Learn the Fundamental Skills of Magical Practice
Explore how to bring love, money, healing, blessings, and more into your life with over seventy simple spells and rituals. This easy-to-use, essential guide provides a comprehensive introduction to magical techniques.
Learn the basics of spellcasting: timing, correspondence, discipline, intent, projection, grounding, and more in this practical manual. From candles, crystals, and charms to witch bottles, gems, and cords, you'll study the many forms and tools of magic. You'll even attain knowledge on how to design your own spells in this accessible guide for the beginning witch.
Spellcasting for Beginners provides everything you need to know about magical practice with clear, concise instruction. Create a basic altar for solitary practice, experiment with nature-based magic, and discover the many uses of potions, recipes, and natural ingredients for your spells. Your witch's training will be an enjoyable and enlightening experience as you take part in the magical heritage of the craft.
Praise:
"Michael Furie brings fantastical stories about magic and spells back to reality with this dedicated work aimed at those embarking on the long journey into magical practice."—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
Table of Contents:
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Magical Theory 5
One—Training 9
Two—Putting It All Together 49
Part II: Magical Practice 71
Three—Candle Spells 81
Four—Charms 103
Five—Crystal and Gem Magic 129
Six—Witch Bottles 135
Seven—Poppet Magic 147
Eight—Cord and Knot Magic 163
Nine—Verbal Magic 167
Ten—Magical Safekeeping 175
Eleven—Nature Magic: Land, Sea, Sky, and Sacred Fire Spells 181
Part III: Ingredients and Recipes 187
Twelve—A Guide to the Herbs of Magic 191
Thirteen—Potion Class: Creating Herbal Brews, Raw Incense, Magical Oils, and Salves 199
Fourteen—Recipes 205
Conclusion 221
Appendices 225
Appendix One: Index of Spells and Rituals 227
Appendix Two: Table of Correspondences 231
Bibliography 235
About the Author :
Michael Furie (Northern California) is the author of Supermarket Sabbats, Spellcasting for Beginners, Supermarket Magic, Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics, and more, all from Llewellyn Worldwide. A practicing Witch for more than twenty years, he is a priest of the Cailleach.
Review :
"Michael Furie brings fantastical stories about magic and spells back to reality with this dedicated work aimed at those embarking on the long journey into magical practice."—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
