The Cunning Farmer

By Todd Elliott

Guide to Restoring the Ancient Relationship Between Farming and Magic

Magic and farming, in the minds of ancient people, were not separate realms of life. They were woven
inextricably into the way people lived. Through libations, prayers, hymns, dances, sacrifices, and rituals,
ancient farmers connected to the sacred forces, the gods, nature spirits, and ancestors to make the crops
grow, keep the herds healthy, keep the weather favorable, and release energies of fertility. These rural
farmer priests and priestesses of the ancient past are the spiritual ancestors of today’s cunning farmers.

This book explores folk magic traditions of North America and Western Europe, including the
grimoire tradition and the practices of witches and cunning folk. Todd Elliott draws on Western esotericism,
Taoist principles, alchemy, Kabbalah, Reiki, and shamanism to show how to use practical, nature-based
magic, just like our ancestors, for more abundant gardening and farming. He shows how to work with land
spirits, including meeting the place spirit of your land—the genius loci. He also explores working with Earth
and Moon energies, plant magic and forest deities, and ritual. Learn how to deepen your connection to
elemental and celestial forces and explore the idea of rewilding the imagination to enhance your relationship
with nature and the spirits that call it home.

This book is not just a guide to farming, but to forging a relationship with the living land. The author
shows that we are surrounded by spiritual powers and, with their help, we can re-enchant and reconnect with
the land that gives us life.

Author Bio:

Todd Elliott is a farmer, earth worker, Reiki master, Druid, and was certified as
an Astrological Magician by Renaissance Astrology. A lifelong student of mythology, religion,
spirituality, folklore, and esoterica, he lives, works, writes, and studies on a small ridgetop farm
in north central Kentucky, where he and his family ethically raise vegetables, fruits, and
livestock.

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