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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Dodie Graham McKayPublisher: Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Imprint: Llewellyn Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9780738764320ISBN 10: 0738764329 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 08 November 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents Disclaimer … xi Foreword by Heather Greene … xiii Introduction … 1 Part 1: History, Folklore & Myth Chapter 1. Earth Throughout Time and Culture, 11 Essay: Beginning by Sparrow Kemp, 24 Chapter 2. Mythological Earth Beasts and Places, 31 Essay: Family by Austin Lawrence, 40 Chapter 3. Earth and the Divine, 47 Invocation: Invocation to the Cailleach by Angela Grey, 49 Chapter 4. Sacred Earth Sites, 69 Part 2: Working with the Element of Earth Chapter 5. The Element of Earth in Magic, 91 Chapter 6. Earth Herbs and Botanicals, 123 Chapter 7. Earth Crystals and Stones, 155 Chapter 8. Earth Animal Guides, 169 Essay: Mother Bruin: My Journey Out of the Bear's Den by Erik Lacharity, 179 Part 3: Recipes, Rituals & Spellcraft Chapter 9. Connecting with the Spirit of Place, 187 Essay: Indigenous Perspectives on the Land and Pagans by Karen Froman, Kanyen'kehaka Nation, 191 Chapter 10. Burial and Dirt Magic, 201 Essay: The Saveock Pits by Jacqui Wood, 213 Chapter 11. Earth Rituals and Spells, 219 Chapter 12. The Earth Wheel of the Year and Witchin' in the Kitchen, 239 Conclusion … 267 Appendix: Earth Correspondence Chart … 269 Bibliography … 271 Index … 275ReviewsThis excellent book will deepen and strengthen your relationship with the land you live on, the element of earth, and with planet Earth. Taking a deep dive into mythology, history, folklore, and symbolism of humanity's relationship with earth, the book invites you to explore your own relationship with this element.--Yvonne Aburrow, author of All Acts of Love and Pleasure: inclusive Wicca; Dark Mirror: The Inner Work of Witchcraft; and The Night Journey: Witchcraft as Transformation Clearly written not just from a place of dedicated scholarship but from a wealth of personal experience, Earth Magic is a perfect gem of a book, encyclopedic in scope and inspired in approach...Covering the tangible magic of stone, plant, and tree along with the evocative magic of deity, mythological creatures, and sacred sites, Earth Magic provides an extensive range of tools, techniques, practices, and ideas that has potent potential to transform personal practice. This is a fabulous, hands-on, roll up your sleeves, get mucky, get muddy, celebration of Earth and Dodie truly leaves no stone unturned...With this book in one's hands, one cannot help but deepen, expand, and enliven one's personal pagan practice. Dodie refers to one section in her book as a 'love letter.' In truth, the entire book itself feels like a love letter: a beautiful invitation to enter into a love affair with the Earth.--Tiffany Lazic, author of The Great Work Whether you are a beginner or a sage, this book widens, strengthens, and renews your connection to mother earth through multiple perspectives and practical applications from all around the globe and information dating back to the beginning of the human race. This educational book is a wonderful companion to any earth-based practice...[It] brings awareness back to mother earth through the consciousness, application, and workings devoted to Gaia and the cycles in which she moves. This is a marvelous work of art!--Granddaughter Crow, author of Wisdom of the Natural World Reading like a heartfelt love letter to Terra Mater herself, Earth Magic provides readers with a lush garden of information pertaining to the sacred element of earth. From wild plants and ancient stones, to verdant spirits and terrestrial haunts, this book contains vital knowledge for anyone seeking to learn more about the enchantments of the natural world. With an abundance of helpful exercises and supportive tips along the way, Dodie Graham McKay masterfully instructs readers on practical ways to connect with nature, to dig deep into the dirt, to develop a well-rooted relationship with their landscape, and to wield the very magic of the element of earth itself.--Kelden, author of The Crooked Path This excellent book will deepen and strengthen your relationship with the land you live on, the element of earth, and with planet Earth. Taking a deep dive into mythology, history, folklore, and symbolism of humanity's relationship with earth, the book invites you to explore your own relationship with this element.--Yvonne Aburrow, author of All Acts of Love and Pleasure: inclusive Wicca; Dark Mirror: The Inner Work of Witchcraft; and The Night Journey: Witchcraft as Transformation Clearly written not just from a place of dedicated scholarship but from a wealth of personal experience, Earth Magic is a perfect gem of a book, encyclopedic in scope and inspired in approach...Covering the tangible magic of stone, plant, and tree along with the evocative magic of deity, mythological creatures, and sacred sites, Earth Magic provides an extensive range of tools, techniques, practices, and ideas that has potent potential to transform personal practice. This is a fabulous, hands-on, roll up your sleeves, get mucky, get muddy, celebration of Earth and Dodie truly leaves no stone unturned...With this book in one's hands, one cannot help but deepen, expand, and enliven one's personal pagan practice. Dodie refers to one section in her book as a 'love letter.' In truth, the entire book itself feels like a love letter: a beautiful invitation to enter into a love affair with the Earth.--Tiffany Lazic, author of The Great Work Author InformationDodie Graham McKay is a writer, Green Witch, Gardnerian priestess, and filmmaker. She is inspired to document and share stories that capture the beauty of nature and the visible and invisible realms of magic and witchcraft. She is the author of the book Earth Magic and A Witch's Ally, and her documentary films include The WinniPagans (2012), Starry Nights (2016), and the four-part series Exploring the Sacred (2022). Dodie spends her spare time walking her dogs and facilitating a busy coven. She lives in Treaty One Territory, Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Visit her at DodieGrahamMcKay.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |