The Path of the Hedgewitch

JOANNA van der HOEVEN (Suffolk, UK) has been working in Pagan traditions for nearly thirty years. She is an author, teacher, dancer, blogger, photographer, and videographer. Her love of nature and the land where she lives provides her with constant inspiration. www.JoannaVanDerHoeven.com

Contents

Preface xi

Introduction 1

Part 1: Defining the Terms & Looking at History
1: What Is Witchcraft? 7
2: A Brief History of Witchcraft 15
3: The Solitary Witch and the Hedge Witch 29

Part 2: Learning Through Nature
4: Deity and the Hedge Witch 43
5: The Lunar Path 57
6: The Solar Path 69
7: The Elements 85
8: The Fair Folk 99

Part 3: Ritual & the Art of Hedge Riding
9: Hedge Riding 117
10: Ritual Concepts 133
11: Ritual Tools 145
12: How to Perform a Hedge Riding 153
13: Rites and Rituals 171
14: Building Your Own Tradition 187

Part 4: Lore
15: Spellcraft 199
16: Herbcraft 221
17: Countryside Lore 241

Conclusion 251

Bibliography 255