melissa
jayne
madara
Melissa Jayne Madara is a witch, chef, botanist,
and storyteller. They are a partner at Catland Books, Brooklyn's little witch shop, where they serve as an educator, diviner, and curator of Catland's courtyard garden. In addition, Melissa is the editrix of Catland's house-published arts and occulture journal, Venefica Magazine. Melissa's writing and commentary has been published in Venefica (V2 & V4) as well as in Susie Magazine (Issue 1) , Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine (Volumes 5 & 7), and in their premiere book, The Witch's Feast.
Melissa's research focuses primarily on plant folklore, ancient religions, herbalism, divination, and the botany of poisonous plants. They are an avid collector of historical formularies, particularly recipes for food and fragrance. Melissa's botanical and apothecary work can be found under the brand Moon Cult Herbs. As a chef, Melissa is most known for hosting sumptuous ritual dinners and full moon feasts in Brooklyn and beyond.
Contact at melissamadara@gmail.com
- PRESS -
New York Times - Interview With The Witch
Teen Vogue - Why I Decided to Become A Witch
Refinery29 - Brooklyn Witch Answers Questions & Debunks Myths About Magic
Lonely Planet - Dabble in the Dark Arts with this New York Hotel's Witch in Residence
Creative Impact Foodie - Spellbound
Localish - Finding Empowerment Through Witchcraft
What Should We Do - Melissa Madara Wears Many (Witchy) Hats
Into the Dark Podcast - Episode 4
The Voyages of Tim Vetter - Episode 139 : Witchcraft & The Occult With Melissa Madara
Nooklyn - Exploring My Witchy Side in Bushwick