No Broom For B.S

Hello again, witches.

I’ve been scuttling across the interwebs once more and have found a topic that I feel is very important to discuss - spiritual psychosis.

Spiritual psychosis is a term that I’ve seen used online recently. Mostly by one particular creator who has no qualifications or background when it comes to psychology or psychiatry. The word gets used liberally but they never talk about what spiritual psychosis actually is, what the causes and symptoms are, and they provide no helpful resources for those who may be experiencing symtoms themselves or know someone who is.

I believe this is irresponsible because it can lead to people flinging the term around at people who they don’t agree with, without realising that spiritual psychosis, like any other form of psychosis, is dangerous to the individual and potentially others around them.

As someone with a psychology degree and a keen interest in spirituality and mental health, I thought I’d make this post to educate people on what spiritual psychosis actually is, what to look out for, as well as links to resources.

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional. I will link some sources to everything I mention in this article, as well as some resources if you find yourself or someone you know experiencing psychosis and need urgent help.

So let’s start with a definition. The NHS website defines psychosis as when someone loses some contact with reality. Some of the main symptoms include hallucinations that can be auditory (hearing voices) or visual (seeing things that aren’t there), delusions (a fixed belief that won’t change despite evidence to the contrary), paranoia (the belief you are being harmed despite there being little to no evidence of such), and disorganised thinking and speech (thoughts are fragmented and speech is difficult to understand).

Spiritual psychosis involves these symptoms, but tends to have a focus on spiritual or religious beliefs. For example, someone in this state may believe they are the reincarnation of a deity. To them, these beliefs and experiences are very real.

So, what causes spiritual psychosis? According to AMFMtreatment.com there can be external and internal causes that can contribute to this. Trauma or a stressful life event may lead to an episode of psychosis, or if the person has existing intense spiritual or religious beliefs. Also, it’s more likely to occur in those with a genetic predisposition to psychotic disorders. Now, a genetic predisposition or a traumatic event on their own may not soley trigger spiritual psychosis. Rather, a complex combination of external and internal factors leads to spiritual psychosis.

I just wanted to write a brief distinction here about the distinction between spiritual belief and spiritual psychosis, as there are people with intense beliefs that you may believe are experiencing some form of psychosis or other mental illness but they may not be.

Psychosis deeply impacts those who suffer through it. It can prevent someone from maintaining existing relationships or forming relationships of any kind. If they are paranoid that everyone is out to get them, then they could isolate themselves from other people. Those suffering from auditory hallucinations may hear voices telling them that people are sinners and need to be brought to justice (which in their mind could mean harm). Isolation from other human beings is not healthy - as we are social animals who thrive on the relationships with others. On top of that, it may be hard for someone experiencing psychosis to hold down a job, which means no money. No income means they wouldn’t be able to afford rent or a mortgage… which means homelessness becomes a very real possibility. A meta analysis conducted by Ayano et Al (2019) found that there is a high prevalence of psychosis amongst homeless people (with it being even more prevalent in developing countries). After reviewing 31 studies that involved 51,925 homeless people, Ayano et al found psychotic disorders were the most common mental illnesses in the homeless population, and that it was also linked to a greater risk of disability and substance abuse.

It goes without saying, but psychosis is not to be taken lightly. Someone can have intense spiritual beliefs, but those beliefs do not negatively impact their lives (like those who have spiritual psychosis). Spiritual psychosis is certainly not a term to use carelessly, as it implies a person is going through such an ordeal that they may end up homeless, at risk of physical ill health and even premature death. As I mentioned in my opening paragraph, I have seen a witchy content creator repeatedly use this term (with no actual helpful information attached to it). There are two reasons for this. First, to discredit other creators and their respective communities by making it out like they are deep in mental illness and should not be listened to. Secondly, to make spiritual psychosis seem much more likely to happen and to scare new and inexperienced dragon witches into following her ‘teachings’. In the end, I find the throwing around of a very serious mental illness sickening and unethical. This can have actual negative consequences offline. If a person is labelled as experiencing spiritual psychosis, a well meaning viewer may inform emergency services, and then it turns out the person isn’t suffering from psychosis at all. This takes away time and resources for those who are actually having a psychotic episode and need actual, urgent help.

The witch who irresponsibly uses the term spiritual psychosis to paint others in a bad light is Azura DragonFaether. She is a witch who converted to an Abrahamic faith and is attempting to rewrite history by claiming to be the founder of various Draconic paths (whilst redefining the term founder). This is another example of someone from an abrahamic faith oppressing the voice of pagans. If you want to support the dragon community, who largely say that Azura does not speak for them, then please sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/azura-dragonfaether-does-not-speak-for-the-dragon-community

I’ve covered the basics of what can cause spiritual psychosis, the symptoms and the negative impacts it can have on a person, as well as the potential consequences of flinging the term around like an insult. It would be wrong of me not to include advice on what to do if you find yourself with someone who is experiencing psychosis, spiritual or otherwise. Mind.org recommends the folllwing:

- Stay calm. Maintain eye contact and make sure your body language is relaxed.

- try not to take their reactions personally. What they are experiencing is very real to them

- Use plain language and short sentences. This is particularly useful if they are struggling with disordered thoughts or speech. Give them time to respond.

- Try and make the surroundings safe, and give them space if they think they need it. Take them to a quiet area if possible.

- Try and help them focus on what is going on right now.

- Support them with how they are feeling. Do not confirm or challenge their reality.

If the person is having hallucinations or delusions about harming themselves or others, they need urgent help. Here’s a list of emergency contacts for various countries:

North America: 911

Uk and Ireland: 999

Australia: 000

New Zealand: 111

In many European countries you can call 112 to connect with local emergency services, however you may want to check which countries use this number. I cannot include the contact numbers for every country, so please familiarise yourself with your country’s emergency number - you may need it for other emergencies!

Thanks for reading my post. Below is the list of sources I’ve referenced in making this post.

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/overview/

https://amfmtreatment.com/blog/understanding-religious-psychosis-symptoms-causes-treatment/

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/psychosis/what-is-spiritual-psychosis-exploring-symptoms-and-treatment/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6880407/

It’s been a while since my mythic literalism post. I wasn’t sure whether to keep posting here, but there’s some serious B.S. affecting the wider witchy community—and I’m done staying silent. If this post reaches even one person, it’ll be worth it.

This B.S. centres on a content creator called Azura Dragonfaether, and the threat she poses to the history of dragon magic as we know it. She must be challenged.

So who is Azura? Her earliest YouTube videos date back to 2012, where she focused on Wicca and paganism—covering topics from magic tools, meditation, to Draconic Wicca. Over time she built a large following, now sitting at around 191k subscribers, and expanded to platforms like TikTok. She also founded an online community called The Hatchling Clan, originally on Amino and later moved to Discord when Amino declined.

I discovered Azura about ten years ago when I first started my pagan path. I was a huge fan and genuinely found her content helpful. I even remember wishing she had an online community—then Amino happened. I was obsessed, and excited to interact with her directly. I met someone there who became a moderator in the Hatchling Clan, and they’re still my best friend to this day.

A few years later, something shifted. I was at university, watching one of Azura’s videos about the Fae, and I spoke to my friend about it. We both felt there was misinformation—or at the very least, that Azura was presenting her UPG as objective fact. That felt irresponsible, especially given how young and inexperienced much of her audience was. I made a diplomatic post on the larger Pagan Amino, never mentioning her by name. She exploded in the comments. I was blocked across every platform without any attempt at conversation.

I then decided to make a YouTube video about the situation. It didn’t gain much traction, though there were supportive comments alongside hostility from Azura’s fans.

Eventually, Azura went on hiatus, and time passed. I reflected a lot—maybe I should’ve tried to address it privately. Maybe we’d both matured. I had no way to reach out anyway, as I was blocked everywhere. That changed with TikTok. I messaged her, and in January 2025 she replied. She acted as though nothing had happened, greeting me like an old friend.

I was invited back into the Hatchling Clan on Discord and rejoined. I was happy—but cautious. Some things she said still gave me pause, but overall I thought she’d grown. She publicly came out as Muslim, which—good for her.

Then things escalated.

What I didn’t expect was that she hadn’t changed at all. If anything, things had gotten worse—or maybe she’d just learned how to hide it better before.

I became aware of another draconic witch, Merlyn (Alchemy of Spirit). Azura joined Merlyn’s Discord server, Dragon Academia, then abruptly left and made accusations shortly after.

Not long after that, Azura began claiming she had founded multiple draconic paths: dragon alchemy, draconianism, and draconic Wicca. These claims are retroactive and demonstrably false. There are receipts of her stating in 2024 that she didn’t know what dragon alchemy was—yet her “official timeline” claims she founded it in 2014.

She even attempted to copyright these terms, only removing the copyrights from her website after being publicly called out. A friend of mine made a TikTok about the dangers of copyrighting spiritual terms. Azura agreed with her—despite actively attempting to do exactly that. Once caught, she blamed it on her “team.” I’m not convinced.

Azura has also openly admitted to manipulating SEO results, and unfortunately, it’s worked. She repeatedly uses the names of other creators—people she’s no longer on good terms with—in her video descriptions. If you google “who founded dragon alchemy,” Google’s AI overview will claim it was Azura. That is untrue. This is history being rewritten in real time.

Naturally, people have pushed back. Azura’s response has been to redefine what it means to be a founder. In her latest video, she claims she’s a founder because she “organised and popularised” these systems. That is not what founding means.

Britannica defines a founder as “a person who creates or establishes something meant to last a long time.” Azura’s personal redefinition does not align with this. In a previous video (“How to Survive 2026 as a Pagan or a Witch”), she even encourages people to define their own language, framing linguistic consistency as a form of control. While language can evolve, it must remain stable enough for communication to function. If I call a table a table one day and a chair the next, language collapses.

This kind of thinking is dangerous. It mirrors the classic abuser tactic of redefining harm—“I didn’t abuse you, I didn’t hit you”—ignoring all other abusive behaviours. Redefining words to avoid accountability has real consequences.

I’ve seen multiple testimonies from people harmed by Azura’s behaviour. When they speak out, her fans swarm them. While Azura avoids naming other creators directly, she frames outside communities as unsafe or predatory while positioning her own as the only refuge. People fall for it because they’re searching for safety. The cult-like dynamics alone could be their own post.

So let’s recap: Azura falsely claims to have founded multiple paths, steals content, manipulates SEO to dominate search results—and ironically claims to have founded Draconic Wicca while openly stating she is no longer pagan, having converted to Islam. This is a form of modern colonisation. Historically, Abrahamic religions have suppressed pagan voices. Now we’re watching someone from an Abrahamic faith attempt to overwrite pagan history in real time. The irony is staggering, especially for someone who claims to care about minorities and cultural appropriation.

What adds salt to the wound is that her content is surface-level at best. I’ve learned very little about draconic paths from her videos, and some information is outright wrong. The “dragon paradox” she frequently mentions—dragons appearing across cultures—is not a paradox. A paradox requires contradiction. This isn’t one. And this is just an example of misinformation.

Azura reportedly has press coverage coming out to “set the record straight” about her alleged founding of these paths. It’s been delayed for months but is supposedly dropping this month. In response, Merlyn has created a petition, which I strongly encourage readers to sign. It’s a clear statement that Azura does not speak for the dragon community. If you want to sign the petition, here is a link:

Here I will leave some links to support this post.

Azura’s video where she encourages people to define their own language: https://youtu.be/aJ8o7uuhQ_s?si=PwaZmJIH42ubC6ND

Azura’s video where she explains how she founded these paths even though she didn’t create them: https://youtu.be/4XbaINkgJmM?si=RJIiy6ck0IPZ9txe

Azura’s website claiming she is the founder of multiple paths

Hello, and welcome to my page! I’m your friendly welsh witch who wants to give people the tools to discern between the B.S and good information.

This is my first ever tumblr post and recently I have been inspired to talk about Mythic Literalism and why I think it’s becoming a problem.

But what is mythical literalism? This is where one takes mythology well… literally. This phenomenon is not unique to one particular spiritual path or religion. There are pagans of various descriptions and those from abrahamic faiths who take their respective mythologies literally.

To give an example; you have some Christians who believe the world was created in seven days, just as the bible states. However there are also Christians who believe each day of creation represents a particular amount of time to better align scientific discoveries.

Another example, more pertaining to pagans, is that some Hellenists believe humans were created from clay. There are heathens who believe that Ragnarok is a world ending event that has already happened, or will happen in the future. There are many more instances of mythic literalism but these are examples of ones I have come across personally.

But why am I talking about this? Well, myself and others have seen quite a few people fall into this idea of mythic literalism and I believe it is a problem that should not be ignored.

One problem with mythic literalism is that it ignores science. As with the example of certain Hellenists believing people were made of clay, I have heard someone say that the theory of evolution, and the idea that we evolved from apes was ‘just a theory’. Yes, I know that the word theory is literally in the name - but a scientific theory is not the same as how we use the word theory in day to day life. We may think of a theory as just an idea or a set of ideas. However a scientific theory is more than just an idea - it’s a widely accepted explanation of a phenomenon that has been backed by extensive research that has been repeated time and time again. A scientific theory is used to make predictions about the phenomenon. We have ‘the theory of gravity’ with undeniable evidence that gravity exists and makes things fall to the ground.

The anti science sentiment is an issue close to my heart - as someone who has a background in research. There are very real world examples of the damage caused by people ignoring science. Look at the anti vax movement - many people are now ignoring the scientific research that vaccines prevent nasty diseases that can kill or leave you permanently disabled and are not vaccinating their children, and that has caused an uptick of diseases such as measles.

To believe in the scientific theory of evolution, to me, doesn’t take away from the brilliance of whatever deity/deities you believe in. Even though we started out as primitive life forms, look at how much humans have been able to achieve. You can believe that a deity created all within the world, including the things that made the process of evolution possible.

Now, I am a heathen at heart. I’m going to delve into the problems mythic literalism causes within heathenry. If you want a more in-depth look into the ‘literal worse way to interpret Norse mythology’ I recommend watching Ocean Keltoi’s video on the matter, which I will link at the bottom of this post. The points I am about to make, are ones Ocean talks about in his video.

One problem when you take the Norse myths literally is you end up going around in circles, or playing ‘brain tennis’ as Ocean puts it. There wasn’t a consistency in Norse Mythology. The sources we get are from different places, time periods, mostly written by Christians, and the gods and stories can vary quite drastically between sources. So what do you do if you take the sources literally? You go back and forth and ultimately settle on your preference.

Mythic literalism can cause a lot of disagreements. If you have someone believing that the myths literally happened one way, they’ll disagree with anyone else who interprets those myths differently which causes arguments and as they are busy justifying their way as the ‘right way’, the wisdom that the myths hold completely passes them by.

So overall, mythic literalism causes problems in many ways. It ignores the scientific discoveries people have made (which can have dangerous consequences), and it can isolate people from potential communities if they are going to argue with people over what is the ‘correct’ interpretation of mythology. But hey, not everyone wants to be part of a community and would rather be solitary in their practise. And that is fine, but mythic literalism can limit one’s practise. If you take, for example, Loki’s binding literally, you may not seek out a relationship with him, even though you may find a relationship with him meaningful (like so many people do).

For more information on how not to interpret Norse mythology, go watch Ocean Keltoi’s video https://youtu.be/eMk59p1ffQE?si=bTGK4PZMc-iT0buf

I hope you find my first post interesting to read. Just remember to do your research and don’t take things too literally.

~Inky