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Magical Destinations of the Northeast “Magical Destinations of the Northeast includes both famous sites as well as those that are comparatively unknown. Although I’m a longtime dedicated reader of travel books, within these pages I discovered numerous places that were new to me. Magical Destinations is perfect for both armchair and actual travelers; Natalie Zaman is a brilliant tour guide: her fresh and thoughtful perspectives make this book more than just another travel guide. Looking forward to future installments with great anticipation!”—Judika Illes, author of The Big Book of Practical Spells and Encyclopedia of Witchcraft “A fascinating and comprehensive book that is sure to become the go-to guide for anyone wanting to visit magical places in the Northeast United States. I can’t wait to begin exploring all the wonders this book reveals.”—Deborah Blake, author of Everyday Witchcraft and The Witch’s Broom “The world is full of magic, and although you can journey to the far corners of the earth to find places of wonder, you can also find them nearer than you’d imagine possible. Magical Destinations of the Northeast is like a hidden scroll, a treasure map, and a mysterious compass that lets you find the enchanted places that are near to your home and hearth. Because these are closer, you may have the opportunity to visit them again and again so you can build a sacred relationship with each place. If you are not from the Northeast of the USA, then the listings are your key to visiting locations and meeting people that you might never see without this guide to the magic that is hidden in plain sight.”—Ivo Dominguez Jr., author of Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans


“Many of us American witches and Pagans probably think we need a passport to discover places full of magical significance. Natalie Zaman leads the reader on a magical pilgrimage to the American Northeast, showing us travel destinations through magical eyes. She proves time and time again within this very entertaining and well-­ researched book that places of power are much closer to home than we ever knew. Even if you’ve never been to the East Coast, this book will surely awaken your wanderlust to visit the amazing locations wonderfully described with Zaman’s inspiring travel guide.”—Mickie Mueller, author of The Witch’s Mirror “America is blessed to have such a wonderfully witchy archivist out in the field! Written with intelligence and compassionate insight, readers are introduced to a wide variety of sacred Northeastern sites, suggestions for spiritual visitors, spells, meditations, and a solid dose of history. Natalie Zaman expertly documents all things curious, ancient, and otherwise magical in this impressive collection—I can’t wait for the rest of the series!”—Raven Digitalis, author of Esoteric Empathy and Goth Craft “The world is enchanted, and with this book Natalie becomes your magical tour guide, leading you to discover sacred spaces and secret places. We love her style!”—Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, authors of The Psychic Circle and The Enchanted Tarot


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About the Author Natalie Zaman is the co-author of Graven Images Oracle (Galde Press) and the YA novels Sirenz and Sirenz Back in Fashion (Flux) and Blonde Ops. Her work has appeared in FATE, SageWoman, and newWitch magazines, and she writes the feature “Wandering Witch� for Witches & Pagans magazine. For more, visit http://nataliezaman.com.


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Magical Destinations of the Northeast: Sacred Sites, Occult Oddities, and Magical Monuments © 2016 by Natalie Zaman. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, without written permission from Llewellyn Publications, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. First Edition First Printing, 2016 Book design by Rebecca Zins Cover design by Lisa Novak Cover images: shutterstock.com/217650991/©Naddya; shutterstock.com/218784619/©Ursa Major Interior images: Map on page 16 and unicursal pentagram on page 138 by Llewellyn Art Department; sassafras on page 93 from Plants and Flowers (Dover Publications, 1992); witch from iStockphoto.com/47527776 ©Naddya For a list of photo credits, see page 414 Llewellyn Publications is a registered trademark of Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Zaman, Natalie, author. Title: Magical destinations of the Northeast : sacred sites, occult oddities, and magical monuments : Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York / Natalie Zaman, the wandering witch. Description: FIRST EDITION. | Woodbury : Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2016027040 (print) | LCCN 2016032585 (ebook) | ISBN 9780738747903 | ISBN 9780738749884 ( ) Subjects: LCSH: Sacred space—Northeastern States—Guidebooks. | Occultism—Northeastern States—Guidebooks. Classification: LCC BF1434.U6 Z36 2016 (print) | LCC BF1434.U6 (ebook) | DDC 001.90974—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016027040 Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. does not participate in, endorse, or have any authority or responsibility concerning private business transactions between our authors and the public. All mail addressed to the author is forwarded but the publisher cannot, unless specifically instructed by the author, give out an address or phone number. Any Internet references contained in this work are current at publication time, but the publisher cannot guarantee that a specific location will continue to be maintained. Please refer to the publisher’s website for links to authors’ websites and other sources. Llewellyn Publications A Division of Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. 2143 Wooddale Drive Woodbury, MN 55125-2989 www.llewellyn.com Printed in the United States of America


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Washington, DC  11 Enchanting Emblems…12 Bewitching Tidbits…15 Magical Monuments…19 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…26 Washington’s Gods and Goddesses…30 Stop By for a Spell with katrina messenger…38

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Delaware 71 Enchanting Emblems…71 Bewitching Tidbits…73 Magical Monuments…76 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…80 Stop By for a Spell with ivo dominguez…93

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Pennsylvania 95 Enchanting Emblems…95 Bewitching Tidbits…97 Magical Monuments…101 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…107 magical philadelphia…123

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New Jersey  135 Enchanting Emblems…135 Bewitching Tidbits…137 Magical Monuments…146 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…149 Stop By for a Spell with christopher alan midose…161

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New York  163 Enchanting Emblems…163 Bewitching Tidbits…165 Magical Monuments…170 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…180 Magical New York City…195 The Magical Finger Lakes…204 Stop By for a Spell with katelan foisy…208

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Connecticut 211 Enchanting Emblems…211 Bewitching Tidbits…213 Magical Monuments…217 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…220 Stop By for a Spell with peter leibert…233

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Rhode Island  235 Enchanting Emblems…235 Bewitching Tidbits…236 Magical Monuments…239 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…242 Stop By for a Spell with the horn and cauldron, church of the earth…260

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Massachusetts 265 Enchanting Emblems…265 Bewitching Tidbits…267 Magical Monuments…273 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…279 Magical Boston and Cambridge…282 Stop By for a Spell with laurie and penny cabot…304

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Maine 363 Enchanting Emblems…363 Bewitching Tidbits…365 Magical Monuments…368 Sacred Sites and Magical Spots…369 Stop By for a SpeLl with paulette chernack and cassandra davidson…389

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n o i t c u d o r t In The Magic of Place and Space I realize I’m dating myself, but I’ll own it: when I was a teenager there were no cell phones or Internet. You couldn’t just look things up with a couple of clicks or the swipe of a touch screen. Coupled with limited finances, this made traveling near or far challenging, and when I was seventeen I was desperate to find a place in New York City called the Magickal Childe. A staple witch shop of the tristate area, the shop had already existed in several incarnations by the time I started looking for it. I’d heard of the shop through a friend, who could only tell me that it was “somewhere downtown,” but it wasn’t in the New Jersey phone book, my only resource. I spent any free afternoon that I could searching for it. Needless to say, I didn’t find it—then. Years later I graduated from college and started working at a publishing house in New York City. Two months into my new job, I discovered that I was pregnant. I was twenty-two, excited, and terrified. I went for a walk at lunchtime and was just wandering around when, looking up, my heart skipped a beat. Right in front of me, fluttering in the summer afternoon breeze, was a tattered banner: the Magickal Childe. I still have my purchase from that day: Culpeper’s Book of Birth. The Childe has been gone for a while now, but I found it when I most needed it and when I was ready for the experience. After that, I learned to keep my eyes open because there are pockets of magic to be found everywhere and sacred sites waiting to be stumbled upon. But how do you know when you’ve found such a place?

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A sacred site is any place that speaks to your soul and makes you feel that there’s something bigger than you at work in the world. Something, to quote mystic and scholar Katrina Messenger, “that cares about you.” Sacred sites change you and heal you and make you feel alive. And—like my finally finding the Magickal Childe—it can be an experience as well as a place. It can be discovering something new or rediscovering something you thought was lost. Our experiences create memories and enshrine them; the locale of the encounter becomes a holy place where we’ll return if we can to recapture that memory and that feeling, be it awe or gratitude or love. What triggers those feelings is a bit more complex. There are centers of energy that exist in the earth. Places like Stonehenge or Glastonbury in the United Kingdom have inherent power that you can feel in the air and under your feet when you visit them, and that alone makes them sacred. There are places tied to events—sometimes tragic— where the incident and the resulting emotions create hallowed ground. The faithful converge on pilgrimage sites, infusing a place with the power of belief and hope, sometimes making miracles. Iconic locations have their own aspect of being holy; we give these places significance, we build stories around them—or, sometimes, the stories are forgotten, and all that’s left is a mystery, itself a sacred thing. Sometimes a person or group of people builds something wonderful and beautiful, and while the people are instrumental, it’s the site that’s important, the place transcending person and personality. As Michael Smith of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel told me when I visited the New Alexandrian Library, “It’s about working generations ahead. It’s about creating something that you know will outlive you.” Sacred sites and magical spots can be large or small. Some are natural, some are manmade, and still more are collaborations between nature and humanity, both deliberate and accidental. A sacred site can be an ancient ruin with complex secrets and astronomical alignments—or it can be simple, like the heart of a national park that echoes with the thunder of moving water. Sometimes it’s a place where everyone goes, but not everyone knows the language hidden in the symbols and the architecture. Some-

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times it’s a touchstone to the past—or, perhaps, the future. Sometimes it’s quirky and light-hearted. Sometimes it’s serious and awe-inspiring. Some are places of beauty or history or are a labor of love. Some just exist—and that’s enough. One sight isn’t better or more significant than another; each simply offers its uniqueness to you, the traveler, to experience. You must decide if it speaks to you. During my travels—for fun and for penning “Wandering Witch,” the feature I write for BBI Media—I have discovered that geographic location plays a huge part in spirituality, the “where” having a great impact on the “what” and “how” of what is practiced, the land shaping the lives of its people and, however brief the encounter, the chance visitor, too. Magic lurks in every corner of the USA. Let’s find it together—starting with some of America’s oldest states.

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or the purposes of this book, the “Northeast” is defined as the nation’s capital, Washington, DC—not a state but a district with many sacred sites hidden in its bustling streets—Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and all of New England: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. These are some of the oldest states in the country, and nine have the distinction of being original colonies. As you can imagine, a great deal of history and culture—and magic—is packed into this area. History, I’ve found, can be a bit tricky, and I got an interesting perspective of it the day I visited Winterthur in Delaware. It was a dreary, chilly-drizzly day—good for atmosphere but not so much for walking—so I hopped on the estate trolley bus to get to Oak Hill, the site of the fairy garden I’d come to see. The overcast skies did nothing to dampen the last of Winterthur’s autumn splendor, regally played out in copses of ancient trees and a dramatically placed Japanese maple. As our guide pointed out this garden delight, she said, “I’ve worked for estates in the United States and in Europe, and at least one difference between them is that the caretakers of European estates are expected to keep the past intact, while Americans see it as their duty to make a contribution to a place.” This was something to think about—and it explained why so many of the places I’d visited in America were layered with history and meaning.

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It’s important to note that sometimes stories are edited and important details are left out—but not telling doesn’t erase the past or the presence of a people, as in the case of Portland’s Freedom Trail. Following history is like playing telephone: there always seems to be something lost or embellished along the way. Even firsthand accounts can be colored by personal experiences, prejudices, and feelings. We are humans, after all, and it’s very hard for any of us not to put our own personal spin on what we’ve witnessed or actively participated in. That said, it may be impossible to know the absolute truth about a site—any site—sacred or not. The truth is important, but I’ve also discovered that in some cases the mystery and folklore associated with a site can impart just as much magic as the facts (as far as we can define them). And as valuable as any scholarly resource is the word of the people who live in an area, especially those who have lived there for some time or have generations of family that belong to the land. Their experiences, so human and real, are a living connection. All are worthy of consideration—including your own.

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Indigenous America I couldn’t write a book about the United States’ sacred and magical sites without acknowledging the vast contribution of its indigenous people. Their lives and culture are part of the fabric of the American landscape, as they’ve lived here for an estimated fifteen thousand years. Sites connected to indigenous people convey a unique spirit that channels not only the inherent power of the land, but their cultures and connections to generations past. “All land is sacred” is the common heart of Native American culture, a simple and true statement that everyone can reverence, but Native American sites to which access is permitted must be approached with sensitivity, respect, and with the aim to appreciate and learn. On her blog, UK-based Druid priestess Danu Forest offers the following advice about working with ancient sites, which also can be applied to Native American sites here in the United States:

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Try to resist putting your own interpretation onto it, and certainly don’t try to make it serve for some purpose that is purely your own. Every manmade place, stone circle, barrow mound, or ancient temple complex was built for a specific purpose, and the spirits who dwell there will still serve that purpose. Sacred landscapes will also have their indwelling spirits who, again, will have their own ways... they are not there to serve you. Ultimately they are for the good of all. You can go along with that and learn a lot and be filled to the brim or you can try to act like a consumer and take what you want and discard the rest, and you will get the response you deserve.

Below are the Native American nations you will encounter in the pages of this book, many of which are Algonquin (or “Algonkian”), a term that can be used to refer to language, culture, and people. This list does not include details of the distinctions between the various clans that can exist within those nations, nor is it exhaustive. For example, there are four recognized Native American nations in Vermont, but the accessible sites discussed in the Vermont chapter are primarily associated with the Abenaki. It is also important to note that while some nations are native to a single state, many cross state lines or are the forerunners of other groups. Official websites are a great place to become acquainted with each nation’s culture.

Maryland Powhatan (Powhatan Renape Nation) # www.powhatan.org Susquehannock

Delaware Lenape (also known as the Delaware) # www.lenapenation.org /main.html Nanticoke # www.nanticokeindians.org and www.nanticoke-lenapetribalnation.org

Pennsylvania Lenape (also known as the Delaware) # www.lenapenation.org /main.html

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New Jersey Lenni Lenape (also known as the Delaware) # www.lenapenation.org/main.html

New York The Haudenosonee, the Six Nations of Iroquois: Seneca # www.sni.org Cayuga # www.cayuganation-nsn.gov Oneida # www.oneidaindiannation.com Mohawk # www.srmt-nsn.gov Onondaga # www.onondaganation.org Tuscarora # www.tuscaroranationnc.com

Connecticut Pequot # www.mashantucket.com/default.aspx and www.easternpequottribalnation.com Mohegan # www.mohegan.nsn.us 4

Quinnipiac # www.acqtc.org

Rhode Island Narragansett # www.narragansett-tribe.org

Massachusetts Wampanoag # www.mashpeewampanoagtribe.com and www.wampanoagtribe.net/Pages/index Narragansett # www.narragansett-tribe.org

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Maine Abenaki # www.abenakitribe.org Penobscot # www.penobscotnation.org Passamaquoddy # www.passamaquoddy.com Micmac # www.micmac-nsn.gov/index.html Native American nations are recognized nationally and/or by state, or are lobbying for recognition. There are many offshoot clans and bands that are undocumented because so much relies on oral tradition. Some may be lost to us altogether, which makes preserving ways of life, language, and artifacts all the more important. While relations between indigenous, colonial, and immigrant Americans are often fraught, I have chosen to focus on the positive aspects of what has been done and what can be done to grow and heal. Here are some ideas to help preserve Native American history and culture: ZZ Visit Native American sites that are publicly accessible and where guests are welcome. (Some sites are private, as they are being restored or protected for use by a particular nation or group.) ZZ Attend Native American events that are open to the public. ZZ Read literature—fiction and non-fiction—by Native Americans. ZZ Respect privacy: every nation and its sub-organizations have their own rules and ordinances on what can be shared with the public. ZZ If you are at a site or an event and it is appropriate, talk to nation members. Personal experience and connection is precious.

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Mapping the Magic In the pages of this book I’ve attempted to curate places and events in the northeastern US that evoke aspects of wonder, a-ha! moments, joy, awe, curiosity, and everything in between. There are many elements that can infuse a place with magic. I’ve found myself worshiping the Divine at the altar of art, in the pages of books, on forest trails and lakeshores and at the roots of ancient trees. I’ve seen the universe in temples and towers and mountaintops I’ve mistaken for clouds, in places that bring me back to my childhood and places I’ve seen on film and in pictures before seeing them in person. I’ve looked upon god and goddess in the eyes of people excited to share their experiences. For each state you’ll find: Enchanting Emblems. Just about every state has an official

rock, mineral, or gem and tree and flower or plant. Each of these elements has both magical and symbolic significance— and, sometimes, special sites associated with them. Bewitching Tidbits. Mythical creatures, charming traditions, 6

occult oddities and history, spirited personalities, local lore, and haunting grounds—magical minutia that’s unique to each state. Magical Monuments. Sacred statuary, touching tributes, and the

last resting places of the mighty dead; hail the travelers! Sacred Sites and Magical Spots. Places (and Fantastic Festivals)

that are publicly accessible in some form and where visitors from all paths are welcome. Map Some More Magic. Explore on-site activities as well as

close-by sites and events. Find a… Can’t get to a specific destination or event? Chances are

there’s something similar close to your hometown. Stop By for a Spell. A spell, ritual, meditation, or personal

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bring the flavor of the Northeastern United States into your life and magical practice. This collection of sites and experiences isn’t exhaustive, nor are the descriptions meant to be absolutely definitive or in-depth studies; several places and events merit entire books unto themselves. Some of these sites may resonate with you and others may not, but in getting a glimpse of them, it’s my hope that you’ll be inspired to investigate further. Read. Seek out these places, find the sacred that exists everywhere, and experience the feelings that only such places can evoke. Contact information for the sites covered in this book has been provided where possible. Details were accurate at press time, but please note that as websites are reorganized, sometimes the content is still there but under a different address.

A Word About Shops There’s no doubt that shops—Wiccan, Pagan, New Age, and the like—can be magical places. An occult shop is more than just a place to pick up supplies. Often these businesses are the center of a magical community, hosting classes and public circles, and providing venues for readers and clergy. I thought long and hard about including shops as sites in this book, but in the end I decided that this is not the forum to highlight what they do. First, there are many. How could I possibly decide which ones to include and which to leave out? The deciding factor turned out to be time. Time and change come to everyone and everything in this world, but for shops and other businesses it seems to work faster and sometimes more cruelly. I was devastated to learn that Harry’s Occult Shop—Philly’s oldest, in business for nearly 100 years—closed its doors when the building they rented was sold. My beloved Magickal Childe went through many changes in its forty-year history: the Childe’s first incarnation was a hole in the wall called the Warlock Shop, a Brooklyn magical supply and bookstore run by Herman Slater, Eddie Buczynski, and the “Witch Queen of New York,” Lady Rhea Rivera. In the mid 1970s they moved their operation to 35 West

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19th Street in Manhattan (now a restaurant) and renamed the shop the Magickal Childe, where they continued to publish the Earth Religion News newsletter. For years the Childe was the hub of New York City magic and the nucleus of an ever-growing interest in Thelema and the Ordo Templi Orientis. Eddie passed away in 1990, and Herman followed him two years later. The Childe survived for seven more years before closing its doors in 1999, but it continues to live on at Enchantments in the East Village and Magickal Realms in the Bronx, where workings are still done using the formularies developed at the Warlock. (Magickal Realms is Lady Rhea Rivera’s current shop. She opened Enchantments—formerly called the Enchanted Candle Shoppe—and then sold it before relocating uptown.) Who knows what changes time will bring by the time you read this? It would be impossible for me to provide any kind of accurate information when it comes to shops, but there are resources available to help you find them. Since 1997 Witchvox (http://www.witchvox.com) has been a source of global connection and communication for the magical community. The site maintains lists of Wiccan, Pagan, and New Age businesses by area. When you find a shop to visit, be sure to confirm contact information and hours of operation, as sometimes change comes too quickly for online updates.

Being a Perfect Stranger and Being Safe A last word before we begin our journey. Most of the dos and don’ts of safe and respectful behavior at holy places (or any place) are common sense, but it’s always worth it to review the basics: ZZ Dress modestly and/or for the weather and terrain. Visit a site’s webpage and read its literature to be up to date on any rules and advisories. ZZ Respect wildlife and warnings regarding wildlife. If you are visiting a park, check in at the ranger station for directions and

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advice—this will also make the park rangers on duty aware of your presence in the area should something go wrong. ZZ Be like a wolf and travel in a pack. He who travels alone may travel the fastest, but there is safety in numbers; bring a buddy. ZZ Use common sense when visiting a new and unknown area. Read as much as you can about the place before you go; know what areas to avoid in daylight and darkness, and always be aware of your surroundings. ZZ Respect the rules at sites of worship. If the site prohibits photos or requires you to remove your shoes or keep your head covered, written notice is usually provided before you enter. Visit the site’s website (if there is one) to know as much as you can about a place before you visit it. ZZ At some sites it is appropriate to leave offerings; this will vary from site to site. When doing so, make them small and noninvasive: a pinch of dried or fresh herbs, a small stone, or even a puff of breath. Touch statues, relics, talismans, or structures, take a souvenir, or leave a token of your presence only when invited or if it is appropriate and unintrusive to do so. ZZ Respect privacy and private property. Several of the sites mentioned in this book are located on private property, many with generously granted, respectful public access. Take only pictures (if it is permissible) and leave only footprints. Always be considerate of where you leave your vehicle if you are using one. ZZ Know your limitations. Many sites are located in public parks where there is uneven terrain, steep climbs, and long walks, all of which can be affected by the weather. If you cannot reach a place safely, travel virtually. There are accessible sites in every state.

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ZZ Don’t be disappointed by change. Weather, the economy, construction, vandalism, nature, and policy changes affect the permanence and accessibility of any site. Always check the resources available for a site before you visit it to ensure that it is open and accessible. ZZ Be patient and kind with your fellow travelers. Offer assistance if you are able and if it is needed and wanted. Magical voyages await!

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“A comprehensive, entertaining, and insightful guide to the sacred, magical, and mystical destinations of the Northeast.” —JUDIKA ILLES, author of Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

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very state in America has sacred sites—places that change you, heal you, and make you feel alive. Magical Destinations of the Northeast details more than 300 spiritual destinations perfect for meditation, magic, and just plain fun. This hands-on guidebook also includes spells and rituals and provides tips for the magical uses of official state plants, flowers, gems, minerals, and trees. There are pockets of magic to be found everywhere—places that make you stop in your tracks as powerful energies speak to your soul. This book is filled with awe-inspiring destinations, featuring little-known gems, natural landscapes, and manmade creations, as well as Native American and African American heritage sites. With everything from witch’s temples to Druid circles, spiritualist communities to mysterious stones, this book will make your next trip a truly magical journey. Features more than 300 destinations in: Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Rhode Island Connecticut • District of Columbia • Maryland • Delaware Pennsylvania • New Jersey • New York Natalie Zaman writes the Wandering Witch column for Witches & Pagans, where she’s covered magical travel destinations throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. She’s the co-author of the Graven Images Oracle and a regular contributor to Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac, FATE, and SageWoman. She lives in New Jersey and can be found online at www.NatalieZaman.com.

“A fascinating and comprehensive book that is sure to become the go-to guide for anyone wanting to visit magical places in the Northeast.” —DEBORAH BLAKE, author of Everyday Witchcraft and The Witch’s Broom $17.99 US / $20.95 CAN www.llewellyn.com Facebook.com/LlewellynBooks Twitter:@LlewellynBooks


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