"The author was one of the founders of modern-day witchcraft. This is her 'Book of Shadows,' what they used to call a grimoire, or 'Book of Spells.' It presents her personal approach to witchcraft, what she learned over her many decades of practicing magic, including: how to invoke the deities or spirit powers, the gods and goddesses that inhabit our world; the pagan holidays, what they mean and how to honor them; working with moon power throughout its phases; a witch's toolkit of spells and rituals for contacting one's ancestors, seeking protection from malevolent forces, and advanced manifestation practices; and an exploration of the principles of self-realization through witchcraft"