Full Description
Shadow magick occupies a critical role in the rich history of witchcraft, and it continues to draw strong interest from contemporary practitioners despite the limited information that is available. This book explores misunderstood topics such as the ethical use of animal parts and bones, blood magick, dark moon energy, hexing, scrying, sex magick, dark deities, graveyard dirt, spells to assist the crossing of a dying loved one, and much more. With a strong focus on ethics, author Kate Freuler provides much-needed information and hands-on techniques to help you strengthen your witchcraft practice, connect to nature, protect yourself (and your kith and kin), and know yourself in a deep way.
Contents
Contents
Disclaimer viii
Foreword by Mat Auryn ix
Introduction: It's Not All Love and Light 1
Part I: Shadow Work and the Dark Moon Current
Chapter 1: The Dark Moon Current and Liminal Spaces 11
Chapter 2: Deities and the Dark Moon 25
Chapter 3: Dark Moon Crafts and Basics 43
Chapter 4: Dark Moon Divination 57
Part II: Blood and Bones
Chapter 5: Blood and Other Fluids 73
Chapter 6: Animals and Their Parts 91
Chapter 7: Bones and Skulls 145
Part III: The Forbidden Craft
Chapter 8: A Witch's Curios 167
Chapter 9: The Poppet 187
Chapter 10: Cursing and Other Magickal Manipulations 199
Chapter 11: Sacrifice 225
Part IV: Looking Death and Rebirth in the Face
Chapter 12: Death and Death Rites 249
Chapter 13: Working with the Dead 267
Chapter 14: Rebirth 281
Conclusion 289
Recommended Resources 293
Bibliography 295
Spell Index 297
