Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magickal Tools [Paperback]

Patricia Telesco (Author), Don Waterhawk (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2006 | Series: Kitchen Witch's Guide

A wide variety of implements have held a place of respect in metaphysical practices throughout the world - be it the incense burning during a monk's mantras, the candles lit on a witch's altar, or the animal horn adorning the Shaman’s costume. And while we know that tools are simply helpmates to magick (that each person enables and activates the potential therein), we also know that we come to trust our tools as an important component in many of our spiritual efforts.

But what do we really know about them? Where do they come from? What do they truly represent? Ever wondered why the Good Fairy used a wand, and how that translated into modern magickal settings? These questions and many others are answered in Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magickal Tools. It is your gateway to a wonderful adventure - discovering the history, myths, and folklore behind everything in a modern witch's kit.

You'll learn how to make many of these tools in your own home, fill them with personal energy, bless them, and care for them. What about the things you can't readily make? Patricia includes a detailed list of sources known and trusted by elders and leaders in the Neo-Pagan community. In other words, this is a one-stop "shop" that you can return to again and again for information and ideas to improve the meaningfulness and potency of all your magickal tools.

Here is just a brief sampling of what's inside:

- Using animal emblems in various magickal modalities. - Making a travel amulet. - Designing a cat-friendship fetish. - Discovering elemental symbols in and around your home. - Building and designing you altar and tools. - Assemble your own drum, broom, and much more!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Patricia Telesco is the author of many self-help and spirituality titles including Exploring Candle Magick, Kitchen Witch's Guide to Brews and Potions, and Which Witch is Which? (all published by New Page Books). She travels twice a month—giving readings, lectures, and book signings—and is currently hosting Neo-Pagan gatherings and festivals at sea.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: New Page Books; 1 edition (July 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564148432
• ISBN-13: 978-1564148438
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,288,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia Telesco aka Marian Singer is the mother of three, wife, chief human to 5 pets, and a full-time professional author with over 60 books on the market, each of which represents a different area of spiritual interest for her and her readers.
Trish travels minimally twice a month to give lectures and workshops around the country. She (or her writing) has appeared on several television segments including Sightings on muli-cultural divination systems and National Geographic Today ' Solstice Celebrations. Besides this, Trish maintains a strong, visible presence in the metaphysical community including having given over 300 radio interviews from coast to coast, writings on the internet through popular sites like: www.witchvox.com, her yahoo club: www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/folkmagicwithtrishtelesco, and various appearances on internet chats and bbs boards.
Trish considers herself a down-to-earth Kitchen & folk magician whose love of folklore and worldwide customs flavor every word she writes. Her strongest ethical guidelines are honor, respect, and gratitude in all things.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tips don't stop at construction: also reviewed are spells and techniques., October 14, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magickal Tools (Paperback)

Patricia Telesco's KITCHEN WITCH'S GUIDE TO MAGICKAL TOOLS tells how to build or make all the tools a witch needs, from an altar and travel amulet to a drum, broom and more. Tips don't stop at construction: also reviewed are spells and techniques.

Diane C. Donovan

California Bookwatch

4.0 out of 5 stars Good place to start...., February 28, 2011

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L.A. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magickal Tools (Paperback)

I just got this book and I find it hard to put down. It contains quite abit of info how to find, make and use many of the tools needed for the craft. The book does name a couple of web sites you can go to to find items.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Kitchen Witches!, June 4, 2009

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Deanna Anderson "Author" (South Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchen Witch's Guide to Magickal Tools (Paperback)

Patricia Telesco is one of my favorite authors, she has a vast knowledge of Kitchen Witchery and pagan paths in general and writes in a comforting way that neither talks above nor beneath anyone. This guide book should not be limited to just those following kitchen withcery but anyone on a nature-based path as it deals with hearth and home. Regardless of what path a person is on, they have a house and live in it. Patricia talks about the essential tools, their purpose and also includes a variety of spells and rituals. Her book inspired me to write my own book on the subject of kitchen witchery that I am pleased to say was just released this May 2009 (Magick for the Kitchen Witch). If you love your home and follow a pagan path then this book is a must-have in your magickal library.