Mountain Magic: Explore the Secrets of Old Time Witchcraft [Hardcover]

Discover the wisdom and magic of Appalachia throughMountain Magic, an illustrated guide to the occult power of the hills and hollows.

The people of Appalachia and the American backwoods have a long anddeep magical tradition, one rooted in thepower of place, land, and nature. With a creativity and ingenuity born of necessity, Appalachian witches built and sustained a wealth of magical knowledge drawn from European, Native American, and African American folk magic. Guided byexpert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer, you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place:

• Learnmedical and magical uses for common plantsand herbs
• Meet thetraditional magical practitionersof Appalachia, from Blood Stoppers to Water Witches
• Delve into awealth of charms and curses, from witchballs to love workings
• Follow the lore of the stars and seasonsto grow and thrive

Some of the magic and culture you will encounter in this enchanted guide include:

• Magical lore surrounding the weather, seasons, and the movements of the moon and stars
• Recipes for a tonic salad to move the blood in springtime and a cleansing spicebush tea
• Profiles of the medicinal and magical properties of some essential mountain plants, including ginseng, blackberry, poke, sassafras, and mullein
• Charms to protect from evil, including witch bottles, a holly twig charm, and the SATOR ROTAS square

With thisbeautifully illustrated guide, you can bring the wisdom and magic of the backwoods to meet the challenges of modern life, building a magical practice that’s fueled by ancestral traditions and the nourishing power of the natural world.

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