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magicians, and other practitioners to embrace
equine magic. Lawren Leo owns New Moon Books,
Crystals, and Candles, a metaphysical boutique in
Pompano Beach, Fla.; Domenic Leo has taught art
history at Duquesne University, Youngstown State
University, and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Online Division. He lectures throughout the
United States and Europe.
Witches are a diverse lot, writes author and illus-
trator Sonia Lazo in Witch, Please: Magical Musings
on Life, Love, and Owning Your Power (Chronicle,
Aug.). Some witches look like the popular concep-
tions of mysterious black-clad women, some don’t;
some use herbs and crystals, some don’t; some craft
their own spells and create their own rituals, while
some rely on traditions. Lazo’s illustrations show
inclusive, body-positive images that remind readers
that anyone can be a witch in their own way.Returning to Roots
One consequence of the popularity of witchcraft has
been the proliferation of modern interpretations,
and in What We Knew in the Night: Reawakening theHeart of Witchcraft (Weiser, Sept.), longtime practi-
tioner Raven Grimassi argues that practices from
traditional witchcraft have been obscured. “Over the
years,” she writes, “I have come to envision the Craft
as an old tree. It has its roots, which are the oldest
part. The roots provide nourishment for the tree and
keep the tree in place so that it does not topple over.
The tree... also puts forth new branches and flowers/
fruits in each new season. I liken this to the new
practitioners and the new systems of Witchcraft that
arise over the years. However, if no one (or no thing)
tends the roots... it eventually withers and dies.”
Grimassi (1951–2019), author of more than 20
books, was a leading authority on witchcraft, the
occult, and spiritual development.
Another return to ancient roots, Slavic Witchcraft:
Old World Conjuring Spells and Folklore by Natasha
Helvin, comes from Inner Traditions in August.
Helvin learned the secrets of ancient Slavic magic
and healing from her family as a child, and watched
her grandmother and mother use magic to help
neighbors and friends. Helvin presents a practical
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