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By (author) Kelden
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A primer for readers new to the practice of Traditional Witchcraft that is rooted in British folklore and history
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The Crooked Path is a primer for readers new to the practice of Traditional Witchcraft that is rooted in British folklore and history. This book shares hands-on tips and techniques to get started on this powerful and dynamic spiritual path, including guidance on establishing a practice that is based on your own location and natural landscape. You will also discover how to work with the tools, rituals, and spells of Traditional Witchcraft, and explore the profound work of connecting to ancestors, familiar spirits, and deities.This book is the perfect guide to safely navigating your own journey, helping you learn even advanced practices such as hedge-crossing as you transform your day-to-day experience into a life filled with magic and spirit
Table of contents:
Contents
List of Exercises … xv
From the Black Book … xvii
Foreword by Gemma Gary … xix
Introduction … 1
PART I: WHAT IS TRADITIONAL WITCHCRAFT?
Chapter 1: Defining Traditional Witchcraft … 7
Chapter 2: The Historical Development of Traditional Witchcraft … 17
PART II: WORKING WITH MAGIC
Chapter 3: Magical Basics … 31
Chapter 4: The Traditional Witch”s Tools … 43
Chapter 5: The Rituals of Traditional Witchcraft … 57
Chapter 6: Spellcraft … 71
PART III: WORKING WITH THE OTHERWORLD Chapter 7: The Witch Father and Witch Mother … 85
Chapter 8: Ancestors, Familiars, and Fetches … 99
Chapter 9: Into the Otherworld … 119
PART IV: WORKING WITH THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Chapter 10: Engaging with the Land … 141
Chapter 11: Plants, Stones, and Animals … 153
Chapter 12: Seasons, Weather, and Planets … 171
PART V: REFLECTING ON THE CROOKED PATH
Chapter 13: Establishing Your Own Traditional Witchcraft Practice … 193
CONCLUSION
A Witch”s Farewell … 203
Glossary … 205
Bibliography … 209
Review quote:
“Kelden is adroit at navigating a tradition that has as many different beliefs and practices as it has practitioners. … The Crooked Path is an excellent, thorough introduction to the complex practices of Traditional Witchcraft.”—Foreword Reviews
“Approachable and charming, Kelden is every bit as serious and thoughtful as Traditional Witchcraft”s most respected teachers, but with a youthful, down-to-earth delivery that both newcomers and old-timers will appreciate.”—Thorn Mooney, author of Traditional Wicca
“Kelden teaches us how to harness the fundamental aspects of Traditional Witchcraft and mysticism. From roots and bones to moon workings and the Witch”s Sabbath, this book is a treasure trove of valuable information and insight that no Traditional Witch should be without. Highly recommended.”—Devin Hunter, author of The Witch”s Book of Mysteries
“The Crooked Path is the book we”ve all been waiting for. From basic tools to crossing the hedge, Kelden has included all the knowledge a newcomer to Traditional Witchcraft could possibly need. The Crooked Path is filled with historical folklore, rituals, and exercises that will strengthen your connection with your own practice. This book is a must read for all who aspire to work with a realm beyond the physical and embrace their inner witch.”— Maggie Elram, cocreator of The Traditional Witch”s Deck
“Kelden has conjured forth a comprehensive introduction that meets his intentions. This is a book that is down-to-earth, clear, earnest, and clever. Some might say cunning. This is a book I will recommend to seekers of Traditi
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