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Edited and introduced by Stephen Fared Flowers, Ph.D. This book
opens the gate to the use of the authentic Hermetic formulas
concealed in the magical papyri of Egypt. Students can use this
information as a basis for developing and enacting their own
magical systems.
This classic work is now available for the first time in paperback.
Since 1951, when the last of the Witchcraft Acts was repealed, many
books have been written about the reappearance of witchcraft and
the development of a pagan theology. Churchmen have denounced it.
Sociologists have wondered at it. Journalists have penned
sensational stories about it. But until the publication of this
book, no one had told the real story of it from the inside as
frankly as it is told here. Doreen Valiente, one of witchcraft's
most widely known figures, was a close friend of the late Gerald
Gardner, generally regarded as the founder of present-day
witchcraft. Initiated by him and for a time High Priestess of his
coven, Doreen Valiente helped him rewrite his seminal Book of
Shadows. She records the break with Gardner that split his coven,
the controversy surrounding Alex Sanders, 'King of the Witches' and
memories of many other witches whom she has known, including the
lady called 'Dafo', Robert Cochrane, Leslie Roberts and Sybil Leek.
Doreen Valiente took part in many witchcraft rituals and had
strange psychic experiences as a result. Described here are the
clairvoyant communications she received purporting to come from
'John Brakespeare', an eighteenth-century witch. The Rebirth of
Witchcraft traces the lineage of the present-day witchcraft from
its forerunners through to modern feminist neo-paganism and the new
wave of interest in ecology and holistic medicine.
King Arthur would get advice from his magician, Merlyn, in the
mythic stories. The real Arthur (who lived over 500 years before
the period of the mythic Arthur) was trained by a Druid bard and
poet named Merlyn. The result was an unprecedented period of peace
that lasted for twenty years.
In Douglas Monroe's The 21 Lessons of Merlyn, you'll read
delightful stories based on the historic Arthur and Merlyn. Each
one is followed by lessons based on the never-before-published 16th
century manuscript entitled The Book of Pheryllt. In a metaphoric
sense, you'll see how Arthur learned his lessons. In a practical
sense, you be learning the same sort of lessons that Arthur may
have learned.
This is truly a complete course in authentic Celtic Druidism and
magick. Filled with lore, philosophy, wisdom, rituals, and more,
you'll be able to apply many of these concepts to improve your
life.
If you are looking for accurate information, this is the place
to start Douglas Monroe has studied magick since he was ten years
old and has taught in the United States, Britain, and South
America, and is the founder of the New Forest Centre for Magickal
Studies. His own illustrations and charts fill the book and clarify
the deep teachings of the ancient Druids.
From learning about Stonehenge to the Rite of the 3 Rays for
protective purification; from learning the four herbs that will aid
in conserving male sexual energy to discovering the secrets of
calling the Dragon (the power of the ley lines); this book is like
a full course meal in a cafeteria of magick.
If you are really interested in gaining a thorough understanding
of the real tradition of the Druids -- what they believed, what
they practiced and how to incorporate it into your life -- then
join with 120,000 other people. Get this book today
This guide offers a treasure chest filled with holistic Wiccan
magic and lore. Illustrated throughout, it teaches you which herbs
and spices, oils and aromatherapy, brews, potions and spells can
help you live your life to the fullest. And with more than 50 of
the top witches from around the world contributing their own
secrets, this 'spellbinding' book is a must-read for anyone who
wishes to celebrate both good health and spirituality.
The Tarot Spellbook is a journey through the 78 cards of the
Rider-Waite-Smith deck, providing a unique spell that corresponds
with each card. Connecting with the 78 cards of the tarot in a
meaningful way can be overwhelming, which can lead to scouring
reference books and memorizing meanings rather than actually using
the cards themselves. The Tarot Spellbook gives you a fun way to
learn the cards-and a practical way to work with them beyond
divination and reading. Each of the 78 spells in The Tarot
Spellbook is categorized into one of eight popular spell
categories:self, change, love, money, career, wellness, protection,
and home. Because the lessons taught by tarot cards are those that
apply to all aspects of life, from karmic soul lessons to the
smaller daily events, the spells in The Tarot Spellbook cover
everything you need for a variety of common life situations.
Looking to manifest your desires? See the Magician card and spell.
Need to find clarity? Work with the Moon card and spell to dispel
illusion. Each entry outlines the card's overall meaning, and
provides 2-3 journal questions to aid in introspection, reflection,
and further connection to the tarot card. Each spell connects to a
dominant theme of the card, helping you connect to the card on a
personal level, and furthering your knowledge of witchcraft. From
candle magick, to spell jars, to ritual baths, and more, The Tarot
Spellbook utilizes spellwork of all kinds to truly aid you in
expanding your magickal practice on all fronts.
Filled with plenty of hexes for just every purpose, from a general
souring of ones life to causing baldness and even death. The spells
within this book should only ever be used when they are justified.
This is not for the frivolous practitioner who throws hexes on
people for no reason. With over 100 hexes, a few protection and
un-hexing recipes this book is everything you've always wanted, but
were too afraid to ask about.
Tap into the magic all around you with Witchcraft, an illustrated
guide to ancient potions, spells, chants, rituals, and incantations
from around the world. Learn how to form a spirit circle with coven
members, what instruments you need for your craft, special
conjurations for each day of the week, and hundreds of crafty
spells and potions that will allow you to: Banish headaches Keep
your home safe Envision your future spouse Win riches Communicate
with animals Conceive a child Summon the dead Make it snow Separate
lovers Know your future And more! Spells are conveniently organized
by purpose: safekeeping spells, healing spells and potions, spells
against enemies, counter-spells, luck and fortune spells, love and
matchmaking spells, weather and earth spells, spells to cast on
animals, power spells, and communing with the dead. With stunning
linoleum-cut illustrations by artist Melissa West that bring the
magic of the past to life, this comprehensive compendium is also a
delightful page-turner that's full of unexpected treasures. Place
it in a sacred place in your home-and make sure no enemies find it
to access its inestimable powers! The Mystical Handbook series from
Wellfleet takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful
world of spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with
each volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals,
blessings, and cleansings into your daily routine. These portable
companions feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated
interiors on a premium paper blend. Other books in the series
include: Love Spells, Moon Magic, Moon Magic Journal, Knot Magic,
Superstitions, House Magic, Herbal Magic, Book of Shadows, and
Goddess Magic.
This work about witchcraft, sorcery, black magic, necromancy,
damnation, satanism and every kind of magic and occult is written
by the undisputed scholar in the field and is a work of
unprecedented authority - of interest to all who are connected with
the subject.
Witchcraft in Early North America investigates European, African,
and Indian witchcraft beliefs and their expression in colonial
America. Alison Games's engaging book takes us beyond the infamous
outbreak at Salem, Massachusetts, to look at how witchcraft was a
central feature of colonial societies in North America. Her
substantial and lively introduction orients readers to the subject
and to the rich selection of documents that follows. The documents
begin with first encounters between European missionaries and
Native Americans in New France and New Mexico, and they conclude
with witch hunts among Native Americans in the years of the early
American republic. The documents-some of which have never been
published previously-include excerpts from trials in Virginia, New
Mexico, and Massachusetts; accounts of outbreaks in Salem, Abiquiu
(New Mexico), and among the Delaware Indians; descriptions of
possession; legal codes; and allegations of poisoning by slaves.
The documents raise issues central to legal, cultural, social,
religious, and gender history. This fascinating topic and the
book's broad geographic and chronological coverage make this book
ideally suited for readers interested in new approaches to colonial
history and the history of witchcraft.
* MINI MORTAR AND PESTLE FOR POTIONS AND COCKTAILS: Whether you're
creating a tincture to invite creativity, or creating your own
bitters for craft cocktails, this brass-coloured, food-safe ceramic
mortar and pestle will bring a touch of magic to rituals, holistic
medicine, and at-home mixology. * DELUXE FULLY ILLUSTRATED PACKAGE:
This mini set is housed in a vibrant, full-illustrated magnetic
closure box, and includes a mortar and pestle (approx. 2" tall),
cleansing crystal, and mini book. * INCLUDES RECIPES AND DIYS: A
48-page bonus mini book includes cocktail recipes, and DIY
instructions for infusions, tinctures, and home brewed kombucha. *
A PERFECT GIFT: This beautiful set is an ideal gift for witches,
mixologists, and herbal remedy enthusiasts.
Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live
life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature. It is
a book of sense and common sense, not only about magick, but about
religion and one of the most critical issues of today: how to
achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth.
Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented
religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. "Wicca "also includes
Scott Cunningham's own Book of Shadows and updated appendices of
periodicals and occult suppliers.
The Malleus Maleficarum is one of the best-known treatises dealing
with the problem of what to do with witches. It was written in 1487
by a Dominican inquisitor, Heinrich Institoris, following his
failure to prosecute a number of women for witchcraft, it is in
many ways a highly personal document, full of frustration at
official complacency in the face of a spiritual threat, as well as
being a practical guide for law-officers who have to deal with a
cunning, dangerous enemy. Combining theological discussion,
illustrative anecdotes, and useful advice for those involved in
suppressing witchcraft, its influence on witchcraft studies has
been extensive. The only previous translation into English, that by
Montague Summers produced in 1928, is full of inaccuracies. It is
written in a style almost unreadable nowadays, and is unfortunately
coloured by his personal agenda. This new edited translation, with
an introductory essay setting witchcraft, Institoris, and the
Malleus into clear, readable English, corrects Summers' mistakes
and offers a lean, unvarnished version of what Institoris actually
wrote. It will undoubtedly become the standard translation of this
important and controversial late-medieval text. -- .
A year-long magical adventure with everything the modern witch
needs to develop their witchy practice. Have you ever looked at a
full moon on a clear winter night and shivered? Have you walked in
an ancient forest or sat in a stone circle and felt a deep sense of
peace and belonging? Do you wonder if there is more to life than
the grind of the everyday? Do you believe in magic? If the answers
to any of these are yes, then you need witchcraft in your life. No
longer tainted by notions of sorcery, hexes and cobwebs, witchcraft
has been rediscovered by those of us yearning for re-enchantment.
This book will guide you through a year of magic. Based on the
cycles of nature and guided by the seasons, it will give you the
tools and knowhow to unveil the magic that surrounds us. By
celebrating the eight sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, you will
work with nature to activate your hidden power and trigger
miraculous happenings. Witchcraft can attract love, give your
career a boost, protect your home and help with healing. It will
enrich your life. Packed with information and inspiration, this
book boosts well-being, self-worth and happiness by tapping into
the healing power of nature, the cycle of the seasons, the pull of
the moon, the wisdom of ancient trees and forgotten paths, and the
spiritual rewards of creativity. It includes: Seasonal spells,
remedies, rituals and affirmations that use the power of plants,
herbs and stones to offer guidance and healing. Features including
crystal gazing, dowsing, reading the Tarot, the magic of stone
circles and folklore traditions, to increase knowledge and inspire
curiosity. Creative projects with a witchy purpose that can be used
in rituals and spells. Whether you are a solitary hedge witch, part
of a coven, a practising witch or an aspiring one, this book will
furnish you with the vital knowledge to enrich your journey and to
sprinkle magic and enchantment over every day.
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