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In this sharp, captivating exploration of America’s modern New Age movement, journalist Leah Sottile examines how influential figures like Amy Carlson (the leader of Love Has Won) and Ramtha, the mysterious channeler, capture devoted followers and guide them deeply into belief systems. Today, practices such as tarot, astrology, and crystals have gone mainstream, flourishing across Instagram, TikTok, high-end boutiques, and luxury wellness retreats. With a critical investigative approach, Sottile delves into the recent rise of New Age spirituality and its impact on contemporary American culture.

In Blazing Eye Sees All, she carefully analyzes the darker side beneath the appealing surface of pastel-colored enlightenment, revealing how this mystical tradition—spanning more than a century—is often rooted in conspiratorial thinking, antisemitic tendencies, nationalism, and hostility towards science. Sottile thoughtfully seeks to understand why so many individuals today eagerly embrace New Age beliefs during this time of global anxiety—marked by crises such as war, climate change, COVID-19, and widespread uncertainty. Her work skillfully distinguishes helpful, beneficial approaches to wellness from deceptive and exploitative practices, guiding readers clearly and insightfully toward genuine healing and clarity amid a crowded field of spiritual promises.