Welcome to my column Ask Witch Weezie!
I am a no holds barred Pagan Agony Aunt/Counsellor
offering practical advice, truth your mother is too afraid to give
you. I answer the questions your friends shy away from with the
subtlety of a sledgehammer. My perspective and opinions differ to
other counsellors because Biology and the natural state is always
taken into account. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all that is
needed when faced with a challenge that is seemingly insurmountable.
Dear Witch Weezie,
My girlfriend wants me to go through some binding ceremony that binds
us together but I do not know if I want to be with her anymore.
Earlier in our relationship I cheated on her. Our relationship was not
working and I slept with my ex who I have a strong connection with..
She said she forgave me but every time we have a fight she throws it
in my face.
Now we are fighting every second day. I want to break up but my
girlfriend asked me to give her two more months to improve her
behaviour. I have a connection with this girl but should I be bound to
her?
Zenith
Well Zenith what a tangled web you have woven for yourself. You do
not go into much detail as to the length of time you have been with
your girlfriend or how early in the relationship you cheated. That
sort of information will help in giving you a clearer answer. You also
do not say what kind of binding you are speaking of so I am assuming
your girlfriend means a hand fasting though if she were to mean
binding the two of you together another way this advice would be the
same.
Your girlfriend obviously has trust issues. The cheating would have
caused that or maybe she already had them. She feels that a
handfasting (the action of that) will show her you are committed to
the relationship and will hopefully put her mind at ease. A
handfasting is a commitment, which you are clearly not ready for as it
seems you are looking for a way out rather than a way to fix the
problems in your relationship. Your girlfriend is clearly not over the
hurt she felt when you cheated but I do not know why you have given
her another two months for anything as you are just prolonging her
pain.
Dear Witch Weezie
I follow a path that has three degrees of Initiation. I have completed
my second degree and I am working hard toward my third. The
third degree is The Great Rite and I am not looking forward to it. I
am a lesbian. I do not see why my initiator cannot be a woman. I find
that this is an huge issue for me. I have spoken with my mentor and
she says she understands but the tradition is between man and woman
and it will not change to accommodate me. What should I do? How can I
make them change their minds?
Nervous Initiate
I understand your nervousness but the Great Rite is not about sex
between a man and woman. The Great Rite is about immortality through
the creation of life (therefore we live on) and the connection between
ourselves and the God/dess in harmony. with nature. Being a Lesbian is
natural to you, however you must bare in mind it is not natural for
everyone. I am very interested to know what Tradition does not fear
the wrath of an irate gay person trying to force a change within its
ranks as I wish to join it. What I do not understand is why you are
working so hard toward a degree you do not believe in or will not
undergo unless it changes its core principles for you.
I have two suggestions for you.
1. Keep studying. You may come to an understanding as to what the
Great Rite is and it may change your perspective.
2. Find a tradition more suited to your sexuality keeping in mind that
it is not up to traditions to accommodate your sexual desires. That is
a personal choice. One you have made for yourself. Therefore it is you
that is responsible for making certain you are following a tradition
that is suitable, as it is obviously an issue for you.
Dear Witch Weezie
I am a new mum. My beautiful little girl is 9 weeks old now. I feel
tired and I am not sleeping well but I donot wish to take any drugs or
anything that affects my daughter as I am breast feeding. Do you have
any suggestions?
New Mum
Well first off New Mum. Congratulations on your lovely baby girl!
How wonderful for you.
Make sure you follow up on your post natal care and speak to yur
doctor about how you are feeling. Keep in touch with the community
nurses too. They are a wealth of knowledge and are always there to
lend a helping hand to new mums.
I would suggest plenty of rest. Your body has been through a trial.
Drink hot milk with two teaspoons of sugar before bed. This is an old
folk remedy that encourages the production of melatonin. If you do not
like the taste try Horlicks or Milo made entirely with milk.
For energy find a breast feeding friendly vitamin B tablet. Blackmores
have an executive B. Always check that it is ok to take while
breastfeeding. If you do not have any dietary issues I would also eat
porridge for breakfast everyday. You can add fruit, honey, and yoghurt
to make it different each day. It is every new mothers greatest energy
builder. Most of all just look after yourself and your baby and do not
stress about the little things. A happy mother makes a happy baby.
Good luck.
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