Mastering Candle Magick [Paperback]

Patricia Telesco (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 2008

This book explores the oldest and most widely used metaphysical method in a whole new way. More than being a simple collection of candlelit spells, charms, and divinations, the keynote to this book is living magick every moment of every day using candles as a component or focus in that goal. In the pages of this book you'll discover a wonderful variety of candlelit activities including how to: o Create or adapt your own candlelit spells, rituals, charms, and chants. o Light candles for abundance, joy, health, and prosperity. o Work candle-oriented spells for birthday blessings, anniversaries, and other special celebrations. o Devise charms and amulets from candles and candle wax. o Utilize candles as part of group workings (especially those for unity and healing). o Apply candles as an effective part of nearly any metaphysical method. This adored, time-honored art is simple, user-friendly, ecologically sound, inexpensive, and sublimely effective.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (May 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564146545
• ISBN-13: 978-1564146540
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,834 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

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference, October 26, 2003

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Stephanie "edenza" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Candle Magick (Paperback)

I like Telesco's books b/c she's the only author I can find who is writing for the intermediate and advanced witch. Dunwich's "Exploring Spellcraft" is the only other comparable book I have.

This book is basic in some ways but for anyone who's tired of the repetion of the same old "101" books, it's definitely worth exploring. The spells are divided by purpose and are a little more specific than "love" or "health."

Telesco assumes that her readers already know what she's talking about and it's nice to have an author talk up to me instead of down. Thankfully, she's prolific so there's always a new book to read. Check out her other work as well.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars useful book, March 4, 2004

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Uogio (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering Candle Magick (Paperback)

This is the first candle magick book I've read. The bulk of the book is made up of spells for nearly 70 "needs" (i.e. abudance, peace, money, etc.) I don't have a lot of experience with spell books but I really like these spells--she offers cool ideas for conducting each spell (using ice cubes, a spell to encourage humor, etc.) Also, each spell inspired me to extrapolate with my own additons. One kind of weird thing is that in the beginning of the book she lists the "10 steps for candle magick"...and then lists only 9! It seems like a strange thing to overlook when your whole book is about how to do candle magick. The "meat" (or should I say "soy") of the book, though, is excellent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I haven't met a Telesco book I haven't loved yet, September 22, 2005

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S. Barnes "spontaneous speed-reader" (My Own Private Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Candle Magick (Paperback)

I recently purchased and read this book and as I expected, I loved it. I also realize I waited far too long to get it. In response to the below review in there only being 9 steps to candle magic, I feel that the 10th and last step she didn't specifically outline is the last paragraph; the follow-through in daily life to complete the action intended in the spell :) As with her other books, this one is well-written, accessable, down to earth and reads like you're having a friendly chat with a long-time acquaintance. Ms. Telesco is one of my favorite Craft authors and never fails to impress me with her creativity, along with the usefulness and variety of ideas, spells and practices. I really enjoy her way of the Craft and so I'm even more thrilled when she comes out with books that go beyond the 101/learning/beginning stages, like this one. She doesn't spend a lot of time on the basics, which is nice because that's usually (as it should be IMO) understood if you're picking up a more advanced book. A nice compliment to its predecessor and a useful addition to the book collection of anyone interested in the area of candle magic.