***CONTENT WARNING: Sexual abuse, mental illness, abuse of power, drug abuse Why is the allure of ouija, horror films, and other spooky themes so intriguing to us all? It's possibly because of our natural curiosity for those very real mysterious energies we all sense around us day to day. There are many reasons that we are compelled to make play out of the macabre, however there are very real factors that can effect your mental health AND your physical health. Just as Ouija is not a game, neither is divination nor is witchcraft. If you're going to become a practitioner, there are many precautions you ought to take first, and things to approach with respect. This episode dives right in to some extremely serious and very real dangers newcomers should be aware of and avoid.  As witchcraft, divination and spirituality gains popularity, naturally more and more people are being intrinsically drawn to it. Professional Reader and Mambo Gina Jean wanted to take this opportunity to discuss taking responsibility as a new comer in magical study and practice to our youth just finding their way. Some grave things to look out for and avoid, what you will need to know to find your way on your personal path, as well as many recommendations of inspiring and safe people and places to check out and follow. We also talk about the importance of always having a mentor and what you need to know in order to become a mentor later in your practice yourself. With this many amazing recommendations, you might want to grab a pen and paper! I recommend taking some notes. Follow us on FB and IG - @mysticwitchpodcast Become a Patron - www.patreon.com/mysticwitch Email with any questions or concerns - [email protected] This podcast is sponsored by Anchor