Magic at the Crossroads

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 Lewellyn'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. Richard-Lael Lillard, The Gentleman Psychic, has been seen on Ghost Adventures, Jubilee Media, and more. He has been clairvoyant since his youth. It is a rich tradition within his family going back generations. He has traveled across the United States and Europe on a mystic tour, learning, teaching and growing. He believes that together we can build a brighter future. Dean Haglund calls him the Paranormal Bob Ross for his amazing and fast spirit painting.

• ContentsContentsForeword by Richard-Lael Lillard xvIntroduction 1Part I: The Devil You KnowChapter 1: In Defense of the Devil 9Chapter 2: The Root of All Evil 35Chapter 3: The Modern Devil 63Chapter 4: The Old Gods and the Devil 91Chapter 5: The Devil Made Me Do It 109Chapter 6: Satan, Witches, and Women 131Part II: In League with the DevilChapter 7: Modern Satanism in Practice 147Chapter 8: The Devil and the Shadow 167Chapter 9: Satanic Sigils and Symbols 185Chapter 10: The Devil's Apothecary 197Chapter 11: Demons and Other Spirits 219Chapter 12: Rituals 239Conclusion: The Devil's in the Details 267Recommended Reading 271Bibliography 275

"Magic at the Crossroads tackles the taboo topic of the devil, an archetype as misjudged and maligned as that of the witch. Kate Freuler, through diligent research, leads readers down the lesser-known pathways of witchcraft to discover the devil as an icon of enlightenment and self-rule, not malevolence. Freuler invites readers to set aside entrenched dogmatic narratives and welcome these figures as symbols of challenge and emancipation, representing resistance to dominating and repressive forces. Her book goes beyond historical recounting, advocating for a witch's path marked by the magick of enlightenment, strength, autonomy, and metamorphosis for the audacious."—Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick"In Magic at the Crossroads, author Kate Freuler provides an interesting examination of the Devil as he appears in modern witchcraft and satanism. Helping to illuminate a topic once considered taboo, Freuler provides a valuable discourse that will simultaneously challenge preconceived notions and stir up sentiments of sorcerous rebellion."—Kelden, author of The Crooked Path and The Witches' Sabbath"The devil in witchcraft is an unavoidable topic, whether you believe in this enigmatic and pervasive figure or not. Author Kate Freuler takes us back to the origins of an age-old tale that is marked with taboo, transgression, and adversarial forces every step of the way, providing us with a witch's keen perspective....Kate provides occult practices, plant lore, and regular self-check-ins to empower the reader with the tools necessary for this journey of inner illumination. Whether your path is to the left, right or in-between, Magic at the Crossroads is part of an important process of self-realization."—Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal