Spirituality has always been the primary focus of my blog. While I previously shared personal life topics on my old hosting platform, I'm now bringing that element back. I feel it's time to properly introduce myself and provide insight into who I am, my spiritual path, and where I stand on various matters.
Some might perceive me as arrogant or even rude, but I assure you this isn't the case. I genuinely appreciate how the Internet and social media have opened doors for the spiritually curious. When I was younger – the age of many "baby witches" as they're now called – learning required hunting down underground books, visiting obscure bookstores where you had to specially request certain texts, and spending countless hours in libraries sifting through literature. Today, this information is readily accessible online.
However, this accessibility has brought its own challenges. We're seeing a surge of misinformation and individuals who decide on a whim to practice magick or call themselves witches. They copy-paste information from websites and suddenly present themselves as spiritual influencers. Many lack the depth of experience I'd expect from someone offering readings or spiritual guidance, which is deeply concerning.
My straightforward tone reflects both my personality and my mission to illuminate aspects of spirituality that are currently being obscured. Within modern New Age spiritualism, there's a concerning movement – one that began with Wicca but has intensified – that denounces any form of malevolent or challenging magick. While it's perfectly fine to choose a path of "love and light," the problem arises when historical truths are distorted or hidden in the process.
This is why I frequently write about authentic witchcraft and occult history. There's no historical basis for concepts like the "rule of three" or karmic retribution for casting spells, whether defensive or retaliatory. Yet despite many practitioners speaking out about these truths, this misinformation continues to spread. We're heading toward a troubling situation where practitioners who don't follow the mainstream path face increasing stigmatization – ironically similar to early Christianity's suppression of non-Christian beliefs.
Many of us initially sought alternative spiritual paths to escape organized religion's restrictions, seeking the freedom to live our truth without external control. Yet now we're witnessing the same controlling behaviors within the magickal community – policing of altars, attire, dietary choices, candle usage, and even music. This monitoring comes from self-proclaimed authorities in the magickal world who believe their way is the only way.
A particularly concerning trend is the emergence of very young practitioners, often teenagers, presenting themselves as shamans, healers, or oracles on social media. As someone whose adult children are older than many of these self-proclaimed experts, I find this deeply troubling. Social media allows anyone to create any persona they desire, with no way to verify their claims or credentials.
As a spirit medium myself, I have strict personal ethics about public practice. I don't charge for helping people with malevolent entities or ancestral communication – I consider this a social service. It's ethically questionable to profit from people's emotional vulnerability, especially those grieving lost loved ones.
The same applies to long-distance spell casting. While it's possible to practice magick at a distance, results often depend on the recipient's mental state and beliefs. People can convince themselves they're seeing results simply because they want to believe. This creates opportunities for exploitation, particularly of vulnerable individuals seeking help.
I've personally investigated some online mediums by purchasing readings, and it's heartbreaking to see how many use cold reading techniques, picking up on client responses to guide their readings rather than accessing genuine spiritual information.
My seemingly harsh stance comes from a place of honesty and concern. I refuse to ignore misinformation or historical inaccuracy, especially when it serves someone's personal gain. The creation of "safe spaces" in magickal practice can be counterproductive – magick is inherently not safe, and pretending otherwise does a disservice to practitioners.
Whether you practice "white magick," chaos magick, or an eclectic mix, remember that your practice is your own. There's no magickal police force enforcing rules – only voices on the Internet trying to make others conform to their comfort level. Stay true to yourself and your path, because ultimately, that's what matters most.
Be Blessed,
Dena