Polish Folk Magic: Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavs
Please note: This title is currently on preorder with a release date set for December 9, 2025. Polish Folk Magic is an introductory guide into the folk beliefs, seasonal practices, living ancestral traditions, and authentic folk magic of the West Slavic peoples. With the Polish and Slavic diasporas in mind, Joanna Tarnawska fills in the gaps where sources have been previously scarce or inaccessible to those not embedded in the region.
Tarnawska guides the reader through everything from the Slavic folkloric calendar to charms, protection magic, and healing. Polish Folk Magic includes a grimoire specific to Polish folk magic, the perfect companion for native and diasporic practitioners alike. Through an exploration led by a native Polish practitioner and made accessible by providing both Polish and English versions of each charm and spoken formula, the reader is invited to personalize their craft through this rich world of folk magic.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-964537-54-2 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-964537-63-4
Page Count: 280 | Dimensions: 6” x 9” | Format: Paperback & Hardcover
Paperback Publication Date: 12/09/2025 | Hardcover Publication Date: 12/09/2025
Please note: This title is currently on preorder with a release date set for December 9, 2025. Polish Folk Magic is an introductory guide into the folk beliefs, seasonal practices, living ancestral traditions, and authentic folk magic of the West Slavic peoples. With the Polish and Slavic diasporas in mind, Joanna Tarnawska fills in the gaps where sources have been previously scarce or inaccessible to those not embedded in the region.
Tarnawska guides the reader through everything from the Slavic folkloric calendar to charms, protection magic, and healing. Polish Folk Magic includes a grimoire specific to Polish folk magic, the perfect companion for native and diasporic practitioners alike. Through an exploration led by a native Polish practitioner and made accessible by providing both Polish and English versions of each charm and spoken formula, the reader is invited to personalize their craft through this rich world of folk magic.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-964537-54-2 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-964537-63-4
Page Count: 280 | Dimensions: 6” x 9” | Format: Paperback & Hardcover
Paperback Publication Date: 12/09/2025 | Hardcover Publication Date: 12/09/2025
Please note: This title is currently on preorder with a release date set for December 9, 2025. Polish Folk Magic is an introductory guide into the folk beliefs, seasonal practices, living ancestral traditions, and authentic folk magic of the West Slavic peoples. With the Polish and Slavic diasporas in mind, Joanna Tarnawska fills in the gaps where sources have been previously scarce or inaccessible to those not embedded in the region.
Tarnawska guides the reader through everything from the Slavic folkloric calendar to charms, protection magic, and healing. Polish Folk Magic includes a grimoire specific to Polish folk magic, the perfect companion for native and diasporic practitioners alike. Through an exploration led by a native Polish practitioner and made accessible by providing both Polish and English versions of each charm and spoken formula, the reader is invited to personalize their craft through this rich world of folk magic.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-964537-54-2 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-964537-63-4
Page Count: 280 | Dimensions: 6” x 9” | Format: Paperback & Hardcover
Paperback Publication Date: 12/09/2025 | Hardcover Publication Date: 12/09/2025
Table of Contents:
Chapter One: Polish Folkloric & Mythic Perception of the World
Chapter Two: Polish Folk Magic in Theory
Chapter Three: Polish Folk Magic in Practice, Traditional Practices of the Polish Folk
Chapter Four: Spirits & Allies
Chapter Five: Agrarian Traditions & the Polish Folkloric Year
