A Witch's Ally

""A far-reaching examination of the intersections between witchcraft, the inner world of animals, and our relationships with them. Throughout A Witch's Ally, you'll find a beautifully curated collection of Dodie's personal experiences, history, folklore, rituals, and frameworks to understand witchcraft with animals. I am especially appreciative of the care that is taken in clarifying the distinctions between pets, companions, animal spirits, and cultural contexts. This book is an asset to anyone that wishes to deepen their connection to the spiritual world of animals."" --Ivo Dominguez, Jr., author of the Witch's Sun Sign series ""This profoundly wise and wonderful book is an extraordinary guide that opens the portals of the mind and spirit to the magical power of our connection with animals on both the physical and non physical planes. Beautifully written, combining deep insight with practicality, A Witch's Ally is an important book that could change your perception of animals--and your life."" --Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, author of The Glastonbury Tarot and Charlie, the Dog Who Came in from the Wild ""McKay brings a modern, inclusive, and thorough lens to the discussion of animal companions to your craft. With its insights and techniques, this book will help you forge, deepen, and multiply your connections with the potential allies all around us, as well as inform you on the history and folklore behind many beyond the ubiquitous black cat and corvid."" --J.R. Mascaro, author of Seal, Sigil & Call ""A Witch's Ally thoughtfully presents the diverse roles animals have played in folklore throughout history and within modern witchcraft. The reader is immersed in the different relationships witches form with animals, exploring the origins of those bonds, and how the unique strengths of our companions can enhance magical practice. Adding a rich layer of insight to the narrative, A Witch's Ally goes beyond our perceptions of animals and considers how they perceive us and the world around them. This book is a beautifully written, heartfelt tribute to the animals that enrich our magic and our lives!"" --Nicolette Miele, author of Runes for the Green Witch ""A compelling and heartfelt exploration of the relationships that we develop with some of the witch's closest allies. Dodie Graham McKay weaves the story of her beloved pup, Oban, who has the soul of a poet, through the pages while sharing practical exercises to find and deepen your own magick with the animal kingdom. A refreshingly animistic adventure."" --Nathan Hall, author of Path of the Moonlit Hedge ""Our relationship with animals is pure magic, and Dodie taps into those feelings to help us re-enchant our relationship with our animal companions and indeed the role they can play in our own witchcraft practices. Animals, just like us, are imbued with spirit and soul, and A Witch's Ally offers a delectable slice of animism that so many of us can access, helping to see the world and all the beings in it as alive with spirit!"" --Emma Kathryn, author of Season Songs and Witch Life ""A Witch's Ally opened my eyes to the multifaceted nature of working with familiars and animal spirits. This is a thorough, well-researched, compassionate, and practical guide to working with animal friends in magickal practice."" --Enfys J. Book, author of Queer Qabala and Queer Rites