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Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials
by Marion GibsonA &“thought-provoking and timely&” (The Times, London) global history of witch trials across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, told through thirteen distinct trials that illuminate a pattern of demonization and conspiratorial thinking that has profoundly shaped human history.This &“inventive and compelling&” (The Times Literary Supplement, London) work of social history travels through thirteen witch trials across history, some famous—like the Salem witch trials—and some lesser-known: on Vardø island, Norway, in the 1620s, where an indigenous Sami woman was accused of murder; in France in 1731, during the country&’s last witch trial, where a young woman was pitted against her confessor and cult leader; in Lesotho in 1948, where British colonial authorities executed local leaders. Exploring how witchcraft was feared, then decriminalized, and then reimagined as gendered persecution, Witchcraft takes on the intersections between gender and power, indigenous spirituality and colonial rule, political conspiracy and individual resistance. Offering a striking, dramatic journey unspooling over centuries and across continents, Witchcraft is a &“well-rounded insight into some of the strangest and cruelest moments in history&” (Buzz Magazine), giving voice to those who have been silenced by history.
Witchcraft: Exploring the World of Wicca
by Craig S. HawkinsToday's witches want you to see witchcraft as a respectable religion, a sensible worldview. They want you to see witches as "the pagan next door," not as hags in black, riding brooms on a moonlit night. But there is more to this pagan PR than demolishing stereotypes. In the last three decades, Hawkins writes, America and much of Western Europe have seen a resurgence of the occult, including witchcraft and other forms of neopaganism. A storm is brewing on the religious horizon. The church must be prepared.
Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England: The Magic of Toadmen, Plough Witches, Mummers, and Bonesmen
by Nigel PennickA comprehensive account of the rich folk culture preserved in the rural secret societies of the British Isles • Describes the secret rites, ceremonies, and initiation rituals of guilds and rural fraternities such as the Shoemakers, Horsemen, Toadmen, Mummers, and Bonesmen • Explains their use of masks, black face, and other disguises to avoid persecution • Draws not only on scholarly research but also the author’s personal contacts within these still living traditions Centuries ago the remote, marshy plains of eastern England--the Fens--were drained to create agricultural land. The Fens remained isolated up until the nineteenth century, and it was this very isolation that helped preserve the ancient traditions of this area, traditions ruthlessly eradicated elsewhere in the British Isles. These magical folk traditions also owe their survival to secret rural societies, from craft guilds and trade unions to Morris dancers and village bands. Exploring the folk customs and magical traditions of guilds and rural fraternities such as the Shoemakers and Horsemen and the secrets guarded by the Free Gardeners, Witches, Toadmen, and Bonesmen, Nigel Pennick shows how the common working people of the Fens belonged to secret societies based on their specific trade. He details the hidden aspects of rural life that most historians ignore--the magical current that flowed through the lives of working people--and describes the secret rites, ceremonies, oaths, and initiation rituals of the guilds and fraternities to which the folk belonged. Drawing not only on scholarly research but also his personal contacts within these still living traditions, Pennick explains their use of masks, black face, and other disguises to avoid persecution and describes how wise woman healers and witches in rural villages were sought-after for their remedies. He shares the secrets of the toad-bone rite, which gave the Toadman control over animals and members of the opposite sex, and explores the guardian spirits thought to inhabit the Fens, including those of the Wild Hunt. Providing insight into a world that has largely disappeared, one whose magic still echoes in lore and legend, Pennick shows that the rites, customs, and ceremonies of guilds and rural fraternities connect individuals to a wider community and, through collective action, to the power of Nature and the Cosmos.
Witchcraft and Welfare
by Raquel RombergPersecuted as evil during colonial times, considered charlatans during the nation-building era, Puerto Rican brujos (witch-healers) today have become spiritual entrepreneurs who advise their clients not only in consultation with the spirits but also in compliance with state laws and new economic opportunities. Combining trance, dance, magic, and healing practices with expertise in the workings of the modern welfare state, they help lawyers win custody suits, sick employees resolve labor disability claims, single mothers apply for government housing, or corporation managers maximize their commercial skills. Drawing on extensive fieldwork among practicing brujos, this book presents a masterful history and ethnography of Puerto Rican brujería (witch-healing). Raquel Romberg explores how brujería emerged from a blending of popular Catholicism, Afro-Latin religions, French Spiritism, and folk Protestantism and also looks at how it has adapted to changes in state policies and responded to global flows of ideas and commodities. She demonstrates that, far from being an exotic or marginal practice in the modern world, brujería has become an invisible yet active partner of consumerism and welfare capitalism.
The Witchcraft Boxed Set: Featuring The Green Witch and The House Witch
by Arin Murphy-HiscockA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic & Ritual
by Julia Halina HadasA 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!
Witchcraft Discovered: Magic, Ritual & Enchantment for Head, Hands & Heart
by Josephine WinterNow is the Time to Do Witchcraft, Not Just Read About ItPacked with hands-on exercises, inspiring journal prompts, and confidence-boosting activities, this book helps build your magical foundation and eases any concerns you have about getting started in witchcraft. Whether you live in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, Josephine Winter provides easy ways to celebrate not only your spiritual practice, but the seasons as well. This comprehensive, accessible book introduces you to:Sabbats • Elements • Witchy Tools • Divination • Plant Magic • Rituals • Spellcasting • Deities and Spirit • Planetary Magic • Meditation • Altar Work • Talismans • Magic Circles • Hearth MagicWitchcraft Discovered encourages you to examine what it means to be a modern practitioner (witchcraft of the head), work with magical energy (witchcraft of the hands), and dance to your own drumbeat as you work (witchcraft of the heart). Josephine teaches you about witchcraft's history, traditions, and terminology, shares some kitchen witch recipes, and offers additional resources at every turn.
Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care: Nourishing Rituals & Spells for a More Balanced Life
by Michael HerkesInfuse magic into self-care with restorative spells and remedies Prepare to intertwine the vital energy of witchcraft with the healing power of self-care. This collection of spells and remedies lights the way, designed to nourish the mind and body every day. With each ritual, anyone can build an empowered self-care system anchored in the practice of magic.Discover the ultimate witches' self-care book with:Witchcraft for the whole self—Each daily ritual focuses on a different facet of life, from romantic relationships to professional success, and explores how witchcraft inspires reflection, creativity, and mindfulness.90 enchanting rituals—Try out a Fluorite Crystal Meditation that clears the mind, a Detoxifying Body Brew that banishes energy blockages, a Happy Home Mist that invites good vibes into any living space, and more.Inclusive guidance—Whether this book is the first foray into magic or just part of an existing practice, any witch can learn to tap into their power and master self-care.Build a magical care routine and live a more balanced life with Witchcraft for Daily Self-Care.
Witchcraft for Emotional Wisdom: Spells, Rituals, and Remedies for Healing
by Paige VanderbeckReclaim your power and heal from emotional pain using magic It's possible to live a peaceful, joy-filled life every day when you learn to let go of the pain and trauma that's holding you back. Witchcraft for Emotional Wisdom is a supportive guide that will teach you how to access the deeper parts of yourself, gain control of your emotions, and put you on the path to healing by using the transformative powers of magic. What sets Witchcraft for Emotional Wisdom apart: Emotional witchcraft 101—Begin your journey by learning everything you need to know about the holistic practice of healing using modern witchcraft and how it can improve your life. Wisdom and healing for all—This supportive guide is inclusive, welcoming, and includes insights and practices that can be used by both new and seasoned witches looking to enhance their craft. Simple spells, rituals, and remedies—You'll create a personal altar to practice your healing magic, blend botanical incense to clear your mind, make an empowering energy potion, and more using easy-to-find tools like crystals, candles, herbs, and tarot cards. Restore your emotional health, better understand your feelings, and create a more magical life with Witchcraft for Emotional Wisdom.
Witchcraft for Healing: Radical Self-Care for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
by Patti WigingtonHeal and grow with the restorative power of witchcraftWitchcraft is rooted in wellness and healing, and has the capacity to radically transform your life through self-care. Witchcraft for Healing will bring more spiritual, emotional, and physical healing to your practice.No other natural healing books weave in magic and self-care quite like Witchcraft for Healing.Explore the transformative power of the spells, potions, rituals, and remedies found in this essential witchcraft spell book. Discover new applications for ingredients and elements you can easily find or already have on hand such as candles, crystals, herbs, and essential oils.Whether you're new to witchcraft or are an experienced practitioner, you'll find ways to deepen your craft and reclaim your power through authentic information, practical applications, and empathetic wisdom.Soothe and support your mind, body, and spirit with Witchcraft for Healing.
Witchcraft for the Home: Spells, Rituals & Remedies for a Magical Dwelling
by Mystic DylanConjure up a purified, protected, and balanced home with 60 enchanting spells and rituals We all have the power to work a little magic inside our homes. With practical spells, rituals, and remedies, this charming guide has everything you need to know about home witchcraft and how you can use it to manifest your desires. Magic for every purpose—Explore witchcraft recipes for everything from driving away negative spirits and attracting abundance, to energizing your workspace and bringing luck into any room. Call on your magical allies—Transform your home by invoking your ancestors and household spirits. Enhance your magic—Discover how to harness the power of the elements, lunar phases, astrology, and the seasons to heighten your home witchcraft. Transform your abode into a divine sanctuary with this standout among witchy books.
The Witchcraft Handbook: Unleash Your Magickal Powers to Create the Life You Want
by Midia StarEmbrace your inner witch.Packed with spells, potions and witchy wisdom, use this magickal guide to enhance every aspect of your life. From the effects of the moon to the use of candles to enhance spells, learn how to protect your home, fulfill your dreams, boost your love life, banish ill chance and secure your future.Isn't it time you unleashed the power of magick?
The Witchcraft Handbook: Unleash Your Magickal Powers to Create the Life You Want
by Midia StarEmbrace your inner witch.Packed with spells, potions and witchy wisdom, use this magickal guide to enhance every aspect of your life. From the effects of the moon to the use of candles to enhance spells, learn how to protect your home, fulfill your dreams, boost your love life, banish ill chance and secure your future.Isn't it time you unleashed the power of magick?
Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia
by Carson O. Hudson Jr.The Emmy Award–winning screenwriter &“examines spine-tingling tales in chapters called &‘The Beliefs,&’ &‘The Law,&’ &‘The Experts&’ and &‘The Witches&’&” (Bristol Herald Courier).While the Salem witch trials get the most notoriety, Virginia&’s witchcraft history dates back many years before that . . . Colonial Virginians shared a common belief in the supernatural with their northern neighbors. While the witchcraft mania that swept through Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 was significant, fascination with it has tended to overshadow the historical records of other persecutions throughout early America. The 1626 case of Joan Wright, the first woman to be accused of witchcraft in British North America, began Virginia&’s own witch craze. Utilizing surviving records, author, local historian and screenwriter Carson Hudson narrates these fascinating stories.
Witchcraft in Europe and the New World, 1400-1800
by P. G. Maxwell-Stuartbrief sketch of witchcraft during this era.
Witchcraft: A Ladybird Expert Book (The Ladybird Expert Series #36)
by Suzannah LipscombPart of the new Ladybird Expert series, Witchcraft is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to the magical myths that have coloured the popular imagination for centuries. Written by celebrated historian and broadcaster Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, Witchcraft explores the moment in history when witches were perceived to be especially dangerous: the famous witch hunts between 1450 and 1750.Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture.For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.
Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants
by Christian Rätsch Claudia Müller-Ebeling Wolf-Dieter StorlAn in-depth investigation of traditional European folk medicine and the healing arts of witches• Explores the outlawed “alternative” medicine of witches suppressed by the state and the Church and how these plants can be used today• Reveals that female shamanic medicine can be found in cultures all over the world• Illustrated with color and black-and-white art reproductions dating back to the 16th centuryWitch medicine is wild medicine. It does more than make one healthy, it creates lust and knowledge, ecstasy and mythological insight. In Witchcraft Medicine the authors take the reader on a journey that examines the women who mix the potions and become the healers; the legacy of Hecate; the demonization of nature’s healing powers and sensuousness; the sorceress as shaman; and the plants associated with witches and devils. They explore important seasonal festivals and the plants associated with them, such as wolf’s claw and calendula as herbs of the solstice and alder as an herb of the time of the dead--Samhain or Halloween. They also look at the history of forbidden medicine from the Inquisition to current drug laws, with an eye toward how the sacred plants of our forebears can be used once again.
Witchcraft Therapy: Your Guide to Banishing Bullsh*t and Invoking Your Inner Power
by Mandi EmDiscover magical solutions to cope with whatever life throws your way in this fun self-help guide to invoking your inner power.Self-help is hard (and therapy is expensive!), but magic makes it easier than ever. In Witchcraft Therapy, you will learn how to use the mystical powers of intention, mindful manifestation, divination, and righteous indignation to cope with whatever life throws your way. Author and witchy wellness guru Mandi Em offers advice in her own unique brand of positivity providing spells, rituals, and more that you can do right at home. Complete with wisdom like &“Remember that &‘f*ck off&’ is a banishing spell,&” Witchcraft Therapy will have you feeling more empowered and liberated than ever.
Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within
by Juliet DiazEverywhere, the witches are rising. Are you ready to answer the call and embrace your own inner witch?In this book, third-generation Witch Juliet Diaz guides you on a journey to connect with the Magick within you. She explains how to cast off what doesn't serve you, unleash your authentic self, and become an embodiment of your truth. You'll also learn the skills and techniques you need to build your own Magickal craft. Within these enchanted pages you'll discover how to: * Connect with the power of your inner witch * Create spells, potions, and rituals for love, protection, healing, manifestation and more * Amplify your energy by working with a Book of Shadows * Create an altar and decorate it according to the seasons * Work with the Moon and the Seasons of the Witch * Connect with your ancestors to receive their wisdomFilled with Magick, inspiration, and love, Witchery is your guide and companion on a wickedly delicious journey to true self-empowerment.
Witches: True Encounters with Wicca, Covens, and Magick
by Hans HolzerProfessor Hans Holzer, the bestselling author of Ghosts, explores the myriad forms and factions of witchcraft, taking you inside the covens and cults where the ancient rituals are practiced. This compilation of Holzer's decades of first-hand research, which occurred mainly in the 1960s and 1970s, provides a unique insider's overview of the topic.Experience the secrets of the craft, learn spells and incantations, and read interviews and personal testimony from the foremost practitioners. Holzer not only provides the reader with the history of witchcraft, he documents the lives and practices of actual witches pursuing the world's oldest religion. Hundreds of photographs from the author's own collection illuminate the subject and bring the rituals and rites of "the Craft" to life.
Witches and Witchcraft
by David NashIn the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, entire communities, particularly in central Europe were gripped by a fear of witches and witchcraft, and pursued witches in order to bring them to justice. Professor David Nash unlocks the sometimes opaque history of the phenomenon of witchcraft in Britain, Europe and America. The book explores the development of witchcraft and belief in witches, the obsession with witches and witchcraft that spawned witch-hunting, the hey-day and decline of witch-hunting, and the fascinating 'afterlife' of witchcraft: covering not only the survival of some beliefs into the nineteenth century but the academic interest in witchcraft in the early twentieth century, which culminated in the interest shown in the phenomenon by experts serving the interests and ideology of Nazi Germany. Among the themes that the author will examine are the geographical spread and regional differences in witchcraft and witch-hunting across Britain, Europe and America; the theories on the rise of witch-hunting; and gender differences: why so many more women were accused and convicted of witch-hunting than men.
A Witches Bible: Eight Sabbats for Witches & The Witches Way
by Janet Farrar Stewart FarrarThis collection includes two books in one large volume, Eight Sabbats for Witches and The Witches Way. You won't lose anything! This is the complete system of Wicca used by the Farrars. This book discusses every aspect of Witchcraft, including traditions, rituals, magic, training and more. A "must" for all Witches.
A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook (The Paranormal)
by Janet Farrar Stewart FarrarThe Paranormal, the new ebook series from F+W Media International Ltd, resurrecting rare titles, classic publications and out-of-print texts, as well as new ebook titles on the supernatural - other-worldly books for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts and witchcraft. Everything is here in this most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft, including: The Sabbats, Casting & Banishing the Magic Circle, The Complete Book of Shadows, The Great Rite, Initiation Rites, Consecration Rites, Spells, Witches' Tools, Witchcraft & Sex, Running a Coven, Clairvoyance, and Astral Projection.
Witches' Brew
by Yvonne JocksThis book contains stories of witches from many times, good, evil, Wiccan and otherwise. Stories range from the fantastic to the beliefs of modern practitioners, and is a great read for all who love witches of any kind.