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Excellent addition to the series. I always enjoy reading her books. Easily a recommendation for anyone interested in witchcraft.

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Green Witchcraft IV is the continuation of Ann Moura’s green witchcraft series. I live Moura’s books and was excited for this one. You don’t just read through it. You work through it and then keep on your shelf to reference.

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the advanced e-reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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This is not a "read it once and be done" kind of book. Part personal reflection, part theory, and part practical instruction, it is very dense and a little overwhelming at times. Written in a very conversational style, it is clear that the author has a huge amount of experience and is excited to share it. There is so much information included that the average reader will glean something new on the second, or even tenth, reading. The ritual information provided follows the overall tone of the author's previous books, so if you've read the other Green Witchcraft books, you will feel right at home with this one.

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I was really excited to read this and I am sure that it is great for those who have read the previous novels...but I have not. I love the information given but now I need to get my hands on the other books!

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Another book in this series - the first one for me to read. Some personal experiences noted. A small bibliography included. A number of things introduced (and most likely builds upon previous books). A decent collection of information to work with the fae.

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I always loved Ann Moura's books and I loved this one.
As the others it's well written, informative and full of ideas. It's strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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For some reason I was led to believe this would be about Green Witchcraft in general, but it focused heavily on fairies. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this. Ann Moura covered the folklore and legends surround the Fae and even how to connect with fairies in a modern context. She clearly is well experienced and knows her stuff. Although I probably will not be re-reading this book, I am glad to have read it this time. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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This next text in the Green Witch series, 73 year old author Ann Moura shares her experiences with the folk of the Other World. Some ritual and a guided meditation is included. This is where Wicca and the new age intersect with references to the Akashi records and Ascended Masters.

Far too woo woo for me but fans if her previous work will enjoy it.

*eArc provided by the publisher and NetGalley

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What an exceptional and beautifully illustrated book. I loved reading about the faerie realm and their magic. I especially enjoyed the magical beasts and different kinds of faerie folk. The directions were clear and precise. Even a beginner can read and understand this book. The author demonstrates impressive knowledge of the faerie realm . I definitely recommend this book to all who practice or want to practice green magic.

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I am so thankful for this book! I have read quite a few books on green witchcraft, and while some were informative, none were friendly. Does that make sense? Ann Moura writes in such a way that you glean mounds and heaps of information, all while maintaining a feeling of a friendly chit-chat. A lovely book that I will turn to again and again!

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This was super interesting and definitely makes me want to read the previous books. I'll be buying this for the library, along with the previous books in this series. Thank you so much!

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A great continuation of the series. As a fan of the original books I found it easy enough to pick up and not feel lost in the conversation Ms. Moura is having with her readers. I highly recommend it.

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There is a serious dearth of advanced magical texts in the world of pagan/witchy books, especially when it comes to the topic of other worlds. I'm not sure if it's because people are trying to aim so broadly that they miss the mark, or because it requires a lot of confidence and the willingness to open onseself up to ridicule. A lot is fun fluff (which there's nothing wrong with, I might add!) So, I came to this with equal parts hope and trepidation.

This turned out to be exactly the kind of thing I'd been hoping to read for a long time. It takes the concept of other worlds seriously and resonates with my own personal gnosis and experiences w/r/t the subject. It's packed with interesting information from the author's own practices and personal experiences and it really touches on the vast array of unseen something or other that some of us experience in the world. I particularly liked the anecdote about her seeing our world from the POV of the Other and how she relates it to some more interesting, if fringe, theories some physicists have. Despite being about a subject that is often thought of as a bit out there and ungrounded, Moura is very down to earth and frank with the way she describes things, suggesting that the Other World is something parallel and overlapping our own.

Recommended for anyone who is interested in the subject of experiences with otherwordly beings, and who is at least open to the possibility that they not only exist, but that they can be contacted/interacted with by humans.

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This book is fascinating! The author has experienced quite a life and has amassed so many experiences. I like her writing style, it's easy to follow.

It was a very interesting book with a lot of information. While I do not know how much of her stories I believe, I found the messaging very inspiring and informative.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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While I found this book okay and I learned a bit about fae, there was just something a bit off with this book as I felt the author had to justify herself too much.

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This was a wonderful book that holds in it the beautiful thoughts and extraordinary experiences Ann Moura has shared with the Other people, various magical creatures, energies, and places. I loved the respectful approach and tone of the book. I also think it is brave to share such glimpses into a personal path with openness and love. In addition to being a personal recounting, the book has an enormous amount of information to guide more experienced and opened practitioners down their own paths. It covers much more than the Other people and their world, touching on topics of fascination that are linked and on tools and how they can be used more effectively toward the aims you have.

I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this eARC
I enjoyed this book and learning about the fae. The author has in depth knowledge and experience that she has shared in this book. The think that I did not enjoy was what felt almost like being berated because there were many people that the author had come across that did not believe. Although I understand that this may be the case I think that maybe there could have been more confidence I the readers who were reading the book and what their beliefs are

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This book was not for me. I was expecting more focus on meditations and ways to open yourself up to alternative truths. The book seems to focus a good deal on trying to convince the reader that the author's experiences were real.

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Fascinating and focused look at the realm of Faery and its relevance and gifts, as well as concerns for the practitioner. First , Ms Moura gives an honest retelling of her experiences with the Other. Examples are given for her practices and what to expect, as well as what she found by doing these things. Coming from a hereditary family of ways she graciously gives what she has learned. And it is real and powerful. Reading and doing the practices in this book will allow you to open portals. That said, she also gives caveats as to safety and being in the right frame of mind when doing many things.
This book is positive and healing. I can only say thank you Ann for not letting these teaching die out.

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