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Keep on top of the latest witchy trends, practices, and discussions in the Wiccan/Pagan community with Llewellyn's insightful and thought-provoking Witches' Companion. Designed for busy modern witches, this book contains a treasury of simple, practical tips for living your craft each day with wisdom and flair. Nearly two-dozen original articles deal with everything from popular debates and craft ideas to health and eco-activism. Gain fresh perspective and helpful advice on timely topics organized by theme: community, witchy living, witchcraft essentials, and magical transformations. —The joys and challenges of being a Pagan parent —When (and if) it's appropriate to dress "witchy" —Easy recipes for delicious, magical meals —Ways to save money while enjoying a spiritually rich practice . . . and much more! Bonus: A sixteen-month calendar featuring Moon void-of-course data, plus spotlighted monthly national causes and ways for you to get involved. Also look for our Witches' Calendar and Witches' Datebook, the perfect complements to Llewellyn's Witches' Companion.

Are you fascinated by the spirit world? Wish you could communicate with loved ones on the Other Side? According to Spiritualist minister Rose Vanden Eynden, everyone possesses innate capabilities for spirit communication. Emphasizing the principles of modern Spiritualism, So You Want to Be a Medium? demonstrates how to enhance one's spiritual senses for working between worlds.Through exercises involving meditation, breathing, dream work, symbols, and energy systems, the author teaches how to prepare one's mind and body for spiritual communication. Readers also learn about the many kinds of spirit guides and elemental energies, how to get in touch with them, and how to interpret their messages. Whether you're seeking to become a professional medium or simply interested in a closer connection to Creator, this fascinating guide to the spirit world can enrich your spiritual life-no matter what your religious background.

Walk your personal Pagan path with grace and wisdom, integrating a spiritual practice into your life in just a few minutes per week. Simple, fun, and easy to follow, Everyday Witchcraft shows that, no matter how busy or hectic life is, even small acts can add meaning and depth to your life.This remarkable book is filled with creative ideas and a variety of quick yet significant ways to connect with the rhythms of nature each day, not just on sabbats or the full moon. Make your home into a magickal place, work with the God and Goddess on a regular basis, and discover the magickal power of animals. From five-minute rituals and "hibernation vacations" to mini daily divinations, you can easily make the wisdom and practice of Witchcraft an enriching part of everyday life.Praise:"This is a book that deserves a place on all shelves for it is pertinent not only to the Pagan-inclined but to all who look to better their lives."―Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft"A must-have for any Witch looking to evolve their practice from a mere study of the Craft into a fully fledged lifestyle."―Melanie Marquis, author of A Witch's World of Magick and The Witch's Bag of Tricks

Invoke the Power of the Sea and Transform Your LifePurifying, mesmerizing, and transformative―the sea has long been celebrated for its beauty and mysterious power. By connecting to the ocean's energies, you can deepen your experience of the natural world and enrich your life.Whether you live near or far from the coast, Sea Magic takes you on a unique voyage of spiritual rejuvenation. Explore various types of shells and sea creatures, both real and mythical. Call upon sea deities and saints to amplify your spiritual practice, and try a wide array of relaxation exercises and meditative techniques: Set up a sea-themed altar to empower your intentions Center your energy with a cosmic ocean-moon meditation and a conch-hand mudra Release emotions with an ancient practice known as ocean breath to attune to the tides Use shells for divination and positive visualization Select a sea fetch (totem animal) to take you on a shamanic journeyDive into your inner world of emotions, imagination, and creativity―and let the sea's timeless wisdom guide you on your life path.

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

In this original, provocative, well-reasoned, and thoroughly documented book, Frank Klaassen proposes that two principal genres of illicit learned magic occur in late medieval manuscripts: image magic, which could be interpreted and justified in scholastic terms, and ritual magic (in its extreme form, overt necromancy), which could not. Image magic tended to be recopied faithfully; ritual magic tended to be adapted and reworked. These two forms of magic did not usually become intermingled in the manuscripts, but were presented separately. While image magic was often copied in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, The Transformations of Magic demonstrates that interest in it as an independent genre declined precipitously around 1500. Instead, what persisted was the other, more problematic form of magic: ritual magic. Klaassen shows that texts of medieval ritual magic were cherished in the sixteenth century, and writers of new magical treatises, such as Agrippa von Nettesheim and John Dee, were far more deeply indebted to medieval tradition―and specifically to the medieval tradition of ritual magic―than previous scholars have thought them to be.

Discover the secrets of Saxon sorcery, and learn how to craft rune charms, brew potions, cast effective spells, and use magical techniques to find love and prosperity. Exploring the practices and customs of the Anglo-Saxons hidden in English folk traditions, this book shares techniques for making wands and staffs, consecrating and using a ritual knife, healing with herbs (wortcunning), soothsaying, and creating your own set of runes. The meaning and magical properties of the thirty-three Old English Futhorc runes are classified by theme, helping you in your quest to know yourself and influence your world for the better. Previously published with the title Wyrdworking.

Beyond the darkness of winter, there is an oasis of light and warmth on the journey from solstice to spring. Known as Candlemas, Imbolg, Brigantia, or Lupercus, it is a hope-filled celebration held in early February to welcome the returning light and the promise of spring. Candlemas sheds light on the origins, lore, and customs of this ancient holy day with:Myths and stories: Brigit the Goddess, Brigid the Saint, and her meaning today Candlemas magick and divination: flame scrying, hearthside divination, candle magick, and protection magick Late winter goodies and feasts: Brede's Braid Bread, Guiness Stew, Bubble and Squeak, Mulled Cider or Wine February festivals and traditions: rituals for purification, blessings, and renewal, from the Irish, British, Scots, Welsh, Norwegian, Greek, Roman, and Chinese cultures Seasonal crafts and games: Brigid's crosses or sun wheels, "Begging for Biddy," and a Brigit corn dolly

This is the ultimate guide to the ancient religion of Wicca by best-selling Pagan author, D. J. Conway. WICCA: THE COMPLETE CRAFT offers a comprehensive overview of Wiccan philosophy, dispels the common misconceptions, and is a useful primer for practicing Wicca as a spiritual lifestyle. Included are chapters on sacred space, ritual tools, holy days, meditations and visualizations, spells and the art of spell casting, as well as terminology.

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