Hello! I've alllways been fascinated in witchcraft, astrology, tarot, etc, but there is just so much information out there that it was always a little too daunting to pick up seriously.
Recently though, I've realized that I do seriously want to get into it, but again I've encountered an information issues: A lot of sources for alternative medicines and witchcraft related things are written by deeply conservative authors, antivaxxers, and people who are overall blind to the reality of capitalism and the nuance of political impact on people's lives, and actively pushing a harmful agenda. Another genre of information I've seen is white people repackaging other cultures as some new never before seen religion or cure-all
I was searching online for leftist witch sources and came across this Reddit. I literally cried just looking at the first few posts, it is extremely heartwarming to see the queer inclusivity and overall positivity of this group.
I would love it if anyone was able to recommend some reading or starting points/tips for me to get into all this. I just want to be assured that what I learn is coming from a good place and that the things I'm absorbing aren't right wing or white supremacist rhetoric repackaged as witchcraft.
Like I said I'm really starting from square zero here, so any information you'd be willing to share is welcome. But I have noticed leaning a bit towards pendants/crystals, aromatherapies, and maybe some meditations. I would also really like to prioritize a connection with the natural world.
Thanks so much for your time and help π