Patricia "Trish" Telesco (born 1960) is an American author, herbalist, poet, lecturer,

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n priestess, and folk magician who has written more than 60 books on a variety of subjects ranging from self-help and cookbooks to magic, folklore and global religion. Articles by Telesco have appeared in several mainstream publications such as

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, and Cats' Magazine, and in such

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publications such as Circle Network News and popular websites such as

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. Telesco began her Wiccan education and initiation on her own, but later received initiation into the

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tradition of

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. She is a trustee for the Universal Federation of Pagans, a member of the

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, a member of the

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and a professional member of the Wiccan-Pagan Press Alliance.The Wiccan/Pagan Times Author's Corner
She (or her writing) has appeared on several television segments including '' Sightings'' and

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Today –

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Celebrations. She has also appeared at major events in the

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and Neopagan communities such as the

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and

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. She runs a mail-order business called Hourglass Creations, and lives in Western

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, with her husband, two sons, and middle non-binary child.

Bibliography

* ''Cat Magic: Mews, Myths, and Mystery'' (1999) Destiny Books , * ''A Charmed Life'' (2000) New Page Books , * ''The Cyber Spellbook: Magick in the Virtual World'' (2000) New Page Books , * ''An Enchanted Life : An Adept's Guide to Masterful Magick'' (2001) New Page Books , * ''A Floral Grimoire: Plant Charms, Spells, Recipes, and Rituals'' (2001) Citadel , * ''Futuretelling: A Complete Guide to Divination'' (1998) Crossing Press , * ''Ghosts, Spirits and Hauntings'' (1999) Crossing Press , * ''Goddess in My Pocket: Simple Spells, Charms, Potions, and Chants to Get You Everything You Want'' (1998) HarperSanFrancisco , * ''Healer's Handbook: A Holistic Guide to Wellness in the New Age'' (1997) Weiser Books , * ''The Herbal Arts: A Handbook of Gardening, Recipes, Healing, Crafts, and Spirituality'' (1998) Citadel , * ''How To Be A Wicked Witch: Good Spells, Charms, Potions and Notions for Bad Days'' (2000) Fireside , * ''The Kitchen Witch Companion: Simple and Sublime Culinary Magic'' (2005) Citadel , * ''Kitchen Witch's Guide To Brews And Potions'' (2005) New Page Books , * ''Labyrinth Walking: Patterns of Power'' (2001) Citadel , * ''The Language of Dreams'' (1997) Crossing Press , * ''A Little Book of Love Magic'' (1999) Crossing Press , * ''A Little Book of Mirror Magic: Meditations, Myths, Spells'' (2003) Crossing Press , * ''The Magick of Folk Wisdom'' (2000) Book Sales , * ''Mastering Candle Magick'' (2003) New Page Books , * ''Mirror, Mirror: Reflections of the Sacred Self'' (1999) Book World , * ''Money Magick: How to Use Magick to Gain Prosperity'' (2001) New Page Books , * ''Seasons of the Sun: Celebrations from the World's Spiritual Traditions'' (1996) Atrium Publishers Group , * ''Shaman in a 9 to 5 World'' (2000) The Crossing Press , * ''Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders: Modern Magic for Everyday Life'' (1996) Crossing Press , * ''The Teen Book Of Shadows: Star Signs, Spells, Potions, and Powers'' (2004) Citadel , * ''365 Goddess: A Daily Guide to the Magic and Inspiration of the Goddess'' (1998) HarperOne , * ''A Victorian Grimoire: Romance - Enchantment - Magic'' (2002) Llewellyn Publications , * ''The Wiccan Web: Surfing the Magic on the Internet'' (2001) Citadel , * ''Wishing Well: Empowering Your Hopes and Dreams'' (1997) Crossing Press , * ''A Witch's Beverages and Brews'' (2000) Career Press , * ''The Witch's Book of Wisdom'' (2003) Citadel , * ''Your Book of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells'' (2000) Citadel ,

References

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