The Cunning Folk's Book of Cottage Witchcraft: Spells, Charms & Traditions of Wild Folk Magic

by Danu Forest

Connect with the Spirits of Your Land Through 100+ Spells and Recipes

Whether you live in a bustling city or a rural cottage, this book has a multitude of ways to embrace the power of your surroundings. Celtic wisewoman Danu Forest guides you on a journey of self-discovery and connection to the natural world. Sharing the wisdom of past and present cunning folk—practitioners like her whose power comes from the land and its spirits—Danu shows how to easily weave magic into your everyday life.

Acting as both a historical record and modern grimoire, this book features detailed information on household spirits, herb craft, trance-work, and wildlife magic. It also provides over a hundred spells, charms, and recipes for healing, love, protection, and much more.

• Candle Scrying
• Tea Leaf Reading
• Ritual House Cleansing
• Dream Charm Bag
• Healing Witch's Ladder
• Banishing Powder
• Comfort and Blessing Spray
• Ancestral Honoring Oil
• Prosperity Simmer Pot
• Valerian Love Sachet

Genres: Witchcraft

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2025

Reviews

[Juli Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's some hard-to-find, advanced technique in here (like how to create a thought-form), mixed in with witchcraft 101. Forest emphasizes historical sources but also occasionally ignores their context (like citing information given during witchcraft inquests as evidence for more widespread practice). So I'm really split on how to rate this! I'll split my qualms down the middle with 3 stars.

[Paola Dunbar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book! It's packed full of great information and spells to get your hands dirty. Perfect for seasoned practioners and beginners. Just read it you won't be disappointed! 😁

[Damian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for those who are taking their first steps in folk magic, especially for those interested in the folk magic of the British Isles in general. That said, it is not limited to that scope, as the author herself makes it clear that the rituals she presents can be adapted or modified to suit personal needs. I found this approach excellent. It is a well-rounded book, with many rituals and short but accessible theoretical explanations.

Perhaps if you have already spent some time practicing traditional/folk witchcraft or folk magic proper, this book may not offer much that is new—which is why I rated it as I did—but it is not a bad book for beginners.

[Liv Burgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danu is wise beyond her years! such a good comprehensive read, definitely will read more of her books

[Kayleigh Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was really drawn to this author when browsing in my regular book store I go to. I later found out in the book that she is deeply connected and works with the goddess Brigid and it all made sense because I love the goddess Brigid even though I don’t actively work with or worship her.
I admire the different point of views this author brings and it’s refreshing to learn from a practitioner who has their own ways and craft and traditions in stead of following the trends. I love how authentic she is to herself and through her knowledge and determination to connect with her Celtic roots to add what she can of genuine Celtic traditions/beliefs and culture to her craft, it also brought me one set closer to connecting with my Celtic roots as well which is very satisfying. Reading this book gave me perspectives and unique information that I haven’t gotten from reading books specifically about Celtic history. I will be reading more of her books 💕