The Book Of The Holy Strega

Old legends tell of a powerful witch who lived and taught in 14th century Italy. She was known as Aradia, and by the titles The Beautiful Pilgrim, and The Holy Strega. But was Aradia a real person, and is there any true basis for her legends? Pagan scholar Raven Grimassi explores this and many other questions in this new revised edition (greatly expanded from the 1981 published version of The Book of the Holy Strega). The Book of the Holy Strega is a seminal work that brings together historical and folkloric sources. Grimassi delivers a ground-breaking view of the misconceptions of "historical witchcraft" and presents a refreshing approach to understanding how fantasy became regarded as fact. Revealed in this one volume is the role of the Church in distorting witchcraft and promoting its contrived vision for political purposes. Discover the truth about the denied culture of the witch. Examine the elements that joined together to form the witches' gospel. The journey of exploration in the sub-culture of the witch is well guided in this pioneering text. Grimassi reveals his own hand in assembling the published versions of the Book of the Holy Strega, and he provides the reader with an overview of the evolution of these writings. Here you will see the gospel of the witches through the eyes of those who have honored it in the past, and how it continues to speak to each new generation.

Italian Witchcraft (previously titled Ways of the Strega) by respected author Raven Grimassi is more than just a book about Witchcraft. It is a complete Book of Shadows. In it you will find the history of this ancient tradition, its legends and myths, as well as the rituals and rites that you can do today. You can be a Strega! The book includes a full set of rituals that you can do. You'll find rituals for all of the Italian Witchcraft holidays including Shadow Fest, Lupercus, Tana's Day and more. You'll also find rituals for the Full Moon, births, funerals. There is a practical side to this book, too. It is filled with instructions so that you can cast spells and work with the powers of incense, oils, herbs, and candles. You'll learn to work with the magick of the Moon and Stars. You'll be able to do protection rituals and learn how to cure someone who has received the "Malocchio" (Evil Eye). Many of the mysteries revealed here have never been published before. You'll learn secret gestures of power and secret symbols. And you can use them all! Also revealed are the secrets of the tools of the Italian Witch. You'll learn how to prepare the "Spirit Blade" and the ritual wand. You'll learn how to make the Spirit Bowl and use to consecrate other tools and talismans. If you're looking to discover real Witchcraft, or if you're already a Witch but are thinking about other traditions, this is the book for you.

Discover, for the first time in one complete work, the rich legacy of magick and ritual handed down by Italian witches through the generations. Ways of the Strega reclaims the beliefs and practices of southern European Pagan spirituality. Learn the secrets of Janarra (lunar) witches, Tanarra (star) witches, and Fanarra (ley lines) witches. This book also details the how-to's of modern Strega traditions.

In this fascinating journey through the magical, folkloric, and healing traditions of Italy the reader learns uniquely Italian methods of magical protection and divination and spells for love, sex, control, and revenge. "Mary-Grace Fahrun's Italian Folk Magic is an intimate journey into the heart of Italian folk magical practices as they are lived every day. Having grown up in an extended Italian family in North America and Italy, the author presents us with the stories, characters, saints, charms, and prayers that form the core of folk religion, setting them in context in an authentic, down-to-earth, and humorous voice. A delight to read!"—Sabina Magliocco, Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia Italian Folk Magiccontains: magical and religious rituals prayers divination techniques crafting blessing rituals witchcraft The author also explores the evil eye, known as malocchio in Italian, explaining what it is, where it comes from, and, crucially, how to get rid of it. This book can help Italians regain their magical heritage, but Italian folk magic is a beautiful, powerful, and effective magical tradition that is accessible to anyone who wants to learn it.

Discover the real sources of many of the traditions, beliefs, and techniques of modern Witchcraft! And what author Raven Grimassi reveals in Hereditary Witchcraft is the documented ancient roots of the Old Religion. One-by-one, Grimassi goes through the tenets of Witchcraft and shows their ancient sources. The association of the pentagram with Witchcraft goes back at least 2,500 years. The idea of the four elements goes back to a philosopher named Empedocles of Sicily in around 475 B.C.E. The practice of many covens today of having a Priestess, Priest, and Maiden can be traced back over 2,000 years to ancient Pompeii. This book is filled with history, myth, and folklore. But it is also filled with rituals and techniques that you can do. On these pages you will learn how to prepare and banish a magic circle. You'll learn rituals you can do by yourself, including those for the Solstices, Diana's Day, and Cornucopia. With this information you can become a follower of the Old Ways! Of course, one of the most famous aspects of Witchcraft is magick. Grimassi doesn't disappoint here, either. You'll learn runic magick and divination; you'll learn about doing magick with the Moon and stars; you'll learn secret symbols and the powers of herbs. If you are a Witch--or you're thinking about becoming a Witch--this is one of the most important books you could possibly have. You'll find the documentation to support the antiquity of your beliefs and the way Witchcraft is practiced today. This book is both a guide for everyday life and a resource to discover Wiccan origins. If you don't have a copy of this book, get one today. You'll use it for the rest of your life.

Catholic lore, American tales, and Sicilian superstition blend in this “clever, funny, heartbreaking, and heartwarming” novel (Publishers Weekly). Born with unruly red hair, a sharp tongue, and wine-colored marks all over her body—marks that oddly mimick a map of the world and make her subject to endless ridicule—Garnet Ferrari would hardly consider herself blessed. So when an emissary from the Vatican shows up at her door, convinced that her seeming ability to cure the skin ailments of others qualifies her for sainthood, she’s not quite convinced—or pleased. Garnet sets off on a quest to better understand who she is and where she and her unusual gifts came from. Tracing a twisted path that leads from Sicily to West Virginia, poverty to riches, romance to loss, reality to mythology, Garnet uncovers a truth far more powerful than any dermatological miracle: that the things of which we are most ashamed often become our greatest strengths. “A cleareyed, touching fable of a girl learning the hard truths about herself and others.” —Kirkus Reviews

A classic text from the Golden age of WitchcraftThe Book of Ways Volumes 1 and 2 Known as "The Blue Books" by many!TOOLS AND SYMBOLS: Initiation Symbols, Current Or Modern Symbols, Symbols Of The Elements, Symbol Of The Age Of The Daughter, The Quarter PentagramsPREPARATION OF THE TOOLS: The Moon Dagger, The Wand, The Chalice, The Altar Pentacle, The Spirit Bowl And The Protective PentagramRITUAL CORRESPONDENCES: Ritual Considerations Of The Moon, Symbols, Days Of The Week, Planetary Symbols And Influences, Lunar Influences, Correspondences Of The Days Of The Week, Planetary Symbols, Planetary Hour Chart, Occult Symbolism Of Colors, Candle Magic, Elemental Magic, Ritual Magic, Planetary Colors, Incense (Aromatics), Planetary Symbols, Sacred Trees, The Four Quarters, Elemental Spirits, Ruling Watchers Of The Quarters, The Circle Of Magic, The Three Degrees, Preparation Of The Altar, The Elemental Bowls, The Altar Spirit Fluid, Activating The Power Upon The Altar, The Altar Calls, Consecration To The Elements, Opening And Closing The Circle, Casting A Ritual Circle, The Gatherings (Or Sabbats), The Gestures And Positions Of Power, Ritual Salutations, Ritual Gestures, The Gesture Of InvocationRECIPES AND FORMULAS: The Witches' Brew, Crescent Cakes, NectarHOW TO PREPARE AROMATIC OILS AND RECIPES: Venus Incense And Oil, Sun Incense And Oil, Incense Of The Moon, Sun God Incense, Moon Goddess IncensePRACTICAL (APPLIED MAGIC): Preparation Of Magical Moon Water, Elemental Condensers, Absorption And Projection Of Elements Magic: Creation Of A Simple Thought Form, Cord Magic (Solitary), Group Cord Magic, Divination, Astral Projection, Psychometry, Drawing Down The Moon, Contacting Power, Grounding Exercise, Raising The Energy Sphere, Energy Bathing, Patching The Aura Or Charging The Energy Zones Of The Body, Spells And Little Works Of Magic, Preface To The Spells, The Art Of Composing Verse For Evocation, A Spell Of The Mind, Spells Of Mental Influence, Spell Of The Moon, Preparation Of The Nanta Bag, A Lemon Spell, Protective Pentagram SpellHERBAL LORE AND SPELLS: The Gathering Of Herbs, The Occult Properties Of Herbs, Herbal Love SpellOCCULT FUNDAMENTALS: The Principle Of Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration Or Rhythm, Polarity And The Principle Of Cause And Effect. The Elements, The Watchers, Numerology, The Magic Of Numbers, Thought-Forms, The Akashic RecordsAND SO MUCH MORE!

A Witch's Book of Wisdom is the ultimate grimoire of folk spells, offering a unique selection of magical solutions to many of life's problems. Hearken back to a time when the solution to life's problems could be discovered by having a chat with the local wise person. These folks were undoubtedly skilled in the magical arts and knew just what to prescribe for their client, depending on whatever obstacle they happened to be facing at the time. In the modern era, the proverbial village has grown into a global community, leaving many curious witches to their own devices when it comes to finding the magical solution to a problem. Learn magical techniques to overcome fear and find lost items. Discover the magic of pathworking and learn how to work with poppets. Explore the magic of knots, then sneak away to the kitchen for a bit of kitchen witchery. Step back in time and allow the simple ways of magic to unfold in your everyday life.