Defences Against the Witches' Craft

For centuries curses, hexes and the 'evil eye' were seen as part of
daily life in rural England, resulting in a rich heritage of folklore &
apotropaic magickal practices. Such charms as Witch Bottles,
Witch Balls, Hagstones, Horseshoes and Brasses, Magick Squares,
Abracadabra, Rowan and Red Thread, Flint Arrowheads and Pebble
Charms were often made from readily available natural materials.
They seemed simple, yet when constructed properly and empowered
with secret rhymes and other mysterious enchantments, they were
both very popular and considered to be very effective.

Here English Root Magician John Canard provides insights on how
to find out if you have been cursed, detecting the perpetrator through
dowsing, how to destroy magickal links, nail footprints, work with
Church Grims and construct the Archangel Haniel's charm. He also
discusses many other protective charms, growing protection in your
garden, protecting the home against negativity, as well as enlisting
both Angels and the sprits of the Dead for help! There are quick
fixes and methods to 'return to sender' and thoughts on when
cursing might actually be justified.

Drawing from his own extensive research of English folk magick,
the grimoire traditions, witchcraft and cunning - as well as his own
experiences as one of only a small number of practicing English
Root Magicians today, the author shares many unique insights
and rare lore never published before.

Whether your interest is out of pure curiosity, or through a genuine
need for neutralising or reflecting a curse, this throrougly practical
book is a unique, balanced and invaluable study of one of the darker
and rarely discussed areas of magick.

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About the Author : John Canard, English Root Magician

Having misspent most of his youth in the Cambridgeshire fens, John met the woman of his dreams, who he still believes to be only part human and moved with her to Somerset (UK) to live the wild life. They live on a small farm where John spends his time tending a menagerie of animals and growing organic produce. He has always enjoyed writing, having previously contributed essays to HEKATE: Keys to the Crossroads (2006) and Horns of Power (2008). Defences of the Witches' Craft is his first book, he is also working on a number of other projects related to traditional magick, witchcraft and root cunning.