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Roots, Branches & Spirits
Roots, Branches & Spirits: The Folkways & Witchery of Appalachia | H Byron Ballard
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The southern Appalachians are rich in folk magic and witchery. This book explores the region's customs and traditions for magical healing, luck, prosperity, and more. Author Byron Ballard--known as the village witch of Asheville, North Carolina--teaches you about the old ways and why they work, from dowsing to communicating with spirits. Learn the deeper meaning of magic hands for finding, haint blue doors, and herbs and plants for healing. Discover hands-on tips for creating tinctures and salves, attuning to the phases of the moon, interpreting omens, and other folkways passed down through generations of those who call the Blue Ridge Mountains home. Part cultural journey and part magical guide, this book uncovers the authentic traditions of one of North America's most spiritually vibrant regions.
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I‘m between a pick and a so-so on this book, mainly because I didn‘t learn as much as I was hoping in this book. Oddly, I think that‘s because a lot of what I read was already familiar to me, because my family did similar things. Overall, this is a slow-paced read, like sitting on someone‘s front porch and listening to them tell stories all afternoon. For me, it‘s a #borrownotbuy .

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