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The Tree of Enchantment by Orion Foxwood

The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magical Practices of the Faery Tradition by Orion Foxwood. © 2008 Weiser Books. ISBN 978-1-57863-407-1. Paperback. Paganism / Witchcraft. 264 pages. $19.95 US. [ Purchase ]

Synopsis
The Tree of Enchantment is the symbol for the relationships we must cultivate to find the truths we seek—with the Lower realm, where the roots of the tree entwine with the dead; and with the Middle realm where we dwell beside both the living and hidden earth; and with the Upper realm that reaches to the stars. When we communicate with all three we will begin to know our truths and work the magic of the Faery Tradition. [from back cover]

Review
The Tree of Enchantment reads more like a new age, self-help book than a book about a spiritual path. Read more

Teresa

Teresa (nom de plume: Torrance Sené) is a self-proclaimed geek, a Janeite, a lover of werewolves and bad-ass angels, an aspiring novelist and an avid book reader who freelances as a web designer. You can follow her on Twitter at @eireannoir.

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2008: 11/29
POSTED BY: Teresa
CATEGORY: Paganism
Witchcraft
TAGS: author: orion foxwood
faerie tradition
faery seership
publisher: red wheel/weiser
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Goth Craft by Raven Digitalis

Upon beginning the book, we are instructed on what is Goth. We are shown the types of people who are considered Goth and what type of apparel they wear and music they listen to. After that we venture into the Craft. Some basics are mentioned here like what is a Witch, the types of Witches, and the different traditions (and the symbols of those specific traditions and while the author does tell that Satanism is not a form of paganism, it is will included since some in the Goth scene are attracted to it).

Part three consists of the Philosophies of the Dark Witch. Raven shows that “dark” does not mean evil but being willing to work with and acknowledge your shadow shelf/side. He continues to show the reader about attitude and personality, discipline and traditionalism, utilizing emotional energy, and using effigies as emotional channels. Read more

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2007: 08/20
POSTED BY: Teresa
CATEGORY: Wicca
Witchcraft
TAGS: author: raven digitalis
goth sub-culture
gothic
publisher: llewellyn worldwide
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Natural Witchery by Ellen Dugan

Sick of hearing about who was born to what witch, and what degree Sally down the road has? Then perhaps you have the calling of the natural witch. A natural witch is simply someone who lives in harmony with the natural forces around them and attunes to them. It’s a simple path, not so much concerned with tools and attire, as with trees and the green world that surrounds us all.

In Natural Witchery, Ellen brings the simplicity of native magick straight to us. We are taught how to develop our own innate intuition, practice lunar magick, strengthen our personal power and magickal development, how to start a circle, living the life of a natural witch, bringing your witchery to work, advancing our spirituality and she includes a wonderfully, concise but loaded Book of Witchery to top if all off.

This is a stunningly beautiful book and I believe this to be the best book Ellen has written thus far and something I will continue to refer to for many years to come.