Would you sense it if your child was being gently introduced to sorcery—wrapped in glitter, good vibes, and family fun? In today’s society, spiritual darkness doesn’t march in wearing horns—it glides in under the banners of wellness, empowerment, healing, and enlightenment. Events that sound like wholesome family entertainment often serve as open doors to deceptive spiritual influences.
This is not about the simple, wholesome use of herbs for easing ailments, or growing garden produce to nourish our bodies. God has given us His creation for our well-being. But what we are speaking of here carries far greater spiritual undertones. These practices are increasingly tied to belief systems and rituals rooted in mysticism, energy manipulation, and New Age philosophy that are contrary to God’s truth.
Let’s take a deeper look at a common modern-day invitation:
“Come join us for a summer solstice fair. Shop for items crafted by our area's most talented artisans offering handmade jewelry, skin care products, soaps, artwork, books, and more. Explore alternative health care options with one of our versatile energy workers. Sit down with one of our insightful readers, experienced in tarot, oracle, astrology, and more.”
It sounds innocent—creative, inclusive, fun for the whole family. But this is precisely how deception works: by cloaking the spiritually dangerous in a language of positivity, beauty, and health.
Behind artisan booths and glittering crystals lies a dangerous rebranding of ancient spiritual practices that Scripture identifies as offensive to God. What we once taught our children to avoid is now presented in curated booths with pastel signage, soft music, and free samples.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (ESV): “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.”
What used to be whispered in secrecy is now proudly posted in community event pages, shared on social media, and hosted in parks and fairgrounds. These gatherings often include words like:
“Energy alignment”
“Chakra healing”
“Spiritual awakening”
“Higher self guidance”
“Sacred feminine”
These aren’t just creative expressions—they are spiritual claims that open the door to beliefs, rituals, and powers not aligned with the Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (ESV): “There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer...for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.”
Many modern spiritual fairs make a pointed effort to appear family-friendly. They advertise “kids’ crystal workshops,” art tents, drum circles, and petting zoos. But while children may be coloring dreamcatchers or planting ‘wish gardens,’ they’re also being slowly exposed to practices that spiritually condition them to accept New Age worldviews.
It’s not just about crafts and community—it’s about normalizing spiritual concepts that conflict with biblical truth.
Ephesians 5:6 (ESV): “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.”
Proverbs 22:6 (ESV): “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
As parents, grandparents, mentors, and believers, we must ask: Are we protecting our families not just from what is evil—but also from what merely appears good but is spiritually harmful?
Marketing for these events is deeply intentional. It doesn’t mention witchcraft or the occult—it speaks instead of “healing,” “wholeness,” and “alignment.”
Words to watch for:
“Awakening”
“Sacred journey”
“Universal energy”
“Reiki”
“Spirit guides”
“Moon magic”
These terms have become so normalized that many don’t question them. But they are rooted in spiritual systems that directly oppose God’s authority and truth.
Colossians 2:8 (ESV): “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.”
How to Guard Your Heart and Home
Pray for spiritual discernment. Ask the Holy Spirit to sharpen your awareness.
Examine invitations. Read event descriptions carefully. Look beyond the surface.
Teach children biblical truth. Equip them to discern between light and darkness.
Speak up in love. Gently help others recognize deception. You may be the only warning they hear.
1 Peter 5:8 (ESV): “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
Ephesians 4:15 (ESV): “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.”
You don’t need to be afraid, but you do need to be alert. Satan rarely shows up as a monster—he often shows up as a mentor, healer, or entertainer. But the Word of God equips us to see through illusions.
Romans 13:12 (ESV): “The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
Let’s stay rooted in Scripture, walking in truth, and training the next generation to recognize deception—not because we’re fearful, but because we’re faithful.
John 8:31-32 (ESV): “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
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