"I believe that the reader will discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history", Arthur Miller wrote in an introduction to The Crucible, his classic play about the witch-hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. Based on historical people and real events, Miller's drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra analyzes the Salem Witch Trials to offer key insights into the role of women in its events while explaining how its tragedies became possible. It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter began to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before 19 men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death.

Whether you're an out-and-proud witch in progress, or a witch in the broom closet, this spellbinding beginner's book will teach you how to discover the natural magick within you, and use it to thrive! Natural magick is all about working in harmony with your environment, harnessing the power of plants and nature to unlock your inner magickal potential. From foraging and using herbs in spells, to using sun or moonlight in cleansing rituals to understanding...

"A Wild Witch is someone who has discovered the true source of magic. She finds it in the elements of the earth, the ways of healing herbs and scented flowers, the ocean's tides, the cycle of the moon, and the energies of the planets. By becoming intimate with nature, a Wild Witch discovers the living spirits in all things--everything is alive. And she learns that these spirits must be honored, and only then do they become trustworthy guides going...

Living Wicca takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft. You'll learn how to create your own rituals and symbols, develop a book of shadows, and even become a high priest or priestess. Also covered in this Scott Cunningham classic are tools, magical names, initiation, the Mysteries, 120 Wiccan symbols, and the importance of secrecy in your practice.

""I am a witch" takes the reader through the origins and evolution of witchcraft to sacred thinking to the heart of nature and to ways of creating a magickal life." This is a beginner book but it is different in its tone. The author offers a more lyrical and soft tone that appeals to readers who enjoy the romance of witchcraft lore. Her tone can be almost meditative taking you on the journey at times. With some edits, it could be a unique way to teach...

Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of magic, but weren't sure where to begin? You're not alone! Knowing where to start can be mystifying, but it doesn't have to be. And How to Study Magic is the answer you've been waiting for. Inside you'll learn the basic tools of magic--from divination and meditation to cleansing and protection--before diving into the history, lore, and modern incarnations of a wide range of magical practices. With chapters...

"The Air Magick is a proposed book in the Witch's Elemental Series - one of four which includes The Witch's Flame (already contracted), Water Magick (proposed) and Earth Magick (proposed). This book concerns itself solely with the element of air. Like The Witch's Flame, this book will focus on the history of the element in magic, religion, and spiritual work, its place in folklore, modern practice, and pop culture. Manifestations of the element include:...

From the top-selling author of The Junior Witch's Handbook comes a guide to self-care that illuminates the connection between the mind and the body, with an emphasis on connecting to the natural world. The Young Witch's Guide to Living Magically teaches young witches that there is a strong connection between their body and spirit. With chapters on the internal, the external, and the home, young readers will learn to use charged crystals, healing herbs,...

"From the author of the raw and honest self-help guide, I Don't Want to Be An Empath Anymore, Mood Magick offers simple rituals and tools rooted in elemental magick to help readers navigate an ever-changing world with more ease and confidence. By employing the basic tenets of witchcraft-which rely heavily on connecting with nature and getting back to basics-this unique guide will give witches of all levels (and the witch-curious) a source of self-knowledge...