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Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft [Paperback]

Rae Beth (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd; New edition edition (31 Aug 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0709048513
  • ISBN-13: 978-0709048510
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Written in the form of letters from an experienced witch to her two apprentices, solitary witchcraft is offered, not as a substitute for coven worship, but as a fulfilling lifestyle in its own right. This book provides spells for all the key festivals of the witch's calendar - describing the therapeutic powers of trancework and herbalism and outlining the Pagan approach to finding a partner. Her lyrical letters, accompanied by pen-and-ink sketches, bring the reader to an understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle and beliefs.

About the Author

Rae Beth has been studying Pagan traditions and woman's mysteries for many years. Her interest grew when her involvement with the women's movement and her work as an astrologer and tarot consultant converged in Goddess spirituality. She became a self-initiated witch in 1978, perceiving the role of witch as a poetic symbol of women's psychic ideals, such as a reverence for the Earth. Later she also came to understand the role of the male witch, as present-day shaman and brother to the wise woman or witch priestess. Born a schoolteacher's daughter, she was once a student teacher herself, specializing in English literature. She now writes magical poetry. An active environmentalist, Rae Beth lives just outside Bath, where she enjoys country walks, and is married with two children.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful book both for the new & experienced witch, even if you are not a witch I think you will find this book very enjoyable.

Rae describes the rituals, self-initiation and trances you can do very thoroughly and clear, the book is written in a series of letter's and you feel as if she is writing to you, I could not put this book down it was so very enjoyable and a book I will read again.

I would especially recommend this book to a new witch or anyone deciding on what pagan path they wish to follow, I would also recommend buying the follow-up to this, 'The Hedge Witches Way'.

Brightest blessings.

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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Hedge Witch 22 Feb 2005
By Clare VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
This is probably Rae Beth's most well known book. A book written in the form of letters to her students learning the path of hedgewitchcraft.

A lot has been said of Ms Beth in that her path of hedgewitchery is not very far removed from Wicca, this path is in some ways similar to Wicca, just not I feel as strict. This book is not a how to, it is very interesting and anyone wishing to learn more about this path will find so much beneficial from this book. Anyone new to the path will also possibly need another book that goes more in-depth, that said there is so much to learn from this book from the beautiful sabbats and the lovely meditations it is so much more than just letters written to a student.

This is a book every Solitary Witch should read, it was one of the first books I read when I discovered my path, and inspired me immensely. Rae Beth is a wonderful author and writes in a very easy to understand way. She is always very high on my recommended reading list and will continue to be.

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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There are many books on the subject of the Craft, many of which are aimed at providing an overview for beginners, or explaining what witches do, how they do it and why. Rae manages to write books that are something else entirely - the reader is able to learn just as much as they could from a manual-style book, but from a writer willing to give her personal and unique insights.

This book is written as a series of letters to Rae's apprentices. A beginner could learn alongside the apprentices, as though having Rae as a mentor. For the experienced witch, Rae's work is a refreshing format and we are invited to share her experience and knowledge.

It is a staple of many pagan bookshelves and one of the reasons that solitary witches call themselves hedgewitches at all. If you are reading this because you feel drawn towards an ancient path then I recommend this book to you unreservedly.

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I was revisting a Yule Episode of River Cottage in which Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall was looking for his Yule log and consulted his local Hedge Witch on the matter which lead me to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nick
This book did nothing for me
This book did nothing for me I found it boring and hard work. This could simply be I do not like this kind of presentation i. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Speight
Boring read
A boring read but does contain some good information. I haven't even finished the book and I've had it months and months. A bit narrative and basic for me
Published 10 months ago by Victoria
Interesting, gets a little tiring
This book is a wonderfully clever piecing together of letters that a 'hedge witch' (although I find this to be the wrong title) to two apprentices interested in the craft. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Aaron
Hedgewitch
A superb book, well recommended to all newbie Wiccans. Its well written and very informative, very easy to understand and follow. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chaotye
Hedge witch.
I really love this book as for being also a hedge witch it has such amazing things i cant stop looking at it.

Blessed be.
Published 18 months ago by Daniel Pease
Interesting place to begin.
I was bought this as a gift many years ago and being a Natural Witch it didn't actually appeal to me. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Neferra
Inspiring.
Hedge Witch was the first book I read relating to the subject matter, in fact the first book I read that related specifically to witchcraft that captured my imagination, spurred my... Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Lily Wren
the perfect introduction
well what can i say!?
i have bought 5 books claiming to be an "introduction" to wichcraft but they still remain to indepth and complicated, this is the perfect introduction... Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by M. Davies
Disappointing
If you like your books with some sort of source to back up 'facts', this is not the book for you.

I was looking forward to receiving this book. Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by Trine Larsen
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