Witchcraft Religion

During the bleak winter of 1692 in the rigid Puritan community of Salem Village, Massachusetts, a group of young girls began experiencing violent fits, allegedly tormented by Satan and the witches who worshipped him. From the girls' initial denouncing of an Indian slave, the accusations soon multiplied. In less than two years, 19 men and women were hanged, one was pressed to death, and over a hundred others were imprisoned and impoverished. This evenhanded and now-classic history illuminates the horrifying episode with visceral clarity.

Discover an exciting approach to witchcraft that teaches you how to see and work with the life in all things, from animals and plants to rocks, rivers, and beyond. Nathan M. Hall provides an in-depth and thoughtful exploration of animism, guiding you down the path of the moonlit hedge with more than thirty exercises that support the needs of your wild soul.

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 Through historical references, religious writings, and even pop culture, this book explores the intersection between witchcraft and the rebel archetype.

The Wicca Spellbook Starter Kit is a comprehensive grimoire of accessible, practical magic to help you further your own unique practice. The 160 magical workings within are designed for beginners and more advanced practitioners alike. It contains everything you need to know to start working magic with candles, crystals, and herbs.

In this short work by the noted lecturer and mystic, Manly P. Hall explores the differences between black and white magic, guiding fellow occultists away from those practices which damage the spirit and lead to the loss of the soul. An essential part of any occultist's library.

Discover the magic inherent in choosing what to write with and what to write on—including and beyond paper—such as wood, fabric, glass, clay, leaves, and even your body. Learn how to craft spells and incantations, use rhyme and rhythm in chants and poems, and unleash the power of sacred sounds. In addition to topics like numerology, taboo words, codes, and magical alphabets, Ember also covers how to make your own spells and rituals. From historical examples to hands-on exercises, this book offers resources for witches of all skill levels.

Learn everything you need to know about Hekate, the goddess of magic, darkness, and the moon. Have you ever wondered why Hekate is one of the most important figures in the world of witchcraft? Are you interested in establishing a connection with this goddess? Do you want to learn all about Hekatean spellwork? Hekate is among the most significant figures in the worlds of witchcraft and ancient Greek mythology.

There is a movement on the rise, one that brings the worlds of social justice and political activism together with the practice of witchcraft. Activists wish to add magical methods to their arsenal, while spell casters seek to use their powers to resist oppression. Written by an experienced witch-activist and with the current political climate in full view, the book shows listeners how to learn spells for self-protection and body shielding, as well as methods of developing enhanced psychic intuition and situational awareness.

Wicca is for everyone who desires to be one with nature. there are a lot of reasons as to why people convert to the wiccan belief, all of which will be discussed in this book. With this book at the palm of your hand, we will guide you through your journey - from learning all about the history of the said religion, dispelling any myths surrounding its principles, the basics of Witchcraft, the tools and devices used by the followers of the Wiccan religion and modern paganism, and so forth.

Take your Pagan practice to new heights with this guide to Hermetic Qabalah from a Wiccan perspective. Author Jack Chanek shows you how to connect Qabalistic concepts to the Gods and the essential components of Wiccan ritual, making it simple to enhance your practice. Featuring correspondences, journal prompts, and dozens of exercises, Qabalah for Wiccans teaches you to use Qabalah for spellcasting and incorporate its symbolism into Wiccan rituals and workings.

If you want to learn how to read tarot cards or even become a professional tarot reader, Tarot Reading for Beginners offers the perfect introduction into this century old tradition. You'll learn tarot history, how to clear your tarot card deck and create the best conditions to achieve the most powerful readings, and the standard meaning of each card in the major arcana and minor arcana. You'll even learn the most common tarot card spreads, and we will walk through a general interpretation exercise based on example cards pulled in that spread!

Here is the first contemporary guide to the transformative powers of essential oils for use in spellcraft and the cultivation of ritual power. From rose-scented rosaries to the lingering aroma of frankincense and the cleansing energy of white sage, Amy Blackthorn - the woman behind Blackthorn Hoodoo Blends - will take you on a journey beyond the soothing, healing power of scents into their hidden realms and their use in prayer, meditation, and shamanic journeying.

No human alive is safe from circumstance. Events beyond our control happen all the time, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up or give in or just accept things as-is. Witchcraft and spellwork can turn your life around by equipping you with the tools to handle life’s little surprises. With a special emphasis on defense against physical attack, psychic attack, hexes and curses, financial troubles, and other common problems, this book couldn’t have entered your life at a more opportune time.

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.

Edgy and often deeply personal, the 21 essays collected here come from a wide variety of writers. Some identify as witches, others identify as writers, musicians, game developers, or artists. What they have in common is that they've created personal rituals to summon their own power in a world that would prefer them powerless. Here, they share the rituals they use to resist self-doubt, grief, and depression in the face of sexism, slut shaming, racism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression.

Packed with rituals, exercises, spells, recipes, and more, this dynamic addition to Llewellyn's Elements of Witchcraft series shows you how to enrich your connection to the earth. Dodie Graham McKay shares a variety of fun and fascinating ways to get your hands dirty as you grow your magical practice.

Traveling through cities and sites across Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Kristen J. Sollee - a second-generation witch herself - explores the witch as a figure of female power and persecution. By infusing an adventurous first-person narrative with extensive research and imaginative historical fiction, Witch Hunt captures the magic of travel to make an often-overlooked period of history come alive.

This practical guide to Witchcraft both embraces and celebrates queer men through an impressive collection of spells, rituals, and exercises. The Satyr's Kiss empowers everyone who identifies as male to take his rightful place at the center of his own universe, honoring the unique qualities that set him apart from the mainstream. Emphasizing the importance of sexuality in Witchcraft, this book features a variety of methods for celebrating sex in a magical way. Join Storm Faerywolf on a queer-centered exploration of magical philosophy, history, rites of passage, and sex magic.

In the winter of 1692 something terrible and frightening began in Salem Village. It started with several villagers having strange fits, screaming, and unnaturally contorting themselves and ended with almost 200 people in jail and at least 25 dead. Witchcraft accusations - claims that some inhabitants had forsaken God to become servants of the Devil - spread from Salem Village across Massachusetts, ensnaring innocent people from all strata of society under a burden of assumed guilt. One of the most significant and unlikely accusations was against 71-year-old grandmother Rebecca Nurse.

Discover the incredible domain of gypsy magic, and learn all you need to know about how it works. Have you ever been fascinated by the Romani people? Did you ever wonder why they moved from place to place and were so deeply associated with magical and psychic powers? Can they really cast spells? What is their history? Can you practice gypsy magic in your life?