Spring 2025 Titles
FEBRUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 94 - 4
5.25 x 8.25 ” | 200 Pages
USD $21.95
Defying Shadows
For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness
by Jessica Settergren
In October 2019, Jess Settergren received some life-altering news: she had breast cancer. Despite living in a world where breast cancer awareness is highly visible and offers a myriad of support, she found herself uniquely alone as none of the options for patients and survivors featured a Pagan perspective. With Defying Shadows, Settergren sets out to fill the gap for Pagan-and Witch-friendly cancer support. Within its pages you will find gentle, easy ways to perform spells, meditations for wellness, and low-energy rituals for every sabbat. Find your peace and embrace the now with Defying Shadows.
About the Author:
Jessica Settergren has been a solitary witch and Pagan since 1996 and studied many mythologies and traditions for worship, philosophy, and craft. Her educational background in English and Ancient History feeds her passions for writing and mythology. She’s published in Renaissance Magazine, World History Encyclopedia, Midstory Magazine, and The Black Fork Review. Jessica was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, the most common form of breast cancer, in 2019. She is now cancer free and lives in the woods in Minnesota with her amazing husband, a busy horde of stepchildren, two dogs, and fAngus the cat who rules them all.
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Witch’s Book of Ceremonies and Rituals by
Patricia Telesco
From the mind of Patricia Telesco comes The Witch’s Book of Ceremonies & Rituals, a phenomenal collection of workings that you can perform to celebrate the wheel of the year, as well as bring powerful changes to your life. Create rituals for all sorts of occasions, from birthdays to separations, from forgiveness to employment, and more. Learn the history of traditional witches’ holidays and the fascinating folklore behind them, and mark monumental moments with special ceremonies like handfasting. A great book for beginners and old practitioners alike, The Witch’s Book of Ceremonies & Rituals is a timeless go-to for any situation.
Gardening with the Goddess
A Witch’s Guide to Creating Magical Gardens by Patricia Telesco
Once again, Patricia Telesco has provided a repository of knowledge in her green-thumb-approved book, Gardening with the Goddess. Gardening has never been more magical! Explore different plants and their associations with the Goddess, create gardens timed around the moon and astrological signs, use crystals to enhance your power, and much more green witchery. Especially designed to accommodate both the large backyard and small back porch planters, there’s something for every witch in Gardening with the Goddess.
Money Magic
A Handbook of Spells and Charms for Prosperity by Patricia Telesco
Many people feel overwhelmed by financial burden, but a good witch knows how to bring abundance back into their life using mystical means. In Patricia Telesco’s Money Magic, you’ll learn just how to do that and more! This practical spellbook is packed with spells, charms, enchantments, and rituals designed to bring more into your life. Learn what methods your ancestors used to summon the spirit of wealth; use food, beverages, and aromatics to create a feeling of plenty; and learn how magic can improve all areas of your life, not just your pocketbook.
FEBRUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 04 - 7
5.25 x 8.25 ” | 207 Pages
USD $19.95
MARCH 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 09 - 2
5.25 x 8.25 ” | 200 Pages
USD $19.95
APRIL 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 10 - 8
5.25 x 8.25 ” | 200 Pages
USD $19.95
Advanced Witchcraft***
Exploring Deeper Levels of Spiritual Skills and Masterful Magic
by
Patricia Telesco
Written for those who are looking for deeper levels of intuitive awareness and for those who are already on their magical journey, Advanced Witchcraft by Patricia Telesco is a powerful book of spellcraft and lessons. Learn how to not just practice, but live your magic, gaining insight into concepts such as dreamwork, trancework, and pathworking. Work with natural and elemental spirits and take steps towards spiritual safety. Master shapeshifting, glamoury, and the crafting of talismans and charms. If you are in a place where you don’t know what the next witchy step is, Advanced Witchcraft is here to be your guide.
Your Book of Shadows
How to Write Your Own Magical Spells by Patricia Telesco
Unlock the secrets of crafting your very own Book of Shadows with Patricia Telesco’s illuminating guide, Your Book of Shadows. With Telesco’s expert guidance, readers will learn how to create a personalized Book of Shadows that acts as a repository of magical knowledge and serves as a reflection of their unique spiritual journey. This book empowers you to create a living document that grows with you on your path. Telesco’s engaging style and insightful tips make this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their connection to the natural world and their own inner magic.
The Teen’s Book of Shadows
Star Signs, Spells, Potions, and Powers by Patricia Telesco
Witch it up and take control of your life using the power of magic. Typical teen problems are a thing of the past with the help of The Teen’s Book of Shadows. A perfect guide for the witch just starting out, you will discover a myriad of ways to handle everything from dating to driving exams. Personalize spells for every occasion, conjure up success in your school life, and learn seasonal spells to help enhance your power. You’ll even discover different methods of divination. Being a teenager is hard enough. Make life easier and build a strong foundation for your future with The Teen’s Book of Shadows.
JUNE 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 06 - 1
5.25 x 8.25 ” | 200 Pages
USD $19.95
JUNE 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 75 - 3
5 x 8” | 200 Pages
USD $19.95
JULY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 14 - 6
5 x 8” | 200 Pages
USD $19.95
A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work*** To Catch a Fleeting Shadow by
Blake Malliway
The Witch’s fetch is the etheric, spirit helper often found to manifest within the framework of old Witch lore. Despite its popularity in myth, however, very little has actually been written about actively working with one’s fetch in magical practice. A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work seeks to bridge the gap between myth and lore and authentic magical practice. Through a blend of history, folklore and personal narrative, A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work reveals the art of forging an intimate and fulfilling bond with one’s fetch, a relationship built on mutual respect, empowerment, and the sharing of ancient knowledge.
FEBRUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 02 - 3
5 x 8 ” | 210 Pages
USD $22.95
A Witch’s Book of Terribles***
Legends, Tales, & Parables
by
Wycke Malliway
For all witches, or for the witches in all of us, the tales in this collection will serve you well. Each enchanting story contained within A Witch’s Book of Terribles offers a lesson rooted in the art of witchcraft that a walker of any path will be sure to learn from. While witches have long been the impetus of fairy tales for ages, it is now their turn to sit at the heart of the matter. Whether it is a fable of the timid Aunt Brynelda or a legend of the primal Nonna Noxa, there is much to be garnered from each witch’s tale, both great and terrible...
MARCH 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 05 - 0
5 x 8 ” | 150 Pages
USD $19.95
Brownies & Bogles
A Compendium of Enchanting Fairy Lore by
Louise Imogen Guiney
American essayist and poet Louise Imogen Guiney put together a wonderful, poetic book dedicated to the happenings of the Fair Folk. Now being republished for a modern audience, Brownies & Bogles is the timeless treasure that you didn’t realize was missing from your library. Contained within are stories and anecdotes regarding the lives of the Little People, offering insight into the interests and hobbies of those unseen. Written in a language that will resonate with today’s readers, Brownies & Bogles is an entertaining and informative book sure to please the witch who works with Fairies.
JANUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 01 - 6
The Old Lore of the Moon
Lunar Folklore & Folk Wisdom by
Timothy Harley
MARCH 2025
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 964537 - 05 - 4 5 x 6.5 ” | 145 Pages
$14.95 5 x 8 ” | 250 Pages
Once upon a time, minister, lecturer, and astronomer, the Rev. Timothy Harley, published Moon Lore, a culmination of his understanding of the moon and its many myths. Now lovingly updated and reproduced for a modern audience, this book is the perfect reference for everything about lunar folklore. Contained within are different concepts about the moon that span across time, religion, and nationality, covering many different interpretations of the moon’s entities and inhabitants. A charming addition to any library, The Old Lore of the Moon stands out among older books as a highly readable, informative, and, at times, entertaining entry.
MAY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 00 - 9
5.5 x 8.5 ” | 220 Pages
USD $24.95
Hallowed Ground***
The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards
by Mark Norman
Hallowed Ground: The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards examines the surprising traditions, customs, superstitions and secular imagery found in Christian churches and churchyards, with a particular emphasis on the traditional rural protestant church. Beginning with stories associated with the construction of church buildings themselves and the role that they played in the community, the book moves through a number of subjects where everything might not be as it would seem it should be in the Christian church and its grounds. Expect vestiges of pagan symbols hidden in the fabric of the church building and clergymen rumored to hold strange arcane knowledge of their own, kept within their personal occult libraries. Learn the ways in which you can use the church and its grounds to divine who might die in the next twelve months, where you might find love and how you might cure illnesses. Watch out for a number of figures who you shouldn’t expect to find on such holy ground, from run-ins with the Devil to spectral figures inhabiting the church or its graves. Discover some of the ways in which magic and witchcraft seep into the hallowed ground of the churchyard from outside. Hallowed Ground will offer more than a few surprises about the folklore that surrounds the church and its churchyard and a fascinating insight into the social history that surrounds our place of traditional Sunday worship, all delivered with the academic rigor and accessible, engaging style for which the author is known.
About the Author:
Mark Norman is a folklorist and author based in Devon, in the South West of the UK. He is the curator of the Folklore Library and Archive, a council member of the Folklore Society, and the creator and host of The Folklore Podcast. Ranked in the top half percent of podcasts in its genre around the world and with around two million downloads behind it, The Folklore Podcast is recognized as one of the leading shows in the field of folklore today.
An Interview with Mark Norman
Q.1 Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I’m a folklorist and author living in the South West of the United Kingdom, in the middle of the county of Devon. Most people probably know me publicly as the creator and host of The Folklore Podcast, which has been running continuously since 2015 and is one of the most listened to and respected podcasts in its genre (apparently) with over 2 million downloads and a ranking within the top 0.5% of podcasts globally for its genre.
I have authored a number of books for traditional publishers in the UK, all of which are available globally, but Hallowed Ground is the first book that I have written under contract for an American publisher, and I’m delighted to be working with Crossed Crow for this title.
I am a council member for The Folklore Society, the UK’s oldest established learned society for folklore study and the Recorder of Folklore for the Devonshire Association. I founded and now look after The Folklore Library and Archive, a British charity dedicated to the preservation and archiving of folklore materials and I teach adult education folklore courses online for Learn for Pleasure, which anyone can sign up for.
Q.2 What inspired you to write Hallowed Ground?
A couple of years back I got to know Blake, the President of Crossed Crow books, who it turns out had been listening to my podcast for a while and who knew about my other work. He was keen to work with me and by good fortune was visiting the UK not a million miles from where I live and we took the opportunity to meet in person over coffee.
The result of that meeting has been an increasingly productive working relationship in which I offered to write Hallowed Ground , which was a subject which Blake was keen to have covered. I am also contracted to write another book for Crossed Crow (which has not yet been announced) and at the end of our meeting there were a number of ideas for future projects, so I am hopeful that you will be seeing more of me in the future via Crossed Crow.
Q.3 Can you tell us a bit about your writing process? What goes into the research for folklore-based books?
Writing my books has always been a pretty organic process, to be honest, and the way I go about it usually depends on the structure of the book and the types of research that I need to do. I will usually map out a chapter structure in advance, often with key points that I want to hit in those chapters. I’ll use this to investigate and write on each of these subjects, often starting with books and articles on the subject to pull out key points.
After this, I tend to use a rabbit hole technique where, as I am researching and writing up one point I get diverted along several different tangential paths which then also get incorporated. I’m quite fortunate (usually) that as I am writing my brain is looking ahead and slotting in other points so I tend to usually produce a logical flow without needing to try too hard, although like everyone I’ll hit blocks that need to be overcome.
Q.4 What do you hope readers will get out of both reading and working through the content of your book?
I hope that readers will learn a lot, and be entertained at the same time. I have been told that I have developed a reputation over the years for my writing being academically rigorous and yet accessible. I don’t write academic works but I do aim for this approach, so that people learn a lot from reading my books. At the same time I write with a very particular voice which tries to be casual, engaging and humorous. I hope I achieve this. Expect bad jokes but good folklore!
Q.5 Where can readers find you? How can they get in touch?
Readers can find me easily through The Folklore Podcast or through its various social media accounts. www.thefolklorepodcast.com
BlueSky: @folklorepod.bsky.social X: @folklorepod
Facebook: The Folklore Podcast
Instagram: @thefolklorepodcast
Instruments of the Craft Mastering the Four Tools of the Witch
by Raven Grimassi
Dive into the mystical world of magic with Instruments of the Craft, a groundbreaking guide that brings the wisdom of Raven Grimassi’s beloved correspondence course right to your doorstep. This user-friendly book gives you the secrets to mastering the classic tools of the Craft—the Pentacle, Wand, Athame, and Chalice—along with the elemental energies that fuel them. You’ll uncover the unique qualities of each element, their significance in casting ritual circles, and their influence on the magical tools you use. Geared for beginners, Instruments of the Craft provides the foundational knowledge and skills to work with the tools of the Witch.
APRIL 2025
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 964537 - 11 - 5
4 x 7 ” | 130 Pages
USD $14.95
Raven’s Call
A Quaint and Curious Anthology of Forgotten Lore by Raven Grimassi
Raven’s Call is a treasure trove for anyone intrigued by Witchcraft, Wicca, and the occult. This anthology brings together a unique collection of articles curated by the late Raven Grimassi, along with contributions from experts in the field. The book serves as a gateway into the esoteric traditions and practices that have shaped modern Witchcraft.Explore moon rites, magical mirrors, sacred symbols, and witch rituals as authors share their insights into these age-old traditions. Discover the significance of initiations, the power of ritual tools, and the hidden meaning behind ancient folklore. With its many voices and wisdom, this anthology provides a valuable resource for both novices and seasoned witches.
JUNE 2025
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 964537 - 12 - 2
4 x 7 ” |
130 Pages
USD $14.95
Spring 2025 Titles
The Confessions of Fiona
Mythology and Folklore of the Faeries by
Steve Blamires
The Confessions of Fiona by Steve Blamires details the beliefs, stories, and tenets of the Sidhe as revealed by one of the Sidhe, Fiona Macleod. For twelve years, this Faery woman laid out the entire mythology, pantheon, and rituals of the Faeries themselves. This volume reveals, expands, and explains what we can learn from her. Discover a magical tradition woven into the legends of the Faeries.
The Cunning Craft***
A Tortuous Path of the Wise Art by Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold
In The Cunning Craft, Frisvold strives to clarify in a hermeneutic manner the deeper levels of the wise arts, with a particular focus on their connection with the opposer, more commonly known as the Devil, the mysteries of the Night, and the Crossroads where power, wisdom, and mysteries are found. The importance of the Devil and the mysteries veiled by Venus and Moon are central in The Cunning Craft, making this a worthy read for the sorcerer and the witch, the historian and the curious.
Everyday Tarot Magic
JANUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 92 - 0
6 x 9 ” | 251 Pages
USD $24.95
FEBRUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 93 - 7
6 x 9 ” | 250 Pages
USD $24.95
APRIL 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 95 - 1
Morrison
Spells and Meditations by Dorothy
Turn your tarot deck into your own personal help line and get the answers you’ve been looking for in Dorothy Morrison’s classic title, Everyday Tarot Magic! Follow Dorothy’s expertise as she guides you through each exercise and ritual, with over 140 spells, charms, and activities to choose from. Use numerology to help determine special cards, like your spirit card, your lesson card, or your personal year card. Connect with the spirit world and learn the fundamentals of tarot in this fantastic book for both the beginner and the advanced reader. Everything you need to successfully make magic with your tarot deck is found here within Everyday Tarot Magic.
5 x 8 ” | 264 Pages
USD $22.95
The Path Within
Ritual Magick and the Gateway to Self-Mastery by
Jake Kobrin
The Path Within: Ritual Magick and the Gateway to Self-Mastery by Jake Kobrin is an extensive guide on the practice of magick, designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. The book delves into the history and application of various magickal disciplines including ritual magick, meditation, divination, and more, aiming to empower readers towards personal enlightenment. The Path Within: Ritual Magick and the Gateway to Self-Mastery serves as both a practical guide and a philosophical exploration of magick as a path to personal transformation.
MAY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 16 - 0
6.125 x 9.25 ” | 290 Pages
USD $26.95
Strix Craft***
Ancient Greek Magic for the Modern Witch by Oracle Hekataios
Let Oracle Hekataios be your guide as he takes you into the magical, mystical world of the Strix. Containing information that was once hard to obtain, Strix Craft combines contemporary ideas with classical concepts. Within this book, you will find instructions for speaking with the dead, as well as communing with spirits, gods, and goddesses. Learn the relationship the Strix has to Greece, its folklore, and its approach to the myriad of problems a witch can face. Most importantly, this book takes ancient practices and makes them a part of your everyday life, enchanting every aspect with the power of the Strix.
JULY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 13 - 9
5.5 x 8 ” | 300 Pages
USD $24.95
The Good Cat Spell Book
by Gillian Kemp
A bewitching book about the old witch’s familiar, The Good Cat Spell Book by Gillian Kemp will help you perform works of magic and divination with the assistance of your furry companion. The spells, incantations, charms, and divinatory methods within will guide you and your cat toward what you both want, whether career advancement or catnip. Gillian Kemp imagines new ways to work paw-inhand with the included Cat Oracle. Start with the sample questions or dream up your own, then call on your cat for their divinatory wisdom. A purr-fect title for the magical and mystically curious, The Good Cat Spell Book provides delightful insights and inspiration for incorporating your furry companion into your Craft.
MAY 2025
ISBN (Hardcover): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 97 - 5
6 x 8 ” | 142 Pages
USD $19.95
The Good Dog Spell Book
by Gillian Kemp
Create fantastic works of magic with your canine companion in The Good Dog Spell Book by Gillian Kemp. The spells, incantations, charms, and divinatory methods within will guide you and your dog toward what you both want, whether a pay raise or a trip to the park. Learn more about your familiar through astrology and dig into a new magical chapter together. The accompanying Dog Oracle offers a new way to include your dog in your Craft. Start with the sample questions or concoct your own, then fetch your canine companion for their divinatory wisdom. From omens of the future to spells bonding you and your dog, the magical exercises in The Good Dog Spell Book will inspire you to grow and play together.
MAY 2025
ISBN (Hardcover): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 98 - 2
6 x 8 ” | 171 Pages
USD $19.95
Ensouling the Effigy***
The Witch’s Arte of Enspirited Objects by
Matthew Venus
Unlock the mysteries of poppet magic and fetish crafting with Ensouling the Effigy, a compelling guide that offers readers an in-depth exploration into the realm of spirit conjuration, spirit vessels, and otherworldly communication. This book is not just a manual; it’s an invitation to journey into the heart of animism, where the witch and spirits are inseparable. Within these pages, you’ll discover techniques for creating poppets, effigies, and spirit houses that serve as vessels for spiritual entities and magical power. Learn to craft your own ritual oils, incenses, washes, and smokes with a comprehensive formulary that provides the key ingredients and instructions to infuse your practices with authenticity and botanical magic. Written for practitioners of the Arte, this book’s unique blend of traditional practices will captivate anyone interested in witchcraft, magic, or spirit work. Whether you’re looking to expand your magical toolkit or deepen your spiritual connections, Ensouling the Effigy offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for your journey.
About the Author:
JULY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 964537 - 03 - 0
6 x 9 ” | 220 Pages USD $24.95
Matthew Venus is a traditional witch, artist, and folk magician based in Salem, Massachusetts, whose craft is centered around a deep heart of animism and a dedication to ancestral and landbased traditions. Over the past two decades, Matthew has been sharing his teachings with students around the world through classes and courses that explore a diversity of topics related to witchcraft, herbalism, and folk magical traditions. Matthew is the owner and lead apothecary of Spiritus Arcanum and the co-founder of the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival.
Soil Sorcery and the Materia Magica of Varied Dirts
by Matthew Venus
Myths of creation across the globe tell tales of how the first humans were crafted by the gods from dirt, dust, mud, or clay. From the earth we are shaped by the hands of Khnum, the Kemetic patron of sculptors. In Yoruban origin tales it is the orisha Obatala who sculpts the features of each person and breathes life into them. The titan Prometheus takes this role in Greek mythology. And in the Book of Genesis the Abrahamic god creates the first man (Adam אָדָם) from the earth (Adamah אדמה) he is named after. All organic beings are reliant upon the earth, arise from it, are sustained by it, and will eventually return to it. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
The earth provides us with valuable minerals and gems and is essential to the water cycle. Soil offers a matrix and nutrients for green and growing botanicals, and creates an ecosystem for a diversity of mycelium, microorganisms, and other creatures. It also stands as a reservoir of deep magic and an aid in spirit conjuration. The earth holds a memory of all that interacts with it.
With this in mind, as witches, sorcerers, and magicians it serves us to explore the myriad of ways that we might employ earth, soil and dirts in our magical craft. Dirts are generally an easily collected, bountiful, accessible, and incredibly effective materia that we can employ in a vast number of magical operations. Dirts may be easily incorporated into magical formulas like oils and powders. They may be worked into clay and wax for the crafting of amulets, talismans, and effigies, and they may be incorporated into fetiches, conjure bags, and spirit vessels.
While the use of dirts in magic does appear to greater or lesser degrees across varied magical traditions, much of the dirt magic seen in the modern craft finds its beginnings in living diasporic traditions with West African origins, with notable examples including the traditions of Hoodoo, Quimbanda, and Palo. The African roots of the practice are often overlooked in discussions of this art, but due to its growing popularity within certain circles of contemporary witchcraft we must pause to give acknowledgement to these origins.
On Collecting Dirts
I find it is most effective to approach dirt magic, as I do most things, with an animist’s eye: an understanding that we live in community with a world full of spirits both incarnate and otherwise. The spirits of the land and the soil itself maintain a signature, a memory of what has occurred there before, regardless of whether it was a moment ago or in centuries past. It is through conjuring and calling upon the spirits tied to this conscious earth that we might awaken them to attention and employ their aid as allies in our magical endeavors.
This animist approach to working with dirts begins with our technique of collecting them. When I go out into the world to collect magical materia I carry a satchel with me in which I have a trowel, plastic bags, a permanent marker for labeling bags, tools for divination, and items for spirit offerings. Offerings can take many forms, but I find that carrying coins, tobacco, whisky, and fresh water tends to serve well for most spirits I encounter. I will also carry a wind instrument, usually an ocarina, flute, or a whistle made from elder wood, which I often play as a form of breath and song offering to spirits. In my own work I have generally had very positive responses from land spirits with one or more of the offerings listed above.
When I go into a place which has a power or spirit which may be of benefit in my magical works, I will often audibly announce my presence and intention to partner with the spirits of the place, and then take a moment to sit and briefly slip into the otherworld via meditative or spirit flight techniques. From here I attempt to connect with the spirits of that place, particularly its guardian, or what is commonly referred to by some in contemporary traditional craft as the Genius Loci.
Through this announcement of intention I am seeking to build rapport and give respect to the local spirits, as well as gain permission to take some of the dirt from this place–and by extension a bit of the power from, and a connection to, that land. I might also seek insight from local spirits into
any particular ways that the soil from that land may best be worked with. I also aim to determine what offerings, if any, the spirits of that place request in return for their aid. For those who are not experienced or skilled in spirit flight, you can always work with methods of divination to communicate with spirits of the land. In such cases I find that divination techniques which provide straightforward yes/no/maybe type of answers tend to be best suited for communication.
To be given guidance from a spirit, agree upon offerings, and be granted permission, is to form a pact with the spirit of that place. This is a simple transactional pact which may be a one time interaction with that spirit, or it may grow into an ongoing relationship with that spirit, should you both desire it. Bear in mind that you always have agency in such things. If a spirit asks for too much in the way of offerings, or they seem uninterested or antagonistic towards your presence and request, you are more than within your rights to walk away from the exchange.
Once I feel that permission has been granted and a pact made, I will leave any agreed upon offerings. This might be a bit of tobacco crumbled and sprinkled upon the earth. Offerings may also take the form of some coins being buried, or fresh water or whisky poured upon the land and accompanied by prayer. In some cases the spirit might request that I spend some time tending to the land and removing litter from the place.
I will then use my trowel to dig up the amount of dirt I require. Often this is one hefty scoop of earth. In some cases, such as times when I’m building a spirit pot, I may require more. The dirt is then put into a ziplock bag which is labeled with the date and location. If the soil contains moisture, upon returning home the dirt may be transferred to a paper bag for a while so that it can dry out. If the dried dirt isn’t to be used immediately, I will store a glass jar which has the soil location and date of gathering recorded on its label.
When working these dirts in my magic I will take whatever portion of the dirt I intend to use in my working, maybe a magical powder or fetiche, and hold it in my hand or place it in a bowl and call aloud to the spirit of that place again to inform it of the work I am doing, ask for its aid, and remind it of the pact made when gathering the dirt. This is a minor form of conjuring. Here we are awakening the attention of the spirit/s of the soil, and aligning the spirit of the materia to our purposes. In doing so we are adding some of the power, influence, and virtues of that land and the aid of its spirits to our work.
On the Diversity of Dirts
Once you begin to think about dirts as a link to the power, history, and spirits of a place, creativity sets in and industrious witches will find appropriate locations to gather dirts for any and all purposes.
One such approach is to gather dirts from locations which radiate planetary virtues. In this case it is most appropriate to gather the dirts during the associated planetary day and hour and to also call upon the aid of any deities or spirits which you associate with those planets in your craft.
Though this is not a definitive list, some examples of locations that dirts might be gathered for the seven classical planets of antiquity include:
Saturn: Graveyards and funeral homes, boundaries and fences, prisons, monuments, courthouses, and libraries.
Jupiter: Political Institutions, mountains, banks, places struck by lightning, religious institutions.
Mars: Gymnasiums, sports arenas, battlegrounds and army bases, police stations.
Sun: Your home, theaters, palaces, magnificent places associated with fame and influence.
Venus: Beauty salons and spas, gardens and orchards, bathhouses and brothels, art galleries.
Mercury: Airports and train stations, crossroads, casinos, markets and shopping malls
The Moon: Rivers, lakes, the seashore, fountains, highways, and wooded places
Event-based dirts are those gathered from places where a real or mythological historical event occurred, or where events are currently occurring. Examples of historical dirts include those mindfully collected from sites of ancient temples, or where historical battles occurred. These would then be allied to the spirits and history of devotion to the gods of those temples, or to the violence, triumph, and turmoils of war found on the battlefield.
Remembering that our craft is often a mythopoetic one which finds great power undulating between the twin serpents of the historical and the mythological, we should treat the places of myth with equal consideration. For instance, when creating formulas meant to call upon the witches’ devil I have included dirt from Dimmuborgir. This location in Iceland is one of the terrestrial places where the devil was said to have landed when he was cast down from heaven.
Any places of business, or locations where people gather for a purpose, carry the virtues of and call upon the diverse spir-
its associated with the activities which happen there. Casinos are an excellent place to gather dirts for working luck magic. Dirt gathered from event halls and nightclubs can be worked effectively for works of community and reverie. Those gathered from prestigious universities may be worked with to aid in study and knowledge retention.
Dirt from the crossroads may be worked with for magic associated with travel, communication, and commerce. It is also excellent for connecting with and calling upon the myriad of spirits related to chance, catalyst, and chaos often associated with the crossroad throughout various cultures. That said, the type of crossroad will have an impact upon the spirits present. A cemetery crossroad is quite different in the kind of communication and virtues it offers than that gathered from a woodland crossroad, or a busy urban center.
We may also gather dirts to exert influence upon a person or place for good or ill. This kind of work might look like gathering dirt from the four corners of your property, to which can be added protective herbs, stones, and other materia, with the whole crafted into a spirit vessel which is worked in conjunction with the Genius Loci for protecting your home. Similarly, gathering dirt from your place of employment might serve in works of drawing business or securing a promotion. Dirts gathered from another person’s home, or carefully gathered dirt from their footprint may be used to influence them for blessing or bane.
Though it takes us into realms of spirit work which are more involved and advanced than this humble exploration into dirt magics can delve, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of the most commonly referenced dirts throughout magic: graveyard dirt.
In cases where general graveyard dirt may be desired for necromantic, banishing, or crossing work it is not uncommon for dirts to be gathered from the cemetery gates, or a cemetery crossroad as previously mentioned. That said, when gathering grave dirts as opposed to graveyard dirt, it is more about working with the spirit of the person to whom the grave belongs. This type of work in the realm of the dead requires a fairly solid foundation in spirit communication, conjuration, and pacting. To work with grave dirt safely and effectively also requires knowledge on best practices for spiritual hygiene, protections, and banishings, so it is not recommended for those just beginning in spirit work and dirt magics.
The image of a cabinet stocked to the brim with exotic botanical, mineralogical, or animal materia is one often associated with the witch. However, we tend to overlook the readily available and powerful material which lies beneath
our feet. I encourage those inclined towards working with land spirits who aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty to incorporate more soil sorcery into their repertoire and explore the fertile ground provided by working with dirts within their craft.
FEBRUARY 2025
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 83 - 8 7 x 10 ” | 280 Pages
Abramelin Lunar Ordeal
An Alternative Magical Journey by
Frater Barrabbas
For ritual practitioners seeking to experience new paths, Frater Barrabbas presents a new paradigm in Abramelin Lunar Ordeal. Born from The Book of Abramelin by MacGregor Mathers, the original ordeal contains arduous preparation that lasts six to eighteen months to manifest the practitioner’s Holy Guardian Angel. Many magicians attempted this lofty task; some succeeded, and more— including Aleister Crowley—failed. Though the original centers the solar cycle, Abramelin Lunar Ordeal circles the moon, shortening it to something accomplishable in fortytwo days. Frater Barrabbas presents practitioners with a comprehensive background and history before bestowing all of the ritual lore required to perform the ordeal. Part III of the book reveals Frater Barrabbas’s diary entries from 2009–2011 as he performed and validated the ordeal. The wisdom and instruction found within provides a powerful cornerstone and profound addition to the contemporary art of ritual magic.
About the Author:
Frater Barrabbas Tiresius is a practicing ritual magician who has studied magic and the occult for over forty years. He believes that ritual magic is a discipline whose mystery is unlocked by continual practice and by occult experiences and revelations. Frater Barrabbas believes that traditional approaches should be balanced with creativity and experimentation, and that no occult or magical tradition is exempt from changes and revisions.
Over the years, he found that his practical magical discipline was the real source for all his creative efforts. That creative process helped him build and craft a unique and different kind of magical system, one that is quite unlike any other yet based on common Wiccan practices. So, despite its uniqueness this magical system is capable of being easily adapted and used by others.
Frater Barrabbas is also the founder of a magical order called the Order of the Gnostic Star and he is an elder and lineage holder in the Alexandrian tradition of Witchcraft.
Spring 2025 Titles
The Magical Notary Art*** Signs, Seals, Notaries, & Signatures
by Frater Barrabbas
This book, entitled The Magical Notary Art, is a book that aims to deliver the practical methodology of the entire spectrum of notary art as it pertains to spirit names, pictographs, symbolic images, seals, words of power, and signatures. The notary art is a creative and imaginative methodology that translates names, words, phrases, and ideogramic images so they can be understood by the deities, spirits and powers that reside within the super-symbolic domain. This book is divided into four parts which covers the range of the notary arts. Frater Barrabbas has written this book for the practical ritual magician and includes the methods of construction and deployment in ritual workings or as stand-alone devices. MAY
Liber Nephilim A Grimoire of Fallen Angels Available Now!
Spring 2025 Oracle Decks
JULY 2025
ISBN:
978 - 1 - 964537 - 29 - 0
28
Oracle Decks
The Dragon Rune Oracle 28 Card Deck & Guidebook
by Kieron Morgan
The Dragon Rune Oracle is an oracle deck dedicated to connecting and working with the energy of the ancient and powerful Dragon collective overseen by the Queen of Dragons, Tiamat. The swirling mists of the Dragon’s breath can provide insight and information to help the reader navigate their path through this lifetime and its challenges. This deck contains 28 cards and tells the story of the cyclical world of the Dragons, from their inception within the chaos of Ratanen and their battles to find magic in themselves in Sha’an. They travel onward to the peace and balance of Kaegos and the ultimate knowing of Nanen. The path of these runes can reflect our own personal journeys and challenges and, therefore, help us as we look for light in the darkness and understand the chaos.
Imagine yourself on a quest to find answers to the burning questions that play on your mind, that have danced in and out of your dreams for ages. You are told of an ancient cave where the all-knowing Dragon lives and undertake a challenging and perilous journey to find this cave. Through the dense forest undergrowth you spy said cave. You move slowly yet purposefully to its mouth and call to the Dragon. “Ddraig! Ddraig!” you call and hear movement from within. You feel a huge, powerful presence come close to you from within the darkness. “What would you ask of me?” a booming voice calls. So, what would you ask the Dragon? Which questions do you really want the answers to? Remember, the Dragon won’t waste its time on trivialities–this is a chance to ask big questions–so think hard and ask wisely.
About the Author:
Kieron Morgan (Glastonbury, UK) is a healer, teacher, Alchemyst, and Brother of Dragons. His roots are firmly planted in the old ways with a deep love of Mother Earth, the Elementals, and Magic, but his head is in the stars where he finds empowerment working with ascended masters, angels, and, of course, his beloved Dragon collective. For the last decade, he’s offered his work around the UK and Europe being a guest reader and regular workshop facilitator at the College of Psychic Studies in London. He’s also the Master and Founder of Pendragon Reiki, an energetic healing system that uses Dragon energy for healing and protection.
Take a Sneak Peek at our Fall 2025 Titles
Heartstrings of the Khyber
A Collection of Pashto Folktales
by Shaherzaad Laila & Komal Salman
A stunning collection of translated Pashto folk romances and fairytales, Heartstrings of the Khyber offers a comprehensive exploration of South and Central Asian cultural and literary heritage. Knowledgeable readers and novices alike can explore the history and traditions of Pashto culture through medieval tales never before shared with the English-speaking literary world. By translating, transcribing, and compiling stories from the oral tradition, Komal Salman and Shaherzaad Laila have curated a critical resource in preserving Pashto customs and narratives.
Heartstrings of the Khyber features epics, fairy tales, and folk romances portraying Pashto culture through previously untranslated stories. Within this carefully curated collection of folktales, readers are able to explore themes of love, loss, longing, and honor through the cultural ethos of the Pashtuns. Salman and Laila have created an essential read for folklore appreciators and scholars alike.
Fall 2025 Sneak Peek
Living Lenormand
A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Cards
by Eron Mazza
The Living Lenormand is a brilliant introduction to a resurging system of divination, seeking to help you sharpen your intuition and tell the difference between the “voice of the cards” and the cacophony of other voices that flood our minds on a daily basis. Eron Mazza takes the reader through the history of the Lenormand deck and Marie Anne Lenormand, the reader whose famous divinatory practices inspired the name. Mazza shares anecdotes from more than fifteen years of reading experience, highlighting the understated elegance of Lenormand.
The Living Lenormand presents Lenormand as an equal to more mainstream divination systems, such as runes and the Tarot, with greater potential for widespread and discreet use. Mazza provides essential insights on effective ethics, spellwork, and building your intuition for private and public readings. Get to know the imagery and magical potential of the Lenormand deck alongside the expertise of a longtime reader.
The Rag & Bone Man
by Lee Morgan
The rag and bone man comes meandering along your street in the dawn hours. He’s looking for old things that still have a bit of fat left in them, including off-cuts of the dreams of outsiders. If you decide to stop and talk to him, he will tell you the old tales of how to tease out the teeming world of spirits that bulges behind our reality. The Rag & Bone Man’s uncanny narrative, bookended with historical context and a grimoire inspired by the novel, bridges the gap between old ideas and new paradigms with a watchful eye focused on historical biases.
Lee Morgan covers sensationalism and fraud in nineteenth century spiritualism and the ways we manipulated folklore and magic to cover and re-contextualize our wrongdoings in this luminous novel. Some of The Rag & Bone Man’s extra content focuses on the importance of sensory pleasure and alignment with the fetch, while crossing ectoplasmic lines to help you conduct a seance. The rag and bone man is a fixture in the novel’s real life setting and is included in a performance art installation you can experience through a QR code in the book. It’s time to sneak into the rag and bone man’s world–the stories he’s picked up will break your heart.
Introduction to Witchcraft
Thirteen Lessons in the Practice of Magic
by Sara L. Mastros
Sara L. Mastros has turned thousands of novices into practitioners of the Craft. For the first time, Introduction to Witchcraft: Thirteen Lessons in the Practice of Magic presents her decades of experience and material in an accessible form. Step into her classroom with a notebook and feather-tipped pen ready: it’s time to advance your practice.
Inside Introduction to Witchcraft, you’ll find practical exercises, simple but never condescending explanations of major ideas, and examples from Mastros’ experience in the field. She covers a range of topics, from defining “magic” to curse-breaking and protection, and divides the material into clear and distinct sections akin to the lessons from her classes. Introduction to Witchcraft is a foundational title for all beginning witches and long-term practitioners looking to review the basics.
Mind Over Magick Making Magick in Everyday Life
by Tracy Nicholas
Wherever you find people, there are stories about magick. Some are myth or folklore, others are tales meant to thrill and intrigue us, and others still are accounts of actual magick, real spirits, and energetic properties of our natural world. The question is whether or not any of it is true.
Mind Over Magick by Tracy Nicholas tackles this complicated—and often personal—inquiry by picking apart what we know, what we don’t know, and what we can’t possibly know to leave us with an evidence-based case for the existence of magick in our world.
Through a mix of philosophy, science, and common sense, Mind Over Magick examines what we can infer about magick from what we already know to be true. Nicholas separates the psychological need to believe in a magick that supernaturally fixes all of our problems without discounting the reality that magick is accessible to us all.
Aradia
A Modern Guide to Charles Godfrey Leland’s Gospel of the Witches by Craig
Spencer
Craig Spencer presents vital cultural context and updated translations of Charles Godfrey Leland’s classic book in Aradia: A Modern Guide to Charles Godfrey Leland’s Gospel of the Witches (Expanded Edition). This magical guide is designed to help you develop, expand, and enhance your current Craft practices. Spencer provides in-depth commentary and analysis throughout that reveals the rich and revelatory historical context of this profound work.
First published in 1899, Aradia or the Gospel of the Witches is Charles Godfrey Leland’s fascinating record of folk magic, said to have been revealed to him by hereditary witches of Italy’s Romagna and Tuscany regions. Spencer presents Leland’s original English manuscript with new interpretations, translations, and the restoration of forty lines of text that were left out of the original publication. This exploration of one of the world’s most fascinating and enduring pieces of magical literature is sure to inspire and enrich your own modern-day journey through the enchanted realms of witchcraft.
The Egyptian Tarot
78-Card Deck & Guidebook by Oliver
St. John
The Egyptian Tarot Deck & Guidebook by Oliver St. John is a valuable addition to Qabalistic canon as the first figurative Tarot that is fully color-integrated according to the schema of the Golden Dawn. Utilizing English Surrealist Ithell Colquhoun’s interpretation of the Golden Dawn correspondences, St. John has shared a unique take on the 78 card Tarot.
The guidebook provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the structure of Tarot and the Qabalistic correspondences that shape the deck. By preserving traditional elements and representing ancient Egyptian symbolism and principles, The Egyptian Tarot Deck & Guidebook continues the ages-old practice of ritualistic divination. Explore ancient traditions through beautifully illustrated and colorful cards portraying the hieroglyphs and neteru of ancient Egypt.
The Rest of the Collection:
Invisible Fire*** Traditional Themes in Western Mysticism and Sethian Gnosticism by Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold
Mastering Candle Magic*** Advanced Spells and Charms for Every Rite by Patricia Telesco
Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders
Modern Magic for Everyday Life by Patricia Telesco
The Cauldron of Memory Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom by Raven Grimassi
The Tameless Path*** Unleashing the Power of Invasive Plants in Witchcraft by Kamden Cornell
The Witches’ Craft The Roots of Witchcraft and Magical Transformation by Raven Grimassi
Witchcraft A Mystery Tradition by Raven Grimassi
Stones in the Glade
The Old Craft in a New World by Kelley Towne
Mastering the Art of Ritual Magick by Frater Barrabbas
Sleep & Sorcery
Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells by Laurel Hostak-Jones***
Crafting a Tradition of Witchcraft: Creating Foundations for Your Spitirtual Beliefs & Practices by Deborah Blake
Icelandic Folk Magic Witchcraft of the North by Albert Björn***
The Herbal Arts
A Handbook of Plant Magic, Folklore, Recipes, Spells, & Charms by Patricia Telesco
Disciple’s Guide to Ritual Magick
A Beginner’s Introduction to the High Art by Frater Barrabbas
Liber Nephilim A Grimoire of Fallen Angels by Frater Barrabbas***
Elemental Spirits Building a Magical Practice in an Animistic World by Jaq D. Hawkins
Whispers from the Coven*** Tales of Charms, Witchcraft, & Lessons from the Spirit World by Chris Allaun
***Hardcovers available at crossedcrowbooks.com
Merlin Master of Magick by Gordon Strong
Ecstatic Witchcraft Magic, Philosophy, & Trance in the Shamanic Craft by Fio Gede Parma
High Magic in the Age of Steam: A Steampunk’s Introduction to Victorian Esotercism by Jeffrey S. Kupperman
The Craft of Tubal Cain*** Traditional Witchcraft and the Legacy of Robert Cochrane by Kenneth Johnson
Aisling
Discovering Keys in the Irish-Celtic Mysteries by Jeremy
Schewe
Bud, Blossom, & Leaf
The Magical Herb Gardener’s Handbook by Dorothy Morrison
Tarot Unveiled
An Occultist’s Perspective on the Cards by Gordon Strong
Witchcraft on a Shoestring Practicing the Craft Without Breaking your Budget by Deborah Blake
Pagan
Sacramental Theurgy for Witches
Advanced Liturgy Revealed by Frater Barrabbas
A Floral Grimoire*** Plant Charms, Spells, Recipes, and Rituals by Patricia Telesco
Icelandic Plant Magic Folk Herbalism of the North by Albert Björn
Transformative Initiation for Witches
The Art of Mastering Inner Change by Frater Barrabbas
A Victorian Grimoire Enchantment Romance Magic by Patricia Telesco
Eye of Odin Nordic Mythology and the Wisdom of the Vikings by Per
Henrik Gullfoss
Dance of the Sun Goddess***
Folkways of the Baltic Coast by Kenneth Johnson
Awakening the Witchblood Embodying the Arte Magical by Nathan King
Travels Through Middle Earth
The Path of a Saxon Pagan by Alaric Albertsson
Your Star Sign by Per Henrik Gullfoss
Mastering the Art of Witchcraft***
Building a Practical Foundation by Frater Barrabbas
The Magic of the Elements by Deborah Lipp
The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle A Devil’s Parable and Guide for Witches by Chris Allaun
Wiccan Mysteries
Ancient Origins and Teachings by Raven Grimassi
Circle, Coven, & Grove
A Year of Magickal Practice by Deborah Blake
The Way of Four by Deborah Lipp
Wiccan Magick
Inner Teachings of the Craft by Raven Grimassi
Witchcraft and the Shamanic Journey by Kenneth Johnson
Celtic Tree Mysteries by Steve Blamires
***Hardcovers available at crossedcrowbooks.com
Star Magic by Sandra Kynes***
Flight of the Firebird by Kenneth Johnson
Witchcraft Unchained Exploring the History & Traditions of British Craft by Craig Spencer
Sun God Moon Maiden The Secret World of the Holy Grail by Gordon Strong
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Books to Empower your Craft.
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We supply practitioners of the Craft with a diverse range of books to indulge in. Traditional Witchcraft is at our core, but we hold much appreciation for new waves of thinking about the Craft. There is a need for continued progress within the magical community, which we aim to foster through our portfolio of authors and their work. Most importantly, our books strive to empower readers and intensify their practice, no matter how they work.
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