Oh Gawds!

[wolfrose]

You know people, if I ever did go to a public ritual I would have to buy a robe because to date I don't own one...

This tidbit brought to you by this thread on nonfluffypagans

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[jazdewills.livejournal.com]

Around here, people are generally wearing jeans and t-shirts at a public ritual.

I'm just reading the Witchvox article now, then I'll read the nonfluffypagans comments, but (initial thoughts and because I feel like ranting)...

What the hell. I don't give a rat's ass what the general public thinks of my religion anymore, as long as they aren't infringing upon my rights to practice it.

If someone wants to wear a robe of some sort and it helps them get into the mindset to step between the worlds, then more power to them. Someone else may scoff that I use incense at ritual - because it's really the same damn thing. The trappings are all about triggering yourself to "get there".

And if it's a mock-renaissance robe? And it portrays more of Hollywood's idea than reality and history?

So????? I'm not a fucking recon.

(P.S. I do have a robe. It's pretty much what Inanna describes, but in silver panne velvet, because that's what was on sale at the time. I've never worn it to a public ritual, but I used to wear it to coven rituals)

[gwenwolfrose.livejournal.com]

Robes do not a witch make. ;-)