In the correspondence-based work that I do with Pagan youth, much of my communications revolve around answering questions and giving suggestions about how to live a Pagan life with both the restraints and opportunities that being a young person represents. This Youth Q&A column will be updated regularly with my questions and answers, shared with permission from the questioner. Only the names will be removed for privacy and safety.
Question:
Having a sword or athame is the only thing my mom won’t let me do. Everything else is fine with her. I have to have one for my altar, right?
Age 16, Syracuse NY
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I also started out using a letter opener. I have also used a pointed crystal, a wooden folding fan, a pencil, a small spear point -
In the bad old days when living with my parents or unsympathetic partners I would use secret, mundane tools. The Athame was a Swis
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I am a witch who has worked both as a solitary and with a coven for over 25 years. I have met quite a few other witches who do
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For my handfasting, the priest was more than happy to use the titanium spork I provided.
