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EARTH MAGIC: A Seasonal Guide To The Old Religion
by McArthur, Margaret
ISBN: 1898307016
Publisher: Mandrake Press Ltd
This book gives an introduction to the real feeling of The
Old Religion. The author has concentrated on giving
information on this nature based religion in a simple,
straightforward manner. Starting with a background &
introduction the book goes on to describe the seasons of the
year & their associated festivals, Earth Magic & the
elements used in it. Food has always been an important part
of the major festivals, Margaret is renowned for culinary as
well as her psychic skills & passes on traditional recipes in
this book together with their meanings & associations.
Margaret describes herself as a `hedge witch` & has been
involved in a traditional path of the Old Religion for a
number of years. She is well known & highly respected by
followers of many different pagan paths. Many books have
been written about the Old Religion, but most concentrate
on giving out set rituals & wordings. This book is different
in that it concentrates on encouraging readers to get the
`feel` for the elements, plants & other parts of nature & to
work with them rather than try to subdue them. This is an
important book for the 90`s & will help many seekers find a
simple, satisfying path of beliefs.
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