Santeria, also known as Regla de Ochá or Lucumi, is a religion that developed in Cuba from the beliefs of Yoruba religion brought to the New World by enslaved Yoruba people. They used Roman Catholicism to shield and preserve their beliefs and traditions. Over time, customs merged and Santeria is often thought of as a syncretic …
Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day is the story of star-crossed lovers Ophelia “Cocoa” Day and George Andrews. The setting of the novel is split between New York, where Cocoa and George live, and the fictional island of Willow Springs, where Cocoa was born. Willow Springs lies between Georgia and South Carolina, but belongs to neither. It doesn’t even …
Creating Circles & Ceremonies: Rituals for All Seasons and Reasons is a collection of ritual elements, spells, chants, and invocations from some of the most creative minds in the Pagan community. From Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, this book is the result of many years of magick and ritual in the HOME Tradition, a …
Dubbed by Publishers Weekly as “a witch to watch,” Dorothy Morrison is the award-winning author of numerous books on the Ancient Arts and their application to modern life. She’s won several awards for her writing, and has become a favourite of readers and critics. Some say it’s because of the easy conversational tone she applies …
At the time of writing, A.J. Drew was spearheading a campaign to have Gavin and Yvonne Frost ostracised from the Pagan community. Drew’s websites have closed, but The Wild Hunt blog still has the story in its archives. The hostility towards the Frosts stems from material in this book, The Witch’s Bible. It’s been out of …
For many Wiccans, the Craft is about deep personal transformation. This may be achieved through ritual, but another effective method is pathworking. Getting started in trance and pathworking can be overwhelming, but in Wiccan Meditations: The Witch’s Way to Personal Transformation, Laura Wildman gives us the tools for success. Wiccan Meditations is a practical, hands-on …