"I Became a Witch..." the Issues
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Please note that not all videos on this topic are like this, I’m not saying that they all are, these are mainly the my opinions on the few that are like this.
Not my usual content, but I wanted to bring to light some of the issues that mainstream witchcraft posts often have. These videos/articles/posts often reach hundreds of thousands of people with no understanding of witchcraft and can be misleading to beginners and display a large lack of respect for the magickal community as a whole.
I want to note that this video isn't aimed at any individual or organisation, but instead a discussion about the general practice to help beginners and curious folk alike to notice the flaws in these videos.
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How many times can I say “in reality” in one video 😂 a lot.
HearthWitch - you are amazing! I think I speak for all of us when I say that we NEVER find you annoying! You’re so full of wonderful knowledge and it’s obvious how much you really care about sharing it with us 😊💗
Thank you for all you do to educate us on witchcraft! 🖤💗🖤💗😘
This video is exactly what needs to be said about these "I became a witch for a day" types of videos. Please don't be paranoid about saying something that needs to be heard, it isn't negative it's the truth! I hope you keep this video up.
Girl when I saw the title I immediately went 👀😗
I love watching your videos and I love listening to you speak. As far as I’m concerned you can do no wrong. I’m glad I found your channel
No your signature saying is “mainly because” but I adore you as a person and peer in the magical community your a real example and proudly share your links when I can! Today’s Video I have shared on my Facebook wall Thankyou Hearth for your time and dedication towards teaching and sharing what you know ❤️
I never understand why you see videos like “I was a witch for a day” and not “I was a protestant for a day”
Probably because those religions are seen as "holy" and to be respected. Witchcraft and most of the pagan paths are still seen as "unholy" by many, a fad, trend or just something to scare people with. Many people don't think it's real or deserving of respect.
Of course some of those people don't know their name is in a jar or a freezer somewhere either 😂😂
Oh man can you imagine? "I was Muslim for a day" would start so much shit
The Abrahamic religions don't respect or tolerate other belief systems or practices, and do their best to belittle or diminish them.
@@dpstrial you say that like christanity isnt entirely built on diminshing paganism/eitchcraft
@@patriciamillar2225 to piggyback off of what you said, i think if it was more well known or if it was as mainstreamed like witchcraft is now. I would not put it pass people who do not realize that it a serious religious practice to others. Some what to dip their toe in and learn others would just poke fun.
I am not a witch(yet, it might change) but there are some similarities I see between the law of attraction and witch craft. Like scripting is the same, speaking it into being can be seen as casting a spell ( it is not quite the same but close ) etc.
I just love learning about others spiritual practices.I found stargirl the practical witch, harmony nice and the witch of wonderlust great channels that helped me know more about Witch craft and witches.
Yes! I'm fed up of witches being treated like a sideshow curiosity.
Lizzy Kennett so true omgsh!!!! Xx
@@Ejcfarley I know right!? I actually wrote to the editor of a well known UK publication (prior to Hearth releasing this video) because they published the most offensive article I have ever read from a person who clearly hates all religions and spirituality, who was never going to be invested in finding out what people really get from it. Voyeuristic and inappropriate.
@@MissLizzy882 Me too! I saw a YT message by Jessi Huntenburg on her channel last week, and she was actually contacted by a film maker who does documentaries on various topics for a channel well known for being disrespectful, so she turned them down and asked the community to write and prevent this "documentary" from even being made. Some of us also wrote to give negative feedback about that completely ludicrous "I became witch for a week" article from around 2 weeks ago. This type of imbecilic coverage and the underlying sensationalism and disregard for the craft seem to be on the rise, and the community definitely needs more critical, informative and differentiated coverage of this phenomenon, like this one. KellyAnne recently talked about this as well.
Lizzy Kennett
And Worse!!!
Witchcraft is called a craft for a reason.
These types of people think that witchcraft or magic works like it does in movies! I wish all I had to do is twitch my nose and my house was cleaned, but im not Bewitched and it isn't like that in real life.
Exactly!! Most people believe what they want to. I have tried to help people see the truth, but they don't want to hear it. They would rather be brainwashed by lies & continue in their comfort zones than see new perspectives & grow. Sad, really
ShadowWitch
I know..so do I !!!
I mean, how Awesome would it be, to snap our fingers, wave our hands, or “twitch our noses” and The House CLEANS ITSELF & Laundry...Poof Done!!! And don’t even get me started on the Instant Fabulous Dinners!!! 😂😂😂
The thing is, magic isn’t as easy as they make it in movies. I’m Wiccan, and my best friend practices witchcraft. Magic is real, but it is harder to learn and you have to have faith and practice to do anything with it. I don’t do divination (black magic), which could be completely different from what I practice, but you can practice and have it help in your every day life
Wolf_pup 32 divination is black magic? What?
Would be handy
and frankly, you can use crystals and essential oils to help yourself feel better (as I do) but if youre still getting sick, you can go to the doctor. You can do both. Its not difficult
Exactly.
People use crystals to help with chronic pain when they feel that all else has failed. If they're going to be on medication for the rest of their life to help with arthritis, why not let them do it? They're not hurting anyone and they don't want to be dependant on medication that barely relieves pain. Placebo is a very powerful tool when used right.
Crystals won't heal your broken bones or your bronchitis, but if it can alleviate symptoms of pain and suffering, what's wrong in that?
Intent, then action. Healing spell? Action. Going to the doctor? Action.
Things that (can) go into witchcraft: magic, meditation, nature, deities, daily rituals, monthly rituals, divination, picking a path, sabbats, etc.
*things buzzfeed writers THINK goes into witch craft: black clothing and wearing crystal necklaces*
Witch hats & cauldrons also are mentioned ( especially in the Buzzfeed videos)
I'm a physician assistant with a master's degree. The more I learned about science and medicine, the more I was drawn to witchcraft and herbalism.
Same
@Homesteading Heathen I'm a Cytogenetics Technologist, a wholehearted wiccan, and a practitioner of witchcraft. It's frankly beautiful how often people of science and learning are drawn to witchcraft. 💜🔮🔬
My therapist, now retired, practiced. My dad has his Masters in Art and 12hrs away from a doctorate in psychology. He kinda practices but also fully accepted his 12yo daughter saying she wanted to learn and practice witchcraft 31yrs ago.
This
I am a nurse with an MSN and I have been practicing witchcraft for over 25 yrs
I'm a psychologist, and I have gotten the "but how can someone like you believe in witchcraft?" question. THAT'S EXACTLY WHY.
Exactly this. I am also a psychologist and doing both.
Oooooh I have questions.
Being a science minded individual as well, what cross over do you find between psychology and witchcraft? I don't practice witchcraft but I do study it as kind of a hobby and I've come to believe that witchcraft seems to be the placebo effect much like the placebo effect of religion and praying to a specific deity.
However I do believe that the mind has the power to manipulate reality in a general sense, I don't want to give that credit to any specific set of beliefs.
Sorry, kind of long winded
@@Anonymous_Eyeballs interesting question. I would also like to know
@Youpi Cru which country is that?
I'm studying psychology and I'm a huge advocate for the placebo effect. Call magick what you will, it's worked for me so far.
I really appreciate this, I'm personally tired of being presented like this
Yeah like, do pagans dance like maniacs? Apparently. Are Christians or Muslims or Jews or Buddhists or Hindus or indigenous peoples insane and idiotic weirdos? Apparently not. We dance skyclad around a bonfire. Weird and disgusting. Some Native American traditions involve dancing around a bonfire in traditional clothing. Unusual but should be accepted. LIKE WHAT THE HECK?! I guess I should openly announce that Christianity is debunked because Christians believe the universe is only a few thousand years old.
"I became a witch for a day!
*spell doesn't work*
Witchcraft isn't real!"
No, you're just bad at it
Most likely they aren't giving it their all and they don't understand that it doesn't happen right away. A spell takes time and their energy in order to work.
@@DistantlyCold True
MusicFeedsYourSoul lmaoooo on goddess
i didn't do a single spell until i was like 2 months into learning the basics...it's not easy to cast your first spell lol
@@lfocoap4950ajf8 I have been studying for months. I have made war water, once. People grew up watching Hollywoods idea of witchcraft and have zero idea what it even is.
I totally agree with u!! I’m in medical school and I AM ALSO A WITCH. I don’t think we’re stupid to believe in something that works !!!!!
I mean, how else would we know what herbs are for healing?
Witchcraft is called a practice for a reason. It takes constant, daily practice!
I was so busy ranting that I forgot two very important points: 1) Your ability to maintain your composure and present a balanced, even-handed, factual discussion of the facts is amazing and something you should be proud of. 2) Taking down this video would be doing a serious disservice to yourself (see comment #1), to a community increasingly being either "milked" for online popularity and/or made the butt of a joke, and to all the beginners & curious individuals who are looking for answers. Please don't take it down!
Imagine if someone made a video called “I became a Buddhist monk for a week” or “I became a pastor for a week” and then at the end said “well clearly this religion doesn’t work.” Imagine the OUTRAGE!
Agreed!
Or " I became a Priest for a day!" Video
I think it's a bit nutty that they can say witchcraft isn't real when they do one little spell with bringing in the intention of failing before they even do the spell.
That's the exact reason why the existence of magick can never be proven to somebody who refuses to believe it works. And why I refuse to do magick for people who don't believe in it but then ask me to a spell when they're desperate for something just because they "have nothing to lose if it doesn't work".
They're not worth my time, energy, and money (for the supplies).
Or laugh & say that it's not real
Well what's the use of witchcraft if something as small as a person doubting magic is enough to just screw up the whole thing?
Unless you were just referring to someone deliberately doing a spell in order to prove magic can't work.
I find the base of these sorts of articles/videos are based on the fact that they are not seeing them as actual religions (in regards to Wicca and the like) or as legitimate spiritualities. I find that a lot of it is a lack of respect, stemming from a lack of education on the subject. What a shame.
Great video.
Niamh-Creates I know, you wouldn’t go up to the pope and say “god is not real and your religion is fake because god didn’t grow back my amputated limb”. It’s terribly insulting.
Niamh-Creates that’s how i see it too. those videos always anger me. it really is insulting.
Niamh-Creates
And then, there are the Bible-Thumping
BIGOTS. 😤
I'm a Computer Science major (about to start my 4th semester with a 3.66 GPA), I've always been good with science and math, and I've been practicing witchcraft for almost a year.
Great video as always Hearth 💕🖤💖
Heyyy same over here!!
Engineering student and science minded physical therapist here.
math student and practicing witchcraft here !! :)
There needs to be an equivalent "I became a Christian for a day!" parody imo, throw punches at all the bad stereotypes as if no-one watching knows any different, say prayers with no intention or love and complain God didn't "talk back", get a baptism for the hell of it, mock the "church cannibalism", only talk to controversial authors and people in priest outfits, etc. And at the end of the day conclude that being a Christian for a day was a weird nutty thing to do and "I'm sooo glad to be back in scientific reality and away from all those crosses!" See how people react! XD
Oh I'd love that lol
astrodonut, Or a " I became a Opera singer in a day !" There are a lot of things that go into singing Opera
Years of vocal training & practice,singing in foreign languages & acting ( yes ,acting...Opera is the art of storytelling with music)...
That would be a Minister..Priest is a Catholic office
Or I became a Catholic for a day
I have been a solitary practitioner for over 27 years and I have noticed the increase myself. I have also noticed how it's more for show rather than the history behind it or the fundamentals.
Luna V May I ask for your help
@@hoodooking231 whatd up?
I wouldn't consider this negative. You're just pointing out bullcrap and helping people to ask questions and think critically. Those are very positive and empowering skills so thank you!!!
As someone from a Christian background, I will say that some people are openly mocking of religion of any type and they feel very safe in doing so. I've had a lot of people who will stay stuff like that about christianity where they grew up atheist and read the bible and it didn't make them believe in god or they've gone to church and it's just a really boring man saying a bunch of words and then everyone eats a cracker and it didn't make them feel anything. I think before anyone can expect to get anything out of any religion, they need to really try and make it work for them with an open mind. Not even psychologically proven therapies and coping mechanisms will work for someone if they don't make a genuine effort to make it work for them and actually put it to use. I think it's the difference between doing something at the surface level and actually, intentional doing it that trips so many of these people up
I'm not even a witch, (been a druid for a few years now, and have studied under OBOD) but I love and agree with every single thing you said!
Please don't take this down! It's a damn national treasure!
a lot of witchcraft actually uses science in some ways as well. I personally use scientific knowledge to understand some things within my craft
Small air punch when I saw today's title. You're good at taking this stuff on in a balanced way, plus I love it when you share your opinions. You don't rant but you don't spend so long trying not too offend anyone that I'm left without a clue what the actual point is.
Our practices do make other people curious (or defensive) but it should still be treated with a basic level of respect. We aren't some conjurer of cheap tricks (credit to Gandalf 😂) we are following our own paths.
It's a odd one for me because this was my introduction into witchcraft being a real thing! But it was the fact that they were being douches about it that made me want to find a serious representation of what was clearly a solid belief in the people they were mocking!
This needed said, thank you for making this video!
I woke up almost 2 years ago & am a relatively new witch & im still learning everyday, you cannot learn in a day or a week.
A coven sister to me used the saying of someone being “ an easy bake oven witch”
So glad you created this video
I definitely know what you mean. I am a part of alternative fashions and this is very similar to issues we run into with the media. They don't even take the time to learn about the different fashions and other things and then conflate them. Like lolita fashion and living dolls. They are not the same thing. We are not living dolls. Or there was an article that was presenting several different Harajuku fashions all as lolita and when I pointed out that this was not true a friend believed the article over me and said that I was just elitist. So yeah I really wish the media and the news was more interested in the truth than in sensationalism and othering.
I know this is a super old comment, but it’s so nice to know that there are other people who practice/are interested in witchcraft and also wear lolita (=^ェ^=)
What they also don't mention is the transformation you go through as a person to become the witch you are meant to be. I have been on this journey for 1,5-2 years and I am still learning mostly about who I am, what I want and using shadow work, journaling, cards, meditation and circles where I sit with my ancestors, guides, the God and Goddess to become. It is not always easy but it is beautiful to grow and become who I am meant to be
I really like the guitar analogy. It makes perfect sense!
Chloe ,you have a very pretty name..
That a side ,How did you like my singing anaology ?
I actually found one article where the writer had an experienced witch do a spell (it was a spell to manifest money) and I think a week or so later they had found a check or something like that. I think it was really cool that they added that into the article, even though they met it with some doubt that it was the magic and not just luck.
Hearth, I am glad someone has said something I agree with everything you said. I am a practicing witch of 15+years and I am still learning. I love being a witch it has changed my life for the better. Thank you for every videos that you do. You so inspire me. Spellcasting in my practice didn't happen till 3 years in when I felt comfortably in my knowledge foundation.
After more than 25 years in the craft, there are still the same issues. On a larger scale, for sure, because the online environment was a lot different back then, but basically the same topics. Great video, thanks for sharing 😊
Shoutout to the older witches over +40 yo who get disrespected all the time but have been practicing in their family with no care about what fellow humans think of them.
Thanks for actually addressing this issue! x 🔮Unfortunately the witchcraft and magickal community is being taken as "a joke" and "just a phase" or "just for aesthetics" which can give beginners *like me a year ago false impressions; anyways Thanks for all of this. Your ideology in the pastor part was great
I lost count of how many times I was snarkily thinking, "Don't cloud the issue with facts" during this video. We live in a world where instant gratification is almost required and anything not mainstream is supposed to be "weird" or "stupid" -- in essence, the controlling factors in modern society are behaviors associated with children and young teens. On top of that, repeated studies have shown (at least in the West) that organized religion is splintering and losing some of its hold on the majority; it's no wonder that individuals unhappy/uncomfortable with that are doing their best to reverse the trend by showing how "right" their beliefs are vs. how "wrong" others are. Followers of the "big three" Abrahamic religions never seem to remember that their clergy go through years (in most cases, a lifetime) of ongoing training to reach the point of understanding & leadership they occupy -- thus anything that's done by a layman checking out a belief system in passing for a few days will seem (to these people) to be just as valid as anything clergy says & does. I'd also looove to see the reaction to a set of videos along the lines of, "I was a Christian for a day" or "I practiced Catholocism for a day"...! Lastly (at least for this rant) is that we're sitting at the endpoint of centuries of viewpoints being adjusted by those in power, sometimes subtly, sometimes not. The end result is a set of images that are relatively common to all & that make communication easier.. but that are communicating a specific image that has no linkage to "truth" beyond its intended purpose as defined by those in power. Margaret Hamilton's green-skinned, overly dramatic, wild and evil portrayal of a witch in "The Wizard of Oz" is an archetype that's unlikely to have EVER existed in reality (f'rinstance, when's the last time you saw a naturally green-skinned human) and yet when you say "witch" it's likely to be exactly what pops into the minds of even the most dedicate Pagan or practitioner of the Craft. The only solution is to keep working, to keep disseminating the truth, keep showing the very real overlap between "science" and "magic" in the real world, and keep pushing back. Witchcraft in Western society has always existed on the edge -- there's no reason it can't flourish there and keep exerting positive influence on the center. (Sorry for the rant, I actually had *lots* more to say! )
I love this Hearth! I complained to the independent about Ceri Radfords feature about the misinformation and offensive opinions she gave in her recent feature Xx
It was The Independent I sent a complaint to, too! That was before this video came out, but I was absolutely appalled by the article I read!
To describe a recognised religious (and spiritual, I know it's not all about Wicca) practice as "based upon a wobbling base of bats***" is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Would their publication be happy to publish the same sentiments regarding Hinduism, Judaism or Buddhism? I suspect not.
Lizzy Kennett I know it was appalling. They responded to my email basically blaming the book for the content in her review - absolutely ridiculous. So I wrote back again!
@@Ejcfarley Omg! I cannot believe that was their excuse! I've not had a reply back yet!
Lizzy Kennett I know - I called them cowardly. 🤣 I think they prob have a blanket response and then edit it a bit to address any points made in each email. I honestly thought much higher of the independent but totally changed my opinion now! Xx
@@Ejcfarley Yes! Today I got the same response about the book! Actually a very dismissive and rude reply - it was basically "suck it up".
Thank you for delivering this information so diplomatically, so tactfully. All of this desperately needed to be said.
In my friend group, they know that I practice witchcraft and the rule is, "when we're out and about, having fun, hanging out, they can make fun of me all they like, but when I'm practicing any kind of magick, you show some respect and take it seriously, or bugger off." And idk about anyone else, but this works for me and my mates so I'm okay with that. I just wish the people in these 'I spent a day as a witch' videos would have at least a little bit of respect when the time calls for it.
*Great video! Being newer at this, it is aggravating to sift through the bs and get to the real info I need to learn..much love to you ❤*
Its so good too hear someone talk about this! Thanku! Keep up the good work
I hope you do leave this video up; you hit so many amazing points and said them all so well!
Love the lighting on this video.💜 Plus the new wall decor that replaced the pumpkin head hahah
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been drawn to witchcraft for most of my life but kept feeling discouraged by articles and videos like the ones you were talking about and it really stunted my exploration of the craft. So glad there are people out here setting the record straight!
Thank you for posting this. Also, the lighting, hair, makeup.... Wow! Gorgeous!
This is such a good video. Thanks hearth. I'm glad you have kept it up. This will help lots of newbies
Another great video! I love the long ones. I learn so much from you! Thank you💜
Oh Hearth, I love the way you express yourself. Thank you for your humor and for always saying the right things. ❤
Amazing content. This video really hits home for me. Thank you for being so genuine and professional.
Thank you Hearth for this video I was intuitively prompted to watch this video start to finish blessed be to you sister 🙌🏾🙏🏾💙
Thank you Hearth. I’m glad you put this out there
THANK YOU.
I've watched a few of your videos here and there, but this one got my subscribe. Thank you for breaking this down for people.
This video is really thought out and well made, You touched on all the points I was thinking about and I appreciate the message you are putting out there. Much love ♡♡♡
Honestly, thank you for this video. I absolutely agree with your opinion on the issue and I feel like there are a lot of people who should see this
This is an absolutely fabulous video! And you bring up so many wonderful points! We do need to get it more main stream in all of our communities in a positive light. In fact I am in a group in my community and we are trying to find ways to do just that very thing. If anybody has any great ideas I’m all ears. We have considered volunteering and fundraising but that’s all we have come up with so far. We are also planning the first ever Witches Ball all on Halloween night this year.
WOW ok I LOVE LOVE LOVE you for this video. I swear its like you were reading my mind on the entire video. I seem to run across alot people that post "New,Baby witch here wanting to learn"...i love seeing this because YAY there's an interest and i try to very quickly lead them toward a more foundation building true craft and take your time to feel it and know it path ... *As long as you don't mind???...You just made the top of the list on my advisory list and I think this is a first to watch for SO many and well needed video. I'm always wondering if its just me being too harsh or just an ass when I almost want to snap at people who post things like " I just got started in the craft 2 days ago..Im looking to get into spell work, i need spells for this or that..and doing deity work ...on and on". For me this was the much touching home to me..Thank You SO much
What a fabulous video!!! I 100% agree with everything you said. Thanks for posting HearthWitch!!! ✌️👍❤️
This totally needed to happen thanks hearth!!!
Right on and very well explained. Thankyou for your content. I really love your channel 💜💜💜. Keep up the great work. 👍
I loved this video....as a practicing witch of several decades I enjoy hearing what others think and practice.... continue the good work ... Blessed Be
They’re looking for Magic not Magick
This was so good thank you for your voice on this topic! 💜🐺🌕🧙♂️
Well I studied science, im a catholic and I am a practicing witch in witchcraft not wicca. But I do not practice my catholic religion, but will not lose my faith. I have always been drawn to witchcraft since a little girl thru what I see, feel and know. I know things but don't know how.
Hearth Thank you so much for this! When I first searched for info on witchcraft I indeed bumped into the mocking type of videos and articles and felt ashamed in their place. How rude can you be about someones practice? It actually made me want to search for videos and articles that ACTUALLY gave information about the craft. And that's how I stumbled upon your channel! And I never regretted walking this path. Thank you for teaching the craft on here. Your channel deserves way more credit.
Loved every point you gave. Thank you for this
Great video, thank you for sharing your insight!! I also LOVE your hair, plasma fire vibes.
Thanks for this Hearth! Kudos for yet another great video. 😊
Engineering graduate here, and I also believe that you can practice magick and still be a "science person" as what most people would label. It's sad to know that most people believe in an "either/or" situation instead of an "and" when it comes to science, religion, and magick. Little do most people know that the sciences we know today actually came from magickal backgrounds (Modern Chemistry came from Alchemy, and Medicine came from Medical Herbalism, to name a few), and fail to see how one facet complements the other between the Mundane and Magickal.
Frankly, I also find it rude how some people in youtube videos make frank, blunt remarks about the craft, taking away its solemn value to the practitioners. I see these people to either be scared from learning deeper or they refuse to accept it because they did not see it unfold before their eyes at the moment.
Thank you for raising awareness of this. Love your videos! :)
I found this video very moving and important to anyone who has found other videos like you have mentioned. They need the guidance and knowledge of this video to let them know, that "witch in a day"situation is not real. You were not negative, just very truthful. Bright Blessing from the States! 💖🧚♀️
I recently have found your channel and I love your videos! Thank you for putting out educational content that is well done !
Thank you for putting this out there. I am new, I see a lot of what you are referring to. It pisses me off as well as it can throw those of us that are new way of track. Which is one reason I backed away from witchcraft at a younger age. You really have to read & read many sources to find what is real & what is b.s. This is why most people think witchcraft is totally different than it is in reality. So, again, thank you for putting this out there. Very well said 🧚
"A lifestyle rather than a hobby."
YES!
I found your chanel today after the Googly Moogly noticed the word Imbolc in one of my fb posts and recommended that video. I'm impressed by your level headedness and eloquence.
Bright blessings to you!
i love your videos girl !!! you give me the best vibes and teach me a bunch!
I absolutely love your videos. This video hit me hard because the blatant disrespect that others do is infuriating.. there are many videos I will watch the beginning and feel the toxicity and leave... I am so happy you said this video. I try my best to delve deep into my intuition when I am researching. I've been learning and researching for about 4 years and my manifestations are just.now starting to come.to light and I can feel my power growing. I have always had gifts since I was a child and they've worked for me but it's really only now after 4 years that I am able to truly learn to be in control. But I am still learning every day and still view myself as a baby witch.. I hope alot of people see this a and either stop what they are doing or it will help other baby witches. Much love Hearth!
Yes, Hearth! I love this video!💗
Yes,yes,yes...I have seen these videos and posts. As a relatively new witch,(1year), it became confusing for me. Thankfully I found you Hearth!! I absolutely trust your information and knowledge. There are some other witches that I do watch and I like the different perspectives. I always come back to you Hearth. Thank you!!❤
This is a great video and I don't think it's negative at all. So many beginners need to hear this. I hope you decide to keep it up.
People are quick to make fun of our practices, but if anyone made a video on any other religion, or belief, & said false information & made a joke out of it, there would be a huge uproar. But it’s okay to mock us?? I just don’t understand how people think that’s okay. Witchcraft & magickal practices have been around since practically the beginning of time. IT ISN’T A FAB!! Like you said. Thank you for making this video, & sending a true message to all the misinformed out there 🖤 Blessed be
I love this video, I just found your channel and I am so happy. Alot of youtube witches I followed are not active any more. Instant Gratification I feel like is always the enemy of casting spells, the few that I have casted that days some times months to finish their work. All things take time, like my tarot deck gets very sassy when I use her during the full moon cycle.
What an EXCELLENT video. Informative, comprehensive, honest, differentiated and long overdue for the world to see. THANK YOU. I have been waiting for this to be said for a long time, with a heart filled with rage and sorrow, and this really helped me find some peace... I have been practicing witchcraft for over 15 years, my daughter is a witch as well. I am also a trained psychiatric nurse, I studied 4 years and I definitely do not take blood samples by wearing a pointed hat, biting people and sucking their blood. To most of the uninformed, witchcraft is simply a mix of playing silly games and believing in superstition, and this type of superficial, disrespectful videos and articles only perpetuate the ignorance and the misconceptions.
Thank you for this video! I'm far more excited and interested in magic now than I was before watching! I've been interested in and looking around for explanations in science, religion, Wicca, and witchcraft but had nearly given up with all the confusing misinformation. I am far more willing to continue now. ☺️
Yesss was waiting for your video before going to bed hahah
Thanks for this video! This is a great topic for discussion.
this is part of what stresses me out when i see someone ask a question about witchcraft and just get told "look on google:)" without being told that the first couple pages are going to just give you pinterest links and cosmo articles!! like typically i agree on a lot of things that people should 'just google it' lol like something simple like wondering what are the magical correspondences of chamomile or what an acronym stands for, but if they want to research a certain large topic then i think they need more guidance than 'just google it' like even telling someone what specific terms they should look up can help a lot bc not everyone is good at research so they dont know what to type into google for the answer theyre looking for
Great video! I have been seeing a lot of the videos you mentioned as suggested videos to watch in my feed on UA-cam. I never click on them because I could tell by the title of the videos and the imagery that it's just for click bait. It's really offensive and not ok. Good for you for addressing it.
I really appreciate you talking about this
Thanks for this vídeo. I have a lot of confusion when I started and this will help a lot of people 💙🖤
Excellent video! Well done, its about time someone spoke a bit of sense! Im a welsh celtic pagan witch but dont really tell people anymore because they just dont understand, its like hitting my head against a wall when trying to explain it all. So, yes there are alot of misconceptions surrounding the subject and it has alot to do with the media and the like.
Can I like this more than once? Like, a hundred times? Keep this up, please! It provides a good counterbalance.
I’m really enjoying your videos 🧙🏻♀️❤❤❤
Very interested in this because I started my practice two years ago. I just went live on Instagram and want to make sure I lessen to your advice. When I started I did not think it was that big of a thing but it's big, really big. It's a little overwhelming. Thanks for this video. Blessed be
Thank you, Hearth, for your channel. Your presentations are well thought through and clearly stated. You have integrity. Many social media workers don't. You will not change this.
It seems to me that the current fad to "be a witch" is only a fantasy fashion, and most of those who follow it will quickly tire and move on to the next craze.
In my experience, true witches are very frequently, if not always, born "other", and never followers of the norm. It is an Art, and we are artists, never understood, usually underappreciated, and destined to be those who learn truths which are inaccessible or uninteresting to most people.
Preach, sister. I felt this video.
yes THANK YOU this video is so important
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video!!! I agree 1,000%! ❤❤❤ It is SO frustrating that ppl expect miracles from ANY little contact with witchcraft, but would NEVER expect it of their own religion. Again, THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤
This was a fantastic video. I like the analogy of summoning spirits like calling a group of strangers to do something!
I see this trend of folks “experiencing” Witchcraft for a day to year and writing about it in books as well.
You pro know what books I’m referring to.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! I've been saying this for a very long time. I'm trying to reopen my shop in a new state. in my old state it was treated as a religious establishment but her in WA. I'm needing to jump through all sorts of hopes. it's frustrating.
Thanks for your talk, its so rigt what you point out. I just jump out after 10 years chockrest after a mega curse chock. Im so happy for all your doing. I se you, and awake all the magic i hide away all those years. Im from Denmark. Thanks for you sweetheart.
Hi, I've been on my journey now for years. This has resonated with me on such an awakening level! Bless you! I have managed to find a school for help considering, all of the mixed information. Yes, this is hard to start out, even coming from a "crafted under the rug", aka hidden in my own family. I have asked questions all of my life, with no answers .. now after finding my direction, wtf to start? I want to thank you for in helping me in my direction!! I've wasted years. Yes, I believe too, it is time to end the confusion starting with myself. I want to help others, but like others, I was being mislead and on my way of being disrespectful (as you see in my name). My intentions are good; but in being misdirected, I personally have decided to start all back over. I have been in this start process now for about 2 weeks now. Thank you for this confirmation! I want to learn and to keep learning more, not just for myself but with the intentional research and shared experiences that will in turn help others! If you sense anything about this path, I welcome your feedback. Again, thank you for this video and thank you for sharing all that you do, and yes, I'm also researching, comparing, journalling, etc ...and following, and unfollowing some as of today. TY 😊