Steeped in magic, folklore, and folk art, this wonderful book is a thorough examination of Slavic witchcraft from the point of view of a Ukrainian diaspora witch. Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods by Madame Pamita covers the magic behind certain traditional decorated eggs, dolls, embroidery designs, recipes, hair care techniques, head wreaths, spinning techniques, tools, waters, and weavings, as well as characters, creatures, and locations.
Move swiftly on your own two feet, for Baba Yaga you must meet
Discover ancient and modern Slavic magical practices through stories told by the legendary Baba Yaga herself. Learn about the magic of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the magic of weather, animals, seasons, stones, food, beeswax, and more. Each chapter includes a piece of the fairy tale of Vasylyna, comments from Baba Yaga, and hands-on tips and techniques from author Madame Pamita.
Explore magical activities alongside authentic folktales about the birth of the sun and the land of the blessed ones. Step-by-step instructions show you how to stitch Ukrainian folk embroidery motifs into protective charms, weave wreaths from herbs, make enchanted poppets, and work with the spirits of the forest, the hearth, and the sauna. With a bounty of tips and information, this book teaches you to embrace the beauty of these traditional practices and reclaim your personal magic.
Madame Pamita is a teacher, candlemaker, spellcaster, tarot reader, and Ukrainian diaspora witch. She is the owner of an online spiritual apothecary called Madame Pamita's Parlour of Wonders. She hosts two YouTube video series: Candle Magic Class and the weekly Magic Q&A Tea Party. Madame Pamita is also the host of the Magic and the Law of Attraction podcast and author of The Book of Candle Magic. Visit her at www.ParlourOfWonders.com.
