Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making MagicThe author of Book of Shadows digs deep into the practices and principles of Witchcraft to provide a comprehensive guidebook that anyone—novices and seasoned practitioners alike—can use to incorporate the beauty and power ofWicca into their own daily lives. Phyllis Curott’s first book, Book of Shadows, was an inspirational, spiritual memoir that chronicled her journey from Ivy League-educated, New York City attorney to Wiccan High Priestess. By inviting readers of all faiths to share in her own personal transformation, Phyllis debunked many of the myths surrounding Wicca and revealed it for what it really is: a spiritual movement whose tenets of Goddess worship and reverence for Nature were a great deal more accessible and familiar than she’d ever expected. Far from being just another mechanical spell book, Witch Crafting is the first book to offer readers not only the how-to of Witchcraft, but also the why-to, explaining the profound spiritual tenets behind Wiccan techniques. Filled with both traditional and innovative shamanic practices, Phyllis also provides an empowering new definition of magic and reexamines the ethics under which Witchcraft is practiced, offering a groundbreaking alternative to the Threefold Law. With enchanting stories from Curott’s own experiences, Witch Crafting will also teach you how to: • Master the secret arts of effective spellcasting • Create sacred space and personal rituals • Perform divinations for spiritual insight and earthly success • Tap into the power of altered states, such as dreaming, meditation, prayer, and trance • Keep a magical journal and create your own Book of Shadows Rich with detailed advice for making magic, working with Nature, and finding the Divine within, as well as thought-provoking evaluations of this remarkable spirituality, Witch Crafting is the special volume that you’ve been searching for. Whether you are a beginner or have been practicing Witchcraft for years, whether you worship in a coven or on your own, Witch Crafting is the ideal handbook for you, or anyone seeking to unlock the divine power that makes real magic happen and experience the ecstasy, energy, and gifts of the Universe more fully. |
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... Magic was inspired by my adventures following the publication of my memoir. It was such a magical, joyful ... magic into their own lives. And both new practitioners and old told me they were looking for a Introduction.
... Magic was inspired by my adventures following the publication of my memoir. It was such a magical, joyful ... magic into their own lives. And both new practitioners and old told me they were looking for a Introduction.
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... magic is like driving a car without gas—you're not going anyplace. Or, like a lot of folks using all those mechanistic magic books, you may roll down the block for a while, but you're not going to reach your destination. Understanding ...
... magic is like driving a car without gas—you're not going anyplace. Or, like a lot of folks using all those mechanistic magic books, you may roll down the block for a while, but you're not going to reach your destination. Understanding ...
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... magic rules. My goal in presenting some aspects of the new physics is simple: When we understand the laws by which the Universe operates, we are better able to make successful magic, for all magic works in harmony with Nature and her ...
... magic rules. My goal in presenting some aspects of the new physics is simple: When we understand the laws by which the Universe operates, we are better able to make successful magic, for all magic works in harmony with Nature and her ...
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... magic by connecting with deity, and communing rather than controlling. Most importantly, we are coming to a shared conclusion that our lives are our greatest magic. While there are a number of additional characteristics of shamanism ...
... magic by connecting with deity, and communing rather than controlling. Most importantly, we are coming to a shared conclusion that our lives are our greatest magic. While there are a number of additional characteristics of shamanism ...
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... magical journal—a diary of notes and descriptions of your magical experiences, your dreams, divinations, intuitions, synchronicities, and your reactions, as you work with Witch Crafting. Many exercises involve journaling as part of your ...
... magical journal—a diary of notes and descriptions of your magical experiences, your dreams, divinations, intuitions, synchronicities, and your reactions, as you work with Witch Crafting. Many exercises involve journaling as part of your ...
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