Status
Available
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Collection
Publication
London : Hale, 1992.
Description
Written in the form of letters from an experienced witch to her two apprentices, solitary witchcraft is offered, not as a substitute for coven worship, but as a fulfilling lifestyle in its own right. Rae Beth explains the importance of the Goddess and her consort, the Horned God, as sources of spiritual strength and worship. The author extols the feminine principles of healing and regeneration as well as attacking greed and self-interest which jeopardize the planet's very future. Rae Beth provides spells for all the key festivals of the witch's calendar, describes and outlines the Pagan approach to finding a partner. Her lyrical letters bring the listener towards a deeper understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle and beliefs.
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LibraryThing member lilywren
Hedge Witch was the first book I read relating to the subject matter, in fact the first book I read that related specifically to witchcraft that captured my imagination, spurred my creativity and set off a spark of inspiration for me. It is also a book I find myself returning too when I find I am
The book is presented in a series of letters sent to two apprentices who wish to follow the path and are seeking guidance and advice. As the book says "Her lyrical letters, accompanied by delicate pen-and-ink sketches, bring the reader towards a deeper understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle and beliefs".
I have often found myself looking at the book again, usually at key times of the year. The letters are dated and speak of what festival, celebration and cycle is upon us at that time. I often find reading the letters around that time of year has helped to inspire me, encourage creativity and encourage me to standstill for a brief moment, take a deep breath and look around at what is happening within and without...
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feeling a little flat and uninspired. Why is this I wonder? Personally, I find Rae Beth's writing quite accessible and also inspiring. Hedge Witch is no exception. The book potray's key festivals in the pagan and witch calender and the celebrations, rituals and spells that a solitary witch may wish to follow throughout the year. Rae Beth also manages to explain the key gods and goddess and how they fit into the spirituality of a Hedge Witch in a way that does not preach nor expects one to follow, merely to understand.The book is presented in a series of letters sent to two apprentices who wish to follow the path and are seeking guidance and advice. As the book says "Her lyrical letters, accompanied by delicate pen-and-ink sketches, bring the reader towards a deeper understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle and beliefs".
I have often found myself looking at the book again, usually at key times of the year. The letters are dated and speak of what festival, celebration and cycle is upon us at that time. I often find reading the letters around that time of year has helped to inspire me, encourage creativity and encourage me to standstill for a brief moment, take a deep breath and look around at what is happening within and without...
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
189 p.; 22 cm
ISBN
0709048513 / 9780709048510
Local notes
DKR. Framed as a series of letters to her students, this guide to solitary Witchcraft follows the Wheel of the Year through the seasons.
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