Witches' Almanac 2024-2025 Standard Edition Issue 43 : Fire

By: Andrew Theitic, Theitic

Published by Red Wheel/Weiser, 2023-11

<b><i>The Witches' Almanac</i> is a sophisticated publication appealing to general readers as well as hard-core Wiccans. At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated annual guide available today for the mystic enthusiast.</b><br> <br> Founded in 1971 by Elizabeth Pepper, the art director of <i>Gourmet</i> magazine for many years, <b><i>The Witches' Almanac</i></b> is a witty, literate, and sophisticated publication that appeals to general reads as well as hard-core Wiccans. At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated and wide-ranging annual guide available today for the mystic enthusiast.<br> <br> Modeled after the <i>Old Farmers' Almanac</i>, it includes information related to the annual Moon Calendar (weather, forecasts, and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, mystic incantations, interviews, and many a curious tale of good and evil. Although it is an annual publication, much of the content is both current and timeless--not specific to the date range of each issue.<br> <br> The theme of Issue 43 (Spring 2024 - Spring 2025) is Fire -- Forging Freedom. Also included are articles on: <ul> <li>Geomancy</li> <li>The Lunar Nodes</li> <li>Azorean Folklore</li> <li>Kitchen Magic - Soul Cakes</li> <li>The Trickiest Toad</li> <li>The Orisha Obatala</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul>