{"id":107002,"date":"2026-04-03T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=107002"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:59:23","slug":"did-you-know-these-things-about-witches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/did-you-know-these-things-about-witches\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know These Things About Witches?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.34765625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:58.10546875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:73.2421875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:51.953125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Witches have had a serious PR rollercoaster. One minute they&rsquo;re feared figures blamed for everything from bad crops to suspiciously strong winds, and the next they&rsquo;re your go-to aesthetic for candles, crystals, and living your best mysterious life. Whether you picture a pointy-hatted potion stirrer or a modern-day manifesting queen with a Pinterest board titled <em>&ldquo;Moon Rituals &amp; Soft Life&rdquo;<\/em>, witches are way more complex (and honestly relatable) than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So grab your imaginary broomstick&mdash;or your iced coffee, same energy&mdash;and let&rsquo;s get into some surprisingly funny, oddly accurate facts about witches that history books didn&rsquo;t make nearly entertaining enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Witches Were Once Just&hellip; Your Local Herbalist<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20577'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='577'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104374 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-1024x577.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/malleus-maleficarum-witch-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before witches were villainized, they were basically the neighborhood wellness influencers&mdash;minus the affiliate links. Many accused witches were women (and some men) who knew how to use herbs for healing, teas for calming nerves, and natural remedies for common illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine being burned at the stake because your chamomile tea worked <em>too well<\/em>. That&rsquo;s essentially what happened. Knowledge, especially in women, made people nervous. If you could cure a headache without praying for three hours, clearly you were suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, these &ldquo;witches&rdquo; were early practitioners of what we&rsquo;d now call holistic medicine. So next time you sip on herbal tea or Google natural remedies, just know&mdash;you&rsquo;re participating in centuries-old &ldquo;witchcraft.&rdquo; Congratulations, you&rsquo;re one lavender candle away from a coven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Pointy Hat Was Basically Medieval Shade<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-1024x595.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-960x558.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-1080x627.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-170x99.jpg 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20595'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='595'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48657 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-1024x595.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-960x558.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-1080x627.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-170x99.jpg 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-witchcraft.jpg 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&copy; Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That iconic witch hat? It didn&rsquo;t start as a fashion statement&mdash;it was more like historical trolling. Some historians believe the pointed hat was used to visually mark outcasts, particularly women who didn&rsquo;t fit societal expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if you were independent, a little eccentric, or just not interested in being quiet and agreeable&hellip; congrats, you might&rsquo;ve been labeled a witch <em>\u548c<\/em> given a hat to match. Rude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the hat became a symbol of witch identity, which is honestly a glow-up. What was once meant to shame became a whole aesthetic. Today, people wear it for Halloween or Instagram photos like, &ldquo;Yes, I am mysterious. Yes, I own 14 candles. No, I will not explain.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Not All Witches Were Women (Plot Twist!)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='576'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107006 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-1024x576.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/witch-wizard-man.jpg 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&copy; Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Despite what movies and history books might suggest, not all witches were women. Men were accused too&mdash;especially if they were healers, outsiders, or just happened to annoy the wrong person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, women were disproportionately targeted because society at the time loved a good scapegoat, and independent women were apparently <em>\u9a87\u4eba<\/em>. A woman who owned property, lived alone, or spoke her mind? Clearly suspicious. Add a black cat, and it was basically over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Male witches (sometimes called warlocks, though that term is debated) existed, but they didn&rsquo;t get nearly as much attention. Typical. Even in witch trials, women were somehow the main characters&mdash;just not in a fun way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Broomsticks Had a Much Weirder Origin Than You Think<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-1024x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-1024x750.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-960x703.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-1080x791.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-170x125.jpg 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20750'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='750'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57034 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-1024x750.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-1024x750.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-960x703.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-1080x791.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-170x125.jpg 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/witch-on-a-broom.jpg 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&copy; Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ah yes, the classic image: a witch flying through the night sky on a broomstick. Magical, whimsical, slightly chaotic. But the origin? Let&rsquo;s just say&hellip; not as PG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some historians believe the broomstick imagery may have come from rituals involving hallucinogenic plants. These substances were sometimes applied in ways that&hellip; well&hellip; made people feel like they were flying. The broomstick became a symbolic (and slightly censored) representation of that experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the next time you see a witch casually soaring across the moon, just remember: history is weird, people are creative, and sometimes symbolism is doing a lot of heavy lifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The &ldquo;Witch Hunts&rdquo; Were Basically Organized Panic<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-170x113.png 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99686 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-1024x683.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual-170x113.png 170w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bell-witch-cave-ritual.png 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/\">&copy; Angelynum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Witch hunts weren&rsquo;t just dramatic&mdash;they were full-blown societal meltdowns. Entire communities would spiral into paranoia, accusing neighbors, friends, and even family members of witchcraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It often started with something small: a failed crop, an illness, or someone acting &ldquo;strange&rdquo; (which could mean literally anything). From there, accusations spread faster than gossip in a group chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trials were wildly unfair, relying on questionable &ldquo;evidence&rdquo; like dreams, visions, or whether a person floated in water (because apparently sinking was the better option?). It was less about justice and more about fear, control, and a complete lack of chill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Black Cats Got the Worst Reputation Ever<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='576'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77142 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-1024x576.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/american-superstitions-2-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/black-cat-walking-on-road-1510543\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Black cats didn&rsquo;t ask for any of this. Truly. These innocent animals were often associated with witches and believed to be their &ldquo;familiars&rdquo;&mdash;magical companions that helped with spells and supernatural tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, black cats were feared, avoided, and sometimes harmed. All for the crime of having sleek fur and a slightly mysterious vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ironically, today black cats are considered symbols of luck in some cultures, and they&rsquo;re beloved by people who appreciate their quiet, observant nature. So really, they went from spooky sidekicks to misunderstood icons. Justice for black cats, honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Modern Witches Are More About Self-Care Than Spells<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-1024x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-960x499.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-1080x562.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20532'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='532'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88862 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-1024x532.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-960x499.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch-1080x562.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-Signs-Someone-Is-a-Witch.jpg 1200w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Forget bubbling cauldrons and dramatic curses&mdash;modern witchcraft is often about intention, mindfulness, and self-empowerment. Think journaling, meditation, setting goals with a sprinkle of moon energy, and yes&hellip; a lot of candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people, being a &ldquo;witch&rdquo; today isn&rsquo;t about supernatural powers&mdash;it&rsquo;s about reconnecting with nature, trusting your intuition, and creating rituals that bring meaning to your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when someone says they&rsquo;re doing a full moon ritual, it might just mean they&rsquo;re reflecting on their goals, lighting a candle, and romanticizing their life a little. Honestly? We love that for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Witches Were Often Just&hellip; Different<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102600 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the heart of it, many accused witches were simply people who didn&rsquo;t fit in. Maybe they were outspoken, introverted, widowed, childless, or just not interested in following the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Society has always had a complicated relationship with &ldquo;different,&rdquo; and in the past, that difference could be dangerous. Labeling someone a witch was an easy way to explain what people didn&rsquo;t understand&mdash;or didn&rsquo;t like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, that same &ldquo;different&rdquo; energy is often celebrated. The qualities that once got people labeled as witches&mdash;independence, intuition, creativity&mdash;are now seen as strengths. So if you&rsquo;ve ever felt a little out of place, congratulations. History says you might&rsquo;ve been powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The Witch Aesthetic Is Thriving (and Honestly, Deserved)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"science witchcraft\" class=\"wp-image-102599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"science witchcraft\" class=\"wp-image-102599 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-1024x683.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From cozy bookstores to crystal collections and moody playlists, the witch aesthetic is having a moment&mdash;and it&rsquo;s not going anywhere. It blends mystery, empowerment, and just enough drama to make everyday life feel a little magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s interesting is how this aesthetic reclaims something that was once feared and turns it into something beautiful. It&rsquo;s less about fear and more about owning your space, your energy, and your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, let&rsquo;s be real: lighting a candle, putting on a playlist, and pretending you&rsquo;re the main character in a slightly supernatural indie film? Elite behavior.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Witches have had a serious PR rollercoaster. 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