Mountain Magic: Explore the Secrets of Old Time Witchcraft: Volume 1

(Hardback)

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Tap into the deep magical tradition of the American backwoods, one rooted in the power of place, land, and nature. This illustrated guide to plants and herbs, rites and rituals of the moon and seasons will allow you to explore this powerful magic of the hills and hollows.

Focused on natural and plant magic, the authentic magical tradition brings more meaning and cultural relevance to a witch's practice. Guided by expert witch and forager Rebecca Beyer, this guidebook is for those seeking to take a step back and learn about the origins and cultural significance of magical practices.

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Rebecca Beyers fresh, cant-miss bookis a love letter to the traditions, folklore, and people of AppalachiaImbued with a love of people and place, Mountain Magic is a standout occult text. * ForeWord Reviews *

Author Bio

Rebecca Beyer is an Appalachian Folk herbalist, Traditional Witch, and wild food forager dedicated to living simply on the Earth. She has taught and presented at universities, conferences and gatherings over the last 10 years with the hope of showing people that living a seasonal life grounded in connection with the Old Ways is possible. Through growing, foraging, hunting, fishing and preserving her own food, she strives to create a life as close to her ancestors as possible while paying homage to the diverse peoples who created beloved Appalachia.

She makes her living tattooing, teaching foraging and Appalachian folk herbalism and craft classes at her school, Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft. Rebecca currently spends her days dedicating herself to Appalachian folk arts, primitive skills, folk music and learning the names of all the beings she shares her bioregion with. www.bloodandspicebush.com