Lena Skarning, who characterizes herself as a witch, has been awarded funding from the Norwegian government to develop her magical business idea.
Skarning will receive NOK 53,000 (USD 7,500) to build her business and offer magical services to the public enterprises and private individuals.
“It is probably a little taboo for witches to sell their services, but I want to bring magic to the people,” said 33-year-old Skarning to TV 2 Nettavisen. “People no longer notice the magic that is everywhere.”
Skarning has practiced witchcraft for 13 years. Her cat happens to be white, but her hair is long and raven black, and her interest for magic should not be taken lightly.
her witchcraft, and she has received funding from the government branch for development and innovation, Statens nærings- og distriksutviklingsfond (SND), according to the paper Glåmdalen.
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