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Llewellyn's 2009 Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Living (Llewellyn's Magical Almanac)

Llewellyn

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Helpful, Practical, Magickal! 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This is the first Llewellyn Almanac I've bought, and I feel like a fool for waiting this long! The actual almanac section exhibits wonderful information for each day of the month, January 2009-December 31st 2009 such as:
*The specific moon phase
*The sign the moon is currently in, along with the times of which it
enters a new sign
*Incense of the day
*Color of the day
*Any holidays that fall on each date (which is quite interesting since
it seems every day is a holiday somewhere on the planet!)

Other than that, it's packed with plenty of information and stories from some very well known pagan authors, including Fairy Lore(Sidhe), Magickal Inks, Flying Ointments, Bear Totems, Familiars, Family Covens, Cauldron lore; the list is neqarly endless!

All in all, great price for the information and Calendar!

Editorial Review:

From Celtic healing to tribal tattoos, beginners and long-time practitioners will find dozens of ways to magically enhance their everyday lives and maximize the potential of their work. Featuring articles, grouped by element, on topics ranging from enchanting household items to Goth culture, Llewellyn's 2009 Magical Almanac also includes the Moon's sign and phase, as well as a variety of magical correspondences. A trusted companion for practitioners of various magical paths, Llewellyn's Magical Almanac has been published annually since 1990.

"Highly recommended." —PanGaia

Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic

Mark Wilson

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Total reviews: 52 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

All praise for this is justified 5 out of 5 stars.
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Many times applauded, this classic for teaching magic is practically unequaled. If you want to learn magic from scratch, this book is what you need.

Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is wonderful for anyone wanting to learn magic tricks. This book explains how each trick will appear to the audience and then gives very detailed instructions with drawings showing each step. I used the information in the book to teach rope tricks to a bunch of third grade cubscouts. The parents were so impressed with the tricks that they wanted to learn them too.

Editorial Review:

From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that...young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.

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

Scott Cunningham

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Total reviews: 140 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it "…an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike … Scott's personable charm touches every page… I highly recommend this book." And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says "I love books like this … It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple to use as well." Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently.
In this edition of the book (it's expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You'll also find lists of herbs based on their magical powers, their genders, their planetary rulers, and more. Perhaps the most important list is the folk name cross-reference. With that information, when a recipe calls for "bramble, " you'll know it needs blackberry. Or if the magic calls for "enebro," you'll know you that is juniper.
The main part of this book is the listings of the herbs. Each one includes names, associations, and magical attributions. Violets can be used for protection, luck, love, and more. Primrose is for protection and love. Garlic is for protection, healing, exorcism, lust, and prevention of theft.
This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must!

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)

Scott Cunningham

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Total reviews: 93 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

One of the secrets of real magic is that it is controlled by the mind. The more things in your ritual to help your mind associate with your goal, the more powerful your ritual may be. Colored candles, scented oils, natural incenses, and more all add to the impact of the magic you wish to do.
But how do you know which incense to burn? Is it possible to add scented oils together to get a more powerful oil? And how do you make your own, appropriately-scented tools?
The answers to questions like these and hundreds more can be found in The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by world-famous author Scott Cunningham. This is a greatly expanded and rewritten version of The Magic of Incenses, Oils and Brews. It includes over 100 new formulas, proportions for each element of the recipes (the most requested feature from his previous book), how to substitute ingredients, and much more. Besides the formulas, it also includes the exact methods of making all of these scented tools, including how to extract the essences from the herbs.
Each one of the formulas is precise and easy to make. Do you need luck? Take 2 parts vetivert, 2 parts allspice, 1 part nutmeg, and 1 part calamus, grind them together as finely as possible, then sprinkle the powder in a circle around you, beginning and ending in the East and moving clockwise. Sit within this circle and absorb the powder's energies. Also included are other ways to use magical powders that will have you coming up with your own ideas for them, too.
There is a legion of recipes for incenses. There are three for the sun and two for consecrating talismans. There are incenses for each of the astrological signs and ones to help you study better and gain success. You'll also find incenses for each of the planetary influences. There are four for Saturn alone!
This compendium of magical lore is a vital tool for every magical person on any magical path, whether you are a beginner or an expert.

A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches Handbook

Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar

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Total reviews: 153 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Witches Bible Review 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 8 people found this review helpful.

An easy to understand book of knowledge for the beginner or a long time practicing witch and pagans alike. Covers almost every topic, has black and white pictures ( some nudity ). This book is a must have for every witch looking for more knowledge.

This is the definitive book on witchcraft 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

For those looking for true, factual information on witchcraft, this is the book. Put all those other Wicca 101 books down. This is real witchcraft presented by real witches.

not what i thought it was 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 9 people found this review helpful.

this just wasn't what I thought it would be. I was unable to find the book in a local bookstore and after receiving it i understand why.

Editorial Review:

The Complete Witches' Handbook.Everything you need to know is here! The Sabbats; Casting & Banishing the Magic Circle; The Complete Book of Shadows; The Great Rite; Initiation Rites; Consecration Rites; Spells; Witches' Tools; Witchcraft & Sex; Running a Coven; Clairvoyance;Astral Projection. This collection includes two books in one volume, Eight Sabbats for Witches and The Witches' Way, and is the most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft. Over 200,000 sold!

Llewellyn's 2009 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac

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Help Start Your Day 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Keeping spiritually focused begins when you open your eyes each morning. Part of our morning deovtions include a simple ritual, and this annual publicatoin is perfect for that; from storing sun power in July to a cat petting meditation in October. Make each day a magickal one with the Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac.

Editorial Review:

This contemporary spell book with an antique Book-of-Days style returns for its sixth successful year. Witches and Pagans will find spells for all occasions, along with recipes, rituals, and meditations. It also includes crucial information for spellcasters: when the spell is appropriate, necessary implements, and where the spell should be performed. Icons categorize each spell under various headings: health, love, money, purification, and so on. Users who combine spells with astrology will find daily Moon signs and phases. This is a 261 page softcover book.

Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic (Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series)

Scott Cunningham

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not as good as "Earth Power" but still good 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

while I consider myself a christian and not pagan, some would argue that I practice some so-called pagan arts. For centuries my ancestors have practiced a sort of combination, if you will, of Catholic and native traditions. anyway, long story short ~ I like this book and while it doesn't really have any traditions my family would have practiced and mostly focuses on Old World (European) rites/traditions, I still find it interesting. it's not nearly as good as "Earth power" but a good read anyway. take it from me, Scott Cunningham is the perfect author for non-wiccans/pagans looking for good books on invoking the earth: nothing that offends unlike many others on the genre.

Editorial Review:

Selling over 200,000 copies, Earth, Air, Fire & Water features more than 75 spells, rituals, and ceremonies. Cunningham reveals the secrets of the four magical elements, in addition to the fifth one: spirit. He explores their basic nature and the types of rituals associated with each element. Herbs, stones, metals, musical instruments, colors, seasons, direction, and symbols corresponding with each element are also discussed. This bestselling guide to natural magic also introduces the basics of magic-concepts, techniques, and tools-to those who are new to the practice.
• New cover
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Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts (Llewellyn's High Magick)

Donald Michael Kraig

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Editorial Review:

Modern Magick is the most popular, most complete, step-by-step instruction manual on how to do real magick that has ever been published. Already over 100,000 people are using it.

Author Donald Michael Kraig wrote this after teaching the information in classes for ten years. It is refined, tested, and easy to understand. It is filled with exercises, techniques, and rituals to help you. It is presented in a series of eleven lessons. Follow the lessons, practice the rituals and techniques, and by the end of your work you will be a magician.

What does it cover? Rituals, healing, initiation, talismans, astral travel, creative visualization, psychic self-defense, evocation of spirits, the Kabalah, physical exercise, and magical tools such as wands.

Want more? You'll also learn the secrets of true meditation, how to use the Tarot, how to remember your dreams, how to do the rituals of Western Magick, including rituals of the Pentagram, Hexagram, Middle Pillar, Rose Cross, and Watchtower. You'll learn how to manipulate magical energy, secrets of relaxation, Wicca, pathworking, Tantra, and sex magick.

Once you have finished working your way through this book you will be an accomplished magician. You will be able to perform real magick. Then this book will become the most valuable reference tool in your collection of books.

What if you want to know even more about a subject? No problem. Each chapter has a bibliography so you can go even deeper into any topic. There is an annotated bibliography at the end with even more resources.

In the new, second edition the contents pages contain more information so it is even easier to find what you need, but there is also an entirely new appendix with answers to many of the most frequently asked questions that Kraig has received over the years. This book is a must!

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

Scott Cunningham

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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was pretty disappointed with this book. While there is some information in it, I found it to be lacking. There are SO many stones with SO many uses. I had hoped that more would have been covered. Also the book had few pictures. I would not recommend this book.

Editorial Review:

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

The Classic Guide to Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic

Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful—the elemental Earth magic of rock, stone, and metal. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200,000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals.
Learn how to find and cleanse stones and use them in divinations, spells, and tarot readings. Discover how to determine the energies and stories contained within each stone, and the symbolic meanings of a stone's color and shape. Also included in this classic guide are:
• A 16-page full-color insert, new with this edition
• Birthstone and jewelry magic lore
• Tables listing both planetary and elementary rulers of stones, magical intentions, and magical substitutions

Book of Lies

Aleister Crowley

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Total reviews: 41 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Excellent Service, strange man 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 22 people found this review helpful.

Though, the service from this particular seller was excellent and I only ordered the book because I was curious about Aleister Crowley I actually haven't read this book. I read the "Book of Law" and that was enough for me to get an idea of what Aleister Crowley was about. He was a chess master, mountain climber, poet, painter, astrologer, drug experimenter, and social critic, but something must have went wrong early in his life for him to follow the path he did. Maybe it was being raised as a Darbyite which are members of the most extreme wing of the Protestant sect known as the Exclusive Brethren. John George Haigh who is known as the acid bath killer was also a Darbyite. I appologize if there are any Darbyites out there, but most likely being a Darbyite prevents you from reading this.

One of Crowley's Best... 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is Crowley at everything Crowley does best. He mixes magick, mysticism, poetry, sarcasm, irony, and satire into a strange little book that is more like a puzzle than a traditional book of poems.

Perhaps difficult the first time through if one has no background in Thelema or Qabalah, but it is not the worst introducion one could have to Crowley. The copious footnotes help somewhat, but the truth of the matter to appreciate all its many, many layers one would have to be at least somewhat knowledgeable of Qabalah, high magick, and some background on Crowley's life (the entire book is, in addition to everyting else I've mentioned, also a "love-poem," believe it or not.)

Crowley fans and those into a very unique experience will do well to apply.