Wild Witch: A Guide to Earth Magic

by Marian Green

A practical guide for bringing magic into your life using plants and herbs, the seasons, and the natural elements A “wild witch” is someone who has discovered the true source of magic. She finds her magic in the elements of the earth, the ways of healing herbs and scented flowers, the ocean’s tides, the cycle of the moon, and the energies of the planets. By becoming intimate with nature, a wild witch comes to see the living spirits in all things—everything is alive. She learns that these spirits must be honored and then they will act as trustworthy guides. In essence a wild witch is a child of nature, a wise woman, a lore master, and a healer. In this book you will learn how to Embrace your wild witch and rediscover the natural magic in your life.

Genres: Witchcraft, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Crafts

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2019

About the author

Marian Green is an author who has been working in the field of ceremonial and folk magic since the early 1960s. She has also organized a conference every March since 1968 to bring together writers and their readers, the Quest Conference. She has written more than a dozen books on ceremonial magic and aspects of witchcraft as well as editing QUEST magazine since 1970. She is a council member of the Pagan Federation and has also been editor of Pagan Dawn.

Reviews

[Sarah ~Goddessofthestory~ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the usual witchy book, that is for sure. I found the tone of the writing somehow off. The messages in the book were sometimes strong with, what I found to be, random 'rules' of how things 'must' be done a certain way. That never sits well with me. And there was a weird combination of information that for me will of no use and most can be found in other books. I personally found this book to be a waste of money.
On an odd note, I found that the pictures in the book seemed out of place. It would talk about tides/water, and the picture of a tide was no where near that paragraph. I found it disruptive that the pictures did not match-up with the material.
Not what I was looking for to help guide my spiritual journey.

[Roelien · Rating 3 out of 5]

***3.5 stars

I did enjoy this book. It posed questions that did cause me to self-reflect and give pause for thought. I did find it preachy at times. With stuff such as ‘if you’re a smoke you can’t be a good magical practitioner”. I did feel the author passed judgment at times that was based on her own opinion and not anything concrete. Overall did enjoy this book, I do think it’s a good book for someone beginning their journey down the magical path.

[Danielle Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Without the word, witch, this could be a book about nature, sort of. I am mostly English and I recognize some of the practices because they are similar to the reverence for nature expressed by my maternal grandmother, mother, and her sisters. My intuition has also guided me to some: sewing sentimental stones into the hem of prayer shawls, burning willow twigs to symbolize the alleviation of pain while praying for a friend, and choosing symbols of the four elements…a stone for earth, a feather for air, a shell for water, and a candle for fire as a gift for a grieving friend. I don’t know that I will pursue witchcraft to the extent of Marian Green, but it affirms the strong connection to nature that I have inherited from my English ancestors. It is a good book to keep and reread.

[Liz Ramey · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was a pretty big letdown. It was recommended to me by a metaphysical store owner and I was really excited to read it. Not even a couple of pages in and I already wanted to give up. The author used generalities as statistics and that really bothered me. There is no proof to back up any of the information that she writes as “facts” and I didn’t learn anything new. It read more like an opinion piece and I felt that the author was bragging about her “new life.” The cover is gorgeous but that’s about all that’s good about the book. It’s definitely not worth keeping or recommending to anyone.

[Kandace · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really excited for this book to arrive after reading the free excerpt online. But once I received it and continued reading, there was an everpresent tone that resounded of pretentious bitterness towards witches who practiced irresponsibly or incorrectly. While she may not be wrong, it was very off-putting, especially when I thought the author had so much to offer. While there were a few passages that gave me pause for a moment, in a good way, I was disappointed overall because of the bitter tone throughout, even in the end words. As a new witch seeking guidance, I was disappointed with the lack of content and her saying how important research was. Beautiful cover, but bitter inside.

[Allyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It doesn’t really give you much information on what it says it will, it just refers you to other books on the subject. It’s not really a guide to anything specific but more of a way to find out where you can start your research. It did pose some interesting questions that I did appreciate and the book recommendations at the end were way more helpful then the book itself. Also, occasionally judgmental on certain things like smoking or alcohol for example. The author occasionally had a difficult time separating their teachings and their personal beliefs.

[Selena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a good book for beginners like myself, despite it being advertised as such. The writing is scattered and philosophical. I got the sense the author was more preoccupied with sounding mysterious and poetic than they were actually laying things out clearly and concisely for a newbie wanting to learn. I tried really hard to get all the way through the book but couldn't manage it. I would not recommend this book for beginners.

[Jin&Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely felt what the other reviews were saying. There were a few really nice little bits in here about how this path calls for ethics (regardless of whether you follow a religious or pagan path) but it wasn’t really anything super special or new. That’s not a bad thing, but I think I just expected a lot more on the earth and this felt all over the place? I’m not sure. The vibe was just…odd and a bit disorganized.

[Denielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. A must read for green witches and wild witches alike.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very helpful text. It is different from many other books on the subject and shared some very helpful ideas. A must-read for anyone that wants a well-rounded view of this field of study.

[Kim Daly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical, sometimes a bit messy.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

a basic guide to earth magic, looking at a range of influences and approaches. With a lot of room for personal exploration.