Bøker av Raven Grimassi

In Old World Witchcraft, noted author Raven Grimassi covers totally new territoryin his work and in the world of popular witchcraft books published in the last few decades. This book is actually about "an enchanted worldview," one that has not necessarily been inherited from the beliefs and practices of any particular region and one which is available to us today. The "Old World" in the title is actually about a magical view of the Plant Kingdom and the spirits attached to it. While Grimassi's previous books discuss the cultural expressions and commonality of witchcraft beliefs and practices in general, this book penetrates much deeper. Old World Witchdraft reveals rarely discussed topics such as the concept of Shadow as the organic memory of the earth. Readers will learn rooted techniques that possess power because these ways have always been connected to it. They will learn methods of interfacing with the ancestral current and with the organic memory of the earth. Through these they can connect with the timeless arts and learn methods of empowerment directly from the ancient source.Totally new information about familiar tools is presented. For example, the mortar and pestle is a tool for spell casting, a device that creates interfacing with plant spirits and with shadow, and a focal point for veneration of the Plant Kingdom. Grimassi also presents the art of using plant ashes for magical sigil work.This book is for people who have had their fill of books that say the same things over and over, who want to take the next step, and who are eager for the more rooted ways that have remained largely hidden.

Discover hidden lore, walk the wheel of the year, and align yourself with ancient wisdom with the help of Raven Grimassi's classic title, Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition. Witchcraft's Mysteries Unveiled The down-to-earth writings of Raven Grimassi are brought back to life in this renewed edition of Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition. Exploring various myths, legends, verses, and lore, this tome will shed some light on more of the arcane Mysteries surrounding the origins of the witches' Craft. Also contained within this book is a comprehensive construction of myths that unifies the witches' sabbats as well as their associated deities, alongside unique magical workings designed to connect the reader with the currents of wisdom that connect us to the past.

Tap into the wellspring of ancestral wisdom to empower your magical practice with Raven Grimassi's The Cauldron of Memory. As witches, we tread an ancient path first walked by our mighty ancestors. Many wish for a chance to partake in the same traditions and sacred rituals of days gone by, not realizing that they have the ability to tap into that hereditary knowledge of the first magical practitioners. In his groundbreaking book, Raven Grimassi provides the tools needed to access that primordial power, guiding you through a system of visualization, meditation, magical techniques, and pathworking in order to connect to your ancestral roots.

Crafting a Tradition of Witchcraft will help better identify your own magical and spiritual beliefs, while showing you how to use these ideals as the building blocks for your own magical tradition. This book encourages you to reclaim your power and forge your own path to magical empowerment. By showing you how to articulate your own beliefs as they pertain to the practical and spiritual aspects of the Craft, Raven Grimassi encourages you to break free from the constructs of preexisting or outdated magical structures. Working through this book will show you how to build your own tradition from the ground up, making you stand at the forefront of a Craft tradition that is tailored to your own personal ideologies. Whether you are a solitary witch or a member of a new or existing coven, all practitioners will benefit from an in-depth study of their own core magical beliefs, as encouraged by the author. From exploring your beliefs on the witch's god and goddess, the seasonal calendar, lunar and solar mysteries, as well as the practice of magic itself, each witch can rise up with a newfound sense of empowerment.

Delve into the practice of magick with Raven Grimassi's book Wiccan Magick. This influential book serves as an incredible, in-depth approach to practicing a Wiccan branch of magick, although the techniques and foundational practices presented herein transcend well beyond the constructs of Wicca. The occult and metaphysical properties of herbs and stones are presented alongside techniques for exploring aspects of solar and lunar consciousness, lunar magnetism, the astral realm, and a selection of spells and rituals.

Wiccan Mysteries: Ancient Origins & Teachings, originally published back in 1997, proved to be an influential work that shaped the magical practices of many, and Crossed Crow Books is pleased to make this title available to readers once again. Whether you are new to the craft or have been practicing for years, Raven Grimassi's Wiccan Mysteries offers several thought-provoking ideas and concepts that the magical practitioner can use to deepen their craft. Contained herein are some of the more foundational mysteries that a seeker may encounter. Concepts such as reincarnation, the various magical planes of existence, symbols, rites, and works of magic are all explored from a pre-Christian vantage point, allowing the reader to see how the myriad of origins have inspired the manifestation of Wicca as a dynamic system of magical practice--a fascinating read regardless of your magical path.