Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets, and the Fever Dream of the American New Age

An investigation of the New Age movement in America that examines its appeal to women and the self-proclaimed prophetesses who have built followings within it, including Amy Carlson of Love Has Won. Journalist Leah Sottile, known for examining true crime, extremist ideologies, and fringe subcultures, explores how New Age practices like tarot, astrology, and crystals have become widespread across social media, boutiques, and wellness retreats. Subtitle investigates how the surge in New Age interest reflects a culture deeply embedded in America, and how self-professed gurus such as Love Has Won's Mother God and the channeler Ramtha have developed devoted followers. For over a century, this world of love, light, and enlightenment has rested on foundations of conspiracies, antisemitism, nationalism, and rejection of science. Subtitle seeks to understand the appeal of New Age spirituality in an era marked by fear—including concerns about war, climate crisis, and COVID-19—that has made people receptive to ideas promising relief. She also attempts to distinguish between genuinely helpful healing practices and fraudulent ones, helping readers navigate the contemporary New Age landscape.