Patricia Telesco
From the mind of Patricia Telesco comes A Witch’s Book of Ceremonies & Rituals, a phenomenal collection of workings that you can perform to celebrate the wheel of the year, as well as bring powerful changes to your life. Create rituals for all sorts of occasions, from birthdays to separations, from forgiveness to employment, and more. Learn the history of traditional witches’ holidays and the fascinating folklore behind them, and mark monumental moments with special ceremonies like handfasting. A great book for beginners and old practitioners alike, A Witch’s Book of Ceremonies & Rituals is a timeless go-to for any situation.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-964537-04-7 | Page Count: 200
Dimensions: 5.25" x 8.25" | Paperback Publication Date: 2/28/2025
Once again, Patricia Telesco has provided a treasury of knowledge in her green-thumb-approved book, Gardening with the Goddess. Gardening has never been more magical! Explore different plants and their associations with the Goddess, create gardens timed around the moon and astrological signs, use crystals to enhance your power, and much more green witchery. Especially designed to accommodate both the large backyard and small back porch planters, there's something for every witch in Gardening with the Goddess.
ISBN: 978-1-964537-09-2 | Page Count: 200 | Dimensions: 5.25" x 8.25"
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 3/18/2025
Many people feel overwhelmed by financial burdens, but a good witch knows how to bring abundance back into their life using mystical means. In Patricia Telesco's Money Magic, you'll learn just how to do that and more! This practical spellbook is packed with spells, charms, enchantments, and rituals designed to bring more into your life. Learn what methods your ancestors used to summon the spirit of wealth, use food, beverages, and aromatics to create a feeling of plenty, and learn how magic can improve all areas of your life, not just your pocketbook.
ISBN: 978-1-964537-10-8 | Page Count: 200 | Dimensions: 5.25" x 8.25"
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 4/15/2025
Patricia Telesco (Trish) has been a part of the Neo-Pagan community for over 30 years. During that time, she penned many memorable titles, including Victorian Grimoire, Goddess in my Pocket, Spinning Spells; Weaving Wonders, and the first edition of Kitchen Witch’s Cookbook.
During her speaking engagements across the U.S., Trish met many wise people working behind the scenes who blessed her with down-to-earth perspectives for going forward with books and life. Along the way, cooking at festivals led to writing more about culinary topics. The result has been very happy bellies for family and friends alike.
Food is love; food is hospitality. Food changes life, and life changes food.
Crossed Crow Books is pleased to be reissuing some of Trish’s classics including A Victorian Grimoire and A Floral Grimoire.
Offering a glimpse into the beauty and romance of yesteryear, A Victorian Grimoire serves as a gentle reminder that magic can and should fit seamlessly into the fabrics of everyday life. Drawing on themes inspired by the charm of the Victorian Era, the reader will find useful bits of lore and workings scattered throughout, including a practical and magical overview of harvesting and using herbs, making magic throughout the home, enchanting tips for caring for our animal friends, methods of spellcasting with children, and keeping a bewitched life throughout the year. These workable spells, charms, and rituals will help the reader connect to the past, allowing us to honor and keep alive these tried and true practices.
Pull up a chair, light a fire, and pour yourself a cup of tea as you learn how to make a faerie garden, conjure the wind and rain, work love magic, and honor the dead. Afterward, pop on over to the kitchen and learn how to conjure up a bit of food magic for any of the Witches’ holidays before wandering over to the parlor to divine the secrets of the future.
This paperback has a glossy laminate cover with antique cream paper stock interior.an
ISBN: 978-1-959883-34-0 | Page Count: 242 | Dimensions: 6” x 9”
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 10/24/2023
Get ready to make some magic, because Patricia Telesco has crafted a definitive collection of spells, rituals, and more in her enchanting classic, Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders.
Have you ever spent all your time casting a spell only to have it not work out? Or are you a witch constantly having to dig through your books just to find a single spell? Or maybe you’re a beginner without a clue where to start? Well, worry no more, because Patricia Telesco has taken her expertise and created a definitive guide for spellcasting in Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders. Within its pages, you will find all you need to get your magic moving, from learning the basics of magic to casting more complicated workings, with easy-to-follow instructions and a variety of topics covered. Whether casting for love or money, intuition or luck, Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders will be the book you keep reaching for time and time again.
ISBN: 978-1-959883-52-4 | Page Count: 220 | Dimensions: 5.25” x 8.5”
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 08/13/2024
Written for those who are looking for deeper levels of intuitive awareness and for those who are already on their magical journey, Advanced Witchcraft by Patricia Telesco is a powerful book of spellcraft and lessons. Learn how to not just practice but live your magic, gaining insight into concepts such as dreamwork, trancework, and pathworking. Work with natural and elemental spirits and take steps towards spiritual safety. Master shapeshifting, glamour, and the crafting of talismans and charms. If you are in a place where you don’t know what the next witchy step is, Advanced Witchcraft is here to be your guide.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-964537-06-1 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-964537-40-5
Page Count: 200 | Dimensions: 5.25" x 8.25" | Format: Paperback & Hardcover
Paperback Publication Date: 6/10/2025 | Hardcover Publication Date: 6/10/2025
This charming book makes an excellent companion for those lovely, peaceful walks through the garden. Patricia Telesco has created a delightful grimoire that shows the reader how to create magical charms and spells using the abundance of floral life found to delicately grow in the Witch’s garden or in the wild forests and woodlands. If you’ve been drawn to a style of magic and witchcraft that is much more animistic in nature, then A Floral Grimoire will make an excellent addition to your magical library.
Learn how to make potions and brews, discover floral signs and omens, create your own floral oracle deck, and discover how to work magic with flowers.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-959883-13-5 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-959883-73-9
Page Count: 242 | Dimensions: 6” x 9” | Format: Paperback & Hardcover
Paperback Publication Date: 03/01/2024 | Hardcover Publication Date: 12/06/2023
Herbal artistry is at your fingertips when you flip through the fact-filled pages of Patricia Telesco’s The Herbal Arts: A Handbook of Plant Magic, Folklore, Recipes, and Customs. Utilizing nature’s most abundant gift, "The Herbal Arts" explores over 100 herbs, plants, and flowers while keeping practicality, ease of use, and accessibility in mind. Within its pages you will find lore, historical uses, and magical insights alongside practical everyday applications to create a more meaningful and fulfilling magical practice.
ISBN: 978-1-959883-53-1 | Page Count: 220 | Dimensions: 5.25” x 8.25”
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 09/03/2024
Witch-it-up and take control of your life using the power of magic! Typical teen problems are a thing of the past with the help of Trish Telesco's new book, The Teen's Book of Shadows. A perfect guide for the witch just starting out, you will discover a myriad of ways to handle everything from dating to driving exams. Personalize spells for every occasion, conjure up success in your school life, and learn seasonal spells to help enhance your power. You'll even discover different methods of divination! Being a teenager is hard enough; make life easier and build a strong foundation for your future with The Teen's Book of Shadows.
ISBN: 978-1-964537-14-6 | Page Count: 200 | Dimensions: 5" x 8"
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 7/15/2025
Discover a magical variety of candle spells and rituals for both the advanced and the novice witch with Patricia Telesco’s Mastering Candle Magic: Advanced Spells and Charms for Every Rite.
This book explores one of the oldest methods of making magic. Perfect for both the adept and the novice, the author guides the reader on a journey of better living through the magic of flame and wax. From adapting your own candlelit spells to incorporating candles into all of your magickal workings, you will find everything you need to create successful, effective spells.
We are pleased to be offering this title as a hardcover with dust jacket as well as paperback.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-959883-51-7 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-959883-88-3
Page Count: 219 | Dimensions: 5.25” x 8.25” | Format: Paperback & Hardcover
Paperback Publication Date: 08/05/2024 | Hardcover Publication Date: 05/09/2024
A Witch’s Book of Wisdom is the ultimate grimoire of folk spells, offering a unique selection of magical solutions to many of life’s problems.
Hearken back to a time when the solution to life’s problems could be discovered by having a chat with the local wise person. These folks were undoubtedly skilled in the magical arts and knew just what to prescribe for their client, depending on whatever obstacle they happened to be facing at the time. In the modern era, the proverbial village has grown into a global community, leaving many curious witches to their own devices when it comes to finding the magical solution to a problem.
Learn magical techniques to overcome fear and find lost items. Discover the magic of pathworking and learn how to work with poppets. Explore the magic of knots, then sneak away to the kitchen for a bit of kitchen witchery. Step back in time and allow the simple ways of magic to unfold in your everyday life.
ISBN: 978-1-959883-54-8 | Page Count: 224 | Dimensions: 5.25” x 8.5”
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 11/05/2024
Unlock the secrets of crafting your very own Book of Shadows with Patricia Telesco's illuminating guide, Your Book of Shadows. This comprehensive tome is an essential companion for both novice practitioners and seasoned witches alike, offering a deep dive into the traditions, rituals, and spells that form the heart of magical practice. With Telesco's expert guidance, readers will learn how to create a personalized Book of Shadows that not only acts as a repository of magical knowledge but also serves as a reflection of their unique spiritual journey. From recording spells to documenting dreams and divinations, this book empowers you to create a living document that grows with you on your path. Your Book of Shadows demystifies the process of building your own magical manual, providing practical advice on selecting materials, organizing content, and imbuing your book with personal energy. Telesco's engaging style and insightful tips make this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their connection to the natural world and their own inner magic. Step into your power and craft a Book of Shadows that will become a cherished tool in your magical arsenal, guiding you through the mysteries of Witchcraft with wisdom, wit, and wonder.
ISBN: 978-1-959883-75-3 | Page Count: 200 | Dimensions: 5" x 8"
Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 6/3/2025