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There's a lot of people from lots of different walks of life with lots of different ideas and beliefs, no two people are the same so there will never not be some new culture or belief or ideology to explore
I mean it's easy to find people who are different. People liking different foods is a form of diversity. He could make a video like "speaking to people who live in apartments" and could have them speak about how it's diffrent from living in a house lol
@@thepuggas2197 devil worshippers entire stick is destroy the morals of a person or debase a human beings honour and dignity Whether you believe in devils or not is besides the point Devil worshippers do disgusting acts to enact magic usually involving *shudder* Feces and other bodily fluids They also human traffick children to do... yeah Stay away from them at all costs A lot of them are very rich and some are in hollywood with connection. The fact hes letting them have a platform is either due to 1. Ignorance 2. He made a deal (money) 3. Hes decided to work for them 4. Hes become one of them at some point
Theres quite a large Wiccan community on youtube if you know how to navigate the search engine lol. If you’re wanting to learn more, its quite interesting.
Are we not going to talk about how badass it is that Phyllis has been an open witch since the 80s? That early photo of her was so stunning I got chills.
Yeah from personal experience I had a really bad time with wiccans when i was 18 i tried to get into the religion and honestly it was mostly just people roleplaying had nothing to do with casting spells infact most wiccans i know will only maybe try a spell once every like 7 years, and a lot of wiccans are very much like Christians in terms of how they believe in certain diety's ect and why i say their like Christians is cause they worship them pretty much the same way. Now witches i met outside of wiccans are honestly a lot more fascinating to me cause many are heavy practioners they don't just do it every sunday ect. (not saying all wiccans do that but just ones I knew)
That already happened. Anthony Padilla's "I spent a day with real witches." It's just as great as this video! Though I wouldn't mind him doing another one!
@@chloej1611 yeah ive seen that one and the Satanist one, i hope we get a bit more cause honestly the field is pretty big in terms of people you can meet.
right. Nobody ever interviews a secular witch for instance. Not all witches belief in gods or work with them. But the fact that everyone just talks abt. wiccan witches or witches working with gods a lot of beginner witches feel like they need to do that too.
Thorn hit the nail on the head: we're all weird in our own ways. Our task is to learn to embrace and celebrate our collective weirdness and understand that the weird that works with you may not be the weird that works with me, but that is totally ok. What is never ok is using your weirdness as a tool to abuse others. Basically, do you unless "you" is an asshole.
I think it would be really cool if Anthony did “I spent a day with survivors of the troubled teen industry”. It’s a serious issue that doesn’t get talked about enough.I personally went to wilderness therapy, and I would love to see more people talking about this issue.
just replying to this comment to boost the probability of people seeing it because I agree it is a really important issue that should be talked about more and it would be great if Anthony could use his platform to bring awareness to how awful and damaging that industry really is.
Honestly I was feeling a little skeptical until Anthony and Thorn did a spell together and I totally got it. Making an active decision and putting your energy into a wish will definitely have an impact. It can't cure cancer or anything, but doing a spell to have a good day or to feel successful in the coming months? That totally makes sense.
Exactly why I got into it haha I was always like “Ugh it’s so stupid” but now “Man even if my crystals don’t do anything, they’re pretty. So who cares”
You forget that many out of the people who will try this will start believing in it. This is when it starts to be a problem. People believing in these powers and investing so much out of their effort in it and also trying to convert others.
I actually identify as Wiccan but I’m in much the same boat as you! I find my views of my practice to be agnostic in that I don’t truly know if it’s real or not, but I continue to do it because I know it at least helps me in a therapeutic way. If I wake up one morning with complete clarity of its falseness I still won’t regret the time I’ve spent on it because it has shown results in some way even if it was just hope and placebo effect
My father grew up in a strict catholic family, but five years ago he converted to being a Wiccan. This video will give me insight into his beliefs, thanks!
@@Shadow2pointO There are many non-fanatical Muslims. Heck, there are queer Muslims. Unfortunately, many of them live in the Middle east. But more and more are fleeing to other countries where they can be safe and rid themselves of the toxicity of the faith.
@@Shadow2pointO I wonder how many Muslims you have known well or even had a seriously conversation with. If you really think it's 2% that shows that you yourself aren't really 'open to learn about other people who view differently in life'. 'Seek knowledge even if it be in China' said the prophet Muhammad.
Well strap in baby, cuz you will have to deal with the reactions to be true to yourself. Its that or live in the broom closet and thats a real stifling Life.
Love seeing these older Wiccans speak as a young Wiccan myself. It's a beautiful art form and style of spirituality that I'm so happy Anthony chose to learn about and share with more people. Our goal is to connect with the world, with other people, and with ourselves in the most honest and open way we can and I thank Anthony and the people here for taking the time to learn about it
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
I FULLY vibe with Thorn!!! I have always looked at my spellwork and tarot as a psychological working. In spellwork, that's a reminder for me to put in the effort towards whatever that spell was for. I usually place them around the house in places I know I'll see them. And for tarot, I believe that what my initial thoughts on the reading are is a look into my subconscious and a window to how I really feel about a situation.
Meh, Im a traditional witch, I follow the Old Ways and practice Voodoo, I guess for some its psychological but my craft actually has results that are beyond the material realm.
@@Prince_the_One and I fully respect that! I do feel a connection to something beyond me, I currently feel it more as the universe. It's not 100% psychological, there is definitely something to manifestation and working with energy. I'm always open to learn more and have been studying various aspects to open my mind! 😊
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
@@elizabethkrueger7492 unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
I’m glad you had made a video back then where you spent the day with Satanists, so we can compare the differences and the misconceptions between them and Wiccans
@@darkljs I love the representation. People who are Luciferian worship lucifer or follow him as a symbol instead of satanists, who are an atheistic religion. As someone who is beginning my journey as a pagan I love hearing the different perspectives and opinions from different people
@@darkljs That's aaalmost accurate. The name "Satanism" does come from Satan, because Satanists have their own interpretation of him and hold him as an important symbol. The thing is that most Satanists don't actually worship him as if he is or was ever a real person or being. Of course beliefs vary, but most believe in Satan/Lucifer as a particular collection of human traits (like rebellion against and liberation from religious authority, self-love and acceptance, rational thought, pursuit of knowledge, among other things) and we can "call upon him" from within to empower ourselves. While Wicca isn't directly tied to Satan, originally most witches were thought to be pagans doing the Devil’s work. Many were simply natural healers or so-called “wise women” whose choice of profession was misunderstood. So there's obviously a gigantic Biblical and historical connection between witchcraft and the idea of Satan. But yeah, the most important take-away is that the Christian idea of Satan as pure evil does not reflect neo-pagan beliefs
@@artiekirby8826 hey, just to let you know luciferians don’t worship the “literal devil” they worship Lucifer. in christianity these may be the same thing, but they actually have very distinct differences. it’s the difference between worshiping evil incarnate or the “light bringer”. Lucifer (also known as the morning star) is a symbol of liberation and the pursuit of knowledge. of course, beliefs vary so some worship him as a being while others follow him as symbolism. all in all, i understand where you’re coming from as i made the same mistake when i first started out :) (edit): ik it sounds similar to satanism, and that’s bc it is, i just don’t really know how to explain the differences without writing a whole essay😅
As someone who not only comes from a spiritual family and also been wiccan since the age of 16, everything these women spoke about is 100% spot on. Being a witch doesn't mean I am satanic or crazy or do blood rituals and such. I was named after Kassandra, daughter of Troy, and for as long as I can remember everything I have predicted came true. Even today the more I work on and explore my wiccan and spiritual side, the more open I feel. Thank you Anthony for covering this!
Everything? Doubtful....and I guess you're at most early 20's. Ive been practicing for 35 plus years, and I've learned that we follow different paths and practices and so therefore believe should only speak for oneself Because, to start, i find the greatest misconceptions of being q a witch, is 5hat as a male i cant possibly be one, or the word is not applicable to being a male witch. So right there, not 100%
So my mom is Wiccan. She never really did any of the spell stuff or talked about it all to much (she was very reserved on exposing me to religion, although she did teach me about Christianity a bit.) But one thing that we always did (and still try to do) is have bonfires on the Solstices and Exquinoxes. It was a way to mark the change of seasons and a way to sort of pay attention and reflect on the world around you. At least that's the way I look at it.
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
Love this. My mom identifies as Pagan and a Witch and a Catholic and has similar traditions and I took on my own and started to celebrate the Wheel of the Year. Love this for us
I’ve been thinking of being the same with my future children. I’m a witch but won’t go around telling everyone I am one. I’d love to know how you felt growing up with a mom like that so I can understand if it’s a good idea or if you wish you knew all growing up.❤️
In the span of a few years, I started collecting trinkets and things to put on my shelf. Little did I know, I was unintentionally creating an altar. It felt very natural and I was simply gravitating towards a practice of magick. I don't have a structured practice. When I perform a ritual, I see it as self-care through intentions: taking a moment out of a busy, hectic life to focus on myself. 💙
@@onigirisenpai8633 Calling things sacred is practically the same thing as calling things really important to you. So to put things that matter to you on a pedastal, is essentially the same thing as creating an altar
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
It's not just the birthday candle wishing. It's also prayer, meditation and even counseling. You're internally focusing on something and usually coupling it with some kind of action.
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
@@oliviagrace6914 Unrelated, but please don’t go onto every single comment on this video and paste the exact same thing over and over. But yeah, good for you for being Christian, glad no one is making fun of you for it
Love this! I am not a Wiccan, but I am a witch. If only Christians accepted us as much as we accept them... If only they knew that the majority of their beliefs and practices derive from paganism... Maybe one day we won't be misjudged and demonized. I appreciate videos like this.
It seems to me that people seem to put negativity on things they don't understand. One of the biggest misconceptions that witchcraft is a religion which it is not. Witches are from all kinds of religions. But due to closed minded population of people it is viewed as a negative.
@@tammyporte755 I've legit had people ask me questions such as "Yo do you eat babies" and "Can you fly?" And the funniest thing that happened to me among these was when a guy suddenly pulled up a weird sentence to me "Please don't curse me. We're friends Ok?" bish what?
Wiccans accept Christians? Really? Oh my goodness. I agree that many Christian beliefs are pagan, that's why I am a Seventh-Day Adventist. We dismiss the pagan in Christianity (introduced by the Catholic Church) and abide by the Bible and Bible alone! I suggest looking into it.
I wasn't really understanding much of this at all until Anthony and Thorn performed their spell. I loved that and I feel like even if it's just psychological it would for sure make you feel better about your days. And I think they explained it perfectly; even the process of making it could make you feel better. Like good luck charms and keepsakes.
You did amazing on your spell pouch!! Without her giving any directions you grabbed many items most spell lists will ask for! Thank you for this video for you’ve brought on two very good representations and they gave amazing explanations.
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
I'm pagan and practice old and folk magic. While i don't believe everything about wicca I think it's cool you are so open to magic. People think it's like Harry Potter. It's not.
My matron goddess is Hekate and my patron is Lucifer (the roman version, not Abrahamic). I've never felt more at peace then when I work with my gods and goddesses. It's like therapy to worship them and they have helped me through meditation soooo much. Literal life saving religion
@@diejaykaynz3r078 books. Here's a list: Ars vercanus Hekate goddess of witches Rites of lucifer temple of ascending flame The magick of lilith calling upon the goddess of left hand path The doctrine and ritual of high magic The art of occultism The occult book john michael greer Sacred geometry jemma foster Symbols of the occult Kinesic magic donald Tyson The secret teachings of all ages Alchemy and mysticism alexander roob Temple of the bones rituals for hekate Entering hekates garden Hekate her sacred fires Hekate keys to the crossroads Hekate a devotional Keeping her keys Hekate soteira Hekate liminal rites Circle for hekate
Not a Wiccan but a witch, I really love the insight of these videos! It’s always so great to see someone like Anthony being so open and understanding to topics that might be considered weird or controversial. Thank you!!!!
@@krisj5561 to be honest not that much, some wiccans believe in Deities/God’s/Goddesses some do not, some do spells and rituals, some do not! Same as witches (but witches do do spells/ rituals) there are many different deities but if you know your heritage it’s those deities you follow; if you don’t know your heritage then whatever feels right. Some witches don’t do deities/God’s/Goddesses. Sorry I know it’s a lot hope it makes sense lol
@@krisj5561 The person above literally said "Not that much". No, there is a difference. Wiccan is a person who practices Wicca which is a religion. Wicca does not necessarily integrate practices of witchcraft but Wiccans often practice them together. Wicca can also mean witch yes but in this case it's important to be precise so people understand. A Witch doesn't have to follow Wicca as there are many forms of witchcraft out there.
As a practicing witch, I loved getting to hear others journeys in their spirituality and what their beliefs mean to them. What I practice is about setting intentions and creating positive energy in my environment and within myself. One of them spoke about it not being so focused on belief and more focused on the act of doing it, I believe that is so true especially regarding my spiritual beliefs. I love these so much, can’t wait to see more! 🥰
Being a witch is so opposite of what people think it is. It’s all about peace, love protection and happiness. It’s to protect your loved ones and using urban plants and teas to come to your true self and live a more empowered and fulfilling life
i agree and disagree, i am not a wiccan but a pagan. There are however plenty of rituals and spells that could be used for bad. But i like to believe that the majority is a good witch/pagan
Nit all Witches are peaceful. Nit all witches practice the same way. Not all witches. Are "finding themselves"...it's better to say being a witch for me is the opposite ... because my Path is not the same as yours.. so therefore to say witches as in the general applies to me to when it doesn't..
I'm sorry you've been taught to think this, it simply isn't true. I practiced witchcraft for over 20 years. I started out as a Gardnerian wiccan and later I became an eclectic witch and a Celtic pagan. Over time it took a dark turn when I made a pact with my then goddess to protect a family member. After three nights of chanting in tongues she told me she wanted two of my organs. A year later, I was in the hospital with organ failure both in my gallbladder and pancreas. For a week I lay in the hospital while the doctors were stumped, they couldn't find out what was wrong with me. They performed surgery on my pancreas first, they had to cut some of it away. Then they removed my gallbladder. While I was in the hospital I prayed to my goddess and all I saw was empty blackness. Earlier that day my cousin and her husband came by and held my hand and prayed to Jesus, and I thought, well, they mean well. And after seeing the black void, I prayed to Jesus for the first time in 20 years and felt guilty because I was betraying my goddess. I remained a pagan witch for a year after the surgery. While laying in bed pondering over my life, I decided to give Catholicism another try. Returning to the Church was a heluva culture shock, but over time I got used to it. So, now I'm going to teach you one thing that I learned through being a pagan witch. I had great faith and beautiful love for my deity and the craft, (before it tried to attack me). When I returned to the Catholic Church I applied that same natural love and faith to Jesus. In fact since I've returned, that love and faith grew so much that it gushes out and I find myself wanting more. I have love for the Catholic Church, which is the very institution Jesus founded. It's only been about 2 years since I've come back and I've learned so much, yet I feel that there's a lot more I need to experience in my life and faith in Jesus. I turned 50 just a few months ago, and I wish I knew way back then what I know now. So, I'm talking to you now, not being condescending in any way that you're going to regret this path. It's not a matter of if, but when. Are you going to be as old as I am when you realize the mistake? Or are you going to be smarter than I am and change now while you're still young? This turned out to be a lot longer than I thought, so I apologize for the rambling.
@@kaelin_cherise Kinda! Witchcraft is the religion, Wicca is the Initiatory Priesthood of Witchcraft, Initiates are known as the Wicca, Wiccans, and Witches. People like me and Thorn from the video are apart of the Wicca. She comes from the Gardnerian Tradition, I come from the Alexandrian Tradition.
@@victor_spade and? nobody said you couldn’t. at least christians aren’t pretending they can curse people grant wishes see the future and heal disease by pissing on sticks and lightning candles
It's just a little something to help you feel strong, calm, grounded. You can understand yourself more and what you want by saying these things out loud and concretely, and it's a nice little time to yourself that you can hold on to during the day. It's lovely. I have a cousin who does spells like this and it really helps with his mental health and anxieties.
Hey Anthony! I would love to see you interview people with Major Depressive Disorder. I think that episode would definitely further open up topics of depressive disorders!
I have been diagnosed with "Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features" and I would love to be interviewed about it, but... It would be tough. Worth it, but very tough.
I’ve also been diagnosed with MDD, I think it’ll be informative to see how others manifest these symptoms and how frequently it’s easy to misdiagnose someone with other disorders
@@RedSpade37 wait i was also dx with MDD, but they deduced my "psychotic features" to bipolar and BPD. and yes, it'd be difficult to talk about, but I'd still love to do an interview
I was a rock kid too! I love your outlook on learning about different communities and topics and sharing it with us. It is very refreshing and interesting!
I'm Christian But I love learning about others religions. The most important thing about religion to me personally is as long as your doing it with a positive mindset about it doesn't hurt anyone or intent to harm. Not everyone who is in a religion is a bad person, just as there is bad and good christians. We may not see eye to eye but we can all still get along :)
Being innocent surely hurt alot of people around you even if it not your intent... that why you should learn to stay away from thing you know to little about or are mislead even those they look harmless. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
I am a recent 'converted' pagan. I don't necessarily practice strictly or worship a god/goddess, so I would say I am pagan in nature. "I'm pagan in belief but not in practice" is kinda what I say. I'm still in that Christians raised mindset that if I branch out and try to connect or worship a god on my own, and do it wrong, i'll be punished for doing so. But it was wonderful to see Anthony get to try something new and he seemed to have fun! I hope to see more spirituality stuff like this in the future!!
I'm still in that mindset too, you aren't alone and you aren't wrong for exploring your options. I know just how hard it can be. It's taken me 2 months to read the Poetic Edda's...I'm still trying
I'm Hellenic Pagan, since I was 15 so 12 years now. I want you to know that Pagan Gods are very human, and they understand intention well. While I personally don't think it's possible to "get it wrong" I want to reassure you that when you are ready and reach out to whichever gods call on you, they will understand your timid nature and lack of experience. They are guides and they do it well. May the gods be with you even now!
@@Veleno_Innocente yeah! Thank you, I'm not in a community where paganism is very strong or openly expressed so it's hard to really connect with others about it or even talk about it. I've been very lucky to have an immediate family that is accepting! I'm getting there and I'm glad you've progressed through these same struggles! All we can really do is keep trying.
@@JinsolLee thank you! It's always a comfort to know that Gods understand and are there to guide and help. I know of a few that i've always had strong attraction to, and gravitate towards (I've got a few smaller figurines that I am attached to and can't seem to leave behind, and I take them on trips with me always) and have started to do small things and branch out to do things that would 'honor' them or what they stand for and condone I guess, if that's the right word. Anubis is a God I've felt strongly attached too and I try to show respect to the dead and graves even. I try to incorporate little things like that in my life :) It's all progress and it's slow, but I always feel good when I do them!
@@livvyreidenbach6292 I always remember that "just because I didn't worship today like I did yesterday, doesn't mean the gods are upset." I bet Anubis is overjoyed to see these little baby steps! I have bad mental health and chronic pain. I stopped feeling guilty over giving offerings and felt assured that the gods understand that I'm struggling to look after myself, and so that is the priority. So if I can manage lighting a candle for Chaos or Apollo, then that's a win! Little things are just as celebrated. I hope this helps your feel more secure in your connection with the gods and Anubis.
Hey, fellow rock kid here! Also a shy follower too, but I wanted to say that I'm very thankful to you and your team for giving a voice to so many different people on this channel. You're doing something very special here and from the bottom of my heart, thank you. While I was brought up Catholic, my mom was very supportive of my creative and spiritual endeavors, so she still let me use her decorative vases for mixing spells and potions as a kid too. As soon as I saw this video pop up in my notifications I had to stop to watch, and now I'm off to go show it to my friends
I'm a pagan witch and share a lot of the same beliefs as wiccans! Its incredible how respectful Anthony is with these interviews and thank you for this video!
This was very thought provoking to watch. I really love learning about all kinds of people's beliefs. You really had some lovely guests for this episode, love their positive energy. Very informative and loved getting to see how you are welcoming of their beliefs. Great video as always Anthony!
I was very nervous for this video because I am a witch with certain Wiccan beliefs. I trust Anthony but what made me the most nervous was the comments. I have not read many of them but the ones I have read really made me smile. I am glad that many people, even if they do not believe, are understanding enough to say "Oh, this is cool. I understand it." Thank you, Anthony for the care and judgement-free videos you always make!
2 videos in a week is a gift! Such impactful words about magic being an art. As long as we’re partaking in the process and we are enjoying that, the outcome does not matter as much.
I totally recommend Thorn's book "Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide". If you enjoyed Thorn here and are interested in Wicca, it's 100% worth picking up.
Me too! I have been drawn to it for years but have only recently become more serious about (now that I no longer live with my family) and just continuing to feel this peace with it.
I am a 7 year pagan practisioner who started as a wiccan and I think that sharing these different paths of the craft really does help with the stigma that is created so often. Thank you so much!
I really appreciate the effort Anthony put in to this video. There’s so much respect and light shining from the individual interactions. I have no particular religious standing, but I consider myself a pagan and a witch. When I cast spells, the magick comes from my intentions I set into motion. The physical offerings I make help me remember my intentions so I can continuously work towards improvement in that area. I think we can all learn so much from each other with an open mind and honor. For myself, I know I am constantly learning and adapting, which allows for stronger bonds with other people.
Very enjoyable video! So refreshing to see an interviewer getting involved and asking questions without pulling faces etc and Phyllis and Thorn answered the questions perfectly on behalf of our community
I'd love to see an episode with adults that grew up with narcissistic parents! I just went through the whole realization process etc and I would love to hear stories of others. Also to normalize breaking free of those bonds. Thanks ❤️
As someone slowly coming out of the closet as a Wiccan, I want to thank you for this video. I feel like I'm announcing to be insane if I was to disclose that I'm a Wiccan to strangers, because I'm aware of the stigma around it. This is a very real and accurate description of what it means to be a Wicca. Thank you so much for including us in your videos 💖
Honestly. You’re better than me. I grew up in a Christian household. Going step by step. My mouthed said that the only rules she’ll give me while to my craft is no summoning, conjuring, or putting someone on someone. Coming out Wiccan and Hellenistic won’t be happening until I’ve moved out
@@HedgeMysticReader best of luck in ur journey. I'm glad u had a safe and relatively pleasant experience wit ur mother bout ur faith walk. Waitin til u move out 2 go public of ur faith is very wise decision (already showin signs of bein a wise one 😉😉😉). It's very respectful 2 urself and ur needs. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Been doing a fair bit of research about Wicca as of late, mainly looking for inspiration about how to write the magic system in a book I'm working on, it was really nice to hear some about it through this! It's seriously fascinating, and it's really not as outlandish as people think; belief in what you're doing, even if it's a placebo, can genuinely help people, after all.
having these conversations with an open mind and letting those who practice it without judgement is great as a non wiccan witch myself loved this video thank you anthony!
I grew up doing a Wiccan prayer before bed, slowly building a toolbox of stones and crystals, and doing spells with my mom. It's nice to see that people are more open to it now. I always had to hide it as a kid. I've been learning Tarot the last 2 years because it was one element I didn't learn when I was younger. It really is all about setting an intention that will help you be in the right mindset to achieve your goal not doing a spell that will do the work for you.
Personally, I don't share the same opinions and beliefs as some of the people that are brought onto Anthony's show BUT I do still extremely appreciate being able to see the different views that people have. Because society is so focused on showing off people who are "normal," I don't get to see or hear about people like those who Anthony interviews.
As a Witch of 20+ years I appreciate this video. I am not Wiccan but do practice witchcraft and follow an Earth based spiritual path that I enhance with Buddhist teachings. I consider myself a modern traditional witch and I have taught witchcraft for going on 10 years. I really do appreciate this video. I believe that it answers some of the most common questions that I have been asked over the years. Even though I am not Wiccan, I believe that their answers were accurate and the magick bag spell was on point (I love that she provided the materials and let you use you intuition to pick what went in the bag instead of doing the spell for you.) No we don't worship the devil/Satan/Lucifer or work with demons. In fact, most of us don't believe in those entities at all. We do not think of our path as a cult as it is used in modern language, we believe that our spirituality is our spiritual truth and that it is just as valid as any other mainstream spiritual path. A spell is a decision to manifest change in our lives, we don't believe that the Powers that Be will do all the work, we do believe that we have to still work for our goals and that the Powers that Be will just give us a boost towards completing our goal. (I used the phrase "Powers that Be" because in this path because it is a generalized term to describe a higher power or power of the self. Some people that practice witchcraft are atheist and believe in the power of self and not a higher power.) As a general overview of the Wiccan tradition and witchcraft I have no issue with this video. Good job Anthony Padilla! Btw, just finished a book by Thorn Mooney a few weeks ago... Highly recommend her works...
I have an idea for a video: "I spent a day with people w/ Cerebral Palsy" I have moderate Cerebral Palsy & I feel like a lot of people either haven't heard of it or just don't know anything about it. Heck I'm still learning about it myself.
I was Christian for 20 years of my life. I went to church camp twice a year and bible study three times a week. I never really fit in and eventually was kicked out for not being “Christian” enough. Since choosing the pagan/ occult path at the begin of this year, I have never been more happy and free to be myself. I have made more progress on healing my past then ever before and really feel connected to who I truly am. I have never felt more supported, loved, and sage in my entire life. Best decision ever!
@Xuefinoo ok, I will go into an imaginary world full of red skinned monsters with horns who will beat me 24/7 for not believing in their enemy (aka your god)
You need to repent of this sin, your attendance to these Christians events as a child means nothing regarding your heart. Everyone is imperfect, everyone has rebelled against God’s Law, yet God loves us and has offered forgiveness through Jesus’ atonement on the cross. This is the message of God and if one understands this they would not seek solace in witchcraft. Jesus saved me from new age practice in 2019, I practiced meditation, ancestral worship, mudras, chants, scrying, etc. Maybe some reading this assumed im just some stuck up hypocritical caricature of a “Christian” like the world wants you to believe, but in reality I grew up in the same world as you, seeking fulfillment & acceptance, experiencing rejection from hypocritical people that even claim to be of God, but these people do not represent the full message of God and His character, only He does.
This is great! I love your videos and I love seeing things like this positively represented cause there are so many people who miss understand other peoples beliefs and are really cruel and unkind about it. If you're not hurting anyone I don't think people should try and force their beliefs on to you...
This is it. This is the one that got me to subscribe. I loved Anthony's approach to the whole thing. He was respectful and open. And the witches were very wise with their explanations. Mad respect.
@@Zcythe_grey that's true, If people ask i always explain more about witchcraft than just about wicca. The reason I associate with wicca more is because my mom is a wiccan! I grew up with it
I'm a witch but not a Wiccan. I focus on the herbal and healing side; aromatherapy, making my own essential oils, growing my own herbs and plants. I think there is something spiritual to it, but it's more personal than anything.
i would really like to see some more interviews on people with mental health issues. i think it would be cool to see how other people deal with it. keep up the good work and thank you for making these ❤❤❤
I did a project in 11th grade about the Salem Witch Trials. It was horrifying learning about how these people were treated, and how many innocent people died.
The best part about these practices is that they don't feel the need to forcibly convert or educate anyone. All they're doing is living their lives, and I am glad for them
It's so interesting how much wicca bounces off of native American culture. We use pouches too, we call them medicine pouches. We put essentially whatever you want that helps you stay grounded, when you're feeling anxious, sick etc. For me I got sage, sweet grass, tobacco, bear root, and a turtle trinket my dad got my mom and I one year for Valentine's day. We can also share to others what we have in there if we please. Mine was made by an amazing native elder and he also put a blessing in there. You're supposed to wear it all the time except for like sleep, shower and something that could break it. You also can decorate the outside. Mine has our tribes colors on it made out of beads. I recently made my brothers and he hangs it over his bedroom at night. To feel comfort. Its a really great and cool thing and I love teaching what I know about it but I also wanna learn more as well.
As a Wiccan and a practitioner (witch) I would explain magic in this way, when we test light to see if it's a particle or a wave... It actually depends on if we watch it or not. If you observe light it can appear like either a particle or a wave if not observed(I'm not sure of which is which) we also know matter is affected the same way. If you create an intense emotional reaction with intent for a certain outcome, I believe you can affect the matter or light surrounding this desire... Affect the universe.
I love how grounded they both are. And Thorn, instead of putting up a defense when Anthony posed the question of "what if it's all in your head", had a very poised response. They both seem like lovely, insightful women. Great episode :)
It’s funny because as a practitioner myself, this is a question I think a lot of us ask ourselves!! At this point I’ve developed the same mindset as Thorn- even if it’s doesn’t do anything, it’s still me sitting down and doing something creative and intentional for myself and that definitely counts for something
hii! i've been wiccan for about a year, learning from my dad who claims to be a wiccan priest, and i love the way you're able to correctly portray wicca. a lot of people automatically assume it to be like little kids mixing mud, salt, and water and saying if you drink it youll become a mermaid, or they see it as devil worship. My christian ex bf/current best friend isnt the most understanding and has sceptically asked if what i do is even real and scientifically proven. that has really stuck with me and i have grown to be a little insecure of being wiccan because theres so many people who dont understand dont try to open their minds to fully get it so they just make assumptions and say rude things. It has helped me to grow more comfortable in different ways though and it is great for my own self-improvement and i love doing what i do, just people are rude and cannot keep to themselves sometimes which is rather disappointing. bless it be, everyone
Wicca is so beautiful! I used to be an active witch, now I'm just a believer, a non-active. As we work a lot with energy and I went through depression and bad anxiety, I decided to stop making magic cos I figured out that my mental health was affecting it. Even my tarot card reading. I'm now doing pretty well mentally and by last resort I'll do some magic to help someone. But yes, Wicca is a beautiful thing that helps one be the best version of themselves.
I’ve been raised in a strict catholic household, but throughout these past years in my teenage hood. I’ve been so interested in converting into other religions. Wicca is one of things am interested in. So am glad to see a further more in depth video of peoples life as Wiccan.
I love how educational these videos are. I was born into a very sheltered home and have been branching out trying to get nonbias information on people groups, religions, issues and everything I never would’ve known so seeing these are so important to me. Thank you to Anthony and the entire crew for enlightening people on importiant issues and beliefs.
i love this episode so much, because i followed wicca when i was young and carried its ideals with me through high school and college even when i was no longer practicing. i was smiling real big at anthony making his own spell bc i remembered making my first spells. :) thanks for this one
Dude i was have such a bad day today and this is really helping i love your videos i love to go back and rewatch the old vids when i am upset 🫶🏼🤍 love u anthony
These last couple of videos are really fascinating, thank you! I was getting a little tired of interviews with yet another streamer, I feel like these sorts of interviews here are far more full of content where you learn about something completely new. No offence to the streamers. 😆
Yeah, kind of. Sort of like the Catholic communion ritual, where people have a cracker and some wine and believe it turns into the body and blood of Christ in their mouths. ...Which is also WITCHY AF (!!!) if anyone stops to think about it! 🤣
Not exactly. It uses Affirmations and goal focusing but in a ritual setting with "props" that have actual meaning to us. It differs from purely "the placebo effect" by also using prayer and connection to a deity, at least that was what I was taught. I've been doing this for 35 years, and at this point I mostly have let go of the "props". It still works. I believe my Tradition is more deity focused than some, and our Deities are very real to us. To me it's a religion.
You should do "I spent a day with lucid dreamers" Lucid dreaming is an incredible skill that provides many benefits such as: Higher self awareness Euphoria Problem solving Getting better at other skills Facing fears Improving mental health Learning more about yourself Enhance creativity It's also great for having basically any experience you want and it often times feels as real as real life if not more real. You could experience star wars battles, superpowers, hunt demons, time travel, travel the universe or multiverse, anything you can come up with. I highly recommend lucid dreaming to everyone just be careful because there's a lot of misinformation everywhere about it
@@Dawled_up You can have an influence over when it happens but for the most part it's just luck and the amount if work you put in. Like its something you can't really force but you can have it happen on it's own by increasing your chances
I was baptized as a Christian as a baby, but I was raised with a wiccan mentality. I truly believe that even if this is all in my head, I get the joy of doing something for myself. Which in itself is a psychological trigger that usually puts you in a better mood. So I agree, even if it is a placebo, im bettering myself and hurting no one in the process.
I'm an atheist but Wicca is the closest religion I would equate my spirituality too, not magic per say but many other aspects. Thank you for doing this interview Anthony!
@@jacksonh2083 I don't believe in any diety, heaven, or hell, and death is the end of consciousness. I guess I am more nature centered, but that life and death is a cycle that all things have some connection or link in.
@@Clovis_Rose Everything everything? I think life and death is kinda Biology centered? Let's say my friend (a physics enjoyer) would calculate how long will it take you to fall from an airplane, the calculation would be pretty much the same if you're alive, dead, a pretty light cow, or a very heavy pebble.
@@nitsanraviddaos4797 I don't understand what you mean. Physics is real but I am uncertain how you are linking your statement to mine. Any incite may help me understand better. I work in medicine so science is integral to my thoughts and understanding of the world.
@@Clovis_Rose sorry for the confusion! correct me if I'm wrong you said something along the lines of "life and death out s a cycle that all things have some connection or link in" I simply think that most things have no connection at all to life and death as these are concepts in biology. Again sincerely apologize for the confusion, have a great day!
Loved learning about this. I feel like this channel does a great job at finding voiceless things in society that are often taboo and teaches you from a tangible person what it is really about. Not what you've heard, what you've read, what you've been taught but actually from the people firsthand who are in it every day. I hope this show positively resonates in pop culture more than it already has.
Was confused why this was being posted at midnight before remembering that I've been studying abroad for almost 2 months and I am still not used to everything being posted at different timezones 😂
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How is Anthony finding so many categories of people to spend days with? It is literally neverending content lmao
Human diversity
There's a lot of people from lots of different walks of life with lots of different ideas and beliefs, no two people are the same so there will never not be some new culture or belief or ideology to explore
I mean it's easy to find people who are different. People liking different foods is a form of diversity. He could make a video like "speaking to people who live in apartments" and could have them speak about how it's diffrent from living in a house lol
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Mad props to Anthony for taking on so many different subjects that aren't often discussed on places like TH-cam. I learn more every time you upload :)
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This is the most disgusting episode yet
**DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME OR TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO DO SO**
@@rsm8974 why is it disgusting?
@@thepuggas2197 devil worshippers entire stick is destroy the morals of a person or debase a human beings honour and dignity
Whether you believe in devils or not is besides the point
Devil worshippers do disgusting acts to enact magic usually involving *shudder*
Feces and other bodily fluids
They also human traffick children to do... yeah
Stay away from them at all costs
A lot of them are very rich and some are in hollywood with connection. The fact hes letting them have a platform is either due to
1. Ignorance
2. He made a deal (money)
3. Hes decided to work for them
4. Hes become one of them at some point
Theres quite a large Wiccan community on youtube if you know how to navigate the search engine lol. If you’re wanting to learn more, its quite interesting.
Are we not going to talk about how badass it is that Phyllis has been an open witch since the 80s? That early photo of her was so stunning I got chills.
now we need a day with WITCHES WHO AREN"T WICCAN that'd be so slay
Honestly I wanna see that too! Like pick from each religion. I’m down to see half and half. Like me I’m Wiccan and Hellenistic
Yeah from personal experience I had a really bad time with wiccans when i was 18 i tried to get into the religion and honestly it was mostly just people roleplaying had nothing to do with casting spells infact most wiccans i know will only maybe try a spell once every like 7 years, and a lot of wiccans are very much like Christians in terms of how they believe in certain diety's ect and why i say their like Christians is cause they worship them pretty much the same way.
Now witches i met outside of wiccans are honestly a lot more fascinating to me cause many are heavy practioners they don't just do it every sunday ect. (not saying all wiccans do that but just ones I knew)
That already happened. Anthony Padilla's "I spent a day with real witches." It's just as great as this video! Though I wouldn't mind him doing another one!
@@chloej1611 yeah ive seen that one and the Satanist one, i hope we get a bit more cause honestly the field is pretty big in terms of people you can meet.
right. Nobody ever interviews a secular witch for instance. Not all witches belief in gods or work with them. But the fact that everyone just talks abt. wiccan witches or witches working with gods a lot of beginner witches feel like they need to do that too.
Thorn hit the nail on the head: we're all weird in our own ways. Our task is to learn to embrace and celebrate our collective weirdness and understand that the weird that works with you may not be the weird that works with me, but that is totally ok. What is never ok is using your weirdness as a tool to abuse others. Basically, do you unless "you" is an asshole.
Agree totally. Hello, don't force your practice on me
Well put my friend 😎
@@Candlelight777well,if you mean..Neopagans shouldnt seek to convert, by unspoken agreement, we dont...
I think it would be really cool if Anthony did “I spent a day with survivors of the troubled teen industry”. It’s a serious issue that doesn’t get talked about enough.I personally went to wilderness therapy, and I would love to see more people talking about this issue.
Yes
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-practically anyone but the "catch me outside" gurl-
just replying to this comment to boost the probability of people seeing it because I agree it is a really important issue that should be talked about more and it would be great if Anthony could use his platform to bring awareness to how awful and damaging that industry really is.
'troubled teen industry' ? as in, those summer camps for 'problem' children?
yes.
Honestly I was feeling a little skeptical until Anthony and Thorn did a spell together and I totally got it. Making an active decision and putting your energy into a wish will definitely have an impact. It can't cure cancer or anything, but doing a spell to have a good day or to feel successful in the coming months? That totally makes sense.
It’s a very peaceful view of it, I’m a little interested now, I could use some positivity
Exactly why I got into it haha
I was always like “Ugh it’s so stupid” but now “Man even if my crystals don’t do anything, they’re pretty. So who cares”
You forget that many out of the people who will try this will start believing in it. This is when it starts to be a problem. People believing in these powers and investing so much out of their effort in it and also trying to convert others.
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I actually identify as Wiccan but I’m in much the same boat as you! I find my views of my practice to be agnostic in that I don’t truly know if it’s real or not, but I continue to do it because I know it at least helps me in a therapeutic way. If I wake up one morning with complete clarity of its falseness I still won’t regret the time I’ve spent on it because it has shown results in some way even if it was just hope and placebo effect
My father grew up in a strict catholic family, but five years ago he converted to being a Wiccan. This video will give me insight into his beliefs, thanks!
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actual response these videos help me understand others/their day-to-day lives, they're really helpful
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Honestly, I’m Muslim and I’m very open to learning more about religions/beliefs. It makes me happy and honestly this was very interesting
Wow you have to be the 2% of Muslims who are open to learn about other people who view differently in life.
At least I know I'm not alone
@@Shadow2pointO There are many non-fanatical Muslims. Heck, there are queer Muslims. Unfortunately, many of them live in the Middle east. But more and more are fleeing to other countries where they can be safe and rid themselves of the toxicity of the faith.
@@Shadow2pointO 2%is generous. It's more like 0.001%
@@Shadow2pointO I wonder how many Muslims you have known well or even had a seriously conversation with. If you really think it's 2% that shows that you yourself aren't really 'open to learn about other people who view differently in life'. 'Seek knowledge even if it be in China' said the prophet Muhammad.
Thank you so much for treating Wiccans like me with respect. I'm so used to a negative reaction, that I've stopped trying to tell people.
Well strap in baby, cuz you will have to deal with the reactions to be true to yourself. Its that or live in the broom closet and thats a real stifling Life.
Love seeing these older Wiccans speak as a young Wiccan myself. It's a beautiful art form and style of spirituality that I'm so happy Anthony chose to learn about and share with more people. Our goal is to connect with the world, with other people, and with ourselves in the most honest and open way we can and I thank Anthony and the people here for taking the time to learn about it
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
Turn to Jesus Christ this stuff is demonic. Jesus Christ is the messiah the lord and savior 🙏✝️
@@oliviagrace6914 thank you! God bless you too!
@@oliviagrace6914 l mean christians used to persecute witchcraft, You deserve to be insulted
@@oliviagrace6914 or worse
I FULLY vibe with Thorn!!! I have always looked at my spellwork and tarot as a psychological working. In spellwork, that's a reminder for me to put in the effort towards whatever that spell was for. I usually place them around the house in places I know I'll see them. And for tarot, I believe that what my initial thoughts on the reading are is a look into my subconscious and a window to how I really feel about a situation.
Thorn is a great writer as well!
Meh, Im a traditional witch, I follow the Old Ways and practice Voodoo, I guess for some its psychological but my craft actually has results that are beyond the material realm.
@@Prince_the_One and I fully respect that! I do feel a connection to something beyond me, I currently feel it more as the universe. It's not 100% psychological, there is definitely something to manifestation and working with energy. I'm always open to learn more and have been studying various aspects to open my mind! 😊
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
@@elizabethkrueger7492 unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
I’m glad you had made a video back then where you spent the day with Satanists, so we can compare the differences and the misconceptions between them and Wiccans
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And both have nothing to do with Satan
@@darkljs I love the representation. People who are Luciferian worship lucifer or follow him as a symbol instead of satanists, who are an atheistic religion. As someone who is beginning my journey as a pagan I love hearing the different perspectives and opinions from different people
@@darkljs That's aaalmost accurate. The name "Satanism" does come from Satan, because Satanists have their own interpretation of him and hold him as an important symbol. The thing is that most Satanists don't actually worship him as if he is or was ever a real person or being. Of course beliefs vary, but most believe in Satan/Lucifer as a particular collection of human traits (like rebellion against and liberation from religious authority, self-love and acceptance, rational thought, pursuit of knowledge, among other things) and we can "call upon him" from within to empower ourselves. While Wicca isn't directly tied to Satan, originally most witches were thought to be pagans doing the Devil’s work. Many were simply natural healers or so-called “wise women” whose choice of profession was misunderstood. So there's obviously a gigantic Biblical and historical connection between witchcraft and the idea of Satan. But yeah, the most important take-away is that the Christian idea of Satan as pure evil does not reflect neo-pagan beliefs
@@artiekirby8826 hey, just to let you know luciferians don’t worship the “literal devil” they worship Lucifer. in christianity these may be the same thing, but they actually have very distinct differences. it’s the difference between worshiping evil incarnate or the “light bringer”. Lucifer (also known as the morning star) is a symbol of liberation and the pursuit of knowledge. of course, beliefs vary so some worship him as a being while others follow him as symbolism. all in all, i understand where you’re coming from as i made the same mistake when i first started out :)
(edit): ik it sounds similar to satanism, and that’s bc it is, i just don’t really know how to explain the differences without writing a whole essay😅
Anthony: "Or is it because of something much more nefarious, like worshipping Satan?" "Hello, Phyllis!"
Phyllis: "Hi!" 🥰😇💖💞💓💘
As a christian currently, I KNOW wiccans aint worshipping literal satan 💀💀✋🏻✋🏻'
I know they worship old gods or smth
As someone who not only comes from a spiritual family and also been wiccan since the age of 16, everything these women spoke about is 100% spot on. Being a witch doesn't mean I am satanic or crazy or do blood rituals and such. I was named after Kassandra, daughter of Troy, and for as long as I can remember everything I have predicted came true. Even today the more I work on and explore my wiccan and spiritual side, the more open I feel. Thank you Anthony for covering this!
Everything? Doubtful....and I guess you're at most early 20's. Ive been practicing for 35 plus years, and I've learned that we follow different paths and practices and so therefore believe should only speak for oneself Because, to start, i find the greatest misconceptions of being q a witch, is 5hat as a male i cant possibly be one, or the word is not applicable to being a male witch. So right there, not 100%
So my mom is Wiccan. She never really did any of the spell stuff or talked about it all to much (she was very reserved on exposing me to religion, although she did teach me about Christianity a bit.) But one thing that we always did (and still try to do) is have bonfires on the Solstices and Exquinoxes. It was a way to mark the change of seasons and a way to sort of pay attention and reflect on the world around you. At least that's the way I look at it.
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
@@oliviagrace6914 Christianity is impractical and fictional .Understand Buddha and be aware .Without awareness u will only perish
Love this. My mom identifies as Pagan and a Witch and a Catholic and has similar traditions and I took on my own and started to celebrate the Wheel of the Year. Love this for us
I’ve been thinking of being the same with my future children. I’m a witch but won’t go around telling everyone I am one. I’d love to know how you felt growing up with a mom like that so I can understand if it’s a good idea or if you wish you knew all growing up.❤️
not all Wiccans practice witchcraft
In the span of a few years, I started collecting trinkets and things to put on my shelf. Little did I know, I was unintentionally creating an altar. It felt very natural and I was simply gravitating towards a practice of magick. I don't have a structured practice. When I perform a ritual, I see it as self-care through intentions: taking a moment out of a busy, hectic life to focus on myself. 💙
Can u please explain why this is an alter? I’m curious
@@onigirisenpai8633 Calling things sacred is practically the same thing as calling things really important to you. So to put things that matter to you on a pedastal, is essentially the same thing as creating an altar
what does magick mean vs magic? just interested bc i've never seen it spelt like that before and am wondering if they're diff things!
@@kristinag1311 it just separates stage or performance magic from the spiritual practice of magick
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
It's not just the birthday candle wishing. It's also prayer, meditation and even counseling. You're internally focusing on something and usually coupling it with some kind of action.
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
@@oliviagrace6914 Unrelated, but please don’t go onto every single comment on this video and paste the exact same thing over and over. But yeah, good for you for being Christian, glad no one is making fun of you for it
Leviticus 20:27
@hzchase7696 Preach brother amen!
@@hzchase7696 extremist belief. Killing someone over something harmless is extreme.
Love this! I am not a Wiccan, but I am a witch. If only Christians accepted us as much as we accept them... If only they knew that the majority of their beliefs and practices derive from paganism... Maybe one day we won't be misjudged and demonized. I appreciate videos like this.
Very well said Ivy! 🖤
It seems to me that people seem to put negativity on things they don't understand. One of the biggest misconceptions that witchcraft is a religion which it is not. Witches are from all kinds of religions. But due to closed minded population of people it is viewed as a negative.
@@tammyporte755 I've legit had people ask me questions such as "Yo do you eat babies" and "Can you fly?" And the funniest thing that happened to me among these was when a guy suddenly pulled up a weird sentence to me "Please don't curse me. We're friends Ok?" bish what?
Wiccans accept Christians? Really? Oh my goodness. I agree that many Christian beliefs are pagan, that's why I am a Seventh-Day Adventist. We dismiss the pagan in Christianity (introduced by the Catholic Church) and abide by the Bible and Bible alone! I suggest looking into it.
@@rhyahrobinson4616 uh...accept=/=follow in this case but yea I do get you
Anthony, I love this video and how open minded you are. The general respect you have for the people in your videos restores my faith in humanity.
His unwavering respect for other people is so amazing. I wish more people in this world could be this way!
as a wiccan- i can whole heartedly say that our practice is nothing but peace and love 💜💜
Love and peace to you ❤️
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it's also super dumb. You know it's not real, right?
@@xGaLoSx hey, their having fun doing stupid stuff. They are not hurting people so why should you care
@@chunghung7951 People with these delusions can and have hurt people.
I wasn't really understanding much of this at all until Anthony and Thorn performed their spell. I loved that and I feel like even if it's just psychological it would for sure make you feel better about your days. And I think they explained it perfectly; even the process of making it could make you feel better. Like good luck charms and keepsakes.
You did amazing on your spell pouch!! Without her giving any directions you grabbed many items most spell lists will ask for! Thank you for this video for you’ve brought on two very good representations and they gave amazing explanations.
he does his research before this is why i find anthony a very reliable source
The spellcasting was beautiful! I love how Anthony interpreted everything, it seemed so natural ☺
unrelated but shoutout to all of the pagans/wiccans/witches who don’t make fun of me for being Christian. thank y’all. God bless and Jesus loves y’all!
I'm pagan and practice old and folk magic. While i don't believe everything about wicca I think it's cool you are so open to magic. People think it's like Harry Potter. It's not.
My matron goddess is Hekate and my patron is Lucifer (the roman version, not Abrahamic). I've never felt more at peace then when I work with my gods and goddesses. It's like therapy to worship them and they have helped me through meditation soooo much. Literal life saving religion
Where did you learn how to do it?
@@diejaykaynz3r078 books. Here's a list:
Ars vercanus
Hekate goddess of witches
Rites of lucifer temple of ascending flame
The magick of lilith calling upon the goddess of left hand path
The doctrine and ritual of high magic
The art of occultism
The occult book john michael greer
Sacred geometry jemma foster
Symbols of the occult
Kinesic magic donald Tyson
The secret teachings of all ages
Alchemy and mysticism alexander roob
Temple of the bones rituals for hekate
Entering hekates garden
Hekate her sacred fires
Hekate keys to the crossroads
Hekate a devotional
Keeping her keys
Hekate soteira
Hekate liminal rites
Circle for hekate
@@diejaykaynz3r078 also learning who is credible or who is not. Lot's of practice too!
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That is quite a lot. Any recommendation where to start?
Not a Wiccan but a witch, I really love the insight of these videos! It’s always so great to see someone like Anthony being so open and understanding to topics that might be considered weird or controversial. Thank you!!!!
People really are fascinating. So many different experiences and ways of thinking.
What is the difference between a Wiccan and witch?
@@krisj5561 to be honest not that much, some wiccans believe in Deities/God’s/Goddesses some do not, some do spells and rituals, some do not! Same as witches (but witches do do spells/ rituals) there are many different deities but if you know your heritage it’s those deities you follow; if you don’t know your heritage then whatever feels right. Some witches don’t do deities/God’s/Goddesses. Sorry I know it’s a lot hope it makes sense lol
@@krisj5561 The person above literally said "Not that much". No, there is a difference. Wiccan is a person who practices Wicca which is a religion. Wicca does not necessarily integrate practices of witchcraft but Wiccans often practice them together. Wicca can also mean witch yes but in this case it's important to be precise so people understand. A Witch doesn't have to follow Wicca as there are many forms of witchcraft out there.
@@atlas909-n4r I'm sorry you did not explain well.
As a practicing witch, I loved getting to hear others journeys in their spirituality and what their beliefs mean to them. What I practice is about setting intentions and creating positive energy in my environment and within myself. One of them spoke about it not being so focused on belief and more focused on the act of doing it, I believe that is so true especially regarding my spiritual beliefs. I love these so much, can’t wait to see more! 🥰
Being a witch is so opposite of what people think it is. It’s all about peace, love protection and happiness. It’s to protect your loved ones and using urban plants and teas to come to your true self and live a more empowered and fulfilling life
i agree and disagree, i am not a wiccan but a pagan. There are however plenty of rituals and spells that could be used for bad. But i like to believe that the majority is a good witch/pagan
And to love and appreciate nature.
Nit all Witches are peaceful. Nit all witches practice the same way. Not all witches. Are "finding themselves"...it's better to say being a witch for me is the opposite ... because my Path is not the same as yours.. so therefore to say witches as in the general applies to me to when it doesn't..
I'm sorry you've been taught to think this, it simply isn't true. I practiced witchcraft for over 20 years. I started out as a Gardnerian wiccan and later I became an eclectic witch and a Celtic pagan. Over time it took a dark turn when I made a pact with my then goddess to protect a family member. After three nights of chanting in tongues she told me she wanted two of my organs. A year later, I was in the hospital with organ failure both in my gallbladder and pancreas. For a week I lay in the hospital while the doctors were stumped, they couldn't find out what was wrong with me. They performed surgery on my pancreas first, they had to cut some of it away. Then they removed my gallbladder. While I was in the hospital I prayed to my goddess and all I saw was empty blackness. Earlier that day my cousin and her husband came by and held my hand and prayed to Jesus, and I thought, well, they mean well. And after seeing the black void, I prayed to Jesus for the first time in 20 years and felt guilty because I was betraying my goddess. I remained a pagan witch for a year after the surgery. While laying in bed pondering over my life, I decided to give Catholicism another try. Returning to the Church was a heluva culture shock, but over time I got used to it. So, now I'm going to teach you one thing that I learned through being a pagan witch. I had great faith and beautiful love for my deity and the craft, (before it tried to attack me). When I returned to the Catholic Church I applied that same natural love and faith to Jesus. In fact since I've returned, that love and faith grew so much that it gushes out and I find myself wanting more. I have love for the Catholic Church, which is the very institution Jesus founded. It's only been about 2 years since I've come back and I've learned so much, yet I feel that there's a lot more I need to experience in my life and faith in Jesus. I turned 50 just a few months ago, and I wish I knew way back then what I know now. So, I'm talking to you now, not being condescending in any way that you're going to regret this path. It's not a matter of if, but when. Are you going to be as old as I am when you realize the mistake? Or are you going to be smarter than I am and change now while you're still young?
This turned out to be a lot longer than I thought, so I apologize for the rambling.
Thank you anthony for being so openminded. This series is so informative, helpful and fun and its all cuz of the energy you bring into it
I never knew what Wicca’s are until now and I thank Anthony for this new knowledge opened too me!
OK DONT READ MY NAMES!💀!.!
reminds me of how magic works in Umineko
Minor correction:
Wicca is the religion.
The people who practice/believe in it are "wiccans"
@@kaelin_cherise Oh Thank you for the info!! 😄
@@kaelin_cherise Kinda! Witchcraft is the religion, Wicca is the Initiatory Priesthood of Witchcraft, Initiates are known as the Wicca, Wiccans, and Witches. People like me and Thorn from the video are apart of the Wicca. She comes from the Gardnerian Tradition, I come from the Alexandrian Tradition.
I saw wiccans in the title and practically flew over here on my broomstick
Would love to see an "I spent the day with LARP-ers" episode!
So...this episode?
Yes lol
@@ryanfleshbourne3547 that’s disrespectful, you could argue the same with abrahamic religions.
OK DONT READ MY NAMES!💀!.!
@@victor_spade and? nobody said you couldn’t. at least christians aren’t pretending they can curse people grant wishes see the future and heal disease by pissing on sticks and lightning candles
It's just a little something to help you feel strong, calm, grounded. You can understand yourself more and what you want by saying these things out loud and concretely, and it's a nice little time to yourself that you can hold on to during the day. It's lovely. I have a cousin who does spells like this and it really helps with his mental health and anxieties.
20/10 Anthony! Thank you for boosting this beautiful community ❤️🧙🏻♀️
Hey Anthony! I would love to see you interview people with Major Depressive Disorder. I think that episode would definitely further open up topics of depressive disorders!
yes! i would love to see how others deal with it. also crushing the stereotypes
I have been diagnosed with "Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features" and I would love to be interviewed about it, but...
It would be tough. Worth it, but very tough.
I’ve also been diagnosed with MDD, I think it’ll be informative to see how others manifest these symptoms and how frequently it’s easy to misdiagnose someone with other disorders
@@RedSpade37 wait i was also dx with MDD, but they deduced my "psychotic features" to bipolar and BPD. and yes, it'd be difficult to talk about, but I'd still love to do an interview
Id love to see an I Spent A Day With Myself where Anthony interviews himself ❤️
I was a rock kid too! I love your outlook on learning about different communities and topics and sharing it with us. It is very refreshing and interesting!
Same. Rocks are the best 😁
@@RavenXWritingdesk So would you say that they...rock?
(sorry, couldn't resist. On that sediment-I mean , sentiment, I shall take my leave.)
@@alim9160 Rock collection is simply geo-logical
Would love to see you do a "spent a day with animal care specialist" episode! You'd be surprised how many crazy stories we have!
I'm Christian But I love learning about others religions. The most important thing about religion to me personally is as long as your doing it with a positive mindset about it doesn't hurt anyone or intent to harm. Not everyone who is in a religion is a bad person, just as there is bad and good christians. We may not see eye to eye but we can all still get along :)
Like we all should
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Yea
Being innocent surely hurt alot of people around you even if it not your intent... that why you should learn to stay away from thing you know to little about or are mislead even those they look harmless. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
I am a recent 'converted' pagan. I don't necessarily practice strictly or worship a god/goddess, so I would say I am pagan in nature. "I'm pagan in belief but not in practice" is kinda what I say.
I'm still in that Christians raised mindset that if I branch out and try to connect or worship a god on my own, and do it wrong, i'll be punished for doing so.
But it was wonderful to see Anthony get to try something new and he seemed to have fun! I hope to see more spirituality stuff like this in the future!!
I'm still in that mindset too, you aren't alone and you aren't wrong for exploring your options. I know just how hard it can be. It's taken me 2 months to read the Poetic Edda's...I'm still trying
I'm Hellenic Pagan, since I was 15 so 12 years now. I want you to know that Pagan Gods are very human, and they understand intention well. While I personally don't think it's possible to "get it wrong" I want to reassure you that when you are ready and reach out to whichever gods call on you, they will understand your timid nature and lack of experience. They are guides and they do it well. May the gods be with you even now!
@@Veleno_Innocente yeah! Thank you, I'm not in a community where paganism is very strong or openly expressed so it's hard to really connect with others about it or even talk about it. I've been very lucky to have an immediate family that is accepting! I'm getting there and I'm glad you've progressed through these same struggles! All we can really do is keep trying.
@@JinsolLee thank you! It's always a comfort to know that Gods understand and are there to guide and help. I know of a few that i've always had strong attraction to, and gravitate towards (I've got a few smaller figurines that I am attached to and can't seem to leave behind, and I take them on trips with me always) and have started to do small things and branch out to do things that would 'honor' them or what they stand for and condone I guess, if that's the right word. Anubis is a God I've felt strongly attached too and I try to show respect to the dead and graves even. I try to incorporate little things like that in my life :) It's all progress and it's slow, but I always feel good when I do them!
@@livvyreidenbach6292 I always remember that "just because I didn't worship today like I did yesterday, doesn't mean the gods are upset." I bet Anubis is overjoyed to see these little baby steps! I have bad mental health and chronic pain. I stopped feeling guilty over giving offerings and felt assured that the gods understand that I'm struggling to look after myself, and so that is the priority. So if I can manage lighting a candle for Chaos or Apollo, then that's a win! Little things are just as celebrated. I hope this helps your feel more secure in your connection with the gods and Anubis.
Woah i have a feeling this is gonna be a great video
Hey, fellow rock kid here! Also a shy follower too, but I wanted to say that I'm very thankful to you and your team for giving a voice to so many different people on this channel. You're doing something very special here and from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
While I was brought up Catholic, my mom was very supportive of my creative and spiritual endeavors, so she still let me use her decorative vases for mixing spells and potions as a kid too. As soon as I saw this video pop up in my notifications I had to stop to watch, and now I'm off to go show it to my friends
I'm a pagan witch and share a lot of the same beliefs as wiccans! Its incredible how respectful Anthony is with these interviews and thank you for this video!
This was very thought provoking to watch. I really love learning about all kinds of people's beliefs. You really had some lovely guests for this episode, love their positive energy. Very informative and loved getting to see how you are welcoming of their beliefs. Great video as always Anthony!
I was very nervous for this video because I am a witch with certain Wiccan beliefs. I trust Anthony but what made me the most nervous was the comments. I have not read many of them but the ones I have read really made me smile. I am glad that many people, even if they do not believe, are understanding enough to say "Oh, this is cool. I understand it." Thank you, Anthony for the care and judgement-free videos you always make!
2 videos in a week is a gift!
Such impactful words about magic being an art. As long as we’re partaking in the process and we are enjoying that, the outcome does not matter as much.
I've been getting into Wicca and now this! So cool!
I totally recommend Thorn's book "Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide". If you enjoyed Thorn here and are interested in Wicca, it's 100% worth picking up.
Me too! I have been drawn to it for years but have only recently become more serious about (now that I no longer live with my family) and just continuing to feel this peace with it.
I am a 7 year pagan practisioner who started as a wiccan and I think that sharing these different paths of the craft really does help with the stigma that is created so often. Thank you so much!
I LOVE that Thorn and Phyllis were the guests on this one. They are such pillars of the community
"I spent the day with vampires" would also be a fun video! Look into the Vampire Court of Austin, TX :)
I thought he already had...my memory sucks
YESSSS
The way he was immediately drawn to stuff associated with prosperity and wealth without even realizing it... Anthony's intuition was popping off fr
Dat's wat I'm sayin!!! 😂😂😂
I really appreciate the effort Anthony put in to this video. There’s so much respect and light shining from the individual interactions. I have no particular religious standing, but I consider myself a pagan and a witch. When I cast spells, the magick comes from my intentions I set into motion. The physical offerings I make help me remember my intentions so I can continuously work towards improvement in that area. I think we can all learn so much from each other with an open mind and honor. For myself, I know I am constantly learning and adapting, which allows for stronger bonds with other people.
Very enjoyable video! So refreshing to see an interviewer getting involved and asking questions without pulling faces etc and Phyllis and Thorn answered the questions perfectly on behalf of our community
I'd love to see an episode with adults that grew up with narcissistic parents! I just went through the whole realization process etc and I would love to hear stories of others. Also to normalize breaking free of those bonds. Thanks ❤️
Love the waterfall analogy and thank you for this interview. Beautiful. 😊
I'm so glad you're making more videos people who to spend days with instead of youtubers
finally someone said it lol
really i don’t like any of these youtubers but i enjoy learning new things from these videos with normal people who do interesting things
As someone slowly coming out of the closet as a Wiccan, I want to thank you for this video. I feel like I'm announcing to be insane if I was to disclose that I'm a Wiccan to strangers, because I'm aware of the stigma around it. This is a very real and accurate description of what it means to be a Wicca. Thank you so much for including us in your videos 💖
Honestly. You’re better than me. I grew up in a Christian household. Going step by step. My mouthed said that the only rules she’ll give me while to my craft is no summoning, conjuring, or putting someone on someone. Coming out Wiccan and Hellenistic won’t be happening until I’ve moved out
I'm excited 4 u 4 ur journey of comin out. It may be rocky at times but it will be stress releavin in da long run cuz there's no more lyin or hidin.
@@HedgeMysticReader best of luck in ur journey. I'm glad u had a safe and relatively pleasant experience wit ur mother bout ur faith walk. Waitin til u move out 2 go public of ur faith is very wise decision (already showin signs of bein a wise one 😉😉😉). It's very respectful 2 urself and ur needs. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Anthony: I'm gonna do another interview!
His cieling: Oh no
Been doing a fair bit of research about Wicca as of late, mainly looking for inspiration about how to write the magic system in a book I'm working on, it was really nice to hear some about it through this! It's seriously fascinating, and it's really not as outlandish as people think; belief in what you're doing, even if it's a placebo, can genuinely help people, after all.
having these conversations with an open mind and letting those who practice it without judgement is great as a non wiccan witch myself loved this video thank you anthony!
I grew up doing a Wiccan prayer before bed, slowly building a toolbox of stones and crystals, and doing spells with my mom. It's nice to see that people are more open to it now. I always had to hide it as a kid. I've been learning Tarot the last 2 years because it was one element I didn't learn when I was younger. It really is all about setting an intention that will help you be in the right mindset to achieve your goal not doing a spell that will do the work for you.
Personally, I don't share the same opinions and beliefs as some of the people that are brought onto Anthony's show BUT I do still extremely appreciate being able to see the different views that people have. Because society is so focused on showing off people who are "normal," I don't get to see or hear about people like those who Anthony interviews.
As a Witch of 20+ years I appreciate this video. I am not Wiccan but do practice witchcraft and follow an Earth based spiritual path that I enhance with Buddhist teachings. I consider myself a modern traditional witch and I have taught witchcraft for going on 10 years. I really do appreciate this video. I believe that it answers some of the most common questions that I have been asked over the years. Even though I am not Wiccan, I believe that their answers were accurate and the magick bag spell was on point (I love that she provided the materials and let you use you intuition to pick what went in the bag instead of doing the spell for you.) No we don't worship the devil/Satan/Lucifer or work with demons. In fact, most of us don't believe in those entities at all. We do not think of our path as a cult as it is used in modern language, we believe that our spirituality is our spiritual truth and that it is just as valid as any other mainstream spiritual path. A spell is a decision to manifest change in our lives, we don't believe that the Powers that Be will do all the work, we do believe that we have to still work for our goals and that the Powers that Be will just give us a boost towards completing our goal. (I used the phrase "Powers that Be" because in this path because it is a generalized term to describe a higher power or power of the self. Some people that practice witchcraft are atheist and believe in the power of self and not a higher power.) As a general overview of the Wiccan tradition and witchcraft I have no issue with this video. Good job Anthony Padilla!
Btw, just finished a book by Thorn Mooney a few weeks ago... Highly recommend her works...
I'd love to see an episode on professional mediums! I wanna know more about people who help others communicate with their dead loved ones.
This 100% -- nice icon btw!
I have an idea for a video:
"I spent a day with people w/ Cerebral Palsy"
I have moderate Cerebral Palsy & I feel like a lot of people either haven't heard of it or just don't know anything about it.
Heck I'm still learning about it myself.
I was Christian for 20 years of my life. I went to church camp twice a year and bible study three times a week. I never really fit in and eventually was kicked out for not being “Christian” enough. Since choosing the pagan/ occult path at the begin of this year, I have never been more happy and free to be myself. I have made more progress on healing my past then ever before and really feel connected to who I truly am. I have never felt more supported, loved, and sage in my entire life. Best decision ever!
I’m glad you’re free ❤
@Xuefinoo ok, I will go into an imaginary world full of red skinned monsters with horns who will beat me 24/7 for not believing in their enemy (aka your god)
@Xuefinoo why, you went there?
@Xuefinoo what are you on about? You told me to go to hell for no reason, and you’re the one complaining. ??
You need to repent of this sin, your attendance to these Christians events as a child means nothing regarding your heart. Everyone is imperfect, everyone has rebelled against God’s Law, yet God loves us and has offered forgiveness through Jesus’ atonement on the cross. This is the message of God and if one understands this they would not seek solace in witchcraft. Jesus saved me from new age practice in 2019, I practiced meditation, ancestral worship, mudras, chants, scrying, etc.
Maybe some reading this assumed im just some stuck up hypocritical caricature of a “Christian” like the world wants you to believe, but in reality I grew up in the same world as you, seeking fulfillment & acceptance, experiencing rejection from hypocritical people that even claim to be of God, but these people do not represent the full message of God and His character, only He does.
This is great! I love your videos and I love seeing things like this positively represented cause there are so many people who miss understand other peoples beliefs and are really cruel and unkind about it. If you're not hurting anyone I don't think people should try and force their beliefs on to you...
This is it. This is the one that got me to subscribe. I loved Anthony's approach to the whole thing. He was respectful and open. And the witches were very wise with their explanations. Mad respect.
It's so beautiful as an older practitioner seeing so many respond beautifully to our lovely little practices 🥺
FINALLYYYY i was waiting for this!!! I'm a witch myself and always misunderstood
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I agree, I’ve never met anyone who really tried or wanted to understand 💀
BURN THE WITCH
I have to agree as a fellow kindred, but Wicca is rather specific in the broad spectrum of witchcraft
@@Zcythe_grey that's true, If people ask i always explain more about witchcraft than just about wicca. The reason I associate with wicca more is because my mom is a wiccan! I grew up with it
Loved this video! All the Wiccan panelists really spelled it out so well and clarified what magick really is about. :)
Everyone in this video was wonderful. I loved it
I'm a witch but not a Wiccan. I focus on the herbal and healing side; aromatherapy, making my own essential oils, growing my own herbs and plants. I think there is something spiritual to it, but it's more personal than anything.
i would really like to see some more interviews on people with mental health issues. i think it would be cool to see how other people deal with it. keep up the good work and thank you for making these ❤❤❤
I did a project in 11th grade about the Salem Witch Trials. It was horrifying learning about how these people were treated, and how many innocent people died.
The best part about these practices is that they don't feel the need to forcibly convert or educate anyone. All they're doing is living their lives, and I am glad for them
It's so interesting how much wicca bounces off of native American culture. We use pouches too, we call them medicine pouches. We put essentially whatever you want that helps you stay grounded, when you're feeling anxious, sick etc. For me I got sage, sweet grass, tobacco, bear root, and a turtle trinket my dad got my mom and I one year for Valentine's day. We can also share to others what we have in there if we please. Mine was made by an amazing native elder and he also put a blessing in there. You're supposed to wear it all the time except for like sleep, shower and something that could break it. You also can decorate the outside. Mine has our tribes colors on it made out of beads. I recently made my brothers and he hangs it over his bedroom at night. To feel comfort. Its a really great and cool thing and I love teaching what I know about it but I also wanna learn more as well.
As a Wiccan and a practitioner (witch) I would explain magic in this way, when we test light to see if it's a particle or a wave... It actually depends on if we watch it or not. If you observe light it can appear like either a particle or a wave if not observed(I'm not sure of which is which) we also know matter is affected the same way. If you create an intense emotional reaction with intent for a certain outcome, I believe you can affect the matter or light surrounding this desire... Affect the universe.
I love how grounded they both are. And Thorn, instead of putting up a defense when Anthony posed the question of "what if it's all in your head", had a very poised response. They both seem like lovely, insightful women. Great episode :)
It’s funny because as a practitioner myself, this is a question I think a lot of us ask ourselves!! At this point I’ve developed the same mindset as Thorn- even if it’s doesn’t do anything, it’s still me sitting down and doing something creative and intentional for myself and that definitely counts for something
hii! i've been wiccan for about a year, learning from my dad who claims to be a wiccan priest, and i love the way you're able to correctly portray wicca. a lot of people automatically assume it to be like little kids mixing mud, salt, and water and saying if you drink it youll become a mermaid, or they see it as devil worship. My christian ex bf/current best friend isnt the most understanding and has sceptically asked if what i do is even real and scientifically proven. that has really stuck with me and i have grown to be a little insecure of being wiccan because theres so many people who dont understand dont try to open their minds to fully get it so they just make assumptions and say rude things. It has helped me to grow more comfortable in different ways though and it is great for my own self-improvement and i love doing what i do, just people are rude and cannot keep to themselves sometimes which is rather disappointing. bless it be, everyone
As a Wiccan I love this!
This is one of my favorite episodes so far... I wish it were longer!!
Me too! Its a rich subject and Anthony is such a smart interested open hearted person to talk to!
"because sometimes existing is exhausting"
I AGREE!!! 💯
Wicca is so beautiful! I used to be an active witch, now I'm just a believer, a non-active. As we work a lot with energy and I went through depression and bad anxiety, I decided to stop making magic cos I figured out that my mental health was affecting it. Even my tarot card reading. I'm now doing pretty well mentally and by last resort I'll do some magic to help someone. But yes, Wicca is a beautiful thing that helps one be the best version of themselves.
Oh wow you interviewed what I'd consider celebs in the witch community. Love these interviews
I’ve been raised in a strict catholic household, but throughout these past years in my teenage hood. I’ve been so interested in converting into other religions. Wicca is one of things am interested in. So am glad to see a further more in depth video of peoples life as Wiccan.
I love how educational these videos are. I was born into a very sheltered home and have been branching out trying to get nonbias information on people groups, religions, issues and everything I never would’ve known so seeing these are so important to me. Thank you to Anthony and the entire crew for enlightening people on importiant issues and beliefs.
i love this episode so much, because i followed wicca when i was young and carried its ideals with me through high school and college even when i was no longer practicing. i was smiling real big at anthony making his own spell bc i remembered making my first spells. :) thanks for this one
Dude i was have such a bad day today and this is really helping i love your videos i love to go back and rewatch the old vids when i am upset 🫶🏼🤍 love u anthony
These last couple of videos are really fascinating, thank you! I was getting a little tired of interviews with yet another streamer, I feel like these sorts of interviews here are far more full of content where you learn about something completely new. No offence to the streamers. 😆
It’s basically ritualistic placebo with a hint of essential oils
Yeah, kind of. Sort of like the Catholic communion ritual, where people have a cracker and some wine and believe it turns into the body and blood of Christ in their mouths.
...Which is also WITCHY AF (!!!) if anyone stops to think about it! 🤣
So is mosy religions
Not exactly. It uses Affirmations and goal focusing but in a ritual setting with "props" that have actual meaning to us. It differs from purely "the placebo effect" by also using prayer and connection to a deity, at least that was what I was taught. I've been doing this for 35 years, and at this point I mostly have let go of the "props". It still works. I believe my Tradition is more deity focused than some, and our Deities are very real to us. To me it's a religion.
your video titles are starting to sound like old smosh skits, Love it :)
You should do "I spent a day with lucid dreamers"
Lucid dreaming is an incredible skill that provides many benefits such as:
Higher self awareness
Euphoria
Problem solving
Getting better at other skills
Facing fears
Improving mental health
Learning more about yourself
Enhance creativity
It's also great for having basically any experience you want and it often times feels as real as real life if not more real. You could experience star wars battles, superpowers, hunt demons, time travel, travel the universe or multiverse, anything you can come up with.
I highly recommend lucid dreaming to everyone just be careful because there's a lot of misinformation everywhere about it
How did you type this out in 3 minutes dear god 😭
@@5hskk I didn't, it's just a copy and paste of a previous comment. Can't be bothered to say the same thing but with different wording
I was wondering if you can control when you lucid dream ?
If you can control it and how to ?
(If possible ofc)
@@Dawled_up You can have an influence over when it happens but for the most part it's just luck and the amount if work you put in. Like its something you can't really force but you can have it happen on it's own by increasing your chances
@@shadw4701 kk thanks
I was baptized as a Christian as a baby, but I was raised with a wiccan mentality. I truly believe that even if this is all in my head, I get the joy of doing something for myself. Which in itself is a psychological trigger that usually puts you in a better mood. So I agree, even if it is a placebo, im bettering myself and hurting no one in the process.
I'm an atheist but Wicca is the closest religion I would equate my spirituality too, not magic per say but many other aspects. Thank you for doing this interview Anthony!
A rare atheist that isn't a naturalist? You're like a shiny pokemon lol. What do you believe?
@@jacksonh2083 I don't believe in any diety, heaven, or hell, and death is the end of consciousness. I guess I am more nature centered, but that life and death is a cycle that all things have some connection or link in.
@@Clovis_Rose Everything everything? I think life and death is kinda Biology centered? Let's say my friend (a physics enjoyer) would calculate how long will it take you to fall from an airplane, the calculation would be pretty much the same if you're alive, dead, a pretty light cow, or a very heavy pebble.
@@nitsanraviddaos4797 I don't understand what you mean. Physics is real but I am uncertain how you are linking your statement to mine. Any incite may help me understand better. I work in medicine so science is integral to my thoughts and understanding of the world.
@@Clovis_Rose sorry for the confusion! correct me if I'm wrong you said something along the lines of "life and death out s a cycle that all things have some connection or link in"
I simply think that most things have no connection at all to life and death as these are concepts in biology.
Again sincerely apologize for the confusion, have a great day!
You should spend a day with the stradman about how he went from being homeless to having a huge car collection worth millions
Loved learning about this. I feel like this channel does a great job at finding voiceless things in society that are often taboo and teaches you from a tangible person what it is really about. Not what you've heard, what you've read, what you've been taught but actually from the people firsthand who are in it every day. I hope this show positively resonates in pop culture more than it already has.
Was confused why this was being posted at midnight before remembering that I've been studying abroad for almost 2 months and I am still not used to everything being posted at different timezones 😂