There are some videos I made on youtube about the “Western Mystery Tradition”. If you are part of that you could always watch the videos together and discuss it with your spouse. I’ve started to see it sort of as degrees of understanding on these things. Like it might be easier to bring it up if you can already open their mind in some way.
Yes, depending on the situation, you’ve got to be very careful. The only thing I’ve told my family is, “I’m interested in learning about different spirits”. And leave it at that. Never mention the word Lucifer. That name alone has been misinterpreted so badly. It can generate a strong emotional response.
I told my boyfriend the week we started that I was into witchcraft and if it bothered him to leave me alone. I’m not interested in people who don’t like magick. He doesn’t practice (much) but he’s open to learning more and that matters to me. I’m not willing to be with anyone who won’t learn or who doesn’t already practice.