What does it mean when a witch is riding your back mean?

Answer 1

you are being watched by a devil

Answer 2

Well, darling, if a witch is riding your back, it means you've got some serious bad luck or negativity weighing you down. Maybe it's time to sage your house, do some self-reflection, and kick that witch to the curb! Just remember, witches have better things to do than ride around on people's backs, so shake 'em off and keep it moving!

Answer 3

The phrase "a witch riding your back" is often used to describe a feeling of being weighed down or oppressed by negative energy or external influences. It can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling overwhelmed or burdened by challenges or difficulties in life. In some cultural or folkloric contexts, it may also suggest a sense of being haunted or pursued by malevolent forces.

Answer 4

Oh, it sounds like you might be feeling overwhelmed or burdened by something in your life. But remember, just like how we paint happy little trees to create a beautiful landscape, you can also find ways to release that weight and find peace. Take a deep breath, believe in yourself, and know that you have the strength to overcome any challenges that come your way.

Answer 5

It is a common name for sleep paralysis, a type of nightmare that takes place in low level REM sleep. A person's body is asleep, yet their brain is awake enough to perceive their surroundings. This explains why a person's body has the sensation of being heavy or immovable, almost as if something is sitting on their chest. The fact that they are in low level REM sleep explains why they see all sorts of scary creatures like witches or demons. A good illustration of this phenomenon is Heny Fuseli's beautiful painting "The Nightmare" (1781). Such night terrors are typically reported by African Americans from (or at least with ties to) the south, particularly in Louisiana where it is known as "Cauchemare." The earliest references to this phenomenon in the US come from the Salem witch trials of 1692. The oldest source that I know of mentioning the witch is the writing of an early 14th-century French physician who noted that the common folk believed the Incubus was an "old hag" who smothered adults and children in their sleep.