I believe her upsurge of popularity is indicative not of a trend, but rather a sea change. May more of us feel the pull of her nocturnal tide. But let us also realize that this waxing age of the witch has come at great cost. The very fact that so many of us can now joyfully speak the witch’s name aloud is a glorious thing. But we must remember the many thousands of people who have had their lives threatened or taken in her name as well—and this continues around the world to this day. To call oneself a witch with pride, whether ironically or with full-throated sincerity, is a marker of great
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