SPIRITUALITY
I Was a Sober Rave Sceptic, But Now I'm Obsessed
An alcohol reliant party gal with chronic social anxiety walks into a sober bar.
How ‘Twin Flames Universe’ YouTubers Monetized Heartbreak and Trauma
Before he became the messianic leader of an online spirituality school—and the subject of TV documentaries on Amazon and Netflix—Jeff Ayan aspired to work at Google.
This New Church Wants to Get You High on Synthetic Toad Venom
The army vets behind the Church of Psilomethoxin have a unique sacrament – one that involves a drug derived from shrooms and a poisonous amphibian.
I Tried to Turn My Life Around With ‘Fast Luck’ Products
Hoping to manifest #luckygirlsyndrome, I bought “fortune-seeking” floor wash and “money-drawing” room spray from my local spiritual shop.
Online Psychics Are Wading Into True Crime Cases
On TikTok, countless self-described psychics claim they can find missing people through channelling or visions. They're not especially good at it.
How To Do An Egg Cleanse For Your Aura
We're talking about the art of the egg cleanse. The humble egg will be waiting to cleanse you and your filthy aura.
How David LaChapelle Makes Everyone Look Like a God
The singular photographer takes us through shooting Kanye as Jesus, being mentored by Warhol, and what it takes to make a legendary image.
Redditors Revived an Obscure Cult That Believes a 'Mass Harvesting of Souls’ Is Imminent
Amid the pandemic, a “trance channeling” group from the 1980s has seen a resurgence online. But why now?
Manifesting Is Gen Z's Answer to New Age Spirituality
An age-old practice being given a refresh, thanks to TikTok.
Inside the Toxic World of 'Twin Flames' Spirituality
The concept of a "soul connection" has been given a new life on TikTok, but it's also left behind a trail of destruction and abuse.