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Angels: Companions in Magick

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

Although uncomfortable for people of different religions to come together and realize that they have more in common than they think, Silver RavenWolf reminds Christians and Wiccans alike that we do share many beliefs and the existance of Angels is one of them. What's great about this book is that maybe a Christian will read it and think that Witches aren't cackling hags with green skin eating children...that they can be deeply Spiritual beings with strong beliefs in Deity! And maybe a Witch will read it and be reminded that not all Christians are judgmental hatemongers out to separate everybody and condemn people to their Hell. Maybe it's a long shot, but at least RavenWolf gives it a try. This is book is bold and daring, and reminds us of the good in two different belief systems.

Bravo!

As I often do when reading Silver's books, I start them and then put them on the shelf for a while and eventually go back to them. This one was no different, and as with all of her books, it is wonderful. I love the structure of her applications, and I really love taking her suggestions and making them fit into whatever magick I am working at the moment. This book is full of wonderful, entertaining ideas. Best of all, as you read the book you really do feel that Angels are with you always. I commend you Silver. You truly give something beautiful to your readers everytime to write.

I loved this book! I am a "magickal Christian", or what some may call a Christian Witch (yes, we do exist!) and this book taught me so many new techniques. It will change your attitude and your life, if you open your mind to it.

Out of all books I've read on spirituality, magick, Wicca, and Angels, this sure tops them all. It's a simple detailed book that describes effective ways into bringing your guardian angel and the archangels into your life. This book is excellent for all religions, though personally, I recommend this book mostly for Wiccans. Mainly because it is written by the one and only Silver Ravenwolf. She makes a good point about the connection between the most well-known religions. Such as Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, Muslim, Judism, all these religions walk a path that leads toward God and few people realize that. Silver also makes a good point that, if your Wiccan and your family discriminates you because of that, show them this book. Because, everybody likes Angels, nobody can say working with your guardian angel is Satanic worship. As for me, since I've been dedicating rituals toward my guardian Angel, Michael the Archangel (and of course the Lord and Lady), my life has been like a 110% better. I've been finding answers I've been looking for, finding people I wished to meet, and most importantly, learning about who I really am. Silver will point out that inviting the Angels into your life will change your world, all for the good of course. This book is a must buy for anyone interested in magick or just looking for a positive change in their life.

One of the most famously "commercial" and allegedly "fluffybunny" of all Witchy authors tackles what tends to be thought of as a topic belonging to those sweetness-and-light New Agers. Yet this book turns out to be not only enjoyable, but an informative read as well. As with any Ravenwolf book, the author uses her characteristic warmth and sharing of personal tales to make the topic seem accessible to those of any level of experience. And as with any Ravenwolf book, the stock criticisms of oversimplification, excessive inclusion of "spells" and general lack of meaty information in the text, also apply. This is, of course, only an introduction to a broad and ancient topic.

This book will not offer any blinding insights to those familiar with angels. But for those like me, with only a passing acquaintance with the archangels of the quarters, it opens up whole new avenues for magickal exploration. It contains detailed information on some of the more familiar angelic celebrities - Metatron, Raphael, etc. A system of angelic choirs is also explored, and planetary talismans are given, if not thoroughly discussed. Of particular interest to myself was the suggestion that one can ask for assistance from the angels of the signs of the zodiac, planets, etc. to bring the energy of these concepts into one's life. Silver also offers suggestions for angels who are likely to help with a variety of different situations and needs.

However, although she says at the beginning of the book that it is not intended as an exhaustive study but is designed to facilitate further exploration, the lack of information on many of the angels mentioned is both limiting and frustrating. Those familiar with magick will also find the coverage of basic techniques a little tedious, likewise the many "workings" scattered throughout the book. Admittedly, these do contain some pretty poetry and some lovely ideas, such as the "angelic rosary". As usual, Silver infuses her "how to"s with an emphasis on her own (very servicable) witchy code of honor, and this book is filled with gentle reminders about dealing with situations on the physical plane before launching into an angelic spell-fest.

Ok, so I'm a not-so-closet Ravenwolf fan. But "Angels" is lovely to read, and may even open up readers' minds in some new ways. It is true that one book cannot please everybody, and the author was doubtless aware of the many potential readers from non-magickal backgrounds who may be interested in working with angelic beings. Yes, a witchy world-view is somewhat implied, but it is also explained. As an introduction to the world of the angels, this book is highly recommended. There are plenty of other sources available for those who would like to take this topic further than its scope.

I really like this book. To be completely fair I have worked with this book for two years. Yes, it is rather worn now. This book has opened a whole new dimension of energy work for me. Angels are incredible and wonderful. I give this book five stars because it works.

I am a conjure man, and have been practicing Magick for over 40 years, and I never read a book as Silver RavenWolf's book on Angels. In my opinion, this book is scholarly written, and if you think that Silver is promoting Christianity then you are sadly mistaken. Angels belong to everyone and not just to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. I have tried all of the rituals in this book, and they all worked nicely for me. I look at a book on Magick from the standpoint of "HOW CAN THIS BOOK AND THE RITUALS THEREIN HELP ME"? Yes, I gave this book 5 stars because it is worth that. The angel want ads work great, as well as the circle casting and the other rituals. If I can't disprove what Silver says in that book, then I will simply look for what good can this book offer to people. If for instance, you don't think that Gabriel is a woman and you think Gabriel is a man, then go for it. Don't judge the whole book because you disagreed with one minor point, just go with the flow. I purchased my copy in 1999, and I have been using it in rituals eversince. I highly recommend this book to people that want to begin using it for practicing basic magick, as this book could lead the Magickal Practitioner towards more advanced works such as Wicca, Santeria, Macumba, Voudou, or Hoodoo, or it could also be used as a stand alone Angelic Grimoire, as all people love Angels, your friends and family from other religious persuasions would accept you easier as a Magickal Practitioner.

Most of Silver's book are bad, this one was an execption. I think Silver really worked hard to produce this one of a kind book on angels. Though angels aren't in the wiccan dogma, Silver gave it a whole new and different veiw. I've studied angels extensively for two years and this has to be one of my favorites. I found information in this book that I haven't found any where else. Silver puts her creative personality to give the reader new ideas for add angels into your rituals and daliy lives. I recommend this book to any witch or anyone interested in angels.

The book is truly a volume to compliment Silver's previous handbooks to Positive Magick Witches. I appreciated her thorough historical and lore searches to give the reader an even explanation of Angels through time. I have already incorporated several of her prayers and chants to call the Angels into my Positive Magick rituals. Once more, I can turn to Silver for extremely informative help in continuing to grow and learn in my Witchcraft! I would very much recommend this volume to other practitioners, be they Witch or no---Silver is inclusive of all beliefs. And the artwork is superb!!

Ok ok, so I see that some people are confused about this book, I guess I can understand why, But not to defend her or her writtings but magick itself, the comment below someone said this is the latest fad, and to think that angelic energy isn't as powerful as any other energy is kinda messed up. Energy is Engery and how you use it or whatever you call it is up to the magus, but that's just a rude comment to say she goes along and makes up her own beliefs,NOW what I see that she has presented us with is a book of usefull information on all sorts of deites that are beneficial to everyone once you learn how to work with them, I think that her writting several books on many diferent styles of magick and beings is absolutely amazing. She stands strong behind her writtings and is blessed with writting it and sharing it with everyone. So I wouldn't knock it, it is usefull and I think that this book is awesome, It's not enochian but it doesn't have to be just cause of the title, so I think you should get it and try it out for yourself.
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