Operative Witchcraft: Spellwork and Herbcraft in the British Isles - Nigel Pennick
Operative Witchcraft: Spellwork and Herbcraft in the British Isles - Nigel Pennick
The book is in English.
Nigel Pennick's book offers a comprehensive overview of the history and practices of rural witchcraft in England. Operative Witchcraft explores forms of practical witchcraft dating back to the Middle Ages and Elizabethan times, right up to the decriminalization of witchcraft in the 1950s and contemporary practices.
The book discusses:
- Witch's assistant spirits and animal magic, including "familiars" and "fetches"
- Forms of witchcraft practiced by rural professionals such as blacksmiths, herbalists, and artisans
- Spells, magic tools, folk songs and amulets
- Magical uses of herbs such as belladonna, protection against the evil eye, and aromatherapeutic oils
- Witchcraft tools, such as a broom, a witch's dowsing disc, and thorns, nails, and thorns
- Times related to practicing witchcraft, identifying places of power, and other practical instructions
The book also examines the historical understanding of witchcraft in England and how it developed over the centuries, including the church's relationship with witchcraft and persecution, and the legislation that criminalized witchcraft up until the 1950s. Pennick examines the division of witchcraft into three main types:
- White Witchcraft: Helps and heals for a fee
- Black Witchcraft: The goal is to harm others
- Gray Witchcraft: Combines both white and black magic
The book also sheds light on how rural witchcraft differs from modern Wicca and how ancient traditions laid the foundation for modern witchcraft. Pennick shows how understanding these ancient skills and techniques is essential to their effective use, and how witchcraft continues to evolve by combining traditional and modern practices.
Operative Witchcraft is a perfect choice for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft, its practical applications, and how ancient traditions have shaped modern-day witchcraft.
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