Cash witchcraft refers to the use of mystical or supernatural powers to attract money or financial abundance. One individual who became famous for her alleged ability to practice cash witchcraft was Eunice, a self-proclaimed witch and fortune teller. Eunice claimed to possess ancient knowledge and secret rituals that could unlock the flow of money into people's lives. She offered her services to individuals who desired wealth and financial success, promising to cast spells and perform rituals that would bring them prosperity. Many people were drawn to Eunice's services, seeking a quick fix to their financial struggles. They believed that her unique powers could help them overcome financial obstacles and achieve abundance.
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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as many communities relied on each other to provide social safety nets, accused witches faced an even larger risk of marginalization, with ostracization a common reaction from families and communities. With the increase in media coverage in the past few years, the situation at witch camps has been further exposed, with reports of old er women being accused of using witchcraft to cause illness, misery, and calamities.
They believed that her unique powers could help them overcome financial obstacles and achieve abundance. Eunice claimed that her spells would not only attract money but also remove any curses or negative energies that were blocking their prosperity. However, skeptics and critics questioned the legitimacy of Eunice's claims.
Eunice "Goody" Cole Memorial Stone
Decades before the frenzy that would engulf nearby Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, Eunice “Goody” Cole was New Hampshire’s most infamous witch, and the only woman to be convicted of witchcraft in the state’s history. Throughout her long, painful life, both her neighbors and court juries claimed that it was obvious that Cole had “familiarity with the devil.”
A reportedly eccentric, unpleasant resident of Hampton, New Hampshire, Cole’s fellow townsfolk accused her of everything from killing their livestock, taking the form of animals, and communicating with the devil. Starting in 1656, Cole would be tried for witchcraft three times, whipped, imprisoned for years on end, and stripped of her citizenship.
However, Cole was never executed. Instead, she was eventually released from prison into the care of Hampton residents, who brought her food and helped her with other daily tasks, which they did begrudgingly since most truly believed in her association with the devil. In 1680, it is reported that Cole died, having reached her eighties.
Some accounts state that her body was buried on her property, while say her corpse was thrown into a shallow grave. Local lore has it that those who buried her drove a stake through her heart, attaching a horseshoe to prevent any further wrongdoings from her postmortem. In any case, her body has never been recovered.
Though New England’s witch hunts ended, Cole slowly became a famed Hampton historical figure. John Greenleaf Whittier, the poet most famous as the author of the poem Snow-Bound, took the Goody Cole legend and expanded it using her as the cause of a very real shipwreck off of Hampton’s coast in his poem The Wreck of the Rivermouth, as well as writing her into his poem The Changeling.
In 1938, in an effort to drum up some attention to the coastal town, The Society in Hampton for the Apprehension of Those Falsely Accusing Eunice ‘Goody’ Cole of Having Had Familiarity With the Devil took it upon themselves to reinstate Cole’s citizenship. Copies of Cole’s court records were symbolically burnt at the ceremony. The ashes of the documents were to be buried beneath a planned memorial stone for Eunice Cole, but one of the area’s worst hurricanes hit that year, and the plans for the memorial were forgotten. Over the next few years, rumors of sightings of a ghostly old woman abounded.
Then in 1963, Harold Fernald, a Hampton resident, teacher, and part-time police officer, took it upon himself to erect a stone on the supposed location of Cole’s property. The stone is a sculpted, unmarked, boulder on the historic town green.
The ashes still sit in Tuck Museum. The museum itself is closed until April 2021, but you can still see the memorial to Cole outside.
Know Before You Go
From I-95 North take Exit 1 Seabrook, New Hampshire. Merge onto NH-107 South. Turn left onto US-1 North/Lafayette Road. At 3.7 miles, turn right onto Park Avenue.I-95 South Take exit 2 to merge onto NH-101 East/State Route 101 East. Exit onto US-1 South/Lafayette Road toward Hampton/Seabrook.Slight left to merge onto US-1 N/Lafayette Rd toward NH-101/I-95 N/Exeter/Hampton/Hampton Beach. Turn right onto Park Avenue and the museum will be on left.The Tuck Museum is open Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
They argued that her practices were nothing more than deception and manipulation. Some accused her of preying on vulnerable individuals who were desperate for a solution to their financial problems. Whether Eunice truly possessed supernatural abilities or not is a subject of debate. Many of her clients reported positive experiences, claiming that they did see an improvement in their financial situations after consulting with her. However, others dismissed her as a mere fraud, attributing any positive outcomes to coincidence or the power of suggestion. Regardless of the controversies surrounding cash witchcraft and Eunice, it is clear that many people are willing to try unconventional methods in their pursuit of financial success. The allure of quick and effortless wealth continues to attract individuals to alternative practices such as cash witchcraft, seeking a solution to their monetary woes. In conclusion, cash witchcraft, as practiced by individuals like Eunice, claims to have the power to attract money and financial abundance through mystical or supernatural means. While skeptics argue against the legitimacy of these practices, the allure of quick wealth continues to draw people towards alternative methods in their quest for financial success..
Reviews for "Wandering the Path of Wealth: Eunice's Cash Witchcraft Lessons"
1. Samantha - 1 star
I was extremely disappointed with "Cash Witchcraft Eunice". The storyline was weak and poorly developed. The characters lacked depth and I found it difficult to connect with any of them. The writing style was also quite mundane and failed to capture my interest. Overall, I found the book to be a complete waste of time and I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating read.
2. Michael - 2 stars
"Cash Witchcraft Eunice" did not live up to my expectations. The plot was confusing and at times, it felt like the author was just rambling on without any clear direction. The book lacked coherence and failed to engage me as a reader. Additionally, the dialogue between the characters felt forced and unrealistic. I was hoping for a thrilling supernatural tale, but unfortunately, this book fell flat for me.
3. Emily - 1 star
I regret picking up "Cash Witchcraft Eunice". The writing was subpar, filled with grammatical errors and awkward sentence structures. The story was disjointed, and it was difficult to follow the timeline of events. Moreover, the characters were poorly developed and lacked any sort of depth or motivation. I found myself skimming through the pages, hoping for something interesting to happen, but it was a disappointment from start to finish. I would not recommend this book to anyone seeking a well-written and engaging read.
4. William - 2 stars
"Cash Witchcraft Eunice" had an interesting premise, but it failed to deliver. The pacing of the story was inconsistent, with long stretches of monotonous descriptions followed by rushed and chaotic action scenes. The author seemed to struggle with finding the right balance between character development and advancing the plot. As a result, I found it challenging to care about what happened to the characters. The writing style was also lackluster, lacking the descriptive flair that could have brought the story to life. In the end, this book left me feeling unsatisfied and disappointed.