Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

Jake Richards shares family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts from his Appalachian heritage, honoring the seen and unseen beings that inhabit the land and the soil, roots, and plant life. The book provides instructions on building relationships with spirits and other beings, creating a working space and altar, and making conjure oils and powders. It also offers tried-and-tested formulae for creating wealth, protecting oneself from gossip, and spiritual cleansing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2019
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Jake Richards presents a rich tapestry of family tales, legends, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts passed down through generations, including his great-grandmother, grandmother, and grandfather, a Baptist minister who possessed remarkable healing abilities. Appalachia's witchcraft is deeply rooted in the land, honoring the visible and invisible beings that inhabit the region, along with the soil, roots, and plant life. The materials and tools used in this folk magic are readily available from the land itself, making it accessible to witches and conjure folk worldwide. Readers will learn how to establish meaningful connections with the spirits and other entities that surround them and how to utilize the abundant resources found in their local environment. The book also guides readers in creating a sacred space and altar, crafting potent conjure oils and powders, and employing a wide range of proven formulas for prosperity, protection, spiritual purification, and more.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781578636532