The 10 Worst Things to Do When You Come Out of The Broom Closet

So, you’re ready to own your weird and step out of the Broom Closet? Here’s the 10 Worst Things You Can Do when you make the bold decision to get witchy with it!

1. Announce that you’re a witch and don’t care if anyone has a problem with it. This only leads to tension, misunderstanding, and continued stigma.
2. Get pissed when your brother makes a Harry Potter joke. It’s inevitable. And, while it may be hurtful, it’s probably a little bit funny. Lighten up and remember that making magic is all about love.
3. Start pulling Tarot cards for unsuspecting family members at the next reunion. Don’t be a creep. If Auntie Jane wants a reading, Auntie Jane will ask for a reading. Gifts are only appreciated by those that enjoy them and that are open to receiving them.
4. Start waving your selenite wand around at people when you feel like their energy is off (If only you could see the guilt in my eyes). I promise you that this will only lead to more Harry Potter jokes.
5. Try to explain yourself and your beliefs to every.single.person. that questions you. Sometimes the amount of energy that you will need to pour into these conversations is simply not worth the reward. It’s okay to be different and it’s okay to choose not to explain yourself.
6. Walk around with a giant pentacle or pentagram on your shirt and lose your mind when someone calls you a devil worshipper. Refer to numbers 1 and 5. There is a crap-ton of misinformation surrounding this symbol. If you are able to have an educated discussion with this person, by all means, do it! However, take a quick read of the person and the situation. Sometimes it is best, and safest, to simply say, “Oh no, I don’t think we are thinking of the same symbol”, and walk away! Remember, it is not always worth the energetic drain that these encounters may cause.
7. Tell other people that their beliefs are wrong. If you are reading this, I doubt that you are the type of person that would say this. BUT, in case you have stumbled across this, and you find yourself having the urge to tell someone that their beliefs are wrong, check yo’self! Their beliefs are no more wrong than yours are. We are all different and united by that very fact. To be magical is to be loving and forgiving. Spread the love, not the hate.
8. Waste your time telling random haters that you cannot in fact predict the future. Not only will the Harry Potter jokes start rolling in, but so will the requests for you to predict the Super Bowl champ. Kindly explain that it doesn’t quite work like that…and, if you don’t sense that this will lead to a fruitful conversation, don’t waste your energy! Can you tell I’m all about preserving the precious resource that is my peace?
9. Assume that you must follow some particular path or join up with the local Coven. Not the case! Do what feels good to you. And, take your time in finding what exactly that is.
10. Start threatening to hex people. I mean, did I really need to write that one down? When the latest Hogwarts joke rolls your way, avoid the urge to threaten the previously mentioned annoying relative with a curse! I promise you that this will not ease the jokes, and, it only makes us all look like a bunch rock loving, moon worshiping, weirdos that like to burn shit and talk in rhyme.

Be yourself, spread some love, and let the nonsense roll off your shoulders like the magical witch that you are! 

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