Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick & the Dark Moon

by Kate Freuler, Mat Auryn (Foreword by)

Overview

Learn to Work with the Magick of the Dark Moon

Shadow magick occupies a critical but often misunderstood role in the rich history of witchcraft. This book explores topics such as the ethical use of animal parts and bones, blood magick, dark moon energy, and other rarely discussed aspects of witchcraft.

With a focus on ethically sourcing materials and suggestions for plant-based substitutions, author Kate Freuler provides much-needed information and hands-on techniques to help you strengthen your witchcraft practice, connect to nature, protect yourself (and your kith and kin), and know yourself in a deep way. Within these pages, you will also discover methods for hexing, scrying, sex magick, and working with dark deities in addition to the magickal use of graveyard dirt and performing spells to assist the crossing of a dying loved one. The shadow work explored in Of Blood and Bones reminds us that not everything is love and light, and that facing the dark side supports the quest to achieve spiritual wholeness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738763637
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	07/08/2020
Pages:	312
Sales rank:	81,079
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Kate Freuler is the author of Magic at the Crossroads: The Devil in Modern Witchcraft and Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick and the Dark Moon. She has written articles for Llewellyn's Magical Almanac, Llewellyn's Spell-a-Day Almanac, and Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac. She lives in Ontario, Canada, and can be found making art, wandering around in libraries, and writing. Visit her at www.katefreuler.com.

Mat Auryn is a witch, professional psychic, and occult teacher. He is also the multi-award-winning author of the international bestselling book Psychic Witch and a High Priest in the Sacred Fires Tradition of Witchcraft. He is a teacher at Modern Witch University, and has a column in Witches & Pagans magazine entitled "Extra-Sensory Witchcraft." He has been featured in various magazines, radio shows, podcasts, books, anthologies, and other periodicals. To find out more about him and his work, visit his website or follow him on Instagram @matauryn.

Table of Contents

Disclaimer viii

Foreword Mat Auryn ix

Introduction: It's Not All Love and Light 1

Part I Shadow Work and the Dark Moon Current

Chapter 1 The Dark Moon Current and Liminal Spaces 11

Chapter 2 Deities and the Dark Moon 25

Chapter 3 Dark Moon Crafts and Basics 43

Chapter 4 Dark Moon Divination 57

Part II Blood and Bongs

Chapter 5 Blood and Other Fluids 73

Chapter 6 Animals and Their Parts 91

Chapter 7 Bones and Skulls 145

Part III The Forbidden Craft

Chapter 8 A Witch's Curios 167

Chapter 9 The Poppet 187

Chapter 10 Cursing and Other Magickal Manipulations 199

Chapter 11 Sacrifice 225

Part IV Looking Death and Rebirth in the Face

Chapter 12 Death and Death Rites 249

Chapter 13 Working with the Dead 267

Chapter 14 Rebirth 281

Conclusion 289

Recommended Resources 293

Bibliography 295

Spell Index 297

Editorial Reviews

"Witchcraft is not tame. We do a disservice to our craft in thinking so. Of Blood and Bone is an excellent introductory guide to exploring the depths of Withcraft and finding value in its darker side. Freuler leads readers through difficult topics in an approachable and authentic way. A good resource for anyone working with this side of magickal practice."—Stephanie Woodfield, author of Dark Goddess Craft

"Witches are light, dark, and everything in between. This impressive piece of work both guides and encourages modern Witches to reach into the deeper wisdom of their sacred hearts to uncover genuine healing and self-awareness. The book's original recipes, brilliant insights, and damn-potent spells can be utilized by occultists of all varieties. This is the real deal. Written with intelligence, integrity, and sincerity, Of Blood & Bones is a brave exploration into the beautiful shadowscape of magickal work and personal development."—Raven Digitalis, author of Shadow Magick Compendium & Esoteric Empathy

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