If you want to learn about the magickal history of Appalachia and some interesting personal tales along the way - take a gander in here. I was hoping for more story to flesh out the christian ‘magic’ of my ancestors. I can smell the damp pine and hear the mountain springs in this book. Respect. The stories and charms included in this book are simple, but effective. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Episode 174 – Backwoods Witchcraft with Jake Richards Summary: We talk with author and conjure worker Jake Richards about folk magic in the Southern Highlands, the many magical-cultural influences found throughout the mountains, and what people get right and wrong about Appalachia. With Marklen Kennedy, Carolyn Taye-Loren, Nicole Sassaman, David Huffman. Episode 174 – Backwoods Witchcraft with Jake Richards Episode 174 – Backwoods Witchcraft with Jake Richards Summary: We talk with author and conjure worker Jake Richards about folk magic in the Southern Highlands, the many magical-cultural influences found throughout the mountains, and what people get right and wrong about Appalachia. The witchcraft practiced in Appalachia is very much a folk magic of place, a … A good amount of Tsalagi appropriation and what seems to be either misinfo or poorly-cited obscure practises. I know bodily fluids are a powerful substance and my practice just isn’t ready for that kind of commitment! This is, I think, one of the better books on a form of folk magic, or hoodoo, specifically from the US southern Appalachia region. It’s more of a book of the life there with some folk items sprinkled in. We’d love your help. So I take issue with the book being named Backwoods Witchcraft if it doesn’t have anything to do with witchcraft in their sense or really much witchcraft in any sense. "In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could 'rid someone of a … For someone like me who's connection was disrupted by financial hardships, moves, and strained relationships, this book is invaluable for filling in the gaps of the practice I did manage to inherit. Start by marking “Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure Folk Magic from Appalachia” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I was surprised at how many things I actually did know, that were knowledge passed to me from that side of my family, that I hadn’t realized were “Appalachian”. Even if you’re not interested in witchcraft or folk magic, this is a terrific read if you are interested in the Appalachian region. The original Cherokee (as well as lot of them today) were not Christians and had their own form of beliefs that did not involve God. You’ll learn about spells, potions, recipes, remedies, spirits, haints, and techniques and methods of harnessing the power of folk magic. In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." Backwoods witchcraft [electronic resource] : conjure & folk magic from Appalachia ... Summary In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew … He uses beautiful, large-breasted and frequently nude women to try to collect enough souls so that he may be able to bring Satan to Earth. While I do not resonate with a majority of the practices in this work for my own practice; I strongly appreciate and respect the generations of love poured into this book. I also learned how many things to soak with the "mornings first urine" to make someone love you or avoid the evil eye. This was written like a love letter to Appalachia. I was so excited when I got this book from the library. I remembered my own magic of golden rod blossom confetti, cold mountain springs, my favorite apple tree, and creek pebbles I ground into face paint. Award-winning author Ellen Dugan offers many fresh ideas on building your own personal style of witchery, so you can happily conjure seven days … I skimmed through the detailed recipes for folk healing/superstitions, but indulged in the poetic descriptions of mountain nature and folktales. A great read! --page 4 of cover. T I love the premise of the book however I do have some issues with it. View all posts by BookItch. Enjoyed this quite a lot, but wish it would have delved a bit deeper into the origins of the many many traditions it talks about instead of writing them off frequently as 'it's just the way it's done.' It has re-invigorated my connection to my homeland of Appalachia and strengthened my personal practice, as well as tools that I'll use to help people. Jake Richards has a knack for storytelling, and paints a vivid picture of his Appalachian homeland as he tells of traditions, ancestral stories, superstitions, and the folklore of the region. That said, this seems very directed toward an. This book reminded. The stories and charms included in this book are simple, but effective. Some will find this uncomfortable or they may not like it but I enjoyed how Jake kept things real and didn’t try and shake the Christian out of his witchcraft.My favorite part of this book was the beginning when you really are Jake’s passion for his home and culture and the last third of the book where he shares about divination, signs, and herbal meanings. I'm a 30-something therapist who lives in the Pacific Northwest with her three adorable cats and the best husfriend a woman could ask for. I appreciated that Richards tried to explain the rationale for practices and beliefs wherever possible. Mad respect. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." I love board games and can get very competitive, Capricorn here! Heartfelt and excellently penned. Backwoods Witchcraft: Appalachian Folk Magic June 11, 2019 by Guest Contributor Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a … One line of my family is from Watauga NC (I’m not), so I started looking into Appalachia. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Read this book just for the beautiful sense of peace and place it gives. For someone like me who's connection was disrupted by financial hardships, moves, and strained relationships, this book is invaluable for filling in the gaps of the practice I did manage to inherit. In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." Join hosts Cory & Laine as they discuss and explore American traditional witchcraft. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But I think I may have been the l. There's something about this book that makes it feel so personal to the point that I almost don't want to recommend it, especially not to folks who don't have a connection to these mountains. I absolutely love it and I think I will need to purchase my own copy one day. In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." I am on a spiritual journey to find myself and my deepest, most true beliefs. They aren't to be trifled with and they aren't to be mocked. Find books like Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure Folk Magic from Appalachia from the world’s largest community of readers. I honestly don't know where I will land but I will always continue to seek a deep connection to the Universe. In Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia, Jake Richards shares his memories of growing up with Appalachian folk magic practices as they were passed on to him through generations within his family. Also they talk about the Cherokee a lot and quite often how the Cherokee work with God and other Christian aspects. recognized Tribe) that there are aspects of culture that are not necessarily meant for everyone. Please, feel free to reach out with any questions or interests in book reviews you may have. I have always had an affinity for the Appalachian Mountains, the stories, the lore. In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." It's been a winding path for sure. As this strange summer of staying put winds down, one thing remains truer than ever: Books offer us endless adventure and new horizons to... To see what your friends thought of this book, Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure Folk Magic from Appalachia, I came to this through doing ancestry research. I had to put it down a few times because it reminded me of my childhood and small instances that I'd forgotten. My broader interests include science fiction and urban fantasy, usually in the young adult genera. June 1st 2019 Fascinating, honest, and oddly comforting. I am currently studying Norse Mythology and Norse Paganism. Backwoods Witchcraft by Jake Richards (2019, Paperback)~Conjure & Folk Magic From Appalachia. Refresh and try again. ( Log Out /  I’m grateful to Richards for sharing what he’s shared, as I’m well aware (as an Indian-- an enrolled member of a fed. It seems Richards was very thoughtful in choosing what to share and how to present it in this, and the personal epilogue. Backwoods Witchcraft is drenched in nostalgia for Appalachian magic. While a lot of Indigenous people were forced into Christianity, it is frequently implied that a lot of this was several generations in the past. If you're interested in learning more about Appalachian Conjure and Folk Magic, I would suggest to you this book right here. The style is authentic, down to earth and utterly captivating. ( Log Out /  I work to bring equity to all people and understand my own privilege and how I can use it to lift up the voices of people who have been marginalized and oppressed. I’m grateful to Richards for sharing what he’s shared, as I’m well aware (as an Indian-- an enrolled member of a fed. Appalachian Christian hoodoo and folk medicine is illustrated here in all its glory☺️reads more like an almanac of spells.

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