Italian Witchcraft: Folk Magic, Ritual Healing & Living Tradition

A Livestream Class with Dr. Angela Puca

Sat at 9:00 am in The Esoteric Alcove

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This talk explores Italian witchcraft as it is actually practised today, moving beyond stereotypes of secret cults or ancient pagan survivals. Focusing on everyday forms of folk magic and ritual healing, such as the traditions known as Segnature, the talk shows how these practices have been passed down within families and local communities, often existing alongside Catholic beliefs rather than in opposition to them. It also looks at how some modern practitioners draw on ideas of shamanism and other global spiritual traditions, reshaping older practices for contemporary contexts.

We will examine how these traditions function, why people continue to rely on them, and what they reveal about the relationship among magic, religion, and identity in Italy today. By grounding the discussion in lived experience and careful research, the talk offers a clear and accessible introduction to Italian witchcraft as a set of living, evolving traditions.

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