Full Description
Join Moss Matthey as he recounts his uplifting journey from the confines of a fundamentalist Christian cult to an empowering Pagan coven. Weaving his lived experiences with a gentle introduction to Witchcraft, Moss explores what differentiates Paganism from cults and high-control religions, inviting you to shed oppressive spiritual experiences and find support. Through his story of self-searching and religious liberation, Moss teaches that spiritual pursuits should be freeing and presents Paganism as one such path. He invites you to dip your toe in the waters of Witchcraft with a sampling of exercises and journal prompts inspired by Welsh and German traditions. A celebration of culture, authenticity, and spiritual recovery, this book will inspire you to question restrictive ideologies and develop a healthy practice of your own.
Contents
Contents
Exercise List ... xi
Acknowledgments ... xiii
Foreword ... xv
Introduction ... 1
Chapter 1—Finding Witchcraft ... 9
Chapter 2—How to Leave a Cult ... 23
Chapter 3—Discovering Magic ... 39
Chapter 4—Connecting to Culture ... 57
Chapter 5—Coven and Community ... 71
Chapter 6—The World of Spirits ... 87
Chapter 7—A Nature-Based Faith ... 111
Chapter 8—The Queerness of Witchcraft ... 131
Chapter 9—Reclaiming the Devil ... 147
Chapter 10—Contemplating the Divine ... 165
Chapter 11—Embodying the Witch Within ... 185
Conclusion—The End and the Beginning ... 197
Recommended Reading ... 201
Resources ... 209
Glossary and Pronunciation Guide ... 211
Welsh Glossary and Pronunciation Guide ... 213
Bibliography ... 215
