
Path of the Moonlit Hedge
Discovering the Magick of Animistic Witchcraft
Nathan M. Hall(Author)
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 8. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-7387-7273-8 (ISBN)
Description
Explore an exciting approach to witchcraft that focuses on creating a deeper relationship with the natural world. Nathan M. Hall teaches you an animist worldview that recognizes the life in all things. You will build your skills with journeying and trance work, while embracing the earth and supporting the needs of your wild soul. The Path of the Moonlit Hedge helps you connect with natural energies and patterns, allowing you to meet and partner with the spirits of plants, animals, and the land. Nathan provides dozens of exercises and meditations to grow your practice and show you how to cross the hedge (enter the world of spirit) to participate in the Witches' Sabbat. By adopting this magickal viewpoint, you can create balance within yourself and empower your work as a witch. Includes a foreword by Christopher Penczak, bestselling author of the Temple of Witchcraft series.
Reviews / Votes
"Nathan's work offers practical, lifeway-building rituals, meditations, and tools to inspire and guide those interested in reclaiming the universal mantle of animist into their spiritual life...He beautifully brings us back to center to ponder the magic of the simple flame engulfing the candle wick and springing to life, mirroring, as above, so below, the universe and all their awe-inspiring mystery. He also does not skip over important issues such as systemic racism and the challenges faced by queer and trans people while walking this way. A wonderful work."-Rebecca Beyer, author of Wild Witchcraft"Combining folklore, personal experience, several rabbit holes' worth of research, and a dash of popular culture, The Path of the Moonlit Hedge is unlike any other hedgewitchery book I've seen. The author uses narratives from their own life, from history, from fable and parable, and so the work of hedgecraft feels like spending time poking at a bramble thicket border with someone who knows what they're looking for."-Cory Thomas Hutcheson, author of New World Witchery
"An illuminating exploration into the world of animism and witchcraft. Not only does it provide an incredibly in-depth and thoughtful exploration of animism in a witchcraft context, but it also provides unique and insightful perspectives on the subject...This book is sure to expand your tool kit of connection through its many wonderful exercises and give you a better understanding of the power of animism."-Mat Auryn, bestselling author of Psychic Witch
"The Path of the Moonlit Hedge follows Nathan's journey of healing and transformation to become enmeshed with the life of nature and the calling of his soul. The insights, techniques, and rituals he shares are the summation of his experience and are new and meant for this new era. At the same time, the blood of the ancients informs this book, and the timeless hands of many spirits have touched this work. If you are looking to refresh your connection to the primal powers or begin the work for the first time, The Path of the Moonlit Hedge will serve you well."-Ivo Dominguez Jr., author of Four Elements of the Wise
"An important guide for self-care and personal development...This book, geared for the newcomer and long-term practitioner alike, will help you to create daily practices that are rooted in the power and stability of the natural world."-Rev. Wendy Van Allen, author of Relighting the Cauldron
"A book for anyone and everyone who is interested in animism, witchcraft, and the intersection and relationships between them...A beautifully written book with pure magic in its pages!"-Emma Kathryn, author of Witch Life
"Nathan Hall's Path of the Moonlit Hedge is personal, practical, and downright powerful. Nathan is a spirited storyteller who guides the reader on a path of partnering with the natural world to build resilience, heal the soul, and ignite one's inner magic."-Nicholas Pearson, author of Crystal Basics and Flower Essences from the Witch's Garden
"With a writing style as witty and informative as it is accessible, The Path of the Moonlit Hedge is a gift to those who wish to delve deeper into their magical practice. Loaded with practical exercises and stories from the author's life, this book makes available what has often been obscured: the philosophies and techniques of shifting our consciousness so that we may free ourselves from the death-grip of the ego and learn to hear the whisperings of the natural world all around us."-Storm Faerywolf, author of Betwixt & Between
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
309 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7387-7273-8 (9780738772738)
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E-Book
11/2024
Llewellyn Publications
€18.18
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Persons
Nathan M. Hall is a witch, animist, initiate of the Anderson Feri Tradition, and member of the Temple of Witchcraft. He serves on the board of the annual Mystic South Conference and is a contributor and editorial advisor for The Wild Hunt, a daily news source for the Pagan community. Nathan has two decades of experience working as a journalist and editor, has lectured at media conferences, and has sat on a variety of panels. Christopher Penczak is a Witch, teacher, writer, and healing practitioner. He is the founder of the world-renowned Temple of Witchcraft and the Temple Mystery School, and he is the creator of the bestselling Temple of Witchcraft books and audio CDs. Christopher is an ordained minister, serving the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Pagan and metaphysical communities through public rituals, private counsel, and teaching. He also travels extensively and teaches throughout the United States. Christopher lives in New Hampshire.
Content
Contents
Exercise-xii
Acknowledgments-xiii
Foreword by Christopher Penczak-xv
Introduction-1
1. Hedgewalking, Witchcraft, and Animism-5
2. Fundamentals-19
3. The Healing Journey-25
4. Art and Magick-55
5. Rewilding Your Soul(s)-71
6. First Contact: The Spirit of Your Land-85
7. The Decompositional Magickal Model-97
8. Meeting Your Spirit Guides, Allies, and Other Fretful Beings-117
9. Time-143
10. The Gate at the Edge of the Garden-159
11. The Witches' Sabbat-167
Conclusion: All Paths Under the Moonlight-183
Appendix: Additional Exercises-187
Selected Bibliography-199
Exercise-xii
Acknowledgments-xiii
Foreword by Christopher Penczak-xv
Introduction-1
1. Hedgewalking, Witchcraft, and Animism-5
2. Fundamentals-19
3. The Healing Journey-25
4. Art and Magick-55
5. Rewilding Your Soul(s)-71
6. First Contact: The Spirit of Your Land-85
7. The Decompositional Magickal Model-97
8. Meeting Your Spirit Guides, Allies, and Other Fretful Beings-117
9. Time-143
10. The Gate at the Edge of the Garden-159
11. The Witches' Sabbat-167
Conclusion: All Paths Under the Moonlight-183
Appendix: Additional Exercises-187
Selected Bibliography-199