Red Wheel/Weiser Between The Horns : A Book Of Liminal Witchcraft

The real craft of the witch. Not pretty. Not polite. From deconstructing the pillars of magic to imparting wisdom on the use of tools and elements, Between the Horns breaks down witchcraft practices and makes them more digestible, helping you reach your full magical potential and build a more thoughtful, rewarding relationship with the liminal world. For decades, New Age mysticism has dominated and obscured the path to true traditional witchcraft.The witch of old was a figure surrounded by spirits, studying subtle changes in the landscape, living at the edges of society—called upon only by those whose desperation outweighed their fear. Modern witches have been led astray from the common sense so desperately needed in the craft.Through books, music, and screens, the media has painted a quaint picture of folklore: pointy-eared simpletons singing and making merry or pint-sized winged fairies dressed in scraps.The witch hasn’t escaped this rebranding. Hollywood has clung to the trope of the evil, demonic hag—out to cause disruption and wreak havoc on unsuspecting townsfolk. Elwynn Green removes these stigmas with a no-nonsense approach to practical magic from a traditional foundation.Between the Horns offers:An in-depth look at heuristic witchcraftHistory and origins of the workingA path from developmental awareness to complex energy workingsEncouragement to face the self and break taboos Personal workings and spellcraft from Elwynn’s own practiceFor many, witchcraft may only be a phase.Something to become bored with and eventually discard.But for others, it becomes the lost note to the unfinished song they have been singing.Between the Horns invites you to explore and expand your esoteric knowledge and practice, leading you toward your full magical potential.