Witchcraft and wicca Books
Anness Publishing Encyclopedia of Magic & Witchcraft
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Embracing the Darkness: A Cultural History of
Book SynopsisAs dusk fell on a misty evening in 1521, Martin Luther - hiding from his enemies at Wartburg Castle - found himself seemingly tormented by demons hurling walnuts at his bedroom window. In a fit of rage, the great reformer threw at the Devil the inkwell from which he was preparing his colossal translation of the Bible. A belief - like Luther's - in the supernatural, and in black magic, has been central to European cultural life for 3000 years. From the Salem witch trials to the macabre novels of Dennis Wheatley; from the sadistic persecution of eccentric village women to the seductive sorceresses of TV's Charmed; and from Derek Jarman's punk film Jubilee to Ken Russell's The Devils, John Callow brings the twilight world of the witch, mage and necromancer to vivid and fascinating life. He takes us into a shadowy landscape where, in an age before modern drugs, the onset of sudden illness was readily explained by malevolent spellcasting. And where dark, winding country lanes could terrify by night, as the hoot of an owl or shriek of a fox became the desolate cries of unseen spirits.Witchcraft has profoundly shaped the western imagination, and endures in the forms of modern-day Wicca and paganism. Embracing the Darkness is an enthralling account of this fascinating aspect of the western cultural experience.Trade ReviewIts eccentric breadth and listless weirdness will appeal to any curious reader. * Times Literary Supplement *Wide-ranging, well-researched and highly persuasive. * Revenant *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Figure of the Witch Out of the Shadows From Delusion to Demonic Pact Patterns of Belief 1: The Hedge-witch, the Healer and the Cunning Man Patterns of Belief 2: The Alchemist, the Necromancer and the Mage The Witch Hunters Women and Witchcraft The Nightmare Given Form ‘A Thing Grown Most Common’: Crisis and Conformity The Decline of Belief? The Witch and the Children The Witch as Muse Old Magic in the New World Conclusion: The Freedom to Dream Bibliography Index
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Liverpool University Press Wicca: History, Belief & Community in Modern
Book SynopsisThe past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft.Trade Review"Ethan Doyle White's book combines a sweeping trans-Atlantic survey of contemporary Pagan Witchcraft's origins and spread. With ample attention to both theology and praxis, he has produced an important resource for future scholars of the first world religion that began in England." - Chas S. Clifton, editor, The Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan StudiesEthan D. White was interviewed at length by Yvonne Aburrow of Patheos.com - to find out more about him, his background and his approach to his subject, read the full interview below!
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Liverpool University Press Wicca: History, Belief & Community in Modern
Book SynopsisThe past century has born witness to a growing interest in the belief systems of ancient Europe, with an array of contemporary Pagan groups claiming to revive these old ways for the needs of the modern world. By far the largest and best known of these Paganisms has been Wicca, a new religious movement that can now count hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide. Emerging from the occult milieu of mid twentieth-century Britain, Wicca was first presented as the survival of an ancient pre-Christian Witch-Cult, whose participants assembled in covens to venerate their Horned God and Mother Goddess, to celebrate seasonal festivities, and to cast spells by the light of the full moon. Spreading to North America, where it diversified under the impact of environmentalism, feminism, and the 1960s counter-culture, Wicca came to be presented as a Goddess-centred nature religion, in which form it was popularised by a number of best-selling authors and fictional television shows. Today, Wicca is a maturing religious movement replete with its own distinct world-view, unique culture, and internal divisions. This book represents the first published academic introduction to be exclusively devoted to this fascinating faith, exploring how this Witches' Craft developed, what its participants believe and practice, and what the Wiccan community actually looks like. In doing so it sweeps away widely-held misconceptions and offers a comprehensive overview of this religion in all of its varied forms. Drawing upon the work of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and scholars of religious studies, as well as the writings of Wiccans themselves, it provides an original synthesis that will be invaluable for anyone seeking to learn about the blossoming religion of modern Pagan Witchcraft.Trade Review"Ethan Doyle White's book combines a sweeping trans-Atlantic survey of contemporary Pagan Witchcraft's origins and spread. With ample attention to both theology and praxis, he has produced an important resource for future scholars of the first world religion that began in England." - Chas S. Clifton, editor, The Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan StudiesEthan D. White was interviewed at length by Yvonne Aburrow of Patheos.com - to find out more about him, his background and his approach to his subject, read the full interview below!
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Zeticula Ltd A Source-book of Scottish Witchcraft
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1977 and now reprinted in its original form, A Source-book of Scottish Witchcraft has been the most authoritative reference book on Scottish Witchcraft for almost thirty years. It has been invaluable to the specialist scholar and of interest to the general reader. It provides, but provides much more than, a series of lists of the 'names and addresses' of long-dead witches. However, although it is widely quoted and held in high esteem, few copies were ever printed and most are owned by libraries or similar institutions. Until now, it has been difficult to obtain and even more difficult to buy. In 1938, George F. Black, a Scotsman who was in charge of New York Public Library, published A Calendar of Cases of Witchcraft in Scotland 1510-1727. This was a fairly comprehensive compilation of brief accounts of references, in printed sources, to Scottish witchcraft cases. The Source-book built upon this study but went beyond it by including, through an examination of actual ancient manuscripts, information on previously unpublished cases. It also presented the material in a more systematic way in relation, where known, to the names of the accused witches, their sex, their fate, the place of the case, its date and the type of court that dealt with it. Some such information is presented in the form of tables. Transcriptions of documents pertaining to witchcraft trials- such as examples of the evidence of supposed witnesses, and other salient legal documents - including, for instance, an ancient account of when and why the testimony of female witnesses might be legally acceptable in Scottish courts - are also presented.
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Zeticula Ltd Goodnight My Servants All: The Sourcebook of East Lothian Witchcraft
Book Synopsis"A treasury of primary material about cases of witchcraft in East Lothian. This marvellous, vast compendium of transcribed documentation, with useful annotation and perceptive commentary, is a most welcome contribution to the study of Scottish witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries. Seasoned academic scholars of witchcraft will find much useful, challenging material - and read of witches and witchcraft cases that they have never come across before. Even with some familiarity with the cases that the author presents, it is fascinating to read different accounts given by different witnesses of the same case and the same alleged incidents. In addition to the annotated transcriptions there is a summary of James VI and I's short treatise on witchcraft, in the form of a dialogue, called: Daemonologie. And a long, closing chapter on the analysis and interpretation of witchcraft in East Lothian. I might not agree with every single claim that David Robertson makes - but I can heartily endorse the general tenor and commendable balance of his judgement. He says: 'We must avoid the "all or nothing" attitude, where either everything is true or everything is a farrago of ludicrous nonsense. We can accept what is probable, dismiss what is clearly impossible, but we should keep an open mind on the admittedly vast area in between'. That is an appropriate attitude with which to approach this remarkable and very fine book." -- from the Introduction by Hugh V. McLachlanTrade Review'It is a supreme effort. Much nonsense has been written about the Scottish witch trials; some would have you believe innocents were killed in their thousands. This is a far more sober approach to what was undoubtedly a period of mass psychosis, but in standing back and allowing the evidence to speak for itself Robertson does a great service to a subject so misunderstood.' Martin Tierney, The Herald, May 3 2008.
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Ebury Publishing The Little Book of Pocket Spells: Everyday Magic
Book SynopsisBring a little magic into your lifeConjuring up love, success, health and happiness, The Little Book of Pocket Spells has a spell for every occasion. It offers an array of practical tips for bringing those magic essentials into your life, including:- Aphrodite's Refresher for adding zing to your love life-The Karmic Calmer for dealing for annoying situations- Wintergreen oil to keep your lover faithful - Candle Magic and Bathtime Brews to lift the blues- Astral Armour for times of crisis - Patchouli, cypress and mimosa to banish jealousyWith its sparkling spells and creative charms, this magical gem of a book will have you and others spellbound.
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Ebury Publishing Heart Magick: Wiccan rituals for self-love and
Book SynopsisFind your authentic self, connect with the earth and discover how to create beauty in every day.Follow Wiccan witch Harmony Nice on a beautiful path to healing in her transformative new book, Heart Magick. Featuring spells, rituals, tarot spreads, recipes and journal prompts, Harmony will show you how to open up to the magick of the world around you and truly let go of the things that hold you back. By living in rhythm with nature and the cycles of the seasons, you will learn how to connect with and care for the beauty that lives within you. This is your guide to living a magickal life.
£13.49
John Hunt Publishing Forbidden Rites Your Complete Introduction to
Book SynopsisDeals with the subject of traditional rather than Wiccan witchcraft, though it can be used by anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge. This book takes the reader on a journey through an initiates period of self assessment, with visualisations, practical work, anecdote, ritual and power control.
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John Hunt Publishing Herbs Medicinal Magical Marvelous
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, at-your-fingertips reference on the medicinal and magical properties of over three hundred herbs.
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John Hunt Dictionary of Magic Mystery The
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Collective Ink Wiccan Celebrations
Book SynopsisPaganism is one of the world's fastest growing religions because mainstream religion fails to respond to many people's needs. Wicca, or Wisecraft, is a major tradition. Its earth-centered spirituality and connection to the forces of the Universe harmonize with humankind's most ancient heritage and origins. Wiccan ritual reconnects us to our ancestral roots when the divine resided in all, and all was sacred. Coupled with serious concerns about our environment, people are finding meaning in Wicca's nature-focused spirituality that is both environmentally interactive and spiritually integrated. Wiccan Celebrations is a complete illustrated guide to Wiccan ethics and practice based on the seasonal cycles; the Sabbats, the lunar phases; the Esbats, analogous to the life of the God and Goddess in their quest for insight and growth. The sacred rites of the Moon and Sun will introduce you to the soul of nature and cycle of infinity. A contribution to the sacred texts of Wicca, Wiccan Celebrations will lead you to you inner wellspring of identity, integrating your spiritual self with daily living.
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Collective Ink Traditional Witchcraft for Fields and Hedgerows
Book SynopsisBoth FieldCraft and its companion title, WoodCraft, assume a certain degree of magical understanding on the part of the reader with regard to routine divination, spell and Circle casting. For this reason the text does not include the basic elements of rudimentary witchcraft that can be found in titles similar to Mean Streets Witchcraft and Sea Change. The books have been written in tandem to avoid any unnecessary repetition, and to provide cross-references where necessary.
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Collective Ink Traditional Witchcraft for the Woods and Forests
Book SynopsisNo matter where you live, there will always be a wide variety of trees in the immediate vicinity, whether open countryside, urban parkland or municipal gardens. Get to know them, learn to recognise the different species, and draw on the magical power of the Tree. Be humbled in the presence of the trees, by their great size and beauty - and learn to work with them as a witch.
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Collective Ink Traditional Witchcraft for Urban Living
Book SynopsisFor the witch whose career confines them to an urban environment, regular Craft practice may often seem like a futile gesture, especially if home is a small, gardenless-flat. Even the suburbs can be magically incapacitating, if there is constant noise from traffic and neighbours. People work long hour without having the opportunity to notice the subtle changing of the seasons. Weekends are a constant battle with family, domestic chores and socialising. It's no wonder that the urban witch has little time left for magical and spiritual development. Traditional Witchcraft for Urban Living deals with the constant barrage of psychic problems that confront the urban witch on a daily basis. Based on the teachings of a traditional Craft background, the author successfully manages to blend the Old Ways with practical contemporary practice. This book is part of the Traditional Witchcraft Series. Other titles in the series are Traditional Witchcraft for the Seashore(Jan 2012), Traditional Witchcraft for Fields and Hedgerows (Mar 2012) and Traditional Witchcraft for the Woods and Forests (Mar 2012).Trade ReviewThis book offers a starting point for how to do this in a modern city environment. It is very much about my own kind of magic, the kind I try to write about in A Bad Witch's Blog - practical witchcraft for the real world. I recommend this book for any witch who is struggling to find their magical way in the big city. (Lucya Szachnowski/Starza, Badwitch)
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Carnegie Publishing Ltd The Lancashire Witch Craze: Jennet Preston and
Book Synopsis'Jennet Preston lies heavy upon me', cried Thomas Lister on his deathbed. We are told that his corpse bled when she touched it...and Jennet was convicted of witchcraft. Was there really a satanic coven on Pendle side? Or was Jennet framed by Lister's son? And were the other 'witches' actually caught up in a much broader and more disturbing pattern of religious persecution? Jonathan Lumby presents a remarkable series of new insights. By placing the events in their wider European context, he explains far more satisfactorily than ever before exactly why these disturbing events occurred.Trade Review'... this book comes as a complete revelation ... Jonathan Lumby has done himself proud. This is a fascinating book, well written, and is above all a highly intriguing read.'
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Witches' Almanac Witches' Almanac 2015: Issue 34: Spring
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Witches' Almanac Moon Lore: Lunar Themes of Wisdom and Magic
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Witches' Almanac Witches All
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Witches' Almanac The Witches' Almanac 2016: Issue 35 Spring 2016 -
Book SynopsisFounded in 1971, The Witches'' Almanac is a witty, literate and sophisticated publication that appeals to general reads as well as hard-core Wiccans. At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated and wide-ranging annual guide for the mystic enthusiast available today.Modelled on the Old Farmers'' Almanac, it includes information related to the annual moon calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, mystic incantations, interviews and many a curious tale of good and evil. Although it is an annual publication with about 15 percent of the content specific to the date range of each issue, there are pages and pages of interesting and timeless articles about Wicca, magic, herbalism, charms, spells and related topics.The theme of this issue is air: the breath of life. Also included are articles on Lithuanian Day of the Dead, Nine Elements of the Druids, Tomb Sweeping Day, Kohl and the Akashic Records.
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Witches' Almanac Witches' Almanac 2017: Issue 36 Spring 2017 -
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Witches' Almanac The Witches' Almanac Coloring Book
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Witches' Almanac Sounds of Infinity
Book SynopsisThis story about faerie began as a vision. In his newest work, Lee Morgan follows a cacophony of visions with sharp, bright edges to them that have lain claim to his heart and hands. In what is clearly a work of the heart, Lee bypasses rational intellect guiding the reader to experience the touch, scent and feel of the Faerie Faith through symbol and suggestion.SOUNDS OF INFINITY is divided into three parts, the work of the Head, the work of the Heart and the work of the Hands. The second is a work of occult fiction that meditates upon the themes discussed in Part One in the form of a woven narrative. The final part is a practical grimoire that leads the reader through the door to physically manifests the vision they have shared in parts one and two. This is not just a book, but an experience, one which culminates not at the end of reading the volume but in the consummation known in the art of ritual.
£18.99
Zambezi Publishing The Last Bastion: The Suppression and Re-emergence of Witchcraft - The Old Religion
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Avalonia Seidr - The Gate is Open: Working with Trance Prophecy, the High Seat, and Norse Witchcraft
Book Synopsis'The seidr current is fresh and vibrant, with the strength and solidity of the Norse deities behind it.' - Katie GerrardSeidr is the intriguing and powerful early Norse system of shamanistic trance practices. In Seidr: The Gate is Open, Katie Gerrard has contributed a major work on the practices of seidr and trance prophecy, providing a practical manual full of dynamic group rituals and techniques based on known Seidr practices. Foremost amongst these techniques is the prophetic rite of the High Seat, where the Volva (seer) sends her consciousness to the underworld realm of Hel to gain answers to the questions posed to her.Combining more than a decade of research and experimentation, this book is characterised by both its scholarship and its accessibility. Katie Gerrard shares her own experiences on the path of the seer, and also draws inspiration from original sources in the old texts of the Sagas and the Eddas, as well as contemporary researchers and groups working with seidr in Scandinavia, Europe and America. Techniques for achieving trance, levels of trance possession, coming out of trance, the vardlokkurs (chants), necessary equipment, and the requirements for the roles of the different participants are all discussed clearly and concisely, as is the relevance of contacting the ancestors, the dead, and appropriate gods, including the goddesses Freyja and Hel and the Allfather god Odin.As befits such an inspirational book, the author provides both the relevant background information for the eleven rites contained within, together with explanations of their inclusion and purposes. The rites emanate practical effectiveness, a result of their regular use over many years for successful exploration of the mysteries of trance prophecy, the High Seat rite and Norse witchcraft. 'This is a spiritual journey laid bare for an audience who are either already treading a similar path or are looking for guidance in order to follow a well trodden path to a similar end point.'
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John Donald Publishers Ltd The Witches of Fife: Witch-Hunting in a Scottish
Book SynopsisAlong the coast of Fife, in villages like Culross and Pittenweem, history records that some women were executed as witches. Nevertheless, the reality of what happened the night that Janet Cornfoot was lynched at Pittenweem is hard to grasp as one sits by the harbour watching the fishing boats unload their catch and the pleasure boats rising with the tide. How could people do this to an old woman? Why was no-one ever brought to justice? And why would anyone defend such a lynching? The task of the historian is to try to make events in the past come alive and seem less strange. The details of the witch-hunt are fascinating. Some of the anecdotes are strange. The modern reader finds it hard to imagine illness being blamed on the malevolence of a beggar woman denied charity, or the economic failure of a sea voyage being attributed to the village hag, not bad weather. Witch-hunting was related to ideas, values, attitudes and political events. It was a complicated process, involving religious and civil authorities, village tensions and the fears of the elite. The witch-hunt in Scotland also took place at a time when one of the main agendas was the creation of a righteous or godly society. As a result, religious authorities had control over aspects of people's lives which seem as strange to us today as beliefs about magic or witchcraft. It was not accidental that the witch-hunt in Scotland, and specifically in Fife, should have happened at this time. This book tells the story of what occurred over a period of a century and a half, and offers some explanation as to why it occurred.
£18.00
Mandrake of Oxford Village Witch: Life as a Village Wisewoman in the
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Mandrake of Oxford The Arcane Veil: Ten Discourses on The Craft and
Book SynopsisAnalogue of Craft historiography, brought up to date through the authors own experiential praxis. A discursive investigation of magical beliefs and practises in England since 600CE to the post-modern fall-out of the 21st century, analysing in particular its influences and survival strategies. Emphasis is placed on Christian, Heathen, and Hermetic Praxis, with provocative, critical study of the concepts of Lucifer, Witch-Blood, Sin-Eating and their influences on modern Traditional Craft praxes. A driving thirst for knowledge is the forerunner of wisdom. Knowledge is a state that all organic life possesses, wisdom is the reward of the spirit, gained in the search for knowledge. Truth is variable what is true now, will not be true tomorrow, since the temporal truths are dependent upon ethics and social mores therefore wisdom is possibly eternal Truth, untouched by mans condition. So we must come to the heart of the people, a belief that is based upon Eternity, and not upon social needs or pressures the witch belief then is concerned with wisdom, our true name, then the wise people and wisdom is our aim. Robert Cochrane 1931-1966
£21.25
Mandrake of Oxford The Arcane Veil: Ten Discourses on The Craft &
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£13.49
NewCon Press Diary of a Witchcraft Shop
£10.90
Hadean Press Limited Maria de Padilla: Queen of the Souls
£12.99
Skylight Press Liber Nox: A Traditional Witch's Gramarye
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Aziloth Books Daemonologie - with Original Illustrations
Book SynopsisIn 1590 three hundred Scottish 'witches' were tried for plotting the murder of their King, James VI of Scotland (soon to be James I of England). James is known to have suffered from a morbid fear of violent death, and the trial heightened his anxiety over this apparently treasonous 'un-Christian' sect, and stimulated him to study the whole subject of witchcraft. 'Daemonologie' is the result of this royal research, detailing his opinions on the topic in the form of a Socratic dialogue between the sceptic Philomathes and witch-averse Epistemon, who reveals many aspects of witch-craft. The book consists of three sections, on magic, on sorcery and witchcraft, and on spirits and ghosts, and ends with a lurid account of the North Berwick witch trials, based on the evidence of Dr John Fian, the alleged head of the coven, whose 'confession' was obtained with the aid of thumbscrews, the Boot, and by the ripping out of his fingernails.
£11.21
Womancraft Publishing Crow Moon
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Womancraft Publishing The Witch and the Wildwood
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Aeon Books Ltd A Woman's Book of Shadows: A Celebration of
Book SynopsisA definitive guide to the magical practices of the wise women. Beginning with a brief history of witchcraft, this irrestible guide explores the huge range of beliefs, festivals, skills and lore, including: - goddesses, priestesses, witches - reincarnation, karma, magic, power - the aura, the chakras, psychic awareness, astral travelling, pathworking, dreamwork, healing - covens, initiations, collectives, lone witches- the circle, the altar, wands, robes, chalices, incenses, oils, candles - the moon, the planets- sabbats, esbats, solstices, equinoxes, Samhain, Candlemas, Beltane, Lammas - tarot, scrying, starcraft, herbal lore. Gathering together all the disciplines of European witchcraft and giving rituals and spells for use in our lives, A Woman's Book of Shadows, first published in 1993, is a remarkable compendium of magical lore, psychic skills and women's mysteries.Table of ContentsCONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 2. Herstory 9 3. The Triple Goddess 15 4. Witchcraft from Pre-history to the Burning Times 43 5. The Rise of the Fathergod 53 6. Starcraft and the Moon 69 7. Ritual 85 8. Festivals of the Year 113 9. Ethics 139 10. Spellcraft 159 11. Developing Psychic Skills 171 12. Divination – The Tarot 191 13. Herbal Lore 223 Appendix A 243 Appendix B 247 Appendix C 249 Notes to the chapters 257 Bibliography 271 Index 281
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Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Spells
Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Spells is a practical introduction to everything you need to know to enhance your life using spells. Whether you have never so much as burned a smudge wand of sage, or have been dabbling in spellcasting, this portable guide offers instruction on the tools needed, important information on timing of spells, and a variety of spells for simpler situations and more complicated matters. The spells included are as useful and the practical guidance is achievable and informative, covering everything from protection from danger and golden rules for things to do and avoid. Table of ContentsThe Tools You will Need • Spells for Beginners • Candle Colours, Astrology, Days of the Week • Lucky Days and Star Sign Colours • Candles For Healing • Candle Spells • The Hour and the Planet • Moon Phases • Herbs, Plants, Flowers and Spices • Gems, Crystals and Stones • Chakras • Herbal Spellcasting • Herbs, Spices and Crystals • Spells for All Purposes • Making Spells Work.
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September Publishing The Wheel: A Witch's Path Back to the Ancient
Book SynopsisDo you ever find that the earth stills and you suddenly feel acutely alive? Have you ever looked into an animal's eyes and felt the pull of a more primal world? Do you sometimes feel panic rise, or isolation sink upon you, or simply feel out of kilter with the modern world? 'Inside my cauldron is a thick fistful of paper, old diary entries, work "to do" lists, notes I wrote while I was in a bad place and feeling trapped in a life that was keeping my mind small and narrow; thoughts and feelings that are holding me back, keeping me tied to a time I want to let go of. These papers are flashes of lightning across a darkened room and I want them gone. As they curl and burn, twisting in their black spirals like the farewell flourish of a travelling cloak, a sense of calm sweeps through my chest and shoulders. I feel it so strongly, like a blast of ice to my system, shivering out the old thoughts. I'm burning a path for something new to come in.' One winter, Jennifer Lane reached breaking point in her fast-paced office life. In the year that followed her stress-related illness, she set out to rediscover the solace and purpose that witchcraft had given her as a teenager. The Wheel is an immersive, engaging read - exploring the life-long draw of witchcraft and our vulnerability to toxic working environments and digital demands. In her year-long journey Jennifer explores ancient festivals and rituals, and visits fellow pagans and wild landscapes, in search of wisdom and peace. For those who are sick at heart of noise, anger and disconnection, The Wheel is full of wise words, crackling rituals and natural beauty. This is a quest to discover how to live fully connected to the natural world while firmly in the twenty-first century.
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Thoth Publications Inventing Witchcraft: A Case Study in the
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Orion Publishing Co Erotic Tarot: Intimate Intuition
Book SynopsisBE GUIDED BY YOUR DESIRE AND UNLOCK YOUR EROTIC POTENTIAL. Deepen your personal tarot journey with a focus on love and pleasure. This fully illustrated 78-card tarot deck comes with an extensive booklet guiding you through ways of reading the cards to help you explore intimate possibilities. BASED ON TRADITIONAL TAROT ICONOGRAPHY. A beautiful, complete tarot deck, illustrated with an erotic twist by Sofie Birkin. QUEER AND TRANS INCLUSIVE. Queer illustrator who creates queer and trans inclusive illustrationsLEARN HOW TO USE TAROT CARDS. 56-page instructional text on all 78 cards and how to use them in spreadsPRACTICE SELF-CARE. A sex- and body-positive deck of cards that encourage you to tune into your desiresGAIN VALUABLE INSIGHT. Use these cards for divination in everyday or romantic mattersTHE PERFECT GIFT AND COLLECTIBLE. Beautiful illustration-led and highly finished gift
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Mandrake Witchcraft: A Magical Path to Enlightenment
Book SynopsisWitchcraft, magic, spellcraft and some of the other many beliefs and practices that Witches hold dear to their hearts. It can be seen as a tutorial for those who are new to Witchcraft as well as a reference book for those who have more experience. Part Two: Part two deals with the subjects of magic and spellcraft. It contains everything you will need to know as you embark on the world of spellcraft to enhance your life and help you deal with your problems. Magic will be clearly explained and defined in this part of the book. Part two will also cover specific aspects of spellcraft, such as love spells, money spells and protection spells. This part of the book also contains spells that I have devised over the years that you can use for yourself. This part of the book basically takes a much deeper look at magic and spellcraft and their many aspects.Part One: Part one deals with historical aspects of Witchcraft as well as Witchcraft in the modern world. It deals with the fundamentals of Witchcraft and the beliefs and practices that it holds in the modern world. Here, you will find out the very basics of Witchcraft as a belief system as your knowledge increases. This part will help you to understand what it is that Witches actually believe in and the religious festivals and rituals that they hold. You can also find information on the special tools and the sacred altar in this part of the book. Part Three: Part three deals with specific occult aspects and magical correspondences that Witches use in their many workings. Here, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge on the subjects that Witches hold very close to their hearts indeed. Here, you will find subjects such as astrology, herbal lore and divination. This part of the book is designed not only to enhance your knowledge, but also as a reference guide as you devise your own spells, rituals and other magical workings. It contains very useful information for both the would-be Witch and the adept.In part three you''ll find the practical how-to of witchcraft and magick, with comprehensive sections on a witch''s working tools, when to cast what, and magickal techniques and spell-casting. Also included are recipes to make every sabbat tasty as well as magickal experience, tips on psychic self-protection, and advice for coping with adversity. The power inherent in every witch shines forth in this guide to magickal living in the modern world.
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September Publishing The Witch's Survival Guide: Spells for Stress and
Book SynopsisSpells, rituals and elemental magick for dealing with the stress and strain of 21st-century life. The modern world has pushed many of us to breaking point. Our bodies and minds are burnt out, and we can feel anxious, inadequate and lonely. This is because we were meant for a very different life - one that connects us with swaying trees, wild creatures and the rush of the elements across our skin. We are meant to feel the power and peace of being at one with nature. In The Witch's Survival Guide, Jennifer Lane shows you how to take back control of your life and tap into the deep magick that resides in the plants, trees and ancient places of this world. Among the many spells and rituals, you will learn to: Make an energy protection spell with a simple apple Use candle magic to draw self-love into your life Soothe anxiety and create balance with the powers of water Let it all go under a full moon. Through guided spell work, Jennifer shows us how to harness the natural forces of the four elements - Earth, Air, Fire and Water - so that we can finally restore and enrich our souls.Trade ReviewPraise for Jennifer Lane's The Wheel: 'Jennifer Lane casts a contrary nature spell over her readers, full of glitter and acorns, fire and firecrests.' Derek Niemann, Guardian 'Jennifer Lane's writing is sincere, tender and rich with wonderment, empowering her readers to resist a conventional existence and look deeper into the heart of nature.' Tiffany Fancis, author of Dark Skies: A Journey into the Wild Night 'It's a book that has grabbed me by my very core and inspired me to make some long-awaited changes in my own life ... It's a joyous and magickal experience.' The Folklore Podcast
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