Witches Among Us, Thorn Mooney
Witches Among Us, Thorn Mooney
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Witches Among Us
Understanding Contemporary Witchcraft and Wicca

Author: Thorn Mooney

Narrator: Joana Garcia

Unabridged: 6 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/08/2024


Synopsis

Everything You Wanted to Know About Witchcraft

(But Were Afraid to Ask)

Occult references ripple frequently through mainstream culture, Wiccan and witchcraft movements appear trendier than ever, and chances are that you're unknowingly acquainted with at least one witch. Drawing on her expertise as a magical practitioner and religious studies scholar, Thorn Mooney pulls back the curtain, introducing you to this complex world and helping you understand why it holds such intense appeal for so many.

Thorn answers all your questions and dispels common misconceptions while delving into what it means to be a witch, including beliefs and practices. Discover what magic really is and what casting it entails. Gain insights into Wicca's distinctions from witchcraft and how these communities are structured. With this fascinating yet concise guide, you can better understand the witches in your life and the reasons why magical thinking thrives.

About Thorn Mooney

Thorn Mooney is a Gardnerian priestess operating in Charlotte, North Carolina. She holds a graduate degree in religious studies, practices Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), and works as a public high school teacher.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Beverley on February 25, 2025

-light book easy to hold and nice text size -the author is wiccan but the book is not all about that religion -love that each chapter has suggested reading to continue to learn about what has been spoken about -tons of info about different movements and societies that have shaped and inspired modern......more

Goodreads review by Rhi on November 27, 2024

i literally recommended this book to my therapist when she asked me about my religious proclivities.......more

Goodreads review by El W. on December 26, 2024

I’m so glad someone finally wrote this book, and who better than Thorn Mooney, a Wiccan PhD student of religion. It’s definitely got a lot more witchery than a complete outsider would necessarily be able to follow, but for someone coming into the Craft from an online, solitary, and/or nonlineage tra......more

Goodreads review by JunyBee on November 23, 2024

This is an excellent book if you are wanting information about what witchcraft is. It really helps explain what witchcraft is. The book gives a short history of witchcraft. It talks about modern witchcraft, what a coven is and what a solitary practice is and why some people lean that way. It helped......more