Post by Joanna on Jul 18, 2015 18:01:16 GMT -5
Computer or Smartphone Got a Bug? Call a Witch!
SAN FRANCISCO – Many people have had their computer or smartphone possessed by an evil demon – or at least that’s what it can feel like when some mysterious bug keeps causing an app to crash, or your phone keeps shutting off for no reason. But if you really believe your electronics have been invaded by an evil spirit, there's someone who will take your call – Reverend Joey Talley – a Wiccan witch from the San Francisco Bay area who claims to solve supernatural issues for techies.
The Bay Area has always had a freewheeling spirit, which is part of the reason the tech industry found such a firm foothold here. And tech people are often experimental by nature, gravitating toward promises of an improved life through trial-and-error. This has led to some interesting crossover in San Francisco, with certain tech big shots from companies like Salesforce, Facebook, and Apple seeking out mystic help for conventional problems, SF Weekly reports.
Talley is one of those mystics, a Marin County witch boasting three master’s degrees and over 40 years’ experience. Though tech problems are not the only ones Talley tackles, she is routinely called upon to debug people’s tech woes with spiritual energy. "Most people want me to protect their computers from viruses and hacks," she told SF Weekly. "So I'll make charms for them. I like to use flora." And when there are problems in office hardware, Talley turns to “Jet,” a black stone that serves to block energy. In extreme cases, she casts protection spells of her own over the entire company.
Talley recounts one particular tale when a startup’s office alarm would blare at all hours of the day, and no one knew why. After multiple electricians (the “rational” choice) completely failed to solve the problem, the company called in Talley. “I got the spirit out,” she told SF Weekly.
Talley’s website says she welcomes issues too unusual or dangerous to take to the straight world of Western helpers. But she also says no problem is too big or small, even, perhaps, your printer malfunctioning. However before you jump pick up the phone, you should be aware that Talley’s services aren’t cheap. She charges $200 an hour – however, a phone consultation is free.
Source: Nathan McAlone, Business Insider, July 17, 2015.
