At the deepest level, people want to feel in control of their lives and their future. In this current time, we are all faced with the unknown, the unpredictability of tomorrow and chaos at every corner. People are searching for the answer to gain a sense of security and stability in an unstable world.
One of the tendencies that this creates is the seeking out of intuitive readings, fortune telling, astrology forecasts and future forecasts. Ancient rituals fall in this category, not only for the ability to entice us, but for the visual appeal and the intrigue it provides.
Another recent trend connected to the popularity of ancient rituals is crafting a magnetic video title. It’s become very popular to use hooks like: “If you found this at 3:00 a.m., this is for you”, “If you feel out of control, you arrived here at the right time” or “If you found this message, it’s for you.”
These are all enticing magnets that compel us to stop scrolling and tune in. It’s a vibe that makes us feel connected to the universe, to something beyond our physical reality that feels meaningful, truthful and necessary for us to watch. It’s become, in many ways, manipulative, because it plays on the innocent minds of many.
When we are made to believe, or when we feel that we don’t have control over our minds, our money, our work, our families or our world, we can either lose our sanity or we can surrender to these kinds of divination tools. However, ancient rituals present forms of divination that were commonly sought after, practiced and taught thousands of years ago, and we used them to make decisions for our lives.
The aesthetic is another allure that pulls us in—beautiful, mystical, enthralling, spiritual and magnetic. We can’t help but look, even if we don’t want to, don’t believe it’s real or believe it’s the work of the devil. The visual is so alluring that we can become addicted because the messages feel true for us.
The truth: it’s a dopamine rush. We want the quick fix, the immediate answer. We want it now. We are instantly relieved of stress, worry, boredom and sadness when we watch ancient rituals. We all just want to feel better. In this day and age, we’re willing to do whatever it takes, even if we become addicted to the remedy.
Another aspect of its popularity is that it plays on the attention span and time limitations of many of us. They make their readings and tutorials short enough to allow us to take a peek without feeling guilty. Many of the mainstream tools and methods of today do not suffice.
It’s not enough. It’s too much on the surface, or it’s duplicated and generic. We want depth. We want profound change and relief. That is what gives us not only a sense of control, but also the mystical power we secretly believe we have.
