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‘Prayers With Props’: Bay Area Witch Rituals

When you hear the word “witch” you might think of pointy hats and Halloween costumes. But to many, being a witch is a religion and a way of life. Reporter Sonja Hutson, who is new to all this, went to a witch ritual in Oakland to celebrate “Witch’s New Year.”

Take a Walk with Witches

On a warm Sunday afternoon, a group of people gather for a tour around Oakland’s Lake Merritt. It isn’t just any tour – it’s a Witches’ Walking Tour. Phoenix Love Armenta, who calls herself the “Woke Witch,” leads the monthly, two-mile plant identification walk. She stops to point out boring-looking trees and shrubs that have hidden properties – magical, edible, or homeopathic. They’re plants we might normally ignore, but today they’re the star of the show.