{"product_id":"the-witches-almanac-2024-2025-standard-edition-issue-43-fire-forging-freedom-9781881098942","title":"The Witches' Almanac 2024-2025 Standard Edition Issue 43: Fire: Forging Freedom","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Witches' Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e is a sophisticated publication appealing to general readers as well as hard-core Wiccans. At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated annual guide available today for the mystic enthusiast.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Founded in 1971 by Elizabeth Pepper, the art director of \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003e magazine for many years, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Witches' Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a witty, literate, and sophisticated publication that appeals to general reads as well as hard-core Wiccans. At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated and wide-ranging annual guide available today for the mystic enthusiast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Modeled after the \u003ci\u003eOld Farmers' Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e, it includes information related to the annual Moon Calendar (weather, forecasts, and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, mystic incantations, interviews, and many a curious tale of good and evil. Although it is an annual publication, much of the content is both current and timeless--not specific to the date range of each issue. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The theme of Issue 43 (Spring 2024 - Spring 2025) is Fire -- Forging Freedom. Also included are articles on: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Geomancy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Lunar Nodes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Azorean Folklore \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kitchen Magic - Soul Cakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Trickiest Toad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Orisha Obatala \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and much more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheitic \u003c\/b\u003eis a prominent member of the New England Pagan community. He became editor\/publisher of The Witches' Almanac Ltd. upon the death of founder Elizabeth Pepper in 2005. Theitic lives in Rhode Island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Witches Almanac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592430752018,"sku":"9781881098942","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9b884b22-2151-4697-9661-2a4c69aaca22.jpg?v=1732104026","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-witches-almanac-2024-2025-standard-edition-issue-43-fire-forging-freedom-9781881098942","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}