Ceridwen's Handbook of Incense, Oils, and Candles: Being a Guide to the Magickal and Spiritual Uses of Oils, Incense, Candles, and the Like [Paperback]

Maya Heath (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 125 pages
• Publisher: Words of Wizdom Intl Inc (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884695264
• ISBN-13: 978-1884695261
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maya Heath (1948- )was born in Texas. She graduated from University of Houston in 1970 with a degree in English. It was during her college years that she began exploring metaphysics and inner development. Shortly after graduation she moved to New Mexico where she worked an artist, jeweler and designer. It was after moving to Kansas City that she her first book, The Egyptian Oracle, in 1994 which combined her fascination for ancient history, art and metaphysics. Ceridwen's Handbook of Incense, Oils and Candles followed in 1996. Energies: A Book of Basics, The Book of Stones and Metals, and Magikal Oils by Moonlight followed in quick succession. In 2007, she published her first work of historical non-fiction, A Practical Guide to Medieval Adhesives. Maya also designs and manufacturers her own line of jewelery called Dragonscale, which, like her books, focuses on historical, metaphysical and eclectic designs. Since publishing her first book she has traveled widely, lectured and taught often and celebrated with friends and fans across the United States and Canada.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I wanted nor expected, August 21, 2000

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Pat C. Ames "Pat C. Ames" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ceridwen's Handbook of Incense, Oils, and Candles: Being a Guide to the Magickal and Spiritual Uses of Oils, Incense, Candles, and the Like (Paperback)

I purchased this book hoping for recipes for incense and oils but was sadly disappointed. It contained primarily charts listing the various correspondences -- colors, candles, chakras, deities, tarot, stones, etc.

If you need a spellcasting reference book to remind you that red is for passion, that saffron is a fire herb, that Marduk was the Great God of Babylon, buy this book. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First one I read and Still my favorite!!!!!!, August 11, 1999

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This review is from: Ceridwen's Handbook of Incense, Oils, and Candles: Being a Guide to the Magickal and Spiritual Uses of Oils, Incense, Candles, and the Like (Paperback)

This book gives simple easy to understand information. Her story at ther begining of the book touched my heart and spoke to me. I kept this with me everywhere I went till my 14 y/o decided to keep it-then I bought a second copy. Most inforamitve-this is not a book that gives theory and history about Witchcraft, just formulas and simple spells. I was a little put off by the fact it is a catalog of sorts for a store, but I havent bought from them so I dont feel it is pushed on the reader.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quick-study, intelligently written handbook of energy, July 20, 1999

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Richard S. <[e-mail]> (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ceridwen's Handbook of Incense, Oils, and Candles: Being a Guide to the Magickal and Spiritual Uses of Oils, Incense, Candles, and the Like (Paperback)

This was a book that I picked up, and at first just used as a reference. It is meant as a very basic beginners handbook for spellcasting, energies, and all things related. Give it a whirl, it's very enjoyable and easily interpretable.