Dorothy Morrison (born May 6, 1955) is an American writer and teacher in the fields of

magic Magic or magick most commonly refers to: * Magic (supernatural), beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces ** ''Magick'' (with ''-ck'') can specifically refer to ceremonial magic * Magic (illusion), also known as sta ...

Wicca Wicca (), also known as "The Craft", is a Modern paganism, modern pagan, syncretic, Earth religion, Earth-centred religion. Considered a new religious movement by Religious studies, scholars of religion, the path evolved from Western esote ...

and

Neo-Paganism Modern paganism, also known as contemporary paganism and neopaganism, spans a range of new religious movements variously influenced by the beliefs of pre-modern peoples across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. Despite some common simila ...

. She is a Third Degree Wiccan

High Priestess The term "high priest" usually refers either to an individual who holds the office of ruler-priest, or to one who is the head of a religious organisation. Ancient Egypt In ancient Egypt, a high priest was the chief priest of any of the many god ...

of the Georgian Tradition, and founded the

Coven A coven () is a group or gathering of Witchcraft, witches. The word "coven" (from Anglo-Norman language, Anglo-Norman ''covent, cuvent'', from Old French ''covent'', from Latin ''conventum'' = convention) remained largely unused in English lan ...

of the Crystal Garden in 1986. She is a member of the Coven of the Raven, and studies the RavenMyst Circle Tradition. Originally from

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,Routhier, Ray (January 16, 2007). "Wiccan ways ; The author, a practicing witch from Acton, turns readers' eyes to the sun in her latest spiritual guide". ''

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'', p. E8. she is an expert

archer Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows.Paterson ''Encyclopaedia of Archery'' p. 17 The word comes from the Latin ''arcus'', meaning bow. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern ...

, a former staff writer for several bow-hunting magazines, and winner of three State Championship titles (Arkansas, Tennessee and Illinois). She has also been an administrator for the Humane Society. She is a member of the

Pagan Paganism (, later 'civilian') is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism, or ethnic religions other than Christianity, Judaism, and Samaritanism. In the time of the ...

Poets Society and a charter member of M.A.G.I.C., a magical writers and artists organization. Her work has been published in many journals and magazines, including Circle Network News, SageWoman, and

Crone In folklore, a crone is an old woman who may be characterized as disagreeable, malicious, or sinister in manner, often with magical or supernatural associations that can make her either helpful or obsolete. The Crone is also an archetypical figur ...

Chronicles. She presently lives in Northern

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with her husband Mark.

Bibliography

* ''Bud, Blossom & Leaf: The Magical Herb Gardener's Handbook'' (2001) Llewellyn Publications , * ''The Craft: A Witch's Book of Shadows'' (2001) Llewellyn Publications , * ''The Craft Companion: A Witch's Journal'' (2001) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Dancing the Goddess Incarnate: Living the Magic of Maiden, Mother & Crone'' with Kristin Madden (2006) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Enchantments of the Heart: A Magical Guide to Finding the Love of Your Life'' (2002) Career Books , * ''Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living'' (2002) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living'' (2004) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Everyday Sun Magic: Spells & Rituals for Radiant Living'' (2005) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Everyday Tarot Magic: Meditation & Spells'' (2003) Llewellyn Publications , * ''In Praise of the Crone'' (1999) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Magical Needlework'' (2002) Llewellyn Publications , * ''

Yule Yule is a winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that was incorporated into Christmas during the Christianisation of the Germanic peoples. In present times adherents of some new religious movements (such as Modern ...

: A Celebration of Light and Warmth'' (2000) Llewellyn Publications , * ''Whimsical Tarot Deck/Book Set with Book'' (2000) U.S. Games Systems ,

Articles and interviews

The Craft: A Witch's Book of Shadows - Interview with Dorothy Morrison ''Wiccan/Pagan Times''

Radio interview with Dorothy Morrison

References

External links

Official website

Llewelyn Publications website

Coven of the Raven - A Wiccan Coven based out of Flint Michigan in Genesee County
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