Expert: Christine Zimmerman - 5/11/2009

Question
ok I am a 14 year old girl. I know several vampires one liken and several
witches who all attend my school. My friend she a witch of bloodline and
shevis very strong she reads minds and sees the future. She recently
idmitted to me about her witchly bloodline and asked me if I am a witch also.
The question startled me as I had no answer what so ever. See I've always
had... A sense that has helped guide me through life and my sense helps
with decisions that support my future and others. All of my friends appreciate
my advice and they think I am very wise for my age. And see my friend who
reads minds says it's especially hard for her to read my mind but she can
read it. I don't know what I am or what I can do... Noone in my family that I
know of has the sense that I do and if so.. Noone has helped me. I've never
casted a spell but I think there's something weird about when I sing. One
time I was walking and I was singing a song that I dedicated towards this guy
that I've loved for 8 months and I remember somehow standing in front of
him singing to him *in my mind* and then the next day my friend told me how
he mentioned hearing a girl sing. At the time I couldn't help but blush. But
anyway I don't know what I am and I don't know what I can do how can I find
out?

Answer
Merry Meet Maribel,

Well to put it simply, yes there are those who are raised in the path, such as myself.  My grandmother was a Germanic Pagan (witch) and raised me the same way.  Others seems to have an inclination for it at some point in their lives and then go on to study.

What I think is happening with you is that you are what we call an empath.  An empath is someone who can feel the emotions of others as well as feel things deeply themselves.  This is by no means extraordinary as there are many witches and non witches alike who have this ability.  It is why you are good at giving advice and that it personally serves you well when making good decisions for yourself.  

In order to be a witch requires that you study the path and live it every day of your life, so no, you are not a witch.  If you would like some information about paganism you can find out about it here http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm  and  http://paganwiccan.about.com/  both very good sites.  

If after reading the information you decide this is the right path for you then I would suggest you start to study.  The internet has a wealth of information and there are many, many good books on the market.

Should you have any other questions for me, please don't hesitate to ask.

Many blessings to you and yours,

Christine