AFTER DARK
The
Witching
HOUR
Story by Kiersten Kimminau Photos by Kassandra Eller Design by Kayla Craig
Is it someone who casts spells and makes complex potions using bizarre ingredients? Is it a cloaked figure wearing a tall pointy hat and flying a broomstick? Maybe it’s a mysterious gypsy who waves their hands over a crystal ball, claiming to know your future. Or perhaps a witch is none of these things. The stereotypical witch makes for a fun costume and spooky television show concept, but the modern witch may actually be nothing like the embellished images you’ve seen before. Here is what some real witches have to say about their practice and experiences with magical living. What is a witch?
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SPRING 2020 | ISSUE TWO
