By Katherine Lily Mae Harris
It is time to Removing stigma surrounding Magick, shamanism and occult practices, for the SAFETY of women.
There is no doubt that bad Magick exists. I know because I had quite a lot of people gang up on me and try it……..they got that ricochet effect back though….. it is certain There are good and bad practitioners and people, in every religion, or spiritual path. However, please remove this stigma surrounding Magick in certain communities.
My ex CRIPPLED me and some extremists, blamed it on Magick!!
Unbelievable!
It is no different than the time of the witch hunts.
I have already spoken about how I was rumored to be a ‘bad witch’ the same rumors that caused so much damage and harm to my life….they were spread intentionally by people. They knew what they were doing.
Similarly, during the witch hunts, when a prominent man or woman from the town wanted them (the accused witch) gone, often the same tactics would be used.
I have written before about how my movements as a spinal cord injured woman (due to blunt force trauma)did mimic those of women accused of witchcraft (unless I use my ambulatory devices I still walk funny, have spasms, fall, etc) I also float now, because a spine injury makes me more buoyant. So the way I walk, the way I talk, the way I dress and my spiritual practice, makes me the perfect target for a new age witch hunt, which is exactly what occurred. That and so much more. So much more: I was targeted by too many angles during this time.
I am a bloodline shaman, Sufi, witch. I am proud of my #spirit, my #brain, my #power.
However, it is so dangerous that powerful people in our World, believe what they do about Magickal practitioners. I will have all know, I delegate everything to god/allah/shiva. I am no bad witch. Even my Sufi mentor believed me to be a ‘real witch,’ maybe he decided a Shaman/Sufi, was more accurate?
The Magick that most witch’s do is about their own path, just like the Kabbalah, typically not about others. Similarly the path of the shaman is in connection to land, ancestors, #Earth and #sky. The path of the Sufi is oneness with god. I am all three of the above. I love combining every part of who I am.
I saw a video of a Muslim brother who found some sort of knotted rope and string and he was convinced it was bad Magick. I commented on the post and you would be amazed at the reaction from my #Muslim brothers, some even saying things like, no matter what kind of magic you do, it is evil. Or that practicing Magick with djinn can cause paralysis….this is an extremely dangerous view for them to have, that cause them to turn a blind eye to abuse. Just like so many. That means that men can easily harm their wives and get away with it, because our brothers are going to blame it on witchcraft?!?! Appalling!!
Maybe upon finding suspected Magick, dismantling if it is bad, but asking for the wish to come true, if #Allah wills, is a little better of the practice?
I adore Islam. It was made for women. It is beautiful. I love the 33 verses. The song. #Arabic. I love it. The architecture, & the art. Please for the sake of Allah, do not leave us, that are a little different, behind……
Some even viewed witchcraft as a practice that causes divorce….I don’t know about any of you ladies, or men, but I don’t want someone else’s spouse….I want my own, not to mention the fact that when I find out people are having marital difficulties, it is my nature to attempt to help them repair, never divide.
I am so disturbed by this view and by the many people who thought I did bad Magick. It’s amazing how detrimental to my life it has been.
Magick is part of who I am.
I can’t change it. I can’t take it away from myself, only god/allah/shiva can do that…..
I delegate everything to god/allah/shiva.
When doing petition #spells it is common to ask ‘for the good of all involved, harming none.’
There is such a thing as halal Magick. I refuse to let extremists take it from those of us, whose identity and spirit it is a part of.
When I do a knot spell it is typically for protection, or to manifest something in my future or life. I have already spoken in the past on manifesting your own ‘cup,’ not someone else’s.
Just like in the past I have spoken on the dangers of continuing to cause stigma surrounding #Magick.
An example being, if I am to blame for bad in your life, than wouldn’t it be fair to be grateful for the good as well? (this is perspective for those who really believed I was responsible for bad in their lives.)
I am so appalled that even in 2025 we have to continue to have these conversations.
I was in a location that could have punished me brutally, if I was convicted of witchcraft….& what for? Rumors started by web trapping women? It’s awful.
The World needs #witches.
The World needs Sufis.
The World needs #shamans.
Without us, just imagine the way it would be?
I think it is more healthy to ask questions.
Or, to partake in a Magick course.
What I would say in a relationship, because typically In the beginning, I am accepted and admired for who I am, then my Magickal and spiritual practice becomes a source of ridicule….what I began saying as I aged is, ‘if you want to comment, belittle or argue about it, I will listen to you, but only if you practice it for one year. After that, I will hear what you have to say, until then, shut your mouth about it.’
Similar to how when I did my Sufi practices, I did only them for over a year…..now I have incorporated all my paths. I started with shamanism, it being my nature. Witchcraft followed in my early
Youth, Sufism was on my radar in my early 20s, then it found me again in 2020. Now I feel my best incorporating all my practices. Daily #Sufi recitations, intuitive Magick, which was always my nature and I am shaman. There is no way to take that away.
I love #religion. I love spirit paths. I love whatever is necessary for each person, some find nothing suits them best….I would never make a whole group of people out to be, one way or the other…..how dangerous.
Please do not be someone who overlooks abuse because you’re blaming it on something else…..that is just horrific.
Magick. Is. Not. Evil.
It is the intention and practitioner.
I don’t believe that in #Islam ‘Magick’ is considered all bad. Islam is founded in Magick and #Sufism is hardly different than shamanism……extremism is dangerous no matter which side it comes from, but what do we do when we as women, need protection and too many are willing to overlook it for one reason or excuse?? I use Magick to protect me!! What else can I do when no one will listen??
Just re read what happened during the witch hunts. Then, think about what I’ve shared about my injury from my ex hitting me in the #spine. It can’t be a coincidence. Don’t let men get away with violent crimes because I am different than you. It’s disgusting.
It’s also important to let people know, that just because it’s 2025 and we are attempting to reclaim witchcraft, it doesn’t mean all of us, are safe….
I had a #woman tell me ‘noone can burn you at the stake for being a witch….’
Maybe not, but they can and are, medically torturing me, oppressing me, harassing me and causing damage to my reputation and life.
One of my ancestors was burned at the stake in Barbados after she bore the child of the plantation owners, son. She was of a sacred African lineage. She was accused of witchcraft.
Other #ancestors fled Scotland during the witch-hunts and landed in Harpswell, #Maine.
I have many bloodlines within me and most importantly my spirit is powerful and sacred. My heart is unwavering and strong. Best of all, my intentions are always good and pure. Always.
While taking #solace in the fact that #god/allah/shiva knows the truth, I also get discouraged at times because, how could this have happened this way?
I am writing to those privileged enough to share their #Magick and never be isolated, I am writing to those who have the ability to understand others and have compassion for them, I am writing so that it is understood that safe for you, doesn’t mean safe for everyone…..I was tormented here.
I will say one last thing.
There is a #powerful ricochet effect that comes when you mess with my life, because god/allah/shiva is #protective of me, Knows my intentions, & Knows my heart. I think after so much time watching me be tormented, intervening became the only solution….a wise person once said, ‘be careful who you mess with in this world, because you don’t know who protects them in the spiritual. ‘
Even though I am isolated. I have real #Spiritual power. I will protect everything and everyone, as long as you are respectful.
Don’t let men abuse women and blame it on #witchcraft…..that is just abhorrent.
I look forward to a time in my life where I may begin thriving…..then I can share more in depth with you about my practices and what I offer, until then, I will write for survival and education. I never realized how drastically different my experiences were here, compared to others. It’s important everyone wake up, so we can make sure it’s safe for everyone in the future.
If you are going through hell, know you aren’t alone. You can survive. Please speak up!!!
We just have to keep educating others, until they realize that their privelage is power. #Listening and speaking up is major. #Believing is life changing!!
Together we #rise.