Performing the Roma Witch

Performing the Roma Witch
Author: George Goga
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2019-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781092513463

What is a witch? Historically, this question involved the European witch hunts of the early modern period. But today, witches have become increasingly prevalent in pop culture, even appearing on Instagram and Tumblr. This book argues that witchcraft is an empowering identity that can be created, traded, discarded, and destroyed to suit a variety of needs. Performing the Roma Witch explores the witchcraft tradition of one people-the Roma living in contemporary Romania-and demonstrates how the witch identity empowers Roma women to participate in modernity.

Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling

Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling
Author: Jezmina Von Thiele
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 163341356X

Shares the knowledge and personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers, providing tips on how to emulate the professional polish that Roma have perfected over the centuries. “Welcome to Fortune-Telling: We’re Your Friendly Neighborhood Gypsies.” In Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling, Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele introduce the history of the Romani people and their infamous relationship to fortune-telling. They share divination methods, tools, and techniques that have been created, adapted, or popularized by the Roma, including card reading, palmistry, dream divination, and tea leaf and coffee reading. They also share exercises to strengthen your intuition and discover your natural gifts and explain how divination helps with shadow work, blockages, and self-awareness. Fortune-telling is both a job and a spiritual practice for Roma. The authors, cohosts of the Romanistan podcast, share their knowledge from their own personal experiences of being raised to be fortune-tellers, providing tips on how to emulate the professional polish that Roma have perfected over the centuries, as well as guidance for reading for clients with acumen and cultural awareness. Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling also features additional resources, enabling readers to further explore Romani culture and spiritual practices.

A Confluence of Witches

A Confluence of Witches
Author: Casey Zabala
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1633413454

Featuring voices from the contemporary witchcraft community, A Confluence of Witches is an invitation to explore the authentic intersections of magic, spirituality, personal development, and social justice. A Confluence of Witches aims to highlight how witchcraft has always been a diverse, constantly evolving, culturally specific practice with many lineages and rich traditions. It features essays, spells, and reflections from witches, traditional healers, herbalists, and artists on themes of magical activism, animism, and merging ancient practices with modern technologies, among other mystical subjects. The diverse representation of contributors will honor and celebrate the multicultural and multivalent ways that the witch operates within our society. With an increased interest in and practice of witchcraft comes a greater need for authentic sources of wisdom that are culturally relevant and sensitive to the many lineages and traditions of witchcraft, healing work, and magic. A Confluence of Witches provides insights and perspectives from a diverse range of people who in one form or another identify as a “witch.” The anthology’s contributors are diverse, representing the African diaspora, Indigenous, Latine, and Romani traditions, as well as voices from the LGBTQ witch community—each with their own sacred blend of spirituality to share. These voices come together to illuminate the multitude of ways one can practice. Contributors to this anthology include: adrienne maree brown, Aja Daashuur, Alejandra Luisa León, Amanda Yates Garcia, Angela Mary Magick, Ariella Daly, Aurora Luna (aka)Baby Reckless, Damiana Calvario, Dori Midnight, Edgar Fabián Frías, Eliza Swann, Jessie Susannah Karnatz, Jezmina Von Thiele, Kiki Robinson, Kimberly Rodriguez, Liz Migliorelli, Madre Jaguar, Maria Minnis, Olivia Ephraim Pepper, Rachel Howe, Sanyu Estelle, Star Feliz

A Witch's Storm

A Witch's Storm
Author: Raven Steele
Publisher: Raven Steele
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

“It's time I show them the real me. I don't think they're going to like it.” A witch blessed by the sun and the moon, Lynx lives a double life. She loves her roommates and gladly fights by their side, but behind their backs, her loyalty remains with her mother who has asked her to do the unthinkable. When Lynx finally confesses her betrayal, Samira and Briar turn away from her, which pushes Lynx further into the dark world of Rouen’s powerful witch families where anything goes. Only Aris, who understands and can relate to making tough decisions, remains by her side. Desperate to make things right by getting the Abydos back, Lynx decides to face Ivona, the great fae witch, all on her own. But Ivona isn’t who she thinks she is, and Lynx’s worst nightmare comes true. Lives will be lost, and hearts will be broken. If Lynx and her roommates can’t come together as true friends, all will be lost. Not just for them, but for the entire world. "Once again this series has pulled off another home run! I truly love this series. The characters are so well thought out and believable." ~ Amazon Customer *** Keywords: shifter novel, shifter series, shifter novel, shifter series, enemies-to-lovers, shifter romance, shifter romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, vampire novel, vampire novel, vampire series, witch novel, witch series, magic, paranormal romance, true love, friends to lovers novels, fated mates, fated mates, HEA

Old World Witchcraft

Old World Witchcraft
Author: Raven Grimassi
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1609256131

In Old World Witchcraft, noted author Raven Grimassi covers totally new territory--in his work and in the world of popular witchcraft books published in the last few decades. This book is actually about “an enchanted worldview,” one that has not necessarily been inherited from the beliefs and practices of any particular region and one which is available to us today. The “Old World” in the title is actually about a magical view of the Plant Kingdom and the spirits attached to it. While Grimassi’s previous books discuss the cultural expressions and commonality of witchcraft beliefs and practices in general, this book penetrates much deeper. Old World Witchdraft reveals rarely discussed topics such as the concept of Shadow as the organic memory of the earth. Readers will learn rooted techniques that possess power because these ways have always been connected to it. They will learn methods of interfacing with the ancestral current and with the organic memory of the earth. Through these they can connect with the timeless arts and learn methods of empowerment directly from the ancient source. Totally new information about familiar tools is presented. For example, the mortar and pestle is a tool for spell casting, a device that creates interfacing with plant spirits and with shadow, and a focal point for veneration of the Plant Kingdom. Grimassi also presents the art of using plant ashes for magical sigil work. This book is for people who have had their fill of books that say the same things over and over, who want to take the next step, and who are eager for the more rooted ways that have remained largely hidden.

Reading Fortune Telling Cards

Reading Fortune Telling Cards
Author: Fabio Vinago
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781646710508

Romani culture has long been associated with and admired for extraordinary fortune-telling skills. This first-of-its-kind book traces the development of the Romani cartomancy tradition. With illustrations from the Gypsy Witch(R) Fortune Telling Playing Cards, expert instruction is given on the fascinating method of reading the deck, which combines traditional card inserts with unique symbolic images. Meanings and keywords are given for each individual card as well as for various card combinations. Fabio Vinago also provides detailed instructions for simple and complex spreads, including the Grand Tableau. For all levels of readers this comprehensive book provides a wealth of information on the art of reading fortune telling cards.

Gypsy Witch Spell Book

Gypsy Witch Spell Book
Author: Charles Lealand
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781606110621

A RARE -- CENTURIES OLD -- COLLECTION OF CUSTOMS, USAGES AND CEREMONIES OF GYPSY CLANS IN MATTERS OF WITCHCRAFT, LOVE POTIONS, SPELL CASTING AND FORTUNE TELLING Many believe the gypsies to be a mysterious race who possess supernatural powers. There has even been speculation that the various clans originated from outer space and migrated here from beyond the stars eons ago, trying to mix in (unsuccessfully) with the rest of the world s population. They have their own language, their own life style, their own moral code and travel like nomads from place to place as if searching for their true home. Outsiders are not welcome. They do not share their occult secrets with others, their knowledge being handed down from generation to generation via oral tradition. The author Charles G. Leland was befriended by several gypsy clans after doing honest interviews in various academic journals. This Volume Covers Such Fascinating Topics As: +Shamanism, Sorcery, Vindictive And Mischievous Magic + Charms And Conjurations To Cure And Heal + Gypsy Exorcisms + A Curious Old Italian Secret +The Magic Virtues Of Garlic + Calling Upon The Spirits Of Earth And Air + Egg Lore And Egg Proverbs + To Cure Or Protect Animals + The Recovery Of Stolen Property + The Haunts And Habits Of Witches + Bogeys And Humbugs + The Principles Of Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling + Romance Based On Chance Or Hope + Gypsy Magic Spells And Secret Children s Rhymes + Gypsy Witch Amulets + Magic By Moonlight At The Cross Road + Lilith, The Child Stealer And The Powers Of Fairies Merry, Mad Or Sad With this manual you can learn to practice the spells, ceremonies and rituals of Gypsy Witches and become a practicing Oracle in your own right.

Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic

Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic
Author: Raymond Buckland
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1609251652

Weaving together lore, legend, and belief Buckland’s Book of Gypsy Magic revives the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romany people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanted volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani’s secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Start tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart’s desire. Includes a glossary of Romany words.

Witchcraft

Witchcraft
Author: Ly de Angeles
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2012-12-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 073872405X

Are you ready to open yourself to the divine powers in order to bring beauty into your life, happiness to your heart, and strength to your will? Then you'll want to get Witchcraft: Theory and Practice by Ly de Angeles. With more than three decades of experience she has learned how to bring the teachings alive, combining modern with ancient, so you can better understand the true potential and depth of Witchcraft. Within the pages of this book you will find the secrets and techniques to become a Witch. These can be divided into three categories: philosophical disciplines, spiritual beliefs, and practical techniques. Each part gets a focus in this book. In the first section, you will: Learn meditation and how it can be used for ritual Discover the secrets of visualization, telepathy, and personal power Use the self-analysis techniques to discover who you are and never walk in anyone's shadow In the second section you can: Uncover the essence of the God and Goddess Discover the festivals of Witchcraft Learn how to make and use the tools of Witchcraft Understand how to do rituals, including the rite of self-initiation And in the final section, you'll: Practice psychic protection, shapeshifting, and banishing Master astral projection Learn to interpret omens This really just barely covers some of the information you will find revealed in these pages. Written in a style that is clear and concise, this book will add to your knowledge of Witchcraft. Whether you are new to the Craft or have been practicing for some time, Witchcraft: Theory and Practice will impart wisdom that will fascinate and entice. You will be using this book for many years to come.

Shifting Corporealities in Contemporary Performance

Shifting Corporealities in Contemporary Performance
Author: Marina Gržinić
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2018-10-03
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 3319783432

This book investigates how contemporary artistic practices engage with the body and its intersection with political, technological, and ethical issues. Departing from the relationship between corporeality and performing arts (such as theater, dance, and performance), it turns to a pluriversal understanding of embodiment that resides in the extra violent conditions of contemporary global necro-capitalism in order to conduct a thorough analysis that goes beyond arts and culture. It brings together theoretical academic texts by established and emerging scholars alike, exposing perspectives form different fields (philosophy, cultural studies, performance studies, theater studies, and dance studies) as well as from different geopolitical contexts. Through a series of thematic clusters, the study explores the reactivation of the body as a site of a new meaning-making politics.