Customer Reviews

The Modern Witch's Guide To Magic And Spells: A Remarkable Collection of Over 100 Spells to Entice a Lover, Win Back One Who Strays, Protect Your ... Illness, Ward Off Evil Spirits and Much More

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

I'm not Wiccan but I don't in any way have prejudices against them. I would, however like to commet about Sarah Lyddon Morrison's books and the controversy they have caused because of their negative and death spells. I have three of her spell books and am aware of the negative material that they contain. However, these spells are included, in my eyes, more out of showing that they exist, and the practices of Hawaiian and Obedah magic are facsinating and reading them I felt no inclination to practice them, but eager to see the dark side of sorcery, more to inform and educate myself than harm anyone else, no matter how much anyone else has spited me in the past. We all have our paths to follow in life, and good and bad is in front of us every day, WE ARE THE ONES who have to chose which road we are going to take. If someone attempts a negative spell from any of these books, the author is not to blame but the person themselves who are filled with rage enough to harm someone using these spells. Look at these books as a metaphor of life, good and bad, and what we choose is up to us. The author stresses that negative spells can and will harm, and when I first bought her first book I was angered and wanted to find a negative spell. But since that time I've grown up, and realized that we make our own fate and we have the power to choose right from wrong, no one can "promote" the former or latter to us. I would never use a black spell from any of these books but don't condemn the author for including them(Crowley and Levoy have been doing it for years as a PHILOSOHPY and I hear no one condemning them as much as Ms. Morrison) This book is a take on sorcery, not wicca. It shows both sides of the coin and the reader should be mature enough to decide which spells to use to improve his or her life. I wonder if LeVoy gets these many hate reviews. Whether her spells work is up to anyone who has tried them because her spells DO work for anyone who knows what they are doing. We all have to look at the entire picture of situations and decide for ourselves what's the right thing to do.

First and foremost the author of the book ever mentiones Wicca or that she is Wiccan. Only the words Witch and Witchcraft are used. \
Second, The spells presented hear are the traditional spells used in Brujeria, Voodooists, Espiritismo, Curanderismo, and Hecherismo, or Witchcraft. It seems sadly that books as this should have a label, like those found on cds. -- "Witch's Advisory, No one under 18 or Wiccan Without a True Brujos Consent." -- These spells are the traditional spells used by many Witches, not Wiccans. If you are Wiccan do not read, if you are interested in true folk magick, spell crafting and Witchcraft as done by Brujos, then this might be a small but good window into the secret kitchen, altar and working room of a Bruja/o, Witch.

With all respects towards Wiccans, one must understand that throught the world this is what Witchcraft in. In Countries such as Mexico, Puerto Rico and all through out the world, many people go to Brujos or Hechiseros seeking revenge for a wrong doing. The Brujo will always warn. "Becareful what one asks for." But the `trabajo" the magickal working is done.

One should read this book with an open mind, as "so called Witch" one should have the proper understandings of both Black and White magick. I am sure your mind would change, or you would run back to this book. If lets say, and "God and Los Santos forbid" your mother was abused, your daughter was rapped, or you where cursed to ruins by a more powerful Witch who knew these knowledges.

The Profession and Craft of a True Witch must completely understand the workings behind both Black and White Magick. This book reveals these things.

Although I do not personally use Black Magick to harm anyone, I must say I have had clients come to me, who have been "Enbrujado" Bewitched or Cursed. So I must understand what was in the mind of the dark magician, what where his/her procedure. These things can be found out in books like these.

Lastly this is traditional Witchcraft with the good and the bad. This is not Fluffy, all is Happy, all is good, Wicca. And it never states it is.

I'm not Wiccan, but have no problems with Wiccans. I have no expert knowledge on casting, but I can tell you my personal experience with this series. I picked up a set of these books in the store because they seemed very informative and in a form that was easy to reference. (Each spell is labeled and easy to find, even if you must do some thumbing.) After an initial browse (which I enjoyed very much) I shelved the books and forgot about them. Later, when I was in dire need of help in my life - and despirate to get help anywhere I could - I pulled these books back down and tried all the spells I could to help solve my problems. While I'm not out of the woods yet, I'm positive that the spells aided me a great deal. I will come back to these texts in future, and I have since referenced them more frequently for day-to-day things. Overall, I'd say the books are helpful and informative, and the spells do actually accomplish what they claim if performed correctly. I was rather surprised at the harsh reviews that these works have been given here. Its seems that Wiccans do not typically enjoy these books at all. So, I'd say for the record that it's a useful book for us non-Wiccans to have around for simple spells.

I own all three of Sarah's spellbooks, and I find them amusing and occasionally useful. Her 'voice' is delightful. But remember, Sarah is *not* Wiccan, nor has she ever claimed to be. Those that are Wiccan should take the time to consider before trying any of Sarah's spell. I did think that this book would be an excellent springboard into studies of Yoruban and Hawaiian magick, if your tastes run that way. Blessings.

This was such a horrible book. Unfortunately, I paid so little for it that return postage would cost more than the actual item.... and I see why now. I am NOT Wiccan, I am Hermetic. But the Wiccan bashing in the very beginning was beyond unnecessary. She rants and raves about Wiccans as though they defecated right in her lap and then goes on to state that as a *Christian* it is OK to read and practice her kind of magic because it doesn't use Grimoires or human sacrifices. BUT this is a grimoire at it's most basic: a book of spells. And then goes on the give a collection of poorly written antidotes in black magic including killings spells and revenge spells (Human Sacrifice?) And she never once mentions the monkey paw aspects of black magic.

She just comes off as a poorly informed hypocrite, I mean a devout Christian writing a grimoire?? What happened to suffer not a witch to live??

I am so embarrassed to have this in my home. Maybe I can line the cat box with it...

This woman knows what she is talking about. She makes the spells easy and understandable, but what is a guffah bag? please tell me Ineed to know!!!!

I recommend anything by this author. Her books are excellent resources for spells and magic. This book offers a unique flare to it -- she writes about witchcraft and also the practice of Huna.... She gives some great spells in this book based on some practices of Huna magic. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I've been a fan of her books for years.

Much Love & Many Blessings,
Thorn

I have MANY problems with this book.

Page ix: "Kahunas practised the arts of the Huna" _| The kahunas NEVER called their spiritual technology HUNA. The Kahunas would have called it ho'omanamana if they called it anything. The system called HUNA began in 1917 or 1918 by Max Freedom Long (MFL). MFL was trying to reclaim the lost secrets of the kahunas. The Hawaiian people would not discuss these spiritual matters with MFL for fear of persecution. The "christian" missionaries, and their puppets in the government made it ILLEGAL for the Hawaiians to practise their form of spiritualiy. MFL gave this system the name HUNA because Huna means secret.

MFL made several leaps in logic (I am fond of saying that in some places MFL added 2 and 2 and came up with 6). Such instances are --- 1. MFL's belief that Jesus was an initiated kahuna. 2. That Hawaiians are a lost tribe of Israel. 3. That HUNA was a lost tradition of "christianity", and others.

Page x: "I do not wish you to harm anyone very much with the darker spells, as it may be that they'll backfire and harm you instead. _| This author feels it is perfectly OK to to work magick on others against their will. This is NOT acceptable. May I remind you of a few things?

1. The one HUNA commandment is "Harm No One And Nothing With Hate" which I abbreviated to "Harm Nothing with hatred".

2. A line from the Wiccan Rede says "An ye harm none; do what ye will."

3. The young carpenter cautioned people correctly with "Ye reap what ye sow (paraphrased)"

4. India amd Tibet teaches the law of karma.

Page 5: "If you can't visualize a face clearly, then you can't do spells. It's as simple as that." _| Balderdash. Whether magick works or not depends on how much energy, emotion and intent you put into the magickal working.

Page 6: "Wicca is the witchcraft you hear the most about these days. It is a nature religion, I feel, believes it's the one true faith. I never met a ruder, more self-righteous bunch of people in my life. I would have nothing to do with the Wiccans if I were you." _|Wicca is an invention of Gerald B. Gardner. a blending of witchcraft, mental mysticism, and freemasonry.

It is MY opinion that Ms. Morrison is not as enlightened as she believes herself to be; or she would not be so reactionary against people of another faith. Everyone must walk the path that is right for them.

Page 6-7: "I received many letters from Wiccans over the years and they are so ignorant that they do not even realize that the brand of witchcraft I write about is an ancient belief predating theirs. They think my witchcraft is phony and doesn't work. That I try to promote beliefs (which I don't) and that in general I have no right to be writing my books._| The author DOES have a point; but she did not need to be so harsh. Wicca only goes back to 1949 when Gerald B. Gardner went public. Many wiccans are introduced to the one size fits all vision of witchcraft espoused by Silver Raven Wolf, and many other Wiccan authors today, and they are POORLY trained in how magick really works. It is NOT in the spell. The magick is in YOU; How much emotion, energy, and intent are you willing to put into the magickal working?

Page 7: "I learned this pool game trick from a Kahuna in Hawaii who taught me to concentrate mt powers. After practicing concentration for a while, I killed a bee by concentrating on it. I willed it to die, and it did." _| The author is telling the truth about the power of magic. However; the Kahuna should have taught her the one HUNA commandment. To willfuly kill one of the Great Spirits creations for no reason is evil.

Page 24 lists a spell that I will quote part of.

"Bring the man to the woman,
O Amakua of the forests and
the oceans and the skies."

I have studied MANY mystical traditions (HUNA is only one of them); but throughout this book the author continually misspells the Hawaiian name for this guardian spirit. The correct spelling is 'Aumakua, and is pronounced (Owmakooa).

I would sincerely recommend that you allow this book to collect dust on the bookshelf.

If you choose to follow this book; then do so at your own peril; because I can do nothing more than try to warn you.

Aloha nui loa: Two Bears

There are people out there who are looking for books like this. Good brujeria. I am delighted to have found another author who knows what witchcraft is.

Finally a book that goes back to the REAL old religion. My family also goes back to pre-christian times, before"wicca". There should be more books out there like this! To the author: "BRAVO!"; a well-written, well reasearched book.