Book Review-A Witch Alone: 13 Moons to Master Natural Magic by Marian Green

Book Review

A Witch Alone: 13 Moons to Master Natural Magic

By Marian Green

Publisher: Weiser Books

202 Page E-Book

Release Date: February 3rd, 2025

A Witch Alone: 13 Moons to Master Natural Magic is a contemporary manual on solitary Witchcraft for the beginner. A Witch Alone covers everything a novice witch needs to know; anything from the Sabbats, Lunar Phases, Gods & Goddesses, and more are covered in this tome. Although the author states that this type of witchcraft is “traditional” don’t confuse that for what we call Traditional Witchcraft in America; rather, what’s referred to is a classic version of Wicca, which in the UK, where it started, is what’s referred to as “traditional witchcraft” or “traditional craft”. To make this clear, Robert Cochrane’s influence can’t be seen much, if at all, in this book. That doesn’t make it bad however; instead, I think this is an excellent starting point for witches looking to carve their own path forward, and embrace the more “traditional” style of witchery: solitary

While covens have their value, many are finding them too limiting, too dogmatic, or just not for them. Solitary witchcraft and Wicca have been on the rise since the 80’s and 90’s, thanks to legendary authors such as Scott Cunningham. Green’s style of witchcraft is rooted in Wicca and Neo-Pagan beliefs and ideologies, but it can easily be translated to any paradigm of the Craft. I found Green’s writing style warm, down-to-earth, and authoritative, as she has been studying these mysteries since the 1960’s.

I don’t have any major critiques for this book, other than the “traditional witchcraft” caveat, which doesn’t affect the rating in my opinion, as it’s simply a matter of semantics. Other than this small critique, this is an excellent book that even advanced and experienced witches and magi can find value in. Personally, it reminded me of the simplicity of the Craft, the power that can hold, and the power that is within each and every one of us, as witches and magickal folk. I give it a 5/5 Pentagram rating, and will recommend this book to clients, friends and family for years to come, as they look to expand their spirituality and Craft. Well done, Ms. Green!

Marian Green has been studying and practicing Witchcraft and the Western Mysteries since the 1960’s. She founded and continues to organize the Quest Conference held each year in the UK and has edited the magazine Quest since she founded it in 1970. She was a previous member of the Pagan Federation and editor of Pagan Dawn. She is the author of over 20 books.

 

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Author Bio:

The Modern Merlin has been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Witch, Sorcerer, Poison Witch, Wizard, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician, Occultist, Shaman, Seer and Soothsayer for over 15 years, venerating and casting magick with deities and spirits from many cultures, including those from Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse & Germanic, Celtic, Slavic, Egyptian, Sumerian, as well as many Faeries, Nymphs, Dryads, Ancestors and other nature and land spirits and spirits of place. He is a Priest of Hecate, Diana, Hades, Lilith and Persephone, among others. He has experience in the Left and Right Hand Paths, working with both hands as needed. He currently practices Necromancy and Deathwalking, as well as Traditional Witchcraft, Druidry, Hellenism and Ceremonial Magick, incorporating all of them into a cohesive practice, with some shamanic touches. He studies and practices Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination such as Runes, Palmistry and Ogham. He has also been investigating the paranormal for over 10 years and has a keen interest in researching various mythologies, cosmologies and folklore from around the world. He is the Co-Editor of PaganPages.Org and the author of multiple columns, including The Modern Merlin’s Corner, Entheogens for the New Gen, Stellium, and Scary, Strange and Mythical Encounters. He also has a personal blog where he shares Astrological, Pagan, and other magickal wisdom for free! He gives readings and other spiritual services on his Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see!