Broadly Witchcraft
How the Socialist Feminists of WITCH Use Magic to Fight Capitalism
The first incarnation of WITCH performed their inaugural action—a hex on Wall Street—on Halloween in 1968. Now a new generation of witches is taking up the mantle from the infamous provocateurs.
The 'Hocus Pocus' Reboot Has Real Witches Spooked
On Thursday it was announced that the iconic 90s film is being remade with a new cast. But not everyone is casting spells of celebration: Though "Hocus Pocus" is widely celebrated as a Halloween favorite, many practicing witches find it disturbing.
The UN Will Hold Its First Meeting to Discuss Witchcraft-Related Violence
Every year, thousands of people are accused of witchcraft and face persecution, abuse, and even death. Now the United Nations is organizing to defend victims of witch hunts.
What Happened When I Tried to Use Crystals to Improve My Life
I skeptically set out to see whether crystals—which science classifies as "literally just rocks"—could alter my mental state for the better and ended up enthusiastically drinking water "purified" by a stone I had soaked in it for 24 hours.
How to Celebrate Today's Historic Eclipse Like a Witch
"It takes both a disciplined and experienced witch to harvest the power of the eclipse magic."
Psychics and Spencer Pratt Weigh In on Jennifer Lawrence Crystal Debacle
The "Hunger Games" actor recently revealed that after purchasing a home filled with crystals, she had them "yanked" out despite being warned of their power. Then her house flooded.
Sex with Demons Was Totally Chill Until the Church Ruined It
Throughout history, men and women have had sex with supernatural beings—but when did summoning Satan to fuck become an evil act?
Witches Respond to Allegations that Some Guy From Blink-182 Hexed Fyre Fest
"If Blink-182 was any good at witchcraft there would have been a point in their career where they weren't a laughingstock."
The First Ladies Who Brought the Occult to the White House
Over the years, several presidents' wives—including Mary Todd Lincoln and Nancy Reagan—turned to spiritual practices like seances and astrology.
Sometimes Pop Culture Really Is the Gateway to the Occult
For decades, Christian groups have warned that beloved fantasy franchises like Dungeons & Dragons and Harry Potter can lead impressionable youths astray. We spoke to some witches who can confirm this is true, though by no means a bad thing.
Double Double Trudeau and Trouble: Canada Legalizes Witchcraft
The Canadian government is updating its Criminal Code to remove archaic provisions, including bans on dueling and telling fortunes.
Actually, Trump Is a Witch Hunter, Says Male Witch Community
Donald Trump has complained that investigations into him constitute "the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!" Male witches say otherwise.