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Helping Yourself With White Witchcraft (1st Edition)

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I got this book some 20 years ago and have experimented at a time with just about every single spell mentioned in that book. They have all worked beautifully - actually some have worked way better than I expected and they taught me some other lessons about the importance of mastering the control over one's thoughts and emotions, alongside with playing with power.

This is not really a Wiccan book. It is eclectic book and mixes deities from an assortment of traditions. It has nothing to do with any religion, merely with using different tools to help you focus your mind on your outcomes effectively, helping you to create outstanding results.

If you use it a lot, eventually, you will not need the external tools any more - but will be able to rely fully and completely on using the power of your mind alone. The book will help you to train your mind.

A note on the "spells" in this book. They are beautifully written as a rhyme. Now, 20 years later, I still remember them. Using a rhyme is very effective way to impress ideas upon your subconscious mind.

When I began using this book, I was experimenting with everything, just to see what happens. In those experiments I was repeating the "spells" verbatim as they are written, out of curiosity, and well, some things manifested in interesting ways, the wordings from those spells, even though I didn't really care to have them manifest. As you learn to write your own spells, you may incorporate the wording in them that you're certain you'd like to experience, because your subconscious mind has a tendency to accept everything literally, and then create it in your experience.

In any event, this book is bound to bring you many interesting experiences.

I bought this book because my teacher asked me so in order to using it for a Psychic Self-Defense class. At first, when I read the first pages, and all the stuff about the author's boasting over results, I thought: what a nonsense! But then I tried one of the spells, I did not even provide incenses or candles or anything, just read one over and over in front of a candle. And it worked right away! I was in shock, but kept trying. One after another, all the magic proved to be worthy. As for evil spirits being attracted by some of the spells, I have not experienced anything of the sort.
But once I tried one spell over getting rid of an individual I did not get along with. I asked no harm for anyone, and the result was I got an opportunity at another place, so I stopped being obliged to deal with that person at once. That was not what I had planned, but still it was what I had asked. That happens a lot of times with the spells in the book: if you are careful, they do not backfire (you always can add or modify lines to prevent it asking for no harm to come), but they may surprise you.
This is one book I will never get rid of. If you need to prove yourself that magic exists, just try it.

I have the original version of this book (1974) It's true that some of the "look how so and so found a job" testimonials can be tiresome at times. However, there are excellent teachings in this book such as the cleansing and protection rituals and I loved the "building of thoughtforms" ritual, you don't see that in alot of current Neo-Pagan/New Age books. I also like how the chapters are broken down, and the "homework" at the end of each chapter, ensures that the individual has truely mastered the techniques and lessons of that chapter. If followed ,his instructions will leave you with a true sense of knowledge in the area of spell casting. It's been 20yrs since I bought the book and it is still one of my most cherished. Just a reminder if you are looking for information on the "Religion" of Wicca or any other path this is NOT what this book is about, This book focuses on spellcasting and building your own personal powers and abilities.

I have Been Practicing Wicca for about 40 Years. This Is the first Book I ever purchased on the subject of witchcraf in 1979. It has a very uniuque out look as it dosent spend its time being hung up on casting a circle ,It gives a very straight forward approach on how to create sacared space for protection and a simple alter. Then goes in to thee esentials of the craft and gives some very good basic rituals and spells. This is a must read for beginners in Wicca and Im thrilled its still in print.

I purchased this book many years ago. I would not recommend it to someone just starting out because you may not recognize errors and be able to know how to make adjustments. There are also some spelling errors throughout the book that do not detract from the usefulness of the material. That being said, I have used the recipes in this book and they WORK! The rituals that I have used work extremely well. There are chants in this book that will pack a punch. A must read, but use with caution. This book was first published in 1972. Dr. Manning's rewrite of this book titled "Real Ritual Magick" came out in 1987 and did a much better job. Dr. Manning was the founder of the famous ESP LAB.

This book is a simple & down-to-earth intro to witchcraft. I enjoy the casual writing style (if you're looking for a "polished" writing style, look elsewhere) and have used many of the techniques. They work!

I've been using this book as a basic uplifting, peaceful approach to magic for more than a decade and it has become my manual for spellcraft. I have not as of yet found one comprable to Manning's book as it is informative, easy to read and contains no negativity whatsoever. Blessed Be.

First of all, I'm thankful that there is a book which defines witchcraft in a very meta-physical way, getting rid of the hocus-pocus and mumbo-jumbo stuff, at least, giving a good shot at presenting the public with white witchcraft. Another thing impressive is that it does not deny the existence of evil spirits, unlike many Wiccans and Pagans who refused to believe so. Therefore, with this two strong points, Mr. Maning has written a very profound introductory guide to white witchcraft. I'm really thrilled the first time I got into the book, because it covers from everyday magic to protection guide, it never denies and its application, I can say is quite universal. I'm glad to know that Mr. Maning has such insight into witchcraft, which has turned out to be the craft of the ignorants these days if you as me. Peoplem, epspecially teenagers are jumping on the bandwagon, heading only to trouble themselves with true responsibilities, unable to be coped. White witchcraft is a healthy process and it helps progresses one's life, many testimonies where given in the book and all I can say is that if it works, why not? Another great thing about the book is the simplicity of the topic, not going in too deep, we can understand the mechanism of witchcraft. We can understand its usefulness and its importance in our every day lives. Supposedly if you're a hippy and just become a Wiccan for the fun of it, then you will never really understand the importance of the book. This is a great book to be shared. However, I do not agree with Mr. Manings manipulation of the Goddesses. He treats them as if they are energy mining pools or spiritual slaves, at least in hs very scietific discussion to please the atheists.

As a non-religious spellcaster, this is the book for me. I picked it up about 10 years ago. It's all about personal power and how to use the craft to increase your own. It's not about the Craft as a religion. I found this a refreshing change from most books about the Craft, which emphasize the religiousity.

Heartily recommended for the beginner!

Helping yourself with White Withcraft by Al G. Manning (founder to the ESP Lab) is THE classic text on white magic. It is a practical, clear "how-to" text... showing you by step in step instructions how to help yourself and others-- through spiritual healing nad future seeing.., with right thinking, spirit contact, divination, rituals, herbs, love spells, prosperity rituals. A celebration of life through better and better daily living.

As Al says in his introduction, "by using yhe great powers of white witchcraft you will quicky find that there is plenty of good to go around."

Al is the founder of the famous ESP Lab ... offering fun, joy, esp and results, to an international white magic organization.