Herbal Sorcery: Spirit Work of the Verdant Kingdom

In the history of witchcraft, herbs and plants exist as allies to the magician, on both material and spiritual levels. Materially, the plants yield medicine, protection, food, crafts, and perfumes. Spiritually, they function as spirit-kin, assistants and advisers to the witch, helping or hindering the work of magic by their nature. By studying charms and spells aimed at conversing with the spirits of the green world, we can come to understand this complex dialogue, and its purpose within the practice of plant magic. 

Join author and occultist Melissa Madara to discuss methods of relating, conversing, and collaborating with plant spirits as the basis for building a green magic practice. Rooted in an animist perspective, this lecture will focus on the spirit work of green witchcraft, exploring methods of contact and congress with the spirits of plants, land, and the non-human world. Students will look at first-hand documents from witches of…