The Broom Closet Is Open: What the Modern Witchcraft Revival Reveals About Us The pandemic has accelerated many things, from vaccine development to bread baking.
It's also brought about an unprecedented rise in interest in modern witchcraft. For centuries, witchcraft was shrouded in secrecy and forced underground due to persecution or ridicule.
Now, with social media and online courses bringing this ancient practice into the mainstream, people are seeking something more. Academics point out that periods of upheaval often lead to a search for self empowerment.