It happened on an ordinary day. I was in my apartment, mid-afternoon sunlight streaming through the curtains, when a sudden pain gripped my chest. My world blurred, sounds muffled, and everything went dark. I woke up—or so it seemed—in a place that defied description.
I found myself in a vast expanse of shimmering light, but the light didn’t hurt my eyes. It felt alive—like it could hear my thoughts. Surrounding me were figures cloaked in shadow, whispering in a language that seemed older than time itself. There was a weight to their presence, not evil exactly, but heavy, like the judgment of ancient gods.
Then came the voices. A hum of prayers, like distant music carried by the wind. I recognized some of the words as my own—prayers I’d whispered in moments of despair. They wove through the air, creating a shimmering net that seemed to protect me from the encroaching shadows.
One figure stepped closer, its form neither human nor monstrous, but something in between. “You called,” it said, its voice a mix of a thousand echoes.
I couldn’t move. I couldn’t speak.
“Do you see how the threads bind reality?” it continued, pointing to the shimmering net of prayers. “They’re not just words. They’re vibrations, ripples that shift the flow of the unseen world. You humans forget, but your words have power.”
In that moment, the shadows receded, replaced by a wave of warmth and golden light. I felt lifted, as if carried by unseen hands, back to my body.
Explaining the Experience: A Witchy Pagan Perspective
When I came back, I spent weeks unraveling what had happened. The light, the voices, the shadows—it all felt like a vision layered in symbolism and meaning. Here’s how I understand it through a pagan lens:
- Prayer as Spellwork
What the being referred to as “threads” aligns perfectly with the idea of spellwork or intention-setting. Every word we speak, especially those spoken with emotion and clarity, sends energy into the universe. Prayers are not limited to one religion—they’re concentrated intentions, much like spells, designed to manifest change or protection. - The Shadows and Their Judgment
In pagan traditions, shadows often represent unacknowledged parts of the self or the weight of past actions. The beings I saw could be likened to ancestral spirits or guardians of the in-between realms, ensuring balance and justice. - The Net of Vibrations
The shimmering net reminded me of the Web of Wyrd, a Norse concept that sees all existence as interconnected threads. Every action, thought, and word creates ripples in this web, influencing reality. The prayers weren’t just idle words; they were vibrations altering the fabric of existence. - The Role of Demons
The shadows weren’t demonic in a biblical sense. They felt more like elemental forces, representing chaos or unresolved energy. Pagan traditions often view such forces as neutral—they can harm or help, depending on how they’re approached. - Golden Light and Protection
The warm light could be seen as the manifestation of divine energy or the protective influence of deities, spirit guides, or personal power. For me, it felt like a combination of all three, brought to life through my intentions and the help of unseen allies.
Since that day, my approach to magic, prayer, and intention-setting has completely shifted. I no longer see prayer as a religious act but as a deeply personal and powerful tool for connecting with the energies around me. Whether you call it prayer, spellwork, or manifestation, the act of speaking your desires into existence can shape the world in ways you might not yet understand.
The next time you light a candle, whisper a wish, or close your eyes in silent hope, remember: you’re weaving threads in the great web of the universe. Make them strong. Make them intentional. And trust that the light will always find you.