
Mountain Magic: Volume 1
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The people of Appalachia and the American backwoods have a long and deep magical 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 magical knowledge drawn from European, Native American, and African American folk magic. Guided by expert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer, you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place:
Learn medical and magical uses for common plants and herbs
Meet the traditional magical 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 magic and culture you will encounter in this enchanted guide include:
Magical 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 magical 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 magic of the backwoods to meet the challenges of modern life, building a magical practice that's fueled by ancestral traditions and the nourishing power of the natural world.
The Modern Folk Magic series offers accessible and engaging introductions to folk magical traditions from a fresh, modern perspective. Linking the current enthusiasm for magical practice back to the deeply rooted magical traditions in the United States and elsewhere, the titles in this series give depth and cultural meaning to the practice of witchcraft. These beautiful books serve as hands-on guides for learning and practicing folk magic, from authors who are experts in these traditions.
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- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction: News Come from Down the Mountain
- Chapter I. The Calling
- The Appalachian Witch or Conjure Person
- Witch Doctors & Charm Doctors
- Water Witches & Dowsers
- Wart Doctors
- Granny Women or Granny Midwives
- Yarb Doctors
- Burn Whisperers
- Blood Stoppers
- Chapter II. Mountain Medicine
- The Landscape
- The Roots of Appalachian Medicine
- Folk Medical Knowledge
- The Tonic Tradition
- Chapter III. The Yarbs: Occult Uses of Appalachian Herbs
- Asafoetida
- Cayenne Pepper
- Ginseng
- Goldenrod
- Blackberry
- Jimsonweed, Datura
- Mayapple or American Mandrake
- Sassafras
- Horse Nettle
- Mugwort
- Mullein
- Onion
- Rhododendron
- Peach
- Persimmon
- Poke
- Rabbit Tobacco
- Chapter IV. The Workings: Charms & Curses
- Materia Magica
- Protection from Evil
- Breaking Curses
- Witchballs
- SATOR ROTAS Square
- ABRACADABRA Charm
- Witch Bottles
- Healing Charms
- Love Workings
- Ghosts & Spirits
- Animalia
- Chapter V. Seasonal Lore & Mountain Astrology
- Lore for All Seasons
- Planting by the Signs with Mountain Astrology
- Astrological Lore
- Some Final Words
- Bibliography
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Copyright
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