von Dungeons & Dragons

Product DescriptionA magical mixture of rules options for the world's greatest roleplaying game.The wizard Tasha, whose great works include the spell Tasha's hideous laughter, has gathered bits and bobs of precious lore during her illustrious career as an adventurer. Her enemies wouldn't want these treasured secrets scattered across the multiverse, so in defiance, she has collected and codified these tidbits for the enrichment of all.EXPANDED SUBCLASSES. Try out subclass options for every Dungeons & Dragons class, including the artificer, which appears in the book.MORE CHARACTER OPTIONS. Tasha's Cauldron of Everything introduces a host of class features and feats, plus straightforward rules for modifying a character's racial traits and customizing their origin.INTRODUCING GROUP PATRONS. Whether you're part of the same criminal syndicate or working for an ancient dragon, each group patron option comes with its own perks and types of assignments.SPELLS, ARTIFACTS & MAGIC TATTOOS. Discover more spells, as well as magic tattoos, artifacts, and other magic items for your campaign.EXPANDED RULES OPTIONS. Try out rules for sidekicks, supernatural environments, natural hazards, and parleying with monsters, and gain guidance on running a session zero.A PLETHORA OF PUZZLES. Ready to be dropped into any D&D adventure, puzzles of varied difficulty await your adventurers, complete with traps and guidance on using the puzzles in a campaign.Full of expanded content for players and Dungeon Masters alike, this book is a great addition to the Player's Handbook. Baked in you'll find more rule options for all the character classes in the Player's Handbook, including more subclass options. Thrown in for good measure is the artificer class, a master of magical invention. And this witch's brew wouldn't be complete without a dash of added artifacts, spellbook options, spells for both player characters and monsters, magical tattoos, group patrons, and other tasty goodies.About the AuthorWizards D&D Team

von Henry M. Mason

The Mysterious Powers Of Gems, Crystals, And Minerals Are Finally Explained In This Practical Guide To Creating Talismans. Casting A Modern Light On The Age-old Practice Of Talismans, Gemologist Henry M. Mason Correlates The Mystical Properties Of These Wondrous Objects With The Science Of Gemology. Connecting With The Universal Life Force, The Proper Talisman Can Focus And Magnify Your Own Qualities—helping You Fulfill Dreams And Desires. Mason's Seven Secrets Explore How Crystal Structure, Color, And Chemistry Contribute To A Talisman's Natural Energies For Aiding In Attraction, Protection, Self-improvement, Creativity, Tranquility, Spiritual Awakening, And More. From Selecting And Preparing The Proper Mineral To Empowering Your Talisman, This Guide Takes You Through Every Step Of Creating And Using Talismans And Amulets For Optimum Effect.

von Margaret Baker

Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich variety of available plant life, especially in verdant Britain.

von Lindsay Squire

Whether you’re an out-and-proud witch in progress, or a witch in the broom closet, this spellbinding beginner’s book will teach you how to discover the natural magick within you, and use it to thrive!Natural magick is all about working in harmony with your environment, harnessing the power of nature to unlock your inner magickal potential.From foraging and using herbs in spells, to using sun or moonlight in cleansing rituals to understanding the changing of the seasons and their impact on your powers, this book is an invaluable guide to anyone interested in exploring natural magick.This magick has the power to transform your relationship with yourself, the people around you, and the natural world. Featuring introductions to everything you need to know to get started in your Craft, this is the ultimate guide that you will want to return to again and again as you develop your practice, and discover how magical Witchcraft is as a form of self-care.Including tried-and-true tips and tricks taken from The Witch of the Forest’s personal grimoire, learn about: How to build a budget-friendly practice using only simple tools and ingredients in your cupboards The witch’s wheel of the year Spellcraft Candle magick Herbs and foraging Divination, such as tarot, scrying and pendulum dowsing Creating your own sigils A witch’s relationship to the moon, sky and nature How to practice witchcraft discretely in the broomcloset ... and much more!Suitable for every type of witch and witchling – green, house, eclectic, solitary, or undecided! – this book also includes a pendulum board that you can remove to help answer all your questions.If you are a witch in the broom closet, simply remove the jacket from this book or download as an ebook for more discreet reading.Ground yourself in your magick, and embrace the simpler, but just as powerful side of the modern witching hour!The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to… series are a collection of guides for different areas of witchcraft, focusing on the relationship between magic, the natural world and the self.

von Judika Illes

Enter the World of Spirits! The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover: The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes) How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves The mythological and historical even

von Poppy David

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magick, compiled in the 1920s by the globetrotting naturalist Professor Conrad Gessner for his grandson, is now unveiled for readers of today.Featuring a gold foil–embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with intriguing sketches and precise notes detailing the secret world of magic, a natural force hidden all around us.Inside, you will discover the history of magic and its dazzling array of practices around the globe. Delight in this hidden world as you learn about these and more topics: Different types of magic (Explore divination, tarot reading, astrology, numerology, alchemy, and more.) Powerful plants (Peppermint is fantastic for cleansing, and also known to ward off vampires.) Wand trees (Apple tree wands are helpful in matters of love and fertility while beech is best for scholars using wordy spells.) Familiars (Choose the perfect magical companion. If you love to gossip, you might choose a ferret as your familiar or, for improved thinking, an owl.) The most magical of days (Discover the power and stories of Imbolc, the solstices, All Hallows’ Eve, and more.) Magical scripts (Learn about the secret languages used through history for communicating with the spirit world.) With this precious scrapbook as your guide, tap into the powerful energies that will help you harness your own magic.

von Doreen Shababy

Just outside your doorstep or kitchen window, hidden beneath a tall pine tree or twining through porch latticework, a wild and weedy apothecary waits to be discovered.Herbalist Doreen Shababy shares her deep, abiding love for the earth and its gifts in this collection of herbal wisdom that represents a lifetime of work in the forest, field, and kitchen. This herbalism guidebook is jam-packed with dozens of tasty recipes and natural remedies, including Glorious Garlic and Artichoke Dip, Sunny Oatmeal Crepes, Candied Catnip Leaves, Lavender Lemonade, Roseberry Tea, Garlic Tonic, Parsnip Hair Conditioner, and Dream Charms made with Mugwort.A sampling of the herbal lore, legend, and instruction found within these pages: The difference between sweet-faced flowers and flowers with attitude How to assemble a well-stocked pantry The importance of gratitude Plant-spirit communication basics How to use local wild herbs How to make poultices, teas, tinctures, balms, and extractsPraise:"Those who dare delve into this book may emerge with catnip on their breath, mud on their knees, wild fruit juices on their hands, and a mysterious, satisfied smile―the very image of a wild and weedy woman. Come on!"―Susun S. Weed, wild woman herbalist

von Thorn Mooney

A Down-to-earth Guide To Traditional Wicca While There Are Many Powerful Variations Of Contemporary Witchcraft, Traditional Wicca Offers Unique Experiences For Those Who Seek It Out. This Book Explores Structured, Coven-based Styles Of Wicca, In Which The Practitioners Typically Trace Initiatory Lineages Back To Wicca's Early Founders. Discussing Covens, Initiations, Lineages, Practices, Ethics, And More, Traditional Wicca Shares Tips And Ideas On How To Get The Most From This Profound Approach To Witchcraft. Discover How To Recognize Healthy, Reputable Covens. Learn How To Navigate The Process Of Asking For Training And Succeeding In An Outer Court. Explore The Spiritual Strength Of Lineages, Hierarchies, And Initiation. This Book Also Includes Contributions From Several Practitioners, Providing Valuable First-person Perspectives On What It's Like To Be On The Traditional Wiccan Path. Praise : Like The Bristles Of A Besom, Thorn Mooney's Traditional Wicca Sweeps Through The Subject Of Witchcraft Removing The Dust And Dirt Of Ignorance And Prejudice To Reveal The True Heart Of Wicca. Thorn Writes With Obvious Sincerity, With Feeling, And From Experience. Her Book Covers Everything From Defining Witchcraft, Through The Workings Of A Coven, To Actual Initiation And Beyond. She Warns That Wicca Is Not For Everyone And—i Am Personally Delighted To See—includes A Chapter On Recognizing 'red Flags' When First Contacting Others...especially Those Who Might Claim To Be More Than They Actually Are. This Book Is The Quintessential Guide For The True, Sincere Seeker.—raymond Buckland, Author Of Buckland's Complete Book Of Witchcraft Traditional Wicca Is A Unique And Important Book. It's Amazing To Me That In Over 70 Years Of Publishing On The Subject Of Wicca, Nothing Like This Book Has Ever Been Written! I'm Kind Of Jealous I Didn't Think To Write It Myself. The Chapter On Initiation Is, By Itself, Worth The Cover Price. If You Want To Understand What People Mean By 'traditional Wicca,' Whether Or Not You're Seeking It, This Is The One Book You Must Read.—deborah Lipp, Wiccan High Priestess And Author Of Merry Meet Again Traditional Wicca Is A Topic That Few Actually Understand Despite Its Long And Distinguished History. With Passion And Skill, Thorn Delivers A Book That Many Familiar With Wicca Will Wish They Had Had When They Were Studying It, And Those Who Find Themselves On The Path For The First Time Will Rejoice At Having Found. Whether You Intend To Seek Initiation Or Not, This Book Is Full Of Valuable Gems That Will Enhance Any Practice At Any Level. Traditional Wicca Is An All-inclusive Tour Through The History, Practices, And Lore Of Traditional Wicca That Weaves Voices From All Over The Tradition And Challenges Everything You Think You Know About It.—devin Hunter, Author Of The Witch's Book Of Power A Masterful Gem Of Insight And Wisdom,traditional Wicca Reveals The Time-honored Practices Of Initiatory Wicca, Thought All But Lost By Many, But Hidden Like So Many Occult Secrets In Plain Sight. Drawing A Clear And Respectful Distinction Between Eclectic Wicca And Its Older More Traditional Sibling, Thorn Mooney Takes Us On A Personal Journey Exploring The Powers And The Pitfalls Of The Initiatory Inner Court, Revealing The Persistence Of A Thriving And Dynamic Craft That Is At Once Orthopraxic And Changing, Traditional And Experimental. With Practical Advice For The Seeker, Peppered With Personal Anecdotes From Several Practitioners And Initiates Alike, This Book Is A Much-needed Map...highly Recommended.—storm Faerywolf, Author Of Betwixt And Between

von Starhawk

The twentieth anniversary edition of The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit. Starhawk's brilliant, comprehensive overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day re-emergence of Wicca as a Goddess-worshipping religion has left an indelible mark on the feminist spiritual consciousness.In a new introduction, Starhawk reveals the ways in which Goddess religion and the practice of ritual have adapted and developed over the last twenty years, and she reflects on the ways in which these changes have influenced and enhanced her original ideas. In the face of an ever-changing world, this invaluable spiritual guidebook is more relevant than ever.

von Deborah Blake

Practical Spells, Rituals, and Advice for Modern and Eclectic Covens Whether your coven consists of two or twenty, whether you want to gather on a regular basis or just occasionally, this book has what you need to practice Witchcraft with others. Deborah Blake draws on nearly twenty years of experience leading a coven, sharing extensive wisdom she's gained from her experiences and fellow practitioners. This book is a valuable resource for traditional Wiccans and eclectic witches looking for a modern approach to group activities. The Everyday Witch's Coven helps you decide who to invite, where to meet, which deities to worship, and how to solve problems together. You'll explore ritual basics and etiquette, group sabbat celebrations, full moon rituals, craft projects, and magic for specific goals like love and healing. From guided meditations to making a Book of Shadows for your group, Deborah provides a multitude of ways to find or create a coven that's best for you.