Polish Folk Magic ~ Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavs

Description Polish Folk Magic ~ Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavs is an introductory guide into the folk beliefs, seasonal practices, living ancestral traditions, and authentic folk magic of the West Slavic peoples. With Polish and Slavic diasporas in mind. This book fills the gaps where sources have been previously scarce or inaccessible, to those not embedded in the region. Guiding the reader through everything from the Slavic folkloric calendar to charms, protection magic, and healing. Polish Folk Magic includes a grimoire specific to Polish folk magic, the perfect companion for native and diasporic practitioners alike. Through an exploration led by a native Polish practitioner and made accessible by providing both Polish and English versions of each charm and spoken formula. The reader is invited to personalize their craft through this rich world of folk magic. “I found so many areas of overlap with my own culture’s beliefs and practices—right down to the particularities of terminology in several instances—that I found myself cheering with delight quite audibly as I read. Truly, besides being a treasure trove of lore and spell craft, this excellent book ultimately serves as an ancestral summons: one that gathers us home again in its pages.”  Anna Urošević Applegate – Slava! Slavic Paganism and Dual-Faith Folk Ways