Welcome to The Urban Mystic

Behind the Mystic

The Urban Mystic isn’t your typical spiritual blog – it’s Switzerland’s first blogazine where modern mysticism, feminist fire, and city life collide unabashedly.

Here, there are no half measures. We explore the crossroads of spirituality, feminist theory, and lived experience – critically, witchy, and radically honest.

This space invites you to dive in, where spiritual depth meets critical thinking and the two nourish each other. We celebrate the mysterious without denying reality, challenge spiritual clichés, and reclaim personal power – through ritual, reflection, and a healthy dose of rebellion.

Whether you’re drawn to seasonal rites, inner parts work, the sister wound, or everyday magic – The Urban Mystic is a home for seekers, skeptics, and soul-led humans navigating modern life.

Why the name The Urban Mystic?

The name is intentional. It reflects a space for modern seekers navigating city life who also want to explore the unseen, the symbolic, and the sacred.

I consciously avoided the word “witch,” even though witchcraft is central to my practice, because this blogazine is meant to be inclusive and welcoming to all – whether you identify as a witch, a mystic, or are simply curious about spiritual practices.

The Urban Mystic exists to provide tools, insights, and inspiration for readers to connect with their inner power, explore ritual and symbolism, and bring intentional magic into everyday life – all while staying grounded in the real world.

Think of it as a companion for urban life infused with soul, reflection, and creativity – a space to question, experiment, and honor your own path

If my life were a TV series, the first season would probably be called: Excel by Day, Tarot by Night.

Mornings filled with HR meetings, strategies, and spreadsheets; evenings with tarot cards, candlelight, and a whisper of enchantment. The twist? It’s all real.

Hi, I’m Nicole – a counseling psychology professional, HR Business Partner in an international environment, and passionate mental health activist. And for over 20 years, I’ve been a Witch.

Yes, you read that right – I live in both worlds. And most days, it actually works pretty well. I drew my first magical circle when I was sixteen and never stopped weaving meaning and mystery into everyday life. These days, I might lead compass rounds instead of circles, dive into shamanic journeying, and explore the unseen layers of consciousness – all while keeping both feet grounded in the real world.

Alongside decades of personal practice, I’ve deepened my spiritual education through Nordic shamanic studies, (women's) circle leadership training, and years of exploration in different magical traditions – with a focus on hedge witchcraft, traditional witchcraft, and urban witchcraft. I also specialize in holistic practices such as MBSR, pranayama, and meditation, bridging modern mindfulness with spiritual depth. My fascination with the occult, mythology, and symbolism continues to guide my path – a quiet form of research that bridges my analytical side with my intuitive one.

At the same time, my curiosity for psychology, communication, and human behavior became more than a passion – it became my profession.

Today, I combine both: the grounded professionalism of corporate life and the depth of lived spirituality – inviting you into this world where modern life meets ancient wisdom, and rebellion meets reverence.

And one more thing: I’m not your Insta witch covered in glitter and moon dust, nor the gothic witch dressed in eternal black (even though both might look really cool!). My magic lives subtly in the everyday – sometimes under a blazer, always real, always powerful.