2003 Magical Almanac (Annuals - Magical Almanac) [Paperback]

Llewellyn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Annuals - Magical Almanac | Publication Date: August 8, 2002

Recapture the magic of everyday living with this eclectic treasury of folklore, spells, and tips. Support your magical lifestyle with a dazzling array of articles by your favourite authors. Maximise the energy of your workings with the almanac pages that form the heart of the book. A listing of holidays and festivals around the world makes it possible for you to celebrate a new tradition nearly every day of the year.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Llewellyn Publications has grown and expanded into new areas of personal growth and transformation since it began as the Portland School of Astrology in 1901. Along with the strong line of astrology books the company was founded upon, Llewellyn publishes books on everything from alternative health and healing, Wicca and Paganism, to metaphysics and the paranormal-and since 1994 has published a growing list of Spanish-language titles.

Llewellyn has long been know as one of America's leading publishers of New Age books, producing a wide variety of valuable tools for transformation of the mind, body and spirit.  Reach for the Moon-and discover that self-help and spiritual growth is what Llewellyn is all about.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (August 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073870072X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738700724
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,425,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always a treasure-trove of information!, October 25, 2002

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"witchygal" (Califon, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2003 Magical Almanac (Annuals - Magical Almanac) (Paperback)

A perennial favorite among all types of practitioners, Llewellyn's 2003 Magical Almanac is once again chock full of enlightening and instructive information. Among the time-tested daily listings for lunar phases, moon signs and festivals, lies a diverse and always enjoyable collection of practical information, divination techniques, myths, legends and other tidbits of wisdom conveniently organized by season.

There are a wide variety of topics available to the reader, from the history of the Jersey Devil to an article on "How to Make Magic Wands". One very instructive article, which demonstrates the usefulness of the almanac, "The Tools of the Witch" by Anna Franklin, outlines the use of various implements and ritual items common to the practice of witchcraft. The article serves not only as a concise review for seasoned witches but is also quite helpful for beginners to the craft.

The artwork throughout the almanac is fanciful as usual and every care has been taken to match up the art with the various themes and topics, creating nicely decorated pages and enhancing one's reading experience. The lovely art combined with consistently enjoyable and insightful articles year after year makes one reluctant to part with past issues. (I have several!)

Llewellyn's 2003 Magical Almanac has all the elements of a good friend; advice, observations, humor and intelligence - all wrapped up into one handy little book! Daria Heil

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Splendid Edition!, August 21, 2002

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2003 Magical Almanac (Annuals - Magical Almanac) (Paperback)

The 2003 edition of the Llewellyn Magical Almanac maintains the tradition of excellence we have come to expect from this useful, inspirational, entertaining and insightful tool. The actual Almanac section that contains calendar, time changes, lunar phases, moon signs, full moons, Sabbats, world holidays, incense and color of the day is useful for all manner of magical planning, as ever.
This year's edition is divided into four seasonal sections with a host of informative and entertaining articles written by members of the pagan community, some quite well known like Ed Fitch, Edain McCoy, and deTraci Regula, and others perhaps not so well known but fully experienced and versed in pagan practice and tradition like Magenta Griffith and Jim Weaver, both excellent writers and scholars, non pareil. This satisfyingly thick edition contains 80 articles and numerous characteristic black and white drawings and features a beautiful cover illustration of the Green Man and four Celtic-styled drawings symbolic of the four elements.
A broad range of topics including various spells, rituals, meditations, folklore, recipes and craft ideas make this book useful year after year and not only in 2003. Learn about using a magical intermediary or playing card divination in the Winter Section. Stir up some love magic or discover fairies of the animals in Spring. Summer delivers the folklore of roses as well as the magic of dandelions. Ever hear of Buffy, Summer Goddess of the Gym? Check her out here. Brush up on some feline folklore in the Fall, do a toe-ring charging spell, learn meal blessings, and meet up with Caloria, Fall Goddess of Potluck!
Whether, experienced pagan or a curious new-comer this book is filled with useful information and fun facts that you are sure to find enjoyable.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You CAN judge a book by its cover!, August 14, 2002

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"roxx33" (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2003 Magical Almanac (Annuals - Magical Almanac) (Paperback)

Guess what? You CAN judge a book by its cover. At least you can say that about Llewellyn's 2003 Magical Almanac. It reminds me why I like books. Llewellyn is always thrilling our senses with texture. It actually feels good just to touch the cover and run your hand over the lines of the Green Man while admiring the beautiful colors and Celtic artwork. I have passed over almanacs in the past, because I had assumed all almanacs were like the Farmer's Almanac. I was afraid it would be filled with symbols too small and confusing to understand. I thought almanacs were only good for reading on specific days. These things are not true with this title! Granted, there is an almanac section, but it only fills up about 1/6 of the book and gives information on time changes, lunar phases, color and incense of the day, and world holidays such as Tuesday January 14th, the French "Feast of the Ass." (What would Martha Stewart prepare for such a feast?!) This magical almanac is filled with stories and lore. Learn about the Green Man and his ways, the Jersey Devil, Eucalypta Evergreening, the Magic of Dandelions, and Sacred Sites of North America. This is the book you'll want to keep with you while waiting for an appointment, traveling, or for a quick escape on your work break.