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Treading the Mill: Workings in Traditional Witchcraft. By Nigel G. Pearson. Paperback. Signed by the author.

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First published as ‘Treading the Mill – Practical Craft Working in Modern Traditional Witchcraft’, this new edition of Nigel G. Pearson’s popular book is presented with a new chapter, revised text and is complimented with photography from the author and new imagery.

With a new introduction for the second edition, and the original introduction, the book’s chapters are arranged as follows:

Contents:
Acknowledgements.
Contents.
Introduction to the 2nd. and 1st. Editions.
Chapter 1. Hallowing the Compass
Tools
Calling the Directions
Content of the Rite
Closing Statement & Thanksgiving
Honouring the Directions
Opening/Dismissing the Compass
Place of Working
Examples.
Chapter 2. WandCrafting
What is a Wand?
Aspects of Traditional Tree Lore
Dryads
Types of Wood
Some Native Trees
Cutting Wood for Magical Purposes
Creating your Wand
Finishing Off your Wand
A Hallowing Rite.
Chapter 3. SpellCrafting.
What is a Spell?
Verbal Charms and Chants
Herbal Magic and Wortcunning
Simples, Potions, Oils and Lotions
Elemental & Nature Magic.
Chapter 4. Censing the Sacred.
History & Background
Practical Applications of Incense
Incense Burning
Incense Materials
Incense Blending
Formulae
A Rite of Offering.
Chapter 5. Entering the Twilyte.
Some Definitions
Personal Protection
Focus and Attention
Accumulating Power
Trance Working
Soul Flight or Transvection.
Chapter 6. SpiritWorking.
Spirits of the Natural World
Spirits of Home and Hearth
Concerning Familiars
The Fetch Body
The Ancestors and the Mighty Dead
The Elvenkind or Faerie Folk.
Chapter 7. Approaching the Powers.
The God
King of the Wildwood
Walking the Way
The Lord of the Mound
Entering the Maze
The Master of Light
Calling the Master
The Goddess
The Great Queen
Addressing the Dame
The Black Goddess
Watching the Stars Below
Approaching the Power
A Rite of Self-Dedication to the Old Power.

Selected Bibliography and Suggested Reading List.

Signed by the author.

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