Download or read book A Tapestry of Witches written by Aidan A. Kelly and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Tapestry of Witches is the first detailed history of the Wiccan religion in America based on primary sources; this first volume covers the history down to the mid-1970s. The author has been an actice participant in the movement since 1967, in addition to being an editor, writer, and college teacher. He is the author Crafting the Art of Magic and of Inventing Witchcraft: A Case Study in the Creation of a New Religion.
Download or read book A Tapestry of Witches written by Aidan A. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Tapestry of Witches written by Tracy A. Squire and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Snr Sgt Alan Barkley kissed his wife goodbye and headed to work, he did not expect flooded inlets, a dead body and two serial killers to land on his plate. Nor did his constables expect an increase of outrageous events to occur while on routine inspections and visits. Margot Jensen and best friend, Jessica Raynor, were excited about a road trip and the prospect of getting a puppy. Neither aware of what bizarre events awaited them. Abigail Christianson still reeled over last night’s news, concerning her fiancé’s killer. Her psychic neighbour, Trina McAvoy had picked up on some disturbing energy while her husband, Simon prepared for their guests. Nurse Sally was anxious to get home after a perplexing double shift. Phoebe Lattross sat at home, awaiting her ride. She is the only one aware of what lies ahead. Can she bring her lost family together, convince them of who they really are and ready them for this seething darkness, a malevolence so evil, it will take all their combined strength if they wish to defeat it? This is the cold heart of winter, and this is the battle that must be fought. Can our warriors find the strength to defeat this ancient wrong? Or will their souls be lost forever?
Download or read book The Tapestry of Wicca written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Tapestry of Dreams written by Roberta Gellis and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against all odds, they dare to search for love: the lady who has sworn not to marry...and the knight who has vowed to win her heart For the lovely Lady Audris, taking a husband would mean losing her home. She is content to concentrate on her special gift, weaving gorgeous tapestries that often contain hints of the future. But nothing predicts the arrival of Hugh Licorne, confident in his strength and single-minded in his determination—to have her. From the moment Hugh sets eyes on Lady Audris, he knows he has found the woman destined to be his wife. She's courageous and beautiful, delicate yet strong. But winning her trust and defending her from her enemies will be the greatest battle he has ever faced. The Tales of Jernaeve series: Tapestry of Dreams (Book 1) Fires of Winter (Book 2) Praise for Tapestry of Dreams: "An enjoyably rich story crammed full of plot. This epic is perfect for readers who like an extra dose of history in their romance." — Publisher's Weekly "Gellis paints a wonderful picture of the time and place she is writing about — both the beauty and the brutality..." — Night Owl Reviews "A Tapestry of Dreams is one to savor." — Historical Novels Review
Download or read book The Witch in History written by Diane Purkiss and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Diane Purkiss ... insists on taking witches seriously. Her refusal to write witch-believers off as unenlightened has produced some richly intelligent meditations on their -- and our -- world.' - The Observer 'An invigorating and challenging book ... sets many hares running.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement
Download or read book Witches of America written by Alex Mar and published by Sarah Crichton Books. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Witches are gathering." When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers when she sets out to film a documentary and finds herself drawn deep into the world of present-day magic. Witches of America follows Mar on her immersive five-year trip into the occult, charting modern Paganism from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the San Francisco Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. Along the way she takes part in dozens of rituals and becomes involved with a wild array of characters: a government employee who founds a California priesthood dedicated to a Celtic goddess of war; American disciples of Aleister Crowley, whose elaborate ceremonies turn the Catholic mass on its head; second-wave feminist Wiccans who practice a radical separatist witchcraft; a growing "mystery cult" whose initiates trace their rites back to a blind shaman in rural Oregon. This sprawling magical community compels Mar to confront what she believes is possible-or hopes might be. With keen intelligence and wit, Mar illuminates the world of witchcraft while grappling in fresh and unexpected ways with the question underlying every faith: Why do we choose to believe in anything at all? Whether evangelical Christian, Pagan priestess, or atheist, each of us craves a system of meaning to give structure to our lives. Sometimes we just find it in unexpected places.
Download or read book A Tapestry of Reading written by Terry Zahniser McDermid and published by Good Year Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encourage children to become lifelong readers by exposing them to a variety of genres: biography, mystery, drama, fairy tale, romance, mythology, and science fiction. Each unit includes helpful background information, key vocabulary words, activities, and a bibliography of suggested books. An introductory unit teaches students to recognize propaganda and bias, while a concluding unit walks them through the steps of writing a research paper. Grades 4-6. Resources. Illustrated.
Download or read book The Maelstrom written by Henry H. Neff and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is at the brink of ruin . . . or is it salvation? Astaroth has been weakened, and the demon Prusias is taking full advantage of the situation to create an empire of his own. His formidable armies are on the move, and Rowan is in their sights. Rowan must rely on Max McDaniels and David Menlo and hope that their combined powers can stop Prusias's war machine before it's too late. But even as perils loom, danger stalks their every move. Someone has marked Max for death and no one is above suspicion. Should the assassins succeed, Rowan's fate may depend on little Mina whose abilities are prodigious but largely untested. And where is Astaroth? Has he fled this world or is he biding his time, awaiting his next opportunity? In the Tapestry's fourth book, author-illustrator Henry H. Neff boldly raises the stakes in an epic tale of mankind's struggle to survive in a world now populated by demons and demigods and everything in between!
Download or read book The Hound of Rowan written by Henry H. Neff and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007-09-25 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAX MCDANIELS LIVES a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago, until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry. Many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry. His discovery leads him to Rowan Academy, a secret school where great things await him. But dark things are waiting, too. When Max learns that priceless artworks and gifted children are disappearing, he finds himself in the crossfire of an ancient struggle between good and evil. To survive, he'll have to rely on a network of agents and mystics, the genius of his roommate, and the frightening power awakening within him.
Download or read book A Confluence of Witches written by Casey Zabala and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2024-10-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring voices from the contemporary witchcraft community, A Confluence of Witches is an invitation to explore the authentic intersections of magic, spirituality, personal development, and social justice. A Confluence of Witches aims to highlight how witchcraft has always been a diverse, constantly evolving, culturally specific practice with many lineages and rich traditions. It features essays, spells, and reflections from witches, traditional healers, herbalists, and artists on themes of magical activism, animism, and merging ancient practices with modern technologies, among other mystical subjects. The diverse representation of contributors will honor and celebrate the multicultural and multivalent ways that the witch operates within our society. With an increased interest in and practice of witchcraft comes a greater need for authentic sources of wisdom that are culturally relevant and sensitive to the many lineages and traditions of witchcraft, healing work, and magic. A Confluence of Witches provides insights and perspectives from a diverse range of people who in one form or another identify as a “witch.” The anthology’s contributors are diverse, representing the African diaspora, Indigenous, Latine, and Romani traditions, as well as voices from the LGBTQ witch community—each with their own sacred blend of spirituality to share. These voices come together to illuminate the multitude of ways one can practice. Contributors to this anthology include: adrienne maree brown, Aja Daashuur, Alejandra Luisa León, Amanda Yates Garcia, Angela Mary Magick, Ariella Daly, Aurora Luna (aka)Baby Reckless, Damiana Calvario, Dori Midnight, Edgar Fabián Frías, Eliza Swann, Jessie Susannah Karnatz, Jezmina Von Thiele, Kiki Robinson, Kimberly Rodriguez, Liz Migliorelli, Madre Jaguar, Maria Minnis, Olivia Ephraim Pepper, Rachel Howe, Sanyu Estelle, Star Feliz
Download or read book Transformative Witchcraft written by Jason Mankey and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Taboos, the Power of Magick Awaits The rites and rituals of Witchcraft are life-changing experiences, but they are also steeped in mystery. Transformative Witchcraft delves into some of the most persistent mysteries of the Craft and provides insightful guidance for raising and directing magickal energy in accordance with your desires. Jason Mankey distills his decades of experience as he shares practical wisdom for raising a cone of power and detailed insights into creating powerful rituals for dedications, initiations, and elevations. In his chapter on drawing down the moon, he provides a vivid exploration of invocation and the subtle nuances in preparation and execution that can take the ritual to its most magisterial heights. This book also discusses one of the most mysterious of all the magickal rituals—the Great Rite. Whether you're interested in the Great Rite in token or in truth, there is much to be gleaned from the experiences related here on a topic that is frequently treated as taboo in much of the magickal literature. Direct experience with the divine and the potent energies of magick are defining experiences in a life of Witchcraft. Filled with compelling personal stories, a fascinating brief history of modern Wicca and Witchcraft, striking original rituals, and a wealth of tips and techniques, this book provides the beginning or intermediate Witch with the practical and theoretical keys they need to unlock the mysteries of the Craft. Praise: "A remarkable and refreshing exploration that is a must-read for anyone exploring contemporary Wicca and Witchcraft. Through a combination of in-depth historical research and charming personal narrative, Jason Mankey provides candid insight into important rituals and practices that are often glossed over or minimally explained in other texts."—Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery and Weave the Liminal "Transformative Witchcraft by Jason Mankey finds the perfect balance between the core teachings of magical tradition and the fresh cutting-edge magic of the modern witch. This well researched book digs deep exploring the foundations of witchcraft in a conversational and honest tone that makes the witchcraft mysteries accessible and current."—Mickie Mueller, author of The Witch's Mirror and Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween
Download or read book The Witches Sabbath written by Kelden and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Hidden Depths of the Sabbath Take flight for a mesmerizing exploration of an event long shrouded in fear and mystery—the Witches' Sabbath. Kelden presents an in-depth examination of the Sabbath's historical and folkloric development as well as its re-emergence within the modern practice of Witchcraft. From discussions on the folklore of flight and the events of nocturnal gatherings to enchanting rituals and recipes, you'll find everything you need to not only understand the nature of the legendary Sabbath, but also journey there yourself. Offering impressive research and compelling stories from across Europe and the early American colonies, this book is the ultimate resource for discovering an oft misunderstood and overlooked aspect of Witchcraft. Includes a foreword by Jason Mankey, author of The Horned God of the Witches
Download or read book Solitary Witch written by Silver RavenWolf and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation This book has everything a teen Witch could want and need between two covers: a magickal cookbook, encyclopedia, dictionary, and grimoire. It relates specifically to today's young adults and their concerns, yet is grounded in the magickal work of centuries past. Information is arranged alphabetically and divided into five distinct categories: (1) Shadows of Religion and Mystery, (2) Shadows of Objects, (3) Shadows of Expertise and Proficiency, (4) Shadows of Magick and Enchantment, and (5) Shadows of Daily Life. It is organized so readers can skip over the parts they already know, or read each section in alphabetical order. Features By the author of the best-selling Teen Witch and mother of four teen Witches A jam-packed learning and resource guide for serious young Witches All categories are discussed in modern terms and their associated historical roots Includes endnotes and footnotes that cite sources or add clarification A training companion to Teen Witch and To Ride a Silver Broomstick
Download or read book Wicca s Mystical Legacy written by Nathalie Evans and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wicca, often called as the Craft or the Old Religion, is a modern pagan, witchcraft-based spiritual path that has captivated the imaginations and hearts of countless individuals worldwide. With its roots in ancient traditions, mystical beliefs, and a deep connection to nature, Wicca has emerged as a vibrant and evolving spiritual practice that has defied the passage of time. In the dappled light of the forest, under the moon's glow, and amidst the whispering leaves, Wicca weaves a tapestry of beliefs, rituals, and traditions spanning centuries. It beckons those who seek a spiritual journey filled with reverence for the Earth, a profound connection to the divine, and a celebration of the cycles of life. This e-book, " Wicca's Mystical Legacy: The Wiccan Tapestry - Understanding the Evolution and Continuity of Wiccan History and Tradition," is your guide to unraveling the rich and intricate threads that make up the Wiccan tapestry. Whether you are a curious seeker, a newcomer to Wicca, or a seasoned practitioner, this book aims to provide you with a comprehensive exploration of Wiccan history, beliefs, practices, and the enduring legacy of this enchanting tradition. Throughout the pages of this e-book, we will embark on a journey through time, tracing the origins of Wicca from its ancient roots to its modern manifestations. We will dive into the core beliefs and principles that form the foundation of Wiccan spirituality, exploring the rituals, magic, and sacred tools that bring its practices to life. We will also examine how Wicca has evolved over the years, adapting to the changing tides of society while remaining true to its essential essence.
Download or read book Wiccan Wisdom A Spell Book For Witches Old And New written by www.witchcraftvibes.com and published by www.witchcraftvibes.com. This book was released on with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to Wicca, exploring its history, beliefs, and practices. The reader is introduced to the origins of Wicca and its key principles, establishing a foundation for understanding the religion. It also delves into the distinction between Wicca and witchcraft. The book then takes a deep dive into the magickal universe, exploring the significance of the elements and moon phases in Wiccan rituals. It provides guidance on connecting with nature spirits and harnessing their power. Casting spells is an important aspect of Wicca, and the book offers insights into the understanding and practice of spellcasting, including different types of spells and methods for creating personalized ones. Tools of the Craft are essential in Wiccan rituals, and the book explains the symbolism and use of items such as the athame, wand, chalice, cauldron, and broom. It also explores the incorporation of crystals and herbs in magickal practices. Divination and Tarot are explored in detail, providing guidance on the art of divination, selection and care of Tarot cards, and interpretation of Tarot spreads. Wiccan worship and honoring of deities are discussed, delving into the pantheon, prayer, offerings, and establishing personal connections with deities. Rituals and celebrations play a significant role in Wiccan practice, and the book examines the importance of Sabbats and Esbats, as well as the creation of sacred spaces and the distinction between group and solitary rituals. The book also explores ethical considerations in Wicca, including the Threefold Law, ethical spellcasting, and the importance of respecting free will. Witchcraft in everyday life is explored in terms of kitchen witchery, protection and cleansing practices, and the incorporation of magick into daily routines. Creating sacred altars is an important part of Wiccan practice, and the book guides readers on altar setup, specific intentions, and the preservation and cleansing of altar items. Magickal creatures, such as familiars, spirit animals, fairies, elves, and gnomes, are discussed in terms of their energies and working connections. Herbal medicine and healing techniques are explained, including herbal remedies and potions, energy healing, and using herbs for cleansing and balance. Wiccan symbols and sigils are explored, clarifying the meaning of common symbols and providing guidance on creating and charging sigils, as well as incorporating symbols in spells. The book delves into the realm of shadow work, discussing the exploration of one's own shadow, psychic protection, and the significance of the Dark Goddess. Finally, the mysteries of the underworld are explored, including journeying to the underworld, working with ancestors, and understanding and respecting death and rebirth. This book serves as a comprehensive and informative guide for anyone interested in exploring the world of Wicca and incorporating its practices into their lives.
Download or read book The Heart of a Witch written by David B. McDonald and published by David B. McDonald. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Heart of the Witch” is a tapestry woven with words, a collection of poems that celebrate the diverse aspects of witchcraft, from the enchanting rituals under the moonlit sky to the profound connections with nature and the unseen realms. Each verse is crafted with reverence, love, and a deep understanding of the power that lies within the witch's heart. Through the medium of poetry, I aim to evoke emotions, awaken the senses, and ignite the magick that resides within the reader's soul. Whether you are a fellow practitioner of the craft or someone curious about its mysteries, these poems invite you to embrace the transformative journey of the witch. “The Heart of the Witch” is an invitation to dive deep into the craft's rich tapestry, explore the depths of your own magickal potential, and embrace the interconnectedness of all things. It is a reminder that witchcraft is not simply a set of practices or rituals, but a way of life—a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and spiritual growth. May these poems ignite the flame within you, inspire your own magickal exploration, and remind you of the boundless power that lies within your own heart. Let the words weave their spell upon you, and may you find solace, inspiration, and resonance in the verses that follow.
