#OcculTea

So, the amazing ‪@EllaHarrison‬ ‪@theredheadedwitch‬ ‪@polishfolkwitch‬ created this tag, and ‪@TheWitchOfEnchantment‬ kinda tagged me on their video, so thanks for doing so and inspiring me to make this.
I admit that first video I made had more thoughts and rambling, but after recording this for a third time, this version came up a bit more straight to the point.
HEADS UP: there's some bad words here and there, so that on that!
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The creators/authors that I recommend:
‪@storybookwitchcraft9087‬
Laura Gonzalez (@magiacerati on Instagram)
‪@SaraMastros‬
‪@JasonMillerStrategicSorcery‬
‪@Chrisallaun‬
‪@TheWitchOfEnchantment‬
‪@witchofsouthernlight‬
‪@Owlvine‬
And I did not mention them in the video at the moment to record but I also recommend:
‪@IvyTheOccultist‬ (I started watching her videos recently, and fully honestly enjoy them).
‪@mawiyahbomani6450‬ (also you can find her on Instagram).
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Music:
- Epidemic Sound
share.epidemicsound.com/0dkgpy
"Old School Soul" by Rebecca Mardal
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[@EnchantressOfLore]

Honestly the best thing about this tag is all the beautiful channels I'm coming across. I loved listening to your opinions here, and I'm so glad I found you, I paused and watched through some of your other videos, I really enjoyed those. You're a gem!

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much 🫶🏽♥️ I enjoyed so much participating on this tag! And same as you, I had the opportunity to connect with other amazing creators as well🙌🏽 I definitely believe in creating a community, specially on this crazy era. Again, thank you for those kind words!

[@NorthbertR]

Same here:-) In the last two days I'm just being introduced to so many new channels I had no idea about ( win against algorithms 🙂)

[@saplingtarot]

Dude, same! I filmed the whole video with no sound, something in the tech did not want us to get these responses out! I love that you wanted to preserve a record of the evolution of your practice, I think there’s so much of social media that needs us to pretend that we’re completely static in our views and beliefs and that we can’t change our minds, but learning and evolving is some of the best parts about being human! I’m so grateful to this tag for introducing me to you, I really enjoyed hearing your takes.

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you for saying so! I think that a fundamental side of the practice is the organic growth. Our practice SHOULD look different after some time. Of course it all depends if we are in a closed/structured practice, but even then… The technology didn’t want the occultea out 😂 I’m very glad of getting to connect with you 🙏🏾

[@LennanSmith]

Hey Anibal. Commenting while watching. 😉 I'm so happy you added your voice to the tag. A video diary in order to go back over your practice through your channel is a beautiful thing! Exactly, you can read all the books but if your not practicing what you read (that resonated in a way) what did you do it for!? Oh, gosh when you posed the question "How did we transition from using the resources available to us , to 'you need xyz from these retailers'?" Holy shit, YES! Education is key. Your insights were enlightening. Thank you for this chat. 🙏

[@abwitchjournal]

Oh wow thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words 🫰🏽🙌🏽 I really try to be very realistic about the books I review and share because, reading a lot is possible but reading AND practicing? A whole world of difference. And yes! The consumerism infiltrated in our spiritual practices and we didn’t even know how! Thank you again and I’m -as of now while I type this comment- listening your your thoughts on this tag! Feel free to connect anytime ☕️☕️☕️

[@wendyrobison1973]

Jason Miller is my favorite author. He has made such a huge impact on my craft!!!

[@abwitchjournal]

I agree. The way that he systematizes sorcery is cool. He doesn’t take away the historical value, but also adds a good touch of UPG. It’s cool -and necessary- to study the history of magic, but it also is important to understand how it evolves and grows organically, and I think Jason does an excellent work with that.

[@NorthbertR]

Thank you for that video. So many new people we had been introduced to because of this tag :-) Looking forward to hearing more about your practice.

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much for commenting! I honestly enjoyed this tag because it helped me find other channels with so much great content 🙌🏽 and also thank you! Feel free to stick around. I’ll try to post as minimum, twice per month.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

"F*ck you and f*ck your product" 😂😂😂 I am LOVING this video.

[@abwitchjournal]

😂💀 thank youuuu! It is the first video that I speak as I usually do and still I had to cut a lot of the cussing 😅🤣. I think is great to support local brujas and teachers and creators of good value, but when someone comes at me saying “buy this and you’ll be rich” ……….😒🤨gurl🤣🤣 Thank you so much for taking the time of watching my video 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Owlvine]

I loved hearing your responses to this tag. The authenticity vs content creation thing is one that really trips me up, but it's so helpful to hear what others have to say about it. Also, I love your aesthetic! Thank you for being a breath of fresh air, Anibal. I'm so glad you are here making content! 💜 xox

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me, specially coming from you! I really had more rambling and personal responses in the first video, but I’m a firm believer that the universe knows why this version is the one that was able to be edited and uploaded 😂💀 I also want to say -again- that I love how beautifully curated your account is, while keeping it real at the same time. Kudos to you 🫶🏽

[@dylanmagoiofthethalasso4032]

I've been meaning to film my take on this tag. I love and miss tags and VR's. I actually love hot take videos because I have noticed that people are too shy, too nervous etc to speak there minds which to me is unhealthy. I am planning out a video series where I voice my opinions on things from witchcraft to paganism to politics to whatever because I am frankly getting too tired of bottling up my opinions in fear for being hated or attacked online or being called or labeled something. I enjoyed this video 👍

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you! And thanks for commenting as well. I can’t wait to see your take on this tag.

[@The_Witch_of_Noccalula]

I love listening to your voice! This is a lovely talk.

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏽 I tried to be honest in this tag without trying to sound too harsh

[@TalesOfBalkanMagic]

I chose to see this video for two reasons - I really like the #OcculTea and your face felt somewhat familiar (I think I'm currently doing a course you're in). :) And although I honestly didn't expect this, I thoroughly enjoyed this whole video - it felt like a good conversation with a friend. Liked, subscribed and genuinelly curious to watch more of what you have to say! 🥰

[@abwitchjournal]

Wow thank you so much! I dearly appreciate your words 🙏🏾 honestly that’s my goal; to make this a space to connect, make friends and talk about different practices! Thank you for following and connecting 🫶🏽

[@BenebellWen]

Loved this! Cheers, from one witchy nerd to another! ;-)

[@abwitchjournal]

Yayyyy! Thank you! Witchy nerds, time to TEAM UP 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@nikokatos]

I appreciate your commentary on the importance of actual research on witchcraft and folk magic practices across cultures rather than assuming that practices are closed.

[@abwitchjournal]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! People say so many unfounded things on social media and I honestly want to be very emphatic about distinguishing what’s actually closed from what’s not. Thanks for commenting and interacting!

[@divinehours]

I stumbled on your Instagram, and now here I am. I enjoyed your video. I like your honesty and straightforwardness and appreciate hearing from a fellow Hispanic/Latino (and Floridian).

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I also am enjoying your take on this tag. It is very refreshing and inspiring. Feel free to connect anytime! ☕️☕️☕️

[@EmilysTarotandMagick]

Excellent points on authenticity and on actually incorporating what we learn into our practices as well. 🙏 ✨ Thank you for sharing your VR to this tag. ☺

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@EmilysTarotandMagick]

❤ @@abwitchjournal

[@magickalmooncat]

Coffee over tea anytime for me as well! 😅 I loved your take and candid responses on these topics 💛 I am finding myself shifting focus to books more, as it opens up another world to learn from. Yes, it can be easier to just click on a video sometimes, but books have such a different and rich side to offer ✨ Thanks for this wonderful video Anibal 😊

[@abwitchjournal]

I love coffee and tea! Coffee in the mornings and tea in the evening 🙏🏾 If at some point you want book recommendations let me know! I really enjoy them because it’s a world of opportunities. I just runaway from AI generated books -which funnily, I did not mention in the video. Thanks for commenting! ☕️🙏🏾

[@soniakimball]

I enjoyed your responses to this tag. Thank you for sharing.

[@abwitchjournal]

Yay, thank you! I’ll be checking your video as well 🫶🏽

[@infinitebanana]

The money kit did look cool but it does give amway vibes.

[@abwitchjournal]

lol any money kit in witchcraft is a pyramid scheme 😂😂😂

[@AidenDarling]

I'm sipping coffee with you. I love the realness! Couldn't subscribe fast enough 😂❤

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you are enjoying it 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@sybilheart]

41:55 UPG Unverified Personal Gnosis. I did not know there was a term for this- thanks for teaching me something new, and I will integrate and implement it into my practice. :)

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much, friend 🙏🏾 when I got to hear that expression for the first time I was like “woooow, this makes so much sense!” Im very happy I was able to provide some info🙌🏽

[@WolfsbaneWitch]

I really enjoyed what you had to say in this VR, I'm so glad you decided to participate 🐺💗

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you! I fully enjoyed your thoughts on this tag as well!

[@elysethefloralninja]

Thank you for sharing. I like your chabbel. I love hoq honest this ia!

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you so much, friend! I appreciate your comment! I also will be checking your video, today 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@amjad1_da969]

It is not a coincidence that yesterday and also today I spoke with someone about how I want to dive into sex and black magic through rituals and reading and now here I am because I finally said yes to the spirits but off course on my own terms And yeah the spirits always keep their promises to me and I got a taste of what I asked for it’s so delicious

[@RockandRollMystic]

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on this tag. Thank you! ✨

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you! I’ll be checking your take on the tag as well. Most likely I’ll be following you as well. I’m taking the opportunity of this tag to connect with other practitioners 🙏🏾

[@RockandRollMystic]

@@abwitchjournal thank you so much! I love how this tag has brought people together. 🙏🏻

[@abwitchjournal]

@@RockandRollMystic absolutely! I’m, as I’m typing this comment, watching yours. And I agree, it’s been a cool opportunity to connect with other creators that have a very similar POV and experiences 🙏🏾

[@RockandRollMystic]

@@abwitchjournal 💖

[@cociatto]

the "que ladilla" means a lot when just you start a video lol byeee

[@abwitchjournal]

Venezuela pal mundo, bb

[@tarottarantulas]

First time on your channel, partially through the video, and just subscribed 😊 It's totally unrelated, but I LOVE your plants in the background (and in the thumbnails of your other vids), and I gotta know, what is in the vivarium behind you? 💚🌱🪴🌿

[@abwitchjournal]

Thank you for following me AND for loving our plants! The terrarium behind me is my husband’s 🙏🏾 his instagram is @gentle.ficus I’m sure you will love his content 🌿🌿🌿 I am still learning to connect with them, and I have a few of my own, but in the most part -I would say 98%- the plants at home are his!

[@tarottarantulas]

@@abwitchjournal 💕🌿💕🪴😊