The New Aradia

Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches, as it was collected by Charles Godfrey Leland, brings us a folkloric mixture of myth, poetry, and magical instructions.  Wrapped within those pages is the truth that Witchcraft is a revolutionary practice – a means for fighting against social injustices, shifting the balance of power, freeing people from oppression, breaking down political and financial systems that work against the people and nature itself. Witchcraft has long been the tool of the disenfranchised and the marginal. Calling oneself a Witch is in itself an act of defiance, a statement of going against the grain and the status quo of society.

Right now, Witchcraft is experiencing another revival that’s far-reaching across the social spectrum – and the story of Aradia streams forth like light amongst the shadows. How do we interpret Aradia today for the times that we are living in? As modern Witches, we can take inspiration from Aradia and add to the story with our own experiences, lore, and spellcraft.  The #WeAreAradia movement says we don’t need to look to or watch for a savior – we are the ones we have been waiting for. These are the times that we are made for. Magical resistance happens both through physical means and metaphysical works – mind, body, and spirit. We seek not only to survive, but to thrive and craft new possibilities for tomorrow – for humanity, for the planet, for all.

The New Aradia is a handbook is designed to serve as a collection of ideas to teach, share, inspire, empower, protect, and guide.  Within its pages are sigils, spells, recipes, essays, invocations, rituals, and more, all gathered from experienced magical practitioners. At your fingertips is an arsenal of tools to aid you on your path.

With contributions by: Aidan Wachter, Amanda Bell, Annalun, Annwyn Avalon, Aradia The Rose, H. Byron Ballard, Casandra Johns, Christopher Penczak, Deborah Castellano, Devin Hunter, Gwendolyn Reece, Irina Xara, Irisanya Moon, Ivo Dominguez Jr., Jay Logan, Jenn Zahrt, Kelden, Laura Tempest Zakroff, Lisa Bland, Lyssa Heartsong, Mat Auryn, Misha Magdalene, Patti Wigington, Phoenix LeFae, Raye Schwarz, Stephen Pocock & Storm Faerywolf.

The Charge of the New Aradia
Laura Tempest Zakroff

A Call to Aradia
Aidan Wachter

Introduction
Laura Tempest Zakroff

The Power of Shared Magic
Laura Tempest Zakroff

Aradia in the New Millennium
Storm Faerywolf

We Are Aradia
H. Byron Ballard

The Spirit of Rebellion
Mat Auryn

Aradia—An Invocation
Phoenix LeFae

Witchcraft Medicine for the Soul of the Land and People
Christopher Penczak

Nine Garden Allies: Plants for Talismans, Spells & Actions
Raye Schwarz

Diana’s Protection
Mat Auryn

Peace Oil
Jenn Zahrt

Dragonroot: A Charm for (In)Visibility
Casandra Johns

A Prayer to Aradia, in the Wake of Charlottesville
Misha Magdalene

A Spell to Win a Court Case When Unjustly Detained
Aradia the Rose

A Witch Bottle for Protection of Home, Family & Community
Kelden

Baityloi: An Ancient Greek Method of Purifying Civic Institutions & Protecting Their Integrity
Gwendolyn Reece

Aradia and the Armor of Flames
Devin Hunter

Calming the Inner Storm Spell
Ivo Dominguez Jr.

Two Spells for Water
Annwyn Avalon

Water Devotional & an Oath to Protect the Water
Lisa Bland

Creating a Sun
Annalun

Prayer to the Great Mother
Jay Logan

Blood Moon Eclipse Ritual
Irina Xara

Resistance & Resilience / Resilience & Resistance
Irisanya Moon

A Spell to Reclaim Your Sovereignty
Deborah Castellano

House Cleansing Wash
Lyssa Heartsong

A Spell for Good Housekeeping
Stephen Pocock

A Ritual for Remembering Our Power & Remembering What We Are
Amanda Bell

An Invocation for Freedom
Patti Wigington

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