Earth Magic: A Dianic Book of Shadows [Paperback]

Marion Weinstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 1994

A companion book to POSITIVE MAGIC, it offers and in-depth study of Witchcraft (Wicca), serving as a workbook of magical techniques.

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About the Author

Marion Weinstein is credited as being one of the pioneers of the modern Witchcraft Movement. Her popular radio show, Marion's Cauldron, on New York's WBAI FM, ran weekly for 14 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 101 pages
• Publisher: Earth Magic Productions (June 3, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890733008
• ISBN-13: 978-1890733001
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've used it over and over for over 10 years..., July 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Earth Magic: A Dianic Book of Shadows (Paperback)

I bought my first copy of Earth Magic in 1989, and bought the latest version this year. This book has been a fabulous resource that I've read and re-read several times.

Marion Weinstein has become known as the "Ethics Witch" and for good reason. Her focus on Positive Magic for the transformation of the Witch, and the world is extremely uplifting and inspirational. In addition to providing information on basic techniques and tools, she also provides information on Advanced Manifestation.

This is a book that is really meant to be read along with her previous book Positive Magic: Occult Craft. It was the first book on the Craft that I ever read, and I found it to be invaluable as well.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read, May 3, 2000

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"k3lly" (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth Magic: A Dianic Book of Shadows (Paperback)

This book is a very basic book on the religion known as Wicca. If you are curious about Wicca or are a practicing witch you might want to pick it up.

The book gives a very general outline of the author's beliefs and perceptions of this old religion. This book covers several areas: - the two worlds (this one and the spirit one) - words of power (what to say and who to say it to) - tools to aid you in your words of power (candles etc) - alignments and deities (which deity rules over which alignment) - moon work (specific words of power for each phase of the moon) - covens (a few practices of her very own coven are outlined here and some other experiences she had visiting other covens) - the holidays (when they are and their meanings)

The most important part of this book to me (that fed the philosopher in me) was her section on the Laws of Manifestation. I was surprised to see this theory applied to magic. This book makes for an interesting read.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Invaluable Resource., February 8, 2000

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Jacob Halliwell (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth Magic: A Dianic Book of Shadows (Paperback)

After reading some of these reviews, I'm perplexed by their purpose. Some feel that Weinstein is too rudimentary, while others feel she focuses too much on philosophy. In my opinion, this book is one of the most important guides for beginning witches and seasoned practioners. Her style is direct, covering a wide array of topics which are useful to any practicing witch, or as a good backdrop to those just seeking more information about what witchcraft truly is. I found it helpful that she expanded on how to pick your pantheon of Deity -- a topic I feel is too often ignored in other basic texts.

All in all, a good resource to add to your collection. Undoubtedly, you'll return to it again and again.