I was blown away by Katie’s unique and rich style of writing in her poetry. I have never seen that before! Brilliant, simply Brilliant! Words are indeed spells, poetry is magic, and Katie’s Word Witchery masterfully weaves together information that combines magic, spells, incantations, and historical information. A must-read for anyone seeking to harness the power of words and manifest their desires. ~ Shawn Robbins, author/co-author of Wiccapedia, The Witch's Way & The Crystal Witch with Leanna Greenaway

This is a wonderful reminder of the magic of words, from ancient love poetry and global traditions to a wide range of modern rituals. Katie celebrates female poets through the centuries and provides practical exercises to help us connect to that same fire of inspiration. Word Witchery is an invigorating look at the power of poetry and magical texts to bring transformation and healing. ~ Stephen Ball, author of Playing Card Divination: Every Card Tells a Story and Elemental Divination: A Dice Oracle

Wow! I was Captivated! Word Witchery is a truly inspiring, spell-binding, well-researched and timely book dedicated to the sacred feminine, the creative spirit of women, muses, priestesses, goddesses, and poetesses. Coming from a line of magical, creative women, Katie Ness masterfully explores the link between poetry and magic, between words and the sacred feminine, in the form of prayers, psalms, hymns, incantations, spells, rituals, mantras, and blessings. Profoundly researched and brilliantly written by a writer who clearly understands the power of words. Katie gifts us a glimpse into the life of mystical women writers, often lost or forgotten, and includes pathways for readers to create their own magic via the weavings of poetry and magical writing. This book is a must-read for everybody interested in the sacred feminine, channelled and expressed through the magic of words. ~ Christa Mackinnon, psychologist & shamanic teacher, founder of the Modern Medicine Woman Training and best-selling Hay House, and author of 'Shamanism’ and ‘Shamanism & Spirituality in Therapeutic Practice’

It was from sadness that Katie was inspired to connect with loved ones no longer with us by writing poems, prayers, spells, and invocations. Her use of poetry and word craft was the magical thread that tethered these loved ones to her. In her quest for knowledge, she discovers how innate it is in us to utilise the power of words to invoke a magical outcome. We’ve been weaving with words since antiquity from geometric symbols on cave walls, evidence of the beginning of language and human intelligence to pottery and golden charms inscribed with poetic incantations showcasing belief in the power of words to connect with the divine. Within the book is a strong emphasis on the sacred feminine and the lost voices of women poetry-mystics and word witches throughout history in an attempt to honour their lives and works and bring balance back into our world that still leans towards patriarchal inclination. Here Katie reminds us of and celebrates the feminine that has been almost lost to obscurity. Word Witchery is a fascinating, well-written guide rediscovering ancient voices whose lives and work have been fragmented, forgotten or lost. With the inclusion of practical rituals and spells for readers to incorporate into their own magical practice or healing journey such as creating an altar, devotions to goddesses, tarot poetry, love spells, healing rituals, protection and banishing spells, abundance and prosperity magic, art-craft and talisman making and much more. ~ Scott Irvine, author of Ishtar & Ereshkigal and The Magic of Serpents

Word Witchery by Katie Ness gracefully weaves the practical and mystical worlds seamlessly together. This potent book explores the language of the soul, to help us all feel, hear and trust our innate intuitive wisdom on a deeper level. I am mesmerised by its depth of history, wisdom and spirit. I believe “Word Witchery” will live on as a field guide for the modern goddess. ~ Melanie Salvatore-August, wellness teacher and author of Kitchen Yoga and Fierce Kindness, www.melaniesalvatoreaugust.com

Word Witchery is a thoroughly researched compendium of spells, incantations, poems, and ideas. It is both inspired and inspiring. ~ Dr Rupert White, editor of The Enquiring Eye: Journal of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

Insightful and fabulous. It’s a ‘wow’ from me! The more I read, the more I wanted to delve deeper. It is articulate, thought-provoking, written with passion and from the heart— magickal! It is thoroughly researched across cultures and countries and times, and a practical guide to enhance your personal practises. A must-have on every witch's bookshelf. ~ Laura O’Rourke, Editor-in-Chief of Witches Magazine

With her gentle voice, Katie invites us to the poetic realm of word magic. She is a muse that inspires many and this book is a daughter born of her enchanting soul. The following chapters are intertwined with wisdom of many mythologies, rich in spellcraft, adorned with personal experience of word witchery. Beautiful. Charming. Empowering. ~ Johana Reuter, editor at Femme Occulte: Chapters About Bohemian Magick, Mysticism and Witchcraft

Katie’s opus is a mystical call to arms — an encouragement to explore the unseen spaces and seek out the unheard voices of this world, through forests of symbols that remind us just how much magic words can wield. ~ Chiara Amendola, Editor-in-Chief at Occulture Magazine

A wonderful book that encourages and inspires the reader to weave their own golden threads of creativity into powerful words and poetry that is truly magical. ~ Hannah Semple, poet and Editor-in-Chief at Pagan Dawn Magazine

In Word Witchery, poet and priestess Katie Ness celebrates the power and magic of words from ancient past to modern paganism. The first part delves into the history of how language is connected to magic. The second contains spells and rituals, including Goddess invocations, poems for esbats and sabbats, healing rites, and charms for protection or to attract what you wish to manifest. There are instructions for bibliomancy, or divination with books, as well as guided visualisations to let words take you on spiritual journeys. My favourite chapter is ‘The Lost Voices of the Feminine Divine’, which explores female esoteric writers and poets since ancient times. This book is a well-researched study of the magical power of words, a grimoire of beautifully phrased spells and rituals, and offers oodles of inspiration for literary creativity. ~ Lucya Starza, author of Pagan Portals titles about Candle Magic, Poppets and Magical Dolls, Guided Visualisations, and Scrying, and the gothic novel Erosion

Word Witchery by Katie Ness is both an inspiring exploration of the magical nature of words and a how-to book for developing your own relationship with that magical nature through the medium of poetry. From ancient magical texts to goddesses whose domain is sacred words to ancient Word Witches, Ness provides plenty of fodder to feed the creative fires that she stokes with rituals and spells built around magical words. Whether you're itching to create your own enchanting poetry or simply interested in the multi-faceted history of magical word-crafting, this book will captivate you. ~ Laura Perry, author of Pantheon - The Minoans and Deathwalking: Helping Them Cross the Bridge