Overview
This live session features Uncle Birch, a teacher of witchcraft, engaging with followers on TikTok and YouTube about magic, traditions, initiations, and community issues. A notable segment includes a detailed conversation with Brujo Ryan regarding initiations, authenticity, and inclusivity in ATRs (African Traditional Religions), followed by audience Q&A and class information.
Community Engagement & Platform Issues
- Audience encouraged to tap, like, follow, and share the live on both TikTok and YouTube to increase reach.
- Uncle Birch discusses issues with TikTok account bans, follower loss after bans, and challenges recovering accounts.
- Some frustration expressed with TikTok platform features and moderation, including limitations on guests based on follower counts.
Witchcraft Teachings & Practices
- Uncle Birch teaches witchcraft, offers live Q&A, and explains the use of circles for energy containment.
- Recommends Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft and books by Christopher Penczak and Laurie Cabot.
- Explains the use of substitutions in spellwork and suggests knowing one's herbs intimately.
- Emphasizes the need for emotional detachment when performing curses to avoid negative blowback.
Questions & Audience Advice
- Advice on breaking curses includes use of rosemary, rue, and basil; viewers directed to YouTube for detailed instructions.
- Guidance on spell manifestation: evaluate results after three moons and record all spellwork details.
- Clarifies purpose of circles/barriers in spellwork and recommends letting go of ritual remorse to prevent negative repercussions.
- Encourages reaching out for readings or further guidance via email.
Tradition, Initiation & ATRs Discussion
- Brujo Ryan and Uncle Birch discuss authenticity, initiation, and inclusivity in Palo Mayombe and related religions.
- Address misconceptions about ATR access by ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, stating that spiritual decisions take precedence.
- Emphasize the diversity and evolution within ATR practices, with variations between houses and leaders.
Social Media & Misinformation
- Discuss challenges with misinformation and self-appointed titles in online witchcraft communities.
- Critique lack of quality control and the proliferation of new, non-traditional concepts in magic due to social media exposure.
Courses & Offerings
- Uncle Birch’s witchcraft classes available via gumroad.com/witchschool; courses are self-paced with video and PDF materials.
- Next year-in-a-day class starts August 1; bundled class options and specialized series on magical warfare are also available.
Interaction Etiquette & Moderation
- Moderators encouraged to remove disruptive or disrespectful commenters, especially those making baseless accusations.
- Hosts stress the importance of respectful dialogue and authentic participation in spiritual practices.
Decisions
- Remove disruptive commenters: Moderators instructed to block users engaging in disrespectful or inflammatory behavior.
Action Items
- TBD – Uncle Birch: Share Brujo Ryan’s book link for potential review.
- TBD – Uncle Birch: Provide correct contact email for podcast invitations.
Recommendations / Advice
- Research carefully before joining spiritual traditions; seek readings from reputable priests or practitioners.
- Practice emotional detachment after spellwork to avoid negative consequences.
- For curse removal, use recommended herbs and follow proven ritual protocols.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Clarification requested on the process and meaning of being "scratched" in Palo Mayombe.
- Questions about class schedules, access, and content structure answered; further details available on Gumroad or via email.