Envision sitting silently beside a towering oak or a blooming rose, seeking to communicate or draw wisdom from its spirit. Beyond their physical properties, Green Witches often connect with the very souls of plants. Through meditation, dream work, or other spiritual practices, you can forge relationships with plant spirits, learning directly from these ancient, wise beings. Nature Connection: A Green Witch has a deep and profound connection to nature. They often spend a lot of time outdoors, communing with the natural world, and attuning themselves to the seasons.

Here's where it crystallized for me. Simon and Jane have a brief run-in with Will's American aunt, who is delighted with all the 'natives and their quaint customs' (Simon's phrase) of Cornwall. And Jane points out to Simon that it's not like he's a native, they're from London.A Green Witch is a practitioner of the craft who works with the energies and properties of herbs, seeds, extracts and plants in general. Scroll down to find Green Witchcraft spells, lessons, and PDFs for your Green Witch Grimoire! 📜 Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness Picture yourself shopping and being given the choice between a plastic or a reusable bag. You’d instinctively choose the latter, not just for convenience but out of genuine concern for Mother Earth. Green Witches often lead the way in eco-friendly and sustainable practices. While other paths might value and respect nature, Green Witchcraft often goes a step further in actively advocating for the Earth’s well-being, integrating eco-conscious decisions into daily life and magical practices.

I love the location of this book: a fictitious fishing village on the coast of Cornwall. Cooper describes the village so well I can hear the seagulls and smell the fishing boats. I'll be traveling to Cornwall next year and the primary reason for my going (other than to see Cornwall, an area of exceptional natural beauty) is because of this book. My initial interest in England (and the greater UK) can be attributed to my first readings of this series. At her core, the green witch is a naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth and the Universe; she relies on natural objects like stones and gems to commune with the land she lives off of; she uses plants, flowers, oils, and herbs for healing; she calls on nature for guidance; and she respects every living being no matter how small. The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth” by John Michael Greer. While centered on Druidry, this book shares much in common with Green Witchcraft, emphasizing a deep connection with the Earth. Recall the times you’ve come across lists of endangered or threatened species. As a Green Witch, you ensure you never use such plants in your practice, or if you do, only when they’re ethically cultivated. Using alternatives or cultivated versions ensures that wild populations aren’t further depleted.

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Imagine setting the stage for a ritual by encircling your space with rose petals for love or pine needles for protection. Plants can be used to demarcate and purify your ritual space, ensuring it’s charged with the right energies before you begin your work. I really liked watching eerie series protagonist Will Stanton through their eyes. All of the little moments when they catch him acting like he's much older than his actual age or hiding his powers were fun and also, well, eerie. Especially that surprising moment when he just up and runs off of a cliff. Odd kid, that Will. but really, where *does* the author get all this stuff about the green witch path? I get that the real history is much less important to witches than the mythical history (p. 21), but I care! I hate the false, insulating sense of timelessness and culturelessness it creates. If it's her own creation or that of a community located in spacetime she should say so.

Envision your altar, free from single-use plastics or unsustainable tools. As a Green Witch, you aim for a zero-waste or low-waste practice. This could mean using reusable cloth bags for herbs, composting plant remains, or sourcing second-hand ritual tools. Every little action contributes to reducing your ecological footprint.The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz is a timeless fairy book from the early twentieth century that every green witch should read. It gives an idea as to how the belief in fairies was widespread over the continent of Europe. Even my kids love hearing the fairy stories in this book! 5. Wildflower Folklore

It’s worth noting that the path of a Green Witch is highly individual. While some may feel drawn to all the aspects listed above, others might resonate more strongly with just a few. The common thread is a deep reverence for and connection to the Earth and the natural world. How does Green Witchcraft differ from other forms of witchcraft or pagan practices? Want to learn more about wildflowers and their energies? Read Wildflower Folklore by Laura C. Martin. Green Witch Blogs 1. Sarah Anne Lawless Cooper's focus on a Wild Green Magic that exists outside of the Light and the Dark was thoughtful and compelling. She gives the pre-Christian pagan forces of nature their proper due and I loved how she made those forces indomitable, beyond the control of either the legions of good or ill. Neither good nor bad intentions matter to Nature. Nature will do Nature, and that's that, thanks for playing. Women are also centralized in a way that I don't recall seeing much of in the other books (besides the final moments of the last book): in the pagan ritual that creates the Greenwitch of course, but also in how Jane Drew proves herself to be the true hero of the story - simply by being her brave, kind self. Her normal self is her best self; a wonderful way to be.Flexibility and Individualism Lastly, imagine you’ve been given a blank canvas and a palette of colors. Other forms of witchcraft might provide an outline or set of practices to follow, but as a Green Witch, your canvas is shaped by personal experiences in nature. While there are traditions and practices passed down, much of Green Witchcraft is adaptable, allowing you to integrate personal experiences, local ecosystems, and individual revelations. How can someone get started with Green Witchcraft? Saying much more about events would give too much of the plot away, so it's probably then best to talk about more general impressions -- and those impressions are overwhelmingly positive. Compared to the first book in the series -- which I found overly wordy, doubtless due to it being an early work -- Greenwitch is quite taut and focused. That's not to say that there isn't a lot going on: menace, misunderstandings, mysterious manuscripts, mystical visions, and of course magic all come into play. The author knew how to maintain suspense when she contrasted mundane events with inexplicable happenings, and when she hid some significances from the three Drew children while allowing us readers to see some of the bigger picture otherwise known to the trio of Great Uncle Merry, Will Stanton, and Captain Toms. Deborah Martin is a Master Herbalist and teaches us about sixty-nine different herbs in A Green Witch’s Cupboard – herbs that can be used in cooking, medicine, and magic. 5. Craft of the Wild Witch I particularly enjoyed the portrait of Greenwitch as a petulant and very dangerous elemental being subject to its own seething, unpredictable nature. A kind of child, but one that cannot be bullied - only swayed, with kindness. The confrontation between Greenwitch and a rogue agent of the Dark was riveting. Some people really shouldn't sass the Green, let alone try to boss them around. They might find themselves trapped and tormented on a ghost ship until the end of time. Oops, spoiler alert!