For centuries, legends have spoken of sorcerers, witches, and mystical warriors who could summon storms, call forth rain, and battle for control over the elements. From the mysterious Benandanti of Italy to the feared tempestarii of medieval Europe, weather magic has long been shrouded in secrecy.

In this video, we uncover the hidden history of magia tempestaria, explore the real-life witch trials that accused people of controlling the weather, and reveal the forgotten rituals used to summon or repel storms. Was weather magic ever real? Or was it merely a tool for persecution and power?

Join me as we explore the dark and fascinating world of weather witchcraft, forbidden knowledge, and the supernatural battles fought in the skies.

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00:00 Introduction to Weather Magic

06:00 Weather Magic in the Ancient World

09:10 Andean Weather Forecasting and Ritual Practices

11:03 Comparative Reflections on Ancient Weather Magic

17:44 Magia Tempestaria Through the Ages

23:04 The Benandanti: Guardians of Agrarian Fertility and Their Persecution

27:37 The Use of Benedictions and Church-Instituted Weather Magic

31:17 The Balkans: Weather Magicians and Guardian Spirits

33:17 Talismanic Magic and Weather Protection

37:27 The Resurgence of Weather Magic in Contemporary Paganism

43:39 The Persistence of Weather Magic in the Modern Age

44:47 Support Angela’s Symposium

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