What is folklore? Folklore refers to stories, beliefs, traditions and myths from a specific group of people or culture that have been passed down through the generations by word of mouth rather than written down...
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The Blurb
This enchanting guide connects you to the wisdom of Witches past to expand and enrich your Witchcraft practice.
The myths, legends, and superstitions of the past offer a window into how common people made sense of their world. Because they were excluded from the halls of academia and the seats of power, they had no choice but to get on with day-to-day life, healing, birthing, and persisting as best they could.
Often, it would be the village medicine women who held the handed-down knowledge of those who had gone before, and generation by generation, they would build on this to develop a profound understanding of the healing and magickal properties of nature.
It is from this deep well of folkloric knowledge that modern-day Witch Lindsay Squire draws this inclusive and accessible beginner's guide.
Add enchantment to your life by learning:
What folklore is and how it connects to the practice of Witchcraft
The magickal legends and superstitions attached to plants and trees
The folk magick, charms, and spells associated with herbs both beneficial and baneful
How to use plants in your own Witchcraft practice
The folklore of different historical Witches and natural healers from around the world … and more!
With rituals, lore, and wisdom from The Witch of the Forest’s personal grimoire, find out how connecting with folklore can empower every modern Witch.
My Review
Having fairly recently read the graphic novel, Witchcraft: A History: Stories of Wise Women, Healers and Magic by this author I was keen to try one of her other books. You can find my review by clicking on the title.
Having now read this book I am very impressed by her knowledge and the book has been organised in such a way to demonstrate this perfectly. It has been broken down into four sections, the first being practical folk herbalism in which the author writes about the different ways in which herbs and flowers can be used e.g. as a tea, infusion or a salve to name but a few.
Additionally, there are sections on herbs and flowers, trees and the part that baneful herbs have played in folklore. Each section explains the folklore and magickal properties of each of the plants and how they can be used in a magickal or medicinal way.
Although the book is aimed at those who wish to hone their own Craft, I think this has a much wider appeal. An interest in folklore or the medicinal applications of using herbs and flowers made this a fascinating book to read. For instance, did you know that the ancient Romans, Egyptians and Greeks used the chamomile flower to illuminate the skin and to treat skin conditions? This booked is jammed pack of such interesting information and I devoured it.
It is also beautifully illustrated by Viki Lester, and it was a joy just to look through the pictures. An excellent book which I heartily recommend.
Book Details
ISBN: 978 0711293878
Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
Formats: e-book and paperback
No. of Pages: 176 (paperback)
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About the Author
Lindsay is a witchcraft practitioner who has been walking her own spiritual path for nearly two decades.
She is a professional tarot reader, spiritual advisor & the face behind the Instagram sensation 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 - an account dedicated to helping & empowering those at the beginning of their witchcraft journey forge their own path.
Lindsay is also an international bestselling author, writing about witchcraft, earth spirituality, folk magick & folklore, tarot, astrology, Paganism, spells & rituals as well as being a mentor to witches of all levels of experience grow in their craft.
She lives in her county of Yorkshire, England with her three mischievous black cats.
You can also find Lindsay at:
(ARC courtesy of NetGalley)
(author medis courtesy of Amazon)
(all opinions are my own)
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