Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more people claiming that terms like white magick and black magick are somehow racist. And honestly… this is nonsense (and it pisses me off every time I read it). I know it’s frustrating, and yes, I’m tired of this conversation being hijacked by people who clearly haven’t done their homework. Let’s break this down properly.

Where “White” and “Black” Actually Come From

In occult traditions, these terms have never been about race. They are symbolic. They describe energetic qualities, intentions, and methods — DEFINITELY NOT human skin colour, lmao!

• White magick refers to magick that is visible, sanctioned, and generally considered socially or spiritually constructive. Think: protection, blessings, healing, alignment, clarity.

• Black/dark magick refers to magick that is hidden, taboo, or manipulative — often used to banish, hex, or work with the hidden, primal, or darker currents of life. It’s not inherently evil; it’s simply about confronting forces that are considered unseen, shadowy, or forbidden.

These symbolic uses have existed across traditions for centuries, including:

• Alchemy (black vs white stages of transformation)

• Hermeticism

• Taoist yin/yang systems

• Qabalah

• Egyptian mystery schools

• Medieval grimoires

Notice: nowhere in these teachings does this have anything to do with race.

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Why This Misconception Keeps Resurfacing

This is simple: moral panic meets ignorance.

It’s easy to see a word and project modern social politics onto it. Suddenly, symbols that were about energy, intention, and spiritual polarity are reinterpreted as oppressive or “racist.” It’s performative activism — it allows people to feel morally superior without doing any actual study.

You see the same energy in statements like:

• “Baneful magick is abuse.”

• “Shadow work is inherently negative.”

• “Left-Hand Path practitioners are ego-driven.”

It’s spiritual bypassing at best... that people are trying to explain in social justice rhetoric way. Please.

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The Irony Here!!

Calling black magick “racist” is ironically devaluing the sacred meaning of blackness in the occult. Historically, black has always symbolised:

• The womb

• Death and rebirth cycles

• Fertility

• The primal source

• Raw, unmanifested power

• The unconscious

By labelling black magick as “bad” or “racist,” these internet pundits are stripping the void itself of its sacredness. They are literally desacralising the spiritual principles that have existed for thousands of years.

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What This Really Comes Down To

This is about control, is it not?

If you redefine language, you redefine the rules. You can decide what’s “ethical” and what’s “problematic.” Suddenly:

• Baneful magick is off-limits.

• Dark practitioners are suspects.

• Sovereignty and personal power are reframed as harm.

And there you have it: AGAINNN... modern Abrahamic morality presented as social justice. Pfft, sounds too familiar.

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The Reality

If you are studying the occult seriously, you understand exactly what black and white mean. You don’t need a Tumblr post or TikTok to explain it to you.

You don’t need to defend your practice. You don’t need to argue with every ignorant critic. And you certainly do not need to change centuries-old terminology to appease people who have no understanding of the systems they’re commenting on.

Let them invent problems. You, meanwhile, can focus on doing your magick.

Why You Shouldn’t Learn Occultism from TikTok

Social media is fast, flashy, and full of opinions, BUT they are 100% not all facts. While it can be entertaining, TikTok and similar platforms are notorious for spreading misinformation, especially around magick, spirits, and the Left-Hand Path. Here’s why:

1. Trendy over true
   Many creators post content to get likes and followers rather than to educate. Statements like “white sage is a closed practice” are often misunderstood or oversimplified. White sage itself is just a herb. The “closed practice” label usually applies to rituals, lineage, or deity work, not the herb itself. Misunderstandings like this confuse beginners and spread unnecessary fear.

2. Performative magick
   A lot of viral content is for show: flashy rituals, dramatic energy manipulation, or “evil vs good” theatrics. These often have little grounding in actual practice and can teach harmful habits, like doing baneful work irresponsibly or invoking entities incorrectly.

3. Lineage and closed practices are misrepresented
   Creators sometimes claim deities or spirits are “off-limits” when in reality the rules are about respect, initiation, and personal readiness, not social media hype. For example, Lilith or other potent entities may require initiation or a certain spiritual foundation, but that doesn’t mean beginners are magickally banned forever — they just need to study and approach responsibly.

4. No substitute for study
   Occultism is nuanced, historical, and experiential. Books, mentors, and structured learning will always provide more depth than a 30-second TikTok. Understanding context, symbolism, and ritual mechanics cannot be condensed into viral content without losing accuracy.

Anyway... TikTok is fun, but it’s not a textbook. If you want to truly grow in the occult, rely on credible sources, personal practice, and grounded guidance. Social media can supplement learning, but never replace real study.

That's all, blessed be! And remember, don't learn from TikTok, haha.

♡ Ariela

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Thank you for reading! Blessed be xx

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I am High Priestess Ariela. This title is recognised by the Sovereigns of Heaven and Hell.

I was ascended to High Priestess by my mentor, High Priestess Cecilia in April 2020, by Queen Lilith, the Mother of Demons, in January 2022 and by Duke Bune, my Godspouse, in November 2023.

I am a proud Malaysian-based witchcraft practitioner, and I am in my 30s and I currently reside in Penang, and although I was born in Kuala Lumpur, I love the peace and quietness here compared to the congested city of Kuala Lumpur.

I have officially been practising witchcraft and divination for a little more than 10 years now. However, I have always been interested in witchcraft since I was a little kid. I started developing my intuition as early as 6 years old, and learning/reading books on witchcraft when I was 10. My ancestors were shamans and spiritual healers so I am happy to continue this lineage. I have always been an intuitive person since I was a kid, being able to feel empathy and being able to communicate with the spirits since I was a kid.

My Witchcraft Journey

I studied witchcraft for many years before I started practising, roughly from the beginning of 2016 until now. I had previously worked in a coven and received lessons from an old friend who was also a High Priestess. I have also studied with them, and have performed mass rituals. I climbed through the ranks and have finally ascended to the rank of High Priestess myself. I am a heavy ritualist.

I am passionate about what I do and I intend to help people heal, just like how I healed from practising witchcraft. Contrary to popular belief, most witches do more healing than cursing. So, I am also here trying to change that mindset that people have, thinking that practitioners of magick are mostly bad.

I am currently going through the trials of the Tree of Qliphoth (Tree of Death). I initiated into the Qliphoth in January 2024 after being advised by Lord Lucifer and Lady Astaroth.

My Practices

• Qliphothic Left-Hand Path
• Demonolatry
• Dark Magick
• Forbidden Arts
• Necromancy
• Chaos Magick
• White Magick
• Moon Magick
• Fire and Water Magick
• Sympathetic Magick (poppets)

I am devoted to 5 infernal deities and 1 archangel for now.

My Spirit Allies

Infernal Deities

• Duke Bune
• King Belial
• Emperor Lucifer
• Earl Andromalius
• Duke Dantalion

I am spoused to Duke Bune, Earl Andromalius and King Belial.

Archangel

• Metatron

Outside the real world, I work in a multinational company (MNC). I am super passionate about what I do, both my full-time job and my side hustle.

I am also passionate about crystals, divination, and spiritual stuff. I have a large altar full of small, medium and big-sized crystals dedicated to my meditation time and also my devotion to my deities.

My Abilities/Gifts as a Witch

As a Witch, I am blessed with the following abilities:

• Energy Medicine and Energy Channelling (ancestral gifts)
• Prophecy Dreams/Visions
• Astral Projection
• Mediumship
• Witnessing (being visited by spiritual beings/deities/demonic deities)
• Claircognizance
• Clairvoyance
• Clairsentience
• Clairaudience
• Clairalience
• Divination
• Precognitions/Premonitions
• Telepathy with Humans

These are some of the notable entries that are worth your time for a read.

♦ My Lineage and What Motivates Me

Here you can find the links to my important sites.

♦ Webstore (book spells, tarot readings, buy witchy stuff here)
♦ Twitter (yes, I refuse to call it X)
♦ Personal Instagram
♦ Witchy Business Instagram

Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more people claiming that terms like white magick and black magick are somehow racist. And honestly… this is nonsense (and it pisses me off every time I read it). I know it’s frustrating, and yes, I’m tired of this conversation being hijacked by people who clearly haven’t done their homework. Let’s break this down properly.

Where “White” and “Black” Actually Come From

In occult traditions, these terms have never been about race. They are symbolic. They describe energetic qualities, intentions, and methods — DEFINITELY NOT human skin colour, lmao!

• White magick refers to magick that is visible, sanctioned, and generally considered socially or spiritually constructive. Think: protection, blessings, healing, alignment, clarity.

• Black/dark magick refers to magick that is hidden, taboo, or manipulative — often used to banish, hex, or work with the hidden, primal, or darker currents of life. It’s not inherently evil; it’s simply about confronting forces that are considered unseen, shadowy, or forbidden.

These symbolic uses have existed across traditions for centuries, including:

• Alchemy (black vs white stages of transformation)

• Hermeticism

• Taoist yin/yang systems

• Qabalah

• Egyptian mystery schools

• Medieval grimoires

Notice: nowhere in these teachings does this have anything to do with race.

---

Why This Misconception Keeps Resurfacing

This is simple: moral panic meets ignorance.

It’s easy to see a word and project modern social politics onto it. Suddenly, symbols that were about energy, intention, and spiritual polarity are reinterpreted as oppressive or “racist.” It’s performative activism — it allows people to feel morally superior without doing any actual study.

You see the same energy in statements like:

• “Baneful magick is abuse.”

• “Shadow work is inherently negative.”

• “Left-Hand Path practitioners are ego-driven.”

It’s spiritual bypassing at best... that people are trying to explain in social justice rhetoric way. Please.

---

The Irony Here!!

Calling black magick “racist” is ironically devaluing the sacred meaning of blackness in the occult. Historically, black has always symbolised:

• The womb

• Death and rebirth cycles

• Fertility

• The primal source

• Raw, unmanifested power

• The unconscious

By labelling black magick as “bad” or “racist,” these internet pundits are stripping the void itself of its sacredness. They are literally desacralising the spiritual principles that have existed for thousands of years.

---

What This Really Comes Down To

This is about control, is it not?

If you redefine language, you redefine the rules. You can decide what’s “ethical” and what’s “problematic.” Suddenly:

• Baneful magick is off-limits.

• Dark practitioners are suspects.

• Sovereignty and personal power are reframed as harm.

And there you have it: AGAINNN... modern Abrahamic morality presented as social justice. Pfft, sounds too familiar.

---

The Reality

If you are studying the occult seriously, you understand exactly what black and white mean. You don’t need a Tumblr post or TikTok to explain it to you.

You don’t need to defend your practice. You don’t need to argue with every ignorant critic. And you certainly do not need to change centuries-old terminology to appease people who have no understanding of the systems they’re commenting on.

Let them invent problems. You, meanwhile, can focus on doing your magick.

Why You Shouldn’t Learn Occultism from TikTok

Social media is fast, flashy, and full of opinions, BUT they are 100% not all facts. While it can be entertaining, TikTok and similar platforms are notorious for spreading misinformation, especially around magick, spirits, and the Left-Hand Path. Here’s why:

1. Trendy over true
   Many creators post content to get likes and followers rather than to educate. Statements like “white sage is a closed practice” are often misunderstood or oversimplified. White sage itself is just a herb. The “closed practice” label usually applies to rituals, lineage, or deity work, not the herb itself. Misunderstandings like this confuse beginners and spread unnecessary fear.

2. Performative magick
   A lot of viral content is for show: flashy rituals, dramatic energy manipulation, or “evil vs good” theatrics. These often have little grounding in actual practice and can teach harmful habits, like doing baneful work irresponsibly or invoking entities incorrectly.

3. Lineage and closed practices are misrepresented
   Creators sometimes claim deities or spirits are “off-limits” when in reality the rules are about respect, initiation, and personal readiness, not social media hype. For example, Lilith or other potent entities may require initiation or a certain spiritual foundation, but that doesn’t mean beginners are magickally banned forever — they just need to study and approach responsibly.

4. No substitute for study
   Occultism is nuanced, historical, and experiential. Books, mentors, and structured learning will always provide more depth than a 30-second TikTok. Understanding context, symbolism, and ritual mechanics cannot be condensed into viral content without losing accuracy.

Anyway... TikTok is fun, but it’s not a textbook. If you want to truly grow in the occult, rely on credible sources, personal practice, and grounded guidance. Social media can supplement learning, but never replace real study.

That's all, blessed be! And remember, don't learn from TikTok, haha.

♡ Ariela

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