by Raven Digitalis
When Paganism and Gothic culture collide, a powerful blend of
independent thought and magickal transformation is often the result.
Raven Digitalis explores this dynamic intersection and what draws us to
the dark side.
Digitalis introduces many kinds of Goths and Witches, and the philosophy of each. Practical as well as insightful, Goth Craft
covers the basics of magick, with special attention to blood magick,
death magick, and necromancy. You'll also learn how to channel dark
emotions, express yourself through the dark arts (clothes, hair,
makeup, body modification), choose appropriate Goth music for ritual,
and myriad other ways to merge magickal practice with the Goth
lifestyle.
From working shadow magick to spellcasting on the dance floor, Goth Craft revels in the exciting convergence of two vital subcultures.
An
insightful, honest, and spiritual exploration of the intersection of
witchcraft and goth culture not only for those who have a foot in each
of these worlds, but also for those explorers on one side, seeking to
know the ways of the other.
| -Christopher Penczak, author of the Temple of Witchcraft series |
Publishers Weekly
Many people associate Goth with
either the Columbine massacre or Marilyn Manson. But Digitalis, a
neo-pagan priest, provides readers an opportunity to expand their
horizons about Goth culture by starting with the basics: "What is a
Goth?" Digitalis not only provides a history of Goth culture, but also
includes a cheeky, fun catalogue of Goth "types" (complete with
corresponding photographs) that span the spectrum-from CorporateGoths
and Fetishists to MopeyGoths and PerkyGoths. Goths are "dark witches,"
Digitalis explains, who practice "the magick of the Middle Path, the
balanced path between light and dark" that includes "intense, sometimes
unpleasant magickal workings," but should not be confused with "black"
magic. The remainder of this handbook is devoted to witchcraft-from
rituals to a glossary of tools-Goth-style. Digitalis also spends a good
deal of time advising readers how to handle sadness, suicidal thoughts
and frequent crying, even suggesting traditional therapy as a way
through "Dark Emotionalism." Perhaps most fun for the uninitiated is
Digitalis's thorough guide to obtaining Goth style with advice on
clothing, the all-important makeup and piercings, among other things.
Primarily, Digitalis wants readers to understand that "Contrary to
popular belief, doom and gloom does not penetrate every aspect of Goth
culture." (Sept.)
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