Book of Eucalypt

Hello! My name is Rowan (they/them), and I’ve been practicing Witchcraft since the late 1990s. My path weaves together Devotional and Ancestral traditions, with deep roots in Australian Druidry and an eclectic approach to Witchcraft.

I’ve been honouring Herne the Hunter for over two decades and formally became a Devotee in 2012.

Ancestral work is also central to my practice. I walk closely with my Voorouders (my Ancestors) who are anything but quiet. They’re deeply involved in my path, and I’ve learned it’s often best to listen when they speak (even if it’s more of a demand than a suggestion!). If they want you to drive for six hours to visit somewhere, you better fill the car up.

I’ve been documenting my path at Book of Eucalypt since 2011. Why the name? I was in my twenties, and I wanted something that felt uniquely Australian to complement the concept of a “Book of Shadows” and the eucalyptus right. I removed ‘us’ because Euc-cal-lypt felt as though it was just the right amount of enunciation.

Much of what you’ll find on my blog is me trying to untangle ideas, make sense of experiences, and share insights as they come. It’s not academic, and it’s definitely not polished scholarship; it’s personal, and reflective, and maybe a little too honest at times. More recently I’ve made a conscious effort to write more clearly and comprehensively than I did in the earlier days.

I’ve written a book! Herne the Hunter: Myth, Legend and Devotion will be released by Crossed Crow Books mid-2026.

IG: bookofeucalypt