Step into an ancient world of rituals, folklore and a deeper connection with nature in this stunning seasonal guide.

Tales of gods and goddesses told around a crackling fire. The light of the rising sun streaming through an ancient site on a solstice morning. Hot cider poured over the roots of apple trees to wake them for the spring.

Told through the pagan Wheel of the Year, The Ancient Ways explores the changing seasons, ancient traditions and the stories that have shaped our relationship with the natural world. Discover the significance of solstices and equinoxes, explore ancient festivals and folklore, and visit megalithic sacred sites where people still gather to watch the sun rise and fall through doorways built thousands of years ago.

Meet Eostre, goddess of spring and dawn, the Cailleach, queen of winter, and the Green Man, a personification of the wild. Celebrate festivals such as Beltane, a summer celebration of fire and fertility, and Samhain, the festival of the dead and precursor to modern Halloween.

Hedgewitch Seren Hawley Plows brings these myths, stories and ancient ways together with practical inspiration for bringing the spirit of seasonal traditions into modern life. Whether you are interested in nature and folklore, ancient rituals or simply looking for new ways to connect with nature throughout the year, this beautiful book invites you to find magic in the wild places around you.

With stunning illustrations, seasonal recipes and ideas to explore, The Ancient Ways is a captivating journey through untamed landscapes, old communities and the traditions that connect us to the natural world. A beautiful nature book to return to throughout the seasons, whether you live in a sleepy village or a bustling city.