Wild Witchcraft is a magical, free-spirited philosophy that embraces nature.  It resonates with those who yearn to express their inherent spirituality in a joyous, meaningful manner; who sense their wild heart and soul nature; who know there is beauty, magic, and meaning in the world if only we want to find it. It is a magical path for those with poetry in their souls. Evocative and compelling, Craft of the Wild Witch reveals how to practice a form of Witchcraft that is both wild and free. Within these pages you will discover the wild Witch's way of seeing and knowing, how to discern one's suitability for the wild Witch's path, and the fundamental themes of green spirituality. Also covered in this guidebook: Rituals, chants, pathworkings, and seasonal prayers - Tree meditations, spell-weaving, and trance work - The Fey and other-worldly companions - Herbs as helpers - Other-life memories - Sacred intent and safe practice "There is a true essence of beauty within magic and the wild witch ways and if you have a poetic soul and a love for magic and nature, I highly recommend this book."― Moon Shadows Magazine Poppy Palin was a qualified and experienced artist and teacher who used her trained illustrative skills to enhance her own work and that of others. She wrote and illustrated four non-fiction books on her life as a natural psychic, all of which were published by Capall Bann. She combined magical fiction and enchanting artwork in the Wild Spirit Tarot (Llewellyn 2002) and in her "Wild Spirit Trilogy" of novels which begins with The Greening . She is the author of The Craft of the Wild Witch (2004). She illustrated The Hedge Witch's Way , written by English author Rae Beth. Poppy's artwork regularly appeared in magazines in the 'mind, body and spirit' category. Poppy was also an experienced tattoo artist who specialized in one-off pieces to commemorate rites of passage. Chapter One: The Magical Life Sun-warmed bark under work-rough hand, Dry grass swaying on the shifting sand, Worn-smooth stone wreathed in dew-clad strands... Is it possible to live a life of natural enchantment and, if so, does that mean we are practising a wild kind of witchcraft? Wildwitchery is all about a weaving of celebration, invocation, visualisation, and our heartfelt intent into our familiar practices We weave while respecting and recognising the spirit inherent in each part of creation and the ebb and flow of the seasons. The wildness gives our practice an unpredictable element, making sure we are ready even in the midst of the most tedious aspects of life, like doing the laundry or cleaning, to interact with our surroundings magically. When we work magic we weave the wild energy of everything from seasonal energy to spirit energy into our everyday deeds. It is this ongoing work that results in our life of natural enchantment. The "witchyness" comes into the equation by means of our starlight vision-our ability and will to perceive these energies-which allows us to understand and connect with all that is considered to be mysterious and hidden. The word "craft" used in wild witchcraft is about intentionally translating that magical spark into grounded and ordinary tasks, consciously bringing enchantment into our household chores, childcare, handiwork, relationships, and leisure pursuits. Our craft ensures that we have the skill―that we know how magic works and have a familiarity with safe procedures―and the knowledge―particularly of energetic influences, spiritual attributes, and seasonal meanings―we need for the work we will be doing. It is true that spellcraft can be practised under a full moon in robes but it can also be worked whilst baking bread, shelling peas, watering plants, combing hair, or painting a room. A wildwitch can create formal spells in a controlled way but chooses to do so not as an isolated, occasional act but as a part of an integrated magical life in which every thought or deed can become an act of devotion or enchantment. The key is to see the potential for each moment to be magical and each act to be a sacred experience. With complete commitment, awareness, and a sense of fulfilling a vital role in our modern world, a wildwitch's whole life can become an unfolding, ongoing spirit song of dedication to healing, harmony, and wholeness. Wild witchcraft is, therefore, not only something that we practice when the occasion calls for it but something that we live from minute to minute. Because of this, there are no ordinary, dull moments, only a seamless flow, a merging of magic into life. Maintain Balance Wild witchcraft is a balance of Earthly (manifest) appreciation and spiritual (ethereal) understanding; an interaction that is both simple and effective. We are all souls that need to develop and grow, but we are also humans that need to find meaning in life. If we are interested in the wild craft we should first consider if our souls are energetically compatible with a path that empowers thro