Author: AURORA SPELLSINGER
Publisher: AURORA SPELLSINGER
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Enter the magical world of Solitary Wicca and discover a path of personal transformation and spiritual connection. If you are fascinated by ancient magic and wish to explore your spirituality independently, this book is your essential guide to the solitary practice of Wicca. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will be taken on a deep and meaningful journey. In this book you will discover: · The fundamentals of Solitary Wicca and deepen your knowledge of magic and spirituality. · How to create your own altar and use magical tools to amplify your intentions and connect with the energy of nature. · How to celebrate seasonal cycles with solitary rites for the Sabbats and work with the phases of the moon through the Esbats. · How experience the power of magic spell and energy to manifest your desires and create positive changes in your life. · To deepen your relationship with nature, the elements, herbs and crystals, learning to use them in your magical practice. · This book offers you a practical, inspiring and comprehensive guide to embracing the spirituality of Solitary Wicca. Whether you wish to explore magic and solitary rituals, connect with nature, or develop meaningful personal practice, this book will accompany you step by step on your journey. Don't wait any longer, take control of your power and live a magical life full of wisdom and connection. Start your transformation journey today!
The Lonely Witch - Practices and Rites of the Modern Witch
Author: AURORA SPELLSINGER
Publisher: AURORA SPELLSINGER
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Enter the magical world of Solitary Wicca and discover a path of personal transformation and spiritual connection. If you are fascinated by ancient magic and wish to explore your spirituality independently, this book is your essential guide to the solitary practice of Wicca. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will be taken on a deep and meaningful journey. In this book you will discover: · The fundamentals of Solitary Wicca and deepen your knowledge of magic and spirituality. · How to create your own altar and use magical tools to amplify your intentions and connect with the energy of nature. · How to celebrate seasonal cycles with solitary rites for the Sabbats and work with the phases of the moon through the Esbats. · How experience the power of magic spell and energy to manifest your desires and create positive changes in your life. · To deepen your relationship with nature, the elements, herbs and crystals, learning to use them in your magical practice. · This book offers you a practical, inspiring and comprehensive guide to embracing the spirituality of Solitary Wicca. Whether you wish to explore magic and solitary rituals, connect with nature, or develop meaningful personal practice, this book will accompany you step by step on your journey. Don't wait any longer, take control of your power and live a magical life full of wisdom and connection. Start your transformation journey today!
Publisher: AURORA SPELLSINGER
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Enter the magical world of Solitary Wicca and discover a path of personal transformation and spiritual connection. If you are fascinated by ancient magic and wish to explore your spirituality independently, this book is your essential guide to the solitary practice of Wicca. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will be taken on a deep and meaningful journey. In this book you will discover: · The fundamentals of Solitary Wicca and deepen your knowledge of magic and spirituality. · How to create your own altar and use magical tools to amplify your intentions and connect with the energy of nature. · How to celebrate seasonal cycles with solitary rites for the Sabbats and work with the phases of the moon through the Esbats. · How experience the power of magic spell and energy to manifest your desires and create positive changes in your life. · To deepen your relationship with nature, the elements, herbs and crystals, learning to use them in your magical practice. · This book offers you a practical, inspiring and comprehensive guide to embracing the spirituality of Solitary Wicca. Whether you wish to explore magic and solitary rituals, connect with nature, or develop meaningful personal practice, this book will accompany you step by step on your journey. Don't wait any longer, take control of your power and live a magical life full of wisdom and connection. Start your transformation journey today!
WitchCraft Cocktails
Author: Julia Halina Hadas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507213948
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A stunning collection of 70 witchcraft-inspired drink recipes with inspiration for creating your very own spirited cocktails to benefit your practice. For centuries, witches have been using spirits of all forms during rituals and celebrations. Now, today’s modern witch can learn how to make the perfect powerful witchcraft cocktail. All you need is a delicious and easy recipe, a bottle of your favorite booze, and a desire to get witchy. In WitchCraft Cocktails, you will find 70 recipes for alcohol-based beverages that are sure to help you in your craft. Designed for healing, spells, offerings, and just plain fun, there’s nothing these boozy drinks can’t do! Need a love potion to help woo your lover? Maybe a tincture to heal a cold? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect witch-themed signature cocktail to serve at your next gathering. Regardless of what you’re looking for, this book has you covered and includes tips on how to use your witch’s brew to further your practice—and have fun!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507213948
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A stunning collection of 70 witchcraft-inspired drink recipes with inspiration for creating your very own spirited cocktails to benefit your practice. For centuries, witches have been using spirits of all forms during rituals and celebrations. Now, today’s modern witch can learn how to make the perfect powerful witchcraft cocktail. All you need is a delicious and easy recipe, a bottle of your favorite booze, and a desire to get witchy. In WitchCraft Cocktails, you will find 70 recipes for alcohol-based beverages that are sure to help you in your craft. Designed for healing, spells, offerings, and just plain fun, there’s nothing these boozy drinks can’t do! Need a love potion to help woo your lover? Maybe a tincture to heal a cold? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect witch-themed signature cocktail to serve at your next gathering. Regardless of what you’re looking for, this book has you covered and includes tips on how to use your witch’s brew to further your practice—and have fun!
The Solitary Witch's Green Book
Author: Beatrix Minerva Linden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781717931207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Would you like to learn everyday Witchcraft on your own, but you don't have more than 10 minutes a day? The solitary Witch's Green Book is a brief but complete manual of traditional witchcraft which can be useful to beginners and intermediate level Witches who practice mostly alone. In its pages you will learn many secrets of Witchcraft, which will help you shape your magical path and cast your own spells in no time. The book is designed as a six-week plan, with informative text and illustrations, and optional small practical tasks for every day, which you can complete in a notebook or journal. It is much more than a Witchcraft spell book. Some of the subjects you will read about in this book are:The differences between traditional, Wiccan, and other kinds of Witchcraft,The tools you need to become a Witch, and how to craft them on your own in a sustainable and budget-friendly way,How to work with candles, crystals, herbs and other spell ingredients,How to use different divination methods, such as Tarot cards, runes and pendulums,How to perform many diverse spells and customize them for your own needs: you will find ethical love spells, money spells, and many more,How to work with the Moon, How to meditate, cleanse your magical tools and create magical shields,How to create an altar, cast a magical circle and use correspondences in your spells,How to work with Astrology and Numerology.You can also purchase separately The Solitary Witch's Green Journal, by the same author, and start working on your own book of shadows today, with the help of this book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781717931207
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Would you like to learn everyday Witchcraft on your own, but you don't have more than 10 minutes a day? The solitary Witch's Green Book is a brief but complete manual of traditional witchcraft which can be useful to beginners and intermediate level Witches who practice mostly alone. In its pages you will learn many secrets of Witchcraft, which will help you shape your magical path and cast your own spells in no time. The book is designed as a six-week plan, with informative text and illustrations, and optional small practical tasks for every day, which you can complete in a notebook or journal. It is much more than a Witchcraft spell book. Some of the subjects you will read about in this book are:The differences between traditional, Wiccan, and other kinds of Witchcraft,The tools you need to become a Witch, and how to craft them on your own in a sustainable and budget-friendly way,How to work with candles, crystals, herbs and other spell ingredients,How to use different divination methods, such as Tarot cards, runes and pendulums,How to perform many diverse spells and customize them for your own needs: you will find ethical love spells, money spells, and many more,How to work with the Moon, How to meditate, cleanse your magical tools and create magical shields,How to create an altar, cast a magical circle and use correspondences in your spells,How to work with Astrology and Numerology.You can also purchase separately The Solitary Witch's Green Journal, by the same author, and start working on your own book of shadows today, with the help of this book.
Witchcraft for Beginners
Author: Diane J Lockhart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Let This Book Usher You Into The World Of Modern Witchcraft, Teach You How To Get Started As A Witch, And Hold You By The Hand Until You Are Able To Cast Spells And Magic Rituals Using Esoteric And Occult Elements Like Herbs And Crystals! Many centuries later, the general attitude in people about witchcraft is negative - focusing on dangers and fear of the unknown. But do you know that, historically, this craft was an occupation given to a desperate individual by a spirit; an occupation to heal, sell charms and recover stolen items? Magic offered a great recourse against restrictive church institutions, oppressive landlords, and neglectful communities. For some women- often widows, witchcraft was a job that kept them from starving. Today, witches are able to do way beyond what was being done centuries ago. They bend fates in different areas such as love, wealth, general success in life; they also inspire and boost creativity, increase perception and intuition; they increase mental clarity, wisdom and self-awareness; they help despairing people achieve their goals in life and so many things that any person living in the modern world would need to improve their life. So if you've ever desired to become a Witch and be able to accomplish all these magical deeds and countless more and change your life and that of people around you who need it, then you've made the right choice coming here. But we have to face one fact: learning witchcraft can be overwhelming to an average beginner. And that might have been your worry all along. But you know what? This book is the perfect guide to get you started the right way, confidently and full of insight. It is meant to assist you find your path and be able to start learning spells and magic rituals with esoteric and occult elements such as crystals and herbs, and begin practicing witchcraft in no time. If questions like... Do you have to be mean as a witch? Do you have to torment people using your craft? Will you be flying with brooms? How exactly can being a witch help you better your life? How can you get started as a witch - what do you need and what do you need to learn? How do you practice modern witchcraft? And many others are going through your mind, this book is for you so keep reading. More precisely, this book covers the following topics: The basics of Witchcraft, including what it is, how it has evolved over the years, history of witches, types of witches, the mark of a witch, and more What it means to practice witchcraft and how to practice it Mistakes beginners always make in witchcraft The first steps to becoming a witch: advice for beginners, including the skills you need and how to train your mind Debunking the common misconceptions about witchcraft as it is practiced today Core beliefs and practices found among various forms of the craft Clear distinctions between Wiccan, traditional and eclectic paths The ins and outs of eclectic witchcraft Core concepts underlying the why and the how of magic Top ten tips on how to start the right way Common magical techniques, including invocation and the process of magic Witchcraft spells and rituals ...And so much more! Even if you've never thought of yourself as having the potential to become a Witch, this book will usher you into the world of possibilities of modern Witchcraft! Are you ready to get started and learn more? Click Buy Now with 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Let This Book Usher You Into The World Of Modern Witchcraft, Teach You How To Get Started As A Witch, And Hold You By The Hand Until You Are Able To Cast Spells And Magic Rituals Using Esoteric And Occult Elements Like Herbs And Crystals! Many centuries later, the general attitude in people about witchcraft is negative - focusing on dangers and fear of the unknown. But do you know that, historically, this craft was an occupation given to a desperate individual by a spirit; an occupation to heal, sell charms and recover stolen items? Magic offered a great recourse against restrictive church institutions, oppressive landlords, and neglectful communities. For some women- often widows, witchcraft was a job that kept them from starving. Today, witches are able to do way beyond what was being done centuries ago. They bend fates in different areas such as love, wealth, general success in life; they also inspire and boost creativity, increase perception and intuition; they increase mental clarity, wisdom and self-awareness; they help despairing people achieve their goals in life and so many things that any person living in the modern world would need to improve their life. So if you've ever desired to become a Witch and be able to accomplish all these magical deeds and countless more and change your life and that of people around you who need it, then you've made the right choice coming here. But we have to face one fact: learning witchcraft can be overwhelming to an average beginner. And that might have been your worry all along. But you know what? This book is the perfect guide to get you started the right way, confidently and full of insight. It is meant to assist you find your path and be able to start learning spells and magic rituals with esoteric and occult elements such as crystals and herbs, and begin practicing witchcraft in no time. If questions like... Do you have to be mean as a witch? Do you have to torment people using your craft? Will you be flying with brooms? How exactly can being a witch help you better your life? How can you get started as a witch - what do you need and what do you need to learn? How do you practice modern witchcraft? And many others are going through your mind, this book is for you so keep reading. More precisely, this book covers the following topics: The basics of Witchcraft, including what it is, how it has evolved over the years, history of witches, types of witches, the mark of a witch, and more What it means to practice witchcraft and how to practice it Mistakes beginners always make in witchcraft The first steps to becoming a witch: advice for beginners, including the skills you need and how to train your mind Debunking the common misconceptions about witchcraft as it is practiced today Core beliefs and practices found among various forms of the craft Clear distinctions between Wiccan, traditional and eclectic paths The ins and outs of eclectic witchcraft Core concepts underlying the why and the how of magic Top ten tips on how to start the right way Common magical techniques, including invocation and the process of magic Witchcraft spells and rituals ...And so much more! Even if you've never thought of yourself as having the potential to become a Witch, this book will usher you into the world of possibilities of modern Witchcraft! Are you ready to get started and learn more? Click Buy Now with 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!
Grimoire
Author: Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Publisher: Adams Media
ISBN: 1507214243
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Craft a home for your witchcraft knowledge, secrets, new spells, and divinations with this beautifully designed, customizable grimoire to elevate and advance your witchcraft practice. A grimoire is a book of magic, where a witch chronicles all of her spells, rituals, recipes, herbs, incantations, and magic tools. It is where she can record her craft and all keep all the knowledge she has accumulated in one place—making it an essential part of her practice and a sacred text for other witches. In Grimoire, you’ll find all the reference information you need for your witchcraft practice, from lists of lunar phases to popular herbs and crystals. But customization is the key to creating a deeply personal grimoire. With blank pages for you to record your own observations, spells, and rituals, you can personalize this grimoire to suit your own needs. Make this grimoire your own and chronicle all the magical wisdom and observations you have made—and pass it on for the generations to come.
Publisher: Adams Media
ISBN: 1507214243
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Craft a home for your witchcraft knowledge, secrets, new spells, and divinations with this beautifully designed, customizable grimoire to elevate and advance your witchcraft practice. A grimoire is a book of magic, where a witch chronicles all of her spells, rituals, recipes, herbs, incantations, and magic tools. It is where she can record her craft and all keep all the knowledge she has accumulated in one place—making it an essential part of her practice and a sacred text for other witches. In Grimoire, you’ll find all the reference information you need for your witchcraft practice, from lists of lunar phases to popular herbs and crystals. But customization is the key to creating a deeply personal grimoire. With blank pages for you to record your own observations, spells, and rituals, you can personalize this grimoire to suit your own needs. Make this grimoire your own and chronicle all the magical wisdom and observations you have made—and pass it on for the generations to come.
Wicca World Bible 2022 (4 Books In 1)
Author: John B. Gardner
Publisher: The Self Publishing Services Agency Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Interested in witchcraft tradition and rituals? This book will teach you all about Wiccan beliefs, spells, potions, and magic! Are you curious to unleash the hidden powers that each person has within them? Wicca can assist you to move closer to nature and bring good experiences to your life! Wicca is an ancient practice that is based on paganism and the worship of nature. When you mention witchcraft to people today, they mostly think of casting spells and spells just like witches in movies. But in real life, Wicca is a bit different. It is a rebirth of the ancient religions, which lasted for millennia before the arrival of Christianity. Wicca is often known as "the old religion". However, many times, those who start their journey in this fantastic parallel world, begin to find a lot of theoretical information without experiencing or putting into practice what they have learned. Witchcraft explains how to establish a perfect relationship with nature and release the great power of our ancestors. And of course, there are spells and potions included! Spells are what differentiate Wiccans from other conventional religions. But, before you get to that part, you must have a good handle on the fundamentals and rich history of Wicca. You must also understand how to manage and benefit from your work with candles, crystals, and herbs. And this book will guide you every step of the way! This is what you will discover within this book: • Wicca History • Guidance For Wicca Beginners • Elementals of the Basic Wicca Practice • Wicca In Our Modern World • History of the Crystals and Minerals • Where to Find a Crystal that You Need? • Why Use a Magic Crystal to Change Your Life? • Candle Magic Basics • How to use your Candles • Types of Candles and How they are Made • Magic Letters for Beginners • The Path to Initiation- Preparing Yourself and a Ritual for Self-initiation • Herbal Magic For Wiccans •Casting Spells for Health And much more… With the guide in this book, you can learn about Wiccan beliefs, traditions, and most importantly, potions, spells, and magic. Find out how to be part of this wonderful community today! One of the most fun and rewarding aspects of the Wiccan route is the spell for ourselves and others. Magic is a powerful and natural way of approaching the healing energies of the earth. Wicca is, at its very core, an inclusive belief system that emphasizes our relationships with the natural and spiritual realms. Anyone who wishes to channel their energy into a positive and powerful life of intention and achievement can begin by practicing Wicca today! The Wiccan religion is the most diverse and mysterious faith. It is a complicated Earth-centered religion that is established in the outdated acts of our shamanic predecessors. Wicca directs us to welcome Earth, commending the different transformations in the seasons and everything they bring, from the goodness of summer to the cold and mist of the winter periods, when Mother Nature lay in anticipation of the next unstable life cycle that begins in spring. This book is not about only magic but also about how to achieve a healthy relationship with the Universe. Become one with nature and live your life magically, spiritually, and fully! Look no further!- Click on "Buy Now" and get ready to get your copy!
Publisher: The Self Publishing Services Agency Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Interested in witchcraft tradition and rituals? This book will teach you all about Wiccan beliefs, spells, potions, and magic! Are you curious to unleash the hidden powers that each person has within them? Wicca can assist you to move closer to nature and bring good experiences to your life! Wicca is an ancient practice that is based on paganism and the worship of nature. When you mention witchcraft to people today, they mostly think of casting spells and spells just like witches in movies. But in real life, Wicca is a bit different. It is a rebirth of the ancient religions, which lasted for millennia before the arrival of Christianity. Wicca is often known as "the old religion". However, many times, those who start their journey in this fantastic parallel world, begin to find a lot of theoretical information without experiencing or putting into practice what they have learned. Witchcraft explains how to establish a perfect relationship with nature and release the great power of our ancestors. And of course, there are spells and potions included! Spells are what differentiate Wiccans from other conventional religions. But, before you get to that part, you must have a good handle on the fundamentals and rich history of Wicca. You must also understand how to manage and benefit from your work with candles, crystals, and herbs. And this book will guide you every step of the way! This is what you will discover within this book: • Wicca History • Guidance For Wicca Beginners • Elementals of the Basic Wicca Practice • Wicca In Our Modern World • History of the Crystals and Minerals • Where to Find a Crystal that You Need? • Why Use a Magic Crystal to Change Your Life? • Candle Magic Basics • How to use your Candles • Types of Candles and How they are Made • Magic Letters for Beginners • The Path to Initiation- Preparing Yourself and a Ritual for Self-initiation • Herbal Magic For Wiccans •Casting Spells for Health And much more… With the guide in this book, you can learn about Wiccan beliefs, traditions, and most importantly, potions, spells, and magic. Find out how to be part of this wonderful community today! One of the most fun and rewarding aspects of the Wiccan route is the spell for ourselves and others. Magic is a powerful and natural way of approaching the healing energies of the earth. Wicca is, at its very core, an inclusive belief system that emphasizes our relationships with the natural and spiritual realms. Anyone who wishes to channel their energy into a positive and powerful life of intention and achievement can begin by practicing Wicca today! The Wiccan religion is the most diverse and mysterious faith. It is a complicated Earth-centered religion that is established in the outdated acts of our shamanic predecessors. Wicca directs us to welcome Earth, commending the different transformations in the seasons and everything they bring, from the goodness of summer to the cold and mist of the winter periods, when Mother Nature lay in anticipation of the next unstable life cycle that begins in spring. This book is not about only magic but also about how to achieve a healthy relationship with the Universe. Become one with nature and live your life magically, spiritually, and fully! Look no further!- Click on "Buy Now" and get ready to get your copy!
Witchcraft Today
Author: Gerald Brosseau Gardner
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The Meaning of Witchcraft is a non-fiction book written by Gerald Gardner. Gardner, known to many in the modern sense as the "Father of Wicca", based the book around his experiences with the religion of Wicca and the New Forest Coven. He claimed he was allowed to tell more than ever before and cast light on the rituals and beliefs of witches. The book's main message was that neither the practices of witches nor their intents were harmful. The book tells the history of witchcraft in Europe. The author traces back to pre-Christian times, studies the rituals and beliefs of templars, and states that the belief in fairies in ancient, medieval, and early modern Europe was connected with a secretive pygmy race that lived alongside other communities. The preface to this book was Margaret Murray, who stated that witchcraft took its root in the pre-Christian religions and had nothing to do with spell-casting and other evil practices. Instead, Murray proposes to view witchcraft as "the sincere expression of that feeling towards God which is expressed, perhaps more decorously though not more sincerely, by modern Christianity in church services."
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The Meaning of Witchcraft is a non-fiction book written by Gerald Gardner. Gardner, known to many in the modern sense as the "Father of Wicca", based the book around his experiences with the religion of Wicca and the New Forest Coven. He claimed he was allowed to tell more than ever before and cast light on the rituals and beliefs of witches. The book's main message was that neither the practices of witches nor their intents were harmful. The book tells the history of witchcraft in Europe. The author traces back to pre-Christian times, studies the rituals and beliefs of templars, and states that the belief in fairies in ancient, medieval, and early modern Europe was connected with a secretive pygmy race that lived alongside other communities. The preface to this book was Margaret Murray, who stated that witchcraft took its root in the pre-Christian religions and had nothing to do with spell-casting and other evil practices. Instead, Murray proposes to view witchcraft as "the sincere expression of that feeling towards God which is expressed, perhaps more decorously though not more sincerely, by modern Christianity in church services."
Witches of America
Author: Alex Mar
Publisher: Sarah Crichton Books
ISBN: 0374709114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"Witches are gathering." When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers when she sets out to film a documentary and finds herself drawn deep into the world of present-day magic. Witches of America follows Mar on her immersive five-year trip into the occult, charting modern Paganism from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the San Francisco Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. Along the way she takes part in dozens of rituals and becomes involved with a wild array of characters: a government employee who founds a California priesthood dedicated to a Celtic goddess of war; American disciples of Aleister Crowley, whose elaborate ceremonies turn the Catholic mass on its head; second-wave feminist Wiccans who practice a radical separatist witchcraft; a growing "mystery cult" whose initiates trace their rites back to a blind shaman in rural Oregon. This sprawling magical community compels Mar to confront what she believes is possible-or hopes might be. With keen intelligence and wit, Mar illuminates the world of witchcraft while grappling in fresh and unexpected ways with the question underlying every faith: Why do we choose to believe in anything at all? Whether evangelical Christian, Pagan priestess, or atheist, each of us craves a system of meaning to give structure to our lives. Sometimes we just find it in unexpected places.
Publisher: Sarah Crichton Books
ISBN: 0374709114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"Witches are gathering." When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers when she sets out to film a documentary and finds herself drawn deep into the world of present-day magic. Witches of America follows Mar on her immersive five-year trip into the occult, charting modern Paganism from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the San Francisco Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. Along the way she takes part in dozens of rituals and becomes involved with a wild array of characters: a government employee who founds a California priesthood dedicated to a Celtic goddess of war; American disciples of Aleister Crowley, whose elaborate ceremonies turn the Catholic mass on its head; second-wave feminist Wiccans who practice a radical separatist witchcraft; a growing "mystery cult" whose initiates trace their rites back to a blind shaman in rural Oregon. This sprawling magical community compels Mar to confront what she believes is possible-or hopes might be. With keen intelligence and wit, Mar illuminates the world of witchcraft while grappling in fresh and unexpected ways with the question underlying every faith: Why do we choose to believe in anything at all? Whether evangelical Christian, Pagan priestess, or atheist, each of us craves a system of meaning to give structure to our lives. Sometimes we just find it in unexpected places.
The Poison Path Herbal
Author: Coby Michael
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 164411335X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
• Explains how to work with baneful herbs through rituals and spells, as plant spirit familiars, as potent medicines, and as visionary substances • Details the spiritual, alchemical, astrological, and symbolic associations of each plant, its active alkaloids, how to safely cultivate and harvest it, and rituals and spells suited to its individual nature and powers • Shares plant alchemy methods, magical techniques, and recipes featuring the plants, including a modern witches’ flying ointment Part grimoire and part herbal formulary, this guide to the Poison Path of occult herbalism shares history, lore, and information regarding the use of poisonous, consciousness-altering, and magical plants. Author Coby Michael explains how, despite their poisonous nature, baneful herbs can become powerful plant allies, offering potent medicine, magical wisdom, and access to the spirit realm. Detailing the spiritual, alchemical, astrological, and symbolic associations of each plant, the author explores their magical uses in spells and rituals. He focuses primarily on the nightshade family, or Solanaceae, such as mandrake, henbane, and thorn apple, but also explores plants from other families such as wolfsbane, hemlock, and hellebore. He also examines plants in the witch’s pharmacopoeia that are safer to work with and just as chemically active, such as wormwood, mugwort, and yarrow. The author shares rituals suited to the individual nature and powers of each plant and explains how to attract and work with plant spirit familiars. He offers plant alchemy methods for crafting spagyric tinctures and magical techniques to facilitate working with these plants as allies and teachers. He shares magical recipes featuring the plants, including a modern witches’ flying ointment. He also explores safely cultivating baneful herbs in a poison garden.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 164411335X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
• Explains how to work with baneful herbs through rituals and spells, as plant spirit familiars, as potent medicines, and as visionary substances • Details the spiritual, alchemical, astrological, and symbolic associations of each plant, its active alkaloids, how to safely cultivate and harvest it, and rituals and spells suited to its individual nature and powers • Shares plant alchemy methods, magical techniques, and recipes featuring the plants, including a modern witches’ flying ointment Part grimoire and part herbal formulary, this guide to the Poison Path of occult herbalism shares history, lore, and information regarding the use of poisonous, consciousness-altering, and magical plants. Author Coby Michael explains how, despite their poisonous nature, baneful herbs can become powerful plant allies, offering potent medicine, magical wisdom, and access to the spirit realm. Detailing the spiritual, alchemical, astrological, and symbolic associations of each plant, the author explores their magical uses in spells and rituals. He focuses primarily on the nightshade family, or Solanaceae, such as mandrake, henbane, and thorn apple, but also explores plants from other families such as wolfsbane, hemlock, and hellebore. He also examines plants in the witch’s pharmacopoeia that are safer to work with and just as chemically active, such as wormwood, mugwort, and yarrow. The author shares rituals suited to the individual nature and powers of each plant and explains how to attract and work with plant spirit familiars. He offers plant alchemy methods for crafting spagyric tinctures and magical techniques to facilitate working with these plants as allies and teachers. He shares magical recipes featuring the plants, including a modern witches’ flying ointment. He also explores safely cultivating baneful herbs in a poison garden.
Blackfeather Mystery School
Author: Irene Glasse
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737729266
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Mystery School: The Magpie Training is a foundational, full-spectrum training in empowered witchcraft. It focuses on reducing self-sabotage while providing a solid grounding in magickal theory, devotional practices, mysticism, spell-casting and ritual work, beginning spirit work, journeywork and much more. The text helps readers build a strong, safe structure for the cultivation of mystical experiences for personal growth. It can be approached as a training course complete with exercises to practice, journaling prompts, and homework, or it can be used as a supplementary source of information and skill development for practitioners who are interested in a particular area of content. Blackfeather is a synthesis and outgrowth of over 20 years in the art and practice of witchcraft and threads the needle between the structure of traditional witchcraft and the freedom of mysticism.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737729266
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Mystery School: The Magpie Training is a foundational, full-spectrum training in empowered witchcraft. It focuses on reducing self-sabotage while providing a solid grounding in magickal theory, devotional practices, mysticism, spell-casting and ritual work, beginning spirit work, journeywork and much more. The text helps readers build a strong, safe structure for the cultivation of mystical experiences for personal growth. It can be approached as a training course complete with exercises to practice, journaling prompts, and homework, or it can be used as a supplementary source of information and skill development for practitioners who are interested in a particular area of content. Blackfeather is a synthesis and outgrowth of over 20 years in the art and practice of witchcraft and threads the needle between the structure of traditional witchcraft and the freedom of mysticism.