Thirteen rituals from a traditional 'Old Craft' perspective, centered on the much-maligned figure of the 'Old One' – the Devil.
 
For Gemma Gary, the 'Old One' is the embodiment of the chaotic powers of nature, and a distinct entity from the Satan of mainstream Christianity. In Gary's portrayal of witch-lore, union with the 'Old One' is an initiatory contact that opens the way for magical power and transformation. The rites and workings collected in this book – thirteen of them, the number of the Devil – aim at producing vision, transformation and illumination directed towards the ultimate goal of union with this force.
 
The 2022 edition of this book has been expanded, with new material exploring the relationship between the Devil and the witch in history and lore, as initiator, empowerer and liberator. Devil's Dozen is an invaluable resource for readers interested in a traditional witchcraft practice, or who are looking to begin or expand their work with this most archetypal figure of witch-lore.
 
London: Troy Books, 2015. Paperback, 160 pages. New.