Unpacking Brujeria: A Conversation with Esoteric Esa

In this episode of the Slowdown Podcast, host Sonia Fregoso invites Esoteric Esa, a professional astrologer and writer, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding brujería, black magic, and spiritual practices within the Latine community. They explore the cultural stigmas associated with these practices, the importance of decolonizing spirituality, and the role of intention in magic. The conversation emphasizes the need for community, collaboration, and personal choice in reclaiming indigenous spiritual practices while addressing internalized misogyny and competition among women.Keywords: Esoteric Esa, brujería, black magic, spirituality, decolonization, tarot, astrology, Latina spirituality, ancestral healing, mental healthBio: Esoteric Esa is a published writer, professional astrologer, and expert in the esoteric fields. She’s contributed to Remezcla, Mitú, and Cosmopolitan and PopSugar as a published writer in the brujeria space. Esa is a second-generation Tarot reader of Mexican-Peruvian descent. Her work focuses on eliminating misconceptions around taboo subjects in Latine spirituality such as astrology, brujería, and decoloniality. She has been spearheading the online dialogue and Los Angeles Latine community since 2018 through her content and events assisting others to tap into their ancestral and cosmic wealth.Book a reading www.souliminati.comFollow on IG: www.instagram.com/esoteric_esaJoin Patreon: www.patreon.com/esotericesa