Initiated. Memoir of a Witch
An initiation marks a new beginning: a door swings open, inviting you to step into a new realm. While traditional Wiccan initiations often involve a ceremony led by a High Priestess, Amanda Yates Garcia's entry into witchcraft was slightly different. Initiated by her mother, a practicing witch, at the tender age of 13, it wasn't until Amanda faced her own spontaneous initiations that her true life as a witch began.
Initiated traces Amanda's descent into the underworlds of poverty, sex work, and misogyny. It is a poignant narrative of her journey back to her body, seizing her power, and weaving the magical life she envisioned through witchcraft. Encountered by crows, lured by magicians, and haunted by ancestors crushed under the weight of patriarchy, Amanda's quest for self-discovery and empowerment unfolds as a profound exploration of the challenges a modern witch faces — healing ancient wounds, pushing against societal norms, and fostering intimacy, all in a quest to re-enchant the world.
Rich with mythology and stories of goddesses and magical women across the ages, Initiated stands at the crossroads of witchcraft and feminism. This narrative is both a deeply personal memoir and a powerful manifesto, a call to action for all those magical individuals ready to claim their power, articulate the world they desire, and manifest it with the conviction of a witch. With heartfelt generosity, Amanda's story addresses a pressing question: is it possible to lead a life of beauty and integrity in a world that often seems on the brink of despair?
