In this guide to reclaiming Italian American heritage, we explore what reconnection truly looks like not just through food or language, but through faith, family, and ancestral practice. You'll gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be Italian American, especially when it comes to the often-overlooked spiritual traditions passed down through generations.

From defining Italian American folk magic, to the role of saints, to why not all practitioners identify as witches, this blog offers both personal insight and practical steps to help you begin your own journey of cultural and spiritual reconnection.

Each year on the eve of June 24th, Italians gather herbs under the midsummer moon to create Aqua di San Giovanni a sacred water made in honor of Saint John the Baptist. Rooted in Italian tradition, this powerful ritual is used for protection, cleansing, and blessings as the seasons shift.

Growing up, I heard whispers of malocchio—the evil eye—passed down in warnings from my Italian family. I didn’t take it seriously until a toxic friendship left me physically drained, emotionally stuck, and spiritually blocked. Years later, a folk healer confirmed what my ancestors had known all along: I had been marked by jealousy. In this post, I share my personal story of breaking free from the evil eye and how I now call on Saint Michael the Archangel to protect myself and others from unseen harm.