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In the sixty years following the publication of Gerald Gardner's Witchcraft Today, new paths have appeared, and older ones emerged out of the shadow of repression and illegality, to express with a new and more confident voice their beliefs and practice, and share, with a steadily growing audience, their knowledge, their certainties, their questions and their vision. This book is a celebration of some of the many paths that Witchcraft/Wicca has taken...
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The first hands-on guide to witchcraft activism with practical tips on everything from joining activist groups to conjuring spells for self-protection. There is a movement on the rise, one that brings the worlds of social justice and political activism together with the practice of witchcraft. Activists wish to add magical methods to their arsenal, while spell casters seek to use their powers to resist oppression. Written by an experienced witch-activist...
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Learn how Celtic legend and mythology can bring magic into your daily life. Walk with the Tuatha Dé Danann and hear their wisdom on the wind. See color as a doorway to a magical world. Speak to animals and become one with the turn of the seasons. Including practical exercises that can be, performed by witches of all abilities, this book will, teach you how your Celtic forebears are still alive, in the sorcery and skill of the magical practitioner...
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Coarse Witchcraft is a squint-eyed look at what passes for Craft in many modern groups and just how much of the teaching has been dumbed down so that everyone can acquire rank and have a "crack at the priesthood". This blind grope for titles, rank and public acclaim have replaced the enlightened quest for genuine wisdom and ability, while the old Witch-magic is practised by fewer and fewer of those who would call themselves Witches. There are also...
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British Colonies on the east coast of North American continent had been settled by religious refugees seeking to build a pure, Bible-based society. They lived closely with the sense of the supernatural and they intended to build a society based on their religious beliefs. That is what caused numerous quarrels, troubles and accusations among which the witchcraft was quite common and the most dangerous. While witch trials had begun to fade out across...
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Weird Ways of Witchcraft is the story of the radical Leo Louis Martello, founder of the Witches' Anti-Defamation League. A pioneer in the Witches Liberation Movement of the 1960's, Martello was one of the most controversial members of the pagan community. Martello was an outspoken witch who raged against the Catholic Church with his infamous Witch Manifesto. He made history organizing the first Witch-In in Central Park. In his own distinct voice,...
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Magick Teachings: The Basics of Christian Witchcraft is a magical course on the practice of magick within the realm of Christianity. As you may already know, there are many witches and wizards who are now getting into Christian witchcraft. The most common reason why this is happening is because they are looking for genuine spirituality within the practice of magick. But, wait a second -- isn't the practice of magick against the Christian faith? Well,...
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In ill health following a stroke, Sir Walter Scott wrote 'Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft' at the behest of his son-in-law, J. G. Lockhart, who worked for a publishing firm. The book proved popular and Scott was paid six hundred pounds, which he desperately needed. (Despite his success as a novelist, Scott was almost ruined when the Ballantyne publishing firm, where he was a partner, went bankrupt in 1826.) 'Letters' was written when educated...
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"A cogent, straight-talking and nuanced work to aid anyone who wants a solid understanding of the origins and evolution of witchcraft." - David Southwell, author and curator of @HooklandGuide
From ancient Greece and Rome to the birth of the New Witchcraft, the history of this enthralling subject is skillfully told in this richly illustrated book.
Witchcraft was once used to influence the unpredictable aspects of life such as crops, health and livestock...
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Perfect for beginners to witchcraft, or as a simple reference guide for intermediate practitioners. Informative, concise, and current this book is the perfect addition to any witchcraft reference collection.
This book explores the topic of cord magic, focusing on how to get started with simple spells, and ways to make your spells more effective.
Learn how to use colours and moon phases to get the results you want from your spells.
There are also...
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In Old World Witchcraft, noted author Raven Grimassi covers totally new territory - in his work and in the world of popular witchcraft books published in the last few decades. This book is actually about "an enchanted worldview," one that has not necessarily been inherited from the beliefs and practices of any particular region and one which is available to us today. The "Old World" in the title is actually about a magical view of the Plant Kingdom...
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Traditional Witchcraft and the Path to the Mysteries, is a voyage of discovery and, as with every journey, it is essential that we understand where we are now and where we want to be. We need proper direction unlike that popular old Irish saying, "If I wanted to be going there, I wouldn't be starting from here!" So let us make our preparations, put our house in order, and begin, our journey of exploration and self-discovery. As with all stages of...
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Patricia Crowther is know world-wide as a leading light in present-day Witchcraft, having led the Sheffield Coven for 40 years which has advanced many members to form their own covens and creating an incredible network.
In this fascinating book Patricia tells of her early years, her successful stage career throughout the UK, her marriage to Arnold Crowther with whom she worked in entertainment and magic and her friendship with Gerald Gardner, the...
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An accessible in-depth guide to Celtic water lore, including spells, rituals, water spirits, and merfolk.
Let Annwyn Avalon, a practicing water witch herself, take you into the world of water magic. The water magic and lore in this book focuses on the Celtic tradition, but draws on other water magic traditions as well, and features rainwater, as well as lakes, rivers, oceans, canals, swamps, and other watery locations, together with the folk and magical...
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Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection of books about witchcraft, witch trials, magic, sorcery legends, supernatural, demonology and occult practice:
Introduction:
The Superstitions of Witchcraft
The Devil in Britain and America
Witchcraft in Europe:
History of Magic and Witchcraft:
Magic and Witchcraft
Lives of the Necromancers
Witch, Warlock, and Magician
Irish Witchcraft and Demonology
Practitioners of Magic & Witchcraft and Clairvoyance
Mary...
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Modern Witchcraft Skills You Should Know teaches the magical skills that you should know in relation to the modern world. As magical practitioners, we must fit in with the changing seasons and way of life. The world today is far different from how it used to be. As a mage, you should know how to deal with these changing times using magic. We live in a world where stress and pressures are constant and high. If we are not careful, we can easily become...
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"Occasionally a truly remarkable book appears—one that takes a topic in need of discussion, thoroughly researches it, and presents credible results in a fascinating and extremely well manner. Witchcraft in the Southwest is such a volume, and as such, is a must for all readers, be they scholars, students, or others. . . . The volume devotes equal time to Spanish and Indian supernaturalism along the Rio Grande. Opening with a succinct review...
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Alone in Practice, Alive in Spirit
The practice of Wicca is more popular than ever. While some Wiccans are unable to find a coven, others simply prefer to practice alone. Either way, solitary practice is a wholly authentic choice, steeped in traditions even older than those of organized covens.
Known as the Father of American Wicca, Raymond Buckland provides this indispensable, comprehensive guide to the solitary practice of Wicca through every...
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Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft was one of the first books to explore Wicca from a solitary perspective. Originally written 30 years ago to correct abuses he saw occurring in covens, Buckland offered Wiccan seekers an introductory text on Saxon witchcraft or Seax-Wicca, which can be practiced alone. Buckland presents meticulously researched information on the time-honored tradition of Saxon witchcraft. He writes cogently and informatively about...
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This thorough writing enables the curious seeker to pin down a truly progressive path in perhaps one of the oldest forms of spiritual and magical awareness. To initiates and those in the know, 'the old religion' gives a name to this path. More commonly, the old religion is called Wicca. In this book, you'll find the means to realize your position as a natural born magician. This book encourages the reader to become aware of the symbolic meanings associated...
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