Teen Earth Magic: An Empowerment Workbook

by Luke Hauser, Starhawk (Foreword)

Earth-based spirituality and magical activism for teens - and everyone! - in the tradition of Starhawk and Reclaiming. This is a workbook like no other, based on twelve years of rituals, classes, and grassroots activism at Reclaiming's Teen Earth Magic camp. Filled with dozens of photos from the California-based youth retreat and its sibling camps Witchlets in the Woods and Redwood Magic Family Camp, the book includes:
- step-by-step skills and practice in creating magical rituals
- sample rituals including an online ritual
- magical activism
- interviews with participants about the meaning of magic and how we can use it to help change ourselves and the world
- dozens of spells and workings that can be done alone or in groups
- solitary and small-circle magic
- dealing with curses and negative energy
- pentacle workings
- intuitive tarot and divination
- chants for rituals and everyday magic
...and much more!

With a Foreword by Starhawk, whose Earth Activist Training courses helped inspire Teen Earth Magic.

Genres: Spirituality

358 pages, Paperback

Published April 17, 2019

Reviews

[Sheri Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teen earth magic is possibly the most comprehensive and inclusive magic book I have ever read and worked with. I have had it as a pdf for many years and just got it as a book. I already have post it notes all over it. It’s not just for teens. As an adult practitioner and teacher, I constantly reference this book for ideas for classes and refer back to it in my own practice.

Teen Earth Magic makes ritual liberatory and accessible for everyone. The writing is really straightforward, and the interviews and comments from teens are thoughtful and direct in the way only teenagers can be. You don't have to be a "witch" or even call yourself "spiritual" to do the activities in this book. If you just love nature, or are unsure of who you are spiritually, or are just curious, go buy it.

[Adam Tritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot say enough good about this book. This book is deeply earth-centered, without being preachy. It teaches without being condescending. And actually has practical skills as well. It's absolutely full of great stuff. Lots of pics, and easy to read, with both descriptions and instructions. Any teen, even a near-teen and, me, a far post-teen, would find this not only delightful but useful. We've already made use of the labyrinth layout. How much do I like this book? I'm getting one for my granddaughter.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this book comes out of the Teen Earth Magic camp, there is so much rich and valuable material here for people of any age who want to go deeper into ritual, magic, social change, and connection. The material clearly was developed in collaboration with teens and young adults, rather than talking down to teens. There are rituals and workings in a wide range of different modalities, and the whole book is organized and laid out in a clear and user-friendly way. Highly recommended!

[Jane Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is the single best book about the Reclaiming Magical Tradition.

It's superb - everything from the content, layout (amazingly clear! and functional), language, style, content - so incredibly comprehensive.

If every single Reclaiming witch disappeared off the face of the earth, one person, with one copy of this book, could recreate the entire tradition.

I cannot praise it highly enough. A work of sheer force, magnificence, vision, dedication and splendour.

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a breath of fresh air among the vast genre of primers on earth-based spirituality. It's extremely open-ended, user-friendly, beginner-friendly, and transparent in its language. It attains excellence as an instructional text without any hint of preachiness, and is a very welcoming introduction into the Reclaiming tradition and paganism in general. I'd especially recommend it for anyone who has experience in a summer camp setting, regardless of age. Absolutely fantastic book.