The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs

Book Preface

Whatever your reasons for seeking balance you’ll find that harmonizing yourself with the energy of nature can help you break free from the stressors in your life and focus on the here and now. And there is no better way to explore the bounty of nature than by following the path of the green witch. The way of the green witch is the path of the naturalist, the herbalist, and the healer. It is a free-form, flexible, and personalized practice for anyone who wants to explore the gifts of nature and use them to find balance and harmony in life. With The Green Witch you’ll find the information you need to develop and nurture the spiritual practice of green witchcraft—from advice on walking the green path in the modern world to information on essential herbs, plants, trees, stones, and more. You will find recipes, exercises, ritual suggestions, and directions for making potions and herbal blends for purposes both mundane and magical.

From issues such as the history of the practice to creating your own individual traditions, The Green Witch is a positive and practical guide for the modern green witch trying to connect with nature in today’s society. What is so relevant and unique about green witchcraft is that it is a highly specialized and solo practice. Not everyone will be drawn to the same things and practice in the same way. It’s about finding a workable balance in your own life within your own setting.

The green witch works closely with nature and its gifts. She uses natural elements to improve the well-being of the physical body, the spirit, and the environment, and works to establish a personal connection with the natural world. It may seem like a challenge to harmonize with nature in today’s technological and industrial world. Fortunately, you don’t need to remove or reverse modern influences. What you need to do is discover how to connect your modern life to that earlier knowledge that is waiting for you to find it again. The trick is to recognize the presence of green energy in the world today and to see how it still operates. Listen to the world around you. Open your heart. Rebalance. And enjoy your journey.

Note: Although the green witch and reader are referred to as “she” throughout this text, the path by no means excludes male practitioners, who are more common every day. The pronoun “she” was chosen simply for convenience.