In this exploration of hedge witchery, Rachel gives us a deep dive into the details, magic and benefits of hedge riding born from years of experience. The practical nature of the book and Rachel’s expert knowledge of herbs, candles and much more, provides a solid foundation in this vital and underused process of travelling to realms and worlds outside our own. With her down-to-earth advice, examples and guidance, Hedge Witch will prove to be a valuable resource you will want to dip into for years to come.
Cuprins
1. What is the Craft?
2. Where do you work your magic?
3. What’s in the name?
4. Boundaries and liminal places
5. Connection and spirit of place
6. Hedge Riding
7. How do you get there?
8. State of mind
9. States of conscious
10. Our Minds
Your conscious mind, your middle self
The psychic mind, your lower self, your younger self
The Divine mind, the higher self, the older self
11. The Three Worlds
12. The Nine Worlds
13. Breath work
14. Visualisation
15. Sheilds up!
16. Grounding
17. Chants
18. Smudging
19. The spoken word
20. Offerings
21. Staff, stand and besom
22. Journey bag
23. Spirits of all kinds
24. The Fair Folk
25. The Gods
26. Preparation
27. Ritual
Hallowing the Compass
Treading the Mill
28. Hedge Riding Guardian
29. Entering the Otherworld
30. Magical herbs
Harvesting
Charging
Simples
Oils
Incense
Herb bundles
Mists
Potions
31. Into the Hedge
32. Flying Ointment
33. Hedge Riding Herbal Tea
34. Hedge Riding candle
35. Crystals
36. Park your broomstick