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1 Jan

Black Witches Debunk The Biggest Myths About The Occult

Black Witches Debunk The Biggest Myths About The Occult
An old, common misconception of witches is that they’re all white. One other is that they’re related to the devil. African and Black American culture has long included non-traditional spirituality that’s been misunderstood by white communities, in addition to our own.  “The devil’s a Christian thing. You guys [Christians] got here up with that. That doesn’t actually play into witchcraft as I comprehend it,” says Mya Spalter, a Black witch and the creator of Enchantments: A Modern Witches Guide to Self-Possession, to ESSENCE. “It’s just a completely different thing.” Practicing witchcraft is usually portrayed as the other of Christianity, which is just unfaithful, she also notes.  While her book received generally positive reviews, Spalter says how her book will truly impact the...
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25 Dec

8 ways to have a good time Samhain, AKA

8 ways to have a good time Samhain, AKA
The Halloween we have a good time today has change into a busy race of binge consumption, Instagrammable costumes and blow-out parties. Within the US, it’s a $10 billion dollar industry, a season of lucrative corporate profit. As we return to the passion of pre-pandemic life, most households will engage in a ritual of some sort, whether that’s anointing their home with frightful lawn statues, dressing up or handing out treats. Nevertheless, this cross-continental holiday and its roots long precede capitalism – and even Christianity.  THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN  For some, October 31 is well known because the Witches’ Recent Yr, still acknowledged as a strong spiritual milestone. It is claimed to be when the veils between the earth plane and the...
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15 Dec

Black Witches Debunk The Biggest Myths About The Occult

Black Witches Debunk The Biggest Myths About The Occult
Black Witches Debunk The Biggest Black Witches Debunk The Biggest  An old, common misconception of witches is that they’re all white. One other is that they’re related to the devil. African and Black American culture has long included non-traditional spirituality that’s been misunderstood by white communities, in addition to our own. “The devil’s a Christian thing. You guys [Christians] got here up with that. That doesn’t actually play into witchcraft as I understand it,” says Mya Spalter, a Black witch and the creator of Enchantments: A Modern Witches Guide to Self-Possession, to ESSENCE. “It’s just a completely different thing.” Practicing witchcraft is commonly portrayed as the alternative of Christianity, which is just unfaithful, she also notes. While her book received generally positive reviews,...
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