Cyndi Brannen, PhD, is a spiritual teacher, trained energetic healer, psychic, and herbalist. Merging her training in shamanism, tarot, past life work, meditation, and psychology, she teaches and writes about better living through witchcraft.
“Enchanting! Cyndi Brannen’s Entering Hekate's Garden: The
Magick, Medicine, and Mystery of Plant Spirit Witchcraft is a
treasure trove of herbal lore blended with magical practice for
empowerment, protection, and more. An in-depth study of Hekatean
theogony demonstrating the passion of a true plant priestess, this
book is a must for anyone looking to deepen their magical practice,
connection to Hekate, or knowledge of plants.”
—Amy Blackthorn, priestess of Hekate, author of Blackthorn’s
Botanical Magic, Sacred Smoke, and Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews
“One cannot talk about Hekate without eventually talking about
Medea and Circe. One cannot discuss the magic of these witches
without talking about plants. For the
Greeks, pharmakeia was synonymous with magic, yet so few
authors are willing to talk openly and frankly about it.
In Entering Hekate’s Garden, Cyndi Brannen manages to
provide a cornucopia of plant magic that will be useful for anyone
interested in Hekatean magic. I expect to be referencing the
recipes and lore for years to come.”
—Jason Miller, author of The Elements of Spellcrafting
“Beautifully written in classic grimoire
style, Cyndi Brannen uses Hekate and her daughters Medea
and Circe to navigate the occult world of botanicals and
mythology. Entering Hekate’s Garden is necessary for
every witch and student of the craft!”
—Lawren Leo, author of Horse Magick: Spells and Rituals for
Self-Empowerment, Protection, and Prosperity
“I have long wanted a book like Entering Hekate’s
Garden to exist. As a devotee of Hekate, the botanical
connections of Hekate and her priestess-witch daughters in
mythology and lore has always fascinated me. For many years, I have
wanted to take the time to compile all the lore together myself for
my own personal practice. Luckily, Cyndi Brannen has done all the
heavy lifting for us. She has taken the seeds of ancient and
classical lore and grown something lush, beautiful, new, and
extremely beneficial for any modern witch, while also maintaining
the historical roots. I greatly enjoy all of Cyndi’s works and
books, but this is by far my favorite of hers to date. I know it
will be a book that I reference often in my personal magickal
practice and devotional work.”
—Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to
Meditation, Magick, and Manifestation
“I remember reading Cyndi Brannen’s previous book, Keeping Her
Keys, and the wave of excitement and emotion that kept coming over
me as I read each page. It was so clear to me then, even
though Cyndi had stated otherwise, that this was a nascent,
yet ancient tradition that she was channeling forth and presenting
to all of us. The rituals, the history and the body of work
in that book felt so incredibly detailed that indeed at
that time it felt like a complete tradition presented to the world.
But now, with Entering Hekate’s Garden, Cyndi takes us
deeper, fleshing out a profound, complex, and beautifully rich body
of work. The botanical lore and practices in this book serve to
deepen what is a potently transformative and devotional path
and practice for those called by Hekate. I truly believe we
are witnessing a sacred download of wisdom and guidance through
Cyndi’s books."
—Elena Rego, creator and owner of The Witches Box
“From its first page, Cyndi Brannen’s gorgeously written
Entering Hekate’s Garden is not your average herbal. Its clear
instructions, straight-forward exercises, and incredibly detailed
individual plant entries will be a long-time valuable tool for any
witch who has already stained their fingers green, as well as those
who’ve not yet stepped one foot in the garden. If you walk the
Poison Path, read this. If you’re an herbalist, read this. If you
think you can’t hear the voices of plant spirits, definitely read
this. The torches are lit and the gate has been opened. Hekate
awaits!”
—Tara-Love Maguire, co-author of Besom, Stang, and Sword: A Guide
to Traditional Witchcraft, the Six-Fold Path, and the Hidden
Landscape
"Entering Hekate's Garden removes the veil of separation
between the reader and the magical world of plants, as Cyndi
Brannen generously shares her wisdom about thirty-nine species of
plants associated with Hekate. Her deep insights on identification,
harvesting, preparation, and spellwork can only be described as
masterful. It's sure to inspire anyone interested in deepening
their connection with herbalism or modern Hekatean
witchcraft."
—Astrea Taylor, author of Intuitive Witchcraft: How to Use
Intuition to Elevate Your Craft
“Energy healer Brannen (Keeping Her Keys) presents a wide-ranging
botanical grimoire based on the traditions of ancient Greek goddess
Hekate and her daughters, Circe and Medea. At the heart of the
guide is detailed information on 39 plants (among them dandelion,
fennel, frankincense, juniper, lavender, and mugwort) explaining
their physical and metaphysical properties, and how they can be
incorporated into spells.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This book is a master lesson in the holistic merger of scientific
knowledge and a deep honoring of the magical and sacred
plant-spirit that is the basis for Green Witchcraft. Readers
familiar with, new to, or curious about witchcraft, herbalism, or
plant medicine will find this title informative and deeply
satisfying.”
—STARRED review, Library Journal
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