![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/witchtok-the-witchcraft-videos-with-billions-of-views/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/127404705_ayla.jpg&description=Image caption, Ayla Skinner says performing what she describes as spells and magic on TikTok makes her feel "empowered"When you think of TikTok, dance challenges, comedy creations and the latest earworms probably spring to mind.But one of the latest trends is focused more on spells, potions and prophecies - witchcraft.Videos with the hashtag WitchTok have amassed more than 30 billion views, and has made it easier for would-be witches to learn about it.Creators say it's bringing the community closer than ever before.TikTok's #witch hashtag has received nearly 20 billion views, #witchtiktok has nearly two billion views, and #babywitch, a hashtag for those new to the craft, has more than 600 million views. Ayla Skinner, known as Witch in the Wilderness on TikTok, lives in Cornwall and has amassed followers by performing what she describes, as spells and magic.She says it makes her feel empowered: "Witchcraft, paganism, it all gives you a bit of control back, you can live your life how you want.""I live my life magically, I do magic every day. It gives people a real sense of individuality and the power to do things themselves," she said.Image caption, #Witchtok has generated over 31 billion views on TikTokAyla believes TikTok has enabled people of all ages, and from around the world, to be a part of the witchcraft community."Witchcraft years ago, you had to find a coven and get initiated and trained. Now you can go to your local bookstore and grab a witchcraft book or book about crystals," she says."TikTok has changed the way we practise witchcraft, it's so acceptable now to learn from social media."WitchTok content includes live-streaming tutorials, educational videos, and documenting the day-to-day lives of witches.Frankie Castanea is from the USA and identifies as a gender-fluid Italian-American folk witch.Frankie has 1.4 million followers through their Chaotic Witch Aunt TikTok page and has amassed more than 90 million likes through sharing content about witchcraft.){kind=link}
When you think of TikTok, dance challenges, comedy creations and the latest earworms probably spring to mind.
But one of the latest trends is focused more on spells, potions and prophecies – witchcraft.
Videos with the hashtag WitchTok have amassed more than 30 billion views, and has made it easier for would-be witches to learn about it.
Creators say it’s bringing the community closer than ever before.
TikTok’s #witch hashtag has received nearly 20 billion views, #witchtiktok has nearly two billion views, and #babywitch, a hashtag for those new to the craft, has more than 600 million views.