Behind the Spells: A Closer Look at the Online Witchcraft Community

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
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    Today we're diving into the #occultea tag, taking a look into witchcraft social media, authenticity within the community, scammers and grifters, over-emphasis on aesthetics, FOMO and so much more.
    If you would like to do this tag yourself, you can find all the questions here: / occultea-social-98789586
    The original creators of this tag are: ‪@EllaHarrison‬ ‪@theredheadedwitch‬ ‪@polishfolkwitch‬
    Timestamps:
    00:00: Intro
    01:27: Who am I?
    04:24: Impact on the Community
    22:24: Influencer Authenticity
    47:00: Imposter Syndrome & FOMO
    56:29: Commercialisation
    01:08:15: Conclusions
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    Intro and Outro Music:
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    Tech:
    Camera: Sony Alpha5000
    Microphone: Blue Snowball

Komentáře • 338

  • @HearthWitch
    @HearthWitch  Před 4 měsíci +119

    ✨Creator Spotlight ✨
    (I'm hoping to add more to this and figure out how to tag people, feel free to add more creators in the comments).
    Ivy the Occultist - www.youtube.com/@IvyTheOccultist
    Annie the Green Witch - www.youtube.com/@TheGreenWitch
    The Witch of Wonderlust - www.youtube.com/@TheWitchOfWonderlust
    Beverley Butterfly - www.youtube.com/@BeverleyButterfly
    Magickal Crafting - www.youtube.com/@MagicalCrafting
    Thorne Mooney - www.youtube.com/@drawingKenaz
    MintFairy - www.youtube.com/@Mintfaery
    Ariana Carrasca - The Oak Witch - www.youtube.com/@TheOakWitch
    Chaotic Witch Aunt - www.youtube.com/@ChaoticWitchAunt
    The Norse Witch - www.youtube.com/@TheNorseWitch
    Witch of Southern Light - www.youtube.com/@witchofsouthernlight
    Kestrel the Nature Witch - www.youtube.com/@kestrelthenaturewitch
    Aster Perpetua - www.youtube.com/@asterperpetua
    Laura Tempest Zakroff - www.youtube.com/@LTZWitch
    Emily's Witchcraft and Tarot - www.youtube.com/@EmilysTarotandMagick
    Azura DragonFeather - www.youtube.com/@AzuraDragonFaether
    LadyGraveDancer - www.youtube.com/@TheLadygravedancer

    • @CremeBrulee543
      @CremeBrulee543 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Sanctum
      Of the Craft

    • @ScottishWitchSorcha
      @ScottishWitchSorcha Před 4 měsíci +2

      Great list 👍🏼

    • @satori2890
      @satori2890 Před 4 měsíci +6

      That's a very good list, but I look forward to you getting to know Redhead Witch as you have similar backgrounds and book taste.
      Wonderlust recently mentioned you in a very posative light, and Annie is awesome as well.

    • @LadyJane1753
      @LadyJane1753 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Wonderful list! I would only add www.youtube.com/@Thewitchescookery

    • @EmilysTarotandMagick
      @EmilysTarotandMagick Před 4 měsíci +4

      🥰 ahhh thank u so much for the mention! ❤ ✨ 😘 I highly recommend @activistwitch as well Xx

  • @Chilling_Chilling
    @Chilling_Chilling Před 4 měsíci +142

    I don't comment often, but you look so *radiant* that I simply had to let it be known 😊

  • @AmyNorthLight
    @AmyNorthLight Před 4 měsíci +41

    "So sometimes I like to be seen as...a *person*." - Favourite quote of this video.

  • @corriemcclain7960
    @corriemcclain7960 Před 4 měsíci +45

    I'm amazed you got 4 hours of filming edited into one video. I appreciate how much details you give and how much nuance you always give

  • @sorceryofmind
    @sorceryofmind Před 4 měsíci +56

    Oh my how I have learnt that rule "be silent in your craft"!!!
    Yes I agree I would never do a working, talk about a working illustrate a working etc that I wish to manifest.
    It always saddens me how people can be so negative about others, even other witches So onwards I strive in silence and build slowly in those whom I trust. Great content. ❤

  • @stormrider770
    @stormrider770 Před 4 měsíci +73

    I have a friend who is a high priestess. I asked her how long it took her to achieve that. She was a member of a strong coven. She said it took her 19 years to get initiated to that level. She said it was extremely hard and demanding. There is no substitute for that. Seems that people are going for shortcuts now and that is not good. Many people are doing it now, not out of genuine interest but out of egotism. I don’t know the effects of doing this with witchcraft. In ceremonial magic that can be very dangerous especially with Enochian. If you are going to learn a craft, any craft you should try and go the distance and not use shortcuts. Everyone needs to learn, but learn the right ways and techniques. Thank you for the video! Great job!

    • @satori2890
      @satori2890 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Enochian, as a Practioner myself is By Far the most difficult and dangerous form of Magick. It takes years to even by competent at.

    • @unokitsune
      @unokitsune Před 4 měsíci

      I have been working with the Fair Folk, Faeries, Sidhe since the day of my birth.
      I have been attacked by these egotistical shot cut using selfish negative people portraying themselves as witches/lightworkers.
      I have been attacked based on skin color, beliefs, for being born. Each one failed.
      Latest attack by these egotistical people (who are everywhere) this female warlock got dragged into a fairy portal made of insence ash. I took two pictures.

    • @ScottishWitchSorcha
      @ScottishWitchSorcha Před 3 měsíci

      I bought a book from another CZcamss site, she was a known artist 🎨 and a author.
      Enochian Magick was the book..I liked it, a little tiny, and more Enochian Dream magick... I found it very",Void" style
      ...lololo

    • @Kadmanx
      @Kadmanx Před 2 měsíci

      people are practicing witchcraft out of ego will learn a hard lesson. I think a spiritual journey of trying to destroy ego and doing shadow work is essential if you're going to be a witch. A white witch anyway

  • @Datasavingmode
    @Datasavingmode Před 4 měsíci +22

    I love how you said that witchcraft is often sugarcoated online. I sometimes practise my craft, but was afraid to because i thought it has to appeal to this sugarcoated version of witchcraft. Now you broke that for me, thank youuu

  • @Key_Locke
    @Key_Locke Před 4 měsíci +49

    If I had to make a list of favorite WitchTube creators you would be on the top of the list because your knowledge is vast and yet you are humble enough to admit when you don't know something but can still direct people to good books that lead to the answer. In that way I feel you have become a quasi-coven leader to many who would otherwise be lost in the vast ocean of fake information or stuck in an environment that they don't fit in with.🌹🌺🌻💐🐝

  • @gusg.5916
    @gusg.5916 Před 4 měsíci +25

    Hearth, after listening to you waffle for over an hour, I could never think of you as anything other than a real person. You may have a computer like brain, but you bring the human element to everything you do. You did a great job on editing this one down, I thought it was going to be the length of a live stream. 😉

  • @Bellllllz
    @Bellllllz Před 4 měsíci +52

    First impression, that thumbnail pic is SO CUTE!

  • @Annas-Creative-Space
    @Annas-Creative-Space Před 4 měsíci +24

    You're the first witch CZcamsr I followed, when I started to dive deeper into the magical practice after I spent time with divination as a beginner. I learned so much from you that I just can't thank you enough for the witchcraft content you created. You are GOLD for this community!❤

  • @lunawolf3645
    @lunawolf3645 Před 4 měsíci +23

    I’m so excited that you did this. 😂 The reference to the moon “cursing” made me chuckle. 📚📚📚📚📚

  • @crayzeedayzee
    @crayzeedayzee Před 4 měsíci +26

    I've followed you since 2019. You have been my go to teacher of the craft! Your so real honest and very interesting! Many Blessings Hearth. I loved this video 👍👍💕💕

  • @MiclnOKC
    @MiclnOKC Před 4 měsíci +32

    THIS is the video I have been waiting for! I am so excited hearing your take on this tag. I am thrilled you took it on. I am a 40-somthing practitioner who has been following your content since 2019 when i first began my journey in learning about all things witchy and magical. Your videos have been so educational and were instrumental in the steps I took as I was learning early on. I value hearing your thoughts on these topics too. Ok, back to the video!

  • @jenmoore1545
    @jenmoore1545 Před 4 měsíci +17

    Much love from Alaska! Thank you for all your hard work in all of your content. I just wanted to say I see you as a whole ass person and not just some face on a screen. ❤📚📚📚📚

  • @starsearchreject
    @starsearchreject Před 4 měsíci +14

    Excellent as always, Hearth! I'd love to have a "pretty" and esthetically pleasing practice, but that is not always possible, lol. My main altar (and my diety altars, to a lesser degree) is a chaotic hot mess at the moment. I'm always chasing stray herbs and dripping wax around my work space 🤦‍♀️ Plus, I have to be a little slap dash with things. My partner humors me, but he's not someone I would do a working in front of, or even talk about it with. And we live in an apartment with my adult son (he's also aware that I'm a practitioner, but not the details), so long spans of complete privacy aren't easy to come by. Fast and ugly is the only way sometimes! 😄 As I've grown in my practice, I feel far less bothered by it. 📚

  • @belladonna70
    @belladonna70 Před 4 měsíci +22

    your channel is soo educational and i learned so much from you . thank you so much for being detailed and transparent about witchcraft.

  • @seanewt7947
    @seanewt7947 Před 4 měsíci +19

    Even talking about social media and witchcraft really takes the magic out of it for me.

    • @marlyd
      @marlyd Před 4 měsíci +5

      CZcams is still considered at least partially a social media platform so I'm confused by and curious about this comment.

  • @MarisasMoonlitCreations
    @MarisasMoonlitCreations Před 4 měsíci +11

    I have been practicing now for 3 years. I have been learning from books and if I really want a wonderful explanation about things, I ALWAYS go to your channel Hearth. ❤

  • @subi_pracima
    @subi_pracima Před 4 měsíci +13

    You look so gorgeous here! I’m about 3 years into the craft and about 6 years into my spiritual path and I’ve always thought people are too naive when it comes to spiritual stuff. I’ve always had the notion that I’m just at the beginning and know close to nothing when you think about all there’s to learn.

  • @activistwitch
    @activistwitch Před 4 měsíci +12

    Thank you so much for elevating some incredibly valuable voices within our community like Beverley, Emily and Aster ❤️🙏🏼

  • @sireng0re
    @sireng0re Před 4 měsíci +3

    These long videos are literally what I live for within the community and CZcams content overall, very informative and full of useful context. You’re doing amazing, brilliant opinions and insight and all! Thank you! 🖤

  • @jessa9438
    @jessa9438 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Your the only one I watch on video. I myself just follow my path. Some spells that I like I will post if it's how I practice other than that...nope. I will help out someone if they are searching but I will also tell them keep looking to you find what makes you comfortable. My way is NOT the only way. & even though I've been doing this for 49 years I'm still learning. You never stop learning! Anyone who sais they know everything n done most...RUN!

  • @anastasiam_13
    @anastasiam_13 Před 4 měsíci +3

    You look especially beautiful today, there’s something about your hair and makeup that just suits you so well to my opinion 👌🏼 obviously the channel is about the content but I do appreciate the aesthetics of the background and I can see your dedication and your work through these details as well. In general, thanks a lot, I’m very much alone in my path and you’ve helped me a lot throughout the years especially with your massive q&a’s those I absolutely adore. I’d love to hear someday that you have a course or something like that, since I believe it’s important not only have systematic and structured studies but also have someone you trust supervising you, especially when you want to go to the root of all things. Appreciate all your work, you’re a superhuman to me trying to get everything done ❤️

  • @rachdoesmagic
    @rachdoesmagic Před 4 měsíci +9

    I’m so happy you’ve joined this challenge!!! ❤

  • @MyWhyGuyShorts
    @MyWhyGuyShorts Před měsícem +1

    Thank you Hearth, for always including everyone!! Although I don't have mobility issues myself... I find that it gets overlooked, often in witchcraft, particularly. Also, "armchair witch" I heard a CZcamsr mention that once, and I was mortified because I felt like that's what I was doing. I really put myself down about it, so thank you for making me feel better about that. I've not watched the whole video yet, but I felt I had to mention how much we appreciate you for always including all groups of people and for not pretending that you have it together allll of the time! It's so refreshing. ❤

  • @besomnblooms
    @besomnblooms Před 4 měsíci +2

    I like to think of witchcraft studies like trying to complete your bachelors, masters, or PhD in college. You need at least 4-6 years of study/labs/internships to get those degrees. It just makes sense to me to approach studying the craft in that way.

  • @sherrylamb1290
    @sherrylamb1290 Před 4 měsíci +4

    You are a dynamic and level headed lady. I am so happy to have found you. You give such great and comp,etc descriptions that are done with care and concern for safety and so much more. I am thankful for you! ❤

  • @rklebario
    @rklebario Před 4 měsíci +4

    Thank you for touching on the feeling of isolation people in our community feel when first coming to our practices (into ourselves, really) and finding community where you can . Love your videos !

  • @greenwoman3424
    @greenwoman3424 Před 4 měsíci +8

    📚📚📚 Always enjoy hearing your thoughts on things, Hearth. I actually prefer the longer and more in depth content format of you tube videos, blog posts ( oh how I miss the time when blogs were at their height, before social media took over), books, and if we are so lucky, person to person conversations. Out of curiosity, do you recall that first book you found at a library? I was in my early thirties, it was 2009 and the first one I checked out was Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura.
    Hope Spring is unfolding beautifully for you!

  • @ntsatori
    @ntsatori Před 4 měsíci +3

    You're one of my favorite witches! Your authenticity shines through all your videos, but this one especially in your eyes!

  • @KismetFlame
    @KismetFlame Před 4 měsíci +3

    I like the mini-media literacy class! I love what you said about short-form content and how people should make the effort to do their own research and confirm for themselves if it's accurate or relevant. I'm a media professional in my daily life so it's nice to see people online say this. It's sad that it has to be said, but reminders are always GOOD. :)

  • @egyptfrazier
    @egyptfrazier Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have been watching you since 2020 when it started my magical journey. Because of you, I have learned to do my research and follow my personal path. I have watched other creators from tik tok and CZcams where they give their knowledge but it comes from a place of "my way or the highway" attitude. You are right witchcraft is very nuanced. It took me 2 years into my craft for me to really find my strong point. I love your channel. Thank you for everything you do

  • @LotusMoon333
    @LotusMoon333 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Wow Hearth, you look absolutely stunning! Your beautiful in every video but today your just glowing! ❤❤❤

  • @reverendphillsschoolofmaji383
    @reverendphillsschoolofmaji383 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I am a new content creator and I get a lot of ideas and help from you and others on CZcams. I really appreciate your work here. Please continue to teach and post your craft.

  • @kaiduran528
    @kaiduran528 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I've been following you since 2019, Hearth, and you are a constant source of reliable information, positivity, realistic expectations, and happiness for me. You have grown so much and your realness is beautiful! 💚

  • @tanyaabel1543
    @tanyaabel1543 Před 4 měsíci +2

    As an absolute beginner, still in the reading stage, I found this video really helpful. Thank you. 😊

  • @RavenNorseWitch
    @RavenNorseWitch Před 4 měsíci +4

    Hearth! I don't comment often but I wanted to say, thank you so much for this video and taking the time to talk about these important topics! You explained everything beautifully. I enjoy all of your content and I have to say you are the one creator that I have learned the most from. Definitely one of my favorite content creators in this community. I think you are truly special. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing. BTW you look stunning!! 📖📖📕

  • @wildandwitchy
    @wildandwitchy Před 4 měsíci +3

    I have been following your channel since the beginning of my journey. So for roughly 3 years I have been absorbing the knowledge you have to share. I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you do for the community. I really appreciate your hard work and research on the topics you speak about. Hope you have a lovely day.

  • @Sbellusa
    @Sbellusa Před 4 měsíci +7

    Thank you for sharing your insights as always! You are a lovely person and I appreciate your candid conversation

  • @rachaelsimpson9047
    @rachaelsimpson9047 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I started of with Wicca but I don’t really reside with that , I’m not sure I have a style as my practice has dwindled a fair bit , I don’t have any deities or anything like that , I do recognise sabbats but I don’t necessarily celebrate, i love nature and the feel of it so I spend a lot of time just embracing that area and I try to go the natural way with herbs and spices, flowers etc I definitely live by the correspondences and believe in a lot of the occult lore like the fae and signs etc , but I’m not sure I’m a witch anymore as I rarely cast if I do it’s for a friend or my kids if they need some help with something and my tarot skills have definitely dwindled with my lack of practice. I keep tabs online face book insta and CZcams , and I resonate with so much but I wish I could meet people that are nearby and share my “practice “ with , also my adhd makes it so hard when I have no one to remind me lol 😂, I feel better knowing just because I’m not constantly casting or worshiping a deity doesn’t make me less of a witch , I just don’t feel the need to daily cast , I also have health issues and I’m a single mum with minimal support so after I get home from work I’m drained so it’s very difficult to build the energy to do a spell , especially when you need to out so much into the prep let alone the actual energy you use while physically casting the spell itself. You have honestly made me feel less of a failure or a fraud and more a normal witch xxx

    • @pattylevasseur4041
      @pattylevasseur4041 Před 4 měsíci

      @rachaelsimpson9047 GO THROUGH HER VIDEOS AND CHK OUT THE 1 THATS TITLED CENTERING AND GROUNDING !! that will def should help you !!!! on re gaining energies again ;];];]

  • @milkandkookies3427
    @milkandkookies3427 Před 4 měsíci +2

    hearth!!! just wanted to say thank you so much for being so kind yesterday & not making me feel alone with my anxiety haha! you were so lovely and radiated an absolutely beautiful energy 🩷

    • @HearthWitch
      @HearthWitch  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for coming over to speak to me, It was so nice to meet you 🩷

  • @user-gv8kv7xp2m
    @user-gv8kv7xp2m Před 3 měsíci +2

    I am new on my path. I had no idea where to start except to read books. I am so glad I found you. I have watched several of your beginners videos and will watch them again and again. You have given me a much better understanding of what it is and is not. Also given me invaluable advice on where to start and what the basics are and how to go about practicing them to get a good basics to start with before going into it too fast and too soon and too far before knowing and doing the groundwork first. I really had no idea where to even start before watching you. You are very knowledgeable and I like how you speak and your vibe.
    Thank you so much for giving me a place to start my learning and my journey.

  • @mammasdragons
    @mammasdragons Před 4 měsíci +2

    Well said. You always shed so much light on subjects that so many of us are fair new too. Your honesty is a breath of fresh air.

  • @TheHermitHut
    @TheHermitHut Před 4 měsíci +2

    That’s why you are one of my all time favourite CZcamsrs. When I see you’ve posted a new video I will make myself an appointment to watch it and I’m always looking forward to it 😍

  • @laurenmadsen4519
    @laurenmadsen4519 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about so many topics 📚❤️

  • @mammasdragons
    @mammasdragons Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thanks for always being so frank and straightforward about everything. You are so genuine and knowledgeable. I could listen to you for days. Thanks for being you.

  • @jessa9438
    @jessa9438 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I myself was tought from my great grandmother. I was 4 years old. 49 years now . I also work Dragon Magik. My faves are dream Magik Astral Travel Magik & mirror Magik. As well as Dragon Magik 😁

  • @Strega4646
    @Strega4646 Před 4 měsíci +3

    My Goddess! I loved your blue hair the past few years but I love your natural hair now. Although, I'm Wiccan. I love watching your videos. You are enchanting, my dear! Blessed be. ✨🌒🌕🌘✨

  • @forzahellas81
    @forzahellas81 Před 4 měsíci +3

    i am ar 13:00, there are many people out there like you talked about and then there are people like me that could listen for hours, you are an incredible teacher in my humble opinion...keep up the good work, regards

  • @fishywishy98
    @fishywishy98 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I was just thinking about social media and witchcraft and then I see you posted this video! Thank you and I love your videos💛

  • @nickigreenwood
    @nickigreenwood Před měsícem +1

    As always, Hearth, you talk sense. Thank you for your voice of reason in the craft!

  • @CosmicRaven8
    @CosmicRaven8 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yay, I was really hoping you were going to do an #occultea segment! It was amazing by the way and it really gave me a lot to think about! You are truly inspiring! 🥰✨

  • @crazyplantlady1033
    @crazyplantlady1033 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Your videos are my favorite BECAUSE they are long, I absolutely love the nuance you add to topics. I’ve been waiting for your video on this tag🥰

  • @pamelasavage5157
    @pamelasavage5157 Před 4 měsíci +3

    You have done a amazing job and so hit the nail on the head with your video very well done 👏

  • @jamesisaacball1612
    @jamesisaacball1612 Před 3 měsíci

    Keep being awesome. Thanks for helping me transform not just my ritual practice, but my spiritual self. Stuff like this video is what keeps our community self-aware and cognizant of the charlatans and the snake oil salesmen. Bravo!

  • @RiverstoneSHC
    @RiverstoneSHC Před 29 dny

    Sorry to hear some people talk to you like a thing. You're not a thing, you're a lovely, wonderful person, a teacher, and a beautiful soul 💚 Your contribution is much appreciated 🙏 Xxx

  • @ryreads
    @ryreads Před 4 měsíci +1

    This video is so helpful thank you so much. I appreciate everything in here. And I'm really glad you mentioned the instant content. I am a creator in a different space and it's the same over here. I'm glad as a creator you are taking your time because that's the right way to do it. Thanks for being here. Here's to learning patience and enjoying the journey.

  • @alexisrosealai6499
    @alexisrosealai6499 Před 16 dny +1

    Although I think short form content has a bigger reach, I think it’s ineffective in keeping witches long term. I think it’s a reason why sooo many give up on witchcraft or forget about it. Because they see short aesthetic spell clips and crystals and but as soon as they get used to the instant gratification of that aesthetic, they move on before getting to research it and learn about the subject🤕

  • @troyweaver-mx8jw
    @troyweaver-mx8jw Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love your honesty and your realistic approach.❤

  • @giovannasobral7748
    @giovannasobral7748 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hearth, you are looking radiant! Love your videos and absolutely love learning from all that you share with us.

  • @NYCHFAN
    @NYCHFAN Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is why I love your channel so much. You are you, no fluff, no getting involved in social media drama in your posts, just good, useful information given by your sweet personality. I've never felt like your content is a grift, or put out there just for the algorithm/money. You have always encouraged us to find our own way, yet shared how you do it, or your experience/knowledge on a subject. ❤🪄🕯🔮🧿💐🙋‍♀️❤️📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

  • @smquek
    @smquek Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have followed your channel for the longest time and I have learned so much about witchcraft from you. Thank you for your zest and passion and you being you!

  • @stevenburch9414
    @stevenburch9414 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make your videos.

  • @MoonWitch77
    @MoonWitch77 Před 3 měsíci

    I’m always down for a long HearthWitch video !!! I listen to you whilst doing chores or driving. I have learned much from you and I’ve been practising for over 13yrs. I’m always ready to learn more.

  • @RockandRollMystic
    @RockandRollMystic Před 4 měsíci +3

    Loved hearing your thoughts on this subject! Thank you for sharing! ☺️

  • @heatherdewald7415
    @heatherdewald7415 Před 4 měsíci +1

    📚 this was such a great take for this tag! I wasn’t sure if you would participate because you’ve mentioned in other videos that you don’t really watch witchy CZcams so this was a wonderful surprise to see in my feed! 💕

  • @Anyameh
    @Anyameh Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am so happy you did this tag!

  • @wolfinallen7757
    @wolfinallen7757 Před 4 měsíci

    So good that I listened to this twice, back to back. Thank you.

  • @Lucretciela
    @Lucretciela Před 4 měsíci +3

    Great video Hearth. It's been a long time since I've watched your videos, a couple of years, and I almost didn't recognize you. I love your new look.

  • @-sevda
    @-sevda Před 3 měsíci

    📚📚 📚📚 adding extra books, because your content is unceasingly valuable as ever. long-form is my preferred format of receiving information, so don't ever think you're saying "too much"; far from it, honestly. there's a major reason why you're amongst the very small, a literal handful, amount of practitioners i do subscribe to. thank you so much.~

  • @papisaoco708
    @papisaoco708 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love these long vids. Your channel is always a joy to watch. And you really are glowing in this vid although you always look great.

  • @drhilgeman
    @drhilgeman Před 20 dny

    This was a great video. I’m new to this - at least becoming part of the community, and I appreciate knowing how to look for the red flags, and understanding this better. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach. You’re one of the first people I watched. I tend to Like, but not Comment, but I’m trying to change that. Thanks again. Amazing Channel!

  • @1412mariLU
    @1412mariLU Před 4 měsíci +2

    📖📚 I loved the part you mentioned towards the end, that it's very important to talk about certain aspects - even if it might throw some people off - because it would create more safety. (Like working with demons, etc.)
    I personally have found the online witchcraft community about 5 years ago but I still very much consider myself a beginner. I also don't live in a country where there are a lot of witches or covens or anything. While I have read a few books, I do get a lot of my information from CZcams creators. And I would be very interested to learn about blood and sex magic, but if nobody talks about it it's very hard to know where and how to start.

    • @asheirahs_nook
      @asheirahs_nook Před 4 měsíci

      I believe Ivy the Occultist recently did a video talking about sex and glamour magic in collaboration with someone else. It was quite an interesting video, can recommend giving it a view 😊

    • @1412mariLU
      @1412mariLU Před 4 měsíci

      @@asheirahs_nook Thanks, I'll check it out 🤗

  • @lauriealexander5857
    @lauriealexander5857 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the info you share. Thank you so much.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Veiledwitch
    @Veiledwitch Před 4 měsíci +1

    📚📚📚 Thank you so much! I really appreciate how you explain things virally and precisely. I've been watching you for years now, and I learn something from and am inspired by you with every video you put out! Thanks for making this one of my go-to channels for witchcraft content!

  • @TirzaTheSmilingGoddess
    @TirzaTheSmilingGoddess Před 4 měsíci +1

    I so agree with you on learning and shortform content. ❤

  • @Tori_Thompson
    @Tori_Thompson Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love this video! I love your content & your opinions. I have been watching your videos for a long time & I appreciate all of them. I have learned tons from you! Thank you so much for sharing 📕📗📘📙📖📚

  • @Fauna-gt5ii
    @Fauna-gt5ii Před 2 měsíci

    this was such a lovely video to listen to as a podcast, thank you! I just wanted to add The Activist Witch to the list of witchy content creators here on youtube :)

  • @lauraquigley7180
    @lauraquigley7180 Před 4 měsíci +1

    📚 I love your long videos, I watch them while I work and it's lovely too pass the time. Thank you!

  • @marythompson7910
    @marythompson7910 Před 4 měsíci

    I think your a good teacher. Some of us need thing to be thorough. I learn from you

  • @ME0423
    @ME0423 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this excellent video. I recognized the work and time you dedicated to properly inform our community. Many blessings to you.

  • @ikniet5032
    @ikniet5032 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Omg, you are my favorite witch on youtube and I was wondering if and when you would do this tag, and now here it is! Thank you!

  • @ariannagarcia8304
    @ariannagarcia8304 Před 4 měsíci

    📚📚📚 Thank you again Hearth and Hearth team (mods) for all that you do, you all are wonderful average Joes. ❤
    Also thank you again for the content. I had been wanting to but also fearing to start my own channel. Your points are solid without ruthlessness. Love it.

  • @amypatton2080
    @amypatton2080 Před 21 dnem +1

    The majority of witchcraft is study and learning. Anyone who is practicing all the time is doing it for the sake and not out of true need. Spells should always be necessity and we try mundane solutions first. Either that or they’re very experienced and selling their services which is obviously fine. So I don’t think it’s at all fair to complain about people not practicing. The vast majority of my practice is a protection spell at Halloween, cinnamon in my coffee for luck and cleansings. That’s really about it. I don’t have a lot of need for much else.
    We need less gate keeping .

  • @RoboNuggie
    @RoboNuggie Před 3 měsíci

    Your advice is greatly appreciated.
    Wise words indeed.... thank you.

  • @carolineabdallah6737
    @carolineabdallah6737 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I watch many of the ones you have listed, Alwyn Oak is also a creator I enjoy, I would also like to find more UK based creators

  • @auntiep9325
    @auntiep9325 Před 4 měsíci

    I like your channel so much.
    I agree with a lot you have to say. So many people flock to witchcraft bc it's a fad and has been a fad for a while now. We can see this with the over emphasis on aesthetics and flowery practice/language vs. creators who are more rugged, not as neat or eloquent, less rigid or a little more rigid. And I want to be clear, aesthetics doesn't mean that a person isn't serious about their craft, but we must admit that we have a problem with boosting content that is mainly aesthetics, but turn around to complain about the "lack of substance".
    There will be times where learning about witchcraft will feel like attending a college lecture. Other times, it's like leading a group of Boy Scouts out into the woods and teach them about the great outdoors. And a few times, there will be times where you'll have to figure it out and fly by the seat of your pants.
    Witchcraft is a craft. You must pour time and energy into it, otherwise your skills may stagnate. I have other super unpopular opinions about practicing witchcraft that I know will get me booed so I keep them to myself. lol
    I thought about making my own YT videos but I cycle between people not being interested in what I have to say, and people being judgmental because I want to do content on less talked about subjects (necromancy, cursing, infernal spirits). If I see another spell jar, I'm gonna scream! My gripe with a lot of people on the internet (and sometimes IRL) is the fear mongering around certains spirits or concepts, ex. trickster spirits and demons. Why are the Goetic/infernal spirits considered the most dangerous kind of spirit to work with? People will say that bs, but turn around and be like, "how can I attract the fae into my garden?" MA'AM! lol

  • @ianstarmore2002
    @ianstarmore2002 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow You are glowing

  • @jollyknuckles2138
    @jollyknuckles2138 Před 4 měsíci

    📚📜📖📓 I rather enjoy your honesty and approach on this subject. I feel like social media, and certain books, give us unrealistic expectations of living as a witch. It resonated when you said you only work with deities when you need to and not every single day. That perspective is important, because a lot of us have full time jobs and busy lives. Not to mention time for other interests besides occult related topics. I need my comics, books, music, and television shows as well!

  • @mannyromero4511
    @mannyromero4511 Před 4 měsíci

    Love this video. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your path😊 its a great reminder that my own practice may not be something special but is absolutely normal !!

  • @LimeGreenTarot
    @LimeGreenTarot Před 4 měsíci

    📚 I love your openness and willingness to share your knowledge, experience, and authenticity. Thank you.

  • @joyrampino8811
    @joyrampino8811 Před 2 měsíci

    I don't practice everyday either, I'm glad I'm not alone. I didn't feel like a witch because all I ever hear is practice everyday.

  • @elspeth6807
    @elspeth6807 Před 4 měsíci

    I’ve enjoyed watching videos on this tag and it was great to get your take as well. Thank you 😊

  • @PariahPsypomp6775
    @PariahPsypomp6775 Před měsícem

    I've had mostly negative experiences online when it comes to witchcraft and the occult, from a ton of misinfo adopted by new practitioners that were originally spread by protestant evangelicals to the sheer amount of new-age dilution of materials. Certainly, plenty of honest practitioners are out here, but witchtok really makes me cringe. Don't even get me started on the scammers :/
    I sound pessimistic, but the flip side is that it made me hyper-vigilant in my work and I've been able to help other people navigate those waters, too, so it really does come down to which communities and individuals you come into contact with.

  • @kathleenroberts7972
    @kathleenroberts7972 Před 4 měsíci +1

    ❤loved this. Appreciate all your time and energy.

  • @KDMyLaedi
    @KDMyLaedi Před 2 měsíci

    I have not practiced in awhile, but recently I've been freshening up on my knowledge in the subjects I find most interesting and absorbing how others who share similar interests do their practice online; I have discovered that I have different skills that no one else I've discovered does and Idk if it's a good thing or a bad thing.

  • @amberboyer5493
    @amberboyer5493 Před 4 měsíci

    I really appreciate your input on these subjects

  • @nancyagrimes
    @nancyagrimes Před 4 měsíci

    Although I understand the reasons behind not making this or other videos 4 hours, still I find myself wondering what you said in the other 3 hours that I missed. I have found in being present for your live streams, that are generally about that long, that they are filled with important and useful information for the entirety of the stream. This was a great video giving lots to think about. I’m so glad that I discovered you because you have been instrumental in helping me learn and grow my practice.

  • @OzarkWitch
    @OzarkWitch Před 4 měsíci

    Really love hearing your very reasonable perspective ❤