Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe (previously titled Ways of the Strega) by respected author Raven Grimassi is more than just a book about Witchcraft. It is a complete Book of Shadows. In it you will find the history of this ancient tradition, its legends and myths, as well as the rituals and rites that you can do today. You can be a Strega!
Italian Witchcraft includes a full set of rituals that you can do. You'll find rituals for all of the Italian Witchcraft holidays including Shadow Fest, Lupercus, Tana's Day and more. You'll also find rituals for the Full Moon, births, and even funerals.
There is a practical side to this book, too. Italian Witchcraft is filled with instructions so that you can cast spells and work with the powers of incense, oils, herbs, and candles. You'll learn to work with the magick of the Moon and Stars. You'll be able to do protection rituals and learn how to cure someone who has received the "Malocchio" (Evil Eye).
Many of the mysteries revealed in Italian Witchcraft have never been published before. You'll learn secret gestures of power and secret symbols. And you can use them all! Also revealed are the secrets of the tools of the Italian Witch. You'll learn how to prepare the "Spirit Blade" and the ritual wand. You'll learn how to make the Spirit Bowl and use to consecrate other tools and talismans.
If you're looking to discover real Witchcraft, or if you're already a Witch, but are interested about other traditions, Italian Witchcraft: The Old Religion of Southern Europe is the book for you.
Other books by Raven Grimassi:
Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
Hereditary Witchcraft: Secrets of the Old Religion