Polish Folk Magic: Ancestral Lore Traditions of the West Slavs [Paperback]

A practical approach to traditional Polish folk practice.

Polish Folk Magicis an introductory guide into the folk beliefs, seasonal practices, living ancestral traditions, and authentic folk magic of the West Slavic peoples. With the Polish and Slavic diasporas in mind, Joanna Tarnawska fills in the gaps where sources have been previously scarce or inaccessible to those not embedded in the region.

Tarnawska guides the reader through everything from the Slavic folkloric calendar to charms, protection magic, and healing.Polish Folk Magicincludes a grimoire specific to Polish folk magic, the perfect companion for native and diasporic practitioners alike. Through an exploration led by a native Polish practitioner and made accessible by providing both Polish and English versions of each charm and spoken formula, the reader is invited to personalize their craft through this rich world of folk magic.

Polish Folk Magic: Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavsstands as an indispensable resourcean encyclopedic work that interweaves history, ethnography, and spiritual practice. Joanna Tarnawska, widely known as The Polish Folk Witch, writes from her lived experience as a practicing folk witch in Poland, bringing rare authenticity and authority to her work. The result is a meticulously detailed account of folklore and customs that preserves a cultural inheritance scholars and practitioners alike will return to again and again.
Mary-Grace Fahrun, author ofItalian Folk MagicandLiving Folk Magic

What Joanna Tarnawska delivers in this written work is a treasure trove of Polish folk magic and traditions, ideal for readers looking to connect with their ancestral heritage. Whether you're part of the diaspora or local,Polish Folk Magicwill quickly become your favored resource for understanding regional folkloric spirits, seasonal practices and holidays, and traditlsÒ