"To me, being a witch is about connecting with nature, appreciating all of the sensations of life, opening up to the vastness and beautiful complexity of experience, and stepping into our power..."

Iris Beaglehole, author of the Myrtlewood Mysteries, invites you to awaken the wild and delightful magic within. This enchanting guide blends humour, heart, and wisdom to lead you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Whether you are new to the path of witchcraft or a seasoned practitioner, Awakening the Wild Witch will help you claim your power and awaken further to your own wild magic.

~ Tap into the innate magic that resides within you by connecting deeply with your intuition and the wisdom of your body.

~ Create meaningful rituals, craft ceremonies and spellwork and embrace change with grace and intention.

~ Work with the elements, harness the power of the natural world, and align with the rhythms of nature.

~ Deepen your understanding of magical herbs, crystals, astrology and kitchen witchery.

~ Explore the powerful potential of your shadow, delve into the depths of your psyche to heal and empower yourself, transforming shadows into sources of strength and insight.

Awakening the Wild Witch is an invitation to step into your wild magic and embrace the vast possibilities that lie within you. With practical exercises, rituals, and meditations, Iris invites you on this journey of deepening awareness and opening to a life filled with wild magic, purpose, and inspiration.

Available in ebook, paperback, hardback and gorgeous deluxe hardback editions!

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We're all doing magic, all the time.

Every thought we think, every word we speak, every action we take ripples out into the world, creating change on both the seen and unseen levels.

The question is, how can we do magic more consciously? For most of us, the vast majority of our magic is accidental and unconscious.

Yet, in the grand unfolding of life, we are all creators, our thoughts and actions the threads that form part of the intricate patterns of our reality. This is accidental magic – the power we wield without intention or awareness. Across cultures, magical traditions recognise that we are not separate from nature, but part of it.

Walking the witch's path means aligning with these rhythms – honouring the sacred, working with the elements, and connecting with unseen realms and guiding spirits.

We are standing here, in a lush, vibrant forest...

The trees are pulsing with life. You begin to walk, each step an act of surrender to the wild call within you. Your civilized self falls away as you feel raw, vulnerable, utterly alive.

You approach a clearing. In the centre is a shimmering pool. You approach the edge. As you gaze into the water, you see your own reflection. But it's not the face you see in the mirror every day. This face is wild, luminous, alive with a fire in your eyes. You realise that this is your true face, the face of your soul. You glimpse forgotten memories, unacknowledged desires, and the ways you've tamed yourself. You give yourself permission to be who you really are…

This wildness, this untamed power, this radiance, this is the essence of who you are. It's the source of your power, your creativity, your joy. You feel a rush of energy coursing through your veins.

You stand up, feeling the power of your own wildness moving through you. The forest around you shimmers, responding to the call of your awakened soul. You understand that you are not separate from this wildness – you are part of it, woven into the very fabric of being.

In this awakening, you are never the same. You are now more fully alive. This path requires both surrender and flow. It is the path of the deep soul. You are a force of nature, a child of the wild divine.



Think of your life, or your psyche, as a bubbling cauldron...

Inside it, there's a potion constantly simmering away, made up of all the ingredients you've gathered – a lifetime of experiences. It's a mix of flavours, some sweet, some bitter, pungent, salty, and sour. These flavours can combine in delicious ways. After all, what is the flavour of chocolate without a little bitterness?

Take a moment to savour your life, as if dipping a spoon into the cauldron and tasting all the flavours.

What do you notice in the flavours? What aspects in your life don't quite seem to fit – with jarring flavours that stand out? What murky feelings might need to be scooped out and examined?