Learn to Stand with Feet Rooted in Shadow and Hands Stretched to the Stars"In your hands is Raven Grimassi's most personal and powerful work to date. In it he shares profound Craft teachings that will transform your relationship with magick, and your work as a Witch. I wish I'd had access to this treasure earlier on my path."-Christopher Penczak, co-founder of theTemple of Witchcraft and author of the Plant Spirit FamiliarFor the first time in more than a decade, Grimassi introduces readers to a new system of witchcraft, one that draws upon the old ways and the old days. Rich with spells, rituals, and detailed illustrations of plant spirits, Grimassi dares readers to take the path that leads deep into the darkened woods-to traverse upon the Thorned Path.Meet the entities that dwell within the organic memory of the earth, the devas, the deities, the magical life force that lies within the wooded glen. Learn to work with these spirits, and use their wisdom to transform your life and your practice. "Undoubtedly the most exciting and important book of the decade!" -Dorothy Morrison, author of Utterly Wicked and The Craft "Many books talk about the relationship of Witches to natural magic. This book takes you into the very heart of it." -Christian Day, author of The Witches' Book of the Dead "Truly a work of genius." -Theitic, executive editor of The Witches' Almanac Raven Grimassi is a Neo-Pagan scholar and award-winning author of over twelve books on Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism including Old World Witchcraft and Italian Witchraft. He is a member of the American Folklore Society and is co-founder and co-director of the Crossroads Fellowship, a modern Mystery School tradition. He lives in Springfield, MA. Author website:

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