The Spirits Are Real. The Trick Is Knowing Which Ones to Trust

Based on a podcast with Molly Faith and Host Philipp Kobald

There’s a moment in every seeker’s life when the incense stops working. The crystals feel like overpriced gravel. And the affirmations? They sound like lies you’re telling yourself in a mirror. That’s when you know you’re not dabbling anymore. You’re in it. Deep.

Enter Molly Faith.

She’s not here to sell you a shortcut to enlightenment. She’s not here to make you feel better. She’s here to tell the truth. And the truth is: not every spirit is your friend. Not every tradition is sacred. And not every “healer” is healing.

Molly is a crowned priestess in the Afro-Cuban tradition of Santería, a spiritist, and a woman who’s walked through the fire of spiritual initiation — and came out with her own blueprint. One that honors the divine, but refuses to bow to dogma. One that’s rooted in prayer, but allergic to performance. One that says: you can be powerful and humble at the same time.

The Problem with “Messages from the Universe”

We’ve all seen it. The Instagram oracle who tells you your ex is coming back because Mercury is in retrograde and your aura is pink. But Molly’s been on the receiving end of “divine messages” that weren’t divine at all. They were cruel. Manipulative. Spiritually violent.

“I knew right then and there when my guides came through — they were like, that is not from the divine, Molly. That is not of love.” — Molly Faith

This isn’t paranoia. It’s discernment. And it’s something most of us were never taught. We were told to be open. To trust the signs. To follow the energy. But Molly reminds us: energy is real. And so is spiritual infiltration. If you don’t know who you’re talking to, you might be taking life advice from something that doesn’t have your best interest at heart.

Initiation Is Not a Hashtag

In a world where you can become a “certified lightworker” in a weekend, Molly’s path is refreshingly inconvenient. It took years. It took ceremony. It took surrender. And it took the kind of spiritual discipline that doesn’t look good on social media.

Santería, she explains, is not a free-for-all. You don’t just read a book and declare yourself a priestess. You’re chosen. You’re trained. You’re tested. And even then, you’re still learning.

“There’s a structure. It’s a discipline of consistency. And that is very important.” — Molly Faith

But Molly didn’t stop at tradition. She evolved it. She took what resonated, left what didn’t, and created a practice that’s both rooted and revolutionary. She calls herself a “vegan Santera” — a nod to her refusal to engage in sacrificial rituals that don’t align with her spirit. It’s not rebellion for rebellion’s sake. It’s integrity.

Prayer Is Not Begging

One of the most radical things Molly says is also the simplest: prayer works. Not because it’s performative. Not because it’s poetic. But because it connects you to something bigger than your fear.

“I was very sick. I tried everything — sound healing, breathwork, hypnotherapy. It lasted a month. The only thing that really made a shift in my life was prayer.” — Molly Faith

This isn’t about religion. It’s about relationship. With the divine. With your own soul. With the parts of you that know the way, even when your mind doesn’t. Prayer, in Molly’s world, isn’t about asking. It’s about aligning. It’s about remembering who you are — and who you’re not.

The Sacred Art of Saying No

Molly’s story is full of yeses. Yes to spirit. Yes to tradition. Yes to her calling. But what makes her powerful is her no. No to manipulation. No to fear-based teachings. No to spiritual systems that demand obedience but offer no love.

She left a tradition that gave her status because it didn’t give her peace. She walked away from practices that were “low vibrational” not because she was afraid — but because she knew better.

And that’s the real initiation: not into a lineage, but into yourself.

You Can’t Cleanse What You Won’t Confront

We love a good sage stick. A sound bath. A moon ritual. But Molly is clear: if you’re not doing the inner work, you’re just rearranging the furniture in a burning house.

Cleansing, she says, is real. But it’s not enough. Not without prayer. Not without humility. Not without a willingness to look at the parts of yourself that are still clinging to pain, power, or performance.

“You have to stay humble. That’s what prayer does. It teaches you surrender.” — Molly Faith

This isn’t about being small. It’s about being clear. Because when you’re clear, you don’t need to control. You don’t need to manipulate. You don’t need to prove anything. You just show up. And the divine meets you there.

The Oracle Is You

Molly reads cards. But she’s not a fortune teller. She’s a translator. A vessel. A woman who’s learned to listen so deeply that the messages come through her, not from her.

She doesn’t claim to know your future. She helps you remember your power. And that’s the difference between a reader and a guide. One gives you answers. The other gives you back to yourself.

“You’re not crazy. You’re just finally listening.” — Philipp Kobald

The Real Work Is Love

At the end of the episode, Molly pulls a few cards. The message is simple: something is manifesting. It’s not here yet. But it’s coming. If you stay in love. If you stay in trust. If you stay in alignment.

It’s not a promise. It’s a possibility. And that’s what makes it sacred.

Because in a world full of noise, fear, and spiritual performance art, Molly Faith is a reminder that the real work is quiet. It’s humble. It’s rooted in love. And it’s yours to do.

Not because you’re broken. But because you’re ready.

Molly Faith is a crowned priestess and spiritist who blends Afro-Cuban traditions, mysticism, and prayer to help others connect with their spirit team, cleanse their energy, and reclaim their power.

Watch the full conversation on the @HolisticCircle YouTube channel.

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