The Crooked Path by Kelden – An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft

Crooked Path by Kelden

Part the veil between the ordinary and the magical with The Crooked Path. In this essential guide, author Kelden strips away the complex dogma of modern paganism to reveal the roots of Traditional Witchcraft. This is a book about getting your hands dirty (metaphorically and literally) by rooting your practice in the folklore of your ancestors and the landscape right outside your door.

What is Traditional Witchcraft?

Unlike Wicca, which often relies on established liturgy and deities, Traditional Witchcraft is a fluid, folk-based practice. It focuses on the "Crooked Path," a journey that is non-linear, intuitive, and deeply connected to the Genius Loci (spirits of the place) where you live. Kelden provides a trustworthy roadmap for this journey, offering a practice that is historically grounded yet adaptable to the modern world.

What You Will Learn Inside

This book is structured to take you from a curious observer to a practicing hedge witch.

• Spirit Work: Learn how to safely build relationships with the "Other Crowd," including ancestors, fae, local land spirits, and familiar spirits.
• The Tools of the Trade: Discover the history and usage of the Stang (staff), the cauldron, and the besom in a traditional context.
• Hedge-Crossing: Master the art of "riding the hedge" by entering a trance state to traverse the boundary between the physical world and the spirit realm.
• Local Magic: How to craft spells and rituals using the plants, stones, and weather patterns specific to your own geographic region.

Why Readers Love This Book

• Accessible Authority: Kelden writes with the depth of a historian but the warmth of a teacher, making complex topics like "dual faith" and "spirit flight" easy to understand.
• Action-Oriented: This is not just theory. It is packed with exercises, allowing you to build a personal grimoire as you read.
• Authentic: It moves away from the "love and light" focus of New Age spirituality, embracing the liminal, shadow aspects of witchcraft necessary for true balance.

Book Specifications

• Title: The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft.
• Author: Kelden
• Format: Paperback
• Topic: Traditional Witchcraft / Folklore / Spirit Work.
• Skill Level: Excellent for Beginners, but deep enough for Intermediates.