Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault. Please take care while reading. A self-proclaimed “Grand Warlock” who worked as a tarot card reader and spiritual healer in Utah has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, and with a job description like that, we’re not surprised. On August 26, 2025, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced that Jairo Cesar Vasquez Garzon, the “Grand Warlock,” faces three counts of second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse and one count of first-degree felony object rape, a Utah legal term indicating a first-degree felony sexual offense but that does not include traditional sexual intercourse. Prosecutors say the man, who advertised himself as a 57-year-old “mystical guide” under the name Rafael El Brujo Mayor (“Rafael the Grand Warlock”), abused vulnerable women who came to him seeking help. What happens with the “Grand Warlock doesn’t always stay with the “Grand Warlock” A tarot card reader and "healer" was charged with multiple counts of forcible sexual abuse in Utah, and officials believe there could be more victims.Jairo Cesar Vasquez Garzon, 57, was charged with three counts of forcible sexual abuse and one count of object rape. Salt Lake…— Heidi Hatch KUTV (@tvheidihatch) August 27, 2025 According to investigators, the alleged crimes occurred during Garzon’s sessions as a so-called healer with a group called Misioneros de la Luz (“Missionaries of the Light”). One survivor told police she heard a radio advertisement for the services and decided to schedule an appointment. Initially, Garzon performed prayers and spiritual rituals, but later, she reported sexual abuse and that he insisted that what happened in the room should remain secret. Another woman described a similar encounter after visiting him for a tarot card reading in August 2022. She said Garzon embraced her and told her to keep everything private. When she returned for a second session, he allegedly crossed professional and personal boundaries, escalating into what prosecutors have now brought to court as criminal charges. The legal fallout The District Attorney’s Office credited West Valley City Police detectives for connecting the two reports, which were more than a year apart. Prosecutors believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. “We applaud the survivors in this case for having the courage to come forward,” Gill said in a statement. “Their actions help ensure that the defendant can be held accountable and that others are protected. The most important part of supporting a survivor is to start by believing them.” A pattern of “healers” abusing clients This is not the first time so-called spiritual healers or self-proclaimed mystics have faced allegations of exploitation. In recent years, law enforcement across the U.S. has investigated similar cases where individuals leveraged mystical titles or religious authority to take advantage of clients. Salt Lake County officials stressed the importance of skepticism when dealing with self-proclaimed healers who operate outside traditional healthcare or counseling. While many practitioners of spiritual traditions act ethically, prosecutors say cases like Garzon’s demonstrate the risks when vulnerable people put their trust in individuals without oversight or accountability. If convicted, Garzon could face decades in prison. For now, the case remains under investigation, and authorities continue to seek additional witnesses. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact West Valley City Police at (801) 840-4000. If you know someone suffering from sexual violence, contact RAINN or the National Sexual Abuse Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.