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 Village wisewomen or witches have served their communities, despite persecution, up to and including the present day. They have been available for consultation for a fee or trade, about all aspects of life using spells if necessary to help people live fulfilled lives. |
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Statement in Response to Article in The Sun 14th January 2012 For the record we would like to state that we have never, nor will ever, grant any interviews to any tabloid newspaper; and especially The Sun who have deliberately misrepresented us without our knowledge or permission. Paganism has nothing to do with Satanism, which is an inversion of Christianity, and has no part within our belief system. The photos contained within the article were obtained from a Cornwall Today photographer, following an interview we gave last year describing the work we do in the community. |
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Cassandra's book; Village Witch is available now from Troy Books |
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Village Witch describes life as a Village Wisewoman in the wilds of West Cornwall. The first part of the book documents the tortuous and sometimes harrowing journey to achieve this unusual occupation. It is a tale that ultimately moves through surviving and into thriving. Cassandra’s past experiences directly inform her present practice and are intrinsic to being a wisewoman – she acquires wisdom from actively experiencing and observing the vagaries of life. As part of her work she travels around the country giving talks about her profession, and without exception is asked each time what brought her to become a village wisewoman. Many people want to hear about that journey and this is one of the reasons for deciding to write the book. Following on from this, Cassandra tells of the practice of her craft, which includes many stories and observations regarding the day-to-day experiences of a traditional wisewoman including her personal approach to magic. At present the market is flooded with ‘how-to-do’ books on witchcraft and associated themes. Almost without exception they inform in an authoritative way often including a cookbook of spells. There is far more to the Craft of the Wise than simply following someone else’s recipes for performing magic. It entails old-fashioned qualities such as hard work, discipline, dedication and commitment. This book differs in that it describes the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ and in that sense challenges the reader to question and explore their own experiences of the worlds magical. |
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land, which I have been familiar with over the years. Finally I made my way here and have come home to stay.