Traditional Craft

We've noticed a pattern when new students join Hekate's Finishing School. We see some of the same questions, misunderstandings, and hesitations for witches on their paths. And it slows down their progress & causes hurdles to getting results in their practice. To help witches FAST and to make sure new students come in with an EMPOWERED perspective on learning witchcraft, we've created this crash course to get you on track - immediately. If you're curious about witchcraft, if you're just getting started and need a 'quick start' guide to practicing, or if you need a refresher on witchcraft, ...

This is an optional book for those curious before starting the HFS Core Curriculum. For best results, each book is meant to be gone through in the order they are listed as they build on the prior one. Are you an experienced witch that has stirred ’round the cauldron a time or two? Do you keep falling out of practice and beating yourself up for not being a ‘good witch’? Are you questioning your path, your practice, or your ability as a ‘real’ witch? Have you been feeling like you’re doing half-hearted attempts at your celebrations for far too long, always promising that ‘next ...

Within this audiobook, discover a wealth of hands-on tips and techniques to begin your journey into the realm of Traditional Witchcraft. Learn to weave a powerful personal practice that is informed by folklore and grounded in your own location and natural landscape. Along the way you will find valuable information regarding the tools, rituals, and spells of this fascinating tradition, together with lessons on connecting with deities, familiar spirits, ancestors, and the spirits of place.

The Grace Thompson Cozy Mystery Collection: Stories 1–10 Ten charming cozies, one unforgettable sleuthing duo—and a clever Westie who always sniffs out the truth. From flower festivals to escape rooms, small-town bakeries to lakeside vacations, murder has a way of blooming wherever Grace Thompson and her best friend Chloe Sutton go. With Rosie the Westie at her side, Grace untangles twisted motives, long-buried secrets, and sinister puzzles hidden in the heart of Bloomsville and beyond. Inside this box set, you’ll find: A prequel that reveals Chloe’s past and the shocking case that ...

This is an optional book for those curious before starting the HFS Core Curriculum. For best results, each book is meant to be gone through in the order they are listed as they build on the prior one. Are you a beginner witch with a voice of doubt creating hurdles for all your magical workings? Is your voice of doubt giving away the credit for your magic to the realm of coincidences? Is society beating you back and winning, convincing you that magic isn’t real and you’re putting your heart and passion into a path that isn’t going to work? When we find the confidence we need to remove ...

A dead biker. A missing aspiring writer. A life changing decision. In the first in the series, A Deadly Course, married couple Emily and Henry Fox move to Vermont seeking covered bridges and antique shops but instead find themselves knee deep in a murder investigation. Can the sleuthing doctor and true crime writer use their skills to bring peace back to Sugarbury Falls? Murder of Course is the second clever cozy in the Sugarbury Falls Mystery series set in Vermont. A midnight knock by their neighbor stirs Henry and Emily into action. Who is the mystery dead girl on the rental cabin floor? ...

First published in 2008, this is a revised and expanded second edition of the author's well-received book on modern Cornish traditional witchcraft. As Gemma Gary says in her new preface, there is no 'set in stone' organised witch tradition in Cornwall, and folk magic practices have always been unique to their individual practitioners. However, in this excellent book she has managed to expertly draw together a workable new tradition from historical sources and the surviving rites, charms, and folk customs of Cornwall and the West Country.

Regional traditional witchcraft is an animistic form of witchcraft that moves away from the religious harvest festivals and fertility-minded practices associated with the more common Wiccan form of witchcraft. Very few of us in this age are farmers or dependent upon crops and harvests. Regional...

In Craeft, archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander Langlands argues that our modern understanding of craft only skims the surface. His journeys from his home in Wales have taken him along the Atlantic seaboard of Europe, from Spain through France and England to Scotland and Iceland in search of the lost meaning of craft.  

Step beyond the edge of the ordinary world and into the living mysteries of hedge witchcraft. For centuries, witches have spoken of crossing the veil, practicing spirit flight, and walking between the worlds to commune with the dead, the land spirits, and the unseen powers. Crossing the Hedge is a comprehensive guide to hedge witchcraft, liminal magick, and Otherworld journeying, offering the rituals, tools, and grounded practices you need to safely navigate the spirit realm. Rooted in animism, folklore, and traditional witchcraft, this book reveals how hedge-crossing works—and how modern...

Spellwork is a living practice—one built on understanding, intention, and skill. The Crooked Path of Spell Work is a practical, grounded guide for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of how spells truly function. Written from a traditional witchcraft perspective, this book focuses on the inner mechanics of spellwork, offering readers the tools to work with greater clarity, confidence, and consistency. Rather than relying on borrowed wording or surface-level ritual, this work teaches spellcraft as a coherent system—one that can be adapted, refined, and strengthened over ...

Super Easy Pickling and Fermentation 3-in-1 Cookbook for Beginners brings together everything you need to master the art of preserving at home, from quick pickles to gut-healthy ferments and traditional Japanese techniques — all in one beginner-friendly guide. This unique bundle includes three complete manuscripts: MANUSCRIPT 1: Pickling and Fermenting for Beginners A step-by-step guide to classic pickling and fermentation techniques, with essential tips, safety guidelines, and foolproof recipes for everything from cucumbers and onions to carrots, beets, and more. MANUSCRIPT 2: Fermented ...

What is known today as Traditional Witchcraft (T.W.) is nothing more than what in the Anglo-Saxon context is referred to as “Elder Faith” and “Old Craft,” and in Spain and America as El Arte (The Craft), or just Brujería (Witchcraft). The reasons for which the adjective “traditional” was added are based on the need to distinguish itself from other types of “witchcraft,” especially from one that was extremely prominent at the time in which the “dawn” of Traditional Witchcraft happened, and the same that, up to now, has millions of followers all over the world: Wicca. The...

TRADITIONAL WITCHCRAFT: A HISTORY What is traditional witchcraft—and where did it really come from? Beyond the legends, beyond the witch trials, and beyond the myths lies a rich and fascinating history stretching back thousands of years. Traditional Witchcraft: A History takes readers on an engaging journey through the origins, evolution, and enduring legacy of witchcraft across Europe and beyond. From the sacred landscapes of the ancient world to the village cunning folk of medieval Europe, from the devastating witch hunts to the modern revival of traditional practices, this book ...

The Witch’s Wound: From Persecution to Power is a clear, grounded guide to healing the inherited harms around witchcraft—and reclaiming your craft with steadiness and sovereignty. Blending history with hands-on practice, S. L. Clement traces how suspicion became a system, then shows you how to unbind, mend, and rebuild your power without burnout or bravado. This is not about perfection or daily spellwork; it’s about right-sized work, right-sized visibility, and fair exchange—so your magic becomes consistent, ethical, and yours. Inside you’ll find: A story-driven history of the ...

Welcome to "The Art of Craftsmanship," an enriching journey into the world of skilled craft and meticulous creation, an eBook that delves into the very fibers that bind our cultural heritage and future innovations. In a time when the digital world dominates, this compendium invites you to discover the timelessness and relevance of tangible artistry—a celebration of the human spirit's ingenuity and determination. Embark on an explorative voyage through history to understand the bedrock of our ancestral skills in "The Essence of Craftsmanship." Trace the evolution of these skills and their ...

This book systematically explores the foundational aspects of modern traditional witchcraft. The book is structured into 13 core chapters or classes that cover all essential skill sets for any modern, traditional witch in a practical, caring way. Each chapter offers suggested activities and/or reflections for journaling and a reading list for further exploration. Advanced skills such as hedge riding and ritual possession are taught in a structured, explicit way that makes them accessible to a wider audience. 

Defences Against the Witches’ Craft Anti-cursing Charms from English Folk Magick, Traditional Witchcraft and the Grimoire Traditions By John Canard For centuries curses, hexes and the ‘evil eye’ were seen as part of daily life in rural England, resulting in a rich heritage of folklore & apotropaic magickal practices. Such charms as Witch Bottles, Witch Balls, Hagstones, Horseshoes and Brasses, Magick Squares, Abracadabra, Rowan and Red Thread, Flint Arrowheads and Pebble Charms were often made from readily available natural materials. They seemed simple, yet when constructed properly ...

This is the eighth book in the HFS Core Curriculum. For best results, each book is meant to be gone through in the order they are listed as they build on the prior one. In this book, you will learn: How to cast any spell Spells from Scratch Secrets of the Seasoned Witch Spells Every Witch Needs Troubleshooting and more... A warning - this is a very fast-paced book. A year and a day? Nobody has time for that. The book is as long as it needs to be - and not a word extra. We're all about results. The shorter the book, the better. Fewer words are not a bug - it's a feature! Let's get to the ...

This is the fifth book in the HFS Core Curriculum. For best results, each book is meant to be gone through in the order they are listed as they build on the prior one. Energy work is the foundation of what we live and practice as witches. Any witch has the potential but it takes practice to gain proficiency. If your spells don't work - it's your energy work that needs practice. In this book, we dive into the techniques and exercises taught to traditional hereditary witches from an early age. These techniques and exercises are appropriate for all ages and ability levels. Variations of the ...