Llewellyn's 2002 Magical Almanac [Paperback]

Llewellyn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Annuals - Magical Almanac | Publication Date: August 1, 2001

Here is your personal guide to the enchanted world of folklore, fables, and magic. This eclectic treasury of spells and how-tos is a resource you can use every day to enrich all of your endeavors. Not only can you support your magical lifestyle with a dazzling array of articles (about 100 in all) by your favorite authors, but the almanac pages in the heart of the book list the Moon's sign and phase, and incense and color correspondences for each day to maximize the energy of your workings. A listing of holidays and festivals around the world makes it possible for you to celebrate a new tradition nearly every day of the year.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Llewellyn's 2002 Magical Almanac helps practitioners of magic plan their spells, festivals, and rituals in the year ahead. Wiccans, warlocks, pagans, and Celts will especially appreciate the 63-page daily calendar that tracks the moon's phases, lists what herbs and colors are the most potent on that day, and notes the dates of ancient holidays and festivals. The rest of the 384-page almanac features 90 reference articles on a multitude of fascinating topics, including how to use snow in magic rituals, a primer on divination, the folk magic of hair, cooking with magical herbs, teenage witch survival, and the art of calling animals. The articles are brief, concisely written, and well indexed, making this almanac an especially easy-to-use resource. --Gail Hudson

About the Author

Llewellyn Publications has grown and expanded into new areas of personal growth and transformation since it began as the Portland School of Astrology in 1901. Along with the strong line of astrology books the company was founded upon, Llewellyn publishes books on everything from alternative health and healing, Wicca and Paganism, to metaphysics and the paranormal-and since 1994 has published a growing list of Spanish-language titles.

Llewellyn has long been know as one of America's leading publishers of New Age books, producing a wide variety of valuable tools for transformation of the mind, body and spirit.  Reach for the Moon-and discover that self-help and spiritual growth is what Llewellyn is all about.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738700339
• ISBN-13: 978-0738700335
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,845,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this diverse almanac, December 18, 2001

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Avalon Daughter (I wish I was in Glastonbury) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Llewellyn's 2002 Magical Almanac (Paperback)

I absolutely adore this little "book" and look forward to it every new year. It is chock full of little tidbits and lore that is an absolute delight to peruse with its graphics that are detailed and lovely.

This almanac is more diverse with its cultures and spiritual affiliations than any other; in other words, it concentrates on more religions than just the goddess ones. You can find a different holiday for every day, some in Sweden, some from England -- it's educational and facinating to learn new tidbits.

Also along with the daily holidays, it gives the usual information on moon phase, astrological positions and tips on how to utilize this information to the fullest. Ever wonder if your little love spell is good on Friday? This tells you if it is and when it will be at its strongest.

Along with the daily information, the book is chock-full of history lessons, spells, herbal infusions (topical or consumable) and magical information in general. I found great cookie recipies for my Summer Solstice party that was not only tasty but reflected the occasion along with some iced Strawberry Mint tea that was just a hit.

I highly recommend this almanac if you've been looking everywhere for tips and information on magic and the craft in general. They not only offer your basic information, but contribute great ideas from other cultures and religions as well as history lessons from ancient Pagan pasts. A must for the serious practitioner.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Begin Your Magical Year off Right, November 24, 2001

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M.L. Benton Publisher, Echoed Voices Magazine (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Llewellyn's 2002 Magical Almanac (Paperback)

In the past two years Llewellyn has produced an award winning magical almanac and I predict this year's edition of the Magical Almanac will be another winner!

As we all know, the very essence of life is magickal, and naturally we know timing is everything! With fables and folklore, you can bring magic from the past to help you with a successful magickal year! With spells and how-tos from all traditions, Llewellyn's 2002 Magic Almanac is the guide everyone needs no matter your chosen path.

Included in the day-to-day almanac calendar are time changes, moon phases and signs, world holidays and sabbats, also color and incense of the days. Everything you need to make every day be a magical one.

Also added are wonderful articles from some of the best magickal authors of our time. Packed along with folkore and legends are recipes, crafts, meditations and so much more. Learn about tree medicine and magick in different cultures. Remember Mother Goose? After you read this article you will remember it in a whole new light. Need a magical name but don't want the usual, then try these on for a new way of looking at them. Learn of the healing among gladiators. Know of a teen that needs guidance or the mother of a teen who is looking to the craft? It's all in here plus so much more. Packed with a whole years information but also an enlightening read.

Begin your magical year off right... Begin with Llewellyns 2002 Magickal Almanac.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those who are earth-oriented. It is Very Good!, November 27, 2001

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Viviana Rolon Rosado (LA FLORESTA , BAYAMON PR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Llewellyn's 2002 Magical Almanac (Paperback)

The almanac has many stories and lores about wiccan tradition.
The months are full of information about the moon cicles, when to plant or not. Has spells. It is very usefull for those who like the pagan tradition. The information isvery interesting. You can keep it after 2002.