Nighttime witchcraft is a practice that involves working with the energy of the night to enhance magical workings. In 2023, nighttime witchcraft is gaining popularity as witches find new and creative ways to harness the power of the darkness. The main idea behind nighttime witchcraft is the understanding that the energy during the night time is different from that of the day. The darkness of the night holds a certain mystique and is often associated with mystery, intuition, and heightened spiritual awareness. With this understanding, witches utilize the energy of the night to amplify their intentions and connect with their magical abilities. One popular aspect of nighttime witchcraft in 2023 is moon magic.
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In this episode of S peaking of College of Charleston , CofC s official podcast, junior Francesca Gibson , a double-major in history and psychology, and Jason Coy , chair of the Department of History whose expertise includes the history of witch-hunts, talk about documented experiences of bewitchment in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was a time when someone usually a woman could be accused of witchery and then sentenced to death based on the testimony of a member of the community.
One popular aspect of nighttime witchcraft in 2023 is moon magic. The moon holds a significant role in witchcraft, with each phase having its own unique energy and properties. Witches use this knowledge to align their workings with the specific phase of the moon that resonates with their desired outcome.
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In this episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston, CofC’s official podcast, junior Francesca Gibson, a double-major in history and psychology, and Jason Coy, chair of the Department of History whose expertise includes the history of witch-hunts, talk about documented experiences of bewitchment in the 16th and 17th centuries. With funding through a Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grant, Gibson and Coy explored a time in history when people believed in and feared witchcraft. Their research closely examines this fascinating period through the lens of history and psychology. It was a time when someone – usually a woman – could be accused of witchery and then sentenced to death based on the testimony of a member of the community. Digging deep into a myriad of archived sources, like court testimonies, their research reveals the power of the mind to cause sleep disorders, nighttime terrors and physical pain.
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Jason Coy earned his doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001. His research interests include the history of early modern Europe, Reformation-era Germany and the European Witch-Hunts. He is the author of Strangers and Misfits: Banishment, Social Control, and Authority in Early Modern Germany (Brill, 2008) and The Devil’s Art: Divination and Discipline in Early Modern Germany (University of Virginia, 2020). Coy has started preliminary research on a project that will focus on the legacy of the early modern witch-hunts in the modern world. Focusing on the period after 1950, his research examines the public memorialization and legal rehabilitation of victims of the witch-hunts, the emergence of Wicca and neopaganism, and the portrayal of the witch-hunts in contemporary popular culture, mass media and social media.
Francesca Gibson is a junior in the Honors College majoring in psychology and history. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Gibson is involved in CofC organizations such as the Charleston Fellows, Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Ambassadors, the History Club and Honors Ambassadors. Additionally, she is a research assistant in the Department of Psychology for Associate Professor Stephen Short and Associate Professor Chelsea Reid. Gibson plans on applying to doctoral programs in history with a specific interest in medical history. Outside of her academic interests, she loves to read, write and spend time with her amazing friends and cat, Athena.
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Organizers of the inaugural 2022 Witching Hours Night Market (from left) Lisa Brunemer, Aleesha Kelly, Shannon Gourley, Tina Mendicino Roberto and Andrea Woodhall cast spells on Grant Avenue in Vandergrift.
From full moon rituals for manifestation to new moon ceremonies for new beginnings, moon magic allows witches to synchronize their intentions with the cosmic energy. Another aspect of nighttime witchcraft is the incorporation of nocturnal herbs and crystals. Just as the energy of the night differs from the day, so too do the properties of certain plants and stones. Witches in 2023 are exploring the use of herbs and crystals traditionally associated with the night, such as mugwort, jasmine, moonstone, and selenite. These magical tools are utilized during rituals, spells, and meditation to enhance the connection with the nighttime energy. Nighttime witchcraft also embraces the use of darkness as a canvas for divination and shadow work. The night provides a serene and introspective atmosphere for witches to delve into their subconscious, face their fears, and explore their shadow selves. Through divination practices like tarot, scrying, and pendulum work, witches in 2023 are utilizing the stillness of the night to gain deeper insights and uncover hidden truths. Overall, nighttime witchcraft in 2023 is an evolving practice that seeks to make the most of the particular energy present during the night. By aligning with the phases of the moon, incorporating nocturnal herbs and crystals, and embracing darkness for divination and shadow work, witches are finding new and powerful ways to enhance their magical workings and connect with the spiritual realm..
Reviews for "The Power of Nighttime Meditations: Exploring Inner Realms in Witchcraft"
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