Witchcraft Religion

The cycles of the sun and moon continue, as always, and yet we often feel disconnected from them. We strain to hear birdsong, we are blinded to the budding of leaves. Can we be too busy and far removed from our natural environment to be pagan? Can it be too hectic, too technical, to ever find a spiritual touchstone? Or can we can find five minutes in the morning and another five minutes at night to light a candle, focus on a grounding thought, and sense the timeless rhythms that surround us? Can we unplug, but reconnect? The intention of this book is to do just that. The daily rituals are ...

The world is not always a nice place. Sometimes, it can be downright treacherous. That means sometimes you'll have to protect yourself, and other times you'll have to make your own justice. Hoodoo is old North American folk magic, born from the African spiritual traditions brought to the New World by slaves. Over the centuries it incorporated Native American and European influences, using what worked and discarding what did not. What is left is an adaptable, powerful magical system that works.

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.

“Like being deemed a witch hundreds of years ago, being presumed a slut today is cause for ostracism, abuse, and death”.... Archetypes of “witch” and “slut” have been used to police female sexuality and punish women; now, feminists are reclaiming them as positive affirmations. This book unearths the sex positive feminist legacy of the witch in art, music, politics, and popular culture, connecting the fictional witch we love to emulate and fear with real women, past and present.

This anthology celebrates Brigid, an ancient and mysterious Celtic spirit who ranks among today's most popular modern goddesses. Venerated in many forms, including as a saint and a goddess, Brigid has traveled the globe alongside the Celtic diaspora. Once a goddess with a narrow territory, she is now an internationally beloved presence. While acknowledging her origins, this book also explores Brigid from the perspective of those outside her original Celtic homeland.

En un mundo a menudo hostil, a todos nos vendría bien un poco de ayuda. Puede encontrarla en la comodidad y el poder ritual de los hechizos de protección. Este libro pretende transmitir la sencillez de esta práctica y su valor para todos. Procedentes de tradiciones neopaganas como la wicca, los hechizos de protección no requieren ninguna afiliación a un dogma concreto. Lo que los hechizos de protección le piden es intención, solemnidad, humildad y respeto por los elementos que va a invocar.

From environmental destruction to harmful relationships, you can never fully achieve peace of mind living in a world where threats are coming from every direction. And this will come at a great cost to your wellbeing. Because instead of focusing your limited time, energy, and resources on the things that grow and nourish you, you spend them on worrying.

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunningly audiobook. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world - from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema and television.

Hace cientos de años, los yorubas de Nigeria y África Occidental fueron llevados a América como esclavos. Por suerte, consiguieron preservar su herencia y sus espíritus ancestrales disfrazando a sus deidades de santos católicos. En secreto, rindieron culto. El resultado es la religión de la nueva era conocida como santería, una mezcla de catolicismo y creencias tradicionales africanas.

Finding Your Path, by best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain, was created as an orientation to the many options available to newcomers to Wicca: coven membership, joining a more informal Wiccan circle, and solitary practice. In this audiobook, you’ll be introduced to the wide spectrum of contemporary Wiccan traditions, with tips to help you make well-informed decisions about where you want your journey to take you.

Michelle shares her truth and observations about the world around us as well as her vision for what it could be. For novice and seasoned witches alike, Modern Magic is the essential guide for defining and deepening a practice that aligns with our individual political and spiritual values.

Discover all the different practices and beliefs of brujeria that make it so popular. Brujeria has been a worldwide phenomenon that has managed to change over the years. Mexican culture has always been greatly influenced by Latin American culture and traditions. It forms an integral part of what we know as Latin America. Brujeria's origins and its long-lasting impact has shaped Mexican society in more ways than one. From being a beacon of hope for women in society to carving out a niche for Latinos, brujeria has always been much more than just witchcraft.

Connect with the mystical energies of the universe and turn your dreams and desires into powerful intentions. This beautiful audiobook will help you to manifest your hopes and desires, embrace your spiritual strength, and fulfil your own awesome potential. Discover spells, incantations, and potions for every situation where you can use the power of magical intention to enhance and transform your life.

This 2-in-1 bundle is your complete guide to the art of spellcasting and safeguarding against mystical forces. Inside you’ll learn spells, uncover historical secrets, explore witchcraft, protection, reversal magick and much more.

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.

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.

If you are having some troubles financially or you need a job, there is always a spell available for you to perform. This document is an attempt to bring to light Wicca spells for money and prosperity. Note that, as it was back in ancient times, these spells require faith and persistence. So, let's get started!

Many modern witches believe that you should only use magic to bring positive energy into the world, and most spell books teach you those types of spells. This spell book is different. This spell book is wicked. There are times when you will be hurt by someone you loved, betrayed by someone you trusted, maligned by someone you thought was your friend. Times when the magic of light and love just will not do.

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!

Welcome to Generation "Hex" - an era where young Americans know that witchcraft isn't about devil worship and spooky curses and instead are openly embracing meaningful Wiccan rituals that can enrich our lives in real-world ways. In Wicca, 21-year-old Harmony Nice - a YouTube and Instagram star with 700,000 followers - offers modern listeners a guide to overcoming obstacles and maximizing happiness.