Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Part 1 Discovering the Green Witch 11
Chapter 1 What Is Green Witchcraft? 13
The Path of the Green Witch 14
A Brief History of Green Witchcraft 18
Learning to Identify with the Earth 22
The Magic of Being a Green Witch 24
Chapter 2 Embrace your Own Power 30
Focus on Your Energy Centers 31
Tools of Use 35
Make Your Home a Sacred Space 41
Make a Sacred Outdoor Space 54
Be in Tune with the Earth 56
Chapter 3 Attune Yourself to Mature 59
Get to Know Your Corner of the Universe 60
Experience the Environmental Energy Around You 62
Grounding Yourself 64
Work with the Four Natural Elements 65
Discover and Develop Your Senses 69
Chapter 4 Manifest the Power of the Seasons 76
Seasonal Cycles and Energy 77
Celebrating the Solstices and Equinoxes 80
Meditations for Every Season 81
Performing Seasonal Rituals 88
Part 2 Walking the Green Path 97
Chapter 5 Live Closely with the Earth 98
The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars 99
Working with Green Energy 105
The Magic of Trees 107
Tap Into the Energies of Flowers 114
Potent Herbs and Greens 119
Using Stones: The Bones of the Earth 126
Chapter 6 Keep a Green Witch Garden 134
The Power in a Garden 135
Designing Your Garden 137
Tips on Planting 140
Caring for Your Garden Naturally 141
Fill Your Home with Houseplants 146
Chapter 7 Create and Craft Green Witch Magic 148
Preparing Herbs 149
Extracting the Energies of Herbs 151
Blessing Your Creations 154
Making Herbal Incense 156
Create Spell Bags 166
Craft a Dream Pillow 168
Garden Spell Bags 170
Make a Broom 172
Craft Balms or Perfumes 175
Build Garden Stepping Stones 178
Chapter 8 Become a Natural Heater 185
The Steps of Healing 185
Brewing Healing Teas 186
Energy-Empowering Essential Oils 191
Regenerating Baths and Bath Salts 196
Make Restorative Elixirs 202
Chapter 9 Green Witch Kitchen Recipes 204
Tap Into the Energies of Fruits 205
Integrate the Power of Flowers 209
Craft Vinegars for Potency 215
Add Sweetness with Infused Sugars 216
Boost Health with Vegetables 220
Incorporate the Goodness of Grains 227
Appendix: The Magical Associations of Natural Items 233
Bibliography 243
Index 249
