Among the many convulsions of the past few years—the rise of far-right ultranationalism, the roiling climate crisis, ever frenzied debates about the culture wars—there’s been a more soothing, mystical countercurrent that harkens back to an older time: the explosive popularity of witchcraft, and all kinds of interest in the occult. Observing the sudden increase in books being published about witchcraft, including short story collection Hex Life and Bitchcraft: Simple Spells for Everyday Annoyances & Sweet Revenge, The New York Times This story is from Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Eight Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Fashion Issue 38 Needle Work In Seoul, the ancient art of tattoo is thrown into sharp relief. Arts & Culture Issue 38 Abby Stein Unorthodox author Deborah Feldman meets Rabbi Abby Stein. Arts & Culture Issue 38 NEW RITUALS Ritual Design Lab suggests new rituals to mark the petty losses and small triumphs that pass without ceremony. Arts & Culture Issue 38 SHEDDING SKIN In her series Shedding Skin, photographer Yumna Al-Arashi offers an intimate insight into communal hammam traditions. Arts & Culture Issue 38 Alua Arthur Death doula Alua Arthur talks to Kyla Marshell about preparing for life's final ritual. Arts & Culture Issue 38 It’s All Greek Stephanie d’Arc Taylor considers the role of ritual in shaping America's strained Greek system.
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