Download or read book The Witching Hour A Collection of Victorian Tales Concerning Witchcraft and Wizardry written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Victorian tales of witchcraft and wizardry, penned by some of the finest female authors of the era. Including work by Pauline Mackie, Anna Kingsford, Lady Wilde, and Miss Mary Lewis.

Download or read book Circle of Witches written by Margaret Frazer and published by Dream Machine Productions. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A GOTHIC ROMANCE. MISTY MOORS. ANCIENT SECRETS. FORBIDDEN PASSIONS. Her mother had always been afraid. That's what Damaris remembered. From the time she was a little girl until the day her mother died, she had seen the fear in her eyes. But now she understood. Now she was afraid, too. Young Damaris wanted more than anything to be happy at Thornoak, the ancient manor owned by her aunt and uncle. Adventuring through the wide, open beauty of the Dale in the company of her rambunctious cousins she rediscovered a joy she had thought lost with the death of her parents. And in the deep, storm-tossed eyes of Lauran Ashbrigg she was surprised to find an entirely new emotion. But even under the warm and inviting sun, Damaris is chilled by the undeniable fact that the family which claims to welcome and love her is hiding truths from her: The truth of the Lady Stone. The truth of the Old Ways. The truth of moon and star and witchcraft. The truth of her mother's death. PRAISE FOR MARGARET FRAZER "Exquisitely written, the novel offers a brilliantly realized vision... Suspenseful from start to surprising conclusion, this is another gem from an author who's twice been nominated for an Edgar." -Publisher's Weekly "Love the passionate attention to detail in character, custom, and setting, and the sympathetic creation of believable people and events. Essential." - Library Journal of New York "A lovingly told story, rich with fascinating description. Ms. Frazer provides a real treat for lovers of all things." - Toby Bromberg, Romantic Times "The writing is seamless... Rich period detail, canny characterization, and a lively plot should endear her tales to anyone..." - Minneapolis Star Tribune "Mystery... Suspense... Frazer executes with audacity and ingenuity." - Kirkus Reviews "Weaves a budding romance and a grand, unrequited passion with a bold and dangerous plot... Great fun for all!" - Alfred Hitchcock Magazine "Frazer's books will be among those I read as soon as I see them." - Houston Facts Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award. Twice nominated for the Edgar Award. A Romantic Times Top Pick. A Herodotus Award Winner.

Download or read book Circle of the Cosmic Muse written by Maria K. Simms and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrates Wiccan ritual practice and astrological knowledge, containing complete rituals for one full year of Esbats and Sabbats. Additional information is provided about the philosophy and ethical framework of the Wiccan practice, and how to set up and run a Wiccan circle.

Download or read book Dedicant written by Thuri Calafia and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-10-08 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've heard that dreamlike voice calling to you: a yearning to work with the earth's life energies...a heartfelt desire to become a student of the Craft. Now is the time to call forth your passion and strength of will, and commit yourself fully to the Path of the Wise. Dedicant: A Witch's Circle of Fire invites you to set forth on the sacred journey to becoming a Witch. Designed to harmonize with the Wheel of the Year, the monthly lessons feature seasonally themed stories, meditations, Witchcraft lore, ethics questions, spells, and pathworking rituals. The course on Wicca culminates in a powerful self-initiation rite that brings you to the level of Initiate. Blending purposeful study with reflection and awareness, the Circles system of Wicca study is ideal for the solitary student or as part of a coven curriculum. Dedicant helps you ignite your inner light and keep it burning by teaching you the core essentials of Wiccan wisdom: Creating a spiritual grimoire Writing and performing daily devotionals Calling the Gods and Goddesses Conducting Sabbat and Esbat rituals Performing herb and energy work Making and using magical tools Selecting ritual garb Casting a power circle Praise: "Calafia does a great job of laying out the groundwork, and she presents it in a unique, workable structure that's easy to follow and offers a solid scaffolding for self-development."—Witches and Pagans

Download or read book The Broken Circle written by Cheryl Potter and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Broken Circle is the first book in the Potluck Yarn trilogy by Cheryl Potter. Combining Fantasy with fiber, and including patterns to guide young readers in making the magical garments worn by the characters, Potter spins a tale redolent with magic and layered with themes of friendship, loyalty, good vs. evil, the value of natural resources, the meaning and texture of courage, and even mortality. Follow the twelve knitting witches through adventures fraught with mayhem and mischief and knit your way through 21 patters as the Potluck witches seek to save their world. Twenty Years have passed since the fire beneath the great dyepot was lit and the circle was complete. Now, the folk of the Middlelands face a danger worse than any can remember. Darkness and chaos threaten to destroy the delicate balance of the natural world, and the magic of the dye crystals that have always been a way of life and a great source of power for the people has been outlawed. Readers age 11 and up will find themselves engrossed by this fanciful cross-over tale of magic and mayhem.

Download or read book The Witch s Coven written by Edain McCoy and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2003 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and informative look at how modern-day covens operate, with a keen eye toward choosing the right coven to suit one's own practices and beliefs. Structures for teaching circles, as well as methods for mediating conflicts are also nicely covered in this guide. Many of the general principles laid forth apply wholeheartedly, not just to Wiccan and Pagan groups, but to organizations, clubs, and gatherings of all types and categories.

Download or read book Witch s Circle written by Maria Kay Simms and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 1996 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn everything you need to know about setting up and running your own Wiccan coven--including how you can use aspects of astrology to help guide you--when you get The Witch's Circle (previously titled Circle of the Cosmic Muse) by Maria Kay Simms. Although there are many excellent guides to setting up covens, The Witch's Circle is by far the most complete. It covers all of the theory and practice you need to run a coven: The New Renaissance of spirituality and how it relates to astrological ages The ethics and practice of contemporary Wicca Magick: theory, healing, protection, raising energy, and more The order and parts of ritual Astrology and ritual Rituals for the eight Sabbats Full Moon rituals for a year: the astrological moons Other rituals including: handfasting, memorials, healing, cleansing and charging a place, and more How to find or start a circle Making ritual accessories including robes, wreaths, masks, and wands Herbs and oils Music for ritual, including over two dozen songs and chants The Witch's Circle is a serious Wiccan Book of Shadows that will teach you to incorporate the archetypes of astrology into your practice. Wicca and astrology together create a potent tool for understanding the dualities of the Wheel of the Year--and for expressing them in powerful new ways. The Witch's Circle is the only book of rituals that uses the deep insights of astrology to unlock the ancient spiritual mysteries of Wicca. This unique joining of Wicca and astrology is key to deciphering the hidden symbolism of Wicca and enriching your spiritual practice. Written by a High Priestess-astrologer of an active Wiccan coven, the living rituals presented in The Witch's Circle are the first of their kind. You can practice them to express the vital energy underlying each Pagan celebration--and to experience Wicca more fully than you ever have before.

Download or read book A Circle of Witches written by Peter Haining and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compendium of nineteenth-century legend, lore, and fact surrounding the practice of witchcraft.

Download or read book A Discovery of Witches written by Deborah Harkness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book one of the New York Times bestselling All Souls series, from the author of The Black Bird Oracle. “A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, book three, The Book of Life, and the fourth in the series, Time’s Convert.

Download or read book A Circle of Witches written by Peter Haining and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compendium of nineteenth-century legend, lore, and fact surrounding the practice of witchcraft.

Download or read book A Circle of Witches written by Donna Rose and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Circle Coven Grove written by Deborah Blake and published by Crossed Crow Books. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gather your fellow Witches and let the coven make magic! Written with the coven in mind, Deborah Blake’s Circle, Coven, & Grove is a fantastic resource for the magical group looking for a solid ritual framework. Whether you are a new coven looking to jumpstart your group rituals or an established coven looking for fresh, new ideas for rituals, then Circle, Coven, & Grove will make an excellent addition to your library.

Download or read book Cautio Criminalis or a Book on Witch Trials written by Friedrich Spee and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2012-10-05 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1631, at the epicenter of the worst excesses of the European witch-hunts, Friedrich Spee, a Jesuit priest, published the Cautio Criminalis, a book speaking out against the trials that were sending thousands of innocent people to gruesome deaths. Spee, who had himself ministered to women accused of witchcraft in Germany, had witnessed firsthand the twisted logic and brutal torture used by judges and inquisitors. Combined, these harsh prosecutorial measures led inevitably not only to a confession but to denunciations of supposed accomplices, spreading the circle of torture and execution ever wider. Driven by his priestly charge of enacting Christian charity, or love, Spee sought to expose the flawed arguments and methods used by the witch-hunters. His logic is relentless as he reveals the contradictions inherent in their arguments, showing there is no way for an innocent person to prove her innocence. And, he questions, if the condemned witches truly are guilty, how could the testimony of these servants and allies of Satan be reliable? Spee’s insistence that suspects, no matter how heinous the crimes of which they are accused, possess certain inalienable rights is a timeless reminder for the present day. The Cautio Criminalis is one of the most important and moving works in the history of witch trials and a revealing documentation of one man’s unexpected humanity in a brutal age. Marcus Hellyer’s accessible translation from the Latin makes it available to English-speaking audiences for the first time. Studies in Early Modern German History

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 Missing Witches written by Risa Dickens and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to invocations, rituals, and histories at the intersection of magic and feminism, as informed by history's witches--and the sociopolitical culture that gave rise to them. When you start looking for witches, you find them everywhere. 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. Sharing traditions from all over the world--from Harlem to Haiti, Oaxaca to Mesopotamia--Missing Witches introduces readers to figures like Monica Sjoo, HP Blavatsky, Maria Sabina, and Enheduanna, shedding light on their work and the cultural and sociopolitical contexts that shaped it. Structured around the 8 sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, each chapter includes illustrations by Amy Torok, as well as invocations, rituals, and offerings that incorporate the authors' own wisdom, histories, and journeys of trauma, loss, and empowerment. Missing Witches offers an inside look at the vital stories of women who have practiced--and lived--magic.

Download or read book Vicious Circle written by Linda Robertson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting urban fantasy debut mixes a modern-day witch with a rock’n’roll werewolf boyfriend, pitted against a powerful vampire! Being a witch doesn’t pay the bills, but Persephone Alcmedi gets by between reading Tarot cards, writing her syndicated newspaper column, and kenneling werewolves in the basement when the moon is full—even if witches aren’t supposed to mingle with wolves. She really reaches the end of her leash, though, when her grandmother gets kicked out of the nursing home and Seph finds herself in the doghouse about some things she’s written. Then her werewolf friend Lorrie is murdered...and the high priestess of an important coven offers Seph big money to destroy the killer, a powerful vampire named Goliath Kline. Seph is a tough girl, but this time she bites off more than she can chew. She needs a little help from her friends—werewolf friends. One of those friends, Johnny, the motorcycle-riding lead singer for the techno-metal-Goth band Lycanthropia, has a crush on her. And while Seph has always been on edge around this 6’2” leather-clad hunk, she’s starting to realize that although their attraction may be dangerous, nothing could be as lethal as the showdown that awaits them.

Download or read book Witch s Wheel of the Year written by Jason Mankey and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a ritual-focused book on the sabbats that make up the Wiccan Wheel of the Year"--