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Mountain Magic : Explore the Secrets of Old Time Witchcraft by Rebecca Beyer (2023, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBook Sales, Incorporated

ISBN-101577153359

ISBN-139781577153351

eBay Product ID (ePID)24057255402

Product Key Features

Book TitleMountain Magic : Explore the Secrets of Old Time Witchcraft

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicWitchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Gaia & Earth Energies, Folklore & Mythology, Magick Studies

IllustratorYes

GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Social Science

AuthorRebecca Beyer

Book SeriesModern Folk Magic Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-026718

Reviews"Rebecca Beyer's fresh, can't-miss book is a love letter to the traditions, folklore, and people of Appalachia...Imbued with a love of people and place, Mountain Magic is a standout occult text."-- ForeWord Reviews, Rebecca Beyer's fresh, can't-miss book is a love letter to the traditions, folklore, and people of Appalachia...Imbued with a love of people and place, Mountain Magic is a standout occult text.

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number1

Volume NumberVolume 1

Dewey Decimal133.430974

Table Of ContentCONTENTS Introduction: News Come from Down the Mountain CHAPTER I. THE CALLING The Appalachian Witch or Conjure Person Witch Doctors & Charm Doctors Water Witches & Dowsers Wart Doctors Granny Women or Granny Midwives Yarb Doctors Burn Whisperers Blood Stoppers CHAPTER II. MOUNTAIN MEDICINE The Landscape The Roots of Appalachian Medicine Folk Medical Knowledge The Tonic Tradition CHAPTER III. THE YARBS: OCCULT USES OF APPALACHIAN HERBS Asafoetida Cayenne Pepper Ginseng Goldenrod Blackberry Jimsonweed, Datura Mayapple or American Mandrake Sassafras Horse Nettle Mugwort Mullein Onion Rhododendron Peach Persimmon Poke Rabbit Tobacco CHAPTER IV. THE WORKINGS: CHARMS & CURSES Materia Magica Protection from Evil Breaking Curses Witchballs SATOR ROTAS Square ABRACADABRA Charm Witch Bottles Healing Charms Love Workings Ghosts & Spirits Animalia CHAPTER V. SEASONAL LORE & MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGY Lore for All Seasons Planting by the Signs with Mountain Astrology Astrological Lore Some Final Words Bibliography Index Acknowledgments About the Author

SynopsisDiscover the magical traditions of the American backwoods. Tap into the deep magical tradition of the American backwoods, one rooted in the power of place, land, and nature. This illustrated guide to plants and herbs, rites and rituals of the moon and seasons will allow you to explore this powerful magic of the hills and hollows. Focused on natural and plant magic, the authentic magical tradition brings more meaning and cultural relevance to a witch's practice. Guided by expert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer, this guidebook is for those seeking to take a step back and learn about the origins and cultural significance of magical practices., Discover the wisdom and magic of Appalachia through Mountain Magic , an illustrated guide to the occult power of the hills and hollows. The people of Appalachia and the American backwoods have a long and deep magical tradition , one rooted in the power 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 by expert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer , you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place: Learn medical and magical uses for common plants and herbs Meet the traditional magical practitioners of Appalachia, from Blood Stoppers to Water Witches Delve into a wealth of charms and curses , from witchballs to love workings Follow the lore of the stars and seasons to 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 this beautifully 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. The Modern Folk Magic series 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 Hoodoo Magic ., Learn the wisdom and magic of the backwoods through Mountain Magic and build a magical practice that's fueled by ancestral traditions and the nourishing power of the natural world.

LC Classification NumberGR530.B49 2023