Icelandic Plant Magic

Folk Herbalism of the North

Albert Björn (Albert Björn)

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Crossed Crow Books
04 October 2023

Magic, spells & alchemy

The magic of Iceland is known to all those who have set foot on this seemingly desolate rock in the North Atlantic. Mystical staves, crafty hidden folk, and the dangerous ghosts of long dead priests all have their place within the magic of the island. However, our plant life tends to go unnoticed. Hiding in the shadows of a misty mountain or thriving in the warmth of a geothermal stream, the plants of this island hold potent magic that is waiting to be called upon.

Albert Bjrn Shiell (sussex_pellar on social media) has done a beautiful job of combining the wisdom and magic of these mystical plants into a beautifully illustrated tome. The book is filled with magical lore, potent spells, and mystical formulas that will allow the practitioner of the magical arts to create incredible changes in their lives.

By: Albert Björn (Albert Björn)
Imprint: Crossed Crow Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781959883111
ISBN 10: 1959883119
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 04 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Albert Bjrn Shiell grew up in the shade of the South Downs of Sussex, England. He spent his days there walking ancient chalk hills, full of burial mounds and folklore. Trading it all in 2017 for cold and seemingly desolate Iceland, Albert picked up his life and moved north. He now lives in downtown Reykjavk, writing, researching, and translating old Icelandic books. He spends his days walking the land around him, learning and conversing with the many plant and land spirits of Iceland. Focusing now on an animistic framework of Nordic magic combined with the Sussex cunning of his homeland, Albert aims to deliver practical folkloric magic inspired by both his homes. Find him on social media at Sussex_Pellar.

Reviews for Icelandic Plant Magic: Folk Herbalism of the North

"""Albert Bjorn's book, Icelandic Plant Magic, described as a ""green grimoire"", explores an often neglected area of Norse magic. Instead of runes and sigils, it deals with the lore and practices surrounding the plants, trees, rocks, and animals found in traditional charms. A synthesis of traditional magic, folklore, and modern magical practice, it includes a rich index of traditional plants and their properties and uses, as well as descriptions of ritual and magical tools and practices. It offers the reader a chance to experience another world of knowledge and to forge a personal understanding and connection to the magic of nature.""-Alice Karlsd�ttir, Norse Goddess Magic"