchcraft, despite what some people claim. Witchcraft is a path you want to follow. Even if you have all the qualities described here, you don’t have to go this route. It’s about choice.

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Signs that you might be a witch

They don’t like crowds. The energy of all these people seems to swirl and swirl around you. You might get a headache or feel grumpy or easily sick if you get stuck in the middle of a large crowd.
You could always rely on your intuition. Whenever you needed to make a quick judgment, your intuition stepped in to guide you. When you were unsure of someone’s motives, your intuition pulled you right out of the situation. If you’ve agonized over a decision and ended up going with your gut, you followed your intuition and I assume it was spot on.
You have always been fascinated by death and what happens after we die. Often one gets the feeling that the deceased have gone nowhere. They are only behind a thin veil and have their quirks and characters just like the living. At the same time, you know that we are all part of a whole.
You are a sponge for knowledge. You love to read and constantly discover new things. They love to be amazed by the simplicity and complexity of the universe.
you feel energy Literally. Whether it’s in your hands, flowing through you, or swirling around you, you know it’s a real thing. Just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.
You can identify the energy of every place you visit. They can “read” the emotions that were instilled in a building in the past. Sometimes you just have to leave when it gets too overwhelming. At other times, you feel like you can exert a calming influence. Occasionally it seems like you’ve visited a place before, when you’re sure you haven’t.
You have always been drawn to the “Dark Arts”, maybe tarot, astrology, magic work or healing. They think there’s so much about us – and the world – that we don’t understand, but the more you learn about witchcraft, the more you want to learn.
Nature feels natural to you. In nature (garden, forest, heath or park walk) you feel good. Nature restores your essence by connecting with grass, trees, oceans and rocks.

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Physical signs or traits of a witch

There is no way you can just look at a person to determine if they are a witch or not. However, some of a witch’s inner qualities can provide visual clues.

You like to wear black. Seriously, witches can wear anything and that black clothes thing? Well, that’s just an affectation. Modern day witches wear what pleases them. However, black and red striped tights are a must… just kidding (says the woman with two pairs in her hosiery drawer).
They prefer silver over gold. Witches like silver because it’s the color of the moon. Silver is soft and shiny while gold is flashy and loud. silver whispers; golden screams.
You always collect things. Unusual pebbles, seashells, oddly twisted sticks, bird feathers, bones, coins, scraps of cloth or paper, old stuff, things other people don’t take a second look at. And cats or other animals.
They are attracted to animals and they are attracted to you. You have a natural relationship with creatures. Not only pets, but also wild animals.
You accumulate items that reveal your witchcraft. The books on your bookshelf, the contents of your closets, animals that surround you, and other random items and curiosities that you collect all point to your inner truth.

More clues that you might be a witch

You are observant. You take note. You always use all your senses. You hear, see, smell, taste and touch. You can’t walk past an interesting tree without touching it. You can’t ignore an herb garden without sticking your hands straight into it and your nose following closely behind. You hear birds and insects. They acknowledge their existence and are grateful for their presence on the planet.
You respect boundaries. You instinctively know when a person needs a hug or when they’d rather not be around. You know when to shut up and when to offer advice.
You are attracted to quirky, interesting, and unusual people. You get bored of many, but when introduced to someone who doesn’t conform, you make an instant connection.
You can keep a secret. Forever if necessary.
Storms and driving rain excite you. You would like to go out and be a part of it. The visible force of nature lets you rush.
The moon seems to be important spiritually, but you’re not quite sure why. Sometimes their beauty takes your breath away. You always notice the full moon and your heart soars when you see the crescent moon peeking through the clouds.
You feel connected to the elements: fire, water, earth and air.
You are reading this and have connected. you know that you are Even if none of these things are true, just feel it. You are a witch.

Witch Quiz: Find out if you could be a witch

Choose the best answer for each question. The answer key is below.

There’s a storm coming… what do you think?Yay! I can’t wait to feel the rain! Oh no. Rain is so depressing.What do you think of astrology?I think it’s a fascinating way of gaining insight. I think it’s a lot of cops.You are alone in a forest in the middle of the night. How are you?I’m dying of terror! There could be bad things out there! I could explore a little. I hope there is a moon!Do you ever have hunches?Yes, and they often turn out to be true. Not that I noticed.How do you feel about animals?Some are nice, but I’m not particularly crazy about them. I love her. Sometimes more than people.Have you ever had a dream come true?Yes, this has happened several times. No. And if it does, I would call it a coincidence.What do you think of tarot, herbalism, meditation and other alternative thoughts?I’m intrigued and want to know more. There is no proof that these things are valuable.How do you feel in a big crowd?Anxious, unwell and choking. Good. No problem.Do friends and family confide in you?Yes, they often tell me personal details. No, you all know I can’t keep a secret.

Solution key

Yay! I can’t wait to feel the rain! I think it’s a fascinating way of gaining insight. I could explore a little. I hope there is a moon! Yes, and they often turn out to be true. I love her. Sometimes more than people. Yes, this has happened several times. I am intrigued and want to know more. Anxious, uncomfortable and choked. Yes, they often tell me personal details.

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interpreting your score

If you have between 0 and 2 correct answers: It is unlikely that you will ever be a witch.

If you got between 3 and 5 correct answers: You may not have a natural inclination, but you can still pursue it if you really want to.

If you got between 6 and 7 correct answers: You clearly have witchy tendencies. You might want to learn more to find out for sure!

If you have 8 correct answers: You seem very capable of learning what it means to be a witch.

If you got 9 correct answers: You must be (or definitely could be) a witch!

After realizing you are a witch. . . What now?

Well, possibly nothing. If you don’t want to be a witch, you can carry on as you are with the added knowledge that you are slightly different from those around you. Or you might decide to learn more about the path you unexpectedly trod.

To further develop your natural inclinations and explore your own witchcraft potential, you could explore the various traditions out there including Native American, Celtic, Norse and British Trads, Wicca, Voodoo and Fairy and Solitary to name a few. You may wish to find others like yourself and perhaps embark on an initiation path that is like a witches’ college degree. There are many options in front of you.

For now, though, I suggest you take it slow. Read everything you can and find out where your interests lie and what makes your heart sing. Above all, enjoy the knowledge that you could be a witch. Remember what I said earlier: witchcraft is a path you choose. It’s not mandatory.

Many people have wondered what is the best way to go about it. I wrote another article to try to answer this: I think I’m a witch; What are the next steps? If you have any other questions I can answer with an article, please let me know in the comments section.

Note: I get a lot of questions asking the same thing: What do I do next? You can find the answer right in this section and the additional link above. Please read through all the answers and comments to see if I’ve already provided the answer you’re looking for.