Real Wiccan reacts to Buzzfeed “We practice magic with a real witch” || Harmony Nice
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“Wicca isnt witchcraft, it’s a religion that incorporates witchcraft” THANK YOU FOR SAYING IT
Girl the amount of baby witches who attack me for being an atheist witch is crazy
Lily Derrick I’m a baby witch and I saw my friend (who was a witch) basically attacking a atheist witch and I’m like “bruh you can’t do that-“
@Fabi witchcraft is a practice, not a religion.
“a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.”
Is the definition of an atheist. You can practice and believe in witchcraft without believing in a god or gods.
@@vivienneseargent842 Bro same, but im a satanist witch😭
Wicca means "The Language" that exist for thousands of years.
How disrespectful is to go with someone and tell them, in their face, "this is not real" when they're explaining to you their believings after YOU asked them to? Like, for goodness sake
Black Jack 720 yea thats pretty rude its like do you have any respect?!
My grandma did that when I told her that i had started practicing witchcraft, she just interrupted me with, “you know this isn’t real, right??” And I felt very offended because she then compared it to religion, saying it was “all something somebody made up to make them feel better, just like religion.”
They probably respect human life enough to not have it wasted on some stupid belief.
@@jamesn0va Don't make a fucking video about it then.
james wilson dud shut tf up rude thats like saying christianity is usless rude
If you watch they kept cutting the clips mid way through when the girl with the purple hair was talking. It was when she was genuinely discussing it in a serious way. It's like they was deliberately stopping any seriousness at all.
Sarah Jayne I noticed too which is interesting bc it’s HER video that she produced and edited.
@@Rockic89 well knowing Buzzfeed the producers couldn't handle something that might actually inform rather then entertain.
That's classic buzzfeed for you
Buzzfeed: Mansplaning and Manterupting are problems
also Buzzfeed: Cuts of woman in mid sentence
I thought I was nuts when I was watching this. But they do cut her off quite often.
Ahh, imagine the reaction to a "we practiced Christianity with a real Christian" video, cut to them cracking jokes or making faces in a church. I feel like a ritual is such a sacred and private thing to share, it's important to be as respectful as you would be during a sermon. Fukinn SIGH
Exactly my thoughts lol tho it might just be because i was Wiccan before I became Christian. I mean, look at their wideo where they cuffed a Satanist and a Christian together - they literally did what you described. It's not even being stuck up, it's just asking for a bit of respect and open-mindedness for a project that claims to promote those two things. I just feel like there's a time n place for everything. To be fair tho, i believe the people who participated are all vocal atheists. Not saying atheists are bad (because some like Jaclyn are respectful of it), but they pretty much just shit on any religion unless it's one that promotes a particular tone (like Satanism, which they dubbed "basically Atheism").
Careful, they might steal that idea too lol
That would actually be a funny video
I'm Christian, I have many Wiccan friends. I don't judge people's beliefs 😊❤️
okay but i’m a christian and in church i literally do that jakajska but i understand the point and it’s like they don’t care.
Honestly, they're so lucky that the Wiccan/Pagan/Witchraft community isn't as vocal and hateful as the Christian one otherwise this could've gotten them cancelled.
Not only Christian, but every Abrahamic religion
When you think buzzfeed is cancelable 😂
@@vitaminstorm9429 I wish
@Grace then Peace, It's a Free Gift! shut up u egg
witch community is so patient and loving, never having extremist attitude yet get stereotyped, but I love we all are together for each other.
I think the word you're looking for is "disrespectful"
they were disrespectful.. maybe it wasn't intentional but still
Miyukiko Usaki I don’t think she was intentionally being disrespectful. I think she definitely tried to be respectful. He definitely was though.
I think the company didn't care if it came off disrespectful but the girl kinda knew she was doing something wrong and felt bad but was doing it anyway and the guy didn't really care and was joking. thats what it seemed like to me at least
Yeah it was so hard to watch. I'm not even a witch or wiccan but the disrespect omg. They barely even allowed the woman to explain and led with so many stereotypes and judgement. There was a much more respectful way to address all that
Totally agree.. I was cringing from the moment they walked in like a couple of school children. A store & shopkeeper like that deserve respect
Modern Mage I think She meant them
Buzz feed is such a joke. They steal videos and ideas from other TH-camrs and it's obvious to me these people in the video aren't trying to understand Wicca that they just see this as a novelty.
Whitney Dahlin 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Yes Buzzfeed sucks.
Agreed. Buzfeed bites.
I feel like you're judging them a little too harshly. One person can't own the idea of going to that sort of shop or exploring such and such. They're completely new to this they're gonna have questions and of course make small jokes because they're obligated to make an entertaining video. I think they were being perfectly respectful
Adrian Walker buzzfeed has a bad rep because they never get shit right it’s not bad judgement
*i dare them do a video "We practice Islam with a real Muslim" and behave the same way*
“We practice Christianity with a real Christian”
Yes! I feel ya. They'd get beheaded.
That's not what they're saying, they're just pointing out the fact that buzzfeed wouldn't disrespect one of the abrahamic religions knowing the backlash they would get, yet they would insult witchcraft and Wicca because it's not "legit" enough.
@@TheLiduma no need to villainize muslims they do that well enough on their own
@@LeilaPayze I Think they don't do it exclusively cuz they won't face backlash My dude, how "legit" it is is a none factor
When the guy said about putting his cross necklace away, it reminded me of when I went to wedding (traditional Christian type) and my mom told me to put my pentacle necklace away before we went. It made me angry, not because I was trying to be “disrespectful” by wearing it, but because it is something that I wore as kind of a talisman of protection, especially during that time in my life. Like, I feel like that’s kind of the same thing as telling a Christian that they can’t wear a crucifix. It shouldn’t matter where I’m at, I should be able to wear something that makes me feel safer and more comfortable.
I do understand where you're coming from, but..it's a christian wedding. If I were christian and I would go to a muslim wedding, I wouldn't wear a cross necklace, for example, just out of respect for the muslims at the wedding. You could just wear it underneath your clothing or put it in your pocket or handbag or just somewhere where it can't be seen. I don't think your mom is being unreasonable by requesting that.
Kind of funny since the pentacle literally originated from jewish and christian faith. In the bible the archangel Raphael gifted a ring with a pentacle to king Solomon (who is a respected figure in abrahamic religions) as a means of protection. It's thought that the pentagram's five points represent the five wounds of Jesus Christ.
Grace then Peace, It's a Free Gift! Holy shit religion is not a lie you fucking idiot! 😂
The crucifix comes from the Egyptian Ankh
Grace then Peace, It's a Free Gift! Hey, don’t spam people for having different beliefs, that’s not okay. Let people express what they want, okay?
"They could have explained it better, but why would they?"
*Drinks Tea*
They were more interested in making jokes about what she was showing them rather than understanding what things were for... what a shame
Yup, and Jaclyn did the exact same in her "witch" videos... Best not to watch her stuff.
Sage Stanescu I had no idea she made a video. She’s usually pretty well informed in her serious videos, so that makes me sad. 😕
There's a reason why someone you can clearly see as intelligent doesn't take it seriously, it's not a character flaw
DankLorde lack of respect is a character flaw though. It is a religion/faith/practice just like Christianity and Buddhism. Do you want to go be rude to them as well?
As a pagan I get lumped into this category a lot too. Pagans are NOT WICCANS.
I mean Wicca is a form of neopaganism tho
@@mrselfdestruct7605 yep wicca is part of neopaganism, but neopaganism isn't necessarily wiccan :)
Honorary Tuba it’s the same thing as a square is a rectangle but a rectangle isn’t a square. Wicca is pagan but not all pagans are wiccans
And theres dozens of different types of pagan and wiccan religious groups. For example a heathen pagan isn't the same as an Egyptian pagan. Etc. Etc
@@alicetornberg8100 true
the buzzfeed video wasn't horrible but you can tell the dude was taking the piss out of everything and not fully respecting witchcraft and wicca. if it were a christian ceremony i think they'd be more respectful
I think so too. I was raised catholic and I always brought my non catholic friends to church and they were always respectful. I just started learning about wicca this fall and I havent said much about it to anyone for this reason. I dont think people would be respectful including my family.
Jessie Jay I haven’t seen any of their videos about Islam (I don’t watch buzzfeed anymore) but you’re right about about them not being respectful to other religions either. I feel like they try to add a little humor into everything and its not always in good taste.
That's buzzfeed. Superficial hipster videos meant to make money.
@@TheStephyPirate I went to catholic school and all of my friends were interested in it.
I completely agree. If they were to be doing a video with a more recognized religion like Judaism or Buddhism they would’ve been so much more respectful.
Am I the only one who feels like witchcraft and spirituality are becoming trends? Like suddenly a lot of people have hopped on the bandwagon w/o knowing that all of this stuff has *actual* meaning & importance and isn’t just an aesthetic, cute hobby to post about on Instagram?
Benedict Cumbersnatched yeeeeep. It’s frustrating for those of us who have grown up with it and/or take it seriously.
Yea even though in March I become a year wicca but I hate seeing people use it as a trend
I think it’s more about people showing acceptance to these type of topics and many do use it as an “aesthetic”, but I don’t see it as something bad but at the same time I only speak for myself.
Yup. Instagram culture is basically just stealing other cultures/practices/religions and using it as an aesthetic.
@@sarail People who use it as an aesthetic isn't bad, but it isn't good either. It's disrespectful
I’m just waiting for “practicing Christianity with a *real* Christian😲”
and not to mention, making disrespectful jokes about everything they believe!
wow a REAL Christian??????? I had no idea those were real people I thought they were just fictional!!
@@arihoffman1361 Right? When somebody is confused and says "there is no such thing as REAL Witches. I'll believe it when you fly on a broom" (or something like that) I say right back "there is no such thing as REAL Christians. I'll believe it when you walk on water" Like bish learn about it before you start throwing shade. lmao
@@ashleyhenderson2805 fs like don't comment and hate on something you have no idea about what it is
@@ashleyhenderson2805 This line is golden! Thank you so much 😂💕
If one more person says Wicca and witchcraft are the same thing I’m gonna blow my top
I’m gonna combust
Micah DeMatteo LITERAL MOOD RN
They're the same
Even better is "wiccans are just good witches" hmm lmao,, talk about oversimplification..???
Not to be rude at all, but what is the difference? I'm new to this and interested in learning
Honestly, BuzzFeed really shouldn't be dipping their toes in topics as controversial as religion. It's a serious topic, deserving of respect; people dedicate their entire lives to these kinds of things. My personal pagan/witch path is the most important thing in my life. If anyone is going to make a video to present a religious minority to a public audience, then at least do your research and learn the basics. Treat it respectfully. Be educated. The reason people feel so comfortable joking about it is because the pagan/wiccan/occultist movement IS a minority; and these people are the majority. They can laugh and make fun because they know the majority doesn't understand this religion and thinks it's "out there" or a bunch of "woo woo". That is disrespectful. I don't think it would have seemed as "acceptable" for them to act that way in a video about a major organized religion. They didn't do anyone any favors; and I have no problem saying they did an awful job and should have never made this video. They should stick to comedy-- or whatever they produce.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is VERY well said!!!! Copy this comment and paste it on that video so BuzzFeed sees it!! I'm 100% behind you on this one!
I feel exactly the same. Main religions usually don't get mock for their rituals and beliefs but we do. It's a pity that nowadays you can't feel comfortable sharing that you're pagan/witch with people in general. My family is very eclectic when it comes to religion so I never had issues with my parents, but some people has told me how can I practice witchcraft having higher education and high IQ it's really offensive I haven't let it bother me, I have thick skin but it's amazing how little people care about tact and good manners when it come to our religious beliefs. The fact that most of us don't let this kind of mocking or mindless remarks affect us, doesn't make it right.
I feel BuzzFeed IF THEY DID THEIR RESEARCH could have been a major asset to getting Wicca into the limelight and socially accepted as a valid religion. They actually have quite a few serious and well-done videos on important topics such as school shootings and police violence but I really wish they did their due diligence and really researched gave Wicca the respect it deserves.
"stick to comedy or whatever it is they produce"
I think it was comedy once.... It hasn't been for a while xxxxxx
But if Buzzfeed made a video about Catholic ceremonies or something, everyone would flip shit, I bet.
Not to mention that it's a majority religion and I feel that they don't think they need to cover it. At the end they ask "what religion should we learn more about next?" and you know that just goes for the minority religions. But i don't know jack about the Catholic church. I grew up with a Christian father and a mom that said she was Baptist but didn't like church and accepts my religious choice.
When people find out that I’m a witch, they’ll be like “magick isn’t real if your a real witch prove it, cast a spell, make “this” appear” like dude no 🤦🏻♀️
ikr, magick doesn't work that way. I can't just make something appear out of thin air or command some stranger to do something for me by waving a wand and chanting something. It's weird trying to explain how magick works to someone who's not familiar with it but it's worth it anyway, the more people we can educate about what/who we really are the better ^^
Magic
Paige shoulders why u saying that?
Alexia Brady *you
Matthew gray Gubler It’s *magick . Don’t be ignorant.
I like how maturely you responded to this. And I don’t think that you criticized them too much, you made good points and tried to look from both perspectives👏🏼
True True!!
That's what mature people do, after all - on the contrary of these BuzzFeed guys.
As a Christian, I find Witchcraft to be quite pretty, calming, and pleasing to the eye. I think I like it because it seems to take us back to our roots.
Becky Grace cause she can
Poetry Bailey same
What roots?
do you mean witchcraft specifically or Wicca as a religion because as a christian as well i know witchcraft is very much against 'our' religion but wicca itself is different and doesn't always include witchcraft. (sorry if that sounds rude i'm just trying to understand what you mean)
Elizabeth Gem there are different Christians though
They wouldn’t do that if they visited like a Muslim/Christian/Jewish mosque/church
FAX
Exactly
Jews have a synagogue lol
@@emileeeeeee or temple is fine, too... me being an atheist jewish born woman.
These two Buzzfeed people actually *did* have a video where they participated in Passover… they were just as disrespectful
"So I gotta put my cross away." Christian witches don't lol
Those aren't Christians.
🤔😒
Laura Elizabeth not “good” Christians.
Christian Wiccans? These people have nothing to do with Christianity, they will go straight to hell if they don't repent asap. They think this is all harmless and fun and games but boy or boy are they up for a surprize.
Shebnem Dignity Christian witches not Christian wiccans. Witch does not mean Wiccan. Wiccan is a religion witchcraft is a practice (a craft). Also keep your fire and brimstone in church nobody asked for a preaching.
Cheeky "personalities" behave like toddlers. I DO NOT find them charming. I find them often disrespectful, flippant and a waste of time.
Agreed.
They're playing to a 15 year old's mentality.
@@rickc2102 You are here why? Please respect people's beliefs. Wiccas are as valid as Christians.
Completely agree.
Quendolyn, I suspect he was criticizing Buzzfeed.
21? Your mind is an old soul because I totally thought you were my age. I’m going on 29 in a few weeks. You don’t look old but you seem so mature and your voice is mature. You’re beautiful! Love your work!
I’m glad you did this. I don’t like how the guy doesn’t seem to be taking it seriously. The girl is trying but she seems to be too playful too. I feel like the Wiccans/Witches are so irritated with them 😂 my mom takes me seriously and tries to understand and knows this isn’t a joke for me. She even does some things that I do and will participate in creating mojo bags & taking me to my fav “witchy” shop & explore & loves me reading her tarot & oracle cards. I figured she’d take it as b.s. but she was more respectful than them. Also, everyone does their spells and rituals different! I don’t feel like they tried hard enough. You’re being super polite!!! 😂 I just couldn’t!
Makeup looks so good girl! Yuletide blessings!
It's LA, I'm not surprised. A land of making impressions rather than being genuine. Not everyone is like this, but many are.
I appreciate you drawing the line between Wiccan & witch. Nothing against Wiccan's, but I'm tired of explaining the differences. 🤦🏼♀️
BoPeep031 they are the same thing. So many witches believe in the sabbath and god and goddess but say they aren’t Wiccan! They are the same. Like sex and gender. Same thing. Jus petty people trying to separate the two.
Johnsc11904 Yes, MANY witches have the same beliefs as Wiccans but correlation does not equal causation, and if you're calling people petty because they are trying to explain that they don't belong to a religion you need to work on being respectful to others' beliefs.
@@Sirach144 Gender is what you identify as. Sex is what you were born as. Wicca is a religion. Witchcraft is not.
@@Sirach144 sex and gender aren't the same thing though,they're different terms because they're different things
Johnsc11904 but wiccan is a religion that focuses around witchcraft, witchcraft is just a practice and you can do that without being part of a religion
I hate when people make Wicca an aesthetic. Like.... think about if catholicity was an aesthetic....
Like people wearing cross earrings..
The met gala theme a couple years ago was catholicism. That was fucked up and disrespectful, and so is using any other religion or culture as a fashion statement or aesthetic. People are ignorant and gross.
Alexandra Seinvada the cross is not only a christian symbol, it was actually used as a symbol BEFORE christianity.
I mean, I've seen loads of particularly Latinos who basically do make Catholicism an aesthetic. I've seen Latino guys in particular who wear their rosaries like they were an ordinary crucifix necklace, which is not supposed to be allowed in Catholicism. A crucifix or a cross is a piece of jewelry, which is representative of your faith but not a religious symbol/tool. A rosary is often blessed, and is an important symbol of the faith, meant to be used as a tool during prayer, etc. And this isn't even taking into account how many people I've seen with rosaries printed on T-shirts, or as tattoos, and the casual aesthetic of depictions of the Virgin of Guadalupe on clothing and as tattoos. It's out there...it's just done in a way that's "acceptable" to the public, because people don't see the difference between cross/crucifix/rosary and just think they're all necklaces, and don't have a problem with the images of saints plastered onto whatever. Plus, Christian symbols are totally okay, because it's just representing their faith.
Meanwhile, often times when someone tries to make "Wicca" an aesthetic, it's tacky and feels like someone dressing up in a costume, and is just opening the real Pagans/Wiccans/etc. up to being mocked or told their faith isn't real, or otherwise being treated as fakes because they *don't* adhere to this particular "Wiccan look," or because "Don't all 'witches' dress up like it's Halloween?"
@@chloeee91 Anna wintour and the pope actually collaborated to organise the met gala. She's devoutly Catholic.
Most of the information that they presented wasn’t technically wrong, it was just very narrow. The thing that bothered me was that their behavior was very flippant and disrespectful and they almost framed it as a joke or fad.
I wish I could find some fellow Wiccans around where I live. I've been harassed and physically assaulted due to me being Wiccan. Couple of days in the hospital. I feel like I'm all alone here.
I'm so sorry :( I hope people around you learn to stop judging.
Alexa valberg I say who I am because I got really sick of hiding it and I wanted to live my life authentically. Also I’m sure my neighbors were like why the hell is she sitting under a tree with her eyes closed lol. But yeah
I’m so sorry you’ve gone through that. Some people are horrible
I hate to curse someone but I won't hesitate to do it with this close mind but really it will just be a problem for future witches
*loud and exhausted sigh*
I’m so sorry, you don’t deserve that
Tbh I noticed that wicca and witchcraft became trends and people use it for their aesthetic and honestly it kinda pisses me off. To me wicca is more than just "look at me I'm soo different and edgy I'll put a spell on u lol" and I think it's really disrespectful how people use it to be #3deep5you
Same here. Like they don’t get what it means or know anything about it and think it is just casting spells and wear aesthetic clothes and such. It is not a trend, it is a feeling and belief. They probably don’t even know the Wiccan Rede!
@@Gardenfairy14 exactly! ! A lot of them also think being Wiccan means you have to act super mysterious now and always wear black like no. It just bothers me because most wiccans I know don't brag about it but these IG and tumblr witches do and that's just a red flag. Besides I've seen so many "wiccans" being racist towards whites yet they love paganism and stuff like that? It's just disrespectful like don't they know that it comes from Europeans? And they cast spells against people they don't like? Wiccans don't do that! Wiccans are pure and positive, we don't hurt people. They also often use wicca for a political statement and that pisses me off! They don't even know what they're talking about!
honestly it’s annoying, and like you said most people i know dont go flaunting it around like “i practice witchcraft and use crystals and can do tarot readings!” Tbh a lot of the people i know are in the broom closet or just like to keep it secluded
Kara Dianne Rose oh yeah i hear stuff like that all time they always associate witchcraft with being evil 😂 but i guess we have Hollywood movies and tv shows to thank for that unfortunately!
I'm a 15 year old wiccan who practices witchcraft, I'm still pretty new but I would never flaunt my stuff, the only people who know about my practices is a private discord server dedicated to Wicca, my friends (some are wiccan and pagan) and my parents. I do like add aesthestic doodles in my books because I'm an artsy person. It's really stupid how we get labelled as evil because edgy 14 year olds are like "I will curse you!" Or shit like that.
I found curly's reactions weird in this video since, as a Latina and following Latin American customs, most of it comes from witchcraft, even if the Christian belief is so strong here, and he has talked about doing small witchcraft like customs, I know so many Latin people that go to witches for regular things
Yhara yes with practices like Santeria and the Orishas you would think he would be more respectful
It depends, there are Latinos that are the extreme opposite and hate anything even slightly Santeria like or has anything to do with the Santa Muerte stuff or general witchcraft. In my experience Catholic Latinos tend to be okay with it but Protestant Latinos are not. Most of them are Catholic though but especially lately there is an up tick in Protestant denominations in Latin America and Hispanic Americans. There are a lot Evangelical Protestants going to those areas doing charity work and teaching them Witchcraft is evil.
i think you should be more specific when referring to you or your families traditions, as I am sure you know, "Latin America" is a VAST imaginary boundary that includes MANY traditions, MANY, peoples and cultures.
Off topic - I made the likes 333 okay have a good day now :3
@@M..nmoonm..n i just came back to my comment after a year cause of your comment and am pleased with that too lol
I am a Christian but also practicing witchcraft and I am a beginner. I love that Wicca doesn’t bash other religions and it makes me so happy
Kayla Whitaker hello! I’m actually planning on doing a video on this subject after the holidays, I’m Christian and have wonders about the practices of Wicca and to see how the two correlate. I would love if you followed and saw the video! ♥️ (sorry for the self promo)
As a Buddhist we do not either, as we all have a similar goal. in trying to help ourselves and people in general do better, be better, putting people down who have a different idea of how to try and do that seems pointless.
Bs!
How can you be a christian and literally also be practicing witchcraft?
@@ivan_says_hi have you ever been to a catholic mass??? They use incense, charged water through their God, rituals, and their book has a dude using necromancy and miracles (spells)... I'm a follower of a darker path but, I can see how it could relate. Just remember the medicine and science we have was once considered witchcraft. Learn the history of where it came from.
Imagine of they were talking about Islam or Christianity they way they are talkimg about wicca? Disrespectful.
I'm not wiccan but I didn't like the way they were talking about Wicca. People's beliefs are important to them, and we all should do our best to respect them.
I find most religions pretty darn kooky so I wouldn't mind tbh
christianity is kinnnda stuuupid
religion is actually extremely disrespectful to the entire human race considering there are 2400+ different ones yet you think the one you decided to follow is the only right one. We're all humans and want to know the reason for life yet we never will and the majority of human minds will cling on to a false reality rather than accepting that we all know nothing and never will.
Well if they were talking about Islam like that they'd be labeled islamaphobic and would get several articles wrote about them. If they were talking about Christianity that way they'd get a couple mean glances from the Christian and the rest of society would be clapping and laughing along with them at the "primitive world view"
10:23 Interestingly enough, wicca actually means male witch in middle and old English, whereas wicce (sounds like wick+ long A) means female witch. Wizard actually means someone who is wise in all ways. The -ard suffix means someone who is habitually a certain way. A drunkard always seems drunk, a coward always cowers and a wizard is wise in all ways, a wise-ard. This is why the magi (pronounced maj + long "I") (AKA magicians) in the bible are often referred to as wise men. They were master astrologists in fact.
You have no idea how many newbies confuse witchcraft and wicca
I know I still do...off and on...but I have found both spiritual teachers and practitioners of both Wicca and witchcraft...I think I've heard all of them say the same thing along this very exhausting spiritual journey...when the student is ready, the teacher will appear...I'm so grateful for everything I'm being taught and how I know it's helping me to excel into living my absolute best life and being my absolute best self...really have to get it right bc if reincarnation has anything to do with my current consciousness...it's a definite no from me!!
to be gfair though a lot of books and resources do not explain the difference well took me some digging to understand
Lorenzo Pitti whats the difference?
@@uglygoddess479wicca is a religion that can include witchcraft while witchcraft is just casting spells essentially but not every wiccan casts spells and not every witch believes in a deity or doctrine to live by. I found that very hard to explain
@@uglygoddess479 Wicca is a belief system and religion with guidelines and deities. Witchcraft is the practise of magic using your own will to make change. Anyone can cast a spell we blow out candles on a birthday or knock on wood
even when i actively avoid buzzfeed youtube still crams it down my eyeholes
SAMEE
I love buzzfeed unsolved, but the rest of buzzfeed is basically shit
I’m only a quarter of the way through but I have to say, you are so beautiful and your tattoos are sooooo gorgeous
You're soooo right. She looks amazing
a big problem is they try to squeeze a complex subject into too short a time. It just feels lazy and a bit disrespectful
It is odd to me how ridiculously sensitive religious people are and how they expect everyone to bow down to their personal beliefs.
@@hawho255 I think it's because it's such a personal subject that stirs a lot of emotion in people. For so many people, their religion is one of the mosr important parts of their life, and hearing people talk about it in a way that they perceive to be derogatory, people are naturally going to feel defensive and upset.
@@hawho255 it's not expecting people to bow to beliefs, it's treating each other with respect. You respect us, we respect you, that's how things work.
@@hawho255 All they said was that they were trying to squeeze a complex subject into a short amount of time. Religion is super complex. I don't get how explaining a complex subject means you have to bow down to someone's beliefs.
I feel like the gal with purple hair was trying her best and the guy was just there to "lighten" the mood. But like... the respect of him was gone for most of it. Sigh sigh.
What did he do that was disrespectful? He didn't say anything bad about Wicca at all. He was just joking around a bit. Man... Wiccans sure are touchy.
@@hawho255 I'm touchy about the fact that wicca has been something people have taken as a joke for centuries. I just want the respect other religions/belief systems have.
@@coolm3th Wicca hasn't been around for centuries. And witchcraft previously was not seen as a joke, it was seen as pure evil. I'm happy that many people no longer associate witchcraft with low morals.
This is lowkey stupid since wicca isnt the same as magick.
Magick isnt only wiccan
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yes, you can even be atheist and practice magick
@@sourpetals1823 +1
they are pretty much the same thing.
@@aaronsilver-pell411 No, they're not. Wicca is a religion, Magick is a practice.
I’ve been waiting to see someone react to this!
Edit: This needs to be said. Buzzfeed may have had good intentions, but the thing I don’t like about their video is that they’re treating Wicca and Witchcraft like a hilarious spectacle. Had they done that to any other religion or religious practice, they’d receive a lot of hate; there would probably be news coverage. I get that witchcraft seems fascinating and Hollywood hasn’t helped with the stereotypes, but they should have gone into this video with a little more respect for the people who practice. That’s all I’m saying
its buzzfeed they dont care abt nothing but money, such a joke smh
Laura Stokes yea I know. It’s just unfortunate. I used to love Buzzfeed, but some of their videos are so offensive
Perfectly said.
it is hilarious.
Aw hell yeah, Happy Yule!!!
Happy Yule indeed! I'm gathering with my circle later tonight to make a Yule log. I hope your Yule is very fufilling!
Rachel Herzog bright solstice and happy Yule to you all!
U look 14 lol I’m gonna do a curse spell will it work for a warlock?
I got molly Money blast through heck yeah got a baby face, and idk lol
Rachel Herzog lol how old r you woman ..or girl 😂 idk
Nobody:
Me(a spiritual atheist): Witches and Warlocks, right?
That Buzzfeeder: Wizards!
@Kawaiikitty UwU Doesn't it mean "oathbreaker" or something similar? It's been a while since I've come across that term so I haven't had to deal with it.
@@dlithehil I was taught that it was someone who betrayed the coven in some way
warlock is a traitor in a coven according to my knowledge
People initiated into covens traditionally take an oath of secrecy (that is, to not reveal publicly any of the names of the other witches belonging to the coven and to not share any of the practices and teachings with "cowans" - people who have not been initiated into the craft, non-witches). To break that oath of secrecy, makes one an oath-breaker and that would be synonymous with the term "warlock". To call someone a "warlock" then, would be to call them a traitor and an oath-breaker. In modern times, the term "warlock" (mainly in the fantasy genre, in books, films and series, and in video games) has also come to mean a mage (typically male) who has strayed from the teachings of his forefathers and broke away from their magical tradition, or one who uses the magical knowledge that was taught to him in an evil way, as a means of gaining power or revenge. In any case, the word carries a negative connotation and it would probably be an insult to call someone a "warlock", unless, of course, they are one.
I know this is off topic but, I recently cut my hair as short as yours and I’d LOVE to see some hairstyle ideas from you! It always looks so cute and I have no idea what to do with my hair now lol 😩 also thank you for going outside your comfort zone for this video!
I'd love a hairstyle video! I chopped my hair in June and I need something new but I can't cut it more 😅
Yeah! I'd love to see more short hairstyles
I feel like if they learned about a religion like islam or christianity or hinduism they would have taken it more seriously, and I think they were just trying to profit off of the "witchy" aesthetic being so popular now. The editing really bothered me as well, there was no need for the background music and like the photos of the forest and space in the background, it was just kind of making it out to be a joke to them
It annoys me that they're making it sound like it's just a trend. Bet then again, all Buzzfeed videos are like that
You criticize all you want, don't worry.
These two are so rude to that shop owner, they make dumb jokes about everything and keep cutting her off or talking over her. :/
Blessed Yule harmony!💖 I'm so glad you touched upon this, I've seen it floating about and it's such an annoying video, this is why witches and wiccans get critised so much. And for them to mention the "putting away the cross" goes to show that they made no effort to do research, there are literally religious witches who are still Christian, Islamic or Jewish etc.they have no idea how personal the craft is and can be. URGH
Eleanor Marsh thank you 🙌🙌
ME BEAUTIFUL LIL FOREST NYMPH 🧡🧡🧡🧡🌘🕯✨
I feel like the people from buzzfeed didn’t have any respect for the religion so they weren’t taking it seriously at all....
I'm Christian, I have a lot of Wiccan friends and I've always had an open mind about this. This channel could help me understand my friends a bit more, thank you so much! 😊❤️
As a Wiccan with Christian friends, I just want to say thank you! I really enjoy talking to Christians with an open mind and it's really fun to compare religions and try to find the differences and similarities. I find some Christians are really strong with their "you worship satan!!!!!!" belief and it does make it difficult to talk to people about Wicca because you feel invalidated cause it's not (for lack of a better term) a "mainstream" religion and they feel it's not one at all because of that or have deep-rooted misconceptions. So thanks again! and if you ever have any questions, feel free to answer back. Lots of love from me. I ❤️ you guys!
I agree with Zoe Gallant. 😊 as a former Christian and present day Wiccan, I believe in respecting all beliefs.We need more open minded people like you.
❤ blessed be sweetie ❤
They make it sound very "woowoo" and almost infantilize us
me: *clicks on video because i am a wiccan too*
add: *CoMe aNd JoiN OuR ChuRch*
Lol
ohk, i just love the witch and wiccan community in the comment section even though I am little pissed off at BuzzFeed video, but the togetherness of witch community lifts my mood immediately and yes these stereotypes we'll overcome soon.
I grew up in a toxic Mormon family, and have recently gotten out after 18 years. I found out about Wicca from one of my close friends who grew up practicing it, and became immediately hooked. Practicing witchcraft and studying Wicca I finally found relief. I love this religion, and plan on buying your book to help me more on my journey on converting. Btw I just found your channel but I love it already.
Christians:"you believe you can do 'magic' lol"
Me: " jesus used magick...."
No, he didn't.
@Hollie Kabler no, he didn't. :)
@Hollie Kabler I have studied the orthodox christanity and Jesus did not do any of these things. He's always been against witchcraft.
EVERYTHING is magick in my opinion and it's very real because mere flesh can come to life is magick . Emotions , universe and the nature is magic . Channeling , feeling , understanding and perform things with it is witchcraft and Wicca.
Deepak Visawadia magick*
*I'll also note that Wicca is a very tough faith to do a video about bc most if not all Wiccans I know have a different interpretation of their Fatih, its probably the one religion open to the MOST personal interpretation by its practitioner. No matter how vague this woman was, something she said wouldn't apply to one or many practicing Wiccans.*
I personally see myself as agnostic but somehow always find myself on these videos (also just cause Harmony is so soothing to watch haha), but it's something I've really come to appreciate about Wicca. I may not practice anything, but I really do respect how open it is to interpretation and how people are allowed to find their own meaning. I just love that so much. Much respect.
i feel really bad for that store owner and the lady doing the ritual. they sacrificed their time and welcomed these people into sacred spaces only for them to be continuously cut off and disrespected. they really did try to explain things the best they could but buzzfeed just couldn’t care less... especially with a platform so big, it genuinely hurts to see them spreading MORE misinformation about this, and not even being able to understand the difference between wicca and witchcraft ;^;
if i was one of those ladies and watched this video, i’d feel absolutely awful.
Clearly the ritual didn’t work, they still work at buzzfeed. Must have been them not being serious.
im not wiccan, im very interested in expanding my knowledge on it but i can even agree buzzfeed is just awful they dont treat anything with respect and understanding.
Hey! I'm Wiccan, If you ever have any questions, you can feel free to ask and I'll help best I can or point you in the direction of something that can help you!
BuzzFeed is very annoying, I agree.
@@zeppelingallant5859 ❤❤❤❤
Same would like to know more
Yuletide Blessings to all who watched this video
Keith Jones Same to you!
Same to you, merry winter solstice!
Blessed yule to you as well!
Saying that paganism bashes Christianity is like ???? Look at Poland which is one of the most Christian country in the world even Pope is thankful towards poland. ( I'm not Christian fyi) And lots of Christian traditions in Poland comes from paganism
As a witch and a Wiccan in training, buzz feed irritates me in how they took these beliefs so lightly. Loved your reaction and your opinion on the video.
I’m gonna be honest I feel like Jaclynn was just as disrespectful if not more in her video
she was wayyyy more disrespectful
Ding ding ding! I find it ironic that Jaclyn Gleen is "idolized" despite being one of the biggest reactionaries in the platform.
( Idolized in sense that she's being held to a much lower standard)
Her whole thing is being an atheist though, that’s what initially made her channel known, so I think she’s making those videos for an atheist audience. I’m a witch and sure it may be disrespectful but I also was an edgy disrespectful atheist myself for many years, so I understand where she’s coming from.
who is jaclynn?
scoobydoobydoodle Jaclyn Glenn is the youtuber who buzzfeed stole this video idea from!
This react video made me realize that Buzzfeed videos are just crappy adult versions of power point presentations. Lol
The quote "Harm none do what ye will" was first officially published in 1964 by Doreen Valiante. However existed in different forms long before that.
I first saw the,"if it harm none, do what thou willt" version
PLEASE REACT TO THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA🔥👼
Lea Schneider yassssssaa!!!
Yaaasss👍👍👍🎉
Argh! Couldn't finish that!
Yaaaas
YESSS!!!
I do love how you've done your research. Despite my craft being different to yours i can see you're definitely passionate about what you're doing.
And kudos on the wiccan rede, had to explain that way too much
I have only recently learned not everyone follows or believes in the rede, I don't but I do live my life as though do what you want if it doesn't hurt anyone
Merry Yule? Happy Yule? Blessed Yule? Yuletide Blessings?
I don't know just hope you have a good Yule.
:) Same to you!
All of those phrases apply! Yule is my personal favorite 23 days out of the long winter!
D123-Pup bitchin’ Yule
In my country, those who celebrate any witchcraft/Wiccan holiday, it’s celebrated at different times as opposed to America and other countries.
Phøenix FøxTail interesting! Example?
I really love the idea of actual Wiccans and witches reviewing content about witchcraft posted by non-witches and non-Wiccans. We don’t have very strong representation in the mainstream and often I see people co-opting the term in strange ways. Also, I don’t think you were harsh at all; if anything, I might have been harsher at Buzzfeed’s irrelevant and disrespectful attitude. I understand your desire to be understanding and it’s good to not be too easily offended, but I do think a greater respect on their part is owed simply because they approached the pagan community, not the other way around. Witches/pagans as a whole never proselytize, try to convert, or seek to impose their beliefs politically or otherwise into others, so there’s simply no reason to approach us with disrespect. Perhaps that was not Buzzfeed’s intent, but surely anyone can understand why it would come across that way with all the joking and overall flippant attitude. Anyhow, wonderful video as always! xx
I've just today started my year and a day of study to become Wiccan and feel split completely between feelings of joy and sadness. I was raised on Christian principles though my family are not very religious and I have always identified as agnostic with a leaning towards Christianity, however, after learning about Wicca it seems so natural and pure and just seems to make sense.
This has made me very happy as I feel like I've reconnected with a part of myself that I lost long ago, and it's giving me a safe place to appreciate nature in the midst of this climate crisis, however, it's also making me feel quite isolated as there are so few Wiccans compared to other religions and I feel like people will just think I'm doing it to seem alternative and seek attention (I'm already vegan and low impact which I get shit about regularly and I'm worried that announcing my new beliefs will just gain me eye rolls). Because of this I haven't told anyone I'm Wiccan, and I'm not sure I ever will.
Another thing that is getting me down is that I can find barely any information about Wicca/ nature worship that predates Gardner. Although I admire him and his work I feel like one of the most drawing things about Wicca is that our ancestors would have been Wiccan and it stems from an innate love of nature which humans have always had. It being referred to as a new religion makes me feel like people don't take it as seriously and I want to know more about its origins pre Gardner so if anyone has any info on that please leave me links and suggestions down below.
I don't really know what this comment is, I guess I just needed to put my thoughts out in the world since I don't speak about this with anyone in my real life, but thanks for reading if you've got this far.
Thank you for this comment. I have been having very similar feelings to what you described above. I grew up in a very strict Christian home, but for the last few years, I've been studying paganism and feel a very strong connection to the religion. I don't think any of my friends or family would be understanding of that...
I wish I had some advice to leave here, but the best I can say is: you're not alone!
I want to congratulate you on even having the guts to put it anywhere on the internet and I wish you a happy journey on this path that you have started I dont have anybody to talk to about it in person so I just search online and try to communicate with people in the comments
That's because Wicca is a new religion. It was developed in the 50s. You'd have to look back at Pagan stuff. As much as some people like to believe they're uncovering an ancient religion, Wicca is simply a new take on old pagan beliefs. I'm not saying that makes it any less valid - just that that's the truth behind it.
Wicca is a new religion. That doesn’t make it any less valid as a path. Everything starts somewhere. Most Wiccans have moved away from parts of Gardner’s work because he can be problematic for some. That’s fine! The best thing about Wicca is how eclectic it is. Good luck!
Thank you for mentioning that deities are personifications of nature!
I've been reading about and on and off practicing Wicca for 9 years but always felt like an outsider due to being brought up atheist.
Learning about the gods and goddesses is so interesting and I believe working with a particular deity taps into all the energy previous humans have given that deity through prayer and offerings for thousands of years, which is still very magickal to me
Love you harmony! BuzzFeed are idiots so don't worry lol. Enjoy Yule and blessed be! 🌒🌕🌘
Please react to chilling adventure of Sabrina. We would love to get your perspective over it.
I can't stand Buzzfeed, such a joke, lol! Definitely cringed.
I only just recently told my boyfriend that I'm Wiccan (we've been together over a year lmao) and the first thing he did was buy me your book and bought Wiccapedia to learn more about Wicca 😂♥
Morgana, he's a keeper. Blessed be.
I'm more of an Occultist but I feel that the ritual they did raised absolutely no power .
That's mostly because of the Buzzfeed people bringing doubt and negativity into the circle/ ritual, thus completely negating any power that could've been gained.
I think it was a mix of the Buzzfeed people bringing negativity/doubt into the ritual and the witch herself not genuinely trying (as in she herself wasn't putting any power into it) because she knew it wouldn't be taken seriously either by the people in the video and by most of Buzzfeed's "fans" save for the people who thought they were going to take it seriously in the first place.
It’s doesn’t offend me...but it does bother me. It’s basically the same as buzfeed being like “we had a Jewish Passover Seder to see what would happen lol”
She’s so cute she tries so hard to say everything exactly where it won’t offend a soul
The entangled soup of confusion between the terms "magick, "witchcraft" "wicca" in the comments of this video is gross.
Wow that dude makes me mad...
What does he mean by let me put the cross away?I bet he thinks we worship the devil😑
I think he mean more as "omg my religion wouldnt approve of me committing blasphemy, let me put it away then" ...
It’s amazing how many people think non-Christians worship the devil! And then when you try to explain to them that you don’t believe in it at all, they just turn into that math lady meme
@@hanaberry.shortcake most ppl of the Xstian faith are sadly too illogical to think outside the box.
soohyun trash he’s just narrow minded and stupid it’s called research and respect I fully agree with your point
soohyun He does that out of respect for what he's learning etc. It's not meant as an insult,and if you watched his videos and knew his personality,....you would know that!
Could anyone else actually SMELL incense when they showed the Green Man store?
YES! That store looked so amazing and calming
Thanks for making this video so I don't need to give Buzzfeed any more views on that idiotic video.
Mulan 121 welcome to BuzzFeed
I feel like people forget it's not just some hobby it's a actual religion and should be respected as such. I definitely agree that if it were say something Christian they would show some respect, whereas here they're treating it as a joke...
I feel like people mix up the religion of Wicca and the practice of witchcraft, which is easy enough. While it goes against christian beliefs to be a Wiccan Christian, it is pretty much up for debate if someone can be a christian who practices witchcraft.
All Christians practice witchcraft, they just don't know it, most people don't. A prayer itself is a spell. And that's just one thing .
Angel oracle card fortune telling is a thing too. Witchcraft really is a super personal thing
the first rule of any magic is that you have to believe in what is being done other wise it won't work
Those two are so incredibly disrespectful
Justine DeMarco I TOTALLY agree & Ms. Harmony is just too nice! 😂 She’s much more polite than I would’ve been 😂
Justine DeMarco I agree
Right? If they did this video with say, Christianity, Buzzfeed would be publicly lynched. But with Wicca they think it's okay?
Alicine-Sims Christians 😤 😡
I would really love a tutorial for your hair in this video. It's so pretty, and you and I have similar hair length and I'm always struggling with ways to put it up so it looks nice.
Edit: typo
Oh, or maybe like a short hair styling video with a bunch of lovely updos. :)
Them:You charge it with you Magick
me:THATS NOT THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN USE THE MOON TOO
Merry Yule and Happy Christmas everyone! Enjoy the Solstice if you choose.
Your tattoos are beautiful 💖
They make her look like a nymph or faerie. So pretty
imagine if they acted the same way in a synagogue or mosque or a cathedral, they'd get utterly demolished
That Buzzfeed video was actually what got me interested in researching Wicca and Witchcraft for myself. Watching it now, I agree with everything you've pointed out. They definitely could have done a much better job of explaining the different facets of it all, and if they had maybe gone into the making of that video with more openness and respect, it would have made such a difference. But overall I am so grateful that they made the video, even if it's not perfect. Wicca and Witchcraft would still be just as foreign to me as it was all the years I spent being forced to grow up in Christianity. I think you did a lovely job reacting to it though! Don't mind anybody who has hateful things to say. You did wonderfully, and thank you so much for doing what you do! You have been the most significant figure in the growth of my knowledge and my Path . I cannot thank you enough! Blessed be and Merry Yule 💫
I really didn't think of your comments as criticism, more just kindly correcting errors.
I was raised on Mexican tradition from eggs to tobacco, mixed with childhood experiences I understood there’s “another world” if not many besides ours that Must Be there, we just can’t always see it. I studied biology, the human body and universal repeats like 1.1618 and it’s all so beautiful. I’ll do rituals and I love the craft but like Christianity there are people practicing just to say they practice it. I also believe in a unified string theory because I do believe the sound of the universe is a hum like a Tibetan meditation bowl
I’m so sorry the way they went about it! I typically love Curly, but I totally saw the disrespect and how they fluffed it up. Definitely something I’ll keep in mind when I’m watching these type of videos for topics I’m uneducated about so I don’t get the wrong impression! I think I learned more from you reacting to it than the video itself haha Thank you Harmony for handling it with grace as always!
At 8:35 you say, "Some of the best witches and Wiccans I know don't practice within covens." I'm wondering if you could address what qualities make someone a good witch or Wiccan. Thanks!
I just can't stand the gatekeeping, I was taking with this guy who calls himself a witch but he was like "oh yeah there's so many things I can't show you or tell you because you don't do witchcraft" like ..... How am I supposed to understand then 😂
REACC TOOO SABRINAAAA! I know it's about satanic witchcraft, which you don't personally practice, but I feel like your platform is one which you could give a voice to a satanic witch, or speak on using your own knowledge of the subject!
Hannah
Sabrina is not about “ satanic witchcraft”
It is all fantasy. Now there are satanic craft practices, and that’s definitely not it. Many “pagans” like to disassociate with any “satanic”. Satanism is a philosophy and not necessarily a religon but as a practice like Buddhism. They both don’t believe in God.
Hope this makes sense at 2:00 am
@@roccoevergreen2581 Hi Rocco, while I appreciate you attempting to educate me on the philosophy which you know about, I don't appreciate you denying an entire form of practice and calling it "fantasy." Just like how there are different types of Christianity (Baptist, Protestant, etc.) There are different types of Satanism. And as a person who HAS practiced the type of satanic craft that the show is conveying, I can assure you that it does exist, and is practiced by many people. The community of Wiccans, Witches, and Pagans that attempt to silence it, deny it, and speak for it, are pretty offensive in my opinion. I get that you've got "good" intentions, but your intentions are still taking a platform away from an incredibly interesting and historic practice. Hope this makes sense at 10 AM.
YOU define your craft. YOU define your path. Nobody else is allowed to tell you what is or isn't correct, especially in witch craft.
Hannah
Thank you for the response
I am not denying any satanic craft. I am aware that there are theistic satanist. This is coming from a witch who works with the Devil or the old one. I was referring to the tv show as fantasy. All of it is a mix-mashed load of nonsense. There’s the typical depiction of many pyschopomp horned figures put together as “satan”. The logic is crap. In the Christmas special you have a cannibal witch coming down from the mountains to fight over a human baby and this bitch says “so mote it be”. Let’s not get started in their club “ W.I.C.A.” All the producers did was draw from everything they consider paranormal or supernatural.
@@roccoevergreen2581 Because it's a fictional TV show. They're not required to be accurate, or educate people on anything, and while they did incorporate a lot of things simply for entertainment, there are a lot of points throughout the show that are good examples of "teachable moments" from real witches who practice the type of craft they're using. (I.e: The history of "the devil", spiritual laws of consent, astral projection, necromancy, demon communication/entrapment, etc.) I personally think it was very good, and I understand that it isn't meant to be accurate or educational, because it's on Netflix, and it's called a "fictional fantasy/sci-fi."
The people who are dissapointed in it's "factual innacuracies," are the people you should be spewing this all to- not me.
Have a good day, I'm really not interested in whatever type of condensending/patronizing answer you'll come up with next, so maybe save it for the next woman you think you should try to school.
My fav misconception is when they say anyone practicing witchcraft is an act of the devil
I like how real you are in this video it doesn’t feel forced or like it’s a script good content got a like outa me