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The Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick

Author : Judy Ann Nock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507207212
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick written by Judy Ann Nock and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magic of witchcraft never dies. Harness the power of nature-based magick, including herbal charms and remedies, cleansing rituals, crystal healing, astrology, and more with this new guide in the popular Modern Witchcraft series—perfect for millennials. Modern-day interest in witchcraft and wicca isn’t surprising—who wouldn’t want to focus their energy into rituals of change and healing in today’s troubled and chaotic times? Right now, many of the most popular types of magick are nature-based. This fun and practical book includes methods to help you connect with the Earth mother and your own natural self. Each chapter focuses on a different type of nature magick, from seed magick to the magick of the sun, of water, of the moon, and more—and every topic includes its own accompanying spells, charms, rituals, and meditations. The Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick is your complete guide to everything you’ll need to know about nature-based magick to fully embrace your spiritual and natural self.

Witchcraft and Magic

Author : Helen A. Berger
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812201256
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Witchcraft and Magic written by Helen A. Berger and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-03-19 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic, always part of the occult underground in North America, has experienced a resurgence since the 1960s. Although most contemporary magical religions have come from abroad, they have found fertile ground in which to develop in North America. Who are today's believers in Witchcraft and how do they worship? Alternative spiritual paths have increased the ranks of followers dramatically, particularly among well-educated middle-class individuals. Witchcraft and Magic conveys the richness of magical religious experiences found in today's culture, covering the continent of North America and the Caribbean. These original essays survey current and historical issues pertinent to religions that incorporate magical or occult beliefs and practices, and they examine contemporary responses to these religions. The relationship between Witchcraft and Neopaganism is explored, as is their intersection with established groups practicing goddess worship. Recent years have seen the growth in New Age magic and Afro-Caribbean religions, and these developments are also addressed in this volume. All the religions covered offer adherents an alternative worldview and rituals that are aimed at helping individuals redefine themselves and make their interactions with the environment more empowered. Many modern occult religions share an absence of dogma or central authority to determine orthodoxy, and have become a contemporary experience embracing modern concerns like feminism, environmentalism, civil rights, and gay rights. Afro-Caribbean religions such as Santería, Palo, and Curanderismo, which do have a more developed dogma and authority structure, offer their followers a religion steeped in African and Hispanic traditions. Responses to the growth of magical religions have varied, from acceptance to an unfounded concern about the growth of a satanic underground. And, as magical religions have flourished, increased interest has resulted in a growing commercialization, with its threat of trivialization.

A Community of Witches

Author : Helen A. Berger
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 1643362879
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book A Community of Witches written by Helen A. Berger and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2021-11-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Community of Witches explores the beliefs and practices of Neo-Paganism and Witchcraft—generally known to scholars and practitioners as Wicca. While the words "magic," "witchcraft," and "paganism" evoke images of the distant past and remote cultures, this book shows that Wicca has emerged as part of a new religious movement that reflects the era in which it developed. Imported to the United States in the later 1960s from the United Kingdom, the religion absorbed into its basic fabric the social concerns of the time: feminism, environmentalism, self-development, alternative spirituality, and mistrust of authority. Helen A. Berger's ten-year participant observation study of Neo-Pagans and Witches on the eastern seaboard of the United States and her collaboration on a national survey of Neo-Pagans form the basis for exploring the practices, structures, and transformation of this nascent religion. Responding to scholars who suggest that Neo-Paganism is merely a pseudo religion or a cultural movement because it lacks central authority and clear boundaries, Berger contends that Neo-Paganism has many of the characteristics that one would expect of a religion born in late modernity: the appropriation of rituals from other cultures, a view of the universe as a cosmic whole, an emphasis on creating and re-creating the self, an intertwining of the personal and the political, and a certain playfulness. Aided by the Internet, self-published journals, and festivals and other gatherings, today's Neo-Pagans communicate with one another about social issues as well as ritual practices and magical rites. This community of interest—along with the aging of the original participants and the growing number of children born to Neo-Pagan families—is resulting in Neo-Paganism developing some of the marks of a mature and established religion.

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft

Author : Skye Alexander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440580022
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Guide to Witchcraft written by Skye Alexander and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on creating a sacred space, promoting good energy, and creating incantations, potions, and charms.

Modern Witchcraft and Psychoanalysis

Author : Mel D. Faber
Publisher : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
ISBN 13 : 9780838634882
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Modern Witchcraft and Psychoanalysis written by Mel D. Faber and published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His analysis is complemented by several interviews with practicing witches and by a detailed, firsthand account of a coven meeting.".

Origins of Modern Witchcraft

Author : Aoumiel
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 9781567186482
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Origins of Modern Witchcraft written by Aoumiel and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2000 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds new light on the ancient origins of religion to give Wiccans, Witches, and the Neo-Pagans a sense of where they belong in history.

Spirit of the Witch

Author : Raven Grimassi
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 9780738703381
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Spirit of the Witch written by Raven Grimassi and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the "Encyclopedia of Wicca and Witchcraft" comes a study of religion and contemporary spirituality in witchcraft.

The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism

Author : Shelley Rabinovitch
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806524078
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism written by Shelley Rabinovitch and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're looking for information on blessings, the Green Man, divination, ritual components, or spellwork, you can find it all in the Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism. Here is the ultimate source of information on all things Wiccan and Neo-Pagan, an indispensable tool for anyone wanting to learn about the history, traditions, and major figures of modern nontraditional religions. Organized alphabetically and designed to be both clear and comprehensive, this book provides definitions and detailed entries on a wide range of subjects -- including Witchcraft, Shamanism, Gaia theory, the Burning Times, Pagan festivals, Wiccan holidays, and much more. There are essays on Witchcraft and Paganism's influence on pop culture, including the crop of Wicca-inspired books, movies, and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, The Craft, and the Harry Potter series. From Altar to Otter Zell, and all points in between, the illustrated Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism is the first and last Wyrd on nontraditional religion -- the ultimate reference for anyone interested in past, present, and practice. Book jacket.

The New Generation Witches

Author : Peg Aloi
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317022815
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The New Generation Witches written by Peg Aloi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the shelves of mainstream bookstores and the pages of teen magazines, to popular films and television series, contemporary culture at the turn of the twenty-first century has been fascinated with teenage identity and the presence of magic and the occult. Alongside this profusion of products and representations, a global network of teenage Witches has emerged on the margins of adult neopagan Witchcraft communities, identifying themselves through various spiritual practices, consumption patterns and lifestyle choices. The New Generation Witches is the first published anthology to investigate the recent rise of the teenage Witchcraft phenomenon in both Britain and North America. Scholars from Theology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, History and Media Studies, along with neopagan commentators outside of the academy, come together to investigate the experiences of thousands of adolescents constructing an enabling, magical identity through a distinctive practice of Witchcraft. The contributors discuss key areas of interest, inspiration and development within the teen Witch communities from the mid 1990s onward, including teenage Witches' magical practices and beliefs, gender politics, the formation and identification of communities, forums and modes of expression, media representation and new media outlets. Demonstrating the diversification and expansion of neopaganism in the twenty-first century, this anthology makes an exciting contribution to the field of Neopagan Studies and contemporary youth cultures.

Magical Religion and Modern Witchcraft

Author : James R. Lewis
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438410727
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Magical Religion and Modern Witchcraft written by James R. Lewis and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1996-04-19 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive anthology examines contemporary neo-paganism ranging from goddess theology to historical-critical essays. Many of the contributors are academically trained neo-pagans, and the resulting volume is a benchmark study of a significant movement that promises to reshape the religious landscape of the next century.

The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot

Author : Skye Alexander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507202636
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot written by Skye Alexander and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of the cards! For hundreds of years, the tarot has been an essential tool used in witchcraft--from divining the future to aiding in spellcasting. As tools to aid a witch's natural clairvoyance, the tarot and witchcraft are entwined, with the cards and the craft sharing many symbols and roots in the elements. Learn how to interpret and connect with the cards. From reading spreads to using your deck during spellcasting, you will soon grasp the full power of the tarot.

Contemporary Witchcraft

Author : Frances Billinghurst
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789046653
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Witchcraft written by Frances Billinghurst and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are an abundance of approaches to witchcraft and modern Wicca today with many encouraging an “anything goes” approach, opposed to what Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern witchcraft, set out. Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life offers an alternative for the seeker who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of a more traditional approach to the Craft. By tapping into the essence of the teachings handed down by Gardner, and later Alex Sanders, this book provides the reader with invaluable tools and techniques that will enable them to set a foundation upon which to build their ongoing magical and spiritual practice. Regardless of whether the seeker is interested in joining a coven or not, contemporary witchcraft is about dedication and devotion in order for the greater mysteries to be revealed. Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life offers an insight into how the non-initiate can achieve this in their own practices

Solitary Pagans

Author : Helen A. Berger
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 1643360108
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book Solitary Pagans written by Helen A. Berger and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the increasingly popular phenomenon of solitary practice within contemporary paganism Solitary Pagans is the first book to explore the growing phenomenon of contemporary Pagans who practice alone. Although the majority of Pagans in the United States have abandoned the tradition of practicing in groups, little is known about these individuals or their way of practice. Helen A. Berger fills that gap by building on a massive survey of contemporary practitioners. By examining the data, Berger describes solitary practitioners demographically and explores their spiritual practices, level of social engagement, and political activities. Contrasting the solitary Pagans with those who practice in groups and more generally with other non-Pagan Americans, she also compares contemporary U.S. Pagans with those in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Berger brings to light the new face of contemporary paganism by analyzing those who learn about the religion from books or the Internet and conduct rituals alone in their gardens, the woods, or their homes. Some observers believe this social isolation and political withdrawal has resulted in an increase in narcissism and a decline in morality, while others argue to the contrary that it has produced a new form of social integration and political activity. Berger posits the implications of her findings to reveal a better understanding of other metaphysical religions and those who shun traditional religious organizations.

Major Arcana

Author : Frances Denny
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781524858339
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book Major Arcana written by Frances Denny and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photo-based exploration of modern-day witches from all over America, beautifully capturing the various ways "witch-ness" belongs to those who claim it. Based on her critically acclaimed exhibition, Major Arcana collects the work of photographer Frances F. Denny, who traveled around the U.S. photographing and interviewing a diverse group of people who identify as witches. This book is an exploration of contemporary witchery told through striking photographs and short, inspiring essays written by the "Terry Gross of witches," Pam Grossman, and the subjects themselves. From occultists and Neo-pagans, to herbalists and Wiccan High Priestesses, Denny's portraits capture the face of modern American witchcraft and challenge our assumptions about who and what a witch really is.

The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Fairies

Author : Skye Alexander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507215916
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Fairies written by Skye Alexander and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interact with magical fairy folk and incorporate them into your own witchcraft practice with this detailed account of the ancient wisdom and traditions of fairies and witchcraft. Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other traditions deeply tied to the earth. But these fairies aren’t the harmless creatures you’ve read about in children’s tales: they are magical creatures with their own culture and rules that you need to know before venturing into their territory. Now you can explore the world of the fairies and how their magic relates to your own witchcraft practice with The Modern Witchcraft Book of Fairies. This book provides you with all the information you need to know about the different types of fae folk and how you can safely interact with them to make the most of your witchcraft practice.

Witchcraft continued

Author : Willem De Blecourt
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526137976
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Witchcraft continued written by Willem De Blecourt and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. The study of witchcraft accusations in Europe during the period after the end of the witch trials is still in its infancy. Witches were scratched in England, swum in Germany, beaten in the Netherlands and shot in France. The continued widespread belief in witchcraft and magic in nineteenth- and twentieth-century France has received considerable academic attention. The book discusses the extent and nature of witchcraft accusations in the period and provides a general survey of the published work on the subject for an English audience. It explores the presence of magical elements in everyday life during the modern period in Spain. The book provides a general overview of vernacular magical beliefs and practices in Italy from the time of unification to the present, with particular attention to how these traditions have been studied. By functioning as mechanisms of social ethos and control, narratives of magical harm were assured a place at the very heart of rural Finnish social dynamics into the twentieth century. The book draws upon over 300 narratives recorded in rural Finland in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that provide information concerning the social relations, tensions and strategies that framed sorcery and the counter-magic employed against it. It is concerned with a special form of witchcraft that is practised only amongst Hungarians living in Transylvania.

The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire

Author : Skye Alexander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440596824
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire written by Skye Alexander and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Power of the Grimoire! A grimoire records your personal journey through the world of magick. It's where you record your favorite spells, chronicle your magical developments, and keep your most treasured secrets. And now, Skye Alexander, spellcraft expert and author of The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, teaches you how to create your own. First, you'll learn the importance and history of the witch's grimoire. Then, you'll go step by step through the process of putting together your very own book. From selecting spells to blessing your grimoire, you will be able to personalize your book of shadows and tailor it to your specific powers. With your own grimoire in hand, you'll be ready to continue your journey in learning the craft.