English Witchcraft

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.

Elemental Magick offers listeners insight into the inner teachings of the elements. Author D. J. Conway explains in depth the forces behind the elements and how they provide a framework for literally everything in the universe. She also explains the all-important and powerful element of spirit that belongs to each of the other elements and how these intimate connections allow the magickal energy to flow in a continuous circle of existence.

This book is for the seekers who are interested in the ancient arts, the old path, the one that travels within your veins and through your ancestral lineage. The path is known as witchcraft. This is not a book on Wicca or new age witchcraft - these new aspects of the craft have been served well in recent years. I have found a huge gap missing in the teachings going out about ancestral witchcraft - perhaps this is because we are a pretty secretive bunch!

If you’ve ever wanted a Tarot reading or wondered what it takes to read the cards yourself, Tarot for Beginners from best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain offers an informative first look into this long-trusted tradition. While most guides to the Tarot are centered on a specific deck, such as the Waite-Smith, the Tarot of Marseille, or other decks ranging from the well-known to the rather obscure, Tarot for Beginners takes a different approach. Here, you’ll find a broader perspective on the Tarot as a whole.

Exploring the folk customs and magical traditions of guilds and rural fraternities such as the Shoemakers and Horsemen and the secrets guarded by the Free Gardeners, Witches, Toadmen, and Bonesmen, Nigel Pennick shows how the common working people of the Fens belonged to secret societies based on their specific trade. He details the hidden aspects of rural life most historians ignore - the magical current that flowed through the lives of working people - and describes the secret rites, ceremonies, oaths, and initiation rituals of the guilds and fraternities to which the folk belonged.

When her husband dies unexpectedly, Maggie Royal is struck with sinister visions that foretell danger for her and for her five-year-old daughter. Her mother and grandmother were said to have “the sight,” but it was never like this. With no one alive to turn to, Maggie must move quickly to uncover the meaning of her visions before her candle is snuffed out.

Society is structured on fear, but this memoir shows what the possibilities are if that belief system all falls away. The truth of what reality can be becomes stranger than fiction and insofar as even a little controversial. Welcome to When A Witch Arrives.

More and more people are increasingly wishing to take more charge over the things that happen in their lives. Gone are the days when people just waited for luck to determine how their lives turn out. And what better way to not rely on luck than to learn how to cast Wiccan spells to influence your finances, health, relationships, and other facets of your life?

Combining occult knowledge with tried-and-true relationship advice, Sex Witch provides spells for each stage of a relationship. Self-love, seduction, sex, love, protection, revenge, and healing are all covered. The spells, such as “A Tarot Spread to Find Which Relationship Format Is Right for You”, “No TERFS Allowed: Embrace Gender Identity”, and “Consecrate Sex Toys”, use occult knowledge and Sophie Saint Thomas’s award-winning relationship writing to manifest a spell book that does something genuinely magickal: It works.

From a manual for witch hunters written by King James himself in 1597, to court documents from the Salem witch trials of 1692, to newspaper coverage of a woman stoned to death on the streets of Philadelphia while the Continental Congress met, The Penguin Book of Witches is a treasury of historical accounts of accused witches that sheds light on the reality behind the legends. This volume provides a unique tour through the darkest history of English and North American witchcraft.

In this short history, scholar of religion Joseph McCabe explores the nature and development of witchcraft as an alternative religion fundamentally opposed to Christianity. He examines the inevitable persecution of witches by the established church, and describes how the development of the Enlightenment movement eventually led to the end of the practice of witch hunting.

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!

In this audiobook, you will, discover what hedge witchcraft is all about, learn how the mindset of a hedge witch is different from others, discover the deities you can call upon for assistance in your spells and rituals, and uncover the fascinating link between this form of witchcraft and Celtic lore.

These 100 spells are ideal for those inexperienced with self-care rituals, as well as experienced witches. They can be cast during a crisis or to help prevent one, to protect loved ones, to welcome new beginnings, to heal from grief, or to find strength. Whether you’re working with the earth, performing a cleanse with water or smoke, healing with tinctures or crystals, meditating through grief, brewing, enchanting, or communing with your coven, Light Magic for Dark Times will help you tap into your inner witch in times of need.

By addressing the perennial human issues at the heart of witchcraft - construction of enmity and intertwined fate - these narrative accounts also illuminate older witch beliefs revealed in witchcraft trial documents. Making Witches shows that in storytelling communities with a rich legacy of witch lore, witch tradition has endured well into the twentieth century.

Have you ever felt a presence you couldn't explain? Yearned for guidance from beyond the veil? The New Witch's Guide to Communicating with Spirits empowers you to bridge the gap between the worlds and connect with those who have passed on. This comprehensive guide navigates the mysterious realm of spirit communication. In this book, you'll discover a wealth of practical tools and techniques to bridge the gap between the living and the dead.

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.

This audiobook is ideal for anyone new to the world of witchcraft and well-versed practitioners alike. It is very easy to listen to, contains invaluable and highly interesting information on cord magic, and serves as the ultimate guide for knot magic and spells crafting using fabrics. This audiobook offers so much more than just the basics of knot magic. It provides practical guidance and step-by-step procedures for knot spells.

Ostara - also known as the Spring Equinox - is a time of renewal, a time to plant seeds as the earth once again comes to life. This guide to the history and modern celebrations of Ostara shows you how to perform rituals and work magic to renew your power and passion for living and growing.

Beltane - also known as May Day - is a time of fertility and growth. As the start of the summer season, Beltane is the perfect time to put plans into action. This guide to the history and modern celebrations of Beltane explains how to perform rituals and work magic for protection, abundance, and more.