ABOUT GABRIELA
Empowering Modern Witchcraft
Gabriela Herstik has been a leading voice in the occult and witchcraft world for nearly a decade, where she’s been unraveling and exploring the intersection of the erotic and esoteric. Her goal is to make metaphysical practices and magickal techniques accessible, inspiring, and empowering through her books, classes, art, writing, and podcast.
Unveling the Divine
Gabriela’s Literary Magic
Gabriela’s a bestselling author whose books include “Inner Witch: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Craft”, “Bewitching the Elements: Empowering Yourself Through Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit”, “Sacred Sex: The Magick and Path of the Divine'' and her latest, “Goddess Energy: Awakening the Divine Feminine Through Myth and Magick”. Gabriela also released a guided journal called “Embody Your Magick,” and she collaborated with artist Julia Popescu to release the highly acclaimed “Goddess of Love Tarot: A Book and Deck for Embodying the Erotic Divine Feminine.” Though Gabriela’s work is centered in her written expression, each one of her books includes spells, rituals, affirmations, journal questions, and tarot spreads to help readers connect to the magick within themselves in a tangible and personal way.
Besides her own books, Gabriela’s words can be found published in Tashen’s “Witchcraft: Library of Esoterica”, where she penned essays on glamour magick and sex magick, and her essay “Undressing my Heart” was published in “Becoming Dangerous: Witchy Femmes, Queer Conjurers and Magical Rebels.” Gabriela’s work as a journalist and columnist can be found at her time penning Nylon Magazine’s “Ask a Witch” Column” as well as High Time Magazine’s High Priestess” column, and through her pieces for Vogue International, Cosmo, i-D, Vice, Glamour, Dazed Beauty and more.
Gabriela is also an expert in her field and has been interviewed and featured in international press for her contribution to the spiritual zeitgeist and modern witchcraft. She has had her books featured in print issues of Vogue Spain and Cosmo Spain, and has been interviewed by Tatler Asia, MindbodyGreen, the Atlantic, i-D, and the Guardian among others.
Continuing the journey
Where Sex & Spirit Meet
These days, Gabriela focuses on where sex and spirit meet, sharing weekly episodes of her podcast “Love, Lust & Magick”, discussing everything from kink to occultism to mental health. Gabriela has also led classes for occult stores around the world- like Treadwells, Catland Books and the Greenman store, and has continued to teach classes on sex magick, embodiment, erotic witchcraft and creating daily practices. She is the Priestess of Slut Coven- an online membership and temple for sluts and sex witches to explore the Divine Erotic. She also continues penning her essay series “Diary of a Sacred Slut”, that explores her devotion to the Goddess through her life as a non-monogamous, kinky, sex worker and professional witch.
Press
Interviews & Features
E! ONLINE- Modern Witches Share the Powerful Link Between Makeup and Magic
WHO WHAT WEAR- The 14 Most Enchanting Perfumes of All Time
ELITE DAILY- 3 Love Spells to Perform on Halloween, According to #Witchtok
SUBVRT- Gabriela Herstik is the Powerful Pro-Kink Witch Who Has Us Spellbound
WHO WHAT WEAR- A Study: The Power of Having A Signature Beauty Look
FLAUNT MAGAZINE- Gabriela Herstik “Bewitching the Elements” Book Release”
LA MAGAZINE - Meet The L.A. Woman Demystifying Modern-Day Witchcraft
I-D - A Witch Explains How To Use Fashion as Magick
LUNA LUNA MAGAZINE - Inner Witch
PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY - Witchcraft for the Resistance
SABAT MAGAZINE - Inner Witch
LATINA - Author Gaby Herstik Wants to Help Unleash Your Inner Witch”
BUSTLE - Inner Witch by Gabriela Herstik Teaches You How to Use Tarot
DAILY MAIL - Meet Generation Hex
YAHOO LIFESTYLE - How to Incorporate Magic Into Your Beauty Routine
SLUTIST - Gabriela Herstik on Fashion Magick, Writing Rituals, & DIY Witchcraft
WGSN - The Witch Renaissance: Our Rising Appetite for the Occult
WIRED- Ways to Stay Calm During Quarantine
BUZZFEED- 42 Books That Made 2020 A Little Less Awful
COSMOPOLITAN- 10 Books to Help You Start Your Brujeria Journey
TATLER ASIA- How Spirituality and Modern Witchcraft are Transforming the Wellness Scene
MINDBODYGREEN- Call in Love this Valentine’s Day With These 3 Beginner Love Spells
MINDBODYGREEN- A Grounding Ritual To Help Get Air Signs Out of Their Head
MINDBODYGREEN- Here’s a Calming Meditation Ideal for Overwhelmed Water Signs
MINDBODYGREEN- DIY Altar Tips & Tricks for Manifesting Your Higher Self With an Altar
MINDBODYGREEN- A Bath Ritual For Fire Signs To Help Relax and Prevent Burnout
MINDBODYGREEN- Feeling Stuck? Shake It Off With This Ritual for Earth Signs
MINDBODYGREEN- What it Means When You Have a Purple Aura
THE ATLANTIC- Why is Witchcraft on the Rise?
THE GUARDIAN- Coronavirus Couture: the Rise of the $60 Designer Face Mask
GLAMOUR - Real-Life Witches of L.A. Share Crystal Advice & Modern Spells
REFINERY29 - During the New Moon in Virgo, Commit to Yourself
VOX - Witches Don’t Want Sephora & Urban Outfitters Selling Magic Kits
STYLECASTER - 7 Bona Fide Witches Share Their Self-Care Routines
AUTOSTRADDLE - 9 Of The Best Witchy Books of 2018
THE GUARDIAN - The Season Of The Witch
COMPLEX - Sustainable Style Tips from Environmentally-Conscious Influencers
Podcasts
Cherry Luxury
A Blend of BDSM and Magick
Gabriela’s spicy expression is Cherry Luxury, and this is where Gabriela’s 5+ years as a BDSM professional and adult content creator shine through. Gabriela’s real life experience as a sex worker and love witch devoted to the Goddess of Love, informs her work, her art, and her writing.