{"id":23824,"date":"2021-03-01T01:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T05:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=23824"},"modified":"2021-02-28T23:11:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T03:11:30","slug":"book-review-rebel-witch-carve-the-craft-thats-yours-alone-by-kelly-ann-maddox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2021\/03\/01\/book-review-rebel-witch-carve-the-craft-thats-yours-alone-by-kelly-ann-maddox\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review – Rebel Witch: Carve the Craft That\u2019s Yours Alone by Kelly-Ann Maddox"},"content":{"rendered":"

Book Review<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Rebel Witch<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Carve the Craft that\u2019s Yours Alone<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

by <\/span>Kelly-Ann Maddox<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

260 <\/span>Pages<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Publication <\/span><\/span>Date<\/span><\/span>: <\/span><\/span>4\/20\/<\/span><\/span>21<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Like hundreds of other books, \u201cRebel Witch: Carve the Craft that\u2019s Yours Alone\u201d presents the bare bones of a solitary witch practice \u2013 not to teach, but to inspire readers to shape the elements into a unique and personal path of their own.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA witchy practice usually includes rituals, spells and celebration of the natural cycles of Earth,\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span>Kelly-Ann Maddox wrote, also noting witch can be a verb, a way of living. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Some witches follow group guidelines or operate within set traditions. This book is for those wishing to piece together a path to manifest their desires, which features their own interests, culture, art, passions, energies, powers, and references. It also provides a helpful check-in for those practicing the Craft for any length of time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Each of the book\u2019s t<\/span>hree parts features a talisman symbolizing the intention of that section.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The first part encourages readers to create a practice honoring their individuality rather than coloring within the lines or following suggestions to the letter.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Part II <\/span>is about taking action. Topics include h<\/span>ow to work with energy, connect with non-human beings, set up altars, cast spells, do divination, and perform rituals.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Part III offers a confidence boost with ethics advice about <\/span>cursing, binding, and working with demons; ways to create a meaningful schedule for your practice; and troubleshooting problems when they arise. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Throughout the book are activities. \u201cWrite It\u201d prompts brainstorming, journaling, and note taking. \u201cTry It\u201d activities are practical exercises and suggestions to inspire action. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Is there a sabbat that doesn\u2019t speak to you? Don\u2019t celebrate it. If you don\u2019t feel a particular space needs cleansing before magical work, don\u2019t cleanse it. Are there boring parts to a ritual? Change or eliminate them. Who said you must keep a Book of Shadows and a grimoire? If you want comic characters on your altar, put them there. Sexy lingerie can be your preferred ritual wear. If you want to do a ritual to honor International Lefthanders Day on August 13, add it to your wheel of the year. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about tweaking and tailoring the Craft to suit your needs, thus empowering you to do what makes your heart sing. <\/span>\u201cSimply borrowing what others have created will find you trying to use ideas that reflect their power, not yours,\u201d Kelly-Ann wrote. \u201cAs a rebel witch, you get to construct a practice that includes all the concepts and vibes that are you feel fizzy during your darkest times.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

My own practice has sustained me through some difficult times, and major life changes have me beginning to individualize new routines and rituals that take my quirks, needs, and lifestyle into account.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This book was an inspiration to assess why I witch the way I do. There were many suggestions, not to instruct, but to explain and extend ideas of what is possible all the while remaining neutral and inclusive. I will be adding more customs and celebrations that honor my Italian and German descent. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the many things I took away is her clear message, \u201cThe more you put yourself into the witchy system you create, the more the system will provide for you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Carving your own path is about getting out of comfort zones, not waiting for permission, questioning the consensus, and being authentic without apologizing. It\u2019s about \u201clooking at the pre-existing traditions being practices and tendencies within the craft \u2026 to see what rules you want to break and how to make your own,\u201d she writes, giving readers a permission slip to be as wide and rogue as they desire.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

She also gives them a detailed index and a suggested reading list.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to put a practice together from the bottom up, this book can be your guide.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About Author <\/span>Kelly-Ann Maddox<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kelly-Ann Maddox was born in England in the 1980s. Long before she began practicing witchcraft, she looked for Narnia inside wardrobes and pretended to be witches from Disney movies, mixed potions with bathwater bubbles, and was an enchantress wearing her nana\u2019s jewelry. Stepping into witch hood in her teens, her path was often the only point of strength and inspiration to get her through difficult times. in her twenties she began helping others find their own path. Kelly-Ann is a professional tarot reader and teacher, a certified Spiritual Counselor, poet, collage artist, and vegan. Look for her YouTube videos. Write to her at mail@kelly-annmaddox.com <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Rebel Witch: Carve the Craft That’s Yours Alone on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lynn Woike<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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thewitchonwheels.com<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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All my life I have known magic was real. As a child, I played with the fae, established relationships with trees and \u201cjust knew things.\u201d In my maiden years I discovered witchcraft and dabbled in the black-candles-and-cemeteries-at-midnight-on-a-fullmoon magick just enough to realize I did not understand its power. I went on to explore many practices including Zen, astrology, color therapy, native traditions, tarot, herbs, candle magic, gems, and, as I moved into my mother years, Buddhism, the Kabbalah and Reiki. The first man I dated after my divorce was a witch who reintroduced me to the Craft, this time by way of the Goddess. For 11 years I was in a coven, but with retirement, I have returned to an eclectic solitary practice. When accepting the mantle of crone, I pledged to serve and teach. This is what I do from my skoolie \u2013 a 30-year-old school bus converted into a tiny house on wheels that I am driving around the country, following 72-degree weather, emerging myself into nature, and sharing magic with those I meet. Find me at <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>thewitchonwheels.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, Facebook and Instagram.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Review Rebel Witch Carve the Craft that\u2019s Yours Alone by Kelly-Ann Maddox Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide 260 Pages Publication Date: 4\/20\/21     Like hundreds of other books, \u201cRebel Witch: Carve the Craft that\u2019s Yours Alone\u201d presents the bare bones of a solitary witch practice \u2013 not to teach, but to inspire readers to shape the elements into a unique and personal path of their own. \u201cA witchy practice usually includes rituals, spells and celebration of the natural cycles of Earth,\u201d Kelly-Ann Maddox wrote, also noting witch can be a verb, a way of living. Some witches follow group guidelines or operate within set traditions. This book is for those wishing to piece together a path to manifest their desires, which features their own interests, culture, art, passions, energies, powers, and references. It also provides a helpful check-in for those practicing the Craft for any length of time.     Each of the book\u2019s three parts features a talisman symbolizing the intention of that section. The first part encourages readers to create a practice honoring their individuality rather than coloring within the lines or following suggestions to the letter. Part II is about taking action. Topics include how to work with energy, connect with non-human beings, set up altars, cast spells, do divination, and perform rituals. Part III offers a confidence boost with ethics advice about cursing, binding, and working with demons; ways to create a meaningful schedule for your practice; and troubleshooting problems when they arise.     Throughout the book are activities. \u201cWrite It\u201d prompts brainstorming, journaling, and note taking. \u201cTry It\u201d activities are practical exercises and suggestions to inspire action. Is there a sabbat that doesn\u2019t speak to you? Don\u2019t celebrate it. If you don\u2019t feel a particular space needs cleansing before magical work, don\u2019t cleanse it. Are there boring parts to a ritual? Change or eliminate them. Who said you must keep a Book of Shadows and a grimoire? If you want comic characters on your altar, put them there. Sexy lingerie can be your preferred ritual wear. If you want to do a ritual to honor International Lefthanders Day on August 13, add it to your wheel of the year. It\u2019s all about tweaking and tailoring the Craft to suit your needs, thus empowering you to do what makes your heart sing. \u201cSimply borrowing what others have created will find you trying to use ideas that reflect their power, not yours,\u201d Kelly-Ann wrote. \u201cAs a rebel witch, you get to construct a practice that includes all the concepts and vibes that are you feel fizzy during your darkest times.\u201d My own practice has sustained me through some difficult times, and major life changes have me beginning to individualize new routines and rituals that take my quirks, needs, and lifestyle into account. This book was an inspiration to assess why I witch the way I do. There were many suggestions, not to instruct, but to explain and extend ideas of what is possible all the while remaining neutral and inclusive. I will be adding more customs and celebrations that honor my Italian and German descent. One of the many things I took away is her clear message, \u201cThe more you put yourself into the witchy system you create, the more the system will provide for you.\u201d Carving your own path is about getting out of comfort zones, not waiting for permission, questioning the consensus, and being authentic without apologizing. It\u2019s about \u201clooking at the pre-existing traditions being practices and tendencies within the craft \u2026 to see what rules you want to break and how to make your own,\u201d she writes, giving readers a permission slip to be as wide and rogue as they desire. She also gives them a detailed index and a suggested reading list. If you\u2019re ready to put a practice together from the bottom up, this book can be your guide.   About Author Kelly-Ann Maddox Kelly-Ann Maddox was born in England in the 1980s. Long before she began practicing witchcraft, she looked for Narnia inside wardrobes and pretended to be witches from Disney movies, mixed potions with bathwater bubbles, and was an enchantress wearing her nana\u2019s jewelry. Stepping into witch hood in her teens, her path was often the only point of strength and inspiration to get her through difficult times. in her twenties she began helping others find their own path. Kelly-Ann is a professional tarot reader and teacher, a certified Spiritual Counselor, poet, collage artist, and vegan. Look for her YouTube videos. Write to her at mail@kelly-annmaddox.com   Rebel Witch: Carve the Craft That’s Yours Alone on Amazon *** About the Author: Lynn Woike thewitchonwheels.com All my life I have known magic was real. As a child, I played with the fae, established relationships with trees and \u201cjust knew things.\u201d In my maiden years I discovered witchcraft and dabbled in the black-candles-and-cemeteries-at-midnight-on-a-fullmoon magick just enough to realize I did not understand its power. I went on to explore many practices including Zen, astrology, color therapy, native traditions, tarot, herbs, candle magic, gems, and, as I moved into my mother years, Buddhism, the Kabbalah and Reiki. The first man I dated after my divorce was a witch who reintroduced me to the Craft, this time by way of the Goddess. For 11 years I was in a coven, but with retirement, I have returned to an eclectic solitary practice. When accepting the mantle of crone, I pledged to serve and teach. This is what I do from my skoolie \u2013 a 30-year-old school bus converted into a tiny house on wheels that I am driving around the country, following 72-degree weather, emerging myself into nature, and sharing magic with those I meet. Find me at thewitchonwheels.com, Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":210,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":5,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[10346,10095,12833,12834,12832,10075],"class_list":["post-23824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews","tag-author","tag-book","tag-carve-the-craft-thats-yours-alone","tag-kelly-ann-maddox","tag-rebel-witch","tag-review"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/210"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23824"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23825,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23824\/revisions\/23825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}