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What We Knew in the Night: Reawakening the Heart of Witchcraft

What We Knew in the Night: Reawakening the Heart of Witchcraft by Raven Grimassi presents a traditional-source-based guide to witchcraft, combining explanations of foundational practices with a five-step empowerment process. Its focus on older European traditions and practical rites may appeal to readers seeking a structured introduction rather than a broad survey of contemporary paths.

At a glance

Builds a cohesive approach to witchcraft using traditional sources, as described by the publisher.
Includes practical instruction and a five-step process: Virtue of the Moon, The Wafting, The Witch's Blade, The Clay Pentacle and The Witch's Ring.
Discusses the four elements and their associations in magic.
Kindle listing reports Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clearly structured five-step sequence gives readers a defined path through the practical material.
Combines historical framing with ritual and practice topics rather than focusing only on abstract background.
Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable and informative, including mention of rituals, practices and older traditions.

Cons

Its focus on traditional witchcraft and the European tradition may not match readers looking for an even-handed survey of many contemporary paths.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Weiser Books
Publication date	September 1, 2019
Language	English
Print length	263 pages
ISBN-13	978-1633411081

Kindle edition
File size	3.0 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers exploring traditional witchcraft and its roots.
Those who want a guided sequence of practices alongside explanations of magical concepts.
Readers interested in older rites and European witchcraft traditions.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a neutral comparative history of witchcraft traditions.
Those looking for a guide focused exclusively on contemporary eclectic practice.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 137 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights an enjoyable and informative read, with reported interest in its rituals, practices, old ways and origins. For readers seeking a structured traditional-witchcraft guide, that perceived combination of context and practice is relevant. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though ratings alone do not establish which parts readers valued or whether the book suits every tradition.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as enjoyable and informative.
Feedback mentions rituals, practices, old ways and origins.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects does What We Knew in the Night cover?

The listing describes a traditional-source-based approach to witchcraft, including foundational concepts, rites, the four elements and practical instruction.

What is the five-step process in the book?

The listed steps are Virtue of the Moon, The Wafting, The Witch's Blade, The Clay Pentacle and The Witch's Ring.

What are the Kindle edition details?

The listing states a 3.0 MB file size and reports Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.