{"title":"Books by Cyndi, Ph.D Brannen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781578638819","title":"Entering Hekate's Cauldron","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Cyndi Brannen brings a grounded and complete understanding of Hekate and witchcraft, as has rarely been seen before. Her joy and her craft shines with every word.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —Amy Blackthorn, author of \u003ci\u003eBlackthorn’s Book of Sacred Plant Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive overview of modern Hekatean witchcraft,\u003ci\u003e Entering Hekate’s Cauldron\u003c\/i\u003e is about doing witchcraft, specifically witchery centered on the beloved goddess Hekate, with her etheric cauldron as the source. This book is for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual journey as a witch. \u003ci\u003eEntering Hekate’s Cauldron\u003c\/i\u003e completes Cyndi Brannen’s trilogy, including \u003ci\u003eEntering Hekate’s Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEntering Hekate’s Cave\u003c\/i\u003e, which may be read in any order.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Written in the style of a traditional Book of Shadows, the contents cover many of the common practices of modern witchcraft, ranging from personal development to spells, rites, and rituals. Beginning with foundational practices, such as setting up an altar and connecting to a spirit guide, the book then offers instructions for understanding and honoring Hekate. A deep dive into correspondences follows, including a guide to spellcrafting, connecting with animal spirits, crafting rituals, and performing initiations.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303785410933,"sku":"9781578638819","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578638819_8def71ce-33f7-42e2-914d-39c13f728534.jpg?v=1786023566"},{"product_id":"9781578637911","title":"Entering Hekate's Cave","description":"An in-depth spiritual journey through the truths and traumas of one’s past to a rebirth and renewal of personal wholeness.   To the ancients, the goddess Hekate symbolized the inner journey back to the soul.    Indeed, ancient philosophers identified her as Anima Mundi, the “soul of the world.” As such, she connects many archetypes associated with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. From her role as protector of roadways to her power as the bringer of death, she offers us keys for healing. Incorporating her personal experiences with those of her students, Cyndi Brannen weaves a supporting circle around the reader as they start their path towards soulful living, culminating in rebirth.   Blending symbolism, transcendent experiences, dreams, and natural magic with sound psychological theories and practices, Entering Hekate’s Cave guides the reader safely through the journey back to the soul.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304623190389,"sku":"9781578637911","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578637911_a339b457-96c3-4432-bda0-c73d5a80819e.jpg?v=1786023530"},{"product_id":"entering-hekates-garden","title":"Entering Hekate's Garden","description":"A guide to plant spirit ritual and witchcraft, with practical instruction on the use of botanicals especially associated with the beloved goddess Hekate and her daughters Circe and Medea.   Bringing pharmakeia (the practice of plant spirit witchcraft) into contemporary times, Entering Hekate’s Garden merges historical knowledge with modern techniques. In it, author Cyndi Brannen offers her extensive insight into Hekatean ritual and witchcraft and especially its application to the Green World. The book features detailed monographs dedicated to 39 plants ranging from the esoteric such as aconite, American mandrake, and damiana to the accessible including bay laurel, dandelion, fennel, garlic, juniper, and lavender.   This book blends traditional methods with the author's personal approach, emphasizing her understanding of plant spirits as allies in the witch’s journey. It includes a new taxonomy for interpreting plant energies, methods for creating new correspondences, the importance of layering, using botanicals in spells, rituals, altars, and more, as well as ways to develop meaningful relationships with the pharmakoi (master plant spirits). Poetry, petitions, and musings about pharmakeia are woven throughout.   Entering Hekate’s Garden takes readers deep into the mystical world of botanical witchery in a way no other book has before.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484155945333,"sku":"9781578637225","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578637225.jpg?v=1786266195"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-cyndi-phd-brannen.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}