I HAVE MORE THAN A MILLIO
Frankie Castanea, 23, from Colorado, US, has more than one million TikTok and Instagram followers @chaoticwitchaunt
I became interested in witchcraft when I was 16. I’d been reading tarot cards for a year, and it was a natural progression to explore the craft.
At first, I sourced information online, then I started reading books like Wicca by Scott Cunningham. I learnt how to work with herbs and crystals, and do simple magic.
The first spell I cast was to influence the weather.
I wanted a snow day so I could stay off school. I said a chant and put a spoon under my pillow, which is folk magic, and to my delight, it snowed. I was so happy it worked.
I came out as a witch to my parents soon after this spell and they didn’t react, which was great. Both my parents grew up as Christians, although they’re agnostic now, and very supportive.
I joined YouTube, Instagram and TikTok around May 2020 for something fun to do during lockdown.
My TikTok posts are short and funny.
However, I go into more detail about the craft on YouTube with longer videos. I cover everything from how to create an altar, to spells and the basics protection.
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My first spell was to influence the weather so I got a snow day off school
months ago, I made little bags filled with oregano, which I blessed and hung by the doors.
Oregano is a wonderful protection herb.
I wasn’t expecting my social media profile to get this big. I think witchcraft has become so popular online because it’s inclusive and the practice can help to empower people.
Being a witch for me is about making changes in your own environment and making a change in the world for good.
After seven years in practice, I’m still learning new things every day and will be for the rest of my life.
Spells For Change: A Guide For Modern Witches , by Frankie Castanea (£12.99, Orion)