Buckland's Complete Book Of Witchcraft (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)

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This 1986 classic is not only an excellent introduction to the Wiccan religion and earth-based religions in general, it's also a workbook that can take the serious student to the equivalent level of third-degree Gardnerian. Though Raymond Buckland was a student of the late great Gerald Gardner, this manual does not adhere to a specific branch or denomination of witchcraft, but rather seeks to teach the elements and philosophies common to all, whether Celtic, Saxon, Finnish, or what have you. Buckland is credited with bringing the "old religion" to the U.S., and covens and solitary witches practicing the craft in the U.S. today have him to thank for getting it out of the closet. While Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft is a must-have for any serious Wiccan practitioner, it is full of down-to-earth spiritual wisdom, which makes it a wonderful addition to the library of any broadminded seeker on the path toward the One. --P. Randall Cohan

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Here is the most complete self-study course in modern Wicca available, written by the person who first went public with "The Old Religion" in the United States. For group or solitary use, it includes rituals; exercises for developing psychic talents; information on all major "sects" of the Craft; sections on tools, beliefs, dreams, meditations, divination, herbal lore, healing, ritual clothing; and much, much more.

Even those who have practiced Wicca for years find useful information in Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, and many covens are using it as their textbook. Profusely illustrated and full of music and chants.

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good for a start.......2007-09-17

I read this book twice, once when a couple years into starting my path and again now, 10yrs later. first Yes he is sickening in his quoting and recommending his own works. Yes he is full of himself, but that does not mean he is totally full of it. he has lots of usefull info, and some you probably wont use. however my advice would be to get this book as a foundation and reference. i like how he explains the junk about degrees and different covens, which i havent found in other books, and i have owned many. i didnt like this book the first time i read it, i thought this man was a jerk, but coming back to it so many years later, i feel a bit differently, now i am sure about my path and what i know so its not so bothersome to me. i probably wouldnt reccomend it as a first choice, but i would still add it to your library.

Bucklands Complete Book of WitchCraft.......2007-09-10

This book is Wonderful reads, it teaches from lesson 1 with a very user friendly format. I enjoyed this book very much, and I think it's a Great Book for the beginner. I rate this book over-all 5 Stars.

Buckland's Complete Book Of Witchcraft.......2007-08-03

I was quite impressed with the book. It is very informative and written so anyone could understand it whether they have any experience in this field or not. Obviously it is written from Buckland's views and of his particular tradition but he has included info. from other traditions as well. I found it a very worthwhile read and found it hard to put down.

Great Primer for Beginning Wiccans.......2007-06-06

I love the workbook syle of this book, and how it explains things. No wonder my preistess recommended it to me.

Best Informative Guide Book. .......2007-05-13

Buckland's Bomplete Book Of Witchcraft gave me all the information I needed to guide myself on my path. It gives you the basics principles from a beginning to an end. Starting with a brief history of the old religion. It's a must get. It'll be a ray of light in your life.

The Witches Almanac 2007 2008 (Witches Almanac)

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A little bit of the Witches Almanac died with Elizabeth Pepper
An okay Almanac, however...
Another year, another excellent almanac
Gets Better every Year!!!
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Acclaimed for the quality of its art, design, and content since its debut in 1971, The Witches' Almanac offers a treasury of ancient lore and legend many readers cherish as collectible editions. As the original and authentic guide and companion for adept, occultist, and witch, the Almanac provides readers adventurous browsing. Not just a yearly almanac, this is a volume that can be read at any time. With numerous articles bringing mystery and time-honored wisdom to each reader, this work can be an inspiration whenever you desire a bit of the unknown in your life. After celebrating our twenty-fifth year, we have moved on to a larger format, with a layout that is easier to read and beautifully designed. Illustrations and medieval woodcuts abound in this handsome edition.

The element of water rules this issue. We observe divination by sea shells, the magic of waves, and stories of extraordinary sea creatures. Read of Oshun, the great water goddess of Nigeria, and learn the magic of sea shells and of raindrops. Also appreciate honey bees, tarot cards, herb lore, and spells. Test recipes for ancient incenses or modern providence. Study mythology, moon gardening, Celtic trees, and more.

Within the Almanac pages every year you will find horoscopes of amazing accuracy by Dikki-Jo Mullen, astrological predictions, phases of the moon, regional meteorology, accounts of mystical rites and rituals, mythologies of ancient gods and goddesses, worldwide folklore, back stories of ancient sites, plant and animal lore, and many a curious tale of good and evil. Sound interesting? It is.

Customer Reviews:

A little bit of the Witches Almanac died with Elizabeth Pepper.......2007-06-08

I have subscribed to the Witches Almanac since 1980. It was established and edited by Elizabeth Pepper. There was something sweet and obscure about the information Elizabeth put together in each Almanac that made it priceless. It wasn't slick and commercialized. It didn't include popular culture's version of a "witch". It was a soft, all-paper almanac. Unfortunately, Elizabeth passed away and the new editors have changed the Almanac for the worse. It is covered in an icky, high-gloss book cover that takes away from the pen and ink drawings that used to cover the old version of the Almanac. The new editors even have references to Harry Potter and Anne Rice, which has NOTHING to do with generational witchcraft. I will buy a simple pocket moon calendar from now on. Goodbye, Elizabeth and Rest In Peace, Witches Almanac.

An okay Almanac, however..........2007-05-29

This is an okay Almanac and it does contain some articles that are indeed informational, if mostly historical. I'd also highly reccommend a favorite of mine, Llewellyn's Magical Almanac. The articles are more contemporary in feel. But thats just my opinion. However history buffs will delight in the Witches Almanac, and the art is always lovely!

Another year, another excellent almanac.......2007-04-13

I've been buying the Witches Almanac for almost 15 years now, and look forward to it coming out every year. I'm so pleased that the tradition is being carried on so wonderfully. If you are looking for an interesting, informative read, with the best year ahead horoscope, you must get this. The short items are fascinating and I love being able to plan things according to the lunar calendar. I highly recommend this, even if you are not a pagan or witch yourself.

Gets Better every Year!!!.......2007-04-04

The staff that publishes The Witches Almanac should be proud of themselves! Elizabeth's Creation is living up to her high standards and continues to be this pagan's preferred Almanac!

pay attention!.......2007-04-01

i paid as much to ship as i paid for item-MY BAD!! great item i puchased for 16 years. it arrived quick!!

Magick: Liber Aba : Book 4 (Magick Bk. 4)

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THE be all-end all Thelemic resource
Indispensible for Thelemic magicians
Book 4 Parts I - IV
Highly Complex, Stylized, Substantive
The Book of Magick

Magick: Liber Aba : Book 4 (Magick Bk. 4)
Aleister Crowley , Mary Desti , and Leila Waddell
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THE be all-end all Thelemic resource.......2006-03-20

I've owned this book for several years now, and I STILL learn from it everytime I pick it up. This is NOT the right book for someone new to Aleister Crowley's writings - if you're just starting to look into Thelema and Crowley's approach to Ceremonial Magick, buy Lon Milo Duquette's "The Magick of Thelema"(recently re-issued as "The Magick of Aleister Crowley"), or Crowley's own "Magick Without Tears", a compilation of letters between Crowley and a female student regarding various subjects in magickal/spiritual development. Crowley made the mistake of assuming his readership was at least as educated as he was - well, everytime I read either his or H.P. Blavatsky's work, I am reminded how poor the modern public education system has become! This massive tome is worth every penny it costs, and more... It takes time(maybe a lifetime) to absorb, but it is absolutely worth it. Just remember this: Crowley was constrained by the prevailing laws of his time, and as such, was not always LEGALLY able to come out and just say what he wanted. Alot of things are spoken of in allegory and symbolism; and alot of the time, Crowley had his tongue planted firmly in his cheek when making certain statements. The guy had a cRaZy sense of humor!! Crowley was NOT a baby sacrificing monster - he was a misunderstood genius.

Indispensible for Thelemic magicians.......2004-08-18

One cannot approach Thelemic magick without this book. I have editions of the various parts (Book 4, Magick in Theory and Practice) and they just don't work independently the way the whole volume does. It pulls all of the A.'.A.'. curriculum together and presents it, along with Crowley's examples and commentary, in such a way that a solo practioner might actually be able to make sense of it.

But it is not for beginners, or for light reading. If you want light reading about Thelemic magick, try Lon DuQuette or Gerald del Campo. Then come back to this book.

And if you don't accept the concept of "magick" don't bother with it.

Book 4 Parts I - IV.......2004-06-14

Having read the lively debate/reviews below, I think some important points have been missed through what appear to be fairly 'knee jerk' reactions.

It should be noted that Crowley was one of the first 'Westerners' to bring the teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the UK & USA during a time of strict formal religious discipline. He was the first to spend serious time and money investigating the mysteries of the mind and the subconscious, using drugs (then legal) and meditation, which was unheard of at that time (1900's). Just as 'The Beatles' (Crowley appears on the front cover of Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearst Club Band) and many other 'Society changing' bands experimented with mind altering drugs and alternative reality in the 1960's - he also wrote about his experiences with painful truth and applied his findings to the way we perceive existence.

Such people are rarely accepted by their social group. Anyone who breaks with convention (and he broke many) will be reviled and attract a certain amount of infamy. To disregard him entirely is wrong. To worship him is also wrong. His achievements create open debate on alternative religious belief systems - allowing people to question their own inherent faith and to explore others.

His greatest achievement is not so much 'Magick', but the fact that all spiritual belief should have the same overall goal, that of an infinite broader view of our own reality in life and death, and to attempt to achieve this without the hindrance of conditioned guilt/sin/love/hate/ego - as well as social/religious taboo's.

However, Crowley did attempt to increase his own wealth via magical practice and this failed. Crowley also wanted (at one point) to 'renounce his role as Magus' and stated he ..'could not go on with his work' due to lack of belief in his own powers, although he continued with his practice's for some time after this. But his ground breaking work in detailing Buddhism/Yoga (featured in this book) and creating open interest, and greater tolerance for, alternative belief systems is valid.

The book, like most of his output, is a product of its time. He did attempt to ritualise his beliefs and it shares the same instructional 'symbolic' style of the bible. A better read for those who have an interest in his work would be 'Do what thou wilt - A Life of Aleister Crowley' by Lawrence Sutin, also sold by Amazon. Its well written and researched - providing an objective view of his life and work.

Highly Complex, Stylized, Substantive.......2003-09-05

Be prepared: The presentation can seem incredibly obscure, obtuse and allegorical... but this is an occult book after all(!) If you aren't prepared to appreciate this, and to explore deeply to get to the underlying substance, you wil certainly hate this book and get absolutely nothing from it but irritation. This isn't the latest pop Llewellyn "Celtic Love Spells" production. Crowley's work is serious, smart, original, highly relevant religious/magickal philosophy, which can be very liberating.

One further comment: The pitifully ignorant, tiresome and homophobic review several down should speak for itself.

The Book of Magick.......2003-08-23

If you want a laugh a minute, read some earlier reviews.

First, let us deal with the alternate reality some people seem to live in--Crowley did not die impoverished. Netherwood is certainly modest, but it is a reputable boarding house and is quite a nice place. It is not squalor or filth as some failed creatures seem to think.

Secondly, ad hominem arguments in general are things we thinking human beings call "illogical". Crowley spent his money foolishly--how does it follow then that Crowley can't be spiritually advanced? It simply does not. Yes, he was bad with money--a lot of people are, but what does that have to do with their religious beliefs?

Thirdly, yes where was Crowley's guardian angel? He died a disreputable old man, indeed. More or less forgotten, yes.

So what?

If I am to transcend the world the herd lives in and is ruled by, am I supposed to want the herd to admire me? Or am I going to want them to think I'm "too weird", or "insane"?

Think about it.

Now that we've gotten back to planet Earth, we can safely deal with the book itself.

Still seeped in the tradition of initiated blinds, this is a book which can sometimes be confusing. Sometimes a blind is perfectly obvious, such as the infamous chapter on blood sacrifice. Sometimes, they are not.

This is an invaluable book, however, for modern occultists of whatever stripe. You ought to discount much of his writing on yoga, however, since there are some instructions which (due to the lack of medical knowledge at the time) are potentially dangerous--do not use the positions he mentions. Do not do pranayama one nostril at a time.

The first two parts of the book largely apply to general Magick, and are very good instructions. For Thelemites, an added bonus is the fourth and final part of the book, a survey on Crowley's claims about what led up to the dictation of The Book of the Law, in addition to a copy of the Book itself and some early comments on it.

Crowley's legendary "Naples Arrangement" of Qabalah makes it's first appearance here, along with a few particularly well-drawn diagrams of the Tree of Life, significantly better than the tiny ones in The Book of Thoth.

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Perfect Reference!.......2007-09-17

Like all Cunningham books you'll wear this book out referring to it again and again for your rituals and magick. The section on substitutions in priceless.

Good Info.......2007-08-16

Has a lot of info if you are just starting out and are looking for a "for Dummies" kind of book. You may not necessarily agree with the author's philosophical and religious beliefs, but they're pretty easy to read through.

concise, great reference!.......2007-07-29

I absolutely adore most of Mr. Cunningham's work, and was very impressed with Incense, Oils & Brews. The incense section of the book alone is worth buying, even if you aren't very much into oils (I'm not). There are many, MANY recipes for an oil or incense mixture, and most of the ingredients are easily obtainable. I much prefer to make herbal sachets and incenses over oils, as these can be messy and expensive, but to each their own.

This should be in your library right next to his herbal and gem encyclopedias, as it is a book that you will refer to often.

Good source of information.......2007-06-29

As posted in my review of Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, I think Scott Cunningham is one of the easiest books to read. This book and the book Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents are my two sources for making my own incense.

A must have!.......2007-05-12

This book is a must have in your collection. It saves you from wondering if you are being the real thing at the local Wiccan, Pagan, or Botanica store. As everyone knows it is best to always do as much as you can yourself (even make your own candles) when doing any incantation or ritual.

Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)

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Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
Scott Cunningham
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Living Wicca is the perfect companion to Cunningham's Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, containing the same concise and comprehendible style that makes the first book so enjoyable. With Living Wicca, Cunningham goes beyond the mechanics of the faith and emphasizes the importance of making Wicca a part of your everyday life. Focusing on the solitary practitioner, Cunningham encourages you to make your own path within the Wiccan tradition, and offers simple suggestions, from recycling to visiting the park, that heighten your spiritual awareness of the mundane world. --Brian Patterson

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Selling more than 200,000 copies, Living Wicca has helped countless solitary practitioners blaze their own spiritual paths. Let the wise words of Scott Cunningham guide you toward a new level of practice.

Living Wicca takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft. You'll learn how to create your own rituals and symbols, develop a book of shadows, and even become a high priest or priestess. Also covered in this Scott Cunningham classic are tools, magical names, initiation, the Mysteries, 120 Wiccan symbols, and the importance of secrecy in your practice.

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Other Books.......2007-09-03

Living Wicca is Scott Cunnigham's followup to this Wicca : A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner. If you just want to read a bit about the religion and how people practice it, you really don't need this book, just get the first one and it will satisfy your interest. This is more for those who are definitely interested and want to read more for themselves.

A complete book for newbies.......2007-07-17

I'm a wiccan newbie and this book (as secondary for cunninham's: wicca a guide for the...) is the best introduction i could ever had. But i can see that wicca is so ironicaly new that almost every writter has it's own vision about the philosophy and the craft, I think you have to be attuned with cunningham to understand him. Concerning wicca, not every writter is for every reader, cunningham is very understandable and universal though.

Good for those with more experience.......2007-04-15

I bought this book as an early practitioner, and wound up giving it away. The concepts were too much for me to grasp. I read Cunningham's first book, along with many others, and felt that I was ready for this one after a year. There's many concepts that are more advanced than an early student is ready for. Advanced students who like Cunningham's work will enjoy it more.

No better than the first.......2006-11-10

Much like Cunningham's first guide for the solitary Wiccan, this book was disappointing. There is very little of practical use, just a lot of hypothetical philosophy and a few contrived chants. Maybe that does it for some people, but for those who, there again, don't live in the middle of a secluded woods with unlimited access to natural items, the book offers nothing.

Excellent additional learning.......2006-07-18

Having read Wicca for the Solitary Practioner I found this excellent reinforcement. Plus Scott's attitude is so practical and even.

Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Llewellyn's High Magick)

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a most recommendable first book
Full of interesting stuff
Very Effective, simply brilliant
A Great Course for Learning Ceremonial Magick
One of the only books youll need.

Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Llewellyn's High Magick)
Don Kraig
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a most recommendable first book.......2007-09-26

This was my first book I read about the subject and I still come back to it for reference, truly recommended for beginners at least.

Full of interesting stuff.......2007-08-31

Kool book. I haven't finished reading it yet (over 500 pages)But definitely makes for an interesting read.

Very Effective, simply brilliant.......2007-08-29

Well, I have for nearly all of my life been very wary of Magickal Arts. I'm Roman Catholic from birth, and so as you can appreciate, some non-sensical religious superstition is sometimes hard to push away. So buying this book was a huge and excellent life progression for me, and initially, enormously scary. This text has done two things, it has answered some of my personal questions, and improved my overall being. Donald Michael Kraig seems to be able to communicate the learning without all the hocus pocus, and provides very serious, practical and down to earth teaching and great explanations. Without this, I think that I would have simply thrown the book away.

I'm nearly three weeks into following the methods, and have noticed gradual and significant changes to my life. All positive and no negatives. Where I used to be weak, I now feel strong. Psychological maybe, but all the same, very very positive.

Simply put, I am really glad and very fortunate to have purchased this book.

A Great Course for Learning Ceremonial Magick.......2007-06-03

My current thought on this book is, "Why didn't I pick this up years ago?"

Learning about Ceremonial Magick has been rather difficult for me in previous years due to multiple factors. I came to it from a Wiccan and Pagan background, and at the time had a slight predjudice against anything Judeo-Christian. Even after that, however, I found solid information on the subject rather scattered and didn't know where to begin. What good, credible sources I did find were the type of authors from the early 1900's (like Crowley and Regardie) who felt it necessary to write in that "snooty scholar" style that leaves any ordinary person unable to comprehend even two sentences without going over it three times.

Donald Michael Kraig does not write like this. In fact, among books about Ceremonial Magick, his was a breath of fresh air to me. He writes in plain english and takes the time to explain some terms. Other terms he leaves to be understood as more text is read. This is understandable, and for me it's desirable, as I like to be left with a little bit of room to figure some details out. The 11-lesson format of this book makes it into a course of study on the topic. He states several times that his goal with this book was to allow the student to be able to pick up any book on these topics and essentially be able to grasp the concepts - or at least be able to follow. In this, he was a success. I had bought several books about High Magick before this one, most on specialized topics, and after reading through this book I've been re-reading the others right along with it. I could barely understand them before; I can understand them MUCH better now.

In addition, the exercises and rituals he provides are easy to follow. And following his eclectic bent, have substance without being weighted down and layered over with material that can easily be done without to the same effect. Best of all, Kraig himself has been practicing this stuff for over a decade (at LEAST), and so has the wisdom of experience to share. He knows what it's like to practice and study this stuff. He knows what kinds of experiences may crop up, and he knows how frustrating this path can be. He conveys this understanding to the student.

Now for some downsides to this course. First, there's one part where he later admits he purposely messed up to see if the student would catch it. Personally, I don't appreciate playing around like that (that's not one of the things I feel should be left to figure out). There are some other things that he presents differently when compared to other sourceworks on High Magick (like which color band on the Rainbow Wand to grasp when consecrating the elemental weapons). Lastly, there are certain things that I feel should have been better explained, although they were few and can be supplemented by checking out other sources.

All in all, if you're a beginner in Ceremonial Magick and want to know more from a comprehensive source, this is a fine book to pick up for just such a purpose!

One of the only books youll need........2007-04-29

This is one of the only books you'll need to begin your journey on the magical path. This book is a good primer to The Golden Dawn System in that it deals with the Kabalah, ritual magic, and some of the eastern traditions. I would recommend one read this alongside "Initiation into Hermetics" by Franz Bardon. If one PRACTICES the methods laid before them in these volumes they will indeed acquire the skills needed to perform real magic. I would also say that a great deal of magical philosophy and their practices could be learned by the curious dabbler as well, who intends only on reading but not doing. Good luck and farewell.

Golden Dawn: The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites & Ceremonies of the Hermetic Order (Llewellyn's Golden Dawn Series)

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Welcome to New Worlds
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Isreal lives
An excellent reference, not for beginners

Golden Dawn: The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites & Ceremonies of the Hermetic Order (Llewellyn's Golden Dawn Series)
Israel Regardie
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Welcome to New Worlds.......2007-01-09

Not for a rank beginner, this massive opus is a vademecum for those interested in and a desire to explore New Worlds. While basic Qabalistic knowledge is helpful (Regardie's ART OF TRUE HEALING or Dion Fortune's MYSTICAL QABALAH), this is a veritable labyrinth of information for the beginner. The new introductions are extremely helpful. Be advised that this is not a "read cover-to cover" tome, but one which must be carefully studied and pondered. While some suggestions are given for approaching the book, each reader must discover his or her own way into this dense forest of metaphysical -- occult, if you prefer, but with the knowledge that "occult" merely means "hidden" and NOT "Satanic" as fundamentalists would have you believe -- teachings and lore. Not for the abecedarian.

This book is an encyclopedia of magick.......2006-11-30

This compendium of Golden Dawn magick will help the interested magician to learn the basics of the Rosicrucian tradition as well as what is involved in magical initiation. Study of this book alone could lead the devout student to the heights of spiritual transcendence and control of spirits. The whole magical universe is revealed in vivid detail.

golden dawn.......2006-07-31

Very good book - can be called a bible for humans, who are looking for self-awakening. Many interesting rituals and informations about modern magic and The Golden Dawn louge.

Isreal lives.......2005-10-19

What can I say..awsome book by one of the Great Magi of our times!Gives you the complete system from top to bottom as far as the Golden Dawn goes.Beginers could use this book...but Id suggest Donald Michael Criegs "Modern magick" first if your realy new to the system!But just to help give you some foundation before you dive into this complete Tome.Suppliment it with some od Isreal's teachings on CD and youll go far.......fast!

An excellent reference, not for beginners.......2005-10-14

Step by step instruction is lacking and certain fundamental ideas are assumed to be known and understood by the reader... a complete beginner would be lost with this book alone. It is an invaluable reference for someone who has a certain level of practical experience, but a book like Don Kraig's Modern Magick would be preferable to start with.

That being said, it is a virtual "must have" in the library of any serious magician, be they traditional GD, thelemite, aurum solis, or of any other western tradition.

Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)

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Very effective!!
truely practical
Not very practical.
A good place to start once you've done your basics
I love this book. It's simple, and it works if you believe it will.

Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)
Raymond Buckland
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ASIN: 0875420486

Book Description

This trusted guidebook by popular author Raymond Buckland has introduced candle magick to more than 300,000 readers. From winning love to conquering fear, obtaining money to improving relationships, Practical Candleburning Rituals is filled with simple candle rites that get real results.

Newly updated and re-organized, this edition includes thirty-seven rituals-adapted for Christians and Pagans-that can be performed at home with readily available materials. No prior magickal knowledge is necessary. Diagrams and simple instructions make this candle magick primer an ideal practical guide for beginners.

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Very effective!!.......2007-09-01

I've read a ton of books on candle rites and spells, and this is my favorite. It has versions for Christians and Pagans. I think it's fasinating and there are rituals in here for many occasions. All of the ones I've tried have worked well for me. Is it magic, or the will of suggestion? I believe in magic, but does it really matter? IT WORKS!!!

truely practical.......2007-08-14

this book is great it doesn't spend alot of time on the ethics and history of magick but gets right into some very usable spells, and gives both a Christian and Pagan variation on each so everyone can use it.

Not very practical........2007-07-26

I think Mr. Buckland and I have very different definitions of the word, 'practical'. He appears to use it in reference to 'everyday things', meaning one can use candle magic for 9-to-5 type things as well as emotional/spiritual purposes.

I, however, do not think one can use 'practical' without including the meaning of 'cost-and-time effective'. Some of the rituals suggested in this book call for *several* candles, of various colors, with an emphasis on not 're-using' candles. Unless you have a store near you that sells candles relatively cheaply, this can put you back a good amount of money, aside from whatever you spend on your regualr practice.

Now, since a sensible person does not leave even a single candle burning unattended, you get to babysit all those candles--because in Mr. Buckland's opinion, you can't re-use candles, can't snuff them and re-light for the same purpose. Some candles can burn for as long as 12 hours! Not very practical!

All the focus on colors, incense, etc., made me think this was more like Dumbo's feather than a primer on candle magic. The inclusion of Psalms seemed odd to me. While I suppose it was done in an effort to appeal to a wider audience, I don't think it worked. For Wiccans with no desire to include Christian scriptures (and who can blame them? Those Scriptures rightfully belong in the context and beliefs of that religion, not Wicca), the Psalms are unnecessary padding to flip through.

For Christians... well, to most Christians, practicing magic of any kind is anathema. I think Mr. Buckland made a mistake here, and assumed that since many Catholics light candles to the saints and the Holy Mother as part of their worship, *all* Christians would do so. (They don't, and there are certainly plenty of Christians who would object to being considered Catholic!)

Truthfully, this book is dated. THere's nothing in it (aside from the Psalms) that is not also readily available in most "Wicca 101" books. There are other books on candle magic--I recommend "The Candle Magick Workbook" by Kala and Ketz Pajeon. Much more focused, and far better suited for people wanting to personalize their practice.

A good place to start once you've done your basics.......2007-01-19

and decided on the type of magic you would like to work. For those that work with fire, this is a good place to advance.

I love this book. It's simple, and it works if you believe it will. .......2006-12-06

I have had this book for about 5 years now. I have done the same spell a few times, and so far, each time I have done it, I have seen successful results. I did a new spell recently, and as soon as I finished it, it came true. Put your mind and body into the entire process. Imagine and really feel the words that you are saying as you do the spell. Do it continually until the end, have patience and believe it'll happen...that's all I have to say.

Craft Of The Wild Witch: Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment

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good at explaining...
Very wordy.
Craft of The Wild Witch: Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment
Wonderful Book
Meh. . . . It's ok.

Craft Of The Wild Witch: Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment
Poppy Palin
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0738705772

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Wild Witchcraft is a magical, free-spirited philosophy that embraces nature. A Wild Witch finds magic in the mundane and inspiration in everyday life. Craft of the Wild Witch is a poetic guidebook to the green-spirited path-where thoughts and deeds become acts of devotion or enchantment.

Poppy Palin teaches how to read nature's language and develop a living relationship with the land. From the perspective of a Wild Witch, she reviews Sabbats/ Esbats, spell-weaving, Fairies, companion spirits, intuition development, rules of safe witchcraft practice, and much more.

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good at explaining..........2007-08-16

I got this book as a gift, although if I didn't, I probably would've bought it on my own eventually. I like Palin's writing style; her descriptions are beautiful and wordy, and she explains (very often) what it means to be a Wild Witch and what it means to live your life as one. She gives tips on protection magic and a lot of basics of green witchery. There aren't many exercises and rituals in the book, which is what I found to be the most disappointing thing about it.

If you're interested in green witchery, this is a good book to get, but should be supplemented with others.

Very wordy........2007-08-04

I found that I was unable to stay interested while reading this book as it seemed very tedious to me. I felt the author was too wordy and could have gotten her views across in a lot less space. I like her views; I just felt that she repeated herself alot and most likely could have said in a few paragraphs what she took chapters to say.

Craft of The Wild Witch: Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment.......2007-06-05

Poppy Palin has written a very inspired, sensitive and intelligent book about the real meaning of living a life as a wild witch, at the most essential level. The book is so well written and well organized, and completely brought me back to my green spirituality, which in my everyday "overload" of work, media, telephone, etc. I had lost touch with without even realizing it. Poppy Palin brought me back. Since reading her book I have changed my priorities completely. Poppy Palin is very articulate, and has a beautiful very readable writing style. The only thing missing from this book was Poppy's delightful artwork, which would have been such a treat, but which were not included as she wanted to focus on the importance of the text. Poppy is a wonderful artist, however, and it is worth seeing her website for inspiration. I look forward to reading her other books !!

Wonderful Book.......2007-03-26

This book is full of wise counsel for new people on the path and even those of us that have traveled it for many years. I would say get this book if you want a working knowledge of the Old Ways.

Meh. . . . It's ok. .......2006-08-22

I loved some of this book, and really didn't get other areas. The prose is delightful and definitely does conjure up images of wilderness and enchantment, as other reviewers have said. But as far as any practical application of these practices, I felt this book fell short. I read it quite a while ago, and can't think of one thing I actually used it for beyond ther original reading! Maybe its my own preferences- but this book didn't do a whole lot for me.

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)

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Pretty and nice, but insufficient
Cunningham at his best!
Great Reference Book
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Tried and True

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)
Scott Cunningham
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Pretty and nice, but insufficient.......2007-10-03

I had to add my .02 here, because I feel that this book, while pretty and nicely organized, just doesn't offer that much information. If you know enough about plants and herbs to be craving such a reference, you are unlikely to be satisfied, unless you want this book specifically to round out your Scott Cunningham collection, or add a bit of balance to a reference shelf that already has a lot more herbal/plant info. Good luck!

Cunningham at his best!.......2007-08-18

I personally feel this is Scott Cunnginham's best book that he has written. Yes, his book Solitary Wicca is immensly popular, however, the information contained within this book is excellent!

Most forms of Witchcraft and Wicca utilize herbs and natural objects to create charms and craft spells. This book is a gread addition to any witch's library and will really help them get a better feel of what herbs you can use for different things ....

I also found the easy reference tables in the back of the book very helpful when trying to find herbs that have certain virtues.

I've had my copy and it is definitely getting pretty worn from use.

Much Love & Many Blessings,
Thorn Nightwind

Great Reference Book.......2007-08-18

If your interested in things from the magical aspect this is a very good refernce book

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs.......2007-07-20

Good referance book for finding herbs and their Magical uses. Wish it had more to it!

Tried and True.......2007-06-29

Although Scott Cunningham's works have been around for a long time, they are one of the best sources for anyone who is looking for the magical use of herbs as opposed to the medicinal. I find this book to be very easy to read and understand. And, Scott has placed cautions next to the herbs that could pose a potential danger. I've started my own library of his works and will continue to collect them until I have everything he has written.

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