Small Magics
Small Magics
Ballard, H. Byron. Small Magics: Practical Secrets From An Appalachian Village Witch. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Worldwide ltd, 2023.
H. Byron Ballard, known as the village witch of Asheville, lets you in on the secrets of the magic of everyday life. In this down-to-earth guide to building your own magical practice, Ballard shares her wisdom as a practicing witch from the southern Appalachian village of Asheville, North Carolina. This hands-on guide delves into the fundamentals and mechanics of magic, giving you essential techniques for practicing on all levels and in many traditions. With Ballard's guidance, you'll learn how to connect with the energy around you and experience the wonder of everyday magic. This book offers grounding exercises, shielding methods, healing practices, and insight on witchcraft tools, all designed to help you lead a truly enchanted life in our deliciously magical world.
H. Byron Ballard, BA, MFA (Asheville, NC) is a western North Carolina native, teacher, folklorist, and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at several festivals and conferences, including the Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Starwood, Hexfest and many others. She serves as senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES, both in Asheville, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on "Wyrd Mountain Gals." Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she has written regular columns for both SageWoman Magazine and Witches and Pagans Magazine. Find her online at www.myvillagewitch.com.
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