Description: Very little has been written about traditional family practices of the Old Religion simply because such information has not been offered for popular consumption. Green Witchcraft meets readers' needs for a practice based in family and natural Witchcraft traditions. This practical traces the historic and folk background of this path and teaches its practical techniques. Illustrations.
Brief description:
Ann Moura has been a practitioner of Green Witchcraft for over fifty years. The popular books and the tarot kit that comprise her Green Witchcraft series have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have been translated into several languages worldwide. Ann lives in Florida, where she runs her own metaphysical store, presents public rituals, and teaches classes on the Craft. She holds a master's degree in history. Visit her online at www.annmourasgarden.com or at www.lunasolesoterica.com.
Review Quotes: Witchcraft is more than a religion, it is truly a spiritual way of life. Sometimes people focus on only one or two aspects of Witchcraft instead of appreciating it for the fullness of its beliefs and practices. I think you will find that if you study Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura you will have the basics in all areas of the Craft of the Wise.
For example, did you know that the ancient roots of Wicca can be traced all the way back to ancient India? You can find this amazing history in Green Witchcraft (the author majored in history and used to be a history instructor). You will also learn the basic tenets of Witchcraft as focused in the Witches' Rede, the Charge of the Goddess, the Law of Return, and more. This book also teaches you how to do magical rituals and celebratory rites. Included are complete versions of rites for the major Wiccan holidays such as Imbolc and Ostara. Other rites - which include how to do the ritual and what to say - are rituals for the Full Moon, Paganing, Handfasting, and more. Once you learn how to do the outline of a magical ritual, you need to be able to fill in the blanks. This includes the use of colors, candles, and herbs along with selecting the proper time and day and doing divinations. You'll learn how to use tea leaves, Tarot cards, and a crystal ball for this purpose. In short, this book provides you with a complete understanding of all of the core elements that make up modern Paganism. Since this is non-sectarian, what you learn here can easily be applied to any tradition of Witchcraft. This is a book you'll come back to again and again.