Appalachian witchcraft was never about spells for show or belief for belief’s sake. It was about protection, timing, observation, and knowing how to live well in a hard land. Real Witchcraft of Appalachia is an instructional record of traditional Appalachian folk practices passed quietly through households and families for generations. These are the rules, remedies, and protections that shaped everyday life in the mountains—often taught by elders who never called it witchcraft at all. Drawing from lived experience and family tradition, this book documents household customs, herbal remedies, boundary practices, seasonal timing, and protective rituals exactly as they were used. Each practice is presented clearly and respectfully, with attention to cultural context, practical reasoning, and historical purpose. Inside you will find: • Household protections involving salt, iron, cedar, mirrors, thresholds, and tools • Traditional rules for stirring, sweeping, gifting, handling knives, wallets, and household objects • Divination practices and timing customs rooted in signs, seasons, and cycles • Herbal remedies and poultices recorded for historical and educational purposes • Protective rituals and containment practices preserved with care and caution • Cultural explanations of beliefs such as “the little people,” presented respectfully and responsibly This book is not fiction, fantasy, or modern reinterpretation. It is a preservation of Appalachian folk knowledge, written as an instructional manual for historical reference and cultural understanding. Whether you were raised in the mountains or are seeking to understand how folk wisdom once guided daily life, Real Witchcraft of Appalachia offers a grounded and rare record of traditions that are quickly disappearing.