Etsy Is Purging Its Witches—Job Hunters Are Panicking

Etsy has banned witches from its platform for a decade. But that didn’t stop witches until recently. What changed?

BY MARÍA JOSÉ GUTIERREZ CHAVEZ, EDITORIAL FELLOW

It’s no secret that landing a job right now is hard— if not nearly impossible. 

“Guys it’s getting desperate out here, I just paid an Etsy witch to hear back from a Job,” one user shared on TikTok. “I’m resorting to anything.”

My current gig ends in a few short weeks, and after sending out dozens of applications to no avail, I’ve started to get a little desperate myself. 

So I figured I’d try witchcraft. 

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Where does one buy magic? On Etsy, of course. The platform is generally known as a marketplace for homemade items and personalized gifts—and until recently, custom spellwork. 

For $15, one particular spell caster offers a “Dream Job Spell.” Upon sending one’s date of birth and their name, the seller says they will reach out as soon as two hours later with proof of a spell cast.

“Holy moly. This works! I haven’t gotten a job yet but leads, interview and opportunities have been coming in since I purchased the job spell,” a review of the listing says.

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