Marysia Miernowska

The Witch's Herbal Apothecary
Rituals & Recipes for a Year of Earth Magick and Sacred Medicine Making
by Marysia Miernowska

Intrigued from the first sighting of this book up for review I was pleasantly surprised by the wisdom put into organizing information in this book and the way it was presented for the reader. The seasons in the wheel of the year are related to the wheel of life and regenerative currents we should all tap into. The beginning was spiritual, mystical and reverent and I drew me in. I was reminded to deepen my relationship with living earth, spirit and self. Told what a witch is and that a Green Witch aligns with the earth’s cycles I wanted to do the same.

Each Season has a beginning page that lays out the basics and then carries on to give more detail. The illustrations are gorgeous and monochromatic giving an intensity but also a softness. Included in the pages are basic information on witch/wicca and the relationship to the earth, seasonal information on plants...well...there is a LOT of information for the novice but the herbal information is minimal but enough to whet the appetite.

I might caution the reader to make sure they do due diligence and seek to ensure that all recipes included are “safe” by referring to more than one other resource so no harm is done another. I did not take the time to make sure but would if this book were in my possession and planned to try the recipes.

I enjoyed reading this book and believe it would be one to refer to throughout the year and perhaps return to from year to year. I believe I need more time with the book to fully appreciate what is within its pages but...did enjoy reading it today.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars… (més)