Spells. Moon rituals. Crystals & herbs. Each of these things and many more are associated with what has been branded modern witchcraft.
But what is modern witchcraft? Who is the modern witch, and what does she do?
In short, what makes a witch a witch?
Let’s break it down.
What Modern Witchcraft Isn’t
Before we talk about what modern witchcraft is, let’s talk about what it isn’t.
It’s not a fashion choice. It’s not a fantasy novel. Or a bunch of socially awkward teenagers playing around with an Ouiji board on the weekends.
And although the mystical allure associated with the modern witch is often the subject of television series and movies, the reality is actually much simpler and (sorry, kids) less glamorous.