However, another reason is mere personal preference: the individual simply feels more comfortable practicing alone, rather than with others; entering into sacred communion with their deities on a one-to-one basis in private. There have been historically wise women, oracles, shamans and the like, who practised alone and offered essential services to their communities, [ clarification needed] [4] choosing a select few to inherit their knowledge (most often members of their family or people they were particularly close with). The claim could be made that such exclusivity contributed to the targeting of witches, genuine or not, whose secret arts caused fear and suspicion in the minds of the general public and jealousy [ citation needed] in medieval doctors, whose practices were ineffective. [ citation needed] (This last statement is inferred from historical premise and opinion and should not be treated as fact). [ clarification needed]

Some cosmic witches are starseeds and integrate practices from their home planet into the craft. They might connect with deities associated with the stars or formulate spells based on planets, the alignment of the stars, etc.A witch does best when they're discerning with their studies and practices. Keep praying. Tell your gods, the universe, and your spirit about your doubts. Cast spells in spite of internal critics and be open to answers that aren't conventional.

This is seen in a multitude of cultures from Hoodoo to Heathens, where witches feel most inclined to pay tribute to their ancestors, asking them for offerings instead of just giving faith directly into other spirits or gods.The last thing I want to share with you in this episode is the importance of skepticism in witchcraft, especially for the solitary witch. Without skepticism it’s impossible to separate the magic we see in Hollywood from the real life magic we can actually experience.