This is a book about the religion once practiced ages ago in the Old Forest region of Europe. The book contains channeled messages from the Gods of the Old Forest and from the fey, as well as stories, myths, legends, and bits and pieces of the old witch language. It is not meant to be a "Wicca 101" book, but the next stage towards witches, in particular those of European descent, being able to reclaim their heritage. In this regard, there is no other book currently out there quite like thi...

Dare to walk through the mysterious world of the Old Forest and awaken the divine power sleeping within the Witchblood. Containing knowledge gleaned from the Gods of the Sorgitzak, a long forgotten Witch Tradition, this book takes you on an exploration of the web of the Sabbats, possession and prophecy, men's and women's mysteries, sacred language, familiar spirits and the Fey, and how to work with Elemental forces both within and without.Like the Old Ones, Witches today are called...

Hedgewitch Craft takes its name from the practice of travelling beyond the boundaries, of going past the "hedgerows" that divide what is known from what is unknown. Hedgewitches utilize diverse techniques to undertake the night-flight into strange and sometimes dangerous places in order to gain spirit-allies, magickal abilities and knowledge, to heal and to commune with the Gods and the ancestors.From the ancient to the modern, from the philosophical and historical to the practical...

Who is the Muse? Why do we need Her? How do we tap into that shining current of inspiration and create something never before seen, something beautiful and terrible, fantastical and infinitely real.The Muse is as vital to our lives today as She was in ancient times. She changes as we change and Her Arts are continually in flux, Arts that we simply cannot live without...or that we wouldn't want to. Among other things, they are tools to make and re-make our world even as we work with...

In older times, the female head of household was responsible for the health of the household. Doctors or healing priests were usually too far away to consult except in extreme circumstances. In addition to directing the planting & maintenance of the garden, she had an herb room (later, a stillroom) where she dried the harvest and made the necessary medicaments from herbs.Of necessity, she would compile herbal recipes and other practical information used to treat the illnesses and i...

From the popular "Kitchen Witch Collection"... A holiday hodge-podge of facts, fun, and food. Recipes and tales for the Halloween season. Includes savory dishes and sweet treats, strange stories and odd lore. Great reading and great eating for a magical night!

Deborah Blake Presents Thirteen Practical, Powerful RitualsDiscover a Witch’s dozen of the most commonly requested and helpful rituals from Deborah Blake, noted author and Witch. These ready-made rituals are designed for popular magickal intentions, including love, healing, divination, and protection. Whether you’re a beginner or a well-studied Witch, each ritual features easily found ingredients and simple steps you can adjust to your personal lev...

Also known as Candlemas, Brigid's Fire, Oimelc, Lupercalia and—here in North America—Groundhog's Day, this Sabbat is celebrated on the 2nd of February. The rituals surrounding this day evoke light, fire, hearth, health, cleansing and crafting.Though the nights have been getting shorter since Yule, it's only after Imbolc that it truly becomes noticeable. In some places, the weather has already begun to warm, with the first rains of spring melting snow and baring the earliest floweri...

A practical manual of Traditional non-Wiccan Witchcraft. While there are a lot of texts that cover advanced and academic subjects of interest to traditional Crafters, all of the introductory books tend to focus on Wicca... until now.In this Book Peter Paddon - Magister of Briar Rose and host of the popular Crooked Path podcast — covers his particular path of Witchcraft from scratch. He goes over the basics of his personal Path, along with examples of alternatives from other traditi...

A holiday "fruitcake" of facts, fun, and food. Recipes and tales for the Yuletide season. Includes sweet treats and saucy trivia, heartwarming memories and magical lore. Delightful reading and delicious eating for the merriest time of the year.

Ostara is also known as the Vernal or Spring Equinox, Eostre, Alban Eiber, Bacchanalia, Lady Day, and Festival of Trees. It is celebrated on or about March 20-23, depending on the lunar cycle.The Vernal Equinox is the official first day of spring, exactly six weeks since Imbolc, so really it doesn't matter whether or not the Groundhog saw his shadow; spring officially begins now. The light and dark, feminine and masculine are equal; the energies of earth, sky, water and air are bal...

ierne (Morrighan Corvidae) of Glas Celli presents a short handbook to introduce traditional pagan information, ritual, meal plan and activities for new pagan families celebrating Mabon.Mabon, also known as Alban Elfed, Harvest Home, and Second Harvest, is celebrated at the Autumnal Equinox which generally falls between the 21st and 23rd of September.The autumnal equinox is the time of pagan thanksgiving, and we celebrate it in a similar manner. We give thanks for the wealth...