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    Green Witchcraft: Magical Ways to Walk Softly on the Earth
    Green Witchcraft: Magical Ways to Walk Softly on the Earth
    Green Witchcraft: Magical Ways to Walk Softly on the Earth
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    Green Witchcraft: Magical Ways to Walk Softly on the Earth

    By Marie Bruce

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    Witches have always worked with nature to hone their craft. That deeply symbiotic relationship has meant that they have been at the forefront of the movement to protect the environment and take care of our beautiful planet. This enlightening guide outlines the practices of ethical witchcraft and includes spells for those witches keen to protect the Earth. It also outlines the tenets of hedge-witchery - a greener way of practising magic and witchcraft. You can get foraging for spell ingredients and connect with your local area, even finding the greener part to urban living. Learn how to create a witch's pantry, with information on how to dry and store herbs, mix spell powders and use essential oils to create environmentally-friendly homemade soaps, oils and cleaning products. The spirit of green witchcraft is the essence of living in harmony with the world around you.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcturus Publishing
    Release dateApr 1, 2023
    ISBN9781398827790
    Green Witchcraft: Magical Ways to Walk Softly on the Earth

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      Green Witchcraft - Marie Bruce

      INTRODUCTION

      Follow the mossy stepping stones...

      Do you ever feel a sense of enchantment as you wander around a woodland, or sink into the grass in a park or garden on a hot summer day, content to watch the clouds race and the trees sway? Have you ever stirred a simple cup of herbal tea with a wish in your heart and then imagined that wish coming true as you sipped the brew? Or perhaps you feel a strong affinity with birds and wildlife, convinced that they have a wise message for you? If so, it could be that you are a green witch.

      The magic of the green witch has often been depicted in folklore, and she is a staple character in many fables. She is frequently shown living in a cottage at the edge of a dense forest, where she forages for food, remedies and supplies for the spells she casts over a bonfire in her tangled garden of herbs and flowers. She is sometimes old, sometimes young, usually living alone – or with sister witches – but she is always powerful. She lives in tune with the world around her, a student of the Earth, studying the lore of plants. She is both a guardian and protector of her environment, giving and receiving magical energy to work her will.

      Such is the stereotype, yet the modern-day green witch is just as likely to be found living in a large city, foraging herbs from her windowsill or balcony, as she is to be living a rural life in the countryside. She might not be a woman at all, as more and more men are also finding the green path. Although I use the feminine pronoun throughout this book, it is of course a non-binary practice and green witchery is for everyone who is drawn to nature. It is for all those who find their soul stirred by the quickening of the Earth and who feel most at ease when they are in a green space, be that a garden, a park, a room full of houseplants or the dark forests we know from fairy tales.

      Green witchcraft is a mossy labyrinth of stepping stones, designed to lead its practitioners right back into the ancient realm of forest lore, straight to the heart of Mother Earth, so tread lightly for she feels your presence. Step into this secret garden of magic and enchantment as you learn to see with glimmering green eyes.

      Serene blessings,

      Marie Bruce x

      CHAPTER ONE

      WHAT IS A GREEN WITCH?

      As an Earth-based spirituality, witchcraft is intrinsically linked to nature and the environment. While all witches work with the Earth’s power in some capacity, green witches dedicate their entire practice to the magic and lore of plants, trees, herbs and flowers. They immerse themselves in the natural world around them, taking great joy in the tiniest bud that pushes between the pavestones of a city street, or spending time with a favourite tree as if it were an old friend.

      Green witches feel the life force of plants acutely, nurturing and caring for them like children, using them in spells, rituals and healing remedies. It is a much simpler practice than Wicca, which is high ceremonial magic. The green witch works predominantly alone from her own home and natural surroundings. Also known as a hedge witch, the green witch is a combination of environmentalist, activist, herbalist, healer, charmer and devotee to wildlife. So how do you know if you are a green witch? Look out for these signs.

      Signs You Might Be a Green Witch

      • You feel energized when out in nature.

      • Green spaces make you feel happy and uplifted.

      • You are inclined to grow plants and herbs.

      • You enjoy gardening.

      • Even in a small space, you bring nature in, introducing potted plants and crystals.

      • You prefer the great outdoors and spend as much time outside as you can.

      • You are intrigued by the many benefits of plants and their healing properties.

      • You create gardens wherever you can – even on balconies, windowsills or in corridors.

      • You feel an affinity with wildlife and chat to the birds, bees and wild creatures you meet.

      • You feel saddened by environmental issues such as global warming.

      If any of this seems familiar, then it is likely that you have a natural aptitude for green witchcraft. This book will help you to hone those skills into a positive practice.

      Guardians of the Green

      Those following the path of the green witch often see themselves as the guardians of the environment. They take their responsibility to the Earth very seriously and will campaign against the felling of healthy trees, deforestation, pollution, global warming and so on. At the same time, they are usually active in their communities, looking for ways to create or care for green spaces, clearing litter, raising awareness of local environmental issues and doing what they can to ensure that the world remains green and growing, healthy and abundant.

      In this sense, green witches work on both a micro- and macro-cosmic scale. The microcosm is her own space, her home and garden. It is here that the bulk of her work is carried out, growing, harvesting and using herbs, casting spells and rituals and so on. Green witches tend to their own environment with all due diligence, ensuring they mitigate any negative impact on the planet. This might mean that they recycle, reuse and shop secondhand. It could

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