{"product_id":"the-witches-almanac-issue-38-spring-2019-to-spring-2020-animals-friends-and-familiars-9781881098461","title":"The Witches' Almanac, Issue 38, Spring 2019 to Spring 2020: Animals: Friends and Familiars","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Andrew Theitic\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Witches Almanac\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Witches Almanac\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Witchcraft (see also RELIGION - Wicca)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1971 by Elizabeth Pepper, the long-time art director of \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eThe Witches' Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, literate, and sophisticated publication that appeals to general readers as well as hard-core Wiccans and magicians. On one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and culture, but on another, it is the most sophisticated and wide-ranging annual guide available today for occultists and mysticism enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModeled after the \u003ci\u003eOld Farmers' Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e, it includes information related to the annual moon calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, mystic incantations, interviews, and many a curious tale of good and evil. Although it is an annual publication, only about 15 percent of the content is specific to the date range of each issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe theme of Issue 38 (Spring 2019 to Spring 2020) is Animals: Friends and Familiars. Also included are the following articles: Beer and Witches, Gargoyles, Horseshoes, Transgender in the Craft, and Coefficient of Weirdness, Part 3. New authors include Sorita d'Este, Lon Milo DuQuette, David Rankine, and Mat Auryn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Witches Almanac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45299714949271,"sku":"9781881098461","price":1065.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781881098461.webp?v=1769285980","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-witches-almanac-issue-38-spring-2019-to-spring-2020-animals-friends-and-familiars-9781881098461","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}