u/HotMinute_722

Hi everyone! I’m a cradle Catholic, and for as long as I can remember I’ve felt a strong connection to the saints, angels, nature, and what I believe is the spiritual world. I’ve also had a couple of experiences that I believe were visits from my grandmother and a close friend from high school after they passed away.
For a long time I tried to set those experiences aside, but I’m finally at a place where I want to explore that part of my spirituality instead of ignoring it.
My dad’s family is from southern Italy, and my mom’s side has Indigenous ancestry. I’d love to hear from anyone with similar roots, especially if you have Italian folk traditions, devotions, or family practices that have been passed down through the generations. Since I’m half Italian, I’m especially interested in learning more about those traditions.
Just for fun: St. Paul has always been my favorite saint. My birthday falls on the feast of St. Mary Magdalene (coming up soon!), and lately I’ve been drawn to St. Teresa of Ávila. I also have a special devotion to Saint Anne. After 3 years of infertility, I prayed through her intercession before becoming pregnant, and I also felt her presence and protection during labor and delivery.

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I use “witch” in quotes because I’m just not sure yet.
Please bear with me as I brain dump. It’s been an overwhelming evening and few weeks, so I’m a bit scattered. 😆
I’m a cradle Catholic and love many aspects of the Church. But I’ve never felt “fulfilled” in my journey, if that makes sense. Like there’s more out there. I feel very spiritual, drawn to angels and saints, and drawn to nature. A few years ago, I started feeling the pull toward…I guess I’ll call it what it is: witchcraft. Not for evil, not at all. But to connect more on a spiritual level. My son was little at the time and started becoming interested in geology, and I started to look into crystals. I have a bunch but I don’t really use them because a.) I don’t really know how; b.) I’ve been told my whole life that all of this is wrong. That I’ll conjure up evil spirits. But then I’m like, how is invoking the help of the saints any different?!
I had a tarot reading done a few months ago when we put a random offer on a house. The reader said we were going to get the house, and at the time, it didn’t seem like we were. Well, we did. I was amazed. I’ve read some Christians use tarot to invoke help from the saints and their ancestors, but again, I’ve been told this is wrong and I also don’t want to risk bringing evil spirits into the lives of my family.
I just really want to hear some of your perspectives. Where do I start? How do I pursue this? How do I do this safely?
I want to mention also that I suffered infertility for 3 years before having my first son. I did a St. Anne novena and got pregnant right after. I brought a figurine of her into L&D and had the easiest labor and delivery ever, quick and easy.
I’m very drawn to St. Paul and would love a friendship with him. I also feel drawn to St. Mary Magdelene…maybe because my birthday is her feast day. I’ve been studying St. Teresa of Avila a lot. I feel a connection with her, as well.
If you read this far, I thank you so much. I appreciate any advice you have to offer!

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I’m trying to transfer my funds to my bank account for a house closing that is in the horizon. I’ve been calling Vanguard for 2 weeks, and everyone is beating around the bush. It says I can only transfer $34 when I was much much more than that in my account. Any idea why? Can someone help me? I’m in panic mode here because we need this for closing costs and I feel like they’re trying to prevent me from taking my money.

My husband and I have been looking for our “forever home” and have had no luck. We are either outbid, something is majorly wrong with the house, or it’s bank stuff.
I’m guessing there is a block somewhere. I don’t know if it’s me, my husband, or what.
Anyone have any suggestions? Can you do energy healing for someone else? I can tell you my stubborn husband would definitely not be into doing any of that…and part of me thinks that’s the block.
Any advice is appreciated!