{"product_id":"mountain-magic-explore-the-secrets-of-old-time-witchcraft","title":"Mountain Magic: Explore the Secrets of Old Time Witchcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the wisdom and magic of Appalachia through \u003ci\u003eMountain Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, an illustrated guide to the occult power of the hills and hollows.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The people of Appalachia and the American backwoods have a long and \u003cb\u003edeep magical tradition\u003c\/b\u003e, one rooted in the \u003cb\u003epower of place, land, and nature\u003c\/b\u003e. 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 by \u003cb\u003eexpert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer\u003c\/b\u003e, you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn \u003cb\u003emedical and magical uses for common plants\u003c\/b\u003e and herbs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Meet the \u003cb\u003etraditional magical practitioners\u003c\/b\u003e of Appalachia, from Blood Stoppers to Water Witches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Delve into a \u003cb\u003ewealth of charms and curses\u003c\/b\u003e, from witchballs to love workings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFollow the lore of the stars and seasons\u003c\/b\u003e to grow and thrive \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some of the magic and culture you will encounter in this enchanted guide include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Magical lore surrounding the weather, seasons, and the movements of the moon and stars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recipes for a tonic salad to move the blood in springtime and a cleansing spicebush tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Profiles of the medicinal and magical properties of some essential mountain plants, including ginseng, blackberry, poke, sassafras, and mullein \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Charms to protect from evil, including witch bottles, a holly twig charm, and the SATOR ROTAS square \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e With this \u003cb\u003ebeautifully illustrated guide\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eModern Folk Magic series\u003c\/b\u003e offers accessible and engaging introductions to folk magical traditions from a fresh, modern perspective. Linking the current enthusiasm for magical practice back to the deeply rooted magical traditions in the United States and elsewhere, the titles in this series give depth and cultural meaning to the practice of witchcraft. These beautiful books serve as hands-on guides for learning and practicing folk magic, from authors who are experts in these traditions. Check out the other books in the series including \u003ci\u003eHoodoo Magic\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1577153359\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781577153351\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Beyer, Rebecca, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Wellfleet Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wellfleet Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Feb 2023)","offer_id":45659920761029,"sku":"9781577153351","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781577153351.jpg?v=1768915648","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/mountain-magic-explore-the-secrets-of-old-time-witchcraft","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}