The Deep Heart of Witchcraft : Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice

"The elements, the guardians, the spirits and gods; these are all things beginner Witches are taught about and trained to work with. We learn about correspondence and how to associate symbols with their mysteries. But what are the real mysteries behind the symbols? What lives at the very heart and core of these teachings? In the Deep Heart of Witchcraft, we seek the teachings and ways that might lead us to look beyond the surface and into the depths of the Craft. In this book, we ll look at the tools and spirits of the sacred elements to connect us back to the power of nature. Through ritual, we turn and face traditions both new and old to enrich our practice and feed the soul. And through the wheel of the year, we connect with the ebb and flow of the cycles of time and space."-- Provided by publisher The elements, the guardians, the spirits and gods; these are all things beginner witches are taught about and trained to work with. In this book, we learn about correspondence and how to associate symbols with their mysteries. But what are the real mysteries behind the symbols? What lives at the very heart and core of these teachings? Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgement; Foreword by Iris Firemoon; Introduction; Chapter 1 Air; Chapter 2 Fire; Chapter 3 Water; Chapter 4 Earth; Chapter 5 Spirit; Chapter 6 The Gods; Chapter 7 Deep Ritual in Witchcraft; Chapter 8 Spinning the Wheel; Chapter 9 Putting it All Together; Bibliography. David Salisbury is Wiccan clergy within Coven of the Spiral Moon, a coven based in Washington DC. The focal point of his spiritual practice is one of service, activism and respect. He currently lives with his partner (a psychic medium) in the DC/Maryland area of the United States