"A rich personal medley of folk magic, Druidry, earth mysteries, and witchcraft with a strong practical element and ideally suited to the newcomer and the solitary practitioner."—Ronald Hutton, professor, historian, and author of The Witch"A wealth of information for aspiring witches and cunning folk...Older magical knowledge is carefully balanced with the needs of the modern world and with the author's own experience. The book is clearly written from the heart, in an accessible style, giving it a genuinely authentic feel. It is sound, practical, joyful, and inspiring."—Val Thomas, author of Hallowtide and Chalk and Flint"Forest introduces you to the corners where spirits and familiars congregate, the spaces of power, the super in the natural, and equips you to engage in time-honored magic. As you align better with the energies of the normal and the fantastic, Forest outlines practices that integrate well with each other and suit any number of lifestyles."—Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers"An erudite, endlessly fascinating, and practical book that will be a welcome addition to any witch's shelf. Filled with knowledge, wisdom, and techniques, this is a book that the working witch will savour!"—Ian Chambers, author of The Witch Compass"An absolute treasure trove of folk magic and one that will delight you with every turn of the page. Make yourself a cuppa and pull up a chair—the magic is about to begin."—Rachel Patterson, author of A Witch for Every Season"At once enchanting, comforting, practical, and inclusive, Forest has written a rare gem rooted in lived experience in the landscape of Celtic Folk magic. Her impeccable scholarship shines through on every page, indelibly woven with her signature poetic writing style."—Danielle Blackwood, author of The Twelve Faces of the Goddess"A hands-on approach to paving a path that is rooted in an endless conversation between the practitioner and their land. Packed to the brim with exercises, charms, spells, and rites, this is a book which provides a firm foundation followed by a true grimoire of operative magic. Beginner and seasoned practitioners alike will be able to draw inspiration from this bubbling cauldron of wisdom."—Mhara Starling, author of Welsh Witchcraft"In this book, we are given old world magick that can be used for the modern witch. From the moment you turn the page you are transported to the witch's cottage and discover spells, recipes, potions, and the many spirits who fill the home with warmths and power."—Chris Allaun, author of Whispers from the Coven"Forest has packed an incredibly detailed treasure of knowledge about the ways of the cunning men and wise women of the British Isles into this book. Yet amazingly, she does so without being prescriptive. She presents you with the choice of following this ancient path verbatim or creating your own, personal magical practice. Either way, I can guarantee that you will take this book into your hands time and again."—Christian Brunner, author of Alpine Witchery"A comprehensive compendium, clearly drawn from years of personal practice, curious inquiry, and scholarship. Danu herself is a wise cunning woman, guiding us in the ways that have sprung from the land for thousands of years...Not only is one left with a veritable wealth of accessible practices, but there is also a deep connection to where these practices come from."—Tiffany Lazic, author of Psychopomps & the Soul
