There’s a certain magic that swirls around Taylor Swift. You don’t have to be a die-hard fan to notice it. The way her words seem to cast spells over stadiums, the way her albums weave whole worlds, the way her presence feels both enchanting and deeply personal, there’s something undeniably mystical there, and I might just be listening to Folklore as I type this.
But is Taylor Swift a witch?
That question has floated around in whispers, memes, and even serious conversations. Some say it’s her storytelling powers, some point to her symbolism and imagery, and others feel it’s the way she brings people together in ritual-like gatherings (hello, Eras Tour). Whether or not she lights candles and chants under the moon, there’s no denying she taps into something timeless.
The Power of Storytelling as Spellwork
Magic, at its heart, is about weaving energy, intention, and belief into the fabric of reality. Swift’s songwriting does just that. She takes heartbreak, joy, transformation, and longing, then spins them into lyrics that millions carry like talismans.
Think of the way she writes about love lost and reborn—it’s not just recounting a story, it’s shaping the way her listeners process their own heartbreaks. Words hold energy, and when repeated—like the chorus of a song—they gain the rhythm of incantations. In magical traditions, chants and spells work in much the same way.
When thousands sing her lyrics in unison, it’s not just music. It’s invocation.
Symbols and Easter Eggs as Magical Correspondences
Anyone who’s followed Taylor knows she’s a master of hidden messages. Color-coded outfits, secret track lists, and recurring imagery of snakes, stars, mirrors, and clocks. These aren’t random—they’re carefully chosen correspondences.
In magical practice, correspondences are tools. A green candle for prosperity. A snake for transformation. A mirror for truth. Taylor’s work mirrors this system: she creates meaning through repeated images that signal transformation, renewal, and revelation.
Take the snake, for instance. Once a symbol used against her, she reclaimed it and turned it into a sign of empowerment. That’s alchemy—transforming poison into power.
Or her references to the moon and midnight: times of mystery, intuition, and hidden truths. She places her stories there, in liminal spaces, the same way witches have always honored the moon as the keeper of secrets.
The Ritual of the Concert: A Coven Gathering
If you’ve been to one of her concerts, you’ve felt it. Tens of thousands of people chanting lyrics in unison, exchanging friendship bracelets, dressed in colors tied to albums. It’s more than a show—it’s ritual.
Like a coven gathering under the glow of the moon, a Taylor Swift concert is charged with energy. There’s a beginning (anticipation as the crowd gathers), a raising of power (the singing, the dancing, the collective emotion), and a closing (the bittersweet finale where everyone carries home a piece of that energy).
In magical practice, ritual works the same way. Energy is raised, directed, and sealed. Whether she names it magic or not, the mechanics are identical.
Lyrics as Modern Spells
Some of her lyrics carry the weight of affirmations. She sings of survival, of shaking off the voices that tried to keep her small, of claiming one’s own identity. In many ways, they act as mantras. When a listener repeats those words, they’re doing spellwork—shaping the energy around their own self-worth and power.
Other lyrics dive into the imagery of folklore and myth: witches, ghosts, enchanted forests, and mirrors that reveal truths. She’s created songs that feel like storybook spells, drawing on archetypes that resonate across cultures and ages.
This is one of the oldest forms of magic: using story and song to bind meaning to memory, to connect the ordinary to the sacred.
So… Is She a Witch?
Maybe not in the traditional sense. But Taylor Swift embodies the spirit of modern magic: intention, symbolism, and transformation through art. Whether she calls herself a witch or not, she demonstrates how magic can live in music, storytelling, and community.
And perhaps that’s the lesson here: you don’t need a broomstick or cauldron to work magic. You need presence, intention, creativity, and a willingness to see the extraordinary in the everyday.
Try This Today ✨
Create your own “spell” through music. Make a playlist that matches your intention—whether it’s to heal, to manifest love, to feel brave, or to let go. Listen as though each lyric is weaving energy into your day. Music is one of the simplest and most powerful forms of modern magic.