TikTok Salt Spell Goes Viral: Exploring End-of-Month Rituals in Mexico

End-of-Month Rituals Gain Popularity on Social Media Mexico City - A recent video on social media platform TikTok, showcasing a simple salt spell for the end of the month, has garnered significant attention. The video, posted by Dianita (@secretodebruja), features a woman explaining a ritual involving placing salt under one's bed to cleanse negative energy. The video has accumulated tens of thousands of views and shares, indicating a growing interest in such practices. "La sal purifica mi camino, purifica mi destino," the woman states in the video, which translates to "The salt purifies my path, purifies my destiny." This simple incantation highlights the belief system behind the ritual. While the effectiveness of such rituals is not scientifically proven, the video's popularity speaks to a wider cultural trend of embracing alternative spiritual practices. The video's success also raises questions about the role of social media in disseminating these beliefs and the potential impact on viewers seeking spiritual guidance. Further research into similar practices and their cultural significance could provide valuable insight into the growing interest in alternative spiritualities in Mexico and beyond.