Revolutionary Witchcraft: A Guide to Magical Activism

By Sarah Lyons

A fiery, inclusive guide for activists and witches alike, Revolutionary Witchcraft is an empowered introduction to the history and practice of politically-motivated magic.

From the politically charged origins of the word "witch" to the present-day magical resistance, this bold handbook explores the role of witchcraft in our modern world. Author, activist, and practicing witch Sarah Lyons takes readers on a journey through a leftist history of magic -- from the witch hunts of early modern England, through the Salem Witch Trials, and up to our present moment. Pairing mystical acts, including sigil magic and soul flight, with core organizing tactics, like power mapping and protests, Revolutionary Witchcraft offers a blueprint for building a politically grounded magical praxis.

From social justice to environmental activism, this radical reimagining of political activism addresses today's most pressing problems with empowering, inclusive rituals and magical actions. Each chapter introduces a key concept, like dreaming big, experiencing magical initiation, and joining the revolution, supported by a galvanizing historical case study on the power of mystical action. Full of actionable ideas for magical organizing, and an appendix packed with customizable spells, Revolutionary Witchcraft is the perfect companion for the magical uprising.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762495731
• ISBN13: 9780762495733
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Running Press Adult
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Finally, A Way Channel My Witchcraft Towards the Greater Good

I love the witchcraft as activism. Any review that says this is not a way to practice witchcraft, that this book is too political, 1) Did not read the description of the book, and 2) misunderstands what the root of witchcraft is - its very political. Being an unapologetic women in modern times, well that is an act of resistance. And we will not be burned again.

Not too much information

Very pushy toward politics and democratic party, not too much info about actual magic . I wouldn't trust this path to magic.

One of My Favorite Witchy Books

This short book is packed full of information on how to practice witchcraft in a way that is geared towards justice and equity. It tackles race and gender in very open and meaningful ways and practices making witchcraft inclusive on all fronts, race, gender, socio-economic status, disability, etc.