Morgana's Book Corner
Witchfinders
Malcolm Gaskill
Witchfinders portrays the horror brought by Matthew Hopkins in the 17th century, amongst those suspected of performing witchcraft.
The Book Of English Magic
Philip Carr-Gomm & Richard Heygate
‘Of all the countries in the world, England has the richest history of magical lore and practice. English authors such as J.R.R.Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Terry Pratchett, and J.K.Rowling, dominate the world of magic in fiction, but from the earliest times, England has also acted as
The Book Of English Magic
Philip Carr-Gomm & Richard Heygate
‘Of all the countries in the world, England has the richest history of magical lore and practice. English authors such as J.R.R.Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Terry Pratchett, and J.K.Rowling, dominate the world of magic in fiction, but from the earliest times, England has also acted as home to generations of eccentrics and scholars who have researched and explored every conceivable kind of occult art. Most people are torn between a fascination with magic and an almost instinctive fear of the occult, of a world redolent with superstition and illusion. And yet more people now practice magic in England than at any time in her history. The Book of English Magic explores this hidden story, from its first stirrings to our present-day fascination with all things magical. Along the way readers are offered a rich menu of magical things to do and places to visit.’
With our introduction of all things witchcraft over the past few days, I thought it was only right if I showed you one of my favourite books & authors.
Blackthorns Botanical Wellness
Amy Blackthorn
This book is essentially a guide to herbs within Green Witchcraft, but also delves into the medicinal world of herbs.
I couldn’t recommend this book enough.
The Egyptian Myths
Garry J Shaw
‘This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural en
The Egyptian Myths
Garry J Shaw
‘This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and the trials and tribulations of the life hereafter. This is the perfect introduction for modern readers to the mysteries of Egyptian mythology’
This weeks book is a must for any witches collection, Kate West Writes -
The book includes: Oils, lotions and ointments, for magical and healing purposes • Soaps and bathing distillations, to prepare for Magical undertakings. • Brews and teas, using herb lore to heal the body and mind. • Soups, stews and other foods to sustain the sick
This weeks book is a must for any witches collection, Kate West Writes -
The book includes: Oils, lotions and ointments, for magical and healing purposes • Soaps and bathing distillations, to prepare for Magical undertakings. • Brews and teas, using herb lore to heal the body and mind. • Soups, stews and other foods to sustain the sick and aid healing. • Candles and incenses, for use in Rituals and Magic. • Cakes, biscuits and breads, to honour the Goddess and the God. • Sabbat foods and wines to celebrate the Wheel of the Year. • Sachets of herbs to be given to those seeking protection, healing, confidence and many other problems
This weeks book is The Spellbonding Power Of Palmistry by Johnny Finchham.
Fincham writes ‘The result of twenty years of reading, teaching and researching palmistry, this book will lead you gently through the process of becoming a master palmist with 160 illustrations and lucid instructions.’
This weeks book is Fred Gettings Encyclopaedia Of The Occult.
When delving into any type of witchcraft. It’s important to know about the Occult and the light & dark sides of our crafts. This book holds all the information you’d need to educate yourself.
𝐸𝓂𝒾𝓁𝓎 𝒟𝒾𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝓈𝑜𝓃, 𝟣𝟪𝟫𝟣.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on t
𝐸𝓂𝒾𝓁𝓎 𝒟𝒾𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝓈𝑜𝓃, 𝟣𝟪𝟫𝟣.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐯𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 - 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟖𝟑𝟖.
Oh, a dainty plant is the Ivy green,
That creepeth o’er ruins old!
Of right choice food are his meals, I ween,
In his cell so lone and cold.
The wall must be crumbled, the stone decayed,
To pleasure his dainty whim:
And the mouldering dust that years have made
Is a merry
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐯𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 - 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟖𝟑𝟖.
Oh, a dainty plant is the Ivy green,
That creepeth o’er ruins old!
Of right choice food are his meals, I ween,
In his cell so lone and cold.
The wall must be crumbled, the stone decayed,
To pleasure his dainty whim:
And the mouldering dust that years have made
Is a merry meal for him.
Creeping where no life is seen,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Fast he stealeth on, though he wears no wings,
And a staunch old heart has he.
How closely he twineth, how tight he clings,
To his friend the huge Oak Tree!
And slily he traileth along the ground,
And his leaves he gently waves,
As he joyously hugs and crawleth round
The rich mould of dead men’s graves.
Creeping where grim death has been,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Whole ages have fled and their works decayed,
And nations have scattered been;
But the stout old Ivy shall never fade,
From its hale and hearty green.
The brave old plant, in its lonely days,
Shall fatten upon the past:
For the stateliest building man can raise,
Is the Ivy’s food at last.
Creeping on, where time has been,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟖
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐬
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟖
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.