Customer Reviews

Llewellyn's 2005 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac (Annuals - Witches' Spell-a-Day Almanac)

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`To mother Moon I send this plea,
May those in need be trouble-free.
Through the power of these herbs, and my will,
So mote it be.'

Paniteowl, Cauldron of Care Spell, July 15.

For those who love a good spell, and want to know when to use it, this is the book for you.

Fifteen authors provide you with a plethora of spells of all shapes and sizes, some easy to work, some that require a little setup and all having an appeal for a variety of persons.

We have some that rhyme, some that use herbs, some that work with runes and some that work with stones. Some address personal challenges, while others focus on future plans or past worries. Some are for working magic for the earth, while others work magic on your home or your life. Some work with the Goddess, some with the God. All are adaptable to your personal needs and those things you have around the house. And every one is easy enough that anyone should be able to pick up this book and work with at lest one spell right away. There is also a space after each spell for your own personal notes on working that spell.

The book also provides daily color correspondences, the `Incense of the Day' and little `icons' (listed in the back of the book) that announce a holiday or a special day to work a particular type of spell.

The `Back of the Book' also includes Daily Magical Influences, Lunar Phases, Astrological Symbols, Moon signs, magical terms glossary and Norse Runes.

Material is provided by some well known authors and community elders like Elizabeth Barrette, Edain McCoy and Paniteowl, as well as some new members of the author community.

This is a good place for the beginner to pick up on spells and workings or for the older practitioner to pick some new ones to work with. boudica

every year I buy
the 3 books that go together
well worth money

On the good side, this book is a great way to involve the practice of witchcraft and wicca into your everyday life. With busy lives often it is hard for people to find the time, energy and enthusiasm to cast circle and conduct a big ritual on a regular basis. This book allows you to keep in contact with your spirituality and do a little something everyday.

That said, I have a few critiques - some of the spells are repetitive, the book is very USA based (Flag Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving) which I don't mind, but I find the northern hemisphere focus a bit of a problem. Living in Australia, our seasons are reversed therefore a winter spell in December is ridiculous as we're enjoying summer! I think it's too much to hope that Lewellyn will release a "down under" version, so instead I switch the spells around and use some of the December spells for our July etc.

Another complaint is the fact that every entry has "Spell" attached to it when sometimes it's just information and there is no spell - I know, I'm being picky, but editorial blunders annoy me. Some of the spells are also more for specific occasions - for example spells like "To Reconcile with a Friend" or "Funnel Your Anger" are not really a good idea - what if I'm not angry on December 12? Or I don't have an estranged friend on July 3?

Overall, I do enjoy these books, but I have some reservations. If you're unsure about purchasing one, get the previous year's edition (I've seen them new for $2). Change the moon phases and *boom*, cheap and useful book. :)

It's my first time buying this book and it is full of rituals and spells that are interesting to read. I like it because it covers all areas of the globe, not just the US and UK. There aren't a LOT of spells though, which is disappointing. And a lot of them are the same spell over and over, just with a different name. But still, I like the book and I didn't find it mean or anything like that {as did the person before my review}.
I may buy it again next year, or I may chance another of Llewellyn's books. I've been told they are good for this sort of thing, but not for any real deep reading into Wicca.