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Rae Beth | 192 pages | 01 Aug 1992 | The Crowood Press Ltd | 9780709048510 | English | London, United Kingdom Reflections on “Hedge Witch: A Guide to Solitary Witchcraft,” Rae Beth | Trellia's Mirror Book

I, Mike Garofalo, investigate these subjects out of literary, philosophical, historical, aesthetic, moral, and sociological curiosity. Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft am a student of comparative religions. I don't believe in beings and Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft belong to any religious organization. I find the topics listed below interesting from a metaphorical, figurative, literary, imaginative, and aesthetic viewpoint. He or she is a solitary practitioner. These individuals are more comfortable with solo spiritual or religious practices. They seldom or never join with others in organized groups for worship, services, practices, study, or group efforts. Some Hedge Druids may live in areas where there are no pagans or heathens who think and believe like they do. Some Hedge Druids are recluses or hermits for personal reasons. Some Hedge Druids belong to a pagan organization, church, or study group but because of distance or preference they don't meet face to face with others in the group or attend group worship or activities. Some Hedge Druids don't like to share their spiritual practices with others or where there is not complete privacy. Some Hedge Druids prefer communicating with others only by postal mail or via email. Some Hedge Druids keep their spiritual pursuits entirely to themselves to avoid conflicts with mean and controlling people in their family or community who want to impose their own religious views on everyone else. If you want to learn about the spiritual lifestyle of Hedge Druids or Hedge Witches then read the following books:. Citadel, pages, New Page Books, pages, By Penny Billington. Llewellyn, pages, : A Guide for Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft Solitary Practitioner. By . By Ann Murphy- Hiscock. Provenance Press, pages, By . Cloud Hands Blog. The Spirit of Gardening. Months and Seasons. Nature Spirits - A Glossary. Ripening Peaches: Daoist Studies and Practices. Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. Poems by Mike Garofalo. , Seasonal Celebrations. Summer , June 21st. , Lammas, Feast, August 1st. , Halloween, Day of the Ancestors, October 31st. Seasonal Celebrations. Lifestyle Advice from Wise Persons. Eight of : Magick. The Green Wizard's Reading List. Nature Mysticism. Via Positiva. Ways of Walking. The . Opening the Four Gates. Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft Pearl Qigong. Tarot: Studies, Research, Magick and Practices. Walking Meditation. Sacred Circles. Trees - Spirits. Tree of Life. Green Way Research. Who is the Librarian of Gushen Grove? Sexual Magick. Trigrams - Bagua - I Ching. Above the Fog. Spirituality and Gardening. Pulling Onions. Red Bluff, California, Notebooks. Zen Poetry. Shasta, California. Roman Hearth Neo-Pagan Religion. Valley Spirit Gu Shen. Send Email to Mike Garofalo. The contents of this webpage were first published on the Internet on March 25, This webpage was last modified or updated on March 26, Solitary Witch - Wise Witches and Witchcraft

Which makes sense. The Japanese say that autumn, with its colder days and longer nights, puts us in a more contemplative and nostalgic mood, which is perfect for reading. For one thing, Beth cites more dubious aspects of Pagan history as absolute fact, such as claims that neolithic man most definitely worshipped a Goddess but not a God. I find the best books on Paganism and Wicca allow for an element of doubt, presenting multiple interpretations of Pagan history or at least admitting that no-one really knows for sure how our ancestors practised and worshipped the Gods. Finally, Wiccans should note that Hedgecraft of this sort focusses much on shamanic trances and visions, and this is the principal form of magic Beth elaborates on here. I feel that she exaggerates the dangers of such psychic experiences just a little too much; not only does she recommend casting a protective before entering the trance which is fineshe then suggests that every element you encounter in your vision should be checked, literally at knife- point, Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft make sure it is truly the thing you wish to perceive and not an imposter. But Wiccans with a particular interest in may find their views differ! Leave a comment. Filed under Reviews. Tagged as book reviewhedge witchhedgecraftmeditationpaganismrae bethscott cunninghamshamanismwicca. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Trellia's Mirror Book. Skip to content. Home About. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading Leave a comment Filed under Reviews Tagged as book reviewhedge witchhedgecraftmeditationpaganismrae bethscott cunninghamshamanismwicca. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft in:. Email required Address never made public. Name required. Search for:. Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Post to Cancel. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy. Legion on The Ugly Side of Politicised…. What Is a Hedge Witch? Practices and Beliefs

Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Hedge Witch by Rae Beth. Written in the form of letters from an experienced witch Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft her two apprentices, solitary witchcraft is offered, not as a substitute for worship, but as a fulfilling lifestyle in its own right. This book provides spells for all the key festivals of the witch's calendar - describing the therapeutic powers of trancework and herbalism and outlining the Pagan approach to Written in the form of letters from an experienced witch to her two apprentices, solitary witchcraft is offered, not as a substitute for coven worship, but as a fulfilling lifestyle in its own right. This book provides spells for all the key festivals of the witch's calendar - describing the therapeutic powers of trancework and herbalism and outlining the Pagan approach to finding a partner. Her lyrical letters, accompanied by pen-and-ink sketches, bring the reader to an understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle and beliefs. Note: Published in the U. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published August 31st by Robert Hale Ld. More Details Original Title. Other Editions 3. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Hedge Witchplease sign up. Is it just re-worked Cunningham? Liz W This book is pretty old and is not at all a rip off of Cunningham. Rae Beth is highly respected in the UK. There a number of books that use the title …more This book is pretty old and is not at all a rip off of Cunningham. There a number of books that use the title Hedge Witch. See 1 question about Hedge Witch…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. There were many things that I thought this book did well. As an Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft, I do not agree with this. In the way that there are too many men speaking on behalf of women There were many things that I thought this book did well. In the way that there are too many men speaking on behalf of women, Rae Beth does not Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft to speak on behalf of all men. The title and synopsis implies that this is a nonfiction book about witchcraft. Although it does cover some areas of witchcraft, it is primarily focussed on Wicca. Until next time, Peace and Love! May 07, Lesley Lane rated it liked it. Most people seemed to have hated the letter format. It took some getting used to but by the end it didn't bother me. While reading I marked passages dealing with the Sabbat rituals and trance work so I could easily find these Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft to reference. However this book is about Wicca, not headgecraft. Hedgecraft is not a solitary Wiccan and Wiccan are not the only witches as Rae Beth seems to believe. Futhermore, hedgewitches are not overly formal and do not create and execute formal rituals like the Most people seemed to have hated the Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft format. Futhermore, hedgewitches are not overly formal and do not create and execute formal rituals like the ones found in this book. Rituals, if performed, are simple and simply honor the earth, dieties, and nature. One thing she does get right about hedgecraft and hedgewitches is that the tradition is based on the old wise woman or man who lived on the edge of town, by the hedge rows. They were healers and earth lovers who worked magic out of their home and gardens. If you are looking for an intermediate guide to Wicca and some lovely Sabbat rituals this is the book for you. The trance work or meditations are lovely too and will help you hone your visualization skills. Jan 16, Jessie marked it as to-read Shelves: non-fictionownednature-earth-studiesspiritualitysabbatspaganmagic-genericrituals-spellswicca- witchcraft. Along with Marion Green's "A Witch Alone" this is one of the best resources for those on a solitary path. View 2 comments. Dec 01, Lily Wren rated it really liked it. Hedge Witch was the first book I read relating to the subject matter, in fact the first book I read that related specifically to witchcraft that captured my imagination, spurred my creativity Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft set off a spark of inspiration for me. It is also a book I find myself returning too when I find I am feeling a little flat and uninspired. Why is this I wonder? Personally, I find Rae Beth's writing quite accessible and also inspiring. Hedge Witch is no exception. The book potray's key festivals in the Hedge Witch was the first book I read relating to the subject matter, in fact the first book I read that related specifically to witchcraft that captured my imagination, spurred my creativity and set off a spark of inspiration for me. The book potray's key festivals in Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft pagan and witch calender and the celebrations, rituals and spells that a solitary witch may wish to follow throughout the year. Rae Beth also manages to explain the key gods and goddess and how they fit into the spirituality of a Hedge Witch in a way that does not preach nor expects one to follow, merely to understand. The book is presented in a series of letters sent to two apprentices who wish to follow the path and are seeking guidance and advice. As the book says "Her lyrical letters, accompanied by delicate pen-and-ink sketches, bring the reader towards a deeper understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle and Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft. I have often found myself looking at the book again, usually at key times of the year. The letters are dated and speak of what festival, celebration and cycle is upon us at that time. I often find reading the letters around that time of year has helped to inspire me, encourage creativity and encourage me to standstill for a brief moment, take a deep breath and look around at what is Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft within and without Mar 25, D. For 75 cents, and considering my disdain for the presentation of the material Rae Beth provides instruction for two prospective Wiccans in the guise of lettersThe Wiccan Path contains a surprising amount of information about Wicca, nature religions, and trancework. I integrated some of her recommended visualization exercises into my inchoate meditation routines, and to beneficial results i. In additi For 75 cents, and considering my disdain for the presentation of the material Rae Beth provides instruction for two prospective Wiccans in the guise of lettersThe Wiccan Path contains a surprising amount of information about Wicca, nature religions, and trancework. In addition, I learned a good deal about modern Wiccan practices and the symbology of the seasons, Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft I must admit is more fascinating than I had thought. If you're curious about separating actual witchcraft from apocrypha, and considering you can look past the somewhat cheesy presentation, this is actually an informative book. Wicca is all about creating an "inner space" and strengthening the practitioner's connection with the earth and Ether. I'm not pursuing Wicca myself, but Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft Beth's approach to "hedge witchcraft" is in line with mysticism, and I found that my own ideas were influenced to a great degree by this strange little book. Best Goodwill Bookstore purchase I've made yet! Although Gopi Krishna's The Evolutionary Energy in Man, purchased on the same day, is shaping up to be an edifying read as well! We'll see if it takes the proverbial cake. Apr 18, Carlotta rated it it was amazing. Content aside, can I just talk about about this book physically? It has the absolute perfect size, and somehow it's really light, lighter than you'd expect, the spine flops the pages open beautifully; there's no effort involved at all, and the pages themselves are a beautiful cream colour and ever so slightly textured. I don't know Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft it is just the comparison to the LOTR book I was reading at the same time which is very big, with quite white pages, which are for the most part also nicely textu Content aside, can I just talk about about this book physically? I don't know if it is just the comparison to the LOTR book I was reading at the same time which is very big, with quite white pages, which are for the most part also nicely textured, but the pages Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft the illustrations and they are lovely illustrations are glossy and plasticy and make my skin crawl. The illustrations add a very nice touch though technically not necessaryand a Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft amount of atmosphere. The cover is quite fetching too; I like the simplicity, the muted white, the style of "Hedgewitch". It is very appealing. Was expected there to be answering letters, rather than the one sided conversation it was, but no matter, it is simply more of an informative non-fiction book than one that tells a narrative. It was almost more amusing this way; using the very, very few hints and trying to puzzle out a relationship between Rae, Glyn and Tessa. I wanted to like this more, but it was hard to follow. I saw that it was in letter style when I picked it up, which I was cool with.