Showing posts with label Coven. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coven. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Spells for Change. A Guide for Modern Witches. Frankie Castanea. Chaotic Witch Aunt

Spells for Change. A Guide for Modern Witches. Frankie Castanea. Chaotic Witch Aunt
Spells for Change. A Guide for Modern Witches. Frankie Castanea. Chaotic Witch Aunt

 I'm enjoying "Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches" by social media influencer Frankie Castanea aka Chaotic Witch Aunt.

 

Forget warts and cauldrons—a new generation of witches is on the rise. From justice spells to protective charms, Frankie Castanea brings their fresh style to an ancient practice, showing that contemporary witchcraft is a powerful force for good and a tool for manifesting positive change.

Modern-day witches are a blend of the old and the new. They travel to the grocery store, work nine-to-five jobs, and teach in our classrooms. They also carry black tourmaline and quartz, and wave bay and rosemary bundles over their doorways.

Within an ancient and sacred practice, a new type of Craft has taken hold: one that combines the power of action with energy and intent, prioritizes self-realization, and matches its activism with manifestation.

With chapters on meditation, grounding, cleansing, banishing, binding, and more,
Spells for Change will help the modern witch create change within the hearth, the heart, and the world—one spell at a time.

https://amzn.to/3ADlsWp 

 

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Book of Shadows. Phyllis Curott. Autobiography. Wicca. Witchcraft

Book of Shadows. Phyllis Curott. Autobiography. Wicca. Witchcraft
Book of Shadows. Phyllis Curott. Autobiography. Wicca. Witchcraft

I'm enjoying Phyllis Curott's autobiography "Book of Shadows."


When Phyllis Curott, a high-powered Manhattan lawyer began exploring Witchcraft, she discovered a spiritual movement that defied all stereotypes. Encountering neither satanic rites nor eccentric spinsters, she came to embrace the reconstruction of Europe's indigenous spirituality; the religion of the Goddess. Book of Shadowschronicles Phyllis' introduction and initiation inteo Wicca, her ascension to the position of Wiccan High Priestess, and her efforts to reconcile her newfound spirituality with her struggles as a woman rising through the ranks of the corporate world. Along the way, she relates the history of Witchcraft and shares many traditional Wiccan practices. Engagingly written and rich with detailed rituals, spells, and techniques, this inspirational book traces a modern woman's spiritual journey into a realm of extraordinary experience and enlightenment.

https://amzn.to/4a3kwaN

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Friday, October 27, 2023

The Meaning of Witchcraft. Gerald Gardner. Wicca. Occult

The Meaning of Witchcraft. Gerald Gardner. Wicca. Occult
The Meaning of Witchcraft. Gerald Gardner. Wicca. Occult

I'm enjoying some of the newly reissued Occult books in the Weiser Classics series. "The Meaning of Witchcraft" by Gerald Gardner is an essential Wiccan text.


"Those of us who use the word witch with all of the pride and fortification that it offers us do so thanks to Gardner’s lucid, liberating vision.”—Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power

Often called the father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardner’s life and works were ground-breaking in opening the door for the modern revival of Wicca and neo-paganism. The Meaning of Witchcraft (originally published in 1959) was the first sympathetic book written from the point of view of a practicing witch.

“The foundation of magical beliefs,” Gardner wrote, “of which witchcraft is a form, is that unseen Powers exist, and that by performing the right sort of ritual, these Powers can be contacted and either forced or persuaded to assist one in some way. People believed this in the Stone Age, and they believe it, consciously or not, today. It is now well known that most superstition is, in fact, broken-down ritual. The meaning of witchcraft is to be found not in strange religious theories about God and Satan but in the deepest levels of the human mind, the collective unconscious, and the earliest developments of human society.”

The Meaning of Witchcraft is an enduring and invaluable source book for witches today. This Weiser Classics edition includes a new foreword by Pam Grossman, author of Waking the Witch. In it, Grossman revisits the historical role and mixed legacy that Gardner has played in the revival of witchcraft and magic in modern times.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 
Raymond Buckland 
(1934 - 2017) 
Author and Occultist 
High Priest 
in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition 
Founder of Seax-Wica 
Author of 
Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft 
(Book informally known as “Big Blue”) 
Founder of the 
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins


Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft


For more info, please visit:
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Wicca for One. Solitary Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Wicca for One. Solitary Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, July 31, 2023

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of 
Maxine Sanders
Author and Occultist 
Co-Founder of 
Alexandrian Wicca
Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)
Key Figure in the Development 
of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 
Founder of 
The Temple of the Mother coven 
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview


For more info, please visit:
and


Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Alex Sanders. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Witchcraft Today. Gerald Gardner. Wicca. Occult. Magick

Witchcraft Today. Gerald Gardner. Wicca. Occult. Magick
Witchcraft Today. Gerald Gardner. Wicca. Occult. Magick

First published in 1954, "Witchcraft Today" was a landmark text that inspired a Revival. Written by Gerald Gardner, the Father of Wicca. Still an interesting read 70 years later.


An expanded edition of the quintessential Wiccan classic written by the father of the pagan renaissance.

First published in 1954, this landmark exploration of Wicca inspired a passionate revival of interest in indigenous British religion and led to the rebirth of a way of life. Encompassing an explanation of Wiccan rituals and tenents, as well as a comprehensive study of occult practices worldwide and throughout the ages, Witchcraft Today is a book that "belongs on the bookshelf of every Witch and every person . . . interested in the whole vast field of the occult" (Raymond Buckland, author of Wicca for Life).

This special expanded edition of the historic volume, reissued in celebration of its 50th anniversary, includes the original introduction written for the book by Dr. Margaret Murray, former president of the British Folklore Society and the author of influential books on Witchcraft. It also includes new material by contemporary practitioners and scholars:

- Judy Harrow, author of Wicca Covens and Devoted to You, discusses the context of Gardner's life and work and gives an analysis of his published sources as well as which later books carry on the major themes.
- Ronald Hutton, eminent historian and author of Triumph of the Moon, looks at Gardner's life and times.
- Wren Walker, coproducer of the Witches' Voice website, shares her observations about Wicca today.
- Graduate student Tara Nelson looks into the religion's possible future.

This audacious work is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the ancient practice of Witchcraft, or by its growing influence on contemporary culture, including references to the practice of Wicca on TV and in movies, and courses that teaches its principles in mainstream academic institutions. Combining an exploration of the often-secret past of Witches with a look at its current practice, Witchcraft Today is an essential tool to be used for study, reflection, inspiration, and transformative ideas.

Friday, July 7, 2023

Love Magic. Laurie Cabot. Salem, Massachusetts. Witchcraft

Love Magic. Laurie Cabot. Salem, Massachusetts. Witchcraft
Love Magic. Laurie Cabot. Salem, Massachusetts. Witchcraft

I'm greatly enjoying "Love Magic" by Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem!


Discover the power of love through the mystical practice of magic in this wide-ranging collection of spells, rituals, and meditations from the authors of Power of the Witch.

You don't have to be a Witch to use Love Magic. This enlightening book—a rich treasury of spells for men, women, and couples to attract, enhance, or end relationships—addresses both the novice and the experienced magic worker. Following an inspiring and informative overview on the meaning of love magic and on the craft of performing it, Love Magic offers an extensive array of rituals to bring warmth, affection, pleasure, and passion into your life and the lives of others. Told in Laurie Cabot's friendly voice and reflecting her many years of experience as a Witch, Love Magic promotes magic for the good of all and the harm of none, so readers can't hurt their chances at love, only increase them.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of 
Maxine Sanders
Author and Occultist 
Co-Founder of 
Alexandrian Wicca
Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)
Key Figure in the Development 
of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 
Founder of 
The Temple of the Mother coven 
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview


For more info, please visit:
and


Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Alex Sanders. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, May 22, 2023

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Eileen Smith
also known as
Lady Cara
Author of
The Witches' Heart
Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins


Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk


Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, January 9, 2023

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Aradia. The Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult

Aradia. The Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult
Aradia. The Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult

Charles G. Leland compiled the folklore contained in "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" in the late 19th Century. Much of it focuses on tales and Mythology pertaining to the Goddess Diana. The book has been very influential on the practice modern occultism.


“Diana greatly loved her brother Lucifer, the god of the Sun and of the Moon, the god of Light, who was so proud of his beauty, and who for his pride was driven from Paradise. . . . She spun the lives of all men; all things were spun from the wheel of Diana. Lucifer turned the wheel.” Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches, presented here with extensive commentary and elucidation by folklorist Charles G. Leland, is one of the most important documents extant on the subject of European witchcraft, and has been immensely influential on the practice of modern occultism. Aradia is a fascinating document of authentic Italian Witchcraft as practiced in the 19th century.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 
Raymond Buckland 
(1934 - 2017) 
Author and Occultist 
High Priest 
in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition 
Founder of Seax-Wica 
Author of 
Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft 
(Book informally known as “Big Blue”) 
Founder of the 
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins


Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft


For more info, please visit:

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of 
Maxine Sanders
Author and Occultist 
Co-Founder of 
Alexandrian Wicca
Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)
Key Figure in the Development 
of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 
Founder of 
The Temple of the Mother coven 
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview


For more info, please visit:
and


Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, October 24, 2022

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Eileen Smith
also known as
Lady Cara
Author of
The Witches' Heart
Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins


Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk


Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The Grimoire of Lady Sheba. Book of Shadows. Wicca. Witchcraft

The Grimoire of Lady Sheba. Book of Shadows. Wicca. Witchcraft
The Grimoire of Lady Sheba. Book of Shadows. Wicca. Witchcraft

The Grimoire of Lady Sheba and the Book of Shadows it contains were controversial upon printing as it was the first published version of the Gardnerian Wiccan rituals.



Lady Sheba inherited her practice of witchcraft from more than four generations of Witches. Recognizing a profound need for a new understanding of the forces of nature, she elected to publish her grimoire, a personal magickal workbook copied by hand from the time of her initiation.

―The Power: Description of the rules and requirements for
correct, effective use of Witchcraft
―The Tools: How to make, consecrate and use magickal
instruments
―The Language: Includes diagrams of the lost Theban script and
Runic alphabet
―The Rituals: Complete instructions for performing rituals for
every purpose
―The Recipes: The famous secret herbal lore of the Craft, including ointments, teas, incense,
perfumes and oils
―The Dances: Traditional square dances as well as magickal "Witches' rounds"
―The Book of Shadows: The Holy Book of Witchcraft
―The Eightfold Path: Describes the steps to magickal attainment.

First published in 1974, this ground-breaking volume includes essential information for practicing Wiccans. Llewellyn is proud to present this hardcover edition to celebrate our company's one hundred year anniversary.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Scottish Witchcraft. The History and Magick of the Picts. Raymond Buckland

Scottish Witchcraft. The History and Magick of the Picts. Raymond Buckland
Scottish Witchcraft. The History and Magick of the Picts. Raymond Buckland

I'm enjoying "Scottish Witchcraft: The History and Magick of the Picts" by Raymond Buckland. It is an interesting and informative look at the solitary practices of the PectiWita tradition. 



From the ancient misty Highlands of Scotland to modern-day America come the secrets of solitary Witchcraft practice. The author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft introduces "PectiWita," or the craft of the Picts. Learn the history of these mysterious early Keltic people, their origins, beliefs, and celebrations. This book also explores the magic, sacred tools, herbal lore, song and dance, and recipes of the Scottish PectiWita tradition.


Raymond Buckland was actively involved in metaphysics and the occult for fifty years.

He was the author of more than sixty books, including such best-selling titles as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, Gypsy Dream Dictionary, Practical Candleburning Rituals, and Witchcraft from the Inside. Ray lectured and presented workshops across the United States, and appeared on major television and radio shows nationally and internationally. He also wrote screen plays, was a technical advisor for films, and appeared in films and videos.


Ray came from an English Romany (Gypsy) family and resided with his wife Tara on a small farm in central Ohio. Beyond writing, Ray's other passion was homebuilt airplanes.

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Drawing Down the Moon. Margot Adler. Wicca. Witchcraft. Paganism. Occult

Drawing Down the Moon. Margot Adler. Wicca. Witchcraft. Paganism. Occult
Drawing Down the Moon. Margot Adler. Wicca. Witchcraft. Paganism. Occult

Originally published in the 1970s, "Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler has become a classic on neo-paganism and witchcraft.



The essential text and classic study of Neo-Paganism

Since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction.

In this edition, featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.