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The Green Witch

"The modern green witch understands that humanity impacts the natural world, not only through how individuals treat it, but also via the energy created by their feelings and beliefs."
The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More by  Arin Murphy-Hiscock was a wonderful little book!  I'll definitely be referring to it for years to come.  I'm particularly excited to preform the Spring Equinox ritual for welcoming creative energy into your life!   
The book begins by explaining what exactly green witchcraft is and then goes on to explain how you can become more tuned in to nature and the world around you.  It's a great book to remind yourself to stop and pay attention.  As humans we tend to be rather self centered.  We forgot that what we put out into the universe can be handed back to us,  By living with nature and respecting it we can learn from it and in return be blessed with its bounty.
The second half of the book is full of wonderful recipes and blessings.  There are tips on gardening and healing.  I found this to book to be very informative and yet very easy to read.  I've bookmarked several passages to visit again!
I'd highly recommend The Green Witch to anyone who loves plants, nature, and a more natural lifestyle.  Or for anyone who is wanting to connect more with the world around them, make their home a more positive space, and bring more good energy to their to life.


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