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Witches can't control the world outside themselves without first
mastering their own inner world. It takes steady devotion and
courage to practice this ancient craft. The Mindful Witch is a
meditative daily guide for witches of all levels to help them
summon strength from within, focus their energy, and practice
witchcraft in an empowering and effective way. Whether it's a
crystal bath to restore their energy, a handmade tea to revive
their passion, or a burning candle whose glow offers protection,
each page offers tips and inspiration for everyday magick.
Reflective witches will enjoy plenty of space to write the day's
intentions and desires, craft spells, and track the phases of the
moon so they can better harness its power and manifest their
future. With The Mindful Witch to guide you, you can add a
satisfying dose of self-nourishment and craft to your daily life
and conjure your best self.
The Witch's Herbal Apothecary is a magickal book of recipes,
rituals, and materia medica for reconnecting with the power and
healing of Earth Magick. Author Marysia Miernowska is the Director
of one of California's most renowned herbal schools and named one
of the "top 15 witches on Instagram" (@marysia_miernowska) by
Huffington Post. Mother Earth is a living entity that holds great
medicine to heal us physically and spiritually. However, in today's
modern world, too many of us are separated from this source of
nourishment. With the wheel of the year as a framework, you'll
begin to understand the currents of nature and how to weave
yourself back into this great web of life. Using the plants,
seasons, and cycles as your tools, you will be able to tap into the
potent Earth Magick of life, death, renewal, and rebirth. In
harmony with the seasons, You will learn how to: Grow medicine
Harvest from the wild or home garden Process plants Make remedies
Each season opens a portal of magick that allows you to harvest the
literal and spiritual gifts the Earth is offering at that time. The
Witch's Herbal Apothecary will awaken the Witch inherent in every
wild soul and guide her into an empowered relationship of healing
and magick with the natural world.
Practice a Craft grounded in the powers of nature, the wildwood
magic of the elementals, of Mother Earth and the horned god. Kin to
star and stone, water and wind, the practitioner of Green magic
respects the powers and spirits of nature, and knows how to work
with their energies to accomplish magical goals. This comprehensive
guide to the Green Craft focuses specifically on the magical
practices covered in the three volumes of Green Witchcraft--and
goes even further, presenting information not found in any other
book. Become attuned to nature and to your own magical power with
instructions on: --How to create and cast spells --The difference
between a spell's purpose and its goal --How to move energy with
gestures --Stages of energy flow --Types of spells within the Green
tradition --Psychology of Green magic --How to access the energies
within natural objects
This new edition of the Goetia features an introduction explaining
Goetic Magick. Goetia refers to all the operations of that Magick
which deals with gross, malignant or unenlightened forces. Goetia
is sometimes thought of as a wild card, something that can get out
of control, something which expresses the operator's lower desires
to control others and improve his own personal life. And, in fact,
this potential loss of control, this danger, the desire for
self-improvement and great power is exactly what attracts many
people to the Goetia while horrifying and repelling others.
Crowley's Goetia is brought to life by David P. Wilson with vivid
illustrations of the Goetic demons, while Lon Milo DuQuette and
Christopher S. Hyatt bring the ancient art of Goetic Magick to life
in the modern day. Christopher Hyatt joined with Lon Milo DuQuette
and David P. Wilson to glean extraordinary magical and
philosophical treasures from this most misunderstood subject.
Weave the threads of ancient Heathen magic into your modern life.
Based on Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and Old English source material,
Elves, Witches and Gods provides explanations and hands-on
techniques for galdr, seidr, fiber magic, herb craft, journeying,
going under the cloak, and connecting with deities and elves.
Author Cat Heath has recreated Heathen magic techniques through
decades of research and experimentation. This book introduces you
to deities such as the Spinning Goddess, the Spear God, Odin, and
Freyr. You will discover recipes, spells, and prayers, as well as
tips for specific oils and charms. Whether you re using magic to
influence your fate or you want to learn the craft of the helrune,
this book will help you take the next steps on the Heathen path.
The Malleus Maleficarum is one of the best-known treatises dealing
with the problem of what to do with witches. It was written in 1487
by a Dominican inquisitor, Heinrich Institoris, following his
failure to prosecute a number of women for witchcraft, it is in
many ways a highly personal document, full of frustration at
official complacency in the face of a spiritual threat, as well as
being a practical guide for law-officers who have to deal with a
cunning, dangerous enemy. Combining theological discussion,
illustrative anecdotes, and useful advice for those involved in
suppressing witchcraft, its influence on witchcraft studies has
been extensive. The only previous translation into English, that by
Montague Summers produced in 1928, is full of inaccuracies. It is
written in a style almost unreadable nowadays, and is unfortunately
coloured by his personal agenda. This new edited translation, with
an introductory essay setting witchcraft, Institoris, and the
Malleus into clear, readable English, corrects Summers' mistakes
and offers a lean, unvarnished version of what Institoris actually
wrote. It will undoubtedly become the standard translation of this
important and controversial late-medieval text. -- .
Discover the fascinating history, tradition, and modern uses of the
Witch s altar. From building and maintaining your altar to
exploring the use of mobile and hidden altars, this book offers
advice, techniques, and fun for Witches of all ages and skill
levels. Learn about the altar s role in lore and mythology. Explore
ways to personalise your altar with candles, crystals, and more.
Find out how to use elemental, seasonal, and outdoor altars, as
well as altars for the dead. You ll also enjoy valuable information
on practicing with the pentacle, otherwise known as the altar on
the altar. Whether you re seeking advice from various magical
writers or ideas for troubleshooting a problem, The Witch s Altar
has everything you need.
A fiery, intersectional guide for activists and witches alike,
Revolutionary Witchcraft is an empowered introduction to the
history and practice of politically-motivated magic. From the
politically charged origins of the word "witch" to the present-day
magical resistance, this bold handbook explores the role of
witchcraft in our modern world. Author, activist, and practicing
witch Sarah Lyons takes readers on a journey through a leftist
history of magic -- from the witch hunts of early modern England,
through the Salem Witch Trials, and up to our present moment.
Pairing mystical acts, including sigil magic and soul flight, with
core organizing tactics, like power mapping and protests,
Revolutionary Witchcraft offers a blueprint for building a
politically grounded magical praxis. From social justice to
environmental activism, this radical re imagining of political
activism addresses today's most pressing problems with empowering,
inclusive rituals and magical actions. Each chapter introduces a
key concept, like dreaming big, experiencing magical initiation,
and joining the revolution, supported by a surprising historical
case study on the power of mystical action. Full of actionable
ideas for magical organising, and an appendix packed with
customised spells, Revolutionary Witchcraft is the perfect
companion for the magical uprising.
The Faery tradition of Witchcraft challenges you to draw on your
inner darkness. Forbidden Mysteries of Faery Witchcraft invites you
to walk the bardic path of poetry, art, song, and ecstasy as you
cultivate the power of the forsaken shadows. Guiding you through
enchantments, reflections, demonic rituals, divine possession,
necromancy, and Occultus Maleficum, this book helps you cultivate
techniques for refining and strengthening your own magical will.
Peer behind the veil of comfort and face your most powerful fears.
Go beyond the ease of logic into the realm of the raw irrational.
Dare to ally with spirits that can open the doorway to unimagined
sources of energy. When you learn to connect to the mysterious
current of the unknown, you can achieve magical success.
The Mighty Dead, the Hidden Company, the Secret Chiefs, the
Withdrawn Order, the Inner Plane Adepts, the Masters, the
Bodhisattva and the Saints - all names for the enlightened dead who
guide the spiritual traditions and evolution of humanity through
the mysteries. They are found in traditions across the world, east
and west, old and new. They were the guiding force of the occult
revival at the turn of the 20th century, and continue to aid us
today. Often overlooked in the traditions of the Witch, yet ever
present in the form of the Mighty Dead, first written about
publicly in the works of Gerald Gardner. These are the elder
spirits who gather by the edges of our circle to witness our
magick, and if asked, can enter into relationship with us. They are
the true teachers of the mysteries, and the true initiators. The
Mighty Dead help us regenerate our own lost traditions, awakening
our spiritual roots to deeper truths. By forging connections with
them, collectively or individually, we too can learn how to evolve
and pass through the cycles of reincarnation to become one with
these sanctified masters. Hand in hand we shall ecstatically dance
together at the eternal Sabbat of the Witch.
"When you find yourself on a London platform shouting into your
mobile, 'We haven't got enough demons Do you want me to order some
more?' as folk quietly edge away from you - you know you're running
a witchcraft shop." Full of amusing anecdotes and witty
observations, Diary of a Witchcraft Shop is a delight, and Trevor
Jones and Liz Williams the most congenial of hosts. If Bill Bryson
ever decided to settle down, embrace paganism and open a witchcraft
shop, this is surely the sort of book that would result. Yet Diary
of a Witchcraft Shop is far more than just an amusing romp. The
book offers a glimpse into the pagan world, one that isn't
sensationalist or melodramatic but is instead considered and
intelligent, while providing insight into the unique community that
is Glastonbury. The narrative is bursting with surprise, delight
and humour, but also has its darker moments, as we share twelve
months in the company of Liz and Trevor, complete with visits to
the Houses of Parliament, Ireland, and Brittany, not to mention
Shetland ponies interrupting druidic ritual and a TARDIS
manifesting in the most unlikely of places... No, this isn't
fiction, honestly...
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