Perfectionism is the Real Curse

In this episode, we’re dragging one of the biggest demons in modern witchcraft straight into the light…
perfectionism.
The curse that keeps more baby witches stuck than any hex ever could.

WitchTok told you that you need a $2,000 altar, a moon-blessed chalice forged in dragon fire, twelve ethically sourced herbs, and a degree in “Aesthetic Witchcraft” before you can even light a candle.
And suddenly everyone’s stuck in preparation paralysis, hoarding supplies, binge-watching tutorials, and convincing themselves they’re “not ready yet.”

Meanwhile the ancestors are in the astral realm screaming:
“JUST START, BABE.”

In this hilariously feral episode, Auric and Jess rip apart the myth that you need to look like a cinematic sorceress before you’re allowed to practice. We talk about the trap of performative spirituality, the comparison curse, and how social media glam has tricked so many witches into thinking witchcraft is a vibe instead of a practice.

We break down:
• Why perfectionism is the ego’s sneakiest form of self-sabotage
• How WitchTok aesthetics derail real magick
• Simple, zero-cost ways to start your practice TODAY
• Why messy magick is the most powerful magick
• The difference between studying the craft and actually doing the craft
• And the spiritual revolution that starts when you stop performing and start practicing

If you’ve ever felt “not witch enough,” this episode is your cosmic permission slip to dive in, get your hands dirty, burn the rulebook, and reclaim your craft from the algorithm’s chokehold.

Because here at Witches Wild…
good witches aren’t perfect, they’re powerful.

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What is Witches Wild?

The spell is only the beginning, my darlings… what happens after the spell is cast?

Welcome to Witches Wild, the podcast where witchcraft meets real life.

Hosted by Auric Blackwood; psychic medium, bone thrower, emotional alchemist, coach, and witch, Witches Wild is where we go beyond the ritual and into the transformation. Because anyone can teach you the spell. Anyone can tell you what herb to burn, what candle to light, what moon to wait for, or what crystal to carry. But almost nobody is asking the question that actually matters…

Now what?

What happens after the prosperity ritual? What happens after the cord cutting? What happens after the tarot reading, the manifestation journal, the shadow work, the ceremony, or the spell? Because magic isn’t just about what happens around you. It’s about who you’re becoming because of it. Around here, we don’t chase perfection or perform spirituality for Instagram. We don’t gatekeep the craft, sell you a fantasy, or pretend your power lives in a two-thousand-dollar altar.

Your power has always lived in you.

Each week, Auric shares honest conversations on witchcraft, self-alchemy, spirituality, tarot, bone casting, magic, symbolism, mindset, and what it actually looks like to live an enchanted life long after the candle burns out. Along the way, you’ll hear stories from remarkable practitioners, teachers, and modern witches who have forged their own path instead of following someone else’s.

This isn’t a podcast about escaping your life. It’s about creating one that feels like magic.

Come for the tea. Stay for the transformation.

Welcome to Witches Wild!