How Witches are Using Social Media
Witches have been using social media since they were invented, but most people just don’t realize it. Witches use social media as a way to connect with other witches and learn new spells and rituals, but they also use it as a platform to cast spells and curses on the unfortunate victims who cross their paths. So keep your eyes open on the Internet, because someone out there might be trying to hex you right now! Here are some ways witches are using social media to do you harm...
What is Witchcraft?
Witchcraft or Wicca is a religion that deals with witchcraft, spells and astrology. Although it is not as popular as religions such as Christianity or Islam in America, it has been growing rapidly. In 2001, there were about 340,000 to 380,000 Pagans (which includes Wiccans). By 2007 that number had more than doubled to around 800,000. That number includes more than 600 covens and groups within the U.S. alone. One thing that makes witchcraft unique from other religions is its focus on equality and gender equality. The majority of Pagan organizations in America are made up of equal numbers of men and women, which isn’t always common within many other religions like Christianity or Islam. And while witch craft may seem strange or even scary to some people, it focuses on nature worship rather than Satan worship which most people think when they hear witchcraft..
Beliefs of Modern-Day Witches
Modern witches follow specific spiritual paths, which means they don’t always practice in sync with one another. If you’re a witch but your friend isn’t, you two might not align spiritually or religiously. But, whatever your personal beliefs are, there’s at least one thing that witches from all over agree on: Witchcraft is for everybody. (Some even go so far as to say it should be taught in schools.) This inclusive mindset makes it easy for anyone to hop on board and give witchcraft a try. From young to old and everyone in between, any person can engage with modern-day witchcraft—as long as they have an open mind and access to a computer! The first time I got curious about magic was when I stumbled upon Charmed when I was a preteen. One of my favorite episodes showed sisters Piper and Phoebe learning how to use their powers against evil by meditating through crystals. Like most kids, I thought everything on TV was real; what kid wouldn’t believe something like special powers could exist?
20th Century Witchcraft
In our modern world, witchcraft isn’t that different from many other professions. Take medicine, for example. The image of a witch doctor is popularly seen as a backwoods charlatan who dabbles in herbalism and voodoo to concoct his spells (and summon his demons). However, those practices have evolved over time into mainstream medicine. And so has modern witchcraft. Today, witches work with powerful spiritual energy when casting their spells. But rather than contacting ghosts or gods and goddesses of old—they connect with like-minded people on social media. Witches use various platforms like Facebook and Instagram to share ideas about crafts, recipes, wellness routines, even musical jams they can enjoy while meditating. It's similar to networking events: By befriending others within your industry you're able to get feedback on new products or services before launching them at market. This helps reduce risk and boost chances of success. Like any profession, there's a good chance you'll run into trouble if you try to cut corners or come off as disingenuous. Using black magic without knowing what you're doing will likely only result in regrets down the road. If anything, stay true to yourself and treat others respectfully by not spamming them with ads for mystical trinkets during daylight hours (or whenever it is one conducts magic).
Modern Day Witchcraft Online
As technology has advanced, so too have witches' ways of harnessing its power. Today's modern-day witches use social media to conduct spells, recruit coven members and even raise money for charities. Websites like Twitter and Facebook make it possible for modern-day witches to connect instantly and share their experiences with a wide audience. And Instagram, which allows users to curate picture-perfect personal brands and support one another through their individual healing journeys, is often heralded as a spiritual success story for millennial women today. If you've ever suspected that your favorite blogger might be a witch - or if you're thinking about becoming one yourself - we explore how witches are using social media today in Hex Appeal.
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