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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult > Witchcraft & Wicca
The Study of Witchcraft is a compendium for Wiccans who want to
deepen their understanding of their traditions. Advanced Wiccan
reaches beyond Wicca, delving into topics as diverse as history,
psychology, divination, and lucid dreaming, The Study of Witchcraft
introduces the reader to these topics, discussing each in depth and
offering a one-of-a-kind course of study-- including recommended
reading, offering readers--increasingly, solitary witches--a
self-study guide and a rich resource. The Study of Witchcraft
includes information for all sorts of Wiccans; traditional,
eclectic, radical, groups, and solitary. Wide-ranging topics also
include Western occultism, myth and folklore, meditation,
astrology, the Burning Times, history, herbalism, and much more.
Deborah Lipp opens the book with a discussion of the past 40 years
of Wiccan history and talks about the diverse people who call
themselves Wiccans. Then, throughout the study guide portion, she
offers information tailored to different types of Wiccans.
Essentially, The Study of Witchcraft is a veritable master's degree
in Wicca in book form * Written for the needs of the modern wiccan,
who learns primarily by self-study * Written by a noted and
respected author, whose work is already used in study groups.
We no longer believe in witches as our ancestors once did. However,
in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, any unforeseen or
unexplained events were likely to be attributed to witchcraft. The
stories of the individuals within this book show how superstition
and prejudice played an important and powerful part in the lives of
the populace of Yorkshire from the Middle Ages right through to the
nineteenth century
Natural magic utilizes the world around us for magical purposes.
Herbs are one of the most important tools for natural magic, and
the best introduction to this system is found in Scott Cunningham's
"Magical Herbalism.
"This book presents a complete system of magic using herbs. You
will learn the theory of magic and the tools you'll need. Then
you'll get countless techniques for using herbs for magic. Need a
protection method? "Pick several protective herbs and bind the
stems together with red thread, then hang them up. This practice
dates back to Babylonian times." You'll find a list of over 115
herbs that details their magical powers, so you can easily find
which ones are protective in nature.
How about a divination using herbs? "Get a small quantity of dried
patchouly, mugwort, or wormwood. Crumble the herb between your
hands until it is finely diminished. Next, pour it into a small
square pan (glass or ceramic). Light yellow candles and place the
pan on your working area. Close your eyes, extend the index finger
of your weak hand, and gently touch the center of the pan with its
tip. Move it at random in the pan, shifting from one direction to
another ... Now, remove your finger, open your eyes, and interpret
the symbols you have just written in the herb."
All of the techniques, rituals, spells, talismans, healing methods,
and charms are this easy. And most importantly, they work You'll
also find how to make and use incenses, scented oils, perfumes,
fluid condensers, and so much more.
Here is your chance to work with a beautiful and simple system.
Give it a try You won't be disappointed.
It doesn't matter if you only have a window sill with a pot plant
on it, a small city terrace, a playing field or several acres, you
can always work with the magic in your garden. The kitchen extends
into the garden anyway and a Kitchen Witch will often be found
pottering around in amongst the plants. Kitchen Witchcraft: Garden
Magic is the second in a series of books which delves into the
world of the Kitchen Witch. Each book breaks down the whys and
wherefores of the subject and includes practical guides and
exercises. Other titles include Spells and Charms, Altars &
Rituals and The Elements.
Ann Moura, the author of the popular Green Witchcraft series, is
back with a new, one-of-a-kind spellbook on lunar magic. This is
the only guidebook available that uses Mansions of the Moon
correspondences to empower Esbat rituals and spellwork. The moon
goes through twenty-eight distinct "mansions," or sections of the
sky, as it travels through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each
mansion is appropriate for certain types of magic, as described in
ceremonial magic books, such as Agrippa's Three Books of Occult
Philosophy or Barrett's The Magus. Now this esoteric information is
available to Witches, complete with suggested workings for both the
waxing and the waning lunar phase in each mansion. Moura provides
the tools, the instruction, and examples of how to utilize the
Mansions of the Moon to add depth and potency to your spells and
rituals. More than one hundred workings are presented, including
candle spells, charm bags, meditations, magical oils, talismans,
amulets, incense, teas, and much more.
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Gerald B Gardner; Foreword by Margaret Murray; Introduction by Raymond Buckland
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Provides a clear and detailed account of the preparations and
precautions necessary for the successful evocation of 72 spirits,
which are described in detail. Mathers' introduction discusses the
numerous manuscripts from which he made this translation
RADICAL SIMPLICITY FOR INTUITIVE CONNECTION This gorgeous Tarot
deck is designed for the truly modern reader. Clarity reveals the
heart of the traditional imagery, stripped of monarchical
hierarchy, binarism and ageism, to allow any reader, beginner or
expert, to access new visions, reflections and power. The
borderless design allows you to create visual landscapes and to
deeply understand the elements of Tarot, and the correspondences
within them. The guidebook includes an introduction to the system
of the Tarot, focusing on the rules of visual language such as
symmetry, direction, repetition and connections. Learn how to read
the cards for yourself and others, including four suggested
spreads, as well as how to activate the deck and open space.
No matter where you live, there will always be a wide variety of
trees in the immediate vicinity, whether open countryside, urban
parkland or municipal gardens. Get to know them, learn to recognise
the different species, and draw on the magical power of the Tree.
Be humbled in the presence of the trees, by their great size and
beauty - and learn to work with them as a witch.
In Basic Witches, readers will discover how to tap into their inner
sorceress and channel the dark arts for everything from cluttered
apartments to dating disasters. Want to enhance your
attractiveness? Pick the right power color of eyeshadow and project
otherworldly glamour. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Say the
right symbolic curse and banish it from your life. Need to boost
your self-confidence? Whip up a tasty herbal potion to strengthen
your inner resolve. Plus historical and pop culture sidebars that
situate the new witchcraft trend within a broader context. With
humor, heart, and a hip modern sensibility, journalists Jaya Saxena
and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the
cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost to get through
the day. This ain t your grandma s grimoire!
EIHWAZ the yew, URUZ the wild ox, KENAZ the hearth fire. Created by
the Nordic and Germanic tribes of northern Europe, the runes began
as a magickal system of pictographs representing the forces and
objects in nature. With over 200,000 sold, this guidebook will help
you discover the oracular nature of the runes and how to use them
as a magickal tool for insight, protection, and luck. Practical and
concise, this book includes: Complete descriptions of the
twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark, plus WYRD, the blank rune
The differences between bindrunes and runescripts Four rune layouts
and detailed rune interpretations, including reversed position
meanings How to carve runes and create talismans Meanings and uses
of the runes in magick
#1 Best Seller in Religion & Spirituality, Agnosticism Want to
Learn More About Moon Spells, Phases of the Moon, Wiccan Spells and
Other Aspects of Wiccan Religion?Moon Spell Magic is intended to be
a practical and inspirational handbook to making magic from spells
for each day of the week: rituals for romance seasonal sacred
energy altars secrets for money magic and, everything in between
The wisdom of Wiccan religion. Moon Spells Magic contains an
abundance of folk wisdom as well as many modern pagan practices
that will help you learn the necessary lore and background
information for creating the life of your dreams. Rituals and
incantations can lead to great personal growth. Witches are the
among the most devoted spiritual seekers. This book can be an
important tool for gaining a deep grounding in magical
correspondences, astrological associations, and the myths behind
the magic. Whether you are looking to conjure up a supernatural
Saturday for your coven or rid your home of negative energy and
blocks to happiness, this numinous guide can help you turn your
home into a personal pagan power center and have fun in the
process. The moon has enormous power and celestial energy; by
harnessing that, you can improve your life every day with the
spells in this book. What You'll Learn Inside This Book: Features
over 100 recipes for spells ranging from the everyday to special
occasions and high holidays Something for every reader, from
beginner level to advance students of the craft Contains many
ritual resources with lunar lore, astronomical and color
correspondences, plant associations, god and goddess invocations,
elemental aspects for creating personal spells New takes on the
basics such as spells for love, money and luck as well as many
pagan practices for a modern lifestyle A fun read that is grounded
in scholarship for a fresh approach to spellwork as well as
invocations and rituals for wealth, health and happiness A
"personal super moon" section detailing your luckiest days of the
year and the best time for working, romance, prosperity and when
you can access you "Lunar Super Powers"
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