You probably didn’t realize it, but according to astrologists, back in 2012, the Earth and its inhabitants began a powerful period of spiritual awakening, prophesied by the Mayans as a shift in our collective consciousness. According to one astrology website I found, “the essence is we are shifting from our current limited state, to a higher vibration and level of consciousness – a more spiritually evolved state, free from many of the individual and collective problems of our present existence.” Perhaps you’ve felt this shift in your own life as a gentle but noticeable yearning to connect with a power greater than your physical self, be it through organized religion, learning about your ancestors, practices like yoga and meditation, a sudden interest in death via the occult, or the traditions of nature-worshipping, goddess-centric religions like Paganism.
One place where this 2012 shift was apparent was on Instagram, where, amidst the selfies, latte foam art, and foodie pics, a new, decidedly gloomier, but still magical “trend” emerged — WITCHES. Modern day witches have adopted Instagram as their social network of choice, posting photos of crystals, spells, altars, tarot decks, graveyards and various oddities alongside musings on energy healing, goddess worship, communing with nature, and prioritizing art and spiritual abundance over money and traditional ideas of success. In honor of Witch Week, here are just some of the Witches of Instagram…
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@thehoodwitch
The Hood Witch started her blog and associated Instagram as a sort of tribute to “the curanderas and the wise women in the neighborhood botanicas” who were “the beacons of light for their community.” She regularly posts photos of her flawlessly pointy manicured hands clutching precious stones, accompanied by information on the crystals energetic effects, and regularly reminds her followers about particularly impactful astrological events.
@isabeldunewitch
IsabelDuneWitch calls herself a “Dutch hedgewitch,” filling her feed with magical trinkets, altar displays, and advice for channeling abundance and prosperity.
@sacraluna
In addition to showing off her beautiful gothic jewelry and incredible crystal collection — ;which you can then buy on Etsy — SacraLuna’s Instagram offers motivational mantras and blessings, as well as regular updates on her adorable cat, Miss Bailey Ann.
@alyssapandaeyes
I’m fairly obsessed with AlyssaPandaEyes‘ commitment to body positive witchery, especially since she resides in Los Angeles, where blonde, tan, skinny women abound. Alyssa is also the owner of Witch Worldwide, a fashion brand specializing in badass goth witchwear for whom she also models. Get it, witch.
@poisonappleprintshop
Need a gift for your morose, graveyard-obsessed, spellcasting friend and have no idea where to start? Check out PoisonApplePrintShop, aka Adrienne Rozzi, an artist who makes gorgeously gothic prints of everything from crystal balls and bats, to pentagrams and creepy-cool corn husk dolls.
@thegoldentooth
Lexi, the Scottish witch behind the Instagram TheGoldenTooth, calls herself a “forest dweller” who’s a student of “old craft living.” She posts about her love for crystals, foraging for Mother Nature’s treasures, and tarot, and also sells her own jewelry as well.
@ancient_hearts
Calling herself a “green witch,” Ancient_Hearts is particularly drawn to earth magick, posting lovely photos in and around the forest in Germany where she lives. If you’re into looking at crystal clear photographs of dew droplets on spider webs and crazy looking poisonous mushrooms, follow her.
@parlourghosts
ParlourGhosts has a thing for those who reside in the spirit realm, filling her home with Victorian era portraits and musings on ghosts. I particularly enjoy the fact that she documents the many treasures she finds “whilst thrifting,” and regularly posts photos of cool-sounding books on the occult.
@ladymoonvisions
Get your tarot fix with feminist witchy woman Veronica, the woman behind LadyMoonVisions, who uses her abilities as an intuitive messenger in her tarot readings.
@thecraftofthewise
Nicole from TheCraftOfTheWise practices “arts and skills that lie at the base of human culture that were once considered sacred to the Goddess,” sharing the wisdom she gleans from her tarot deck with her followers.
@bloodmilk
BloodMilk is the go-to jewelry designer for women of a witchy persuasion. Her feed features her own designs alongside black and white photographs that capture her witchy, gothic aesthetic.
@light_witch
Courtney Brooke, aka the Light_Witch, lives and makes art in New England, where there is an abundane of photogenic graveyards serving as inspiration.
@theewhitewitch
Melissa of TheeWhiteWitch has a thing for broken mirrors, creepy curio knickknacks and tattoos. She also has both a hairless cat and a black cat, which gives her extra witchy cred.
@lunadeana
Hailing from the Netherlands, LunaDeana posts a lot about Pagan traditions and ceremonies.
@witcheryway
Need a love spell? Want to exorcise the bad vibes from your life? The Witchery Way has got your back.
Original by Amelia McDonell-Parry @xoamelia
