It’s time to throw open the haunted closet doors and shine a ghost light on queer folx who’ve shaped the world of paranormal investigation, spiritualism, occult practices, and witchcraft. From psychic mediums to tarot-wielding authors, queer people have always been part of the occult—and it’s about damn time we celebrated that.

Whether you’re a baby witch, a seasoned necromancer with glitter on your altar, or just vibing with the ghosty queers on TikTok, this list can start you off on a journey to the spooky side of the rainbow.

(Note, this is NOT an exhaustive list, nor does it aim to be. It’s a sample of queer leaders in the paranormal community who have made and are making notable contributions, with an attempt to focus on women, trans, and non-binary creators—in no particular order.)

Follow these folx. Support their work. And cast spells in heels, boots, or barefoot in the moonlight. Haunt proudly, this world is ours too.

🧛‍♀️Michelle Belanger

Occultist, Psychic Vampire, Energy Worker, Author

A titan in the world of energy work and the paranormal, you’ve seen Michelle on several paranormal shows including Paranormal State and Portals to Hell. A prolific author of both non-fiction and fiction, their books span shadowwork, energy work, the paranormal, vampires, and other occult topics. Michelle has also written several foundational works such as The Dictionary of Demons, The Psychic Vampire Codex, The Psychic Energy Codex, and Psychic Dreamwalking. Michelle is also a teacher and has many classes available on demand through their website michellebelanger.com. Michelle’s work honors the in-between of spirit and flesh, gender and form, light and dark.

Find Michelle on IG @sethanikeem

🎙️Roz Hernandez (she/her)

Trans Comedian, Podcast Host, Ghost Whisperer

Roz Hernandez lights up the paranormal world with her razor-sharp wit and fierce femininity. Her podcast, Ghosted by Roz Hernandez dives into ghost stories, queer spirituality, and celebrity hauntings with humor, camp, and reverence. In the words of Roz herself - “It’s a freaky kiki!” She’s proof the paranormal can be fun and powerful. She also stars next to many other wonderful queer paranormal investigators on Hulu’s short-lived (one season, really Hulu?) Living for the Dead.

Find Roz on IG @rozhernandez (and be sure to go see her hilarious comedy tour!)

🔮Madam Adam (he/they)

Psychic Medium, Tarot Reader, Podcast Host

Tarot isn’t known for sugarcoating messages, and neither is Madam Adam. A tarot-reading tornado, Madam Adam gives spirit messages with shade, sparkle, and sincerity. He channels ancestral wisdom with a modern edge, and is a big advocate for shadow work, psychic development, and spiritual self-love. Madam Adam is also a dedicated philanthropist and has raised thousands of dollars through weekly livestreams for various organizations dedicated to simply making this world a better place for everyone. Can’t get enough of their unique tarot reading style? Check out their podcast Modern Magical Meddling.

Find Madam Adam on IG @officialmadamadam

📸Drew Babineau - The Haunted Raven (he/him)

Paranormal Investigator, Espiritisa/Muerto, Dark Tourism Host

Drew is a paranormal investigator passionate about preserving the beauty, history, and stories behind your favorite abandoned buildings. With a camera in one hand, and a healthy sense of reckless abandon, The Haunted Raven explores the eerie edges of the world - where history, hauntings, and the macabre blur into something beautifully strange. A trans person of color, Drew blends ghost-hunting, historical preservation, and urban exploration and invites the world to come along on his adventures both in person through The Haunted Raven paranormal events, tix available through Facebook, The Haunted Raven website, or virtually across social media.

Find Drew on IG @thehauntedravenllc

🧙🏽‍♀️Lilith Dorsey

Afro-Carribean Witch, Author, Filmmaker

Lilith is a priestess, blogger, YouTuber, anthropologist, and scholar of voodoo, traditional African religions, and witchcraft. She is a queer femme powerhouse whose work uplifts Black ancestral magick. She has written multiple books on magick and occult practices, like tarot, reclaiming heritage, and navigating the spiritual world with cultural reverence and fierce grace.

Find Lilith on IG @lilithdorsey.

✨Cassandra Snow (they/them)

Tarot Reader, Author, Artist, Podcaster

Cassandra is a nonbinary writer whose non-fiction work focuses on tarot and witchcraft as a source for spiritual and creative inspiration. She also teaches tarot from a “radically queer and intersectional perspective.” Their book, Queering the Tarot, reinterprets the cards through a LGBTQ2S+ lens, making space for healing, shadow work, and empowerment for queer and trans folx. Cassandra’s work blends theater, magick, and social justice.

Find Cassandra on IG @mx.cassandra.snow

🎥Dash (they/them)

Documentarian, Podcaster, Paranormal Investigator

Dash is a writer, podcaster, creator and co-host of the all-queer paranormal investigation docuseries Liminal (2024). Dash’s work explores the intrinsic connection between queerness, transness, and the paranormal, offering an introspective approach to exploring haunted spaces and unexplained phenomena.

Find Dash on IG @dashkwiatkowski

🌟Enfys J. Book (they/them)

Author, Teacher, Occultist

Enfys is an author, priestx, and teacher, known for their work in inclusive occultism. Their book, Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick, is a foundational text that helps queer individiuals see themselves reflected in esoteric practices, along with practical spells and exercises. They are also the author of Queer Rites: A Magickal Grimroire to Honor your Milestones with Pride, which offers guidance for queer individuals navigating significant life events and personal growth, including rituals and spiritual practices to honor milestones such as coming out, attending a first Pride parade, or changing pronouns. The book also helps readers explore rituals for chosen family, gender transition, affirming gender and sexuality, and entering first queer relationships. It encourages enhancing these practices with "magickal allies," including deities and community ancestors like queer activists. Enys aims to help people of all spiritual backgrounds connect their lived experiences to their magical practice and celebrate their unique identity.

They can be found on kind.social @EnfysBook

Have a favorite queer creator or ghost hunter we missed? Let us know! Want to share your love for the creators above? Drop a comment!

Written by: Andronike James

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