Fall 2024 Titles
Liber Nephilim***
A Grimoire of Fallen Angels
by Frater Barrabbas
A new grimoire for an ancient provenance. The wisdom of the Nephilim, those who have been exiled by God and who taught ancient mankind the ways of civilization, awaits you within the pages of Frater Barrabbas’s guidebook and
Disciple’s Guide to Ritual Magick
A Beginner’s Introduction to the High Art
by Frater Barrabbas
In Disciple’s Guide to Ritual Magick, Frater Barrabbas uses occult symbology of the past two centuries, mindful of all the latest developments in integral psychology and philosophy, to build a competent background in the art of ritual magick. This book can take a student far beyond the rudimentary magickal practices of the dilettante and help create a spiritual and magickal discipline that furthers spiritual transformation and conscious evolution.
Mastering the Art of Ritual Magick
by Frater Barrabbas
Mastering the Art of Ritual Magick contains three volumes that represent a comprehensive approach to developing a personal system of magick. For practitioners who have some magical experience, this book combines several forms of magick that are extended and joined together to form a unique approach to solitary or group ritual magick. In this groundbreaking book, you are invited to explore these magical systems from Frater Barrabbas.
Ecstatic Witchcraft
Magic, Philosophy, & Trance in the Shamanic Craft
by Fio Gede Parma
Ecstatic Witchcraft: Magic, Philosophy, & Trance in the Shamanic Craft by Fio Gede Parma shows the Witch how to journey deep into the Otherworlds and strengthen your connection to the gods and spirit allies. In this highly engaging book, you will be shown how to draw down and aspect the old gods, methods of entering trance, how to move between this world and the Otherworld, improve your seership and divinatory skills, and create effective ecstatic spellwork that will help you create magical change in your life and the world around you. This book offers so much more than simple spellcraft.
SEPTEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 35 - 7
6 x 9 ” | 322 Pages
USD $26.95
CAD $37.95
DECEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 36 - 4
7.25 x 10.25 ” | 400 Pages
USD $39.95
CAD $54.95
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 27 - 2
6 x 9” | 223 Pages
USD $24.95
CAD $34.95
Invisible Fire***
Traditional Themes in Western Mysticism and Sethian Gnosticism
Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold
Invisible Fire by Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold strives to present concepts in metaphysical exploration in an engaging and digestible way. Solidly anchored in history, philosophy, and metaphysics, de Mattos Frisvold’s work engages the reader with its Gnostic vision of rediscovering one’s own cosmic center, the anima mundi. Invisible Fire presents traditional themes in Western Mysticism, a cultural conglomerate of shared cosmologies and epistemologies. In this enlightening work, de Mattos Frisvold compares Sufi schools, schools of Kabbalah, Christian Mystics, Gnostics, and even Eastern traditions as bound by similar cosmologies. This book introduces the reader to the practices of the Timeless Tradition, the Way of Seth, and more.
About the Author
Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold graduated in psychology, anthropology/science of religion, and cinema studies at the University of Oslo and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. He is the owner of Sacred Alchemy Store and the retreat center The Monastery of St. Uriel, Archangel. Besides a long academic career, he has also traveled extensively in pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, which led to a wide array of initiations in several African and Afro-derived cults and forms of spirituality. He has been living in Brazil since 2003, where he has dedicated much of his time studying the varieties of Brazilian spirituality and sorcery, both as a practitioner and as an ethnographer.
COMING
SOON SPRING 2025
The Cunning Craft A Tortuous Path of the Wise Art by Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold
The Tameless Path*** Unleashing the Power of Invasive Plants in Witchcraft
by Kamden Cornell
The Tameless Path sheds light on our under-appreciated plant allies and makes the introduction between weeds and witches. From the resurrective and divinatory properties of Acacia and Velvetweed’s soothing remedies to the chaotic strength of Ivy, Kamden Cornell invites you to build a new relationship with the Land itself. A stunning compendium of recipes, rituals, and folkloric and ecological knowledge, this book is the gateway to creating resilient communities between ourselves and our fellow misfits on the fringe, forging a better understanding and healing care for the environments and spirits around us.
Reviews:
“An eye-opening look into the world of “invasive plants,” The Tameless Path brings much needed focus on plants that are typically regarded as unwanted and noxious “weeds.” Cornell takes the time to get to know each of these resilient, powerful, and healing allies on an individual basis, sharing a trove of information regarding each plant’s medicinal and magical properties. Incorporating green witchcraft, alchemy, and plant spirit work this book provides the reader with tools for working with these plants, providing medicinal, culinary, and occult formulas, instilling in the reader that no plant is “bad” or “harmful” and that even the forgotten plants of the wayside have their own unique magic to share with us.”
- Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 63 - 0 6 x 9 ” | 219 Pages USD $24.95 CAD $34.95
“The Tameless Path by Kamden Cornell is a heartfelt and intentional approach to magical herbalism when encountering invasive plants. This book is a great resource for those who are interested in invasive plants for food, medicine, and magic. I really enjoyed the unique recipes, they were given with detailed instructions for use. The author focuses on not only magical applications, but wild foraging recipes for food and also helpful recommendations for medicinal purposes.”
- Corinne Boyer, author of Drean Divination Plants: In Northwestern European Traditions
About the Author
An apothecarist and wortcunner, Kamden S. Cornell has an avid love for plants of all kinds. As a bio-regional animist and folk witch, they specialize in using the plants around them for their herbal and magical craft. The outsider perspective is important to them, as they are non-binary, gay, and queer, and they are deeply drawn to invasive species, which have been much maligned and persecuted.
The Tameless Path:
Kamden also teaches classes on foraging, survival, and field herbalism in the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, NM, as well as classes on tarot, alchemy, and witchcraft practices.
They own a small, witchcraft-based business called Heart &Vine Apothecary that focuses on herbal remedies and ritual goods. They are the author of two self-published works: Ars Granorum: The Six Seed Arts of Witchcraft and On Needles and Pins: A Witches’ Book of Poppetry and Figure Magic . They are also a regular columnist for Noumenia News, the periodical publication released by The Covenant of Hekate.
Q&A with Kamden Cornell
Q: Let’s help our readers get to know you a bit better! Can you tell us about yourself, your background, and your magical practice?
A: I’m Kami (he/they) and I’m a witch, wortcunner, and esotericism enthusiast from Albuquerque, NM. I work as an apothecarist at a shop called Old Town Herbal, which operates out of the oldest operating neighborhood in the US. I also have my own witchcraft business, Heart & Vine Apothecary, that sells magical items and tarot readings, and offers classes on herbalism, foraging & plant ID, tarot, alchemy, energy work, spirit work, and witchcraft.
I was lucky enough to grow up with magic and the occult as major aspects of my life. My grandfather was an alchemist, astrologer, and Qabalist who had an extensive occult and metaphysical library that I read voraciously from. My grandmother did cartomancy and energy healing and taught classes on meditation, Astral projection, psychic development, aura reading, and New Age concepts. I don’t agree with everything I was taught as a child, but it all gave me a pretty good head start when I decided to study witchcraft in the 90s. Since then, the path to my practice as it stands now has been pretty circuitous, ebbing and flowing as my worldview has developed.
Authors like Gemma Gary, Lee Morgan, Aaron Oberon, and Sorita d’Este, as well as the invaluable teachings of my personal mentors, have been instrumental in how my personal practice looks now. It is a blend of methods inspired by traditional and folkloric witchcraft, Hekatean devotion, mythology, spirit work, divination, esoteric and occult philosophy, and my personal understanding of Qabalah, all with a strong backbone of wortcunning. Invasives are a strong part of my practice, too, as I am bio-regionally and animalistically minded, so I try to work with the plants that grow and thrive around me, which happen to include a whole lot of “weeds”!
Q: You own an occult shop, right? Tell us about that and what inspired you to open it?
A: Well, I own a pop-up shop, so not a brick and mortar location, which is how I like it! I usually set up at the largest local farmers’ market, the Rail Yards Market ABQ, which takes place on Sundays in a building constructed in 1917 as a blacksmith’s shop for the Santa Fe Railway. I also have an online shop, heartandvineapothecary.com. You can find all of my offerings there.
I was inspired to open my shop as a side hustle, just selling a few salves and oils as a way to support my massage and energy work practice, but it has become a full time business of its own. As I learned new methods and magics and as people made special requests, I started making new things, and now I sell all sorts of magical and ritual oils, smoke blends, salves, inks, lotions, perfumes, ritual tools and goods, and jewelry, all of which is made by hand. I’m integrating more invasives in my work and am working on making my product almost entirely from them, which is a very fun process!
Q: Tell us a bit more about your book, The Tameless Path It’s such a fun concept and not one that you see talked about often. What was your inspiration for it?
A: The Tameless Path is my love letter to the unloved, unwanted, and misunderstood plants that are actively and viciously maligned. I wanted to argue for their value and worth, and present information that might help people to see that they are not bad or vile, but rather potential friends and allies. I chose some of the plants I’ve heard the most vitriol about, the ones people just can not stand, and tried to bring attention to their beauty and usefulness. Invasives are here to stay, so we might as well learn how to get along. They’re everywhere, readily available, and free to the savvy witch!
What inspired my initial love of them was the teaching of my mentor, Bernadette. She said, “the medicine you 1 2
need grows by your front door,” and what was by my door at the time was London rocket (Sisymbium irio), an invasive mustard. I was dealing with digestion issues and coming through an eating disorder, and, after some research, I discovered that London rocket is great for digestion and increasing appetite, so I started eating and making herbal remedies with it. The teaching proved itself and I was hooked! I wanted to get to know all the other plants growing around me, out of cracks in the sidewalks and down alleyways, most of which were invasives. In my research, I quickly learned how important these plants were, and this book is one of the ways I’ve tried to make that increasingly apparent to more people.
4
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your writing process? There are so many fun spells, formulas, and recipes in this book it must have taken ages to do all the research for!
A: The best phrase to describe my process is “focused chaos.” When I’m writing, there are mountains of books and articles, papers everywhere, crafting projects strewn across the house, dishes from recipe experiments, and me in the middle of it all, furiously looking at a computer screen and trying to weave all the parts together. I try to think things through very carefully and look at things from multiple angles before settling into an idea, but that requires writing and rewriting the same paragraph many, many times until I feel like I get the nuance I want. I’m very thankful to my editor, Cole, who so expertly helped me clarify my voice!
The research for this book has been done over several years, long before I thought about writing a book on the topic, so a lot of the research I did was to better understand my thoughts on the subject, develop some nuance for the arguments, and really expand my experience with the plants I chose. Making new recipes based on tried and true practice and experimentation, trying new things just for the heck of it, getting to know myself and these herbs better, and really just having a good time with old friends characterized the creation of this book. It was an arduous, joyous, and extremely fun process that I hope shines through in the content of The Tameless Path
look to see if there is any folklore about it, find out if you can eat it and how to do so safely, and really begin to make a friendship with the plant. Talk to the plants, too—have full conversations with them all the time, and remember you’re working with a sentient, living being that can teach you about how it would like to work with you.
Alternatively, if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of working with invasives and don’t like them much, start learning about one you really hate, one that makes you angry. Sometimes, learning about the things we have a strong dislike for helps us understand them better, giving us a more nuanced perspective and opening a much wider vista of possibilities—not only about the subject at hand, but for our multiple aspects of our lives. Let the monster you see in the plant help you to recognize the monster in you, and maybe the world will be a better place in the end.
6 7 5
Q: What advice do you have for the novice Witch looking to start working with the power of invasive plants?
A: Honestly, the best way is to approach one that strikes your fancy and get to know it! Once you’ve identified it and know what you’re working with, read about it extensively,
Q: What do you hope readers will get out of both reading and working through the magic in your book?
A: My dearest hope is that people who give themselves the opportunity to work and deeply engage with these plants will see that they are not villains, but exactly the friends and kin we’ve been looking for. I also hope that readers can find a new and deeper sense of understanding with the earth and the Green, one where we can follow in Her path and really hear Her saying, “this is what I need; what we need.” I chose the title of the last chapter of the book to reflect this sentiment: “May all your weeds be wildflowers.”
I also hope that people will let the plant take the lead and get really creative, let their imaginations and intuitions free, and just make magic! I firmly believe that magic is an action, so get your hands dirty, try things out, let yourself fail and try something else. Get to know these plants with all of your senses and learn how you best work together. Take the work seriously and do it in earnest, but let yourself have an enormous amount of fun, too!
Q: Where can readers find you? How can they get in touch?
A: Y’all can find me at heartandvineapothecary.com and on Instagram at @heart_n_vine_apothecary. Please feel free to reach out!
Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition
by Raven Grimassi
The down-to-earth writings of Raven Grimassi are brought back to life in this renewed edition of Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition. Exploring various myths, legends, verses, and lore, this tome will shed some light on more of the arcane Mysteries surrounding the origins of the Witches’ Craft. Also contained within this book is a comprehensive construction of myths that unifies the Witches’ sabbats, as well as their associated deities, alongside unique magical workings designed to connect the reader with the currents of wisdom that tether us to the past.
The Cauldron of Memory
Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
As witches, we tread an ancient path first walked by our mighty ancestors. Many wish for a chance to partake in the same traditions and sacred rituals of days gone by, not realizing that they have the ability to tap into that hereditary knowledge of the first magical practitioners. In his groundbreaking book, The Cauldron of Memory, Raven Grimassi provides the tools needed to access that primordial power, guiding you through a system of visualization, meditation, magical techniques, and pathworking in order to connect to your three inner levels and to the ancestral wisdom that lives in all of us.
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 59 - 3
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 58 - 6
Crafting a Tradition of Witchcraft
Creating Foundations for Your Spiritual Beliefs and Practices by
Raven Grimassi
Crafting a Tradition of Witchcraft will help you better identify your own magical and spiritual beliefs, while showing you how to use these ideals as the building blocks for your own magical tradition. By showing you how to articulate your own beliefs as they pertain to the practical and spiritual aspects of the Craft, as well as reclaiming your power and forging your own path to magical empowerment, Raven Grimassi encourages you to break free from the constructs of outdated magical structures. Working through this book will show you how to build your own tradition from the ground up, making you stand at the forefront of a Craft tradition that is tailored to your own personal ideologies.
OCTOBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 65 - 4
The Witches’ Craft
The Roots of Witchcraft and Magical Transformation by
Raven Grimassi
The Witches’ Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft and Magical Transformation is not your typical witchcraft book. Award-winning author Raven Grimassi presents a meticulously researched guide that serves as a preservation of practices that, over time, have been nearly forgotten. Along with the essentials, the reader will learn how to strengthen their magical power through exercises that encourage perseverance and discipline. An archive of historical traditions and a guidebook for the witch that craves deeper magic, The Witches’ Craft will take you on an enchanted, transformative journey to the heart of witchcraft.
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
Crossed Crow Books
Merlin
Master of Magick by Gordon Strong (1948-2023)
The name Merlin has captured the hearts and imaginations of countless many over the centuries, and despite all of the stories surrounding this magical and mythical figure, there is still a shroud of mystery that surrounds him. Who was Merlin? Where did he come from? How was he drawn to the Arte Magical? Gordon Strong’s Merlin: Master of Magick seeks to shed some light on these questions and many more, offering a fresh perspective on the myth and magic of Merlin himself. So, if you find yourself drawn to the mysteries of Merlin or fascinated by tales of Arthurian legend, then curl up with an edition of the renowned Gordon Strong’s Merlin: Master of Magick and let this wisdom inspire your practice.
Tarot Unveiled
An Occultist’s Perspective on the Cards by Gordon Strong (1948-2023)
Let Gordon Strong take you on an insightful journey through the tarot to learn the occult and philosophical attributes of the cards. Tarot has the ability to reveal deep truths and answer life’s many questions. In Tarot Unveiled, expert Gordon Strong takes the reader on a journey through the cards, using his insights to look at the cards from a fresh perspective. Focusing on intuition as key, you will be taken through the cards in groups, observing the relationships between them and how that relationship relates to the querent. Packed with information and unique ideas, Tarot Unveiled is an excellent book to take along tarot’s twisting path.
SEPTEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 03 - 6
5.25 x 8.5 ” | 127 Pages USD $19.95 | CAD $30.95
SEPTEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 72 - 2
5 x 7 ” | 130 Pages
USD $18.95 | CAD $26.95
In Memoriam:
Crossed Crow Books would like to take a moment to honor the life and writing of Gordon Strong (1948-2023).
Gordon Strong was a writer, speaker, and workshop host. He was well-known in the United Kingdom and the West Coast of the United States. He published several books on myths, magic, sacred monuments, and numerous novels. Music, laughter with friends, and walking were his other pursuits. He resided in Somerset up until his passing.
In Gordon’s words:
“When I write about metaphysics I’m bringing in quantum, neurology, cosmology and philosophy simply because they are part of the picture. I’m a believer in balancing reason and the intuition so as to get the best out of both qualities. In my fiction I’m upholding the traditional virtues of nobility and respect and above all, love. I champion the individual against the corporate mindless monster, very much a theme of our times. I’m not a cynic, but I’m not so much of a romantic either that I drift off into Fluffyland. I’m funny too, humour is part of awareness.”
Crossed Crow Books
Elemental Spirits
Building a Magical Practice in an Animistic World
by Jaq D. Hawkins
From fanciful fairies to guardian spirits of stone circles, Elemental Spirits: Building a Magical Practice in an Animistic World is a must for anyone who has an interest in working with nature spirits. Discover the spirits of nature and explore rituals, spells, and methods of divination designed to strengthen your connection to the magic of the animistic world around you. Learn how to attract and commune with the spirits presiding over each of the four elements of nature and perform magical exercises to enhance your perception of these spirits.
Whispers from the Coven***
Tales of Charms, Witchcraft & Lessons from the Spirit World by
Chris Allaun
This is the magical journal of a coven of witches in 1947 Chicago. In each chapter a witch must tell their story of ghosts, vampires, murder, and mayhem. To fight Chicago’s monsters they must create spells that will bring them out of the dark and back into the safety of the city lights. Each page tells the tale of the real hauntings, vampires, and serial killers of Chicago. Each spell is real. Will you join these witches and save Chicago from the dark forces that wish to destroy it? Or will the monsters get you too...
Stones in the Glade
The Old Craft in a New World by
Kelley Towne
How can an art as old as time be applied to the modern world? Stones in the Glade: The Old Craft in a New World explores the experiences of a practitioner from the coast of New England. It contains tips, examples, and viewpoints surrounding various magical topics including the uses of magical circles and sacred spaces, magical tools of the trade, observations on the green world, familiar spirits, spellcraft, and more!
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 56 - 2
6 x 9 ” | 263 Pages
USD $26.95 | CAD $37.95
OCTOBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 68 - 5
6 x 9 ” | 221 Pages
USD $25.95 | CAD $36.95
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 57 - 9
5.5 x 8.5 ’’ | 212 Pages
USD $22.95 | CAD $31.95
The Craft of Tubal Cain
Traditional Witchcraft and the Legacy of Robert Cochrane by Kenneth Johnson
During the chaotic but colorful 1960s, witchcraft was reborn as a modern mystical practice. Many are familiar with Wicca, founded by Gerald Gardner, but there was a countercurrent, now known as Traditional Witchcraft, which saw the art from a very different angle. Its chief thinker was Robert Cochrane, who envisioned witchcraft as a gnostic quest for ultimate knowledge and union with the divine. This volume explores his most important ideas, especially the way in which he re-envisioned ancient mythology, putting a new spin on old deities as well as on folkloric figures like Robin Hood and King Arthur and naming Tubal Cain, whom the Bible calls the first blacksmith, as his avatar of knowledge both sacred and profane. Though he wrote very little and died young, Cochrane left enough material behind for us to reconstruct the steps by which he urged each aspiring witch to take a crooked path to complete gnosis.
SEPTEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 6.125 x 9.25 ” | 240 Pages
USD $24.95 | CAD $34.95
About the Author
Kenneth Johnson was born and raised in Southern California. He obtained his B.A. in Comparative Religions at California State University Fullerton and his M.A. in Eastern Studies at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM. As a staff writer for The Mountain Astrologer , Kenneth also participated in Project Hindsight, a colloquium of astrological scholars dedicated to restoring and interpreting the earliest known texts on horoscopic astrology. His best-known works are Mythic Astrology (co-authored with Arielle Guttman), as well as Jaguar Wisdom: An Introduction to the Mayan Calendar, carried through Latin America by gringo travelers for many years now. His works have been translated into German, Portuguese, Japanese, Czech, Russian, and Bulgarian. An inveterate world traveler, Kenneth is currently ensconced in a remote Mayan town in the mountains of Guatemala where, after ten years of study, he was initiated into the Indigenous Mayan priesthood as an aj q’ij (keeper of days) in November of 2017.
***Hardcovers available at crossedcrowbooks.com
The Herbal Arts
A Handbook of Plant Magic, Folklore, Recipes, Spells, & Charms by Patricia Telesco
Herbal artistry is at your fingertips when you flip through the fact-filled pages of Patricia Telesco’s The Herbal Arts: A Handbook of Plant Magic, Folklore, Recipes, Spells, & Charms. Utilizing nature’s most abundant gift, The Herbal Arts explores over 100 herbs, plants, and flowers while keeping practicality, ease of use, and accessibility in mind. Within its pages you will find lore, historical uses, and magical insights alongside practical everyday applications to create a more meaningful and fulfilling magical practice.
Spinning Spells Weaving Wonders
Modern Magic for Everyday Life by Patricia Telesco
Have you ever spent all your time casting a spell only to have it not work out? Are you a witch constantly having to dig through your books just to find a single spell? Or maybe you’re a beginner without a clue where to start? Well, worry no more, because Patricia Telesco has used her expertise to create definitive guide for spellcasting in Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders. Within its pages, you will find all you need to get your magic moving, from learning the basics of magic to casting more complicated workings, with easy-to-follow instructions. Whether casting for love or money, intuition or luck, Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders will be the book you keep reaching for time and time again.
A Witch’s Book of Wisdom
by Patricia Telesco
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. 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 methods of magic to unfold in your everyday life.
SEPTEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 53 - 1
5.25 x 8.25 ” | 238 Pages
USD $19.95 | CAD $28.95
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback):
978 - 1 - 959883 - 52 - 4
5.25 x 8.5 ” | 220 Pages
USD $19.95 | CAD $28.95
NOVEMBER 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 54 - 8
5.25 x 8.5 ’’ | 224 Pages
USD $21.95 | CAD $30.95
High Magic in the Age of Steam
A Steampunk’s Introduction to Victorian Esotericism by
Jeffrey S. Kupperman
High Magic in the Age of Steam is a steampunk’s guide to Victorian occultism. What follows is a not-quite-chronological discussion of several types of Victorian occultism, from spiritualism and Theosophy to Freemasonry and the Golden Dawn, with several stops in between and beyond. Along the way, you will also be presented with concepts commonly found in the steampunk community and learn the basics needed to build your very own steamsona. A first of its kind, High Magic in the Age of Steam provides you with everything your steamsona needs to start practicing real occult magic.
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 62 - 3
Sleep & Sorcery***
5.5 x 8.5 ” | 207 Pages
USD $19.95 | CAD $28.95
A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest by Laurel Hostak-Jones
Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Founded in 2022 by Laurel Hostak-Jones, Sleep & Sorcery began as a successful podcast and YouTube channel featuring original sleep stories inspired by folklore and fantasy. The book Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest compiles many of the stories already beloved by hundreds of thousands of listeners, alongside exercises to connect with intuition, spirit, and the unconscious. Told in second-person, the stories welcome readers into magical and mythic worlds. Deepen your practice by engaging with the story’s theme in a unique ritual. Practice automatic writing with the subconscious as your partner. Work with mythological themes in the Wheel of the Year. Exercises are accessible to Witches, pagans, and non-practitioners alike, all intended to enrich your rest.
AUGUST 2024
ISBN (Paperback): 978 - 1 - 959883 - 33 - 3
5.5 x 8.5 ” | 227 Pages
USD $19.95 | CAD $28.95
Fall 2024 Oracle Decks
AUGUST 2024
ISBN: 978 - 1 - 959883 - 43 - 2
2.75 x 4.75 ” Cards
About the Author
3.5 x 5 ” | 60 Pages
Multimedia artist Rosśa Crean (they/them) is an empath, psychic intuitive, Reiki Master Teacher, healer, and certified trauma-informed specialist and life coach. Through their design company [ROH-shuh], Rosśa’s work has been part of art installations and exhibitions throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Rosśa has done development work with MoMA, and has been a resident artist at the International Museum of Surgical Science, Illinois State University, and Loyola University Museum of Art. Besides their work in Tarot and Reiki, Rosśa also helps others through acting as a scyring oracle through Dark Goddess Craft. As a person with synesthesia, Rosśa occcasionally creates musical and visual projects that focus on their own responses between sound, color, and emotional states.
Lessons from the Liminal Space Oracle
46 Card Oracle Deck and Guidebook by
Rosśa Crean
In Lessons from the Liminal Space, Rosśa Crean provides a mindful perspective to those who are searching for clarity through the difficult transitions in life. The cards present the perspectives of self-allowance, resting, and remaining open to processing the inevitable discomforts that arise from the changes we face throughout life.
An award-winning artist and composer, Rosśa uses their synesthesia to create internationally-exhibited abstract paintings that reflect their own healing journey through trauma and abuse that lead them to their life path as a trauma specialist, life coach, and healer. These paintings, together with the lessons that Rosśa has learned through years of work with their own clients, allow users to reflect on these lessons through the expansive visual worlds that they have presented in this oracle deck.
While the messages of the cards are stated clearly, Rosśa encourages users to let themselves further explore the visual work presented, to let parts of the psyche come forward and speak to us. Rosśa says, “it is in these liminal spaces where we can ignite the process of what whole integration means, to amalgamate our Shadow and public persona in order to understand and manage our impulses and behavioral responses.” That purpose alone is what makes this a great supplementary tool for any person’s Shadow Work.
This kit contains a 46-card oracle deck and 60-page guidebook packed with rituals and other workings to help you connect with these cards.
A Gothic Witch’s Oracle 40 Card Deck & Guidebook
by Raven Digitalis & John Santerineross
In the spirit of his Empath’s Oracle deck, Raven Digitalis has created A Gothic Witch’s Oracle in collaboration with world-renowned photographic artist John Santerineross. Shadow Work is an integral part of advancing on the path of Witchcraft. This deck is especially relevant to readers who are not afraid to dive deeper into the workings of the unconscious mind. The art of divination is, by its very nature, an act of exploring the unseen; this deck will take you on a journey to the next level.
These 40 cards and accompanying guidebook encourage readers to embrace their own creativity and intuition when performing divination. By exploring the dark and mysterious aspects of life, we can better understand ourselves and discover our unique place in the world.
Themes explored in this deck include:
• Dark art and self-expression
• The magick of makeup and fashion
• Music as a healing force
• Exploring labels, the ego, and self-identity
• Death magick and ancestral work
• Shadow spells and ceremonies
• Body modification as sacred ritual
• Social boundaries and conditioning
• Contemplating gender and sexuality
• Working with depression and anxiety
• Self-confidence and personal empowerment
DECEMBER 2024
ISBN: 978 - 1 - 959883 - 69 - 2 3.5 x 5 ” Cards 4.5” x 6.5 ” | 188 Pages USD $29.95
CAD $42.95
About the Author About the Artist
Raven Digitalis (USA) is an award-winning author best known for his “Empath’s Trilogy,” consisting of The Empath’s Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as the “Shadow Trilogy” of A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, A Witch’s Shadow Magick Compendium, and Goth Craft. Originally trained in Georgian Witchcraft, Raven has been an earth-based practitioner since 1999, a Priest since 2003, a Freemason since 2012, and an empath all of his life. He holds a degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Montana, co-operated a nonprofit Pagan Temple for 16 years, and is also a professional Tarot reader, editor, card-carrying magician, and animal rights advocate.
John Santerineross is a contemporary American artist recognized for his hauntingly surreal and symbolic photography. His artwork is characterized by a dark and enigmatic aesthetic, often blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination. Influenced by a diverse range of sources, including literature, mythology, psychology, and spirituality, John’s meticulously crafted compositions feature rich details, intricate textures, and carefully chosen color palettes.
John’s artworks have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, and Asia. His images have garnered him numerous awards and honors, including the International Photography Awards, the Spider Black & White Awards, and the Fine Art Photography Awards. He was also inducted into the Seattle Erotic Art (SEAF) hall of fame. John has also published several books showcasing his unique style, offering insight into his artistic process and inspirations. With a passion for exploring human emotions, spirituality, and the mysteries of the subconscious mind, John Santerineross continues to captivate viewers with his evocative and otherworldly artworks, leaving a lasting impact on the contemporary art world.
Reviews:
“Oh, what wondrous delights are within this deck. A collaboration between Raven Digitalis and John Santerineross was always in the cards, surely. Raven Digitalis’ intuitive writings weave a dark, insightful spell when combined with the delicious chiaroscuro of John Santerineross’ photography, giving dark Witches the perfect divining aid…. If ever there was an essential tool for the Gothic Witch to have in their arsenal, this is it.”
- Candia McKormack, of Inkubus Sukkubus
“Fascinating and insightful, this wonderful collaborative work breaks free from the traditional tarot system and embraces a contemporary, and in many ways more culturally relevant interpretation. This darkly beautiful work should in many ways be relevant to not only Goths, Pagans, occultists, and Witches, but also anyone on a voyage of self-discovery….This deck will prove invaluable for for anyone not afraid to occasionally gaze into the abyss.”
- Tony McKormack, of Inkubus Sukkubus Available Now!
Witch’s Shadow Magick Compendium by Raven Digitalis
SEPTEMBER 2024
ISBN:
978 - 1 - 959883 - 61 - 6
2.75 x 4.75 ” Cards
About the Author
4.5” x 6.5 ” | 138 Pages
The Avian Oracle 47 Card Deck & Guidebook
by Sandra Kynes & Gianna Rini
The Avian Oracle brings the reader into the world of birds, their uniqueness and the special affinity humans have with them. For thousands of years, birds have epitomized freedom and served as a symbol of the soul. Because they have been associated with some of the most powerful deities and sometimes represented the Divine, it is no surprise that they touch the soul and bring meaning to people’s lives. The book provides background material for understanding the long, historical association humans have with birds. Regarded as messengers of gods and goddesses, birds were believed to provide information about everyday matters through the ancient art of ornithomancy and many forms of divination. Greek and Roman army generals, rules, and ordinary fishermen alike were guided by birds, who helped in many aspects of life. From the Druids, the Anglo-Saxons, and Germanic tribes of Northern Europe, to medieval Christian theologians and Jewish Mystics, birds were an integral part of beliefs and practices. Working with The Avian Oracle aids in uniting the personal with the mystical and magical, the mundane with the sacred.
About the Artist
Sandra Kynes is an explorer of history, myth, and magic. Although she is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, she follows her own Goddess-Centered and faerycentered path. Her unique views and methods form the basis of her books, which serve as reference material for Pagans, Wiccans, and anyone interested in experiencing spirituality and magic in a different way. She is the author of over twenty books and her work has been featured in Sage Woman, The Magical Times, The Portal, and Circle magazines, and The World Ocean Journal. Her work has also appeared online at Magical Buffet. She also writes the “Plant Magic” blog on PaganSquare.
Sandra has lived in New York City, Europe, England, and now mid-coast Maine, where she lives with her family and cats in a mid-nineteenth-century farmhouse surrounded by meadows and woods. She loves connecting with nature through gardening, hiking, bird watching, and kayaking. She has two books with Crossed Crow Books: Star Magic and Witches’ Sabbats and Esbats.
Gianna Rini (she/they) is an award-winning photographer and practicing Witch. She is thrilled to be bringing her designs to print with the wonderful team at Crossed Crow Books. As an avid reader and researcher, Gianna’s goal is to bring alive the essence of a book through art as well as text. When not at work, she is often known to be hiding under a pile of blankets, in the dark corners of a candlelit room, or surrounded by foliage. Check out more of her work on her Instagram, @DarkFoldeArt.
Take a Look at Spring 2025!
The Good Dog Spell Book
by Gillian Kemp
Many witches want to build a magical relationship with Man’s Best Friend, but where does one start on such an endeavor? The Good Dog Spell Book by Gillian Kemp will teach you how to create fantastic works of magic while including your furry companion. Perform divination with your dog, learn their personality through their zodiac sign, and create spells to attract the things you want for yourself and for Fido. The positive indoor and outdoor spells included within will help you build a strong magical relationship between yourself and your pet, deepening your magic in the process.
The Good Cat Spell Book
by Gillian Kemp
A bewitching book all about the old witch’s familiar, the cat, The Good Cat Spell Book by Gillian Kemp will help you perform works of magic and divination with the assistance of your furry companion. Found within are spells, incantations, charms, and divinatory methods that will help guide you and your cat towards what you both want, be it career advancement or catnip. Learn the fascinating history behind the feline as the witch’s familiar and engross yourself in cat folklore and even astrology! This purr-fect title is just what you need to build your magical relationship with your furry feline friends.
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...
To Catch a Fleeting Shadow
A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work
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. To Catch a Fleeting Shadow: A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work seeks to bridge the gap between myth and lore and authentic magical practice. Part One of this book explores the mythological and folkloric origins of the fetch, while Part Two presents a completely new grimoire of active and intense magical practice designed to help you weave a web of magic in complete partnership with your fetch.
Through a blend of history, folklore, and personal narrative, To Catch a Fleeting Shadow 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. Accessible enough to help those Witches just starting on their path, but serious enough to cater to the more seasoned practitioner, To Catch a Fleeting Shadow: A Witch’s Guide to Fetch Work will prove to be a fantastic and engaging resource.
A Witch’s Book of Ceremonies and Rituals
by Patricia Telesco
From the mind of Patricia Telesco comes A 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, A Witch’s Book of Ceremonies & Rituals is a timeless go-to for any situation.
The Confessions of Fiona Mythology and Folklore of the Faeries
by
Steve Blamires
For twelve years, beginning in 1892, the Scottish writer and mystic William Sharp wrote under the name Fiona McLeod. Fiona wrote profusely of her own tradition: the mythology and deities that the Faeries recognise. Steve Blamires presents these concepts in The Confessions of Fiona. He has studied this esoteric Faery Tradition for thirty years and presents the whole unique ritual system, including previously unknown myths, legends, and gods and goddesses, and offers them to the modern researcher. Woven into the legends that the Faeries share with each other is a whole ritual magical tradition that can be emulated by humans with a basic knowledge of the Western Magical Tradition, the Four Festivals, the Four Magical Tools, and what has come to be known as Pathworking.
The Dragon Rune Oracle 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, unseals the cyclical world of the Dragons through a pathway of runes that also reflects out person journeys.
Abramelin Lunar Ordeal
An Alternative Magical Journey by Frater Barrabbas
The Old Lore of the Moon
Lunar Folklore & Folk Wisdom by Timothy Harley
Wise Ones
Legends of Witches, Magicians and Cunningfolk of England and Wales by Benjamin Stimpson
Defying Shadows
For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness by Jessica Settergren
Brownies & Bogles
A Compendium of Enchanting Fairy Lore by Louise Imogen Guiney
Hallowed Ground
The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards by Mark Norman
Ensouling the Effigy
The Witch’s Arte of Enspirited Objects by Matthew Venus
Necrobotany
The Morticulture of Death by Mortellus
Strix Craft
Ancient Greek Magic for the Modern Witch by Oracle Hekataios
The Rest of the Collection
Dance of the Sun Goddess Pagan Folkways of the Baltic Coast by Kenneth Johnson***
A Victorian Grimoire Enchantment, Romance, Magic by Patricia Telesco
Bud, Blossom, & Leaf
The Magical Herb Gardner’s Handbook by Dorothy Morrison
A Floral Grimoire Plant Charms, Spells, Recipes, and Rituals by Patricia Telesco
The Eye of Odin Nordic Mythology and the Wisdom of the Vikings by Per Henrik Gullfoss
Sacramental Theurgy for Witches
Advanced Liturgy Revealed by Frater Barrabbas
Awakening the Witchblood Embodying the Arte Magical by Nathan King
Transformative Initiation for Witches
The Art of Mastering Inner Change by Frater Barrabbas
Wiccan Magick
Inner Teachings of the Craft by Raven Grimassi
Witchcraft Unchained
Exploring the History & Traditions of British Craft by Craig Spencer ***
Circle, Coven, & Grove
A Year of Magickal Practice by Deborah Blake***
The Magic of the Elements by Deborah Lipp
Witchcraft on a Shoestring Practicing the Craft Without Breaking Your Budget by Deborah Blake
Aisling
Discovering Keys in the Irish-Celtic Mysteries by Jeremy Schewe
Witchcraft and the Shamanic Journey by Kenneth Johnson***
Mastering the Art of Witchcraft
Building a Practical Foundation by Frater Barrabbas***
Travels through Middle Earth
The Path of a Saxon Pagan by Alaric Albertsson***
Icelandic Plant Magic
Folk Herbalism of the North by Albert Björn
Wiccan Mysteries Ancient Origins and Teachings by Raven Grimassi
Witches’ Sabbats & Esbats by Sandra Kynes
The Bones Fall in a Spiral A Necromantic Primer by
In the Shadow of 13 Moons Magical Empowerment through the Dark Lunar Mysteries by Kimberly Sherman-Cook***
The Complete Book of Spiritual Astrology by
The Way of Four by Deborah Lipp***
Celtic Tree Mysteries by Steve
Your Star Sign by Per
The Black Book of Johnathan Knotbristle A Devil’s Parable and Guide for Witches by
A Spirit Work Primer
A Beginner’s Guide to Streamlined Spirit Work by Naag Loki Shivanath***
Be Careful What You Wish For by Laetitia
Only Available at Crossed Crow Books
Chris Allaun***
Blamires***
Star Magic by Sandra Kynes***
Latham-Jones
Mortellus***
Flight of the Firebird Slavic Magical Wisdom & Lore by Kenneth Johnson***
Sun God & Moon Maiden
The Secret World of the Holy Grail by Gordon Strong
Per Henrik Gullfoss
Henrik Gullfoss
Let your magic take flight by reading something magical!
Crossed Crow Books is quickly becoming a mainstream player in the field of metaphysical publishing. Founded in 2021 by practicing Witches Blake and Wycke Malliway, our company has grown to represent well-known and established voices in the magical community while helping new and emerging writers find a platform for expressing themselves and their magical practices. While striving to produce the highest quality in Witchcraft and occult writing, we firmly believe in creating a collaborative and highly inclusive environment where everyone will feel comfortable and heard throughout the publishing process.
Crossed Crow Books was founded on the belief that every author plays an integral role in producing a book. We strive for open conversation and healthy dialogue throughout the publishing process to ensure that the final product, from cover design to interior layout, is something we can all be proud of.
Chicago, IL
Catalog Designed by Gabriella De La Hoya
Wholesale Distribution
We’re working with Red Wheel/Weiser to handle all aspects of our wholesale distribution, which means stocking our titles has never been easier. If you have specific questions about wholesale or distribution, please email info@crossedcrowbooks.com, and we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Thank you for your interest in stocking our titles!
U.S. Contacts
Laurie Kelly, Director of Sales, 978-465-0576, lkelly@rwwbooks.com
Sam McKora, Special Sales Manager, 978-225-2944, ssykora@rwwbooks.com
Sharon Hart, In-House Sales Coordinator, 978-465-0625, sales@rwwbooks.com
Foreign Distribution
Australia & New Zealand: New South Books, www.newsouthbooks.com.au
Canada: Firefly Books Ltd., www.fireflybooks.com, service@fireflybooks.com
Singapore and Malaysia: Times Distribution Pte. Ltd., tpl@tpl.com.sg
United Kingdom & Europe: Deep Books Ltd., London, UK, www.deep-books.co.uk, sales@deep-books.co.uk
All Other Markets: Laurie Kelly, Director of Sales, 978-465-0576, lkelly@rwwbooks.com
Chicago, IL