Discover the wisdom and magick 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 magickal 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 magickal knowledge drawn from European, Native American, and African American folk magick. Guided by expert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer, you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place:
- Learn medical and magickal uses for common plants and herbs
- Meet the traditional magickal 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 magick and culture you will encounter in this enchanted guide include:
- Magickal 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 magickal 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 magick of the backwoods to meet the challenges of modern life, building a magickal practice that’s fueled by ancestral traditions and the nourishing power of the natural world.
Each purchase is for 1 book, which measures 8.5" x 5.75".
Other items in the picture are for size reference only and are not included with the purchase.
