Gay Witchcraft

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Imprint: Weiser Books
Availability: Coming soon on 01/15/2025
“This is one of the only books on the market that delves into the fascinating historical roots of gay witchcraft while also providing homosexual-specific advice on spells and rituals. One of Penczak’s strengths is his broad-reaching wisdom when it comes to love and sexuality. What witch isn’t interested in knowing a few spells and potions for creating more trusting, loving, passionate, and spiritually nurturing relationships? Yet Penczak also stays true to his niche—often returning to particular sexual and romantic concerns unique to the gay and lesbian community. Overall, Penczak fulfills his promise—finally offering homosexual readers a sensitive and sexually appropriate manual for the study and practice of witchcraft.”
—Publishers Weekly
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Book Details

Pages

320 Pages

Size

5.75 x 9

Format

Trade Paperback

Pub. Date

02/03/2025

ISBN

978-1-57863-853-6

Publisher

Red Wheel Weiser

Authors

Christopher Penczak is an award-winning author, teacher, and healing practitioner. He has written over twenty books, including The Three Rays of Witchcraft, Ascension Magick, Spirit Allies, City Magick, Magick of Reiki, and The Inner Temple of Witchcraft. As an advocate for the timeless wisdom of the ages, Penczak is rooted firmly in the traditions of modern witchcraft and Earth-based religions but draws from a wide range of spiritual traditions. He is a certified herbalist, flower essence practitioner, and avid gardener who sees his relationship with the plant world as a key part of his spiritual practice. For more information visit christopherpenczak.com and templeofwitchcraft.org.

Gay Witchcraft is an opportunity for queer Witches to claim our rightful place in our own magical practices without sacrificing who we truly are, as well as just being a solid introductory book on the Craft. . . . For queer Witches of all stripes, this is our history, these are our stories, and this is something for us to treasure.” —from the foreword by Storm Faerywolf
 
When Christopher Penczak was introduced to Witchcraft, he found a spiritual path through which he could honor and embrace his homosexuality. In Gay Witchcraft, Penczak’s clearheaded theory and practice combine to create a classic book of Witchcraft focused on the perspective of the gay community.
 
Penczak’s writing has made it much easier for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people interested in practicing any form of Witchcraft. His willingness to share his own personal journey and the foundations that made the Craft accessible allows readers to find their own ways of practice. This book explores the history of Paganism and offers a compendium of spells, meditations, ceremonies, and affirmations that will enrich both the novice and the experienced practitioner seeking out new views of myth, ritual, and healing.
 
This new Weiser Classics edition replaces a previously published edition. The Weiser Classics series offers essential works and foundational texts from renowned authors and spiritual teachers, as well as introductory guides on an array of topics by contemporary writers and practitioners.
 
Weiser Books, esoteric and occult teachings since 1957.

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“This is one of the only books on the market that delves into the fascinating historical roots of gay witchcraft while also providing homosexual-specific advice on spells and rituals. One of Penczak’s strengths is his broad-reaching wisdom when it comes to love and sexuality. What witch isn’t interested in knowing a few spells and potions for creating more trusting, loving, passionate, and spiritually nurturing relationships? Yet Penczak also stays true to his niche—often returning to particular sexual and romantic concerns unique to the gay and lesbian community. Overall, Penczak fulfills his promise—finally offering homosexual readers a sensitive and sexually appropriate manual for the study and practice of witchcraft.”
—Publishers Weekly