Author: Dranyx Wicked
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132927606X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
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The Darkness threatens the world; Griffins and witches who have been distanced for centuries, must band together and defeat a dark being before it swallows enough souls to swing open the gates of the Underworld. Emily was born a witch, but was stolen from her home. She knows nothing of her powers until Lucain and Ian appear on her doorstep. Emily's best and only friend Diana, refuses to leave Emily go alone, and both of their lives are soon spun out of control. Ian attempts to train her for the battle in the midst dark magic blocking their path at every turn. He tries to gather himself to create a new plan, but becomes thwarted when a bounty hunter, named Cain Laviran, begins hunting Emily to add her to his personal collection with the leader of the Guardians hot on his trail. Now Emily, Ian and their friends and allies must fight to push the Gates of the Underworld back. The clock is ticking fast, but is it possible to attain powers locked down since birth so quickly?
Author: John Callow
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1786722615
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 532
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As dusk fell on a misty evening in 1521, Martin Luther - hiding from his enemies at Wartburg Castle - found himself seemingly tormented by demons hurling walnuts at his bedroom window. In a fit of rage, the great reformer threw at the Devil the inkwell from which he was preparing his colossal translation of the Bible. A belief - like Luther's - in the supernatural, and in black magic, has been central to European cultural life for 3000 years. From the Salem witch trials to the macabre novels of Dennis Wheatley; from the sadistic persecution of eccentric village women to the seductive sorceresses of TV's Charmed; and from Derek Jarman's punk film Jubilee to Ken Russell's The Devils, John Callow brings the twilight world of the witch, mage and necromancer to vivid and fascinating life. He takes us into a shadowy landscape where, in an age before modern drugs, the onset of sudden illness was readily explained by malevolent spellcasting. And where dark, winding country lanes could terrify by night, as the hoot of an owl or shriek of a fox became the desolate cries of unseen spirits.Witchcraft has profoundly shaped the western imagination, and endures in the forms of modern-day Wicca and paganism. Embracing the Darkness is an enthralling account of this fascinating aspect of the western cultural experience.
Author: Neil L. Whitehead
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 082238583X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 337
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In Darkness and Secrecy brings together ethnographic examinations of Amazonian assault sorcery, witchcraft, and injurious magic, or “dark shamanism.” Anthropological reflections on South American shamanism have tended to emphasize shamans’ healing powers and positive influence. This collection challenges that assumption by showing that dark shamans are, in many Amazonian cultures, quite different from shamanic healers and prophets. Assault sorcery, in particular, involves violence resulting in physical harm or even death. While highlighting the distinctiveness of such practices, In Darkness and Secrecy reveals them as no less relevant to the continuation of culture and society than curing and prophecy. The contributors suggest that the persistence of dark shamanism can be understood as a form of engagement with modernity. These essays, by leading anthropologists of South American shamanism, consider assault sorcery as it is practiced in parts of Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, and Peru. They analyze the social and political dynamics of witchcraft and sorcery and their relation to cosmology, mythology, ritual, and other forms of symbolic violence and aggression in each society studied. They also discuss the relations of witchcraft and sorcery to interethnic contact and the ways that shamanic power may be co-opted by the state. In Darkness and Secrecy includes reflections on the ethical and practical implications of ethnographic investigation of violent cultural practices. Contributors. Dominique Buchillet, Carlos Fausto, Michael Heckenberger, Elsje Lagrou, E. Jean Langdon, George Mentore, Donald Pollock, Fernando Santos-Granero, Pamela J. Stewart, Andrew Strathern, Márnio Teixeira-Pinto, Silvia Vidal, Neil L. Whitehead, Johannes Wilbert, Robin Wright
Author: Kelly-Ann Maddox
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786786524
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The long-awaited follow-up to Kelly-Ann Maddox’s bestselling Rebel Witch is here … Witch in Darkness explores loss, fear, grief and pain through the magickal lens. Guiding the reader through the concept of the Craft as a life-saving, soul-nurturing practice for dark times, this book overflows with inspiration and compassion for witches in difficulty. The raw and honest tone peels back the surface layers of witchcraft’s meaning and power, inviting the reader to use magick, ritual and readings to heal and grow. When disaster strikes, a magickal practitioner has endless tools to help them build strength and hope, and face the seemingly impossible. Witch is Darkness is packed with nourishing wisdom, including advice on: Embracing an imperfect practice Cleansing, grounding and shielding during tough times Witching through extremes Identifying high-risk and low-risk practices Energy management and low-maintenance magick Dealing with loss, grief and despair using witchcraft Magick and ritual for conflicts, dramas and relationship breakdowns Addressing mental and physical issues from the witchcraft perspective The book includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to make magickal action easier to execute. Discover tarot spread designs, journal prompts, words of power and excellent suggestions for shifting your mindset, alongside a great Q&A segment to clear up confusions and help you get unstuck. Spiritual counsellor and witchcraft mentor Kelly-Ann Maddox has a decade’s experience in the magickal space, offering workshops, one-to-one sessions and hundreds of informative videos on her popular YouTube channel. In this book, she draws on countless conversations with witches from all walks of life, as well as her own life journey through mental health breakdowns, struggles with self-harm and eating disorders, and heart-breaking bereavement. With her signature creative approach, Kelly-Ann offers unique spells, rituals, mindset shifts and Tarot ideas for the witch in crisis, giving them strength and comfort when they truly need it most. It’s an excellent addition to any witchy book collection.
Author: A.K. Mulford
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063291673
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 407
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The second powerful novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series brings us into a new part of the world as the fae princess Rua joins forces with a truly unlikely ally—all with the same romance and adventure readers have come to expect from A.K. Mulford’s viral sensation! A magic sword. A powerful curse. An untested fae princess. And a continent on fire... Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade, a powerful artifact that might be enough to overthrow the cruel oppression threatening the land. Yet when Rua discovers the Northern Court King’s uncle is not only alive but has cast a spell on the blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself working closely with the young Northern King. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome—and perhaps evil—king is only one of them. With the eyes of her newfound family on her, can Rua prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade and break the curse over the blue witches, or will its magic be too difficult to control? And, perhaps even more dangerous, is her growing connection to the Northern King and what that means for her people…and her heart.
Author: Alex Mar
Publisher: Sarah Crichton Books
ISBN: 0374709114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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"Witches are gathering." When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers when she sets out to film a documentary and finds herself drawn deep into the world of present-day magic. Witches of America follows Mar on her immersive five-year trip into the occult, charting modern Paganism from its roots in 1950s England to its current American mecca in the San Francisco Bay Area; from a gathering of more than a thousand witches in the Illinois woods to the New Orleans branch of one of the world's most influential magical societies. Along the way she takes part in dozens of rituals and becomes involved with a wild array of characters: a government employee who founds a California priesthood dedicated to a Celtic goddess of war; American disciples of Aleister Crowley, whose elaborate ceremonies turn the Catholic mass on its head; second-wave feminist Wiccans who practice a radical separatist witchcraft; a growing "mystery cult" whose initiates trace their rites back to a blind shaman in rural Oregon. This sprawling magical community compels Mar to confront what she believes is possible-or hopes might be. With keen intelligence and wit, Mar illuminates the world of witchcraft while grappling in fresh and unexpected ways with the question underlying every faith: Why do we choose to believe in anything at all? Whether evangelical Christian, Pagan priestess, or atheist, each of us craves a system of meaning to give structure to our lives. Sometimes we just find it in unexpected places.
Author: Sarah Piper
Publisher: Two Gnomes Media
ISBN: 1948455382
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
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“We are, all of us, bound for darkness.” Ten years ago, my mother was brutally murdered before my eyes. Now, after killing my best friend and kidnapping dozens of other witches, the hunter who stalked my nightmares for a decade is ready to unleash his twisted fury on me. Good thing I’ve got backup: five strong, impossibly sexy supernatural guardians who’d do anything to keep me safe. With my rebels by my side, the hunter can’t hurt me. But the disappearance of Blackmoon Bay’s witches has shifted the balance of power, leaving our communities in upheaval. Add in a rogue vampire from my past, traitorous supernaturals wreaking havoc in the Bay, and the dark magic I still can’t control? We’re staring down some bleak odds. My loyal protectors have helped me face down every threat, and I love them for it—more than they realize. But in the end, there are some battles a witch must fight on her own. Starting with the ones raging inside. DARKNESS BOUND is book two in The Witch's Rebels, a red hot paranormal reverse harem romance series featuring a kickass witch and the sexy supernatural guardians fated to protect her. Expect sizzling paranormal romance, dark magic, and plenty of supernatural thrills.
Author: Kelly-Ann Maddox
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786784688
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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A truly contemporary take on how to be a witch, Rebel Witch is an antidote to the cookie-cutter witchcraft agenda that gives a new perspective on the craft, asking each reader to create a powerful, personalized practice that taps into the current mood of female empowerment and spiritual rebellion. Rebel Witch reminds witches of the wondrous opportunity to jump into experimentation and invent something wild and individual, a practice shaped by their individual personality and life journey, rather than allowing themselves to be spoon-fed. It challenges witches to design a nurturing practice that is truly theirs. There's information about all the elements of the craft, from energy raising, sacred space creation and receiving signs to casting spells, holding rituals, scrying, potions and much more … crucially, in each case the topic is discussed from an exciting contemporary perspective. So, when Kelly-Ann talks about sacred texts, she stresses that you can choose the texts that resonate with you – so why not Alice in Wonderland or Narnia? Maybe you want to move away from the traditional Wheel of the Year and create your own divisions? Instead of honouring a traditional deity, why not construct your own, choosing elements from rock stars, movie icons or fictional heroes? Or embody magical signs in your clothing and jewellery? Creativity and experimentation are encouraged, with tips to help the reader to be inventive. A curious reader with a desire to create an inspired, deeply personal path and free themselves from conformity will finish the book ready to take action and make magick happen!
Author: Diana Pharaoh Francis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416598197
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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SOMETIMES YOU CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES. AND SOMETIMES, THEY CHOOSE YOU... Once, Max dreamed of a career, a home, a loving family. Now all she wants is freedom...and revenge. A witch named Giselle transformed Max into a warrior with extraordinary strength, speed, and endurance. Bound by spellcraft, Max has no choice but to fight as Giselle's personal magic weapon -- a Shadowblade -- and she's lethally good at it. But her skills are about to be put to the test as they never have before.... The ancient Guardians of the earth are preparing to unleash widespread destruction on the mortal world, and they want the witches to help them. If the witches refuse, their covens will be destroyed, including Horngate, the place Max has grudgingly come to think of as home. Max thinks she can find a way to help Horngate stand against the Guardians, but doing so will mean forging dangerous alliances -- including one with a rival witch's Shadowblade, who is as drawn to Max as she is to him -- and standing with the witch she despises. Max will have to choose between the old life she still dreams of and the warrior she has become, and take her place on the side of right -- if she survives long enough to figure out which side that is....
Author: Sarah M. Cradit
Publisher: Sarah M. Cradit
ISBN: 1490589481
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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“Her (Cradit’s) talent for creating atmosphere rivals Daphne du Maurier.”- Christopher Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Heavens Rise One lone witch. Two tempting brothers. An island forged in darkness. Ana did something unforgivable. Her guilt takes her to a remote Maine island, but she finds no reprieve among the cold-mannered locals. The worst is Jonathan St. Andrews. Harsh. Judging. Like he can see right through her. His brother, Finn, is her one light in the darkness. The shock of waking one day with both brothers at her bedside is quickly eclipsed by two horrifying revelations: she was gravely injured in a fall she doesn’t remember, and a crippling storm has shut down the island. Her magic can’t help her. Not even her family, the powerful Deschanel witches of New Orleans, can reach her. While Ana heals, riding out the storm with the brothers, she battles confusing feelings for the enigmatic men who risked their lives to save hers. But her feelings will have to wait. Because someone is coming for her. Someone Jon and Finn have known all their lives. Someone who won’t stop until they take back what the brothers have stolen. From USA Today bestselling fantasy author Sarah M. Cradit comes The Storm and the Darkness. This turbulent love triangle wrapped in depravity and redemption is the first volume in the bestselling witches family saga, The House of Crimson & Clover. The House of Crimson and Clover Series This is the recommended reading order for the series. Volume I: The Storm and the Darkness Volume II: Shattered Volume III: The Illusions of Eventide Volume IV: Bound Volume V: Midnight Dynasty Volume VI: Asunder Volume VII: Empire of Shadows Volume VIII: Myths of Midwinter Volume IX: The Hinterland Veil Volume X: The Secrets Amongst the Cypress Volume XI: Within the Garden of Twilight Volume XII: House of Dusk, House of Dawn The Saga of Crimson & Clover A sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem. Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own. For content warnings, please visit sarahmcradit.com.
