{"id":30359,"date":"2024-08-23T11:24:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=30359"},"modified":"2024-08-23T11:24:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:24:05","slug":"book-review-2025-witchs-diary-northern-hemisphere-by-flavia-kate-peters-and-barbara-meiklejohn-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2024\/08\/23\/book-review-2025-witchs-diary-northern-hemisphere-by-flavia-kate-peters-and-barbara-meiklejohn-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review-2025 Witch\u2019s Diary: Northern Hemisphere by Flavia Kate Peters and Barbara Meiklejohn-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Photo Credits: Stock Photo of\u00a0<em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere\u00a0<\/em>is a beautifully illustrated and designed planner for those looking to walk in harmony with nature, the Craft and honor the Old Ones of the Craft. Published by Rockpool publishing, the\u00a0<em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary\u00a0<\/em>features lunar correspondences, color correspondences, tree magicks, and so much more. Broken down into weekly sections, some days have historical facts about the Craft, founders of Wicca and major figures in Witchcraft&#8217;s history. Solemn facts, such as Witch burnings and executions are also noted throughout. Seasonal holidays, the Sabbats and little spells, rituals and the like grace the pages of the\u00a0<em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary<\/em>. This is an excellent all-in-one alternative to the popular Spell-A-Day almanac and witch&#8217;s planners, giving both in one book! Themes of the month&#8217;s lunations, the time of year, Sabbat, and more are given at the beginning of each month, and there are plant medicine sections as well, even one for Hemp!\u00a0<em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere<\/em> is an inclusive approach to the craft, not focusing on one sole form or tradition of Witchcraft, but instead, easily workable with any style of Witchcraft.<\/p>\n<h2>Personal Thoughts on\u00a0<em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>First, let me say that I absolutely\u00a0<em>love\u00a0<\/em>that this is a specific edition for the Northern Hemisphere, meaning the Souther Hemisphere has its own edition, something I appreciate greatly, spreading the beauty and wisdom of the Craft to people literally all around the world. Aside from that, the diary is beautifully illustrated in black, white and purple tones, making it easy to read, with beautiful drawings and artwork throughout. The cover design is absolutely stunning as well. I&#8217;m usually one to bask in the present, however, having this Diary and planner to use for the upcoming year has me very excited for all of the wonderful things I&#8217;ll be able to do using this Diary and planner. The one downside to this planner, in my opinion, is that while it includes quarters of the moon, phases and the like, it does not include two bits of lunar information I like having: the moon sign, and void-of-course information. Of course, this could just be me being picky, as I use astrology more than most I would say. Aside from that, I have literally no critiques about this stunning diary and planner. I would encourage anyone to work with this planner, but I find it&#8217;s especially helpful for beginners, as it gives you the most pertinent information needed to practice the craft, without being a &#8220;Wicca\/Witchcraft 101&#8221; type book. This planner allows you to practice the Craft as you go throughout the seasons, something I personally find most appealing. On a scale of 1-5, I give\u00a0<em>2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere\u00a0<\/em>a 5; this will be my first time using a planner of this style, and I&#8217;m frankly excited. I feel this planner will re-awaken some things within me, and draw me closer to my most sacred practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flavia Kate Peters,\u00a0<\/strong>also known as the Faery Seer, is a hereditary witch and High Priestess of Arnemetia and the Morr\u00edghan. She is a bestselling author and writes for multiple publications. Her passion is to keep the old ways alive and well! You can find her at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flaviakatepeters.com\">www.flaviakatepeters.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barbara Meiklejohn-Free\u00a0<\/strong>is known as the Highland Seer and is a high priestess of Isis and the Cailleach. She is a hereditary, eclectic and solitary witch. She is a best selling and award winning author of numerous titles, and is considered the UK&#8217;s best loved keeper of ancient widsom. You can find her at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spirit-visions.co.uk\">www.spirit-visions.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Author:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29555\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin.png 384w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hello there! I\u2019m\u00a0<b>the Modern Merlin<\/b>, and I\u2019ve been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Witch, Sorcerer, Wizard, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician and Soothsayer for 15 years, worshipping and casting magick with deities and spirits from many cultures, including Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse &amp; Germanic, Celtic, Egyptian, Sumerian, as well as many Faeries, Nymphs, Dryads, Ancestors and other nature and land spirits and spirits of place. I practice Necromancy and Deathwalking, as well as Traditional Witchcraft and Ceremonial Magick. I study and practice Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination. I give readings and spiritual services on my Facebook Page, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61555346894171&amp;mibextid=2JQ9oc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Modern Merlin<\/a>, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61555346894171&amp;mibextid=2JQ9oc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29558\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Credits: Stock Photo of\u00a02025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere 2025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere\u00a0is a beautifully illustrated and designed planner for those looking to walk in harmony with nature, the Craft and honor the Old Ones of the Craft. Published by Rockpool publishing, the\u00a02025 Witch&#8217;s Diary\u00a0features lunar correspondences, color correspondences, tree magicks, and so much more. Broken down into weekly sections, some days have historical facts about the Craft, founders of Wicca and major figures in Witchcraft&#8217;s history. Solemn facts, such as Witch burnings and executions are also noted throughout. Seasonal holidays, the Sabbats and little spells, rituals and the like grace the pages of the\u00a02025 Witch&#8217;s Diary. This is an excellent all-in-one alternative to the popular Spell-A-Day almanac and witch&#8217;s planners, giving both in one book! Themes of the month&#8217;s lunations, the time of year, Sabbat, and more are given at the beginning of each month, and there are plant medicine sections as well, even one for Hemp!\u00a02025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere is an inclusive approach to the craft, not focusing on one sole form or tradition of Witchcraft, but instead, easily workable with any style of Witchcraft. Personal Thoughts on\u00a02025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere First, let me say that I absolutely\u00a0love\u00a0that this is a specific edition for the Northern Hemisphere, meaning the Souther Hemisphere has its own edition, something I appreciate greatly, spreading the beauty and wisdom of the Craft to people literally all around the world. Aside from that, the diary is beautifully illustrated in black, white and purple tones, making it easy to read, with beautiful drawings and artwork throughout. The cover design is absolutely stunning as well. I&#8217;m usually one to bask in the present, however, having this Diary and planner to use for the upcoming year has me very excited for all of the wonderful things I&#8217;ll be able to do using this Diary and planner. The one downside to this planner, in my opinion, is that while it includes quarters of the moon, phases and the like, it does not include two bits of lunar information I like having: the moon sign, and void-of-course information. Of course, this could just be me being picky, as I use astrology more than most I would say. Aside from that, I have literally no critiques about this stunning diary and planner. I would encourage anyone to work with this planner, but I find it&#8217;s especially helpful for beginners, as it gives you the most pertinent information needed to practice the craft, without being a &#8220;Wicca\/Witchcraft 101&#8221; type book. This planner allows you to practice the Craft as you go throughout the seasons, something I personally find most appealing. On a scale of 1-5, I give\u00a02025 Witch&#8217;s Diary: Northern Hemisphere\u00a0a 5; this will be my first time using a planner of this style, and I&#8217;m frankly excited. I feel this planner will re-awaken some things within me, and draw me closer to my most sacred practices. Flavia Kate Peters,\u00a0also known as the Faery Seer, is a hereditary witch and High Priestess of Arnemetia and the Morr\u00edghan. She is a bestselling author and writes for multiple publications. Her passion is to keep the old ways alive and well! You can find her at www.flaviakatepeters.com Barbara Meiklejohn-Free\u00a0is known as the Highland Seer and is a high priestess of Isis and the Cailleach. She is a hereditary, eclectic and solitary witch. She is a best selling and award winning author of numerous titles, and is considered the UK&#8217;s best loved keeper of ancient widsom. You can find her at www.spirit-visions.co.uk &nbsp; About the Author: Hello there! I\u2019m\u00a0the Modern Merlin, and I\u2019ve been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Witch, Sorcerer, Wizard, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician and Soothsayer for 15 years, worshipping and casting magick with deities and spirits from many cultures, including Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse &amp; Germanic, Celtic, Egyptian, Sumerian, as well as many Faeries, Nymphs, Dryads, Ancestors and other nature and land spirits and spirits of place. I practice Necromancy and Deathwalking, as well as Traditional Witchcraft and Ceremonial Magick. I study and practice Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination. I give readings and spiritual services on my Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":290,"featured_media":30362,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[15052,10015,14301,15053,10060],"class_list":["post-30359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-2025-witchs-diary","tag-book-review","tag-rockpool-publishing","tag-witch-planner","tag-witchcraft"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30359","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\/290"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30359"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30364,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30359\/revisions\/30364"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}