“Presenting a fresh take on an old subject, Temperance Alden's Year of the Witch has a refreshingly conversational tone. Temperance encourages us to both live in the moment and in the specific environment in which we find ourselves. This book is great for people new to the wheel of the year, as well as old friends seeking to refresh and reinvigorate their practice.”
—Amy Blackthorn, author of Blackthorn's Botanical Magic,
Sacred Smoke, and Blackthorn's Botanical Brews
“Year of the Witch surpasses all other wheel-of-the-year books on my shelves as a perfect mix of traditional practices and modern application . . . An absolute ‘must-have’ if you're looking to incorporate the wheel into your life without the pressure of ideas about what you ‘should do’ and only build instead upon what is authentic to you.”
—Olivia Graves, The Witch of Wanderlust
“Temperance Alden is at the fore of a new generation of witches, and they are smart, fearless, and ready to overthrow paradigms that many of us have taken for granted. Year of the Witch invites readers to challenge the assumption that the wheel of the year needs to uphold Arcadian agricultural ideals that just don't apply to how we actually live and practice our Crafts. Temperance is here to remind us that we don't know as much as we think we do, and thank goodness for that.”
—Thorn Mooney, author of Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide
“Temperance Alden has written a book about the wheel of the year that can finally serve all witches and magickal practitioners living anywhere in the world in any climate. The authenticity in Alden's prose enables her to effectively teach how to develop intuition and work with elements, leading to a more profound understanding of the power of life's cycles. Delightful recipes and engaging rituals and spells help readers to create a wheel of the year unique to their own experiences. Year of the Witch is a direct conduit to Mother Earth and all Her power, and Alden has unveiled secrets even experienced witches will want to know.”
—Lawren Leo, author of Horse Magick:Spells and Rituals for
Self-Empowerment, Protection, and Prosperity