Marian Green

An invaluable guide for the solitary witch, full of lessons and spells, and including information about herbal magic, moon magic, solar cycles, and how to recover the "Old Ways" in your daily life. You don't have to belong to a coven to practice magic. You can connect to the rich and ancient heritage of the solitary witch. The wise woman, the druid, the hermit, the wizard, and the shaman all connect to their magical energy in a "group" of one. With only yourself to rely on, magic becomes an introspective act. Commune with nature on your own and form a deeper, stronger connection with the stars, the sun, and the moon. Heal yourself Gain peace from stress Find ways of coping with the turmoil of modern life Learn to heal with herbs See into the future Connect with nature Talk to trees Follow the patterns of the stars and the cycles of the sun and moon A Witch Alone is a valuable guide, full of lessons and spells for the solo witch. Each chapter examines a different part of the Pagan path, including information about herbs, the Healing Arts, Moon Magic and Solar Cycles, and recovering the "Old Ways." If you're intent on walking your path solo, A Witch Alone is the only companion you'll need for the journey. This book was previously published by Hampton Roads in 2009 as A Witch Alone: The Essential Guide for the Solo Practitioner of the Magical Arts and before that by Thorsons/HCUK in 2002 under the title of A Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic.

Wild Witchcraft takes us to the roots of natural magick, looking at our relationship with the Natural World and how we can work with Nature, herbs and plants, the seasons and the elements. There was a time when people's lives were dictated by the seasons, by dawn and dusk and the weather. But now, with electric lights, central heating and air conditioning, we can ignore the weather and the time of day. We have lost our connection with the natural world. Modern life seems to have lost its magic. In Wild Witchcraft, Marian Green revives the knowledge of our ancestors and puts us back in touch with Mother Nature. Wild Witchcraft takes us to the roots of natural magic, looking at our relationship with the natural world. With practical meditations, visualizations and spells to help us work in harmony with nature, this unique book shows how we can use herbs and plants, the seasons and the elements to put the magic back into our lives. Includes: Herb, Plant and Tree LoreSacred Water – purification, scrying and dowsingFire for Transformation – candle magic, spells and talismansScents – Flowers, herbs and incenseDeities – Gods, Goddesses and ElementalsWheel of the Year – Celebrating the changing seasonsMeditations – An important part of the book is the range of meditations which give us greater insight into the magical realms, enhance our relationship with nature and increase our psychic perception.

Opening up to the magical power within you can transform your life. We all have tremendous untapped potential lying dormant inside us. This guidebook can teach you how to contact that energy and explore the magical powers of the universe in a practical and safe way, using meditation, visualisation and affirmation to find a way to heal yourself, change your life and find peace. We have all inherited the seeds of ancient wisdom and can find out how to unlock this knowledge and use it to transform the negativity that blocks us from living our dreams.This book contains all the techniques and rituals that you will need to begin learning how to: - Find the deep meditative state that will allow your inner wisdom to flow.- Use your dreams as a guide to self-development.- Finding the Path which is for you.- Bring forth the power from past lives.- Connect with the natural world, the elements and the power of the planets.- Contact angelic beings and experience the wisdom of the God and Goddess

Our world is constantly undergoing changes and while most of these occur within the natural cycles of the year, seasons, day and night, now there are new powerful forces for transformation bringing chaos and disruption to many. The certainties by which we have always lived are being swept away. We have to rethink many aspects of our lives and find a new spiritual path. Combining this journey with the natural world will bring us closer to health, happiness and contentment. This book explores many traditional ideas about sustaining our relationship with nature. By reconnecting to wild places, to trees and stones, to plants and animals, to rivers and oceans, and to the tides and cycles of our ever-turning planet, we can restore the ancient magical arts that have guided people since the Stone Age, and so learn to heal ourselves and help to heal the Earth. By respecting life, we can develop a modern spiritual impulse that honours the past, works with change and creates hope for the future.

The Path Through the Labyrinth reveals the evolving culture of the Westthat hides a complete strata of folklore, of traditional skills andwisdom, of ancient arts and festivals.These are still emerging in myth and legend, in song and celebrations, each retaining aspects of a very great initiatory system rooted in theland and its magic.Most availalble sources tell the reader about the how to of magic, butfor the first time this book explores the why of magic, and the whathappens when . . . of modern magical techniques.In The Path Through the Labyrinth, Marian Green, a highly respectedpractitioner and teacher of the Western Tradition, examines thesequestions and guides the reader safely to the heart of the magicalmaze, and then out again.

The Gentle Arts of Natural Magic is aimed at introducing the ancient skillsand techniques of folk magic and witchcraft to those living in the modernworld. Here are the keys to working with the Earth, the Water, the Fire andthe Air, building the patterns of simple, personal rituals, meeting the OldGoddesses and Gods of the land.These pages offer insight into the fading links between humanity and theNatural World. It is through these ancient links that the power to heal, tosee into the future and to work with the old magics may be made to flowfor those with the eyes to see and the patience to master these forgottenskills. These are the arts of the Wise Woman and the Cunning Man, traditional helpers in the rural community rather than the more recentbook-bound coven wiccans which other writers describe.

A practical guide for bringing magic into your life using plants and herbs, the seasons, and the natural elements A "wild witch" is someone who has discovered the true source of magic. She finds her magic in the elements of the earth, the ways of healing herbs and scented flowers, the ocean's tides, the cycle of the moon, and the energies of the planets. By becoming intimate with nature, a wild witch comes to see the living spirits in all things--everything is alive. She learns that these spirits must be honored and then they will act as trustworthy guides. In essence a wild witch is a child of nature, a wise woman, a lore master, and a healer. In this book you will learn how to use: Herbs, plants, and trees The element of fire through candle magic and spell casting The hidden spirit of water through purification, dosing, and scrying The language of flowers and scents The rhythms of nature, the seasons' cycles, and rituals of sacred days Embrace your wild witch and rediscover the natural magic in your life.

The World's Smallest Guide to Magic.

This book carries on the tradition of the solo village witch emphasizing white rather than black magic. It is a practical manual of instruction for those who choose the solo path of study and particularly stresses the importance of being in tune with nature. As there are approximately 13 moons each year – the book is divided into 13 parts. Each section is aimed at lasting from the new moon to the dark to make the student fully aware of the changing power in the tides of the sea and the tides of the self. The moon-long sections deal with a variety of taditional arts, skills and mental exercises which enables the aspiring witch to discover the inner world of magic inside him/herself.