This rite of passage that you are following in this book is a labour of love crafted throughout the years. It’s a bit like conducting an orchestra. Imagine you are the conductor. If you have no experience, how could you conduct the orchestra? What would happen would be chaos. If you don’t have a personal connection with both the musicians and the instruments (elements and elementals), how could you direct or create a magickal experience? When you apply that principle to all the aspects we have talked about in the book, you have a sacred marriage aligned with the symphony of life. Having walked this path for over forty-five years, I’ve seen big changes in the whys and wherefores of our work. It’s important that you follow your heart, your beliefs, and your passions. As an eclectic witch, I weave what I have learned from Scottish folk magick, witchcraft, shamanism, and other belief systems. It feels right for me. I work with and honour the ancestors, the fae, the spirit in all things, and the different gods and goddesses pertaining to the land I walk upon. They are the wisdom keepers, the guardians, and gatekeepers of our beautiful planet.
Today, as I finish this book on a full moon in September, I reflect on the lived experiences I have had being with Swein, Dad, Winnie, Grandmother Meiklejohn, and many others who shared with me their stories, knowledge, and wisdom of the craft. If it had not been for them, I would not have been able to write this book.
I recall meeting Flavia for the first time. She did not know who I was or what I did, but she had a message to give me. She said, “The ancestors want you to know that it is important to share your wisdoms about the work you do. You will write many books, but one will stand out. It will be about your life’s work, your heritage. They encourage you to share with those who would listen. By writing this book, you are carrying on the lineage line of those who have gone before you.”
As I stood there and listened to her, I saw Swein and many others standing together, smiling. Swein spoke to me, “She’s right, lass, you are now the Highland Seer. Carry on the good work that you do and help others.” Today I am blessed to work with Flavia. She has encouraged me, supported me every step of the way, as I have battled through my dyslexia. She has shown me how to write the words of my heart as words that flow on paper. I am deeply honoured and blessed to be able to share what I have learned orally during my sixty-two years of life. I am proud to say I’m Scottish and speak of my lineage line, because by doing so, I am honouring my ancestors. Working with Scottish witchcraft is about developing a deep understanding of who you are and the wisdom that you can draw from. Never doubt yourself!
Be true, be free, and like William Wallace, sit on your spirit horse and shout “Freedom!” for all to hear. Let us join together as one clan, one people, who are proud to stand up and say, “We are witches; we follow the Old Ways and honour our tradition, our craft, our way of life.”
So mote it be.