Rachel Patterson - Curative Magic: A Witchs Guide to Self Discovery, Care & Healing

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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Curative Magic: A Witchs Guide to Self Discovery, Care & Healing 2020 by Rachel Patterson.

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First e-book edition 2020

E-book ISBN: 9780738763354

Book design by Samantha Penn

Cover design by Kevin R. Brown

Interior art on by Mary Ann Zapalac

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A Kitchen Witchs World of Magical Plants & Herbs 2014 Moon Books used with permission from John Hunt Publishing Ltd., Hampshire, UK.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Patterson, Rachel, author.

Title: Curative magic : a witchs guide to self discovery, care & healing /

by Rachel Patterson.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, MN : Llewellyn Publications, [2020]

| Includes index. | Summary: Curative Magic shows you how to work with

the tools that witchcraft provides, including spells, rituals, and herbs

as well as meditation and recipe Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020017391 (print) | LCCN 2020017392 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738763286 (paperback) | ISBN 9780738763354 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Witchcraft. | Self-care, Health. | Spiritual healing. |

HealingReligious aspects.

Classification: LCC BF1566 .P36 2020 (print) | LCC BF1566 (ebook) | DDC

133.4/3dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020017391

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To my ever-patient and understanding

husband, Petemore adventures to come!

With gratitude and thanks to my family, friends, and the

Kitchen Witch posse for being a part of my world.

Disclaimer

If you have ailments or mental health issues, get them diagnosed by a medical professional. If it is advised, work out a course of medication. This book does not in any way replace the need for proper medical treatment, including medication or therapy for mental health issues. I do not advocate self-diagnosis. Always seek professional advice.

Never self-medicate, even with herbal remedies. Herbal remedies can be extremely potent; some are toxic. Others can react with prescription or over-the-counter medications in adverse ways. Please do not ingest any herbs if you arent sure you have identified them correctly. If you are on medication or have health issues, please do not ingest any herbs without first consulting a qualified practitioner.

Note: Medical descriptions for all the emotional and mental issues were taken from the National Health Service guideline website.

Contents

A Beginning

: Introduction and Working with This Book

: The Spiritual You

: The Magical You

: Getting Crafty

: Introduction to Shadow Work

Magical Self-Care for Specific Conditions

: Anxiety

: Stress

: Depression

: Panic Attacks

: Fear

: Guilt

: Worry

: Grief

: Self-Esteem

: General Obstacles and Blockages

: Sleep Issues

: Menses and Menopause

: Transitions and Changes

Guidance and Moving Forward

: The Magical Pantry

: Bath and Body Care for Healing

: Guides: Plants, Animals, and Gods

: Chakra Health

: Turning to Nature: Moons, Elements, and Seasons

: Finding and Holding Your Focus

Chapter One

Introduction and
Working with This Book

I am a Witch, a working wife, and a mother to teenage children. Last year I also turned fifty. Life is pretty darn good all things considered, but it hasnt always been easy. Most people outside of my family probably believe me to be a strong and confident person who leads a blessed life. And I do have a wonderful life generally, but it takes work and has most definitely been earnt. What people see on the outside isnt always how I feel inside.

Probably somewhere around thirty years ago now, I found Paganism and Witchcraftalthough, since I was born on Samhain, I guess my fate was sealed at birth! The Pagan pathway has changed me for the better. Paganism has helped me learn about who I am; I embrace and encourage my good qualities and recognise and acknowledge my bad ones. I even work with them to adjust how I react. Witchcraft has given me the tools to help myself. I use the term help rather than cure because personality traits and characteristics are not ailments, but we all suffer from stress, anxiety, panic, and other negative emotions at times. Having a magical first aid kit in hand really does make a huge difference.