A fiery, inclusive guide for activists and witches alike,Revolutionary Witchcraftis an empowered introduction to the history and practice of politically-motivated magic.
From the politically charged origins of the word witch to the present-day magical resistance, this bold handbook explores the role of witchcraft in our modern world. Author, activist, and practicing witch Sarah Lyons takes readers on a journey through a leftist history of magic -- from the witch hunts of early modern England, through the Salem Witch Trials, and up to our present moment. Pairing mystical acts, including sigil magic and soul flight, with core organizing tactics, like power mapping and protests,Revolutionary Witchcraftoffers a blueprint for building a politically grounded magical praxis.
From social justice to environmental activism, this radical reimagining of political activism addresses today's most pressing problems with empowering, inclusive rituals and magical actions. Each chapter introduces a key concept, like dreaming big, experiencing magical initiation, and joining the revolution, supported by a galvanizing historical case study on the power of mystical action. Full of actionable ideas for magical organizing, and an appendix packed with customizable spells,Revolutionary Witchcraftis the perfect companion for the magical uprising.
Sarah Lyonsis a celebrated writer, witch, and filmmaker whose works and writing have appeared inThe New York Times,Teen Vogue,Vice,Buzzfeed,NewsWeek,Bust,Dazed,SignsJournal, The Last Podcast on the Left, and The Witch Wave Podcast. Her first book,RevolutionaryWitchcraftwas published in 2019 from Running Press, and her second book,Howto StudyMagicwas published in 2022 also from Running Press. She is also the author ofThe ColoringTarot Guidebol3
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