Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch
Reviewed By Janet Mawdesley September 13, 2013
Author Rachael Patterson
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ISBN: 978-1-78099-958-6
Publisher: Moon Books
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Website: http://www.moon-books.com
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If you have ever wondered, really wondered about witches, and I don’t mean the kind that fly about on broomsticks, I mean the real ones that live and work in your community, this essential guide will answer all your questions.
Rachael Patterson has started at the beginning with a very detailed chapter on just what it means to be a member or a part of this ancient tradition known as witches, that, in spite of some of histories better recorded attempts to destroy them, survives and works at what they have always done; bringing healing and harmony into the home and community.
Modern witches are what can be referred to as believers of the pagan traditions, in that they relate to Gods and Goddesses and such things as wood sprites, sea sprites and many other aspects of the spiritual world that we all live in, just simply don’t or choose not, to recognise.
She details just about everything you have ever wanted to know or ever thought you needed to know about their craft, beliefs, disciplines, spells and potions. Yes, real spells and potions just like they have worked with and created down through the centuries.
Each chapter is a complete compendium in its own right dealing with areas such as Chakras, Spell Working, Herbs (very traditional) Animal Totems and Guides and so on. This has now got you thinking as to how do all these differing aspect s of “modern” spirituality come under witchcraft – well they do, as the Craft covers all contingencies: it is a polytheistic religion which recognise there are many facets to life and living, to deities and to the earth. It is very comprehensive as is any chosen pathway of spiritualism.
Witchcraft is a way of life, training and a belief. It is also a journey of self-discovery and learning that can be accessed by all who enjoy being one with the earth, love rituals and of course want to know and understand more about alternative ways of choosing to live.
Even if you don’t want to step into the world of witchcraft only understand about more about events such as solstice, herbal remedies, folkloric traditions and the ancient art of healing you will find it carefully detailed in the chapters.
As a guide to paganism and all that it can and does involve, Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch makes fascinating, informative and effective reading. In Rachael’s words on the very last page “Hopefully this book has gone some way to help you find your witch within……………..”