Witchcraft Religion

When bigotry and power mania take control, disaster always follows for subjugated persons - even when the power is wielded by the Church. Witchcraft was viewed as devil-worship. Between 1450 and 1750, 100,000 people were accused, subject to the most bestial tortures and usually executed. Witches examines the wildfire-spread of witch-hunting across Europe and America, revealing the disturbing and brutal realities of these witch hunts and their roots in misogyny and religious persecution.

In this audiobook, you will, discover what hedge witchcraft is all about, learn how the mindset of a hedge witch is different from others, discover the deities you can call upon for assistance in your spells and rituals, and uncover the fascinating link between this form of witchcraft and Celtic lore.

As seekers and practitioners reclaim and restore magic to its rightful place among powerful forces for social, personal, and political transformation, more people than ever are claiming the identity of "witch". But our knowledge of witchcraft and magic has been marred by erasure, sensationalism, and sterilization, the true stories of history's witches left untold. Through meditations, stories, and practices, authors Risa Dickens and Amy Torok offer an intersectional, contemporary lens for uncovering and reconnecting with feminist witch history.

Wicca Natural Magic Kit from best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain will help you develop your practice of magic within the framework of Wicca and other Pagan traditions. This collection invites you to dive into a deeper understanding of three main aspects of spiritual and magical practice: the Elements, the Moon, and the Wheel of the Year.

Runes are enigmatic by nature. This is because the word rune itself originates from the Old Norse word runa, which means "secret" and comes likely from either the Proto-Germanic "runo", which means "secret" or "whisper". Since they are ancient symbols, the runes mean little to the untrained eye. But, with practice and a little experience with them, you can activate their magical energies to create positive, impactful change in your life.

Living Wicca takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft. Learn the meanings of over 120 Wiccan symbols and how you can magically use them. Discover the power of Wiccan prayers throughout the day and how you can use them to make yourself aware that the Gods and Goddess are everywhere. Learn how to create your own rituals and symbols, develop a book of shadows, and even become a high priest or priestess.

Druidry and Wicca are the two great streams of Western Pagan tradition. Both traditions are experiencing a renaissance all over the world, as more and more people seek a spirituality rooted in a love of nature and the land. Increasingly, listeners are combining the ideas of both traditions to craft their own spiritual practice. In this down-to-earth, inspiring guide, Philip Carr-Gomm offers a name for this Path that draws on the common beliefs and practices of Wicca and Druidry: DruidCraft.

Yemaya, queen of the sea, first emerged in Yorubaland (now in modern Nigeria). A primordial deity, considered the mother of all, she is perceived by some to be at the root of numerous ancient goddesses, including Isis. During the Middle Passage, Yemaya accompanied her enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere, where her eventual association with the Virgin Mary helped her veneration take root and flourish.

Spells, rituals, and magical tips for enhancing your life. The world of magic is full of immeasurable potential. There are literally thousands of spells in existence, for every purpose you could possibly imagine. In Wicca Book of Spells from best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, you will find spells and other magical workings that, when applied with focused intention, can bring positive experiences into your life.

Focusing on the magic of candles, crystals and herbs, the Magical Starter Kit brings age-old traditions into the 21st century. In each of these volumes by best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, you’ll find in-depth discussions, practical tips, and simple spells to help you successfully create desired changes in your life. Whether you’re a newly practicing Wiccan, an “unaffiliated” Witch, or simply curious about trying your hand at the magical arts, you’re bound to be inspired by the offerings within these three guides in one volume.

Six Women of Salem is the first work to use the lives of a select number of representative women as a microcosm to illuminate the larger crisis of the Salem witch trials. By the end of the trials, beyond the 20 who were executed and the five who perished in prison, 207 individuals had been accused, 74 had been "afflicted", 32 had officially accused their fellow neighbors, and 255 ordinary people had been inexorably drawn into that ruinous and murderous vortex, and this doesn't include the religious, judicial, and governmental leaders.

What if you could manifest money into your life using magic? Using social-media star Jessie DaSilva's viral combination of magic (yes, magic) and business savvy techniques comes a how-to-guide for living more abundant financial realities.

Sigils are magical symbols that are designed to influence ourselves and the world around us. Tracing through history, art, and culture, this book offers an innovative and fresh approach to sigil magick that is accessible and intuitive. You don't need a degree in art or magick to make effective sigils! Sigil Witchery helps you improve your drawing techniques, use sample exercises to challenge yourself, and gain deeper metaphysical insight and inspiration—all to guide you to develop your own powerful sigil magick.

We can always create a life that is entwined with the natural world. A homestead is not a log cabin or a hermitage out in the woods—it is a way of being, a life lived with the intention of returning to our roots and tapping into the essential elements of fire, water, air, and earth. And a homesteading witch isn't just a person who lives atop a beautiful mountain, but anyone who understands that by harnessing and honoring these elements you can create whatever it is that you need. The Witchy Homestead is your guide to finding, creating, and living this essential magic.

Seidr is the intriguing and powerful early Norse system of shamanistic trance practices. In Seidr: The Gate Is Open, Katie Gerrard has contributed a major work on the practices of Seidr and trance prophecy, providing a practical manual full of dynamic group rituals and techniques based on known Seidr practices.

False prophets are arising at an alarming rate in these last days, as Jesus told us they would. Too often, believers are deceived and their lives ruined by prophetic witchcraft—messages and messengers that sound spiritually appealing but are actually destructive weapons of the devil. Only when prophetic witchcraft is exposed can we resist it and help others avoid Satan’s snares.

The Green Witchcraft Bible is specifically written to help you harness the power of healing and natural magic through the mastering of herbs, essentials oils, and flowers. With this book, you will be able to embrace the power of nature and draw from the energy of the universe as well as the earth. The book teaches you ways to use the greens of the earth, such as herbs, flowers, and plants, to heal, as well as seek the energy of nature for proper guidance.

When you separate the religious dogma from the symbolic nature of Christianity's ultimate rebel, who really is the Devil? Kate Freuler presents this infamous figure as a symbol, not a deity, and reveals how you can use this radical philosophy to strength yourself and your witchcraft. The Devil represents rebelling against all-powerful, oppressive systems of any kind. Through historical references, religious writings, and even pop culture, this book explores the intersection between witchcraft and the rebel archetype.

A fresh new approach to the topics of witchcraft and sorcery! This unique book deals with these issues from a religious perspective. Traditional church and Biblical teachings are emphasized rather than a source book for dabbling with witchcraft or sorcery. An informative eye-opener for both Christians and non-Christians!

The “evil eye” is rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts. This book takes a deep dive into the origins of the evil eye, from ancient Egyptian practices to those found in ancient Greece and Rome. Most people are unaware that the world’s major monotheistic religions are replete with references to the evil eye.