Nonfiction Witchcraft

Author Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in 17th-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society and attempts to answer the question why some women were vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession.

In 1632, an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun was apparently possessed by the devil. After a sensational and celebrated trial, the convent's charismatic priest Urban Grandier - accused of spiritually and sexually seducing the nuns in his charge - was convicted of being in league with Satan. Then he was burned at the stake for witchcraft. A remarkable true story of religious and sexual obsession, The Devils of Loudun is considered by many to be Brave New World author Aldous Huxley's nonfiction masterpiece.

Based on 27 years of original archival research, including the discovery of previously unknown documents, this day-by-day narrative of the hysteria that swept through Salem Village in 1692 and 1693 reveals new connections behind the events and shows how rapidly a community can descend into bloodthirsty madness.

Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners. Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from around the world. John Michael Greer delves into two millennia of tradition, from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the philosopher's stone to cabala, the first tarot, and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca.

Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds, wait in caves, hover at weddings and childbirths, disguise themselves as friends, relatives - even disguise themselves as you. They are powerful; they are protean; they are enchanting. And, to the uninformed, they are often invisible. This guide - the first of its kind - reveals the remarkable permutations of the demon and fairy species worldwide.

If you read a standard history of magic, you learn that it begins in ancient Egypt with the resurrection of a goose in front of the Pharaoh. You discover how magicians were tortured and killed during the age of witchcraft. You are told how conjuring tricks were used to quell rebellious colonial natives. The history of magic is full of such stories, which turn out not to be true. Behind the smoke and mirrors, however, lies the real story of magic.

The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. In this book, meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune....

Now considered a classic in the field, this remarkable book was the first to fully explore the mystery of life between lives. Journey of Souls presents the first-hand accounts of 29 people placed in a "superconscious" state of awareness using Dr. Michael Newton's groundbreaking techniques. This unique approach allows Dr. Newton to reach his subjects' hidden memories of life in the spirit world after physical death.

As a witch, your ability to manipulate energy allows you to interact with ghosts in ways that other investigators can't. Discover how to use your magical toolkit to identify and resolve the four main types of haunting—residual, poltergeist, human earthbound, and inhuman entity. J. Allen Cross guides you through the basic principles of a haunting, while building a foundation of paranormal investigation, witchcraft, and mediumship skills. You will learn how to craft a seal, open and close portals, perform an exorcism, and help spirits cross over.

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches.

A fun book of Witchcraft, a new 6x9 format, including the Tarot, along with their meanings, with a basic Ten Card spread illustrated within. Candle Magic the basics, along with the making of a witch jar for both protection of you as well as your dwelling. The making of a black magic mirror, for seeing into other realms, as well as the witches alphabet among other witchy odds & ends. Just a fun, hands on, how to get started book, on your pagan path, including Circle casting, tools of the craft, will be mentioned as well. As well as doll magic. The importance of having a journal or a Book of ...

A fun book of Witchcraft, a new 6x9 format, including the Tarot, along with their meanings, with a basic Ten Card spread illustrated within. Candle Magic the basics, along with the making of a witch jar for both protection of you as well as your dwelling. The making of a black magic mirror, for seeing into other realms, as well as the witches alphabet among other witchy odds & ends. Just a fun, hands on, how to get started book, on your pagan path, including Circle casting, tools of the craft, will be mentioned as well. As well as doll magic. The importance of having a journal or a Book of ...

When Alan Maimon got the assignment in 2000 to report on life in rural Eastern Kentucky, his editor at the Louisville Courier-Journal told him to cover the region "like a foreign correspondent would." And indeed, when Maimon arrived in Hazard, Kentucky, fresh off a reporting stint for the New York Times's Berlin bureau, he felt every bit the outsider. He had landed in a place in the vice grip of ecological devastation and a corporate-made opioid epidemic - a place where vote-buying and drug-motivated political assassinations were the order of the day.

A fun hands on book of Witchcraft, including the Tarot, along with their meanings, with a basic Ten Card spread illustrated within. Candle Magic the basics, along with the making of a witch jar for both protection of you as well as your dwelling. The making of a black magic mirror, for seeing into other realms, as well as the witches alphabet among other witchy odds & ends. Just a fun, hands on, how to get started book, on your pagan path, including Circle casting, tools of the craft, will be mentioned as well. The importance of having a journal or a Book of Shadows as it is referred to. So...

Come along and discover the world of Witchraft, the old religion as it is called dating back centuries ago, from the time of the witch trials, and burnings, brought on by the ignorance of mankind, and the religious movements of the day. Alot has changed since the time of the burnings, and witch trials. Now as the world and ideas, along with fears of the Earth Religions have faded through the centuries, Witchcraft today has grown in its numbers, as well as popularity, among not only the young but the old as well. It is now seen as a alternative for many in the world we now live in. It has ...

A wonderful look into the Tarot, it's meaning, it's teachings, it's guidance. Every now and then wouldn't it be nice to be able to glance into your future, see the path before you, and the choices that lie ahead of you, the right ones, or the wrong ones. to be able to correct the path you find your self in at present, and what could lie ahead, if your willing to take an alternate path. The possibilities are limited only by the choices you make or fail to make. A second chance, a new life, taking the leap of faith and in doing so change the outcome of your destiny by simply choosing a ...

At any given moment, you have the power to manifest lasting love, boost your prosperity, and shape your destiny. Written by Skye Alexander, spellcraft expert and the author of The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, this book teaches you how to harness your inner magic through incantations, potions, and charms. Whether you're looking to get the job of your dreams, rejuvenate your body, or bring good fortune to family and friends, each page provides you with a spell that can be re-created or personalized for your specific situation.

Are you looking for a complete guide to mastering every aspect of witchcraft? Curious how concepts like the Enneagram, Akashic Records, and Kemetic spirituality can elevate your craft? This collection unites five books that expand and deepen your magical practice, blending spellcraft, spiritual wisdom, and self-discovery to transform your journey.

Taking a historical perspective from the ancient world to contemporary paganism, Gaskill reveals how witchcraft has meant different things to different people and that in every age it has raised questions about the distinction between fantasy and reality, faith and proof. Telling stories, delving into court records, and challenging myths, Gaskill examines the witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries and explores the reinvention of witchcraft - as history, religion, fiction, and metaphor.