We were lucky to catch up with Mystic Harmonee recently and have shared our conversation below.
Mystic, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
Lets go back a little bit, 2 years and 336 days ago, to be exact. It was the night of Samhain (aka Halloween to you non witchy family reading this.) Typically on Halloween we would all go out, dressed up in our typical “provocative” clothing or most gruesome “dead” something. The year before I was a car wreck victim. With gashes, cuts and even a key sticking out of my face! Okay, I get it. That’s besides the point. But this year I wanted something different. I didn’t want to wake up November 1st, hungover feeling miserable with last nights layers of prosthetics and makeup on my face still, and all over my pillows. I wanted depth. I had recently dove DEEP into my spiritual practice. From learning about anything I get my hands on, to researching and understanding tarot cards and oracle cards which I read for myself and family/friends. That was the day I realized, I didn’t only want more, I needed more. I was living in Milwaukee, WI at the time with my middle sister who usually just went out, like a lot. I decided to book a solo trip to Madison, WI. Though it wasn’t too far from where I lived, it was far enough from everyone I knew, that I wouldn’t have to deny an invite (the word “no” was still hard for me at that point in my life). I searched everywhere, knowing it had to have a BIG bathtub. I had to have one to just soak and do my ritual I thought up.
Let me fill you in on the ritual, really quick. I decided this was the year that I commit fully to my spiritual/witchy practice. (I’m a grey eclectic witch for those of you that don’t know.) I decided that my happiness, healing and self love far outweighed alcohol, flirting and fake/forced friendships. I was going to wait until midnight, when the veil between this world and the spirit world was the thinnest, lay completely submerged in a tub (similar to a baptism in a typical church), and commit my life to me.
After days of searching, I found one that was perfect. It was usually booked for well over $150 a night on Halloween. Except, since everything is always working out for me, it was AVAILABLE. Not only was it available, since it was such short notice it was 50% off! I immediately booked it and emailed the owner some [probably too] detailed story of my “rebirth” that was taking place. He was so accommodating and respectful of me, he deep cleaned, cleansed AND set out snacks and candles for me at my arrival. The bathroom was better than I saw in the pictures! Let me give you a visual. This jacuzzi tub came complete with jets, a rainfall shower attachment, room darkening curtains, with the softest towels and robes.
That day, I got up with a pep in my step, did my hair and makeup (it had been a while), and packed a bag with the essentials. Including a custom made cauldron bath bomb I got, that would turn the water black. After getting to the space, I realized that the energy was like nothing I had ever experienced. It was, welcoming yet frightening, In the most magical way. I instantly got goosebumps, opened a bottle of my favorite wine (Apothic Red for those wondering), and started doing some tarot for myself. The wine was hitting a little too well, and I ended up drinking too much. I FELL ASLEEP. I had one shot at this. The energy, the bathroom, the veil is thin, my commitment is HIGH.
Something or someone woke me up. To this day, I can’t explain what or who woke me up. I just know I woke up at 11:47p and went into a frenzy. Ran to the bathroom, put the hottest water I could possibly spend 5 minutes crawling into, and started. After the tub was filled, I said my spells and intentions for the bath in question (pretty personal, so I won’t be sharing that), and made my way into the blackened sparkly water. As I lay there, I closed my eyes with relaxing mediation music blasting on my speaker. Then I heard someone tell me “look up”. What came next, changed my life more than words could ever explain or artists could ever imagine.
Above me as I opened my eyes, looked something out of Harry Potter, a dementor to be precise (the shape and color, not the soul sucking tendencies they have). I couldn’t help but stare at this “head”, this floating fog of a “head” or “hood”. I just started weeping uncontrollably. Then, that same voice said “what do you want to do with your life?” I responded [out loud], “I want to help people. I want to reach anyone that needs guidance. I want to connect with and expand consciousness of the people that inhabitant Mother Gaia.”
It was at that moment where it felt as if my body was being lifted, or just floating in the water on its own. Though the tub was deep, it wasn’t deep enough for me to just be floating about. My heartbeat sped up, my eyes were still swelling with tears, and then something “broke”. Imagine the little spirally thing in an old school lightbulb. You know, the one that when the bulb burns out it just dangles there. That’s what it felt like. Like my spirit just disconnected from the false reality that I was living in. That was the moment, everything changed. The moment I realized, I never wanted to try or be forced to fit in again. That was the moment I became a “Mysfit”.
Let me be clear at what a “Mysfit” is (and yes, I’m spelling that “wrong” on purpose). A Mysfit is someone that doesn’t fit in one religion, social circle, or way of life. A Mysfit is someone who may feel lost and alone, like an outcast, a black sheep, someone in our community where you only fit in, by being uniquely you. Where you fit in, by living as authentically as yourself as you can in this moment, with a support system of amazing individuals. I want to make sure that everyone has a place within a community. With no judgment, or nervousness. I want everyone to feel loved, because I know what its like to not feel it.
I have been healing the trauma and hugging the shadows I once buried. The people, places and things that have genuinely led me to be who I am today, and who I will grow into everyday for the rest of my life will forever be near and dear to me.
So thank you. Thank you for listening to this. The philosophy “I express my experiences, I do not press them” is something I all hold true in my heart and soul.
I’m glad you’re here, and these are the things that have helped me to become authentically different and accepting all the cracks in me, to let that light shine even brighter.
That night of 10/31/2020 has changed my life, forever.
I love you, and I appreciate you. XOXO Mystic
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a spiritual life coach. What I do everyday for my clients, as well as myself, is dive in deep. Deep into the watery part of our subconscious mind. To the shadows and the parts that we may try to avoid. I use divination tools such as Tarot and Oracle cards, but the biggest “divination” I use is my ability to communicate with the other side. I have been hearing/speaking with these that have passed since I was 6 years old. I have, in the recent 4 years, taken it upon myself to help other start to really hone in on their own gifts. I take the time with my clients, and even anyone that has any questions on growth spiritually, mentally or emotionally. I think that deliberately setting time aside to do this, drastically can transform your life for the positive. I help you understand the parts of you that you may be repressing, because they may. be hard to understand or cope with. No, I am not a therapist or psychologist. I will not try to psychoanalyze you or constantly ask questions to “connect the dots”. I just ask the questions that are channeled from YOUR guides or your highest self, to you. The ones your have asked quietly in your mind, but just haven’t said them out loud yet. I sincerely love what I do, and the passion I have to help the people of MotherGaia, is something that in ver realized that I would experience before. But, here we are and I will never stop.
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
There are tons of resources I wish I had when I started! I wish I had someone that was open and willing to communicate about their experience, without trying to swindle $$ out of me. That’s why I’m try to help anyone as much as possible, also why I am writing a book! I am putting all of the knowledge I have on growth, expansion and healing into one space.
How did you build your audience on social media?
YES! On January 20, 2023 I came out as Bisexual on my TikTok page with 111 followers at the time. As of today, 10/1/23, I have 37,000! The ONLY piece of advice I can give, and I will say it until the day I day, BE REAL. The more honest and raw/vulnerable you are, the more true energy the viewer can feel. If you are posting because your are “keeping up with trends” or “want views”, it’s not gonna happen. When your hair is a mess, crying, laughing, or whatever, and you post, that’d when you will see views. Talk about the things you’re passionate about and care about. Not what’s trending. I promise you, If I can grow 37k followers organically in 8 months, you can do it too.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.mysticharmonee.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticinthematryx_podcast/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0hiqCIalOMgPoBHqUVkAg
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Mystic Harmonee