Witches, psychics, mediums or other purveyors of magic or mysticism have been sought for centuries in times of change or uncertainty. during COVID-19 pandemic, Yelp noted There has been a 74 percent increase in Americans searching for psychics and a 63 percent increase in searches for astrologers. After Trump's first election in 2016, American witches tried to cast a spell on a large scale tie him upSimilar witches on TikTok and Instagram Trump and his supporters surrounded in view of 6 January 2021 Rebellion. After Brexit, some turned to astrology For a hint of what might happen next.
Venkkas' audio reveals that, once again, people are turning to magic for help. EtsyWitch222, who actually sells services on Etsy, is sending out new requests. He is one of thousands of people in what venture capitalists call the “mysterious service market”, which also includes others Popular topics like astrologyThat market, in 2019, The estimated value was more than $2 billion,
In her video, EtsyWitch222 revealed that she was the one who performed the spell for Venkas. She wasn't—Venkus told WIRED that the businessman she worked with asked to remain anonymous—but her claim caught people's attention, and inspired some people to follow Venkus' lead. “I thought it was hilarious and then it exploded,” says EtsyWitch222. “I never thought anyone would see it, I thought my friends would see it.”
More than 170,000 people viewed the video and 26 people went to EtsyWitch222's store and paid $7.99 for a package of Musk bashing. She says she got so much interest in the topic that last weekend she hosted a TikTok Live, which was attended by more than 240 people. Posting video ahead of time So that attendees can gather the necessary materials (they include a white candle, cayenne pepper, lavender, salt and bay leaves).
EtsyWitch222 says she doesn't necessarily believe in hexing or cursing, but instead encourages participants to focus on what they want to see in the world. She says she used the money to buy some materials for TikTok Live but will donate the rest to the American Civil Liberties Union.
EtsyWitch222 says that during the TikTok Live, people extended their attention beyond Musk to other members of Trump's circle, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.whom Trump has selected to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who led a suit Ending the Biden administration's asylum policies for immigrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua. (A US District Court judge dismissed the lawsuit in March.)
EtsyWitch222 says she is now thinking about holding these sessions on a more regular basis.
As far as Venkas is concerned, she says her aim was specifically to ensure that Musk did not have to endure some kind of mental torture. “I want him to never find peace,” she says. Although she admits she'll never know whether the hex worked or not, she's okay with it. “I'm a realistic person who believes in science,” says Venkkas. “But I still think there's something to be said for millions and millions of people wishing for your downfall.”