Celebrate the Earth

Create a modern-day celebration of nature with this thoughtful guide that blends all the richness and ancient lore of Witchcraft with how-to advice, from the renowned co-author of Love Magic and Power of the Witch.

Liberate your talents, gifts, and magical powers with Witch Laurie Cabot as your guide. She shows you how to observe the Wheel of the Year—eight holidays celebrated in the ancient pagan tradition—as you renew body and spirit in age-old ritual. Celebrate the Earth tells you everything you need to know:

• Earth Magic: sample rituals, preparation, garb, herbcraft, spellcraft, magical stones, and lore for each holiday
• Holiday Fare: recipes to prepare for feasts, some from Celtic lands
• Ancient Activities: crafts and games passed down through many generations of Witch families to enrich the holiday season
• List of Sources: an extensive bibliography, plus lists of specialty shops and mail-order catalogs for your particular needs

Laurie empowers you to utilize the magical potential of herbs, offers special spells to promote love, romance, and healing, and teaches you about the pagan origins of many of today’s treasured customs including honeymoons, wedding bands, and kissing under the mistletoe. With Celebrate the Earth, you too can partake in the wisdom of the ancients and find fulfillment and meaning.

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