Hedge Witch (Book 1 of the Witches of the New Forest)
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A small village with secrets and magick is turned upside-down when two sisters arrive in the heart of the New Forest. This is the new series by Joanna van der Hoeven: Witches of the New Forest. Welcome to Burley, where myth and magick meet.
SYNOPSIS: In the little village of Burley, deep in the New Forest there is a very magickal secret. On the surface, Burley is a little tourist spot with interesting shops, history and folklore. But underneath that exterior can be found very real, very magickal and very powerful practitioners of the art. Many outsiders people believe that Witchcraft is a gimmick to get the tourists in, and for the most part, the real magickal community are happy to let people make that assumption. Those that have lived there long enough, however, understand and keep quiet, in order to protect the people and hereditary lines of the five magickal families that live there. For they are the ones who see and understand Burley for what it is: a magickal and liminal place where myth and legend come to life. But the dynamic between the old families is suddenly shifted with the appearance of newcomers. How may the fate of all be changed?
Two Canadian sisters, Hunter, and Ryder, inherit their aunt’s property on the edge of Burley. As they try to decide what to do with their inheritance, they make friends and begin to learn the secrets of this special place, while also learning about magick and how it is linked to their own heritage. Now all they have to do is survive magickal attacks, learn enough in the short space of time they have, and find out just who they are in this new world where myth and magick come together.
This is the first part of Hunter’s story. Hunter is the careful and cautious elder sister. A university professor, she is familiar with some of the history of the area. However, Hunter’s world is turned upside-down when she discovers not only her family legacy, but also the extent of her own powers as a Hedge Witch. Her guarded heart is opened by the love of a Druid whose life’s work is in dedication to the land, and whose encouragement to come into her own power, changes her life forever. If you enjoy:
*Mystery
*Romance
*Coming into your own power
*Paranormal adventures
then this is the series for you!
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The Veil Between the Worlds (Book Two of the Witches of the New Forest)
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Hunter is dealing with the fallout that came from her last hedge riding ritual. Her world has been turned upside down, and now she must focus and throw herself into her studies in order avoid thinking about her relationship with Jack. She and her sister, Ryder, are currently thousands of miles away from home, in the little village of Burley deep in the New Forest of England. This quaint little tourist spot hides many magickal secrets, and is a liminal place where magick, myth and legend are very real. The sisters have already been confronted with many challenges as they learn more about their magickal heritage and legacy. However, now they have even bigger problems to hand.
It seems that Hunter has made some powerful enemies, and she must keep her friends and family safe. As she learns even more about her heritage and what that means to her as a magickal practitioner, she grows in power. But is she using it wisely? And just what will happen when she finally does cross the veil between the worlds?
Magick, mystery and romance awaits in the New Forest!
This is Book 2 of the Witches of the New Forest series, and is the second part of Hunter’s trilogy.
Non-Fiction
The Old Ways: A Hedge Witch's Guide to Living a Magical Life
Leading you beyond The Path of the Hedge Witch, Joanna van der Hoeven deepens your skills in herbalism, spellcraft, hedge riding (trance work), and more so you can truly live your Craft. Following Joanna's guidance, you will develop a daily practice that involves connection to deity, the Fair Folk, and your familiar.
Explore a thirteen-month lunar ritual series and create your own divination set based on your local surroundings. With this book, you can expand your solitary practice and find your place in the world.
The Path of the Hedge Witch: Simple, Natural Magic and the Art of Hedge Riding
Natural Witchcraft for the Solo Practitioner
Relying on wits, intelligence, integrity, and strength, the hedge witch walks a simple and solitary path that requires few tools or complex rituals. This path teaches you how to create a more beneficial life for all beings through traditional folkloric knowledge, a relationship with nature, and the art of hedge riding (trance work). Joanna van der Hoeven shows you how to work with the elements, harmonize with the cycles of the moon, walk between worlds, and establish an ever-growing relationship with the Fair Folk. Covering everything you need to build your own Hedge Witchcraft tradition, this beginner-friendly book connects you to the wisdom of wild places and inspires you to find enchantment every day.
The Book of Hedge Druidry: A Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker
The Book of Hedge Druidry is for those who feel called to explore the magic and mystery of the powerful earth-based spirituality of the British Isles. This tradition will help you look to your ancestors, to the spirits of place, and to the fair folk for the guidance and inspiration they breath into your life. Explore the awen, the gods, the world tree, the four quarters, and much more. Develop your own practice with mystical meditations, prayers, and magical rites that will help you create balance and harmony in all that you do. Learn how to become a "hedge rider" who straddles the boundary between this world and the Otherworld, finding spiritual guides and companions whose insights will alter your own understanding of yourself and the world. Druidry is a powerful tradition that evokes the mystical spirit of times past. This book is a guide to the techniques of Druidry so that you can connect to a higher wisdom for the benefit of all.
The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid
Druidry is a wonderful, spiritually fulfilling life path. Through the magic that is Druidry, we build deep and abiding relationships with the natural world around us, and through our connection to the natural environment we walk a path of truth, honour and service. We aim to immerse ourselves in the present moment, in the present environment, in order to share in the blessing that is the cycle of life. Throughout the ages, people have withdrawn from the world in order to connect more fully with it. This book is an introductory guide for those who wish to walk the Druid path alone, for however long a time. It is about exploration and connection with the natural world, and finding our place within it. It covers the basics of Druidry and how, when applied to the everyday life, enriches it with a sense of beauty, magic and mystery. This book is for those people who feel called to seek their own path, to use their wit and intelligence, compassion and honour to create their own tradition within Druidry.
The Hedge Druid's Craft: An Introduction to Walking Between the Worlds of Wicca, Witchcraft and Druidry
Zen for Druids: A Further Guide to Integration, Compassion and Harmony with Nature
Zen Druidry: Living A Natural Life with Full Awareness
The Crane Bag: A Druid's Guide to Ritual Tools and Practices
Dancing with Nemetona: A Druid's Exploration of Sanctuary and Sacred Space