Way Through the Woods

Dr Rebecca Beattie grew up on Dartmoor, which gave her an early appreciation of the power and joys of nature. She has been practising solitary witchcraft for twenty years and been an initiate of the Gardnerian Wiccan tradition for fifteen. A Wiccan priestess, she is acclaimed for her highly informed teaching of witchcraft subjects. By day she is a professional in a major charity, with advanced degrees in Literature and Creative writing.

‘This is the best book I have found yet on the magic of personal growth and personal healing. It is a perfect journey through the year and through nature to the self.’ Ronald Hutton, author of The Witch ‘A good book in every sense of the word: caring, inviting and intelligent, it combines self-reflection and ritual to enable choices and address change.’ Marion Gibson, author of Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials ‘Witchcraft and poetry, magic and emotional intelligence, Rebecca Beattie masterfully weaves together a thousand different strands, creating a powerful whole. This is a book about the nitty-gritty of life, but also a book arguing for making that nitty-gritty more beautiful, and more bearable. We can find wisdom in the wind, in old books, in timeless charms.' Francesco Dimitri, author of The Book of Hidden Things  ‘A beguiling and unique blend of clear-eyed wisdom, memoir, storytelling, beautiful nature writing, and a deep sense of the connectedness of life. Rebecca offers sensible, grounded advice, given with humility and gentleness and drawing on a wide range of helpful sources. Bring your troubles with an open mind and go away with the balm of nature and kindness.’ Maggie Brookes, author of Acts of Love and War‘This book is full of tender, wise and rich invitations to pause and reconnect with the deep wisdom of the natural world, no matter what life is throwing your way. A tantalising mix of myth, wonder and scientific research, this is a twenty-first-century grimoire for everyone, a healing, enchanting and profound book about navigating our journeys through life with compassion and creativity.’ Bernadette Russell, author of How to Be Hopeful ‘The Way through the Woods is a delightful and unique book of nature-based spirituality that will make your heart sing, whether you are a witch or are simply seeking to navigate the winding paths of everyday life. Rooted in the natural cycle, the book weaves a magic spell of wise advice and simple practices to guide you through love and grief, joy and loss, and all that life may throw your way.’ Dr Vivianne Crowley, author of Wild Once 'Laden with compassion and care, it ripples with hope and is full of delicious magic and ritual.' Jini Reddy, author of Wanderland