Neurodiverse Witches, Best Crystals, Shadow People, Precognition, & Dream Snakes

Today from the Cat’s Eye…

BS ASKS – Is there a connection between Autism and forms of witchcraft? I see in many cultures the autistic are considered shamans or medicine workers, could this be just coincidence or is there a connection?

REPLY – I think they share some traits. That does not mean all autistics are witches or shamans by fact of birth. No more than anyone else. It is their common traits that make them shamans, witches, or medicine workers. Some of those traits are the ability to think conceptually rather than linear, meaning thinking out of the box. They have the ability to be open to sensory faculties most linear thinkers do not. I am no expert in this area, but that is what I think they have in common that makes them what they are.

—

CK ASKS – I’m new to crystals; What are the best crystals for beginners?

REPLY – The main standard is clear quartz crystal. That is the go-to crystal because it can channel most any energy because of its purity and clarity. Then there is rose quartz for love and healing, obsidian for grounding, and amethyst for calming, healing, and transforming emotions. I think those are the top four. The book, The Crystal Bible is the best one to start with as you learn.

—

MT ASKS – What are shadow people?

REPLY – That depends on who you ask. I think each person has their own definition of them and most certainly their own experiences and biases of them. In general, people fear them because they are very unsettling to see. Most often a person opens their eyes and sees this dark shadow of a person sometimes with red eyes just standing there saying nothing. It is creepy. I can only tell you my own experience and what I believe them to be. According to a shadow person I spoke to in a working they are the original people that, Manannan brought out of the chaos with him, and they are his watchers, much like Odin’s crows. Others will completely disagree with that based on their encounters with them. I encourage you to keep an open mind and create an opinion of shadow people based on your own experiences.

—

JJ ASKS – I always read your post with so much interest, but I’ve never learned how to practice witchcraft. Now I’m starting a new chapter in my life and I want to start practicing but I don’t know where to start, any suggestions?

REPLY – Well there are several books I start my students with, The Four Agreements, Real Magic and Real Energy, and Cunningham’s Wicca for the solitary or Cunningham’s Magical Household. Those are for a very fresh beginner and they give a broad base for what witchcraft is. However, in my tradition, to begin your practice you go outside and get connected to nature. Get to know each thing in nature around you and connect to its energy, then come back and hit the books, of which there are many. Then figure out through reading many books what you are drawn to and resonate with and follow that as you practice.

—

TB ASKS – Can anyone tell me what it is called when I say things that are quite abstract then happen moments later? It is almost like a pre-warning of usually pleasant or funny things. I have flabbergasted my family on many occasions with it and it has no rhythm or reason. The “coincidence” is too bizarre to be merely that. I’ve never asked about it and I’m a bit embarrassed if I’m honest because you’d have to live it to believe it.

REPLY – It is called precognition, and I do believe it, as I live with it too. There are varying forms of precognition, all of which have been written about and studied that are available to research and learn from. I recommend starting with The Premonition Code by Theresa Cheung

—

AT Asks – My partner and I keep having dreams about aggressive snakes… I’d like the communities thoughts on it. I can always Google but I figured this might be a better source. Details below. Tuesday night (this week) My partner and I both have a snake dream. I dream about a big aggressive snake chasing me through a house. I wake up right before I die. Or I think I was going to die. He dreams about a regular size aggressive rattlesnake that he captures and gets rid of. Thursday night only I have a dream. About multiple regular snakes chasing me. I can’t remember the details. Friday night my partner has a dream about a big rattlesnake, which like the first, he captures and gets rid of. This is becoming a little much as far as coincidences go so, I wanted to know what this could mean?

REPLY – In my tradition the main thing about dreams is what does it mean to you? What does it make you think and feel? Dreams are about what the symbols mean to you because they are seeing the symbols of your mind in your dreams. However, there is some agreed-upon symbolism when it comes to interpreting dreams. In your shared dreams, it seems like he is always in control and you are at risk. This might be a reflection of your relationship or being in a risky living environment, like living in a bad area or something. But only you know for sure. When I do not know what a dream means I write it down in my journal and write about what it made me think and feel, and or meditate on them for further clarity.

I look forward to seeing your questions for next week’s column, so be sure to drop us an email if you want to see your question answered, and many blessings to all!

Author Details
Author Posts

Cat Gina Cole

Cat was raised in a magical system by her mother and grandmother and was initiated by them into the family tradition at age 13. Over the years her grandmother taught her the ways of a Hedgewitch, Wortcunning, and “The Knowing” which is a mix of clairsentience, personal gnosis, and psychic ability. From working in the garden with her grandmother Cat became passionate about herbal medicine. Her insights about this are often discussed in her Facebook group Herbal Alchemy. Cat’s mother being less traditional, was a progressive-minded Christian Mystic that gave Cat her interfaith morals and taught her to be an avid reader. Cat’s literary education in the craft began at age 10 with authors such as Edgar Cayce, Marion Zimmerman Bradley, Lobsang Rampa, Gavin, and Yvonne Frost, The Golden Bough, and many more which she continues to this day. By the age of 18, Cat was adept in clairvoyance, UPG, dream work, astral travel, mediumship, and empathic skills. She went on to use those skills in her work as a Dual Diagnosis counselor when inspired by Judith Orloff’s book Second Sight. During her 15 years of counseling, Cat worked in such places as the Salvation Army ARC, The city detox, methadone clinics, and The Native Nations in Portland Oregon. She stepped into the public arena of Paganism at age 50 through Rowan Tree Pagan Ministries, began teaching and became an Ordained Pagan Minister and High Priestess. Cat founded the initiatory coven and school, by the name The Coven of the rising Phoenix in 2016. She is a published author, Psychic Skills for Magic and Witchcraft, through Llewellyn, and writes for The Green Egg Magazine.

http://catginaccole.com

Old Brooms, Captive Spirits, and Herbs & Crystals for Nightmares

October 2, 2022

Cat Gina Cole

Today from the Cat’s Eye… BS ASKS – Is there a connection between Autism and forms of witchcraft? I see in many cultures the autistic are considered shamans or medicine workers, could this be just coincidence or is there a connection? REPLY – I think they share some traits. That does not mean all autistics […]
One Big Question : Working with the Dead and Ancestral Altars

September 11, 2022

Cat Gina Cole

Today from the Cat’s Eye… BS ASKS – Is there a connection between Autism and forms of witchcraft? I see in many cultures the autistic are considered shamans or medicine workers, could this be just coincidence or is there a connection? REPLY – I think they share some traits. That does not mean all autistics […]
Breaking a Circle, Dreaming out Ex-Friends, Spells Not Working, and More on Shadow Work

August 20, 2022

Cat Gina Cole

Today from the Cat’s Eye… BS ASKS – Is there a connection between Autism and forms of witchcraft? I see in many cultures the autistic are considered shamans or medicine workers, could this be just coincidence or is there a connection? REPLY – I think they share some traits. That does not mean all autistics […]
Casting a Spell 18 Years Ago on a Train to Oregon, and Extreme Empathy Towards Nature

August 6, 2022

Cat Gina Cole

Today from the Cat’s Eye… BS ASKS – Is there a connection between Autism and forms of witchcraft? I see in many cultures the autistic are considered shamans or medicine workers, could this be just coincidence or is there a connection? REPLY – I think they share some traits. That does not mean all autistics […]
Born Witches, Walking Spirits, Graveyard Dirt with a Soul, and Needing Light

July 22, 2022

Cat Gina Cole

Today from the Cat’s Eye… BS ASKS – Is there a connection between Autism and forms of witchcraft? I see in many cultures the autistic are considered shamans or medicine workers, could this be just coincidence or is there a connection? REPLY – I think they share some traits. That does not mean all autistics […]