We’re in a cultural moment where mysticism is trending. You can buy “energy clearing” room spray at Target. You can post your tarot pull and watch the likes roll in. There are monthly boxes, influencer priestesses, “manifest it” hoodies, and crystal starter kits that promise to heal your life. It’s adorable. It’s lucrative. And it’s safe. But real magic is none of those things. Real magic has cost.

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