Another new book on the “to read pile” that I’m really excited about. The dark, obscure or Other has always played a big role in my life and spiritual path. Having two extreme polarities within myself, coming to understand those forces helped me to better understand who I am and where I stand. And that is really what the “dark” or “left hand” paths are about, self cultivation. “Self-help and self-care have become commodified and cliché….Instead, this book is about a philosophical reorientation concerning the individual and their relationship with others.” Frater Tenebris, is the author and it was published by @llewellynbooks I also noticed an endorsement from @kate_freuler_author who wrote ❤️Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick & the Dark Moon which is one of my favorite books (there is a review on my blog). It’s awesome that we are able to write about working with darkness, blood, poisonous plants and all of these nefarious things and not get burned alive! But there is substance to all of this “dark sided” stuff, and DARK PAGANISM takes a thoughtful and philosophical look of this end of the spectrum and it’s place in magical and spiritual practices. Definitely going to be writing a more extensive review on this one! I think there will be a lot of parallels between my personal practice, especially working with baneful herbs and the dark and primal forces that they are often associated with. I think these are important things to discuss openly so that we can communicate more effectively! I often refer to what I do as “dark herbalism” because of the sinister reputations of some of the plants that I work with and their connection to the darker side of magic. It can also deal with some of the areas of life that humans have the most darkness such as sex, death, addiction, pain/trauma and mortality. The purpose being for self healing, integration, releasing trauma, changing life patterns and rebirth processes. #darkpaganism #lefthandpath #darkherbalism #witchcraft #occultism #occultphilosophy #neopagansim #llewellynbooks #ofbloodandbones https://www.instagram.com/p/ClKYBh3L5mr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
