#arin murphy hiscock

[jasper-pagan-witch]

I may be gaining a little (and I do mean miniscule) amount of information from reading The House Witch, but there's soooo much bullshit in here (appropriation, weird emphasis on the reader being a woman, and more that will be in my coming diss track review) that it's not worth it. I would never recommend this book to anyone.

#jasper post #the house witch #arin murphy hiscock

[groovy-lady]

Yaaaaay I finally got The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to The Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock and The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck: Embrace the Wisdom and Insight of Natural Magic by Arin Murphy-Hiscock & illustrated by Sara Richard!!!!!

#witchcraft #the green witch #arin murphy-hiscock #sara richard #green witch’s oracle deck #green witch #green witchcraft #witchy book #witchy books #oracle deck

[the-trans-folk-witch]

Hi! I'm new to witchcraft and still researching lots, and I found your post cautioning newbies to look carefully at what books they're reading. Do you know how credible Arin Murphy-Hiscock ("The Green Witch", "The House Witch") and Veronica Varlow ("Bohemian Magick") are? I've come across their books a few times. Sorry if you've discussed them before somewhere! And thank you!

Hello dear! Ive actually pirated two of those books and i have to say... its a no from me dawg.

"The Green Witch" is just a new age take on animism and some white tear aways from indigenous spirituality (Navajo). Was not a fan. Please use caution when titles use things like ____ magic. Green magic is... all magic imo. Assuming you use herbs which most did historically. Now if we are discussing "green magic" of latin america, it is about luck, healing, and money magics. Not plants. That shit is valid for sure. Mother Green cap, the goddess/witch saint of cornwall is also an example of the proper use of this term. But this book??? trash. Sorry love. If working magic thats more aligned with plants interests you, research animism and pick up "the encyclopedia of magical herbs" by Scott Cunnningham. Get to know the plants yourself. Sit with them and let them tell you how they can be used. worship a tree if you want idk lol. The ancients didnt read books telling them how to practice. They just did it. Feel free to dm me or ask anything else.

"The House Witch" is written also by Arin Murphy-Hiscock as you said. In my opinion books by that author take information from Judika Isles (another author) and rebrand it for a younger audience ("Kitchen magic" is a good example) which I personally find unethical even if they are including her work in their sources. It seems scammy. I highly recommend books by Judika isles as I have spoken to her before and she was very knowledgeable and kind. ( I totally fan girled.) Her book titles definitely use terminology that attracts more new age folks which i do not enjoy but... she gets a pass right?? lolol shes great. Truly.

As for the last book "bohemian magick"... a quick search told me all I needed to know. You said it was written by Veronica Varlow but it wasn't until I saw her photo online that I remembered who she was... She is a Romani performer, artist, and model who is famous for her burlesque shows... and her dangerous encounter with a rabid dog in the early 2000's. Although Burlesque has a place in witchcraft for sure, it seems her books are just a marketing ploy to capitalize on the 2020 tiktok witchcraft trend. She did not seem to publicly admit to being a witch until recently. And when she did, she claimed to be from "five generations of Czech-Romani witches" and her website claims she practices "ancient romani magicks" which is... questionable. she isnt as qualified as her website says she is. She only claimed to be a witch and self titled mentor after her burlesque, cabaret, and playboy jobs fizzled out. her modeling career post-dog attack lost its feminist touch, and she needed to be relevant again. hence witchcraft. Idk Something about her feels off. tread with caution.

Thank you for trusting me enough to ask! I hope I dont seem like a know it all. If you truly want to read these books go ahead. But I personally didnt want to waste my money or read anything past the first chapter. So I had to say something.

#veronic varlow #Arin Murphy-Hiscock

[cottageshadowwitch]

"Search through your correspondences for angels or deities associated with creativity. Use one to represent your creative catalyst."

'Information' like this one only encourages people to treat deities and other entites as ingredients. Which they are not.

And for fucks sake, the author even uses the word "use"!

Also, I know which one of my deities I connect to certain aspects, I don't need to search through their 'correspondences'. If there isn't one I already associate with the needed aspect, I ask them who would like to aid me.

You know, like one does in a respectful relationship of any kind?

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[goodthingstoknoww]

Ignore extra I didn’t crop lol

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[samwisethewitch]

Damn, several people are saying Arin Murphy-Hiscock needs to be added to the "authors to avoid list." I'll try to pick up one of her books soon and flip through it/do some research online and ask witches I trust in the next few days, then update the list accordingly.

#arin-murphy hiscock #i should probably add daniel mccoy too #authors to avoid

[itsdetachable]

"While the natural world does not necessarily feel emotions as you do, there is a sense of peace and contentment to be found when an aspect of or object within the natural world is in harmony with its surroundings or with you. This state can be considered happiness." excerpt from The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

So this just hit me real, because honestly isn't that what happiness should be? A content harmony with your surroundings and yourself? Not an explosion of feelings or a heightened sense of exultant joy, but the feeling that you are, in the moment and in the space and in time, content. That you fit. That you feel the peace deep inside.

#book quote #book excerpt #the green witch #arin murphy-hiscock

[lilithbizarre]

𖤓gemini cricket𖤓

I was struggling so hard with this thesis chapter of mine (two weeks late, eek), but now it just seems to be falling out of me, which is pretty nice. How coherent it may be is yet to be seen.

However, I do always find myself going a bit intellectually loopy around these lovely airy moons. Right in time for assessment season too! I'm very excited!

#i have a brainache from tying together betty friedan and arin murphy-hiscock #with a gentle seasoning of angela mcrobbie #lilith ag labhairt

[writerlunawinters]

Title: The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More

Author: Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Genre: Nonfiction

Published: September 19, 2017

My Thoughts: While this is a book on witchcraft, I would summarize this book as a love letter to nature that anyone could appreciate.

This guide to green witchcraft explores the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils. The green witch is a naturalist, herbalist, and healer who draws energy from nature, uses natural objects, and respects all living beings. The guide provides instructions for herbal blends, ritual suggestions, sacred food recipes, and information on listening to and collaborating with nature.

I love everything witchy, and moving into an era where I romanticize my life, I wanted to pick up a book that would allow me to incorporate the things I love without needing to believe in different deities. This is exactly what I wanted.

The Green Witch is a great book for anyone looking to bring love and intention into their lives. The author details ways to create a relationship with nature in a way that works for your lifestyle.

Even though this is a witchy read, I would recommend this to everyone. I think getting back to nature and moving slowly, enjoying the little moments, is a message we could all listen to.

#the green witch #witchcraft #witch books #nonfiction #witchcraft books #herbs #book review #witchy book #arin murphy-hiscock

[prettypansyprince]

This is a nice beginner book, got it from the library. I'm trying to get more familiar with herbs, trees, flowers, and spells. If anyone has any book recs for a baby witch let me know! 💖

#personal #The Green Witch #Arin Murphy-Hiscock

[superglitterstranger]

I think you might like this book – "The Witch's Book of Self-Care: Magical Ways to Pamper, Soothe, and Care for Your Body and Spirit" by Arin Murphy-Hiscock.

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[jasper-pagan-witch]

The long(?)-awaited review of The House Witch can be found on my new blog off of Tumblr. I got straight to the point about what I dislike about it.

#jasper post #review #the house witch #arin murphy hiscock #books #authors

[tiredwitchplant]

The Library MEGA POST!

Hwello. This is a mega post of every information we have so far and where links to new information will be added. This is so chu can get to the information quickly and it will be more organized in this space.

Herbs

Wormwood

Mandrake

Lavender

Clary Sage

Belladonna

Yarrow

Pennyroyal

Patchouli

Culinary Herbs

Garlic

Basil

Dill

Rosemary

Thyme

Bay Leaf

Cinnamon

Ginger

Veggies and Fruits

Russet Potatoes

Apples

Pumpkins

Cranberries

Crystals

Black Obsidian

Amethyst

Tiger's Eye

Lapis Lazuli

Peridot

Bloodstone

Carnelian

White Moonstone

Chrysoprase

Miscellaneous

How to Use Rosemary

How to Use Basil

How to Use Lavender

How to Use Mandrake

Water and Plants

How to Celebrate Samhain!

Sources

Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz

Complete Language of Herbs by S. Theresa Dietz

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Scott Cunningham

The Herbal Alchemist Handbook by Karen Harrison

The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs by Judy Ann Nock

The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Herb Magic by Patti Wigington

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier

The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes

Dictionary of Plant Lore by Donald Watts

The Magick of Food by Gwion Raven

The Complete Language of Food by S. Theresa Dietz

Nature Guide, Rocks and Minerals - DK Publishing

Guide to Crystal Grids- Transform Your Life Using the Power of Crystal Layouts - Judy Hall

Crystals- A complete guide to crystals and color healing - Jennie Harding

The Crystal Witch - Leanna Greenaway

The Crystal Bible - Judy Hall

The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Crystals - Cassie Uhl

The Crystal Workshop - Azalea Lee

Crystals for Witches - Rituals Spells and More - Eliza Mabelle

More will be added as information is added to the little library. Remember you can support this library by tipping and maybe a pateron in the future.

Thank chu. Bye byes~

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[breelandwalker]

hi! ive been getting back into the craft recently and i was wondering if you have any book reccomendations that i could learn more from! (i know youve published your own, which i will be checking out soon!!)

I have a book recs tag that contains most of the titles that I regularly recommend for witchcraft studies, but there are a few I could mention by name:

History:

Drawing Down The Moon (Margot Adler)

Triumph of the Moon (Ronald Hutton)

The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present (Ronald Hutton)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic (Owen Davies)

Witchcraft, magic and culture 1736–1951 (Owen Davies)

Witchcraft:

The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft: Seeking an Intentional Magical Path Seeking an Intentional Magical Path (Fire Lyte aka Don Martin)

New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic (Cory Thomas Hutcheson)

By Rust of Nail & Prick of Thorn: The Theory & Practice of Effective Home Warding (Althaea Sebastiani)

Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year through Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices (Dana O'Driscoll)

Honoring Your Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestral Veneration (Mallorie Vaudoise)

Spellcrafting: Strengthen the Power of Your Craft by Creating and Casting Your Own Unique Spells (Arin Murphy-Hiscock)

The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation & Ritual (Lisa Marie Basile)

Light Magic for Dark Times: More than 100 Spells, Rituals, and Practices for Coping in a Crisis (Lisa Marie Basile)

Sigil Witchery: A Witch's Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols (Laura Tempest Zakroff)

The Hearth Witch's Year: Rituals, Recipes & Remedies Through the Seasons (Anna Franklin)

Previous Posts:

Here are the Top Ten foundational texts that I started out with.

Here are the books I recommend if you want to work with plants.

Here are the three titles I have on the market.

Here is the Dropbox I made with free (legal) historical texts on witchcraft and magic.

And here is my personal library (slightly out of date) which might give you some more ideas!

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01. Green witch

The Green Witch embraces nature by drawing on the energies from the earth and of untamed things. They commune with the land, with stones and gems and they reley on plants, flowers and herbs. They call to nature for guidance and respects every living being and they have a strong belief that humans must give back to world and protect it. They tend to be animal/environmental activists and they will go the extra mile to spread awareness.

The Green Witch makes their own ritual tools from found objects in nature and they make sure these are ethically sourced materials. They might also work with Animal Guides and Plant Spirits. The forest is the Green Witch's sacred temple and they often spend time hiking or visiting parks and gardens.

Books I recommend:

The Green Witch ~ Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Encyclopaedia of Magical Herbs ~ Scott Cunningham

Occult Botany ~ Paul Sedir

The Treadwell's Book of Plant Magic ~ Christina Oakley Harrington

Wortcunning ~ Nigel G. Pearson

02. Crystal Witch

Crystal Witches focus their magick on healing and manifesting. Crystals are known for their healing energies due to their ability to raise one's own vibration. Crystals emit this constant vibration, that when met with a lower vibration, has the ability to raise, in turn, providing healing qualities through an energetic level, which can therefore fast track our own physical healing.

Crystal Witches may also be drawn to rocks and stones alike and generally appreciate the gift of nature. They may also be attracted to the study of geology and often work with chakras/practice chakra meditation.

Books I recommend:

The Power of Crystal Healing ~ Emma Lucy Knowles

The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Crystals ~ Cassie Uhl

The Crystal Workshop ~ Azalea Lee

Crystals for Witches ~ Eliza Mabelle

03. Kitchen Witch

The Kitchen Witch’s potion is a soup and they’re magical wand is a trusty wooden spoon. Cooking becomes a sacred art for the Kitchen Witch. A Kitchen Witch may not often dedicate a specific time and resources to ceremony, instead they work intuitively rather than ritually to find the magic in everyday life.

Kitchen Witches personalise their space with great intention and care. They instantly know when a space resonates with them or not. They often cook with whole, organic foods and they may also grow their own food. They also tend to enchant ingrediants before using them in a dish and they might sometimes make dishes to treat illnesses.

Books I recommend:

Potions, Elixirs & Brews ~ Anais Alexandre

The Wicca Cookbook ~ Jamie Wood & Tara Seefeldt

Wicca in the Kitchen ~ Scott Cunningham

The Magick of Food ~ Gwion Raven

`04. Sea Witch

A sea witch is a practitioner of witchcraft whose spiritual focus and magical practices are closely tied to the sea and its elements. They use the potent energy of the ocean as a force to drive spellcraft, cleanse the soul and renew the spirit. Sea Witches forge a deep bond with the sea and its inhabitants, working with its energy to manifest their intentions and achieve their goals.

Sea Witches are naturally sensitive and empathetic. The ocean is their sacred space and often times they might live near the ocean or are very drawn to it. They are also very drawn to stroms and enjoy the rain. They might study oceanic mythology and sea animals. They also often collect seashells, pebbles or other beach treasures and may use them in their craft.

Books I recommend:

Sea Witch's Companion ~ Levannah Morgan

Sea Magic ~ Sandra Kynes

Water Witchcraft ~ Annwyn Avalon

Mermaids ~ Skye Alexander

05. Divination Witch

The Divination Witch focuses primarily on divination practices such as tarot & oracle, pendulum, scrying, runes, tea leaf reading, meditation, and connecting to your inner guides/higher being. To them, it’s most important to incorporate these divination practices to their everyday life, or at least in ceremonial rituals.

A Divination Witch may draw power from the earthly elements, mediation, or with the help of seasonal changes that open portals and lower the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds. For those highly in-tuned with their intuition, have the ability to hear, see, or sense what others can’t, find themselves as an empath, and have the uncanny ability to predict the future.

Books I recommend:

The Book of Divination ~ Michael Johnstone

I Ching or Book of Changes ~ C.G. Jung & Richard Wilhelm

Tarot Card Meanings ~ Brigit Esselmont

Chakra Healing ~ Margarita Alcantara

06. Lunar/Cosmic Witch

A Lunar Witch has a fascination and connection with the skies, stars, moon and planets are unparalleled. With the fundamental belief that what happens above in the cosmos is a direct correlation to what happens on Earth, Cosmic Witches focus their study on astrological transits, moon phases, and intertwining that with their own natal birth charts. A strong belief is that as we are born, we are given a blueprint, a snapshot of the skies, that presents past, present and future forecasts of not only ourselves as an individual, but as a collective, sometimes generational viewpoint too.

They draw their power from the Moon and perform certain spells and rituals depending on the phase of the moon.

Books I recommend:

Moon Magic ~ Aurora Kane

Moon Spells ~ Diane Ahlquist

Moon Magic ~ Diane Ahlquist

Witchs Moon ~ Edain McCoy

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[goodthingstoknoww]

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